Model EKG5542/EKG5543
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the information in this book contact the Customer Care Department. When you are lighting any burner check that it is lit before you leave the appliance. When turning off a burner, do not leave the appliance until the flame has gone out.
CONTENTS FOR THE USER Important Safety Information Description of the Appliance Getting to Know Your Appliance Before Using the Appliance Rating Plate Preparing to Use your Appliance The Cooling Fan for the Controls Condensation and Steam Cookware Grill and Oven Furniture 2 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 The Hob Using the Hob To Light the Hob Burners To Turn Off Any Burner Things to Note Hints & Tips 7 7 7 7 8 8 The Grill Using the Grill Things to Note The Grill Pan and Handle Hints and Tips Grilling Chart 9 9 9 9
DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE SLIP-IN GAS OVEN Control Panel Grill Main Oven 4
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE THE CONTROL PANEL D C E F 9 B 3 4 6 2 7 8 s A 5 G FEATURES A - Hotplate Control B - Hotplate Control C - Main Oven Temperature Control D - Grill Control E - Hotplate Control F - Hotplate Control G - Ignition Switch 5
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE RATING PLATE GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE This is situated on the front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the door. Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models (where applicable). The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the rating plate. Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance as this may invalidate the guarantee.
THE HOB USING THE HOB The gas hob has different burner sizes to suit different types of cooking: To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner size used. Larger burner (Rapid or triple crown where applicable) - use a large pan for food such as chips. Medium burners (Normal) - use for everyday cooking. Small burner (Simmer) - use for simmering foods such as soups and stews. The largest pan which you should use on any burner is 230mm (9").
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not attempt to reignite the burner for at least 1 min. THINGS TO NOTE If you are having any difficulty lighting a hob burner turn all the hob controls off and make sure the burner parts have been replaced correctly. HINTS AND TIPS • • • Do not overfill pans or they will boil over. Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip.
THE GRILL CAUTION – Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away. When you first operate the grill you may hear some sounds as the burner heats up, this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance. USING THE GRILL • • • Fully open the grill door. Push in and turn the control knob to the left to the highest setting. This is shown by a large flame symbol. Press the ignition button immediately.
Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally beneath the grill. Ensure that the cut out on the underside of the handle bracket locates between the bars of the shelf. HINTS AND TIPS • Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air to lift the food out of the fats and juices. • Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food.
THE MAIN OVEN HEAT ZONES There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is the gas mark you have chosen. The top of the oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf slightly cooler. The base of the oven is quite a lot cooler. You can make use of these heat zones when you are cooking foods requiring different temperatures all at the same time.
HINTS AND TIPS • Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven on. Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. • Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf and there is sufficient room around the baking tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation. • Do not push dishes too far back as food will burn if it overhangs the burner flame. • Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base and to help reduce cleaning.
COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements. POSITION FOOD Biscuits Bread Bread rolls/buns Cakes: Small & Queen Sponges Victoria Sandwich (7") Madeira (7") Rich Fruit (8") Christmas (8") Gingerbread Meringues Flapjack Shortbread Casseroles: Beef/Lamb Chicken Convenience Foods Fish Fish Pie (Potato Topped) Fruit Pies/Crumbles Milk Puddings Pasta/Lasagne etc.
ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES – Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C MEAT Beef Gas Mark COOKING TIME 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over 5 Beef, boned 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Mutton and Lamb 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork and Veal 5 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Ham 5 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Chicken 5 20-25 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20 minutes over
SLOW COOK The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow cooking because the temperature is too low. Cover all food during cooking to prevent it from drying out. You can uncover food for the last half hour if it is normally served golden brown.
Vegetables • Cut into small pieces. • Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish. • Place vegetables under meat in casseroles. • Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. MILK PUDDINGS • Cover the cereal with boiling water and leave it to stand for 30 minutes. • Drain and make the pudding in the usual way. GENERAL POINTS FOR SLOW COOKING Frozen Foods Thaw thoroughly before cooking. Thickening Toss meat in flour for casseroles.
CARE AND CLEANING Before cleaning always allow the appliance to cool down before switching off at the electricity supply. CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your appliance, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh abrasives must also be avoided. CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE APPLIANCE Do not use abrasive cleaning materials e.g.
CLEANING THE HOB Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive. Take care not to damage the spark electrodes. If the spark electrodes are damaged the burners will not light. You can remove the pan supports, burner caps and burner crowns to clean them. Again take care not to damage the spark electrodes. Clean the burner crowns and pan supports by soaking them in very hot soapy water. Aluminium based saucepans can leave shiny metal marks on the pan supports.
CLEANING INSIDE THE GRILL AND OVEN COMPARTMENTS The sides and back of the main oven compartment are coated with a special Stayclean coating. They should not be cleaned manually. The vitreous enamel main oven base and grill compartment can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners with care. Ensure that the manufacturers instructions are followed and that all parts are well rinsed afterwards.
CLEANING THE DOOR(S) To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the following: • Household detergents and bleaches • Impregnated pads unsuitable for nonstick saucepans • Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads • Chemical oven pads or aerosols • Rust removers • Bath/Sink stain removers CLEANING BETWEEN THE OUTER AND INNER DOOR GLASS The outer door glass is removable for cleaning. TO REMOVE THE OUTER GLASS 1. Open the oven door to gain access to the top of the oven door. 2.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING? We recommend that your appliance has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation. Please carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one that you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. In-guarantee customers should make sure that the checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.
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:- 0870 5 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.
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 reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF 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.
TECHNICAL DETAILS DIMENSIONS Height: Width: Depth: Weight: 900 mm (nominal) 550 mm (nominal) 600 mm (to front of door panel) 58 Kg Net Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Space for fixing above hotplate level See important note 'Location of Appliance'. Minimum space above hotplate 750mm (If cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Where applicable Natural Gas and L.P Gas versions of this appliance are available. Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available. This appliance must be installed and/or serviced by a competent person in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions and the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations. Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British Standard Codes of Practice – BS.6172, BS.
MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the appliance. The floor covering under the appliance should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the appliance across it. Alternatively you could remove the floor covering. This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Do not try to move the appliance by pulling the door handles. To move the appliance open the grill door.
CONNECTING TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Do not earth this appliance to the gas supply piping. Connect to 230-240 A.C supply only. Connection to the electricity supply should be made via a properly earthed, readily accessible wall socket. Which is adjacent to, but not directly above and not more than 1.7m away from the appliance and capable of electrical isolation. The cooker point should be within 1.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R3/8. Connection is made to the Rc ½ (½” B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance. NOTE: ONLY LIQUID SEALANTS TO BE USED WHEN INLET GAS PIPE IS FITTED I.E.: DO NOT USE P.T.F.E. SEALANT TAPE. Carry out a gas tightness test after connecting to the gas supply.
CHECKING THE GRILL Place the grill pan containing the grid, with the handle attached, into the grill compartment. Light the grill burner by turning the grill tap full on and pressing the ignition button on the fascia panel. As soon as the burner is lit the button can be released. CHECKING THE HOTPLATE Lift the lid. Fit the burner crowns and caps ensuring that they are correctly seated. Fit the pan supports.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded if specifications or appearance are changed. ELECTROLUX MAJOR APPLIANCES, ADDINGTON WAY, LUTON, BEDFORDSHIRE LU4 9QQ. TELEPHONE 0870 5 950950 To buy accessories, consumables and spare parts at our online shop please visit: http://www.electrolux.co.
