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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

THE CONTROL PANEL

FEATURES

A -

Hotplate

Control

B -

Dual

Hotplate

Control

- Top Oven/Grill Temperature Control

D -

Electronic

Timer

- Main Oven Multifunction Selector

- Main Oven Temperature Control

G -

Dual

Hotplate

Control

H -

Hotplate

Control

- Top Oven/Grill Indicator Neon

- Main Oven Indicator Neon

Summary of Contents for EKC6049

Page 1: ...Model EKC6049 USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...f they become too hot Never place plastic or any other material which may melt in or on the oven Do not leave the grill pan handle in position when grilling as it will become hot Always support the grill pan when it is in the withdrawn or partially withdrawn position Always use oven gloves to remove and replace the grill pan handle when grilling Always use oven gloves to remove and place food in t...

Page 3: ...Feature 29 Using Defrost Feature 29 Things to Note 29 Hints and Tips 29 Care and Cleaning 30 Cleaning Materials 30 Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance 30 Cleaning the Control Knobs and Handles 30 Removing And Replacing Wirework Runners 30 Cleaning the Ceramic Hob 31 Hints and Tips 32 Cleaning the Shelves Wirework Runners and Grill Oven Furniture 32 Cleaning Inside the Grill and Oven Compartments...

Page 4: ...4 DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE SLIP IN ELECTRIC DOUBLE OVEN Main Oven Control Panel Top Oven Grill Electronic Timer ...

Page 5: ...Dual Hotplate Control C Top Oven Grill Temperature Control D Electronic Timer E Main Oven Multifunction Selector F Main Oven Temperature Control G Dual Hotplate Control H Hotplate Control I Top Oven Grill Indicator Neon J Main Oven Indicator Neon G A C D B F E H I J 4 2 4 2 4 2 4 2 ...

Page 6: ...ill where applicable or oven s is switched on The indicator neon will glow It may turn on and off during use to show that the setting is being maintained If the neon does not operate as the instructions indicate the controls have been incorrectly set Return all controls to zero and reset following the instructions for the required setting CONDENSATION AND STEAM When food is heated it produces stea...

Page 7: ...ld be pressed separately 2 HOW TO SET THE COUNTDOWN The Countdown gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking This cooking period may be up to 2 hrs 30 mins It is not part of the automatic control To set press the Selector Control button until the Countdown indicator neon is illuminated and the display reads 0 00 as Fig 3 To set the correct time duration depress the increase cont...

Page 8: ...the Cook Time indicator neon is illuminated Press the increase control until the required length of cooking time is displayed e g 2 hrs 15 mins as Fig 7 If necessary depress the decrease control until the correct time interval is achieved The maximum cooking time is 10 hours v Release the buttons The Cook Time indicator neon will be illuminated Remember this must be completed within 5 seconds of f...

Page 9: ...Press the decrease control until the display reads 0 00 as Fig 12 ii Release the buttons The Cook Time indicator neon will flash and after 5 seconds return to the time of day iii Turn off the oven controls 5 TO RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO MANUAL At the end of a timed cooking period the indicator neon will flash and an alarm will sound for up to 2 minutes i To stop the sound press any of the three butt...

Page 10: ...h flat bases and close fitting lids are recommended The saucepan base should be approximately the same size as the cooking area Ensure that new saucepans are well scrubbed to remove edges and take off any deposits left from manufacture Traditional round bottomed Woks must not be used even with a stand Woks with flat bottomed bases are available and do comply with the above recommendations NOTE Occ...

Page 11: ...d saucepans Those with uneven bases should not be used Never leave the hotplates ON when not covered with a saucepan Ensure that the hob and saucepans are clean and dry before the start of cooking Follow the cleaning instructions very closely to keep the hob looking like new If spillage occurs with sugar solutions e g jams and syrups it must be wiped from the hob before it sets and becomes hard ot...

Page 12: ...ted when the grill is in use To ensure optimal cooking performance the elements have been carefully designed so that only the inner element glows red The outer element is hot but will remain dark in colour This gives you the best possible cooking results THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle To attach the handle press the button on the handle with the thumb and...

Page 13: ... the grid in the high position When using the centre section grill ensure food is placed centrally on the grilling grid directly beneath the grill element Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes before sealing steaks or toasting Adjust the heat setting and the shelf as necessary during cooking The food should be turned over during cooking as required GRILLING CHART FOOD POSITION GRIL...

Page 14: ...ate The indicator neon will glow It may turn ON and OFF during use to show that the setting is being maintained The cooling fan for the controls may operate after a time The grill cannot be operated when the top oven is in use Do not place dishes tins and trays directly on the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage will occur TO FIT THE TOP OVEN SHELF The shelf should be fitted with the strai...

Page 15: ... onto the oven base and to help reduce cleaning The material and finish of the baking tray and dishes used affect base browning Enamelware dark heavy or non stick utensils increase base browning Shiny aluminium or polished steel trays reflect the heat away and give less base browning Because of the smaller cooking space and lower temperatures shorter cooking times are sometimes required Be guided ...

Page 16: ...oods Follow manufacturer s instructions Fish 3 170 190 20 30 Fish Pie Potato Topped 2 190 200 20 25 Fruit Pies Crumbles 2 190 200 40 50 Milk Puddings 3 140 150 1 2h Pasta Lasagne etc 3 170 180 40 45 Pastry Choux 3 180 190 30 35 Eclairs Profiteroles 3 170 180 20 30 Flaky Puff Pies 3 210 220 25 40 Shortcrust Mince Pies 3 190 200 15 20 Meat Pies 3 190 210 25 35 Quiche Tarts Flans 3 180 200 25 45 Roas...

Page 17: ...l glow It may turn ON and OFF during use to show that the setting is being maintained The cooling fan may operate after a time HINTS AND TIPS Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air to lift the food out of the fats and juices Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food Position the food close to the e...

Page 18: ...uring cooking The food should be turned over during cooking as required GRILLING CHART FOOD POSITION GRILL TIME mins in total Bacon Rashers 5 6 Beefburgers 10 15 Chicken Joints 30 40 Chops Lamb 15 20 Pork 20 30 Fish Whole Trout Mackerel 15 25 Fillets Plaice Cod 10 15 Kebabs 20 30 Kidneys Lamb Pig 8 12 Liver Lamb Pig 10 20 Sausages 15 20 Steaks Rare 6 12 Medium 12 16 Well Done 14 20 Toasted Sandwic...

Page 19: ...ING CONVENTIONAL COOKING Turn the main oven multifunction selector to Conventional Cooking Turn the main oven temperature control to the required setting THINGS TO NOTE The oven light will illuminate The indicator neon will glow It may turn ON and OFF during use to show that the setting is being maintained The cooling fan for the controls may operate after a time If an automatic programme has been...

Page 20: ...nt room around the baking tray or dish to allow for maximum circulation Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base and to help reduce cleaning The material and finish of the baking tray and dishes used will affect the degree of base browning Enamelware dark heavy or non stick utensils increase base browning Shiny aluminium or polished steel tra...

Page 21: ...CH BAKING The fan oven cooks evenly on both shelf levels especially useful when batch baking USING THE MAIN OVEN Turn the main oven multifunction selector to Fan Oven Cooking Turn the main oven temperature control to the required setting THINGS TO NOTE The oven light will illuminate The indicator neon will glow It may turn ON and OFF during use to show that the setting is being maintained The cool...

Page 22: ...batch baking one type of food e g Victoria sandwich cakes those of similar size will be cooked in the same time It is recommended that when baking larger quantities the shelf positions should be evenly spaced to suit the load being cooked A slight increase in cooking time may be necessary Do not place baking trays directly on the oven base as it interferes with the oven air circulation and can lea...

Page 23: ...40 150 3 160 170 1 1 h Rich Fruit 130 140 3 150 160 2 2 h Christmas 130 140 2 130 140 3 4 h depends on size Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer s instructions Fish 170 190 3 170 190 20 30 Fruit Pies and Crumbles 190 200 3 190 200 40 60 Milk Puddings 130 140 3 130 140 1 2h Pastry Choux 190 200 3 160 170 30 35 Shortcrust 190 200 3 190 200 15 20 Flaky 210 220 3 210 220 25 40 Puff 210 220 3 210 220 ...

Page 24: ... to 3 kg 7lb then 10 minutes per kg 1lb over 3 kg 7lb Duck 160 180 C 25 35 minutes per kg 1lb and 25 30 minutes over Pheasant 160 180 C 35 40 minutes per kg 1lb and 35 40 minutes over Rabbit 160 180 C 20 minutes per kg 1lb and 20 minutes over The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints but slight adjustments may be required to allow for personal requir...

Page 25: ...and browned on the top using the Thermal grilling function COOKING TIMES Cooking is more gentle therefore food generally takes a little longer to cook when Thermal grilling compared with conventional grilling One of the advantages is that larger quantities can be cooked at the same time USING THERMAL GRILLING Always Thermal Grill with the oven door closed and with the grill pan handle removed Turn...

Page 26: ...a lasagne etc are piping hot throughout before serving A temperature range of 140 C 220 is suitable for most foods Be prepared to make suitable adjustments during cooking to suit individual requirements If Thermal grilling on more than one level it may be necessary to interchange the food on the shelves during cooking THERMAL GRILLING CHART FOOD POSITION TEMP C TIME mins In total Bacon Rashers 4 2...

Page 27: ...fan and oven light do not come on until cooking begins HINTS AND TIPS Single level cooking using the middle shelf position gives best results Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf for maximum air circulation Be guided by the cook times and temperatures given on any packaging Some pizzas should be cooked directly on the oven shelf To prevent soiling the oven base place a baking tray in ...

Page 28: ... Turn the main oven temperature control to the required setting THINGS TO NOTE The oven light will illuminate The indicator neon will glow It may turn ON and OFF during use to show that the setting is being maintained The cooling fan for the controls may operate after a time If an automatic cooking programme is set the oven fan and oven light do not come on until cooking begins Do not place dishes...

Page 29: ...d by room temperature On warm days defrosting will be faster than on cooler days It is preferable to thaw fish meat and poultry slowly in the fridge However this process can be accelerated by using the defrost function Small or thin fish fillets frozen peeled prawns cubed or minced meat liver thin chops steaks etc can be thawed in 1 2 hours A 1kg 2 lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approxima...

Page 30: ...revent streaking finish with a soft cloth Stainless Steel cream cleaners are abrasive and should be avoided as they may dull the surface finish Any spillage on the stainless steel finish must be wiped off immediately Do not attempt to remove any of the control knobs from the appliance as this may cause damage and is a safety hazard CLEANING THE CONTROL KNOBS AND HANDLES It is strongly recommended ...

Page 31: ...lourations It may be necessary to rub the marks hard for several minutes 2 Use a plastic pad specially for non stick saucepans with Bar Keepers Friend for removal of more stubborn soilage TO REMOVE BURNT ON SOILAGE We strongly recommend the use of a Ceramic Hob Scraper incorporating a single edge razor blade to remove spillage on the hob in particular sugar solutions which if not removed can cause...

Page 32: ... pads steel wool pads Chemical oven cleaners e g aerosols and oven pads Rust stain bath and sink stain removers Any of the above products may cause damage to the hob It is dangerous to mix different cleaning products The chemicals in them may react with each other with hazardous results Soilage from sugar solutions must be removed from the hob before the syrup has set otherwise damage to the hob s...

Page 33: ... oven for an hour or two per week to ensure continued good performance from the Stayclean finish Slight discolouration and polishing of the Stayclean surfaces may occur in time This DOES NOT affect the Stayclean properties in any way Use minimal if any extra oil or fat when roasting meat potatoes only require brushing with fat before cooking Extra fat in the oven during roasting will increase spla...

Page 34: ...re well rinsed and thoroughly dried before attempting to replace the outer door If the door glass panel becomes chipped or has deep scratches the glass will be weakened and must be replaced to prevent the possibility of the panel shattering Please contact your local Service Force Centre who will be pleased to advise further TO REPLACE THE INNER GLASS To ensure the glass is properly located the tex...

Page 35: ...e sure the appliance is cool before replacing the bulb 2 Open the door and remove the shelves and wirework runners 3 Remove the glass cover by turning it to the left 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 electricity supply and reset the time of day ...

Page 36: ...cooling fan is running when the grill is on If the cooling fan fails the grill will not operate correctly Contact your local Service Force Centre Leave the grill door open and allow the grill to cool After a couple of hours check that the grill works as normal The timer does not work Check that the instructions for the operation of the timer are being closely followed The indicator neons are not w...

Page 37: ...hone 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 For Customer Service in Ireland please contact us at the address below Electrolux Group Irl Ltd Long Mile Road Dublin 12 Republic of Ireland T...

Page 38: ...osts incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements 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 39: ...Wattage 10 5 11 4 kW Height 900mm Width 600mm Depth 600mm excluding handles and knobs Weight 68kg This appliance complies with European Council Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC Energy Label Directive 2002 40 EC ...

Page 40: ...efitting the mains terminal cover ensure that the lower tabs are located inside the bottom edge of the aperture before fixing the two screws into the top edge of the mains terminal cover See Fig 1 Ensure that the cover is securely fastened To move the appliance open the oven door and lift the appliance by holding inside the top of the compartment See Fig 2 This is a type Y appliance which means it...

Page 41: ...s Twist the bared wires using pliers Cut bared wires 10mm away from the end of the inner insulation Where uninsulated Earth wires are used ensure they are suitably sheathed to leave 10mm bare wire to fit into the terminal Clamp bare wires into the relevant terminal Fig 5 and check they are held by tugging each one in turn Ensure all screws are securely tightened Clamp the mains cable securely ensu...

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Page 44: ...otice This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of printing but will be superseded if specifications or appearance are changed ELECTROLUX MAJOR APPLIANCES ADDINGTON WAY LUTON BEDFORDSHIRE LU4 9QQ TELEPHONE 0870 5 950950 To buy accessories consumables and spare parts at our online shop please visit http www electrolux co uk Part Number 349095701 ...

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