Belling 637 Guide

Format
Electric Slot-In Cookers
INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
You must read these instructions prior to using the
appliance and retain them for future reference.
Model 637
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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................3
Installing Your Cooker ....................................................................................................4
For your own safety - Never ..........................................................................................6
- Always ...........................................................................................7
Know your Cooker...........................................................................................................8
Control Panel....................................................................................................................9
Timer...........................................................................................................................10-15
Ceramic Hob...................................................................................................................16
General Information..................................................................................................17-18
Choosing Your Utensils.................................................................................................19
Temperature Comparison Chart..................................................................................20
Grilling........................................................................................................................21-23
Top Oven Cookery Notes ............................................................................................ ..24
Top Oven Temperature Charts ...............................................................................25-26
Main Oven Selector Switch Functions........................................................................27
Main Oven Cookery Notes.................................................................................. .....28-29
Main Oven – Top & Base Heat .....................................................................................30
Main Oven Temperature Charts .............................................................................31-32
Main Oven Fan Grilling.................................................................................................33
Main Oven Temperature Chart Fan Grilling .............................................................34
Fan Only...........................................................................................................................35
The Economy Setting.........................................................................................36-37
Care and Cleaning ....................................................................................................38-41
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? .............................................................................42
Is There Something Wrong With Your Cooker? ........................................................43
Service............................................................................................................................B/C
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This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:
Low Voltage Equipment
73/23/EEC
93/68/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EEC
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
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Thank you for purchasing a new Belling Format Cooker. Its stylish
and practical design will enhance your kitchen and make cooking a
pleasure. It features a Multifunction Oven,with a separate grill/top
oven and a ceramic hob. There is also a clock/timer with a minute
minder and automatic oven switch on and off.
Even if you have used an electric cooker before, it is important that
you read these instructions thoroughly before starting to cook,
paying particular attention to the installation and safety
instructions.
If you have any problems with installing, operating, or cooking with
your Belling Cooker, please check through these instructions
thoroughly to make sure that you have not missed anything. If you
still need help, then please contact (including a daytime telephone
number if possible):
Consumer Relations Department
Belling Appliances Ltd.
Talbot Road
Mexborough
South Yorkshire
S64 8AJ
Tel: [phone]
If your query relates to cooking then please write to the Senior
Home Economist at the same address.
Please quote the cooker model and serial number with all enquiries.
This can be found on the rating plate on the oven frame.
WARNING! For your own safety, make sure that these
instructions on installation, use and maintenance are
followed.
We advise you to keep these instructions in a safe place for future
reference.
If you sell or transfer ownership of this product, please pass on
these instructions to the new owner.
Introduction
Your Belling
Cooker
Getting Help
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Installing your cooker
Unpacking
Siting/Moving
the Cooker
Levelling
4
After unpacking your cooker, make sure that you remove all the
packing from the oven and grill, and any stickers from the oven
door and the hob.
Examine your cooker for any damage, particularly the hob glass.
Make sure there are no chips or cracks.
If there is any damage to your cooker or anything is missing,
please contact your supplier for advice. If the hob is cracked the
cooker must not be connected to the supply, and no part of it may
be used.
WARNING: Do not install your cooker on a platform.
Your cooker is heavy, so be careful when moving or
positioning it. Do not try to move the cooker by pulling on the
doors or handles. The Belling Format is designed to fit between
600mm deep cabinets, spaced a minimum of 600mm apart. It can
also be used freestanding, with a cabinet to one side, in an angled
corner setting or with its back to a wall.
The cooker must be installed in accordance with the following:
adjacent side walls which project above hob level must not be nearer
to the cooker than 150mm (6”) Any overhanging surface or cooker
hood should be at least 650mm (251/
2”) above the cooker hob. We
do not recommend positioning the cooker below wall cupboards, as
the heat and steam from the cooker may cause damage to the
cupboard and its contents.
Whatever the position, remember to leave enough room for the
cooker to be pulled out for cleaning and service.
Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the
front as follows. Open the Grill/Oven door sufficiently to allow a
comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof,
avoiding any grill elements or oven interior furniture. Also taking
care not to damage floor coverings.
Your cooker must stand on a flat surface so that the hob is perfectly
level, and the cooker is stable and cannot be rocked. If the
floor is not level there is some scope for adjustment by using the
screw feet and wheels on the base of the cooker.
Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up
or down to set the height (900mm - 915mm) and level the cooker.
1. The rear wheels can be raised or lowered from the BACK of the
cooker by adjusting the levelling screws ‘A’ in the plinth.
2. The front feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise
the front of the cooker.
CAUTION: Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is
not moved carefully.
VIEWED FROM
THE REAR
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WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED!
Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage
corresponds with the supply voltage, this is stated on the rating
plate, which is situated adjacent to bottom left hand main oven door
hinge. The cooker must be connected by a qualified electrician to a
suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum of 45A and a
minimum contact clearance of 3mm, which should be fitted adjacent
to (but not above) the cooker, in accordance with current IEE
regulations. The power supply cable should conform to BS6004. We
recommend P.V.C. insulated twin and earth cable with a conductor
size of 6mm2. The maximum size of cable that can be used is 10mm2.
The control unit should be easily accessible in the event of an
emergency.
This appliance conforms to EN55014 regarding suppression of radio
and television interference.
For access to the mains terminal block, for supply cable connection,
it is necessary to remove the mains terminal cover, located at the
lower right-hand side of the rear panel. Pass the cable through the
cable clamp and connect to the appropriate terminals provided.
Tighten the screws on the cable clamp and replace the cover.
No part of the appliance will operate unless the main control unit is
switched O N.
Allow sufficient cable length for the cooker to be pulled out for
cleaning, but do not let it hang closer than 50mm (2”) to the floor.
The cable can be looped if necessary, but make sure that it is not
kinked or trapped when the cooker is in position.
Before you cook for the first time, we recommend that you switch
on each element in turn to burn off any odours remaining from
manufacture. Simply operate each hob element and the grill on
maximum for a few minutes, and the oven for approximately 30
minutes. Ensure that the room is well ventilated (eg. open a window
or use an extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to
the odour avoid any fumes. It is suggested that any pets be removed
from the room until the smell has ceased.
Also, before you use the ceramic hob for the first time, clean the
hob surface with Belling Ceramic Hob Cleaner and Conditioner.
This applies a thin protective film to the hob, making it easier to
clean, and prolonging its life.
Installing your cooker
Before Cooking
Important
Connecting the
Cooker
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For your safety
When used properly your Belling Format is completely safe, but as
with any electrical appliance there are some precautions you must
take in its use.
●Never stare at Halogen Heating Units.
●Never allow anyone except an authorised Belling Service Agent
to service or repair your cooker.
●Never remove any part of the cooker other than those intended
in normal use, or attempt to modify the cooker in any way.
●Never use the cooker for commercial catering. It is designed for
domestic use and for cooking food only.
●Never allow young children to operate or play with the cooker.
●Never use a chip pan or deep fat fryer more than 1/
3full of oil and
never use a lid while frying. Do not leave a fryer unattended while
cooking.
●Never operate the grill with the grill/top oven door closed. This
may cause overheating of your cooker.
●Never line the shelves, floor, or sides of the oven or grill, with
aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result.
●Never place materials which might catch fire, such as tea towels
on the hob or elements, even when the cooker is not in use.
●Never allow aluminium foil or plastic to touch any hob element
when it is hot.
●Never use an insulated mat, trivet or rack of any kind under pans
on the hob.
●Never store anything which might catch fire in the oven or grill.
●Never heat unopened containers.
●Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.
●Never dry clothes on either hob or oven doors.
●Never store flammable liquids, aerosols, etc. in adjacent cabinetry.
●Never operate the grill when the ovens are set to cook
automatically.
●Never use steam cleaners.
Never..
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For your safety
●Always take care when touching any part of the cooker as they
may be hot. Use good quality, dry oven gloves when removing or
replacing food or dishes.
●Always stand back when opening the oven door to allow any
build-up of heat or steam to disperse.
●Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when not in use to
prevent accidents, but remember that the grill door must be kept
open when grilling to prevent overheating.
●Always make sure that the shelves are fitted correctly before using
the oven or grill.
●Always keep your cooker clean, as a build-up of grease or fat
from cooking may be a fire hazard.
●Always switch off at the cooker control unit before cleaning your
cooker.
●Always supervise children and pets, particularly when grilling, as
exposed parts of the grill may become hot.
●Always use suitable pans for the hob, and make sure that they
are stable.
●Always keep handles away from the edge of the hob and any
heat. For added safety you should consider using a suitable hob
guard.
●Always make sure that all the controls are switched off when you
finish cooking.
●Always remember that your cooker may stay hot for a time even
after you have finished cooking.
●Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
●Always keep children away from cooker when cleaning at
maximum oven setting.
Always..
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Know Your Cooker
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Clock/Timer
Grill pan food
support
Top oven/grill
rod shelf
'Cookclean'
top oven
side panels
Fan blade
Main oven
'Cookclean'
side panels
Main oven
rod shelves
Meat pan
Rating
plate
Grill pan with
fixed/detachable
handle
Control
panel
Cooking area
1200W Fastlite
Inner glass panel
Cooking area
1500W Fastlite Cooking area 1200W Fastlite
Hob Hot
Neon
Cooking area
1800W
Halogen
Fastlight or
Conventional Grill
(dependant on Model)
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Control Panel
The control knobs have been designed to be easy grip.
The control knobs for the hob elements, grill and multifunction
selector can be operated in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction.
The control knobs for both ovens can only be turned in a clockwise
direction from the off position.
Note: Always make sure that all controls are switched off after
cooking and that nothing is left on the hob.
In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill
compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due to
the hot air expelled from the grill compartment.
A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when
grill/oven controls are in use.
The oven lights will illuminate when the appropriate oven controls
are operated. The light will remain on during the cooking period.
(NB. some Models have no oven light).
The main oven has a Slow Cook setting specially designed to reduce
energy usage.
To operate turn main oven thermostat to 90oC and turn the main
oven selector switch to the correct function i.e.
Control knobs
Cooling fan
Economy Setting
Main and top
oven light
Operating
controls when the
grill is in use
Front
left Rear
left
Twin
Circuit
Grill
Top
Oven
Stat
Main
Oven
Stat Rear
right Front right
Main
Oven
Selector
Switch
Clock Autotimer &
Minute Minder
Top
Oven
Neon
Main
Oven
Neon
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Oven Timer Operation
The oven timer offers you the following features:
1. Time of Day
2. Automatic Cooking
3. Minute Minder
The automatic timer can control the Main oven only. When the timer
control has been set for the main oven it is possible to use the other
oven on non automatic cooking.
Never operate the grill when the Oven is set to cook automatically.
1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook and
require approximately the same temperature.
2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or about
to finish cooking on your return to the oven. This will ensure
the food has not cooled down and does not require reheating
before serving.
3. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the
oven, ideally straight from the refrigerator. Frozen meat and
poultry should be thawed thoroughly before it is put in the
oven.
4. We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven
if there is to be a delay period. Stews prepared by frying the
meat and vegetables should be cooked as soon as possible.
5. We advise dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat,
for example Shepherds Pie, should not be cooked automatically
if there is to be a delay period.
6. Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method,
so that the delay period is kept to a minimum.
7. On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain
foods (ie poultry, joints, etc) the delay start should be kept to a
minimum.
8. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the
delay period, so it is best to add these ingredients just before
serving.
9. Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat
or tossing in water to which lemon juice has been added,
prior to placing food in the oven.
10. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent
boiling over.
11. Foods should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container
to prevent the loss of liquid during cooling. Aluminium foil
gives a good seal.
12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.
Hints on
Automatic
Cooking
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Oven Timer Operation
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TO SET TIME OF DAY
Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned off.
Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is
turned on.
Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00
and AUTOsymbol will be flashing
intermittently.
Step 4 Press and hold the “ ” Minute Minder &
“ ” Cook Period button together.
Step 5 With the “ ” Minute Minder & “ ”
Cook Period buttons still held in, press either
the “ + ” or “ –” buttons to set the correct time
of day.
Step 6 Release all the buttons simultaneously.
THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.
To change the time of day repeat steps 4,5 & 6 above.
Note: You cannot adjust the time of day if the timer
has been set for an Auto Cooking
Programme.
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0.00
12.00
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Oven Timer Operation
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Step 5
Turn off the oven control.
Step 6
Press the “ ” button to cancel the bleeping.
(If 2 minutes has not elapsed.)
Press “ ” button again to return to Manual
Operation.
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Step 4
Press and release the “ ” button the display will
read 0.00 with the cookpot lit.
Within 2 seconds press and hold the “+” button until
the required cooking period is set.
(Adjustment can be made by pressing the “–” button).
The timer display will revert to the time of day with
the Auto symbol and Cookpot lit.
At the end of the cooking period the Auto symbol
will Flash and an intermittent bleeping sound will be
heard.
– This will continue for approximately 2 minutes
unless the timer is reset within this period (See Step
6).
1.30
Cookpot Symbol
To Set Timer To Switch OFF Automatically
This allows you to cook immediately for a chosen period before the oven
switches Off Automatically
Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven.
Step 3 Turn the oven control to the required temperature (Oven should now be
operating).
The oven will now no longer operate until the timer has been reset.
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14.23A
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Cookpot Symbol Disappears
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Oven Timer Operation
The oven will no longer operate until the timer has
been reset to manual operation.
Step 6
Turn off the oven control.
Step 7
Press the “ ” button to cancel the bleeping
sound. (If 2 minutes has not elapsed.)
Press “ ” button again to return oven to
“Manual Operation”.
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Step 3
Press and release the “ ” button the display will
read 0.00 with the cookpot lit.
Within 2 seconds press and hold the “+” button
until the required cooking period is set.
(Adjustment can be made by pressing the “–”
button).
The timer display will revert to the time of day
with the Auto symbol and Cookpot lit.
Step 4
Press the release the “ ” button the display will
read the earliest possible end time with the Cookpot
and Auto symbol lit.
Within 2 seconds press and hold the “+” button to
set to the time you require the food to be ready,
with only the Auto symbol lit.
(Adjustment can be made by pressing the “–”
button).
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16.20
A
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To Set Timer To Switch ON and OFF Automatically
This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the
oven switches Off Automatically.
Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven.
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Step 5
Turn the oven control to the required temperature.
The oven will now switch on later in the day for the cooking period
required and will cut off automatically at the stop time setting.
At the end of the cooking period the Auto symbol will flash and an
intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.
This will continue for approximately 2 minutes unless the timer is reset
within the period.
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Oven Timer Operation
Other Notes On Timer Operation
1. When cooking Automatically the cook period can be checked at any time
simply by pressing the “ ” button.
2. When cooking Automatically the Stop time can be checked at any time by
simply pressing the “ ” button. (This also can be altered at any time by
following step 4 above.
3. Having set a cooking period and Stop time an electronic device stores the
information. The device within the timer will switch the oven on at the
required start time.
4. If a mistake is made and is not readily rectified alter the cook period to show
(as per Step 3 above) then press the “ ” (see Step 7 above)
and start the sequence again.
5. After an Automatic sequence the bleeping sound could also be switched off
bypressinganyofthethreebuttons ( , , ).
However the cooker cannot be re-used until the timer has been set to manual
operation, this is achieved by pressing the “ ” button (see Step 7 above).
6. If at any time the display shows three flashing zero’s 0.00 . It is likely that the
electricity supply to the oven has been interrupted. Reset the timer to the
correct time of day. Food in the oven may therefore not have been cooked,
before serving check food is thoroughly cooked.
7. To give yourself more time to set each function press and hold the required
function button and at the same time press “+” or “–” button.
NOTE: Between the hours of 10.00p.m. and 6.00a.m. the intensity of the display
reduces.
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Oven Timer Operation
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To Set The Minute Minder
Step 1
Ensure the time of day is set correctly.
Step 2
Press and release the “ ” Button.
Within 5 seconds press and hold the “+”
button until the required time is set, a “Bell”
symbol will light up.
This can be adjusted by pressing the “–”
button.
The timer will then revert back to the time of
day.
At the end of the set time a bleeping sound will
be heard and the “Bell” symbol will flash.
This can be cancelled by pressing the “ ”
button.
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0.20
Bell Symbol
NOTE: If necessary the Minute Minder can be cancelled before the tone sounds
by pressing the “ ” button and then pressing the “–” button until 0.00
appears in the display window.
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Ceramic Hob
WARNING! If any part of the hob glass is cracked, isolate the
cooker immediately at the wall mounted cooker control unit
and contact your Belling Service Agent. Do not use any part of
your cooker.
Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium
foil in contact with the hob surface, as damage will occur.
The following boiling plates are located beneath the decorative
circular patterned cooking areas:
Front Left 1.2kW
Rear Left 1.5kW
Rear Right 1.2kW
Front Right 1.8kW
The cooking areas change colour (become red) when heated,
indicating which heating element is energised. The cooking area
returns to its original colour after the heating element has been
switched off.
Even though the cooking area has returned to its original colour it
may still be hot.
Halogen elements use a lamp and an inner heating coil together. As
the halogen lamp is very bright when lit, the inner coil may appear
duller (i.e. not working); this is normal and the element is working
properly.
This will operate soon after any of the four boiling plate controls
are turned on, and will remain illuminated until the ceramic surface
has cooled.
The control provides various heat settings by selecting any number
between 1 (minimum) and 6 (maximum).
To reduce the heat to cook more slowly or simmer, turn the knob to
a lower setting which will vary according to size and type of
saucepan, the amount and type of food, and whether or not a lid is
fitted. Pans can be placed on the unheated areas of the panel when
cooking is finished and before serving food. It is inadvisable at any
time to leave a heating element switched on without a pan in
position as this wastes energy, and could make soil or rub-off from
aluminium pans more difficult to remove. To protect elements
against over-heating, safety cut-outs have been incorporated with
each element. After several minutes with the control at setting 6 the
safety cut-out switches the element Off and O n continuously, thus
preventing any adverse effects that may be caused by an excessive
build-up of heat in the cooking area.
The boiling plate will be off when the knob is at position ‘O’.
Controls
Hob Hot Light
Warning
Halogen Elements
Ceramic hob
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General Information Notes
(Ceramic Hobs)
Never Never Stare at Halogen heating units.
Never Cook directly on the hob surface as this will result in
damage to the surface of the hob.
Never use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to
the smooth surface of the hob.
Never drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause
scratches in the surface of the hob.
Never allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob
surround.
Never place anything between the base of the utensil and the
ceramic hob, eg do not use insulated mats, aluminium or
wok stands.
We recommend not to use a utensil with a base diameter greater
than 25cm (10 ins).
If hob should become cracked, Never use until repaired.
Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely.
Never leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob
when it is not in use.
Never place aluminium or plastic foil, or plastic containers on the
hob.
Never leave the hotplates or cooking areas switched O n unless
they are being used.
We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish
kettles across two heating areas.
Never leave utensils partly covering the heated areas. Always
ensure that they are placed centrally over the heated areas
and have the same diameter as the heating area used.
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Always
Good quality
flat base
same size as
element
Convex
base too
small
Concave
base Too small Too large No Pan Element ON
Always use good quality smooth flat based utensils.
Always use utensils which have more than sufficient capacity for
the amount of food being cooked to prevent boil over or
spillage.
Always use utensils with good fitting lids.
Always use a low dome pressure cooker for best results.
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General Information Notes
(Ceramic Hob)
IMPORTANT - As with any cooking appliance there could be some
fire risk attached to the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying,
cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (eg
to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the cooking
areas.
In the unfortunate event of a chip pan fire:
1. TURN OFF THE COOKING APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.
2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH,
this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.
3. LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE
MOVING IT. Picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it
often causes injuries.
NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the
force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over. Never use
water to extinguish oil or fat fires.
1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate
heating area.
2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil.
3. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking
period.
4. Do not try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food.
This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much,
resulting in greasy food.
5. 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 to quickly.
6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.
7. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or
fat.
Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of
utensils.
To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to
avoid unnecessary damage, we recommend the use of good quality
utensils with smooth flat bases.
1. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a
flat base, always check before buying.
2. Using the correct pans and utensils will result in maximum contact
with the hob and maximum efficiency as with any type of
electric hob.
Guidelines
Choosing your
utensils
Safety
requirements for
deep fat frying
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Choosing Your Utensils
WARNING: Extreme caution should be taken to avoid steam
burns and hot surfaces when cleaning up spillage to the hot
hob.
1. Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth
to avoid unnecessary damage to the hob.
2. When cooking food which contains sugar (most food) or
syrup, use a utensil which is large enough to prevent boil
over or spillage. Sugar spillage will permanently damage
the hob and therefore should be cleaned off with care
immediately. If sugar spillage has occurred, remove it whilst it
is still hot with a metal handled razor-blade scraper which is
commercially available. This will avoid any damage.
NEVER ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING.
3. Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing
on the ceramic hob.
Never use utensils with rough bases.
Never use lightweight utensils with thin, distorted or uneven
bases.
Never use lightweight enamelled steel utensils.
Never use cast iron utensils.
Never use utensils with recessed, scrolled or ridged bases.
Never use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than 1 mm
as this will reduce the performance of the hob.
Never use a utensil with a convex base.
Never use glass ceramic utensils.
Never use lightweight saucepans with plain thin copper bases on
ceramic or halogen hotplates.
Note: All copper pans are excellent conductors of heat, and are hard
wearing and strong, but need quite a lot of care. They can be very
heavy and do not usually have completely flat bases. The interiors
are usually lined with a different material such as tin.
A stainless steel pan with a sandwich base of aluminium and
stainless steel is an excellent conductor of heat and is suitable for use
on ceramic and halogen hobs, providing they are used in accordance
with the saucepans manufacturers' recommendations.
Stainless steel pans with a sandwich base of aluminium and copper
are excellent conductors of heat. If using stainless steel saucepans
with aluminium and copper sandwich bases on ceramic and halogen
hobs, the use of these pans must be in accordance with the
saucepan manufacturers’ recommendations. Extra care should be
taken to ensure the base of the pan and the hob is cleaned, and the
hob conditioned, after each and every use, when using this type of
saucepan.
If these recommendations are not followed, the result will be a build
up of small copper deposits on the surface of your hob, which, if not
cleaned after each use, will result in permanent marking of your
hob.
Always lift the pan from the hob, Never drag or slide across the
hob surface as damage may occur.
Never
Important
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Approximate Oven
Temperature
1/
2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
250
275
300
325
350
375
400
425
450
475
120
140
150
160
180
190
200
220
230
240
100
120
130
140
160
170
180
200
210
220
Fan Oven
(It is not always
necessary to
preheat oven)
oC
Conventional
Oven
oFoC
Gas Mark
Comparison Chart
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