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Summary of Contents for Westinghouse GEK1235W
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Page 1: User Manual
USER MANUAL PEK1370W, PEK1350W, GEK1235W, GEK1385W ELEVATED COOKING APPLIANCES WMAN_540 Upright_Jun11.indd 1 28/06/11 12:07 PM... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONGRATULATIONS CONTENTS Dear customer, Important safety warnings ..............3 Congratulations on the purchase of your new oven. Description of your appliance ............. 5 Follow the instructions below to ensure that you install Before operating your appliance for the first time ....... 7 your oven safely and that it runs efficiently. -
Page 3: Important Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference. WARNING The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings: • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and WARNING... - Page 4 WARNING WARNING GRILL COOKTOPS The grill door must be left fully open whilst grilling Do not allow pots to boil dry, as damage to both in a separate grill wall oven. pan and cooktop may result. The grill drawer must be left approximately two Do not operate the cooktop for an extended period finger widths ajar whilst grilling in a separate grill of time without a utensil on the hot plate.
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Page 5: Description Of Your Appliance
DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE PEK1370W Hotplate Control Knob • Adjusts temperature of hotplate. Can be rotated in either direction. Hotplate Indicator Lamp • Comes on when a hotplate is turned on. Oven light switch • Located on oven temperature control knob. 2 Hour Cut-Off Timer •... - Page 6 DESCRIPTION OF YOUR APPLIANCE GEK1235W Hotplate Burner Control Knob • Sets the hotplate cooking temperature. (See pg 16 for more information). Grill Burner Control Knob • Sets the grilling temperature. (See pg 14 for more information). Oven Burner Control Knob •...
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Page 7: Before Operating Your Appliance For The First Time
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME FITTING OVEN SHELVES • Ensure shelf orientation is correct (refer picture). TIPS & INFORMATION • Slide into oven at an angle until raised back of shelf is past the stop on side runners. SETTING THE TIME •... -
Page 8: Parts Of Your Electric Cooker
PARTS OF YOUR ELECTRIC COOKER Check the parts of your cooker against the diagram before you use your cooker for the first time. Splashback 10. Inner Door Glass Grill Vent 11. Oven Vent 12. Fan & Element Cover Control Panel 13. -
Page 9: The Parts Of Your Gas Cooker
PARTS OF YOUR GAS COOKER Check the parts of your cooker against the diagram before you use your cooker for the first time. Splashback 10. Inner Door Glass Grill Flue Vent 11. Oven Flue Vent Removable Hotplate Burner 12. Fan Cover (fan forced ovens only) Removable Trivet 13. -
Page 10: Using Your Oven
USING YOUR OVEN OVEN SAFETY WARNINGS USING THE OVEN OF YOUR ELECTRIC COOKER Fan Baking (Fan forced oven models) WARNING • With fan forced ovens, heat comes from the element • ALWAYS follow the instructions for putting the shelves surrounding the fan (see diagram below). and fittings into the oven, to avoid accidents. - Page 11 USING THE OVEN OF YOUR GAS COOKER Lighting the oven 1. Press the oven burner control knob and turn it a quarter of the way. Baking • With conventional oven models heat comes from the 2. For manual ignition models burner below the food at rear of oven.
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Page 12: Get To Know Your Oven
GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN Get to know your new oven with this ‘Simple Test Cake’ Although we strive for a perfect performing oven, it’s possible that there will be some variation in colour when baking. Therefore, we suggest this simple, easy and delicious to make Simple Test Cake, it can help you understand your new oven. -
Page 13: Oven Cooking Guide
OVEN COOKING GUIDE The following is intended as a guide and experience may show some slight variation to be necessary to meet individual requirements. FOOD CONVENTIONAL OVEN FAN FORCED OVEN Temperature in °C Temperature in °C Oven Shelf Position* Time in minutes Oven Shelf Position* Time in minutes Scones... -
Page 14: Handling Baking Problems
HANDLING BAKING PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Uneven cooking • Incorrect shelf position • Select shelf which puts food in centre of oven • Oven tray too large • Try other trays or dishes • Tray not in centre of oven •... -
Page 15: Using Your Grill
USING YOUR GRILL GRILL SAFETY WARNING Handling grilling problems PROBLEM CAUSES WHAT TO DO WARNING Grilled meats • Meat too close • Grill at lower overcooked on to grill shelf position • ALWAYS turn the grill off immediately after you have outside and raw finished cooking. -
Page 16: Using Your Hotplates
USING YOUR HOTPLATES HOTPLATE SAFETY WARNING Ceramic hotplates • The cooktop is made from ceramic glass, a tough, durable material that withstands heating and cooling WARNING without breaking. It is strong enough to hold the • DO NOT leave the hotplate on with no pot or pan on top. heaviest utensil. -
Page 17: Choosing Utensils
CHOOSING UTENSILS GOOD (recessed base) (convex base) (undersiz e) (oversize) (moisture on hotplate) (no utensil) Look at this diagram above which shows you which utensils to use on the hotplates and which utensils should not be used. • ALWAYS use pots and pans with flat bottoms. Uneven or thin bottoms will waste electricity and cook slowly. •... -
Page 18: Using The Timer And Clock
USING THE TIMER AND CLOCK OPERATING THE PROGRAMMABLE CLOCK Using the 60 minute ringer timer To set the timer: WARNING 1. Turn the knob clockwise to the required number of • The Clock MUST be set to operate oven. minutes. When the time has elapsed the timer will give a short ring. -
Page 19: Cleaning The Cooker
OPERATING THE PROGRAMMABLE CLOCK CLEANING THE COOKER (continued) Setting the cooking end time 1. Check the clock displays the correct time of day. WARNING 2. Select the desired oven function temperature. The oven indicator light will glow and the heating source will Safety Warnings about cleaning come on. - Page 20 Refitting the burner crowns and caps Ceramic hotplates The burner crown must be fitted correctly into the burner cup • Remove all spilt food with the razor blade scraper or damage will occur during operation. supplied while the hotplate is still warm – NOT HOT. •...
- Page 21 CLEANING THE COOKER (continued) Removing the grill dish supports The grill dish supports can be removed for easy cleaning WARNING of the grill compartment. • DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal 1. Hold the grill dish supports at the front and pull them scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch inwards (see diagram below).
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Page 22: Solving Problems
SOLVING PROBLEMS If you have a problem with your appliance, check the table If you need more information, please contact the below before calling service. You may be able to avoid a service Customer Care Centre on: call by fixing the problem yourself – and so continue cooking. NOTE: You may be charged for the service call even in the Australia 1300 363 640 guarantee period if the problem is due to the causes listed below. -
Page 23: Installing The Electric Cooker
INSTALLING THE ELECTRIC COOKER SAFETY WARNINGS ABOUT INSTALLATION Wiring requirements The cooker MUST be installed in compliance with • Wiring connections in AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules WARNING • Local regulations, municipal building codes and other • The cooker MUST be installed and serviced by statutory regulations a qualified technician. -
Page 24: Installing The Gas Cooker
INSTALLING THE GAS COOKER SAFETY WARNINGS ABOUT INSTALLATION Checking gas pressures The cooker MUST be installed in compliance with: • The Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances WARNING and Equipment – AS 5601/AG 601 – issued by • The cooker MUST be installed and serviced by Standards Australia (Particular reference to sections a qualified technician. - Page 25 INSTALLING THE GAS COOKER (continued) Gas connection Operation on SNG Read these points before connecting to the gas supply: • If the cooker is to be used with SNG, then the grill • The cooker inlet connection point is the inlet to the burner MUST be modified by the replacement of the regulator or LP test point adaptor.
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Page 26: Testing The Operation Of The Cooker
TESTING THE OPERATION OF THE GAS COOKER Testing appliance operation Checking the Function of the Regulator (Apparatus: manometer and connecting tube) The operation of the regulator can be confirmed by After installation, test the appliance and ensure that it connecting a manometer to the pressure test point located operates correctly, before handing it over to the customer. -
Page 27: Warranty
Warranty FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE: BUILT-IN OVEN, COOKTOP AND FREESTANDING COOKER This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product 6. P roof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under warranties for Electrolux Appliances. It is an important document. this warranty. Please keep it with your proof of purchase documents in a safe place 7. Y ou may not make a claim under this warranty unless the defect claimed for future reference should you require service for your Appliance. - Page 28 Top Service encompasses the after sales service provided by The Electrolux Group to consumers including delivery, home service and spare parts. Westinghouse. We are part of the Electrolux family. Share more of our thinking at www.electrolux.com P/No. 342 001 568 ECN 11A086C ©...