c o o ker INSTRUCTION BOOK EKE 6100 821 05 67-01
Contents Contents Safety ............................................................ 3 The Cooker ................................................ 4 Unpacking .......................................... 4 The accessories ................................. 4 The safety equipment ............................... 5 Non-tip device ................................... 5 The hob guard ................................... 5 The door catch .................................. 6 Before the first use .....................
Safety Safety Cooker technology is constantly improving. The way you use your new cooker may be different from the way you used your old one. Please read the whole instruction book before using your new cooker. This cooker is intended for normal domestic use. Take care of the instruction book which will be needed by the new owner if the cooker is sold or passed on to someone else. Do not hesitate to contact us with questions or viewpoints about the cooker and its use. warning triangle is to do with safety.
The Cooker The Cooker 1 Removable oven vent 1 2 Hob with HOTPLATES 3 Control panel with CONTROLS 2 4 Oven 5 Storage drawer 6 Plinth 3 To make it easier to clean behind the cooker, it has wheels at the rear. To move the cooker forwards, open the oven door, lift carefully holding the upper edge and then pull the cooker out from the wall. 4 5 6 Unpacking Check that the cooker is undamaged and in perfect condition.
The safety equipment The safety equipment There should be at least 40 cm of worktops on both sides of the cooker (SEE PICTURE). Alternatively the cooker can be installed with a wall or a tall kitchen unit on one side and a worktop on the other. Child safety is further improved if the following equipment is fitted/in use: min. 40 cm min. 40 cm Non-tip device The non-tip device should be fitted, to prevent the cooker from tipping if subjected to an abnormal loading.
The safety equipment The door catch The door catch makes it harder for children to open the oven door/storage drawer. The catches are already activated when the cooker is supplied new, but can be deactivated if necessary. A Press the catch down when you want to open the door. B If you wish to deactivate the catch, check first that the oven is not hot. Press the catch on the top edge of the door downwards and then a few millimetres to the right.
The safety equipment Before the first use Cleaning the cooker Clean the cooker with a clean cloth, hot water and a little washing-up liquid straight after use. NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR SCOURING AGENTS. The oven vent cover can be washed in a dishwasher. Remember that the non-tip device does not work when the cooker has been pulled forward to clean behind it. Wash the accessories Wash the baking tray, oven dish etc. in hot water and washing-up liquid. Rinse and dry.
The safety equipment The control panel 1a 5 2 1a 1b 2 3 4 5 3 1b indicator light OVEN indicator light OVEN function control OVEN temperature control HOTPLATE controls Cooker function lock COOKER The indicator light bulbs These are neon indicator lights, which normally have a long service life. If one should fail, contact your service centre.
Cooling fan Cooling fan Your cooker is fitted with a cooling fan. The fan keeps down the temperature on the panel and controls. The cooling fan starts automatically as soon as you use the cooker. The fan will be working all the time the hob and/or the oven are turned on. When all the controls are turned to zero, the fan stops automatically. 3 1 2 Cooling system The controls and panel (1) are cooled by the fan.
The hob The hob The cooker has four hotplates. Fast-heating hotplates are marked with a red dot and have an overheating cut-out function. The front left hotplate is thermostatically controlled, and is identified by three Ts. The built-in thermostat ensures that the hotplate maintains an even temperature once it has reached the setting selected. This means • that the frying pan/saucepan maintains a constant temperature, which is important for achieving good results.
The hob Boiling The sound or size of the bubbles in the water may help you to choose the correct setting: Settings 1– 3 Gentle heat. Simmering water with tiny bubbles as in carbonated water. Suitable for cooking rice, fish and vegetables such as sugar peas and broccoli. Settings 2– 5 Medium heat. Gently boiling with larger bubbles. Suitable for boiling most foods such as meat, root vegetables and potatoes. Setting 12 Hot. The sound disappears before the water starts bubbling vigorously.
The hob Other hotplates The hotplate controls have fixed settings, 1–6 (6 is the hottest). Turn the control to the setting you require: 0 No heat 1 Simmer, gentle to medium heat 2 Simmer, medium heat to hot. Frying, gentle heat 3 Frying, gentle to medium heat 4 Frying, medium heat to hot 5 Frying, hot 6 Boiling, very hot 0 Retained heat You can normally start cooking with the hotplate switched to maximum heat before turning it down to a lower heat.
The hob Cleaning the hotplates Remove spillages as soon as possible, to prevent them from burning onto the hotplate. Soilage impairs the transfer of heat to the pan. Cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment 1 Clean the hotplates thoroughly with soapimpreg- nated steel-wool. Wash off all traces of soap, and dry using paper towels. 2 When the hotplates are cold and dry, apply an even layer of the anti-corrosion product to each. This product is available from Electrolux dealers.
The hob Functions for safety The cooker function lock There is a lock built in to the oven’s thermostat control with two safety positions. You can choose whether to use the lock with single or double safety or not at all. NOTE! The main power supply to the cooker is still connected. LOCK ONE: The power to the hotplates and oven is disconnected when the thermostat control is turned to OFF. LOCK TWO: When the lock button is also activated, two hands are needed to turn the cooker on.
The oven The oven The oven has removable side racks for the shelves with seven rungs. The baking and cooking tables at the back of the instruction book indicate which shelf position is best for each function and temperature. The side light in the oven can be replaced. The functions of the oven For all oven functions, the indicator light comes on when the oven is heating and goes out when the set temperature is reached (goes on and off as the thermostat switches in and out).
The oven Practical use Never place aluminium foil, baking trays or oven dishes directly on the bottom of the oven. Blocking heat from the bottom of the oven can damage the enamel through overheating. The oven gets hot when in use: CHILDREN NEARBY MUST BE SUPERVISED. The baking tray may warp temporarily due to temperature fluctuations, or if the food, (pizza, etc.) is unevenly distributed on its surface. The tray resumes its shape when cool.
The oven Using the roasting sensor A meat thermometer should be inserted so that its tip comes to the thickest part of the meat, where the heat takes longest to reach. The entire thermometer should preferably be inside the meat, because hot air in the oven can affect its reading if the shaft is exposed. If the thermometer is inserted into fat or touches bone, it can give an unreliable temperature reading. Preheat the oven first, then put the joint in the lower part of the oven.
The oven Cleaning and maintenance The oven The oven surfaces are of vitreous enamel. The outer section, the door front, can easily be removed for cleaning (see “The oven door” below). IF THE OVEN IS VERY SOILED: 1 Use a spatula or similar implement to remove spillages which have hardened. 2 Use a sponge to spread soft soap inside the oven. 3 Close the door. Set the oven to (top/bottom heat) and 100°C for about 10 minutes. 4 When the oven has cooled, wash the surfaces with clean water.
The oven To change an oven light bulb 1 Turn all controls to off and check that the 2 3 4 5 oven is not hot. Release and remove the removable side rack. Release the glass cover, for example by inserting a short, blunt knife between the glass cover and the oven wall. Hold one hand under the glass so that it does not fall and break. Unscrew the bulb and fit a new one. It should have an E14 screw fitting, marked 230–240 V, 25 W and 300°C. Refit the glass cover and the removable side rack.
Installation Installation Work on the cooker must be carried out by a qualified electrician. The cooker is heavy. Certain edges and corners which will not normally be exposed may be sharp. USE GLOVES when moving the cooker. Before installing the cooker, you should check that its dimensions correspond to the rest of your kitchen units. Measure the height of the worktop from floor to top surface of the worktop, and the plinth depth from the wall to the front edge of the plinth (see illustration).
Installation 5 Fit the (A) screws in the desired set of holes for 85, 88 or 90 cm worktop height (SEE ILLUSTRATION A). 6 Lift the cooker back into the upright position and connect it to the electrical supply. Push the cooker into place and adjust its level (see below) before fitting the safety equipment. Levelling the cooker The cooker must be level, for example to ensure that oil in frying pans is of even depth.
Service Service Repairs and work on the cooker must be carried out by a QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Work performed by unqualified persons can damage the cooker, and may also lead to personal injury and/or damage to property. If your cooker is not working properly, refer to pages 24 and 25 for suggestions on how to rectify the problem. Consumer care Contact the retailer if you have any questions concerning the cooker or its use.
Technical data Technical data We reserve the right to alter these specifications. This appliance conforms with EC-directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC.
Practical tips and advice Practical tips and advice Problem Cause Action needed Bread and cakes are not rising properly. Too low an oven temperature means that Check the temperature used against that the baking is rising but then sinking flat recommended in the recipe. again. Bread dough has not risen properly. Leav- Check the proving time recommended in ing the dough to prove too long can cause the recipe. the bread to turn out flat. Dough should prove in a warm, draught-free place.
Problems and actions needed Problems and actions needed Never attempt any repairs or work on the cooker which could cause injury or damage the product. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the list below, contact a service company approved by the supplier.
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