Electrolux SE558 User Manual

User Manual

Electric Cooker

SE558

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 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 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.

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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.
Never place plastic or any other material that
may melt in or on the oven.
Do not leave the grill pan handle in position
when grilling as it will become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove and
replace the grill pan handle when grilling.
Always support the grill pan when it is in the
withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
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.
The handles of saucepans, which are
smaller than the heated areas 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.
Do not place foil or plastic containers on
ceramic glass.
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 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.

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.
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.

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
Control panel indicator neon(s) 7
Condensation and steam 7
Cookware 7
Grill and oven furniture 7

The electronic minute minder 8

The ceramic hob 10

Using the hob 10
Recommended saucepans 10
Hints & tips 10

The grill 11
Using the grill 11
Things to note 11
The grill pan and handle 11
Hints & tips 12
Grilling chart 13

The second oven 14
Using the second oven 14
Things to note 14
To fit the second oven shelf 14
Hints & tips 15

The main oven 16
Using the main oven 16
Things to note 16
To fit the main oven shelves 17
Hints & tips 17

Cooking chart 18

Roasting chart 19

Defrost feature 20

Using defrost feature 20
Things to note 20
Hints & Tips 20

Care and cleaning 22
Cleaning materials 22
Cleaning the outside of the appliance 22
Cleaning the control knobs and
handles 23
Cleaning the ceramic hob 23
Daily cleaning 23
Hints & tips 25
Cleaning the shelves and grill/oven
furniture 25
Cleaning inside the oven(s) 25
Cleaning the door(s) 25
Replacing an oven light bulb 27

Something not working 28
Service and spare parts 29
Guarantee conditions 30

For the installer

Technical details 31
Installation instructions 31

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/Second oven

Description of the appliance

Electric slip-in double oven

Main oven

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G

F

A

B

C

D

E

Getting to know your appliance

The control panel

Features

A - Hotplate controls

B - Grill/Second oven temperature control

C - Electronic minute minder

D - Main oven temperature control

E - Hotplate controls

F - Grill/Second oven indicator neon

G - Main oven indicator neon

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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.

Control panel indicator
neon(s)

The indicator neon will operate when the grill
(where applicable) or oven(s) is switched on.
The indicator neon will glow. It may turn on
and off during use to show that the setting is
being maintained. If the neon does not
operate as the instructions indicate the
controls have been incorrectly set. Return
all controls to zero and reset following the
instructions for the required setting.

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

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.

Grill and oven furniture

The following items of grill and oven furniture
have been supplied with the appliance.

1 grill pan

1 grill pan handle

1 grill pan grid

1 straight shelf
(for grilling and
second oven cooking)

2 straight shelves
(for main oven
cooking)

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Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Button 2

Button 1

Bell Symbol

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig. 4.

Fig. 1.

Fig. 2.

Fig. 3.

Electronic minute minder

1 = ( - ) Decrease control and
minute minder setting button

2 = ( + ) Increase control

( ) Bell Symbol

The electronic minute minder can also be
used to show the time of day.
Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for
example 2.00pm is shown as 1400.
In the following pages we explain how to set
the controls. Read through them until you
are familiar with the procedure.
If the appliance is switched off on the wall, or
there is a loss of power, the clock will stop
and you will not be able to use the main
oven.

Set the time of day

When the electricity supply is first switched
ON, the display will flash 0.00. See Fig.1.

Press buttons (1) and (2) together. Release
buttons, 0.00 will appear in the display as
Fig. 2. Within 5 seconds press button (2),

12.00 will show in the display as Fig. 3.

Within 5 seconds press and hold either
button (1) to decrease or button (2) to
increase the time until the correct time of day
on the 24 hour clock is reached, e.g. 14.30.
See Fig. 4.

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

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Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig. 5.

Fig. 6.

Fig. 7.

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig. 8.

Fig. 10.

Fig. 9.

The minute minder

The minute minder gives an audible
reminder at the end of any period of cooking
up to 23 hours and 59 minutes.

To set press button (1) and the display will
read 0.00, see Fig. 5.

Release button (1) and press and hold
button (2). The display will count up in one
minute intervals until the interval to be timed
is reached e.g. 30 minutes, see Fig. 6. If
necessary press and hold button (1) to
achieve the correct time interval.

The bell symbol will show in the display.

The minute minder will begin to count down
once set. The time of day will show in the
display. To show the remainder of the cook
time press button (1).

At the end of the timed period an audible
signal will sound for up to 2 minutes. The
bell symbol will flash and the time of day will
show in the display. See Fig. 7.

To stop the sound press button (1). The bell
symbol will go out and show the time of day,
e.g. 15.00, see Fig. 8.

To cancel the minute minder

If you change your mind and want to cancel
the minute minder. Press and release button
(1).

Press and hold button (1) and the display will
countdown in one minute intervals. See Fig

9.
Release button (1). After a few seconds the

time of day will show in the display, see Fig.

10.

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The ceramic hob

Do not use the appliance if the

ceramic glass is damaged. If a
fault or crack becomes visible
during cooking, disconnect the
appliance immediately from the
electricity supply and contact
your local Service Force Centre.

Using the hob

• Turn the control knob in either direction
to vary the heat setting.

• The highest number represents the
hottest setting and the lowest number
represents the coolest setting.

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2

1

0

4

5

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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 flat­bottomed bases are available and do comply
with the above recommendations.

Note:

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.

Hints and tips

• Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and
off the hob. This will reduce the risk of
scratches and metal marks from
saucepans with aluminium bases. Metal
marks can be easily cleaned off
providing they are not allowed to burn
on.

• Follow any guidelines provided by the
saucepan manufacturer, particularly
those relating to recommended heat
settings.

• Avoid using thin, badly dented or
distorted saucepans. Those with uneven
bases should not be used.

• Never leave the hotplates ON when not
covered with a saucepan.

• Ensure that the hob and saucepans are
clean and dry before the start of cooking
to reduce cleaning.

• Follow the cleaning instructions very
closely to keep the hob looking like new.

• If spillage occurs with sugar
solutions, e.g. jams and syrups, it
must be wiped from the hob before it
sets and becomes hard otherwise
damage to the hob will occur.

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The dual 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 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.

The grill door must be left open
when grilling.

Things to note

• The indicator neon will glow. It may

turn ON and OFF during use to show
that the setting is being maintained.

• 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 is supplied with a removable
handle.

To insert the handle, press the button on the
handle with the thumb and pivot slightly
upwards inserting the lip into the widest part
of the bracket. Move the handle towards the
left, lower into position and release the
button.

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