User manual PROLINE EFE 503

[. . . ] ()( FREESTANDING ELECTRIC COOKER GB Operating and Installation Instructions 2 CONTENTS Instructions for the User Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Operation - Electric Hotplates - Hints & Tips - Using the Electric Oven - Using the Electric Grill - Hints & Tips Maintenance and Cleaning Something Not Working Comet After Sales Service 4 5 6 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 14 Instructions for the Installer Technical Features Important Safety Requirements Location Electrical Connections 15 16 16 17 How to read the instruction book The symbols below will guide you when reading the instruction book Safety instructions Step by Step Operation Advice and recommendations Environmental Information 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION You MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the appliance. Installation · This cooker must be installed by qualified personnel, according to the manufacturer's instructions and to the relevant British Standards. Remove all packaging before using the cooker. Ensure that the electrical supply complies with the type stated on the rating plate. [. . . ] Take care that children do not play near it. While the grill is operating leave the oven door half open and put the grill deflector "A" into place. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven, or the grill deflector. The grill is used for grilling all kind of meat which remain tender, toast or browning dishes already cooked. Slide the dripping pan under the grid on the lowest shelf to collect the juice and fat. A For turning off the heating elements. Turn the knob clockwise to position OFF "0". Grilling Heat comes from the top of the oven. It is suitable for grilling meat (beef bacon, pork bacon . . . ) that remains tender, for toast or to brown already cooked. Grilling · Prepare the meat to be grilled, lightly brush it with oil on both sides. · Put the grill deflector in place. · Turn the oven knob to the grill position . · Put the dripping pan in level 1. · Slide the shelf into level 2 or 3 depending on the thickness of the meat to be grilled. · Use level 3 for the thin pieces to be grilled (toast, pork bacon, sausage, small fish. . . ) 3 2 1 9 · Use level 2 for thick pieces of meat to be grilled (beef bacon, large fish, poultry). · When the first side is brown, turn the meat without pricking it in order that the juices are not lost. Cooking time has to determined by the thickness of the piece to be grilled not by its weight. Browning · Fit the grill deflector. · Turn the oven knob to the grill position . · Place the dish on the grid and slide it in level 2 or 3. · Leave the dish under the grill for a few minutes. 3 2 1 Cooker operation pilot light (Main) This light will illuminate when any of the hotplate knobs are turned on and remains lit while the hotplates are in use. Oven thermostat pilot light (Thermostat) This light will illuminate when a temperature is selected and remain lit until the selected temperature has been reached. It then cycles on and off to indicate that the temperature is being maintained. Hints and Tips Condensation and steam When food is heated it produces steam in the same way as a boiling kettle. The oven vents allow some of this steam to escape. However, always stand back from the oven when opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release. If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the oven, e. g. a trim, it will condense and produce water droplets. This is quite normal and is not a fault with the oven. To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces. Cookware Use any ovenproof cookware, withstand temperatures of 250°C. which will Oven dishes, etc. [. . . ] Alternatively, wipe the plates with a drop of olive oil on a kitchen towel to avoid rust. It is important to note that the plate will smoke a little and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when next used. Drying Important: After cleaning, dry the hotplates thoroughly by switching on to a low-medium setting for a few minutes. 13 SOMETHING NOT WORKING If the appliance is not working correctly, please carry out the following checks, before contacting your local Comet Service Centre. IMPORTANT: If you call out an engineer to a fault listed below, or to repair a fault caused by incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the appliance is under guarantee. Symptoms The hob hotplate does not heat up Solutions Check: - that the unit is connected and the electrical supply is switched on - the mains fuse has not blown - the correct control knob has been turned. The hotplate is not giving satisfactory results Check: - the hotplate is clean and dry - the pan is the correct size for the hotplate - the pan has a flat bottom - the setting is correct for the type of cooking. The oven does not come on Check: - check if a cooking function/temperature has been selected correctly - the switch from the mains supply to the cooker is ON. It takes too long to finish the dishes, or they Check: - the temperature may need adjusting are cooked too fast Steam and condensation settle on the food and the oven cavity - refer to the contents of this booklet, especially to the chapter "Using the Oven". Leave dishes inside the oven no longer than 1520 minutes after the cooking is completed. If after these checks, the appliance still does not operate correctly, contact your local Comet Service Centre. When you contact the Service Centre, they will need the following information: 1 2 3 4 5 Your name, address and postcode. [. . . ]