Electrolux EKG6704X User manual

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Gas and Mixed Fuel Cookers - Fogões a Gás e Mistos
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INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES
35691-5711
PT
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Important Safety Information
You MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the hob. If you need assistance, contact our Customer
Care Department.
ENGLISH
Installation
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 produce 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.
If the appliance is fitted with a cover, its function is to
protect the surface from dust when closed and to ac-
cumulate 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.
Service
This appliance should only be repaired or serviced by
an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should be used.
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Guide to Use the instructions
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
Contents
For the User
Important Safety Information 2
Dimensions of the appliances 4
The Gas Burner Controls 5
Using the Hob 6
Gas Oven 7
Before the First Use of the appliance 8
Using the Gas Oven 9
Using the Fan Gas Oven 11
Grilling 12
Hints and Tips for using the Gas burners 13
Hints and Tips for using the Oven 13
Maintenance and Cleaning 15
Cleaning the Oven 16
Something not Working 19
Service and Spare Parts 19
European Guarantee 20
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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.
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.
For the Installer
Instructions for the Installer 21
Technical data 21
Gas connection 22
Adaptation to different kinds of gas 24
Electrical connection 26
Keep this instruction book for future
reference and ensure it is passed on to
any new owner.
These instruction are only valid in the
countries whose symbols appear on this
booklet’s cover.
This appliance is manufactured according to
the following EEC directives:
73/23 EEC - 90/683 EEC - 93/68 EEC -
89/336 EEC - 90/396 EEC,
current edition.
MANUFACTURER:
ELECTROLUX HOME PRODUCTS ITALY S.P.A.
Viale Bologna, 298
47100 Forlì - Italy
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The Oven Cavity
Dimensions of the appliances
Storage Drawer
The storage drawer is located underneath the oven cavity.
During cooking the storage drawer may become
hot if the oven is on high for a long period of time,
therefore flammable materials such as oven gloves,
tea towels, plastic aprons etc. should not be
stored in the drawer.
Oven accessories such as baking sheets, will also
become hot, therefore care should be taken when
removing these items from the drawer whilst the
oven is in use or still hot.
Accessories
Baking Tray
Dripping Pan
Oven Shelf
Grill Element
Oven Light
Oven Fan
H
D
W
Height (H) Width (W) Depth (D)
850 600 600
Gas Oven Burner
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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. 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 are correctly positioned
(see figure 2 - letter A and B).
To interrupt the supply of gas, turn the knob in a
clockwise direction to the position """.
When lighting the hob manually: Hold a flame near
the burner. Never turn the control knob before
approaching the burner with the flame.
When switching on the mains, after installation or
a power cut, it is quite normal for the spark
generator to be activated automatically.
If you use a saucepan which is smaller than the
recommended size, the flame will spread beyond
the bottom of the pan, 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.
Burner minimum maximum
diameter diameter
Large (rapid) 180 mm. 260 mm.
Medium (semi-rapid) 120 mm. 220 mm.
Small (auxiliary) 80 mm. 160 mm.
The Gas Burner Controls
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).
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A - Burner Cap
B - Burner crown
C - Spark generator
Fig. 2
Control knobs on the front panel
The knobs for using the gas hob of the cooker are found
on the control panel. The regulation knobs could be
turned in anti-clockwise direction until the small flame
symbol, and vice-versa for the larger symbol.
No gas supply
Maximum gas supply
Minimum gas supply
Fig. 1
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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 as shown in figure 3.
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.
Using the Hob
Fig. 3
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Oven Light - The oven light will be on
without any cooking function.
Grill Function -
The heat comes from the
electric grill element only.
Oven Fan - It can be used in combination
with the gas oven burner (“Fan cooking”
function).
Grill Control Light
The Grill control light will come on when the “Light-Grill
& Fan” 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.
Gas Oven Control Knob (Fig. 5)
Oven burner off
150 - 240 Range of temperature adjustment
for conventional cooking
The minute minder (Fig. 6)
This appliance is equipped with a mechanical minute
minder. The minute minder may be set for a maximum
time of one hour.
The regulation knob must be turned clockwise until the
60-minute position is reached and then anti-clockwise
to the required time.
Once the pre-set time has elapsed, a signal will be heard
which automatically cuts out. The oven, however, will
remain on.
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.
Control Knob for the Oven Light,
the Electric Grill and the Oven Fan
(Fig. 4)
Gas Oven
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
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3
0
4
0
5
0
2
45
35
55
0
5
10
Fig. 5
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Before the First Use of the appliance
Before using the appliance, remove all
packaging, both inside and outside the
appliance, including the advertising labels
and any protective film.
Before cooking for the first time, carefully wash
the oven accessories.
Before first use, the oven should be heated without food.
During this time, an unpleasant odour may be emitted.
This is quite normal.
1. Ignite the gas oven burner and set the gas oven
control knob to "240".
2. Allow the oven to run empty for approximately 60-
90 minutes.
3. Set the thermostat control knob to MAX.
4. Open a window for ventilation.
5. Allow the oven to run empty for approximately 45
minutes.
This procedure should be repeated with the grill function
for approximately 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 liquid has been added.
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Fig. 7
To open the oven door, always catch the
handle in its central part (Fig. 7).
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During cooking, the door should be opened
as little as possible to avoid heat loss, and
excessive fuel consumption.
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To ignite the oven gas burner:
1. Press the gas oven control knob, turn it to 240
and wait for the flame to come on. This may
take 10-15 seconds. Do not release the knob
until the burner ignites. It is possible to check
the flame through the holes in the bottom of the
oven.
2. Upon ignition, keep the knob pressed for about
5/10 seconds, then release it and turn it to the
required setting.
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If the oven burner does not light even after 15 seconds:
1. Release the gas oven control knob and turn it
to the “Off position”.
2. Open the oven door and wait for at least one
minute before trying to light the oven burner
again.
If the oven burner accidentally goes out, turn
the gas oven knob to the “Off” position and
wait at least one minute before trying to light
the burner again.
The gas oven and the electric grill cannot be
used at the same time. The ignition of the
gas oven burner prevents the electric grill
control knob to operate.
When cooking with the oven and with the
grill, leave the lid open in order to avoid
overheating.
Using the Gas Oven
Oven safety device
The gas oven features a thermocouple; if for any reason
the flame should extinguish, the device will stop the gas
flow.
SHELF COOKING
POSITIONS TIME
MEAT & POULTRY
Beef with bone 160 2 or 3 20 minutes per lb
+ 20 minutes
Beef without bone 190 2 or 3 25 minutes per lb
+ 25 minutes
Lamb 160 2 or 3 20-25 minutes per lb
+ 20-25 minutes
Pork 175 2 or 3 25 minutes per lb
+ 25 minutes
Chicken 190 2 or 3 25 minutes per lb
+ 25 minutes
Duckling 160 2 or 3 30 minutes per lb
+ 30 minutes
Turkey 150 2 or 3 30 minutes per lb
+ 30 minutes
Casseroles 135 2 or 3 21/2 hours
BAKED 160 2 varies according to
VEGETABLES the vegetable
PASTRY
Fruit Tart 175 2 35 minutes
Fruit Pie 175 2 or 3 35 minutes
Sausage Rolls 200 2 or 3 20 minutes
Choux Pastry 190 2 or 3 25-30 minutes
Vol au Vents 200 2 or 3 15 minutes
Jam Tarts 200 2 or 3 10-15 minutes
PUDDINGS
Egg Custard in a
Bain Marie 135 2 or 3 1-1 1/4 hours
Pavlova 135 2 or 3 1 1/2 hours
Meringues 135 2 or 3 1 1/2 hours
CAKES
Rich Fruit Cake 150 2 or 3 3 1/2-4 hours
(diam. approx. 20 cm)
Plain Fruit Cake 160 2 or 3 2 1/2 hours
Madeira Cake 160 2 or 3 1 3/4-2 hours
Small Cakes 160 3 20-30 minutes
Ginger Bread 160 3 35-45 minutes
BREAD
Bread (Kg. 0,5) 200 2 or 3 30-40 minutes
Bread (Kg. 1,0) 200 2 or 3 40-50 minutes
Rolls and Buns 200 2 or 3 15-20 minutes
Biscuits 190 2 or 3 25-35 minutes
TEMP.
(°C)
FOOD
(* ) Change trays over halfway through the cooking time.
Cooking Chart
Cooking times do not include pre-heating
time. A short oven pre-heating (about 10
minutes) is necessary before any cooking.
Always cook with the oven door closed.
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Manual ignition (in case of lack of electrical
supply)
1. Open the oven door.
2. Hold a flame near the hole in the bottom of the oven
cavity as shown in Fig. 8.
3. At the same time press the gas oven control knob
and turn it anti-clockwise until the maximum
temperature ("240") is reached.
The oven burner will automatically ignite. It is possible
to check the flame through the holes in the bottom of
the oven.
4. When the oven burner is lit, keep the gas oven control
knob for approximately 10-15 seconds.
5. Release the control knob and then gently close the
oven door. To adjust the temperature, turn the knob
to the required setting after a few minutes.
If the oven burner accidentally goes out or
does not light, turn the oven knob to """ and
wait at least one minute before trying to light
the burner again.
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hole for manual ignition
Fig. 8
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Using the Fan Gas Oven
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To use the Fan Gas Oven:
1. Light the oven gas burner as described in
“Using the Gas Oven”, steps 1 and 2.
2. Upon ignition, turn the “Light-Grill & Fan” control
knob to position .
The oven fan will start as soon as the oven cavity
reaches the required cooking temperature.
The air inside the oven is heated by the gas burner
and the fan circulates hot air to maintain an even
temperature inside the oven.
The advantage of cooking with this function is
energy saving through:
" Faster Preheating
As the fan oven quickly reaches temperature, it is not
usually necessary to preheat the oven although you
may find that you need to allow an extra 5-7 minutes
on cooking times. For recipes which require higher
temperatures, best results are achieved if the oven is
preheated first, e.g. bread, pastries, scones, souffles,
etc.
" Lower Temperatures
Fan oven cooking generally requires lower temperatures
than conventional cooking.
Follow the temperatures recommended in the cooking
chart. Remember to reduce temperatures by about
20-25°C for your own recipes which use conventional
cooking.
" Even Heating for Baking
The fan oven has uniform heating on all shelf positions.
This means that batches of the same food can be
cooked in the oven at the same time. However, the
bottom shelf may brown slightly quicker than the
upper one.
This is quite usual. There is no mixing of flavours
between dishes.
SHELF COOKING
POSITIONS TIME
MEAT & POULTRY
Beef with bone 150 2 or 3 20 minutes per lb
+ 20 minutes
Beef without bone 180 2 or 3 25 minutes per lb
+ 25 minutes
Lamb 150 2 or 3 20-25 minutes per lb
+ 20-25 minutes
Pork 165 2 or 3 25 minutes per lb
+ 25 minutes
Chicken 180 2 or 3 25 minutes per lb
+ 25 minutes
Duckling 150 2 or 3 30 minutes per lb
+ 30 minutes
Turkey 140 2 or 3 30 minutes per lb
+ 30 minutes
Casseroles 125 2 or 3 21/2 hours
BAKED 150 2 (**1 and 3) varies according to
VEGETABLES the vegetable
PASTRY
Fruit Tart 165 2 35 minutes
Fruit Pie 165 2 or 3 35 minutes
Sausage Rolls 190 2 or 3 20 minutes
Choux Pastry 180 2 or 3 25-30 minutes
Vol au Vents 190 2 or 3 15 minutes
Jam Tarts 190 2 or 3 10-15 minutes
PUDDINGS
Egg Custard in a
Bain Marie 125 2 or 3 1-1 1/4 hours
Pavlova 125 2 or 3 1 1/2 hours
Meringues 125 2 or 3 1 1/2 hours
CAKES
Rich Fruit Cake 140 2 or 3 3 1/2-4 hours
(diam. approx. 20 cm) (**1 and 3)
Plain Fruit Cake 150 2 or 3 2 1/2 hours
Madeira Cake 150 2 or 3
(**1 and 3)
1 3/4-2 hours
Small Cakes 150 3 (**1 and 3) 20-30 minutes
Ginger Bread 150 3 (**1 and 3) 35-45 minutes
BREAD
Bread 190 2 or 3 30-40 minutes
(Kg. 0,5) (**1 and 3)
Bread 190 2 or 3 40-50 minutes
(Kg. 1,0) (**1 and 3)
Rolls and Buns 190 2 or 3
(**1 and 3)
15-20 minutes
Biscuits 180 2 or 3
(**1 and 3)
25-35 minutes
TEMP.
(°C)
FOOD
(* ) Change trays over halfway through the cooking time.
(**) Choose these shelf positions when cooking more than
one tray simoultaneously.
Cooking Chart
Cooking times do not include pre-heating
time. A short oven pre-heating (about 10
minutes) is necessary before any cooking.
Always cook with the oven door closed.
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Grilling must be carried out with the oven door
closed.
How to Use the Grill
1. Turn the “Light-Grill & Fan” clockwise control knob to
position
.
2. Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow
for different thicknesses of food. Position the food close
to the top element for faster cooking and further away
for more gentle cooking.
Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes before
sealing steaks or toasting.
The grill control light will come on when the "Light-Grill
& Fan" control knob is set.
It will remain on until the correct temperature is
reached. It will then cycle on and off to show that the
temperature is being maintained.
Hints and Tips
- Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill
pan to allow maximum circulation of air to lift the food
out of the fats and juices. Food such as fish, liver and
kidneys may be placed directly on the grill pan, if
preferred.
- Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to
minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish lightly
with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist
during cooking.
- Accompaniments such as tomatoes and mushrooms
may be placed underneath the grid when grilling meats.
- When toasting bread, we suggest that the top runner
position is used with the grid in its 'high' position.
- The food should be turned over during cooking, as
required.
Cooking chart
Cooking time depends on the thickness of the meat and
not on its weight.
Type of food Mins per side
Bacon rashers 2 - 5
Chicken joints 15 - 20
Gammon rashers 5 - 8
Lamb chops 6 - 12
Pork chops 10 - 15
Sausages (turning as required) 10 - 12
Steaks (average thickness) Rare 3 - 6
Medium 6 - 10
Well done 8 - 12
Toast 1 - 1
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Grilling
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Cooking times do not include pre-heating
time. A short oven pre-heating (about 10
minutes) is necessary before any cooking.
Fig. 9
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Hints and Tips for using the Gas
burners
Start your cooking with a big flame by turning the knob
to the symbol . Then adjust the flame as necessary.
The outside of the flame is much hotter than its inside
(nucleus). Accordingly , the top of the flame should lick
the bottom of the pan. Excessive flames mean a waste
of gas.
In contrast with electric grids, gas burners do not require
flat-bottomed pans: the flames lick the bottom and spread
the heat all over the surface.
No special pans are required for gas burners. However,
thinwalled pans transmit the heat to the food more
quickly than thick-walled ones.
Since heat doesn't spread evenly on the pan's bottom,
the food may only be partially heated. Consequently it
is advisable to stir the food many times.
A thick pan bottom prevents partial overheating as it
allows sufficient thermic compensation.
Avoid very small pans. Wide and shallow pans are more
suitable than narrow and deep ones as they allow a
faster heating. Cooking is not quickened by placing
narrow pans on wide burners. The result is just a waste
of gas. For a proper usage, place small pans on small
burners and large pans on large burners.
Remember to cover pans to reduce gas consumption.
Hints and Tips for using the Oven
Always cook with the oven door 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 which are counted
from the bottom of the oven as shown in Fig. 10.
It is important that these shelves are correctly
positioned as shown in the picture.
Do not place cookware directly on the oven
base.
Attention! - Do not place objects on the oven base
and do not cover any part of the oven with
aluminium foil while cooking, as this could cause
a heat build-up which would affect the baking
results and damage the oven enamel. Always
place pans, heat-resisting pans and aluminium
trays on the shelf which has been inserted in the
shelf runners.
Carefully supervise cooking with fat or oil, since
these types of foodstuff can result in a fire, if over-
heated. For the same reason, be careful when
placing or removing food in the oven, not to let any
fat or oil fall on the oven base. If this happens,
carefully clean the oven to avoid unpleasant smells
or smoke.
4
3
2
1
Fig. 10
Be careful when you insert and extract the oven
shelf, the dripping pan and the baking tray from the
oven in order not to damage the enamelled surfaces
of the oven cavity.
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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 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 tempera-
ture (between 150 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.
Hints and Tips on grilling
If you need to grill meat or fish, place them directly on the
shelf after spreading a little oil on them.
In the grill function, heat comes only from the top element.
Therefore, you need to adjust the cooking level depending
on meat or fish's thickness.
Always remember to place the dripping pan in the lower
position with some water in it.
Condensation and Steam
The oven is supplied with an exclusive system which
produces a natural circulation of air and the constant
recycling of steam. This system makes it possible
to cook in a steamy environment and keep the
dishes soft inside and crusty outside. Moreover,
the cooking 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.
When food is heated, it produces steam in the
same way as a boiling kettle does. When
steam comes in contact of the oven door
glass, it will condense and produce water
droplets.
To reduce condensation, ensure the oven is
well heated before placing food in the oven
cavity. A short oven pre-heating (about 10
minutes) will then be necessary before any
cooking.
We recommend you to wipe away
condensation after each use of the appliance.
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.
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.
A Aluminium, earthenware, oven glassware and bright
shiny utensils reduce cooking and base browning.
B Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium, aluminium
with non-stick interior and coloured exterior and dark,
heavy utensils increase cooking and base browning.
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Before any maintenance or cleaning can be
carried out, you must DISCONNECT the
appliance from the electricity supply.
This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam
or with a steam cleaning machine.
The Hob Top
The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage
can be removed more easily than if it is left to cool.
Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth well
wrung out in warm water to which a little wasing up liquid
has been added. Avoid the use of the following:
- household detergent and bleaches;
- impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans;
- steel wool pads;
- bath/sink stain removers.
Should the hob top become heavily soiled, it is
recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob Brite
or Bar Keepers Friend is used.
Pan Supports
The pan supports are dishwasher proof. If washing them
by hand, take care when drying them as the enamelling
process occasionally leaves rough edges. If necessay,
remove stubborn stains using a paste cleaner.
The Burners
The burner caps and crowns can be removed for cleaning.
Wash the burner caps and crowns using hot soapy
water, and remove marks with a mild paste cleaner. A
well moistened soap impregnated steel wool pad can
be used with caution, if the marks are particularly difficult
to remove.
After cleaning, be sure to wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Ignition electrode
The electric ignition is obtained through a ceramic
"electrode" and a metal electrode. Keep these
components well clean, to avoid difficult lighting, and
check that the burner crown holes are not obstructed.
Maintenance and Cleaning
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Oven Cavity
The enamelled oven cavity is best cleaned whilst the
oven is still warm.
Wipe the oven over with a soft cloth soaked in warm
soapy water after each use. From time to time it will be
necessary to do a more thorough cleaning, using a
proprietary oven cleaner.
Cleaning the Oven
Before any maintenance or cleaning can be
carried out, you must DISCONNECT the
appliance from the electricity supply.
The oven should be kept clean at all times. A
build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could result
in a fire, especially in the grill pan.
Cleaning materials
Before using any cleaning materials on your oven, check
that they are suitable and that their use is recommended
by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should
NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh
abrasives should also be avoided.
Never use steam or steam machines to clean the
appliance.
External cleaning
Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven door and door
seal using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm water to
which a little washing up liquid has been added.
To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass
panels avoid the use of the following:
Household detergent and bleaches
Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick
saucepans
Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads
Chemical oven pads or aerosols
Rust removers
Bath/Sink stain removers
Clean the outer and inner door glass using warm soapy
water. Should the inner door glass become heavily soiled
it is recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob
Brite, or Bar Keepers Friend is used.
Controls - Sundries
Periodically check the condition of the flexible pipe of
gas connection and make it replaced by skilled
technicians as soon as it shows abnormalities.
Have the cocks periodically lubricated by skilled
technicians. In case of unusual working have the range
checked by skilled technicians.
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The Oven Door and its gasket
Before cleaning the oven door, we recommend you to
remove it from the oven.
Proceed as follows:
1. open the oven door completely;
2. find the hinges linking the door to the oven (see
figure 11);
3. unlock and turn the small levers located on the two
hinges (see figure 12);
4. handle the door by its left- and right-hand sides,
then slowly turn it towards the oven until it is half-
closed (see figure 13);
5. gently pull the oven door off its site (see figure 13);
6. place it on a steady plan.
Clean the oven door glass with warm soapy water and a
softh cloth only. Never use harsh abrasives.
Once the cleaning is carried out, refit the oven door,
following the procedure in reverse.
DO NOT clean the oven door while the glass
panels are warm. If this precaution is not observed
the glass panel may shatter.
If the door glass panel becomes chipped or has
deep scratches, the glass will be weakened and
must be replaced to prevent the possibility of the
panel shattering. Contact your local Service Centre
who will be pleased to advise further.
Models in stainless steel or aluminium:
We recommend to clean the oven door using only a wet
sponge and dry it up after cleaning with a soft cloth.
Never use steel wool, acids or abrasive products as they
can damage the oven surface.
Clean the oven control panel following the same
precautions.
The correct operation of the oven is ensured by a gasket
placed round the edge of the oven cavity.
Periodically check the condition of this gasket. If
necessary, clean it without using abrasive cleaning
products.
If the gasket shows to be damaged, call you local
Service Centre. Do not use the oven until it has been
repaired.
Oven lamp replacement
Disconnect the appliance from the electricity
supply.
If the oven bulb needs replacing, it must comply with
the following specifications: electric power, 15 W/25 W;
electric rate, 230 V (50 Hz); resistant to temperatures
of 300°C; connection type: E14. These bulbs are
available from your local Service Force Centre.
To replace the faulty bulb (Fig. 14):
1. Ensure the oven is disconnected from the electrical
supply.
2. Turn the glass cover anticlockwise.
3. Remove the faulty bulb and replace it with the new
one.
4. Refit the glass cover.
5. Reconnect to the electrical supply.
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Fig. 14
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
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Lid cleaning
The crystal lid can be dissasembled to allow a better
cleaning ( see Fig. 15).
Clean the crystal lid only with warm water and avoid the
use of rough cloths or abrasive substances.
After a proper cleaning, carefully reposition the lid
into its hinges.
Balancing the lid
Appliances provided with crystal lids are equipped with
specially balanced springs, inserted in the hinges at the
back of the appliance, to allow the lid to be closed
smoothly and easily.
You can use a screwdriver to adjust the closure of the
lid. The necessary force for opening/closing the lid can
be increased by turning the adjusting screw 2 or 3 times
as shown in figure 16.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
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Something not Working
If after all these checks, the appliance still does not work, contact your local Service Force Centre.
If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks, before contacting your local Service
Centre.
IMPORTANT:
If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation,
a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee.
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" The flow of gas seems abnormal
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" Gas smell in the room
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" The oven doesn't heat
" "
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" Cooking time is too long
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" The cooker produces smoke
" "
" "
" The oven lamp doesn't work
Make sure that:
the flame speader holes are not obstructed;
the pressure regulator is working;
the bottle valve is completely open.
Make sure that:
the gas valve is not open;
the gas supply tube is well positioned and in good
condition; remember to replace it at least once a
year.
Never look for an escape of gas with a match;
use instead soapy water.
Make sure that the oven knobs are in the correct
worrking positions.
Check that the temperature is correct for the type
of food to be cooked.
We advise you to clean the oven after use.
Splashes of fat can occur during the cooking of
meat and, if the oven isn't cleaned properly, these
produce smoke and bad smell. (see paragraph
concerning cleaning).
The lamp has burnt out. To replace it follow the
instructions given in the relative paragraph.
If after the checks listed in the previous chapter, the
appliance still does not work correctly, contact your
local Service Centre, specifying the type of
malfunctioning, the appliance model (Mod.), the product
number (Prod. No.) and the serial number (Ser. No.)
marked on the identification plate.
This plate is placed on the front external edge of the oven
cavity (Fig. 17).
Original spareparts, certified by the
product manufacturer and carrying
this symbol are only available at our
Service Centre and authorized
spareparts shops.
Service and Spare Parts
Fig. 17
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European Guarantee
This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed below for the period specified in the appliance
guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these countries to another of the countries listed below the
appliance guarantee will move with you subject to the following qualifications:
" The appliance guarantee starts from the date you first purchased the appliance which will be evidenced by
production of a valid purchase document issued by the seller of the appliance.
" The appliance guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in your
new country of residence for this particular model or range of appliances.
" The appliance guarantee is personal to the original purchaser of the appliance and cannot be transferred to
another user.
" The appliance is installed and used in accordance with instructions issued by Electrolux and is only used within
the home, i.e. is not used for commercial purposes.
" The appliance is installed in accordance with all relevant regulations in force within your new country of
residence.
The provisions of this European Guarantee do not affect any of the rights granted to you by law.
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