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FOR THE USER

Important Safety Information

Description of the cooker 5

Getting to Know Your Oven 6

The Cooling Fan for the Controls 7
Location

Before Using The Cooker

Rating Plate

Connecting to the Electricity Supply

When First Switching On 8
Condensation and Steam 9
Cookware

The Trivet

Grill and Oven Furniture 10

The Electronic Timer 11

The Grill

Uses of the Grill 15
How To Light the Grill

Things To Note 15
The Grill Shelf

The Grill Pan and Handle 16
Hints and Tips

Grilling Chart 18

The Oven

Uses of the Oven

Preheating

How To Light the Oven

Things to Note

To Fit the Oven Shelves

Hints and Tips

Oven Cooking Chart

Slowcook Feature

Uses of Slowcook

How To Use Slowcook

Things to Note

Hints and Tips

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning Materials

Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker

Cleaning the Outer and Inner Door
Glass Panels

Cleaning the Oven

Cleaning the Grill Compartment

To Remove the Wirework Runners

Cleaning the Shelves, Wirework Runners
and Oven Furniture

Care of Stayclean Surfaces

The Oven Cleaning Cycle

Things to Note

Hints and Tips

Replacing an Oven Light Bulb

If Something Doesn't Work

Service and Spare Parts

Guarantee Conditions

Customer Service Centres

Please read the whole instruction book before
using the cooker. To help you the following
symbols will be found in the text.

Safety Instructions

Step by Step Instructions

Hints and Tips

CONTENTS

Summary of Contents for EDB 872

Page 1: ...Model EDB 872 ...

Page 2: ...in the oven Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil Stand clear when opening the drop down oven doors Support the doors using the handles until fully open Never leave the cooker unattended when the oven door is open Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the oven They may explode if they are hea...

Page 3: ...nd Tips 20 Oven Cooking Chart 22 Slowcook Feature 23 Uses of Slowcook 23 How To Use Slowcook 23 Things to Note 23 Hints and Tips 23 Care and Cleaning 26 Cleaning Materials 26 Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker 26 Cleaning the Outer and Inner Door Glass Panels 27 Cleaning the Oven 28 Cleaning the Grill Compartment 29 To Remove the Wirework Runners 29 Cleaning the Shelves Wirework Runners and Oven F...

Page 4: ...Know 40 Warnings 40 Things to Note 40 Getting Things Ready 41 Preparing Cabinet for Fitting Oven 41 Flexible Pipe Installation 42 Making the Electrical Connections 43 Connection to Electricity Supply 43 Checking Electrical Connections 44 Pressure Testing 45 4 ...

Page 5: ...ook setting which allows you to cook a range of foods over a long period of time at a low temperature The oven can be automatically controlled by the electronic timer 5 WARNING THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED AND PROTECTED BY A 3 AMP FUSE DESCRIPTION OF THE COOKER Grill Electronic Timer Control Knob Control Panel Oven ...

Page 6: ...The Control Panel 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN Electronic Timer Grill Control Oven Control ...

Page 7: ...on device mechanical extractor hood Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation for example opening of a window or more effective ventilation for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present 7 THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS Always allow the cooling fan to cool the cooker down before switching off at the wall prior to carrying out any clean...

Page 8: ... cut the plug off dispose of it safely as it will be a shock hazard if it is inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere in the house If the ignition system doesn t work there may be a fault with the electrical supply First check the socket by trying out another piece of electrical equipment in it if that works correctly renew the fuse in the plug If the fuse keeps failing there is a fault in the oven...

Page 9: ... steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the cooker e g a trim it will condense and produce water droplets This is quite normal and is not caused by a fault on the cooker To prevent discolouration occurring regularly wipe away condensation and any soilage from the cooker surfaces COOKWARE Baking trays dishes etc should not be placed over the oven burner This will damage the ...

Page 10: ...ker 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid 1 trivet 1 meat tin 2 shelves for oven cooking 1 shelf for grilling 10 Scuffing of the Stayclean sides and back panel by the oven furniture pack may occur during transit These marks will disappear after the oven has been used for the first time ...

Page 11: ... buttons and together Release the buttons 2 Within 5 seconds press the button until the time of day shows in the display The cookpot symbol will be showing THE MINUTE MINDER 1 Press and release the button 2 Within 5 seconds press the button until the display shows the time you want Our diagram shows the timer set to 5 minutes After a few seconds the time of day will show in the display When you ar...

Page 12: ...r diagram shows the cooking time set for 2 hours 30 minutes After a few seconds the time of day shows in the display 4 To set the time you want the food to be cooked by press and release the button This will show you the earliest possible stop time If this is different to the time you want the food to be cooked by press the button within 5 seconds until the correct stop time shows in the display O...

Page 13: ...e cookpot will show in the display and the oven will switch on again 2 Turn off the oven control TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH OFF ONLY This is useful if you want to begin cooking immediately but have the oven switch off whilst you are out 1 Ensure the clock is showing the correct time of day 2 Place food in the oven 3 Set the length of time you want the food to cook for Press and release the button ...

Page 14: ...t the end of the cooktime the oven will switch off the alarm will sound and the auto symbol will flash 5 To cancel and return to manual operation press buttons and together 6 Turn off the oven control 14 ...

Page 15: ...sh in the control knob and turn it to the Off position This is shown by a large dot THINGS TO NOTE The cooling fan for the controls will operate as soon as the grill control is turned For more information on the operation of the cooling fan turn to page 7 If the oven door is closed whilst the grill burner is lit it will go out The burner will automatically re light when the door is opened Always l...

Page 16: ...ove the handle towards the left lower into position and release the button To remove the handle press the button on the handle with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly upwards and towards the right to remove from the bracket To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf ensure that the cut out on the underside of the handle bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf To check the progress...

Page 17: ...ntle cooking Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing Brush lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking The food should be turned over during cooking as required Do not use the grill to keep food warm as it will continue to cook the food The grill door must be left open when grilling For convenience the grill door ca...

Page 18: ...aste Note Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards 18 FOOD GRILL TIME Min SHELF GRID POSITION Bacon Rashers Beefburgers Chicken Joints Chops Lamb Pork Fish Whole Trout Mackerel Fillets Plaice Cod Kebabs Kidneys Lamb Pig Liver Lamb Pig Sausages Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Browning e g au gratin lasagne shepherd s pie 2 3 each side 6 10 each side 15 20 each side 7 10 each side 10 15 each ...

Page 19: ...ctions on the packaging HOW TO LIGHT THE OVEN 1 Open the oven door 2 Push in the oven control and turn it to gas mark 9 3 Adjust the control to the required gas mark setting 4 Wait until the burner has a large flame 5 Close the oven door THINGS TO NOTE The oven light will come on when the oven control is turned The cooling fan for the controls may operate after a time See page 7 for further detail...

Page 20: ...t the same time The base of the oven can be used to warm plates When cooking more than one tray of similar items for example cakes or biscuits swap the trays round during cooking Alternatively remove the top tray when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to the higher shelf to finish cooking It is recommended that when baking larger quantities the shelf positions should be evenly spaced to s...

Page 21: ...ed hotplate as this may cause the enamel to crack ROASTING For best results we recommend open roasting using minimal fat or oil to prevent splashing It is not necessary to cover meat or poultry or wrap food in foil when roasting as this restricts the circulation of heat and will lead to extended cooktimes If you are using a roasting bag or cover chicken breast with foil be prepared to allow an ext...

Page 22: ...Flapjack Shortbread Baked Custard Casseroles Beef Lamb Chicken Convenience Foods Fish Fish Pie potato topped Fruit Pies Crumbles Milk Puddings Pasta Lasagne etc Pastry Choux Eclairs profiteroles Flaky Puff pies Shortcrust Mince pies Meat pies Quiche Tarts Flans Roast Meat Poultry Turkey Scones Shepherds Pie Soufflés Vegetables Baked Jacket Potatoes Roast Potatoes Yorkshire Puddings large individua...

Page 23: ...n If an automatic programme has been set the oven light does not come on until the cook time begins HINTS AND TIPS Always cover food with a close fitting lid or tin foil Do not re heat food using the slow cook function Slow cooked food should be eaten as soon as possible after cooking It is not advisable to allow food to cool down slowly It is recommended that vegetable dishes sponge and suet pudd...

Page 24: ...ed All frozen meat poultry should be thoroughly thawed before preparing for slow cooking Cooking times Small items e g chops 3 4 hours Small joints stews 6 8 hours Large joints 7 9 hours Fish 2 3 hours VEGETABLES Cut vegetables into thin slices or small cubes as they can take a long time to cook To prevent potatoes discolouring cook immediately after preparation and add a few drops of lemon juice ...

Page 25: ... BEANS SHOULD BE RINSED COVERED WITH FRESH WATER IN A SAUCEPAN ON THE HOB AND BROUGHT TO THE BOIL FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES BEFORE DRAINING AND ADDING TO THE DISH Canned beans may be placed in the dish with other raw ingredients as they have already been cooked PRESERVES Only the softening of fruit can be carried out using slow cook The jam or marmalade must be boiled up on the hob Chutney may thick...

Page 26: ...ooker as some of the finishes are painted and damage may occur Regularly wipe over the control panel and oven doors using a soft cloth well wrung out in warm water to which a little washing up liquid has been added 26 CARE AND CLEANING For hygiene and safety reasons this gas cooker must be kept clean A build up of fat or other foodstuffs could cause a fire Before cleaning the cooker always allow t...

Page 27: ... outer and inner glass using hot soapy water or Hob Brite Should the inner face of the outer door glass be heavily soiled it is recommended that soapy water with a high concentration of soap is used To prevent streaking a glass cleaning spray may be applied and the glass polished with a soft cloth Ensure that all parts are well rinsed and thoroughly dry before attempting to replace the outer door ...

Page 28: ...t soapy water or Hob Brite and a soft cloth DO NOT use abrasives as they may damage the glass or seal CLEANING THE OVEN The oven top and sides are coated with a Stayclean finish The back panel is vitreous enamelled The Stayclean areas in the oven should not be cleaned manually See Care of Stayclean Surfaces on page 30 The oven base and back panel can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners or aeroso...

Page 29: ...compartments 2 Hold the wirework at the bottom and gently pull towards the centre of the grill or oven compartment 3 Unhook the runner at the top and remove it from the cavity 4 To replace hook the wirework back into the oven sides CLEANING THE SHELVES WIREWORK RUNNERS AND OVEN FURNITURE Soak the oven shelves wirework runners and grilling grid in hot soapy water if heavily soiled they will then cl...

Page 30: ...e oven is presentably clean Some staining will remain THINGS TO NOTE The cooling fan for the controls will operate after a short time when the oven cleaning cycle is selected It may run on after the controls are switched off until the cooker has cooled See page 7 for more details on the operation of the cooling fan HINTS AND TIPS Slight discolouration and polishing of the Stayclean surfaces may oc...

Page 31: ...at tin when roasting The water and the fat juices from the joint create excessive splattering during cooking even at normal temperatures as well as causing condensation Covering joints during cooking will also prevent splashing onto the interior surfaces Removing the covering for the last 20 30 minutes will allow extra browning if required Some large joints and turkeys especially benefit by this m...

Page 32: ...page 29 3 Pull the glass bulb cover towards you and then pull it off If necessary use a screwdriver to carefully lever off the cover taking care not to damage the oven cavity 4 Unscrew the bulb by turning it to the left 5 Fit a new bulb and then replace the glass bulb cover 6 Refit the wirework runners and replace the oven shelves 7 Restore the cooker to the electricity supply and reset the time o...

Page 33: ...ot a problem with your gas supply You can do this by making sure that other gas appliances such as your central heating or gas fire are working The Grill works but the Oven does not Check that the timer is set for manual operation See page 11 The Grill sparks in use Ensure that the grill door is open when grilling If the grill door is closed whilst the burner is lit it will automatically re light ...

Page 34: ... cooking a large item be prepared to turn it round during cooking The oven light fails to illuminate The oven light bulb may need replacing see page 32 If the Oven is set for automatic cooking the light will illuminate when the cook time begins Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly Check that the recommended Gas mark settings and shelf positions are being used See page 22 Be prepared to adjust...

Page 35: ... heading If Something Doesn t Work When you contact the Service Centre you will need to give the following details 1 Your name address and post code 2 Your telephone number 3 Clear and concise details of the fault 4 The model product and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date 35 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquiries concerning ...

Page 36: ...ncurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom l Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements l Products of Electrolux manufacture which are not marketed by Electrolux European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarant...

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Page 38: ...ravesend Kent DA11 0DL HARPENDEN M46 Unit 4 Riverside Estate Coldharbour Lane Harpenden AL5 4UN LETCHWORTH M50 16 17 Woodside Ind Est Works Road Letchworth Herts SG6 1LA LONDON M76 2 4 Royal Lane Yiewsley West Drayton Middlesex UB7 8DL MAIDENHEAD M60 Reform Road Maidenhead Berkshire SL6 8BY MOLESEY M61 10 Island Farm Avenue West Molesey Surrey KT8 2UZ NEWBURY M24 9 Pipers Court Berkshire Drive Tha...

Page 39: ...urrent Editions PROVISION FOR VENTILATION This appliance is not connected to a combustion products evacuation device It shall be installed and connected in accordance with the current installation regulations Particular attention shall be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with BS 5440 Part 2 Current Ed...

Page 40: ... Earth leakage continuity tests must be carried out before the cooker is connected to the mains supply and re checked after fitting NOTE It is good practice to Fit an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker to your house wiring Wire your appliance to the latest IEE regulations THINGS TO NOTE LOCATION OF APPLIANCE The appliance may be located in a kitchen a kitchen diner or bedsitting room but not located in...

Page 41: ...ured to the wall or floor If necessary make arrangements to ensure the work surface below which the oven will rest is level Mark the centre of the aperture into which the appliance is to be fitted onto the plinth board Remove the plinth board from in front of the cabinets Cut the required ventilation slot in the plinth as detailed in Fig 5 Drill two pilot screw holes into the sides of the adjacent...

Page 42: ... unpacking the appliance keep it on its polystyrene base until it is put into the cabinet to avoid damage NOTE It is imperative that the appliance is left in the base to protect both the appliance and the floor 3 If the gas supply bayonet and wall fixing bracket are to be located behind the appliance it must be located in the shaded area as indicated in Fig 8 4 Connect flexible hose to the gas inl...

Page 43: ...connector with integral flex clamps DO NOT EXTEND THE CABLE USING PLASTIC OR CERAMIC CONNECTION TERMINAL BLOCKS AND OR INSULATION TAPE Should the supplied cable be required to be threaded through small apertures in the cabinets it can be removed from the mains plug If the supplied moulded plug is cut off dispose of it safely as it will be a shock hazard if inserted into a 13 amp socket elsewhere i...

Page 44: ...appliance as far back as it will go N B Two people will be required to carry out the lifting procedure Warning Do not attempt to lift this appliance by the handle s Centralise and fix the appliance to the underside of the worktop using the two stability screws provided in the position indicated in Fig 10 Refit the plinth board Place the top trim with the cork washers uppermost flush with the edge ...

Page 45: ...upply to the grill burner when the door is closed Check that it is operational by slowly closing the grill door the gas supply should be shut off to the burner before the grill door is fully closed CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN 1 Set the clock as described on page 11 the clock is now ready for manual operation 2 Turn the main thermostat knob to Mk 9 and check that there is sparking from the ignition syst...

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Page 48: ...e the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice This handbook is accurate at the date of printing but will be superseded and should be disregarded if specifications or appearance are changed ELECTROLUX 55 77 HIGH STREET SLOUGH BERKSHIRE SL1 1DZ TELEPHONE 0870 5 950950 EDB 872 311460904 EDB 872 311460904 Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000 ...

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