AEG EKC5544K, EKC5545X, EKC5544W User Manual

USER MANUAL

Model EKC5544 / EKC5545

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

These warnings are provided in the interests of your
safety. Ensure that you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of
paramount importance. If you are unsure about any
of the meanings of these warnings contact the
Customer Care Department.

INSTALLATION

The appliance must be installed according to the
instructions supplied. The installation work must be
undertaken by a qualified electrician or competent
person.
The appliance should be serviced by an authorised
Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare
parts should be used.
The appliance must be installed in an adequately
ventilated room.
If the appliance is to be placed on a base, measures
must be taken to prevent the appliance from slipping.
This appliance is heavy and care must be taken
when moving it.
Do not attempt to lift or move this appliance by the
handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside the appliance
must be removed before the appliance is used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
the appliance in any way.
After installation please dispose of the packaging
with due regard for safety and the environment. Your
local authority can arrange this.

CHILD SAFETY

Do not allow children to play with any part of the

packaging.
Do not allow children to sit or climb on the drop down
doors.
This appliance is not intended for use by children and
other persons whose physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely
without supervision or instruction by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot when the
grill is in use. Young children should be kept
away.

DURING USE

This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
This appliance has been designed for domestic use
to cook edible foodstuffs only and must not be used
for any other purposes.
Take great care when heating fats and oils as they
will ignite if 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withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.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
the oven.
Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to contain
foods to prevent spillage and boil over.
The handles of saucepans, which are smaller than
the heated area on the hob, will become hot.
Ensure your hand is protected before handling the
pan.
Do not use the appliance if the ceramic glass is
damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible,
disconnect the appliance immediately from the
electricity supply and contact your local service force
centre.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should
be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside
the oven.
Ensure that all vents are not obstructed to ensure
ventilation of the oven cavity.
Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
Always stand back from the appliance when opening
the doors to allow any build up of steam or heat to
release.

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 control knobs are in the OFF position
when not in use.
Do not stand on the appliance or on the open oven
doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the
appliance or its handles.

Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water.
Never operate it with wet hands.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

For hygiene and safety reasons this appliance
should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of
fats or other foodstuffs could result in a fire
especially in the grill pan.

Do not leave the cookware containing foodstuffs,

e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in case it is
inadvertently switched on.
Extreme care must be taken when using a ceramic
hob scraper.
Always allow the appliance to cool before switching
off at the wall prior to carrying out any cleaning /
maintenance work.
Only clean this appliance in accordance with the
instructions given in this book.
Never use steam or high pressure steam cleaners to
clean the appliance.

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CONTENTS

FOR THE USER

Important Safety Information 2
Description of the Appliance 4
Getting to Know Your Appliance 5

Before Using the Appliance 6
Rating Plate 6
Preparing to Use your Appliance 6
The Cooling Fan for the Controls 6
Control Panel Indicator Neon(s) 6
Condensation and Steam 6
Cookware 6
Grill and Oven Furniture 6

The Timer 7

The Ceramic Hob 10

Using the Hob 10
Recommended Saucepans 10
Hints and Tips 11

The Grill 12
Using the Grill 12
Things to Note 12
The Grill Pan and Handle 12
Hints and Tips 12
Grilling Chart 13

The Top Oven 14
Using the Top Oven 14
Things to Note 14
To Fit the Top Oven Shelf 14
Hints and Tips 15

The Main Oven 16
Using the Main Oven 16
Things to Note 16
To Fit the Main Oven Shelves 16
Hints and Tips 17

Oven Cooking Chart 18

Roasting Chart 19

Defrost Feature 20

Using Defrost Feature 20

Things to Note 20

Hints and Tips 20

Care and Cleaning 21

Cleaning Materials 21

Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance 21
Cleaning the Control Knobs and Handles 21
Removing And Replacing Wirework Runners 21
Cleaning the Ceramic Hob 22
Hints and Tips 23
Cleaning the Shelves, Wirework Runners
and Grill/Oven Furniture 23
Cleaning Inside the Grill and Oven
Compartments 24
Hints and Tips 24
Cleaning the Door(s) 25
Replacing An Oven Light Bulb 26

Something Not Working? 27
Service and Spare Parts 28
Guarantee Conditions 29

FOR THE INSTALLER

Technical Details 30
Installation Instructions 31
Connecting to the Electricity Supply 32

Notes 33
To help you the following symbols will be found

in the text.

Hints and Tips

Safety Instructions.

Please read the instruction book carefully
before use and retain for future reference.

AT THE END OF THE APPLIANCE'S LIFE

The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may not be
treated as household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection point for
the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly,
you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this product. For
more detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office, your
household waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

SLIP-IN ELECTRIC DOUBLE OVEN

Electronic Timer

Control Panel

Top Oven / Grill

Main Oven

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

THE CONTROL PANEL

A

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2

FEATURES

A - Hotplate Control
B - Hotplate Control
C - Main Oven Temperature Control
D - Electronic Timer

E - Top Oven/Grill Temperature Control
F - Hotplate Control
G - Hotplate Control
H - Main Oven Indicator Neon
I - Top Oven/Grill Indicator Neon

B C D

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2

H I

E

F

4

2

G

4

2

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

RATING PLATE

This is situated on the lower front frame of the
appliance and can be seen upon opening the door.
Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on
the back or top of some models (where applicable).
The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated
fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is
given on the rating plate.

Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance
as this may invalidate the guarantee.

PREPARING TO USE YOUR APPLIANCE

Wipe over the base of the oven(s) with a soft cloth
and hot soapy water and wash the furniture before
use. We suggest that you run the oven(s) and grill
for 10 – 15 minutes at maximum temperature, to burn
off any residue from their surfaces. Accessible parts
may become hotter than in normal use. Children
should be kept away. During this period an odour
may be emitted, it is therefore advisable to open a
window for ventilation.

THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS

The cooling fan comes on immediately when the
grill/top oven is switched on and after a short time
when the main oven is in use. It may run on after the
controls are switched off until the appliance has
cooled. During the initial period the cooling fan may
turn ON and OFF, this is quite normal.

Always allow the cooling fan to cool the
appliance down before switching off at the
wall prior to carrying out any cleaning or
maintenance work.

CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR NEON(S)

The indicator neon will operate when the grill (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 steam similar to a
boiling kettle. The vents allow some of this steam to
escape. However, always stand back from the
appliance when opening the door(s) 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, regularly wipe away
condensation and also soilage from surfaces.

For your safety wall coverings at the rear of the
appliance should be securely fixed to the wall.

COOKWARE

Baking trays, dishes etc., should not be placed
directly against the grid covering the fan at the back
of the oven.
Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x 35cm
(12” x 14”) as they will restrict the circulation of heat
and may affect performance.

GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE

The following items of grill and oven furniture have
been supplied with the appliance. If you require
replacements of any of the items listed below please
contact your local Service Force Centre, quoting the
relevant part number.

1 grill pan
(349099801)

1 grill pan handle
(349100501)

1 grill pan grid
(311757500)

1 cranked shelf
(for grilling and
top oven cooking)

2 cranked shelves
(for main oven
cooking)

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THE TIMER

KEY

A COOK TIME
B END TIME
C COUNTDOWN
D TIME
E DECREASE CONTROL
F SELECTOR CONTROL
G INCREASE CONTROL

NOTE:
The time of day must be set before the main oven
will operate manually.

1. HOW TO SET THE TIME OF DAY

The oven has a 24 hour clock.
When the electricity supply is first switched ON, the
display will show 12.00 and the 'Time' indicator neon
will flash as Fig. 1.

To set the correct time press the increase control
button (+) and if necessary, the decrease control
button (-) until the correct time on the 24 hour clock is
reached, e.g. 10.00am as Fig. 2. The 'Time' indicator
neon will flash for 5 seconds and then go out.

NOTE: The increase and decrease control
buttons operate slowly at first, and then more
rapidly. They should 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
control (+) until the display indicates the interval to be
timed, e.g. 1hr 45 mins as Fig. 4. If necessary
depress the decrease control (-) to achieve the
correct time interval.

NOTE: This must be completed within 5 seconds
of first pressing the Selector Control button.

During the operation of the 'Countdown', the
remaining time period will be shown in the display.
The 'Countdown' will sound intermittently for up to 2
minutes at the end of the timed period. The sound
can be stopped by pressing any button.

A
B

Fig.1.

Fig.2.

Fig.3.

E

F

C

D

G

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Fig.4.

TO CANCEL THE COUNTDOWN

If you change your mind and want to cancel the
'Countdown', press the Selector Control button until
the 'Countdown' indicator neon flashes then depress
the decrease control (-) until 0. 00 shows in the
display as Fig. 5. The 'Countdown' indicator neon
will continue to flash for a few seconds and then
return to the time of day.

3. SETTING THE OVEN TIMER CONTROL

The main oven only can be automatically timed.
When using the timer control for the very first time, it

is advisable to let it operate while you are at home.
The displays can be checked to show that it is
operating correctly and you will feel confident to
leave a meal to cook automatically in the future.

A) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH ON

AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY

i) Ensure the electricity supply is switched ON and

that the correct time of day is displayed, e.g.

9.a.m. as Fig. 6.
ii) Place food in oven.
iii) To set the length of cooking time. Press the

Selector Control button until 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.
iv) Release the buttons. The 'Cook Time' indicator

neon will be illuminated.

Remember, this must be completed within 5
seconds of first pressing the Selector Control
button.

Fig.5.

Fig.6.

Fig.7.

v) To set the 'End Time'. Press the Selector Control

button until the 'End Time' indicator neon flashes.
Press the increase control button (+) until the
required stop time is displayed, e.g. 12.15 p.m. as
Fig. 8. If necessary depress the decrease control
(-) until the correct time interval is achieved.

vi) Release the buttons. The time of day will be

displayed after 5 seconds. The 'Cook Time' and
'End Time' indicator neons will be illuminated.

The 'End Time' must not be more than 23 hours

59 minutes from the time of day. For example, if
the time of day is 09.00 a.m., the latest 'End Time'
would be 08.59 a.m. the next day.

vii) Set the main oven control to the required

temperature. The oven indicator neon should be
OFF.

NOTE: When the automatic timed period starts,
the oven indicator neon will turn ON and OFF
periodically during cooking, showing that the
temperature is being maintained.

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Fig.8.

B) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH OFF

ONLY

i) Ensure the electricity supply is switched ON and

that the correct time of day is displayed, e.g.

10.00am as Fig. 9.
ii) Place food in the oven.
iii) To set the length of cooking time, press the

Selector Control button until 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. 10.
Depress the decrease control ( - ) if necessary.

iv) Release the buttons. The 'Cook Time' indicator

neon will illuminate and the time of day will be
displayed after 5 seconds.

v) Set the oven temperature. The oven indicator

neon should be ON.

vi) To check the 'End Time' during the cooking

period, simply press the Selector Control button
once and the remaining time will be displayed, as
Fig. 11.

4. TO CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC

PROGRAMME

i) To cancel an automatic programme press the

Selector Control button until the 'Cook Time'
indicator neon flashes. 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 buttons,

as Fig. 13.
ii) The display will return to the time of day.
iii) Turn off the oven controls.

6. THINGS TO NOTE

In the event of an interruption of the electricity
supply, the timer will reset itself to zero, and all
programming will be cancelled.

Fig.9.

Fig.10.

Fig.11.

Fig.12.

7. AUTOMATIC COOKING

It is advisable to leave food in the oven for as

short a time as possible before automatic

cooking. Always ensure commercially prepared

food is well within its use by date and that home

prepared food is fresh and of good quality.
When cooking is complete, do not leave food to

stand in the oven, but remove and cool it quickly

if the food is not to be consumed immediately.

Always ensure food in the oven has been

covered before cooking if it is not possible to

remove food immediately after cooking.

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Fig.13.

Energy save mode
By switching off the time display you can
save energy.

Switching off the time display
Press and hold any two buttons until the
display switches off.

Switching on the time display
Press any button to switch on the display.

The display can only be switched off if none
of the timer functions are in use.

THE CERAMIC HOB

Do not use the appliance if the ceramic
glass is damaged. If a fault or crack
becomes visible, disconnect the appliance
immediately from the electricity supply and
contact your local Service Force Centre.

USING THE HOB

• To operate the hotplates, turn the control knob in

either direction to vary the heat setting.

• The highest number represents the hottest

setting and the lowest number represents the

coolest setting. Choose a setting appropriate to

the quantity and type of food to be cooked.

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RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS

Only saucepans with 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:

Occasionally the heated areas may be seen to switch
ON and OFF when higher heat settings are being
used. This is due to a safety device which prevents
the glass from overheating.

Some switching ON and OFF when cooking at high
temperatures, e.g. deep fat frying is quite normal,
causes no damage to the hob and little delay in
cooking times.

Excessive switching may however be caused by the
use of an unsuitable saucepan or a saucepan which
is smaller than the heated area. If excessive
switching occurs, discontinue use of the saucepan.

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HINTS AND TIPS

• Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the

hob. This will reduce the risk of scratches and

metal marks from saucepans with aluminium

bases. Metal marks can be easily cleaned off

providing they are not allowed to burn on.

• Follow any guidelines provided by the sauc epan

manufacturer, particularly those relating to

recommended heat settings.

• Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted

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

otherwise damage to the hob will occur.

HOT HOB INDICATOR

The hob is fitted with a hot hob indicator light which
illuminates when the hob is too hot to touch. The
light will go OFF when the hob has cooled.

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