Electra Accessories EL 230W/I, Installation And User Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...CLASSIQUE COOKER MODEL EL 230W I INSTALLATION AND USERS INSTRUCTIONS 25 ...

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Page 3: ... electric cooker before it is important that you read these instructions thoroughly before starting to cook paying particular attention to the installation and safety instructions Getting Help If you have any problems with installing or operating your new cooker please contact your Electricity Company for advice For your own safety make sure that these instructions on installation use and maintena...

Page 4: ... 240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage 9 6 10 4kW Height 1240mm Width 460mm Depth 585mm Weight 51 4kg This appliance complies with European Council Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC 2 TECHNICAL DETAILS ...

Page 5: ...The Grill Pan and Handle 14 Hints and Tips 14 Grilling Chart 15 The Fan Oven 16 Uses of the Fan Oven 16 Selecting the Fan Oven 16 To Fit the Oven Shelves 16 Hints and Tips 16 Oven Cooking Chart 18 Roasting Chart 19 Defrost Feature 20 Uses of Defrost Feature 20 Selecting Defrost 20 Things to Note 20 Hints Tips 20 Care and Cleaning 21 Cleaning Materials 21 Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker 21 Clean...

Page 6: ...ults Young children must not be allowed to tamper with the cooker or play with the controls Accessible parts especially around the grill area may become hot when the cooker is in use Children should be kept away until it has cooled Take great care when heating fats and oils as they will ignite if they become too hot This cooker has been designed for cooking edible foodstuffs only and must not be u...

Page 7: ...okers and hobs become very hot and retain their heat for a long period of time after use Children should be kept well away from the cooker until it has cooled GENERAL Under no circumstances should repairs be carried out by an inexperienced person as this may cause injury or serious malfunction This cooker should be serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and only genuine approved spare parts sh...

Page 8: ... a double pole isolating switch cooker socket with at least 3mm contact separation in all poles The cable must have conductors of sufficiently high cross sectional area to prevent overheating and deterioration Six square millimetres 6 00mm is the recommend cross section area The cable should be routed away from potentially hot areas marked by an X in the diagram below This is a type Y appliance wh...

Page 9: ...ease If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the cooker e g a trim it will condense and produce water droplets This is quite normal and is not caused by a fault on the cooker 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 OVEN IND...

Page 10: ...THE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A Hotplate Controls B Grill Control C Oven Indicator Neon D Oven Temperature Control E Automatic Timer 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER A B C D E ...

Page 11: ...the start time indicator E lines up with the hour hand of the clock Push in and turn setting knob D clockwise until the manual symbol H can be seen in window G as Fig 2 The oven temperature control can now be operated as required The oven neon indicator will glow 3 TO SET THE MINUTE MINDER Turn setting knob D clockwise without pulling it out The selected minutes can be seen in the window G e g 80 ...

Page 12: ...nt the food to cook turn setting knob D clockwise without pulling it out until the required cooking period can be seen in the window G e g 160 minutes 2 hours 40 mins as Fig 6 v Set the start time by pushing in and turning setting knob A in either direction until indicator E lines up with the time you want the food to start cooking e g 1 30 p m as Fig 7 vi Turn the oven temperature control to the ...

Page 13: ... the length of cooking time is complete A buzzer will sound which can be cancelled by following point 4 as Fig 10 6 RETURNING THE COOKER TO MANUAL OR TO CANCEL AN AUTOMATIC PROGRAMME Turn the oven temperature control OFF Ensure the start time indicator E lines up with the hour hand of the clock by pushing in and turning in either direction setting knob A Fig 11 The manual symbol H should be displa...

Page 14: ...scratches and maintain the efficiency of the hotplate l Avoid placing fish kettles or large preserving pans across two hotplates as this may cause damage l Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan manufacturer particularly those relating to recommended heat settings l To prolong the life of the hotplates l Never use utensils with a skirt e g a bucket l Never use an asbestos mat l Never line ...

Page 15: ...frying 6 Frying temperatures Celsius Fahrenheit Scale o C Scale o F 150 300 First frying of potatoes 170 340 175 350 180 360 Second frying of potatoes 190 375 Frying chicken and fish 195 380 200 390 PRESERVING 1 DO NOT use a pan that overlaps the perimeter of the hob trim 2 To allow for a full rolling boil the pan should be no more than one third full when all the ingredients have been added It is...

Page 16: ...et Ensure your hand is protected with an oven glove when removing the grill pan handle as the grill element can become very hot ALWAYS REMOVE THE GRILL PAN HANDLE DURING GRILLING To correctly locate the grill pan ensure the pan locates into the runners in the grill compartment side panels There are two grilling positions To check the progress of the food being grilled the grill pan should be withd...

Page 17: ...LING CHART FOOD RUNNER POSITION GRILL TIME mins in total Bacon Rashers Beefburgers Chicken Joints Chops Lamb Pork Fish Whole Trout Mackerel Fillets Plaice Cod Kebabs Kidneys Lamb Pig Liver Lamb Pig Sausages Steaks Rare Medium Well Done Toasted Sandwiches 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 5 6 10 15 30 40 15 20 20 30 15 25 10 15 20 30 8 12 10 20 20 30 6 12 12 16 14 20 3 4 Runner positions are counted ...

Page 18: ...s on one shelf This will allow the heat to circulate freely for the best cooking results l When batch baking one type of food e g Victoria sandwich cakes those of similar size will be cooked in the same time 16 USES OF THE FAN OVEN PREHEATING The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven Without preheating however you may find you need to add an ex...

Page 19: ...ys directly on the oven floor as it interferes with the oven air circulation and can lead to base burning use the lower shelf position However non critical dishes can be placed on the oven base when more space is required l The use of excessively high temperatures can cause uneven browning It may be necessary to reduce temperatures slightly Refer to the recommendations given in the oven cooking ch...

Page 20: ...Profiteroles Flaky Puff Pies Shortcrust Mince Pies Meat Pies Quiche Tarts Flans Patés and Terrines Roasting Meat Poultry Scones Shepherd s Pie Soufflés Vegetables Roast Potatoes Stuffed Marrow Stuffed Tomatoes Yorkshire Puddings Large Individual Shelf positions are not critical but ensure that oven shelves are evenly spaced when more than one is used 180 190 200 220 200 220 160 170 160 170 160 170...

Page 21: ...l Done 70 80 C MEAT FAN OVEN COOKING TIME Beef Beef boned Mutton and Lamb Pork and veal Ham Chicken Turkey and goose Duck Pheasant Rabbit Potatoes with meat Potatoes without meat 160 180 C 160 180 C 160 180 C 160 180 C 160 180 C 160 180 C 160 180 C 160 180 C 160 180 C 160 180 C 160 180 C 180 190 C 20 35 minutes per kg 1lb and 20 35 minutes over 25 35 minutes per kg 1lb and 25 35 minutes over 25 35...

Page 22: ...llow the basic rules of food hygiene to prevent bacterial and microbial growth and cross contamination when defrosting preparing cooking cooling and freezing foods Small or thin fish fillets frozen peeled prawns cubed or minced meat liver thin chops steaks etc can be thawed in 1 2 hours A 1kg 2 lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 hours Remove the giblets as soon as possible dur...

Page 23: ...n handle can be washed in the dishwasher The grill pan grill deflector and oven shelves can be cleaned using a soap impregnated steel wool pad The grill pan grid should be cleaned using hot soapy water Soaking first in soapy water will make cleaning easier CLEANING INSIDE THE OVEN AND COMPARTMENTS The vitreous enamel in the grill compartment and the oven top and base can be cleaned using normal ov...

Page 24: ...tures during roasting will increase soilage Try cooking at lower temperatures for an increased length of time you will save energy and often the joint is more tender l Use minimal if any extra oil or fat when roasting meat potatoes only require brushing with fat before cooking Extra fat in the oven during roasting will increase splashing and soilage l It is NOT necessary to add water to the meat t...

Page 25: ... are being used see pages 18 19 Be prepared to adjust up or down by 10 C to achieve the results you want The hotplates are slow to boil or simmer inadequately Check that the saucepans being used are suitable See page 12 The oven is not cooking evenly or the side opening door will not stay open Check that the cooker is level Check that the recommended temperatures are being used See pages 18 19 Be ...

Page 26: ...11212204 GUARANTEE Your Electra cooker is covered by the terms of your Electricity Company s guarantee for the period of one year In the event of a defect please contact the Service Department of your local Electricity Company It is suggested that you record the model number product number serial number and date of purchase on the following page The model product and serial numbers of the cooker a...

Page 27: ...nd money please have the following information ready in case you have to call us Your name and address Telephone number Name of the cooker Model number The serial number shown on the rating plate Product number The showroom where you bought the cooker Date of purchase If free service under guarantee is required please have available proof of date of purchase when the Service Electrician calls In o...

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