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The oven is not cooking evenly

Check that the appliance is correctly installed
and is level.

Check that the recommended Gas mark
settings and shelf positions are being used.

If you use a tin or tray larger than the
recommended size be prepared to turn it
round during cooking. If 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 Main 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 23.  Be prepared to adjust the gas
mark up or down by one setting to achieve the
results you want.

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Summary of Contents for EDB 876

Page 1: ...Model EDB 876 ...

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

Page 3: ...cook Feature 24 Uses of Slowcook 24 How To Use Slowcook 24 Things to Note 24 Hints and Tips 24 Care and Cleaning 27 Cleaning Materials 27 Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance 27 Cleaning the Outer and Inner Door Glass Panels 28 Cleaning Inside the Ovens 29 To Remove the Wirework Runners 30 Cleaning the Shelves Wirework Runners and Oven Furniture 30 Care of Stayclean Surfaces 30 The Oven Cleaning ...

Page 4: ...vens It is particularly suitable for cooking larger quantities of food In addition the Slowcook feature allows you to cook a range of foods over a long period of time at a low temperature The Main oven can be automatically controlled by the electronic timer 4 WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED AND PROTECTED BY A 3 AMP FUSE DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE Top Oven Grill Electronic Timer Control Kn...

Page 5: ...The Control Panel 5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN Electronic Timer Grill Top Oven Control Main Oven Control ...

Page 6: ...cal ventilation 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 6 All gas ovens require adequate ventilation The room the oven is fitted in must have a good air supply that meets the standard BS 5440 Par...

Page 7: ...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 which must be put...

Page 8: ...m the appliance when opening the oven doors to allow any build up of steam or heat to release If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the appliance e g a trim it will condense and produce water droplets This is quite normal and is not caused by a fault on the appliance To prevent discolouration occurring regularly wipe away condensation and any soilage from the applia...

Page 9: ...nce 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid 1 meat tin 2 shelves for main oven cooking 1 shelf for grilling and top oven cooking 9 Scuffing of the Stayclean panel s by the oven furniture pack may occur during transit These marks will disappear after the oven has been used for the first time ...

Page 10: ...ress 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 yo...

Page 11: ... 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 Our diagram shows the food is to be cooked by 18 00 6pm After a few seconds the time of day shows in the display and th...

Page 12: ...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 and then press the button within 5 seconds until the correct cook time is showing Our diagram shows the timer set for 2 hours 30 minutes After a few seconds the time of day shows in the display 4 Turn the control to mark 9 then t...

Page 13: ...l 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 6 The oven light will illuminate 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 ...

Page 14: ...t Move 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 progr...

Page 15: ...lling 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 can be left ajar You may wish to preheat the grill on ful...

Page 16: ...aste Note Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards 16 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 17: ...OVEN 1 Open the grill top oven door 2 Push in and turn the top oven grill control to the left to Gas mark 8 When the burner has lit there will only be small flames at first 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 cooling fan for the controls will operate as soon as the top oven grill control is turned ...

Page 18: ...rkshire puddings etc When cooking cakes pastry scones bread etc place the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf Leave a gap of 13mm between all dishes and the oven sides so the heat can circulate properly Do not push dishes too far back as it will burn if it overhangs the burner flames If you use a baking tray larger than the recommended size of 12 x 9 30cm x 25cm you may need to turn it aro...

Page 19: ...ngerbread Meringues 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 Scones Shepherds Pie Soufflés Vegetables Baked Jacket Potatoes Roast Potatoes Yorkshire Puddings La...

Page 20: ...ructions on the packaging HOW TO LIGHT THE MAIN OVEN 1 Open the oven door 2 Push in the main 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 6 for fu...

Page 21: ... different temperatures all at the same time 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 suit the load being ...

Page 22: ...cessary 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 extra 10 15 minutes for each 1 2kg 1lb When cooking large items such as turkeys the use of foil may be required to prevent the breast becoming dry before the rest o...

Page 23: ...s 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 Individ...

Page 24: ... fan 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 p...

Page 25: ...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 26: ... 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 27: ...iance 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 27 CARE AND CLEANING For hygiene and safety reasons this gas appliance must be kept clean A build up of fat or other foodstuffs could cause a fire Before cleaning the appliance always a...

Page 28: ...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 g...

Page 29: ...nd a soft cloth DO NOT use abrasives as they may damage the glass or seal CLEANING INSIDE THE OVENS The oven top and sides are coated with a Stayclean finish The back panels are vitreous enamelled The Stayclean areas in the ovens should not be cleaned manually See Care of Stayclean Surfaces on page 30 The main oven base and back panels can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners or aerosol oven clea...

Page 30: ... heavily soiled a soap impregnated steel wool pad can be used The grill pan and meat tin can be cleaned using a soap impregnated steel wool pad All items of grill and oven furniture are dishwasher safe with the exception of the grill pan handle CARE OF STAYCLEAN SURFACES The top and sides of both ovens are coated with a Stayclean finish They should not be cleaned manually During normal use the Sta...

Page 31: ...st If you do a lot of roasting and very little baking you should follow the cleaning cycle every week If you roast very little you will only need to follow the cleaning cycle every 2 3 weeks Follow the recommendations below to keep soilage to a minimum COOKING TO REDUCE SOILAGE Cook at the recommended temperatures Higher temperatures during roasting will increase soilage Try cooking at lower tempe...

Page 32: ...l before you replace a bulb 2 Open the oven door and remove the shelves and wirework runners Instructions on how to remove the wirework runners are given on page 30 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 th...

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 and Top Oven work but the Main Oven does not Check that the timer is set for manual operation See page 10 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 automa...

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 Main 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 23 Be prepared to ad...

Page 35: ...rce 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 and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls 35 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS CUSTOMER CARE ...

Page 36: ... incurred 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 guara...

Page 37: ...ed recommendations are contained in the following British Standard Codes of Practice BS 6172 BS 5440 Part 2 and BS 6891 All British Standards must be Current 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 t...

Page 38: ...CUIT Earth leakage continuity tests must be carried out before the appliance 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 loc...

Page 39: ...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 40: ... 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 41: ...ay sealed flex 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 soc...

Page 42: ...nce 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 of the...

Page 43: ...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 OVENS The ovens should be tested separately 1 Set the clock as described on page 10 the clock is now ready for manual operation 2 Turn the oven thermostat knob to maximum and check that there is sparking from...

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Page 46: ...46 EDB876 311461706 N O T E S ...

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Page 48: ...ls 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 55 77 HIGH STREET SLOUGH BERKSHIRE SL1 1DZ TELEPHONE 0870 5 950950 Part Number 311461706 Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2001 ...

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