MODEL EL 373 INSTALLATION AND USERS' INSTRUCTIONS 25
PREFACE Welcome to your new Electra cooker. Its stylish and practical design will enhance your kitchen and make "cooking electric" a pleasure. Features include a ceramic hob, a full width grill within the top oven and a fan assisted main oven with automatic timer and three removable shelves. Even if you have used an electric cooker before, it is important that you read these instructions thoroughly before starting to cook, paying particular attention to the installation and safety instructions.
TECHNICAL DETAILS MODEL NO. EL373 Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.9/10.8kW Height: 900mm Width: 500mm Depth: 600mm This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Defrost Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uses of Defrost Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SAFETY THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE COOKER. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Ensure that all packaging, both inside and outside the appliance, has been removed before the appliance is used. If the cooker is to be placed on a base, measures must be taken to prevent the cooker slipping from the base.
Take care to follow the recommendations given for tending the food when grilling. Do not leave utensils containing foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in or on the appliance in case it is inadvertently switched ON. Do not leave the handle in position when grilling as it will become hot. Cooker and hobd become very hot,and retain their heat for a long period of time after use. Children should be kept well away from the appliance until it has cooled. Always use oven gloves to remove and replace food in the oven.
INTRODUCTION WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED RATING PLATE The cable should be routed away from potentially hot Record the model, product and serial numbers on the back cover of this instruction book, from the rating plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the oven door. The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the rating plate. areas marked by X in the diagram below.
Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a minimum of 685mm above the hob. It is important to ensure that the appliance is level after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the front of the appliance to accommodate uneven floors. THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS The cooling fan will always come on when the grill and the top oven are switched on. If they are only used for a short period of time the fan will switch off when the controls are turned off.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER THE CONTROL PANEL A E C EL373 B D FEATURES A B C D E - Main Oven Temperature Control Main Oven Indicator Neon Top Oven/Grill Control Top Oven/Grill Indicator Neon Hotplate Controls 9
ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER 1= (-) DECREASE CONTROL & MINUTE MINDER SETTING BUTTON 2= (+) INCREASE CONTROL ( ) COOKPOT SYMBOL ( ) CLOCK SETTING SYMBOL ( ) MINUTE MINDER SYMBOL 1 Fig.1 The electronic minute minder can indicate the time of day, operate as a minute minder and it can be used to time and switch off the main oven. 1. SET THE TIME OF DAY When the electricity supply is first switched ON, the display will flash 0.00. See Fig. 1. Fig.2 Press buttons (1) and (2) together.
2. THE MINUTE MINDER Fig.6 IMPORTANT The minute minder can be used to time a set cooking period. At the end of the cook time the minute minder will automatically switch off the main oven if in use. The minute minder gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. To set press button (1) and the display will read 0. 00, see Fig. 6. Fig.7 Release button (1) and press and hold button (2).
THE CERAMIC HOB CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE COOKER IF THE CERAMIC GLASS IS DAMAGED. IF A FAULT OR CRACK BECOMES VISIBLE DURING COOKING, DISCONNECT THE COOKER IMMEDIATELY FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE FORCE CENTRE. USING THE HOB EL373 l For single hotplates, turn the control knob in either direction to vary the heat setting. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest the coolest setting.
l Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket. l Never use an asbestos mat. l Never leave the hotplates ON when not covered with a saucepan. l l l Ensure that hob and saucepans are clean and dry before the start of cooking to reduce cleaning. Follow the cleaning instructions very closely to keep the hob looking like new. If spillage occurs with sugar solutions, e.g. jams and syrups, it must be wiped from the hob before it sets and becomes hard otherwise damage to the hob will occur. 5.
THE GRILL CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. SELECTING THE GRILL EL373 l l l To operate the grill open the grill door and turn the top oven/grill control clockwise so that '0' on the control knob lines up with setting 1, 2 or 3. THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. Setting 3 represents the grill on Full.
To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure that the cut out on the underside of the handle bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf. To check the progress of the food being grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to tend the food during cooking, or the carrier shelf can be lifted away from the cooker and rested on a heat resistant work surface.
THE TOP OVEN USES OF THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top and bottom of the oven. It is designed for cooking on one level and for smaller quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook fruit cakes, sweet or savoury flans or quiche. The top oven is also ideal for use as a warming compartment to warm dishes and keep food hot. Use a temperature setting of 90-100°C on the top oven control dial.
l l l l l l There should always be at least 2.5cm (1") between the top of the food and the element. This gives best cooking results and allows room for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings, etc. l For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a pre-heated oven. When cooking cakes, pastry, scones, bread, etc., place the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf directly below the element.
THE MAIN FAN OVEN USES OF THE FAN OVEN PREHEATING The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without preheating, however, you may find you need to add an extra 5 - 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times. For recipes needing high temperatures, e.g. bread, pastries, scones, soufflés, etc., best results are achieved if the oven is preheated first. For best results when cooking frozen or cooked chilled ready meals always preheat the oven first.
TO FIT THE MAIN OVEN SHELVES The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven. If not fitted correctly the anti-tilt and safety stop mechanism will be affected. l l It is recommended that when baking larger quantities, the shelf positions should be evenly spaced to suit the load being cooked. A slight increase in cooking time may be necessary.
OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
ROASTING CHART ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Rare: 50-60°C; Medium: 60-70°C; Well Done: 70-80°C MEAT SECOND/FAN OVEN COOKING TIME Beef 160-180°C 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Beef, boned 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Mutton and Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork and veal 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Ham 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over
DEFROST FEATURE USES OF DEFROST FEATURE This fan oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc. Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 - 2 hours.
CARE AND CLEANING ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AT THE MAIN WALL SWITCH AND ALLOW THE COOKER TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING. If Hob Brite is unavailable, one or more of the cleaning agents below may be used temporarily: a) Jif Cream Cleaner b) Baking Soda CLEANING MATERIALS TO REMOVE MORE STUBBORN MARKS Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. 1.
TO REMOVE DISCOLOURATIONS OR WHITE AND SILVER MARKS These marks sometimes give the impression of being in or underneath the hob glass. They can almost always be removed provided they have not become excessively burnt on. Follow the instructions under 'To Remove more Stubborn Marks' above. If this is unsuccessful, make up a paste of one part water to three parts Cream of Tartar and leave on the discoloured areas overnight.
CLEANING INSIDE THE GRILL / OVEN COMPARTMENTS The sides, and back panel of the main oven and grill are coated with special Stayclean linings. The Stayclean linings should not be cleaned manually. The vitreous enamel main oven base and interior main oven door and top oven/grill compartment base can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care. Ensure that the manufacturers instructions are followed and that all parts are well rinsed afterwards.
CLEANING THE DOOR GLASS To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the following: l Household detergents and bleaches l Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans l Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads l Chemical oven pads or aerosols l Rust removers l Bath/Sink stain removers CLEANING BETWEEN THE OUTER AND INNER DOOR GLASS TO REPLACE THE OUTER GLASS 1.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING? We strongly recommend that you 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 yourself without the expense of a service call. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed below you will be charged for the call whether or not the appliance is under guarantee. The cooker does not work at all: * Check that the appliance has been wired in and is switched on at the wall.
GUARANTEE Your Electra cooker is covered by the terms of your Electricity Company's guarantee for the period of one year. In the event of a defect please contact the Service Department of your local Electricity Company. It is suggested that you record the model number, product number, serial number and date of purchase on the following page. The model, product and serial numbers of the cooker are detailed on the rating plate.
SERVICE CALL RECORD How to obtain After Sales Service quickly Remember that you may be charged for a service call (even during the guarantee period) if nothing is found to be wrong with the cooker. So always check the instructions to make sure you have not missed anything. Make a note of your nearest Electricity Company Service Depot and their telephone number here: .....................................................................................................................................
EL373 - 311488804
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