AEG L51MBN, L51MWL, L51MBL, L51MWN User Manual

Model L51M

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 information in this book
contact the Customer Care
Department.

Installation

The appliance must be installed
according to the instructions
supplied. The installation work must
be undertaken by a competent
person as stated in the Gas Safety
(Installation & Use) Regulations
current editions and the IEE Wiring
Regulations. For appliances
installed in the Republic of Ireland
please refer to NSAI – Domestic
Gas installation IS813 Current
Editions.
The appliance should be serviced by
an authorised Service Engineer and
only genuine approved spare parts
should be used.
It is important that the appliance is
suitable for your gas supply. Your
installer should check the rating
plate.
Make sure that a stability bracket is
fitted.
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
from the base.
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.

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When you are lighting any burner
check that it is lit before you leave
the appliance. When turning off a
burner, do not leave the appliance
until the flame has gone out.
Never place plastic or any other
material that may melt in or on the
oven.
Always use oven gloves to remove
and place food in the oven.
Ensure cooking utensils are large
enough to contain foods to prevent
spillages and boil overs.
During use the appliance becomes
hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching the 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 oven
door to allow any build up of steam
or heat to release.

Never leave the appliance
unattended when the oven doors
are 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 cookware containing

foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in the
appliance in case it is inadvertently
switched on.
Do not disconnect the appliance
from the gas supply if the supply
pipe does not have a bayonet
connection as described in the
installation section. If this is the case
contact the person who installed the
appliance.
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.

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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Contents

For the user

Important safety information 2
Description of the appliance 5
Getting to know your
appliance 6

Before using the appliance 7
Rating plate 7
Preparing to use your appliance 7
Condensation and steam 7
Cookware 7
Grill and oven furniture 7

The hob 8
Using the hob 8
To light the hob burners 8
To turn off any burner 9
Things to note 9
Hints & tips 9

The grill 10
Using the grill 10
Things to note 10
The grill pan and handle 10
Hints & tips 11
Grilling chart 12

The main oven 13
Heat zones 13
Preheating 13
To fit the main oven shelves 13
Using the main oven 13
Storage 13
Hints & tip 13

Cooking chart 15

Roasting chart 16

Slowcook 17

Using slowcook 17
Food preparation 17
General points 18

Care and cleaning 19
Cleaning materials 19
Cleaning the outside of the
appliance 19
Cleaning the control knobs and
handles 19
Cleaning the hob 20
When replacing hotplate burner
parts 20
Cleaning the shelves and grill/oven
furniture 21
Cleaning the grill 21
Cleaning inside the oven(s)
21

Something not working 22
Service and spare parts 24
Guarantee conditions 25

For the installer

Technical details 26
Important safety requirements 28
Provision for ventilation 28
Moving your appliance 29
For your safety 29
Location of appliance 29
Levelling the appliance 30
Grill assembly 31
Connecting to gas supply 31
Fitting the stability bracket 32
The battery 33
Testing 33
General note 34

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.

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Control Panel

Grill

Description of the appliance

Gas high level grill with single oven

Main Oven

Storage Compartment

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5

4

3

2

1

6

7

8

9

A

B

C

D

E

Getting to know your appliance

The control panel

Features

A - Hotplate controls

B - Grill control

C - Main oven temperature control

D - Hotplate controls

E - Ignition switch

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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.

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

Main oven - Do not use baking trays
larger than 30cm x 30cm (12” x 12”)
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.

1 grill pan

2 grill pan handles

1 grill pan grid

2 straight shelves
for oven cooking

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The hob

Using the hob

The gas hob has different burner
sizes to suit different types of
cooking:
To ensure maximum burner
efficiency only use pots and pans
with flat bases appropriate to the
burner size used.
Larger burner (Rapid) - use a large
pan for food such as chips.
Medium burners (Normal) - use for
everyday cooking.
Small burner (Simmer) - use for
simmering foods such as soups and
stews.
The largest pan which you should
use on any burner is 230mm (9").
The base of the smallest pan should
not measure less than 100mm (4").

Ensure the pan supports

are correctly fitted before
using the hob.

To light the hob burners

The hob ignition works by means of
a battery.

• Push in and hold the control

• When the burner has lit release

knob, turn to the large flame
symbol (highest setting) and
press the ignition button
immediately. Keep the control
knob depressed for up to 5
seconds, but no longer than 10
seconds. After this time release
the controls. The flame should
remain alight. If after 10
seconds the burner has not lit,
stop operating the appliance and
wait at least 1 min before
attempting a further ignition of
the burner.

the control and ignition button,
adjust the setting as required.

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Warning: If the ignition

button is not pressed
immediately a build up of
gas may cause the flame
to spread.

To turn off any burner

1. Turn the control knob to the off
position. This is shown by a
large dot.

When lighting any burner,

ensure that it is lit before
you leave the appliance.

When turning off a burner,

ensure the flame has gone
out before leaving the
appliance.

In the event of the burner

flames being accidentally
extinguished, turn off the
burner control and do not
attempt to re-ignite the
burner for at least 1 min.

Things to note

If you are having any difficulty
lighting a hob burner turn all the hob
controls off and make sure the
burner parts have been replaced
correctly.

Hints and tips

• Do not overfill pans or they will
boil over.

• Do not use pans with very
heavy handles which cause the
pan to tip.

Place pans on the centre of

the burners.

Position pans so the

handles cannot be
accidentally knocked or
overhang the appliance.

Lift pans on and off the pan

supports.

Do not slide them across

the hob.

• Do not leave accidental spillage
on the hob or removable parts.
The spillage should be wiped up
and the parts washed and
carefully dried as soon as the
hob, pan supports and burner
parts are cool enough to touch.

• A flat based Wok will stand
stable on the pan supports. If
you use a round Wok with a
collar support, the collar must be
the open wirework type
otherwise the performance of
the burner will be affected.

Take care to avoid burns

and scalds when reaching
across the hotplate.

Take extra care when deep

fat frying, do not cover the
pan with a lid. Do not
leave a pan unattended. If
the pan catches fire, leave
it where it is and turn off
all controls. Place a damp
cloth or a fitting lid over
the pan to smother the
flames. Never put water
on the fire. Leave to cool
for 30 minutes.

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Fig.1

The grill

CAUTION – Accessible

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

When you first operate the grill you
may hear some sounds as the
burner heats up, this is quite normal
and is not a fault on the appliance.

Using the grill

• Push in and hold the control
knob, turn to the large flame
symbol (highest setting) and
press the ignition button
immediately. Keep the control
knob depressed for up to 5
seconds, but no longer than 10
seconds. After this time release
the controls. The flame should
remain alight. If after 10 seconds
the burner has not lit, stop
operating the appliance and wait
at least 1 min before attempting
a further ignition of the burner.

Things to note

• Some smoke from fat splashes
may be evident as the grill
cleans itself.

Never cover the grill pan or

grid with foil as this can
lead to grill fires.

The grill pan and handle

The grill pan requires assembly
before use (see Fig. 1).

Ensure the handle is

correctly located.

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NOTE: Taptite screws are used to
secure the handle. These are
thread forming screws and
sufficient pressure must be
applied to allow the screws to
produce a thread in the plunged
holes.

The grill pan is designed so that you
can pull it forward but it will stay
supported. To remove the pan push
it back as far as possible and lift it
off. Replace it in reverse order.

Place the grill pan on the shelf so
that the pan is positioned centrally
beneath the grill.

Hints and tips

• Most foods should be placed on

the grid in the grill pan to allow
maximum circulation of air to lift
the food out of the fats and
juices.

• Adjust the grid to allow for

different thicknesses of food.

• Food should be thoroughly dried

before grilling to minimise
splashing. Brush lean meats and
fish lightly with a little oil or
melted butter to keep them moist
during cooking.

• Accompaniments such as

tomatoes and mushrooms may
be placed underneath the grid
when grilling meats.

• When toasting bread, use the

grid in the high position.

• Preheat the grill on a full setting

for a few minutes before sealing
steaks or toasting. Adjust the
heat setting as necessary during
cooking.

• The food should be turned over

during cooking as required.

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