Electrolux VKL8E00V, User Manual

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Page 2: ... So whenever you use it you can be safe in the knowledge that you ll get great results every time Welcome to Electrolux Visit our website for Get usage advice brochures trouble shooter service information www electrolux com webselfservice Register your product for better service www registerelectrolux com Buy Accessories Consumables and Original spare parts for your appliance www electrolux com sh...

Page 3: ...e way and understand the hazards involved Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised Do not let children play with the appliance Keep all packaging away from children and d...

Page 4: ...he mains power supply cable is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard Do not activate the appliance when it is empty Metal parts inside the cavity can create electric arcing Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking This requirement is not applicable if the ...

Page 5: ... not be heated in the appliance since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 Installatio...

Page 6: ...t have an isolation device which lets you disconnect the appliance from the mains at all poles The isolation device must have a contact opening width of minimum 3 mm 2 3 Use WARNING Risk of injury burns and electric shock or explosion This appliance is for household use only Do not change the specification of this appliance Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked Do not let the app...

Page 7: ... after each use Steam produced during the operation of the appliance condensates on cavity walls and can cause corrosion Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material Fat and food remaining in the appliance can cause fire and electric arcing when the microwave function operates Clean the appliance with a moist soft cloth Only use neutral detergents Do not use a...

Page 8: ...generator 5 Lamp 6 Fan 7 Shelf support removable 8 Shelf positions 3 2 Accessories Wire shelf For cookware cake tins roasts Baking tray For cakes and biscuits 4 CONTROL PANEL 4 1 Electronic programmer 1 11 2 4 6 3 9 10 5 7 8 Use the sensor fields to operate the appliance If they are not visible touch to activate them www electrolux com 8 ...

Page 9: ...e or deactivate the func tion Fast Heat Up 5 Microwave func tion To activate the Microwave function When you use the Microwave function with the function Duration for more than 7 minutes and in Combi mode the Microwave power cannot be more than 600 W 6 Display Shows the current settings of the appliance 7 Up key To move up in the menu 8 Down key To move down in the menu 9 Time and addi tional func...

Page 10: ...ks Press and at the same time to reset the time Heat up Indicator The display shows the temperature in the oven Fast Heat Up The function is on It decreases the heat up time Weight Automatic The display shows that the automat ic weight system is on or that weight can be changed Heat Hold The function is on 5 BEFORE FIRST USE WARNING Refer to Safety chapters 5 1 Initial Cleaning Remove all accessor...

Page 11: ...ubmenu for Basic Settings Symbol Menu item Description Set Time of Day Sets the current time on the clock Symbol Menu item Description Time Indication When ON the dis play shows the cur rent time when you deactivate the appli ance Set Go To set a function and activate it later with a press of any symbol on the control panel Heat Hold Keeps the prepared food warm for 30 mi nutes after a cooking cyc...

Page 12: ...ition Frozen Foods To make convenience food e g french fries potato wedges or spring rolls crispy Grill To grill flat food and to toast bread Heating func tion Application Turbo Grilling To roast larger meat joints or poultry with bones on one shelf position To make gra tins and to brown Bottom Heat To bake cakes with crispy bottom and to preserve food The lamp may automatically deactivate at a te...

Page 13: ...Use it to operate the heating function and the microwave mode together Use it to cook food in a shorter time and brown it The maximum power for this function is 600 W Quick Start Use it to turn on the Microwave function with one touch of the symbol with the high microwave power and short operating time 30 seconds 6 7 Setting the Microwave function 1 Remove all accessories 2 Turn on the oven 3 Pres...

Page 14: ... Press to turn on the Quick Start function Each press of adds 30 seconds to the Duration time You can change the microwave power refer to Setting the Microwave function 3 Press to set the time for the function Duration Refer to Clock functions chapter Setting the clock functions 6 10 Heat up indicator When you turn on a heating function the bar on the display comes on The bar shows that the temper...

Page 15: ...re first The oven turns off automatically You can use the functions Duration and End Time at the same time if you want to automatically turn on and turn off the oven on a given time later 1 Set a heating function 2 Press again and again until the display shows the necessary clock function and the related symbol 3 Press or to set the necessary time 4 Press to confirm When the time ends a signal sou...

Page 16: ...rm 3 Select the category and dish Press to confirm 4 Select a recipe Press to confirm When you use the function Manual the oven uses the automatic settings You can change them as with other functions 8 3 Recipes with Weight Automatic This function automatically calculates the roasting time To use it it is necessary to input the food weight 1 Turn on the oven 2 Select the menu Recipes Press to conf...

Page 17: ...ing function They are available in the menu Favourites You can save 20 programmes You cannot save Microwave and microwave combi functions as favourite programmes Saving a programme 1 Turn on the oven 2 Set a heating function or an automatic programme 3 Press again and again until the display shows SAVE 4 Press to confirm The display shows the first free memory position 5 Press to confirm 6 Enter t...

Page 18: ... again until the display shows Duration 4 Set the time 5 Press again and again until the display shows Set Go 6 Press to confirm Press any symbol except for to start the function Set Go The set heating function starts When the heating function ends a signal sounds Function Lock is on when the heating function works The menu Basic Settings lets you turn the function Set Go on and off 10 5 Automatic...

Page 19: ...rinks to ensure better heat distribution Put the food into the oven without any packaging The packaged ready meals can be put into the oven only when the packaging is microwave safe check information on the packaging Microwave cooking Cook food covered If you want to keep a crust cook food without a cover Do not overcook the dishes by setting the power and time too high The food can dry out burn o...

Page 20: ...rthenware without any quartz or metal components and glazes which contain metal X Ceramic porcelain and earthen ware with unglazed bottom or with small holes e g on handles X X X Heat resistant plastic up to 200 C please always check the plastic container specification before use X Cardboard paper X X Clingfilm X X Roasting film with microwave safe closure please always check the film specificatio...

Page 21: ...fferences equalize during baking Trays in the oven can twist during baking When the trays become cold again the distortions disappear 11 6 Tips on baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The bottom of the cake is not baked sufficient ly The shelf position is incor rect Put the cake on a lower shelf The cake sinks and becomes soggy or streaky The oven temperature is too high Next time set sligh...

Page 22: ...70 180 10 25 1 Flan base sponge cake mixture True Fan Cook ing 150 170 20 25 1 Apple pie 2 tins Ø20 cm True Fan Cook ing 160 70 90 1 Apple pie 2 tins Ø20 cm Conventional Cooking 180 70 90 1 Cheesecake use the deep pan Conventional Cooking 160 170 60 90 1 CAKE PASTRIES BREADS ON BAKING TRAYS Preheat the empty oven C min Plaited bread Bread crown Conventional Cooking 170 190 30 40 2 Christstollen Co...

Page 23: ... dough sponge cake mixture True Fan Cook ing 150 160 35 55 1 Fruit flans made of yeast dough sponge cake mixture Conventional Cooking 170 35 55 2 Fruit flans made of short pastry True Fan Cook ing 160 170 40 80 1 Yeast cakes with deli cate toppings e g quark cream custard Conventional Cooking 160 180 40 80 2 BISCUITS C min Short pastry biscuits True Fan Cook ing 150 160 10 20 1 Short bread Pastry ...

Page 24: ...0 210 10 25 2 Small cakes preheat the empty oven True Fan Cook ing 160 20 35 3 Small cakes preheat the empty oven Conventional Cooking 170 20 35 2 11 8 Bakes and gratins Use the first shelf position C min Pasta bake Conventional Cooking 180 200 45 60 Lasagne Conventional Cooking 180 200 25 40 Vegetables au gratin preheat the empty oven Turbo Grilling 210 230 10 20 Baguettes with melted cheese True...

Page 25: ...ooking time Roast meat and fish in large pieces 1 kg or more Baste meat joints with their own juice several times during roasting 11 10 Roasting tables Use the first shelf position Set power for 200 W unless specified otherwise BEEF C min Pot roast 1 1 5 kg Conventional Cooking 230 60 80 PORK Use the function Turbo Grilling kg C min Shoulder Neck Ham joint 1 1 5 160 180 50 70 Meatloaf 0 75 1 160 1...

Page 26: ...B Use the function Turbo Grilling kg C min Lamb leg Roast lamb 1 1 5 150 170 50 70 POULTRY Use the function Turbo Grilling kg C min Poultry portions 0 2 0 25 each piece 200 220 20 35 Chicken half 0 4 0 5 each piece 190 210 25 40 Chicken poulard 1 1 5 190 210 30 45 Duck 1 5 2 180 200 45 65 www electrolux com 26 ...

Page 27: ...es vegetables 400 600 160 180 20 45 Savoury dishes with raw ingredients po tatoes vegetables 400 600 160 180 30 45 11 11 Crispy baking with Pizza Setting PIZZA Use the third shelf position C min Tarts 180 200 40 55 Spinach flan 160 180 45 60 Quiche lorraine 170 190 45 55 Swiss flan 170 190 45 55 Cheesecake 140 160 60 90 Apple pie covered 150 170 50 60 Vegetable pie 160 180 50 60 ENGLISH 27 ...

Page 28: ... 230 12 20 Pierogi 180 200 15 25 11 12 Bread Baking Preheating is not recommended BREAD Use the second shelf position min White bread 180 200 40 60 Baguette 200 220 35 45 Brioche 160 180 40 60 Ciabatta 200 220 35 45 Rye bread 180 200 50 70 Wholemeal bread 180 200 50 70 Whole grain bread 170 190 60 90 11 13 Grill Grill only thin pieces of meat or fish Preheat the empty oven before cooking www elect...

Page 29: ...oultry fatty roast pork pot roast 1 Sear the meat for 1 2 minutes on each side in a pan over high heat 2 Put the meat in the roasting pan or directly on the wire shelf Put a tray below the wire shelf to collect fat Always cook without a lid while using this function 3 Select the function Slow Cooking You can set the temperature between 80 C and 150 C for the first 10 minutes The default is 90 C 4 ...

Page 30: ...mes during cooking 210 230 25 35 Wedges Croquettes turn 2 or 3 times during cooking 210 230 20 35 Hash browns 210 230 20 30 Lasagne Cannelloni fresh 170 190 35 45 Lasagne Cannelloni frozen 160 180 40 60 Chicken wings 190 210 20 30 11 16 Defrost Remove the food packaging and put the food on a plate Use the first shelf position Do not cover the food as this can extend the defrost time kg min Defrost...

Page 31: ...o more than six one litre preserve jars on the baking tray Fill the jars equally and close with a clamp The jars cannot touch each other Put approximately 1 2 litre of water into the baking tray to give sufficient moisture in the oven Set the temperature to 160 170 C When the liquid in the jars starts to simmer after approximately 35 60 minutes with one litre jars stop the oven or decrease the tem...

Page 32: ... 11 18 Drying Use the third shelf position C h Beans 60 70 6 8 Peppers 60 70 5 6 Vegetables for soup 60 70 5 6 Mushrooms 50 60 6 8 Herbs 40 50 2 3 Plums 60 70 8 10 Apricots 60 70 8 10 Apple slices 60 70 6 8 Pears 60 70 6 9 11 19 Microwave cooking Tips for Microwave Cooking Defrosting re sults Possible cause Remedy The food is too dry Power was too high Cooking time was too long Set lower power or ...

Page 33: ...underdone in the middle Microwave power was too high Set lower power and lon ger cooking time Defrost MEAT FISH Set power for 100 W unless specified otherwise kg min min Steak 0 2 5 7 5 10 Minced meat set 200 W 0 5 7 8 5 10 Chicken 1 30 35 10 20 Chicken breast 0 15 5 9 10 15 Chicken legs 0 15 5 9 10 15 Whole fish 0 5 10 15 5 10 Fish fillet 0 5 12 15 5 10 DAIRY PRODUCTS Set power for 100 W kg min m...

Page 34: ...ced bread 0 2 kg 3 5 5 10 Bread rolls 4 pieces 2 4 2 5 FRUIT kg W min min Fruit 0 25 100 5 10 10 15 REHEATING W min min Baby food in jars 0 2 kg 300 1 2 Baby milk put spoon into the bottle 180 ml 600 0 20 0 40 Milk 200 ml 1000 1 1 30 Water 200 ml 1000 1 30 2 Sauce 200 ml 600 1 3 Soup 300 ml 600 3 5 Ready frozen meals 0 5 400 10 15 2 5 Convenience food 0 5 600 6 9 2 5 www electrolux com 34 ...

Page 35: ...2 5 Vegetables fresh 0 5 kg 50 ml of water 600 5 15 Vegetables frozen 0 5 kg 50 ml of water 600 10 20 Jacket potatoes 0 5 kg 600 7 10 Rice 0 2 kg 400 ml of water 600 15 18 Popcorn 1000 1 30 3 Microwave Combi function Use this function to cook food in a shorter time and to brown it 11 20 Information for test institutes Tests according to IEC 60705 ENGLISH 35 ...

Page 36: ...at upside down halfway through the cooking time Tests according to IEC 60705 MICROWAVE COMBI FUNCTION Use the wire shelf W C min Cake 0 7 kg True Fan Cooking MW 100 180 2 29 31 Turn container around by 1 4 halfway through the cooking time Potato gratin 1 1 kg Turbo Grill ing MW 400 180 1 40 45 Turn container around by 1 4 halfway through the cooking time Chicken 1 1 kg Turbo Grill ing MW 200 200 1...

Page 37: ... the acces sories in a dishwasher Do not clean the non stick accessories using aggressive agents sharp edged objects or in a dishwasher 12 2 Removing the shelf supports Before maintenance make sure that the oven is cool There is a risk of burns To clean the oven remove the shelf supports 1 Pull carefully the supports up and out of the front catch 2 3 1 2 Pull the front end of the shelf support awa...

Page 38: ...eat up The necessary settings are not set Make sure that the settings are correct The oven does not heat up The automatic switch off is on Refer to Automatic switch off The oven does not heat up The Child Lock is on Refer to Using the Child Lock The oven does not heat up The door is not closed cor rectly Fully close the door The oven does not heat up The fuse is blown Make sure that the fuse is th...

Page 39: ...e time until an acoustic signal sounds Demo goes out The appliance is activated and does not heat up The fan does not operate The display shows Demo The demo mode is activa ted Refer to Basic Settings in Daily use chapter 13 2 Service data If you cannot find a solution to the problem yourself contact your dealer or an Authorised Service Centre The necessary data for the service centre is on the ra...

Page 40: ...and lamp continue to operate When you turn off the oven the display shows the residual heat You can use that heat to keep the food warm When the cooking duration is longer than 30 minutes reduce the oven temperature to minimum 3 10 minutes before the end of cooking The residual heat inside the oven will continue to cook Use the residual heat to warm up other dishes Keep food warm Choose the lowest...

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