MODERNE HALOGEN COOKER MODEL EL 360 INSTALLATION AND USERS' INSTRUCTIONS
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 hob with three ceramic and one halogen heating area, a grill which shares the same compartment as the top oven, and a fan assisted main oven with stayclean linings and three removable shelves. There is also a clock/timer featuring a minute-minder and automatic oven switching.
TECHNICAL DETAILS MODEL NO. EL 360 Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 10.2/11.1kW Height: 900mm Width: 495mm Depth: 590mm Weight: 53kg This appliance complies with European Council Directive 72/23/EEC. It also carries the C.E. mark.
CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS Defrosting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 DURING OPERATION Do not use this cooker if it is in contact with water. Never operate it with wet hands. This cooker is designed to be operated by adults and children under supervision. Young children must not be allowed to tamper with the cooker or play with the controls.
Always use oven gloves to remove and replace the grill pan handle when grilling. Recommendations given on page 18. Ensure that you support the grill pan when it is in the withdrawn or partially withdrawn position. Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity. Ensure that the anti-tilt shelves are put in place correctly. Refer to instructions on pages 20 and 22. Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil.
INTRODUCTION RATING PLATE The cable should be routed away from potentially hot areas marked by X in the diagram below. Record the model and serial numbers on page 32 of this book from the rating plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the cooker and can be seen upon opening the main oven door. The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the cooker is given on the rating plate. INSTALLATION WARNING: THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED.
Note: Vapours from the oven vents may in time cause discolouration of wallcoverings behind the cooker. For ease of cleaning it may be preferable to tile behind the cooker. Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a minimum of 685mm above the hob. To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces including the vent at the rear of the hob. See note at the top of this page.
GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE The following items of grill and oven furniture have been supplied with the cooker. 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid 1 grill deflector 1 meat tin 1 trivet 1 cranked shelf for grilling and top oven cooking only 3 straight shelves for main oven cooking Scuffing of the Stayclean oven lining by the oven furniture pack may occur during transit. These marks will disappear after the oven elements have been burnt off for the first time.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER THE CONTROL PANEL G A B E C D FEATURES A B C D E F G H - 10 Timer Main Oven Temperature Control Main Oven Indicator Neon Dual Grill Indicator Neon Dual Grill/Top Oven Control Top Oven Indicator Neon Hotplate Controls Hob Indicator Neon F H
THE TIMER KEY A B C D E F G H AUTO DISPLAY MINUTE MINDER BUTTON COOKING HOURS BUTTON STOP TIME BUTTON COOKING SYMBOL MANUAL SELECTOR BUTTON DECREASE CONTROL INCREASE CONTROL NOTE: STEP 1 BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE OVEN WILL OPERATE MANUALLY. 1. 1. SET THE TIME OF DAY When the electricity supply is first switched ON, the display will flash both 0.00 and AUTO. See Fig. 1.
Release the minute minder button and the display will return to the time of day after 5 seconds. 5. During the operation of the minute minder the remaining time period can be shown in the display by pressing the minute minder button ( ). See Fig. 5. The minute minder will sound intermittently, for up to 2 minutes at the end of the timed period. The sound can be stopped by pressing any of the buttons. 3.
Note: When the automatic timed period starts, the oven neon will cycle ON and OFF during cooking. 9. B) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH OFF ONLY i) Ensure the electricity supply is switched ON and that the correct time of day is displayed, e.g. 10.00am. Fig. 9. ii) Place food in oven. iii) To set the Length of Cooking Time press the cooking hours button ( ) while holding it down, press the increase control (+) and if necessary the decrease control ( - ) until the cooking time is displayed, e.g. 2 hrs 15 mins.
5. THINGS TO NOTE * The time of day cannot be altered whilst the AUTO symbol is lit. * A programme may be cancelled by returning the cooking hours to zero. Press the cooking hours button ( ) while holding it down, depress ( - ) button until 0.00 is displayed. Fig. 14. * Release all buttons. The AUTO display will now flash and acts as a reminder to reset the appliance to manual. 6. AUTOMATIC COOKING It is advisable to leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before automatic cooking.
THE CERAMIC HOB WITH HALOGEN HEAT 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 ELECTRICITY COMPANY'S SERVICE DEPARTMENT. USING THE HOTPLATES l l l To operate the dual hotplate push in and turn the control knob clockwise for the full area, or anticlockwise for the centre section.
HINTS AND TIPS l Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the heated areas. This will reduce the risk of scratches and metal marks from saucepans with aluminium bases. Metal marks can be easily cleaned off providing they are not allowed to burn on. DO NOT use water on the fire. Leave the pan to cool for at least 30 minutes before moving it. DO NOT leave the fat or oil in the frying pan on the hob to store it in case the hob is inadvertently switched ON. 1.
PRESERVING 1. DO NOT use a pan that overlaps the perimeter of the hob trim. 2. To allow for a full rolling boil, the pan should be no more than one third full when all the ingredients have been added. It is better to use two pans rather than overfill one, or use half quantities. 3. Use firm fruit or vegetables and wash well before using. 4. Preserving sugar gives clear jam, however granulated sugar is cheaper and gives equally good flavour. 5.
THE DUAL GRILL USES OF THE GRILL CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. The grill is a dual circuit grill which means that the full area of the grill can be used or for economy purposes the centre section only can be used when cooking smaller quantities of food. SELECTING THE GRILL l l Push in and turn the grill/top oven temperature control clockwise past the maximum oven temperature to the settings that control the grill.
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. l l l l To check the progress of the food being grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to food during cooking or the carrier shelf can be lifted away from the cooker and rested on a heat resistant work surface. l When toasting bread use the cranked shelf in position 2 with the grid in the high position.
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 small 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 80°C - 100°C on the top oven control dial.
l l l l l l When cooking cakes, pastry, scones, bread etc., place the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf directly below the element. DO NOT place dishes or baking trays directly onto the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage may occur. The material and finish of the baking trays and dishes will affect the degree of base browning of the food. Enamelware, dark, heavy or non-stick utensils increase base browning.
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. COOKING TEMPERATURES Fan oven cooking generally requires lower temperatures than conventional cooking.
HINTS AND TIPS l l Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON. Shelves are numbered from the bottom upwards. l l l l l l The use of excessively high temperatures can cause uneven browning. It may be necessary to reduce temperatures slightly. Refer to the recommendations given in the oven cooking chart see page 24. DO NOT use the cranked shelf from the grill in the main oven.
OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature by 10° C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
DEFROSTING 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. A 1kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 hours.
CARE AND CLEANING ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY 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: CLEANING MATERIALS a) Flash Cream Cleaner b) Jif Cream Cleaner c) Baking Soda Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer.
HINTS AND TIPS TO REDUCE HOB SOILAGE: l l l l l Make sure the bottom of the saucepan and the cooking area are clean and dry before cooking begins. CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKER DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials or scourers on the outside of the cooker as some of the finishes are painted and damage may occur. Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven doors and cooker sides using a soft cloth and liquid detergent. Ensure that saucepans are large enough to accommodate food to avoid boil overs.
The vitreous enamel base in the grill compartment and the fan oven 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. Aerosol cleaners must not be used on Stayclean surfaces and must not come into contact with the elements or the door seal as this may cause damage. l l It is NOT necessary to add water to the meat tin when roasting.
TO REPLACE THE OUTER GLASS 1. Holding the oven glass with both hands, gently place the locators into the holes of the brackets at the bottom of the oven door. 2. Push the top of the oven glass towards the oven door, ensuring the screw location holes line up. 3. Hold the glass in place with one hand and insert the cross head screws into the location holes with the other hand. Give the screws one turn to ensure the glass is secure. 4.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your cooker 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. The hotplates and ovens work but the grill does not: * Check that you have carefully followed the instructions for operation of the grill. The cooker does not work at all: * Check that the cooker 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, serial number and date of purchase on the following page. The model and serial numbers of the cooker are detailed on the rating plate. This can be found on the lower front frame of the cooker upon opening the main oven door.
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: ...........................................................................................
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