Richmond 550DF Operation manual

Mini Range
550mm Dual Fuel Freestanding Cooker
Gas hob, Electric Top Oven & Grill with Fanned Main Oven
Installation & Users Guide
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Our Warranty
Inside the paperwork which has come with this appliance,
there is a leaflet and card explaining the terms of our
extended warranty and guarantee.
In order to apply for our five year guarantee, simply fill in
the details on the card and post it off, this will register your
appliance.
Should you wish to take out extended warranty, please fill
in the details on the leaflet and post this off.
You can also register, and apply for extended
warranty on line at:
www.stoves.co.uk
If your appliance is covered by the warranty and guarantee,
you will not be billed for work
undertaken should your appliance be faulty, terms and
conditions do apply, so please read through the literature
carefully.
Our Customer Care Centre can be called on:
0871 22 22 502
We aim to answer calls as quickly as possible, and in strict
rotation as soon as one of our Customer Care team
becomes free.
Please ensure that you have available your appliances
model number and serial number, there is a space at the
back of this book for recording that information.
Alternatively, you can visit the web site.
Outside the UK and Northern Ireland, please contact your
local supplier.

Contents
If you smell gas:
Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch.
Call the Gas Emergency Helpline at TRANSCO on: 0800 111999
User’s Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Before using your cooker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hob and cooker safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Chip pan fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the programmer / clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using your gas hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using your gas hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using your ovens / grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using your top cavity grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Grilling guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Using your conventional top oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using your main oven. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fanned oven guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Roasting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
General baking guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cooling and defrosting function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Cleaning and maintaining your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning your gas hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cleaning your cavities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cleaning your appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Cook shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Before you call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Changing light bulbs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing your cooker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Dimensions and clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Fitting the Infill Piece (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Requirements and regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Connection to the Gas & Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Technical Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Customer Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back cover

Before Using Your Cooker
Before using this appliance please make sure that
you have removed all packaging and wrapping.
Some of the furniture inside this
appliance may have additional wrapping.
It is also advised that you turn the ovens and/or
grill on for a short while, this will burn off any
residues left from manufacturing. There may be a
smell which accompanies this process - but this is
nothing to worry about and is harmless.
We also recommend that you wash the oven
shelves, the baking tray, the grill pan, and the grill
pan trivet before their first use in hot soapy water,
this will remove the protective oil coating.
Although every care has been taken to ensure this
appliance has no burrs, or sharp edges, we
recommend that you wear protective gloves when
installing and moving this appliance.
This will prevent any injury.
Our policy is one of constant development and
improvement. Strict accuracy of illustrations and
specifications cannot be guaranteed. Modification
to design and material may be necessary
subsequent to publication.
Please note that certain pictorial images in this
handbook are meant only to represent product.
Always use a registered installer for this appliance.
Environmental protection:
Glen Dimplex Home Appliance brands are
committed to protecting the environment and
operates and Environmental Management System
which complies with BS EN ISO 14001.
All packaging with this appliance is recyclable and
environmentally friendly.
Please recycle whenever possible - contact your
local authority for your nearest recycling centre.
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This appliance is for
use in a domestic
kitchen only, it is not
designed, or intended,
for commercial use.
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Hob & Cooker Safety
4Always ensure that pan bases are dry, and flat before
using them on the hob.
4Always position pans over the centre of the burner, and
turn the handles to a safe position so they cannot be
knocked or grabbed.
4Always use pans which are no smaller than 100mm
(4”), or larger than 250mm (10”).
4Always take care when removing food from the oven
as the area around the cavity may be hot.
4Always use oven gloves when handling any utensils
which have been in the oven as they will be hot.
4Always make sure that the oven shelves are resting in
the correct position in between two runners. Do not
place the oven shelves on top of the highest runner,
this will lead to spillage and injury if the baking tray, or
dish falls.
6Never use double pans, rimbased pans, old or
misshapen pans, or any pan which is not stable on a
flat surface.
6Never leave cooking fat, or oil, unattended.
6Never use commercial simmering aids, or heat
diffusers, as they create excessive heat and can
damage the surface of the hob.
6Never use the hob for any other purpose than cooking
food.
6Plastic cooking utensils can melt if they come into
contact with a warm hob. Never leave them close to,
or on top of, the hob.
6Never leave the burner alight without a pan covering it.
This causes a fire hazard.
6Do not place items of the door while it is open.
6Do not wrap foil around the oven shelves, or allow it to
block the flue.
6Do not drape tea towels near the oven while it is on,
this will cause a fire hazard.
6Do not pull heavy items, such as turkeys, or large
joints of meat, out from the oven on the shelf, as they
may overbalance and fall.
6Do not use this appliance to heat anything other than
food items, and do not use it for heating the room.
Always make sure that the
burner caps, rings and
pansupports are correctly
placed. This will prevent pans
becoming unstable while in
use, and ensure an
uninterrupted gas flow.
Call Customer Care for a
service engineers visit if:
lYou find over a period of
time that the gas oven
becomes hotter at a
particular temperature - the
thermostat may need
replacing.
lThe cooling fan fails to work.
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WARNING: Parts of
the appliance may
become hot while in
use, always make sure
that children are
supervised when they
are near to the
appliance.
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WARNING: This appli-
ance is not intended for
use by persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or men-
tal capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowl-
edge, unless they have
been given supervision or
instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a
person responsible for
their safety.
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WARNING: This appli-
ance is fitted with a
cast lid. Always make
sure the you use the
handle when opening
and closing the lid.
Make sure the lid is
fully opened when the
hob is in use, and can-
not drop down sud-
denly. Do not use the
lid as a work surface.
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Chip Pan Fires
What causes a chip pan fire?
l
Chip pan fires start when oil of fat overheats and catches fire,
or when oil or fat spills on to the cooker because the pan has
been filled too high.
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They can also start when wet chips are put into hot oil,
making it bubble up and over flow.
Preventing a chip pan fire
l
Never fill the pan more than a third full with oil of fat.
l
Never leave the pan alone with the heat on - even for a few
seconds.
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Dry chips before putting them in the pan.
l
Never put chips in the pan if the oil has started smoking.
Turn off the heat and leave the oil to cool down, or else it
could catch fire.
In the event of a chip pan fire
l
If your chip pan does catch fire - don’t panic, and don’t move
the pan. Serious burns are often caused by picking up the
pan and running outside with it.
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If it is safe to do so, and you don’t have to reach across the
pan, turn off the heat.
l
Never throw water, or use a fire extinguisher.
l
If you can, drape a damp cloth or towel over the pan to
smother the flames.
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Leave the pan to cool down for at least half an hour.
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If you can’t control the fire yourself, close the door, get out
and tell everybody else to get out.
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Call the fire brigade. Don’t go back inside whatever the
reason.
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Through your programmer you will be able to set the time
of day, set the minute minder, and use the semi and fully
automatic cooking functions. The programmer is vital to
the working of your appliance, and reading this section will
make sure that you get the most out of your ovens.
The programmer buttons
There are three buttons on this type of timer. The table
below shows you what their symbols look like, depending on
the model type, and what they do.
Setting the time of day
lPress the Plus and Minus buttons together for a few sec-
onds and release.
lSet the time of day using the Plus and Minus buttons.
Press once for single digit increase, press and hold for
rapid increase..
lOnce the time of day has been set wait approx 10 sec-
onds until the ‘l’ stops flashing.
lUse the appliance as normal.
Setting an alarm tone
There are three tones to choose from.
lPress and release the minus button.
lOnce the minus button is released, the tone is selected.
Symbol Symbol What is it?
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Down / Minus
Used to decrease cook / end time, remove
minutes from the minute minder and adjust
the time of day.
Also for listening to and setting the alarm
tone.
+
Up / Plus
Used to increase cook / end time, add minutes
to the minute minder and adjust the time of
day.
Function button
Used to select the functions available on this
timer.
Press once for: Minute Minder.
Press twice for: Cook time
Press three times for: End time.
How to use these functions is explained later
on in this section.
Using The Programmer/Clock
A
A
Automatic
symbol Cook Pot
Minute Minder
symbol
A
This is a 24 hour clock.
Before you do anything
with your appliance -
you must set the correct
time of day.
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What your timer symbols
mean.
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Setting the minute minder
lTo set the Minute Minder, press the Function button
once. The bell symbol will appear and start flashing.
The flashing only lasts for 5 seconds so the time must be
set within this time frame.
lUse the Plus and Minus button to set the length of time
required. Once this has been done, the Minute Minder
is set.
lWhen the desired length of time has counted down the
alarm will sound. To cancel the tone, press any of the
buttons.
lTo cancel the Minute Minder at any time, press the Plus
and Minus buttons together.
Semi - Automatic Cooking
The Duration method
Switch off after a set time period
lPress the Function button twice, which will skip past the
Minute Minder.
lThe display will flash the word ‘dur’, and the ‘A’ will flash
on the left hand side of the display.
lUse the Plus and Minus buttons to set the length of time
you want to cook for. This must be done within 5
seconds or the time of day will show again.
lOnce this is done the oven will automatically switch off
once the time has elapsed, and the alarm will sound. To
switch off the alarm, press any button.
lTo view any remaining time press the function button
twice.
The End Time method
Switch off at a set end time
lPress the Function button three times, which will skip
past the Minute Minder and the Duration programmer.
lThe display will flash the word ‘End’ and the ‘A’ will flash
on the left hand side of the display.
lUse the Plus and Minus buttons to select the time the
oven is required to turn off.
lOnce this is done the oven will turn itself off at the time
you have selected. To switch off the alarm, press any
button.
Using The Programmer/Clock
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A
A
A
A
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Setting the Programmer
Fully Automatic Cooking
Switch on and off automatically
This requires both the duration and the end time to be
entered. The timer will work out the start time and begin
cooking.
lPress the Function button twice, which will skip past the
Minute Minder.
lThe display will flash the word ‘dur’, and the ‘A’ will flash
on the left hand side of the display.
lUse the Plus and Minus buttons to set the length of time
you want to cook for. This must be done within 5 sec-
onds or the time of day will show again.
lPress the Function button three times, which will skip
past the Minute Minder and the Duration programmer.
lThe display will flash the word ‘End’ and the ‘A’ will flash
on the left hand side of the display.
lUse the Plus and Minus buttons to select the time the
oven is required to turn off.
lOnce this is done the oven will turn itself off at the time
you have selected. To switch off the alarm, press any
button.
lSet the temperature of the oven and place the
food inside.
lThe timer will calculate the appropriate start time.
When using the Programmer:
4Do:
lFamiliarise yourself with the use of the programmer.
lSelect foods which are as fresh and as cold as possible
preferably straight from the refrigerator.
lChoose foods which are suitable for cooking from a cold
start, as some dishes will be affected by being left
uncooked, at room temperature.
lMake sure that meat, poultry and uncooked food are
thoroughly thawed before placing them in the oven.
lCover dishes with lids or foil.
lTry to keep the end time as close to your return as
possible.
6Do not:
lPlace warm food in the oven for delayed cooking foods
must be thoroughly cooled before placing in the oven,
the oven must also be cool before you start.
lCook dishes containing left over cooked meat or poultry,
or pastry dishes with wet fillings, they are not suitable!
lOver-fill dishes containing liquids.
The automatic cooking
symbol will appear to
show that the oven is
no longer in manual
mode but in automatic
mode.
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Important: Once the
oven has switched itself
off please make sure
you turn to oven con-
trols to the ‘off’ position
and set the oven to
manual by pressing the
Cook Time and Ready
Time buttons together.
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Important: Remove
food as soon as it is
cooked.
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Using Your Gas Hob
Hob Ignition
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To turn on auxiliary and semi-rapide burners , push in
and turn the control knob to the full on position (large
flame symbol). Your hob has an ignition switch on the
fascia, press it in until your burner lights.
lHold the control knob in for 15 seconds. Do not hold
the control knob in for any longer than 15 seconds. If
the burner fails to light within this time, release the
control knob and wait one minute before attempting to
re-ignite.
l
To turn on the wok burner, turn the wok burner control
knob to the simmer position (small flame symbol) push
in the control knob and after a couple of seconds press
the ignition switch.
lHold the control knob in for 15 seconds. Do not hold
the control knob in for any longer than 15 seconds. If
the burner fails to light within this time, release the
control knob and wait one minute before attempting to
re-ignite.
l NOTE: After the wok burner is lit, please allow the
burner to warm up for a few minutes before placing
the pan over it.
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To simmer , turn the control knob to the small flame
symbol. This will ensure that the flame is just large
enough to gently heat the contents of the pan.
l
To turn off , turn the control knob clockwise to the ‘off’
position.
lAlways make sure that your pans are place correctly on
the burners as shown, and do not allow the flame to
extend over the base of the pan.
Important note:
The flames on the hob burners should be an even blue
colour, close to the burner head. Should there be any
changes to the colour of the flame (i.e. flame is a yellow
colour) or it becomes noisy while lit, then the burner
should not be used.
Similarly if the burner fails to ignite, do not use it.
Please contact Customer Care using the number given at
the back of this book.
Always make sure that the hob top, and the burners
(caps, burner heads etc) are cleaned on a regular basis -
see Cleaning your gas hob for further information.
In the event of a power
failure, or the ignition
not working:
Push in and turn the
control knob to start the
gas, then hold a lighted
match or taper to the
burner until it lights.
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Use flat based pans
which are the correct
size for your burners
and suitable for your
hob type.
We recommend the
following sizes:
100mm or 4” min.
250mm or 10” max.
Smaller or larger pan
sizes may lead to slower
cooking times.
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Please note: Any liquid
spillage from pans or
other vessels should be
cleaned up, and dried
off immediately.
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Energy Saving
l Position pans centrally over
the elements.
l Only heat the amount of liq-
uid you need.
l Once liquids have been
brought to the boil, reduce
the heat setting to a simmer.
l Consider using a pressure
cooker if possible.
l Vegetables in small pieces
will cook quicker.
l Use a pan which is a close
match to your element size.
l Smaller elements are ideal
for simmering and stewing
in smaller pans, while the
larger elements are ideal for
frying and boiling
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Using Your Top Cavity Grill
Before you start grilling. . . .
Before you use the grill, make sure you have placed the
grill shelf in the position you need as once the grill is on
you may injure yourself if you try to move the shelf.
lDo not close the door while the grill is in use.
lTurn the top oven control knob anti-clockwise to the sin-
gle grill symbol, or the dual grill symbol.
lThe
dual grill uses all of the top element and is ideal for
grilling large quantities of food. The single grill uses only
the inner element and is ideal for smaller amounts of
food.
lTo switch off, return the control knob to the ‘off’
position.
l The cooling fan will come on during use, and may
continue to run for some time afterwards.
lTo adjust your results, you can turn the grid over, or
remove it altogether.
The grill pan
This appliance comes with a grill pan, grill pan handle and
a grid.
The handle of the grill pan is detachable to allow you to
remove it while the pan is in use, this stops it from
getting hot.
To attach the handle:
Place the handle over the narrow edge of the grill pan
and slide to the centre as shown in the diagrams.
Shelf & Grid adjustments
Speed of grilling can be adjusted by changing the shelf
position or the turning the grill pan grid.
lHigh: For thin foods and toasting.
lLow: For thicker meat pieces.
Aluminium Foil
Never cover the grill pan or grill trivet with foil, or allow fat
to build up in the grill pan, as this creates a fire hazard.
handle
grill pan
grid
handle position
indicators
Warning: Accessible
parts may become hot
when the grill is in use.
Children should be kept
away.
Please note: the grill
pan handle is designed
for sliding the grill pan
into and out of the grill
cavity. It is not to be
used for lifted the pan.
Types of grill
Fixed rate grill: has a
full ‘on’ setting and ‘off’.
Dual grill: has two grill
elements which can be
used together, or as a
single grill.
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For best results:
Pre-heat the grill for
about 3 minutes.
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Grilling Guide
Food
Type
Time Approx
(mins)
Bacon 8 - 15
Sausages 12 - 15
Chops
lLamb
lPork
10 - 15
15 - 25
Toast
l2 rounds
l4 rounds
1 - 2 (per side)
1 - 2 (per side)
Bread products
lBuns
lTea cakes
1 - 2 (per side)
1 - 2 (per side)
Cheese on toast
l2 rounds
l4 rounds
4 - 5
4 - 5
Fish:
lfillets 10 - 15
Chicken:
lfillets
20 - 30
Beef Steaks:
lrare
lmedium
lwell done
Gammon Steaks
7 - 10
10 - 15
15 - 20
12 - 15
As with any cooking
guide, all times are
approximate and can be
adjusted to suit
personal taste.
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Using Your Conventional Top Oven
Switching on the oven
lTurn the control knob towards the conventional oven
setting.
lSelect the temperature you require.
lThe thermostat indicator will come on to show that the
oven is heating, and once the temperature is achieved,
it will go out.
lThroughout the duration of your cooking the neon may
come on and off, this shows that the thermostat is
maintaining the chosen heat setting.
lTo switch off the top oven, simply turn the control knob
back to the ‘l ‘ position.
l The cooling fan will come on during use, and may
continue to run for some time afterwards.
For guidance while using this oven, see the table below.
Important: Never
place food, or dishes on
the base of the main
oven - the element is
here and it will cause
over heating.
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Note:
This is a secondary
oven - ideal for smaller
dishes.
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Item Temp
˚C
Approx
Cooking
time
Small cakes
Victoria sandwich
(2x 180mm / 7”)
Swiss roll
Semi rich fruit cake
(2x 180mm / 7”)
Scones
Meringue
180
160
side by side
200
140
side by side
215
90 - 100
15 - 20 mins
20 - 25 mins
8 - 12 mins
21/2 - 3 hrs
10 - 15 mins
2 - 3 hrs
Short crust pastry
Puff / flaky pastry
Choux pastry
200 - 210
200 - 210
200 - 210
Depends on the
size, and type of
cooking dish, plus
the filling.
Biscuits
Sponge pudding
Milk pudding
160 - 200
150
140
10 - 20 mins
30 - 45 mins
2 - 21/2 hrs
As with any cooking
guide, all times are
approximate and can be
adjusted to suit
personal taste.
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Because the top oven is
smaller - you might
need to reduce
times/temperatures in
recipes.
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All times given in the
guide are based on a
pre-heated oven.
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Using Your Main Oven
Switching on the main oven
lUse the fanned oven control to turn your oven on, and
select your temperature.
lThe thermostat indicator will come on to show that the
oven is heating, and once the temperature is achieved,
it will go out.
lTo switch off the oven, simply turn the control knob
back to the ‘l ‘ position.
l The cooling fan may come on during use, and may
continue to run for some time afterwards.
When using the fanned oven the following should be
taken into consideration:
lSome adjustment will have to be made to conventional
cooking temperatures.
lThe table below shows conventional cooking
temperatures, fanned temperatures and gas marks.
For optimum results using the fanned oven setting,
conventional temperatures need to be converted to the
fanned oven temperatures.
lFor example and item which would cook at 180˚C will
now cook at the fanned oven temperature of 160˚C.
lThis is a high efficiency oven, you may notice an
emission of steam when the door is opened.
lWhen cooking chilled or fro z en foods, use the
recommended cooking times and temperature on the
packaging. Always make sure the food is piping hot
throughout before serving.
lThere are no zones of heat, and no flavour transfer when
using a fanned oven - allowing you to cook a greater
variety of foods together.
lIf you are cooking on more than one shelf, you may need
to slightly increase the cooking time.
lAlways make sure that there is enough space between
dishes, to allow food to rise, and to air to circulate.
For further cooking advise, see the guides on the next
page.
Important: Never
place food, or dishes on
the base of the main
oven, the element is
here and it will cause
over heating.
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Pre-heating
To get the best results from your oven, we
recommend:
uPre-heating for around 5 to 15 minutes
before placing your dishes in.
uThis is especially important for items which
are chilled, frozen, batter based, yeast
based or whisked sponges.
uIf you are using a fanned function, you
should still pre-heat but for a shorter time.
uThe items in the cooking guide are based on
a pre-heated oven, but can be adjusted to
take into account personal taste.
Oven and bakeware
uAlways use high quality trays and tins for
cooking. Poor quality tins and trays can
warp in the oven producing uneven results.
uNever use dishes which are cracked,
damaged or not oven proof as heating may
lead to shattering inside the oven.
Fanned Oven Guide
Conventional
temp
(˚C)
‘A’ Efficiency
oven
(˚C)
Gas
mark
100
110
130
140
150
160
180 - 190
200
220
230
250
100
110
120
130
140
150
160
170
180
190
200
1/4
1/4
1/2
1
2
3
4 - 5
6
7
8
9
Food Type Temp.
Setting
˙C
Time
Approx.
Cakes
Small cakes
Victoria sandwich
Semi rich fruit cake
Christmas cake
160
160
125
125
15 - 25
20 - 30
21/2 - 3hrs
21/2 - 3hrs
Puddings
Bread & butter pudding
Fruit crumble
150
175
45 - 1hr
40 - 1hr
Misc.
Yorkshire
pudding:
large
small
Shortcrust pastry
200
200
180
40 - 45
15 - 20
depends on
filling
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Roasting Guide
lRoasting times depend on the weight, shape and texture
of the meat and personal preference. In order to
calculate the roasting time, weigh the meat or poultry,
including the stuffing, and follow the times given
below.
lF ro z en meat must be t h o r o u g h l y t h awed befo r e
cooking. For large joints, it is advisable to thaw
overnight.
lFrozen poultry must be thoroughly thawed before
cooking. The time required depends on the size of the
bird - eg: a large turkey may take up to 48 hours to
thaw.
lWhen cooking stuffed meat or poultry, calculate the
cooking time from the total weight of the meat plus the
stuffing.
lCooking joints in fo il, cove r ed roasters, li d d e d
casseroles, or roasting bags will help to reduce meat
shrinkage, give a more moist result and may reduce fat
splashing. Howeve r, a sli g h tly longer cooking times will be
re q u i red, add 5 - 10 minutes per 450g (1lb) to the
calculated cooking time. When using roasting bags do
not exceed the temperatures recommended by the
manufacturer, and do not allow the roasting bag to touch
the sides or top of the oven.
lUse of a trivet with the roasting tin will reduce fat
splashing during open roasting, and will help to keep the
oven interior clean.
lThe use of a roasting tin larger then that supplied is not
advised, as this may impair performance and lead to
extended cooking times.
Meat joints (including chicken) should be roasted at
180 - 200˚C Conventional/ 160 - 180˚C Fanned for
20 - 30 mins per 450g/1lb, plus 20 minutes on shelf
position 2.
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Roasting Guide
Roast turkey
lRoasting turkey perfectly involves cooking two different
types of meat - the delicate light breast meat, which
must not be allowed to dry out, and the darker leg meat,
which takes longer to cook.
lThe turkey must be roasted long enough for the legs to
cook, so frequent basting is necessary. The breast meat
can be covered once browned.
lTurkey should be roasted at 180 - 190˚C Conventional/
160˚C Fanned for 20 mins per 1lb, plus 20 minutes.
lThe turkey can be open roasted, breast side down, for
half of the cook time, and then turned over for the
remainder of the cooking time.
lIf the turkey is stuffed, add 5 minutes per 1lb to the
cooking time.
lIf roasting turkey covered with foil, add 5 minutes per
1lb to the cooking time.
lTo test if the turkey is cooked, push a fine skewer into
the thickest part of the thigh. If the juices run clear, the
turkey is cooked. If the juices are still pink, the turkey
will need longer cooking. Always make sure that the
turkey is cooked properly before serving.
The maximum size Turkey for this appliance is: 20lbs
approximately 9kgs.
Please do not attempt to roast a Turkey larger than this, as
the results cannot be guaranteed.
Turkey Roasting times.
Most Turkeys are measured by the kilogram. Timing should
be calculated in either of these ways:
40 minutes per 1kg plus 10 minutes per 1/4 kg.
or
20 minutes per 1lb, plus 20 minutes.
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General Baking Guide
Trouble-shooting - Fruit Cakes
Trouble-shooting - Sponge Cakes
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
Fruit sinking to the bottom Low oven temperature which may cause the cake to
take longer to set, allowing the fruit to sink. Or, too
much liquid, or raising agent. The fruit may not have
been properly washed and dried.
Cake sinking / dipping in the centre Too much raising agent in the mixture. Too hot, or too
cool an oven. Or, not enough liquid or insufficient
creaming.
Surface cracks Too small a tin, or too much mixture in the tin. Too
much raising agent in the mix, plus not enough liquid
or insufficient creaming. The oven may be too hot.
Hard outer crust with a damp patch inside Oven too hot, therefore the cake baked too quickly.
Too much sugar, or insufficient liquid.
Burnt outside Oven temperature too high. Oven too small for the
size of cake. Insufficient protection around the tin.
Cake baked on too high a shelf.
Texture with pronounced holes. Too much raising agent. Flour unevenly mixed.
Texture too close and cake insufficiently risen. Not enough raising agent. Not enough liquid. Too cool
an oven. Insufficient creaming.
Cake crumbles when cut Not enough liquid. Baked for too long. Not enough
sugar. Too much baking agent.
Too dry Over baking. Insufficient egg or liquid. Too much rais-
ing agent.
Domed top Insufficient creaming of mixture. Cake baked on too
high a shelf position, or at too high a temperature.
Paper liners can cause the outer edge not to rise and
the centre to peak.
Hollowed / sunken top Too much raising agent. Oven temperature too low, or
incorrect shelf position. Cake removed from oven
before it’s cooked. Use of soft tub margarine.
Very pale, but cooked Oven temperature too low. Baked too low in the oven
Overflowing tin Tin too small for the amount of mixture
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‘Cooling & Defrosting’ Function
lTo cool foods quickly straight after cooking, but before
refrigerating or freezing, turn the oven control to the
defrost position, and open the door.
lTo defrost frozen foods, turn the oven control to the
defrost position, place the food in the centre of the oven
and close the door.
Defrosting times
lSmall or thin pieces of frozen fish or meat - eg; fish
f i llets, prawns, and mince will take approximately 1 - 2
hours. Placing the food in a single layer will reduce the
thawing time.
lA medium sized casserole or stew will take around 3 - 4
hours.
lA 11⁄2kg / 3lb oven ready chicken will take around 5
hours, remove the giblets as soon as possible.
lAlways check foods are thoroughly defrosted before
cooking.
Be safe
lDo not defrost stuffed poultry using this method.
lDo not defrost larger joints of meat and poultry over 2kg
/ 4lb using this method.
lNever place uncooked food for defrosting next to cooked
food which is to be cooled, as this can lead to cross
contamination.
lDefrosting meat, poultry and fish speeded up using this
method, but make sure they are completely thawed
before cooking thoroughly.
lPlace meat and poultry on a trivet in a meat tin, to catch
the juices from the defrosting process.
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Cleaning your Gas Hob
Sometimes when a hob is not working well, it is because
it needs cleaning.
Enamel parts
lUse a mild cream cleaner for example ‘Cif’. Stubborn
marks can be removed with a soap filled pad.
Cast iron parts
lEnsure the parts have fully cooled and scrape off any
stubborn marks, and bits of food with a plastic, or
wooden cooking implement. Rinse in warm soapy
water and dry with a tea towel.
lDo not clean in a dishwasher.
lIf you notice any rusting on your pansupports, simply
clean in warm soapy water, then re-season.
Burner caps and heads
The slots in the burner head where the flames burn
should be cleared of deposits.
lClean with a nylon brush, rinse and then dry
thoroughly. There may be brownish coloured markings
on your burners, these are carbon deposits or fat stains
and can be removed using a soap filled pad.
lDo not put burners in the dishwasher or soak them.
Using dishwasher powders, washing up liquids and
caustic pastes can damage the burners.
lBurner caps and heads must be repositioned correctly
so that they sit squarely on to the hob as shown on the
the left.
lThis is particularly important with stainless steel models
as failure to reposition the caps correctly may result in
discolouration of the stainless steel around the burners.
lWhen cleaning the burner caps and heads, we also rec-
ommend the you clean underneath the burner head in
the base section. The base section, beneath the burn-
er head, can collect liquids (from spillage etc). To check
this area, simply lift of the burner caps, and then lift
out the burner heads - these parts lift off easily - then
wipe around the inside of the base section using a
small sponge, absorbent cloth or piece of kitchen paper
to remove any moisture.
lShould any of the burner heads appear to have any
moisture inside them, give them a brisk shake over a
sink to remove excess, and leave them to dry out on a
draining board before re-fitting them.
Always allow your
appliance to cool
down, and switch off
the electricity before
you clean any part of
it.
!
Don’t use:
undiluted bleaches,
products containing
chlorides, wire wool or
abrasive cleaners on
aluminium, stainless
steel, or plastic/painted
parts they can damage
the appliance. Nylon
pads can also be
unsuitable
i
incorrect
burner cap not central
incorrect
angled
correct
parallel
burner cap
burner head
burner cap
burner head
burner
base section
Lift to access
base section
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