Electrolux EW30CC55G B Series, EW36CC55G B Series Use & Care Manual

Use & Care Guide

Radiant/Induction Electric Cooktop

318 203 603 Rev. B (0802)

Finding Information

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Finding Information

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

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

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

Safety .................................................................. 4-7

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

Cooktop Features .............................................. 8-9

Before Using the Cooktop ............................ 10-17

About the Ceramic Glass Cooktop........................ 10

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

LED Messages or Light Indicators

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

Light Indicators Displayed by Cooking Element

Controls................................................................. 11

About the Radiant Surface Elements .................... 12

LED Messages Displayed by Radiant Element

Controls................................................................. 12

The Recommended Radiant Element Settings ..... 13

LED Messages Displayed by Induction

Cooking Zone controls .......................................... 13

Use the Correct Cookware Type on

the Induction Cooking Zones ................................ 14

Minimum Pan Size Requirements for

the Two Induction Cooking Zones......................... 14

Cookware Recommendations ............................... 15

Use Quality Cookware in Good Condition ............ 16

Cookware Material Types for Radiant Elements Only17

Setting the Surface Controls ........................ 18-24

Using the Touch Control........................................ 18

Operating the Single Surface Radiant Element .... 18

Operating the Dual Surface Radiant Element ....... 19

Operating the Induction Cooking Zones .......... 20-21

Induction Cooking Preheat Recommendations..... 21

Keep Warm Feature.............................................. 22

Minute Timer ......................................................... 22

Locking the Controls ............................................. 22

Sabbath Feature Mode ......................................... 23

Power Sharing (Induction Cooking Zones Only) ... 24

Operational Noises ............................................... 24

General Care & Cleaning ............................... 25-27

Care & Cleaning Table .......................................... 25

Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance ..................... 26

Cleaning Recommendations for the

Ceramic Glass Cooktop ................................... 26-27

Care & Cleaning of Stainless Steel ....................... 27

Solutions to Common Problems .................. 28-31

Entire Cooktop Does Not Operate ........................ 28

Cooktop Turns Off While Cooking......................... 28

Surface Element Does Not Heat ........................... 28

Cooking Zone Does Not Heat Food

(Induction Elements) ............................................. 29

Surface Element Too Hot or Not Hot Enough ....... 29

Food Not Heating Evenly ...................................... 29

Poor Cooking Results ........................................... 29

Cooktop Zone Control Displays E and

2 Digits LED Main Control Displays ...................... 30

Cooking Zone LED Continuously Flashes F ......... 30

Scratches or Abrasions on Ceramic

Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 30

Metal Marks on Ceramic Glass

Cooktop Surface ................................................... 30

Brown Streaks and Specks on Ceramic

Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 31

Areas of Discoloration on Ceramic

Glass Cooktop Surface ......................................... 31

Warranty Information.......................................... 32

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 damage.

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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:

This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae.

• Increase the distance between the unit and receiver.

• Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

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Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical device. It would be advisable to consult your Doctor or the pacemaker or similar medical device manufacturer about your particular situation.

• 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

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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.

• 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.

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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.

• 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.

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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

• 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.

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• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Safety

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

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 from residual heat transferred from the cookware and burns may occur.

INDUCTION ELEMENT CHARACTERISTICS (RIGHT FRONT AND REAR ELEMENTS)

A COOLER COOKTOP- A unique feature of the Induction Cooktop is whether turned ON or OFF, the cooktop surface remains cooler than standard ceramic cooktops.

MAGNETIC DETECTOR- The coil sensor automatically detects whether the pan is magnetic and eliminates accidental “turn-On.”

PAN SIZE DETECTION- The pan recognition sensor automatically detects and adapts the Cooking Zones to the pan sizes in use.

EFFICIENT- Induction cooking heats faster while using less energy. Induction power levels are quick to boil and when simmering.

1. Left Rear Single Radiant Element (Fig. 1) Left Rear Double Radiant Element (Fig. 2)

2. Left Front Double Radiant Element

3. Right Rear Single Induction Element

4. Right Front Double Induction Element

5. Center Rear Single Radiant Element (Fig. 2 only)

6. Left Front Element Control Pads

7. Left Rear Element Control Pads

8. Right Front Element Control Pads

9. Right Rear Element Control Pads

10. Main Cooktop Controls

lo-hi

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lock

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

12. Minute Timer Key Pads

Fig. 1 - 30” model

lo-hi

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lock

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Fig. 2 - 36” Model

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Cooktop Features

COOKTOP FEATURES (CONT’D)

10 Main Cooktop Controls 12 Minute Timer Key Pads

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lock

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6 7 8 9 11 Element Controls (at 4 or 5 locations)

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13. Cooktop ON/OFF Key Pad

14. Cooktop ON/OFF Indicator Light

15. Controls Lock Key Pad

16. Keep Warm Setting Key Pad

17. Minute Timer Setting - (decrease) Key Pad

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

19. Minute Timer Setting + (increase) Key Pad

20. Element Power Key Pad (for each element)

21. Element - lo Key Pad (for each element)

22. Element Power Level LED (for each element)

23. Element + hi Key Pad (for each element)

24. Element Size Key Pad (double radiant elements only)

25. Element Size Indicator Lights

Fig. 3

timer

Fig. 2

Before Using the Cooktop

ABOUT THE CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP

The ceramic cooktop has radiant and induction 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).

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Fig.1 - 30” Model - Cooktop

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Fig. 2 - 36” Model - Cooktop

LOCATIONS OF THE SURFACE ELEMENTS

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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.

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

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

-1 small radiant element located at the left rear position;

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

-1 small induction element located at the right rear position;

-1 dual induction element located at the right front position.

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

-1 small radiant elements located at the center rear position;

-2 dual radiant elements located at the left front and rear positions;

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-1 small induction element located at the right rear position;

-1 dual induction element located at the right front position.

Fig. 4 - 36” cooktop

Before Using the Cooktop

LED MESSAGES OR LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED BY MAIN CONTROL

CONTROLS LOCK - This feature allows the cooktop to be locked only when the cooktop is switched to OFF. Touch and hold the LOCK key pad for a few seconds. A beep will sound and dashes (“- -” / “-”) on all cooking zone controls will be displayed (Fig. 1 and 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 a few seconds. A beep will sound, the Lock dashes on all LED’s of zone controls will turn OFF 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 for 2 seconds. A beep will sound and the Power LED will glow (See Fig. 4). The cooktop will be in a ready mode for 20 seconds. 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 for 1 second. A beep will sound and the Power Indicator Light will turn OFF (See Fig. 3).

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ERROR CODES E XX - The control displays

Cooking Zones LEDs (Fig. 5) and digits in Minute timer LED (Fig. 6) together showing an error code.

E (radiant/Induction zone controls) in

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LIGHT INDICATORS DISPLAYED BY COOKING ELEMENT CONTROLS

COOKING ZONE ON/OFF PAD - Each Cooking Elements have separate ON/OFF key pads (Fig. 7). 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. “ crease) / - lo (decrease) key pad is not touched, the request to turn the Cooking Element ON will cancel and the Cooktop Main Power will turn OFF, if no other zone is actived. 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 and the LED display will shows “ corresponding cooking element was activated more then 10 seconds.

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Before Using the Cooktop

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.

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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 pages 15-16 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.

LED MESSAGES DISPLAYED BY RADIANT ELEMENT CONTROLS

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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THE AVAILABLE WINDOW DISPLAY SETTINGS - The control will display

heat levels ranging from Hi (Figure 1) to Lo (Figure 6) and OFF (Figure 7). The settings between 9.5 (Figure 2) and 3.0 (Figure 3) decrease or increase in increment of .5 (1/2). The settings between 3.0 (Figures 3 & 4) and 1.2 (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 or dual radiant element positions the cooktop will become very hot. Even after turning the control to OFF, the cooktop will remain hot for some time. The 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.

LOCKOUT FEATURE (- -) (See controls lock on page 11) - Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active, "- -" will appear in each radiant element display windows (See Fig. 9).

KEEP WARM (LH) - Use the keep warm key pad to activate the warm settings for any of the cooking zones. The ON/OFF key pad for the desired cooking zone must be activated first, then touch the warm key pad once to set the Keep Warm function. LH (Low Heat) should appear in the corresponding cooking zone display window (See Fig. 10).

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Fig. 10

Before Using the Cooktop

THE RECOMMENDED RADIANT ELEMENT SETTINGS

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

Recommended Surface Settings Chart

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

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

LED MESSAGES DISPLAYED BY INDUCTION COOKING ZONE CONTROLS

POWER LEVEL SETTINGS - Once active, the Induction Cooking Zones will provide 10

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Power Levels to choose from. These include setting of Each key pad touch (or just holding down the Power Level key pad) will scroll through all the available power levels quickly (See pages 20-23 for complete instructions).

RESIDUAL HEAT - Once any Cooking Zone has been used for cooking and turned OFF, and if the cooktop surface temperature on any of the Cooking Zones is still too HOT, (See Fig. 4) will appear in the LED display for the affected Cooking Zone. The continue to display if the temperature is still too HOT.

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

KEEP WARM (L) - Use the WARM key pad to activate the Warm setting for any of the Cooking Zones. The ON/OFF key pad for the desired Cooking Zone must be activated first, then touch the WARM key pad located in the Cooktop Main Control area once to set.

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PAN DETECTION - All induction Cooking Zones will provide a Pan Detection message. If a Cooking Zone is turned ON and no pan is detected for the Cooking Zone, the pan has been moved or if the pan is not centered correctly or if the pan is not made of magnetic material,

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P or “Power Boost” provides 125% power level for 10 minutes (See Fig. 2).

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L (LOW) should appear in the corresponding Cooking Zone LED display (See Fig.

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F (See Fig. 6) will appear in the affected Cooking Zone LED display.

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LOCKOUT FEATURE (-) - Whenever the Cooktop Lockout feature is active, "-" will

appear in each induction element display windows (See Fig. 7).

Before Using the Cooktop

USE THE CORRECT COOKWARE TYPE ON THE INDUCTION COOKING ZONES

The magnetic Cooking Zone sensors located below the cooktop surface require the use of cookware made with magnetic material in order to start the heating process on any of the Cooking Zones.

When purchasing pans, look for cookware specifically identified by the manufacturer for use with Induction cooktops. If your not sure, use a magnet to test whether the cookware type will work. If a magnet sticks

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It is recommended to always use heavier high quality stainless steel cookware on your Induction Cooktop surface. This will greatly reduce the possibility of developing scratches on the ceramic surface. Even quality cookware can scratch the cooktop surface, especially if cookware is slid over the ceramic cooktop surface without being lifted up. Over time sliding ANY type of cookware over the ceramic cooktop will likely alter the overall appearance of the cooktop. Eventually the buildup of scratches will make cleaning the surface difficult and degrade the overall appearance of the cooktop.

to the bottom of the cookware, the material type is correct for Induction cooking (See Fig. 1).

NOTE: Pan bottom should not exceed 1/2” (13 mm) from outer Cooking Zone (Induction) rings

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MINIMUM PAN SIZE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TWO INDUCTION COOKING ZONES

USE THE CORRECT SIZE COOKWARE - The 2 Induction Cooking Zones available on the Cooktop require a MINIMUM pan size to be used at each location (Fig. 2). The inner ring of each Cooking Zone is your guide to the correct MINIMUM pan size. The pan bottom must FULLY cover the inner ring for proper cooking to occur.

The thicker outer ring at each Cooking Zone is helpful to determine the pan MAXIMUM size. After centering the cookware of the cooktop, make sure the cookware does not extend more than ½” beyond the thicker line on the Cooking Zone (See example in Fig. 2). The pan must make FULL contact on the glass surface without the bottom of the pan touching the metal cooktop trims (Shown in Fig.

2). NOTE: If a pan made of the correct material is centered properly on

any of the active Cooking Zones but is TOO SMALL, the affected

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Cooking Zone LED will display an

F code and the pan will not heat.

Fig. 2

Before Using the Cooktop

COOKWARE RECOMMENDATIONS

INCORRECT CORRECT

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• Cookware not centered on Cook-

ing Zone surface.

• Curved or warped pan bottoms or

sides.

Min. size

• Pan does not meet the minimum

size required for the Cooking Zone used (See Fig. 19).

• Pan bottom rests on cooktop trim

or does not rest completely on the cooktop surface.

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• Cookware centered correctly on

Cooking Zone surface.

• Flat pan bottom & straight sides.

Min. size

• Pan size meets or exceeds the

recommended minimum size for the Cooking Zone (See Fig. 19).

• Pan rests completely on the

Cooktop surface.

• Heavy handle tilts pan.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ON THE INDUCTION COOKING ZONES - ANY one of the incorrect conditions listed above in Fig. 1 may be detected by the sensors located below the ceramic cooktop surface. If the cookware does not meet any of these conditions, one

or two of the Cooking Zones will not heat indicated by an Zone display. Correct the problems before attempting to activate the cooktop.

• Pan is properly balanced.

Fig. 1

F F

F in the affected Cooking

F F

Before Using the Cooktop

USE QUALITY COOKWARE IN GOOD CONDITION

The cookware used with the Induction Cooktop should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface of the Cooking Zone. Check for flatness by rotating a ruler across the bottom of the cookware (See Fig. 1). Be sure to follow all the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Fig. 1, page 15.

Also remember to:

• Use cookware made with the correct material type for

Induction Cooking (See Fig. 1, page 14).

• Use quality cookware with heavier bottoms for better

heat distribution allowing for more even cooking results.

• The pan size should match the amount of food being

prepared.

• Do not let pans boil dry. This may cause permanent

damage in the form of breakage, fusion, or marring that can affect the ceramic cooktop. (This type of damage is not covered by your warranty).

• Do not use dirty pans with grease buildup. Always use

pans that are easy to clean after cooking.

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DO NOT TOUCH HOT COOKWARE or PANS directly with hands. Always use oven mitts or pot holders to protect hands from burns.

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DO NOT SLIDE Cookware across the cooktop surface. Doing so may permanently damage the appearance of the ceramic cooktop.

Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended cooktop cleaning creme to the ceramic surface. Buff with a non-abrasive cloth or pad. 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.

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Before Using the Cooktop

COOKWARE MATERIAL TYPES FOR RADIANT ELEMENTS ONLY

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 glass 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. 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.

Fig. 1

Setting Surface Controls

USING THE TOUCH CONTROL

The recommended way to use the touch pads on the cooktop is shown in Fig. 1. 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.

OPERATING THE SINGLE SURFACE RADIANT ELEMENT

The cooktop has a single radiant surface element at the position shown on Figs. 2 & 3.

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warm

POWER

Fig. 2

lo-hi

ONOFF ON OFF ONOFF ONOFF ONOFF

warm

POWER

lock

hi+lo

hi+hi

Fig. 3

To Operate the Single Surface Element

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

2. Touch and hold the

above the

hi+lo

timer

seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear.

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

POWER

3. Touch and hold the

heard. The display will show "0.0". 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 or touch pad once for power level to Lo.

5. Each touch of the or pad will increase or decrease the power level. Lo is the lowest power level available. Note: The power level may be adjusted at any time while the element is ON.

timer

6. When cooking has been completed touch the

element OFF and if no other surface element is used touch the the cooktop. 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 Hot Element (HE) message will be showed on display for each element until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.

key pad until a beep sounds. The power indicator light

POWER

pad for the desired element position until a beep is

ON OFF

pad once to turn the

ON OFF

key pad to turn off

POWER

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Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF. The Hot Element (HE) message will be showed and will continue to display 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 display 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.

Setting Surface Controls

lo-hi+lo-hi

lock

warm

hi+lo

timer

POWER

ONOFF

lock

warm

lo-hi

timer

POWER

ONOFF ON OFF ONOFF ONOFF ON OFF

OPERATING THE DUAL SURFACE 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 (Fig. 4). You may switch from either coil setting at any time during cooking.

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 is touched within 20 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop

will clear.

3. Touch and hold the

is heard. 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) or INNER and OUTER (Fig. 4) to heat by

symbol indicates that both INNER and OUTER coils will heat

key pad until a beep sounds. The power

POWER

will turn ON. Note: If no other key pad

POWER

pad for the dual element position until a beep

ON OFF

Fig. 1

touching the

key pad.

size

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

6. Each touch of the or pad will increase or decrease the power level. 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

and if no other surface element is used touch the

pad once to turn the element OFF

ON OFF

key pad to turn off the

POWER

cooktop.Note: The Hot Element (HE) message will be showed on display for each element until the heating surface area has cooled sufficiently.

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Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

hi+lo

Fig. 1

Setting Surface Controls

OPERATING THE INDUCTION COOKING ZONES

The cooktop has two induction Cooking Zones designed for cookware of various sizes. Be sure to place cookware that meets the minimum and maximum pan size requirements (Fig. 2, page 14) for the Cooking Zone desired and is best for the amount of food being prepared. Place the cookware with the prepared food on the Cooking Zone BEFORE setting any of the Cooktop controls.

To Turn ON one or more of the Cooking Zones:

1. Place the prepared food using the correct type and size cookware on the desired Cooking Zone. Be sure to center the cookware on Cooking Zone completely covering the minimum ring marked on the Zone surface. PLEASE NOTE: If the cookware requirements for the Cooking Zone (See Fig. 1, page

timer

2. Touch and hold the

Indicator light located above the touched within 20 seconds the request to Power ON the cooktop will clear.

3. To start one or more Cooking Zones lightly touch the Zones needed. A beep will sound and the chosen Cooking Zone power level digital display will show

no other key pad is touched within 10 seconds the request to Power ON the Cooktop Zone will clear.

4. Set the desired power level for the Cooking Zone by touching either the or key pad. If the key pad is touched the Cooking Zone will start at a “Power Boost”

maximum power level (the Cooking Zone LED will display once). If the key pad is touched once the Cooking Zone will start at 1 (the Cooking Zone LED will display

15) are not met the sensors will detect a problem and display the letter the affected Cooking Zone LED. Any problems must be corrected before proceeding.

key pad for a few seconds or until a beep sounds. The Power

POWER

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

POWER

key pad for the Cooking

ON OFF

0 indicating no power level for the Zone has been set yet. NOTE: If

and the control will beep

and the control will beep once).

F in

NOTE: Touch once, or repeatedly touch the or key pads to adjust or scroll through power levels at any time during the cooking process (To scroll through the power levels quickly touch and hold the or key pads until the power level desired is reached). Once the Cooking Zone power level has been set the food will begin to heat at that level until the power level is manually changed. For more information about the available Cooktop Zones power levels available see “Power Level Settings” section below.

Setting Type of Cooking

P (Power Boost) Start most foods; bring water to a boil and pan broiling. MEDIUM HIGH (8-9) 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. LOW (L) Keep warm, melting and simmering.

Recommended Surface Settings Chart

vegetables.

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