Beko D531 User manual

■ installation & operating
structions and cooking guidance
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welcome
Dear customer
Congratulations on your choice of a Beko quality cooker which
has been designed to give you lasting service.
The cooker must be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance
with current regulations and used in a well ventilated space.
Please read these instructions thoroughly before installing or using
- and keep for handy reference. Make sure you understand the
controls prior to using your appliance. This cooker must only be used
for its intended purpose, ie the cooking of food in the home. Failure
to observe these instructions may invalidate your right to free service
during the guarantee period.
If you have any questions, or if you are not sure about any
information contained in this booklet please contact us - details are
on the back cover.
Your Customer Service
safety symbols
The use of any electrical appliance and cookers in particular (which
use high temperatures) require the following of basic common sense
safety rules.
There is a danger of injury to the person and of damage to the
cooker, the kitchen and your home.
These are itemised in the first section 'Safety in the home'. Where
accidents are most common, we repeat these warnings in the main
text using the following symbols:
Where you, other people, toddlers and children are
at risk
Where there is a danger of damage to the cooker,
utensils, surrounding areas and property
Please note them for your own safety.
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Part no: 485.9204.97
rev.O : 31.10.2006

contents
Introduction
Welcome/Safety symbols 2
Safety in the home 4
Installation
Know your cooker/specification 6
Electrical connection and location 7
Installation 8
For the very first time
Preparation and burning off 8
Operating
Operating the hob 9
Saucepan types/deep fat frying
10
Operating the grill
11
Operating the fan oven 12
Cooker care
Care & cleaning 13
Trouble shooting 14
Future transportation 14
Replacing the oven lamp 14
Guarantee & service 15
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safety in the home
| Look after yourself, family and friends
• Ensure that children are kept away whilst
the cooker is in use and until it has cooled
as parts become very hot. Don't leave
them unsupervised.
• During use surfaces get hot. Don't touch
hot surfaces during use.
• Close supervision while cooking is essential
at all times.
• Special care should be taken when cooking
oily and fatty food as overheating of such
food can cause them to catch fire.
• Always use good quality oven gloves when
removing hot utensils and the grill pan from
the oven.
• Ensure handles of pans can not accidentally
be caught or knocked and do not get heated
by adjacent heatihg zones.
• Check all controls on the appliance are
switched off after use.
• Take care when opening the door. Let steam
and hot air escape before removing the
food.
• Select the correct shelf position before
turning the oven or grill on - don't move
oven shelves when hot.
• Don't use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.
• Don't heat up unopened food containers
as pressure can build up causing the
container to burst.
• Don't use round-bottomed traditional woks.
Use flat-bottomed types.
• Don't store items above the cooker that
children may try to reach.
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safety in the home
Look after your cooker and home
• Clean your cooker regularly, ideally after
each use. Always turn off the mains electricity
supply and allow the appliance to cool first.
• Spillage should be dealt with as soon as it
occurs, taking due care as the hob surface
may be hot. Any spillage left on the surface
after cooking should be cleaned off before
the hob is switched on again to prevent
baking on.
• Don't use biological washing powder or
bleach products, harsh abrasives or chemical
cleaners for cleaning the oven inner panels.
• Don't allow anyone to sit or stand on the
cooker or door.
• Don't move the cooker by pulling by the
door and/or handle.
• Ensure that no flammable materials are
adjacent to the cooker as the sides become
hot during use.
• Don't store flammable materials, aerosols
etc in adjacent cabinets.
• Don't place flammable or plastic items on
or near the hob, and never place wet cloths
etc. on the hob to dry.
• Keep all ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
• Don't leave a hob on for long periods when
not covered by a pan.
• Don't cover shelves with metal foil as the
air circulation in the oven will be disrupted.
• Don't place dishes, pans, trays directly on
the oven compartment base.
• Don't line the grill pan with aluminium foil.
As this could result in an increased risk of
fire or damage to your cooker.
• Don't use the cooker with glass windows
removed.
Don't use the cooker for
• Hanging towels and dish cloths etc on the
handles.
• Warming plates under the grill.
• Heating the kitchen.
• Drying.
Food hygiene
• Ensure meat and poultry is thoroughly
defrosted before cooking.
• Check food is thoroughly cooked and is
piping hot.
• Always refer servicing to a qualified
appliance service engineer.
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know your cooker
1.0 kW hot plate
2.0 kW hot plate
with rapid heating
element
Control panel
Grill
Grill door
Oven door
Hob Integral air grill
1.5 kW hotplate
1.5 kW hotplate
with rapid heating element
Grill switch button
This prevents the grill from
operating when the door is
closed
Shelf runners
Oven tray
Rating label
Some of the illustrated details may vary
specification
Supply voltage 230V AC
Supply frequency
50 Hz
Maximum wattage 10.4 W
Adjustable grill wattage
2000 W
Oven wattage 2400 W
Hotplate wattage - Front left 2000 W (*)
Hotplate wattage - Rear left 1000 W
Hotplate wattage - Front right 1500 W (*)
Hotplate wattage - Rear right 1500 W (*)
Unpacked external dimensionsH: 900 mm
W: 500 mm
D: 600 mm
(*) protector
Packed external dimensions H: 985 mm
W: 560 mm
_ D: 700 mm
Because we continually strive to improve our
products, we may change our specifications and
designs without prior notice.
Accuracy
Note that times and temperatures in this book
are for guidance only.
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electrical connection _
3 Access to the mains terminal is gained by
removing the small rear cover. The cable
must have conductors of sufficiently high
cross sectional area to prevent
overheating and deterioration.
Recommended cross-section area is six square
« millimetres (6.00 mm2). The mains cable must
| conform to BS6004.
• This appliance must be earthed.
4 The mains cable must pass through the
cable clamp.
5 The mains cable should be routed away
from the appliance and in particular
ventilation slots, the vent outlet and should
not be obstructed when pushed in to position
between the appliance and the wall and/or
cabinets.
• The appliance conforms to BS 800: 1988 and
EEC directive 87/308 regarding suppression of
radio and television interference.
• Type with regard to protection against
overheating of surrounding surfaces=X.
location _
• Excess steam from the oven is expelled at the rear
of the appliance therefore the wall behind the cooker
needs to be protected against grease and moisture.
• The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen
cabinets spaced over 500 mm apart. The space either
side of the cooker need only be sufficient to allow
withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used
with cabinets on one side or both sides as well as in
a corner setting. It can also be used free-standing.
• Adjacent side walls above the appliance must not
be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be
of heat resistant material. Leave at least 750 mm
clearance above the hob.
To avoid damage to surrounding units a 10mm
gap should le left between the appliance and the
units. If this is not possible, a kit ( part number
01 25552 00) may be ordered from Customer Care
which will protect the units.
For models with side opening doors, we recommend
a side clearance of 60 mm betwen the cooker and
any side wall to allow the door to be opened fully.
• Do not connect the cooker to the
electricity supply until all packing and
transit protectors have been removed.
1 Before your appliance is connected to the
mains electricity supply, check to ensure
that the voltage and frequency shown on
the rating label corresponds with your
power supply. The label is located on the
plinth below the oven door.
2 This product must only be installed
by a qualified electrician eg local
electricity company or NICEIC registered
contractor to a suitable double-pole control
unit with a minimum contact clearance of
3mm in all poles and with a minimum rating
of 32A which should be fitted adjacent to
(but not above) the cooker in accordance
with IEE regulations. Failure to observe this
instruction may result in operational problems
and invalidation of the product warranty.
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installation
Levelling
The appliance should be located on a
level surface. The two front feet can be adjusted
as required. To ensure that your appliance is
standing level adjust the two front feet by
turning clockwise or anticlockwise until the
product is in firm contact with the floor.
preparation and burning off
jp/l Important for asthmatic
• sufferers
Before using for the first time, protective
coatings need to be burnt off. Fumes will be
emitted but this is quite normal.
Ensure the room is very well ventilated
during the burning off process. Avoid directly
inhaling the fumes during this process.
Hotplates
Adjust the hotplates to the mid position
and leave on for about 8 minutes. Do not
place any pans or other cooking utensil on
the hotplates during this process.
Grill
Open the grill door. Remove wire rack,
baking tray and handle, and set the control
to the mid position for about 15 minutes.
oven
Remove shelves and baking tray and turn
the oven control knob to 200°C for about
15 minutes.
Cleaning
Before you start using your cooker, clean
the appliance as recommended under Care
and cleaning on page 13.
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operating the hob
1 Rotate the control knobs in either
direction to provide fully variable heat
control.
2 When any one of the hotplates is on, the
red indicator light on the control panel is
on.
3 To switch a hotplate off turn the
corresponding knob to 0 (zero).
• Rapid heating hotplates are at the front
and are denoted by a red spot in the
centre of each hotplate. (The red spot
will wear with time - this is not a fault
and operation is not affected.)
Knob position
Use
1 Warming
2-3 Simmering
4 - 5 - 6
Cooking-Frying-Boiling
Before retiring for the evening it is
advisable to check that all the cooker
controls have been switched off.
For best simmering results, we
recommend you use the rear left hotplate.
Over heat protection
The thermal protector reduces the power, if
excessive heat is detected during abnormal
operating conditions.
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saucepan type
For best results we recommend the use
of good quality saucepans with smooth flat
bases. This gives the maximum use of the
energy in the hotplate.
Aluminium pans with coloured vitreous
enamelled bases absorb heat and are
therefore more efficient in use.
Never use recessed or ridged base
saucepans.
Use pans of the correct diameter. The
base should be about the same size as the
hotplate. Suggested sizes are 6" (15cm) for
the small hotplates, 7" (18cm) for the large
hotplates. If the pan is too small energy is
wasted.
Right Pan H Wrong Pan
(Correct size) ■ (Too small)
• Never fill the pan more than one-third
full of fat or oil.
• Never leave unattended during heating
or cooking.
• Do not fry too much food at the same
time especially frozen food. This only
lowers the temperature of the oil or fat
too much resulting in greasy food.
• Always dry food thoroughly before frying
and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat.
Frozen foods in particular will cause
frothing and spitting if added too quickly.
• Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the
pan.
• Keep the outside of the pan clean and
free from streaks of oil or fat.
Use pans which have sufficient capacity
for the amount of food being cooked so
they don't boil over and cause unnecessary cleaning.
Place only dry pans on the hotplate. Do
not place lids, particularly wet ones, on the
hotplates.
Diameter of
bottom
145 mm
180 mm
pot
* Max. concavity
in cold condition
Max. concavity
in hot condition
0.9 mm
1.1 mm
0.5 mm
0.6 mm
Pressure cookers
Only use pressure cookers suitable for
solid hotplates.
deep fat frying
in the event of a chip pan or other
pan fire
1 Switch off the electricity supply.
2 Smother flames with a fire blanket or
damp cloth.
Burns and injuries are caused almost
invariably by picking up the burning pan
and rushing outside with it.
Do not use water on the fire.
Leave the pan to cool for at least 30
minutes.
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operating the grill
f Parts may become hot when the grill is in
^ use, children must be kept away.
As a safety feature, a switch prevents the
grill from working when the door is closed.
It will only work when the door is fully open.
~ • When the door is fully open, it remains tilted
slightly, so that any spillage will be directed
away from you.
1 O p e n the grill door.
Grilling guidelines
Use setting 6 for toast, for sealing and
fast cooking of foods.
For thicker foods requiring longer
cooking, turn the control to a lower setting
after the initial sealing on both sides. The
thicker the food, the lower the control
should be set. When grilling thicker food,
the grill rack should be turned over to its
lowest position.
Use of grill pan handle
* Warning! Always use an oven glove to
| protect your hand when using the grill as all
'• metal parts can become every hot.
The grill pan has a detachable handle.
Make sure the handle is securely located
between the raised profiles across the front
of the grill pan. See the diagrams for fitting
the handle. To remove the handle, reverse
the sequence of operations.
2 Turn the grill on
by turning the
grill control knob
to position 6 and
allow to preheat
for around 5
minutes.
3 The red indicator
light will glow to
show that the
grill has been
switched on.
4 Then choose the desired setting.
• Only use the middle and bottom rack
position for grilling. Do not use the top
position.
• Ensure the food is correctly positioned under
the grill element.
• Food which requires browning only should
be placed under the hot grill, either in the
grill pan, or on the floor of the grill
compartment, according to the depth of
the dish. The grill pan wire grid can be
removed.
• Do not line the grill pan with aluminium
foil.
• Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the
grill compartment will be heated when the
main oven is in use.
• Do not switch on the grill when using the
compartment for storage.
f Always take care not to touch hot surfaces
when using the grill pan handle. Ensure when
• using the grill pan handle that it is centralised
and secure. Do not leave the handle in position
when grilling. If the handle is left in position
when grilling, it will get very hot.
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operating the oven
1
2
3
4
Turn the oven on by rotating the oven
control knob clockwise.
Select the temperature in the oven by
selecting the temperature (in degrees
Celsius) printed on the control panel.
The amber temperature indicator light
on the control panel will glow until the
pre-set temperature is reached.
Once the temperature has been reached,
the amber light will go off and then cycle
on and off to maintain the pre-set
temperature.
The oven uses the outer top element and
a concealed bottom element.
Ensure you stand back from the
appliance when opening the oven door
to allow any build up of steam or heat
to escape.
Check food is thoroughly cooked and is
piping hot.
To turn the oven off turn the control knob
anti-clockwise to the * mark.
Temperature conversion
The oven temperature control knob is
marked in degrees Celsius (sometimes called
Centigrade). This chart will help when recipes
show °F or use descriptive terms (as
recommended by the Association of
Manufacturers of Domestic Electrical
Appliances).
Description Celsius °C Fahrenheit °F
Cool
80 175
100 200
110 225
Slow 120 250
140 275
150 300
Fairly hot 160 325
180 350
Hot 190 375
200 400
Very hot
220 425
Oven temperature chart
This chart is for guidance only, follow food manufacturers recommendations whenever available.
Food
Cooking
temperature °C Time Shelf position
Beef 180-200 25-30 mins per 450g +30 mins 1
Lamb 180-200 25-30 mins per 450g + 30 mins 1
Pork 180-200 30-35 mins per 450g + 25 mins 1
Poultry 180-200
25-30 mins per 450g + 25 mins
1
Casseroles 140-160 1.5-2 hours dependent on quantity 2
Fruit cake 140-160 Time dependent on size 1-2
Small cakes
160-180
20-25 mins
3
Victoria sandwich 160-180 20-25 mins 2
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care & cleaning _
f T urn OFF at the mains before cleaning.
• Before switching on again ensure that all controls
:• are in the OFF position.
• Make sure that the oven, grill and
hotplates are sufficiently cool before
you start cleaning.
• As the hotplates are of a solid type, a residual
heat will remain after you switch off the cooker
so take care not to touch hot surfaces.
Exterior
Use a damp cloth to clean the outside. Never use
any sharp instruments, abrasive household cleaner,
or detergents for cleaning. For hard stains use
suitable washing liquid.
Stainless steel surfaces
It is recommended that only branded stainless steel
cleaning matarials are employed to clean stainless
steel surfaces.
Do not use abrasive household cleaning agents
scaoring pads, scraper knives or indulited liquid
detergents otherwise damage will occur to the
surface appearance.
Vitreous enamel hob surround
Clean with a cloth wrung out in soapy water.
Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream, paste
or liquid cleaner. Check that the cleaning agent
used is approved by the Vitreous Enamel
Development Council.
Hotplates
The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done
when they are cold.
1 W i p e the hotplates with a little domestic non¬
scratch cleaning cream following the circular
grooved pattern on
the hotplate.
2 W i p e over with a
damp clean cloth,
making sure that all
the cleaner has been
removed.
3 D r y by switching on for a few minutes.
4 A p p l y a thin coat of cooking oil from time to
time to provide a protective coating.
Control panel
Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and
polish with a dry cloth. Do not use oven cleaners or
aerosols, scouring pads or abrasive powder for
cleaning the plastic knobs or end caps as damage
will occur. Do not attempt to remove any of the
control knobs from the panel as this may cause
damage and is a safety hazard.
Grill interior
Wipe the grill elements with a damp cloth (ensuring
they are sufficiently cool first) to remove any fat
splashes. This will prevent fumes from any fat being
burned off when the cooker is next used. 13
Oven interior
Remove the
rod shelves for
washing
in the sink. Use a
fine steel wool soap
pad for removing
stubborn stains from
the rod shelves and floor of the oven. Take care
during cleaning not to damage, bend or dislodge
from the surrounding clips the thermostat sensor
which is located at the top right hand side of the
oven.
Grill and Oven doors
Wipe over the door outer panels with a cloth wrung
out in hot soapy water, then after wiping with a
cloth wrung out in clean water, dry with a soft clean
cloth. Do not use scouring pads or abrasive powder
which may scratch the surface. Take care during
cleaning not to damage or distort the door seal.
Ensure that the door seal is dry after cleaning. Do
not lift the door seal.
Over time...
• Slight discolouration of liners and other surfaces may
occur in time. This does not affect the
functioning of the appliance.
• The metal rings around the hotplates discolour
when in use due to the heat. This is normal, is
not a fault and operation of hotplates is not
affected.

trouble shootin
If the cooker does not work
If the appliance does not operate check
whether:
• The power supply is on.
• The fuse has blown/circuit breaker has
tripped/main distribution switch has been
turned off.
• The control has been set correctly.
• If the appliance is still not operating after
the above checks, please refer to the section
on how to obtain service.
Please ensure that the above checks have
been made as a charge will be made if no
fault is found.
Performance characteristics when in
use
• When using your appliance for the
first few times, an odour and/or
smoke may be emitted which is normal - see
page 8.
• It is normal for the metal parts to produce
noise when in use, this is due to expansion
and contraction.
• When in use, steam may be produced which
is normal and not a fault of the cooker.
• At the end of a cooking session, it is normal
to have a momentary puff of steam when
the oven door is opened. This should disperse
in a few seconds.
• If, whilst cooking, steam produced comes
in to contact with cool surface's on the
outside of the appliance, it will condense
and produce water droplets. This is quite
normal and is not a fault.
future transportation
Keep the original carton and other packaging
material in a safe place. Transport the cooker
in its original carton. Follow the instructions
that are printed on the carton.
To prevent the accessories inside the oven
from damaging the oven door, tape a strip of
cardboard onto the inside of the oven door
that lines up with the position of the trays.
Tape the oven door to the side walls.
If you do not have the original carton
Take the necessary precautions in order to
prevent the exterior panels, and the glass
surfaces of the oven from being damaged.
Pack the oven in bubble wrap or thick
cardboard and tape it securely in order to
prevent damage during transportation.
The oven must be transported upright. Do
not place other items on the top of the cooker.
Recycling
This product bears the selective
sorting symbol for waste electrical
and electronic equipment (WEEE).
This means that this product must
be handled pursuant to European
Directive 2002/96/EC in order to
be recycled or dismantled to minimize its
impact on the environment.
For further information, please contact your
local or regional authorities.
Electronic products not included in the selective
sorting process are potentially dangerous for
the environment and human heath due to
the presence of hazardous substances.
revlacina the oven lam
Ensure that the appliance is switched off at
the mains supply before replacing the lamp
to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
1 Switch off at the mains.
2 Remove the protective glass cover of the
lamp inside your oven by turning it anti¬
clockwise.
3 Remove the bulb by turning it anti-clockwise.
4 After installing the correct replacement bulb,
reinstall the protective glass of the lamp.
Replacement light bulb can easily be
obtained from a good local electrical or DIY
store. 14

guarantee _
Your Beko product is guaranteed against the cost of
breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of
the original purchase.
What is covered?
• All repairs necessary as a result of faulty materials,
defective components or manufacturing defect.
• The cost of all functional replacement parts.
• The labour costs of a Beko approved repairer to carry
out the repair.
What is not covered?
• Transit or delivery damage
• Accidental damage
• Misuse, or abuse.
• Cabinet or appearance parts, including knobs and flaps
• Accessory items, including ice trays, scrapers, cutlery
baskets,
• Repairs required as a result of unauthorised repairs or
inexpert installation that fails to meet the requirements
contained in the user instruction book.
Repairs to products used on commercial or non-residential
household premises.
Important notes.
• The product is guaranteed for domestic household use
only.
• The guarantee will be void if the product is installed
or used in commercial or non-residential household
premises.
• The product must be correctly installed, located and
operated in accordance with the instructions contained
in the User Instructions Booklet provided.
• Professional Installation by a qualified plumber/electrical
appliance installer is recommended for all Washing &
Dishwashing Machines and Electric Cookers
• Gas Cookers must only be installed by a CORGI (or
BORD GAIS) registered Gas Installer.
• The guarantee is given only within the boundaries of
the United Kingdom.
• The guarantee is not transferable if the product is
resold.
• Beko pic disclaims any liability for incidental or
consequential damages.
• The guarantee does not in anyway diminish your
statutory or legal rights.
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THE MANUFACTURERS GUARANTEE
Please keep your purchase receipt or other proof of purchase in a safe place; you will need to have it should the product
require attention in the guarantee period
You should also complete the details below; it will help us assist you quicker when requesting service. (The model number
is printed on the Instruction Booklet)
Model Number:_ Purchased From:_ Date of purchase:_
For service under guarantee simply telephone the appropriate number below
LOCATION TELEPHONE
UK Mainland & Northern Ireland
Fridges & Freezers
Electric Cookers
Gas & Dual Fuel Cookers
Washing Machines & Dishwashers
0870 241 0638
0870 241 1320
0870 241 1321
0870 241 0357
Republic of Ireland
All Refrigeration, Cooking, Washing & Dishwashing Machines 01 862 3411
Before requesting service please check the trouble-shooting Service once the manufacturers guarantee has expired,
guide in the Operating Instructions as a charge may be levied
where no fault is found even though your product may still If you have purchased an extended gauarantee please refer
be under guarantee. to the instructions contained within the extended gauarantee
agreement document. Otherwise please call the above
numbers where service can be obtained at a charge.
Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service please call the
Beko Customer Help-Line on 0870 774 1050
Beko House, Caxton Way, Watford, Herts, WD18 8UG, Tel: [phone]
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