Electrolux EKC5044 User manual

user manual
Cooker
EKC6046
EKC6047
EKC5044
EKC5045

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electrolux welcome 3
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from Electrolux, which hopefully will
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and start using and enjoying the
benefits from your new machine. We
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4 electrolux contents
Contents
Safety information 5
Product description 7
Before using the appliance 8
Operation 10
Programme charts 17
Hints and tips 21
Troubleshooting 24
Care and cleaning 26
Technical data 31
Installation instructions 32
Connecting to the electricity supply 33
Environment 34
Guarantee conditions 36
European guarantee 37
The following symbols are used in
this user manual:
Important information concerning
your personal safety and
information on how to avoid
damaging the appliance.
General information and tips
Environmental information

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Important safety information
These warnings are provided in the
interests of your safety. Ensure that
you understand them all before
installing or using the appliance.
Your safety is of paramount
importance. If you are unsure about
any of the meanings of these warnings
please contact customer care.
Installation
The appliance must be installed
according to the instructions supplied.
The installation work must be
undertaken by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
The appliance should be serviced by
an authorised service engineer and
only genuine approved spare parts
should be used.
The appliance must be installed in
an adequately ventilated room.
If the appliance is to be placed on a
base, measures must be taken to
prevent the appliance from slipping.
This appliance is heavy and care
must be taken when moving it.
Do not attempt to lift or move this
appliance by the handles.
All packaging, both inside and
outside the appliance must be
removed before the appliance is used.
It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or modify the appliance
in any way.
Child safety
Do not allow children to play with any
part of the packaging.
Do not allow children to sit or climb
on the drop down doors.
This appliance is not intended for use
by children and other persons whose
physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the
appliance safely without supervision or
instruction by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance
safely.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Accessible parts may be hot when
the grill is in use. Young children
should be kept away.
During use
This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote control system.
This appliance has been designed for
domestic use to cook edible foodstuffs
only and must not be used for any
other purposes.
Take great care when heating fats
and oils, as they will ignite if they
become too hot .

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Never place plastic or any other
material, which may melt in or on the
oven.
Do not leave the grill pan handle in
position when grilling, as it will become
hot.
Always support the grill pan when it
is in the withdrawn or partially
withdrawn position.
Always use oven gloves to remove
and replace the grill pan handle when
grilling.
Always use oven gloves to remove
and place food in the oven.
Ensure cooking utensils are large
enough to contain foods to prevent
spillage and boil over.
The handles of saucepans, which are
smaller than the heated area on the
hob, will become hot.
Ensure your hand is protected
before handling the pan.
Do not use the appliance if the
ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault or
crack becomes visible, disconnect the
appliance immediately from the
electricity supply and contact your local
service force centre.
During use the appliance becomes
hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside the
oven.
Ensure that all vents are not
obstructed to ensure ventilation of the
oven cavity.
Never line any part of the appliance
with foil.
Always stand back from the
appliance when opening the doors to
allow any build up of steam or heat to
release.
Never leave the appliance
unattended when the oven door is
open.
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols
inside the oven. They may explode if
they are heated.
Ensure that all control knobs are in the
off position when not in use.
Do not stand on the appliance or on
the open oven doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or
clothes from the appliance or its handles.
Do not use this appliance if it is in
contact with water.
Never operate it with wet hands.
Cleaning and maintenance
For hygiene and safety reasons this
appliance should be kept clean at
all times. A build-up of fat or other
foodstuff could result in a fire
especially in the grill pan.
Do not leave the cookware containing
foodstuff, e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in
case it is inadvertently switched on.
Extreme care must be taken when
using a ceramic hob scraper.
Always allow the appliance to cool
before switching off at the wall prior to
carrying out any cleaning/maintenance
work.
Only clean this appliance in
accordance with the instructions given in
this book.
Never use steam or high-pressure
steam cleaners to clean the appliance.

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Product description
Control Panel
Top Oven/Grill
Main Oven
Electronic Timer
Main Oven Temperature Control
Top Oven/Grill Function Selector Control
Hob Control
Main Oven Indicator Neon
Top Oven/ Grill Indicator Neon

8 electrolux before using the appliance
Before using the appliance
Rating plate
This is situated on the lower front frame
of the appliance and can be seen upon
opening the door. Alternatively the
rating plate may also be found on the
back or top of some models (where
applicable).
The appliance must be protected by
a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker.
The rating of the appliance is given
on the rating plate.
Do not remove the rating plate
from the appliance as this may
invalidate the guarantee.
Preparing to use your appliance
Wipe over the base of the oven(s) with
a soft cloth using hot soapy water.
Wash the furniture before use.
We suggest that you run the oven(s)
and grill for 10 – 15 minutes at
maximum temperature, to burn off any
residue from their surfaces. Accessible
parts may become hotter than in
normal use. Children should be kept
away. During this period an odour may
be emitted, it is therefore advisable to
open a window for ventilation.
The cooling fan for the controls
The cooling fan comes on immediately
when the grill/top oven is switched on
and after a short time when the main
oven is in use. It may run on after the
controls are switched off until the
appliance has cooled.
During the initial period the cooling
fan may turn on and off, this is quite
normal.
Always allow the cooling fan to
cool the appliance down before
switching off at the wall prior to
carrying out any cleaning or
maintenance work.
Control panel indicator neon(s)
The indicator neon will operate when
the grill (where applicable) or oven(s) is
switched on. The indicator neon will
glow. It may turn on and off during use
to show that the setting is being
maintained. If the neon does not
operate as the instructions indicate the
controls have been incorrectly set.
Return all controls to zero and reset
following the instructions for the
required setting.
Condensation and steam
When food is heated it produces steam
similar to a boiling kettle. The vents
allow some of this steam to escape.
However, always stand back from the
appliance when opening the door(s) to
allow any build up of steam or heat to
release.
If the steam comes into contact with
a cool surface on the outside of the
appliance, e.g. a trim, it will condense
and produce water droplets. This is
quite normal and is not caused by a
fault on the appliance.
To prevent discolouration, regularly
wipe away condensation and foodstuff
from surfaces.

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For your safety wall coverings at the
rear of the appliance should be
securely fixed to the wall.
Cookware
Baking trays, dishes etc., should not be
placed directly against the grid
covering the fan at the back of the
oven.
Do not use baking trays larger than
30cm x 35cm (12” x 14”) as they will
restrict the circulation of heat and may
affect performance.
Grill and oven furniture
The following items of grill and oven
furniture have been supplied with the
appliance. If you require replacements
of any of the items listed below please
contact your local service force centre,
quoting the relevant part number.
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
1 straight shelf
(For grilling and top oven cooking)
2 straight shelves
(For main oven cooking)

10 electrolux operation
The timer
02:35
Key
1. Cook time indicator neon
2. End time indicator neon
3. Countdown indicator neon
4. Time indicator neon
5. Decrease control
6. Selector control
7. Increase control
The time of day must be set before
the main oven will operate
manually.
To set the time of day
The oven has a 24 hour clock.
When the electricity supply is first
switched on, the display will show
12:00
and the 'Time' indicator neon will
flash.
To set the correct time press the
increase control button and if
necessary, the decrease control button
until the correct time on the 24 hour
clock is reached. The 'Time' indicator
neon will flash for 5 seconds and
then go out.
The increase and decrease control
buttons operate slowly at first, and
then more rapidly. They should be
pressed separately.
To set the countdown
The 'Countdown' gives an audible
reminder at the end of any period of
cooking.
This cooking period may be up to 2
hrs 30 mins. It is not part of the
automatic control.
To set, press the Selector Control
button until the 'Countdown'
indicator neon is illuminated and
the display reads
0:00.
To set the required time duration,
press the increase control until the
display indicates the interval to be
timed. If necessary press the decrease
control to achieve the correct time
interval.
This must be completed within 5
seconds of first pressing the
Selector Control button.
During the operation of the
'Countdown', the remaining time
period will be shown in the display.
The 'Countdown' will sound
intermittently for up to 2 minutes at the
end of the timed period. The sound
can be stopped by pressing any button.

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To cancel the countdown
If you change your mind and want to
cancel the 'Countdown', press the
Selector Control button until the
'Countdown' indicator neon
flashes then depress the decrease
control until
0:00 shows in the
display. The 'Countdown' indicator
neon will continue to flash for a
few seconds and then return to the
time of day.
To set the oven timer control
Only the main oven can be automatically
timed.
When using the timer control for the
very first time, it is advisable to let it
operate while you are at home. The
display can be checked to show that it
is operating correctly and you will feel
confident to leave a meal to cook
automatically in the future.
To set the timer to switch on and
off automatically
1.Ensure the electricity supply is
switched on and that the correct
time of day is displayed.
2.Place food in oven.
3.To set the length of cooking time.
Press the Selector Control button
until the 'Cook Time' indicator neon
is illuminated.
4.Press the increase control until
the required length of cooking time is
displayed. If necessary press the
decrease control until the correct
time interval is achieved. The
maximum cooking time is 10 hours.
5.Release the buttons. The 'Cook
Time' indicator neon will be
illuminated.
Remember, this must be
completed within 5 seconds of first
pressing the Selector Control
button.
6.To set the 'End Time'. Press the
Selector Control button until the
'End Time' indicator neon
flashes. Press the increase control
button until the required stop time
is displayed. If necessary press the
decrease control until the required
time interval is achieved.
7.Release the buttons. The time of day
will be displayed after 5 seconds.
The 'Cook Time' and 'End
Time' indicator neons will be
illuminated.
8.Set the main oven control to the
required temperature. The oven
indicator neon should be off.
When the automatic timed period
starts, the oven indicator neon will
turn on and off periodically during
cooking, showing that the
temperature is being maintained.

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To set the timer to switch off only
1.Ensure the electricity supply is
switched on and that the correct
time of day is displayed.
2.Place food in the oven.
3.To set the length of cooking time,
press the Selector Control button
until the 'Cook Time' indicator neon
is illuminated. Press the
increase control until the required
length of cooking time is displayed.
Press the decrease control if
necessary.
4.Release the buttons. The 'Cook
Time' indicator neon will
illuminate and the time of day will be
displayed after 5 seconds.
5.Set the oven temperature. The oven
indicator neon should be on.
6.To check the 'End Time' during the
cooking period, simply press the
Selector Control button once and
the remaining time will be displayed.
To cancel an automatic
programme
1.To cancel an automatic programme
press the Selector Control button
until the 'Cook Time' indicator neon
flashes. Press the decrease
control until the display reads
0:00 .
2.Release the buttons. The 'Cook
Time' indicator neon will flash
and after 5 seconds return to the
time of day.
3.Turn off the oven controls.
To return the appliance to manual
At the end of a timed cooking period,
the 'End Time' indicator neon will
flash and an alarm will sound for up to
2 minutes.
1.To stop the sound, press any of the
three buttons.
2.The display will return to the time of
day.
3.Turn off the oven controls.
Things to note
In the event of an interruption of the
electricity supply, the timer will reset it self
and all programming will be cancelled.
Your timer has an energy save mode
which allows you to switch the display off.
For setting details please refer to the
environmental chapter of this manual.
Automatic cooking
It is advisable to leave food in the oven
for as short a time as possible before
automatic cooking. Always ensure
commercially prepared food is well within
its use by date and that home prepared
food is fresh and of good quality.
When cooking is complete, do not
leave food to stand in the oven, but
remove and cool it quickly if the food is
not to be consumed immediately.
Always ensure food in the oven has
been covered before cooking if it is not
possible to remove food immediately
after cooking.

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The ceramic hob
Do not use the appliance if the
ceramic glass is damaged. If a
fault or crack becomes visible,
disconnect the appliance
immediately from the electricity
supply and contact your local
Service Force Centre.
Using the hob
• To operate the hotplates, turn the
control knob in either direction to
vary the heat setting.
• The highest number represents the
hottest setting and the lowest
number represents the coolest
setting. Choose a setting
appropriate to the quantity and
type of food to be cooked.
Recommended saucepans
Only saucepans with flat bases and
close fitting lids are recommended.
The saucepan base should be
approximately the same size as the
cooking area.
Ensure that new saucepans are well
scrubbed to remove edges and take off
any deposits left from manufacture.
Traditional round-bottomed Woks
must not be used even with a stand.
Woks with flat-bottomed bases are
available and do comply with the above
recommendations.
Occasionally the heated areas may
be seen to switch on and off when
higher heat settings are being used.
This is due to a safety device,
which prevents the glass from
overheating.
Some switching on and off when
cooking at high temperatures, e.g.
deep fat frying is quite normal, causes
no damage to the hob and little delay in
cooking times.
Excessive switching may however
be caused by the use of an unsuitable
saucepan or a saucepan which is
smaller than the heated area. If
excessive switching occurs,
discontinue use of the saucepan.

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The grill
CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot
when the grill is in use. Young children
should be kept away.
There is a switch in the top door which
automatically switches between Grill
and Top Oven cooking.
The grill will only work with the door
open.
Using the grill
• Open the top door and turn the ‘Top
Oven/Grill’ control to the required
setting.
Things to note
• The cooling fan for the controls may
operate after a time.
• Some smoke from fat splashes may be
evident as the grill cleans itself.
• The Top oven cannot be operated
when the grill is in use.
• To ensure optimal cooking
performance the elements have
been carefully designed, so that
only the inner element glows red.
The outer element is hot, but will
remain dark in colour. This gives
you the best possible cooking
results.
• At lower settings the grill may turn on
and off over time and you may prefer
to use these settings for keeping food
warm. The food will however continue
to cook gently if the grill is used for this
purpose.
• The indicator neon will glow. It may
turn on and off during use to show that
the setting is being maintained.
To fit the grill pan handle
Press the button on the handle and insert
the lip into the widest part of the bracket.
Slide the handle towards the left and
release the button.
Ensure the handle is correctly located
when lifting the grill pan.
To remove the handle, press the button on
the handle and slide the handle towards the
right. Release the button.
Always remove the grill pan handle
during grilling.
Protect your hands when removing
the grill pan handle.
Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the
pan is positioned centrally beneath the grill.
Ensure that the cut out on the underside of
the handle bracket locates between the
bars of the shelf.

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The top oven
The top oven is the smaller of the two
ovens. It is heated by elements in the
top and bottom of the oven. It is
designed for cooking smaller quantities
of food. It gives especially good results
if used to cook fruitcakes, sweets and
savoury flans or quiche.
The top oven is ideal for use as a
warming compartment. It can be used
to warm dishes and keep food hot.
Use the top oven when you want to
warm plates. Use the lowest setting on
the top oven temperature control.
There is a switch in the top door
which automatically switches
between Grill and Top Oven
cooking.
The top oven will only work with
the door closed.
Using the top oven
• Turn the ‘Top Oven/Grill’ control to
the required setting. Close the
top door.
Things to note
• The indicator neon will glow. It
may turn on and off during use to
show that the setting is being
maintained.
• The cooling fan for the controls
may operate after a time.
Do not place dishes, tins and trays
directly on the oven base as it
becomes very hot and damage will
occur.
To fit the top oven shelf
The shelf 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.
Do not place cookware and
cooking pots with rough bases e.g.
cast iron on the oven door as
damage to the glass may occur.

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The main oven
The fan oven is particularly suitable for
cooking larger quantities of food. The
advantages of fan oven cooking are:
Preheating
The fan oven quickly reaches its
temperature, so it is not usually
necessary to preheat the oven.
Without preheating however, you may
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. For best results when
cooking frozen or cooked chilled ready
meals always preheat the oven first.
Cooking temperatures
Fan oven cooking generally requires
lower temperatures than conventional
cooking. Follow the temperatures
recommended in the cooking chart.
As a guide reduce temperatures by
about 20°C – 25°C for your own
recipes, using a conventional oven.
Batch baking
The fan oven cooks evenly on both
shelf levels, especially useful when
batch baking.
Using the main oven
• Turn the main oven temperature
control to the required setting.
Things to note
• The indicator neon will glow. It
may turn on and off during use to
show that the setting is being
maintained.
• The cooling fan for the controls
may operate after a time.
• The oven fan will operate.
To fit the main oven shelves
The shelf 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.
Do not place cookware and
cooking pots with rough bases e.g.
cast iron on the oven door as
damage to the glass may occur.

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Defrost feature
This main 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.
Using the defrost feature
• Turn the main oven temperature
control to the defrost setting.
• When defrost is selected, the oven
indicator neon may come on. It will
stay on until the oven reaches
room temperature and then go off.
• It may turn on and off periodically
during defrosting to maintain a
steady room temperature, inside
the oven.
Things to note
• The oven fan will come on.

18 electrolux programme charts
Grilling chart
FOOD GRILL TIME (mins in total)
Bacon Rashers 5 – 6
Beef Burgers 10 - 15
Chicken Joints 30 - 40
Lamb Chops 15 - 20
Pork Chops 20 - 30
Whole Trout/Mackerel 15 - 25
Plaice/Cod Fillets 10 - 15
Kebabs 20 - 30
Kidneys – Lamb/Pig 8 - 12
Liver – Lamb/Pig 10 - 20
Sausages 20 - 30
Steak – Rare 6 - 12
Steak – Medium 12 - 16
Steak – Well Done 14 - 20
Toasted Sandwiches 3 – 4
The times quoted above are given as a guide and should be adjusted to
suit personal taste.
Adjust the grill setting and the grill pan grid to suite different thicknesses of food.

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Oven cooking chart
The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to
increase or decrease the temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and
requirements.
FAN OVEN TOP OVEN
FOOD
COOKING
TEMP °C POS COOKING TEMP °C APPROX COOK TIME (m)
Biscuits 180 - 190 1 170 - 190 10 - 20
Bread 200 - 220 1* 200 - 220 25 - 30
Bread rolls/buns 200 - 220 1 200 - 220 15 - 20
Small / Queen
Cakes 160 - 170 1 170 - 180 18 - 25
Sponges 160 - 170 1 160 - 170 18 - 20
Victoria Sandwich 160 - 170 1 160 - 170 18 - 25
Madeira Cake 140 - 150 1 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½h
Rich Fruit Cake 130 - 140 1 140 - 150 2¼ - 2½h
Christmas Cake 130 - 140 1 130 - 140 3 - 4½h
Gingerbread 140 - 150 1 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½h
Meringues 90 - 100 1 90 - 100 2½ - 3h
Flapjack 170 - 180 1 170 - 180 25 - 30
Shortbread 130 - 140 1 140 - 150 45 - 65
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 190 - 200 1 190 - 200 40 - 50
Milk Puddings 130 - 140 1 140 - 150 1½ - 2h
Scones 210 - 220 1 220 - 230 8 - 12
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
Note: Main oven shelf positions are not critical but ensure that they are
evenly spaced when more than one is used.
* = Shelf on the oven base

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Oven cooking chart continued
FAN OVEN
TOP OVEN
FOOD COOKING
TEMP °C POS COOKING TEMP °C APPROX COOK TIME (m)
Choux Pastry 190 - 200 1 180 - 190 30 - 35
Éclairs / Profiteroles 170 - 180 1 170 - 180 20 - 30
Flaky Pastry 210 - 220 1* 210 - 220 25 - 40
Mince Pies 190 - 200 1 190 - 200 15 - 20
Pasta Lasagne etc. 190 - 200 1 170 - 180 40 - 45
Meat Pies 190 - 210 1* 190 - 210 25 - 35
Quiche, Tarts, Flans 180 - 210 1 180 - 200 25 - 45
Shepherd’s Pie 190 - 200 1* 190 - 200 30 - 40
Soufflés 170 - 180 1 170 - 180 20 - 30
Fish 170 - 190 1 170 - 190 20 - 30
Fish Pie 190 - 200 1* 190 - 200 20 - 25
Beef Casserole 140 - 160 1 140 - 160 2½ - 3h
Lamb Casserole 140 - 160 1 140 - 160 2½ - 3h
Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Baked Potatoes 180 - 190 1 180 - 190 1 - 1½h
Roast Potatoes 180 - 190 1 180 - 190 1 - 1½h
Large Yorkshire
Puddings: 210 - 220 1 200 - 210 25 - 40
Individual Yorkshire
Puddings 200 - 210 1 200 - 210 15 - 25
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
Note: Main oven shelf positions are not critical but ensure that they are
evenly spaced when more than one is used.
* = Shelf on the oven base