User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EKC6725X

[. . . ] If your appliance is damaged, contact your supplier. It is dangerous to modify, or attempt to modify, the characteristics of this appliance. Avoid installation of the appliance near inflammable material (e. g. This appliance cannot be positioned on a base. [. . . ] With the "Cooking duration" function (carry out the cooking duration setting as described in the relevant chapter) set the duration time. Then, press button : the display will show the programmed setting. With the "End of cooking time" function (carry out the End of cooking setting as described in the relevant chapter) set the end of cooking time. The relevant pilot lamps will come on and the display will show the time of day. The oven will switch on and off according to the set programmes. "Minute minder" function The minute minder alarm will sound at the end of a timed period, but THE OVEN WILL REMAIN ON, if it is in use. Press button repeatedly to select the "Minute minder" function. The relevant pilot lamp will start flashing. Then, press button or (maximum: 2 hours, 30 minutes). After the setting is carried out, wait for 5 seconds: the "Minute minder" pilot lamp will come on. At the end of the timed period, the pilot lamp will start flashing and an acoustic alarm will be heard. To switch off the acoustic alarm, press any button. When food is heated, it produces steam in the same way as a boiling kettle does. When steam comes in contact of the oven door glass, it will condense and produce water droplets. To reduce condensation, ensure the oven is well heated before placing food in the oven cavity. A short oven pre-heating (about 10 minutes) will then be necessary before any cooking. We recommend you to wipe away condensation after each use of the appliance. 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 x 35 cm (12 in x 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 non-stick interior and coloured exterior and dark, heavy utensils increase cooking and base browning. 11 Hints and tips for using the Oven Hints and Tips on Cooking Fish and Meat You can place meat in oven proof dishes, or directly on the oven shelf. In this case, remember to place the drip tray in the first position from the bottom with some water in it. [. . . ] Check that the socket switch or the switch from the mains supply to the cooker are ON. Select a function with the oven function control knob. Check the light bulb, and replace it if necessary (see "Oven Lamp replacement"). Refer to the contents of this booklet, especially to the chapter "Using the Oven". [. . . ]