Surface Cooking (continued)
Ceramic Glass Cooktop (somemodels)(continued)
The Electronic Surface Element Control (ESEC)
The Electronic Surface Element Control CESEC") feature includes 4
digital display windows. The ESECfeature provides a numeric digital
setting for 4 of the radiant surface element positions on the cooktop, in-
cluding shared settings at the left front knob control position for both
the left front radiant element and the "Bridge" radiant element. Also
the right front control knob position sharessettings for the dual radiant
element. These settings work the same way as normal knob setting in-
dicators work except the settings are displayed in digital windows (fig-
ures 1 thru 4).
The available ESEC Display Settings
The ESECcontrol provides various heat levels from Hi (Fig. 2) to Lo
(Fig. 4) and OFF (Fig. 1). The settings from Hi to 3.0 decrease in incre-
ments of .5. The settings from 3.0 to Lo (Simmer settings) decrease in
increments of .2 for more precise settings of lower heat levels.
Use the chart (Fig. 5) to determine the correct setting for the kind of
food you are preparing. The Simmer settings are used to simmer and
keep larger quantities of foods warm such as stews and soups. The
lower Simmer settings are ideal for delicate foods and melting choco-
late or butter.
Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting
needed for best cooking results.
Surface Cooking Settings
Setting Type of Cooking
MAX Start most foods, bring water to a boil, pan broiling.
MEDIUM Maintain a slow boil, thicken sauces and gravies,
steam vegetables.
MEDIUM LOW Keep foods cooking, poach, stew.
MIN Keep warm, melt, simmer.
Figure 1 Figure2
8%
Figure 3 Figure4
Radiant surface elements may ap-
pear to have cooled after they have been turned
off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns
may occur if the glass surface is touched before it
has cooled sufficiently.
Do not place plastic items such
as saltand pepper shakers, spoon holders or
plastic wrappings on top of the range when it
is in use. These items could melt or ignite.
Potholders, towels or wooden spoons could catch
fire if placed too close to the surface elements.
NOTE:Pleaseread detailed instructions for ce-
ramic glass cooktop cleaning in the Ceramic
Glass cooktop section and Avoid Service
Checklist section of this Use and Care Guide.
NOTE: Radiant elements have a limiter that al-
lows the element to cycle on and off, even at
the HIsetting. This helps to prevent damage to
the ceramic smooth top. Cycling at the Hi set-
ting is normal and can occur if the cookware is
too small for the radiant element or if the cook-
ware bottom is not flat (Refer to Surface Cook-
ing Utensils section on page 11 for using correct
cookware instructions with the cooktop).
Figure 5
ESEC Error Indicator Message (Er)
An error message will be displayed (flashing "Er") at power (or after a power failure) if ANY of
the surface control knobs were left in the ON positions. If a power failure should occur, be sureto
set all of the 4 surface control knobs to the OFFposition (see figure 6). This will reset the surface
controls.
Be sure to reset the clock. Once the surface controls have been set to the OFFpositions and the
clock has been set with the correct time of day, the surface controls should return to normal op-
eration. If the surface controls do not function and the "Er" message remains in any display after
following these produces, contact an authorized Electrolux servicer.
ESEC Lockout Feature (- -)
The self-clean feature will not operate whenever a radiant surface element is ON. The ESECfea-
ture will not operate during a self-clean cycle or when the Oven Lockout feature is active. When-
ever the ESEClockout feature isactive, "- -" may appear in any display window (see figure 7). If
any of the surface elements are still hot during active Lockout, "HE" will appear in the window in-
stead of the "- -" message.
Figure 6
Figure 7
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