AEG EKE6160 User Manual

cooker

INSTRUCTION BOOK

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EKE 6160

Contents

Contents

Safety ............................................................ 3

The Cooker ................................................ 4

Unpacking .......................................... 4

The accessories ................................. 4

The safety equipment ............................... 5

Non-tip device ................................... 5

The hob guard (optional accessory) 5

The door catch .................................. 6

Before the first use ................................... 6

Cleaning the cooker .......................... 6

Wash the accessories ....................... 6

Set the clock to the right time ......... 6

Heat the hotplates ............................ 7

Heat the oven empty ....................... 7

The control panel ...................................... 8

The indicator light bulbs ................... 8

The hob ....................................................... 9

Using the hob ....................................9

Cleaning the hotplates ....................12

Functions for safety ......................... 12

The oven ...................................................14

The functions of the oven .............. 14

Buttons for the clock .......................15

The timer .........................................15

Oven time ........................................16

End time ..........................................16

Oven time and end time ................ 17

Practical use .....................................18

Cleaning and maintenance ............22

Installation ................................................. 24

To adjust plinth height and depth .24

Levelling the cooker ........................25

Electrical connection .......................25

Service ....................................................... 26

Technical data .......................................... 27

Practical tips and advice .........................28

Problems and actions needed ..............29

At the end of the cooker’s life .............30

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Safety

Safety

Cooker technology is constantly improving. The way you use your new cooker may be different from the way
you used your old one. Please read the whole instruction book before using your new cooker. This cooker is
intended for normal domestic use. Take care of the instruction book which will be needed by the new owner if the
cooker is sold or passed on to someone else. Do not hesitate to contact us with questions or viewpoints about the
cooker and its use.

ANY TEXT MARKED WITH A warning triangle is to do with safety. PLEASE READ THESE TEXTS CAREFULLY, so that you

do not harm yourself, others or the cooker.

Children and the cooker

Children are naturally curious and interested in most
things, including the cooker. From a safety point of
view, we would like to emphasis the following for
those with children at home:

There should be worktops on both sides of the
cooker extending at least 40 cm to left and to right.
Alternatively the cooker can be installed with a wall or
a tall kitchen unit on one side and a worktop on the
other side. The
vent the cooker from tipping forwards if subjected to
an abnormal loading.

The

HOB GUARD (included or optional) should be

fitted and the
activated.

Use the
button and lock the cooker when it is not being used.

Children should be allowed to help with cooking,
but teach them that pans, hotplates and ovens become
hot and retain their heat for some time after use.

TOUCHING THESE CAN CAUSE BURNS.

NON-TIP DEVICE should be fitted to pre-

DOOR CATCH/DOOR CATCHES should be

COOKER FUNCTION LOCK. Activate the lock

Installation

Work on the cooker must be carried out by a qualified
electrician. Work performed by unqualified persons
can damage the cooker, and may also lead to personal
injury and/or damage to property.

The cooker is heavy. Certain edges and corners
which will not normally be exposed may be sharp. Use
gloves when moving the cooker.

The

NON-TIP DEVICE should be fitted, to prevent the

cooker from tipping if subjected to an abnormal
loading.

When using the cooker

Never leave the cooker unattended while deep frying,
or when using it for melting fats, paraffin wax or other
flammable substances. In the event of a fire, turn off
all the controls and turn off the cooker hood fan.

SMOTHER THE FIRE WITH A PAN LID, never use water.

On the hob, use only pans which are intended for
use on hotplates. Use only ovenproof dishes and
containers in the oven.

Check that the cooker is switched off when not in
use. All controls should be turned off.

Cleaning

Keep the ceramic hob and oven clean. Fat and spill­ages give off smoke and odours when heated, and, at
worst, can cause fires.

Maintenance and service

Turn all controls off before changing any bulbs.

Service and repairs should be carried out by a
service company approved by the supplier. Use only
spare parts supplied by such companies.

At the end of the cooker’s life

Help prevent accidents when the cooker has reached
the end of its useful life. Make sure first that the lead is
completely disconnected from the electrical supply
(pull out the plug, or have the cooker safely discon­nected from the wall), then cut the electrical lead at the
point where it enters the cooker. Make sure that the
door catch/door catches have been deactivated.

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The Cooker

The Cooker

1 Removable oven vent
2 Hob with HOTPLATES
3 Control panel with controls,

buttons and an information
window

4 Oven
5 Storage drawer
6 Plinth

To make it easier to clean behind
the cooker, it has wheels at the rear.
To move the cooker forwards, open
the oven door, lift carefully holding
the upper edge and then pull the
cooker out from the wall.

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2

3

4

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Unpacking

Check that the cooker is undamaged and in perfect
condition. Any damage occurred during transportation
should be reported to the retailer immediately.

The packaging materials can be recycled. Contact

your local council to find out where to take them.

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The accessories

THE FOLLOWING ACCESSORIES ARE SUPPLIED WITH THE
COOKER:

• Enamelled baking trays and oven dish

• Oven shelf

• Non-tip device, including fittings

• Roasting sensor

• Instruction book

THE FOLLOWING MAY BE PURCHASED AS OPTIONAL
ACCESSORIES:

• Plinth moulding

• Hob guard, including fittings

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The safety equipment

The safety equipment

There should be at least 40 cm of worktops on both sides
of the cooker

(SEE PICTURE). Alternatively the cooker can be

installed with a wall or a tall kitchen unit on one side and
a worktop on the other.

Child safety is further improved if the following

equipment is fitted/in use:

Non-tip device

The non-tip device should be fitted, to prevent the
cooker from tipping if subjected to an abnormal
loading. The non-tip device can only provide pro­tection when the cooker is pushed into its normal
position.

Before fitting the non-tip device, make sure the cooker has
been levelled and adjusted to the correct plinth height (see
“Installation” on p. 24).

1 Draw a line on the wall – after levelling the

cooker – along the top edge of the hob (see illus­tration).

2 The measurements shown can be applied

whether the non-tip device is fitted on the left or
the right (see illustration). Measure and mark
where the non-tip device is to be placed, then
screw it onto a solid material or a suitable rein­forcement or fixings.

NOTE! If the space between kitchen units is wider than

the cooker, you will need to alter the measurements
shown in the illustration if the cooker is to be centred.

3 If you alter the measurements, remember to

align the cooker correctly when pushing it into
place, so that the non-tip device enters the hole
on the cooker rear.

min. 40 cm

min. 40 cm

35-65 mm

55-60 mm

The hob guard (optional accessory)

The hob guard should be fitted to make it harder
for children to reach pans on the hob.

1 Press the plugs into the front holes.
2 Place the guard on the cooker with the plugs over the

edge of the hob.

3 Angle the guard downwards and then back upwards

so the edges on its two sides engage under the edge
of the hob.

4 Lock it in place with the rear plugs.

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1

3

5

4

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The safety equipment

The door catch

The door catch makes it harder for children to open the
oven door/storage drawer. The catches are already
activated when the cooker is supplied new, but can be
deactivated if necessary.

A Press the catch down when you want to open the

door.

B If you wish to deactivate the catch, check first

that the oven is not hot. Press the catch on the
top edge of the door downwards and then a few
millimetres to the right.

C If you wish to activate the catch again, push

the catch on the top edge of the door a few
millimetres to the left.

A

B

C

Before the first use

Cleaning the cooker

Clean the cooker with a clean cloth, hot water and a
little washing-up liquid straight after use.

ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR SCOURING AGENTS, except on some

parts of the cooker that might occasionally need
cleaning more thoroughly. Don’t forget to clean
underneath the oven vent cover. This can be washed
in a dishwasher.

Remember that the non-tip device does not work
when the cooker has been pulled forward to clean
behind it.

Wash the accessories

Wash the baking tray, oven dish etc. in hot water and
washing-up liquid. Rinse and dry.

Set the clock to the right time

NEVER USE

When the cooker is plugged in, a number of symbols
will start flashing until you set the time on the clock.

SET THE CLOCK TO THE RIGHT TIME:

1 The A symbol and 0:00 flash in the information

window.

2 Press the and , buttons at the same time,

release the button first, then the button, and

set the right time using or . The time is set in
minutes. The A symbol in the window disappears.

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A

The safety equipment

Heat the hotplates

When supplied, the hotplates have been pretreated
with an anti-corrosion product which will provide bet­ter protection if the hotplates are heated without pans
the first time.

Heat two hotplates at a time, turning their controls

to full power, and leaving them on for no more than
five minutes. Work diagonally: heat the left front and
the right rear hotplates first, then the right front and the
left rear. The hotplates will get very hot, so be extra
mindful of the safety of anyone near the cooker during
this procedure. Some smoke and fumes are to be
expected as the remaining solvent evaporates. Do not
heat the oven empty yet. Wait until you have finished
with the hotplates.

Heat the oven empty

Children should be supervised!
The cooker will get very hot.

max. 5 min.

Before you use the oven for the first time, you need to
heat it empty. Follow these instructions:

1 Select (top/bottom heat) and maximum tem-

perature. The oven door should be shut.

2 Ventilate the room. Switch off the oven once the

“new” smell and fumes have ceased.

3 Use hot water and washing-up liquid to wipe the

oven, side racks and the inside of the door. Then

wipe all of these parts dry.

max.°C

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The safety equipment

The control panel

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2

1a COOKER indicator light

1b OVEN indicator light

2 OVEN function control

3 OVEN temperature control

4 HOTPLATE controls

5a Information window

5b Buttons for THE CLOCK

6 Cooker function lock

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5a

1b1a

5b

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The indicator light bulbs

These are neon indicator lights, which normally have
a long service life. If one should fail, contact your
service centre.

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The hob

The hob

The cooker has four hotplates. Fast-heating hotplates are
marked with a red dot and have an overheating cut-out
function.

The back left hotplate cannot be used at the

same time as the Swift Start, fan-assisted or pizza
functions; this prevents a surge of power from over­loading the mains.

The front left hotplate is thermostatically controlled,

and is identified by three Ts. The built-in thermostat
ensures that the hotplate maintains an even temperature
once it has reached the setting selected. This means

• that the frying pan/saucepan maintains a constant

temperature, which is important for achieving good

results.

• that you rarely have to alter the control setting

while cooking

• a minimal risk of pans boiling over

• a minimal risk of food burning onto pans, e.g.

foods containing milk

ø 145 mm

ø 180 mm

ø 145 mm

ø 220 mm

Using the hob

Never leave the cooker unattended while deep fat
frying, or when using it for melting fats, paraffin
wax or other flammable substances. In the event
of a fire, turn off all the controls and the cooker
hood fan.
never use water.

The control setting you choose will depend on your
pans, what you are cooking and the quantity. Use the
recommendations given below as a guide and you will
soon learn the correct control settings.

The thermostatically-controlled hotplate

The control is graduated from 1 to 12 (12 is the
hottest). Turn clockwise to turn the hotplate on, and
anticlockwise to turn it off. The time it takes for the
hotplate to heat up varies according to the chosen
setting. It takes about 7 minutes for the hotplate to heat
up for frying pancakes on setting 9.

The thermostatic control works best if you use a

good frying pan/saucepan. Turn the control to the
recommended setting straight away:

SMOTHER THE FIRE WITH A PAN LID,

Setting 1

Very gentle heat. Suitable for keeping food

warm, melting butter
and chocolate.

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The hob

Boiling

The sound or size of the bubbles in the water may help you
to choose the correct setting:

Settings
1– 3

Settings
2– 5

Setting 12

Gentle heat. Sim­mering water
with tiny bubbles
as in carbonated
water.

Medium heat.
Gently boiling
with larger
bubbles.

Hot. The sound
disappears before
the water starts
bubbling vigor­ously.

Suitable for cooking rice,
fish and vegetables such
as sugar peas and broc­coli.

Suitable for boiling most
foods such as meat, root
vegetables and potatoes.

Suitable for boiling water
for pasta and rice. Then
turn the heat down for
more gentle cooking.

Frying

It is best when frying not to use food that has come
straight out of the refrigerator. Only about 2/3 of the
bottom of the pan should be covered by food.

Put the margarine or butter in the frying pan and turn on to
the recommended heat. In order to get the best results, it is
important that the fat is the right colour (temperature) when
you start frying. Hold a light-coloured spatula to the bottom
of the pan to see the colour of the fat.

Settings
5– 6

Settings
6– 7

Settings
6– 9

Settings
8–10

Settings
10–11

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Lightly browned
fat. Gentle heat.

Browned fat.
Medium heat.

Well b row ned
fat. Hot.

Suitable for eggs, onions,
raw potatoes, chops and
steaks, and whole fish,
etc.

Suitable for frying most
foods such as minced
meats, etc.

Stewing steak, sausages
and thin fish fillets.

Pancakes.

Suitable for thin steaks.
Be careful as the fat can
easily become burnt.

Other hotplates

The hotplate controls have fixed settings, 1–6 (6 is the
hottest). Turn the control to the setting you require:

0 No heat
1 Simmer, gentle to medium heat
2 Simmer, medium heat to hot.

Frying, gentle heat
3 Frying, gentle to medium heat
4 Frying, medium heat to hot
5 Frying, hot
6 Boiling, very hot
0 Retained heat

You can normally start cooking with the hotplate
switched to maximum heat before turning it down to
a lower heat.

The hob

Choosing suitable pans

To help you save both time and energy, the bases of
saucepans and frying pans should:

• be at least as large as the hotplate. If the base is

smaller than the hotplate, any spillages are quite

likely to burn onto the hob.

• be flat. It takes longer to heat a pan with a base

which curves in or outwards too much.

When you are buying new pans, it is advisable to
choose stainless steel ones with sandwich-type bases
(i.e. layers of different metals).

Save energy!

• Putting a lid on pans cuts the amount of energy

used by half (compared to cooking without lids).

• Using pans with flat bases saves 25% energy

(compared to uneven based pans).

• Make sure the hob is clean and dry. Dirt and

moisture reduce heat transfer between pans and

hotplates.

• Turn the hotplates off and finish cooking using

the remaining heat.

• Save energy by steaming and pressure-cooking.

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The hob

Cleaning the hotplates

Remove spillages as soon as possible, to prevent them
from burning onto the hotplate. Soilage impairs the
transfer of heat to the pan.

Cleaning and anti-corrosion treatment

1 Clean the hotplates thoroughly with soapimpreg-

nated steel-wool. Wash off all traces of soap, and
dry using paper towels.

2 When the hotplates are cold and dry, apply an even

layer of the anti-corrosion product to each. This
product is available from Electrolux dealers.

3 The product now needs to be heated on the hot-

plates. Heat one hotplate at a time on full power for
no more than five minutes. Some smoke and fumes
are to be expected as the remaining solvent evapo­rates.

4 Use white spirit to remove any traces of the product

on your hands or (after the cooker has cooled) on
the cooker enamel.

max. 5 min.

Functions for safety

The cooker function lock

There is a lock built in to the oven’s thermostat control
with two safety positions. You can choose whether to use
the lock with single or double safety or not at all.
The main power supply to the cooker is still connected.

LOCK ONE: The power to the hotplates and oven is

disconnected when the thermostat control is turned to

OFF.

LOCK TWO: When the lock button is also activated,

two hands are needed to turn the cooker on. This
makes it particularly difficult for children to “use” the
cooker.

Lock One

LOCK THE COOKER LIKE THIS (see illustration A):

Turn the thermostat control anti clockwise to OFF.

WHEN YOU WANT TO USE THE COOKER:

1 Turn the control clockwise to zero (i.e. turn the

control back to the 12 o’clock position).

2 The cooker can be used as normal. Make sure no

functions other than the one/those you want to
use are turned on. (Someone may have turned a
control while the lock was activated).

NOTE!

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Lock Two

BEFORE USING ‘NUMBER TWO’ FOR THE FIRST TIME,

YOU HAVE TO ACTIVATE THE LOCK BUTTON

(see illustration B):

1 Turn the thermostat control to zero, i.e. turn the

control to the 12 o’clock position.

2 Place a table knife behind the control and

remove it by pulling gently.

3 Remove the red covering.
4 Replace the control set at ‘zero’.

Next time you will only need to turn the thermostat
control anti clockwise to
(

see illustration A).

WHEN YOU WANT TO USE THE COOKER
(see illustration C):

1 Press down the lock button and keep it pressed in.
2 Turn the control clockwise to zero (i.e. turn the

control back to the 12 o’clock position).

3 The cooker can be used as normal. Make sure no

functions other than the one/those you want to use

are turned on. (Someone may have turned a

control while the lock was activated).

OFF to lock the cooker

The hob

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The oven

The oven

The oven has removable side racks for the shelves (1)
with seven rungs on each side.

The roasting sensor socket is on the right-hand
inside of the oven (2) and the fan with ring element is
on the back wall of the oven (3).

The functions of the oven

For all oven functions, the indicator light comes on
when the oven is heating and goes out when the set
temperature is reached (goes on and off as the thermo­stat switches in and out). To choose an oven function,
turn the function control clockwise to the symbol for
the desired function (see below).

THE OVEN FUNCTIONS ARE:

Oven light

The oven light comes on automatically for all settings.
You can also have just the light on without any of the
other functions being turned on.

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2

1

Top/bottom heat

Using both top and bottom elements.

Fan-assisted oven

Using fan plus an element around the fan.

Pizza/Quiche position

Using fan, ring and bottom element.

Tur bo gr i l l

Using the grill element and fan.

Top element

Using the element at the top of the oven.

Bottom element

Using the element at the bottom of the oven.

Grill

Using the grilling element.

Swift start

Using the grilling and bottom element. It takes approx.
nine to ten minutes to heat the oven to 200ºC. Can also
be used for “au gratin” dishes.

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THE PRINCIPLE FOR FAN-ASSISTED OVEN

Top and bottom elements and a ring element around the
fan heat the air which then spreads through the air
ducts in the back wall of the oven. The hot air circu­lates in the oven before being drawn back in through
the fan grill.

The heat is transferred quickly and effectively, and

often means you can use a lower temperature than with
top/bottom heat. The temperature can be lowered by
15-20% if the recipe specifies a temperature between
160ºC and 225ºC. The higher the temperature, the more
it can be lowered. It is better to use top/bottom heat for
temperatures over 225ºC.

Buttons for the clock

SYMBOLS FOR THE BUTTONS:

PLUS for time or temperature

MINUS for time and temperature

The oven

A

Timer

Oven time

End time

A Auto-symbol

Pan symbol

Timer symbol

The timer

The timer can be set for any time from 1 minute up to
23 hours and 59 minutes.

1 Press . The time 0:00 appears. If you do

not set the time within five seconds, it will go over

to ‘normal time’. Press again in that case.
2 Set the time by pressing or . The

symbol now appears in the window.
3 At the end of the set time, a buzzer is heard and

the symbol in the window disappears. Press

either button or to turn the buzzer off.

To change the set time or to reset the time, press or

. After about five seconds, the time setting for the

timer switches over to the clock. To see how much time

is left on the timer, press .

ALTERING THE TIMER SOUND

There are three different sounds/levels for the timer. To

change the sound, press until you find the one you
want to use.

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The oven

Oven time

Use this function to set the length of time you want the
food to be in the oven. The oven turns off after the set
time.

TO SET THE OVEN TIME:

1 Switch the oven on by turning the function

control and the thermostat control to the
required positions.

2 Press and set the time using or . The

symbols
tion window.

3 The oven comes on at once.

4 When the set oven time has been reached, the

symbol
sound is emitted. Press the buttons at the same
time and to turn off the sound.

5 RESET THE CONTROLS.

After about five seconds, the time setting for the oven
time switches over to the clock. To see how much time
is left, press .

A and now appear in the informa-

A flashes, the symbol goes out and a

A

End time

To set the end-time for when you want the oven to turn
off. This function is useful if you:

• have to leave the kitchen and do not wish to
spoil the cooking/baking.

• want to use the heat after turning off, thereby
saving energy.

Put the food in the oven and when you have set the end
time, switch on the oven.

TO SET THE END TIME:

1 Switch the oven on by turning the function

control and the thermostat control to the
required positions.

2 Press and set the required end time using

and . The symbols

in the information window.

3 The oven comes on at once.
4 When the set end time has been reached, the

symbol

A flashes, the symbol goes out and a

sound is emitted. Press the buttons at the same
time and to turn off the sound.

5 RESET THE CONTROLS.

E.G.: The time is 13.00. You want the food to be ready

at 13.45 (which is the set end time).
Cooking time is therefore 45 minutes.

A and now appear

A

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Oven time and end time

Would you like dinner to be ready when you get
home? Put the food in the oven and set the
plus the length of time the oven needs to be on, i.e. the

OVEN TIME. Maximum oven time is 10 hours.

TO DO THIS:

END TIME

The oven

1 Place the food to be cooked into the oven and

switch the oven on by turning the function
control and the thermostat control to the
required positions.

2 Press and set the required cooking time (e.g.

45 minutes) using and . The symbol

A

appears in the information window.

3 Press to set the required end time.

The earliest end time appears in the window.

4 Choose the end time using and . The

symbol has now gone out and comes on
again when the oven starts.

5 At the end of the cooking time, the power sup-

ply to the oven cuts out. The symbol

A flashes,

the symbol goes out and a sound is emitted.
Press the buttons at the same time and
to turn off the sound.

6 RESET THE CONTROLS.

To discontinue programming

If you need to stop programming for some reason,
you do this by pressing at the same time and .

REMEMBER TO switch the oven off if you discontinue

programming.

A

A

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The oven

Practical use

Never place aluminium foil, baking trays or oven
dishes directly on the bottom of the oven. Block­ing heat from the bottom of the oven can damage
the enamel through overheating. The oven gets
hot when in use:

SUPERVISED.

The baking tray may warp temporarily due to tempera­ture fluctuations, or if the food, (pizza, etc.) is
unevenly distributed on its surface. The tray resumes
its shape when cool.

How does one know which oven functions to use in
different situations? See below for practical advice on
how to efficiently use the oven functions for various
ways of cooking:

CHILDREN NEARBY MUST BE

Baking

Use a skewer to check whether sponge cakes are ready
when there are about 5 minutes left. You can then
shorten or lengthen the baking time. The material,
colour, shape and size of the baking tins as well as the
recipe can affect results.
even colour.

TOP/BOTTOM HEAT gives an

Fan-assisted baking

The FAN-ASSISTED OVEN reduces the total baking time as
two trays can be in the oven at the same time. How­ever, the bread or buns may not brown evenly particu­larly if the dough had not risen well.

Didn-t you get quite the result you expected? In
“Practical tips & advice” on p. 28, we give you a few
tips on solutions to your baking problems.

Cooking

TOP/BOTTOM HEAT is normally best when using an oven

shelf.

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Fan-assisted cooking

Use the FAN-ASSISTED OVEN when cooking on several
shelves at the same time, e.g. meatloaf, meatballs and
complete meals (starter, main dish and dessert).

Remember to choose dishes that need the same

temperature. Dishes that need different amounts of
time in the oven will have to be put in according to
when you want them to be ready.

Roasting

Using the TOP/BOTTOM HEAT and FAN-ASSISTED OVEN for
roasting is both easy and practical. Joints of beef such
as topside and sirloin retain their natural juices best if
roasted at 125ºC. However, cooking time is slightly
longer than at a higher temperature. Use a meat dish in
which there is just sufficient room for the joint so that
the juices do not burn dry. Use a large roasting pan or
ovenproof dish when roasting a joint of ham as there is
usually a lot of meat juice. Be careful when removing
it from the oven.

If you are using a roasting bag, cut a hole in one

corner before putting it in the oven. That way you are
less likely to burn yourself on hot steam when you
open the bag.

The oven

Using the roasting sensor

Be careful that you do not burn yourself on the
heating element in the top of the oven or on the
oven rungs when inserting or removing the
roasting sensor plug. Use an oven glove.

The sensor works within the temperature range of 0 to
99°C. Before you switch on the oven, remove the
cover which prevents the sensor socket from becoming
dirty. Only use the sensor supplied with your oven and
make sure that no part of the sensor comes into contact
with the inside top of the oven.

In order to achieve best results, the roasting sensor

should be inserted so that its tip comes to the thickest
part of the meat, where the heat takes longest to reach.
The entire sensor should preferably be inside the meat,
because hot air in the oven can affect its reading if the
shaft is exposed. If the sensor is inserted into fat or
touches bone, it can give an unreliable reading.

Preheat the oven first, then put the joint of meat in

the lower part of the oven. Remove the joint when the
sensor shows the required temperature. Cover the meat
with aluminium foil and let it stand for about 15
minutes. This will make it easier to carve and less meat
juices will be lost when carving.

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The oven

SETTING

To use the roasting sensor:

1 Connect the sensor to the socket in the oven.

2 The pre-set temperature is 80ºC. You can now

alter the temperature using the buttons and

. The current temperature and the tempera­ture you have chosen are shown in the informa­tion window (

SEE ILLUSTRATION). You can see the

rising temperature of the meat in the information
window.

TURNING OFF

When the correct meat temperature has been reached, a
sound is emitted and the oven switches off.

1 Press the buttons at the same time and to

turn off the sound.

2 Remove the sensor from the socket in the oven

and remove the meat.
the sensor are hot.

3 When the oven has cooled down, replace the

protective socket cover.

It will only be possible to use the oven again when the
sensor has been removed.

CONTROLS!

NOTE! Both the oven and

NOTE! REMEMBER TO RESET THE

Actual temperature

Desired temperature

Grilling

Size, shape, quantity, the degree of fat marbling, and
even the initial temperature of the meat all affect the
outcome and time of the grilling process. Fish, poultry,
veal and pork will not brown as much as the darker
meats such as beef and game. Vegetable oil and/or sea­soning will improve the colour, but it also increases the
risk of surface burning.

For best results, avoid grilling food straight from
the refrigerator. Dry the surface of the meat, place it on
the oven shelf and season to taste. Place an oven dish,
ideally lined with foil, underneath the shelf to catch the
fat etc. which runs off. Pork chops, steaks and fish
should be grilled high up in the oven, while meats such
as thick spare ribs are better lower down.

Set the function control to and the temperature
control to the temperature require (250ºC maximum).
Preheat the grill for 3 to 5 minutes. Keep an eye on the
food, and turn it at least once. Grilling for too long
makes food dry, dull, and possibly burnt as well. The
oven door should be closed when grilling.

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Turbo grill

The turbo grill cooks food faster and browns it more
evenly than the grill. The grill element browns the
food and the fan circulates the hot air. Perfect for ‘tall’
dishes such as grilling ham to give it an even, all-round
colour.

Pizza/Quiche position

Perfect for cooking a pizza. Heat the oven to 225ºC
and place the pizza on the middle shelf. Use a baking
tray, not a roasting dish, to prevent the edges of the
pizza from burning.

Browning (swift start)

The oven

Excellent for browning au gratin dishes, toasted sand­wiches, etc. You can also use this function to heat the
oven quickly to the set temperature. When the oven
has reached that temperature, you can then select
whichever function is required. It takes about 9-10
minutes to reach 200ºC. However, do not use this
method of rapid heating when baking biscuits or
meringues.

Defrosting

Set the function control to . When thawing frozen
meat, fish, glazed, iced or filled bakery products, the
temperature control should be off.

Oven shelves/baking trays can be placed on several

shelf positions if you have a large quantity of food to
defrost. The times required cannot be given here. Test
using a skewer.

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The oven

Cleaning and maintenance

The oven

The oven surfaces are of vitreous enamel. The outer
section, the door front, can easily be removed for
cleaning (see “The oven door” below).

IF THE OVEN IS VERY SOILED:

1 Use a spatula or similar implement to remove

spillages which have hardened.

2 Use a sponge to spread soft soap inside the

oven.

3 Close the door. Set the oven to (top/bottom

heat) and 100°C for about 10 minutes.

4 When the oven has cooled, wash the surfaces

with clean water. Rub gently with a soapimpreg­nated steelwool pad on stubborn patches. Wipe
the surfaces dry.

The oven door

The oven door consists of two sections with heat­reflecting glass for a lower surface temperature.
The outer section, the door front, can be removed
for cleaning.

Take care not to damage the panes of glass.
Small cracks at the edges can cause an entire
pane to crack after it has been heated a few
times.

TO CLEAN BETWEEN THE TWO PANES:

1 Check that the oven is not hot and that the door

catch is activated before you remove the outer
section, the door front.

2 Open the door and insert rolled-up oven cloths

between the hinges
vent the door from closing. Raise the door up
again.

3 Grasp the door handle and press in the two

springs on the top edge of the door downwards,
then lift off the door front.

4 After cleaning (use a window-cleaning product),

slot the the door front back into the bracket

PICTURE). Make sure the door is properly secured

on both sides.

5 Press the two springs on the top edge of the door

and press the door front into place.

6 Remove the oven cloths.

(SEE PICTURE). These to pre-

(SEE

3

2

4

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To change the oven light bulb

1 Turn all controls to off and check that the oven

is not hot.

2 Unscrew the glass cover (see illustration).
3 Unscrew the old bulb.
4 Fit a new bulb, marked 230–240 V, 15 W and

300°C, with an E14 screw fitting.

5 Refit the glass cover.

The fan

You can remove the fan blades for cleaning, but do so
with care, as they have sharp edges.

1 Make sure the oven is turned off and is cold.
2 Unscrew the four screws (A) and remove the

back wall of the oven.

3 Take hold of the fan impeller carefully and undo

the nut (B), by turning it clockwise with a small

adjustable spanner.

4 Clean the fan blades in hot soapy water.
5 Refit all the parts. Make sure all the screws are

securely in place.

The oven

A

B

The oven accessories

Release each side rack for the oven shelves at the bot­tom corners (1), lift it sideways and upwards and
remove from the oven (2). Wash the racks and shelves
by hand or in a dishwasher. If very soiled, soak them
first, before cleaning with a steelwool pad.

The baking trays and oven dish should be wiped

clean with paper towels, or washed by hand when
necessary. Any burnt-on food can be removed using a
suitable spatula.

Storage drawer

1 Empty the drawer and pull it out as far as possible.
2 Hold the handle and lift upwards gently. This

frees the drawer from the catch at the back.

3 Pull the drawer out completely and lift it out.

After cleaning, place the drawer wheels on the brack­ets

(SEE PICTURE). Lift the drawer slightly as you first

push it in so as to prevent the wheels from fastening in
the front catch.

2

1

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Installation

Installation

Work on the cooker must be carried out by A

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. The cooker is heavy.

Certain edges and corners which will not nor­mally be exposed may be sharp.
moving the cooker.

Before installing the cooker, you should check that its
dimensions correspond to the rest of your kitchen
units. Measure the height of the worktop from floor to
top surface of the worktop, and the plinth depth from
the wall to the front edge of the plinth (see illustra­tion). The cooker may also be installed adjoining one
wall or one tall unit on one side, and a worktop on the
other side.

When delivered, the cooker plinth is adjusted to suit a
worktop height of 90 cm and a plinth depth of 53 cm.
You can alter the height and depth of the plinth to make
the cooker suitable for a worktop height of 85, 88 or 90
cm and a plinth depth of 55 cm (see below).

Check the cooker cable is not trapped when moving
the cooker.

USE GLOVES when

55

53

90
88
85

To adjust plinth height and depth

53 cm is the minimum plinth depth for this
cooker. Setting a smaller plinth depth can cause
the cooker to tip if a heavy weight is placed on
the door.

If you wish to alter both dimensions, you should adjust
both at the same time. But make sure you read through
the full instructions before starting work.

1 Carefully lay the cooker on its back (SEE ILLU-

STRATION). Use some of the packaging material to

cushion the cooker on the floor surface.

2 Unscrew the four screws (A), see the illustration.

If you are altering the cooker height only, pull
the inner plinth out a certain distance. Grasp the
brackets which hold the wheels and feet.

NOTE! Be careful, there are sharp edges under the

cooker. Go to point 5 and continue from there. If
altering the plinth depth, you should pull the
plinth completely out.

3 Unscrew the four screws (B), see the illustration.

Then remove the outer plinth.

4 Position the outer plinth at the 55 cm setting

(SEE ILLUSTRATION B). Screw in the (B) screws

90

B

88

A

A

85

B

B

A

B

A

B

55
53

A

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(don’t forget the washers) and push the inner

plinth inwards a little.

5 Fit the (A) screws in the desired set of holes

for 85, 88 or 90 cm worktop height

STRATION A).

6 Lift the cooker back into the upright position

(SEE ILLU-

and connect it to the electrical supply. Push the

cooker into place and adjust its level (see below)

before fitting the safety equipment.

Levelling the cooker

The cooker must be level, for example to ensure that oil
in frying pans is of even depth. To check whether the
cooker is level, use a spirit level on the hob surround
(but not on the hotplates themselves). Check the level
first front to back and then side to side.

If necessary, you can lower (-6 mm) or raise (+12

mm) the wheels and feet, working from the front of the
cooker. Use a Phillips screwdriver to adjust the rear
wheels, and adjustable pliers for the front feet. Once
the cooker is properly level, you need to lock these feet
with the nut. Turn it anticlockwise using the spanner
supplied.

Installation

2

1

Electrical connection

Repairs and work on the cooker must be carried
out by a
by unqualified persons can damage the cooker,
and may also lead to personal injury and/or
damage to property.

The connection options for the cooker are shown on
the plate on the rear of the cooker. Wattage and voltage
is stated on the rating plate (see the right-hand side of
the cooker).

QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Work performed

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Service

Service

Repairs and work on the cooker must be carried
out by

A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Work performed

by unqualified persons can damage the cooker,
and may also lead to personal injury and/or dam­age to property.

If your cooker is not working properly, refer to pages
28 and 29 for suggestions on how to rectify the
problem.

Consumer care

Contact the retailer if you have any questions concern­ing the cooker or its use.

Service and spare parts

Contact the retailer or a service company approved
by the retailer. Please note that a charge will usually
be made. Use only spare parts supplied by such
companies.

Cooker details are found on the rating plate on the right­hand side of the cooker. Copy the details onto this page so
you have them handy if you should need to call a service
company.

Model:

Product. no:

Serial. no:

Purchase date:

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Technical data

We reserve the right to alter these specifications. This appliance conforms
with EC-directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC.

EKE 6160

Width (mm): 600

Technical data

Height, when
delivered (mm):

Depth (mm): 600

Oven volume (litres): 46

Total wattage 230V­model (W):

HOTPLATES SIZE (mm) WATTAGE (W)

Rear left 145 1000

Rear right: 180 1500

Front left: 220 2000

Front right: 145 1500

INDICATOR LIGHT BULBS: neon type
OVEN LIGHT BULB: E-14 screw fitting, marked 230-240V, 15W and 300ºC.

900

9216

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Practical tips and advice

Practical tips and advice

Problem Cause Action needed

Bread and cakes are not rising
properly.

Bread and cakes are too dry.

Baking/food is too dark (browned)
or unevenly cooked.

Too low an oven temperature means that
the baking is rising but then sinking flat
again.

Bread dough has not risen properly. Leav­ing the dough to prove too long can cause
the bread to turn out flat. Dough should
prove in a warm, draught-free place. The
dough should spring back when touched
with the fingertips.

Not enough yeast or baking powder. Check that you used the quantity stated

Yeast destroyed by hot fat or liquid. The correct temperature for the liquid is

Not enough liquid, too much flour, or the
wrong type of flour can cause bread to be
dry.

Too low an oven temperature means that
the baking has to remain too long in the
oven to cook, which leads to drying.

Too high an oven temperature makes bak­ing/other foods too dark on the surface
before fully cooked.

Using too high a shelf position on “ top/
bottom heat” means the heat from above
is too strong. A shelf position which is
too low causes the opposite problem.

Putting the oven shelf in the wrong place
using “fan-assisted oven” prevents the air
circulating properly.

When using “ fan-assisted oven”, the tem­perature should generally be approx. 15–
20% lower than with “ top/bottom heat” .
Browning may be somewhat uneven when
using “fan-assisted oven” .

“ Swift Start” has been switched on. Check that you have turned the function

Check the temperature used against that
recommended in the recipe.

Check the proving time recommended in
the recipe.

in the recipe.

37°C for fresh yeast. See instructions on
the packet for dry yeast.

Check in the recipe that you have used
the correct type of flour and the correct
proportions of flour to liquid.

Check that you have used the correct
temperature setting.

Check that you have used the correct
temperature setting.

Check in the recipe that you have chosen
the right oven position.

Check that you have placed the oven shelf
in the correct position.

Check that you have used the correct
temperature setting.

control to the setting required.

Baking/food is too pale.

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Aluminium foil, baking trays or oven
dishes on the bottom of the oven hamper
the distribution of heat from below.

Light-coloured baking tins produce paler
cakes than dark tins.

Do not have anything on the bottom of
the oven.

If necessary, change to darker baking tins.

Problems and actions needed

Problems and actions needed

Never attempt any repairs or work on the cooker which could cause injury or damage the product. If you cannot
solve the problem after checking the list below, contact a service company approved by the supplier.

Problem Action needed

The cooker has no electrical supply

The cooker will not work

Boiling/frying takes a long time

The oven light is not working

The door safety catch isn’t working

The roasting sensor is not working

The clock is not showing the right time/not
working

Check that:

THE FUSE(S) has not gone

•

THE PLUG is pushed in correctly

•

•

THE RCD (if fitted) has not tripped

Make sure the cooker function lock is not in use (see page 12)

Check you have a suitable pan that conducts heat properly
(see page 11)

Replace broken bulb (see page 22)

Activate the door safety catch (see page 6)

Check that the sensor is correctly plugged in inside the oven.
Take it out and plug it in again. Set the required temperature
(see page 19)

Set the correct time (see page 7)

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Problems and actions needed

At the end of the cooker’s life

1 Disconnect the cooker from the electrical supply.
2 Cut off the electrical lead, as close as possible to

the rear of the cooker.

3 Make sure that the oven door safety catch has been

deactivated, to remove the risk of children locking
themselves inside the oven.

Contact your local council to find out where you can
dispose of your cooker.

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