User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EKC6025

[. . . ] 8 Before the first use of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Hints and Tips for using the hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Hints and Tips for using the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Cooking chart - Conventional and fan cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] type of food to be cooked, its consistency, and volume. We suggest that you take particular note of your first cooking experiments with the oven, since operating in the same conditions for the same dishes you will of course obtain similar results. Only experience will enable you to make the appropriate changes to values given on charts. Hints and Tips on baking Cakes usually need to be cooked at a medium temperature (between 150°C and 200°C). A short oven pre-heating (about 10 minutes) is recommended when cooking cakes or baking. Once the cooking has been started, keep the oven door closed during all the cooking time, and check the cooking results through the oven door glass. Hints and Tips on grilling If you need to grill meat or fish, place them directly on the shelf after spreading a little oil on them. In the grill function, heat comes only from the top element. Therefore, you need to adjust the cooking level depending on the thickness of the meat or fish. Always remember to place the grill pan in the lower position with some water in it. 14 electrolux Conventional cooking Turn the selector knob to the symbol and set the thermostat to the required temperature. In this way, heat is emitted from both above and below and the food is cooked evenly. Grilling Turn the selector knob to the symbol and set the thermostat to the required temperature. When the grill is switched on the oven emits heat from the top only (particularly suitable for browning food). Please note that the door should be closed during grilling. Fan cooking Turn the selector knob to the symbol and set the thermostat to the required temperature: in this type of cooking, heat is emitted from the heating elements at the top and bottom and a fan circulates hot air. This enables you to cook different dishes at the same time by placing them on different shelves. A build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire, especially in the grill pan. Cleaning materials Before using any cleaning materials on your oven, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh abrasives should also be avoided. · Never use steam or steam machines to clean the appliance. External cleaning Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven door and door seal using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm water to which a little washing up liquid has been added. To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the following: · Household detergent and · Impregnated pads unsuitable · Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool · Chemical oven pads or · Rust removers · Bath/Sink stain removers Clean the outer and inner door glass using warm soapy water. Should the inner door glass become heavily soiled it is recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob Brite, or Bar Keepers Friend is used. aerosols pads for non-stick saucepans bleaches electrolux 19 The oven door and its gasket Clean the oven door glass with warm soapy water and a soft cloth only. DO NOT clean the oven door while the glass panels are warm. If this precaution is not observed the glass panel may shatter. If the door glass panel becomes chipped or has deep scratches, the glass will be weakened and must be replaced to prevent the possibility of the panel shattering. Contact your local Service Centre who will be pleased to advise further. Models in stainless steel or aluminium: We recommend that you clean the oven door using only a wet sponge and dry it up after cleaning with a soft cloth. [. . . ] Upon completion there must be no cut, or stray strands of wire present and the cord clamp must be secure over the outer sheath. A cut off plug inserted into a 13 amp socket is a serious safety (shock) hazard. Ensure that the cut off plug is disposed of safely. Permanent Connection In the case of a permanent connection, it is necessary that you install a double pole switch between the cooker and the electricity supply (mains), with a minimum gap of 3 mm. between the switch contacts and of a type suitable for the required load in compliance with the current electric regulations. [. . . ]