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Making cooking as much fun as eating
Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you
make use of all the technical benefits the cooker has to offer.
You will be given important safety information. You will then
be introduced to the individual components of your new
cooker and we will show you how to adjust it step by step. It
is quite simple.
The tables list the settings and shelf heights for numerous
well known dishes. All these dishes are tested in our cooking
studio.
In the unlikely event of a fault, look here for information on
how to rectify minor faults yourself.
A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way
around quickly.
Enjoy your meal!
Instruction manual
HG342500U
en
9000123612
S-170106-01

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  • Page 1 In the unlikely event of a fault, look here for information on how to rectify minor faults yourself. A detailed table of contents will help you to find your way around quickly. Enjoy your meal! Instruction manual HG342500U 9000123612 S-170106-01...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Important information ......Your new oven ........Before you use the appliance for the first time .
  • Page 3 Tables and tips ........Cooking tables for oven bottom gas burner .

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Important information Transport damage Environmentally friendly disposal ó Electricity and gas connection...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. Use the appliance for cooking only. CAUTION: Accessible parts and the grill may be Hot surfaces hot when in use. Keep children away. Never touch the hob surface, the inside of the oven, the inside of the lower drawer and the heating elements.
  • Page 6 Insufficent ventilation The use of a gas cooking appliance will generate heat in gas hobs during and humidity in its operating environment. Make sure cooking you ventilate the kitchen adequately. Do not block the natural ventilation channels or install a mechanical ventilation device (an extractor hood).

  • Page 7: Causes Of Damage

    Glass cover Caution: the glass cover may crack when heated. Turn off all the burners before closing the glass cover. Before you close the glass cover wait until the hob surface cools down. Causes of damage Damage in the cooking Always use the burners by placing a saucepan on area (hob) them.

  • Page 8: Gas Connection

    Do not step on or sit over the open oven door. Damage to the lower Do not place hot items in the lower drawer. The lower drawer drawer may be damaged. Damage to the surrounding Only leave the oven to cool down when it is switched furniture surfaces off.

  • Page 9: Electrical Connection

    If an approved safety hose is used then care must be taken to ensure that it is not squashed or crushed in any way. The hose must not come into contact with hot surfaces. The gas may be connected (gas pipe or safety gas hose) to the left or the right side of the appliance.

  • Page 10: Levelling The Cooker

    The use of extension cables and multi socket adapters is forbidden. This appliance must be operated with an earthed connection to provide adequate electrical safety. If the appliance is not earthed in accordance with regulations, then protection against hazards in the electrical system cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 11 Positioning the appliance The product must be installed in accordance with the dimensions provided and it must be placed directly on the kitchen floor. It should not be placed over another object. The distance between the top of the cooker and the lower part of the hood should be adjusted according to the guidelines provided by the hood manufacturers.

  • Page 12: Your New Oven

    Your new oven This section will familiarise you with your new appliance. With the help of your user guide, you will learn about the hob, the oven and the accessories. Upper lid Steam outlet The upper lid must be open whilst the Important: when the oven product is in operation.
  • Page 13 Steam outlet Caution: Hot air is released from here. Normal burner Normal burner Power burner Economy burner Heating efficiency Diameters of pots and pans of the burners suitable for the burners Economy burner 1 kW 12 18 cm Normal burner 1.75 kW 18 24 cm Power burner 3 kW...
  • Page 14 Hotplate controls You can use the four hotplate controls to control the level of heating provided by the hotplates. The symbol above the hotplate controls indicate which hotplate the switch controls. For the gas hotplates Settings Å Large flame, highest power å...
  • Page 15 Oven Lower gas burner switch You can select the heat setting for the oven by turning the lower gas burner switch to the left. Temperature 170 270 The oven can be used for baking cakes, pizzas or cookies etc.on trays within the temperature range in ºC following ignition of the gas by the lower burner.
  • Page 16 Control buttons and display panel Clock button j Use this button to set the timer a and the cooking time ?. Minus button Use this button to reduce the values set. Plus button + Use this button to increase the values set.
  • Page 17 Optional accessories*...

  • Page 18: Before You Use The Appliance For The First Time

    Optional accessories* Protective grid The protective grid is fixed to the oven door. This prevents small children from touching the hot oven door. The protective grid can be ordered from the factory after sales service with number 361 480. You will find a comprehensive range of products for your cooker in our brochures and on the Internet.
  • Page 19 Heating the oven Open the lift up cover. The lift up cover must be kept open whilst the appliance is in operation. Open the main gas valve. Connect the oven to the mains. Open the door of the oven. In order to clear the odour of the new oven, heat the Procedure that must be applied for the bottom gas empty oven with door closed.
  • Page 20 Procedure that must be In order to clear the odour of the new oven, heat the applied for the electric grill empty oven with closed door. of the oven Press the multifunctional button. The grill and the rotating skewer are both activated at the same time when you press this button.

  • Page 21: Upper Cover

    Pre cleaning the burner body and Clean the burner covers (1) and bodies (2) with water and washing up liquid. Dry the parts thoroughly. upper cover Refit the burner body and cover in the burner channel (4) without damaging the spark plug (3). The injector (5) must be clean and dry.

  • Page 22: Setting Up The Hob

    Setting up the hob There are 4 gas burners on the hob. This section explains how to use the gas burners. Activating the burners Please make sure that the burner covers are firmly in place on top of the burner assemblies. The burner channels should not be filled.
  • Page 23 The ignition mechanism should not be used for more than 15 seconds. If the burner is not ignited after 15 seconds, stop the mechanism and wait at least for 1 minute before you try to ignite again. Then repeat these steps, starting with step 2. If the burner's flame is turned off accidentally, turn the burner switch off and wait at least for 1 minute before trying to light the burner again.
  • Page 24 Example: Food Hotplate Heat setting Melting Chocolate, butter, Economy burner Small flame size margarine Heating up Meat broths, canned Regular burner Small flame size vegetables Heating up and keeping warm Soups Economy burner Small flame size Steaming* Fish Regular burner Between large and small flame size Boiling*...
  • Page 25 Setting up the oven Tables and tips You can find the appropriate standards for many different foods here. The lower gas burner can be Igniting the lower gas burner, you can bake on a single tray, keeping the oven lid closed. adjusted as follows Example: Cooking at: 170 ºC...
  • Page 26 Safety system If, for some reason, the gas coming out of the oven burner is turned off, the safety system will be activated and the gas will be cut off. Do not use the ignition system for more than 15 seconds.
  • Page 27 The electric grill can be adjusted as You can adjust the electric grill in various ways. follows Turning off the electric grill You can turn off the electric grill yourself after the meal manually is cooked. You therefore do not need to make an extra trip to the The electric grill will also turn off by itself kitchen.
  • Page 28 For turning off the electric grill Open the lift up cover. The lift up cover must be kept open whilst the appliance is in operation. Connect the manually, resetting oven to the mains. may be done as follows Example: x position Press the multifunctional button.
  • Page 29 The automatic turn off can be Open the lift up cover. The lift up cover must be kept open whilst the appliance is in operation. Connect the adjusted as follows oven to the mains. Example: time 45 minutes x position Press the multifunctional button.
  • Page 30 Press + or - button. The recommended value appears on the indicator. Button + recommended value = 30 minutes Button - recommended value = 10 minutes Adjust the time with the + or - button. The oven starts working after a few seconds. The ? time symbol lights up in the display.

  • Page 31: Timer

    Timer You can use the timer as a kitchen timer. It operates independently of the oven. The timer has a special signal. This means that you can tell whether the set timer period has elapsed or the cooking time is complete. Setting procedure Example: 20 minutes Press the j clock button.
  • Page 32 Set the timer period using the + or - button. The timer starts after a few seconds. The a symbol lights up in the display. The time counts down visibly. A signal sounds. Press the j clock button. The The time has elapsed display goes out.

  • Page 33: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Your oven has several basic settings. You can change the basic settings for the signal duration and the reset time for the setting. Basic setting Function Change to Signal duration Signal after cooking Signal duration 1 = approx. 2 = approx.
  • Page 34 Change the basic setting using the + or - button. Confirm with the j clock button. A 2 for the basic setting of the reset time appears in the display. Change the basic setting as described in step 2 and press the j clock button.

  • Page 35: Inserting The Rotary Spit

    Inserting the rotary spit Place the frame for the rotary spit in the enamel baking tray. Place the rotary spit on the frame. Insert the enamel baking tray at level 1 as far as it will go. There is an opening in the rear wall of the oven.
  • Page 36 Notes A number of adjustment values for grilling with the rotary spit can be found in the Tables and tips section. Follow the guidelines for the oven temperature provided in the table. If the temperature is too high, the meat or poultry will burn on the outside, while inside it will generally remain raw.

  • Page 37: Care And Cleaning

    Care and cleaning Do not use high pressure cleaning equipment or a steam jet. Definitely do not use corrosive cleaning materials, sharp objects, a hard sponge or a corrosive cleaning cloth when cleaning. Otherwise, the surfaces of the appliance may become scratched and lose their shine.

  • Page 38: Cleaning Equipment

    Cleaning equipment Exterior of the appliance Wipe the external surfaces of the appliance with a cloth that has been dampened with hot water and washing up liquid. Dry with a soft cloth. Stainless steel surfaces Wipe with a cloth that has been dampened with water and washing up liquid.
  • Page 39 Knobs Do not remove the knobs for cleaning. Simply pull the knobs out a little and clean away the food remains that have accumulated underneath with a cloth that has been dampened with hot water and washing up liquid. The upper surfaces of the knobs must be cleaned using a cloth that has been dampened with hot water and washing up liquid.
  • Page 40 Detaching the oven door The oven door can be easily detached. Open the oven door fully. Move the two locking levers on the left and right hand sides. Half close the oven door. With both hands, grip the bottom of the door on the left and right hand sides.

  • Page 41: Procedure To Be Applied In The Event Of A Fault

    Procedure to be applied in the event of a fault Faults generally occur for simple reasons. Please note the following fault warnings before contacting the after sales service: Fault Possible reason Information/correcting Appliance is not operating. The plug is not connected Connect the plug to the power socket.
  • Page 42 Fault Possible reason Information/correcting The door seal is dirty. Clean the door seal. Oven door is not closed Oven door is not closed correctly correctly Door seal has come loose Check the position and fitting of the or is not correctly door seal, correct as required.
  • Page 43 Replacing the oven light on the ceiling If the oven light fails, it must be replaced. 25 watt heat resistant replacement bulbs can be obtained of the oven from the after sales service or specialist shops. Please specify the E number and FD number of your appliance.

  • Page 44: After Sales Service

    After sales service Our after sales service is there for you if your oven needs repairing.You will find the address and telephone number of your nearest after sales service centre in the phone book. The after sales service centres listed will also be happy to advise you of a service point in your local area.

  • Page 45: Tables And Tips

    Tables and tips This table contains a selection of dishes and the optimum settings at which to cook them. You can find out which type of heating and temperature is best for your dish, which accessories to use, and at which oven level the dish should be inserted.
  • Page 46 Flans and flaky Tin above grill Height Tempera Cooking time, pastries* ture ºC minutes Yufka*** flan Baking tin Flaky pastry with yeast Baking tin Choux pastry Baking tin Pastry with sesame Baking tin Pizza Baking tin Do not pour water directly onto the hot oven. Gratin and casseroles Tin above grill Height...

  • Page 47: Electric Grill Pan

    Electric grill pan Table of guidelines for placing cold food in the oven. Meats should be turned over once three quarters of the grilling time has elapsed. Always place the food that you will cook in the centre of the grill. Food Plates and Level...

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