Page 1 41016VH User manual Free standing electric cooker...
Page 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our high quality products. With this appliance you will experience the perfect combination of functional design and cutting edge technology. Convince yourself that our appliances are engineered to deliver the best per formance and control indeed we are setting the highest standards of excel lence.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Operating Instructions Safety instructions Description of the Appliance General Overview Control Panel Cooking surface Oven Features Oven accessories Before Using for the first time Setting and changing the time Initial Cleaning Using the Rings Setting the heat setting Switching on the dual fry/cook area Residual heat indicator Using the Oven...
Page 4 Contents Cleaning and Care Outside of the appliance Cooking surface Hob Frame Oven interior Accessories Fat Filter Shelf Support Rails Oven Lighting Oven Ceiling Oven door Oven door glass Pan drawer What to do if … Disposal Instruction on setting up Setting up Making the appliance level Safety information for the installer...
Page 5: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Safety instructions This appliance conforms with the following EU Directives: – 73/23/EEC dated 19.02.1973 Low Voltage Directive – 89/336/EEC dated 03.05.1989 EMC Directive inclusive of Amending Directive 92/31/EEC – 93/68/EEC dated 22.07.1993 CE Marking Directive Electrical safety •...
Page 6 Safety instructions How to avoid damage to the appliance • Do not line the oven with aluminium foil and do not place baking trays, pots, etc. on the oven floor, as the heat that builds up will damage the oven enamel. •...
Page 7: Description Of The Appliance
Description of the Appliance Description of the Appliance General Overview Control panel Door handle Full glass door Pan drawer...
Page 8: Control Panel
Description of the Appliance Control Panel Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Time display Clock function buttons Oven Functions Temperature selector Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs Cooking surface Single cooking zone Single cooking zone Oven steam outlet 1200W 1800W Double ring cooking zone...
Page 9: Oven Features
Description of the Appliance Oven Features Top heat and heating elements Oven lighting Shelf positions Fat Filter Fan heating element Bottom Heat Oven shelf runners, removable Oven accessories Oven shelf For cookware, cake tins, roasts and grilled foods. Baking tray For cakes and biscuits.
Page 10: Before Using For The First Time
Before Using for the first time Before Using for the first time Setting and changing the time The oven only operates when the time has been set. When the appliance has been connected to the electrical supply or when there has been a power cut, the function indicator Time flashes automatically.
Page 11: Initial Cleaning
Using the Rings Initial Cleaning You should clean the appliance thoroughly before using for the first time. Wipe the glass ceramic cooking surface with a damp cloth. Attention: Do not use sharp or abrasive cleaning materials. These could damage the surface. For appliances with metal fronts, use normal commercially available cleaning agents.
Page 12: Setting The Heat Setting
Using the Rings front left rear left rear right front right Hob Cooking Zone Control Knobs The cooker has pop up ring switches. Press the ring switch to use it. The switch will then pop up. Setting the heat setting 1.
Page 13: Switching On The Dual Fry/Cook Area
Using the Rings Switching on the dual fry/cook area The control for the dual fry/cook area is switched on by turning to the right, and cannot be turned past the stop! 1. Turn the dual fry/cook control to the right. Continue turning to Position 9, and onto the symbol (you will feel a slight resistance).
Page 14: Using The Oven
Using the Oven Using the Oven The oven is equipped with retractable buttons for “Oven functions” and “Tem perature selection”. To use, press the relevant button. The button then sticks out. Switching the Oven On and Off Oven Power Indicator Temperature Pilot Light Oven Functions Temperature selector...
Page 15: Oven Functions
Using the Oven Oven Functions The oven has the following functions: Oven function Application Heating element/fan Light Using this function you can light up the oven interior, e.g. for cleaning. Fan cooking For baking on up to three oven lev Rear heating element, els at the same time.
Page 16: Inserting The Oven Shelf, Baking Tray And Roasting Pan
Using the Oven Inserting the Oven Shelf, Baking Tray and Roasting Pan Shelf runner safety and anti tip device As a shelf runner safety device, all insertable components have a small curved indentation at the bottom on the right and left hand edge. Always insert insertable components so that this indentation is at the back of the oven interior.
Page 17: Inserting/Removing The Grease Filter
Using the Oven Inserting/Removing the Grease Filter Only use the grease filter when roasting to protect the rear heating elements from fat splashes. Inserting the grease filter Hold the grease filter by the grip and insert the two mounts down wards into the opening on the rear wall of the oven (fan opening).
Page 18: Clock Functions
Using the Oven Clock Functions Function Indicators Time display Function Indicators Selector Button Button Button Countdown To set a countdown. A signal sounds after the time has elapsed. This function does not affect the functioning of the oven. Cook time To set how long the oven is to be in use.
Page 19: Switching Off The Time Display
Using the Oven How to use the clock functions • After a function has been selected, the corresponding function indicator flashes for about 5 seconds. During this period, the desired times can be set using the button. • When the desired time has been set, the function indicator continues to flash for approx.
Page 20 Using the Oven Countdown 1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until the function indicator Countdown flashes. 2. Using the button set the desired Countdown (max. 2 hours 30 minutes). After approx. 5 seconds the display shows the time remaining. The function indicator Countdown lights up.
Page 21 Using the Oven Cook time 1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until the function indicator Cook time flashes. 2. Using the button set the desired cooking time. After approx. 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time. The function indicator Cook time lights up.
Page 22 Using the Oven End time 1. Press the Selection button repeatedly until the function indicator End time flashes. 2. Using the button set the desired switch off time. After approx. 5 seconds the display returns to showing the current time. The function indicator End time lights When the time has elapsed, the function...
Page 23 Using the Oven Cook time and End time combined Cook time and End time can be used simultaneously, if the oven is to be switched on and off automatically at a later time. 1. Using the Cook time function, set the time required for cooking the dish.
Page 24: Uses, Tables And Tips
Uses, Tables and Tips Uses, Tables and Tips Pans • You can recognise good pans by their bases. The base should be as thick and flat as possible. • Pay particular attention when buying new pans to the diameter of the base. Manufacturers often give only the diameter of the upper rim.
Page 25: Cooking Table
Uses, Tables and Tips Cooking table The information given in the following table is for guidance only. Heat Cooking Cooking suitable for Tips/Hints setting process time Residual heat, Off position Keeping Keeping cooked foods warm as required Cover food warm Hollandaise sauce, Melting melting butter, chocolate,...
Page 26: Baking
Uses, Tables and Tips Baking Oven function: Fan cooking or Conventional Baking tins • For Conventional dark metal and non stick tins are suitable. • For Fan cooking bright metal tins are also suitable. Oven levels • Baking with Conventional is possible on one oven level.
Page 27 Uses, Tables and Tips General Instructions • Insert the tray with the bevel at the front. • With Conventional or Fan cooking you can also bake with two tins next to one another on the oven shelf at the same time. This does not significantly increase baking time.
Page 28: Baking Table
Uses, Tables and Tips Baking table Baking on one oven level Type of Oven Temperature Time Oven function baking level °C Hr: Mins. Baking in tins Ring cake or brioche Fan cooking 150 160 0:50 1:10 Madeira cake/fruit cakes Fan cooking 140 160 1:10 1:30 Sponge cake...
Page 29 Uses, Tables and Tips Type of Oven Temperature Time Oven function baking level °C Hr: Mins. Yeast cakes with delicate Conventional 160 180 0:40 1:20 toppings (e. g, quark, cream, custard) Pizza (with a lot of top Fan cooking 180 200 0:30 1:00 ping) Pizza (thin crust)
Page 30 Uses, Tables and Tips Baking on more than one oven level Fan cooking Fan cooking Time Type of baking Hours: Shelf positions from bottom Temperature Mins. in °C 2 levels 3 levels Cakes/pastries/breads on baking trays Cream puffs/Eclairs 1 / 4 160 180 0:35 0:60 Dry streusel cake...
Page 31: Tips On Baking
Uses, Tables and Tips Tips on Baking Baking results Possible cause Remedy The cake is not browned Wrong oven level Place cake lower enough underneath The cake sinks (becomes Oven temperature too high Use a slightly lower setting soggy, lumpy, streaky) Baking time too short Set a longer baking time Baking times cannot be re...
Page 32: Table For Bakes And Gratins
Uses, Tables and Tips Table Al Gusto Hot air Temperature Time Type of baking Shelf position °C Hr: Mins. Pizza (thin crust) 180 200 20 30 Pizza (with a lot of topping) 180 200 20 30 Tarts 180 200 45 60 Spinach flan 160 180 45 60...
Page 33: Frozen Ready Meals Table
Uses, Tables and Tips Frozen Ready Meals Table Food to be Shelf Temperature Oven function Time cooked position °C as per manufac as per manufac Frozen pizza Conventional turer’s instruc turer’s instruc tions tions as per manufac Chips Fan cooking 200 220 turer’s instruc (500 g)
Page 34: Roasting
Uses, Tables and Tips Roasting Oven function: Conventional or Rotitherm Roasting dishes • Any heat resistant ovenware is suitable to use for roasting (please read the manufacturer's instructions). • Large roasting joints can be roasted directly in the roasting tray or on the oven shelf with the roasting tray placed below it.
Page 35 Uses, Tables and Tips Tempera Shelf Time Type of meat Quantity Ovenfunction ture position Hours mins. °C Pork Shoulder, neck, ham 1 1.5 kg Rotitherm 160 180 1:30 2:00 joint Chop, spare rib 1 1.5 kg Rotitherm 170 180 1:00 1:30 Meat loaf 750 g 1 kg Rotitherm...
Page 36: Grill Sizes
Uses, Tables and Tips Grill Sizes Oven function: Grill or Dual gril with maximum temperature setting Important: Always grill with the oven door closed. The empty oven should always be pre heated with the grill functions for 5 minutes. • For grilling, place the shelf in the recommended shelf position. •...
Page 37: Defrosting
Uses, Tables and Tips Defrosting Oven function: Defrost (no temperature setting) • Unwrap the food and place it on a plate on the oven shelf. • Do not cover with a plate or bowl, as these can substantially lengthen the de frosting time.
Page 38: Drying
Uses, Tables and Tips Drying Oven function: Fan cooking • Use oven shelves covered with greaseproof paper or baking parchment. • You get a better result if you switch the oven off halfway through the drying time, open the door and leave the oven to cool down overnight. •...
Page 39: Making Preserves
Uses, Tables and Tips Making Preserves Oven function: Bottom heat • For preserving, use only commercially available preserve jars of the same size. • Jars with twist off or bayonet type lids and metal tins are not suitable. • When making preserves, the first shelf position from the bottom is the one most used.
Page 40: Cleaning And Care
Cleaning and Care Cleaning and Care Warning: For cleaning, the appliance must be switched off and cooled down. Warning: For safety reasons, do not clean the appliance with steam jet or high pressure cleaning equipment. Attention: Do not use any scouring agents, sharp cleaning tools or scour ers.
Page 41: Hob Frame
Cleaning and Care Special residues 1. Remove burnt on sugar, melted plastic, tin foil or other materials that melt im mediately, while still hot with a scraper. Attention: There is a risk of burns when using the scraper on the hot cooking zone.
Page 42: Shelf Support Rails
Cleaning and Care Shelf Support Rails The shelf support rails on the left and right hand sides of the oven can be re moved for cleaning the side walls. Removing the shelf support rails First pull the front of the rail away from the oven wall (1) and then unhitch at the back (2).
Page 43: Oven Lighting
Cleaning and Care Oven Lighting Warning: Risk of electric shock! Prior to changing the oven light bulb: – Switch off the oven! – Disconnect from the electricity supply. Place a cloth on the oven floor to protect the oven light and glass cover. Changing the oven light bulb/cleaning the glass cover 1.
Page 44 Cleaning and Care Repositioning the heating element 1. Move the heating element back up towards the oven ceiling. 2. Pull the heating element forwards against the spring pressure and guide it over the oven support lug. 3. Settle it onto the support. 4.
Page 45: Oven Door
Cleaning and Care Oven door For easier cleaning of the oven interior the oven door of your appliance can be taken off its hinges. Removing the oven door from its hinges 1. Open the oven door as far as it will go. 2.
Page 46 Cleaning and Care Hanging the oven door back on its hinges 1. From the handle side take hold of the oven door with a hand on each side and hold at an angle of approx. 45°. Position the recesses on the bottom of the oven door on the hinges on the oven.
Page 47: Oven Door Glass
Cleaning and Care Oven door glass The oven door is fitted with two panels of glass mounted one behind the other. The inner panel can be removed for cleaning. Important Rough handling, especially around the edges of the front panel, can cause the glass to break.
Page 48 Cleaning and Care 5. Take hold of the door glass on its upper edge and take it out of the guide by pulling it upwards. Cleaning the door glass Clean the door glass thoroughly with a solution of water and washing up liquid. Then dry it carefully.
Page 49 Cleaning and Care On the open side of the door trim (B) there is a guide bar (C). This must be pushed be tween the outer door panel and the guide corner(D). The clip seal (E) must be snapped in. 3.
Page 50: Pan Drawer
Cleaning and Care Pan drawer The pan drawer underneath the oven can be removed for easier cleaning. Removing / Replacing the pan drawer 1. Pull the pan drawer out of the cooker as far as possible. 2. Lift the pan drawer slightly, so that it can be lifted upwards at an angle out of the drawer guides.
Page 51: What To Do If
What to do if … What to do if … Problem Possible cause Remedy The cooking zones are not Consult the operating instructions for the built in cooking sur functioning face The oven does not heat up The oven is not switched on Switch the oven on The clock is not set Set the current time on the...
Page 52: Disposal
Disposal Disposal Packaging material The packaging materials are environmentally friendly and can be recycled. The plastic components are identified by markings, e.g. >PE<, >PS<, etc. Please dis pose of the packaging materials in the appropriate container at the community waste disposal facilities. Old appliance The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product...
Page 53: Instruction On Setting Up
Instruction on setting up Instruction on setting up Important! The new appliance may only be installed and connected by quali fied personnel. Please observe this instruction, otherwise the warranty will not cover any dam age that may occur. Setting up •...
Page 54: Safety Information For The Installer
Instruction on setting up Safety information for the installer • The set up of the electrical installation is arranged so that the appliance can be isolated from the mains with a minimum 3 mm all pole contact separation. Suitable separation devices include e. g. cut outs, fuses (screw fuses are to be taken out of the holder), RCD’s and contactors.
Page 55: Guarantee/Customer Service
European Guarantee This appliance is guaranteed by Electrolux in each of the countries listed at the back of this user manual, for the period specified in the appliance guarantee or otherwise by law. If you move from one of these coun...
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Page 58: Service
Service Service In the event of technical faults, please first check whether you can remedy the problem yourself with the help of the operating instructions (section “What to do if…”). If you were not able to remedy the problem yourself, please contact the Cus tomer Care Department or one of our service partners.
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