AEG EKC6780X User Manual

Ceramic Free-Standing Electric Cooker - ЗлекфсйкЮ КпхжЯнб ме КесбмйкЭт ЕуфЯет

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

ЦХЛЛБДЙП ПДЗГЙЩН

35690-2321

Model - МпнфЭлп EKC 6780

ENGLISH

Important Safety Information

You MUST read these warnings carefully before installing or using the hob. If you need assistance, contact our Customer Care Department.

Installation

• 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.

• Check your appliance for any transport damage. Never connect a damaged appliance. If your appliance is damaged, contact your supplier.

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

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

• This appliance is heavy. Take care when moving it.

• This appliance cannot be positioned on a base.

• Remove all packaging before using the appliance.

• Some parts have a shock-resistant plastic film

protection. Be sure to remove this plastic film before you start operating the appliance and clean the parts involved using a soft cloth wrung out in warm water to which a little washing up liquid has been added.

• Ensure that the electrical supply complies with the type stated on the rating plate.

Child Safety

• This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Do not allow children to play near or with the appliance.

• The appliance gets hot when it is in use. Children should be kept away until it has cooled.

• Children can also injure themselves by pulling pans or pots off the appliance.

During Use

• This appliance is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not designed for commercial or industrial purposes.

• Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water.

• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.

• Ensure the control knobs are in the ‘OFF’ position when not in use.

• During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

• Always stand back from the oven when opening the oven door, to allow any build-up of steam or heat to release.

• When using other electrical appliances, ensure the cable does not come into contact with the hot surfaces of the appliance.

• Never use the ceramic hob as a working space. Do not store things on the ceramic hob.

• Never use plastic or aluminium foil dishes on the ceramic hob.

• Never use plastic dishes in the oven. part of the oven with aluminium foil.

• Unstable or misshapen pans should not be used on the cooking zones as unstable pans can cause an accident by tipping or spillage.

• The ceramic hob is shockproof, but not unbreakable! Hard or pointed objects falling from a height can damage the hob. If scratches or cracks are noticed, disconnect the cooker from the electrical supply and call you nearest Service Force Centre.

• Never leave the appliance unattended when cooking with oil and fats.

• This appliance should be kept clean at all times. A build-up of fats or foodstuffs could result in a fire.

• Always ensure that the oven vent which is located at the centre back of the hob is left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.

• Perishable food, plastic items and areosols may be affected by heat and should not be stored above the appliance.

•

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

combustible materials there.

• Never use steam or high pressure steam cleaners to clean the appliance.

Never line any

Service

• This appliance should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.

Keep this instruction book for future

reference and ensure it is passed on to

any new owner.

These instruction are only valid in the

countries whose symbols appear on this

booklet’s cover.

Contents

For the User

Important Safety Information 2

Control panel 4

The electronic programmer 5

When the cooker is first installed 6

Before the first use of the cooker 6

Programming the oven 8

Safety and energy saving functions 10

Operation 12

Using the ceramic glass hob 13

Using the oven 14

Hints and tips for using the oven 15

Defrosting 15

Cooking Chart - Conventional and fan cooking 16

Cooking Chart - Grilling, Thermal grilling, Pizza 17

Cleaning the ceramic hob 18

Cleaning the oven 19

Something not working 25

Service and Spare Parts 26

For the Installer

Instructions for the Installer 27

Technical data 27

Electrical connection 28

Environmental Information

• After installation, please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment.

• When disposing of an old appliance, make it unusable, by cutting off the cable.

• 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.

Guide to Use the instructions

The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the Instructions:

Safety Instructions

Step by step instructions for an operation

Hints and Tips

Environmental Information

This appliance is manufactured according to the following EEC directives: 73/23 EEC - 90/683 EEC - 93/68 EEC 89/336 EEC current edition.

Control panel

4321 6

1. Front left cooking zone control knob

2. Back left cooking zone control knob

3. Electronic Programmer

4. Back right cooking zone control knob

5. Mains on Light

6. Front right cooking zone control knob

The Oven Cavity

Grill element

Oven Light

Storage Drawer

The storage drawer is located underneath the oven cavity.

During cooking the storage drawer may become hot if the oven is on high for a long period of time, therefore flammable materials such as oven gloves, tea towels, plastic aprons etc. should not be stored in the drawer.

Oven accessories such as baking sheets, will also become hot, therefore care should be taken when removing these items from the drawer whilst the oven is in use or still hot.

Oven fan

Accessories

Oven Shelf

(x2)

Dripping Pan

(x1)

The electronic programmer

Cooking Functions

display

Temperature

12 34 567

Push Buttons

1. - ON / OFF

2. - Cooking Functions Control

3. - Fast Heat Up Function

4. - Pyrolitic Function

5. - Decreasing Control (Time or Temperature)

6. - Increasing Control (Time or Temperature)

7. - Time Function

display

Time

display

All the oven functions are controlled by an electronic programmer. You can select any combination of cooking function, cooking temperature and automatic timing.

In the event of a power failure, the programmer will keep all the settings (time of day, programme setting or programme in operation) for about 3 minutes. If power is not restored within 3 minutes, all the settings will be cancelled. When the power is restored, the numbers in the display will flash, and the clock/timer has to be reset.

"On/Off" Push Button

The oven must be switched on before setting any cooking

function or programme. When button is pressed, the oven symbol will come on the display and the oven light

will switch on (Fig. 1).

To switch off the oven, you can press button at any time. Any cooking function or programme will stop, the

oven light will switch off and the time display will show the time of day only.

Cooling fan

The cooling fan operates during cooking. Air is expelled through vents between the oven door and the control panel, as shown in the diagram.

The cooling fan may run on after the oven is switched off to keep the controls cool. This is quite normal.

The Safety Thermostat

This oven is provided with a safety thermostat. In case of malfunctioning of the main thermostat, and consequent over-heating, the safety device will stop the power supply to the appliance. If this happens, call your local Service Force Centre. Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the appliance yourself.

Fig. 1

When the cooker is first installed

When the oven is first connected to the electrical supply, the display will automatically show 12:00 and

the

symbol

Ensure the correct time of day is set before using the oven.

will flash.

To set the correct time of day :

1. press

2. if the symbol is not flashing anymore, press

time function

is flashing, set the correct time of day by pressing buttons or The time arrow symbol will disappear about 5

seconds after the correct time is displayed.

function Then, proceed as described in point 1.

button

It is possible to set the time of day only when the oven is off.

button and, while the symbol

(Fig. 2)

twice.

time

Before the first use of the cooker

Fig. 2

Remove all packaging, both inside and outside the oven, before using the oven.

The oven will work only if the time of day has been set.

Before first use, the oven should be heated without food. During this time, an unpleasant odour may be emitted. This is absolutely normal, and is caused by residues of manufacturing.

1. set the time of day with the electronic programmer (see paragraph "To set the correct time of day").

2. press button to switch on the oven.

3. press button twice and select the "Conventional

Cooking" function (Fig. 3).

4. set the temperature to 250°C using the increasing push button .

5. Allow the oven to run empty for approximately 45 minutes.

6. open a window for ventilation.

Fig. 3

This procedure should be repeated with the "Full Grill"

function for approximately 5-10 minutes.

Once this operation is carried out, let the oven cool down, then clean the oven cavity with a soft cloth soaked in warm water to which a little mild washing-up liquid has been added.

Before cooking for the first time, carefully wash the oven accessories.

To open the oven door, always hold the handle in the centre (Fig. 4).

Fig. 4

How to select a Cooking Function

1. Switch on the oven by pressing the button.

2. Press button

Each time button is pressed, a cooking symbol will appear in the display and the corresponding

cooking function number will appear to the left of the currently selected cooking function symbol (Fig. 5).

3. If the pre-set temperature is not suitable, press button or to adjust the temperature in 5 degree

steps.

- as soon as the oven heats up, the thermometer

symbol rises slowly , indicating the degree to which

the oven is currently heated; When the required temperature is reached, an acoustic alarm will sound for a short time and the

thermometer symbol will light permanently.

to select the required oven function.

How to set the temperature and cooking time

1. Press button and to increase or decrease the

pre-set temperature while the “°” symbol is flashing (Fig. 6).

Fig. 5

2. Press button and to increase or decrease the

pre-set cooking time while the symbol is flashing.

Fig. 6

Cooking Functions

The following list displays in sequence all the cooking functions available.

Fan cooking - This setting allows you to roast

or roast and bake simultaneously using any shelf, without flavour transference. Pre-set temperature: 175°C.

Conventional cooking - The heat comes from both the top and bottom element, ensuring even heating inside the oven. Pre-set temperature: 200°C. The maximum setting

temperature is 285°C.

Full Grill - The full grill element will be on.

Recommended for large quantities. Pre-set temperature: 250°C.

Grill - can be used for grilling small quantities. Pre-set temperature: 250°C.

Thermal Grilling - This function offers an alternative method of cooking food items, normally associated with conventional grilling. The grill element and the oven fan operate together, circulating hot air around the food. Pre-set temperature: 180 °C.

Select a maximum temperature of 200°C.

Pizza Oven - The bottom element provides

direct heat to the base of pizzas, quiches or pies, while the fan ensures air is circulated to cook the pizza toppings or pie fillings. Pre-set temperature: 175°C.

Bottom heating element - The heat comes from the bottom of the oven only, to allow you to finish your dishes. Pre-set temperature: 250°C.

Top heating element - The heat comes from the top of the oven only, to allow to you finish your dishes. Pre-set temperature: 250°C.

Defrosting – The oven fan operates without heat and circulates the air, at room temperature, inside the oven. This function is particularly suitable for defrosting delicate food which could be damaged by heat, e.g. cream filled gateaux, iced cakes, pastries, bread and other yeast products.

Pyrolytic cleaning - This function allows you to clean thoroughly the oven cavity.

Programming the oven

How to set the minute minder

1. Press time function button to select the Minute

Minder Function. The relevant symbol will flash and the control panel will display "0.00" (Fig. 7).

2. Press button to select the required time. Maximum time is 23 hours 59 minutes. After the setting is carried

out, the Minute Minder will wait 3 seconds and then start running.

3. When the programmed time has elapsed, an acoustic alarm will be heard.

4. To switch off the acoustic alarm, press any button.

The oven will NOT switch off if in use. The Minute Minder function can also be used when the oven is off.

To use or to change the Minute Minder setting:

press time function button until the symbols and

flash.

It is now possible to change the Minute Minder setting by pressing button or .

To cancel the Minute Minder:

press time function button until the symbols and

flash. Press button to decrease the time until "0.00" shows in the display (Fig. 8).

Fig. 7

Fig. 8

To programme the Oven to switch off

1. Switch the oven on, place food in the oven, select a cooking function and adjust the cooking temperature, if required.

2. Press time function button to select the "Cooking Duration" function. The "Cooking Duration" symbol will flash and the control panel will

display "0.00" (Fig. 9).

3. While the symbol is flashing, press button to select the required time. Maximum time is 23 hours

59 minutes. The programmer will wait 3 seconds and then start running.

4. When cooking time is over, the oven will be switched off automatically and an acoustic alarm will be heard while the control panel will display "0.00".

5. To switch off the acoustic alarm, press button .

If you press any other button the alarm will stop (Fig. 10). Then, you need to reset the programmer

display by pressing button .

Fig. 9

The control panel will display the time of day and the

Cooking Duration symbol will go out.

To cancel the Cooking Duration Time:

—

press time function button until the symbol

flashes.

—

press button to decrease the time until the

display shows "0.00" (Fig. 11).

To programme the Oven to switch on and off

1. Carry out the "Cooking Duration" setting as described in the relevant chapter.

2. Press time function button until the "End of

Cooking" function is selected and the relevant symbol flashes. The control panel will display the

end of cooking time (that is, the actual time + cooking duration time) (Fig. 12).

3. Press button to select the required end of cooking time.

4. After the setting is carried out, the programmer will wait 3 seconds and then start running.

5. The oven will switch on and off automatically. The end of cooking will be marked by an acoustic alarm.

6. To switch off the acoustic alarm, press any button.

To cancel the programme, simply cancel the Cooking Duration Time.

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

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