AEG E36EC70FSS User Manual

Use & Care Guide

Electric Cooktop

Dishwasher

318 200 635 (0606) Rev. A

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Finding Information

MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE

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The serial and model numbers may be found on the serial plate located under the
cooktop.

QUESTIONS?

For toll-free telephone support in the U.S. and Canada:

1-877-4ELECTROLUX (1-877-435-3287)

For online support and internet product information:

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Post Office Box 212378, Augusta, Georgia 30917, USA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Finding Information

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Finding Information .......................................... 2-3

Make a Record for Future use ................................. 2

Questions?............................................................... 2

Safety ..................................................................4-6

Important Safety Instructions ..................................... 4

Cooktop Features .............................................. 7-8

Setting Surface Controls ................................ 9-18

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop ............................ 9

About the Radiant Surface Elements ......................... 9

Locations of the Surface Radiant Elements ............. 10

Using the T ouch Control......................................... 10

LED Messages or Light Indicators

Displayed by Main Control......................................11

LED Messages or Light Indicators

Displayed by Cooking Element Controls............ 11-12

The Recommended Surface Cooking Settings........ 12

Operating the Single Surface Radiant Elements ...... 13

Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element.......... 14

Operating the Triple Surface Radiant Elements....... 15

Keep Warm Feature............................................... 16

Minute Timer.......................................................... 16

Sabbath Feature Mode .......................................... 17

Surface Cooking utensils ........................................ 18

Cookware Material Types ...................................... 18

General Care & Cleaning ............................... 19-21

Care & Cleaning Table........................................... 19

Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance....................... 20

Cleaning Recommendations for the

Ceramic Glass Cooktop..................................... 20-21

Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel ......................... 21

Solutions to Common Problems..................22-23

Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate .......................... 22

Surface Element Does Not Heat ............................. 22

Surface Element T oo Hot or Not Hot Enough.......... 22

Food Not Heating Evenly....................................... 23

Poor Cooking Results ............................................ 23

Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic

Glass Cooktop Surface........................................... 23

Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass

Cooktop Surface .................................................... 23

Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic

Glass Cooktop Surface........................................... 24

Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic

Glass Cooktop Surface........................................... 24

Notes.................................................................... 25

Warranty Information ......................................... 26

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Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these

symbols and follow all instructions given.

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This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property
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This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your electric cooktop, follow basic
precaution including the following:

• Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance. Destroy the carton

and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with

packaging material.

• Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a
qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code No. 70 - latest
edition in the United States, or CSA C22.1, Part 1 in Canada, and local code
requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for

this appliance.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know
how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in
case of an emergency.

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Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the
cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop.

• User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified

technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.

• Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such as removal of panels, wire
covers or any other permanent part of the appliance.

• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.

This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as
well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the
appliance. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.

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Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance. Children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

• Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the

area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any

part of the appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR THESE UNITS. Surface units may
be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough
to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials
touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are the
cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

• Wear Proper Apparel. Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while
using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

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• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use
baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to

become too hot.

• Use Only Dry Pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let the pot holders touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel or

other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers. Buildup of pressure may cause the container
to burst and result in injury.

IMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn off the cooktop. If the cooktop is not turned off and the power resumes, the

cooktop will not operate and an error message will be displayed.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP

• Know which touch key pads controls each surface unit.

• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts free of grease that could catch fire.

Exhaust fan ventilation hoods and grease filters should be kept clean. Do not allow grease to
accumulate on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire. When flaming food
under the hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer's instructions for cleaning.

• Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different
sizes. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the surface heating unit to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve
efficiency.

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Safety

• Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface

Units. To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to

unintentional contact with the utensil.

• Never Leave Surface Units Unattended. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.

• Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the appliance. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended for baking if used as a cover placed on the food. Any other use
of protective liners or aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire or short circuit.

• Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range top service without breaking due
to the sudden change in temperature. Check the manufacturer's recommendations for
cooktop use.

• Do Not Use Decorative Surface Element Covers. If an element is accidentally turned on,
the decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. Burns will occur if the hot covers are
touched. Damage may also be done to the appliance.

• Ventilating hood. The ventilating hood above your cooking surface should be cleaned
frequently, so the grease from cooking vapors does not accumulate on the hood or filter.

FOR CERAMIC-GLASS COOKTOP ONLY

• Do Not Clean or Operate a Broken Cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions

and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately.

• Clean Cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking
area, be careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce harmful fumes if applied
to a hot surface.

• Do Not Place Hot Cookware on Cold Cooktop Glass. This could cause glass to break.

• Do not slide pan across the cooktop surface. They may scratch the cooktop surface.

• Do Not Let Pans Boil Dry. This may cause permanent damage in the form of breakage,

fusion, or marking that can affect the ceramic-glass cooktop. (This type of damage is not
covered by your warranty).

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The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to
publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

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Cooktop Features

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COOKTOP FEATURES

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP

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The Cooking Zones may appear to be cool while turned ON and after they have been turned OFF. The glass surface
may be HOT form residual heat transfered from the cookware and burns may occur.

1. Left Rear Single Radiant Element

2. Left Front Triple Radiant Element

3. Right Rear Single Radiant Element

4. On 30” Model: Right Front Double
radiant Element (Fig. 1)
On 36” Model: Right Front Triple
Radiant Element (Fig. 2)

5. Center Front Dual Radiant Element
(Fig. 2 only)

6. Left Rear Element Control Pads

7. Left Front Element Control Pads

8. Right Rear Element Control Pads

9. Right Front Cooking Zone Control Pads

10. Main Cooktop Controls

11. Center Front Element Control Pads
(Fig. 2 only)

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Cooktop Features

COOKTOP FEATURES (CONT’D)

Main Cooktop Controls

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(at 4 or 5 locations)

6. Left Rear Element Control Pads

7. Left Front Element Control Pads

8. Right Rear Element Control Pads

9. Right Front Element Control Pads

10. Main Cooktop Controls

11. Center Front Element Control Pads (36” model only)

12. Cooktop Power Key Pad

13. Cooktop Power Indicator Light

14. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad

15. Controls Lock Key Pad

16. Controls Lockout Indicator Light

17. Minute Timer Setting + (increase) / - (decrease) Key Pads

18. Minute Timer LED (displays up to 99 minutes)

19. Element ON/OFF Key Pad (for each element)

20. Element ON/OFF Indicator Light (for each element)

21. Element Size Key Pad (double & triple elements only)

22. Element + (increase) Key Pad (for each element)

23. Element - (decrease) Key Pad (for each element)

24. Element Power Level LED (for each element)

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Fig. 1

Element Controls

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Setting Surface Controls

ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements located below the
surface of the glass. The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area
of the surface element underneath. Make sure the diameter of the pan
matches the diameter of the element outline on the cooktop (See Figs. 1
& 2).
Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware.
Only flat-bottom cookware should be used. The type and size of cookware,
the number of surface elements in use and their settings are all factors that
will affect the amount of heat that will spread to areas beyond the surface
elements. The areas surrounding the elements may become hot enough

to cause burns.

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Fig.1 - 30” Model - Cooktop Appearance

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ABOUT THE RADIANT SURFACE

Fig. 2 - 36” Model - Cooktop Appearance

ELEMENTS

The element temperature rises gradually and evenly. As the temperature rises, the element will
glow red. To maintain the selected setting, the element will cycle ON and OFF. The heating
element retains enough heat to provide a uniform and consistent heat during the OFF cycle. For
efficient cooking, turn OFF the element several minutes before cooking is complete. This will
allow residual heat to complete the cooking process.

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Radiant elements have a limiter that allows the element to cycle ON and OFF, even at the HI
setting. This helps to prevent damage to the ceramic glass cooktop. Cycling at the HI setting
is normal and can also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the
cookware bottom is not flat (Refer to page 18 for using correct cookware instructions with the
cooktop).

Please read detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in the General Care &

Cleaning section and Solutions to Common Problems section of this Use and Care Guide.

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Setting Surface Controls

LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENTS

On/Off On/Off

Fig. 1 - 30” cooktop

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Your cooktop is equipped with radiant surface burners with different wattage
ratings. The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the
element wattage increases.

The radiant surface elements are located on the 30” cooktop as follows:

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-2 small radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions;

-1 dual radiant element located at the right front position;

-1 triple radiant element located at the left front position;

The radiant surface elements are located on the 36” cooktop as follows:

-2 small radiant elements located at the right and left rear positions;

-1 dual radiant element located at the center front position;

-2 triple radiant elements located at the right and left front positions;

Fig. 2 - 36” cooktop

USING THE TOUCH CONTROL

Fig. 3

The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is shown in
Fig. 3. Be sure that your finger is placed in the center of the touch pad as
shown. If the finger is not placed on the center of a pad, the cooktop may
not respond to the selection made.

Lightly contact the pad with the flat part of your entire fingertip. Do not just
use the narrow end of your fingertip.

Setting Surface Controls

LED MESSAGES OR LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED
BY MAIN CONTROL

CONTROLS LOCK - This feature allows the cooktop to be locked at anytime. Touch
and hold the LOCK key pad for few seconds. If the cooktop is in use it will automati­cally shut off the cooktop to enter in the lock mode. A beep will sound and the Lock
indicator light will glow (Fig. 2). Once locked, no other displays will glow and no
Cooking Zones will activate. To turn the Controls Lock OFF, touch and hold the
LOCK key pad for few seconds. A beep will sound, the Lock indicator light will turn
OFF (Fig. 1) and the cooktop may be used normally.

COOKTOP POWER - The Cooktop POWER key pad activates the entire Cooktop.
To power the cooktop, touch and hold the POWER key pad. A beep will sound and
the Power LED will glow (See Fig. 4). The cooktop will be in a ready mode. If no
other key pads are touched the Cooktop Main POWER will turn OFF automatically.
To turn the Main Power OFF touch and hold the Main POWER key pad. A beep will
sound and the Power Indicator Light will turn OFF (See Fig. 3).

Errors Codes F XX - The control displays
digits in Main Control LED (Fig. 6) together showing an error code.

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F in Cooking Elements LEDs (Fig. 5) and

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Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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Fig. 3 Fig. 4

LED MESSAGES OR LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED
BY COOKING ELEMENT CONTROLS

COOKING ZONE ON/OFF PAD - Each Cooking Elements have separate ON/OFF
key pads. Once the Main Power key pad has been touched to activate the cooktop,
touch the corresponding Cooking Element ON/OFF key pad once to active the

Cooking Zone needed.
located above the key pad will glow (Fig. 8). If the corresponding + (increase) / ­(decrease) key pad is not touched, the request to turn the Cooking Element ON will
cancel and the Cooktop Main Power will turn OFF. To set a Cooking Element power
level touch the corresponding Cooking Element + (increase) or - (decrease) key
pad once. To turn OFF a Cooking Element, touch the Cooking Element ON/OFF
key pad once. The Cooking Element Indicator Light will turn OFF (Fig. 7).

“- -”“- -”

“- -” will appear in the LED display and the indicator light

“- -”“- -”

On/Off

Fig. 5 Fig. 6

On/Off

Fig. 7 Fig. 8

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Figure 1

Figure 3

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LED MESSAGES OR LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED
BY ELEMENT CONTROLS (CONT)

The available ESEC Window Display Settings

The ESEC control will display heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo
(Figure 6) and OFF (Figure 7). The settings between 9.0 (Figure 2) and 3.0
(Figure 3) decrease or increase in increment of .5 (1/2). The settings

Figure 2

Figure 4

Figure 6

between 3.0 (Figures 3 & 4) and 1.0 (Figure 5) are Simmer settings which
decrease or increase in increment of .2 (1/5) to Lo (Figure 6; lowest
Simmer setting) for more precise settings at lower heat levels. Use the
Recommended Surface Setting Chart to determine the correct setting for
the kind of food you are preparing.

Hot Element Indicator Message (HE)

After using any of the single, dual or triple radiant element positions the cooktop
will become very hot. Even after turning the control knob to OFF, the cooktop
will remain hot for some time. The ESEC control monitors the temperature of
the cooktop and displays the message “HE” (hot element; See Fig. 8) warning
when the cooktop is still too hot to touch. If the HE message appears in the
window, the control can still be turned ON again for use.

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THE RECOMMENDED SURFACE COOKING SETTINGS

Use the chart to determine the correct setting for the type of food you are preparing.

Setting Type of Cooking

HIGH (HI) Start most foods; bring water to a boil and pan broiling.

MEDIUM HIGH (8-10) Continue a rapid boil; frying, deep fat frying.

MEDIUM (6) Maintain a slow boil; thicken sauces and gravies; steaming

MEDIUM LOW (2 - 4) Keep foods cooking; poaching and stewing.

ESEC Lockout Feature ( - - )

Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active, " - - "
will appear in each element display windows (See
Figure 9).

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Recommended Surface Settings Chart

vegetables.

LOW (LO) (LH) Keep warm, melting and simmering.

Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking
results.

Setting Surface Controls

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OPERATING THE SINGLE SURFACE RADIANT
ELEMENTS

The cooktop has single radiant surface elements at 2 locations; the right and left
rear (Figs. 1 & 2) element positions.

To Operate the Single Surface Element

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2. Touch and hold the

above the
seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear.

3. Touch and hold the

beep is heard. The display will show " -- ".
Note: If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request
to power the element ON will clear.

4. Touch pad once to turn ON the power level to HI. Touch
pad once for Lo.

5. Each touch of the or pad will decrease or increase the
power level from 9.0 through 3.0 by .5 increment. Simmer power

levels between 3.0 and 1.0 will decrease or increase by .2
increment. Lo is the lowest power level available.
Note: The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON.

will turn ON. Note: If no other key pad is touched within 20

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key pad until a beep sound. The power indicator light

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pad for the desired element position until a

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Fig. 2

6. When cooking has been completed touch the

and if no other surface element is used touch the

Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A glowing
red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware indicates
the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.
Note: The HE message will remain ON if the cooktop is still hot and will remain ON until
the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.

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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF. HE (Hot Element)
message will turn ON and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate
level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the
indicator light has turned OFF.

Do not place plastic items such as salt and 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.

pad once to turn the element OFF

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key pad to turn off the cooktop.

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OPERA TING THE DUAL SURF ACE RADIANT ELEMENT

Both the 30” and 36” cooktops are equipped with dual radiant surface element
located as shown in Figs. 1 & 2. A touch key pad on the element controls is used
to select one of the 2 positions of the element. Symbols and indicator lights on
the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the dual radiant element will
heat. The symbol indicates that only the INNER coil will heat (Fig. 3). The
symbol indicates that both INNER and OUTER coils will heat (Fig. 4). You may
switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking.

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Fig. 3

Fig. 2

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4. Select the INNER (Fig. 3) or INNER and OUTER (Fig. 5) to heat by touching the key

pad.

5. Touch pad once to turn ON the power level to HI. Touch pad once for Lo.

6. Each touch of the or pad will decrease or increase the power level from 9.0
through 3.0 by .5 increments. Simmer power levels between 3.0 and 1.0 will decrease

or increase by .2 increments. Lo is the lowest power level available.
Note: The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON.

7. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to finish
cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each setting. A
glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the cookware
indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

To Operate the Dual Surface Element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2. Touch and hold the

indicator light above the

touched within 20 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will
clear.

3. Touch and hold the

is heard. The display will show " -- ".
Note: If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request
to power the element ON will clear.

key pad until a beep sound. The power

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will turn ON. Note: If no other key pad is

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pad for the dual element position until a beep

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Fig. 4

8. When cooking has been completed touch the

if no other surface element is used touch the

Note: The HE message will appear in the display after turning the control knob to OFF if
the cooktop is still hot and remain on until the heating surface area has cooled
sufficiently.

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Radiant surface elements may appear to be cooled after they have been turned OFF. HE (Hot Element)
message will turn ON and will continue to glow until the glass cooktop has cooled down to a moderate
level. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before the
indicator light has turned OFF.

pad once to turn the element OFF and

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key pad to turn off the cooktop.

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OPERA TING THE TRIPLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT

Both the 30” and 36” cooktops are equipped with “Triple” surface radiant elements
located as shown in Figs. 1 & 2. A touch key pad on the element controls is used
to select one of the 3 positions of the element. Symbols and indicator lights on
the control panel are used to indicate which coil of the triple radiant element will
heat. The symbol indicates that only the inner element (See Fig. 3) will heat.
The symbol indicates that both inner and middle elements (See Fig. 4) will heat
together. The
will heat. You may switch from either of these settings at any time during cooking.

symbol indicates that all 3 portions of the element (See Fig. 5)

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To Operate the Triple Surface Element:

1. Place correctly sized cookware on the radiant surface element.

2. Touch and hold the

light above the

within 20 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear.

3. Touch and hold the

a beep is heard. The display will show " -- ".
Note: If no further pads are touched within 10 seconds the request to
power the element ON will clear.

4. Select the INNER (Fig. 3), MIDDLE (Fig. 4) or ALL 3element (Fig. 5) to heat by touching the

key pad.

5. Touch pad once to turn ON the power level to HI. Touch pad once for Lo.

6. Each touch of the or pad will decrease or increase the power level from 9.0
through 3.0 by .5 increments. Simmer power levels between 3.0 and 1.0 will decrease or

increase by .2 increments. Lo is the lowest power level available.
Note: The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON.

7. Start most cooking operations on a higher setting and then turn to a lower setting to
finish cooking. Each surface element provides a constant amount of heat at each
setting. A glowing red surface heating area extending beyond the bottom edge of the
cookware indicates the cookware is too small for the surface heating area.

8. When cooking has been completed touch the

if no other surface element is used touch the

Note: The HE message will appear in the display after turning the control knob to OFF if the
cooktop is still hot and remain on until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.

key pad until a beep sound. The power indicator

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will turn ON. Note: If no other key pad is touched

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pad for the desirede triple element position until

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pad once to turn the element OFF and

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key pad to turn off the cooktop.

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KEEP WARM FEATURE

The Warm feature may be used with any of the Cooking Elements.

To Turn the Keep Warm Feature ON:

Fig. 1

1. To select the Keep Warm feature for any Cooking Element touch the

the corresponding Cooking Element.

2. Touch the

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(low heat - Fig. 1) indicating that the Cooking Element is properly set to Keep

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Warm. If no other key pads are pressed the control will activate the desired Cooking
Element at the Keep Warm setting.

key pad located in the main control area. The associate display will show

key pad for

On/Off

MINUTE TIMER

The Minute Timer feature may be useful in the kitchen if a recipe calls for keeping track of
time. This feature will keep track of time from 1 to 99 minutes. The LED display located to
the left of the Timer UP/DOWN arrow key pads will begin to count down minutes once set.

To Set the Minute Timer:

1. Touch the listed under the symbol . Touching and releasing the or the
key pads will increase or decrease the Minute Timer setting by 1 minute with each key
press (up to

2. Once the Timer LED displays the desired amount of time, release the UP or DOWN
Arrow key pads to allow the minute timer to begin the countdown. Once the Minute

Timer reaches

control from beeping, touch the and key pads at the same time.

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99 minutes).

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00 long beeps will sound indicating that the time is up. To stop the

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To Cancel the Minute Timer:

1. Touch the and key pads at the same time or touch and hold either the or

key pad and scroll to

2. If cancelling the Minute Timer using the scrolling method, once the Main Control LED
reaches

3. The set time will disappear from the LED indicating that the MinuteTimer is no longer
active.

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00, release the Arrow key pad.

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Setting Surface Controls

LOCKING THE CONTROLS

The Cooktop Controls may be locked in order to prevent the cooktop from accidentally being
turned ON. This feature can be activated at any time.

To Turn ON the Controls Lock Feature:

Touch and holf the key pad. After 5 seconds a beep will sound. The Lock Indicator Light

above the key pad will turn ON indicating the cooktop is locked. This will keep any
Cooking Element or Cooktop functions from being accidentally turned ON.

Note: If the cooktop is in used when the Control Lock Feature is turn on, the cooktop will
automatically turn OFF and enter in Control Lock Feature Mode.

To Turn OFF the Controls Lock Feature:

Touch and hold the key pad. After 5 seconds a beep will sound. The Lock Indicator Light

above the key pad will turn OFF indicating the cooktop is unlocked. The Cooking
Elements or any of the other Cooktop functions may now be used.

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SABBATH FEATURE MODE

When the Sabbath feature is ON, all electronic surface element control displays show “Sb”
(Fig. 1). The surface elements can be used even if the Sabbath Feature is on.

To activate the Sabbath Feature Mode:

Touch and hold for few seconds the pad of the left rear element (for 30”model) or of

the left front element (for 36” model) and the of the right front element at the same time.
After few seconds, “Sb” will appear in all element control displays.

To turn ON a Surface Element when the Sabbath Feature is active:

If you turn on a surface element when the oven Sabbath feature is on, the electronic surface
element control will record that request and execute it with a 15-30 seconds delay. So the
element will start heating 15-30 seconds after the surface element control was turned on. The
surface element display will not show the setting because “Sb” is on in the displays. When
necessary, it is possible to adjust the power of the surface element but you have to
remember that the surface element control will adjust the temperature with the same delay.

To turn OFF the Surface Element when the Oven Sabbath Mode is active:

To shut off the surface element while the Sabbath feature is ON, proceed as usual but take
note that the element will immediately turn off without any delay.

To deactivate the Sabbath Feature Mode:

Touch and hold for few seconds the pad of the left rear element (for 30”model) or of

the left front element (for 36” model) and the of the right front element at the same time.
“Sb” will disappear from element control displays.

Fig. 1

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Setting Surface Controls

SURFACE COOKING UTENSILS

GOOD

• Flat bottom and straight

sides.

• Tight fitting lids.

• Weight of handle does not tilt
pan. Pan is well balanced.

• Pan sizes match the amount of

Cookware should have flat bottoms
that make good contact with the entire
surface heating element. Check for
flatness by rotating a ruler across the
bottom of cookware. Be sure to follow
the recommendations for using cook­ware that has shown in the illustration
at right.

Note: Always use a cooking utensil for its intended purpose. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Some utensils were

not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop.
Specialty pans such as lobster pots, griddles and pressure cookers may be used but must conform to the above
recommended cookware requirements.

Note: The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results.

food to be prepared and the size
of the surface element.

• Made of material that conducts
heat well.

• Easy to clean.

• Always match pot diameter to
element surface diameter.

POOR

• Curved and warped pan bot­toms.

• Pan overhangs unit by more
than 2.5 cm (1”).

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

• Pan is smaller than element.

COOKWARE MATERIAL TYPES

The cookware material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the surface
element to the pan bottom. The most popular materials avalaible are:

ALUMINUM - Excellent heat conductor. Some types of food will cause it to darken (Anodized
aluminum cookware resists staining & pitting). If aluminum pans slide across the ceramic glass
cooktop, they may leave metal marks which will resemble scatches. Remove these marks
immediately.

COPPER - Excellent heat conductor but discolors easily. May leave metal marks on ceramic
glass (see Aluminum above).

STAINLESS STEEL - Slow heat conductor with uneven cooking results. Is durable, easy to
clean and resists staining.

CAST IRON - A poor heat conductor however will retain heat very well. Cooks evenly once
cooking temperature is reached. Not recommended for use on ceramic cooktops.

PORCELAIN-ENAMEL on METAL - Heating characteristics will vary depending on base
material. Porcelain-enamel coating must be smooth to avoid scratching ceramic cooktops.

GLASS - Slow heat conductor. Not recommended for ceramic cooktop surfaces because it may
scratch the glass.

General Care & Cleaning

CARE & CLEANING TABLE

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Surfaces

Aluminum & Vinyl

Painted and Plastic
Control Knobs

Stainless Steel, Chrome
Control Panel, Decorative
Trim

How to Clean

Use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Dry with a clean cloth.

Using a soft cloth, clean with mild dish detergent and water or a 50/50 solution of
vinegar and water. Follow by rinsing the area with clean water; dry and polish with
a soft cloth. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a soft cloth first. DO
NOT spray liquids directly on the control pad and display area. Do not use large
amounts of water on the control panel - excess water on the control area may
cause damage to the appliance. Do not use other liquid cleaners, abrasive
cleaners, scouring pads, or some paper towels - they will damage the finish.To
remove control knobs, turn to the OFF position; grasp firmly and pull straight off
the shaft. To replace knobs after cleaning, line up the flat sides of both the knob
and the shaft; then push the knob into place.

Clean stainless steel with hot, soapy water and a dishcloth. Rinse with clean water
and a cloth. Do not use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or
chlorines. Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners. Only use kitchen cleaners that are
especially made for cleaning stainless steel. Always be sure to rinse the cleaners
from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed.

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General Care & Cleaning

COOKTOP CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended
Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface. A sample of that cleaning creme
is supplied with your cooktop and it is available in most hardware stores.
Clean and buff with a paper towel. This will make cleaning easier when
soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning cream leaves a
protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.

Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause
metal markings on the cooktop surface. These marks should be removed
immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning
cream. Metal marks can become permanent if not removed prior to future
use.

Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the
cooktop surface. Do not slide anything metal or glass across the cooktop. Do not use your
cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen. Do not cook foods directly on the
cooktop surface without a pan. Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass cooktop, they
may cause it to crack or break.

CLEANING RECOMMENDA TIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS
COOKTOP

CACA

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CACA

UTIONUTION

Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is COOL.

WARNINGWARNING

WARNING

WARNINGWARNING

DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. The fumes can be hazardous to your health, and
can chemically damage the ceramic-glass surface.

For light to moderate soil:

Apply a few drops of CookTop® Cleaning Creme directly to the cooktop.
Use a paper towel to clean the entire cooktop surface. Make sure the
cooktop is cleaned thoroughly, leaving no residue. Do not use the towel
you use to clean the cooktop for any other purpose.

For heavy, burned on soil:

First, clean the surface as described above. Then, if soils remain, carefully
scrape soils with a metal razor blade scraper, holding scraper at a 30
degree angle to the surface. Remove loosened soils with cooktop cleaning
cream and buff surface clean.

General Care & Cleaning

CLEANING RECOMMENDA TIONS FOR THE CERAMIC GLASS
COOKTOP (CONTINUED)

CACA

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CA

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CACA

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Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use scrub pad.

Plastic or foods with a high sugar content:

These types of soils must be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic
cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not
removed immediately. After turning the surface elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a
metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated on previous
page). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils.

Do not use the following on the ceramic glass cooktop:

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• Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal
and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it
more difficult to clean.

• Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or
oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop.

• Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they can
leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause
discoloration.

Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils

• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum

cooking utensils or allow foil to touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances.

• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals.

Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If allowed to boil
dry, not only will the utensil be destroyed, but it may fuse to, break or mark the ceramic
glass surface, permanently damaging the cooktop surface.

CARE & CLEANING OF STAINLESS STEEL

Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts.
Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care & Cleaning section in
this Use & Care Manual.

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Solutions to Common Problems

IMPORIMPOR

IMPOR

IMPORIMPOR

Before calling for service, review the following problems first. It may save you both time
and expense. This list includes common experiences that are not the result of defective
workmanship or material in your cooktop.

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ENTIRE COOKTOP DOES NOT OPERATE

• House fuse has blown or circuit breaker has tripped. Check/reset breaker or replace

fuse. If the problem is a circuit overload, have this situation corrected by a qualified
electrician.

• Service wiring not complete. Contact installation agent or dealer.

• Power outage. Check house lights to be sure. Call local electric company.

SURFACE ELEMENT DOES NOT HEAT

• No power to appliance. Check/reset breaker or replace fuse. If the problem is a circuit

overload, or improper connection of the armored cable supplied with the appliance, have
this situation corrected by a qualified electrician.

• Too low heat setting. Turn control to a slightly higher setting until element comes on.

• Incorrect control is ON. Be sure to use correct control for the element needed.

SURFACE ELEMENT TOO HOT OR NOT HOT ENOUGH

• Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.

Dial markings are an indicator of relative heat settings and will vary slightly.

• Lightweight or warped pans being used. Use only flat, evenly balanced, medium or

heavyweight cookware.

• Voltage is incorrect. Be sure appliance is properly connected to the specified power

source.

• Use only flat bottom, evenly balanced, medium or heavyweight cookware. Pans having a

flat bottom heat better than warped pans. Cookware material affects heating. Heavy and
medium weight pans heat evenly. Because lightweight pans heat unevenly, foods may
burn easily.

Solutions to Common Problems

FOOD NOT HEATING EVENLY

• Improper cookware. Select flat-bottomed cookware of a proper size to fit element.

• Incorrect control setting. Raise or lower setting until proper amount of heat is obtained.

POOR COOKING RESULTS

• Many factors affect cooking results. Adjust the recipe's recommended power levels or
cooking times.

• Cookware is too lightweight or warped. Use heavier quality cookware so foods being
prepared may cook more evenly.

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SCRATCHES OR ABRASIONS ON CERAMIC GLASS
COOKTOP SURFACE

• Coarse particles (such as salt or sand) are between cooktop and utensil. Be sure cooktop

surface and bottom of utensils are clean before use. Small scratches do not affect
cooking and will become less visible with use.

• Cleaning materials not recommended for glass ceramic cooktop have been used. See

Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide.

• Cookware with rough bottom has been used. Use flat-bottomed, smooth utensils. See

Selecting Surface Cooking Utensils in this Owner's Guide.

MET AL MARKS ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP SURF ACE

• Sliding or scraping of metal utensils on cooktop surface. Do not slide metal utensils on

cooktop surface. Use a mildly abrasive cleanser to remove marks.

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Solutions to Common Problems

BROWN STREAKS AND SPECKS ON CERAMIC GLASS
COOKTOP SURF ACE

• Boilovers have cooked onto surface. Use razor blade scraper to remove soil. See
instructions under General Care & Cleaning.

• Cleaning materials not recommended for ceramic-glass cooktop have been used. Use
recommended cleaners and cleaning method. See Ceramic-Glass Cooktop section in
this Owner's Guide.

AREAS OF DISCOLORATION ON CERAMIC GLASS
COOKTOP SURFACE

• Mineral deposits from water and food. Wet surface with water and sprinkle on a cooktop

cleaning creme. Scrub with a clean damp paper towel until the stain disappears. Wipe
remaining paste away, then apply a small amount of cooktop cleaning creme and polish
with a clean paper towel. Use cookware with clean, dry bottoms. See Ceramic-Glass

Cooktop section in this Owner's Guide.

Notes

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Warranty Information

COOKTOP WARRANTY Your cooktop is protected by this warranty

In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We
authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must
be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by Electrolux
Canada Corp.

FULL ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY

LIMITED 2
YEAR
WARRANTY
(Glass Smoothtop,
Seal & Elements)

LIMITED
WARRANTY
(Applicable to the
State of Alaska)

*NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER

EXCLUSIONS

IF YOU NEED
SERVICE

One year from original
purchase date

ND-5TH

Second through fifth
years from original
purchase date

Time periods listed
above.

WARRANTY PERIOD

This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible
for the items listed below:

1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.

2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and
in accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.

3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of
loose connections or defects in house wiring.

4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves,etc.,
which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.

5. Damages to finish after installation.

6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).

This warranty does not cover the following:

1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL
EXPENSES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
NOTE: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not
in ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.

3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux Home Products North America
or its authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products parts; obtained from
persons other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or
acts of God.

4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.

Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes
the warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and
keep all receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary
from state to state. Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products:

THROUGH OUR AUTHORIZED SERVICERS,

Pay all costs for repairing or replacing any
parts of this appliance which prove to be
defective in materials or workmanship.

Provide a replacement for any defective
surface heating element, deteriorated
rubberized-silicone seal (upswept models
only), or glass smoothtop that craks due to
thermal breakage (not customer abuse).

All of the provisions of the full and limited
warranties above and the exclusion listed
below apply.

WE WILL:

Costs of service calls that are listed under NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSUMER. *

Diagnostic and any transportation and labor costs which
are required because of service.

Costs of the technician’s travel to the home and any
costs for pick up and delivery of the appliance required
because of service.

THE CONSUMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

USA
1•800•944•9044

Electrolux Home Products
North America
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917

Canada
1•866•294•9911

Electrolux Home Products
North America
802, boul. L’Ange-Gardien
L’Assomption, Québec
J5W 1T6

This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are subject to change
without notice. All warranties are made by Electrolux Home Products North
America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. In Canada, your appliance
is warranted by Electrolux Canada Corp.