manualshive.com logo in svg

Electrolux EK 6173, Instruction Book

Share
Download
Electrolux EK 6173 Instruction Book Download Page 27

The ovens

27

Functions for safety

Safety lock

When the ovens’ 

SAFETY

 

LOCK

 

 is activated, it is 

harder for children to open the ovens. Even if someone 
pushes an oven button by mistake, nothing will happen 
since two buttons need to be pushed in at the same 
time to turn on or change a function. This is very diffi-
cult for small children to do. 

TO

 

LOCK

 

THE

 

OVEN

1

Press 

 and keep it pressed in,

2 then press 

 and keep the buttons pressed in 

(approx. 6 seconds) until  

 appears in the 

information window.

NOTE

! When you then want to use the locked oven, 

you have to keep 

 pressed in all the time you are 

adjusting, changing or checking something.

TO

 

UNLOCK

 

THE

 

OVEN

1

Press 

 and keep it pressed in, 

2 then press 

 and keep the buttons pressed in 

until 

 disappears from the information 

window.

Summary of Contents for EK 6173

Page 1: ...cooker INSTRUCTION BOOK EK 6173 821 02 90 03 ...

Page 2: ...7 The control panel 7 The ceramic hob 8 Using the hob 8 Cleaning the ceramic hob 13 Functions for safety 14 The ovens 15 The functions of the ovens 15 Buttons for the clock 16 Practical use 21 Cleaning and maintenance 24 Functions for safety 27 Installation 28 To adjust plinth height and depth 28 Levelling the cooker 29 Electrical connection 29 Service 30 Technical data 31 Practical tips and advic...

Page 3: ... NON TIP DEVICE should be fitted to prevent the cooker from tipping if subjected to an abnormal loading When using the cooker Never use the ceramic hob if it is cracked as water from spillages and or cleaning could penetrate down to live conductors If the hob is damaged disconnect the cooker from the electrical supply and contact your ser vice centre to have the cooker repaired Never place alumini...

Page 4: ...acking 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 fi...

Page 5: ...rements shown can be applied whether the non tip device is fitted on the left or the right see illustration Measure and mark where the non tip device is to be placed then screw it onto a solid material or a suitable rein forcement 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 cent...

Page 6: ...n the cooker with a clean cloth hot water and a little washing up liquid straight after use NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR SCOURING AGENTS except on some parts of the cooker that might occasionally need cleaning more thoroughly Don t forget to clean underneath the oven vent cover This can be washed in a dishwasher Remember that the non tip device does not work when the cooker has been pulled forwa...

Page 7: ...top bottom heat 2b Large oven By pressing and you auto matically come to top bottom heat 3 Press until 280ºC appears in the information window 4 Ventilate the room Press once the new smell and fumes have ceased 5 Wipe clean the oven oven door and side racks using hot water and washing up liquid Then wipe these parts dry The control panel 1 Information window 2 Buttons for OVENS TIMES AND TEMPERATU...

Page 8: ...heat The glass of the hob is resistant to heat cold and rapid temperature changes but it is vulnerable to impact A pepper mill falling on the hob could crack it Never stand or put heavy loads on the hob or use it as a storage space Using the hob NEVER USE THE CERAMIC HOB IF IT IS CRACKED Spilt water could seep through to the live con ductors Disconnect the cooker from the power supply and contact ...

Page 9: ... cooking time will remain for setting 4 The length of time the hotplate is on at the highest temperature depends on which heat you have selected To change the heat setting when Automax is in use you first need to reset the control before you choose a new heat setting A general rule is to use 2 to 5 for simmering and 6 to 8 for frying 1 is best for gentle heating You will need to try out the differ...

Page 10: ...vigorously Suitable for boiling water for pasta and rice Then turn the heat down for gentler cooking Suggestions when frying food 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 The colour of the fat indicates when...

Page 11: ...urn clockwise back to the required setting between 1 and 9 After resetting the hotplate returns automatically to the smaller size Using without Automax If you want to set the heat yourself 1 Turn the control clockwise to the symbol after 9 on the control 2 Then turn back to a setting between 1 and 9 9 is the hottest When the hotplate is being used the chosen setting is indicated in the control win...

Page 12: ...ry well Aluminium is a good conductor of heat but it can leave silver coloured stains on the hob You can remove these stains with the hob cleaner supplied with the cooker Glass vessels and enamelled bases with a rough pattern will if pulled back and forth across the surface cause greater wear on the hob than other materials To save you time and therefore energy the contact surface of the pan base ...

Page 13: ...l gone out Shake the bottle and apply a small quantity of cleaner directly onto the hob Rub clean using a damp cloth or paper towels 3 Use a damp cloth to remove all remaining traces of the cleaner which could otherwise burn on when the hob is next used Wipe the hob dry The razor blade scraper KEEP THE SCRAPER AWAY FROM CHILDREN Use the razor blade scraper carefully The razor blade is extremely sh...

Page 14: ... is activated it is harder for children to play with the heating zones If someone turns on a control the heating zone does not come on but SAFE appears in the hob control window until the control is switched off again The red light above the lock symbol comes on when the hob safety lock is activated TO ACTIVATE THE HOB SAFETY LOCK Turn the two controls for the front heating zones anti clockwise at...

Page 15: ...akes approx five minutes to heat the oven to 200ºC Browning Using the inner top element Heat the oven for 3 to 5 minutes before putting the food in Oven light The oven light comes on automatically for all settings If you only want to use the light e g when cleaning one of the ovens this is last on the F button THE FUNCTINS OF THE LARGE OVEN Top Bottom heat Using the outer top and bottom element It...

Page 16: ...tton 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 circu lates 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 tempera...

Page 17: ...djust or change a function The symbol will stop flashing and change to constant six seconds after making an adjustment Oven temperature All functions have a preset temperature which you can alter if you wish When the oven temperature exceeds 45 C the increasing temperature appears in the infor mation window A brief signal will be heard when the oven reaches the required temperature If you change t...

Page 18: ...ns off after approx 6 seconds THE LARGE OVEN 1 First press and then press If the small oven is working you only need to press 2 Press and you automatically come to top bottom heat If you want to use another function continue pressing until the func tion you require appears in the information window 3 Press or if you want to change the preset temperature 4 To turn off the oven press The oven turns ...

Page 19: ...ime required for cooking the food This time starts immediately i e before the oven has reached the set temperature Note This is only suitable for food that can be left at room temperature for some time TO SET THE OVEN TIME 1 Press The symbol starts flashing in the information window 2 Then press until the required oven time appears in the window Max 23 hours and 50 minutes The oven time is the tim...

Page 20: ... minus oven time is reached e g 17 10 18 00 set end time minus 50 minutes set oven time 17 10 when the oven starts The settings you have made now appear in the window together with how much time is left until the oven turns off 4 When the end time is out the oven automati cally turns off The symbol for the chosen oven function starts flashing and a repeated signal is emitted for about 2 minutes Pr...

Page 21: ...better to use top bottom heat for temperatures over 225 C Use the fan assisted oven for baking or cooking large amounts of food on several trays shelves at the same time The fan assisted oven reduces the total baking time as two trays can be in the oven at the same time However although you save time the bread or buns may not brown as evenly as they do with top bot tom heat particularly if the dou...

Page 22: ...e sensor shows 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 SETTING ALTERING Once you have put the joint of meat in the preheated oven and connected the sensor to the socket 1 Press The pre programmed temperature appears and C starts flashing 2 You can alter the tem...

Page 23: ...ibly burnt as well The oven door should be closed when grilling Flans and quiches This function gives an excellent result without pre baking the flan case Heat the oven to 200 C i e the preset temperature or change to required temperature Place the flan in the lower part or in the middle of the oven Browning swift start Excellent for browning au gratin dishes toasted sand wiches etc You can also u...

Page 24: ...ave to stand for one hour 2 Set the oven on top bottom heat and maxi mum temperature 3 Switch off the oven after three hours Never use oven cleaning products or sharp objects on the self cleaning enamel THE VITREOUS ENAMEL BASE If the base is very soiled 1 Use a spatula or similar implement to remove spillages which have hardened 2 Use a sponge to spread soft soap on the oven base 3 Close the door...

Page 25: ...emove the oven cloths To change an oven light bulb 1 Make sure the oven is not hot and that both the ovens are turned off 2 Release and remove the removable side rack 3 Release the glass cover for example by insert ing 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 4 Unscrew the bulb and fit a new one It should have an...

Page 26: ...ld be wiped clean with paper towels or washed by hand when necessary Any burnt on food can be removed using a suitable spatula 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 brack ets SEE PICT...

Page 27: ...nction This is very diffi cult for small children to do TO LOCK THE OVEN 1 Press and keep it pressed in 2 then press and keep the buttons pressed in approx 6 seconds until appears in the information window NOTE When you then want to use the locked oven you have to keep pressed in all the time you are adjusting changing or checking something TO UNLOCK THE OVEN 1 Press and keep it pressed in 2 then ...

Page 28: ...g the cooker 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 ILLU STRAT...

Page 29: ...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 1 Once the cooker is properly level you need to lock these feet with the nut Turn it anticlockwise 2 using the spanner supplied Electrical connection Repairs and work on the cooker must be carried out by a QUALIFIED...

Page 30: ...y the problem Consumer care Contact the retailer if you have any questions concern ing 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 right hand side of the cooker Copy the details onto t...

Page 31: ...HT BULBS neon type OVEN LIGHT BULBS E 14 screw fitting marked 230 240V 25W and 300ºC EK 6173 Width mm 600 Height when delivered mm 900 Depth mm 600 Large oven volume litres 48 Small oven volume litres 19 Total wattage 230V cooker W 14030 HEATING ZONES SIZE mm WATTAGE W Rear left 145 250 1100 2000 Rear right 120 180 900 1800 Front left 210 2300 Front right 145 1200 ...

Page 32: ...flour and the correct proportions of flour to liquid Too low an oven temperature means that the baking has to remain too long in the oven to cook which leads to drying Check that you have used the correct temperature setting Baking food is too dark browned or unevenly cooked Too high an oven temperature makes bak ing other foods too dark on the surface before fully cooked Check that you have used ...

Page 33: ...ob safety lock see page 14 The hotplates are not working and a line appears in the information window The power supply to the hob has cut out for safety reasons see page 12 Reset all controls and then turn on the hotplate you want to use Boiling frying takes a long time Check you have a suitable pan that conducts heat properly see page 12 The buttons for the oven are not working Deactivate the ove...

Page 34: ...ectrical 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 ...

Page 35: ......

Page 36: ...Aktiebolaget Electrolux 105 45 STOCKHOLM SWEDEN 2B tecknare ab Printed on environmentally sound paper MO STK 2001 04 24 ...

Reviews:

No comments

Brands by name

Popular brands

Load more brands