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Welcome to the world of ElectroluxWelcome to the world of Electrolux

Welcome to the world of Electrolux

Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully

will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future.

The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make

your life more comfortable.

You find some examples on the cover in this manual. Please take a few minutes

to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new

machine.

We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of-

Mind.

Good luck!

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The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the

Instructions:

Safety Instructions

Step by step instructions for an operation

Hints and Tips

Environmental information

!

Guide to Use the instructions

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

73/23 EEC - 90/683 EEC - 93/68 EEC - 89/336 EEC - 90/396 EEC,

current edition.

Important Safety Information ............................................................................. 5

Control Panel .................................................................................................... 8

The Gas Burner Controls ................................................................................... 9

Electric Hotplate Control .................................................................................. 10

Hints and Tips ................................................................................................. 11

Electric Oven ................................................................................................... 12

Before the First Use of the Appliance ............................................................... 13

Electronic Programmer .................................................................................... 15

Using the Oven ............................................................................................... 18

Hints and Tips for using the Oven .................................................................... 18

Cooking Chart - Conventional and Fan Oven ................................................... 21

Grilling ............................................................................................................. 22

Maintenance and Cleaning .............................................................................. 23

Cleaning the Oven ........................................................................................... 24

Something not working ................................................................................... 27

Service and Spare Parts .................................................................................. 28

EUROPEAN GUARANTEE ............................................................................... 36

For the user

For the installer

Instructions for the Installer .............................................................................. 29

Technical data ................................................................................................. 29

Gas connection ............................................................................................... 31

Adaptation to different kinds of gas ................................................................. 33

Electrical connection ....................................................................................... 35

Contents

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You MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the hob. If you

need assistance, contact our Customer Care Department.

Important safety information

• The work of installation must be

carried out by competent and

qualified installers according to the

regulations in force.

• Any modifications to the domestic

electrical mains which may be

necessary for the installation of the

appliance should be carried out only

by competent personnel.

• Check your appliance for any

transport damage. Never connect a

damaged appliance. If your

appliance is damaged, contact your

supplier.

• It is dangerous to modify, or attempt

to modify, the characteristics of this

appliance.

• Avoid installation of the appliance

near inflammable material (e.g.

curtains, tea towels, etc.).

• This appliance is heavy. Take care

when moving it.

• This appliance cannot be positioned

on a base.

• Remove all packaging before using

the appliance.

• Some parts have a shock-resistant

plastic film protection. Be sure to

remove this plastic film before you

start operating the appliance and

clean the parts involved using a soft

cloth wrung out in warm water to

which a little washing up liquid has

been added.

• Ensure that the gas and electrical

supply complies with the type stated

on the rating plate, located near the

gas supply pipe.

Child Safety

• This appliance is designed to be

operated by adults. Do not allow

children to play near or with the

appliance.

• The appliance gets hot when it is in

use. Children should be kept away

until it has cooled.

• Children can also injure themselves

by pulling pans or pots off the

appliance.

During Use

• This appliance is intended for

domestic cooking only. It is not

designed for commercial or

industrial purposes.

• Ensure a good ventilation around the

appliance. A poor air supply could

cause lack of oxygen.

• This appliance is not connected to a

combustion products evacuation

device. It shall be installed and

connected in accordance with

current installation regulations.

Particular attention shall be given to

the relevant requirements regarding

ventilation.

• When in use the appliance will pro-

duce heat and moisture in the room

in which it has been installed. Ensure

there is a continuous air supply,

keeping air vents in good condition

or installing a cooker hood with a

venting hose.

• When using the appliance for a long

period of time, the ventilation should

be improved, by opening a window

or increasing the extractor speed.

ENGLISHENGLISH

ENGLISH

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•

If the appliance is fitted with a cover,

its function is to protect the surface

from dust when closed and to accu-

mulate splashes of grease when

open. Do not use for other

purposes.

•

Always clean the cover before

closing.

• Leave the burners and/or plates to

cool before closing the cover.

• Do not use this appliance if it is in

contact with water. Do not operate

the appliance with wet hands.

• Ensure the control knobs are in the

‘OFF’ position when not in use.

• During use the appliance becomes

hot. Care should be taken to avoid

touching heating elements inside the

oven.

• Always stand back from the oven

when opening the oven door, to

allow any build-up of steam or heat

to release.

• When using other electrical

appliances, ensure the cable does

not come into contact with the hot

surfaces of the appliance.

• Unstable or misshapen pans should

not be used on the hob burners as

unstable pans can cause an

accident by tipping or spillage.

•

To facilitate ignition, light the

burners before placing pans on the

grid. After having lit the burners check

that the flame is regular.

•

Always lower the flame or turn it off

before removing the pan.

• Never leave the appliance

unattended when cooking with oil

and fats.

• This appliance should be kept clean

at all times. A build-up of fats or

foodstuffs could result in a fire.

• Never use plastic dishes in the oven

or on the hob burners.

Never line any

part of the oven with aluminium foil.

• Always ensure that the oven vent

which is located at the centre back

of the hob is left unobstructed to

ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.

• Perishable food, plastic items and

areosols may be affected by heat

and should not be stored above the

appliance.

•

Only heat-resistant plates may be

placed in the drawer situated under

the oven. Do not p ut combustible

materials there.

• Never use steam or high pressure

steam cleaners to clean the

appliance.

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners

or sharp metal scraper to clean the

oven door glass since they can

scratch the surface, which may

result in shattering of the glass.

Service

• This appliance should only be

repaired or serviced by an

authorised Service Engineer and

only genuine approved spare parts

should be used.

Environmental Information

• After installation, please dispose of

the packaging with due regard to

safety and the environment.

• When disposing of an old appliance,

make it unusable, by cutting off the

cable.

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MANUFACTURER:

ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS ITALY S.P.A.

Viale Bologna, 298

47100 FORLI' (Italy)

Keep this instruction book for future reference and ensure it is passed on

to any new owner.

These instructions are only valid for countries whose identification symbols

are shown on the cover of this instruction booklet and on the appliance

itself.

The symbol on the product or

on its packaging indicates that this

product may not be treated as

household waste. Instead it shall be

handed over to the applicable collection

point for the recycling of electrical and

electronic equipment. By ensuring this

product is disposed of correctly, you will

help prevent potential negative

consequences for the environment and

human health, which could otherwise be

caused by inappropriate waste handling

of this product. For more detailed

information about recycling of this

product, please contact your local city

office, your household waste disposal

service or the shop where you

purchased the product.

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Accessories

Oven Shelf

(x 2)

1. Back left burner control knob (semi-

rapid)

2. Front left burner control knob (rapid)

3. Front right burner control knob

(auxiliary)

4. Back right cast iron hotplate control

knob

The Oven Cavity

Oven Light

65

432

9

8

7

Dripping Pan

(x 1)

Control panel

Grill element

Oven fan

1

5. Electronic programmer

6. Oven function control knob

7. Mains on light

8. Oven thermostat pilot light

9. Oven thermostat control knob

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To light a burner:

1. push the relevant control knob in

completely and turn it anticlockwise

to the maximum position ( );

2. upon ignition, keep the knob pushed

down for about 5 seconds. This will

allow the "thermocouple" (see figu-

re - D) to be heated and the safety

device to be switched off, otherwise

the gas supply would be interrupted;

3. then, check the flame is regular and

adjust it as required.

If the burner does not ignite, turn the

control knob to zero, and try again.

If after a few attempts the burner

does not ignite, check that the burner

cap and crown (see figure - A,B) are

correctly positioned.

To interrupt the supply of gas, turn

the knob in a clockwise direction to the

position " ".

When switching on the mains,When switching on the mains,

When switching on the mains,

after installation or a power cut,after installation or a power cut,

after installation or a power cut,

it is quite normal for the sparkit is quite normal for the spark

it is quite normal for the spark

generator to be activatedgenerator to be activated

generator to be activated

automatically.automatically.

automatically.

If you use a saucepan which isIf you use a saucepan which is

If you use a saucepan which is

smaller than the recommendedsmaller than the recommended

smaller than the recommended

size, the flame will spreadsize, the flame will spread

size, the flame will spread

beyond the bottom of the pan,beyond the bottom of the pan,

beyond the bottom of the pan,

causing the handle to overheat.causing the handle to overheat.

causing the handle to overheat.

As soon as a liquid starts boiling,

turn down the flame so that it will

barely keep the liquid simmering.

Take care when frying food in

hot oil or fat, as the overheated

splashes could easily ignite.

If the control knobs become difficult

to turn, please contact your local

Service Force Centre.

The Gas Burner Controls

A - Burner Cap

B - Burner crown

C - Spark generator

D - Thermocouple

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To ensure maximum burner efficiency,

you should only use pots and pans with

a flat bottom fitting the size of the burner

used (see table).

Burner minimum maximum

diameter diameter

Large

(rapid) 180 mm. 260 mm.

Medium

(semi-rapid) 120 mm. 220 mm.

Small

(auxiliary) 80 mm. 160 mm.

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To switch on the hotplate, turn the

relevant control knob to the required

heat setting.

The control knob is numbered 1 - 6

0 - OFF

1 - Minimum

6 - Maximum.

We recommend the plate is switched

to maximum (6) for a short while to boost

the plate, and then adjusted to the re-

quired setting.

Suggestions for the correct setting of

the plates are given in the following

table.

Very Gentle

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1 To keep food warm

To melt butter and

chocolate

Gentle

22

2 To prepare cream-

sauces, stews and milk

puddings or to fry eggs

Slow

33

3 Dried vegetables, frozen

food, fruit, boiling water

or milk

Medium

44

4 Boiled potatoes, fresh

vegetables, pâtés, soups,

broths, pancakes or fish

High

55

5 Larger stews, meat roll,

fish, omelettes, steaks

Fast

66

6 Steaks, escalopes and

frying.

It is important to note that the

plate may smoke and produce a

slightly unpleasant odour when

used for the first time. This is quite

normal and will disappear after a

short while.

Electric Hotplate Control

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Hints and Tips

Saucepans for use on solid plates

should have several characteristics:

• They should be fairly heavy duty

• They should fit the heat area exactly,

or be slightly larger for efficient use,

NEVER smaller.

• They should have a flat base to en-

sure good contact with the plate.

This is particularly important when

using pans for high temperature frying or

pressure cooking.

As soon as liquid starts boiling,

turn down the plate control knob

so that it will barely keep the liq-

uid simmering.

You can switch off the plate a

short while before you finish

cooking, and the final stage will

be completed on the accumu-

lated heat. Similarly, stews etc.

cooked in well covered sauce-

pans cook at lower temperature

which is more economical.

Ensure pans are large enough toEnsure pans are large enough to

Ensure pans are large enough to

avoid liquids being spilt onto theavoid liquids being spilt onto the

avoid liquids being spilt onto the

plates.plates.

plates.

Never leave the plates on withoutNever leave the plates on without

Never leave the plates on without

a pan on them or with an emptya pan on them or with an empty

a pan on them or with an empty

pan on them.pan on them.

pan on them.

Take care never to lean or reachTake care never to lean or reach

Take care never to lean or reach

over a hot electric plate. Alwaysover a hot electric plate. Always

over a hot electric plate. Always

point pan handles inward or overpoint pan handles inward or over

point pan handles inward or over

the work surface next to the hobthe work surface next to the hob

the work surface next to the hob

to avoid accidentally knockingto avoid accidentally knocking

to avoid accidentally knocking

over a pan as you pass by.over a pan as you pass by.

over a pan as you pass by.

Take care when frying food in hotTake care when frying food in hot

Take care when frying food in hot

oil or fat, as the overheatedoil or fat, as the overheated

oil or fat, as the overheated

splashes could easily ignite.splashes could easily ignite.

splashes could easily ignite.

If the control knobs become diffi-

cult to turn, please contact your

local Service Centre.

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Oven Function Control Knob

The oven is off.

Conventional cooking - The

heat comes from both the top

and bottom element, ensuring

even heating inside the oven.

Bottom heating element - The

heat comes from the bottom of

the oven only.

Top heating element - The heat

comes from the top element only

(outer section).

Grill - The grill element will be on.

Fan cooking - This allows you to

roast or roast and bake

simoultaneously using any shelf,

without flavour transference.

Defrost Setting - This setting is

intended to assist in thawing of

frozen food.

Thermostat Control Knob

Turn the thermostat control knob

clockwise to select temperatures be-

tween 50°C and MAX (230°C).

Thermostat Control Light

The thermostat control light will

come on when the thermostat control

knob is turned. The light will remain on

until the correct temperature is reached.

It will then cycle on and off to show the

temperature is being maintained.

Mains on Light

The mains on light will come on when

the oven function and/or the hotplate

control knobs are set.

Electric oven

The Safety Thermostat

This oven is provided with a safety

thermostat. In case of malfunctioning of

the main thermostat, and consequential

over-heating, the safety device will stop

the power supply to the appliance. If this

happens, call your local Service Force

Centre. Under no circumstances should

you attempt to repair the appliance

yourself.

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Before using the appliance, re-

move all packaging, both in-

side and outside the appliance,

including the advertising labels

and any protective film.

Before first use, the oven should be

heated without food. During this time, an

unpleasant odour may be emitted. This

is quite normal.

Before cooking for the first time,

carefully wash the oven acces-

sories.

The oven will work only if the time

of day has been set (see section

“Electronic Programmer” - para-

graph “Setting the time of day”).

1. Switch the oven function control

knob to conventional cooking .

2. Set the thermostat control knob to MAX.

3. Open a window for ventilation.

4. Allow the oven to run empty for

approximately 45 minutes.

This procedure should be repeated

with the grill function for approxi-

mately 5-10 minutes.

Once this operation is carried out,

let the oven cool down, then

clean the oven cavity with a soft

cloth soaked in warm water to

which a little mild washing-up liq-

uid has been added.

Before the First Use of the Appliance

Storage Drawer

The storage drawer is located under-

neath the oven cavity.

During cooking the storageDuring cooking the storage

During cooking the storage

drawer may become hot if thedrawer may become hot if the

drawer may become hot if the

oven is on high for a long periodoven is on high for a long period

oven is on high for a long period

of time, therof time, ther

of time, ther

eforefor

efor

e flammable ma-e flammable ma-

e flammable ma-

terials such as oven gloves, teaterials such as oven gloves, tea

terials such as oven gloves, tea

towels, plastic aprtowels, plastic apr

towels, plastic apr

ons etc. shouldons etc. should

ons etc. should

not be stornot be stor

not be stor

ed in the drawered in the drawer

ed in the drawer

..

.

Oven accessories such as bak-Oven accessories such as bak-

Oven accessories such as bak-

ing sheets, will also become hot,ing sheets, will also become hot,

ing sheets, will also become hot,

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the drawer whilst the oven is inthe drawer whilst the oven is in

the drawer whilst the oven is in

use or still hot.use or still hot.

use or still hot.

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The oven will only work if the time

of day has been set.

However, the oven can also be

operated without any programme.

Setting the time of day

When the power supply is switched

on, or after a power failure, the “Time of

day” pilot lamp will flash on the

display.

To set the correct time of day:To set the correct time of day:

To set the correct time of day:

1. Press button or .

2. After the setting is carried out, wait

for 5 seconds: the “Time of day” pilot

lamp will go out and the display will

show the set time. The appliance is

ready for use.

To reset the correct time of day:To reset the correct time of day:

To reset the correct time of day:

1. Press button repeatedly to select

the “Time of day” function. The rel-

evant pilot lamp will start flashing.

Then proceed as described above.

The time of day can only be reset if

no automatic function (cook duration

or end of cooking ) has been

set .

Electronic Programmer

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1. Push button for selecting a function

2. Decreasing control button “ ”

3. Increasing control button “ ”

4. Display

5. “Cooking Duration” pilot lamp

6. “End of cooking” pilot lamp

7. “Minute minder” pilot lamp

8. “Time of day” pilot lamp

In the event of a power failure, all

the settings (time of day,

programme setting or programme

in operation) will be cancelled.

When the power is restored, the

numbers in the display will flash,

and the clock/timer has to be

reset.

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“Cooking Duration” function

This function allows the oven to

automatically switch off at the end of a

programmed cooking duration time.

Place food in the oven, select a cooking

function and adjust the cooking tempe-

rature. Press button repeatedly to

select the “Cooking Duration” function.

The relevant pilot lamp will start

flashing. Then, proceed as follows:

To set the duration time:To set the duration time:

To set the duration time:

1. Press button or .

2. After the setting is carried out, wait

for 5 seconds: the "Cooking Duration"

pilot lamp will come on and the

display will revert to the time of day.

3. When cooking time is over, the oven

will be switched off automatically and

an acoustic alarm will be heard, while

the pilot lamp will start flashing. Turn

the oven function and the thermostat

control knob to zero.

To switch off the acoustic alarm, press

any button.

NOTE:NOTE:

NOTE: turning the acoustic alarm off

will reset the oven to manual, and if

the oven function and the thermostat

knobs are not set to zero the oven

will start to heat again.

To cancel the duration time:To cancel the duration time:

To cancel the duration time:

1. Press button repeatedly to select

the “Cooking Duration” function. The

relevant pilot lamp will flash and

the display will show the remaining

cooking time.

2. Press button

until the display

shows “0:00”. After 5 seconds the

pilot lamp will go out and the display

will revert to the time of day.

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“End of cooking” function

With this function, you can set the oven to

switch off automatically when a programmed

end of cooking time is over. Place food in the

oven, select a cooking function and adjust the

cooking temperature. Press button repeat-

edly to select the “End of cooking” function. The

relevant pilot lamp will start flashing. Then, pro-

ceed as follows:

To set the End of cooking time:To set the End of cooking time:

To set the End of cooking time:

1. Press button or .

2. After the setting is carried out, wait for 5

seconds: the “End of cooking” pilot lamp

will come on and the display will revert to the

time of day.

3. When cooking time is over, the oven will be

switched off automatically and an acoustic

alarm will be heard, and the pilot lamp will

start flashing. Turn the oven function and the

thermostat control knob to zero.

To switch off the acoustic alarm, press any

button. NOTE: turning the acoustic alarm off

will reset the oven to manual, and if the oven

function and the thermostat knobs are not

set to zero the oven will start to heat again.

To cancel the End of cooking time:To cancel the End of cooking time:

To cancel the End of cooking time:

1. Press button repeatedly to select the “End

of cooking” function. The relevant pilot lamp

will flash and the display will show the pro-

grammed End of cooking time.

2. Press button until the display shows the cur-

rent time of day. The programmer will beep and

the pilot lamp will go out.

“Cooking duration” and “End of

cooking time” combined

The functions “Cooking duration” and “End

of cooking time” can be used simultaneously to

set the oven to switch on and off automatically

at a later time.

1. With the “Cooking duration” function (carry

out the cooking duration setting as described

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in the relevant chapter) set the duration time.

Then, press button : the display will show

the programmed setting.

2. With the “End of cooking time” function (carry

out the End of cooking setting as described in

the relevant chapter) set the end of cooking time.

The relevant pilot lamps will come on and the

display will show the time of day. The oven will

switch on and off according to the set

programmes.

“Minute minder” function

The minute minder alarm will sound at the

end of a timed period, but the oven will remain

on, if it is in use.

To set the minute minder:

1. Press button repeatedly to select the “Mi-

nute minder” function. The relevant pilot lamp

will start flashing.

2. Then, press button or (maximum: 2

hours, 30 minutes).

3. After the setting is carried out, wait for 5

seconds: the “Minute minder” pilot lamp

will come on.

4. At the end of the timed period, the pilot lamp

will start flashing and an acoustic alarm will

be heard. To switch off the acoustic alarm,

press any button.

To cancel the minute minder:

1. Press button repeatedly to select the “Mi-

nute minder” function. The relevant pilot lamp

will flash and the display will show the

remaining time.

2. Press button until the display shows

“0:00”. After 5 seconds the pilot lamp will go

out and the display will revert to the time of

day.

How to switch off the display

1. Press two programmer push buttons

simoultaneously and keep them pressed for

about 5 seconds. The display will switch off.

2. To switch on the display, press any button.

The display can be switched off only if no other

functions have been set.

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Always cook with the ovenAlways cook with the oven

Always cook with the oven

doordoor

door

closed.closed.

closed.

Stand clear when opening the

drop down oven door. Do not

allow it to fall open - support the

door using the door handle, until

it is fully open.

The oven has four shelf levels and

it is supplied with two shelves.

The shelf positions are counted

from the bottom of the oven as

shown in the diagram.

It is important that these shelves

are correctly positioned as shown

in the diagram.

Do not place cookwareDo not place cookware

Do not place cookware

directly on the oven base.directly on the oven base.

directly on the oven base.

When cooking with the ovenWhen cooking with the oven

When cooking with the oven

or grill, the cover must be keptor grill, the cover must be kept

or grill, the cover must be kept

open to avoid overheating.open to avoid overheating.

open to avoid overheating.

Condensation and Steam

The oven is supplied with an exclu-

sive system which produces a natural

circulation of air and the constant recy-

cling of steam. This system makes it

possible to cook in a steamy environ-

ment and keep the dishes soft inside

and crusty outside. Moreover, the cook-

ing time and energy consumption are

reduced to a minimum. During cooking

steam may be produced which can be

released when opening the oven door.

This is absolutely normal.

However, always stand back

from the oven when opening the

oven door during cooking or at the

end of it to allow any build up of

steam or heat to release.

Using the Oven

Attention!Attention!

Attention!

- Do not place- Do not place

- Do not place

objects on the oven base and doobjects on the oven base and do

objects on the oven base and do

not cover any part of the ovennot cover any part of the oven

not cover any part of the oven

with aluminium foil while cooking,with aluminium foil while cooking,

with aluminium foil while cooking,

as this could cause a heat build-as this could cause a heat build-

as this could cause a heat build-

up which would affect the bakingup which would affect the baking

up which would affect the baking

results and damage the ovenresults and damage the oven

results and damage the oven

enamel. Always place pans,enamel. Always place pans,

enamel. Always place pans,

heat-resisting pans andheat-resisting pans and

heat-resisting pans and

aluminium trays on the shelfaluminium trays on the shelf

aluminium trays on the shelf

which has been inserted in thewhich has been inserted in the

which has been inserted in the

shelf runners.shelf runners.

shelf runners.

When food is heated, it producesWhen food is heated, it produces

When food is heated, it produces

steam in the same way as a boil-steam in the same way as a boil-

steam in the same way as a boil-

ing kettle does. When steaming kettle does. When steam

ing kettle does. When steam

comes in contact of the ovencomes in contact of the oven

comes in contact of the oven

door glass, it will condense anddoor glass, it will condense and

door glass, it will condense and

produce water droplets.produce water droplets.

produce water droplets.

To reduce condensation, ensureTo reduce condensation, ensure

To reduce condensation, ensure

the oven is well heated beforethe oven is well heated before

the oven is well heated before

placing food in the oven cavity. Aplacing food in the oven cavity. A

placing food in the oven cavity. A

short oven pre-heating (about 10short oven pre-heating (about 10

short oven pre-heating (about 10

minutes) will then be necessaryminutes) will then be necessary

minutes) will then be necessary

before any cooking.before any cooking.

before any cooking.

We recommend you to wipeWe recommend you to wipe

We recommend you to wipe

away condensation after eachaway condensation after each

away condensation after each

use of the appliance.use of the appliance.

use of the appliance.

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Hints and Tips for using the Oven

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Cookware

• Use any oven proof cookware which

will withstand temperatures of

230°C.

• Baking trays, oven dishes, etc.

should not be placed directly against

the grid covering the fan at the back

of the oven, or placed on the oven

base.

• Do not use baking trays larger than

30 cm x 35 cm (12 in x 14 in) as they

will restrict the circulation of heat and

may affect performance.

Pottery

Remember that a wide-bottomed

pan allows a faster cooking than a

narrow one. Always use pots which

properly fit what you have to cook.

Particularly make sure that the pans are

not too small for liquids, since these

could easily overflow. Moreover, the

pans should not be too large for a faster

cooking. In fact, grease and juices may

spread on the bottom and burn easily.

It is better to use non-openable

moulds for baking cakes. In fact, an

openable mould lets juices and sugar

leak through, falling on the bottom of the

oven and consequently burning on the

bottom of the baking tray, making

cleaning difficult. Avoid putting plastic-

handled pans in the oven as they are not

heat-proof. You should use pans with

the right diameter to fit the burner, in

order to make the most out of it, thus

reducing gas consumption. It is also

advisable to cover any boiling casserole

and, as soon as the liquid starts boiling,

lower the flame enough to keep the

boiling point.

The effects of dishes on cooking

results

Dishes and tins vary in their

thickness, conductivity, colour, etc.

which affects the way they transmit heat

to the food inside them.

AA

A Aluminium, earthenware, oven

glassware and bright shiny utensils

reduce cooking and base browning.

BB

B Enamelled cast iron, anodized

aluminium, aluminium with non-stick

interior and coloured exterior and

dark, heavy utensils increase

cooking and base browning.

Hints and Tips on Cooking Fish

and Meat

You can place meat in oven proof

dishes, or directly on the oven shelf. In

this case, remember to place the drip

tray in the first position from the bottom

with some water in it. The dripping pan

will avoid the falling of melted fat on the

oven base.

White meat, poultry and fish in

general, need to be cooked at a medium

temperature (between 150°C and

175°C). If you need to cook red meat

(slightly browned on the outside and

more gently cooked in the inside), a

higher temperature (between 200 and

230°C) for a short time is

recommended.

Hints and Tips on baking

Cakes usually need to be cooked at

a medium temperature (between 150°C

and 200°C).

A short oven pre-heating (about 10

minutes) is recommeded when cooking

cakes or baking. Once the cooking has

been started, keep the oven door closed

during all the cooking time, and check

the cooking results through the oven

door glass.

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Defrosting

The oven fan operates without heat

and circulates the air, at room tempera-

ture, inside the oven. This increases the

speed of defrosting. However, please

note that the temperature of the kitchen

will influence the speed of defrosting.

This function is particularly suitable

for delicate food which could be

damaged by heat, e.g. cream filled

gateaux, iced cakes, pastries, bread and

other yeast products.

How to Use Defrosting

Turn the oven function control knob

to ans set the thermostat control

knob to OFFposition .

Hints and Tips on grilling

If you need to grill meat or fish, place

them directly on the shelf after spread-

ing a little oil on them.

In the grill function, heat comes only

from the top element. Therefore, you

need to adjust the cooking level depend-

ing on meat or fish thickness.

Always remember to place the drip-

ping pan in the lower position with some

water in it.

Cooking times

Cooking times vary according to the

type of food to be cooked, its consist-

ency, and volume. We suggest that you

take particular note of your first cooking

experiments with the oven, since oper-

ating in the same conditions for the

same dishes you will of course obtain

similar results. Only experience will en-

able you to make the appropriate

changes to values given on charts.

Hints and Tips

• Cover food with a lid, aluminium foil

or plastic film to prevent drying out

during defrosting.

• ALWAYS COOK THOROUGHLY

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAWING.

• Frozen food should be placed in a

single layer when ever possible and

turned over half way through the

defrosting process.

• Only joints of meat and poultry up to

2 kg. (4 lb.) are suitable for defrosting

in this way.

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Electrolux EKC60353 User manual

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