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Electrolux DTC50GA Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 D T C 5 0 G A...

  • Page 2: For Your Safety

    t i o Introduction This gas appliance has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. It also carries the C.E. mark. The appliance complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the appliance properly before you use it for the first time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    D T C 5 0 G A Contents Lighting the appliance The grill The hotplate The oven Oven cooking chart Slow cooking Care and cleaning Installing the appliance General information What is wrong and why? Servicing Installation instructions Technical data Safety requirements/ventilation Location of appliance Testing...

  • Page 4: Lighting The Appliance

    D T C 5 0 G A Lighting the appliance The ignition system works by means of a battery. Details on how to replace the battery are given on page 28. Hotplate To light 1 Lift up the lid. You cannot use the hotplate when the lid is down. 2 Push in the control knob and turn to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately.
  • Page 5 D T C 5 0 G A Grill To light: 1 Open the door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to the large flame symbol (highest setting), and press the ignition button immediately. When the burner has lit release the button. 3 Leave the grill door open when you are using the grill.

  • Page 6: To Turn Off Any Burner

    D T C 5 0 G A To turn off any burner 1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the off position. This is shown by a large dot. For your safety When you are lighting any burner check that it has lit before you leave the appliance.

  • Page 7: The Grill

    D T C 5 0 G A The grill The grill is a high-speed grill. The instructions below tell you how to vary the heat setting and how to change the height of the grid to suit the food you are cooking. You should remember to turn the food regularly. You should not use the grill to keep food warm as it will continue to cook the food.
  • Page 8 D T C 5 0 G A Cooking positions There is only one position for the grill shelf (Position 2). Positions are counted from the top downwards. Most food should be cooked on the grid in the grill pan. You can turn the grid over to suit different thicknesses of food.

  • Page 9: The Grill Pan And Handle

    D T C 5 0 G A The grill pan and handle The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. To attach the handle, place the wirework under the cut out in the pan so that the metal plate hooks over the top of the grill pan. Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan.

  • Page 10: The Hotplate

    D T C 5 0 G A The hotplate You can only use the hotplate when the lid is open. If you have any trouble lighting a hotplate burner turn all hotplate control knobs off and make sure the hotplate burner parts have been replaced correctly. See page 21 for more information.
  • Page 11 For your safety Take care to avoid burns and scalds when you are reaching across the hotplate. Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than pans which are warped. Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip.

  • Page 12: Helpful Hints

    D T C 5 0 G A Helpful hints Keep flames under the base of the pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pans you are wasting gas. Only heat the amount of liquid you need. Do not overfill pans.

  • Page 13: The Oven

    D T C 5 0 G A The oven Before you use the oven you should wipe it out with a damp cloth to remove any dust. Heat zones There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is the gas mark you have chosen.

  • Page 14: Baking Trays And Dishes

    D T C 5 0 G A Baking trays and dishes For your safety Never place cooking dishes, trays and so on over the oven burners. This will damage the appliance as well as the cookware and possibly the floor covering underneath the appliance.

  • Page 15: Oven Cooking Chart

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  • Page 18: Slow Cooking

    D T C 5 0 G A Slow cooking The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender.
  • Page 19 D T C 5 0 G A Soups, casseroles and stews Do not cook casseroles over 2.7kg (6lb). Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. Vegetables Cut into small pieces.

  • Page 20: Care And Cleaning

    D T C 5 0 G A For your safety For hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gas appliance clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuff could cause a fire. Try to mop up spills and splashes as soon as they happen. But be careful as parts of the appliance will be hot.

  • Page 21: When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts

    D T C 5 0 G A You can wash the removable parts in very hot soapy water. You may use mild abrasives. Make sure that the electrode and the hole and slots in the crown are not blocked with food or cleaning materials. Clean the burner crowns by soaking them in very hot soapy water.
  • Page 22 D T C 5 0 G A The grill Do not clean the grill burner itself. The burner is designed to be self cleaning. Cleaning the grill may cause the holes in the burner to become blocked preventing it from operating correctly.
  • Page 23 D T C 5 0 G A The oven The top, sides and back of your oven are coated in a special material which helps to keep itself clean. Follow these simple rules to maintain the appearance of the special finish.

  • Page 24: Oven Cleaning Cycle

    D T C 5 0 G A Oven cleaning cycle You need to follow the cycle to keep the inside of the oven in good condition. The type of cooking you do will affect how often you need to follow the cycle. If you do a lot of roasting and very little other baking you should follow the cleaning cycle once a week.

  • Page 25: Cleaning Between The Outer And Inner Door Glass

    D T C 5 0 G A Cleaning between the outer and inner door glass You can remove the glass from the oven door if you need to. To remove the outer glass 1 Open the oven door so you can get at the two cross head screws on the top of the oven door.

  • Page 26: Installing The Appliance

    D T C 5 0 G A Cleaning The Door Glass To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the following: Household detergents and bleaches Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads Chemical oven pads or aerosols Rust removers Bath/Sink stain removers...

  • Page 27: Appliance Dimensions

    D T C 5 0 G A Positioning The diagram shows how close to the appliance cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Check the diagram and carefully read the instructions to make sure your appliance is fitted safely. If you are in doubt your installer will give you advice.

  • Page 28: General Information

    D T C 5 0 G A General information For your safety Do not block any of the appliance vents. Never line any part of the appliance with foil. Do not let items which can catch fire or electric mains leads such as kettle flexes trail over any part of the appliance.
  • Page 29 D T C 5 0 G A For your safety Do not try to disconnect the appliance from the gas supply if the supply pipe does not have a bayonet connection, as described in the installation instruction. If this is the case contact the person who installed the appliance.

  • Page 30: What Is Wrong And Why

    D T C 5 0 G A What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. Problem The oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check If only the hotplate burners will not light make sure that the burner parts have been placed correctly.

  • Page 31: Servicing

    D T C 5 0 G A Service and spare parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:- 0 8 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2 9 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
  • Page 32 We recommend that your appliance has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation. Customer Care Department For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance or further information on products, you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows:...

  • Page 33: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Please note that the handle and pan supports may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram. For your safety Where applicable Natural Gas and L.P. Gas versions of this appliance are available. Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available. In the interest of safety this appliance must be installed and/or serviced by a competent person, as stated in the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions.

  • Page 34: Technical Data

    TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height to hotplate Space for fixing at hotplate level Space for fixing above hotplate level Minimum space above hotplate Weight of appliance Minimum distance from rear wall CONNECTIONS Electric IGNITION Battery GRILL Heat Input Injector Marking HOTPLATE Heat Input Injector Marking Heat Input...

  • Page 35: Safety Requirements/Ventilation

    IMPORTANT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions and the I.E.E. Wiring Regulations. Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British Standard Codes of Practice - BS.6172, BS.5440: Part 2 and B.S.6891. All British Standards must be 'Current Editions'.

  • Page 36: Location Of Appliance

    LOCATION OF APPLIANCE This appliance must not be installed in a bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m³ or in a bathroom, shower room or garage. It is essential that the appliance is positioned as stated below (see Fig. 1a) i.e. shelves, wall cabinets and cooker hoods must be fitted a minimum of 787mm directly above the top of hotplate and 400mm above the hotplate when fitted in line with the outside of the appliance.

  • Page 37: Levelling The Appliance

    INSTALLATION 1. PARTS REQUIRED The loose hotplate parts and battery are packed in the polystyrene fitment on top of the hotplate. 2. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE Adjustable levelling feet at the front and the rear are provided on the base of the appliance. Adjustment to suit floor conditions is obtained by rotating in or out the hexagonal feet from the underside of the appliance.

  • Page 38: Testing

    4. CONNECTING TO GAS This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R³/8. Connection is made to the Rc ½ (½" B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance.

  • Page 39: Checking The Main Oven

    CHECKING LID CUT-OFF DEVICE Lift the lid. Turn one hotplate burner tap to its full on position and push the ignition button. Close lid. There should now be no gas supply to the hotplate and the burner will go out. Turn off the hotplate tap and lift the lid.
  • Page 40 N O T E S...
  • Page 41 N O T E S...
  • Page 42 N O T E S D T C 5 0 G A - 311609303...
  • Page 43 Contents Check List Note: If you require replacements of the item listed below please contact your local Service Force Centre quoting the relevant part number. No. OFF DESCRIPTION Oven shelves Guarantee card Grill pan (311409401) Grill pan grid (311419801) Grill pan handle (311468100) Grill shelf Burner crowns Burner caps...
  • Page 44 Failure to use manufacturers original spares could negate normal BSI approval of the product TELEPHONE 0870 5 950950 ELECTROLUX 55 - 77 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE, SL1 1DZ Part Number:311609303 © Electrolux plc 2003 Maker's Part Number 354000610 354000609 354000608 354004707 354004707...

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