Gorenje Freestanding Gas-Electric Cooker - User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before using the appliance and keep them for future reference.

General Safety:

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken not to touch heating elements. Keep children away from the appliance.
• WARNING: Fire hazard: Do not store items on the cooker surfaces.
• CAUTION: Cooking process requires supervision. Short cooking processes must be supervised at all times.
• WARNING: Cooking on the hob with oil or fat can be dangerous and may cause fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance, then cover the flame with a lid or fire blanket.
• WARNING: Before replacing the bulb, ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged to avoid electric shock.
• Do not install the appliance behind decorative doors to prevent overheating.
• WARNING: In case of a cracked hob, switch off the appliance to avoid the risk of electric shock.
• Do not use strong abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass, as they can scratch the surface, which may lead to the glass breaking.
• Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure cleaners, as this could lead to electric shock.

Appliance Description

The appliance is a freestanding gas-electric cooker. Functions and features may vary depending on the model.

Key Components:

• 1. Lid
• 2. Hob
• 3. Control panel
• 4. Door switch
• 5. Oven light
• 6. Baking level guides
• 7. Rating plate
• 8. Door
• 9. Door handle
• 10. Drawer / Turn down
• 11. Plinth
• 12. Adjustable feet

Technical Specifications:

• Power Supply: 220-240V 1N~; 50/60 Hz, 1x16A
• Ingress Protection: IPX0

Heat Load

Hob: Total nominal heat load (gas burners): 7.8 - 8.4 kW

Electrical Load

Oven (without grill): 2.2 - 3.2 kW

Oven (with grill): 2.8 - 3.3 kW

Operation

Hob Operation

General Advice:

• Pots and pans should have the same diameter as the cooking zone. Using smaller pots will lead to heat loss and potential damage to the cooking zone.
• Use lids whenever possible to save energy.
• Match the size of the cookware to the amount of food. Using a large pot for a small amount of food wastes energy.
• Use a pressure cooker for long cooking times.
• Vegetables can be cooked in a small amount of water. Ensure the pot is covered. Reduce heat once the water boils.

Gas Burners:

• To sear food, use maximum burner power initially, then reduce to minimum power.
• Some models have thermoelectric safety devices. If the flame goes out, the gas supply is automatically cut off.
• Always cover the burner crown with the cap. Ensure the holes in the burner crown are not blocked.

Ignition and Burner Operation:

• Press and turn the knob to ignite. The flame symbol indicates the power level. Turn the knob to adjust between large and small flame symbols.
• To turn off the burner, turn the knob to the off position (symbol with a crossed-out flame).
• Single-handed ignition: Press and turn the corresponding knob to maximum. The ignition spark will light the gas.
• Two-handed ignition: Press and turn the corresponding knob to maximum. Press the ignition button. The ignition spark will light the gas.
• Electric ignition only works when the appliance is connected to the power supply. If electric ignition fails, gas can still be lit with a match or lighter.
• If the burner does not ignite within 15 seconds, turn it off and wait at least 1 minute before trying again. If the flame goes out, turn off the burner and wait 1 minute before relighting.
• Always light the gas burner first, then place the pot on it.

Oven Operation

Control Unit:

• 1. Rear left hob control knob
• 2. Front left hob control knob
• 3. Front right hob control knob
• 4. Rear right hob control knob
• 5. Cooking system selection knob
• 6. Oven temperature setting knob
• 7. Oven indicator light (lights up when heating elements are active, turns off when set temperature is reached)
• 8. Electric igniter knob

Oven Functions:

• Selecting Cooking System: Use the "oven function selector" knob and the "temperature setting" knob.
• Setting Temperature: Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to set the temperature (50-275/300°C). Turn counter-clockwise to reduce temperature. Avoid forcing the knob past the zero position.
• Turning off the Oven: Set the cooking system selector knob to "0".
• Oven Lighting: The oven light automatically turns on when a cooking mode is selected.

Cooking Systems

The appliance offers various cooking systems:

• Fast Preheat: For quickly heating the oven to the desired temperature. Not for cooking food.
• Top and Bottom Heater: Distributes heat evenly. Suitable for baking cakes and meat.
• Top Heater: For browning food from the top.
• Bottom Heater: For browning food from the bottom.
• Top and Bottom Heater with Fan: Ensures even circulation of hot air. Suitable for baking, defrosting, and drying fruits/vegetables.
• Grill: For grilling small amounts of food like sandwiches or sausages, and for toasting.
• Large Grill: Combines top heater and grill element for enhanced grilling. Suitable for small amounts of food like sandwiches, meat, sausages, and for au gratin dishes.
• Grill with Fan: For grilling meat and poultry, and for au gratin dishes.
• Top Heater with Fan: For baking larger pieces of meat and poultry, and for au gratin dishes.
• Intensive Bake (Air Fry): For crispy food without added fat. Suitable for smaller pieces of meat, fish, vegetables, and frozen products.
• Hot Air: Ensures continuous circulation of hot air. Suitable for baking meat and cakes on multiple levels.
• Bottom Heater with Fan: For baking yeast cakes and preserving fruits/vegetables.
• Pizza Program: Specially designed for baking pizza, focaccia, and similar baked goods.
• Frozen Food Baking: For baking frozen food in a shorter time without preheating. Suitable for frozen products like bread, croissants, lasagna, fries, nuggets, meat, and vegetables.
• Defrosting: Uses fan circulation without heating elements to slowly defrost food.
• Aqua Clean: Uses the bottom heater to remove dirt and food residue from the oven.

Maintenance and Cleaning

General Advice:

• Ensure the appliance is switched off and has cooled down before cleaning.
• Do not allow children to clean the appliance without supervision.
• Aluminum Surfaces (Gas Burner): Clean with liquid cleaners free of abrasive properties. Apply cleaner to a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sponges. Do not spray oven cleaners directly onto the surface.
• Stainless Steel Front Panel: Clean with mild detergents and a soft sponge. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Enamelled Surfaces (Oven, Hob): Clean with a damp sponge and detergent. For stubborn stains, use warm water and a special enamel detergent. Never use abrasive cleaners.
• Glass Surfaces: Clean with glass cleaners and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners or metal scrapers.
• Do not use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents.

Oven Cleaning with Aqua Clean:

• Set the cooking system selector to "Aqua Clean" and temperature to 70°C. Pour 0.6 L of water into the baking tray and place it in the oven. After 30 minutes, food residue will soften and can be wiped away with a damp cloth.
• The Aqua Clean function can only be used when the oven has completely cooled down.

Removable Oven Racks:

• Clean with conventional cleaning agents. Remove by lifting them upwards.
• Removable racks are not dishwasher safe.

Catalytic Liners:

• Clean with regular cleaning agents. Remove racks and telescopic runners. Attach catalytic liners to the racks.
• Do not wash catalytic liners in the dishwasher.

Installation and Connection

Appliance Placement

Dimensions:

• Height: 850-900 mm
• Width: 600 mm
• Minimum clearance from rear wall: 100 mm
• Minimum clearance from adjacent cabinets: 650 mm

Adjacent walls and furniture must withstand temperatures of at least 90°C.

Levelling and Securing

The appliance height can be adjusted using the leveling feet.

Cover Installation

Follow the diagrams for installing the cover.

Anti-Tip Protection

Secure the appliance to the wall using the provided screws and wall plugs to prevent tipping.

Electrical Connection

Ensure the power cable is not near hot elements or sharp edges. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized service technician.

Gas Connection

Factory Settings: The appliance is tested and CE marked. It is supplied with factory settings for natural gas (Type H or E) or LPG (Type 3B/P). Check the rating plate for specific settings.

Before connecting: Ensure the appliance settings match your local gas supply type and pressure. If different, contact a service technician or distributor. Nozzles may need to be changed for different gas types.

Connecting to Gas Installation: Connect to the gas network or gas cylinder according to local gas utility instructions. Use the provided flexible gas hose and seal. Ensure the hose does not touch the appliance's hot parts.

Gas Burner Adjustment:

• Burner adjustment screws are accessible through openings in the control panel.
• To adapt burners for a different gas type, replace the existing nozzles with the appropriate ones (refer to the nozzle table).
• For LPG, tighten the minimum flow adjustment screw. For natural gas, loosen it.
• After conversion, replace the gas type label on the rating plate and check for leaks and proper operation.

Troubleshooting

General Issues:

• Burner ignition problems: Ensure gas is supplied and the ignition system is working. Clean the ignition spark plug and the burner crown.
• Flame instability: Adjust the minimum burner setting.

Test Baking

The following table provides recommended settings for various dishes:

* Preheat the oven for 10 minutes.

Disposal

The packaging is made from environmentally friendly materials and can be recycled, disposed of, or destroyed. The symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that it should not be treated as household waste. Please take it to an authorized collection point for electrical and electronic equipment recycling. Proper disposal helps prevent negative impacts on the environment and human health.