User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EKC6723X

[. . . ] Do not hesitate to contact us with questions or viewpoints about the cooker and its use. warning triangle is to do with safety. PLEASE READ THESE TEXTS CAREFULLY, so that you do not harm yourself, others or the cooker. ANY TEXT MARKED WITH A Children and the cooker Children are naturally curious and interested in most things, including the cooker. From a safety point of view, we would like to emphasis the following for those with children at home: There should be worktops on both sides of the cooker extending at least 40 cm to left and to right. Alternatively the cooker can be installed with a wall or a tall kitchen unit on one side and a worktop on the other side. [. . . ] Never leave the cooker unattended while deep fat frying, melting fats, paraffin wax or other flammable substances. In the event of a fire, turn off all the controls and the cooker hood fan. SMOTHER THE FIRE WITH A PAN LID, never use water. The hotplate controls are graduated from 0 to 12 (12 is the hottest). They can be turned both clockwise and anticlockwise. TO USE THE HOB: 1 Turn the control for the hotplate you are going to use. You will soon learn which setting and hotplate to choose depending on your pans and what you are cooking. Here is a brief guide to choosing the correct setting: 8 The ceramic hob Boiling You normally start cooking with the hotplate switched to maximum heat before turning it down to a lower heat. The sound and size of the water bubbles can help you to choose the correct setting: Simmering with tiny bubbles as in carbonated water. Suitable for cooking rice, fish and vegetables such as sugar peas and broccoli. GENTLE HEAT: Gently boiling with larger bubbles. Suitable for boiling most foods, such as meat, root vegetables and potatoes. MEDIUM HEAT: HOT: The sound disappears before the water starts bubbling vigorously. Then turn the heat down for more gentle cooking. Frying It is best when frying not to use food that has come straight out of the refrigerator. Put the margarine or butter in the frying pan and turn on to the recommended heat. See below for practical advice on how to efficiently use the oven functions for various ways of cooking: Baking Use a skewer to check whether sponge cakes are ready when there are about 5 minutes left. The material, colour, shape and size of the baking tins as well as the recipe can affect results. TOP/BOTTOM HEAT gives an even colour. Cooking TOP/BOTTOM HEAT is normally best when using an oven shelf. Roasting Roasting is a practical and convenient method of cooking. Joints of beef such as topside and sirloin retain their natural juices best if roasted at 125°C, but this does take longer than at a higher temperature. Choose an ovenproof dish which is only just big enough for the joint, to prevent the meat juices which collect in the dish (e. g. Use a large roasting pan or ovenproof dish when roasting a joint of ham as there is usually a lot of meat. 13 The oven Using the roasting sensor A meat thermometer should be inserted so that its tip comes to the thickest part of the meat, where the heat takes longest to reach. The entire thermometer should preferably be inside the meat, because hot air in the oven can affect its reading if the shaft is exposed. If the thermometer is inserted into fat or touches bone, it can give an unreliable temperature reading. Preheat the oven first, then put the joint in the lower part of the oven. Remove the joint when the thermometer reaches the required temperature. Cover the meat with aluminium foil and let it stand for about 15 minutes. [. . . ] To check whether the cooker is level, place a spirit level or a frying pan filled with water on the hob. If necessary, you can lower (-6 mm) or raise (+12 mm) the wheels and feet, working from the front of the cooker. Use a screwdriver to adjust the rear wheels, and adjustable pliers for the front feet. 17 Installation Electrical connection Repairs and work on the cooker must be carried out by a QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Work performed by unqualified persons can damage the cooker, and may also lead to personal injury and/or damage to property. The connection options for the cooker are shown on the plate on the rear of the cooker. [. . . ]