User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EK600FCAL

[. . . ] We ask you to bear in mind that for the guarantee to be operated, it is necessary to fill in and send the larger part of the guarantee to Electrolux Technical Assistance & Service within 8 days of purchase, so that we can provide registration. We advise you that the smaller part of the certificate, as well as your receipt and proof of purchase, should be shown when required to personnel of Electrolux Technical Assistance & Service. Without following this procedure, the repair personnel will have to charge you more for the repair. During cooking on the grill or in the oven, the unit is kept at a high temperature in relation to the plate glass door and adjacent parts. Take care therefore, that children do not play near it. [. . . ] In such case use the lower guides in order to observe cooking better. Furthermore, this oven is especially convenient for quick defreezing, sterilizing preserves, homemade fruit in syrup and finally to dry mushrooms or fruit. Cooking with the multi-function oven With this type of oven it is possible to carry out cooking traditionally, by convection, and by grill; it therefore allows cooking to be optimized. raised pastries and soufflés); the jet of cold air would block the raising process. To check if cakes are cooked, insert a toothpick into the mixture; if it comes out clean the cake is ready. Wait until at least 3/4 of the cooking time has passed before doing this check. As a general rule remember that: a dish which is well-cooked on the outside but not sufficiently cooked inside would have required a lower temperature and longer cooking time. On the contrary, a "dry" texture would have required a shorter time and higher cooking temperature. For the cooking of meat Meat to be cooked in the oven should weigh at least 1 kilo to avoid its becoming too dry. If you want roasts with a good colour, use very little oil. If the piece is lean, use oil or butter or a little of both. The formation of smoke caused by drops of juice and fat can be avoided by pouring l or 2 glasses of water into the dripping pan. The grill can also be used to brown, toast bread and grill certain types of fruit, such as bananas, halved grapefruit, slices of pineapple, apples, etc. Fruit should not be placed too near the source of heat. Cooking times Cooking times can vary according to the type of food, its consistency and its volume. It is advisable to watch when cooking for the first time and check results since when preparing the same dishes, in the same conditions, similar results are obtained. The "TABLE OF COOKING TIMES" relating to cooking in the oven and by grill is provided as a guide. Experience will show possible variations to the values set out in the table. Nevertheless carefully follow the indications given in the receipe you intend to follow. Attention: do not place any utensils such as dripping pan, cake tins, casseroles, pyrex dishes, aluminium foil or other on the base of the oven when the oven is in use. A stagnation of heat would result which would compromise the results of cooking and could damage the oven enamel. 38 TIPS ON COOKING WITH MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRIC OVEN Traditional cooking Heat is conveyed both from the top and bottom of the oven; thus, it is advisable to put the pot in the central shelves position. When a higher heat is required either from the top or bottom, put the pot in an upper or lower position. [. . . ] Before making the connection make sure that: the energy power available in the user's house is sufficient for the normal supply of this appliance (see rating plate). The unit is correctly connected to earth through a suitable plug and according to the installation country Laws. The socket or the omnipolar switch used for the connection must be easilv reached with the installed appliance. The appliance is supplied without electric cord: consequently, you have to install a plug fit for the load shown in the serial number plate. [. . . ]