STOVES Newhome SI550DOm Operating instructions

Newhome SI550DOm
Newhome 600DOm
550mm & 600mm wide
Freestanding Double Oven Gas Cookers
For Natural Gas Models
User & Installation Instructions
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The Gas Consumer Council (GCC) is an independent organisation which protects the
interests of gas users. If you need advice, you will find the telephone number in your local
telephone directory under Gas.
The appliance must be installed (and serviced) by a Corgi registered approved
installer or a person competent to ensure that the installation is in accordance
with “The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994”, and the “The
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 1996”. Failure to
comply with these Regulations is a criminal offence.
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
In the Republic of Ireland, call the Bord Gaìs emergency line on
1850 205050 or contact your local gas supplier.
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User’s Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 19
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Be Safe - Not Sorry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Minute minder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Using the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using the Ovens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Oven ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Oven furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Slow cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Top oven baking guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Main oven baking guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Traditional fruit cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Roast turkey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Roasting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 24
Regulations & Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Ventilation Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Clearances & dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Stability bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connect to electricity supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Connect to gas supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Commissioning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Stoves Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Please keep this handbook for future reference, or for anyone else
who may use the appliance.
Contents
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Thank you for choosing an
appliance from Stoves
We hope that the following information
will help you to familiarise yourself
with the features of the appliance, and
to use it successfully and safely.
Our policy is one of constant development
& improvement. Strict accuracy of
illustrations and specifications is not
guaranteed. Modification to design
and materials may be necessary
subsequent to publication.
This appliance must be installed in
accordance with the regulations in
force, and only in a well ventilated
space. Read the instructions before
installing or using this appliance.
Your new appliance is designed to be
installed flush to base units.
Your 1st Year Guarantee
To fulfil the conditions of your guarantee,
this appliance must be correctly
installed and operated, in accordance
with these instructions, and only be
used for normal domestic purposes.
Please note that the guarantee, and
Service availability, only apply to the
UK and Republic of Ireland.
Stability bracket
If the cooker is to be fitted with a flexible
inlet connection, a stability bracket
should also be fitted to engage in the
back of the cooker. Make sure this is
re-engaged whenever you move the
cooker for cleaning.
Gas & Electrical connection
Please refer to installation instructions
for the Gas & Electrical Safety Regulations
and the Ventilation Requirements.
In your own interest, and that of safety,
it is the law that all gas appliances be
installed by competent persons who
will ensure that the installation is in
accordance with “The Gas Safety
(Installation & Use) Regulations 1994”,
and the “The Gas Safety (Installation
and Use) (Amendment) Regulations
1996”. Failure to comply with these
Regulations is a criminal offence.
Corgi registered installers undertake to
work to satisfactory standards.
Disconnection of gas and electric
appliances should always be carried
out by competent persons.
Warning: This appliance must be
earthed.
Before using the appliance for
the first time, remove any protective
polythene film and wash the oven
shelves and furniture in hot soapy
water, to remove their protective
coating of oil. Even so, when you first
turn on the oven or grill you may
notice a smell and some smoke.
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Introduction
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Glass door panels
To meet the relevant Standards of
Domestic cooking appliances, all the
glass panels on this appliance are
toughened to meet the fragmentation
requirements of BS3193. This ensures
that, in the unlikely event that a panel
breaks, it does so into small fragments
to minimise the risk of injury.
Please take care when handling, using
or cleaning all glass panels as any
damage to the surfaces or edges may
result in the glass breaking without
warning or apparent cause at a later
date. Should any glass panel be
damaged, we strongly recommend
that it is replaced immediately.
The cooling fan
When the appliance is switched on,
you may hear the cooling fan come
on. This keeps the fascia and control
knobs cool during grilling / cooking
and will continue to operate for up to
15 minutes after the appliance has
been switched off.
During oven use the fan may cycle on
and off. Should any fault occur with the
cooling fan, the appliance will require
servicing. Contact Customer Care.
Ventilation
The use of a gas cooking appliance
results in the production of heat and
moisture in the room in which it is
installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well
ventilated: keep natural ventilation
holes open or install a mechanical
ventilation device (mechanical extractor
hood). Prolonged intensive use of the
appliance may call for additional
ventilation, for example, opening of a
window, or more effective ventilation,
for example increasing the level of
mechanical ventilation where present.
Moving the cooker
Do not attempt to move the cooker by
pulling on the doors or handles. Open
the door and grasp the frame of the
cooker, taking care that the door does
not shut on your fingers.
Take care to avoid damage to soft or
uneven floor coverings when moving
the appliance. Some cushioned vinyl
floor coverings may not be designed
to withstand sliding appliances without
marking or damage.
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Introduction
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Environmental Protection
Stoves Limited is committed to protecting
the environment and operates an
Environmental Management System
which complies with BS EN ISO
14001:1996.
Disposal of packaging
• All our packaging materials are
recyclable and environmentally
friendly.
• Please help us to protect our
environment by disposing of all
packaging in an environmentally
friendly manner.
• Please contact your local authority
for the nearest recycling centre.
Caution: Packaging materials can
pose a risk of suffocation - keep away
from children.
To replace a light bulb
Caution: Switch off the electricity
supply to the cooker at the socket, to
avoid the risk of electric shock.
Wait until the oven is cool, then
remove the shelves.
The oven light is at the rear of the oven
cavity.
Unscrew the lens cover (turn anticlock-
wise). Unscrew the bulb and replace.
Replace lens cover.
Please note that the oven light bulb is not
covered by the guarantee. Replacement
bulbs can be ordered from your local
supplier, or bought from a hardware store.
Mains powered ignition
A plug is fitted with a 3 amp fuse.
If the ignition fails:
■Check there is a spark when the
ignition button is depressed. If there
is no spark, check that the electricity
supply is switched on at the socket.
■Check that the gas supply is
switched on.
■Try another appliance in the socket,
if that works, replace the 3 amp
fuse in the cooker plug.
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Introduction
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When you are cooking, keep
children away from the vicinity
of the appliance.
This product is designed as a domestic
cooking appliance for the preparation
and cooking of domestic food
products, and should not be used for
any other purpose.
■Remove all packaging, protective
films and oils from the appliance
before using for the first time.
■Make sure you read and
understand the instructions before
using the appliance.
■Keep electrical leads short so they
do not drape over the appliance
or the edge of the worktop.
■Keep all flammable materials (such
as curtains, furnishings & clothing)
away from the appliance.
■Parts of the appliance may be hot
during or immediately after use.
Allow sufficient time for the appliance
to cool after switching off.
■Never use the appliance for
heating a room.
■Do not drape tea towels over the
flue vents or door, as this creates a
fire hazard.
■When opening the appliance
door, take care to avoid skin
contact with any steam which may
escape from the cooking.
■Do not use aluminium foil to cover
the grill pan, or put items wrapped
in foil under the grill as this creates
a fire hazard.
■Do not use the oven with the door
inner glass panel removed.
■Use oven gloves when removing
hot food / dishes from the oven or
grill. The oven / grill and utensils
will be very hot when in use.
■Do not use foil on oven shelves or
allow it to block the oven flue, as
this creates a fire hazard, and
prevents heat circulation.
■Switch off the electricity supply
before replacing the oven light bulb,
to avoid the risk of electric shock.
■When cooking heavy items - eg;
turkeys - do not pull the oven shelf
out with the item still on the shelf.
Drop-down top oven door: Do not
place items on the door when open.
■When you have finished cooking
check that all controls are in the
“off” position.
All installation, servicing and
maintenance work should be carried
out by a competent person who will
comply with current Regulations,
Standards and Requirements.
As with all gas appliances, it is
recommended that your appliance is
serviced regularly.
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Be Safe - Not Sorry
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Minute Minder
Initial display
The digital timer enables you to set the
time of day (24 hour clock) and the
minute minder alarm.
Setting the “Time of Day”
1. Switch on the electricity supply to
the appliance.
The display will flash.
2. Press and release the time of day
button.
3. Set the time of day with the plus
and minus buttons.
4. The time will be set 7 seconds after
the last plus or minus operation.
Alarm tones
After setting the time of day, you can
select one of three alarm tones.
Press the minus button to listen to the
first tone, then release the minus button
and press it again to listen to the
second tone, etc.
Releasing the minus button after a tone
has sounded will automatically select
that tone.
Setting the minute minder
1. Press and release the plus button
to change the display from clock
to minute minder - the bell symbol
will light.
2. Use the plus and minus buttons to
set the length of time before the
alarm tone will sound. The display
will increase / decrease in units of
10 seconds up to 99 minutes 50
seconds, and in units of 1 minute
from 1 hour 40 minutes upwards.
The maximum period which may
be set is 10 hours.
The display format will change
after 99 minutes and 50 seconds
to 1 hour and 40 minutes.
During countdown, the minute
minder has priority on the display,
which will show (in minutes :
seconds, or hours : minutes) the
time remaining.
When countdown is complete, the
tone will sound for 7 minutes, or it
can be reset with one touch of
any button.
To cancel the minute minder at
any other time, run down the set time
with the minus button.
The display will revert to show the
time of day.
Time of day
button Minus button Plus button
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Ignition
Model SI550DOm - raise the glass lid.
Push in and turn the selected control
knob anticlockwise to the ‘full on’ position
and press the ignition switch (if fitted),
or hold a lighted match or taper to the
burner, until the burner lights. Turn the
control knob to the required setting.
Adjust the burner flame so that it does
not extend over the pan base.
To turn off, push in the control knob
and turn clockwise until the dot on the
control knob is below the dot on the
facia panel.
To simmer
The simmer position is marked by the
small flame symbol.
Once lit turn the selected control knob
anticlockwise past the large flame
symbol (FULL ON) to the small flame
symbol.
You may hear a slight popping noise
when the hob burners are operating
and this is quite normal, but if anything
about the cooker appears unusual,
such as change in flame appearance,
or the operation of controls - seek
expert advice.
Pans
For optimum safety and performance, we
recommend the use of flat bottomed pans
with a base diameter of minimum 100mm
(4”) and maximum 250mm (10”).
Do not use double pans, rim based
pans, old misshapen pans or any pan
which is unstable when placed on a
flat surface.
Position pans over the centre of the
burners, resting on the pan supports.
If positioned off centre, smaller pans
may be unstable.
When cooking with fat or oil, never
leave unattended.
Turn pan handles to a safe position,
so they are out of reach of children,
not overhanging the appliance, and
cannot be caught accidentally.
Commercial simmering aids should
not be used as they create excessive
temperatures that can damage the
surface and may cause a hazard.
Pan supports
Always make sure the pan supports
are replaced correctly, and located in
the hob spillage well.
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Using the Hob
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To save gas
■Use the size of pan most suited to
the size of the burner - ie; larger
pans on the larger burners, smaller
pans on the smaller burners.
■Adjust the flames so that they do
not lick up the sides of the pan.
■Put lids on saucepans and only heat
the amount of liquid you need.
■When liquids boil, reduce the control
setting to maintain a simmer.
■Consider the use of a pressure
cooker for the cooking of a
complete meal.
■Potatoes and vegetables will cook
quicker if chopped into smaller pieces.
The fold down lid
Model SI550DOm only.
Caution: Glass lids may shatter when
heated. Turn off all the burners before
shutting the lid.
When opening and closing the lid, use
the cooler outer sides of the lid trim.
The lid must be opened fully, so there
is no danger of it closing while the hob
is being used.
The appliance is fitted with a switch-
back system, which will automatically
turn off the hotplate controls if they are
inadvertently left on as the lid is closed.
The lid is not intended to be used as a
work surface, as it becomes hot when
any part of the cooker is in use, and
the surface may be scratched if items
with rough or sharp surfaces are
placed on it.
Using the Hob
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Caution: Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is used -
young children should be kept
away.
Ignition
Open the top oven / grill door.
Push in and turn the top oven / grill
control knob clockwise to the ‘FULL ON’
position. Hold the control knob in,
and press the ignition switch (if fitted)
or hold a lighted match or taper to the
burner, until the burner lights.
If after 15 seconds, the burner has not
lit, switch off the grill and leave the
compartment door open. Wait at
least one minute before a further
attempt to ignite the burner.
Do not hold the control knob in for
more than 15 seconds.
In the event of the grill burner flames
being accidentally extinguished, turn
off the burner control and do not
attempt to re-ignite the oven burner for
at least one minute.
To switch off, push in the control knob
and turn anticlockwise to return it to
the off position.
Important: The top oven / grill door
must be fully open when the grill is used.
Preheating
For best cooked results, we
recommend that you preheat the
grill for about 3 minutes.
Detachable grill pan handle
Place the handle over the edge of the
grill pan. The handle should be
removed from the pan during grilling,
to prevent overheating.
The handle is designed for removing /
inserting the grill pan under the grill
when grilling.
If cleaning the grill pan when it is hot,
use oven gloves to move it. Do not use
the handle to pour hot fats from the
grill pan.
Important: Never cover the grill pan or
trivet with cooking foil or allow fat to
build up in the grill pan, as this creates
a fire hazard.
Grill pan trivet
Food for grilling should be placed
within the area defined by the kinks in
the trivet wires.
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Using the Grill
handle grill pan trivet
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Grilling
Place the grill pan on the shelf in the
grill compartment. Push the grill pan
to the back of the shelf, to position it
under the centre of the grill.
Grilling can be adjusted by selecting a
higher or lower shelf position, or by
adjusting the trivet position, as
detailed below;
■The grill trivet inside the grill pan
can be inverted to give a high or
low position, or it may be removed
altogether for items such as fish,
which can be grilled on the grill
pan base.
■Alternatively, foods can be grilled
in a suitably heatproof dish.
■For toasting bread, use the highest
trivet position.
■The lower trivet position is useful
for grilling all types of meat or fish.
■With trivet removed the food can
be placed directly on the base of
the grill pan - eg; when cooking
whole fish, or browning dishes
such as cauliflower cheese.
Never allow fat to build up in the grill
pan, as this creates a fire hazard.
When you have finished grilling,
check that the control knob is
returned to the “off” position.
Using aluminium foil
Do not use aluminium foil to cover the
grill pan, or put items wrapped in foil
under the grill, as this creates a fire
hazard.
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Using the Grill
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Caution: When you are cooking
keep children away from the
vicinity of the oven.
If it is found, over a period of time, that
the oven becomes hotter when used at
a particular temperature, then the
thermostat may need to be replaced.
In the event of the top oven burner
flames being accidentally extinguished,
turn off the burner control and do not
attempt to re-ignite the oven burner for
at least one minute.
Using the main oven
Ignition
Push in and turn the main oven control
knob anticlockwise to the ‘FULL ON’
position (gas mark 9). Press the ignition
switch or hold a lighted match or taper
to the burner, until the burner lights.
If after 15 seconds, the burner has not
lit, switch off the oven and leave the
compartment door open. Wait at
least one minute before a further
attempt to ignite the burner.
Do not hold the control knob in for
more than 15 seconds.
Turn the control knob to the required
setting.
To switch off, push in the control knob
and turn clockwise to return it to the
“off” position.
Using the top oven
Ignition
Push in and turn the top oven control
knob anticlockwise to the ‘FULL ON’
position (gas mark 9). Press the ignition
switch or hold a lighted match or
taper to the burner, until the burner lights.
If after 15 seconds, the burner has not
lit, switch off the oven and leave the
compartment door open. Wait at
least one minute before a further
attempt to ignite the burner.
Do not hold the control knob in for
more than 15 seconds.
Turn the control knob to the required
setting.
To switch off, push in the control knob
and turn clockwise to return it to the off
position.
Using the top oven
The top oven can be used in the same
way as the main oven, to cook the full
range of dishes, but it is a SECONDARY
oven and there are some differences.
Foods cooked in the top oven should
be in relation to the oven size. Larger
dishes, or food which may rise during
cooking, should be cooked in the
main oven.
Large items, wide tins and tall items
such as rich fruit cakes should be
cooked in the main oven to obtain
optimum results.
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Notes:
As part of the cooking process, hot air
is expelled through a vent at the top of
the oven(s). When opening the oven
door, care should be taken to avoid
any possible contact with potentially
hot air, since this may cause discom-
fort to people with sensitive skin. We
recommend that you hold the under-
neath of the oven door handle.
Preheating
Always preheat the top oven for
15 minutes. However, if the main
oven is being used at the same time,
then preheating may not be necessary.
The cooking time may need to be
shortened slightly, or the cooking
temperature adjusted, to allow for
heat transfer from the main oven to
the top oven if both ovens are used
together.
Preheat the main oven for 15 minutes.
If you are not preheating the ovens,
the cooking times in the baking guides
may need to be extended, as they are
based on a preheated oven.
The ovens must be preheated when
reheating frozen or chilled foods, and
we recommend preheating for yeast
mixtures, batters, soufflés and whisked
sponges.
Put the oven shelves in the position
required before preheating the oven.
Oven light
Press the light button on the facia panel.
Zones of heat
The temperature at the centre of the
oven corresponds with the selected gas
mark and is slightly higher towards the
top of the oven and slightly lower
towards the oven base.
These zones of heat can be useful as
different dishes requiring different
temperatures can be cooked at the
same time, when more than one shelf
is used.
The temperature at the oven base is
suitable for cooking baked vegetables,
baked fruit, milk pudding etc, and for
warming bread rolls, soup, coffee, or
ovenproof plates and dishes.
If you find that over a period of time,
the oven becomes hotter when used at
a particular gas mark, the thermostat
may need to be replaced.
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Oven furniture
Baking tray and roasting tins
For best cooked results and even
browning, the maximum size baking
trays and roasting tins that should be
used are as follows;
Baking tray 350mm x 330mm
Roasting tin 370mm x 320mm
Position baking trays and roasting tins
on the middle of the shelves, and leave
one clear shelf position between
shelves, to allow for circulation of heat.
Oven shelves
Extra shelves may be ordered from
your local supplier.
The oven shelf must be positioned with
the upstand at the rear of the oven and
facing upwards.
You will see that there are differences
between the oven shelves for the top
oven and the main oven.
The top oven shelf helps to ensure
even baking in the top oven. It has a
rear deflector fitted to it, and is not
intended for use in the main oven.
Slow cooking
Make sure that frozen foods are
thoroughly THAWED before cooking.
Do not slow cook joints of meat or
poultry weighing more than 21⁄4kg /
41⁄2lb.
Always use the top half of the oven for
slow cooking.
For roasting joints of meat or poultry,
and for pot roasts preheat the oven to
gas mark 6 and cook for 30 minutes,
then adjust the oven control to the “S”
slow setting for the remainder of the
cooking time.
Slow cooking times will be about three
times as long as conventional cooking
times.
Baking guide hints
The gas mark settings and times given
in the top baking guides are based on
dishes made with block margarine. If tub
margarine is used, it may be necessary
to reduce the gas mark setting.
If a different gas mark setting to that
shown in our guide is given in a
recipe, the recipe instruction should be
followed.
The cooking times given in the baking
guides are based on a preheated
oven. If you do not preheat the oven,
cooking times should be extended.
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Dish Recommended Suggested Approximate
gas mark shelf cooking time
position (preheated oven)
Scones 7 top - middle 10 - 15 mins
Meringues “S” slow setting bottom 2 - 3 hours
Cakes
Small cakes 5 middle 15 - 25 mins
Whisked sponge 5 middle 20 - 30 mins
Swiss roll 6 middle 10 - 12 mins
Victoria sandwich 4 middle 20 - 35 mins
(2 x 180mm / 7” per shelf) (side by side)
Genoese sponge 5 middle 25 - 30 mins
(2 x 180mm / 7” per shelf)
Pastry
Rough Puff 7 middle cooking time
Flaky / Puff 6 middle depends on
Shortcrust 6 middle recipe & type
Flan 6 middle of filling
Biscuits
Shortbread fingers 5 middle - top 20 - 30 mins
Nut brownies 5 middle 25 - 35 mins
Brandy snaps 4 middle - top 10 - 15 mins
Flapjacks 4 middle - top 25 - 40 mins
Ginger nuts 5 middle - top 15 - 20 mins
Using the Ovens
Top oven baking guide
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Dish Recommended Suggested Approximate
gas mark shelf cooking time
position (preheated oven)
Scones 7 middle - top 8 - 15 mins
Meringues “S” slow set bottom 2 - 3 hours
Cakes
Small cakes 5 middle - top 15 - 25 mins
Whisked sponge 5 middle - top 20 - 25 mins
Swiss roll 6 middle - top 10 - 12 mins
Victoria sandwich 4 middle - top 20 - 30 mins
(2 x 180mm / 7”)
Genoese sponge 4 middle 20 -30 mins
Madeira (180mm / 7”) 3 middle 1 - 11⁄4hours
Gingerbread 3 middle 1 - 11⁄4hours
Semi rich fruit cake 2 or 3 middle - bottom 21⁄2- 3 hours
(205mm / 8”)
Christmas cake 1 or 2 bottom depending on
(205mm / 8”) recipe
Dundee cake (205mm / 8”) 3 middle - bottom 2- 21⁄2hour
Pastry
Rough Puff 7 middle - top cooking time
Flaky / Puff 6 middle - top depends on
Shortcrust 6 middle - top recipe & type
Flan 6 middle - top of filling
Biscuits
Nut brownies 5 middle - top 25 - 35 mins
Brandy snaps 4 middle - top 10 - 12 mins
Flapjacks 4 middle - top 20 - 25 mins
Ginger nuts 4 middle - top 10 - 20 mins
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Main oven baking guide
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Traditional fruit cakes
It should be remembered that ovens
can vary over time, therefore cooking
times can vary, making it difficult to be
precise when baking fruit cakes.
It is necessary therefore, to test the
cake before removal from the oven.
Use a fine warmed skewer inserted
into the centre of the cake. If the
skewer comes out clean, then the cake
is cooked.
■Do not attempt to make Christmas
cakes larger than the oven can cope
with, you should allow at least
25mm (1 inch) space between the
oven walls and the tin.
■Always follow the temperatures
recommended in the recipe.
■To protect a very rich fruit cake
during cooking, tie 2 layers of
brown paper around the tin.
■We recommend that the cake tin is
not stood on layers of brown
paper, as this can hinder effective
circulation of air.
■Do not use soft tub margarine for
rich fruit cakes, unless specified in
the recipe.
■Always use the correct size and
shape of tin for the recipe quantities.
Roast turkey
Roasting turkey 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.
The turkey must be roasted long
enough for the legs to cook, so
frequent basting is necessary. The
breast meat can be covered once
browned.
■Always make sure that the turkey
is completely thawed and that
the giblets are removed before
cooking.
■Turkey should be roasted at gas
mark 5 for 20 minutes per lb, plus
20 minutes, unless packaging
advises otherwise.
■The 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.
■If the turkey is stuffed, add 5
minutes per lb to the cooking time.
■If roasting turkey covered with
foil, add 5 minutes per 1lb to the
cooking time.
To 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.
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Roasting guide
The times given in the roasting guide
are only approximate, because the
size and age of the bird will influence
cooking times as will the shape of a
joint and the proportion of the bone.
Frozen meat should be thoroughly
thawed before cooking. For large
joints it is advisable to thaw overnight.
Frozen poultry should 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.
Use of a trivet with a roasting tin will
reduce fat splashing and will help to keep
the oven interior clean. Alternatively,
to help reduce fat splashing, potatoes
or other vegetables can be roasted
around the meat / poultry.
Notes:
■When cooking stuffed meat or
poultry calculate the cooking time
from the total weight of the meat
plus the stuffing.
■For joints cooked in foil or covered
roasters, and for lidded casseroles,
add 5 minutes per 450g (1lb) to
the calculated cooking time.
■Smaller joints weighing less than
1.25kg (21⁄2lb) may require 5
minutes per 450g (1lb) extra
cooking time.
■Position the oven shelf so that the
meat or poultry is in the centre of
the oven.
■It is recommended that the appliance
is cleaned after open roasting.
Cook in oven at Gas Mark 5 Approximate Cooking Time
(preheated oven)
Beef Rare 20 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 20 minutes
Medium 25 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 25 minutes
Well done 30 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 30 minutes
Lamb Medium 25 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 25 minutes
Well done 30 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 30 minutes
Pork 35 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 35 minutes
Poultry 20 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 20 minutes
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Caution: Any cleaning agent
used incorrectly may damage
the appliance.
Always let the cooker cool
before cleaning.
Some cooking operations generate
considerable amount of grease, this
combined with spillage can become a
hazard if allowed to accumulate on
the cooker through lack of cleaning.
In extreme cases this may amount to
misuse of the appliance and could
invalidate your guarantee.
It is recommended that the appliance
is cleaned after open roasting.
Do not use caustic pastes, abrasive
cleaning powders, coarse wire wool
or any hard implements, as they will
damage the surfaces.
All parts of the appliance can be safely
cleaned with a cloth wrung out in hot
soapy water.
Painted, plastic & metal finish
parts (if fitted)
OVEN DOOR FRAME & HANDLE, GRILL PAN
HANDLE, FACIA PANEL & CONTROL KNOBS
Only use a clean cloth wrung out in
hot soapy water.
Burner caps and heads
Important: Allow burners to cool
before cleaning.
Caution: Hotplate burners can be
damaged by soaking, automatic
dishwashers (or dishwasher powders
/ liquids), caustic pastes, hard
implements, coarse wire wool, and
abrasive cleaning pastes.
Clean with a moist soapy pad - eg;
“Brillo”.
For the burners to work safely, the slots
in the burner head where the flames
burn need to be kept clear of deposit.
Clean with a nylon brush, rinse, and
dry thoroughly.
Important: The burner caps and
heads must be repositioned correctly
so that they sit squarely onto the hob
as shown.
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incorrect
burner cap not central
incorrect
angled
correct
parallel
burner cap
burner head
Cleaning
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