Kleenmaid FEC 600 X Installation guide

CERAMIC COOKER
Instructions for Use
and Warranty Details
Model FEC 600 X
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ongratulations on the purchase of your new Kleenmaid appliance. This
appliance has been designed and manufactured to give you years of
reliable performance. For best results, carefully read the instructions on
how to install your new appliance. Correct installation will avoid delays and
unnecessary service calls.
Once installation is complete, read this booklet and get to know the controls and the features
of your new appliance.
We reserve the right to alter the specifications with no influence on the operation of the
appliance. This instruction manual cannot be reason for a claim.

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
fter having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged.
In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a professionally qualified
technician.
Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing straps, etc.) should not
be left around within easy reach of children, as these may cause serious injures.
Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this may
become dangerous to use.
Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without having
previously disconnected it from the electric power supply.
fter use, ensure that the knobs are in off position.
Do not allow children or other incapable people to use the appliance without
supervision.
During and after use of the cooker, certain parts will become very hot. Do not touch hot
parts.
Keep children away from the cooker when it is in use.
Some appliances are supplied with a protective film on steel and aluminium parts. This
film must be removed before using the appliance.
Fire risk! Do not store flammable material in the oven, and in the accessory drawer.
Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the proximity of the
cooker cannot come into contact with the hob or become entrapped in the oven door.
Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foils. Do not pace baking trays or the drip tray
on the base of the oven chamber.
The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to property
caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.
Do not allow heavy or sharp objects to drop on the glass ceramic hob. If the hob is
cracked or otherwise damaged by falling objects etc., disconnect the electrical power
cord and call Customer Service.
Do not scratch the hob with sharp objects. Don’t use the hob as a work surface.
The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to property
caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.
If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or are replacing an older
model), before disposing of it, it is recommended that it be made inoperative in an
appropriate manner in accordance to health and environmental protection regulations,
ensuring in particular that all potentially hazardous parts be made harmless, especially
in relation to children who could play with unused appliances.
This appliance must be used only for the task it has explicitly been designed for, that
is for cooking foodstuffs. Any other form of usage is to be considered as
inappropriate and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of damage caused by
improper, incorrect or illogical use of the appliance.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Use of any electrical appliance implies the necessity to follow a series of fundamental rules.
In particular:
Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet.
Do not operate the appliance barefooted.
Do not allow children or other incapable people to use the appliance without your
supervision.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper,
incorrect or illogical use of the appliance.
FIRST TIME USE OF THE OVEN
It is advised to follow these instructions:
Clean the interior of the oven with a cloth soaked in water and detergent (neutral) then
dry carefully.
Fit the wire racks as described at chapter “Use and Care”.
Insert shelves and tray.
Switch on the empty oven to max to eliminate grease tracks from the heating elements.
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COOKING ZONES
1. “Hi-light” cooking zone
145 - 1200 W
2. Double “Hi-light” cooking zone
210/120 - 2200/750 W
3. Oval “Hi-light” cooking zone
140X250 - 2000/1100 W
4. “Hi-light” cooking zone
180 - 1800 W
5. Cooking zone residual heat indicators
CONTROLS DESCRIPTION
1. Front right cooking zone control knob
2. Rear right cooking zone control knob
3. Rear left cooking zone control knob
4. Front left cooking zone control knob
5. Multifunction oven thermostat knob
6. Multifunction oven switch knob
7. Electronic clock/alarm
8. Cooking hob ON indicator light
9. Oven thermostat indicator light
VITROCERAMIC HOB
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Fig. 1
CONTROL PANEL
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Fig. 2
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ATTENTION: DETACH THE APPLIANCE FROM THE MAINS IF THE CERAMIC HOB IS
CRACKED.
DO NOT SCRATCH THE COOKTOP WITH CUTTING OR SHARP OBJECTS.
DO NOT USE THE COOKTOP AS A WORK SURFACE.
CAUTION! THE COOKING HOB BECOMES VERY HOT DURING OPERATION.
KEEP CHILDREN WELL OUT OF REACH.
The ceramic surface of the hob allows a fast transmission of heat in the vertical direction,
from the heating elements underneath the ceramic glass to the pans set upon it.
The heat does not spread in the horizontal direction, so that the glass stays “cool” at only a
few centimeters from the cooking plate.
The 4 cooking zones are shown by dark disks on the ceramic surface.
USE OF VITROCERAMIC HOB
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Fig. 4Fig. 3

“HI-LIGHT” RADIANT ZONES
The heating element is formed of a coil of resistant material which reaches the working
temperature quickly (fig. 4).
Operation of the cooking zone is controlled by a continuous energy regulator from “1”
(minimum position) to “12” (maximum temperature) (see fig. 3).
“HI-LIGHT” DOUBLE AND OVAL RADIANT ZONES
By switching on the second element, the surface area of the front and rear left radiant zones
can be extended (fig. 6).
For this purpose, turn the control knob (fig. 5) fully to the right (position “ “ ).
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Fig. 6Fig. 5
Second element

Safety hints:
Before you switch the hob on, make sure you know which knob controls the required
cooking plate. We advise you to set the pan over the cooking plate before switching it
on. Remove the pan after you have switched the cooking plate off.
Do not use pots and pans with rough bases (pay attention to cookware made of cast-
iron). Rough bases can damage the glass surface of the hob (scratches). Make sure
that the pan bottom is dry and clean.
Pots with aluminium bottoms may leave silver streaks or spots on the hob.
Do not leave wet or damp lids on the hob.
The glass-ceramic surface and pans must be clean. Carefully eliminate any food
remains (especially containing sugar), dirt etc. with the aid of a cleansing agent.
Make sure that the hob is clean before you use it.
Pan handles should never stand out beyond the kitchen worktop, as there is a great
danger of knocking the pan over. This will also ensure that children cannot reach
them.
Do not use the cooker if the cooktop glass surface is broken or cracked in any
way. Please disconnect the cooker from the mains and contact the After-Sales
Service.
Do not lean over the cooking plate when in use.
Do not lay cooking foil or plastic materials on the ceramic surface when it is hot.
Remember that the surface remains hot for a long time (about 30 min.) after the cooking
plate has been switched off.
Follow the cleaning instructions carefully.
Do not use the glass surface for storage.
WARNING:
HOBS BECOME VERY HOT WITH USE, AND RETAIN THEIR HEAT FOR A
LONG TIME AFTER COOKING HAS FINISHED. CHILDREN SHOULD BE
SUPERVISED AT ALL TIMES AND BE PREVENTED FROM TOUCHING THE
HOT SURFACES UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE APPLIANCE HAS COOLED.
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RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR
The hob also features 4 warning lamps which are wired to the corresponding plate.
When the temperature of a cooking plate is over 60°C, the relevant warning lamp is lit-up to
warn of heat on the surface of the hob.
This lamp stays on after the cooking plate has been switched off to shown that the hob
surface is still hot.
This residual heat lasts for a long time (about 30 mins) after the cooking plate has been
switched off.
During this time you should avoid touching the hob surface; please pay especial
attention to children.
The lamp will switch off automatically as soon as the surface temperature of the cooking
plate falls below 60°C.
Hints:
To reduce the cooking time, you can turn the control knob to the max when you switch
the plate on.
fter a short time set the control knob to the required position for the cooking.
You should use pots and pans with flat bases (pans with the test mark for glass-ceramic
hobs are available from specialist shops).
The diameter of the pan should match that of the cooking plate (or be slightly bigger) to
make the most of the energy.
Since the cooking surface stays hot for a certain time after the plate has been switched
off, you can switch it off 5 or 10 minutes before the end of the cooking. The residual heat
of the hob will complete the cooking.
To save electricity, use pan lids whenever possible.
Never cook the food directly on the glass ceramic cooktop, but in special pans or
containers.
COOKWARE:
It is very important that the pans used on the hobs are made of a suitable material and have
the correct base as follows:
The base should be flat and smooth.
ny rough part on the pan base could scratch the hob surface.
Choose pans which are the same size as the hotplates and with bases that are as non
reflective as possible. eg. dull and dark.
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Fig. 7

Only pans recommended for use on ceramic hobs should be used.
Pans made of the following materials can cause problems:
Cast Iron
The base may be rough which will scratch the hob.
Toughened Glass
If the pans become too hot, the hob may overheat causing the safety cut out to
operate too frequently thus reducing the cooking efficiency.
Copper
Can easily distort and will therefore not form a good contact between base and hob
which will result in uneven cooking.
COOKING HINTS:
Please note that these are only guidelines, you will quickly learn from experience which
setting is correct for your needs.
ECONOMIC COOKING
The ceramic glass retains heat, so you may find that you can switch off the heat 5
minutes before you finish cooking.
To reduce the cooking time, the plate can be set to the maximum setting at the
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Roasting-frying
Cooking
Heating
Knob setting
Switched OFF.
For melting operations
(butter, chocolate).
To maintain food hot and to
heat small quantities of liquid
(sauces, eggs).
To heat bigger quantities; to
whip creams and sauces
(vegetables, fruits, saups).
Slow boiling, i.e.: boiled meats,
spaghetti, soups, continuations
of steam cooking of roasts,
stews, potatoes.
For every kind of frying, cutlets,
uncovered cooking, i.e.:risotto.
Browning of meats, roasted
potatoes, fried fish, omelettes,
and for boiling large quantities
of water.
Fast frying, grilled steaks,
etc.
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Type of cooking
Knob
setting
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Switching on the second
element (double and oval
radiant plates only)

GENERAL FEATURES
With this oven there are 7 different programs available to satisfy every cooking need. The 7
positions, thermostatically controlled, are obtained by 4 heating elements.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Heating and cooking in the MULTI-FUNCTION oven are obtained in the following ways:
by normal convection
The heat is produced by the upper and lower heating elements.
by forced convection
The fan in the oven sucks the air from the oven housing at the rear of the oven and
forces it over the circular heating element. The hot air envelops the food in the oven
giving faster and more even cooking before it is sucked back into the housing to
repeat the cycle. It is possible to cook several dishes simultaneously due to the
even distribution of heat within the oven.
by semi-forced convection
The heat produced by the top and bottom heating elements is distributed
throughout the oven by the fan.
by radiant heat
The food is grilled by the infrared grill element.
by radiant heat and ventilation
The food is grilled by the infrared grill element and the heat is distributed
throughout the oven by the fan.
by ventilation
The food is defrosted by using the fan only function without heat.
MULTIFUNCTION OVEN
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OVEN LIGHT
By setting the knob to this position, only the oven light comes on (15 W).
It remains on in all the cooking modes.
TRADITIONAL BAKE
The upper and lower heating elements come on. The heat being dispersed by natural
convection. The temperature range must be set between 50° and 250° C using the
thermostat.
The oven must be preheated before cooking.
Recommended for:
Food that requires the same degree of cooking both inside and out, for example roasts,
spare pork ribs, meringues etc.
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Fig. 8
FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB
Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven
for one of the following functions.
THERMOSTAT KNOB
This only sets the cooking temperature and
does not switch the oven on.
Rotate clockwise until the required
temperature is reached (from 50 to 250°C).

GRILLING
The infrared grill element at the top of the oven comes on. The heat is dispersed by
radiation.
Use with the function knob set to , the thermostat knob from 50 to 200°C and with the
oven door closed.
For cooking hints, see the chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”.
Recommended for:
Intense grilling, browining, cooking au gratin and toasting, etc.
It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
Attention: The oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children away.
DEFROST
Only the oven fan comes on. Use with the thermostat knob set to “ ” - other positions
have no effect. The food is thawed by ventilation without heating.
Recommended for:
Quick thawing of frozen foods; one kg requires approximately 1 hour.
Thawing times vary according to the quantity and type of food to be thawed.
FAN FORCED
The circular element and fan come on. The heat is dispersed by forced convection and the
temperature can be varied to between 50° and 250°C via the thermostat knob. The oven
does not require preheating.
Recommended for:
Food which has to be well-cooked outside and soft or rosy inside, for example lasagne,
lamb, roast beef, whole fish etc.
FAN GRILL
Both the infrared grill and the fan come on. Most of the cooking is done by grilling and then
the hot air circulated around the oven.The oven door should be kept closed.
The temperature can be set between 50°C and 175° C maximum.
The oven should be preheated for approximately 5 minutes before cooking. For further
cooking hints see “GRILLING ND COOKING U GR TIN”.
Recommended for:
Quick sealing in of food juices for example such as hamburger, chicken pieces, chops.
It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
Attention: The oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children away.
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MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE AFTER COOKING OR
SLOWLY HEATING FOODS
The upper element, the circular element and the fan come on.
The heat is circulated by forced convection with greater intensity in the upper part.
The temperature can be set to between 50° and 150°C via the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
Keeping food warm after any type of cooking. Slow heating of cooked food.
MULTI-FUNCTION
The upper and lower heating elements and the fan come on - the heat from the element
being circulated by the fan.
The temperature range can be set to between 50° and 250° C using the thermostat.
Recommended for:
Large bulky quantities of food that require even cooking throughout for example large
roasts, turkey, roast turkey, cakes etc.
COOKING ADVICE
STERILIZATION
Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in full and hermetically sealed jars, is done in the
following way:
Set the switch to position .
Set the thermostat knob to 185° C and preheat the oven.
Fill the dripping pan with hot water.
Set the jars onto the dripping pan making sure they do not touch each other and the
door and set the thermostat knob to position 135° C.
When sterilization has begun, that is, when the contents of the jars start to bubble,turn off
the oven and let cool.
Check your recycle book for full instructions.
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SIMULTANEOUS COOKING OF DIFFERENT FOODS
The oven set on position can cook several different foods together. Foods as diverse
as fish and cakes can be cooked together without the cross transference of flavours. This
is because the fats and cooking smell that would normally be deposited on the different
foods are oxidised and are not absorbed by the foods.
The cooking temperature of the foods, however must be within 20°-25°C of each other.
The food with longest cooking time will be put into the oven first and the other foods are
added as necessary according to their cooking times.
GRILLING AND COOKING “AU GRATIN”
Grilling may be done without the roasting jack on position of the switch, because the
hot air completely envelops the food that is to be cooked.
Set the thermostat to position 175° C and after having preheated the oven, simply place
the food on the rack.
Close the door and let the oven operate on position 175° C, until grilling is done. dding a
few dabs of butter before the end of the cooking time gives the golden “au gratin” effect.
It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
Attention: The oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children away.
ROASTING
To obtain classical roasting, it is necessary to remember:
that it is advisable to maintain a temperature between 180° and 200°C.
that the cooking time depends on the quantity and the type of foods.
USE OF THE GRILL
Preheat the oven for about 5 minutes with the door closed.
Introduce the food to be cooked, positioning the rack as close to the grill as possible.
The dripping pan should be placed under the rack to catch the cooking juices and fats.
Grill with the oven door closed.
Do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
Attention: The oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children away.
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RECOMMENDED COOKING TEMPERATURES
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Food
CAKES
Victoria sandwich
Small cakes/buns
Maidera cake
Fruit cake
Rich fruit cake
Scones
PASTRY
Puff
Short crust
Plate tarts
Quiches and flans
YEAST
Bread loaf
Bread rolls
Pizza dough
ROAST MEAT
Beef - Medium
Lamb
Pork
Veal
Chicken
Turkey up to 10lb
Stews/casseroles
°C
190
190
180
170
150
225
225
200
200-210
200-210
225
220
230
190
190
190-200
190
190
180
150-170
°F
375
375
350
325
300
425
425
400
400-410
400-410
425
425
450
375
375
375-400
375
375
350
300-325
Gas
Mark
5
5
4
3
2
8-9
8-9
6
6
6
7-8
7
8
5
5
5-7
5
5
4
2-3
Shelf
Position *
2 or 3
1 and 2
2 or 3
3
3 or 4
2
2
2
1 or 2
1 or 2
2
1 or 2
2
2 or 3
2 or 3
2 or 3
2 or 3
2 or 3
2 or 3
2 or 3
Cooking
Time (approx)
20-25 mins
15-20 mins
20 mins
1 ¾ hours
2 ½ hours
8-10 mins
10-20 mins
20-30 mins
30-35 mins
40-45 mins
35-55 mins
15-20 mins
20 mins
20 mins/lb + 20 mins
25-30 mins/b + 25 mins
30 mins/lb + 30 mins
30 mins/b + 30 mins
30 mins/b + 30 mins
18-20 mins/b + 20 mins
1 ½ 2 hours
N.B. For fan ovens reduce the temperature
by 10-20°C. For any dish taking one hour or
over to cook, reduce the cooking time by 10
minutes per hour.
* Shelf positions have been counted from
the top of the oven to the base.
fan oven creates more even temperature
throughout, therefore the shelf positions are
not as critical.

The electronic clock / end cooking timer is a device with the following functions:
24 hours clock with illuminated display;
Timing of oven cooking with automatic switch-off (max. 99 minutes).
ELECTRONIC CLOCK
Upon immediate connection of the cooker or after a mains failure, three zeros will flash on
the programmer panel.
To set the clock it is necessary to push the button and then, within 7 seconds,
the or button until you have set the correct time.
The clock will show zero after a mains failure.
Attention: When the programmer display shows three flashing zeros the oven cannot be
switched on.
The oven can be switched on when the symbol is shown in the display.
COOKING WITH AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF
The aim of this function is to automatically stop the cooking after a pre programmed time, for
a maximum period of 99 minutes.
To set the cooking time, push the or button until you obtain the desired time in the
display. The symbol AUTO will be shown in the display. Then you adjust the oven thermostat
knob according to the required temperature. The oven will immediately start to operate and
will work for the pre programmed time. The display shows the count down. Clock time can be
displayed by pressing the button.
Once the time has elapsed, the oven will switch off automatically, the symbol AUTO will go
off and an intermittent buzzer, lasting 7 minutes, will start; this can be stopped by pressing
the button.
Important: Before the buzzer is stopped switch off the oven manually.
To cancel the cooking program at any time press the and buttons together and
release the button first.
SETTING THE FREQUENCY OF THE ALARM SOUND
The selection from 3 possibilities of sound can be made by pressing the button.
ELECTRONIC CLOCK/END COOKING TIMER
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CAUTION
This appliance must be used only for task it has explicitly been designed for, that is for
cooking foodstuffs. ny other form of usage is to be considered as inappropriate and
therefore dangerous.
Do NOT place combustible materials or products on this appliance at any time.
Do NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in use.
Before using for the first time, clean the cooktop with warm soapy water. We
recommend that you run each plate individually for several minutes. To do this, place a
saucepan of cold water on each plate in turn, and bring the water to the boil. This
should give enough time for the plates to burn off properly. During this procedure the
room should be well ventilated, as there may be an emission of smoke and a slight
odour.
USING THE OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME
Clean the inside of the oven with a cloth soaked in water and neutral detergent and dry
thoroughly.
Slide in the catalytic liners and wire racks on the oven wall as in fig. 10.
Slide in the grease filter on the back of the oven as in fig. 11.
Position the shelf and tray as per fig. 12.
To eliminate traces of grease in manufacture it is necessary to pre-heat the oven at the
maximum temperature:
for 60 minutes in the position, for 30 minutes in the position and for
another 15 minutes in the position.
USE AND CARE
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Fig. 10 Fig. 11

GREASE FILTER
special screen is provided at the back of the oven to catch grease particles, mainly
when meat is being roasted (fig. 11).
When baking pastry etc. this filter should be removed.
lways clean the filter after cooking as any solid residues on it might adversely affect
the oven performance.
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Fig. 12

GENERAL ADVICE
Before you begin cleaning, you must ensure that the appliance is switched off.
It is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold and especially when cleaning the
enamelled parts.
void leaving alkaline or acidic substances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on the surfaces.
void using cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base.
Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus make
it unsafe.
VITROCERAMIC HOB
Remove any encrustation using a special scraper which can be bought (fig. 13).
Remove dust using a damp cloth.
Detergents can be used as long as they are not abrasive or corrosive.
ll residues of detergent must be eliminated with a damp cloth.
Keep all objects that could be melted by the heat away from the top: plastic objects,
aluminium foil, sugar or sugary products.
If an object melts on the top, remove immediately (while the top is still hot) using the
scraper to avoid permanent damage to the pyroceram surface.
void using knives and pointed objects as they could damage the surface of the top.
lso avoid using abrasive sponges or wire wool which can permanently scratch the
pyroceram surface.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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Fig. 13