Amica AFC6550 Electric Cooker with Double Oven

Introduction

Welcome to your new Amica electric cooker. This manual provides essential information for safe installation, operation, and maintenance. Please read it carefully before using the appliance to ensure easy and efficient operation and to avoid potential accidents.

Safety Instructions

⚠️ Warning: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

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 safe use and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be performed by children without supervision.

⚠️ Warning: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.

NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water; switch off the appliance and cover the flame with a lid or fire blanket.

⚠️ Warning: Danger of fire: do not store items on the cooking surfaces.

⚠️ Warning: If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

During use, the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away.

⚠️ Warning: Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass, as they can scratch the surface, potentially leading to shattering.

⚠️ Warning: Ensure the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid electric shock.

Do not use steam cleaning devices. Danger of burns! Hot steam may escape when opening the oven door. Be careful when opening the door during or after cooking. Do NOT lean over the door. Steam can be invisible depending on temperature.

Do not cover oven walls, bottom, or trays with aluminium foil, as this may damage the enamel paint and inhibit heat dissipation, causing a fire hazard.

• Always keep children away from the cooker. Direct contact may cause burns.
• Ensure small items of equipment or leads do not touch hot parts.
• Do not leave the cooker unattended when frying.
• Prevent spills on the hob, especially sugary liquids, which can cause irreversible damage. Clean spillages immediately.
• Do not place pans with wet bottoms on warm heating zones to avoid stains.
• Use pans specified for ceramic hobs.
• If defects, scratches, or chips appear on the ceramic hob, stop use and contact the service centre.
• Do not switch on the hob until a pan is placed on it.
• Do not use pans with sharp edges that may damage the hob.
• Do not look directly at halogen heating zones when warming up.
• Observe weight limits: max 15 kg on the opened oven door, 25 kg on the hob.
• Do not use harsh cleaning agents or sharp metal objects on the door.
• Do not use the cooker if it has a technical fault. Any faults must be fixed by a qualified person.
• In case of an incident, disconnect power and report the fault.
• Strictly observe manual instructions. Do not let unfamiliar persons operate the cooker.
• The appliance is designed only for cooking. Other uses may cause danger.

How to Save Energy

Using energy responsibly saves money and helps the environment.

• Use proper pans: thick, flat bases save up to 1/3 energy. Cover pans.
• Match pan size to the heating zone.
• Ensure heating zones and pan bases are clean for efficient heat transfer.
• Avoid uncovering pans or opening the oven door too often.
• Utilize residual heat: switch off heating zones 5-10 minutes before cooking finishes (saves up to 20%).
• Use the oven for larger dishes; smaller items are more economical on the hob.
• Ensure the oven door is properly closed. Clean door seals.
• Do not install the cooker near refrigerators/freezers to avoid increased energy consumption.

Unpacking and Disposal

Unpacking: Protective packaging is used to prevent damage during transport. Dispose of all packaging materials responsibly, as they are environmentally friendly and recyclable. Keep packaging materials out of reach of children.

Disposal: Old appliances should not be disposed of with normal household waste. Deliver them to a collection and recycling centre for electric and electronic equipment. Look for recycling symbols on the product, manual, or packaging. Materials used inside the appliance are recyclable.

Description of the Appliance

The appliance consists of a ceramic hob and a double oven.

Key Components:

• 1. Temperature control knob - main oven
• 2. Temperature control knob - top oven
• 3, 4, 5, 6. Heating zone control knobs
• 7. Red thermostat light - main oven (Indicates when the oven is heating)
• 8. Red thermostat light - top oven (Indicates when the oven is heating)
• 9. Yellow operation light (Indicates the oven is working)
• 10. Top oven door
• 11. Main oven door
• 12. Ceramic hob
• 13. Electronic programmer

Cooker Fittings:

• Baking tray
• Wire Shelf
• Grill Rack
• Sideracks

*All images are for indication only; please refer to your individual unit for actual item.

Installation

Installing the Cooker

• The kitchen should be dry, airy, and have effective ventilation according to technical provisions.
• The room should be equipped with a ventilation system (grid or hood) to pipe away exhaust fumes.
• Place the cooker for free access to all control elements.
• Furniture coating or veneer must use heat-resistant adhesive (100°C). Leave approx. 2 cm of free space around the cooker if unsure of furniture heat resistance. The wall behind the cooker should be heat-resistant.
• The cooker should stand on a hard, even floor.
• Level the cooker using adjustable feet (accessible after removing the drawer) for proper fat distribution in frying pans. Adjustment range is +/- 5 mm.

Anti-tilt Protection

❗ CAUTION! You must install the anti-tilt protection. Failure to do so can cause the appliance to tilt.

Secure the appliance using the supplied safety chain, attaching a hook to the kitchen wall and connecting the chain to the hook.

Electrical Connection

⚠️ Warning: This appliance must be earthed.

Installation must be done by a competent electrician. Use a double pole control unit of 32 ampere minimum capacity with 3 mm minimum contact separation. Connection should be made with 4 mm² twin and earth cable (e.g., HO5VV-F type).

Access to the terminal block is at the rear. Connect the cable to the terminal block, ensuring the cable grip secures the outer sheath. Ensure all screws are tightened adequately but not over-tightened.

The supply cable must be positioned away from hot parts or protected with heat-resistant sleeving.

Wiring: Live (L) is Red or Brown, Neutral (N) is Black or Blue, Earth (PE) is Green/Yellow or sleeving. Grounding lead connects to the screw with the earth symbol.

Operation

Before First Use

• Remove packaging and clean the interior of the oven and hob.
• Wash oven fittings with warm water and mild washing-up liquid.
• Ensure ventilation in the room or open a window.
• Heat the oven to 250°C for approx. 30 minutes to remove any residues. Heat hob zones for 4 minutes without a pan.

Electronic Programmer

Upon power connection, "0.00" will flash. The current time must be set for the oven to operate. Refer to the "Electronic programmer" section for details.

Control Panel Operation

Buttons include OK, < (minus), and > (plus). Indicators show appliance status, minute minder, duration, and end time.

Setting Current Time

Press and hold OK (or < / > simultaneously) until the symbol flashes. Use < / > buttons to set the time within 7 seconds. The dot below the symbol stops flashing when set. Time can be adjusted later.

Minute Minder

Activate at any time. Set from 1 minute to 23 hours 59 minutes. Press OK, then use < / > to set the time. An alarm sounds when time elapses. Press OK or < / > to mute.

Timed Operation

Set function and temperature knobs. Press OK until 'dur' (duration) flashes. Set duration (1 min - 10 hours) using < / >. The oven will switch off automatically after the set duration, with an alarm.

Delayed Timed Operation

Set 'dur' (duration) and 'End Time' (up to 23h 59m). The appliance will switch on at 'End Time' minus 'Duration' and switch off automatically after the duration elapses.

Cancelling Settings

Press and hold < / > simultaneously to cancel delayed timed settings. Press OK for Minute Minder settings.

Beep Tone Adjustment

Press and hold < / > simultaneously, then press OK to select tone. Use < / > to choose desired tone (1-3).

Display Brightness

Press < / > simultaneously, then press OK repeatedly to select 'bri' (brightness). Use < / > to set brightness (1-9). The display is brightest when active.

Night Mode

The display dims between 22:00 and 06:00.

Controlling the Heating Zones of the Ceramic Hob

Choice of Cookware

Use pans with a diameter at least as large as the heating zone. Avoid concave or convex bases. Use a proper cover. Thick, even bases are recommended. Keep heating zones and pan bases clean.

Diagram showing correct and incorrect cookware is described as: Visual representation of cookware suitability for the ceramic hob, indicating correct pan bases and sizes versus incorrect ones.

Heat Level Selection

Adjust the knob to the right or left to select heat levels from 0 (Switch off) to 3 (Max). Descriptions for each level:

• 0: Switch off
• 1: MIN. Warming up / Stewing vegetables, slow cooking
• 2: Cooking soups, larger dishes / Slow frying
• 3: Grilling meat, fish / MAX. Fast heating up, fast cooking, frying

Zone Heating Indicator

An indicator lights up when a heating zone exceeds 50°C, warning users against touching it. Zones retain residual heat for 5-10 minutes after switching off.

Oven Functions and Operations

Natural Convection Oven (Conventional)

The oven can be warmed using bottom and top heaters, or the grill, controlled by the temperature regulator knob.

• Top and bottom heaters on, door closed: Set temperature between 100°C and 250°C. Ideal for baking cakes, meat, fish, bread, pizza. Preheat oven and use a baking tray.
• Grill on, door open: Set temperature between 100°C and 250°C. Used for cooking small portions of meat, schnitzel, fish, sausages (max 2-3 cm thick). Turn food over during roasting. Set temperature to 250°C for grilling.
• Oven On/Off: Set the knob to the required position. Turning right switches it on. Yellow light indicates operation; red light indicates temperature reached. Red light may cycle to maintain temperature. Turn knob to "0" to switch off.
• Oven Lighting: The oven lamp switches on after the temperature regulator knob is set.

Convection with Ring Heating Element

The oven uses a ring heating element and fan for air circulation, controlled by the temperature regulator knob. Set temperature between 100°C and 250°C. This method ensures uniform heat circulation. Lower baking temperatures may be used compared to conventional ovens.

Diagrams for oven lighting indicators (yellow operation light, red thermostat light) are described as: Visual indicators for oven operation status.

Baking in the Oven – Practical Hints

Baking

• Use provided accessories or suitable cake tins/trays placed on the drying rack. Black trays conduct heat better.
• Avoid shiny/bright trays with conventional heating as they can undercook the base.
• With ultra-fan function, preheating the oven chamber is not necessary. For other heating types, preheat before inserting the cake.
• Check cake readiness with a wooden stick; it should come out dry.
• Leave cake inside for about 5 minutes after switching off.
• Ultra-fan function temperatures are typically 20-30°C lower than normal baking.
• Baking parameters in tables are approximate and can be adjusted based on experience.
• If recipe book information differs from this manual, follow the manual's instructions.

Roasting Meat

• Cook meat weighing over 1 kg in the oven; smaller pieces on the hob burners.
• Use heatproof ovenware with handles resistant to high temperatures.
• When roasting on the rack or grate, place a baking tray with a small amount of water on the lowest level.
• Turn meat over and baste with juices or hot salty water during roasting. Do not pour cold water over the meat.

Baking Tables

Tables provide recommended temperatures, levels, and times for various dishes using Natural Convection and Oven with Automatic Air Circulation.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Proper cleaning ensures continued fault-free operation.

Before cleaning, switch off the cooker, ensure all knobs are set to "0", and allow it to cool completely.

Ceramic Hob

• Clean regularly after each use, preferably while warm.
• Avoid burnt-on spillages.
• Do not use abrasive agents, scouring powders, abrasive stones, pumice stones, or wire brushes, as they can scratch the surface.
• For stubborn spillages, use a special scraper carefully to avoid damaging the hob frame. The scraper's sharp blade should be protected by its cover.

Oven

• Clean the oven after every use. Use the oven lighting to see surfaces better.
• Wash the oven chamber with warm water and a small amount of washing-up liquid.
• Do not use abrasive agents, harsh detergents, or abrasive objects.
• Clean the front of the appliance with warm water and dishwashing liquid.

Removing the Top Oven Door

To access the oven chamber for cleaning, the door can be removed. Tilt the hinge safety catch upwards, close the door lightly, lift, and pull it out. Reverse the process to refit, ensuring the hinge notch is correctly placed.

Removing the Inner Panel

1. Unhook the upper door slat using a flat screwdriver. 2. Pull the upper door slat loose. 3. Remove the inner glass panel. 4. Clean the panel with warm water and a cleaning agent. Reassemble in reverse, ensuring the smooth surface points upwards. Do not force the top door strip.

Wire Shelf Supports

Remove by pulling the front catch, tilting the support, and removing from the rear catch. Install in reverse.

Self-Cleaning Enamel Liners

The oven is equipped with liners covered with self-cleaning enamel that removes fat and food residues automatically if not dried and burnt. To activate, set the oven to 250°C for 1 hour. If performance reduces, replace liners by unscrewing the catalytic enamel screw.

Replacing the Halogen Bulb

⚠️ Warning: Disconnect the appliance from the mains before replacing the bulb.

• Set all control knobs to "0" and disconnect the mains plug.
• Unscrew and wash the lamp cover.
• Pull the halogen bulb out using a cloth or paper. Replace with a new bulb (230V, 25W, G9).
• Replace the bulb in its socket and screw in the lamp cover.
• Do not touch the halogen bulb directly with your fingers.

Operation in Case of Emergency

Emergency Actions

• Switch off all working units of the cooker.
• Disconnect the mains plug.
• Call the service centre.

Troubleshooting Minor Faults

Regular Inspections

• Carry out periodic inspections of control elements and cooking units.
• Have a technical inspection at a service centre at least every two years after the guarantee expires.
• Fix any operational faults.
• Carry out periodical maintenance of the cooking units.

❗ Caution! All repairs and regulatory activities should be carried out by the appropriate service centre or an authorised fitter.

Technical Data

The product meets European standards EN 60335-1, EN60335-2-6, EN-30-1-1.

Energy label data is according to EN 60350-1 / IEC 60350-1, with functions active: bottom/top heaters (conventional) and fan-assisted heating (forced air).

Certificate of Compliance CE

The Manufacturer declares compliance with European Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC, Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EC, ErP Directive 2009/125/EC. The product is marked with the CE symbol.

Product Information / Product Fiche

Information provided in accordance with Commission Regulations (EU) No 65/2014 and No 66/2014 regarding energy labelling and eco-design requirements for household ovens and hobs.

Household Ovens

Household Electric Hobs

This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class G, which is replaceable by the end-user.

Supplier Information

Amica S.A.

ul. Mickiewicza 52, 64-510 Wronki, Poland

Tel: +48 67 25 46 100

Fax: +48 67 25 40 320

Website: www.amica.pl