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MODEL EL 305C
INSTALLATION AND USERS’
INSTRUCTIONS
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PREFACE Welcome to your new Electra cooker. Its stylish and practical design will enhance your kitchen and make "cooking electric" a pleasure. Features include four sealed hotplates, a full width grill, a fan assisted oven for economical cooking and three removable shelves. Even if you have used an electric cooker before, it is important that you read these instructions thoroughly before starting to cook, paying particular attention to the installation and safety ins
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TECHNICAL DETAILS MODEL NO. EL305C Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.8/10.7kW 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
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CONTENTS Preface 1 ........................................................................................... Technical Details ................................................................................. 2 Contents ......................................................................................... 3 Safety ............................................................................................. 4 Before Installation ...............................................................
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CONTENTS Defrosting 18 ....................................................................................... Uses of Defrost Feature ................................................................... 18 Selecting Defrost .......................................................................... 18 Things to Note ............................................................................ 18 Hints and Tips ............................................................................ 18 Care and
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SAFETY THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN DURING OPERATION THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND Do not use this cooker if it is in THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR contact with water. Never operate it with wet hands. USING THE COOKER. This cooker is designed to be PLEASE operated by adults. Young children READ must not be allowed to tamper with CAREFULLY the cooker or play with the controls. Accessible parts especially around BEFORE INSTALLATION the grill area may become hot when
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Always use oven gloves to remove Cookers and hobs become very hot, and replace the grill pan handle when and retain their heat for a long period grilling. Recommendations given on of time after use. Children should be page 12. kept well away from the cooker until it has cooled. Ensure that you support the grill pan when it is in the withdrawn or partially GENERAL withdrawn position. Under no circumstances should repairs be carried out by inexperienced persons as this may Ensure that all vents
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INTRODUCTION WARNING: THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED The cable should be routed away from potentially hot RATING PLATE areas marked by X in the diagram below. Record the model, product and serial numbers on page 23 from the rating plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the cooker and can be seen upon opening the fan oven door. The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated To move the cooker, open the fan oven door, and lift fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the cooker is the c
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Note: Vapours from the oven vent may in time cause ABOUT CONDENSATION AND STEAM discolouration of wallcoverings behind the cooker. For ease of cleaning it may be preferable to tile When food is heated it produces steam similar to a behind the cooker. boiling kettle. The ovens are vented to allow some of this steam to escape. However, always stand back Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a from the cooker when opening the oven door to allow minimum of 685mm above the hob. any build up
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER THE CONTROL PANEL D A C EL305 B FEATURES A - Fan Oven Control B - Fan Oven Indicator Neon C - Grill Control D - Hotplate Controls 9
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THE SEALED HOTPLATES BEFORE USING THE HOTPLATES FOR THE FIRST TIME Turn the control knob to a medium/high setting and allow the hotplate to heat uncovered by a saucepan for 3-5 minutes. This hardens the protective coating on the hotplates and makes it more resistant to normal use. A harmless smoke will be given off from the hotplates. EL305 l To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs in either direction to vary the heat setting. l The highest number represents the hottest setting and the
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6. Frying temperatures DEEP FAT FRYING Celsius Fahrenheit o o Scale ( C) Scale ( F) SPECIAL FRYING NOTE: 150 300 For safety purposes when deep fat frying, fill the pan First frying of potatoes 170 340 one-third full of oil, DO NOT cover the pan with a lid 175 350 and DO NOT leave the pan unattended. In the 180 360 unfortunate event of a fire, switch the cooker OFF at the electricity supply and cover the pan with a lid or Second frying of potatoes 190 375 damp cloth to assist in smothering the
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THE GRILL USES OF THE GRILL CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. SELECTING THE GRILL Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is grilling. EL305 l To operate the grill open the grill door and turn THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE the grill control in either direction. The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. l The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest the coolest setting. To insert the handle, press the
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To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure l Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes that the cut out on the underside of the handle before sealing steaks or toasting. Adjust the heat bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf. setting and the shelf as necessary during cooking. l The food should be turned over during cooking as required. To check the progress of the food being grilled, the GRILLING CHART grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to food
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THE FAN OVEN 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 extra 5 - 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times. For recipes needing high temperatures, e.g. bread, pastries , scones, soufflés etc., best results are achieved if the oven is preheated first. COOKING TEMPERATURES Fan oven cooking generally requires lower temperatures than conventional cook
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l DO NOT place baking trays directly on the oven TO FIT THE OVEN SHELVES floor as it interferes with the oven air circulation The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods and can lead to base burning; use the lower shelf uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the position. However, non-critical dishes/foods may back of the oven. If not fitted correctly the anti-tilt and be placed on the base of the oven when safety stop mechanism will be affected. additional space is required. HINT
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FAN OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature by 10° C to suit individual preferences and requirements. FAN OVEN FOOD SHELF COOKING APPROX. POSITION TEMP °C COOK TIME Biscuits 180-190 10 - 20 Bread 200-220 25 - 30 Bread rolls/buns 200-220 15 - 20 Shelf Cakes: Small & Queen 160-170 18 - 25 Sponges 160-170 18 - 20 Victoria Sand
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ROASTING CHART ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well : 70-80°C MEAT FAN COOKING TIME OVEN Beef 160-180°C 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Beef, boned 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Mutton and Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork and veal 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Ham 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Chicken
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DEFROSTING Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed USES OF DEFROST FEATURE or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 - 2 hours. 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. A 1kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 h
