41056VH User manual Free standing electric cooker
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Contents 3 Contents Operating Instructions 5 Safety instructions 5 Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel Cooking surface Oven Features Oven accessories Before Using for the first time Setting and changing the time Initial Cleaning Using the Rings Setting the heat setting Switching on the dual fry/cook area Residual heat indicator Using the Oven Switching the Oven On and Off Oven Functions Inserting the Combination Shelf, Baking Tray and Roasting Pan Inserting/Removing the Grease
Contents Cleaning and Care Outside of the appliance Cooking surface Hob Frame Oven interior Accessories Fat Filter Oven Shelf Runner Cleaning the Oven Shelf Runner Oven Lighting Oven Ceiling Oven door Oven door glass Pan drawer What to do if … 42 42 42 43 43 43 43 44 45 45 46 47 49 52 53 Disposal 54 Instruction on setting up Setting up Making the appliance level Safety information for the installer Guarantee/Customer Service 55 55 55 56 57 Service 59
Operating Instructions 5 Operating Instructions 1 Safety instructions 5 This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Electrical safety • This appliance must be only connected by a registered electrician. • In the event of a fault or damage to the appliance: Take the fuses out or switch off.
3 Safety instructions Information on acrylamides According to the latest scientific knowledge, intensive browning of food, espe cially in products containing starch, can constitute a health risk due to acryla mides. Therefore we recommend cooking at the lowest possible temperatures and not browning foods too much. How to avoid damage to the appliance • Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking trays, pots, etc.
Description of the Appliance Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door Pan drawer 7
Description of the Appliance Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Time display Clock function buttons Oven Functions Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs Temperature selector Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs
Description of the Appliance 9 Cooking surface Single cooking zone 1200W Double ring cooking zone 2200W Oven steam outlet Residual heat indicator Single cooking zone 1800W Single cooking zone 1200W
Description of the Appliance Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fat Filter Fan heating element Fan Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable
Description of the Appliance Oven accessories Oven shelf For cookware, cake tins, roasts and grilled foods. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits. Roasting Pan For baking and roasting or as a pan for col lecting fat.
Before Using for the first time Before Using for the first time Setting and changing the time 3 The oven only operates when the time has been set. When the appliance has been connected to the electrical supply or when there has been a power cut, the function indicator Time flashes automatically. 1. To change a time that has already been set, press the Selection button repeatedly until the function indicator Time flashes. 2. Using the time. or button, set the current After approx.
Before Using for the first time 13 Initial Cleaning 1 3 You should clean the appliance thoroughly before using for the first time. Wipe the glass ceramic cooking surface with a damp cloth. Attention: Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning materials. These could damage the surface. For appliances with metal fronts, use normal commercially available cleaning agents. 1. Turn the oven functions dial to Light . 2. Remove all accessories and the side rails and clean with warm water and wash ing up liquid. 3.
Using the Rings Using the Rings 3 2 When a cooking zone is switched on, it may hum briefly. This is a characteristic of all ceramic glass cooking zones and does not impair either the function or the life of the appliance. Heat settings • Heat settings can be set from 1 9. • Intermediate positions are possible for settings 2 7. 1 = lowest output 9 = highest output = double ring switching Switch the cooking zone off approx. 5 10 minutes before cooking is finished to make use of the residual heat.
Using the Rings 15 Setting the heat setting 1. Select the heat setting. 2. To end the cooking process, turn back to the Off position. Switching on the dual fry/cook area 1 3 The control for the dual fry/cook area is switched on by turning to the right, and cannot be turned past the stop! 1. Turn the dual fry/cook control to the right. Continue turning to Position 9, and onto the symbol (you will feel a slight resistance). The stop position will then be clearly detect able. 2.
Using the Oven Using the Oven 3 The oven is equipped with retractable buttons for “Oven functions” and “Tem perature selection”. To use, press the relevant button. The button then sticks out. Switching the Oven On and Off Oven Power Indicator Oven Functions Temperature Pilot Light Temperature selector 1. Turn the oven functions dial to the desired function. 2. Turn the temperature selector to the desired temperature. The power indicator is lit as long as the oven is in operation.
Using the Oven 17 Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Oven function Application Heating element/fan Light Using this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for cleaning. Fan cooking For baking on up to three oven lev Rear heating element, els at the same time. fan Set the oven temperatures 20 40 °C lower than when using Conventional. Al Gusto Hot air For baking on one oven level dishes that require more intensive brown ing and a crispy base.
Using the Oven Inserting the Combination Shelf, Baking Tray and Roasting Pan Inserting the baking tray or roasting pan Insert baking tray or or roasting pan on the telescopic runners of the selected oven lev el so that the two holes engage on the front retaining pins on the telescopic run ners. 3 Inserting the oven shelf: Insert the oven shelf so that the feet point downwards. Insert the oven shelf on the telescopic run ners of the selected oven level.
Using the Oven Inserting/Removing the Grease Filter Only use the grease filter when roasting to protect the rear heating elements from fat splashes. Inserting the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and insert the two mounts down wards into the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening). Taking out the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and unhook it.
Using the Oven Clock Functions Function Indicators Button Time display Function Indicators Selector Button Countdown To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning of the oven. Cook time To set how long the oven is to be in use. End time To set when the oven is to switch off again. Time To set, change or check the time (See also section “Before Using for the First Time”).
Using the Oven 3 21 How to use the clock functions • After a function has been selected, the corresponding function indicator flashes for about 5 seconds. During this period, the desired times can be set using the or button. • When the desired time has been set, the function indicator continues to flash for approx. 5 seconds. After that the function indicator is then lit. The set time begins to run. • Press any of the buttons to stop the audible signal.
Using the Oven Countdown 1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until the function indicator Countdown flashes. 2. Using the or button set the desired Countdown (max. 2 hours 30 minutes). After approx. 5 seconds the display shows the time remaining. The function indicator Countdown lights up. When the time has elapsed, the function indicator flashes and an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes. The signal can be stopped by pressing any button.
Using the Oven Cook time 1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until the function indicator Cook time flashes. 2. Using the or cooking time. button set the desired After approx. 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time. The function indicator Cook time lights up. When the time has elapsed, the function indicator flashes, an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes and the oven switches itself off. 3. The signal and the programme can be stopped by pressing any button.
Using the Oven End time 1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until the function indicator End time flashes. 2. Using the or switch off time. button set the desired After approx. 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time. The function indicator End time lights up. When the time has elapsed, the function indicator flashes, an audible signal sounds for 2 minutes and the oven switches itself off. 3. The signal and the programme can be stopped by pressing any button.
Using the Oven 3 Cook time and End time 25 combined Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be switched on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Using the Cook time function, set the time required for cooking the dish. In this example, 1 hour. 2. Using the End time function, set the time at which the dish should be ready. In this case 14:05:00. The function indicators Cook time and End time light up and the current time is shown in the display. In this case 12:05.
Uses, Tables and Tips Uses, Tables and Tips Pans • You can recognise good pans by their bases. The base should be as thick and flat as possible. • Pay particular attention when buying new pans to the diameter of the base. Manufacturers often give only the diameter of the upper rim. • Pots with aluminium or copper bases can cause metallic discolouring on the ceramic glass surface, which is very difficult or impossible to remove. • Do not use cast iron pans or pans with a rough, burred or damaged base.
Uses, Tables and Tips 27 Cooking table The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat setting Cooking process suitable for 0 Residual heat, Off position 1 Keeping Keeping cooked foods warm food warm 1 2 Melting Hollandaise sauce, melting butter, chocolate, gelatine Solidifying Fluffy omelettes, baked eggs 1 Tips/Hints as required Cover 5 25 mins. Stir occasionally 10 40 mins. Cook with lid on 25 50 mins.
Uses, Tables and Tips Baking Oven function: Fan cooking or Conventional Baking tins • For Conventional dark metal and non stick tins are suitable. • For Fan cooking bright metal tins are also suitable. Oven levels • Baking with Conventional is possible on one oven level. • With Fan cooking you can bake on up to 3 baking trays at the same time: 1 baking tray: e.g. oven level 3 1 cake tin: e.g. oven level 1 2 baking trays: z. g.
Uses, Tables and Tips 3 2 29 General Instructions • Insert the tray with the bevel at the front. • With Conventional or Fan cooking you can also bake with two tins next to one another on the oven shelf at the same time. This does not significantly increase baking time. When frozen foods are used the trays inserted may distort during cooking. This is due to the large difference in temperature between the freezing temperature and the temperature in the oven.
Uses, Tables and Tips Baking table Baking on one oven level Type of baking Oven function Oven level Temperature °C Time Hr: Mins.
Uses, Tables and Tips Type of baking Oven function 31 Oven level Temperature °C Time Hr: Mins. Yeast cakes with delicate toppings (e.
Uses, Tables and Tips Baking on more than one oven level Fan cooking Type of baking Fan cooking Time Hours: Mins.
Uses, Tables and Tips 33 Tips on Baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not browned enough underneath Wrong oven level Place cake lower The cake sinks (becomes soggy, lumpy, streaky) Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower setting Baking time too short Set a longer baking time Baking times cannot be re duced by setting higher tem peratures Too much liquid in the mixture Use less liquid.
Uses, Tables and Tips Table Al Gusto Hot air Shelf position Temperature °C Time Hr: Mins.
Uses, Tables and Tips 35 Table for Bakes and Gratins Dish Oven function Shelf position Temperature °C Time Hr: Mins.
Uses, Tables and Tips Roasting Oven function: Conventional or Rotitherm Roasting dishes • Any heat resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting (please read the manufacturer's instructions). • Large roasting joints can be roasted directly in the roasting tray or on the oven shelf with the roasting tray placed below it. • For all lean meats, we recommend roasting these in a roasting tin with a lid. This will keep the meat more succulent.
Uses, Tables and Tips Type of meat well done Quantity Ovenfunction Shelf position 37 Tempera Time ture Hours mins. °C per cm. of thickness Rotitherm 1 170 180 0:08 0:10 1 1.5 kg Rotitherm 1 160 180 1:30 2:00 Pork Shoulder, neck, ham joint Chop, spare rib 1 1.5 kg Rotitherm 1 170 180 1:00 1:30 Meat loaf 750 g 1 kg Rotitherm 1 160 170 0:45 1:00 Porkknuckle (pre cooked) 750 g 1 kg Rotitherm 1 150 170 1:30 2:00 1 kg Rotitherm 1 160 180 1:30 2:00 1.
Uses, Tables and Tips Grill Sizes 1 3 Oven function: Grill or Dual gril with maximum temperature setting Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. The empty oven should always be pre heated with the grill functions for 5 minutes. • For grilling, place the shelf in the recommended shelf position. • Always insert the tray for collecting the fat into the first shelf position from the bottom. • The grilling times are guidelines.
Uses, Tables and Tips 39 Defrosting Oven function: Defrost (no temperature setting) • Unwrap the food and place it on a plate on the oven shelf. • Do not cover with a plate or bowl, as these can substantially lengthen the de frosting time. • For defrosting, place the shelf in the 1st oven level from the bottom. Defrosting table Defrosting time mins. Further defrosting time (mins.
Uses, Tables and Tips Drying Oven function: Fan cooking • Use oven shelves covered with greaseproof paper or baking parchment. • You get a better result if you switch the oven off halfway through the drying time, open the door and leave the oven to cool down overnight. • After this finish drying the food to be dried.
Uses, Tables and Tips 41 Making Preserves Oven function: Bottom heat • For preserving, use only commercially available preserve jars of the same size. • Jars with twist off or bayonet type lids and metal tins are not suitable. • When making preserves, the first shelf position from the bottom is the one most used. • Use the shelf for making preserves. There is enough room on this for up to six 1 litre preserving jars. • The jars should all be filled to the same level and clamped shut.
Cleaning and Care Cleaning and Care 1 Warning: For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down. Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam jet or high pressure cleaning equipment. Attention: Do not use any scouring agents, sharp cleaning tools or scour ers. Outside of the appliance • Wipe the front of the appliance with a soft cloth and warm water and wash ing up liquid. • For metal fronts, use normal commercially available cleaning agents.
Cleaning and Care 1 1 3 43 Special residues 1. Remove burnt on sugar, melted plastic, tin foil or other materials that melt im mediately, while still hot with a scraper. Attention: There is a risk of burns when using the scraper on the hot cooking zone. 2. Then clean the cooking surface in the normal way when it has cooled down. If the cooking zone that has the melted materials on it has already cooled down, heat it up again before cleaning it.
Cleaning and Care Oven Shelf Runner The shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be re moved for cleaning the side walls. Removing the shelf support rails First pull the front of the rail away from the oven wall and then unhitch at the back. 1 Fitting the shelf support rails When inserting the rails, make sure that the retaining pins on the telescopic runners are pointing to the front.
Cleaning and Care 45 Cleaning the Oven Shelf Runner 1 1 Clean oven shelf runners with hot water and washing up liquid. Important: The oven shelf runners cannot be cleaned in the dishwasher. Important: On no account grease telescopic runners. Oven Lighting 1 3 Warning: Risk of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Disconnect from the electricity supply. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover.
Cleaning and Care Oven Ceiling 1 1 The upper heating element can be folded down to make it easier to clean the oven ceiling. Folding down the heating element Warning: Only fold down the heating ele ment when the oven is switched off and there is no risk of being burnt! 1. Remove the side shelf support rails. 2. Grip the heating element at the front and pull it forwards and out over the support lug on the inner wall of the oven. 3. The heating element will now fold down.
Cleaning and Care 47 Oven door For easier cleaning of the oven interior the oven door of your appliance can be taken off its hinges. Removing the oven door from its hinges 1. Open the oven door as far as it will go. 2. Undo the clamping levers (A) on both door hinges fully. 3. Close the oven door as far as the first posi tion (approx. 45°). 3 4. Take hold of the oven door with a hand on each side and pull it away from the oven at an upwards angle (Take care: It is heavy).
Cleaning and Care Hanging the oven door back on its hinges 1. From the handle side take hold of the oven door with a hand on each side and hold at an angle of approx. 45°. Position the recesses on the bottom of the oven door on the hinges on the oven. Let the door slide down as far as it will go. 2. Open the oven door as far as it will go. 3. Fold up the clamping levers (A) on both door hinges back into their original positions. 4. Close the oven door.
Cleaning and Care 49 Oven door glass 1 The oven door is fitted with two panels of glass mounted one behind the other. The inner panel can be removed for cleaning. Important Rough handling, especially around the edges of the front panel, can cause the glass to break. Removing the door glass 1. Open the oven door as far as it will go. 2. Undo the clamping levers (A) on both door hinges fully. 3. Close the oven door as far as the first posi tion (approx. 45°). 4.
Cleaning and Care 5. Take hold of the door glass on its upper edge and take it out of the guide by pulling it upwards. Cleaning the door glass Clean the door glass thoroughly with a solution of water and washing up liquid. Then dry it carefully. Putting the door glass back 1. From above insert the door glass at an an gle into the door profile at the bottom edge of the door and lower it. 2.
Cleaning and Care 3 On the open side of the door trim (B) there is a guide bar (C). This must be pushed be tween the outer door panel and the guide corner(D). The clip seal (E) must be snapped in. 3. Open the oven door as far as it will go. 4. Fold up the clamping levers (A) on both door hinges back into their original positions. 5. Close the oven door.
Cleaning and Care Pan drawer The pan drawer underneath the oven can be removed for easier cleaning. Removing / Replacing the pan drawer 1. Pull the pan drawer out of the cooker as far as possible. 2. Lift the pan drawer slightly, so that it can be lifted upwards at an angle out of the drawer guides. 1 3. When re inserting the drawer, make sure that the pan drawer’s middle guide enga ges into the middle guide rails. 4. Lower the pan drawer to the horizontal and push it in.
What to do if … 53 What to do if … Problem Possible cause Remedy The cooking zones are not functioning Consult the operating instructions for the built in cooking sur face The oven does not heat up The oven is not switched on Switch the oven on The clock is not set Set the current time on the clock The required settings have not Check the settings been set The oven lighting is not oper ating 1 3 3 The house wiring fuse (in the fuse box) has tripped Check the fuse.
Disposal Disposal 2 Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dis pose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. 2 Old appliance W 1 The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Instruction on setting up 55 Instruction on setting up 1 Important! The new appliance may only be installed and connected by quali fied personnel. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any dam age that may occur. Setting up • In the units or furniture surrounding the appliance, veneers or plastic coatings must have been made up using heat resistant bonding agents (100°C).
1 Instruction on setting up Safety information for the installer • The set up of the electrical installation is arranged so that the appliance can be isolated from the mains with a minimum 3 mm all pole contact separation. Suitable separation devices include e. g. cut outs, fuses (screw fuses are to be taken out of the holder), RCD’s and contactors. • Avoid installing the appliance next to doors and under windows. Otherwise hot cookware may be knocked off the rings when doors and windows are opened.
Guarantee/Customer Service 57 Guarantee/Customer Service European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law.
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Service 59 Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Cus tomer Care Department or one of our service partners. In order to be able to assist you quickly, we require the following information: – Model description – Product number (PNC) – Serial number (S No.
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