Indesit KD6E35W User Manual

Free Standing Electric Cooker

Instructions for installation and use

KD6E35

Contents

Introduction 3 Installation 4 Safety Information 6 Features 8 Control Panel 9 Clock/Minute Minder Operation 10 Temperature Conversion Chart 12 Sealed Hob 13 Grill Pan and Handle 15 Grill 16 Guide to Grilling 17 Top Oven Cookery Notes 18 Main Oven Cookery Notes 19 Oven Temperature charts 20 Care and Cleaning 22 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? 26 Something Wrong With Your Cooker? 27 If it Still Won’t Work... 31 Key Contacts Back Cover

You must read these instructions prior to using your appliance and

retain them for future use.

Introduction

Your new appliance is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet.

To help make best use of your cooking equipment,please read this booklet carefully.

The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.

When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,

When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes. It is suggested that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased. This odour is due to temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the insulation.

* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:

(a) Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book. (b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the

rating plate attached to this equipment.

by any person other than the authorised employee or agent.

(d) Has been correctly installed.

this will cease after a period of use

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC 93/68/EEC

Installation

WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

MAINS CONNECTION

UK Household:

Your cooker should have been checked to ensure volt

age,

this is stated on the rating plate,which is situated and the serial number are located on the front of the cooker, as shown on the Features page. The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as one who is a, NICEIC registered contractor to a suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm (applicable to newer properties, older properties where a 30A double pole control unit and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm is acceptable). The double pole control unit should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in accordance with IEE regulations.The control unit must be within 2 metres of but not directly above the appliance and should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency. The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2, minimum. Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover.The mains cable must pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block. Sufficient cable should be used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.

Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel and is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between cabinets.

uropean 3 phase Household:

Your cooker can be converted to be suitable for 3 phase European households.

Note:The conversion and connection must be done in accordance with local and national installation requirements.

that the voltage corresponds with your supply

on the outer rear panel.The model number

To install this appliance to 3 phase, the ‘L’link pins of the MTB need to be removed.

- Remove the 2 link pins from L1/L2 and L2/L3

- Then wire the 3 phase L1, L2 and L3 into

terminals L1, L2 and L3,as shown in the diagram.

THE ‘N’ LINK PIN TO REMAIN ON THE MTB

Installation

NOTE: The rear of your cooker needs to be a required distance away from the wall.The two buffers at

the rear of the Hob determine this distance.

Splashback

A splashback is also supplied, to prevent food from falling down the back of your cooker. To fit:

- Remove the two buffers from the rear of the hob - retain to one side.

- Position the splashback, as shown below.

- Replace the two buffers to hold the splashback in position.

Siting the Cooker

The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 600mm apart. The space either side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing and cleaning.It can be used with cabinets one side or both as well as in an angled corner setting.It can also be used freestanding. Adjacent side walls which project above hob level,must not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be hood should not be nearer than 650mm.

Note:This appliance must NOT be fitted on a platform.

Moving the Cooker

Before moving your cooker, switch off at the cooker control unit,ensure that it is cool. Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof,avoiding any grill elements.

Note:Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy.Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged.

protected by heat resistant material.Any overhanging

surface or cooker

Levelling

Four feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to set the height (900mm - 930mm) and level the cooker. The feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the cooker. After the correct height is achieved,lock the feet into position by tightening the locking nut using an open ended spanner.

CAUTION: Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is not moved carefully. NOTE: Ensure oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelves.

Radio Interference

This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference.

Safety Information

When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product

PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

there are certain precautions that must be observed.

Always

● Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time.

● Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.

● Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely hot

during and after use.

● Turn controls off when not in use.

● Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse.

●

Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.

● Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the

edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplates or pans.

●

Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls.

● Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before

cleaning (or changing an oven lamp if fitted).

●

Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven or grill.

● Always keep the oven/grill door closed when the appliance is not in use.

● Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.

●

Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

● Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

● Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.

● Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven is in

use as the contents will be hot

● Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any glass panel

(if fitted) crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until repaired.

● During use, the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements

inside the oven.

Safety Information

Never

● Never stare at Halogen heating units

● Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be

hot during and after its use.

● Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

●

Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach.

● Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.

● Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.

● Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to

burst.

● Never store chemicals/food stuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance, or in

cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.

● Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.

● Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil. Never use a lid.

DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

● Never use the appliance as a room heater.

● Never use the grill to warm plates.

● Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.

● Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.

● Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat.

● Never use ‘steam cleaners’.

SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE

In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.

1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.

2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.

LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.

MOVING IT. Injuries are often

NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIREas the force

of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.

Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

Features

2000W Red Spot

Clock/Minute Minder

Conventional Grill

Grill pan with fixed/detachable handle

Top oven wirework shelf supports

2000W Red Spot

2000W Sealed

Splash Back

1500W Red Spot

Control panel

Grill pan food support

Top oven/grill rod shelf

Main oven wirework shelf supports

Model number

and Serial number

label

Inner glass panel

Fan blade

Main oven rod shelves

Control Panel

Main oven

neon

Top oven

neon

❍❍

Main oven

Operating controls when the grill is in use

Cooling fan

Oven light

Hob ON

neon

❍

Clock / Minute Minder

Top

oven

In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due to the hot air expelled from the grill compartment.

Note: After use, it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have been switched Off.

A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when the grill is in use.When the oven/s are in use the cooling fan will operate after a short period of time and may run on, after all controls are switched off.

The oven light will illuminate when the main oven thermostat is operated. The light will remain on during the cook period.

❍❍❍

Grill

Left

front

Left rear

Right

rear

❍

Right

front

Hob ON Neon

This light will be on when hob controls are operated and will go out when all the hob controls have been switched off.

Clock/Minute Minder

CLOCK OPERATION

To set the Time of Day:

00.00

12.00

Step 1 Check that the electricity

Step 2 When switched on, the

Step 3 Press the “ “ button

THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.

supply to the cooker is turned on.

display will show 0.00 flashing intermittently.

and release... then press either the ‘+’ or the ‘-’ button to set the correct time of day.

Note: If the electricity supply has been off,the ‘+’ button must be pressed once before the ‘-’ button, if it is required to reduce the time of day.

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