ENGLISH Important safety information This warnings has been given for the safety of you and others. We therefore ask you to carefully read the procedures of installing and using this cooker. Installation The work of installation must be carried out by competent and qualified installers according to the regulations in force. Any modifications to the domestic electrical mains which may be necessary for the installation of the appliance should be carried out only by competent personnel. Ensure that air can circulate around the gas appliance. Poor ventilation can produce a lack of oxygen. Avoid installation of the cooker near inflammable material (e.g. curtains, tea towels, etc.). Child Safety This appliance has been designed for use by adults. Take care, therefore, that children do not attempt to play with it. The appliance remains hot for a long time after being switched off. Supervise children at all times, paying attention that they do not touch surfaces or remain in the vicinity of the appliance when in use or when not completely cooled. If, when placing food in the oven, or when removing it, a large quantity of oil, juice, etc. spills onto the bottom of the oven, re-clean before starting to cook to avoid unpleasant smoke and also the possibility of these substances catching fire. For reasons of hygiene and safety this appliance must always be kept clean. A build up of grease or other food can cause fires. The oven becomes hot with the movement of air. The holes on the bottom of the oven must never be obstructed. Do not cover the sides of the oven with aluminium foil, in particular the lower part of the opening. The appliance is heavy, move it carefully. Before maintenance and cleaning disconnect the appliance and allow to cool. Ensure that the oven grids are inserted correctly. If there are self-cleaning panels they should only be cleaned with soap and water (see cleaning instructions). Only heat-resistant plates may be placed in the drawer situated under the oven.Do not put combustible materials there. During Operation This product is intended for the cooking of food and must not be used for other purposes. It is dangerous to modify, or attempt to modify, the characteristics of this appliance. Unstable or deformed pans should not be placed on the burners or plates in order to avoid accidents caused by upsetting or boiling over. Particular care should be taken when cooking with oil or fat. If the appliance is fitted with a cover, its function is to protect the surface from dust when closed and to accumulate splashes of grease when open. Do not use for other purposes. Always clean the cover before closing. Leave the burners and/or plates to cool before closing. All the covers, in plate glass or enamel, are removable to facilitate cleaning. Always ensure that the knobs are in the « » (Stop) position when the appliance is not in use. Always insert the dripping pan when using the grill or when cooking meat on the grid. Pour a little water into the dripping pan to avoid grease burning and creating unpleasant smells. Always use oven gloves to remove dishes from the oven. The accessories (grid and dripping pan) should be washed before using for the first time. Take care when using cleaning products in spray form: never direct the spray onto the resistance or the thermostat bulb. Service In case of repairs, do not attempt to correct yourself. Repairs carried out by unqualified persons can cause damage. Contact an authorized Technical Assistance Centre and insist an original spareparts. Environmental Information After installation, please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment. When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable, by cutting off the cable. It is very important that this instruction book should be kept safely for future consultation. If the appliance should be sold or given to another person, please ensure that the booklet goes together with it, so that the new owner can know of the functions of the machine and also be aware of the warnings. These instructions are only for the countries stated by the symbol printed on the front cover of this instruction book. 41 Contents For the user Important safety information Dimensions of the appliance Using the hob Electric oven Suggestions for using the oven Cooking tables Cleaning and maintenance Something not working 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 For the installer Technical data Instructions for the installer Electrical connection 49 49 50 Dimensions of the appliance Height 850 mm Width 600 mm Depth 600 mm Guide to Use the instructions The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the Instructions: Safety Instructions F H Step by step instructions for an operation Hints and Tips Environmental information This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives: 73/23 - 90/683 (Low Voltage Directive); 89/336 (Electromagnetical Compatibility Directive); 93/68 (General Directives); and subsequent modifications. W D MANUFACTURER: ELECTROLUX ZANUSSI S.p.A. Viale Bologna 298 47100 FORLÌ (Italy) 42 Using the hob Electric hotplates The control panel incorporates knobs (fig. 1) to operate the four hot plates. There are two different types of plates. 0 Normal 1 This is a 7 position control knob: 0 = off and 1-6 indicate the levels of power uo to the mawimum. 5 6 2 Rapid hot Plate Fig. 1 FO 0881 Hints and tips Saucepans suitable for use on solid plate hobs should have several characteristics: - they should be heavy duty. - they should fit the heat area exactly, or be slightly larger for efficient use, NEVER smaller. - they should have a flat base to ensure good contact with the plate (Fig. 2). This is particularly important when using pans for high temperature frying or pressure cooking. Ensure pans are large enough to avoid liquids being split onto the plates. Never leave the plates on without a pan on them or with an empty pan on them. When cooking with fats or oils maximum care must be taken as these can self-ignite when over-heated. Normal and rapid plates: For best results we advise you to initially regulate the switch to rapid to accelerate the heating of the plate and then turn the switch to the position most suitable for the food to be cooked. YES NO Fig. 2 First use of the hob When using the hob for the first time, it is important to note that the plate may smoke a little and produce a slightly unpleasant odour when used for the first time. This is quite normal and will disappear after a few minutes. Pots and pans Remember that a large recipient offers a larger surface to heat and therefore cooks food quicker than a narrow recipient. Always use recipients of a size suitable for the food to be cooked. In particular, take care that recipients are not too small for liquid preparations which could easily spill over or that they are not too big for food which must be cooked quickly; uncovered areas on the bottom are easily burnt by fats and juice. For cakes, it is preferable to use tins which do not open. A tin which opens lets out fruit juices and sugar which, when spilling onto the bottom of the oven, caramelize and are difficult to clean. Avoid placing pans with plastic handles in the oven as they may not support the heat. During the first minutes of use, the thermal insulation of the oven, and residual grease from manufacture, produce smoke and disagreeable smells. On first use, we advise heating the oven, empty, for approximately 45 minutes. Then leave to cool and clean the inside of the oven with hot water and a mild detergent. First use of the oven 3 4 This type is indicated by a red circle in the middle of the plate. The red circle is painted on and so will deteriorate and may come off completely over a period of time. A rapid plate will heat up much more quickly than a normal plate. NO 43 Electric oven Traditional oven Control switch (Fig. 3) Permits the choice of cooking temperature most suitable and separate action of the heating elements. 0 100 5 0 Explanation of symbols: 0 Oven switched off Oven lamp 50-MAX Range of temperature regulation Upper heating element Grill element To select the temperature turn the switch in a clockwise direction and place sign in front of the symbol corresponding to the temperature required, included between 50° C and max. The temperature will be maintained constant by the thermostat. If a different type of heating is required, for example more heat on the bottom or the top, you should turn the switch (heat from below) or (heat from to the symbols above). In these conditions the temperature will never exceed 220°C for and 180°C for and will not be regulated by the thermostat. When grilling, it is sufficient to turn the switch so that the sign is in front of the symbol . When cooking in the oven or grill, in order to avoid over-heating, always leave the appliances cover open. Fig. 3 FO 1196 Cooking with the turnspit Some models are equipped with a turnspit (fig.4). For correct use, proceed as follows: slide the spit into the food to be cooked and secure well; place the spit on the support and slide the whole into the third runner from the bottom of the oven cavity (fig. 5); insert the end of the spit into the rotisserie motor housing (the orifice in the wall at the back of the oven - see fig. 5); remove the spit handle; turn the oven knob to the "grill" position or, when required for some models, turn on the motor by ), placed on means of the appropriate switch ( the control panel. Spit Spit forks Oven accessories The oven is supplied with an enamelled dripping pan for the collection of cooking juices from grilled meat or kebabs, and a grill for cooking grilled food, which can also be placed in a dish. Removable spit handle spit support General Pilot lamp When lit indicates the operation of one or more heating elements. Oven thermostat pilot lamp (°C) Switches off when the oven reaches the selected temperatue and re-lights each time the thermostat intervenes to maintain the temperature. Fig. 5 FO 0329 44 200 Fig. 4 Lower heating element 15 0 4 3 2 1 Suggestions for using the oven Traditional cooking As heat originates from top and bottom, dishes should preferably be placed in the middle. If cooking requires more heat from the bottom or the top, use the upper or lower level. Grilling The following types of meat are suitable for grilling. Mostly meat or offal cut in slices or pieces of various sizes, but not usually very thick, poultry cut in half and flattened, fish, some vegetables (e.g. courgettes, aubergines, tomatoes, etc.), skewers of meat or fish and seafood. Meat and fish to be grilled should be lightly brushed with oil and always placed on the grill; meat should be salted upon completion of cooking; whereas fish should be salted on the inside before cooking. The grill should be positioned in the guides nearest or furthest from the grill element according to the thickness of the meat, in order to avoid burning the surface and cooking the inside insufficiently. The formation of smoke caused by drops of juice and fat can be avoided by pouring l or 2 glasses of water into the dripping pan. The grill can also be used to brown, toast bread and grill certain types of fruit, such as bananas, halved grapefruit, slices of pineapple, apples, etc. Fruit should not be placed too near the source of heat. Using the oven For the cooking of cakes Pre-heat the oven, unless indicated differently, for at least 10 minutes before use. Do not open the oven door when cooking dishes which must raise (e.g. raised pastries and soufflés); the jet of cold air would block the raising process. To check if cakes are cooked, insert a toothpick into the mixture; if it comes out clean the cake is ready. Wait until at least 3/4 of the cooking time has passed before doing this check. As a general rule remember that: a dish which is well-cooked on the outside but not sufficiently cooked inside would have required a lower temperature and longer cooking time. On the contrary, a dry texture would have required a shorter time and higher cooking temperature. For the cooking of meat Meat to be cooked in the oven should weigh at least 1 kilo to avoid its becoming too dry. If you want roasts with a good colour, use very little oil. If the piece is lean, use oil or butter or a little of both. Butter or oil are on the other hand unnecessary if the piece has a strip of fat. If the piece has a strip of fat on one side only, put it in the oven with this side upwards; when melting the fat will grease the lower side sufficiently. Red meat should be removed from the fridge one hour before cooking otherwise the sudden change of temperature could cause it to become tough. A roast, especially if of red meat, must not be salted at the beginning of cooking as salt causes juices and blood to seep out of the meat, thus preventing the formation of ...