Electrolux EDB 874 User Manual

Built in gas double oven
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  • Page 1 Model EDB 874...
  • 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 Important Safety Information Description of the cooker Getting to Know Your Oven The Cooling Fan for the Controls Location Before Using The Cooker Rating Plate Connecting to the Electricity Supply When First Switching On Condensation and Steam Cookware The Trivet Grill and Oven Furniture...
  • 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 double oven WARNING: THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED AND PROTECTED BY A 3 AMP FUSE Your built in cooker comprises of a gas oven and grill in the top compartment. The top oven is convenient and economical for mid-week use because of its size.
  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Oven

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN The Control Panel Electronic Timer Grill / Top Oven Control Main 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 top oven or grill is switched on and after a short time when the main oven is in use.
  • 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 top oven door.
  • Page 9: Condensation And Steam

    PREPARING TO USE YOUR COOKER Wipe the base of the ovens with a soft cloth and some hot soapy water and wash the grill and oven furniture before use. The grill and ovens 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 main oven cooking 1 shelf for grilling and top oven cooking Scuffing of the Stayclean sides and back panel by the oven furniture pack...
  • Page 11: The Electronic Timer

    THE ELECTRONIC TIMER The electronic timer can indicate the time of day, operate minute automatically time the main oven. A - Auto Symbol ( automatic cooking) - Bell Symbol ( minute minder) - Cookpot Symbol ( manual cooking) Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2pm is shown as 14.00.
  • Page 12 AUTOMATIC TIMER CONTROL The automatic timer can be used with the main oven only. TO SWITCH THE MAIN OVEN ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY 1. Ensure the clock is showing the correct time of day. 2. Place food in the main oven. 3.
  • 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 temperature 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 grill situated 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 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. The grilling grid is reversible. Adjust the grid height and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food.
  • 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 Top Oven

    THE TOP OVEN USES OF THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is convenient for smaller quantities or convenience foods. It is important to refer to the top 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 Top Oven Shelf

    TO FIT THE TOP OVEN SHELF There are 3 shelf positions in the top oven. 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.
  • Page 21: Top Oven Cooking Chart

    For economy leave the door open for the shortest possible time, particularly when placing food into a pre-heated oven. TOP 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.
  • Page 22: The Main Oven

    THE MAIN OVEN USES OF THE MAIN OVEN The main oven is particularly suitable for cooking larger quantities of food. The main oven also includes a Slowcook feature. It is important to refer to the main 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 23: To Fit The Main Oven Shelves

    TO FIT THE MAIN OVEN SHELVES There are 14 shelf positions in the main oven. Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. The shelves 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 anti-tilt and safety stop mechanism will be affected.
  • Page 24 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 25: Main Oven Cooking Chart

    MAIN 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 Viennese Biscuits Bread...
  • Page 26: Slowcook Feature

    SLOWCOOK FEATURE USES OF SLOWCOOK Slowcooking in the main 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 27 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 28 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 29: 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 30: 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 outer...
  • Page 31: Cleaning Inside The Ovens

    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 32: To Remove The Wirework Runners

    TO REMOVE THE WIREWORK RUNNERS The wirework runners in both ovens can be removed for cleaning. 1. Remove all shelves and furniture from the oven. 2. Hold the wirework at the bottom and gently pull towards the centre of the oven. 3.
  • Page 33: The Oven Cleaning Cycle

    THE OVEN CLEANING CYCLE 1. Remove oven shelves, wirework runners and bakeware from oven. 2. Push in and turn the oven control to mark 5 for 30 minutes. 3. Turn the temperature up to mark 7 for 2 hours or until the oven is presentably clean. Some staining will remain.
  • Page 34: Replacing An Oven Light Bulb

    Covering joints during cooking will also prevent splashing onto the interior surfaces. Removing the covering for the last 20-30 minutes will allow extra browning if required. Some large joints and turkeys especially benefit by this method of cooking, allowing the joint to cook through before the outside is overbrowned.
  • Page 35: 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 36 The oven is not cooking evenly The oven light fails to illuminate Food is cooking too quickly or too slowly Check that the cooker is correctly installed and 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: Customer Service Centres

    ELECTROLUX SERVICE FORCE 0870 5 929929 To contact your local Electrolux Service Centre telephone CHANNEL ISLANDS NORTH EAST SCOTLAND NORTHERN IRELAND NORTH WEST WALES...
  • Page 40 ELECTROLUX SERVICE FORCE 0870 5 929929 To contact your local Electrolux Service Centre telephone LONDON & EAST ANGLIA MIDLANDS SOUTH EAST SOUTH WEST...
  • Page 41: Technical Details

    TECHNICAL DETAILS Loading Info: Grill Burner Heat Input Injector Marking Top Oven* Heat Input Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Thermostat Thermostat By-Pass Marking Main Oven Heat Input Injector Marking Flame Supervision Device Thermostat Thermostat By-Pass Marking Oven Light: Control Cooling Fan Timer: Height: Width:...
  • Page 42: 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 43: 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 44: 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 45: 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 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 46: 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 47: 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 50 EDB874 - 311461004...
  • Page 52 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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