Belling Forum 351 Guide

Forum
Slot-in Double Cavity Ceramic Electric
Cooker
INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS
Models: 351, 336, 358

Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................................
3
Installing Your Cooker .........................................................
For your own safety - Never ..................................................
-Always ...............................................
Know your Cooker ..............................................................
Using the Timer ..................................................................
4-5
6
7
8
9
3 Button Clock/Minute Minder ...................................... 10
Minute Minder Operation
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11
Setting the time of day ................................................
12
Setting the minute minder
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Automatic Cooking Programmes
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13&14
Using the ceramic Hob ......................................................... 15
Choosing your utensils ........................................................
17
Safety requirements for Deep FatFrying ........................
19
Using the Grill .....................................................................
20
Use of the Grill Pan Handle .................
20
Using the Top Oven .............................................................
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21
Using the Main Oven ........................................................... 23
Oven Cooking Guides. ........................................................
22&24
Care and Cleaning
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26
Something Wrong With Your Cooker?
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28
Service ...............................................................................
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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
CE
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
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Introduction
Your Belling Thank you for purchasing a new Belling Forum Cooker. Its stylish
Cooker

 and practical design will enhance your kitchen and make cooking a
pleasure. It features a fan oven, with a grill/top oven and a ceramic hob.
It also features a fully programmable clock/timer with a minute minder and
automatic oven switch on.
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.
Getting Help 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):
Belling Customer Care Centre
Stoney Lane
Prescot
Merseyside
L35 2XW
Tel: [phone]
Please quote the cooker model and serial number with all enquiries.
This can be found on the rating plate on the plinth below the oven door.
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.
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Installing your cooker
Unpacking 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 or there is anything 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.
Siting/Moving Your cooker is heavy, so be careful when moving or
the Cooker positioning it. Do not try to move the cooker by pulling on the
doors or handles. The Belling Forum is designed to fit between
600mm deep cabinets, spaced a minimum of 500mm 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 is a type X appliance, as such, 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 (25 1/2 ") 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 Top Oven/Grill 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 take care
not to damage floor coverings.
To avoid damage to surrounding units a 10mm gap should be
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 60mm between the cooker and any side wall to allow
the door to be opened fully.
Levelling The appliance should be located on a level surface. The two front feet can
be adjusted to a maximum height of 910mm 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.
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Installing your cooker
I mportant
Connecting the
Cooker
Before Cooking
WARNING! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED AND MUST
NOT BE INSTALLED ON A RAISED BASE!
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 on the plinth below the oven door.
The cooker must be connected by a qualified electrician to a
suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum of 32A and a
minimum contact clearance of 3mm, which should be fitted
adjacent to (but not above) the cooker, in accordance with 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 6mm
2
. The maximum size of cable that can be
used is 10mm
2
. 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 ON. 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 (e.g. 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, we
recommend cleaning the hob surface with Belling Ceramic Hob
Cleaner and Conditioner available from our Spares Department on
0870 458 9961.
This applies a thin protective film to the hob, making it easier to
clean, and prolonging its life.
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For your safety
Always..
• Always take care when touching any part of the cooker which may be hot. Use dry
oven gloves when removing or replacing food or dishes. Care should be taken to
avoid touching the heating elements inside the oven.
• 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 roof, side and back panels, and 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 mains supply and allow the cooker to cool before cleaning
your cooker.
• Always supervise children and pets, particularly when grilling, as exposed parts of
the cooker 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.
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Minute minder operation/Automatic cut-off
To Set the Minute Minder
Step 'I
Press the "+" button once and release it.
Then press the "+" button again to set the
required time. During setting the time
adjusts in 10 second intervals up to a
maximum of 99 mins 50 secs. The "+"
and "-" signs are used for setting the
required time.
At the end of the set time, a bleeping sound
will be heard and the "bell" will disappear.
The bleeger can be cancelled by pressing
the "+" or "-" buttons.
NOTE:
If necessary the minute minder can be cancelled before the bleeper
sounds.
a) Press the "+" button
b) with the "+" button still held in, press the "-" button untill "0.00"
appears in the display window.
Sometimes
,
m-symbol appears or disappears during setting operation. A tapping
sound can also be heard. These are normal so must not be considered as a faulty.
If a temperature is selected for the main oven first the oven will switched
off after the set period.
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Ceramic Hob
WARNING! If any crack should appear on the hob, isolate the cooker immediately
from the mains supply. Never use any part of the cooker but contact your Belling
Service Agent.
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 1.7kW Fastlite
Rear Left 1.2kW Fastlite
Rear Right 1.7kW Fastlite
Front Right 1.2kW Fastlite or 1.2kW Halogen (depending on model)
The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating
element is energised. The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating
element is switched off and cools.
Warning
Even though the cooking area has returned to its original colour it may still
be hot.
Hob Hot Light
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.
Controls The control provides fully variable heat control 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
ti me 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
On 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 ' 0'.
Hob hot indicator lights
The hob hot indicator lights show which
hob is operating and/or hot. The relevant
indicator light will remain on whenever a
hob is hot. When the temperature of the
hob surface falls below 64° C, the indicator
li ght will go off.
Weak flicker illumination is not a problem at
residual heat indicator light
Do not touch and keep children
away from the heating zones
and appliance
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Never
Never Stare at Halogen heating units.
Never Cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil 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 asbestos mats, aluminium or wok stands.
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 On 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.
We recommend not to use a utensil with a base diameter greater than
25cm (10ins).
If hob should become cracked, Never use until repaired. Always ensure
that saucepan handles are positioned safely.
Always
Always use good quality smooth flat based utensils.
Always use a utensil which has approximately the same base area as the heating
area zone being used.
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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Choosing your Utensils
To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to avoid unnecessary
damage, we recommend the use of good quality saucepans with smooth flat bases.
Aluminium pans with coloured vitreous enamelled bases absorb heat and are therefore
more efficient in use. Almost equally as good are saucepans with a thick machined
aluminium base. If using enamelled steel or cast iron pans, ensure that they have good
smooth flat bases as otherwise the heat will not be distributed evenly and damaging heat
spots may be created.
Never use recessed or ridged base utensils. Ideally the base of saucepan should be
approximately the same size as the heating area, up to a maximum of 254mm (10").
REMEMBER 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.
Good Quality Convex
Flat Base
Base too
same size as Small
Element
Concave
Base
Too
Small
Too
Large
No pan
Element
ON
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 or a paper towel 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 as long as it is still hot with a metal handled
razor-blade scraper commercially available. This will avoid any damage. NEVER
LET IT COOL BEFORE REMOVING.
3. Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing on the ceramic hob.
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NEVER
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 (like a gramophone record) 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.
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I
mportant
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING
I MPORTANT:
Deep Fat Frying
As 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 (e.g. to answer the telephone).
In the unfortunate event of a fire it will assist in smothering the flames if the
pan lid is replaced, and the electricity supply is switched OFF.
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
too 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.
Safety advice in case of a chip pan fire
In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.
1. TURN OFF THE COOKER 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. Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing
outside with it.
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.
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Using the grill
Parts may become hot when the grill is in use, children must be kept away. As a
safety feature, the thermostat will prevent the grill overheating if the door is closed.
ALWAYS ENSURE THE DOOR IS OPEN WHEN GRILLING
1 Open the grill door.
2 Turn the grill on by turning the grill control knob to maximum and allow to preheat
for around 5 minutes.
3 Select the temperature rotating the knob to the temperature required.
• 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.
Grilling Guidelines
Use the following chart for guidelines.
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.
Food
Grill Setting
Approximate Cooking
ti
me
Toasting of Bread
products
230°C
3 - 10 mins.
Small cuts of meat,
sausages,
bacon, etc.
220-230°C
15 - 20 mins.
Chops etc.
Gammon steaks
Chicken pieces
220-230°C 20 - 25 mins. Wire food
support used in upturned
position for chicken.
Fish:
Fingers
Whole Fillets
220°C 10 - 20 mins. Whole fish and
fillets placed in the base of
the grill pan.
Fish in breadcrumbs 220°C 15 - 20 mins.
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