Gorenje E617E17WKA Operating and maintenance manual

DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE OF ELECTRIC
FREE STANDING
COOKER
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
PREPARING THE
APPLIANCE FOR
THE FIRST USE
COOKING STEPS
MAINTENANCE
& CLEANING
TROUBLE-
SHOOTING
4 ELECTRIC FREE STANDING COOKER
8 Control unit
10 Technical specifications
11 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
13 Before connecting the oven:
14 BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME
15 COOKING HOB
18 STEPS OF THE COOKING PROCESS (1–4)
18 Step 1: CHOOSING THE COOKING SYSTEM
20 Step 2: CHOOSING THE SETTINGS
21 Step 3: STARTING THE COOKING PROCESS
21 Step 4: SWITCHING OFF THE OVEN
22 DESCRIPTIONS OF SYSTEMS (COOKING MODES) AND COOKING
TABLES
38 MAINTENANCE & CLEANING
39 Cleaning the cooking hobs
39 Cleaning the glass ceramic surface
41 Conventional oven cleaning
42 Using the aqua clean function to clean the oven
43 Removing and cleaning wire and telescopic extendible guides
44 Installing the catalytic inserts
45 Cleaning the oven cavity ceiling
46 Removing and inserting the oven door
49 Removing and inserting the oven door glass pane
50 Replacing the bulb
51 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE
52 DISPOSAL
53 COOKING TEST
OTHER

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ELECTRIC FREE STANDING
COOKER
(DESCRIPTION OF THE OVEN AND EQUIPMENT – DEPENDING ON
THE MODEL)
Cooking hob (conventional or
glass ceramic)
Door
Drawer
Guides – cooking
levels
4
3
2
1
Control unit
Adjustable feet
Door switch
Door handle
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The figure represents one of the built-in appliance models. Since the appliances for which
these instructions were drawn up may have different equipment, some functions or
equipment may be described in the manual that may not be present in your appliances.
APPLIANCE LID
Make sure the lid is clean and that there is no liquid spilt on it before raising it. The lid
may be lacquer-coated or glass. It may only be closed when the cooking zones have
completely cooled down.
APPLIANCE DRAWER
Do not store combustible, explosive, volatile or temperature-
sensitive items (such as paper, dish cloths, plastic bags, cleaners
or detergents and spray cans) in the oven's storage drawer, as
they can ignite during over operation and cause a fire.

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PUSH-PULL KNOB
Slightly push the knob until it pops out; then, rotate it.
After each use, rotate the knob back to the "off" position and push it back in. The
push-pull knob can only be pushed back when the switch is in the "off" position.
CONTROL LIGHT
Yellow light
The yellow light is on whenever any appliance function is activated.
The red light is no when the oven heaters are activated. When the selected temperature is
reached, the red light is switched off.
When a function is selected, the dial of the selected knob will be lit up. These appliances
do not have a yellow light (only with some models).
Oven lighting will be switched on automatically when the cooking system is selected.
WIRE GUIDES
The wire guides allow preparation of the food on four levels (please note that the levels/
guides are counted from the bottom up).
Guides 3 and 4 are intended for grilling.
TELESCOPIC PULL-OUT GUIDES
Telescopic pull-out guides may be fitted for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th level.
Pull-out guides can be partly or fully extendible.
OVEN DOOR SWITCH
The switch deactivates oven heating and the fan when the oven door is opened during the
cooking process. When the door is closed, the switch turns the heaters back on.
COOLING FAN
The appliance is fitted with a cooling fan that cools the housing and the appliance control
panel.
EXTENDED OPERATION OF THE COOLING FAN
After the oven is switched off, the cooling fan continues to operate for a short while in
order to cool the oven.

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OVEN EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
GLASS BAKING DISH is used for cooking
with all oven systems. It can also be used as
a serving tray.
The GRID is used for grilling or as support
for a pan, baking tray or baking dish with
the food.
There is a safety latch on the grid.
Therefore, lift the grid slightly at the front
when pulling it out from the oven.
The SHALLOW BAKING SHEET is used for
baking pastry and cakes.
The DEEP BAKING TRAY is used for roasting
meat and baking moist pastry. It can also be
used as a drip tray.
Never place the deep baking tray in the
first guide during the cooking process, except
when grilling food or using the roasting spit
and you are only using the deep tray as a drip
tray.
The grid or the tray should always be
inserted into the groove between the two
wire profiles.

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With telescopic extendible guides, first pull
out the guides of one level and place the
grid or the baking tray onto them. Then,
push them in with your hand as far as they
will go.
Close the oven door when the
telescopic guides are retracted all the way
into the oven.
CATALYTIC INSERTS prevent the spraying
fat from sticking to sides of the oven cavity.
The ROTISSERIE (meat skewer) is used
for roasting meat. The set consists of a
skewer support, skewer with screws, and a
removable handle.
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3
4
The appliance and some of the accessible parts tend to heat up
during cooking. Use oven mitts.

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CONTROL UNIT
(DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)
1COOKING ZONE KNOB, REAR
LEFT 2COOKING
ZONE KNOB,
FRONT LEFT 3LIGHT – The
light is on
whenever any
appliance function
is activated.
NOTE:
Symbols of cooking systems may be located on the knob or on the front panel
(depending on the appliance model).
4COOKING SYSTEM
SELECTOR KNOB
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6THE RED LIGHT
The red light
is no when the
oven heaters are
activated. When
the selected
temperature is
reached, the red
light is switched off.
7COOKING ZONE KNOB, FRONT
RIGHT 8COOKING ZONE
KNOB, REAR
RIGHT
NOTE:
The keys will respond better if you touch them with a larger area of your fingertip. Each
time you press a key, a short acoustic signal will be sounded.
5TEMPERATURE KNOB
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
(DEPENDING ON THE MODEL)
3.5 kW
xxxxxx
SER. Nr: XXXXXX
ART. Nr:
max
TN XXXXX
Pn :
TIP: XXXXXX
220-240V ~
220V-240V, 50/60Hz
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The rating plate indicating the
basic information about the
appliance is located at the edge
of the oven and it is visible when
the oven door is opened.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND SAVE THEM
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This appliance may only be used by children aged 8 years
and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
supervision or instructions are provided to them concerning
use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand
the hazards involved. Do not let the children play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
WARNING: The appliance and some of its accessible parts
may become very hot during use. Be careful not to touch
the heaters. Children younger than 8 years should be
constantly supervised.
The appliance becomes very hot during use. Be careful not
to touch the oven heaters.
WARNING: The accessible parts of the appliance may
become hot during use. Children should be kept away from
the oven.
WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store items on the
cooking surfaces.
WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can
be dangerous and may result in fire. Never try to extinguish
a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then
cover flame with a lid or a damp cloth.

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WARNING: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance
to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Only use the temperature probe recommended for use in
this oven.
WARNING: Before replacing the light bulb, make sure the
appliance has been disconnected from the power mains, in
order to prevent the hazard of an electric shock.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean
the oven as they may damage the finish or the protective enamel
coating. Such damages may lead to cracking of the glass.
Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners to clean the
cooking hob, as this may result in an electric shock.
The appliance is not intended to be controlled by external timers
or special control systems.
The appliance is intended for household
use. Do not use it for any other purpose,
such as room heating, drying of pets or
other animals, paper, fabrics, herbs etc. as
this may lead to injury or fire hazard.
The appliance is intended to be placed
directly on the floor, without any supports
or plinths.
The appliance may only be connected to
the power mains by an authorized service
technician or expert.
Tampering with the appliance or non-
professional repair thereof may result
in risk of severe injury or damage to the
product.
If the power cords of other appliances
located near this appliance are caught
in the oven door, they may be damaged,
which may in turn result in a short circuit.
Therefore, keep the power cords of other
appliances at a safe distance.
If the power cord is damaged, it should
be replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorized service technician, in order to
avoid hazard.
Do not line the oven walls with aluminium
foil and do not place baking trays or other
cookware on the oven bottom. Aluminium
foil would prevent air circulation in the
oven, hinder the cooking process, and ruin
the enamel coating.

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BEFORE CONNECTING THE OVEN:
Carefully read the instructions for use before connecting the
appliance. Repair or any warranty claim resulting from incorrect
connection or use of the appliance shall not be covered by the
warranty.
Oven door become very hot during
operation. A third glass is installed for extra
protection, reducing the temperature of the
outside surface (only with some models).
Oven door hinges may be damaged when
under excessive load. Do not place heavy
pans on open oven door and do not lean
against open oven door when cleaning the
oven cavity. Never stand on the open oven
door and do not let children to sit on it.
Appliance operation is safe with and
without tray guides.
Make sure the vents are never covered or
obstructed in any other way.

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
FOR THE FIRST TIME
If your cooking hob has conventional cooking zones, switch them on to the maximum
power for 3 to 5 minutes without any cookware on them. As the cooking zones heat
up, some smoke may appear on the cooking hob surface. Thus, the cooking zone finish
reaches its maximum resistance.
If your hob has a glass ceramic surface, clean it with a damp cloth and some washing-
up liquid. Do not use aggressive cleaners, such as abrasive cleaners that could cause
scratches, abrasive dishwashing sponges, or stain removers.
Upon receiving the appliance, remove all parts, including any transport equipment, from
the oven.
Clean all accessories and utensils with warm water and regular detergent. Do not use any
abrasive cleaners.
When the oven heats up for the first time, the characteristic smell of a new appliance will
be emitted. Ventilate the room thoroughly during the first operation.

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Rapid cooking zones (only with some models) can operate with greater power than
regular cooking zones, which means they can heat up more quickly.
These cooking zones are indicated with a red dot in the middle. After repeated heating
and cleaning, this dot may disappear.
COOKING HOB
CONVENTIONAL HOBS
- Make sure the cooking zone and the cookware bottom is clean and dry. This will allow
better conduction of heat and prevent any damage to the heating surface.
- Overheated fat and oil on the cooking zones may ignite. Therefore, be careful when
cooking with fat or oil and always control the cooking process.
- Do not place wet cookware or lids covered in steam on the cooking zones. Moisture may
damage the cooking zones.
- Do not cool down the hot cookware by placing it on the cooking zones that were not
in use, because the condensate that will appear under the cookware bottom may aid
corrosion.
Rotate the knob to switch on the cooking
zone. Cooking zone heating power can be
set in steps from 1 to 6 or continuously from
1 to 4.
Switch off the cooking zone 3 – 5
minutes before the end of the cooking
process to make use of the residual heat
and save power.
In case of prolonged use of cast iron plates, the area of the plate
and the edge of the cooking zone may discolour. Service in such
case is not covered by the warranty.

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CONTROL OF THE TWO-RING COOKING
ZONE:
The area of the two-ring cooking zone
can adapt to the size and the form of your
cookware.
To activate the larger heating zone, rotate
the cooking zone knob as far as it will go
(a click will be heard), then set the desired
power level.
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR
Every cooking zone has a signal light that
lights up when the cooking zone is hot.
When the cooking zone cools down, the
signal light goes out. The residual heat
indicator may also light up if a hot pot or
pan is placed on a cool cooking zone.
GLASS CERAMIC COOKING SURFACE
- The heating zone will quickly reach the set power or temperature, while the area around
the hot cooking zones will remain cook.
- The hob is resistant to temperature changes.
- The hob is also impact-resistant. Even if the cookware is placed onto the hob roughly,
the hob will not be damaged.
- Using the glass ceramic hob as a storage area may result in scratches or other damage
to it.
- Do not use aluminium or plastic cookware on hot cooking zones. Do not place any
plastic objects or aluminium foil on the glass ceramic hob.
- Do not use the glass ceramic hob if it is cracked or broken. If a sharp object falls on
the hob, the hob may break. The consequences of such occurrence may be visible
immediately or only after a while. If any visible crack appears in the hob, immediately cut
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- Use quality cookware with flat and stable
bottom.
- Pan bottom and cooking zone diameters
should be the same.
- Tempered glass cookware with special
ground bottom may be used on the
cooking zones if its diameter fits that
of the cooking zones. Cookware with
larger diameter may crack due to thermal
tension.
- Make sure the pot or pan is in the middle
of the cooking zone.
- When using a pressure cooker, keep an eye on it until the right pressure is reached.
First, set the cooking zone to maximum power; then, following the pressure cooker
manufacturer's instructions, use the relevant sensor to decrease the cooking power at
the right time.
- Make sure there is enough liquid in the pressure cooker, or any other pot or pan. Due to
overheating, using an empty pot on the cooking zone may result in damage to both the
pot and the cooking zone.
- When using special cookware, observe the manufacturer's instructions.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS
- Diameter of the pot and pan bottoms should match the diameter of the cooking zone. If
the pot or pan is too small, a part of the heat will be lost, and the cooking zone may be
damaged.
- If the cooking process allows, use a lid.
- Cookware should be suitably sized given the amount of food. When you cook a small
amount of food in a large pot or pan, more energy is lost.
- If a dish takes a long time to cook, use a pressure cooker.
- Vegetables, potatoes etc. may be cooked in a smaller amount of water. The food will
cook just as well, as long as the pot is tightly closed with a lid. After bringing the water
to a boil, reduce the heat to a level that just suces to maintain a slow simmer.
TIPS REGARDING YOUR COOKWARE

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STEP 1: CHOOSING THE COOKING SYSTEM
Rotate the knob (left and right) to select
the cooking system (see program table).
Settings can also be changed during
operation.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE °C
COOKING SYSTEMS
RAPID PREHEAT
Use this function if you wish to heat the oven to the desired
temperature as quickly as possible. This function is not
appropriate for cooking food. When the oven heats up to the
desired temperature, the heating process is completed.
160
UPPER AND BOTTOM HEATER
The heaters in the bottom and in the ceiling of the oven
cavity will radiate heat evenly into the oven interior. Pastry or
meat can only be baked/roasted at a single height level.
200
TOP HEATER
Only the heater on the oven cavity ceiling will radiate heat
onto the food. Use it to brown the upper side of your dish
(final browning).
180
BOTTOM HEATER
Only the heater on the bottom of the oven cavity will radiate
heat. Use this heater to brown the lower side of the dish.
180
GRILL
Only grill heater, a part of the large grill set, will operate.
This system is used for grilling a smaller amount of open
sandwiches or beer sausages, and for toasting bread.
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STEPS OF THE COOKING
PROCESS (1–4)

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURE °C
LARGE GRILL
The upper heater and the grill heater will operate. The heat
is radiated directly by the grill heater installed in the oven
ceiling. To boost the heating effect, the upper heater is
activated as well.
This combination is used for grilling a smaller amount of
open sandwiches, meat or beer sausages, and for toasting
bread.
220
GRILL WITH FAN
Grill heater and the fan will operate. This combination is used
to grill meat and to roast larger chunks of meat or poultry at
a single height level. It is also appropriate for dishes au gratin
and for browning to a crispy crust.
170
TOP HEATER AND FAN
The top (upper) heater and the fan will operate. Use this
system to roast larger chunks of meat and poultry. It is also
suitable for dishes au gratin.
170
HOT AIR AND BOTTOM HEATER
The bottom heater, the round heater, and the hot air fan
will operate. This is used to bake pizza, moist pastry,
fruitcakes, leavened dough and shortcrust on several levels
simultaneously.
200
HOT AIR
Round heater and the fan will operate. The fan installed
in the back wall of the oven cavity makes sure the hot air
constantly circulates around the roast or pastry. This mode
is used for roasting meat and baking pastry at several levels
simultaneously.
180
BOTTOM HEATER AND FAN
This is used for baking leavened but low-rising pastry and for
preserving fruit and vegetables.
180
TOP AND BOTTOM HEATER WITH FAN
Both heaters and the fan are activated. The fan allows even
circulation of hot air inside the oven. It is used for baking
pastry, for defrosting, and for drying fruit and vegetables.
180
PLATE WARMER
Use this function to reheat your dinnerware (plates, cups)
before serving food in it to keep the food warm longer.
60
AQUA CLEAN
Only the bottom heater will radiate heat. Use this function to
remove stains and food residues from the oven. The program
takes 30 minutes.
70
DEFROSTING
The air circulates with no heaters activated. Only the fan will
be activated. This is used to slowly thaw frozen food.
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Set the temperature knob to the position when using the
oven system with the large grill and grill.
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STEP 2: CHOOSING THE SETTINGS
ADJUSTING THE COOKING TEMPERATURE
MINUTE MINDER
Rotate the knob in the clockwise direction to set the time. Then,
fine tune your setting by rotating the knob in the opposite
direction. The longest possible setting is 60 minutes. Once the set
time expires, an acoustic signal lasting approximately five seconds
will be activated.
SWITCH-OFF TIMER (timer switch)
First select the cooking system and temperature.
Set the time by rotating the knob in the clockwise direction.
After the set time expires, the selected heating system will be
deactivated.
If you do not wish to use the timer switch or if the time is
either shorter than 15 minutes or longer than 120 minutes, then
the manual setting is recommended. Rotate the knob to the left
to select the symbol (hand). In the "0" position the oven will not
operate.
SETTING THE CLOCK