Setting Surface Controls - Electrolux CEI30EF5GBA Use & Care Manual

30" free-standing perfect set electric range

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How the cooktop works

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.

NOTE

• 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 the HI setting

is normal and can occur if the cookware is too

small for the radiant element or if the

cookware bottom is not flat (refer to page 14

for using correct cookware on the cooktop).

• Please 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 Guide