Should the appliance be transferred to a new owner please ensure this instruction book is left with the appliance in order that the new owner can get to know the functions of the appliance and the relevant warnings. If you require further assistance or advice, please contact our Customer Care Department either by letter or telephone: Customer Care Department AEG Domestic Appliances 55-77 High Street Slough SL1 1DZ Tel: 08705 350350* * calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes Table of contents Contents Page no For the user . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For the installer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How to read the operating instructions: 1... 2...Step by step Hint and tips Safety information Environmental information Safety information These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure your fully understand them before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about the meaning of these warnings contact the Customer Care Department for assistance. Installing The appliance must be installed according to the instructions supplied. Any electrical installation work must be undertaken by a qualified electrician/ competent person. Do not alter the specifications or attempt to modify the appliance in any way. The appliance is intended for domestic cooking only. It is not designed for commercial/industrial purposes. Before using the appliance Some unpleasant odour and smoke may occur the first time you use the hob. Therefore please wash the frying container, basket and the heating element in hot water with washing-up liquid. Pour 3 litres of water with some detergent into the frying container. Warm up the water and let it boil for about 10 minutes. Empty the water into a bowl through the bottom tap and flush with hot water. Before using the chip-fryer, fit the enclosed metal filter over the drain hole in the base of the frying receptacle. The filter dome must face upwards when in position. Wash the grill grid, place it on the grill and switch on. Leave it on for 3 minutes. Safety rules You can prevent fire and avoid serious injuries by following the safety rules below. Remember that the grill becomes so hot that it can set fire to paper, cleaning rags etc. Remember that hot frying-oil can cause serious burns. Never leave the appliance unattended when in use. Ensure that all the control knobs are in the OFF-position when not in use. Remember that the grid, the lava block, the heating elements and the frying oil remain searing hot for a long period after you have turned off the appliance. Never pour water into hot frying-oil. If the frying oil catches fire, turn off the extractor hood. Extinguish the fire by covering it with the lid, a pan, baking tray or similar object. Never try to put out the fire with water. During use The appliance becomes dangerously hot during use, and remain so for a period of time. It should therefore be treated with due respect. Keep children away from the appliance. Never place plastic or paper, etc., on the appliance. If the appliance should be switched on by accident, the paper could burn, plastic melt, etc. For hygienic and safety reasons the appliance must be kept clean. Grease, oil and food spills create unpleasant odours when burnt, and can in some cases result in open flames. During deep-fat frying, sauteeing, melting of butter, etc., one must always remain near the appliance, due to the danger of fire. In the event of fire the appliance must be switched off immediately (and the cooker hood as well, if in use). Child safety Young children must not be allowed to tamper with the appliance or play with the knobs. The appliance gets hot when it is in use. Children should be kept away until the appliance has cooled. Steel cover The cover supplied may only be used on this model. Maintenance and cleaning Only clean this appliance in accordance with the instructions given in this book. Service Repairs carried out be inexperienced persons may cause injury or serious malfunction of the appliance. Repairs must only be carried out by a qualified/compentent person. Contact your local AEG Service Force Centre. Disposal Make the appliance unusable by cutting off the cable. Dispose of any packaging material and old appliances at an authorised disposal site. Description of the appliance Steel cover Frying basket Heating elements for grill Heating element for fryer Control lamp Min oil levelMIN Max oil level Control knob Operating instructions Operation of the grill Control knob for grill. The grilling temperature is adjustable. "0" The grill is switched off "1" is on low setting 170° "9" is on high setting Control lamp The control lamp is activated as long as the grill switch is turned on. Grilling Instead of lava blocks, water may be used. Operation of the fryer Contro...