Electrolux EI30EF55GSE, EI30EF55GSF, EI30EF55GSG, CEI30EF5GSH, CEI30EF5GSG Owner’s Manual
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Use _ Care Guide
30" Free-Standing Perfect Set _ Electric Range
8] Electrolux
Finding Information
Table of contents
Finding information ..................................................... 2
SAFETY ................................................................... 3-5
Features .................................................................. 6-9
Getting Started ................................................... 10-11
• Power up & timers ............................................... 10
• Control lock & oven lights ................................... 11
Settings for Best Results .................................... 12-13
Surface Cooking ....................................................... 14
• Cookware ............................................................ 14
• Home canning ..................................................... 14
Setting Surface Controls .................................... 15-18
• Setting cooktop controls ............................... 16-17
• Setting warmer zone ........................................... 18
Display Abbreviations ............................................... 19
Setting Oven Controls ......................................... 20-37
• Rapid preheat ...................................................... 20
• Bake .................................................................... 21
• Using cooktime .................................................. 22
• Using cook time with end time ............................ 23
• Broil .............................................................. 24-25
• Convection bake ................................................. 26
• Using convection convert .................................... 27
• Convection roast ........................................... 28-29
• Convection broil .................................................. 30
• Keep warm .......................................................... 31
• Slow cook ........................................................... 32
• Dehydrate ............................................................ 33
• Bread proof ......................................................... 34
• Saving & recalling my favorite recipes .................. 35
• Setting Sabbath mode ................................... 36-37
Setting Warmer Oven Controls .......................... 39-40
• Keep warm .................................................... 39-40
Setting Your Preferences ................................... 41-46
• Setting clock ....................................................... 41
• Setting clock display (CLO) ................................. 41
• Setting 12 or 24 hour mode (CLO) ....................... 42
• Changing between F° or C° (F-C) ........................ 42
• Setting 12hr energy saving mode (ES) ................. 43
• Setting audio mode (AUD) ................................... 43
• Adjusting oven temperature (UPO) ...................... 44
• Adjusting lower oven temperature (UPO) ............. 44
• Factory default reset (RST) ................................... 45
• User preferences chart ......................................... 46
Self-Clean ........................................................... 47-48
Care & Cleaning .................................................. 49-56
• Cleaning recommendations ........................... 49-40
• Cooktop maintenance ......................................... 51
• Cooktop cleaning .......................................... 51-52
• Oven door removal ........................................ 53-54
• Changing oven lights .......................................... 55
Solutions to Common Problems ......................... 56-58
Warranty ................................................................... 59
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brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide is
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product quality throughout the service life of your new
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Important safety instructions
Recognize safety symbols, words and
labels
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with
a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type as
described below:
i_k WARNING
This symbol alerts you to situations that may
cause serious body harm, death or property
damage.
/_ CAUTION
This symbol alerts you to situations that may
cause bodily injury or property damage.
Read all of the following safety instructions
before using this appliance:
Safety
Remove all tape and packaging before using
the range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags
after unpacking the range. 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
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223- latest edition, or in
Canada CAN/CGA B149.1 and CAN/GGA
B149.2, and the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA No.70-1atest edition, or in Canada
CSAStandard C22.1, Canadian Electrical
Code, Part 1, and local code requirements.
Install only per installation instructions provided
in the literature package for this range.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified
technician and an authorized repair service.
Know how to disconnect the power to the range
at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an
emergency.
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. This may reduce the risk of personal
injury and damage to the range.
Never modify or alter the construction of a
range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire
covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other
part of the product.
Save these instructions for future
reference.
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Important safety instructions
Protective liners--Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom, except as suggested in
the manual. Improper installation of these liners
may result in a risk of electrical shock, or fire.
Storage in or onAppliance-- Flammable
materials should not be stored in an oven,
lower oven drawer, near surface units or in
the storage drawer. 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 range.
Do not leave children alone--Children 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 ZONE, AREAS
NEAR THESE ZONE, HEATING ELEMENTS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVENS. ALL
surface zones and oven heating elements may
be hot even though they are dark incolor. Areas
near surface zones 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 cook top,
surfaces facing the cook top, the oven vent
openings and surfaces near these openings,
oven door and window.
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.
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 potholders - Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in
burns from steam. Do not let potholders touch
hot heating elements. Do not use atowel or other
bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
Do not heat unopened food containers -
Buildup of pressure may cause container to
burst and result in injury.
Remove the oven door from any unused
range if it is to be stored or discarded.
Important instructions for using your
cooktop
Know which control operates each surface
heating zone. Place a pan of food on the unit
before turning it on, and turn the zone off before
removing the pan.
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 heating
element. The use of undersized utensils will
expose a portion of the heating element to direct
contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of utensil to element will also
improve efficiency.
Utensil handles should be turned inward and
not extend over adjacent surface elements--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 units.
Never leave surface elements unattended at
high heat settings-- Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite, or a pan
that has boiled dry may melt.
Do not immerse or soak removable heating
elements-- Heating elements should never be
immersed in water. Heating elements clean
themselves during normal operation.
Important safety instructions
Safety
Glazed cooking utensils--Only certain types of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for cook top
service without breaking due to the sudden
change intemperature. Checkthe manufacturer's
recommendations for cook top use.
• When flaming foods under a ventilating hood,
turn the fan on.
For Ceramic-glass cooktop models
• Do not cook on broken cook top-- Ifcook top
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers
may penetrate the broken cook top and create a
risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified
technician immediately.
Clean cook top 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 noxious fumes if applied
to a hot surface.
Important instructions for using your oven
* Use care when opening oven door or lower
oven drawer (if equipped)--Stand to the side of
the range when opening the door of a hot oven.
Let hot air or steam escape before you remove
or replace food inthe oven.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed. The oven
vent is located under the left rear surface
element if your model is equipped with coil
elements. The oven vent is located below the
backguard for models equipped with ceramic-
glass cook tops. Touching the surfaces in this
area when the oven is operating may cause
severe burns. Also, do not place plastic or heat-
sensitive items on or near the oven vent. These
items could melt or ignite.
Placement of oven racks. Always place oven
racks in desired location while oven is cool. If
rack must be moved while oven is hot use
extreme caution. Use potholders and grasp the
rack with both hands to reposition. Do not let
potholders contact the hot heating elements in
the oven. Remove all utensils from the rack
before moving.
Do not use the broiler pan without its insert.
The broiler pan and its insert allow dripping fat
to drain and be kept away from the high heat of
the broiler.
Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum
foil. Exposed fat and grease could ignite.
Cold temperatures can damage the electronic
control. When using the appliance for the first
time, or when the appliance has not been used
for an extended period of time, be certain the
unit has been intemperatures above 32°F (0°C)
for at least 3 hours before turning on the power
to the appliance.
Important instructions for cleaning your
range
= Clean the range regularly to keep all parts free
of grease that could catch fire. Pay particular
attention to the area underneath each surface
element. Do not allow grease to accumulate.
Kitchen cleaners and aerosols --Always follow
the manufacturer's recommended directions
for use. Be aware that excess residue from
cleaners and aerosols may ignite causing
damage and injury.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently-- Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on the
hood or filter. Follow manufacturer's
instructions for cleaning.
Self cleaning ovens
= Clean in the self-cleaning cycle only the parts
listed in this Use & Care Manual. Before self
cleaning the oven, remove the broiler pan and
any utensils or foods from the oven.
• Do not use oven cleaners-- Nocommercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
• Do not clean door gasket--The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken
not to rub, damage or move the gasket.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive
to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning
cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.
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.
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Features
PerfectSet TM ovenfeatures&options
Luxury-Lighting TM interior oven lights-pg 11-
Control lock-pg 11-
Standard cooking
• Bake -pg 21-
• Broil-pg24-
• Perfect-Convect 3TMconvection bake -pg 26-
° Perfect-Oonvect 3TMconvection roast -pg 28-
• Perfect-Convect _TMconvection broil-pg-30-
• Keep warm -pg 31-
• Slow cook -pg 32-
Specialized cooking
• Dehydrate - pg 33-
• Bread proof -pg 34-
Favorite settings -pg 35-
Cooking time
• Cook time -pg 22-
• End time -pg 23-
Rapid preheat -pg 20-
Convection convert -pg 27-
Cleaning-pg 47-48-
Bake(upper) 170tE!76tC 550°F!288°C
Broil 3000F/148°C 5500F/288°C
Conv Roast 170°F/76°C 5500F/2880C
Keep Warm 150°F/66°C 190°F/88°C
Dehydrate 100tF/38°C 2250F/1080C
Perfect SetTMoven control display & keys
Features
13. Oven key pads
° Sure-2-fit TM Upperoven
° Warmer oven
14. User preferences -pg 41-46-
The following options are available under User
Preferences:
• Clock setting -pg 10&41-
• Clock display setting -pg41-
• 12hr/24hr-pg42-
• Fahrenheit / Celsius-pg 42-
• 12 Hr energy save mode on/off -pg 43-
• Audio mode-pg43-
• UPO offset (temp. adjust) or reset -pg 44-
• Factory default reset -pg 45-
15.Oven display
16. Timers -pg 10-
17. Cancel & Start key pads
18. Numeric key pads
Timer i 1 min ii hr59 min
Clock 12 hr 1:00 hr 11 hr59 min
Cooktime 12hr i min 1i hr59 min
End time 12 hr 1:00 hr 12 hr 59 min
Clean duration ..... Lite (2 hr) Heavy (4 hr)
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Features
Perfect SetTi cooktop control display
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Cooktop controls -pg 15-18 -
19. Left rear 6 in. single radiant element (1200W)
20. Warming zone 6 in. element (100W)
21. Right rear 5/7 in. expandable radiant element (750/1800W)
22. Left front 9/12 in. expandable radiant element (1700/2700W)
23. Right front 6/9 in. high wattage expandable radiant element (1200/3000W)
Perfect SetTM range features
Your electric range features include:
1. Perfect Set TMglass control panel.
2. Perfect Set TMelectronic oven & surface controls
& timers.
3. Sure-2-fit TMcobalt blue self-cleaning upper
oven interior.
4. Self-clean oven door latch.
5. Automatic interior oven door light switch.
6. Theatre style upper oven interior halogen
Luxury-Lighting TMsystem.
7. Perfect-Oonvect 3TMconvection fan system.
8. 1 fully extendable Luxury-Glide TMtelescoping
interior oven rack.
Features
9. 1 offset & 1 handle interior oven rack (not
shown).
10. Oven rack sensor.
11. Large 1-piece metal upper & lower oven door
handles.
12. Color coordinated or stain less steel oven
exterior panels & trim.
13. Full-width tinted oven door window glass.
14. Warmer oven.
15. Warmer oven door window glass.
16. Easy to clean upswept color coordinated or
stainless steel cooktop.
17. Ceramic smoothtop.
18. Leveling legs &
anti-tip bracket
(included).
19. Broiler pan (some
models).
20. Broiler pan insert
(some models).
21. Convection
roasting rack
(some models).
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Getting Started
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Setting clock at power up
You will be prompted to enter the time of day in the
event of a power failure or when you first provide
electric power to your appliance.
• When your appliance is first powered up, 12:00
will flash in the display.
• Enter the time of day using the numeric key
pads and press START to set.
If an invalid time of day is entered, the control will
triple beep. Re-enter a valid time of day and press
START. IfCANCEL is pressed your clock will start
with the time set for 12:00.
Select the user pref key to modify the time of day
during other situations such as day light savings.
Timers
The two timers provided with the oven control
serve as extra reminders in the kitchen. When a
timer reaches less than 1 minute the display will
start to count down in seconds. When the time
runs out the active timer will beep, "00:00" will
display and the timer key will flash.
The following time settings apply to the timers:
• Min. time: 1 minute
• Max. time: 11 hours 59 minutes
See example below to set the timer for 5 minutes:
Step Press
1. Press TIMER Q
2. Enter5 minutes 5
3. Press TIMER Q
To cancel after setting the timer, press the TIMER
key again.
Getting Started
Changing settings
Software controls the upper and lower ovens so
that both may be set to operate at the same time
with unique settings. It is very important to
understand that before setting or modifying either
oven, you must first select which oven you desire
to set or modify.
The display will provide which oven is currently
selected for setting/changes by displaying a small
red triangle indicator next to the upper or warmer
oven text -Fig. 1-.
If the upper oven text symbol displays the red
triangle indicator but you wish to set or change the
settings for the lower oven, press WA..E.once to
change the oven selection. Then make any
changes to the settings. You may toggle between
either oven and make setting changes at any time.
You may also make cooktop settings or
modifications without having to make an oven
selection.
OVEN
Control lock
The control lock will lock the oven controls, cook
top controls and the upper oven door. Once
locked, the upper oven light will not switch from on
to off or off to on.
Control lock is available only in the awake mode.
See example below to lock the upper oven and the
cooktop.
To lock, press and hold CONTROL
LOCK for 3 seconds. Lt.J
To unlock, press and hold CONTROL
LOCK for 3 seconds.
DOOR [_ will flash in the display until the door
has finished locking. Once the door has been
locked the door lock indicator will turn on. LOC will
then display for the upper oven cavity only.
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Preheat Temperature Display
Once a cooking feature has been started for either
the upper or lower oven the control will display the
actual oven tem peratu rewhile preheating. Once the
oven reaches the oven set temperature only the
oven set temperature will display.
Do not attempt to open the oven door while the
door lock indicator is flashing.
Interior Luxury-Lighting TM
Your appliance includes interior oven Luxury-
Lighting TM that gradually brightens and dims the
lights for both the upper and lower ovens.
The O key controls the interior oven lights.
This model includes 2 halogen lights in the upper
oven and one standard appliance light located on
the rear wall of the lower oven.
The oven lights will automatically turn ON
whenever the upper oven door is opened. The
lights will remain on until the door has been shut.
To replace any of the interior light bulbs see
"Changing the oven lights" inthe Care and
Cleaning section.
Setting for Best Results
Upper oven racks
Types of oven racks
Your appliance is equipped with 3 styles of interior
oven racks; 1 offset oven rack, 1 handle oven rack
and 1 fully extendable Luxury-Glide TM oven racks.
offset oven rack
Fig. 1 Fig. 3
fully extendable__
glide oven rack Fig. 2
The offset -Fig 1- oven rack may be used in all of
the rack positions. The offset design provides
additional height options. For maximum available
space if preparing a large turkey, it is suggested to
place the rack near the oven bottom (rack positions
1 or 2) - refer to Fig. 4. Do not extend the offset
rack past the oven door when in the lowest rack
position.
handle oven rack
Fig. 4
Air circulation in the oven
For best air circulation and baking results allow a
space of 2-4" (5-10 cm) around the cookware for
proper air circulation and be sure pans and
cookware do not touch each other, the oven door,
sides or back of the oven cavity. The hot air must
be able to circulate around the pans and cookware
in the oven for even heat to reach around the food.
Fig. 5 - Proper pan spacing using single oven rack.
The fully extendable glide racks -Fig. 2- make food
preparation easier. Especially when preparing
heavier dishes. The glide oven rack has 2 glide
tracks that allow you to extend your food away
from the oven effortlessly without rubbing the sides
of the oven wall.
Baking layer cakes with I or 2 oven racks
For best results when baking cakes using 2 oven
racks, place cookware on rack positions 2 & 5 (-
refer to Fig. 4. For best results when using a offset
oven rack, place cookware on rack position 2 or 3.
Fig. 6 - Proper pan spacing using 2 oven racks.
Setting for Best Results
Upper oven racks
Removing and replacing oven racks
(not illustrated)
• To remove pull the oven rack straight forward
until it reaches the stop position. Lift up front of
oven rack slightly and slide out.
• To replace, fit the oven rack onto the rack
guides on the oven walls. Tilt the front of the
rack upward slightly and slide the oven rack
completely back into place (not shown).
Removing and replacing the
Luxury-Glide TM oven racks
To remove using one hand, reach through handle
opening on top of glide rack and lift up on the
release lever located across the lower front of the
rack as shown -Fig. 1-.
Luxury-Glide TM extendable oven rack
release
lever
upper rack
portion
lower rack
portion
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
While holding up on the release lever, pull the glide
rack out of the oven until you reach the oven rack
stop position -Fig. 2-. Using both hands, grasp the
upper and lower portions of the glide rack. Lift up
the front of the rack slightly and continue to pull the
rack away from the oven -Fig. 3-. Be sure to grasp
both upper and lower rack portions together when
removing or handling the glide rack - the rack
portions move independently and are difficult to
handle unless held together.
To replace - grasp both upper and lower
portions of glide rack, lift and place the rack
resting evenly between the oven cavity walls. Tilt
the front of the rack upward slightly and slide the
rack completely into position. Some force may be
necessary to make sure the oven rack has
snapped completely back into place.
Fig. 3
Surface Cooking
Cookware
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Using proper cookware
The size and type of cookware used will influence the
setting needed for best cooking results. 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 the cookware.
Be sure to follow the recommendations for using
proper cookware as illustrated.
Cookware should always:
• Have a flat bottom.
• Have tight fitting lids.
• Bewell balanced.
• Be made of a material that conducts heat well.
• Be easy to clean.
• Match to the size of the element diameter.
Cookware should never:
• Haveacurved or ;;;
warped bottom. "-
• Overhang the
element bymore I
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element
• Havea heavy
handle that tilts
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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 available 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 cooktop, they may
leave metal marks which will resemble scratches.
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. Isdurable, 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 smoothtop because it may scratch the glass.
Home Canning
Be sure to read and observe all the following points
when home canning with your appliance. Check with the
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) website
and be sure to read all the information they have
available as well as follow their recommendations for
home canning procedures.
• Use only quality flat bottom canners when home
canning. Use a straight-edge to check canner bottom.
• Use only a completely flat bottom canner with no
ridges that radiate from the bottom center when home
canning using a ceramic cooktop.
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• Make sure the diameter of the canner does not exceed
1 inch beyond the surface element markings or burner.
It is recommended to use smaller diameter canners on
electric coil and ceramic glass cooktops.
• Start with hot tap water to bring water to boil more
quickly.
• Use the highest heat seating when first bringing the
water to a boil. Once boiling is achieved, reduce heat to
lowest possible setting to maintain that boil.
For more information about the ceramic cooktop see
"Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance" in the Care &
Cleaning section.
How the cooktop works
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. 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 the 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.
About the radiant surface 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.
Your range 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.
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Oven vent location
The oven vent is located under the left side of the
control panel. When the upper oven is operational,
warm air will pass through this vent naturally. The
venting is necessary for proper air circulation and
provides good baking results in the upper oven.
DO NOT BLOCK THIS VENT.
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Setting Surface Controls
Setting the Perfect-SetTM
cooktop
The cooktop controls provide 5 digital display
windows to help set power levels for the cooking
zones located on the cooktop. These settings work
the same way as traditional knob settings except
the settings are made using a touch sensitive panel
and show settings using LED style displays.
Available cooktop settings
Your cooktop control provides 15 different power
level settings for each of the 5 cooking or heating
zones (including the warming zone). These displays
have keypads that allow the user to first activate
(ON/OFF) the needed element and then to quickly
turn that element ON using 3 preset power levels
(Io, reed or hi). - See Figs. 4 through 6 -
Fig. 2
In addition to the automatic settings, the + and -
keypads allows for more precise level adjustments
between the automatic settings.
Element size indicators
Two of the cooktop element positions display
additional red keypads -Fig. 2 - that allows the user
to switch between single or dual elements sizes
quickly whenever the cooking zone isactive.
• 1 circle = inner element only
• 2 circles = inner and outer elements combined
Hot Surface Alert
After using any of the radiant element positions the
ceramic cooktop will become very hot. Even after
turning the surface controls off, the cooktop will
remain hot for some time after use.
Thecooktop control monitors thetemperature of
the cooktop surface and displays the message
hot surface when the cooktop is still too hot to
touch -Fig. 1. If the hot surface message remains
displayed, the heating zone may be set again and
used for cooking.
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set for medium set for high
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Fig. 1
Setting the Perfect-SetTM
cooktop
Setting cooktop elements
Touch the ON OFF key to activate the desired
heating zone.
If the heating zone has more than one element
diameter size available, press the desired
element ring size symbol.
Press the desired power level key once (hi+,
meal or Io-) for quick automatic settings or for
more precise level settings use the hi+ or Io-
keys. Each press of the hi+ will increase or Io-
keypad will decrease the power one level at a
time. Any of these power level changes or ring
size changes may be made any time during the
heating process.
Setting Surface Controls
Suggested cooktop power settings
Use the chart -Fig. 1- to determine the suggested
setting for the type of food you are preparing and
refer to -Fig. 2- to help determine the power level
setting when using the control display.
The power level areas illustrated are only
suggested areas to set the control -Fig. 2. Be sure
to monitor your food whenever using the cooktop
and adjust as needed for the type of food you are
preparing.
Fig. 1
vegetables
Fig. 2
to boil or pan broiling
Setting Surface Controls
About the warming zone
Use the warming zone -Fig. 1- to keep hot cooked
foods warm such as; vegetables, gravies,
casseroles, soups, stews, breads, pastries and
oven-safe dinner plates. DO NOT heat cold food
using the warming zone.
Use only plates, cookware and utensils
recommended for oven and ceramic cooktop use.
Do not use plastic wrap or aluminum foil to
cover foods. Plastic or aluminum foil may melt onto
theceramic cooktop.
Fig. 1
Warming zone temperature selection
Use the suggested warming zone food settings
when choosing a food type to keep warm -Fig. 8-.
Set the power level for the warming zone using the
warming zone control display -See Figs. 3 through
7-. Be sure to monitor your food whenever using
thewarming zone.
Hot beverages Medl Hi or Hi
Vegetables Medium
Stews Medium
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set for med.-Iow
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set for med.-hi
set for low
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set for medium
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set for hi
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Meats Medium
Eggs Med. or Med, Lo
Casseroles Lo
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