Electra Accessories EL 370 manual

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    Welcome to your new Electra cooker. Its stylish and practical design will enhance your kitchen and make "cooking electric" a pleasure. Features include a radiant hob for responsive, economical cooking with two large and two small radiant rings, full width grill and fan assisted oven and three removable shelves. Even if you have used an el[...]

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    10 MODEL NO. EL 370 Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.9/10.8kW Height: 900mm Width: 500mm Depth: 600mm This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC. 2 TECHNICAL DETAILS[...]

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    Preface ..................................... ................................................ ...... 1 Technical Details ..................................... ............................................ 2 Contents ..................................... ................................................ .... 3 Safety .................................[...]

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    Defrost Feature ............................................................. ..................... 22 Uses of Defrost Feature ............................................................. ....... 2 2 Selecting Defrost ..................................... ..................................... 2 2 Things to Note ....................................[...]

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    THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE COOKER. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Ensure that all packaging, both inside and outside the appliance, has been removed before the appliance is us[...]

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    Always use oven gloves to remove and replace food in the oven. Similarly always use oven gloves to remove and replace the grill pan handle when grilling. given on page 14. Ensure that you support the grill pan when it is in the withdrawn or partially withdrawn position. Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven c[...]

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    RATING PLATE Record the model, product and serial numbers on the back cover of this instruction book, from the rating plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the oven door. The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the r[...]

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    Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a minimum of 685mm above the hob. It is important to ensure that the appliance is level after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the front of the appliance to accommodate uneven floors. REVERSIBLE MAIN OVEN DOOR If you require the oven door to be hinged on the opposite side, you will need to c[...]

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    THE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A - Main Oven Temperature Control B - Main Oven Indicator Neon C - Top Oven/Grill Control D - Top Oven/Grill Indicator Neon E - Hotplate Controls 9 E B D A C GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER[...]

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    1 = (-) DECREASE CONTROL & MINUTE MINDER SETTING BUTTON 2 = (+) INCREASE CONTROL ( ) COOKPOT SYMBOL ( ) CLOCK SETTING SYMBOL ( ) MINUTE MINDER SYMBOL The electronic minute minder can indicate the time of day, operate as a minute minder and it can be used to time and switch off the main oven. 1. SET THE TIME OF DAY When the electricity supply is[...]

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    2. THE MINUTE MINDER IMPORTANT The minute minder can be used to time a set cooking period. At the end of the cook time the minute minder will automatically switch off the main oven if in use. 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 re[...]

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    For single hotplates, turn the control knob in either direction to vary the heat setting. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest the coolest setting. Choose a setting appropriate to the quantity and type of food to be cooked. RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS For speed and economy only good quality saucepans with flat bases and close [...]

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    Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket. Never use an asbestos mat. Never leave the hotplates ON when not covered with a saucepan. Ensure that 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 soluti[...]

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    To operate the grill open the grill door and turn the top oven/grill control clockwise so that '0' on the control knob lines up with setting 1, 2 or 3. Setting 3 represents the grill on Full. At settings 1 and 2 the grill may cycle on and off over time and you may prefer to use these settings for keeping food warm. The grill neon will ill[...]

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    To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure that the cut out on the underside of the handle bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf. To check the progress of the food being grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to tend the food during cooking, or the carrier shelf can be lifted away from the cooker and rested on[...]

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    Turn the top oven temperature control to the required setting. Our diagram shows the oven set to 150°C. Close the oven door. THINGS TO NOTE 1. The grill cannot be operated when the top oven is in use. Only the outer part of the top oven element in conjunction with the base element will operate when using the top oven. 2. The top oven indicator neo[...]

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    There should always be at least 2.5cm (1") between the top of the food and the element. This gives best cooking results and allows room for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings, etc. When cooking cakes, pastry, scones, bread, etc., place the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf directly below the element. DO NOT place dishes direc[...]

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    Turn the main oven temperature control to the required setting. THINGS TO NOTE 1. The main oven indicator neon will glow until the oven has reached the required temperature and then go out. It will cycle ON and OFF periodically during cooking showing that the temperature is being maintained. 2. The cooling fan for the controls may switch in after a[...]

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    TO FIT THE MAIN 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 Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON. Shelves are numbered from the[...]

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    The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatu by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. FAN OVEN TOP OVEN FOOD SHELF POSITION COOKING TEMP (°C) SHELF POSITION COOKING TEMP (°C) APPROX COOK TIME (m) Biscuits Bread Bread rolls/buns Cakes: Small & Queen Sponges Victo[...]

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    ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES - Rare: 50-60°C; Medium: 60-70°C; Well Done: 70-80°C MEAT SECOND/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?[...]

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    USES OF DEFROST FEATURE This fan oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc. It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry slowly in t[...]

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    ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE SUPPLY AT THE MAIN WALL SWITCH AND ALLOW THE COOKER TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING. CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh abr[...]

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    TO REMOVE DISCOLOURATIONS OR WHITE AND SILVER MARKS These marks sometimes give the impression of being in or underneath the hob glass. They can almost always be removed provided they have not become excessively burnt on. Follow the instructions under 'To Remove more Stubborn Marks' above. If this is unsuccessful, make up a paste of one pa[...]

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    CLEANING INSIDE THE GRILL / OVEN COMPARTMENTS The sides of the main oven are coated with special Stayclean linings. The Stayclean linings should not be cleaned manually. The vitreous enamel main oven base, back panel, interior main oven door and top oven/ grill compartment can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care[...]

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    We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. I t may be that the problem is a simple one, which you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed below you will be charged for the call whether or not the applian[...]

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    IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This handbook is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded and should be disregarded if specifications or appearance are changed. 27 GUARANTEE Your Electra cooker is covered by[...]

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    How to obtain After Sales Service quickly Remember that you may be charged for a service call (even during the guarantee period) if nothing is found to be wrong with the cooker. So always check the instructions to make sure you have not missed anything. Make a note of your nearest Electricity Company Service Depot and their telephone number here: .[...]

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    MODEL NO. PART NO. 311338904 EL 370[...]