Electrolux EKC5544 manual

Model EKC5544 / EKC5545 USER MANUAL[...]

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION These warnings are provided in the inte rests of your safety. Ensure that you u nderstand them all before installing or using the applianc e. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure a bout any of the meanings of these warnings conta ct the Customer Care Depa rtmen t. INSTALLATION The appliance must b[...]

3 CONTENTS FOR THE USER Important Safety Information 2 Description of the Appliance 4 Getting to Know Your Appliance 5 Before Using the Appliance 6 Rating Plate 6 Preparing to Use your Appliance 6 The Cooling Fan for the Controls 6 Control Panel Indicator Neon(s) 6 Condensation and Steam 6 Cookware 6 Grill and Oven Furniture 6 The Timer 7 The Ceram[...]

4 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE SLIP-IN ELECTRIC DOUBLE OVEN Main Oven Control Panel Top Oven / Grill Electronic Timer[...]

5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE THE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A - Hotplate Control B - Hotplate Control C - Main Oven Temperature Control D - Electronic Timer E - Top Oven/Grill Temperature Control F - Hotplate Control G - Hotplate Control H - Main Oven Indicator Neon I - Top Oven/Grill Indicator Ne on 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 A B C D E F G H I[...]

6 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE RATING PLATE This is situated on the l ower front frame of the appliance and can be se en upon opening the door. Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models (where applicable). The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breake r. The rating of the appliance[...]

7 THE TIMER KEY A COOK TIME B END TIME C COUNTDOWN D TIME E DECREASE CONTROL F SELECTOR CONTROL G INCREASE CONTROL NOTE: The time of day must be set before the main oven will operate manually. 1. HOW TO SET THE TIME OF DAY The oven has a 24 hour clock. When the electricity supply is firs t switched ON, the display will show 12.00 and the 'Time[...]

8 TO CANCEL THE COUNTDOWN If you change your mind and want to can cel the 'Countdown', pre ss the Selector Cont rol button until the 'Countdown' indicator neon flashes then dep ress the decrease control (-) until 0. 00 shows in the display as Fig. 5. Th e 'Countdown' indicator neon will continue to flash fo r a few sec[...]

9 B) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH OFF ONLY i) Ensure the electricity suppl y is switched ON and that the correct time of day is displayed, e.g. 10.00am as Fig. 9. ii) Place food in the oven. iii) To set the length of cooking time, press the Selector Control button until the 'Cook Time' indicator neon is illuminated. Press the increase contr[...]

10 THE CERAMIC HOB Do not use the applia nce if the ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible, disconnect the appliance immediately from the electricity supply and contact your local Service Force Centre. USING THE HOB • To operate the hotplates, turn the control knob i n either direction to vary the heat setting. • The high[...]

11 HINTS AND TIPS • Lift, rather than slide sa ucepans on and off the hob. This will reduce the risk of scrat ches and metal marks from saucepans with aluminium bases. Metal marks can be easily cl eaned off providing they are not allowed to burn o n. • Follow any guide lines provided by the saucepan manufacturer, particularly those relating to [...]

12 THE GRILL CAUTION – Acces sible parts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away. The grill is a dual circuit grill which mea ns that the full area of the grill can be use d, or for economy purposes, the ce ntre section onl y can be u sed when cooking smaller quantities of food. USING THE DUAL GRILL • Turn the to[...]

13 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. • Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thickne sses of food. Position the food close to the ele ment for faster cooking and further away for more gentle coo[...]

14 THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of th e two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top and bottom of the oven. It is designed for cooking small er quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook fruit cakes, sweets and savoury flans o r quiche. The top oven is also id eal for use as wa rming compartment to warm dish[...]

15 HINTS AND TIPS • Arrange the shelve s in the required position s before switching the oven ON. Shelf positio ns are counted from the bottom upwards. • There should always be at least 2.5cm (1”) between the top of the food and the element. This gives best cooking results and allo ws room for rise in yeast mixture s, Yorkshire puddings etc. [...]

16 THE MAIN OVEN The fan oven is particul arly suitable for cooking larger quantities of food. The advantag es of fan oven cooking are: PREHEATING The fan oven quickly reaches its tem perature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. With out preheating howe ver, you may need to add an extra 5 – 10 minutes on the recommended cooking t[...]

17 HINTS AND TIPS • Arrange the shelve s in the required position s before switching the oven ON. Shelf positio ns are counted from the bottom upwards. • When cooking more th an one dish in the fan oven, place dishes cent rally on different shelves rather than cluster several dishes on one shelf, this will allow the heat to circulate freely for[...]

18 OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guid e only. It may be necessary to increase or de crease the temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferen ce s and requirements. FAN OVEN TOP OVEN FOOD POSITION COOKING TEMP °C POSITION COOKING TEMP°C APPROX COOK TIME (m) Biscuits 180 - 190 4 170 - 190 10 - 20 Bread Bread rolls/b[...]

19 ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES – Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80 °C MEAT TEMPERATURE COOKING TIME Beef/ Beef boned 160-180°C 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Mutton/Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork/Veal/Ham 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40[...]

20 DEFROST FEATURE This main oven function defrost s most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularl y suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream f illed gateaux, ca kes covered with icings or frostin gs, chee secakes, biscuits, scones, etc. USING DEFROST FEATURE • Turn the main oven temperature [...]

21 CARE AND CLEANING Before cleaning always allow the appliance to cool down before switching off at th e electricity supply. CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any clea ning materials on your appliance, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by th e manufacturer. Cleaners that contain blea ch should NO T be used as they may du[...]

22 CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB Make sure the cerami c glass is cool bef ore cleaning. It is important to clean the ceramic hob daily to prevent soilage being burnt on. Take care to avoid the hob trims wh en cleaning the ceramic glass as the y may be damaged by the cleaning agents recom mended. DAILY CLEANING Use the recommended Hob Brite Cleaner dail [...]

23 HINTS AND TIPS TO REDUCE HOB SOILAGE: • Make sure the bottom of the saucepan and the cooking area are cle an and dry before coo king begins. • Ensure saucepans are large enough to accommodate food to avoid boil overs. • If possible, wipe up spills and splatters as they occur, but take care to avoid steam burns. • Avoid using a dishcl oth[...]

24 CLEANING INSIDE THE GRILL AND OVEN COMPARTMENTS The sides and back of the grill/second o ven and main oven compartments a re coated wit h a special Stayclean coating. The y should not be cleaned manually. The vitreous enamel m ain oven base a nd grill/second oven compartment base can be cleaned u sing normal oven cleaners wi th care. Ensure that[...]

25 CLEANING THE DOOR(S) To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels av oid the use of th e following: • Household detergents 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 CLEANING BETWEEN THE[...]

26 REPLACING AN OVEN LIGHT BULB The type of bulb required is a 300°C 25 watt small Edison Screw. Disconnect the appliance fr om the electricity supply before r eplacing the bulb. 1. Make sure the appliance is cool before repla cing the bulb. 2. Open the door an d remove the shelves and wirework runner s. 3. Remov e the glass cover by turning it to[...]

27 SOMETHING NOT WORKING? Please carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one which you can solve y ourself without the expense of a servi ce call. In-guarantee customers should make sure that the checks hav e been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault [...]

28 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance re quiring servi ce, or if you wish to purcha se spare part s, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: - 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Cent re covering your post code area. For the address of your l ocal Service For[...]

29 GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of t he date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materi als, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or ca[...]

30 TECHNICAL DETAILS Voltage: 230-240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.5 - 10.3 kW Height: 900mm Width: 550mm Depth: 600mm (excluding handles and kn obs) Weight 58.0kg This appliance complies with: Eu ropean Council Directive 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC. Energy Label Directive 2002/40/EC.[...]

31 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: THIS A PPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED If your appliance has been damaged in transit, contact your supplier immediately. Do not attempt to install it. Your appliance left the factory full y packaged to protect it from damage. If it is delivered without packaging and damage has occurre d, the manufacturer cannot accept[...]

32 CONNECTING TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Do not earth this appliance to the ga s supply piping. Connect to 230 - 240V AC supply only. • The electrical connection should be made using a double pole isolating switch (cooker socket) with at least 3mm contact separatio n in all poles. The cable must have con du[...]

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IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing poli cy of research and development, we re serve the right to alter mod els and specifications without prior notice. This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded if specifications or appearance are changed. ELECTROLUX MAJOR APPLIANCES, ADDINGTON WAY, LUTON, BEDFORD[...]