Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product GEK1235W Westinghouse
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ELEV A TED COOKING AP PLIANCES U SER M AN U A L PEK1370W, PEK1350W, GEK1235W, GEK1385W WMAN_540 Upright_Jun11.indd 1 28/06/11 12:07 PM.
2 CONTENTS Important safety warnings ................................................................... 3 Description of your appliance ............................................................. 5 Before operating your appliance for the first time .
3 SAFETY Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference. The symbols you will see in this booklet have these meanings: W ARNING This symbol indicates information .
4 SAFETY W ARNING COOKTOPS Do not allow pots to boil dr y , as damage to both pan and cooktop may result. Do not operate the cooktop for an extended period of time without a utensil on the hot plate. Do not allow large cookware to overhang the cooktop onto the adjacent benchtop.
5 DESCRIPTION DESCRIP TION OF Y OUR APPLIANCE 1. Hotplate Control Knob • Adjusts temperature of hotplate. Can be rotated in either direction. 2. Hotplate Indicator Lamp • Comes on when a hotplate is turned on. 3. Oven light switch • Located on oven temperature control knob.
6 DESCRIPTION DESCRIP TION OF Y OUR APPLIANCE GEK1235W GEK1385W 1. Hotplate Burner Control Knob • Sets the hotplate cooking temperature. (See pg 16 for more information). 2. Grill Burner Control Knob • Sets the grilling temperature. (See pg 14 for more information).
7 OPERATION BEFORE OPER A TING Y OUR APPLIANCE FOR THE FIR S T TIME TIP S & INFOR MA TION SETTING THE TIME If you have purchased a model fitted with a 3 button programmable timer , you MUST set the time of day before you can operate your appliance.
8 PARTS P AR TS OF Y OUR EL EC TRIC COOKER Check the parts of your cooker against the diagram before you use your cooker for the first time. 1. Splashback 2. Grill V ent 3. Hob 4. Control Panel 5. Grill Reflector 6. Removable Grill Dish Side Support 7.
9 PARTS P AR TS OF Y OUR GA S COOKER Check the parts of your cooker against the diagram before you use your cooker for the first time. 1. Splashback 2. Grill Flue V ent 3. Removable Hotplate Burner 4. Removable T rivet 5. Control Panel 6. Removable Grill Dish Side Support 7.
10 USAGE USING YOUR OVEN OVEN SAFETY WARNINGS W ARNING • AL W A YS follow the instructions for putting the shelves and fittings into the oven, to avoid accidents. • DO NOT line the oven with foil. • DO NOT use polyunsaturated oil when cooking in the oven.
11 USAGE USING THE OVEN OF YOUR GAS COOKER Baking • With conventional oven models heat comes from the burner below the food at rear of oven. • The burner is controlled by the thermostat which sets the oven temperature. • There is a variation in temperature between the bottom and the top of the oven.
12 KNOW YOUR OVEN GET TO KNOW Y OUR O VEN Get to know your new oven with this ‘Simple Test Cake’ Although we strive for a perfect per forming 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 T est Cake, it can help you understand your new oven.
13 COOKING GUIDE O VEN COOKING GUIDE The following is intended as a guide and experience may show some slight variation to be necessar y to meet individual requirements.
14 HANDLING BAKING H ANDLING B AKING PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHA T TO DO Uneven cooking • Incorrect shelf position • Oven tray too large • T ray not in centre of oven • Air flow in ove.
15 USAGE Ha ndling grilling problems PROBLEM CAUSES WHA T TO DO Grilled meats overcooked on outside and raw in centre • Meat too close to grill • Grill at lower shelf position Excess grill smoke .
16 USAGE HOTPLATE S AFETY W ARNING W ARNING • DO NOT leave the hotplate on with no pot or pan on top. • DO NOT use pots and pans which are unsteady , as these could overbalance. • DO NOT use asbestos mats or heat diffusers. These will cause a temperature build-up which can damage the cooktop.
17 USAGE Manual ignition Models T o light these hotplates: 1. Choose the hotplate you want to use. 2. T urn the hotplate burner control knob to “Hi”. 3. Light with a hand held lighter e.g. match. Electronic ignition Models T o light these hotplates: 1.
18 USAGE Using the 60 minute ringer timer T o set the timer: 1. T urn the knob clockwise to the required number of minutes. When the time has elapsed the timer will give a short ring. NOTE: For times below 20 minutes, turn the knob past 20 minutes and then back to the required number of minutes.
19 OPERATION Setting the cooking end time 1. Check the clock displays the correct time of day . 2. Select the desired oven function temperature. The oven indicator light will glow and the heating source will come on. 3. Press the “mode“ button until the “end time” indicator begins flashing.
20 CLEANING Refitting the burner crowns and caps The burner crown must be fitted correctly into the burner cup or damage will occur during operation. • T o do this ensure that the 2 ribs on either side of the spark plug hole are positioned into the 2 slots on the burner cup.
21 CLEANING W ARNING • DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass • DO NOT use the oven without the inner door glass fitted.
22 SOLVING PROBLEMS PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO No spark obtained when electronic igniter is pressed (gas cooker only) • Power not tur ned on • Household fuse blown • Circuit breaker tripp.
23 INSTALLING SAFETY W ARNINGS ABOUT INSTALLATION W ARNING • The cooker MUST be installed and ser viced by a qualified technician. • A Certificate of Compliance MUST be supplied to be kept by the customer . • The packing materials MUST be removed before you install the cooker .
24 INSTALLING S AFETY WARNINGS ABOUT INS T ALLATION W ARNING • The cooker MUST be installed and ser viced by a qualified technician. • A Certificate of Compliance MUST be supplied to be kept by the customer . • The packing materials MUST be removed before you install the cooker .
25 INSTALLING Operation on SNG • If the cooker is to be used with SNG, then the grill burner MUST be modified by the replacement of the shutter which fits into the throat of the grill burner . • Y ou can buy the kit for this modification from your nearest spare parts stockist.
26 TESTING Checking the Function of the Regulator The operation of the regulator can be confirmed by connecting a manometer to the pressure test point located on the side of the regulator body adjacent to the outlet. With the appliance operating check the outlet pressure: 1.
27 WARRANTY This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product warranties for Electr olux Appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with your pr oof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should you require service for your Appliance.
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