Electrolux EKC5544 User Manual

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EKC5544
EKC5545

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Contents

Safety information 2
Product description 3
Before first use 5
Operation 6
Helpful hints and tips 10
Cooking tables 12
Care and cleaning 15

Subject to change without notice

What to do if… 19
Installation instructions 20
Technical data 22
Environment concerns 22
Guarantee/Customer Service 22
European Guarantee 23
Environment concerns 23

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 please contact customer
care.

Warning! This appliance is intended for
cooking purposes only. It must not be
used for other purposes, for example
room heating.

Warning! The grill door must be left
open when grilling

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.

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.

Warning! Accessible parts may be hot
during 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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• 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.

Warning! 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.

Care and cleaning

Warning! For hygiene and safety

reasons this appliance should be kept
clean at all times. A build-up of fat or
other foodstuff could result in a fire
especially in the grill pan.

• Do not leave the cookware containing
foodstuff, 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.

Product description

Control panel

1

1

5

2

3

4

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1 Hob controls
2 Main oven temperature control
3 Electronic timer
4 Top oven / Grill temperature control
5 Main oven indicator neon
6 Top oven / Grill indicator neon

The Appliance

1

1 Cranked shelf (For grilling and top
oven cooking)

2

2 Cranked shelves (For main oven
cooking)

3

4

1 Grill pan

1 Hob
2 Control panel
3 Top oven / Grill
4 Main oven

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.

1 Grill pan handle

1 Grill pan grid

Before first use

Rating plate

• This is usually situated on the front frame
of the appliance and can be seen upon
opening either of the oven doors. 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 using hot soapy water. 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.

Warning! 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.

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• During the initial period the cooling fan may
turn on and off, this is quite normal.

Warning! 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.

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 foodstuff 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.

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Operation

The timer

3

A

1

B

2

5

6

7

G

Key

1 Cook time
2 End time
3 Countdown
4 Time
5 Decrease control
6 Selector control
7 Increase control

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.
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.
The 'Time' indicator neon will flash for 5 sec­onds and then go out.

The increase and decrease control but­tons operate slowly at first and then
more rapidly. They should be pressed
separately.

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.
To set the correct time duration depress the
increase control (+) until the display indicates
the interval to be timed.

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If necessary depress the decrease control (-)
to achieve the correct time interval.

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.

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.
The 'Countdown' indicator neon will contin­ue to flash for a few seconds and then return
to the time of day.

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.

To set the timer to switch on and off
automatically

1. Ensure the electricity supply is switched

ON and that the correct time of day is
displayed.

2. Set the main oven controls to the required

function and temperature.

3. Place food in the oven.

4. 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. If necessary depress the de­crease control (-) until the correct time in-

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terval is achieved. The maximum cooking
time is 10 hours

5. 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.

6. 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. If necessary depress
the decrease control (-) until the correct
time interval is achieved.

7. Release the buttons. 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.

8. The oven indicator neon should be OFF.

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.

To set the timer to switch off only

1. Ensure the electricity supply is switched
ON and that the correct time of day is
displayed.

2. Place food in the oven.

3. 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. Depress the decrease control ( - )
if necessary.

4. Release the buttons. The 'Cook Time' in­dicator neon will illuminate and the time
of day will be displayed after 5 seconds.

5. Set the oven temperature. The oven indi­cator neon should be ON.

6. To check the 'End Time' during the cook­ing period, simply press the Selector
Control button once and the remaining
time will be displayed.

To cancel an automatic programme

1. 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.

2. Release the buttons. The 'Cook Time' in­dicator neon will flash and after 5 seconds
return to the time of day.

3. Turn off the oven controls.

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.

1. To stop the sound press any of the three
buttons.

2. The display will return to the time of day.

3. Turn off the oven controls.

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.

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.

The ceramic hob

Warning! 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.

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• 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.

The inner section is very economical
when cooking with small diameter sau­cepans.

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.

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.

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.

The grill

Caution! Accessible parts may be hot

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

The grill is a dual circuit grill which means that
the full area of the grill can be used, or for

economy purposes, the centre section only
can be used when cooking smaller quantities
of food.

Using the dual grill

• Turn the top oven/grill control clockwise to
the full power setting (

), then turn down

as necessary.

The grill settings are as follows:-

Full grill area at ¼ power.
Centre grill area at full power.
Full grill area at full power.

Things to note

• The cooling fan for the controls may oper­ate after a time.

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

• The Top oven cannot be operated when
the grill is in use.

• To ensure optimal cooking performance
the elements have been carefully de­signed, so that only the inner element
glows red. The outer element is hot, but
will remain dark in colour. This gives you
the best possible cooking results.

The grill pan handle

The grill pan is supplied with a removable
handle.

To attach the handle,

• Press the button on the handle with the
thumb and insert the lip into the widest part
of the bracket.

• Slide the handle towards the left and re­lease the button.

• Ensure the handle is correctly located.

To remove the handle

• Press the button on the handle with the
thumb and slide the handle towards the
right.

• Release the button.

Warning! Always remove the grill pan
handle during grilling.

Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan
is positioned centrally beneath the grill.
Ensure that the cut out on the underside of
the handle bracket locates between the bars
of the shelf and over the cross bar on the
shelf.

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Things to note

• The oven light will illuminate.

• The indicator neon will glow. It may turn
ON and OFF during use to show that the
setting is being maintained.

• The cooling fan for the controls may oper­ate after a time.

• The grill cannot be operated when the top
oven is in use.

Warning! Do not place dishes, tins and
trays directly on the oven base as it
becomes very hot and damage will
occur.

To fit the top oven shelf

The shelf should be fitted with the straight
rods uppermost on the frame and the forms
towards the back of the oven.
To remove a shelf slide the shelf towards you
until the shelf stop is reached. Tilt shelf up at
the front to that the stops clear the side sup­ports. Lift shelf clear.
To install a shelf, reverse the above steps.
Each shelf position has an upper and lower
support wire, ensure the shelf is placed be­tween these two support wires.

The top oven

The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens.
It is heated by elements in the top and bot­tom of the oven.
It is designed for cooking smaller quantities
of food. It gives especially good results if
used to cook fruit cakes, sweets and savoury
flans or quiche.
The top oven is also ideal for use as warming
compartment to warm dishes and keep food
hot.
Use the top oven when you want to warm
plates. Use the lowest setting on the top
oven temperature control.

Using the top oven

• Turn the top oven/grill temperature control
to the required setting.

Main oven fan cooking

The fan oven is particularly suitable for cook­ing larger quantities of food.
The advantages of fan oven cooking are:

Preheating

The fan oven quickly reaches its tempera­ture, so it is not usually necessary to preheat
the oven. Without preheating however, you
may need to add an extra 5 – 10 minutes on
the recommended cooking times.
For recipes needing high temperatures, e.g.
bread, pastries, scones, soufflés etc., best
results are achieved if the oven is preheated
first.