AEG EK9725X User Manual

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT

This new appliance is easy to use, however, to
obtain the best results, it is important to read this
booklet and to follow all the instructions before
using it for the first time.
The booklet contains the necessary information
regarding installation, use and maintenance, as
well as giving useful advice.

During cooking on the grill or in the oven, the
unit is kept at a high temperature in relation to
the plate glass door and adjacent parts. Take
care therefore, that children do not play near it.

THE GUARANTEE

Your new cooker is covered by guarantee.
You will find the guarantee certificate enclosed. If you
are missing anything, contact your retailer, giving the
date of purchase, model, and the registration number
which is printed on the identification plate.
We ask you to bear in mind that for the guarantee to
be operated, it is necessary to fill in and send the larger
part of the guarantee to Electrolux Technical
Assistance & Service within 8 days of purchase, so
that we can provide registration.
We advise you that the smaller part of the certificate,
as well as your receipt and proof of purchase, should
be shown when required to personnel of Electrolux
Technical Assistance & Service.
Without following this procedure, the repair personnel
will have to charge you more for the repair.

When connecting household appliances to a
plug near the unit, ensure that they are kept
away from the flame and the oven door.

Appliance Class 1 and Class 2 Sub-Class 1

Category: II 2H3+
Voltage tension: 230 V ~ 50 Hz

MANUFACTURER: ELECTROLUX ZANUSSI ELETTRODOMESTICI S.p.A.

Viale Bologna 298
47100 FORLÌ (Italy)

This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:

• 73/23 - 90/683 (Low Voltage Directive);

• 89/336 (Electromagnetical Compatibility Directive);

• 90/396 (Gas Appliance Directive);

• 93/68 (General Directives);

and subsequent modifications.

The total absorbing power and other techincal specifications are shown on the rating plate in the oven floor

These instructions are only valid for those countries whose identication symbols are shown

on the cover of the instruction brochure and on the appliance itself.

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WARNINGS - GAS COOKERS - ELECTROGAS

It is very important that this instruction book should be kept safely for future consultation. If
the appliance should be sold or given to another person, please ensure that the booklet goes
together with it, so that the new owner can know of the functions of the machine and also be
aware of the warnings.

This warnings has been given for the safety of you and others. We therefore ask you to carefully
read the procedures of installing and using this cooker.

• This appliance has been designed for use by adults.
Take care, therefore, that children do not attempt to play
with it.

• This product is intended for the cooking of food and
must not be used for other purposes.

• The work of installation must be carried out by
competent and qualified installers according to the
regulations in force.

• Any modifications to the domestic electrical mains
which may be necessary for the installation of the
appliance should be carried out only by competent
personnel.

• It is dangerous to modify, or attempt to modify, the
characteristics of this appliance.

• Unstable or deformed pans should not be placed on
the burners or plates in order to avoid accidents caused
by upsetting or boiling over.

• Particular care should be taken when cooking with
oil or fat.

• The appliance remains hot for a long time after being
switched off. Supervise children at all times, paying
attention that they do not touch surfaces or remain in the
vicinity of the appliance when in use or when not
completely cooled.

• If the appliance is fitted with a cover, its function is to
protect the surface from dust when closed and to accu­mulate splashes of grease when open.Do not use for

other purposes.

• Always clean the cover before closing.

• Leave the burners and/or plates to cool before
closing.

• All the covers, in plate glass or enamel, are
removable to facilitate cleaning.

• Always ensure that the knobs are in the « »
(Stop) position when the appliance is not in use.

• Always insert the dripping pan when using the grill
or when cooking meat on the grid. Pour a little water into
the dripping pan to avoid grease burning and creating
unpleasant smells.

• Always use oven gloves to remove dishes from the
oven.

• During the first minutes of use, the thermal insulation
of the oven, and residual grease from manufacture, pro­duce smoke and disagreeable smells. On first use, we
advise heating the oven, empty, for approximately 45
minutes. Then leave to cool and clean the inside of the
oven with hot water and a mild detergent.

• The accessories (grid and dripping pan) should be
washed before using for the first time.

• Take care when using cleaning products in spray
form: never direct the spray onto the resistance or the
thermostat bulb.

• If, when placing food in the oven, or when removing
it, a large quantity of oil, juice, etc. spills onto the bottom
of the oven, re-clean before starting to cook to avoid
unpleasant smoke and also the possibility of these
substances catching fire.

• Ensure that air can circulate around the gas
appliance. Poor ventilation can produce a lack of
oxygen.

• WARNING: The use of a gas cooking appliance
produces heat and humidity in the room in which it
is installed. Ensure good ventilation of the room
keeping natural ventilation openings clear or
installing an extractor hood with a discharge tube.
In case of doubt ask installer for advice.

• For reasons of hygiene and safety this appliance
must always be kept clean. A build up of grease or other
food can cause fires.

• Avoid installation of the cooker near inflammable
material (e.g. curtains, tea towels, etc.).

• Supply the appliance with the type of gas stamped
on the relevant adhesive label situated in the immedia­te vicinity of the gas connection tube.

• The gas oven becomes hot with the movement of air.
The holes on the bottom of the oven must never be
obstructed. Do not cover the sides of the oven with
aluminium foil, in particular the lower part of the opening.

• The appliance is heavy, move it carefully.

• Before maintenance and cleaning disconnect the
appliance and allow to cool.

• To facilitate ignition, light the burners before
placing pans on the grid. After having lit the burners

check that the flame is regular.

• Always lower the flame or turn it off before removing
the pan.

• Ensure that the oven grids are inserted correctly (see
instructions).

• If there are self-cleaning panels they should only be
cleaned with soap and water (see cleaning instructions).

• Only heat-resistant plates may be placed in the
drawer situated under the oven.Do not put

combustible materials there.

• In case of repairs, do not attempt to correct yourself.
Repairs carried out by unqualified persons can cause
damage. Contact an authorized Technical Assistance
Centre and insist an original spareparts.

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INDEX

Warning Pag. 30
Instructions for the user Pag. 33
Installation Pag. 33
Use Pag. 33
Gas oven Pag. 35
Turnspit Pag. 36
Electric oven Pag. 37
Mechanical minute-minder Pag. 39
Advice for use of oven Pag. 41
Cooking list Pag. 44-45
Maintenance Pag. 46
Instructions for installation Pag. 47
Gas connection Pag. 48
Adaption to different types of gas Pag. 50
Electrical connection Pag. 53
What to do if... Pag. 54

Technical Assistance and Spare Parts Pag. 54

DIMENSIONS OF THE UNIT

850

600

600

850

900

550

DOOR KIT FOR ELECTRIC OVEN

Our appliances are in conformity with the EUROPEANS SAFETY REGULATIONS.
In order to further protect children from the heat coming from the oven door a special kit, which can be easily
applied to the appliance, is available.
You can buy the kit in our CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTRES; it can be requested stating the number of
PRODUCT NO. shown on the working platelet.
Instructions for the installationn are enclosed in the packaging.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER

INSTALLATION

It is important that all operations are carried out by
qualified personnel, in the normal manner.
The specific instructions are describred in the chapter
on installation.
Before using the unit, take off the special protective
layer which protects the stainless steel and anodyne
tin parts.

USE

Control knobs on the cooker

The knobs for using the gas cooker are found on the
control panel.
The regulation knobs hould be turned in anti-clockwise
direction until the small flame symbol, and vice-versa
for the larger symbol.

No gas supply

Maximum gas supply

IGNITION OF HOB BURNERS

To ignite a burner, before positioning the saucepan,
use the appropriate switch marked by a small spark,
push the corresponding knob in completely and turn in
an anticlockwise direction to the maximum position;
upon ignition regulate the flame as required.

In models provided with a safety device, the control
knob must be pressed in for approximately 5 seconds
until the safety valve automatically keeps the flame lit.

If after a few attempts the burner does not ignite, check
that the baffle and its cap are correctly positioned.
To interrupt the supply of gas, turn the knob in a
clockwise direction to the position " ".

During cooking, when using fats or oils, take
particular care as they can, when over-heated, self­ignite.

When using the big-rapid burner, place the special
grid on the cooker grid, as shown in fig.2.

Minimum gas supply

Some models are equipped with a safety-valve. In case
of extinction of the flame, this device will operate,
stopping gas supply (ex.: overflowing, draughts).

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Table 1

Table of minimum and maximum diameters of
recipients to be placed on burners.

Burner min diam max diam

Big-Rapid (large) ø 220 mm ø 260 mm
S/Rapid (medium) ø 120 mm ø 220 mm
Auxiliary (small) ø 80 mm ø 160 mm
Fish kettle burner 120 x 270 210 x 380

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POTTERY

POTTERY

Remember that a wide-bottomed pan allows a faster
cooking than a narrow one.
Always use pots which properly fit what you have to
cook.
Particularly make sure that the pans are not too small
for liquids, since these could easily overflow.
Moreover, the pans should not be too large for a faster
cooking. In fact, grease and juices may spread on the
bottom and burn easily.
It is better to use non-openable moulds for baking
cakes. In fact, an openable mould lets juices and sugar
leak through, falling on the bottom of the oven and
consequently burning on the bottom of the baking tray,
making cleaning difficult.
Avoid putting plastic-handled pans in the oven as they
are not heat-proof.
You should use oans with the right diameter to fit the
burner, in order to make the most out of it, thus
reducing gas consumption as in Fig. 3.
It is also advisable to cover any boiling casserole and,
as soon as the liquid starts boiling, lower the flame
enough to keep the boiling point.

HOTPLATES

The hotplates control knob can be adjusted on four
different positions, according to your cooking needs,
from maximun heat (position 4) to minimum heat
(position 1), as shown in Fig. 4.

0

4

3

Saucepans suitable for use on solid plate hobs should
have several characteristics:

• they should be fairly heavy duty;

• they should fit the heat area exactly, or be slightly
larger for efficient use, NEVER smaller;

1

2

Fig. 4

Fig. 3

• they should have a flat base to ensure good contact
with the plate (see Fig. 5).

This is particularly important when using pans for high
temperature frying or pressure cooking.

Ensure pans are large enough to avoid liquids being
spilt onto the plates.

Never leave the plates on without a pan on them or with
an empty pan on them.

In models supplied with a cover, if it is made of
glass, it should not be closed when the burners are
still hot, as it could splinter.

Fig. 5

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GAS OVEN

max

IGNITION

Open the oven door and push and turn the oven knob
(Fig. 6) in an anti-clockwise direction to the maximum
temperature position; at the same time push the
relevant button marked with a small spark. Upon
ignition keep the knob pushed in for about 10-15
seconds.

1 0

4

For manual ignition:

• open the oven door and hold a flame near the hole
in the bottom as shown in fig. 7;

• press the oven knob and turn anti-clockwise until
the maximum temperature position is reached;

• press in the oven knob for approximately 10-15
seconds until the safety valve automatically keeps
the oven burner lit.

If the burner does not light first time, keep the oven
door open and wait 1 minute at least before repeating
the operation. Once the oven has been lit, adjust the
flame as required.

— If the flame should accidentally go out, turn the oven

knob at the "off" position (symbol "●") and wait 1
minute at least before retrying to light the burner.

Ignition of the oven burner must be carried out
with the oven door open.

When cooking with the oven or grill, the cover must
be kept open to avoid over-heating.

To adjust automatically the flame in cookers equipped
with thermostat (Fig. 6), turn the knob to the position
corresponding to the temperature desired, after a few
minutes of work.
The oven is equipped with an enamelled dripping-pan
which function is to collect the juices dripping from the
meat on the grill or on the spit, and a grid for the
cooking of foods on the grill or in a pan.
In models provided with oven grids with a position
catch (fig. 8) and when cooking on the grill or on the
spit, you are advised to fit the dripping-pan (A-fig. 8) in
the guides beneath the grill (B-fig. 8) to avoid dirtying
the oven.
if you need to place the dripping-pan over the oven grid
during cooking, position it as shown in the particular of
Fig. 8.

Fig. 7

Fig. 6

FO 1079

1 0

6

0

42

02

0

FO 0190

Fig. 8

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GRILL BURNER IGNITION

• Open the oven door;

• turn the oven knob (Fig.6) on the Grill symbol ;

• at the same, time push the button marked with a
little spark.

Upon ignition, keep the knob pushed in for about 5
seconds.

For manual ignition:

• open the oven door and hold a flame near the gas
grill burner holes, as shown in fig. 9;

• press the oven knob and turn it clockwise until it
points on the Grill symbol ;

• keep the oven knob pushed in for about 5 seconds
until the safety valve automatically keeps the oven
burner lit.

If the burner does not light first time, repeat the
operation keeping the knob pressed in slightly longer.
Once the oven has been lit, adjust the flame as
required.

FO 0829

Fig. 9

ROTISSERIE

Some models may be equipped with a rotisserie. For
correct use, proceed as follows:

• fit the spit-holder hook on the support (fig. 10);

• slide the spit into the food to be cooked and secure
well;

• rest the front part of the spit on the hook, ensuring
that the point of the spit is well inserted into the
rotisserie motor housing (fig. 10);

• remove the handle;

• turn the oven knob to the grill position or, when
required for some models, turn on the motor by

means of the appropriate switch .

When cooking with the rotisserie you are advised
to leave the oven door half open and to fit the knob
protection shield as shown in fig.11.

Fig. 10

FO 0706

Fig. 11

FO 0375

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ELECTRIC OVEN

max

Control knob (fig. 12)
It makes it possible to choose the most appropriate
temperature and to select the elements radiating heat
one by one.

Explanation of symbols:

0 Oven in off position

Oven light

50-max

To select the temperature, turn the knob clockwise
until the pointer is on the position indicating the desired
temperature, included hetween 50°C and max.
The temperature will be kept constant by the
thermostat.
If you want more heat coming from the bottom or more
heat coming from the top turn the knob so as to place

the pointer on the symbol (bottom heat) or (top
heat).

Temperature
Bottom heat

Top heat
Grill

Under these conditions the temperature will never
exceed about 200°C in the bottom heat position

and 180°C in the top heat position and it will not he
regulated by the thermostat.

0

0

5

0

10

5

10

0

0

2

Fig. 12

ELECTRIC STATIC GRILL

In the models with electric oven turn the knob so as to
place the pointer on the symbol .

In the models with gas oven press and turn the knob
clockwise until the stop position is reached , at the

same time the grill light will come on.
Place the dripping pan under the wire shelf so as to

prevent fat from dripping on the bottom of the oven.

In the models with electric oven it is necessary,
while the grill is in function, to leave the door half­open and to put the protective screen to the knob
(fig. 11).

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