Electrolux EW36GC55GB Owner's Manual

Your cooktop may be equipped with any combination of the following burners:
Simmer Burner: best used for simmering delicate sauces, etc.
Standard Burner: used for most all surface cooking needs.
Large Burner: best used when bringing large quantities of liquid to temperature and when 

preparing larger quantities of food.
Regardless of size, always select a utensil that is suitable for the amount and type of food

being prepared. Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan. Never allow flames

to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan.
Your cooktop is also equipped with 270° rotation flame control valves. These valves

provide enhanced control of the burner flame. Each burner lights automatically from an

electric ignitor when its control knob is turned to the

 LITE position.

top of the cooktop when it is in use. These items could melt or ignite. Potholders, towels or wood spoons 

could catch fire if placed too close to a flame.

1.  Place cooking utensil on burner.
2. 

Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to 

 (LITE). For dual flame

burner, make sure to keep the knob setting between the two 

 icons until 

the outer ring burner is lit. 

Note: All electronic ignitors will click at the same 

time. However, only the burner you are turning on will ignite.

3.  Visually check that the burner has lit.

4. 

Turn the control knob to the desired flame size. The control knobs do not

have to be set at a particular mark. Use the guides and adjust the flame as
needed. 

DO NOT cook with the Surface Control knob in the 

 position. 

(The electronic ignitor will continue to click if left in the 

 position, causing 

premature wear.)

In the event of an electrical power outage, the surface burners can be lit manually. 

To light a surface burner, hold a lit match to the burner head, then slowly turn 
the Surface Control knob to 

. Use caution when lighting surface burners 

manually.