Gorenje Freestanding Cooker User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. It contains important information regarding the safe installation, operation, and maintenance of your appliance.

• General Safety: Children aged 8 and above, and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience, may use the appliance under supervision or after receiving instructions on safe use.
• Hot Surfaces: During use, the appliance and its accessible parts can become very hot. Exercise caution and avoid touching heating elements. Keep children away from the oven.
• Fire Hazard: Do not place objects on the cooking surface. Never try to extinguish a fire with water; switch off the appliance, cover the container with a lid, and use a fire blanket.
• Stability: Ensure the appliance is properly stabilized to prevent tipping.
• Electrical Safety: If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, after-sales service, or a qualified professional. Do not use steam cleaners or high-pressure appliances.
• Intended Use: This appliance is intended solely for cooking food. Do not use it for heating rooms or other purposes.
• Installation: Electrical connection must be performed by a qualified professional. Ensure the appliance is installed horizontally and all safety regulations are followed.

Appliance Description

Your Gorenje freestanding cooker features a control panel, a hob, and an oven. Key components include:

• Appliance Cover
• Hob
• Control Panel
• Oven Door
• Oven Light
• Shelves (Grades)
• Rating Plate
• Drawer/Compartment
• Plinth
• Adjustable Feet

Hob Types: The cooker may feature conventional electric plates or a ceramic glass hob.

Oven Features: The oven includes various cooking modes such as conventional cooking, grilling, fan-assisted cooking, and special programs like Pizza and Aqua Clean.

Before First Use

• Remove all packaging and transport materials from inside the oven.
• Clean all accessories with warm water and mild detergent.
• For ceramic hobs, clean the surface with a damp sponge and detergent. Avoid abrasive cleaners.
• For electric plate hobs, run them at setting 4 for 30 minutes without cookware to burn off protective coating. Ventilate the room during this process.
• The oven may emit a new appliance smell during the first use. Ensure good ventilation.

Using the Oven

The oven is controlled using the function selector and the thermostat knob.

• Function Selector: Choose the desired cooking mode (e.g., Preheat Rapid, Convection Natural, Grill, Fan Grill, etc.).
• Thermostat Knob: Set the desired temperature (typically 50°C to 275/300°C).
• Electronic Timer: Use the timer for setting cooking duration or end time. Follow the on-screen prompts to set the time.
• Child Lock: Activate the child lock to prevent unintended operation.
• Signal Volume & Screen Contrast: Adjust the volume of audible signals and the brightness of the display.

Cooking Modes

The oven offers a variety of cooking modes, each suited for different types of food and cooking techniques:

• Preheat Rapid: Quickly heats the oven to the desired temperature.
• Convection Natural: Uses top and bottom heating elements for even cooking on one level.
• Grill: For grilling toast, garnishes, and small quantities of sausages.
• Fan Grill: Combines grill and fan for cooking larger meat pieces and poultry.
• Intensive Cooking (Air Fry): Achieves crispy results without added fat.
• Pizza: Special program for pizzas, focaccia, and flatbreads.
• Defrosting: Gentle defrosting using fan circulation.
• Aqua Clean: Steam-assisted cleaning function.

Energy Saving Tips

• Use cookware with flat, dry bottoms that match the size of the heating elements.
• Cover pots and pans with lids whenever possible.
• Use pressure cookers for long cooking times.
• Cook vegetables and potatoes with minimal water.
• Turn off the oven 10 minutes before the end of cooking to utilize residual heat.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply and allow it to cool down before cleaning.
• Exterior Surfaces: Clean stainless steel, lacquered, and plastic parts with mild detergents and soft cloths. Avoid abrasive cleaners and solvents.
• Enameled Surfaces (Hob and Oven): Clean with a damp sponge and detergent. For stubborn grease, use hot water and an enamel-specific detergent.
• Glass Surfaces: Clean the oven door glass with a glass cleaner. Avoid abrasive detergents or metal scrapers.
• Cleaning the Oven Interior: Use the Aqua Clean function for easier cleaning of food residues.
• Removable Parts: Shelves and telescopic runners can be removed for cleaning. Do not wash telescopic runners in the dishwasher.
• Bulb Replacement: If the oven light bulb needs replacement, follow the instructions in the manual.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter a problem, consult the troubleshooting guide:

• Circuit Breaker Tripping: Contact an electrician. Check if the total power consumption exceeds the installation capacity.
• Oven Light Not Working: Replace the bulb.
• Food Not Cooked Enough: Ensure correct temperature and cooking mode are selected. Check if the oven door is properly closed.

For repairs or issues resulting from improper connection or use, contact customer service. Costs may apply.

Installation and Connection

• Ensure the appliance is installed horizontally.
• The surrounding walls and furniture must withstand temperatures of at least 90°C.
• Electrical connection must be performed by a qualified professional according to local regulations.
• The appliance must be connected to earth.
• Follow the instructions for adjusting the height and leveling the appliance.
• Ensure the anti-tip protection is correctly installed.

Disposal

This product is made of recyclable materials. Dispose of it responsibly at a designated collection point or recycling center, in accordance with local regulations.