User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EKG6745X

[. . . ] ⷠAny modifications to the domestic electrical mains which may be necessary for the installation of the appliance should be carried out only by competent personnel. ⷠCheck your appliance for any transport damage. If your appliance is damaged, contact your supplier. ⷠIt is dangerous to modify, or attempt to modify, the characteristics of this appliance. [. . . ] The outside of the flame is much hotter than its inside (nucleus). Accordingly , the top of the flame should lick the bottom of the pan. In contrast with electric grids, gas burners do not require flat-bottomed pans: the flames lick the bottom and spread the heat all over the surface. No special pans are required for gas burners. cookware · Use any oven proof cookware which will withstand temperatures of 230° C. Should not be placed directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of the oven, or placed on the oven base. ⷠDo not use baking trays larger than 30 cm - 35 cm (12 in - 14 in) as they will restrict the circulation of heat and may affect performance. the effects of dishes on cooking results Dishes and tins vary in their thickness , conductivity , colour , etc. Which affects the way they transmit heat to the food inside them. a: Aluminium , earthenware , oven glassware and bright shiny utensils reduce cooking and base browning. B: Enamelled cast iron, anodized aluminium, aluminium with nonstick interior and coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils increase cooking and base browning. cooking table These tables are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature to suit your individual requirements. Only experience will enable you to determine the correct setting for your personal requirements. Cooking times do not include pre-heating time. A short oven pre-heating (about 10 minutes) is necessary before any cooking. Temperature °C 175 175 175 200 200 200 200 200 200 140 225 175 200 200 200 200 200 175 200 200 175 200 200 240 Oven shelf level 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Cooking time 60-70 60-70 35-40 15-20 35-40 35-40 35-40 10-15 30-40 120 40-50 12-15 10-12 30-40 120-180 150-210 60-90 about 240 60-90 90-150 90-180 40-45 40-50 20-25 Before any maintenance or cleaning can be carried out, you must DISCONNECT the appliance from the electricity supply. This appliance cannot be cleaned with steam or with a steam cleaning machine. Cleaning the hob - the hob top The hob is best cleaned whilst it is still warm, as spillage can be removed more easily than if it is left to cool. Regularly wipe over the hob top using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm water to which a little washing up liquid has been added. Should the hob top become heavily soiled, it is recommended that a cleaning product such as Hob Brite or Bar Keepers Friend is used. pan supports The pan supports are dishwasher proof. [. . . ] reassemble the parts following the same procedure backwards. Finally, check the flame does not go out when quickly turning the knob from the maximum position to the minimum position. Using a socket spanner 7 unscrew and remove the nozzles replacing them with the ones required for the kind of gas in use (see table " Burner characteristics " ). Before replacing the nozzles ensure that the gas knobs are in OFF position and disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply. [. . . ]