User manual ELECTROLUX EKE6100

c o o ker INSTRUCTION BOOK EKE 6100 821 05 67-01 Contents Contents Safety ............................................................ 3 The Cooker ................................................ 4 Unpacking .......................................... 4 The accessories ................................. 4 The safety equipment ............................... 5 Non-tip device ................................... 5 The hob guard ................................... 5 The door catch .................................. 6 Before the first use .................................... 7 Cleaning the cooker .......................... 7 Wash the accessories ....................... 7 Heat the hotplates ............................ 7 Heat the oven empty ....................... 7 The control panel....................................... 8 The indicator light bulbs ................... 8 Cooling fan ................................................. 9 The hob ..................................................... 10 Using the hob .................................. 10 Cleaning the hotplates .................... 13 Functions for safety ......................... 14 The oven ................................................... 15 The functions of the oven .............. 15 Practical use ..................................... 16 Cleaning and maintenance ............ 18 Installation ................................................. 20 To adjust plinth height and depth . 20 Levelling the cooker ........................ 21 Power supply connection ................ 21 Service ....................................................... 22 Technical data .......................................... 23 Practical tips and advice ......................... 24 Problems and actions needed .............. 25 At the end of the cooker's life ............. 25 2 Safety Safety Cooker technology is constantly improving. The way you use your new cooker may be different from the way you used your old one. Please read the whole instruction book before using your new cooker. This cooker is intended for normal domestic use. 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. Alternatively the cooker can be installed with a wall or a tall kitchen unit on one side and a worktop on the other side. The NON-TIP DEVICE should be fitted to prevent the cooker from tipping forwards if subjected to an abnormal loading. The HOB GUARD (included or optional) should be fitted and the DOOR CATCH/DOOR CATCHES should be activated. Use the COOKER FUNCTION LOCK. Activate the lock button and lock the cooker when it is not being used. Children should be allowed to help with cooking, but teach them that pans, hotplates and ovens become hot and retain their heat for some time after use. TOUCHING THESE CAN CAUSE BURNS. all the controls and turn off the cooker hood fan. never use water. On the hob, use only pans which are intended for use on hotplates. Use only ovenproof dishes and containers in the oven. Check that the cooker is switched off when not in use. All controls should be turned off. SMOTHER THE FIRE WITH A PAN LID, Warning! Alcohol and other liquids that can form explosive gases, or other substances that could cause a fire or explosion, must not be used in the oven. Great care must be taken when using such liquids and substances on the hob. For example, when preparing food on the hob with flaming brandy, or any other type of alcohol, there is always a risk that fat particles in the hob fan may catch fire with serious consequences. Flames and burning fat spills can also cause personal injury. Cleaning Keep the ceramic hob and oven clean. Fat and spillages give off smoke and odours when heated, and, at worst, can cause fires. Installation 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 cooker is heavy. Certain edges and corners which will not normally be exposed may be sharp. Use gloves when moving the cooker. The NON-TIP DEVICE should be fitted, to prevent the cooker from tipping if subjected to an abnormal loading. Maintenance and service Turn all controls off before changing any bulbs. Service and repairs should be carried out by a service company approved by the supplier. Use only spare parts supplied by such companies. At the end of the cooker's life Help prevent accidents when the cooker has reached the end of its useful life. Make sure first that the lead is completely disconnected from the electrical supply (pull out the plug, or have the cooker safely disconnected from the wall), then cut the electrical lead at the point where it enters the cooker. Make sure that the door catch/door catches have been deactivated. When using the cooker Never leave the cooker unattended while deep frying, or when using it for melting fats, paraffin wax or other flammable substances. In the event of a fire, turn off 3 The Cooker The Cooker 1 Removable oven vent 2 Hob with HOTPLATES 3 Control panel with CONTROLS 4 Oven 5 Storage drawer 6 Plinth 1 2 To make it easier to clean behind the cooker, it has wheels at the rear. To move the cooker forwards, open the oven door, lift carefully holding the upper edge and then pull the cooker out from the wall. 3 4 5 6 Unpacking Check that the cooker is undamaged and in perfect condition. Any damage occurred during transportation should be reported to the retailer immediately. The packaging materials can be recycled. Contact your local council to find out where to take them. The accessories THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE COOKER: · · · · · Enamelled baking trays and oven dish Oven shelf Non-tip device, including fittings Hob guard, including fittings Instruction book 4 The safety equipment The safety equipment There should be at least 40 cm of worktops on both sides of the cooker (SEE PICTURE). Alternatively the cooker can be installed with a wall or a tall kitchen unit on one side and a worktop on the other. Child safety is further improved if the following equipment is fitted/in use: min. 40 cm min. 40 cm Non-tip device The non-tip device should be fitted, to prevent the cooker from tipping if subjected to an abnormal loading. The non-tip device can only provide protection when the cooker is pushed into its normal position. Before fitting the non-tip device, make sure the cooker has been levelled and adjusted to the correct plinth height (see "Installation" on p. 20). 1 Draw a line on the wall ­ after levelling the cooker ­ along the top edge of the hob (see illustration). 2 The measurements shown can be applied whether the non-tip device is fitted to the right side (see illustration). Measure and mark where the non-tip device is to be placed, then screw it onto a solid material or a suitable reinforcement or fixings. NOTE! If the space between kitchen units is wider than the cooker, you will need to alter the measurements shown in the illustration if the cooker is to be centred. 3 If you alter the measurements, remember to align the cooker correctly when pushing it into place, so that the non-tip device enters the hole on the cooker rear. 35-65 mm 55-60 mm The hob guard The hob guard should be fitted to make it harder for children to reach pans on the hob. 1 Press the plugs into the front holes. 2 Place the guard on the cooker with the plugs over the edge of the hob. 3 Angle the guard downwards and then back upwards so the edges on its two sides engage under the edge of the hob. 4 Lock it in place with the rear plugs. 2 1 3 4 5 5 The safety equipment The door catch The door catch makes it harder for children to open the oven door/storage drawer. The catches are already activated when the cooker is supplied new, but can be deactivated if necessary. A Press the catch down when you want to open the door. B If you wish to deactivate the catch, check first that the oven is not hot. Press the catch on the top edge of the door downwards and then a few millimetres to the right. C If you wish to activate the catch again, push the catch on the top edge of the door a few millimetres to the left. A A B B C C 6 The safety equipment Before the first use Cleaning the cooker Clean the cooker with a clean cloth, hot water and a little washing-up liquid straight after use. NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR SCOURING AGENTS. The oven vent cover can be washed in a dishwasher. Remember that the non-tip device does not work when the cooker has been pulled forward to clean behind it. Wash the accessories Wash the baking tray, oven dish etc. in hot water and washing-up liquid. Rinse and dry. Heat the hotplates When supplied, the hotplates have been pretreated with an anti-corrosion product which will provide better protection if the hotplates are heated without pans the first time. Heat two hotplates at a time, turning their controls to full power, and leaving them on for no more than five minutes. Work diagonally: heat the left front and the right rear hotplates first, then the right front and the left rear. The hotplates will get very hot, so be extra mindful of the safety of anyone near the cooker during this procedure. Some smoke and fumes are to be expected as the remaining solvent evaporates. Do not heat the oven empty yet. Wait until you have finished with the hotplates. max. 5 min. Heat the oven empty Children should be supervised! The cooker will get very hot. Before you use the oven for the first time, you need to heat it empty. Follow these instructions: 1 Select max.°C (top/bottom heat) and maximum temperature. The oven door should be shut. 2 Ventilate the room. Switch off the oven once the "new" smell and fumes have ceased. 3 Use hot water and washing-up liquid to wipe the oven, side racks and the inside of the door. Then wipe all of these parts dry. 7 The safety equipment The control panel 5 1a 2 1a 1b 2 3 4 5 COOKER 3 1b 4 indicator light OVEN indicator light OVEN function control OVEN temperature control HOTPLATE controls Cooker function lock The indicator light bulbs These are neon indicator lights, which normally have a long service life. If one should fail, contact your service centre. 8 Cooling fan Cooling fan Your cooker is fitted with a cooling fan. The fan keeps down the temperature on the panel and controls. The cooling fan starts automatically as soon as you use the cooker. The fan will be working all the time the hob and/or the oven are turned on. When all the controls are turned to zero, the fan stops automatically. 3 1 2 Cooling system The controls and panel (1) are cooled by the fan. The door glass (2) is kept cool by the ventilation channels in the door and a heat-reflecting coating on the inside of the door. The heated air flows out under the panel (3) (but not the cooking smells from the oven which are extracted through the fan hood). On delivery, the fan in the cooker is always disconnected (Position 0) The following alternatives may be selected: Position I Fan starts when using the oven Position 0 Fan disconnected Position II Fan starts when a ring or the oven is switched on 9 The hob The hob The cooker has four hotplates. Fast-heating hotplates are marked with a red dot and have an overheating cut-out function. The front left hotplate is thermostatically controlled, and is identified by three Ts. The built-in thermostat ensures that the hotplate maintains an even temperature once it has reached the setting selected. This means · that the frying pan/saucepan maintains a constant temperature, which is important for achieving good results. · that you rarely have to alter the control setting while cooking · a minimal risk of pans boiling over · a minimal risk of food burning onto pans, e.g. foods containing milk ø 145 mm ø 180 mm ø 145 mm ø 220 mm Using the hob Never leave the cooker unattended while deep fat frying, or when using it for melting fats, paraffin wax or other flammable substances. In the event of a fire, turn off all the controls and the cooker hood fan. SMOTHER THE FIRE WITH A PAN LID, never use water. The control setting you choose will depend on your pans, what you are cooking and the quantity. Use the recommendations given below as a guide and you will soon learn the correct control settings. The thermostatically-controlled hotplate The control is graduated from 1 to 12 (12 is the hottest). Turn clockwise to turn the hotplate on, and anticlockwise to turn it off. The time it takes for the hotplate to heat up varies according to the chosen setting. It takes about 7 minutes for the hotplate to heat up for frying pancakes on setting 9. The thermostatic control works best if you use a good frying pan/saucepan. Turn the control to the recommended setting straight away: Setting 1 Very gentle heat. Suitable for keeping food warm, melting butter and chocolate. 10 The hob Boiling The sound or size of the bubbles in the water may help you to choose the correct setting: Settings 1­ 3 Gentle heat. Simmering water with tiny bubbles as in carbonated water. Medium heat. Gently boiling with larger bubbles. Hot. The sound disappears before the water starts bubbling vigorously. Suitable for cooking rice, fish and vegetables such as sugar peas and broccoli. Settings 2­ 5 Suitable for boiling most foods such as meat, root vegetables and potatoes. Setting 12 Suitable for boiling water for pasta and rice. Then turn the heat down for more gentle cooking. Frying It is best when frying not to use food that has come straight out of the refrigerator. Only about 2/3 of the bottom of the pan should be covered by food. Put the margarine or butter in the frying pan and turn on to the recommended heat. In order to get the best results, it is important that the fat is the right colour (temperature) when you start frying. Hold a light-coloured spatula to the bottom of the pan to see the colour of the fat. . Settings 5­ 6 Lightly browned fat. Gentle heat.. Suitable for eggs, onions, raw potatoes, chops and steaks, and whole fish, etc. Suitable for frying most foods such as minced meats, etc. Stewing steak, sausages and thin fish fillets. Pancakes. Settings 6­ 7 Settings 6­ 9 Settings 8­10 Settings 10­ 11 Browned fat. Medium heat. Well browned fat. Hot. Suitable for thin steaks. Be careful as the fat can easily become burnt. 11 The hob Other hotplates The hotplate controls have fixed settings, 1­6 (6 is the hottest). Turn the control to the setting you require: 0 No heat 1 Simmer, gentle to medium heat 2 Simmer, medium heat to hot. Frying, gentle heat 3 Frying, gentle to medium heat 4 Frying, medium heat to hot 5 Frying, hot 6 Boiling, very hot 0 Retained heat You can normally start cooking with the hotplate switched to maximum heat before turning it down to a lower heat. Choosing suitable pans To help you save both time and energy, the bases of saucepans and frying pans should: · be at least as large as the hotplate. If the base is smaller than the hotplate, any spillages are quite likely to burn onto the hob. · be flat. It takes longer to heat a pan with a base which curves in or outwards too much. When you are buying new pans, it is advisable to choose stainless steel ones with sandwich-type bases (i.e. layers of different metals). Save energy! · Putting a lid on pans cuts the amount of energy used by half (compared to cooking without lids). · Using pans with flat bases saves 25% energy (compared to uneven based pans). · Make sure the hob is clean and dry. Dirt and moisture reduce heat transfer between pans and hotplates. · Turn the hotplates off and finish cooking using the remaining heat. · Save energy by steaming and pressure-cooking. 12 The hob Cleaning the hotplates Remove spillages as soon as possible, to prevent them from burning onto the hotplate. Soilage impairs the transfer of heat to the pan. Cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment 1 Clean the hotplates thoroughly with soapimpreg- nated steel-wool. Wash off all traces of soap, and dry using paper towels. 2 When the hotplates are cold and dry, apply an even layer of the anti-corrosion product to each. This product is available from Electrolux dealers. 3 The product now needs to be heated on the hotplates. Heat one hotplate at a time on full power for no more than five minutes. Some smoke and fumes are to be expected as the remaining solvent evaporates. 4 Use white spirit to remove any traces of the product on your hands or (after the cooker has cooled) on the cooker enamel. max. 5 min. 13 The hob Functions for safety The cooker function lock There is a lock built in to the oven's thermostat control with two safety positions. You can choose whether to use the lock with single or double safety or not at all. NOTE! The main power supply to the cooker is still connected. LOCK ONE: The power to the hotplates and oven is disconnected when the thermostat control is turned to OFF. LOCK TWO: When the lock button is also activated, two hands are needed to turn the cooker on. This makes it particularly difficult for children to "use" the cooker. Lock One LOCK THE COOKER LIKE THIS (see illustration A): Turn the thermostat control anti clockwise to OFF. WHEN YOU WANT TO USE THE COOKER: 1 Turn the control clockwise to zero (i.e. turn the control back to the 12 o'clock position). 2 The cooker can be used as normal. Make sure no functions other than the one/those you want to use are turned on. (Someone may have turned a control while the lock was activated). Lock Two BEFORE USING `NUMBER TWO' FOR THE FIRST TIME, YOU HAVE TO ACTIVATE THE LOCK BUTTON (see illustration B): 1 Turn the thermostat control to zero, i.e. turn the control to the 12 o'clock position. 2 Place a table knife behind the control and remove it by pulling gently. 3 Remove the red covering. 4 Replace the control set at `zero'. Next time you will only need to turn the thermostat control anti clockwise to OFF to lock the cooker (see illustration A). WHEN YOU WANT TO USE THE COOKER (see illustration C): 1 Press down the lock button and keep it pressed in. 2 Turn the control clockwise to zero (i.e. turn the control back to the 12 o'clock position). 3 The cooker can be used as normal. Make sure no functions other than the one/those you want to use are turned on. (Someone may have turned a control while the lock was activated). 14 The oven The oven The oven has removable side racks for the shelves with seven rungs. The baking and cooking tables at the back of the instruction book indicate which shelf position is best for each function and temperature. The side light in the oven can be replaced. 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 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. 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 Using the grilling and bottom element. It takes approx. nine to ten minutes to heat the oven to 200ºC. Can also be used for "au gratin" dishes. 15 The oven Practical use Never place aluminium foil, baking trays or oven dishes directly on the bottom of the oven. Blocking heat from the bottom of the oven can damage the enamel through overheating. The oven gets hot when in use: CHILDREN NEARBY MUST BE SUPERVISED. The baking tray may warp temporarily due to temperature fluctuations, or if the food, (pizza, etc.) is unevenly distributed on its surface. The tray resumes its shape when cool. 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. You can then shorten or lengthen the baking time. 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. Cooking TOP/BOTTOM HEAT is normally best when using an oven shelf. Roasting Roasting is a practical and convenient method of cooking. Joints of beef such as topside and sirloin retain their natural juices best if roasted at 125°C, but this does take longer than at a higher temperature. Choose an ovenproof dish which is only just big enough for the joint, to prevent the meat juices which collect in the dish (e.g. for gravy) from evaporating. Use a large roasting pan or ovenproof dish when roasting a joint of ham as there is usually a lot of meat. 16 The oven Using the roasting sensor A meat thermometer should be inserted so that its tip comes to the thickest part of the meat, where the heat takes longest to reach. The entire thermometer should preferably be inside the meat, because hot air in the oven can affect its reading if the shaft is exposed. If the thermometer is inserted into fat or touches bone, it can give an unreliable temperature reading. Preheat the oven first, then put the joint in the lower part of the oven. Remove the joint when the thermometer reaches the required temperature. Cover the meat with aluminium foil and let it stand for about 15 minutes. This will make it easier to carve, and less meat juices will be lost when carving. Bild Manuell stektermometer Grilling Size, shape, quantity, the degree of fat marbling, and even the initial temperature of the meat all affect the outcome and time of the grilling process. Fish, poultry, veal and pork will not brown as much as the darker meats such as beef and game. Vegetable oil and/or seasoning will improve the colour, but it also increases the risk of surface burning. For best results, avoid grilling food straight from the refrigerator. Dry the surface of the meat, place it on the oven shelf and season to taste. Place an oven dish, ideally lined with foil, underneath the shelf to catch the fat etc. which runs off. Pork chops, steaks and fish should be grilled high up in the oven, while meats such as thick spare ribs are better lower down. Set the function control to and the temperature control to the temperature require (250ºC maximum). Preheat the grill for 3 to 5 minutes. Keep an eye on the food, and turn it at least once. Grilling for too long makes food dry, dull, and possibly burnt as well. The oven door should be closed when grilling. Swift start (browning) Excellent for browning au gratin dishes, toasted sandwiches, etc. You can also use this function to heat the oven quickly to the set temperature. When the oven has reached that temperature, you can then select whichever function is required. It takes about 9-10 minutes to reach 200ºC. However, do not use this method of rapid heating when baking biscuits or meringues. 17 The oven Cleaning and maintenance The oven The oven surfaces are of vitreous enamel. The outer section, the door front, can easily be removed for cleaning (see "The oven door" below). IF THE OVEN IS VERY SOILED: 1 Use a spatula or similar implement to remove spillages which have hardened. 2 Use a sponge to spread soft soap inside the oven. (top/bottom heat) and 100°C for about 10 minutes. 4 When the oven has cooled, wash the surfaces with clean water. Rub gently with a soapimpregnated steelwool pad on stubborn patches. Wipe the surfaces dry. 3 Close the door. Set the oven to The oven door The oven door consists of two sections with heatreflecting glass for a lower surface temperature. The outer section, the door front, can be removed for cleaning. Take care not to damage the panes of glass. Small cracks at the edges can cause an entire pane to crack after it has been heated a few times. TO CLEAN BETWEEN THE TWO PANES: 1 Check that the oven is not hot and that the door 3 2 3 4 5 6 catch is activated before you remove the outer section, the door front. Open the door and insert rolled-up oven cloths between the hinges (SEE PICTURE). These to prevent the door from closing. Raise the door up again. Grasp the door handle and press in the two springs on the top edge of the door downwards, then lift off the door front. After cleaning (use a window-cleaning product), slot the the door front back into the bracket (SEE PICTURE). Make sure the door is properly secured on both sides. Press the two springs on the top edge of the door and press the door front into place. Remove the oven cloths. 2 4 18 The oven To change an oven light bulb 1 Turn all controls to off and check that the 2 3 4 5 oven is not hot. Release and remove the removable side rack. Release the glass cover, for example by inserting a short, blunt knife between the glass cover and the oven wall. Hold one hand under the glass so that it does not fall and break. Unscrew the bulb and fit a new one. It should have an E14 screw fitting, marked 230­240 V, 25 W and 300°C. Refit the glass cover and the removable side rack. The oven accessories Release each side rack for the oven shelves at the bottom corners (1), lift it sideways and upwards and remove from the oven (2). Wash the racks and shelves by hand or in a dishwasher. If very soiled, soak them first, before cleaning with a steelwool pad. The baking trays and oven dish should be wiped clean with paper towels, or washed by hand when necessary. Any burnt-on food can be removed using a suitable spatula. 2 1 Storage drawer 1 Empty the drawer and pull it out as far as possible. 2 Hold the handle and lift upwards gently. This frees the drawer from the catch at the back. 3 Pull the drawer out completely and lift it out. After cleaning, place the drawer wheels on the brackets (SEE PICTURE). Lift the drawer slightly as you first push it in so as to prevent the wheels from fastening in the front catch. 19 Installation Installation Work on the cooker must be carried out by a qualified electrician. The cooker is heavy. Certain edges and corners which will not normally be exposed may be sharp. USE GLOVES when moving the cooker. Before installing the cooker, you should check that its dimensions correspond to the rest of your kitchen units. Measure the height of the worktop from floor to top surface of the worktop, and the plinth depth from the wall to the front edge of the plinth (see illustration). The cooker may also be installed adjoining one wall or one tall unit on one side, and a worktop on the other side. When delivered, the cooker plinth is adjusted to suit a worktop height of 90 cm and a plinth depth of 53 cm. You can alter the height and depth of the plinth to make the cooker suitable for a worktop height of 85, 88 or 90 cm and a plinth depth of 55 cm (see below). Check the cooker cable is not trapped when moving the cooker. 53 55 90 88 85 To adjust plinth height and depth 53 cm is the minimum plinth depth for this cooker. Setting a smaller plinth depth can cause the cooker to tip if a heavy weight is placed on the door. If you wish to alter both dimensions, you should adjust both at the same time. But make sure you read through the full instructions before starting work. 1 Carefully lay the cooker on its back (SEE ILLUSTRATION). Use some of the packaging material to cushion the cooker on the floor surface. 2 Unscrew the four screws (A), see the illustration. If you are altering the cooker height only, pull the inner plinth out a certain distance. Grasp the brackets which hold the wheels and feet. NOTE! Be careful, there are sharp edges under the cooker. Go to point 5 and continue from there. If altering the plinth depth, you should pull the plinth completely out. 3 Unscrew the four screws (B), see the illustration. Then remove the outer plinth. 4 Position the outer plinth at the 55 cm setting (SEE ILLUSTRATION B). Screw in the (B) screws (don't forget the washers) and push the inner plinth inwards a little. B B A B A B A A B A 55 53 90 88 85 20 Installation 5 Fit the (A) screws in the desired set of holes for 85, 88 or 90 cm worktop height (SEE ILLUSTRATION A). 6 Lift the cooker back into the upright position and connect it to the electrical supply. Push the cooker into place and adjust its level (see below) before fitting the safety equipment. Levelling the cooker The cooker must be level, for example to ensure that oil in frying pans is of even depth. To check whether the cooker is level, use a spirit level on the hob surround (but not on the hotplates themselves). Check the level first front to back and then side to side. If necessary, you can lower (-6 mm) or raise (+12 mm) the wheels and feet, working from the front of the cooker. Use a Phillips screwdriver to adjust the rear wheels, and adjustable pliers for the front feet. Once the cooker is properly level, you need to lock these feet with the nut. Turn it anticlockwise 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). 21 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 24 and 25 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. Please note that a charge will usually be made. Use only spare parts supplied by such companies. Cooker details are found on the rating plate on the righthand side of the cooker. Copy the details onto this page so you have them handy if you should need to call a service company. Model: Product. no: Serial. no: Purchase date: 22 Technical data Technical data We reserve the right to alter these specifications. This appliance conforms with EC-directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC. EKE 6100 Width (mm): Height, when delivered (mm): Depth (mm): Oven volume (litres): Total wattage 230V-model (w): HOTPLATES Rear left Rear right: Front left: Front right: ENERGYCLASS ENERGY CONSUMPTION Conventional (kWh) 0,97 597 900 595 46 8745 SIZE (mm) 145 180 220 145 B WATTAGE (w) 1000 1500 2000 1500 TIME TO COOK STANDARD LOAD Conventional (min) THE AREA OF THE BAKING SHEET (cm2) 53 1500 When marking an energy efficiency class, conventional heating has been used. neon type OVEN LIGHT BULB: E-14 screw fitting, marked 230-240V, 15W and 300ºC. INDICATOR LIGHT BULBS: 23 Practical tips and advice Practical tips and advice Problem Bread and cakes are not rising properly. Cause Action needed Too low an oven temperature means that Check the temperature used against that the baking is rising but then sinking flat recommended in the recipe. again. Bread dough has not risen properly. Leav- Check the proving time recommended in ing the dough to prove too long can cause the recipe. the bread to turn out flat. Dough should prove in a warm, draught-free place. The dough should spring back when touched with the fingertips. Not enough yeast or baking powder. Yeast destroyed by hot fat or liquid. Check that you used the quantity stated in the recipe. The correct temperature for the liquid is 37°C for fresh yeast. See instructions on the packet for dry yeast. Bread and cakes are too dry. Not enough liquid, too much flour, or the Check in the recipe that you have used wrong type of flour can cause bread to be the correct type of flour and the correct dry. proportions of flour to liquid. Too low an oven temperature means that Check that you have used the correct the baking has to remain too long in the temperature setting. oven to cook, which leads to drying. Baking/food is too dark (browned). Too high an oven temperature makes bak- Check that you have used the correct ing/other foods too dark on the surface temperature setting. before fully cooked. Using too high a shelf position on "top/ Check in the recipe that you have chosen bottom heat" means the heat from above the right oven position. is too strong. A shelf position which is too low causes the opposite problem. "Swift Start" has been switched on. Check that you have turned the function control to the setting required. Baking/food is too pale. Aluminium foil, baking trays or oven Do not have anything on the bottom of dishes on the bottom of the oven hamper the oven. the distribution of heat from below. Light-coloured baking tins produce paler If necessary, change to darker baking tins. cakes than dark tins. 24 Problems and actions needed Problems and actions needed Never attempt any repairs or work on the cooker which could cause injury or damage the product. If you cannot solve the problem after checking the list below, contact a service company approved by the supplier. Problem The cooker has no electrical supply Action needed Check that: · THE FUSE(S) has not gone · THE PLUG is pushed in correctly · THE RCD (if fitted) has not tripped Make sure the cooker function lock is not in use (see "The cooker function lock" p. 14) Check you have a suitable pan that conducts heat properly (see "Choice of saucepan/frying pan" page 12) Replace broken bulb (see "Changing oven light bulb" page 19) Activate the door safety catch (see "The door safety catch" on page 6) The cooker will not work Boiling/frying takes a long time. The oven light is not working The door safety catch isn't working At the end of the cooker's life 1 Disconnect the cooker from the electrical supply. 2 Cut off the electrical lead, as close as possible to the rear of the cooker. 3 Make sure that the oven door safety catch has been deactivated, to remove the risk of children locking themselves inside the oven. Contact your local council to find out where you can dispose of your cooker. 25 Electrolux Home Products Ltd 105 45 STOCKHOLM www.electrolux.com The Electrolux Group. The world's No.1 choise. The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vaccum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year to a value of approx. USD 14 billion in more than 150 countries around the world. © ABS-PCC 2002-11-27 2B tecknare ab Printed on environmentally-sound paper