Electra EL 235C, Installation And User Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...MODEL EL 235C INSTALLATION AND USERS INSTRUCTIONS 25 ...

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Page 3: ...t 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 maintenance are followed IMPORTANT We advise y...

Page 4: ...240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage 9 6 10 7kW 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: ... 12 Deep Fat Frying 12 Preserving 13 The Grill 14 The Grill Pan and Handle 14 Hints and Tips 14 Grilling Chart 15 The Oven 16 Uses of the Oven 16 Selecting the Oven 16 To Fit the Oven Shelves 16 Hints and Tips 16 Oven Cooking Chart 18 Roasting Chart 19 Care and Cleaning 20 Cleaning Materials 20 Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker 20 Cleaning the Hob and Hotplate Trims 20 Cleaning the Grill Grill an...

Page 6: ...wed 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 used for any other purposes Never pla...

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: ...electrical connection should be made using 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 d...

Page 9: ... to release 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 O...

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

Page 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...ained TO FIT THE OVEN SHELVES The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven If not fitted correctly the anti tilt and safety stop mechanism will be affected HINTS AND TIPS l Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON Shelves are numbered from the bottom upwards l Avoid placing food too close to ...

Page 16: ...e 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 chart on page 15 l Do not line any part of the oven with aluminium foil as it may cause damage or interfere with the air circulation l For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time particularly...

Page 17: ...25 1 1 hours 1 1 hours 2 23 4 hours Depending on size 3 4 h 2 3 hours Convenience Foods Fish 3 180 190 20 30 Fish pie potato topped Shepherds pie 3 200 210 20 25 Fruit pies and crumbles Milk puddings Pastry Choux Chocolate eclairs Profiteroles Shortcrust Mince pies Flaky Puff pies 4 2 2 and 5 2 and 5 2 and 5 3 210 220 150 160 190 200 180 190 200 210 220 230 40 45 1 2 hours 30 35 20 30 15 20 30 40 ...

Page 18: ... TIME MEAT OVEN Beef Beef boned Mutton and Lamb Pork and veal Ham Chicken Turkey and goose Duck Pheasant Rabbit Potatoes with meat Potatoes without meat 180 200 180 200 180 200 180 200 180 200 180 200 180 200 180 200 180 200 180 200 180 200 190 200 20 35 minutes per kg 1lb and 20 35 minutes over 25 35 minutes per kg 1lb and 25 35 minutes over 25 35 minutes per kg 1lb and 25 35 minutes over 30 40 m...

Page 19: ...cleaning and can be washed in the dishwasher The hotplate supports should NOT be removed CLEANING THE GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE All removable parts with the exception of the grill pan handle can be washed in the dishwasher The grill pan 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...

Page 20: ...to keep oven soilage to a minimum l Cook at the recommended temperatures Higher temperatures 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 roasti...

Page 21: ...en temperature is too high or low Check that the recommended temperatures 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 9 The oven is not cooking evenly or the side opening door will not stay open Check that the cooker is level Ch...

Page 22: ...UARANTEE 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 are detaile...

Page 23: ...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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