Electrolux EDB 872 Instruction Booklet
Electrolux EDB 872 Instruction Booklet

Electrolux EDB 872 Instruction Booklet

Built in gas oven and grill

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Model EDB 872

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  • Page 1 Model EDB 872...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the cooker. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS FOR THE USER Care and Cleaning Cleaning Materials Important Safety Information Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker Description of the cooker Cleaning the Outer and Inner Door Getting to Know Your Oven Glass Panels The Cooling Fan for the Controls Location Cleaning the Oven Before Using The Cooker...
  • Page 4 FOR THE INSTALLER Technical Details Things You Need to Know Warnings Things to Note Getting Things Ready Preparing Cabinet for Fitting Oven Flexible Pipe Installation Making the Electrical Connections Connection to Electricity Supply Checking Electrical Connections Pressure Testing...
  • Page 5: Description Of The Cooker

    DESCRIPTION OF THE COOKER Built in gas oven and grill WARNING: THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED AND PROTECTED BY A 3 AMP FUSE Grill Electronic Timer Control Knob Control Panel Oven Your built in cooker comprises of a gas oven and grill. The oven also features a Slowcook setting which allows you to cook a range of foods over a long period of time at a low temperature.
  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Oven

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN The Control Panel Electronic Timer Grill Control Oven Control...
  • Page 7: The Cooling Fan For The Controls

    THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS Your cooker has a cooling fan fitted behind the controls to prevent them from overheating. The cooling fan will come on immediately when the grill is switched on and after a short time when the oven is in use. The cooling fan may run on after the oven or grill is turned off for a period of time to cool the cooker down.
  • Page 8: Before Using The Cooker

    BEFORE USING THE COOKER NAME PLATE Record the model, product and serial numbers of your cooker on the back page of this instruction book for future reference. You can find these numbers on the name plate on the front frame of the cooker upon opening the grill. The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker.
  • Page 9: Condensation And Steam

    PREPARING TO USE YOUR COOKER Wipe over the grill compartment and oven base with a soft cloth and some hot soapy water and wash the grill and oven furniture before use. The grill and oven should be heated without food to burn off any residue from the grill and oven surfaces.
  • Page 10: Grill And Oven Furniture

    GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE The following items of oven furniture have been supplied with the cooker. 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid 1 trivet 1 meat tin 2 shelves for oven cooking 1 shelf for grilling Scuffing of the Stayclean sides and back panel by the oven furniture pack may occur during transit.
  • Page 11: The Electronic Timer

    THE ELECTRONIC TIMER The electronic timer can indicate the time of day, operate minute minder automatically time the oven. Cookpot Symbol Auto A Auto Symbol ( automatic cooking) Symbol Bell Symbol ( minute minder) Cookpot Symbol ( manual cooking) Bell Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for Symbol example 2pm is shown as 14.00.
  • Page 12 AUTOMATIC TIMER CONTROL The automatic timer can be used with the oven only. TO SWITCH THE OVEN ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY 1. Ensure the clock is showing the correct time of day. 2. Place food in the oven. 3. Set the length of time you want the food to cook for by pressing and releasing the button and then pressing the button until...
  • Page 13 5. Turn the oven control to mark 9 then to the required setting. The clock will work out what time the oven will switch itself on and will switch the oven off at the end. An audible signal will sound when cooking is complete.
  • Page 14 At the end of the cooktime the oven will switch off, the alarm will sound and the auto symbol will flash. 5. To cancel and return to manual operation press buttons together. 6. Turn off the oven control.
  • Page 15: The Grill

    THE GRILL WARNING - Accessible parts become hot when the grill is in use. Keep children away. USES OF THE GRILL The grill is situated in the top compartment. The grill gives variable heat settings. Use the high setting for foods that cook quickly such as toast and the lower setting to cook thicker foods such as chicken after it has been browned on the high setting.
  • Page 16: The Grill Shelf

    THE GRILL SHELF The grill shelf can be used in one of three positions. Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. The shelf should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven. If not fitted correctly the Back of the oven anti-tilt and safety stop mechanism will be affected.
  • Page 17: Hints And Tips

    HINTS AND TIPS Most foods should be placed on the grilling grid in the grill pan. This allows maximum circulation of air by raising the food out of fats and juices. Foods such as fish, liver and kidneys may be placed directly on the trivet in the grill pan if preferred.
  • Page 18: Grilling Chart

    Place food towards the centre of the grilling grid. If food is outside this area it may require rotating during cooking. Food such as tomatoes and mushrooms requiring gentle heat should be placed towards the edge of the grid. Place foods such as Shepherds pie and cauliflower cheese on the grill shelf to brown.
  • Page 19: The Oven

    THE OVEN USES OF THE OVEN The oven is ideal for baking, roasting and casseroles. The oven also includes a Slowcook feature. It is important to refer to the oven cooking chart as a guide to shelf positions and gas mark settings as these may differ from previous cookers you may have used.
  • Page 20: To Fit The Oven Shelves

    TO FIT THE OVEN SHELVES There are 14 shelf positions in the oven. Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. Back of the oven The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven.
  • Page 21 For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a pre-heated oven. When roasting we recommend that you use the trivet in the meat tin. Fat and meat juices will drain into the meat tin below and can be used to make gravy.
  • Page 22: Oven Cooking Chart

    OVEN COOKING CHART The Gas mark settings are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the settings to suit individual preferences and requirements. Note: Shelf positions are counted from the top of the oven downwards. FOOD SHELF POSITION GAS MARK...
  • Page 23: Slowcook Feature

    SLOWCOOK FEATURE USES OF SLOWCOOK Slowcooking in the oven allows most foods to be cooked at a low temperature over a number of hours. A variety of foods, particularly cheaper cuts of meat can be cooked in this way making them tender, tasty and succulent.
  • Page 24 MEAT, FISH AND POULTRY Prime cuts of meat for roasting are better not slow cooked as flavours are retained to their fullest when roasting. Do not Slowcook joints of meat over 6lb (2.7kg) in weight. Only Slowcook joints of pork if you can make sure by using a meat thermometer that the temperature inside the joint is at least 88°C.
  • Page 25 PASTA AND RICE Cook pasta on the hob and add to the dish at the end of the cook time. Rice should be the 'easy cook' type. Use 250ml (½ pint) stock to 100g (4oz) rice. Cooking time up to 6 hours. DRIED BEANS AND FRUIT Soak overnight prior to cooking.
  • Page 26: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING For hygiene and safety reasons this gas cooker must be kept clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuffs could cause a fire. Before cleaning the cooker always allow the cooling fan for the controls to cool the cooker down before switching off the electricity supply.
  • Page 27: Cleaning The Outer And Inner Door Glass Panels

    CLEANING THE OUTER AND INNER DOOR GLASS PANELS 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 The outer grill and oven door glass panels are...
  • Page 28: Cleaning The Oven

    TO REPLACE THE OUTER DOOR GLASS 1. Holding the door glass panel with both hands, gently place the locators into the holes of the brackets at the bottom of the oven door. 2. Holding the door glass with your left hand, use your right hand to open the oven door.
  • Page 29: Cleaning The Grill Compartment

    CLEANING THE GRILL COMPARTMENT The grill compartment base, sides and back panel can be cleaned using oven cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care. Ensure that the manufacturers instructions are followed and that all parts are well rinsed afterwards. Aerosol cleaners must not come into contact with the grill burner as this may cause damage.
  • Page 30: Care Of Stayclean Surfaces

    CARE OF STAYCLEAN SURFACES The top and sides of the oven are coated with a Stayclean finish. They should not be cleaned manually. During normal use the Stayclean coating will become splashed with fats and food residues. When the Oven Cleaning Cycle is selected, the Stayclean surfaces burn off any soilage.
  • Page 31: Cooking To Reduce Soilage

    COOKING TO REDUCE SOILAGE Cook at the recommended temperatures. Higher temperatures during roasting will increase soilage. Try cooking at lower temperatures for an increased length of time, you will save energy and often the joint is more tender. Use minimal, if any, extra oil or fat when roasting meat, potatoes only require brushing with fat before cooking.
  • Page 32: Replacing An Oven Light Bulb

    REPLACING AN OVEN LIGHT BULB Isolate cooker from electricity supply before replacing the bulb. The type of bulb required is a 300°C, 25 watt small Edison Screw. 1. Make sure the cooker is cool before you replace a bulb. 2. Open the oven door and remove the shelves and wirework runners.
  • Page 33: If Something Doesn't Work

    IF SOMETHING DOESN'T WORK Please carry out the following checks on your cooker before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one which you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed below you will be charged for the call whether or not the cooker is under guarantee.
  • Page 34 Check that the cooker is correctly installed and The oven is not cooking evenly is level. Check that the recommended Gas mark settings and shelf positions are being used. If you use a tin or tray larger than the recommended size be prepared to turn it round during cooking.
  • Page 35: Service And Spare Parts

    Dublin 12 Telephone: 01 4090753 CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquiries concerning your Electrolux appliance, or further information on Electrolux products, you are invited to contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone as follows: Customer Care Department Electrolux...
  • Page 36: Guarantee Conditions

    GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We, Electrolux, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Electrolux appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will,...
  • Page 37: Customer Service Centres

    ELECTROLUX SERVICE FORCE 0870 5 929929 To contact your local Electrolux Service Centre telephone NORTH EAST CHANNEL ISLANDS SCOTLAND NORTHERN IRELAND NORTH WEST WALES...
  • Page 38 ELECTROLUX SERVICE FORCE 0870 5 929929 To contact your local Electrolux Service Centre telephone MIDLANDS LONDON & EAST ANGLIA SOUTH EAST SOUTH WEST &2...
  • Page 39: Technical Details

    TECHNICAL DETAILS Loading Info: Grill Burner Natural Gas L.P. Gas Heat Input 2.8kW (9554 Btu/h) 2.8kW 201 g/h Injector Marking Main Oven Heat Input 1.7kW (5800 Btu/h) 1.7kW 122 g/h Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Diamond 'H' GSD 100/28 Diamond 'H' GSD 100/30 Thermostat Diamond 'H' 1100 - 122/B2 Diamond 'H' 1100 - 123/B2...
  • Page 40: Things You Need To Know

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW WARNINGS: In the interest of safety this appliance must be installed and / or serviced by a competent person (Corgi registered). Safety may be impaired if installation is not carried out in accordance with these instructions. This cooker must be earthed.
  • Page 41: Getting Things Ready

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must not be installed on a wooden base. The dimensions given provide adequate air circulation around the unit within the cabinet, ensuring compliance with BS EN30. GETTING THINGS READY PREPARING CABINET FOR FITTING OVEN Make sure the cabinet is the correct size for the appliance to be fitted (Ref.
  • Page 42: Flexible Pipe Installation

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FLEXIBLE PIPE INSTALLATION FITTING THE APPLIANCE AND CABINET It is recommend that a /8", 1100mm long angled flexible hose (BFS), and a ½ " straight socket (BFS) be used for the installation. However, any approved hose of the right length can be used.
  • Page 43: Making The Electrical Connections

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTION TO ELECTRICITY SUPPLY WARNING: This appliance must be earthed, do not earth this appliance to the gas supply piping. This appliance must be connected to a isolated 220V-240V a.c. 50Hz supply which incorporates a 3 ampere fuse. If any other type of plug is used it should incorporate a 5 ampere fuse in either the plug or adapter or at the distribution board.
  • Page 44: Checking Electrical Connections

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: The wire which is GREEN and YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'E' or by the earth symbol or coloured GREEN or GREEN and...
  • Page 45: Pressure Testing

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS PRESSURE TESTING To pressure test connect the pressure gauge to the main oven injector 1 Check the supply pressure by turning the grill on and oven thermostat to Mark 9. Then turn on the electricity supply. Allow the grill burner to light.
  • Page 46 EDB 872 - 311460904...
  • Page 48 This handbook is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded and should be disregarded if specifications or appearance are changed. ELECTROLUX, 55 - 77 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE. SL1 1DZ. TELEPHONE (0870 5) 950950 © Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000...

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