STOVES SFG60DOP Firmware update

Stoves
Freestanding Fanned Gas Uk Part No 083306003 Date 02/12/2014
Users Guide & Installation
Handbook

CONTENTS & INTRODUCTION
3.000
CONTENTS
• SAFETY
• USING THE PRODUCT
• CLEANING
• INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
• TECHNICAL DATA
• CUSTOMER CARE
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying this
British-built appliance from us.
This guide book is designed to help you
through each step of owning your new
cooker, from installation to use. Please
read it carefully before you start using
your product, as we have endeavored to
answer as many questions as possible,
and provide you with as much support
as we can.
If,however,youshouldndsomething
missing, or not covered, please contact
our Customer Care team. Their number is
located on the back page of this book.
For customers outside the UK and
Northern Ireland, please contact your
local supplier.
When you dial this number you will hear
a recorded message and be given a
number of options. This indicates that
your call has been accepted and is
being held in a queue. Calls are answered
in strict rotation as our Customer Care
representatives become available.
Alternatively, general information, spares
and service information is available from
our website. The address is located on the
back page of this book.
WARRANTY
Your new appliance comes with our
12-month guarantee, protecting you
against electrical and mechanical
breakdown. To register your appliance
please call 0844 481 0182, complete
the registration form included or register
online at the web address located on the
back page of this book.
For full terms & conditions of the manu-
facturer’s guarantee, refer to the website
on the back of this book.
In addition, you may wish to purchase
anextendedwarranty.Aleaet
explaining how to do this is included
with your appliance.
European Directives
As a producer and a supplier of cooking
appliances we are committed to the pro-
tection of the environment and are in the
compliance with the WEEE directive. All
our electric products are labelled accord-
ingly with the crossed out wheeled bin
symbol. This indicates, for disposal pur-
poses at end of life, that these products
must be taken to a recognised collection
points, such as local authority sites/local
recycling centres.
This appliance Complies with European
Community Directives (CE) for household
and similar electrical appliances and Gas
appliances where applicable.
This appliance conforms to European Di-
rective 2009/125/EC regarding Eco design
requirements for energy-related products.

CONTENTS & INTRODUCTION
3.000
Our policy is one of constant
development and improvement,
therefore we cannot guarantee the strict
accuracy of all of our illustrations and
specications-changesmayhavebeen
made subsequent to publishing.
GAS WARNING
If you smell gas:
Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
Call the Gas Emergency Helpline at
0800 111999

SAFETY
5.110 FANGAS
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT
Make sure that you have removed all
packaging and wrapping. Some of the
items inside this appliance may have ad-
ditional wrapping.
It is 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.
It is recommended that you wash the
oven shelves, baking tray, grill pan and
grillpantrivetbeforetheirrstuseinhot
soapy water. This will remove the protec-
tive oil coating.
GENERAL
WARNING! - The
appliance and its
accessible parts become
hot during use. Care
should be taken to
avoid touching heating
elements. Children less
than 8 years of age shall
be kept away unless
continously supervised.
This appliance can
be used by children
aged from 8 years and
above and persons with
reduced physical sensory
or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision
or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance
in a safe way and
understand the hazards
involved. Children
shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall
not be made by children
without supervision.
WARNING! -
Unattended cooking on
a hob with fat or oil can
be dangerous and may
resultinre.
NEVER try to extinguish
arewithwater,but
switch off the appliance
andthencovertheame
with a lid or damp cloth.
WARNING! - Danger of
re:Donotstoreitems
on the cooking surfaces.
WARNING! - Servicing
should be carried out
only by authorised
personnel.

SAFETY
5.110 FANGAS
WARNING! - The
appliance must never
be disconnected from
the mains supply during
use, as this will seriously
affect the safety and
performance, particularly
in relation to surface
temperatures becoming
hot and gas operated
parts not working
efciently.Thecooling
fan(iftted)isdesigned
to run on after the
control knob has been
switched off.
WARNING! -
Do not spray aerosols
in the vicinity of this
appliance while it is in
operation.
WARNING! - Do not
storeoruseammable
liquids or items in the
vicinity of this appliance.
WARNING! -
Do not modify this
appliance.
WARNING! - Do not
use harsh abrasive
cleaners or sharp
metal scrapers to clean
the oven door glass since
they can scratch the
surface, which may
result in shattering of the
glass.
WARNING! - Do not
operate the appliance
without the glass panel
correctlytted.
WARNING! - There is
a risk of electric shock,
so always make sure
you have turned off
and unplugged your
appliance before
starting. Always allow
the product to cool down
before you change a
bulb.
WARNING! - Accessible
parts may become hot
when the grill is in use.
children should be kept
away.

SAFETY
5.110 FANGAS
WARNING! - Never
place food, or dishes on
the base of the main
oven, the element is here
and it will cause over
heating.
WARNING! - Do not
modify the outer panels
of this appliance in any
way.
WARNING! - This
appliance must be
earthed.
WARNING! - The top
element gets extremely
hot when in use, so take
care to avoid touching it.
GAS WARNING! -
Ifyousmellgas:
Do not try to light any
appliance.
Do not touch any
electrical switch.
Contact your local gas
supplier immediately.
Caution: This appliance
is for cooking purposes
only. It must not be used
for other purposes, for
example room heating.
WARNING! - The use of
inappropriate hob guards
can cause accidents.
OVEN / GRILL
Do
• Always take care when removing food
from the oven as the area around the
cavity may be hot.
• Always use oven gloves when han-
dling any utensils that have been in
the oven as they will be hot.
• Always make sure that the oven
shelves are resting in the correct po-
sition between two runners. Do not
place the oven shelves on top of the
highest runner, as this is not stable
and can lead to spillage or injury.
• Always use the Minute Minder (if
tted)ifyouareleavingtheoven
unattended - this reduces the risk of
food burning.
Do Not
• Never place items on the door while
it is open.
• Never wrap foil around the oven
shelvesorallowfoiltoblocktheue.
• Never drape tea towels near the oven
whileitison;thiswillcauseare
hazard.
• Never pull heavy items, such as tur-
keys or large joints of meat, out from
the oven on the shelf, as they may
overbalance and fall.
• Never use this appliance to heat any-
thing other than food items and do

SAFETY
5.110 FANGAS
not use it for heating the room.
GAS HOB
Do
• Always ensure that pan bases are dry
andatbeforeusingthemonthehob.
• Always position pans over the centre
of the heat zone, and turn the
handles to a safe position so they
cannot be knocked or grabbed.
• Always use pans which are no smaller
than 100 mm (4”), or larger than 250
mm (10”) in diameter.
• Limitthemaximumatbasedpan
diameter to 230 mm (9”) above the
wok burner, if two or more other
hotplate burners are in use at the
same time.
• Always match the size of pan to the
heat zone – do not use large pans
on small zones or vice versa.
• Always make sure that the burner
caps, rings and pan supports are cor-
rectly placed. This will prevent pans
becoming unstable while in use and
ensureanuninterruptedgasow.
Do Not
• Never use double pans, rim-based
pans, old or misshapen pans, or any
panthatisnotstableonaatsur-
face, including round bottomed woks,
directly on top of the pan supports
• Never leave cooking fat, or oil, unat-
tended.
• Never use commercial simmering
aids, or heat diffusers, as they create
excessive heat and can damage the
surface of the hob.
• Never use the hob for any other pur-
pose than cooking food or raising the
temperatureofuids.
• Plastic cooking utensils can melt if
they come into contact with a warm
hob. Never leave them close to, or on
top of the hob.
• Never leave any heat zone alight
without a pan covering it. This causes
arehazard.
• Never leave an empty pan on a heat-
ing zone.
• Never leave anything lying on the
hob.
• Never heat a sealed tin of food, as it
might explode.
• Never use the hob surface for stor-
age.
ENSURE WOK BURNER
SKIRT IS POSITIONED
WITH FEATURE
FACING THE FRONT OF
THE COOKER.
Important
Ensure the wok burner skirt is posi-
tioned with the feature shown in the
diagram below facing the front of the
cooker. Failure to do this will cause the
gas to burn incorrectly with an irregular
amepattern.
If a pan catches re:
• Do not move it. It is likely to be
Fire Safety Advice
Mostkitchenresoccurwhenpeopleare
distracted or leave things unattended.
Don’t let yourself be distracted while
cooking. If you’re called away from the
cooker, either take pans off the heat, or
switch off your hob.
Ifyoudohaveareinthekitchen,don’t
take any risks - get everyone out of your
home and call the Fire Brigade.

SAFETY
5.110 FANGAS
extremely hot.
• Turn off the heat if it is safe to do so
but never lean over a pan to reach
the controls.
Ifyouhaveareblanket,putitoverthe
pan.Ifyouhaveputthereout,leave
the pan to cool completely.
Deep-fat frying presents more dan-
gers in your kitchen.
• Neverllachippan(orotherdeep-
fat fryer) more than one-third full of
oil.
• Donotuseareextinguisherona
pan of oil, the force of the extinguish-
ercanspreadthereandcreatea
reball.
If you have an electrical re in the
kitchen:
• Pull the plug out, or switch off the
power at the fuse box. This may be
enoughtostopthereimmediately.
• Smothertherewithareblanket,
or use a dry powder or carbon diox-
ide extinguisher.
• Remember: never use water on a
cookingoilorelectricalre.

IGNITION PROCEDURE
Prior to ignition:
Hotplate burner(s), position correctly
sized,atbottomedpan(s)directlyonto
the pan support above the selected
burner(s).
Wok burner (if tted)
a)Positionaatbottomedwokoracor-
rectlysized,atbottomedpandirectly
onto the pan support above the wok
burner.
b) Position the provided wok stand directly
onto the pan support above the wok
burner, then position a round bottomed
wok directly onto the stand.
Grill burner
Open the grill door and position the grill
pan into the selected runner position.
Remove the pan handle and leave the
door open.
Oven burner(s)
Ensure the oven shelves are positioned
into the selected runner positions. Close
the door(s).
For main oven fanned gas cooking, push
the convection fan button , prior to
preheating for 15 minutes.
Correct procedure for ignition of all
burners on this appliance.
Manual ignition (if applicable)
• Push in and keep depressed the igni-
tion button . Sparking to all gas
burners will commence.
• Push in and turn the selected gas
burnercontrolknobtothefullame
symbol or for oven burners, the
maximum temperature setting. Keep
the control knob depressed.
• As soon as the selected burner ignites
release the ignition button.
• Continue to hold the control knob in
for up to 15 seconds then release.
• If the burner fails to ignite within this
time, release the control knob and
wait 1 minute before attempting to
re-ignite.
Dual Switch (if tted)
PleaseNote:-
Yourproductmaybettedwithadual
switch, that operates both the ignition
and oven light, you will need to press the
switch to the upward position and keep
it depresed in order to follow the ignition
proceedures, and press it downwards to
operate the oven light, off is the middle
position.
Automatic ignition (if applicable)
• Push in and turn the selected gas
burnercontrolknobtothefullame
symbol . Keep the control knob
depressed. Sparking to the selected
burner will commence automatically.
Sparking will cease automatically
oncetheameisestablished.
• Continue to hold the control knob in
for up to 15 seconds then release.
• If the burner fails to ignite within this
time, release the control knob and
wait 1 minute before attempting to
re-ignite.
In the event of a power failure, or the
ignition not working, then a lighted match
or taper can be used to ignite the burner.

USING THE HOB - GAS
• Use pans which are large enough to
avoidoverowsontothehobsurface.
• Wipe any spillage as soon as pos-
sible.
• Clean the hob top as regularly as
possible, this will prevent any build
upofgreasewhichmaybeare
hazard.
Use
• Place your pan onto the pan supports
above the burner you wish to use.
• Flat based woks may be positioned
onto the pan support directly above
the wok burner.
• To ignite, see IGNITION PROCE-
DURE page.
• To simmer, turn the control knob to
thesmallamesymbol.Thiswill
ensurethattheameisjustlarge
enough to gently heat the contents of
the pan.
• To turn off, turn the control knob to
the off position.
• Always make sure that your pans are
placed centrally on the burners and
donotallowtheametoextendover
the base of the pan.
• Avoid the use of pans that overhang
the edges of the hotplate.
• To use a round bottomed wok, posi-
tion the wok stand provided onto the
pan support above the wok burner,
then position the wok onto the stand.
Energy Saving
• Position pans centrally over the burn-
ers.
• Only heat the amount of liquid you
need.
• Once liquids have been brought to
the boil, reduce the heat setting to a
simmer.
• Consider using a pressure cooker if
possible.
• Vegetables cut into small pieces will
cook more quickly.
• Use a pan which is a close match to
your burner size.
• Smaller burners are ideal for sim-
mering and stewing in smaller pans,
while the larger burners are ideal for
frying and boiling.
FOLD DOWN LID (IF FITTED)
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 glass.
The lid must be opened fully, so there is
no danger of it closing while the hob is
being used.
Theapplianceisttedwithasafetysys-
tem, which will automatically turn off the
hotplate burners 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. The surface
may be scratched if items with rough or
sharp surfaces are placed on it.
Always remove any spillage from lid be-
fore opening.
Always allow the hob surface to cool
before closing the lid.
Make sure that the wok stand is removed
from the pan support before closing lid.

USING THE GRILL - GAS (IF FITTED)
Caution: Accessible parts may be
hot when the grill is used - young
children should be kept away.
A grill pan handle can be purchased as an
optional extra from our spares department
quoting the numbers below.
Handle - 082283705
Handle grip - 082469100
Complete grillpan pack - 012635666
Contact details can be found on the
customer care page.
If cleaning the grill pan when it is hot, use
oven gloves to move it.
Food for grilling should be positioned
centrally on the trivet.
Using the grill
Important: The grill door must be fully
open when the grill is used.
To ignite, see IGNITION PROCEDURE
page.
The speed of grilling can be controlled by
selecting a higher or lower shelf position.
For toasting, and for grilling foods such as
bacon, sausages or steaks, use a higher
shelf position. For thicker foods such
as chops or chicken joint pieces, use a
middle to low shelf position.
The grill trivet, inside the grill pan, can be
inverted to give a high or low position, or
it may be removed.
Variation in grilling can be achieved by
setting the control between the small and
largeamesymbols.
Important: Never operate the grill
betweenthelargeameandthe‘OFF’
position.
To turn off, turn the control knob to the
off position.
Aluminium foil
Using aluminium foil to cover the grill pan,
or putting items wrapped in foil under the
grillcreatesarehazard.
The cooling fan (if tted)
Within a couple of minutes of the grill
being turned on, the cooling fan will come
on. This keeps the facia and control knobs
cool during grilling. The fan will continue
to operate after the grill has been turned
off.
During use the fan may cycle on and off,
this is normal.
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USING THE GRILL - ELECTRIC (IF FITTED)
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Caution: Accessible parts may be
hot when the grill is used - young
children should be kept away.
A grill pan handle can be purchased as an
optional extra from our spares department
quoting the numbers below.
Handle - 082283705
Handle grip - 082469100
Complete grillpan pack - 012635666
Contact details can be found on the
customer care page.
If cleaning the grill pan when it is hot, use
oven gloves to move it.
Food for grilling should be positioned
centrally on the trivet.
Using the grill
Important: The grill door must be fully
open when the grill is used.
Open the grill door. Turn the grill control
knob to the grill symbol position. For
best cooking results, we recommend that
you preheat the grill for about 3 minutes.
Push the grill pan towards the back of the
shelf, to position it under the grill.
The speed of grilling can be controlled by
selecting a higher or lower shelf position.
For toasting, and for grilling foods such as
bacon, sausages or steaks, use a higher
shelf position. For thicker foods such
as chops or chicken joint pieces, use a
middle to low shelf position.
The grill trivet, inside the grill pan, can
be inverted to give a high or low position,
or it may be removed. The HIGH trivet
position is suitable for toasting bread. The
LOW trivet position is suitable for grilling
alltypesofmeat&sh.
With the grill trivet removed the food is
placed directly on the base of the grill pan
-eg:whencookingwholeshorbrowning
dishessuchascauliowercheese.
To switch off, turn the control knob to the
off position.
Aluminium foil
Using aluminium foil to cover the grill pan,
or putting items wrapped in foil under the
grillcreatesarehazard.
The cooling fan (if tted)
When the grill is switched on, after a short
delay, the cooling fan comes on to keep
the fascia and control knobs cool during
grilling. The fan may continue to oper-
ate for a period after the grill has been
switched off.
During use the fan may cycle on and off,
this is normal.

USING THE TOP OVEN - GAS
USING THE TOP OVEN
Ignition
Push in and turn the top oven control
knobtothe‘FULLON’position.Holdthe
control knob in, and press the ignition
switch(iftted)orholdalightedmatch
or taper to the burner, until the burner
lights. Hold the control knob in for 15
seconds. Do not hold the control knob in
for longer that 15 seconds. If the burner
fails to light within this time, release the
control knob and wait one minute before
attempting further ignition.
Turn the control knob to the required
setting.
To switch off, return the control knob to
the off position.
Note; Some appliance’s are automatic ig-
nition and do not have an ignition switch.
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.
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 discomfort to people with sen-
sitive skin. We recommend that you hold
the underneath of the oven door handle.
Preheating
Always preheat the top oven for 15 min-
utes. 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.
If you are not preheating the oven, the
cooking times in the baking guide may
need to be extended, as they are based
on a preheated oven.
The oven must be preheated when
reheating frozen or chilled foods, and
we recommend preheating for yeast
mixtures,batters,soufésandwhisked
sponges.
Put the oven shelves in the position re-
quired before preheating the oven.
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 dif-
ferent dishes requiring different tempera-
tures can be cooked at the same time,
when more than one shelf is used.
The temperature at the oven base is suit-
able for cooking baked vegetables, baked
fruit, milk pudding etc, and for warming
bread rolls, soup, coffee, or ovenproof
plates and dishes.
Ifyoundthatoveraperiodoftime,
the oven becomes hotter when used at a
particular gas mark, the thermostat may
need to be replaced.

USING THE TOP OVEN - GAS
OVEN FURNITURE
Baking tray and roasting tins
For best cooked results and even brown-
ing, 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.
The top oven shelf helps to ensure even
baking in the top oven. It has a rear de-
ectorttedtoit,andisnot intended for
use in the main oven.
OVEN LIGHT (IF FITTED)
Press the light button on the facia panel.
If there is no light button the oven light
will come on when the oven control is
operated.
SLOW COOKING
Make sure that frozen foods are thorough-
ly thawed before cooking.
Do not slow cook joints of meat or poultry
weighing more than 2¼kg / 4½lb.
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 195
°C and cook for 30 minutes, then adjust
the oven control to 125 °C setting for the
remainder of the cooking time.
Slow cooking times will be about three
times as long as conventional cooking
times.

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TOP OVEN BAKING GUIDE
Baking guide hints
The temperature settings and times
given in the baking guide are based on
dishes made with block margarine. If tub
margarine is used, it may be necessary
to reduce the temperature setting.
If a different temperature 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.
Food Recommended
temperature
(°C)
Suggested
shelf
position
Approximate
cooking time
(preheated
oven)
Scones
Meringues
210
125
top - middle
bottom
10 - 15 mins
2 - 3 hours
Cakes
Small cakes
Whisked sponge
Swiss roll
Victoria sandwich
(2 x 180 mm / 7” per shelf)
Genoese Sponge
(2 x 180 mm / 7” per shelf)
180
180
195
165
180
middle
middle
middle
middle
(side by side)
middle
15 - 25 mins
20 - 30 mins
10 - 12 mins
20 - 35 mins
25 - 30 mins
Pastry
Rough Puff
Flaky / Puff
Shortcrust
Flan
210
195
195
195
middle
middle
middle
middle
cooking time
depends on
recipe & type
oflling
Biscuits
Shortbreadngers
Nut brownies
Brandy snaps
Flapjacks
Ginger nuts
180
180
165
165
180
middle - top
middle
middle - top
middle - top
middle - top

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Traditional fruit cakes
It should be remembered that ovens can
vary over time, therefore cooking times
canvary,makingitdifculttobeprecise
when baking fruit cakes.
It is necessary therefore, to test the cake
beforeremovalfromtheoven.Useane
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 rec-
ommended in the recipe.
• To protect a very rich fruit cake dur-
ing 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specied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 bast-
ing is necessary. The breast meat can be
covered once browned.
• Always make sure that the turkey is
completely thawed and that the gib-
lets are removed before cooking.
• Turkey should be roasted at 125 °C
setting 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
ne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.
Please note:- for all other Roasting guides refer to main oven section and
see table.

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Cook in oven at 180 °C set-
ting
Approximate Cooking Time
(preheated oven)
Beef Rare
Medium
Well done
20 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 20 minutes
25 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 25 minutes
30 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 30 minutes
Lamb Medium
Well Done
25 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 25 minutes
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
Roasting guide
The times given in the roasting guide
are only approximate, because the size
andageofthebirdwillinuence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 advis-
able 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
stufng.
• 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 (2½lb) 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.

USING THE MAIN OVEN - GAS
USING THE MAIN OVEN
Ignition
Push in and turn the main oven control
knobtothe‘FULLON’position.Holdthe
control knob in, and press the ignition
switch(iftted)orholdalightedmatch
or taper to the burner, until the burner
lights. If after 15 seconds, the burner has
not lit, turn 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.
Note; Some appliances have automatic
ignition and do not include or require an
ignition switch.
To turn off, return the control knob to the
“off” position.
Preheat the main oven for 15 minutes.
If you are not preheating the oven, the
cooking times in the baking guides may
need to be extended, as they are based
on a preheated oven.
The oven must be preheated when
reheating frozen or chilled foods, and
we recommend preheating for yeast
mixtures,batters,soufésandwhisked
sponges. Put the oven shelves in the posi-
tion required before preheating the oven.
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 differ-
ent temperatures can be cooked at the
same time, when more than one shelf is
used.
The temperature at the oven base is suit-
able for cooking baked vegetables, baked
fruit, milk pudding etc, and for warming
bread rolls, soup, coffee, or ovenproof
plates and dishes.
Ifyoundthatoveraperiodoftime,
the oven becomes hotter when used at a
particular gas mark, the thermostat may
need to be replaced.
Oven light (if tted)
Press the light button on the facia panel.
If there is no light button the oven light
will come on when the oven control is
operated.
OVEN FURNITURE
Baking tray and roasting tins
For best cooked results and even brown-
ing, 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 up-stand at the rear of the oven and
facing upwards.
SLOW COOKING
Make sure that frozen foods are thorough-
ly thawed before cooking.
Do not slow cook joints of meat or poultry
weighing more than 2¼kg/4½lb.
Always use the top half of the oven for
slow cooking.

USING THE MAIN OVEN - GAS
For roasting joints of meat or poultry, and
for pot roasts preheat the oven to gas
mark 6 and cook for 30 minutes, then ad-
just the oven control to the 125 °C setting
for the remainder of the cooking time.
Slow cooking times will be about three
times as long as conventional cooking
times.
MAIN OVEN BAKING GUIDE
Food Recom-
mended
temperature
(°C)
Suggested
shelf position
Approximate
cooking time
(preheated
oven)
Scones
Meringues
230
125
middle - top
bottom
10 - 15 mins
2 - 3 hours
Cakes
Small cakes
Whisked sponge
Swiss roll
Victoria sandwich
(2 x 180mm/7”)
Genoese sponge
Madeira (180mm/7”)
Gingerbread
Semi rich fruit cake
(205mm/8”)
Christmas cake
(205mm/8”)
Dundee cake (205mm/8”)
200
200
215
185
185
170
170
150 or 160
150 or 160
170
middle - top
middle - top
middle - top
middle - top
middle
middle
middle
middle - top
bottom - middle
middle - bottom
15 - 25 mins
20 - 25 mins
10 - 12 mins
20 - 30 mins
20 - 30 mins
1 - 1¼ hours
1 - 1¼ hours
2½ - 3 hours
depending on
recipe
2 - 2½ hours
Pastry
Rough Puff
Flaky/Puff
Shortcrust
Flan
230
215
215
215
middle - top
middle - top
middle - top
middle - top
Cooking time
depends on
recipe and type
oflling
Biscuits
Nut brownies
Brandy snaps
Flapjacks
Gingernuts
200
185
185
185
middle - top
middle - top
middle - top
middle - top
25 - 35 mins
10 - 12 mins
20 - 25 mins
10 - 20 mins

USING THE MAIN OVEN - GAS
Traditional fruit cakes
It should be remembered that ovens can
vary over time, therefore cooking times
canvary,makingitdifculttobeprecise
when baking fruit cakes.
It is necessary therefore, to test the cake
beforeremovalfromtheoven.Useane
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 rec-
ommended in the recipe.
• To protect a very rich fruit cake dur-
ing 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specied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 bast-
ing is necessary. The breast meat can be
covered once browned.
• Always make sure that the turkey is
completely thawed and that the gib-
lets are removed before cooking.
• Turkey should be roasted at 200
°C 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
ne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.