Electrolux EI30EF35JS, EI30EC45KB manual How the cooktop works, About the ceramic glass cooktop

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Surface Cooking

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How the cooktop works

About the ceramic glass cooktop

The ceramic cooktop has radiant surface elements mounted below the surface of the glass. Heat is transferred up through the surface of the cooktop to the cookware.

The design of the ceramic cooktop outlines the area of the surface element underneath. 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.

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 even 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.

NOTES

•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 cooktop. Cycling at higher settings is normal. Cycling may also occur if the cookware is too small for the radiant element or if the cookware bottom is warped (refer to Using Proper Cookware on page 7).

•Read the detailed instructions for ceramic glass cooktop cleaning in both the Care and Cleaning and Before You Call sections of this Use and Care Manual.

CAUTION

Unlike the surface elements, the keep warm zone will not glow red when it is hot.

Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the keep warm zone as cookware and plates will be hot.

Radiant surface elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned off. The glass surface may still be hot and burns may occur if the glass surface is touched before it has cooled.

Do not place flammable items such as plastic 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.

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Contents EN Electric Range Finding Information Table of contentsPlease read and save this guide Record your purchaseTip Over Hazard Recognize safety symbols, words and labelsImportant instructions for using your cooktop Important instructions for cleaning your range Important instructions for using your ovenSelf cleaning ovens Important safety notice Grounding Instructions Range features FeaturesSurface Cooking Using proper cookwareCookware Cookware material typesHow the cooktop works About the ceramic glass cooktopAbout the radiant surface elements Home Canning Oven vent locationDo not block this vent Oven vent location Setting Surface Controls Cooktop controlsCooktop and cooktop controls Available power level settings Cooktop power level settingsElement size indicators Setting / Power Incremental changeSabbath Day feature Sb message Available power level settingsCooktop element display windows Hot surface element message HECooktop power level settings Setting the single elementSetting Type of cooking For best resultsSetting the dual elements Hot Element HE MessageSize Warming zone Warming zone temperature selectionFood item Heat level To operate keep warm zoneOven racks Oven CookingAir circulation in the oven Removing and replacing flat or offset oven racksLuxury Glide oven racks Removing and replacing Luxury-Glide oven racksLuxury-Glide extendable oven rack Feature Min. temp Max.temp Setting Oven ControlsFeature Min. time Max. time Oven control display and keysTo set the clock for Setting the clock Changing clock display modePress set clock To change clock display modesTo change the temperature display mode Changing oven temperature display mode F or CTo adjust audio tone level Adjusting tone volume Cooktop lockTo cancel the cooktop lock feature To activate the cooktop lockOven control lock Timer Fast preheat To set fast preheat using the default oven temperaturePress bake or conv bake Press fast preheat Press bake or conv bakeBake Bake cont’d When the cook time runs out Cook timePress cook time Setting cook time with end time Broil Recommended broiling times Broil con’tBenefits of conv bake Conv bakeSuperior multiple oven rack performance Press conv bakeConv bake cont’d Conv convert Conv convert reduces original temperatures by 25ºF 14ºCBenefits of conv convert Press conv convertConv broil How conv roast works Conv roastBenefits of conv roast Press conv roastConv roast cont’d Conv Roast Setting SuggestionsTo set keep warm with a setting of 150ºF To set keep warm with the default settingKeep warm Press Keep WarmSlow cook To set slow cook with low settingTo use a saved favorite recipe setting To erase a favorite recipe settingMy favorite Adjusting the oven temperature How to offset the oven temperature by +30FHow to offset the oven temperature by -30F Sabbath mode To set the oven for the Sabbath featureHold both the cook time Canceling Sabbath mode To cancel Sabbath modePress and hold both the cook time Restoring control to factory default settings To restore to factory default settingsInterior oven light Before starting fresh clean Fresh cleanDo not clean Keep children away from oven during the self-clean cycleSetting fresh clean To start fresh cleanWhen the fresh clean cycle has finished Setting delayed fresh clean Setting fresh clean cont’dCare and Cleaning Cooktop cleaning Cooktop maintenanceDo not For light to moderate soilCooktop cleaning cont’d Aluminum foil and oven liners Plastic or foods with a high sugar contentDo not use the following on the cooktop To replace oven door Removing and replacing the oven doorTo replace interior oven light bulb Special door care instructions Changing the oven lightSolutions to Common Problems Broiling Under Setting Oven Controls Problem Solution Oven smokes excessively duringFlames inside oven or Smoking from oven ventCleaning and Maintenance in the Care and Cleaning Problem Solution Scratches or abrasions onCare and Cleaning section Cooktop surfaceExclusions Major Appliance Warranty Information
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