User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EKC6735

[. . . ] Take care of the instruction book which will be needed by the new owner if the cooker is sold or passed on to someone else. Do not hesitate to contact us with questions or viewpoints about the cooker and its use. warning triangle is to do with safety. PLEASE READ THESE TEXTS CAREFULLY, so that you do not harm yourself, others or the cooker. ANY TEXT MARKED WITH A Children and the cooker Children are naturally curious and interested in most things, including the cooker. From a safety point of view, we would like to emphasis the following for those with children at home: There should be worktops on both sides of the cooker extending at least 40 cm to left and to right. [. . . ] (Someone may have turned a control while the lock was activated). 12 The oven The oven The oven has removable side racks for the shelves (1) with seven rungs on each side. The roasting sensor socket is on the right-hand inside of the oven (2) and the fan with ring element is on the back wall of the oven (3). 4 3 2 1 The functions of the oven For all oven functions, the indicator light comes on when the oven is heating and goes out when the set temperature is reached (goes on and off as the thermostat switches in and out). To choose an oven function, turn the function control clockwise to the symbol for the desired function (see below). THE OVEN FUNCTIONS ARE: Oven light The oven light comes on automatically for all settings. You can also have just the light on without any of the other functions being turned on. Top/bottom heat Using both top and bottom elements. Fan-assisted oven Using fan plus an element around the fan. Pizza/Quiche position Using fan, ring and bottom element. Turbo grill Using the grill element and fan. Top element Using the element at the top of the oven. Bottom element Using the element at the bottom of the oven. Grill Using the grilling element. Swift start (browning) Using the grilling and bottom element. Can also be used for "au gratin" dishes. 13 The oven THE PRINCIPLE FOR FAN-ASSISTED OVEN Top and bottom elements and a ring element around the fan heat the air which then spreads through the air ducts in the back wall of the oven. The hot air circulates in the oven before being drawn back in through the fan grill. The heat is transferred quickly and effectively, and often means you can use a lower temperature than with top/bottom heat. The temperature can be lowered by 1520% if the recipe specifies a temperature between 160ºC and 225ºC. It is better to use top/bottom heat for temperatures over 225ºC. Buttons for the clock SYMBOLS FOR THE BUTTONS: PLUS for time or temperature for time and temperature A MINUS Timer Oven time End time SYMBOLS IN THE INFORMATION WINDOW: A Auto-symbol Pan symbol Timer symbol The timer The timer can be set for any time from 1 minute up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. If you do not set the time within five seconds, it will go over to `normal time'. 3 At the end of the set time, a buzzer is heard and the symbol in the window disappears. How does one know which oven functions to use in different situations?See below for practical advice on how to efficiently use the oven functions for various ways of cooking: Baking Use a skewer to check whether sponge cakes are ready when there are about 5 minutes left. The material, colour, shape and size of the baking tins as well as the recipe can affect results. TOP/BOTTOM HEAT gives an even colour. Fan-assisted baking The FAN-ASSISTED OVEN reduces the total baking time as two trays can be in the oven at the same time. However, the bread or buns may not brown evenly particularly if the dough had not risen well. 27, we give you a few tips on solutions to your baking problems. Cooking TOP/BOTTOM HEAT is normally best when using an oven shelf. 17 The oven Fan-assisted cooking Use the FAN-ASSISTED OVEN when cooking on several shelves at the same time, e. g. meatloaf, meatballs and complete meals (starter, main dish and dessert). Dishes that need different amounts of time in the oven will have to be put in according to when you want them to be ready. Roasting Using the TOP/BOTTOM HEAT and FAN-ASSISTED OVEN for roasting is both easy and practical. Joints of beef such as topside and sirloin retain their natural juices best if roasted at 125ºC. However, cooking time is slightly longer than at a higher temperature. Use a meat dish in which there is just sufficient room for the joint so that the juices do not burn dry. [. . . ] Turn it anticlockwise (2) using the spanner supplied. 2 1 Electrical connection Repairs and work on the cooker must be carried out by a QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Work performed by unqualified persons can damage the cooker, and may also lead to personal injury and/or damage to property. The connection options for the cooker are shown on the plate on the rear of the cooker. Wattage and voltage is stated on the rating plate (see the right-hand side of the cooker). 24 Service Service Repairs and work on the cooker must be carried out by a qualified electrician. Work performed by unqualified persons can damage the cooker, and may also lead to personal injury and/or damage to property. If your cooker is not working properly, refer to pages 27 and 28 for suggestions on how to rectify the problem. Consumer care Contact the retailer if you have any questions concerning the cooker or its use. Service and spare parts Contact the retailer or a service company approved by the retailer. [. . . ]