STOVES Slide In SN600SIDLM User guide

Slide In
550mm & 600mm wide
Freestanding Double Oven Gas Cookers
(including models with minute minder and models
with automatic programmer)
Natural Gas Models & LP Gas Models
User, Installation & Servicing Instructions
RS2/2
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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
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User’s Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 25
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Be Safe - Not Sorry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Grill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Using the Ovens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Ignition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Oven furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Slow cooking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Top oven baking guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Main oven baking guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Traditional fruit cakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Roast turkey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Roasting guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Automatic cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Programmer / Clock (if fitted). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Minute minder (if fitted) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Installation Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 - 30
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Stoves Customer Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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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 a British
built appliance by 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 Support.
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.
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.
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 (if fitted)
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
oven shelves.
Grasp the lens cover on the light fitting
and pull it away from the side of the
oven. Unscrew the bulb.
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.
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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 (if fitted), 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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Ignition
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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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
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.
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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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handle grill pan trivet
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The grill pan trivet
The grill pan trivet - inside the grill pan
- can be inverted to give a high or low
position, or it may be removed
altogether to suit the type of food.
The base of the compartment can also
be used - for example; when cooking
whole fish, or when browning dishes
such as cauliflower cheese.
Shelf positions
On a higher shelf position, the grill
gives coverage over the area directly
beneath the grill burner.
Use a higher shelf position for thinner
foods and faster grilling. These shelf
positions are suitable for toasting
bread.
Use the lower shelf positions for
grilling thick portions of food, or for
slower grilling. The lower shelf
positions are suitable for grilling all
types of meat and fish.
Using aluminium foil
Using aluminium foil to cover the grill
pan, or putting items wrapped in foil
under the grill creates a fire hazard.
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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). 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 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). 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 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 (if fitted)
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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Automatic cooking (models with
automatic programmer only)
The automatic cooking facility is
controlled by the programmer (see
‘Programmer / Clock’ section) and allows
complete meals or individual dishes to
be cooked while you are out of the
house, to be ready for when you return.
The ‘READY TIME’ should be set as close
as possible to - or just after - your
anticipated return, so food is not left
standing in a warm oven.
Do
■Select foods which are as fresh as
possible, and as cold as possible -
ie; preferably straight from the
refrigerator.
■Choose foods which are suitable
for cooking from a cold start, as
some dishes will be affected by
being left uncooked, at room
temperature, perhaps for several
hours - eg; a wet filling on a
pastry base.
■Make sure that meat and poultry
are thoroughly thawed (but still cold
from the refrigerator) before placing
them in the oven, and avoid using
rolled joints of meat, which can be
more susceptible to the growth of
food poisoning organisms.
■Cover dishes with lids or foil to
keep the food moist, and protect
from possible contamination; the
food can be uncovered towards the
end of cooking to crisp and brown.
Do not
■Warm food should never be
placed in the oven if there is a
delay period.
■Stews prepared by frying the
meat and vegetables first should
be cooked as soon as possible,
or refrigerated prior to placing in
the oven.
■Some dishes are not suitable for
cooking on automatic - eg; dishes
containing left over meat or
poultry, dishes containing eggs,
cooked rice, or seafood.
■Do not put food items (intended for
automatic cooking) into a warm
oven. Allow the oven to cool before
setting for automatic cooking.
■Do not over-fill dishes containing
liquids, as they might boil over.
■Never leave food in the oven to
cool slowly after cooking; serve
immediately or cover and cool
until the food is cold enough to
refrigerate.
■Never use the automatic facility to
reheat ‘cook chill’ foods, as they
should go straight from the
refrigerator into a preheated oven.
■To help keep food as cool as
possible, do not leave the oven
lights on when the oven is set for
automatic cooking.
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Automatic cooking (models with
automatic programmer only).....
Important: Food is more susceptible
to the growth of food poisoning
organisms in warm conditions. If the
weather is hot, either take care to
ensure that food is not left standing in
a warm oven, or avoid using the
automatic cooking facility.
Hints for automatic cooking
■Food is placed in a cold oven so
you will need to add about
10 - 15 minutes onto the cooking
time to allow for the oven to reach
the selected temperature.
■Wine or beer may ferment, and
cream may curdle during the delay
period, so it is best to add these
ingredients just before serving.
■Potatoes should be parboiled or
brushed with oil to prevent
discolouration during the delay
period.
■Meat can be brushed with oil to
prevent it drying.
■Lemon juice can be added to
certain fruit and vegetables such
as apples, pears, turnips and
parsnips to prevent discolouration
during the delay period.
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