Euromaid EFS54FC-SGW User manual

USER MANUALPG 1
User Manual
Description: 54cm Freestanding Gas Cooker
MODEL NO. EFS54FC-SGW
euromaid.com.au

USER MANUALPG 3
Conditions of use........................................................................................... 3
Safety precautions....................................................................................... 4
Warnings for use of oven, and appliance hob.......................................... 5
Installation, cleaning and servicing............................................................ 5
Product description ..................................................................................... 6
First time use of the appliance.................................................................... 7
Using the oven............................................................................................... 8
Using the burners of your cooker................................................................ 11
Getting to know your oven......................................................................... 12
Fitting oven accessories and cleaning...................................................... 13
Solving problems.......................................................................................... 15
Installing the gas cooker.............................................................................. 16
Connection to the gas supply.................................................................... 17
Testing the operation of the gas cooker.................................................... 18
Installing your new cooker........................................................................... 19
Technical specifications............................................................................... 20
Manufacturer’s guarantee.......................................................................... 21
CONTENTS
We recommend that you read the instructions in this manual carefully before use for the best performance
and to extend the life of your appliance, as it will provide you with all the instructions you require to ensure
its safe installation, use and maintenance. Always keep this manual close to hand since you may need to
refer to it in the future. Thank you.
Condition of use:
This appliance is intended to be used for domestic use, not commercial use.

USER MANUALPG 4
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Warning – ensure that no downward pressure is applied to the oven door when open. In particular, DO
NOT ALLOW a child to climb on to open oven door
• Warning - accessible parts can become hot during use, especially the oven door. To avoid burns, young
children MUST BE KEPT AWAY.
• Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with this appliance.
• During use this appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching hot external and
internal surfaces when in use. Use oven gloves.
• The cooktop area including the entire hob will become very hot when in use. Care MUST BE TAKEN when
using this part of the appliance.
• Install cooker, shelving and fittings in accordance with this manual.
• Ensure all specified vents, openings and air spaces are not blocked.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of external timer or separated remote-control
system.
• CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised
continuously.
• To ensure your safety, all electric appliances should only be installed or serviced by qualified persons. If
the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced a service agent or similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
• Important Notice - This Upright Cooker must be fitted securely using the supplied tools.
• Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
• Do not store flammable materials in the appliance or near this appliance.
• Do not operate any gas appliance if the smell of gas persists.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Appliance must be installed according to current laws and regulations by qualified tradesmen/ Installers.
• Gas models are NOT APPROVED for installation in marine craft, caravans or mobile homes.
• The Manufacturers and Importers / Distributors and Retailers shall not be liable to any legal liability,
personal injury and property damage due to incorrect operation or incorrect Installation.
The Manufacturers, Importers/Distributors and Retailers shall not be liable to any legal liability, personal injury
and property damage due to incorrect operation or incorrect Installation.
OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance must not be used as a space heater.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on front or back of appliance.
Do not remove any labels or use abrasive/ corrosive cleaners on.
According to the electrical safety regulations the appliance equipment must be properly earthed.
Donot use corrosive cleaners e.g. oven cleaners that contain caustic soda.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

USER MANUALPG 5
WARNINGS FOR USE OF
OVEN & APPLIANCE HOB
OVEN WARNINGS
• DO NOT push down or apply any weight on open oven door.
• DO NOT place dishes on open door of oven
• DO NOT line oven with foil or place anything on the bottom of the oven while baking to avoid
permanent damage, as trapped heat will crack or craze the enamel floor of the oven cavity liner.
• Use of olive oil and other poly-unsaturated oils (vegetable oils) when roasting uncovered food causes
deposits inside the oven which are very difficult to remove.
• If you have an upright cooker with a gas oven that does not light within about in 5 - 8 seconds, allow 1
minute for gas to disperse clear before trying again.
DISPOSAL OF PACKAGING
• Please recycle the cardboard and also any polystyrene packaging where possible.
GAS BURNER WARNINGS
• DO NOT allow pots to boil dry, as damage to hotplate may result.
• DO NOT operate hotplates or burners without a pot, fry pan etc.
• DO NOT allow cookware to overhang hob onto adjacent bench tops, this will cause scorching to the
bench top surface.
• Gas models: Ensure burner caps and crowns are in their correct position to avoid damage to these parts
• Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surface.
• WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in a fire.
INSTALLATION, CLEANING AND SERVICING
• An authorised person must install this appliance. (Certificate of Compliance to be retained).
• Before using the appliance, ensure that all packing materials are removed from the appliance.
• In order to avoid any potential hazard, the Installation Instructions must be followed.
• In order to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance (for example, by a child climbing onto the open
oven door), the anti tilt bracket and stability bolt must be installed propoerly and securely to the floor.
• The cooker must not be placed on a base or plinth.
• The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating.
• Where the appliance is installed next to cabinets, the cabinet material must be capable of withstanding
85º.
• Only authorised personnel should carry out servicing (Certificate of Compliance to be retained).
• WARNING - Always ensure the appliance is switched off before cleaning or any maintenance is carried
out such as changing of light globes.
• DO NOT use abravise type cleaner or caustic sodabased cleaners. Using warm soapy water after the
appliance has cooled somewhat, followed by a dry cloth is suitable.
• DO NOT use sharp metal scrapers to clean oven door as they can scratch the surface , which may result
in shattering of the glass.
• DO NOT use steam cleaners as a method to clean this appliance.
• Always clean the appliance immediately after any food spillage.
• To be serviced only by an authorized person.
• Appliances requiring connection to 220-240V and must be earthed.
• Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
• Gas models are NOT APPROVED for installation in marine craft, caravans or mobile homes.

USER MANUALPG 6
PRODUCT
DESCRIPTIONS
1. Cast Iron Trivets
2. Gas burners
3. Control Panel
4. Oven Door
5. Front panel
6. Anti slip feet
7. Splashback
8. Battery igniter
9. Burning baffle
1. Burner Control Knob
• Sets the burner cooking temperature.
2. The oven temperature control valve .
• Control the oven temperature
3. Battery igniter
DESCRIPTION OF GAS COOKER
CONTROLS
Front Control Panels
2
1
3
Note: The oven burner control knob has to be pressed and turned
first.
For the first time use the appliance
Fitting oven shelves
• Ensure shelf orientation is correct (refer picture).
• Slide into oven at an angle until raised back of shelf is past the
stop on side runners.
• Lower front of shelf and push in until stop is reached.
NOTE: The top ledge is not a shelf position

USER MANUALPG 7
PREPARING YOUR APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Please wipe out the oven interior prior to operation with warm soapy water and polish dry with a soft
clean cloth.
• New appliances can have an odour during first operation from components manufactured with the aid
of oils. It is recommended to ‘run in’ your oven before you cook for the first time. Run the an empty oven
at 180°C for approximately 1 to 2 hours. Ensure that the room is well ventilated.
• Please install oven furniture as outlined in the “Fitting Oven Accessories and Cleaning” section.
• If your appliance is fitted with solid hotplates, turn heat setting to high for 3 minutes to fully harden the
coating. When cooled, apply a thin coating of cooking oil to seal the surface.
• The grill element may have oils left on the grill during manufacture. Before you cook on the grill for the
first time, turn on for 15 minutes with 10mm of water in the bottom of the grill dish.
USING THE GAS OVEN
Always follow the instructions for putting the shelves and side racks into the oven, to avoid accidents.
• Do not line the oven with foil, it will damage the enamel.
• Do not touch the hot surfaces or heating elements inside the oven.
• Do not use the oven door as a shelf.
• Do not push down on the open oven door.
• Do not place shelves on top of upper most shelf runner as there are no stops for shelf withdrawal.
• After each use, always check that the control knobs are turned to 0 (off).
USING THE OVEN OF YOUR GAS COOKER
Set: 1) Temperature
2) Gas Oven Function
This knob lights the gas burner inside the oven. The cooking temperature is set by
turning the knob anti-clockwise to the value required, between Min. and Max.
Tip: When using the grill burner can not adjust temperature.
Installation and Replacement of Ignition Battery
Turn the cover anti-clockwise to take the cover off. Check the “+” / “-“ of the battery and make sure the “-“
is on the inner side. Then insert the battery. Place the cover on and turn
clockwise to complete installation.
Battery ignition control
Completely open the oven door, turn the temperature knob anticlockwise
to the highest temperature setting, and press in the igniter.
Once burner is ignited, hold the temperature knob in for a few seconds
to allow it to heat up. If the burner is not lit after 15 seconds, stop trying,
leave the oven door open, waiting one minute before trying again.
NOTE: AA battery required
Lighting The Burner By Hand
Completely open the oven door and turn the temperature knob anti-clockwise.
Place a lit match close to the end of the flame pipe (A) in the centre of the bottom of
the oven and press the temperature knob. Once the burner has ignited, keep the knob
pressed down for a few seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up and check that
the burner has lit properly through the inspection hole (B). The cooking temperature is
set by turning the knob clockwise to the value required, between 50° and 231°. If the
burner accidentally goes out, turn the knob to the off ( ) position and wait at least one
minute before trying to relight it.
FIRST TIME USE OF THE
APPLIANCE

USER MANUALPG 8
USING THE OVEN
ADJUSTING THE MINIMUM SETTING
• The oven thermostat has a screw for regulating the minimum
setting, accessed by removing the thermostat knob. When
the type of gas used changes, the minimum setting must be
adjusted as follows:
• Light the oven burner and keep it operating at the highest
setting for 10/15 minutes with the door closed. Then turn the
knob to the minimum temperature setting, remove the knob
and use a straight-head screwdriver to adjust. Firstly, turn the
knob in clockwise direction tightly then anticlockwise to adjust
the flame. For natural gas you should turn one of a circle while
1/8 circle for LPG
• When using bottled gas, the adjuster screw must be turned
fully clockwise.
• When using town or natural gas, adjust the screw so that when the thermostat knob is turned from the
maximum to the minimum setting, the flame always remains stable and uniform. Close the oven door
and check that the burner remains on at the minimum setting.

USER MANUALPG 9
Oven cooking guide
The following is intended as a rough guide. It is often required to set oven 10-20 degrees above or below
this guide to get the result you want. Also adjustments are needed for the cooking time to suit personal
expectations. Where the gas models vary from electric, details for gas cooking is shown in brackets. For best
results when baking, preheat your oven for 15-20 minutes.
Food
Fan assisted oven
Time in minutes
Temperature Oven shelf position
Plain or full scones 210 Any 10-15
Rolled biscuits 150 (170) Any 10-15
Spooned biscuits 190 Any 12-15
Shortbread biscuits 150 Any 30-35
Hard individuals meringues 100 Any 90
Soft individual meringues 165 Any 15-20
Pavlova 100 Any 75
Patty cakes 180 Any 15-20
Sponge 170 Any 20-30
Plain butter cake 170 Any 25-40
Rich fruit cake 130 Any 180
Shortcrust cornish pastry 160 (190 Any 40-45 (10/35)
Shortcrust custard tart 170-200 Any 20-30 (10/25)
Cream puffs 200 Any 25-30
Yeast bread 200 Any 25-30
Pizza 220 Any 15-25
Meat/ Poultry/Fish Recommended
Temperature Minutes per kilogram
Beef
Rare 200 35-40
Medium 200 45-50
Well done 200 55-60
Lamb
Medium 200 40
Well done 60
Veal 180 60
Pork 200 60
Chicken 180-200 45-60
Duck 180-200 60-70
Turkey 180 40-45 (less than 10kg)
35-40 (more than 10kg)
Fish 180 20

USER MANUALPG 10
UNDERSTANDING COOKING PROBLEMS
Problem Causes What to do
Uneven cooking Incorrect shelf position Select shelf that puts food in centre of
oven
Oven tray too large Remove oven tray. Use smaller trays or
dishes
Trays not in centre Put trays in centre
Oven fan causing uneven browning or small
cakes to lean over
Rotate food during cooking, or use
Conventional Mode (i.e. no fan)
Baking products too brown
on top
Oven not preheated Preheat the oven
Baking tins too large (diameter) for recipe Use correct size tins
Fan-forced mode with oven temperature too
high
Check recipe. Reduce oven
temperature by 10-29 or more
Cooking time too long Next time, shorten cooking
Baking tins not evenly spaced Stagger baking tins at least 3cm
between tins and the oven walls
Items to be cooked are not evenly sized or
spaced in trays
Make into same size and shape and
spread evenly over trays
Baking products too brown
on bottom
Baking tins too large Use correct size tins
Baking tins are dark metal or glass Change to shiny, light tins or lower the
temperature by 10-20 degrees
Food to low in oven Cook one shelf higher
Oven door opened too frequently during
baking
Don’t open the oven door until at least
half the ooking time has passed
Cakes have a cracked
thick crust
Baking temperature too high Lower the temperature
Oven tray blocking heat (below themostat) Use higher shelf position for oven tray
Baking temperature too high Lower the temperature
Food too low in oven Cook one shelf higher
Cake batter over mixed Mix just long enough to combine the
ingredients
Baking tin too deep or wrong size Check size of tin and use
recommended size
Bked products are pale,
flat and under cooked
Baking tins dark Change to shiny light tins
Baking temperature too low Raise the temperature
Food too low in oven Cook one shelf higher
Baking time too short Increase cooking time
Incorrect baking tin size Use correct sie tin
Cakes fallen in centre Baking temperature too low Raise the temperature
Baking time too short Increase cooking time
Proportions of ingredients incorrect for recipe Check recipe
Opening door too early during baking Do not open door until the last quarter
of cooking time
Roast meat and potatoes
not browning in fan oven
Poor hot air circulation Elevate food onto a rack to allow air
circulations
Oven temperature is too low Increase temperature to 200-22-
Not long enough in oven Continue cooking for another 15+
minutes
NOTE: Condensation on oven door is normal, especially when kitchen is cold. Also spacing and size of food on trays and
the number of baking dishes in the oven can affect air circulation.