B u i l t I n F a n / S t e a m O v e n User information EOK9837 315 7978 13-A-310106-01 g
Dear Customer, Please read this user information carefully and keep it to refer to later. Please pass the user information on to any future owner of the appliance. 1 3 2 2 The following symbols are used in the text: Safety instructions Warning! Information that affects your personal safety. Important! Information that prevents damage to the appliance.
Contents Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . General Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baking table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table for Bakes and Gratins. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frozen Ready Meals Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions 1 Safety instructions 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Electrical safety • This appliance must be connected by a qualified electrician only. • In the event of a fault or damage to the appliance: take the fuses out or switch off.
How to avoid damage to the appliance • Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking trays, pots, etc. on the oven floor, as the heat that builds up will damage the oven enamel. • Fruit juices dripping from the baking tray will leave stains, which you will not be able to remove. For very moist cakes, use a deep tray. • Do not put any strain on the oven door when open. • Never pour water directly into the oven when it is hot. This could cause damage to the enamel and discoloration.
Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door Control Panel Oven display Water drawer Function buttons Oven 7
Oven Features Grill heating element Shelf positions Oven lighting Fat Filter Fan heating element Fan Steam generator/Steam rosette Oven shelf runners, removable Oven Accessories Shelf For dishes, cake tins, items for roasting and grilling. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits.
Before using for the first time Setting and changing the current time 3 The oven only operates when the time has been set. When the appliance is connected to the electrical supply or when there has been a power cut, the symbol for Time flashes automatically. 1. To change a time that has already been set, press the Clock Functions button repeatedly until the symbol for Time flashes. 2. Using the rent time.
Initial cleaning 1 3 Clean the oven before using it for the first time. Important: Do not use caustic or abrasive cleaning agents! These can damage the oven surfaces. For the metal surfaces, use commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Open the oven door. The oven light is lit. 2. Remove all oven accessories, and clean them with warm water and a scouring agent. 3. Wash the oven in the same way, and wipe dry. 4. Wipe the front of the appliance with a damp cloth.
Operating the Oven The Electronic Oven Control Temperature/Time Baking and Roasting Programmes Thermometer symbol Oven Functions Clock functions/Operating time Memory: P / Test: d ON/OFF button Oven function selection Baking and Roasting Programmes Selector buttons Clock Functions Memory function Speedcook 3 General instructions • Always switch the appliance on first by pressing the On/Off button. • When the selected function is lit, the oven begins to heat up or the time set begins to count down.
Selecting the oven function 1. Switch on the oven with the On/Off button. 2. Press the Oven Functions button repeatedly until the desired oven function appears. • A suggested temperature appears on the temperature display. • If the suggested temperature is not changed within approx. 5 seconds, the oven begins to heat up. Changing the oven temperature Press the or button, to raise or lower the temperature. The setting changes in steps of 5 °C.
Switching off the oven Switch off the appliance using the On/ Off button. 3 Cooling fan The fan switches on automatically in order to keep the appliance’s surfaces cool. When the oven is switched off, the fan continues to run to cool the appliance down, then switches itself off automatically. Speedcook 1 After an oven function is selected, with the use of the additional function Speedcook the empty oven can be pre-heated in a relatively short time.
Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Oven function 14 Use Heating element/fan Steam Cooking For vegetables, potatoes, rice, pasta Steam generator, fan or other side-dishes. Interval Cooking For baking, roasting and re-heating chilled or frozen meals. Hot air (75%) and steam generator (25%) alternating Ventitherm ® Fan For roasting and baking on up to Operated Cooking two oven levels at the same time.
Inserting the Oven Shelf and the Baking Tray 3 Shelf runner safety and anti-tip device As a shelf runner safety device, all insertable components have a small curved indentation at the bottom on the right and left-hand edge. Always insert insertable components so that this indentation is at the back of the oven interior. This indentation is also important for preventing the insertable components from tipping. Inserting the baking tray Push the baking tray between the guide bars of the selected oven level.
Inserting/Removing the Grease Filter Only use the grease filter when roasting to protect the rear heating elements from fat splashes. Inserting the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and insert the two mounts downwards into the opening on the rear wall of theoven (fan opening). Taking out the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and unhook it.
3. Using the Oven Functions button, select the function Steam Cooking and using the or buttons, set the desired temperature (range 50°C 96°C). 4. Using the Clock Functions button, select the function Cook time or End time and using the or buttons, set the desired cooking time. Set switch-off time. After about 2 minutes, the first steam is visible. A single audible signal indicates when the cooking temperature of around 96°C is reached. 5. A triple signal indicates the end of cooking time. 6.
Additional functions Baking and Roasting Programmes 3 Use the pre-set recipes for this function. Selecting the programme 1. Switch the oven on using the On/ Off button. Press the baking/ roasting programmes button until the desired programme appears in the display (P 1 to P12). – The symbol for the corresponding oven function appears in the function display. – The cooking time appears in the clock display, the symbol for Cook time lights up.
Memory function The Memory function can be used to save a setting which is fequently used. 1. Set oven function, temperature and if necessary the clock functions Cook time and/or End time . 2. Press and hold the Memory function button for approx. 2 seconds, until an acoustic signal sounds. The setting is saved. 3 To save another setting, press the Memory function button for approx. 2 seconds. The previously saved setting is replaced by the new one. Starting the Memory function 1.
Clock Functions Clock indicators Clock functions Time Cook time/End time/Operating time Clock functions Selector buttons Countdown To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the operation of the oven. Cook time To set how long the oven is to be in use. End time To set when the oven is to switch off again. Time To set, change or check the time (See also section “Before Using for the First Time”).
Countdown 1. Press the Clock Functions button repeatedly until the symbol for Countdown flashes. 2. Set the desired Countdown time using the or button (max. 99.00 minutes). After about 5 seconds the display shows the time remaining. The symbol for Countdown lights up: When the time set has elapsed, an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes. “0.00” lights up and the symbol for Countdown flashes. To turn off the audible signal: Press any button.
Cook time 1. Select oven function and using or button select temperature. 2. Press the Clock Functions button repeatedly until the symbol for Cook time flashes. 3. Using the or button set the desired cooking time. 3 The oven switches itself on. The symbol for Cook time lights up. By repeatedly pressing the Clock Functions button, the current time can be called up. When the time has elapsed, an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes. The oven switches itself off. “0.
End time 1. Select oven functions and using or button select temperature. 2. Press the Clock Functions button repeatedly until the symbol for End time flashes. 3. Using the oder button set the desired switch-off time. 3 The symbols for End time and Cook time light up. The oven will automatically switch itself on. By repeatedly pressing the Clock Functions button the current time can be called up. When the time has elapsed, an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes. The oven switches itself off. “0.
3 Cook time and End time combined Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be switched on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Select oven function and temperature. 2. Using the Cook time function, set the time that the dish needs to cook, e.g. 1 hour 3. Using the End time function, set the time at which the dish is to be ready, e.g. 14:05. The symbols for Cook time and End time light up. The oven switches on automatically at the time calculated, e.g. 13:05.
Other Functions Switching off the display 2 You can save energy by switching off the display. Switching off the display 1. If required, switch off the appliance using the On/Off button. No residual heat should be displayed. 2. Press the Clock Functions button and the button at the same time until the display goes out. 3 As soon as the appliance is switched on again, the display comes on automatically. When the appliance is next switched off, the display goes out again.
Deactivating the child safety device 1. If necessary, switch on the appliance using the On/Off button. 2. Press and hold the Baking/Roasting Programme button and the button at the same time, until SAFE disappears from the display. The child safety device is now deactivated and the appliance is again ready for use. Button Beep Switching off button beep 1. If necessary, switch off the appliance using the On/Off button. 2. Press and hold und buttons at the same time until a signal sounds (approx. 2 seconds).
Usage, Tables and Tips Cooking with steam For steam cooking, use the oven functions Steam Cooking Cooking . 1 1 or Interval Warning: When cooking with Steam Cooking , do not under any circumstances open the oven door during the cooking process. Important: Only water can be used as the liquid. Cookware for steam cooking • Cookware made of an appropriate heat and corrosion resistant material is suitable for steam cooking. • Food containers made of chrome steel are also very suitable.
Steam Cooking The Steam Cooking method of preparation is suitable for all types of food, fresh or frozen. It can be used for cooking, warming, defrosting, poaching, or blanching vegetables, meat, fish, pasta, rice, sweet corn, semolina and eggs. A complete menu can be prepared at one time, on the serving dishes, irrespective of quantity or cooking time. For information, see Table. Steam Cooking table Steam Cooking Water via water drawer ml Temperature °C Oven level Time in mins.
Steam Cooking Water via water drawer ml Temperature °C Oven level Time in mins. Frankfurter / veal sausage 250 90 2 15-20 Warming meat loaf in 1 cm slices 400 96 2 20-25 Trout, 170-300 g 400 85 2 15-25 Eggs, soft 200 96 2 8-10 Eggs, medium 200 96 2 10-12 Eggs, hard 200 96 2 15-20 Type of food The times given are for guidance only, they will vary depending upon size and quantity..
Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking and Steam Cooking in combined By using Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking and Steam Cooking one after the other meat, vegetables and accompaniments can be cooked in the oven so that they are ready to serve at the same time. • Start roasting the food to be roasted using the oven function Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking . • Put prepared vegetables and accompaniments in oven-proof dishes and place in the oven with the roast.
Interval Cooking The Interval Cooking method of preparation is particularly suitable for starting the roasting of large joints of meat and for defrosting and re-heating food portions cooked previously. Interval Cooking table Cooking on more than one oven level Interval Cooking (Max. water amount 250ml) Temperature in °C Time in mins. Oven levels Reheating complete meal 6 plates, dia.
Baking Oven function: Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Baking tins • For Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking able. Oven levels • Using Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking baking trays at the same time: 1 baking tray: e.g. oven level 2 1 cake tin: e.g. oven level 1 2 baking trays: e. g.
General instructions With Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking you can also bake two cakes at the same time in tins placed next to each other on the shelf. This does not significantly increase baking time. 3 When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cooking. This is due to the large difference in temperature between the freezing temperature and the temperature in the oven. Once the trays have cooled the distortion will disappear again.
Baking table Baking on one oven level Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Type of baking Oven level Temperature °C Time Hr: Mins. Ring cake or brioche 1 160-170 0:50-1:10 Madeira cake/fruit cakes 1 150-170 1:10-1:30 Sponge cake 1 160-180 0:25-0:40 Flan base - short pastry 2 170-190 0:10-0:25 Flan base - sponge mixture 2 150-170 0:20-0:25 Apple pie 1 160-180 0:50-1:00 Apple pie (2tins Ø20cm, diagonally off set) 1 180-190 1:05-1:20 Savoury flan (e.
Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Type of baking Oven level Temperature °C Time Hr: Mins.
Tips on Baking Baking results Remedy The cake is not browned Wrong oven level enough underneath Place cake lower The cake sinks (becomes soggy, lumpy, streaky) Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower setting Baking time too short Set a longer baking time Baking times cannot be reduced by setting higher temperatures Too much liquid in the mixture Use less liquid. Pay attention to mixing times, especially if using mixing machines Oven temperature too low Set oven temperature higher.
Table for Bakes and Gratins Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Dish Shelf position Temperature °C Time Hr: Mins.
Roasting Oven function: Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Insert the grease filter when roasting! Ovenware for roasting • Any heat-resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting. (Please read the manufacturer's instructions.) • For all lean meats, we recommend roasting these in a roasting tin or dish with a lid. The meat will be more succulent. • All types of meat, that can be browned or have crackling, can be roasted in a roasting tin or dish without a lid.
Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking Type of meat Shelf position Temperature °C Time Hours mins. Pot roast (1000-1500 g) 1 180-200 2:00-2:30 Roast beef or fillet, per cm. of thickness 1 210-230* 0:06-0:09 per cm.
Low temperature cooking Oven function: Low temperature cooking With the Low temperature cooking oven function, meat becomes beautifully tender and remains particularly succulent. We recommend Low temperature cooking for lean, tender pieces of meat and fish. Low temperature cooking is not suitable for e.g. pot roast or fatty roast pork. The oven heats up to the selected or pre-set temperature. When this temperature is reached, an audible signal sounds.
Grill 1 Oven function: Grill with maximum temperature setting Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. • When grilling, use the oven shelf and drip pan together. • The grilling times are for guidance only. • Grilling is particularly suitable for flat pieces of meat or fish. Grilling table Food to be grilled Oven level Grilling time 1st side 2nd side Burgers 3 8-10 Min. 6-8 Min. Pork fillet 2 10-12 Min. 6-10 Min. Sausages 3 8-10 Min. 6-8 Min.
Defrosting Oven function: Defrost/Drying (30°C temperature setting) • Unwrap the food and place it on a plate on the oven shelf. • Do not cover with a plate or bowl, as these can substantially lengthen the defrosting time. • For defrosting, place the shelf in the 1st oven level from the bottom. Defrosting table Defrosting time mins. Further defrosting time (mins.
Drying Oven function: Defrost/Drying • Use with trays covered with greaseproof paper or baking parchment. • You will get a better result if you turn the oven off after half the drying time, open the door and preferably leave the oven to cool down overnight. • After this finish drying the food to be dried.
Making preserves Oven function: Ventitherm ® Fan Operated Cooking • For preserving, use only commercially available preserve jars of the same size. • Jars with twist-off or bayonet type lids and metal tins are not suitable. • When making preserves, use the first shelf position from the bottom. • Use the shelf for making preserves. There is enough room on this for up to six 1-litre preserving jars. • The jars should all be filled to the same level and clamped shut.
Programmed Functions and Recipes The appliance has 12 programmed functions and recipes, which can be selected one after the other using the Baking/Roasting Programmes button . P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 CLEANING (Cleaning programme) VEGETABLE 500-1000G (plate of vegetables) POTATO GRATIN WHITE BREAD 500-700 G ROLL PER 40 G (Party rolls 40g) FILLET OF FISH (with topping) TROUT 250-300 G PIZZA QUICHE LORRAINE CHICKEN 1000 G RACK OF VEAL 1000 G WARMING CLEANING (Cleaning programme) 1.
Recipes VEGETABLE 500-1000G (plate of vegetables) Cookware: Any kind of cookware that is heat-resistant to at least 100°C can be used. Ingredients: – 400 g cauliflower – 200 g carrots – 200 g kohlrabi – 200 g yellow and red pepper Method: Rinse cauliflower and divide into florets. Peel carrots and kohlrabi and cut into pieces. Wash pepper and cut into strips. Place all vegetables into an open dish and cook without adding water.
POTATO GRATIN (for 4-5 people) Method: Grease 30 x 21cm pyrex dish with butter. Ingredients: – 1000 g potatoes – 60 g grated cheese – 200 ml cream – 200 ml milk – Salt, pepper, nutmeg, garlic Method: Peel potatoes, cut into approx 3mm thick slices and layer them in a grating dish. Season with salt, pepper, nutmeg and garlic. Mix milk and cream and pour over the potatoes. Finally sprinkle the grated cheese over the top. Setting Oven level Cook time P3 POTATO GRATIN Interval Cooking 190°C 2 50 mins.
ROLL PER 40 G (Party rolls 40g) Ingredients: – 500 g flour, type 405 – 20 g fresh yeast or 1 packet of dried yeast – 300 ml water – 10 g salt Method: Place flour and salt in a large bowl. Dissolve the yeast in the water and add to the flour. Knead all ingredients into a workable dough. Leave the dough to rise until it doubles in volume. Cut the dough equal size pieces, shape into rolls and place them on the greased baking tray or patisserie tray (special accessory).
TROUT 250-300 G Ingredients: – 4 trout, each 250 - 300 g – Lemon juice, pepper, salt Method: Wash the trout well inside and out, sprinkle with lemon juice, season and place them in 2 stainless steel dishes with trivets. Serve with toasted flaked almonds. Steamed trout Before the trout are placed in the stainless steel dishes with trivet insert, pour hot water and vinegar over them. Setting Oven level Cook time P7 TROUT 250-300 G Steam Cooking 2 30 mins.
PIZZA (4 round Ø 28cm) Method: Tomato sauce Ingredients for the dough: – 500 g flour, strong plain – 250 ml water – 20 g yeast – 1 egg – 2 tblsp olive oil – 1 tsp salt Method for the dough: Dissolve the yeast in the water and knead to a soft dough with the other ingredients. Cover the dough and leave to rise for 30 minutes until it doubles in volume.
QUICHE LORRAINE Ingredients for the pastry: – 250 g flour, plain – 125 g butter – 60 ml water – 1 tsp salt – A little pepper and nutmeg Method: Mix together flour, butter and salt, add the water and knead together briefly to form a pastry. Leave the pastry to cool in the fridge for 1 hour. Ingredients for the topping: – 100 ml milk – 150 ml sour cream – 2 eggs – 150 g Gruyère or Emmental cheese, grated – 150 g bacon, diced – 150 g onions, diced – Pepper, nutmeg Method: Lightly sauté the bacon and onions.
CHICKEN 1200 G Ingredients: – 1 chicken (1000 - 1200 g) – 2 tblsp groundnut oil – Salt, pepper, paprika, curry powder Method: Wash the chicken and dry it with kitchen paper. Mix the spices with the oil and use the mixture to coat the chicken evenly inside and out. Then place the chicken breast-side down in an ovenproof dish or glass dish with perforated insert (special accessory). After about 25 minutes, turn the chicken. After the first acoustic signal (about 50 mins.
RACK OF VEAL (for 4-6 people) Preparation: Take meat out of the fridge 1 hour before. Ingredients: – 1000 g saddle of veal – 2 tblsp groundnut oil – Salt, pepper, paprika, a little mustard Method: Wash the saddle of veal and dry it with kitchen paper. Mix the seasoning with the groundnut oil and use the mixture to coat the meat evenly. Sear the saddle of veal in a frying pan on the cooker over a high heat on all sides for 10 minutes and place it in the pre-warmed tin.
Cleaning and care 1 Warning: For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down. Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam jet or high-pressure cleaning equipment. Important: Do not use any abrasive cleaners, sharp scrapers or abrasive items. Outside of the appliance • Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth and a solution of washingup liquid and warm water. • With metal fronts use the cleaners that are commercially available.
Oven roof with catalytic self-cleaning surface (rough, porous surface) The oven roof has a catalytic self-cleaning surface, from which small food deposits are burnt off at temperatures over 200°C. Please observe the following instructions to ensure the best working of this self-cleaning surface. 1 3 1 Attention: Do not use cleaning agents, oven sprays or steel wool that may scratch or scour the surface. Do not use soap or other detergents.
Side rails For cleaning of the sides of the oven, the left and right side rails can be removed from the oven. Taking out the side rails 1. Loosen the screw. 2. Pull the rails sideways (1). 3. Lift the rails off the rear hook (2).
Replacing the side rails 1. Set the rails in the rear hook and press against the screw hole (1). 2. Insert the screw and tighten (2). Steam generation system 1 3 1 Important: Wipe the steam generator dry after each use. Soak up water with a sponge. Remove any lime residue with water and vinegar. Important: Chemical descaling agents can damage the oven's surface enamel. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions exactly. Water Drawer and Steam Generator 1.
Oven lighting 1 3 Warning: There is a danger of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: • Switch off the oven! • Disconnect from the electricity supply. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover. Replacing the side oven light bulb/ Cleaning the glass cap 1. Take out the side rails on the left. 2. Unscrew the metal frame using a cross-tip screwdriver. 3. Take off the metal frame and seal and clean them. 4.
Oven Door The door of your appliance may be removed for cleaning. Removing the oven door 1. Open the oven door completely. 2. Completely fold back the clamping levers on both door hinges. 3. Grip the oven door with both hands and close it about 3/4 going past the point of resistance. 4. Pull the door away from the oven (Caution: the door is heavy!) 5. Place the door, with the outer surface downwards, on a soft, flat surface, (for example on a blanket) to avoid scratches. Hanging the oven door 1.
What to do if … Problem The oven is not heating up 1 3 3 60 Possible cause Remedy The oven has not been switched Switch oven on on The clock has not been set Set the current time on the clock The required settings have not been set Check the settings Oven safety cut-out has been triggered See Oven Safety Cut-out The child safety device is activated. Deactivate child safety device The house wiring fuse (in the fuse box) has tripped Check fuse.
Installation Instructions Safety information for the installer • The electrical installation is to be set up so that the appliance can be isolated from the mains with a minimum 3mm all-pole contact separation. Suitable separation devices include e.g. cut-outs, fuses (screw fuses are to be taken out of the holder), RCD’s and contactors. • The site must provide a connection to the electrical supply by means of a socket such that the socket is accessible and outside the coordination space.
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Warranty conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: • The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject to the following qualifications: • The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product. • The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of use for this brand or range of products. • This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.
Service and Spare Parts If the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact Service Force by telephoning: 0870 5 929 929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www. serviceforce.co.
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