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SOLvING PRObLEMS

Problem

Causes

What to do

Electronic clock flashing on display 

(electric cooker only)

Power failure or interruption

Reset time of day

Household fuse blown or power 

supply is off

Check fuses, power supply

Note: if the household fuse continues to blow, call the Service Centre
Unit smoking when first used

Protective oils being removed

Turn grill on high for 10 mins
Turn oven on at 180

˚

 C for 2–4 hours

Condensation building up

Too much water used when cooking

Reduce amount of water
Leave door open after cooking, if food is to be 

left in oven to keep warm

Odours on first use of oven

This is normal
Allow 2–4 hours for odour to dissipate

Power points not working 

(NZ model electric cooker only)

Fuse at rear has blown

Check fuse

60 minute timer not audible

Timer not wound sufficiently

Turn timer knob past 15 minute mark 

then to the required number of minutes,

Oven shelf tight

Oven shelf not inserted correctly, may 

be upside down or back to front

Remove shelf and insert as per diagram

Clock display off

Household fuse blown or power 

supply is off

Check fuses, power supply

Note: if the household fuse continues to blow, call the Service Centre

Note: Only authorised service centres should carry out servicing. Otherwise warranty may be void.

Summary of Contents for Westinghouse 540 upright cooker

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 540 UPRIGHT COOKING APPLIANCES ...

Page 2: ...ing your personal safety WARNING caution This symbol indicates information on how to avoid damaging the appliance TIPS INFORMATION tips and information This symbol indicates tips and information about use of the appliance ENVIRONMENTAL TIPS environmental tips This symbol indicates tips and information about economical and ecological use of the appliance Contents General safety 3 Description of coo...

Page 3: ... left on a grill dish is a fire hazard Keep grill clean and turn off grill immediately after use If gas burner does not light in15 seconds allow one minute for gas to clear before trying again Placing thick portions of food under grill can be a fire hazard DO NOT cover the grill dish insert with foil Separate grill model Grill with door open Grill in oven model Grill with door closed Oven warnings...

Page 4: ...cabinets the cabinet material must be capable of withstanding 85 deg C Only authorised personnel should carry out servicing Certificate of Compliance to be retained Always ensure the appliance is switched off before cleaning or replacing parts If this appliance is gas operated it contains aluminium fittings DO NOT use caustic based cleaners DO NOT use steam cleaners as this may cause moisture buil...

Page 5: ...Feet 1 Hotplate Control Knob Adjusts temperature of hotplate Can be rotated in either direction 2 Hotplate Indicator Lamp where fitted Comes on when a hotplate is turned on 3 Oven light switch where fitted Turns oven light on off 4 60 Minute Ringer Timer where fitted Sets reminder time 5 Grill Temperature Control Knob Sets grilling temperature for separate grill Can be rotated in either direction ...

Page 6: ... Control Knob Sets the grilling temperature 3 Oven Burner Control Knob Sets the baking temperature 4 Electronic Igniter Switch where fitted Ignites the hotplate burners grill burner and oven burner Note The appropriate burner control knob has to be set first 5 Fan Switch where fitted Turns oven fan on off 6 Light Switch where fitted Turns oven light on off 7 60 Minute Ringer Timer where fitted Set...

Page 7: ... Feet 1 Hotplate Control Knob Adjusts temperature of hotplate Can be rotated in either direction 2 Hotplate Indicator Lamp Comes on when a hotplate is turned on 3 Grill Oven Function Control Knob Select grill or oven function 4 Grill Oven Temperature Control Knob Sets temperature for grilling and baking 5 Grill Oven Indicator Lamp Comes on when the Grill Oven temperature control knob is operated C...

Page 8: ...il the oven is completely dry New appliances can have an odour during first operation It is recommended to run in your oven before you cook for the first time Run the oven at 180 C for 2 4 hours and ensure that the room is well ventilated Please install oven furniture as outlined in the Fitting Oven Accessories and Cleaning section If your appliance is fitted with solid hotplates turn heat setting...

Page 9: ... in oven models set Function control knob to OVEN and set thermostat knob to required temperature Important If you are only baking on one shelf then cook in the lower half of the oven Position 2 would be suitable for most recipes However please read the oven cooking guide for variations Fan Baking Fan forced oven models With fan forced ovens heat comes from the element surrounding the fan see Figu...

Page 10: ... turn it a quarter of the way 2 For manual ignition models keep the oven burner control knob pushed in and at the same time press the oven igniter button on the right hand side of the control panel For electronic ignition models Keep the oven burner control knob pushed in and at the same time press the electronic igniter switch on the right hand side of the control panel 3 Hold the control knob fo...

Page 11: ...al meringues Pavlova 6 eggs 110 2 100 Any 90 180 2 165 Any 15 20 110 120 1 100 Any 75 Patty cakes Sponge 4 eggs Plain butter cake Rich fruit cake 190 2 180 Any 15 20 180 2 170 Any 20 30 180 2 170 Any 25 40 140 150 2 130 Any 180 Shortcrust cornish pasty 200 200 180 2 180 180 160 Any 40 45 10 35 Shortcrust custard tart 200 180 220 180 1 3 190 170 200 180 Any 20 30 10 25 Cream puffs 210 2 200 Any 25 ...

Page 12: ...ing thermostat Remove grill tray from oven on bake modes Cakes have a cracked thick crust Baking temperature too high Lower the temperature Food too low in oven Cook one shelf higher Cake batter over mixed Mix just long enough to combine the ingredients Baking tin too deep Check size of tin and use recommended size Baking tins dark Change to shiny light tins Baked products are pale flat and underc...

Page 13: ...es of steak chops etc for a better flavour The grill door MUST be left open during grilling Condensation in grill compartment is normal Igniting the Gas Griller NOTE Before you cook on the grill for the first time turn the grill on for fifteen minutes with 10 mm of water in the bottom of the grill dish This will remove oils left on the grill during manufacture 1 Turn the grill burner control knob ...

Page 14: ... meat steak chops sausages fish toasted cheese and other foods which cook quickly The grill should be preheated for 3 minutes before cooking to seal natural juices of meat The oven door MUST be left closed during grilling The full width grill dish can be used in any of the two upper height positions between the runners Do not place grill dish on top of upper most runner as there are no stops for s...

Page 15: ...nium foil on the ceramic hotplates Note Stored heat in the hotplate can be used for the last few minutes of cooking Simply turn off the control Choosing Utensils Look at this diagram below which shows you which utensils to use on the hotplates and which utensils should not be used AlWAYS use pots and pans with flat bottoms Uneven or thin bottoms will waste electricity and cook slowly AlWAYS use po...

Page 16: ...en the hotplate is heated Before first use The top surface of the hotplates are sealed with a heat resistant coating Before using for the first time the hotplates should be heated for a short period without a pan to harden the protective coating Turn the heat setting to high for approx 3 minutes to fully harden the coating When the hotplates have cooled apply a thin coating of cooking oil to the h...

Page 17: ...J h Used for simmering Used with small pots and pans 2 Medium heat burners 9 0MJ h Used for normal cooking Used with middle size pots pans 3 High heat burner 12 7MJ h Used for fast heating Used with large size pots pans 4 Intense heat wok burner 14 4MJ h Used for very fast heating Used with woks and other large size cookware To conserve gas place the pan centrally over the burner and adjust the fl...

Page 18: ...time of day will be displayed Note Do not forget to add preheating time if necessary Setting the cooking end time 1 Check the clock displays the correct time of day 2 Select the desired oven temperature The oven indicator light will glow and the heating source will come on 3 Press the mode button until the end time indicator I begins flashing 4 Enter the time of day you want to finish cooking by p...

Page 19: ...ons 80mL full cream milk Method 1 Butter base and sides of two 20cm straight sided round or square cake pans Then line the base with grease proof or baking paper 2 Preheat oven to moderate 180ºC 170ºC fan forced and ensure oven shelf is in position 2 of oven 3 Cream softened butter and sugar until light in colour 4 Add vanilla essence 5 Then eggs one at a time beating well after each addition 6 Si...

Page 20: ...ousing Removing the Oven light Glass Switch the oven off before removing the oven light glass Turn Oven Light Glass anticlockwise to remove it for globe replacement if necessary use a tea towel etc for extra grip WARNING Warning Ensure the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock When replacing the Light Bulb ensure the replacement is suitable ...

Page 21: ...falls through the element either remove spillage tray rear control models and wash in warm soapy water or lift element and wipe out front control models Solid hotplates For normal cleaning use a moist cloth For very dirty hotplates use any commercial cleanser After cleaning remove any cleanser remaining and dry the hotplate completely by running the element for a short period Oil the hotplate afte...

Page 22: ...Burner Crown Refitting the burner crowns and caps The burner crown must be fitted correctly into the burner cup or damage will occur during operation To do this ensure that the 2 ribs on either side of the spark plug hole are positioned into the 2 slots on the burner cup See figure 2 The burner cap is simply positioned over the top of the burner crown Note When the burner is correctly fitted it wi...

Page 23: ...ng the bottom tag is engaged Airwash door The door on your cooker is designed to allow cool air to pass up through the middle and out through the vent in the top of the door See diagram below This feature results in lower surface temperatures on the outside of the door Cleaning the door glass To help with cleaning the door your cooker has a removable inner door glass 1 First open the oven door to ...

Page 24: ...ug is wet or dirty Dry or clean spark plug No spark obtained when manual igniter is pressed gas cooker only Spark plug is wet or dirty Dry or clean spark plug Burner will not light even though igniter is working gas cooker only Gas supply valve is turned off Turn on gas supply Port blockage in ignition area Make sure that ports and ignition area are clean and dry Oven or grill not working electric...

Page 25: ...ng if food is to be left in oven to keep warm Odours on first use of oven This is normal Allow 2 4 hours for odour to dissipate Power points not working NZ model electric cooker only Fuse at rear has blown Check fuse 60 minute timer not audible Timer not wound sufficiently Turn timer knob past 15 minute mark then to the required number of minutes Oven shelf tight Oven shelf not inserted correctly ...

Page 26: ... be blocked The anti tilt plate MUST be installed to avoid accidental tipping The stabilising bolt MUST be installed to avoid accidental moving You MUST not pull the cooker by the door handles The cooker MUST be checked every five years Socket to be installed in an accessible position near the cooker but not behind If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service a...

Page 27: ... then mark the position of the stability bolt hole 6 Pull the cooker back out and drill the bolt location hole Use a 6 5mm masonry or wood drill When drilling into concrete ensure a minimum hole depth of 30mm 7 Connect gas and electricity supply refer to pages following 8 Reposition the cooker back into the anti tilt plate aligning the stability bolt bracket with the 6 5mm drilled hole Then slide ...

Page 28: ...ly earthed IMPORTANT Before you cook in your new oven it is important that the protective oils used in the manufacture of the product be removed Refer to Before Operating your Appliance for the First Time in the Using The Oven Section Hard wiring detail 1 Remove rear cover 2 Fit wires through hole at bottom centre using the appropriate gland to protect insulation of wires from hole edge Note that ...

Page 29: ... following table shows the supply and operating pressures for various gas supplies Gas type Natural gas Universal LPG Propane Supply pressure at inlet to appliance regulator if fitted 1 13 kPa Minimum 2 75 kPa 2 75 kPa Operate pressure at appliance test point 1 00 kPa 2 75 kPa 2 75 kPa If the regulator is placed upstream of the cooker inlet as is normal for cookers operating on LPG then the supply...

Page 30: ...t and outlet Operation on SNG If the cooker is to be used with SNG then the grill burner MUST be modified by the replacement of the shutter which fits into the throat of the grill burner You can buy the kit for this modification from your nearest spare parts stockist Contact Customer Care Centre 1 Remove the control panel Remove the existing NG shutter securing screws as in diagram and slide upwar...

Page 31: ...ently too low then the inlet pressure may be too low and adjustment of an upstream regulator may be needed or an upstream regulator or valve with insufficient flow capacity may be present in the gas supply line If this is suspected then it may be necessary to repeat the checks whilst measuring both the inlet and outlet pressure to determine if the inlet pressure is in the range 1 13 5kPa 2 Check t...

Page 32: ...32 Notes Notes ...

Page 33: ...liable in the following situations which are not exhaustive a the Appliance is damaged by i accident ii misuse or abuse including failure to properly maintain or service iii normal wear and tear iv power surges electrical storm damage or incorrect power supply v incomplete or improper installation vi incorrect improper or inappropriate operation vii insect or vermin infestation viii failure to com...

Page 34: ...and installation information call into your retailer phone or email our customer care team or visit our website TOP SERVICE Top Service encompasses the after sales service provided by The Electrolux Group to consumers including delivery home service and spare parts Westinghouse We are part of the Electrolux family Share more of our thinking at www electrolux com P No 0342 001 577 Rev B and ECN 12Q...

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