AEG-Electrolux 31GFGW User Manual

ENGLISH

IMPORTANT!

This new appliance is easy to use. Nonetheless,
to obtain best results it is important to read this
brochure carefully and to follow all the instructions
before using for the first time. In additon to
instructions for installation, use and maintenance
of the appliance, you will find other useful advice
in this brochure.

GUARANTEE

Your new appliance is under guarantee. You will find
the guarantee certificate attached. If it is missing,
request it from your retailer indicating the date of
purchase, model and identificaton number which are
engraved on the appliance’s small registration plate.

Retain the certificate in order to present it to the
T echnical Assistance Service with the receipt or invoice
in case of necessity.
Should all these conditions not be satisfied, the
Technical Assistance Service will have to make a
charge.

The Technical Assistance Service, through its numerous
authorized Centres, provides assistance to the most
important makes of electrical domestic appliances. In
case of necessity contact the nearest Centre by
consulting the telephone directory or, of course, the

yellow pages under the section Electrical Domestic
Appliances/Repairs.

These instructions are only valid for countries whose identification symbols are shown on the inside

cover of this information brochure and on the appliance itself.

Appliance Class 1 and Class 2 Sub-Class 1

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WARNINGS - GAS COOKERS - ELECTROGAS

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

This warnings has been given for the safety of you and other s. W e therefore ask y ou to carefully
read the procedures of installing and using this cooker.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

for other purposes.

• Always clean the cover before closing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• T ake care when using cleaning products in spr ay form:
never direct the spray onto the resistance or the
thermostat bulb.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• The appliance is heavy, move it carefully.

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

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

check that the flame is regular.

• Alwa ys low er the flame or turn it off before removing
the pan.

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

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

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

materials there.

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

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CONTENTS

Technical Data Pag. 25
Instructions for the User Pag. 25

Installation Pag. 25
Use Pag. 26
Gas oven Pag. 28
Turnspit Pag. 29
Suggestion for operating
of the hob burners and the oven Pag. 30
Cooking T ab les Pag. 32
Maintenance Pag. 33

Instructions for the installer Pag. 34
Gas Connection Pag. 35
Adaptation to different types of gas Pag. 36
Electrical Connection Pag. 39
What to do if the appliance doesn’t work Pag. 40

Service and Spare parts Pag. 40

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

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

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TECHNICAL DATA

DIMENSIONS OF THE APPLIANCE

Height Lenght Width

850 600 600

H

L

CATEGORY: III 1a2H3+
GAS SETTING: L.P.G.

VOLTAGE TENSION: 230 V ~ 50 Hz
ELECTRIC GRILL RATING: 1800 W

W

30/37 mbar

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

This appliance complies with the following

E.E.C. Directives:

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

• 89/336 (Electromagnetical Compatibility

Directive);

• 90/396 (Gas Appliance Directive);

• 93/68 (General Directives);

and subsequent modifications.

MANUFACTURER:
ELECTROLUX ZANUSSI ELETTRODOMESTICI S.p.A.
Viale Bologna, 298
47100 FORLÍ (Italia)

The appliance power ratings and other technical data are pro vided on the rating plate, positioned in the right
hand side of the oven facade (simply open the oven door.)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER

INSTALLATION

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

• During the first minutes of use, the thermal insulation
of the oven, and residual grease from manufacture,
produce smoke and disagreeable smells. On first

use, we advise heating the oven, empty, for
approximately 45 min utes. Then leave to cool and
clean the inside of the oven with hot water and a
mild detergent.

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USE

Control knobs for the gas burners (Fig. 1)

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

If the flame accidentaly goes out, turn the knob to the
position “ ”, and wait at least 1 minute before tr ying to
light the flame again.

WARNING: if you cannot light the flame even after
several attempts , do not insist neither attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Call the nearest Technical
Assistance Centre.

To interrupt the supply of gas, turn the knob in a
clockwise direction to the position " ".

No gas supply

Maximum gas supply
Minimum gas supply

All models are equipped with a safety-valv e . In case of
extinction of the flame, this de vice will operate, stopping
gas supply (ex.: overflowing, draughts).

IGNITION OF HOB BURNERS

T o ignite a b urner, before positioning the saucepan, use
the appropriate switch marked by a small spark, push
the corresponding knob in completely and turn in an
anticlockwise direction to the maximum position; upon
ignition, the control knob must be pressed in for
approximately 5 seconds until the safety valve
automatically keeps the flame lit. Then regulate the flame
as required.

If after a few attempts the b urner does not ignite, check
that the baffle and its cap are correctly positioned.

In the event of a loss of po wer , y ou can light the burner
approaching it with a flame and following the instructions
provided above.

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

When using pots or pans with diameter over 200
mm. on the big-rapid burner, place the special grid
on the pan support, as shown in fig.2.

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Fig. 2

T able of minimum and maxim um diameters of recipients
to be placed on burners.

Burner min diam max diam

Big-Rapid (large) ø 220 mm ø 260 mm
S/Rapid (medium) ø 120 mm ø 220 mm
Auxiliary (small) ø 80 mm ø 160 mm

Fig. 1

HOTPLATES

POTTERY

The hotplates control knob can be adjusted on four
different positions, according to your cooking needs,
from maximun heat (position 4) to minimum heat
(position 1), as shown in Fig. 3.

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

• they should be fairly heavy duty;

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

• they should ha v e a flat base to ensure good contact
with the plate.

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

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

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

Remember that a wide-bottomed pan allows a faster
cooking than a narrow one.
Always use pots which properly fit what you have to
cook.
Particularly make sure that the pans are not too small
for liquids, since these could easily overflow.
Moreover , the pans should not be too large f or a faster
cooking. In fact, grease and juices may spread on the
bottom and burn easily.
It is better to use non-openable moulds for baking cakes .
In fact, an openable mould lets juices and sugar leak
through, falling on the bottom of the oven and
consequently burning on the bottom of the baking tray,
making cleaning difficult.
Avoid putting plastic-handled pans in the oven as they
are not heat-proof.
You should use pans with the right diameter to fit the
burner, in order to make the most out of it, thus reducing
gas consumption as in Fig. 4.
It is also advisable to cover any boiling casserole and,
as soon as the liquid starts boiling, lower the flame
enough to keep the boiling point.

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4

3

• In case of intensive or long time use of the
appliance, make the ventilation more efficient,
by opening a window or increasing the electric
exhaust fan power .

• The glass lid, if the appliance is supplied with,
should not be closed when the burners are still
hot, as it could splinter.

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2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

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