User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX DSO51ELW

[. . . ] Electric cooker INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Please read this instruction booklet before using the appliance DSO51EL 342737634 2 WARNINGS It is most important that this instruction book should be retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred, always ensure that the book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functions of the appliance and the relevant warnings. These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You MUST read them 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. [. . . ] for position 50°C to 150°C; - about 15 min for position 175°C to 250°C; 2. Oven thermostat pilot light Once the oven temperature has been selected, the oven thermostat pilot light will come on and remain on until the oven has reached the correct setting; after that, it will go on and off with the thermostat, showing that the temperature is being maintained. Cooker operation pilot light (Mains) This light will illuminate when the oven function control knob or any of the hotplate knobs are turned on and remains lit while the these are in use. Oven light The oven light will come on when the oven function control knob is set. · Prick the skin of poultry and sausages with a fork before cooking to avoid spitting. Use heatproof glass dishes for soufflés. 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, anodised aluminium, aluminium with non-stick interior and coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils increase cooking and base browning. 11 ELECTRIC HOTPLATES To switch on a hotplate, turn the relevant control knob to the required heat setting. The control knob is numbered 0 ­ 6 0 ­ OFF 1 ­ Minimum 6 ­ Maximum. The hob has two types of hotplates: Normal Hotplates We recommend the plates are switched to maximum (6) for a short while to boost the plate, and then adjusted to the required setting. Rapid Hotplate (Front left) The rapid hotplates indicated by a red spot, will heat up more quickly than a normal plate. Over a period of time the red spot may disappear, this will not affect the performance of the hotplate. It is important to note that the hotplate may smoke and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used for the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear after some time. Do not put anything on the hob that is liable to melt. Suggestions for the correct setting of the plates are given in the following table: OFF Very Gentle Gentle Slow Medium High Fast 0 1 To keep food warm To melt butter and chocolate 2 To prepare cream-sauces, stews and milk puddings or to fry eggs 3 Dried vegetables, frozen food, fruit, boiling water or milk potatoes, fresh 4 Boiled vegetables, pâtés, soups, broths, pancakes or fish 5 Larger stews, meat roll, fish, omelettes, steaks 6 Steaks, escalopes and frying 12 Hints and Tips Saucepans for use on solid hotplates should have several characteristics: · They should be fairly heavy duty. · They should fit the heat area exactly, or be slightly larger for efficient use, NEVER smaller. · They should have a flat base to ensure good contact with the hotplate. This is particularty important when using pans for high temperature frying presure cooking. As soon as liquid starts boiling, turn the hotplate control knob so that it will barely keep the liqiud simmering. [. . . ] Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for inguarantee service calls. 17 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:- 08705 929929 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. uk In-guarantee customers should ensure that the checks under the heading "Something Not Working" have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls. CUSTOMER CARE For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance and or for further information on our products, contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows or visit our website at www. electrolux. co. uk Customer Care Department Electrolux 55-77 High Street Slough Berkshire SL1 1DZ Tel: 08705 950950 (*) (*) calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes. 18 GUARANTEE 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 any reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option, repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY 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. · The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 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