Electrolux E36GC75DSS Use & Care Manual
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Finding Information
MAKE A RECORD FOR FUTURE USE
Brand_______________________________________________________________
Purchase Date______________________________________________________
Model Number______________________________________________________
Serial Number______________________________________________________
NOTE
The serial plate is located under the burner box.
QUESTIONS?
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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
Make a Record for Future use .......................... 2
Questions? ........................................................ 2
Safety ................................................................... 4
Important Safety Instructions .............................. 4
Getting Start ........................................................ 7
Grounding Instructions ....................................... 7
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane)
Gas Conversion ................................................ 7
Surface Cooking ................................................. 8
Flame Size ........................................................ 8
Proper Burner Adjustments ................................ 8
Locations of the Burners .................................... 8
Placement of Burner Heads and Caps ............... 9
Placement of Burner Grates ............................... 9
Surface Cooking Utensils ................................. 10
Using the Griddle............................................. 10
Using the Wok Stand ........................................ 11
Using the Simmer Plate .................................... 12
Setting Surface Controls ................................... 13
General Care & Cleaning .................................. 14
Care & Cleaning Table .................................... 14
Cleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps,
Burner Heads, Simmer plate and Griddle ........ 15
Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance ................ 16
Cleaning Recommendations for the
Ceramic Glass Cooktop ................................... 16
Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel ................... 17
Solutions to Common Problems ..................... 18
Surface Burner Do Not Light ........................... 18
Burner Flame Only Lights Half
Way Around Burner ........................................ 18
Burner Flame is Orange .................................. 18
Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface .................................... 19
Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface.............................................. 19
Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic Glass
Cooktop Surface.............................................. 19
Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic
Glass Cooktop Surface .................................... 19
Warranty Information ....................................... 20
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Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all safety instructions before using your new Electrolux cooktop.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury when using your gas cooktop, follow basic
precautions including the following:
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WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result
causing property damage, personal injury or death.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the
gas supplier.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the Cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove
the model/serial plate attached to the cooktop.
Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1latest edition in the
United States, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70latest edition in United States, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1,
Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code requirements. Install and/or adjust only per
installation instructions provided in the literature package for this cooktop.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to shut
off gas supply at the meter and disconnect the electrical power to the cooktop at the circuit breaker or
fuse box in case of an emergency.
User servicingDo 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, This may reduce the
risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop.
Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels, wire covers or any other
part of the product.
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CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the cooktop. Children climbing
on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
Safety
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WARNING
Stepping, leaning or sitting on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and also cause damage
to the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
Storage on ApplianceFlammable materials should not be stored on the cooktop or 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 cooktop. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.
Do Not Leave Children AloneChildren should not be left alone or unattended in the area where
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS/UNIT, GRATES OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS/UNIT.
Surface burners/unit may be hot even though flames are not visible/ unit is dark in color. Areas near
surface burners/unit 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 surfaces facing the cooktop.
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Wear Proper ApparelLoose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease FiresSmother 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 PotholdersMoist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements, the flame or burners. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
Do Not Heat Unopened Food ContainersBuildup of pressure may cause container to burst and
result in injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR COOKTOP
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WARNING
Use Proper Flame SizeAdjust flame size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil. The use
of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to flame will also improve efficiency.
Know which knob controls each surface burner/surface unit. Place a pan of food on the burner
before turning it on, and turn the burner off before removing the pan.
Always turn knob to the full LITE position when igniting top burners. Visually check that burner has
lit. Then adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge of the utensil.
Use proper pan size. This cooktop can be 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 the surface unit will also improve efficiency.
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Safety
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners/Unit
To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional
contact with the utensil, the handle of the utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward,
and does not extend over adjacent surface burners.
Never Leave Surface Burners/Unit Unattended at High Heat SettingsBoilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan that has boiled dry may melt.
Protective LinersDo not use aluminum foil to line any part of the cooktop, use aluminum foil only
to cover food during cooking. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock,
or fire.
Glazed Cooking UtensilsOnly certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change
in temperature. Check the manufacturers recommendations for cooktop use.
Do not use Searing Grill on the cooktop. The Searing Grill is not designed for use on the cooktop.
Doing so may result in a fire.
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WARNING
Do Not Use Stove Top Grills on Your Sealed Gas BurnersIf you use a stove top grill on a sealed gas burner, it will cause
incomplete combustion and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels above allowable current standards. This can be
hazardous to your health.
Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner/Unit Covers. If a burner/unit is accidentally turned on, the
decorative cover will become hot and possibly melt. You will not be able to see that the burner/unit
is on. Burns will occur if the hot covers are touched. Damage may also be done to the cooktop or
burners/unit because the covers may cause overheating. Air will blocked from the burner/unit and
cause combustion problems.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING YOUR GLASS COOKTOP
Do Not Operate or Clean a Broken Cooktop Glass.If glass top 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 Glass 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.
Avoid Scratching the Cooktop Glass with Sharp Objects.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
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.
NOTE
Save these important safety instructions for future reference.
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