Technika TEE54SS Operation manual

Instructions for Use and Installation
Freestanding Electric Cookers:
- TEE54SS

For your safety
Safety of children and the infirm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cleaning and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
During use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Service and spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Use and Care
Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Oven & Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
How to use your hob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
How to use your oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Positioning the oven trays & shelves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cooking modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Practical cooking advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Cooktop cleaning & maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Oven cleaning & maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Installation
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Instructions for Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Combustible surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Anti-tilting plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Replacing the power supply lead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Before leaving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Contents
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For Your Safety
We recommend that you read the instructions in this owner's
manual carefully before use for the best performance and to
extend the life of your appliance. It will provide you with all the
information you need to ensure its safe installation, use and
maintenance. Retain this owner's manual for future reference.
To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we
recommend that you do the following:
·Always call the Technika service department if there are any
faults with your appliance.
·Always use original spare parts available from Technika.
·This appliance is designed for non-commercial, household use
and it must not be altered in any way.
·This appliance can only be used safely when it is correctly
connected to an efficient earthing system in compliance
with current electrical safety standards.
·If the supply cord or plug is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
Packaging items such as plastic bags, polystyrene, nails, etc. are
potentially dangerous, and therefore appropriate measures must
be taken to prevent children and the disabled from coming into
contact with them.
Safety of children and the infirm
This appliance must only be used by adults. Make sure that
children do not touch the controls or play with the appliance.
The exposed parts of this appliance heat up during cooking and
remain hot for some time even after it is switched off. Keep children
well away until the appliance has cooled down.
Cleaning and maintenance
Keep the appliance thoroughly cleaned. Food residues may cause
fire risks.
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During use
·The appliance becomes hot. Take care not to touch the
surface of the hob. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven. To avoid burns and
scalds, children should be kept away.
·WARNING: Accessible parts will become hot when in use.
To avoid burns and scalds, children should be kept away.
·This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
·Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
·DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
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homes and for non-commercial purposes. It should not be
used for any other purpose.
·After using the appliance, make sure that all controls are in
'CLOSED' or 'OFF' position.
·DO NOT USE OR STORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN THE
APPLIANCE STORAGE DRAWER OR NEAR THIS
APPLIANCE.
·DO NOT STORE OR USE FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR ITEMS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE.
·Only use the appliance to cook food and nothing else.
·Disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains if it is
not functioning properly and before cleaning or performing
maintenance.
·The use of suitable heat proof gloves should be worn when
handling hot utensils and pans.
·Use oven gloves to place cookware in the oven or when
removing it. Always grip the oven door handle in the centre.
This product is designed to cook foods inside private
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During use (con’t)
·Do not allow pots to boil dry, as damage to the hotplate may
result.
·Do not operate hotplates without a pot, fry pan etc.
·Do not allow cookware to overhang hob onto adjacent
bench tops, this will cause scorching to the bench top
surface.
·Do not let cooking pots overhang the sides or front of hob
or get too close to the hotplate control knobs.
·Do not use pots and pans which are unsteady, as they
could become unbalanced.
·Do not use mats, heat diffusers or wok stands. These will
cause a temperature build-up which can damage the cook
top.
·Warning: Ensure that no downward pressure is applied to
the oven door when open; in particular, do not allow a child
to climb on to open oven door. Do not push down or apply
any weight on open oven door.
·If the gas oven does not light within 5-8 seconds, allow 1
minute for gas to disperse clear before trying again.
·The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
external timer or separated remote-control system.
·Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
·Caution: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short
term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
·Warning: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can
be dangerous and may result in a fire.
·The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative
door in order to avoid overheating.
·The cooker must not be placed on a base.
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For Your Safety
Installation
·Installation of the appliance and its connection to the
electrical mains must only be carried out by Authorised
Personnel. Before any service procedure, it is important to
check that the appliance is DISCONNECTED from the
electrical mains.
·DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
·After removing the appliance from the packaging, make
sure that it is undamaged and that the electrical lead is in
perfect condition. Otherwise, contact your dealer before
operating the appliance.
·Make sure that air is able to circulate freely around the
appliance.
· WARNING: In order to prevent accidental tipping of the
appliance, for example a child climbing onto the open oven
door, the stabilising means must be installed. Refer to the
instructions for installation.
·Technika will not accept any liability as a result of any
damage due to incorrect installation or improper use.
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For Your Safety
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Avoid the following:
·Touching the appliance with wet parts of the body.
·Using the appliance while barefoot.
·Improper or dangerous operation.
·Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots.
·Allowing power supply cables of other appliances to come into
contact with hot parts of the oven.
·Exposing the appliance to atmospheric agents such as rain, or
direct sunlight.
·Using the oven for storage purposes.
·Using flammable liquids near the appliance.
Authorised personnel must be contracted to...
·Install the appliance according to these installation instructions
and any local requirements.
·Replace the temperature probe if it is damaged. The probe is
part of thermostat. Only use the temperature sensing probe
recommended for this oven.
Technika Service Department must be contacted...
·If in doubt about the operation of the appliance.
·If in doubt about the soundness of the appliance after removing
it from its packaging.
·If the power supply cable has been damaged or needs to be
replaced.
·If the appliance requires a service or you need spare parts.

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Service and spare parts
If the appliance fails to operate correctly, never attempt to repair
the appliance yourself. Repairs by unskilled persons may cause
damage and accidents. First refer to the contents of this manual. If
you do not find the necessary information, contact your nearest
Service Center. Servicing work on this appliance must be carried
out by Authorised Personnel. Always request the use of original
spare parts.
For Service & Spare Parts please contact: 1800 333 244

Use and Care
Description of the appliance
1. Maintop
2. Electric Heating Plates (Ø180)
3. Electric Heating Plates (Ø145)
4. Control knob (cooktop burners)
5. Cooking mode selection knob
6. Cooking temperature selection knob
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Note: Photo may not be identical to the appliance you purchased.

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Oven & accessories
The oven has enamel pressed oven side panels and a range of
shelf options as shown below. There are five shelf positions on the
oven.
Grill Tray with
removable insert
Oven Shelf
Shelf
Supports

Controls
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Control Knob
(Cooktop Burners)
Cooking Temperature
Selection Knob
Cooking Mode
Selection Knob

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How to use your hob
Before first Use
The top surface of the hotplates are sealed with a heat resistant
coating. Before using for the first time, the hotplates should be
heated for a short period without a pan to harden the protective
coating.
Turn the heat setting to high for approximately 3 minutes to fully
harden the coating. When the hotplates have cooled, apply a thin
coating of cooking oil to the hotplates to seal and protect the
surface.
Pot sizes
The diagram below shows you which utensils to use on the
hotplates and which should not be used.
·Always use pots and pans with flat bottoms. Uneven or thin
bottoms will waste energy and cook slowly.
·Always use pots and pans which are slightly larger than the
hotplate. Small pans waste energy.
·Always place dry pots and pans on the hotplates.
·Do not use pots and pans which are too large. Pans which
overhang the hotplate more than 50mm can damage the hob.
GOOD BAD
recessed
base
BAD
convex
base
BAD
undersize
BAD
oversize
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oversize
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How to use your hob
Practical cooking advice
For best results and energy saving, only use pans suitable for
electric cooking:
·The bottom of the pan must be very thick and perfectly flat;
before placing on the hotplate, make sure that the pan, as well
as the hotplate itself, is perfectly clean and dry.
·To avoid wasting energy, make sure that the diameter of the pan
bottom is 20mm bigger than the circle marked on the hotplate.
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Use and Care
How to use your oven
This multi-function oven combines the advantages of traditional
convection ovens with modern fan assisted ovens in a single
appliance. It is an extremely versatile appliance that allows you to
choose easily and safely between different cooking modes. The
various cooking modes are selected by means of a cooking mode
selection knob, located on the control panel.
To operate the oven:
·Turn the cooking mode selection knob to the desired cooking
mode (explanation of cooking modes is o
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or to ‘MAX’ if Grilling.
The first time you use your appliance, we recommend that you set
the thermostat to the highest setting, set the cooking mode
selection knob to a cooking mode and leave the oven on for about
half an hour with nothing in it and the oven door closed. Then,
open the oven door and allow the oven to cool. Any odour that may
be detected during this initial use is due to the evaporation of
substances used to protect the oven during storage.
Note: Place tray on the bottom shelf position of the oven to prevent
any spillages from dripping onto the bottom of the oven. Never
place anything (including foil and oven trays) on the bottom of
the oven when it is in operation because this could damage
the enamel. Only place your cookware (dishes, trays, aluminum
foil, etc.) on the Oven Shelves provided with the appliance.
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rn the cooking temperature selection knob to the desired
temperature (cooking guide is on page 21)
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Use and Care
Positioning the oven trays & shelves
The Grill Tray or Oven Shelf can be located in any of the five height
positions in the oven.
Refer to the ‘Cooking Guide Table’ for the recommended shelf
position. When fitting the trays or shelves, ensure they are fitted
between the allocated slots. Oven Shelves have a stop so that they
are not fully withdrawn by accident. To fully remove the Oven
Shelves, lift the front of the shelf slightly and withdraw fully from
the oven. Note that the Grill Tray does not have a stop position and
can be fully withdrawn without interruption, so be careful not to
accidentally fully withdraw the tray.
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Oven Shelf fitted to one of the allocated slots

Use and Care
Cooking modes
Convection mode
When set to Convection mode, the top and bottom heating
elements operate together like a ‘normal’ conventional oven that
you have probably used before.
Convection mode is best suited for traditional baking and roasting
and you should only use one shelf at a time, otherwise the heat
distribution will be uneven. You can balance the amount of heat
between the top and the bottom of the dish by selecting a different
shelf height. If you want more heat at the top of the dish place the
dish on the top or second shelf. For more heat at the bottom of the
dish, place the dish on third or fourth shelf.
Oven mode
Oven mode is suitable for general baking. This mode is ideal for
general purpose cooking on 2 shelves at the same time.
Grill mode
Suitable for grilling food or browning food. Do not use the lowest
shelf position for this mode.
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Use and Care
The oven light
Set cooking mode selection knob to symbol to switch on the
oven light/s. The oven light/s stay on when the oven is operating.
Cooling ventilation
In order to cool down the exterior of the appliance, this model is
equipped with a cooling fan, which switches on automatically.
When the cooling fan is on, you will notice a flow of air exiting
between the oven door and the control panel.
Note: When cooking is finished, the cooling fan continues to
operate until the oven cools down and then switches off
automatically.
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Practical cooking advise
The oven offers a wide range of settings which allow you to cook
any type of food in the best possible way. With time you will learn to
make the best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the
following directions are only a guideline which may be varied
according to your own personal experience.
Preheating
If the oven needs to be preheated, the ‘Convection’ mode
should be selected. This is the most efficient mode, which will
reach the desired temperature as quickly as possible using the
least amount of energy.
Once the food has been placed in the oven, the desired cooking
mode should then be selected.
Using the grill
Use the ‘Grill’ mode with the oven door closed, place the food
on the centre of the grill pan, insert and fit the grill pan on either
the 3rd or 4th shelf from the bottom.
When using ‘Grill’ mode, we recommend you set the thermostat to
the highest setting. However, this does not mean you cannot use
lower temperatures, simply adjust the thermostat knob to the
desired temperature.

Use and Care
Baking cakes
When baking cakes ,always place them in a preheated oven. Make
sure you wait until the oven has been preheated thoroughly (the
indicator light will turn off). To prevent heat loss and the cake from
dropping, do not open the oven door during baking.
In general...
... if pastry is too dry
Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the cooking time.
... if pastry has dropped
Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C.
... if pastry is too dark on top
Place it on a lower shelf, lower the temperature, and increase the
cooking time.
... if cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside
Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking
time.
... if the pastry sticks to the pan
Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of flour or use
greaseproof paper.
... if I used multi shelf cooking and one shelf is more cooked
Use a lower temperature setting next time. It is not necessary to
remove the food from all the racks at the same time.
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Use and Care
Cooking pizza
For best results when cooking pizza:
·Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes.
·Use a light aluminum pizza pan, placing it on the shelf supplied
with the oven. Don’t use the dripping pan since this will extend
the cooking time, making it difficult to get a crispy crust.
·Do not open the oven door frequently while the pizza is cooking;
·If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three or four), we recommend
you add the mozzarella cheese on top halfway through the
cooking process.
·For best results, only use one shelf at a time, but if you want to
cook on two shelves, use the 2nd and 4th racks from the bottom
with a temperature of 220°C and swap them halfway through
cooking.
Cooking fish and meat
When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use a temperature setting
from 180°C to 200°C.
For red meat that you want well done on the outside while tender
and juicy in the inside, it is best to start with a high temperature
setting (200°C-220°C) for a short time, then turn the oven down
afterwards.
In general, the larger the roast, the lower the temperature setting.
Place the meat on the centre of the shelf and place the dripping
pan beneath it to catch the fat.
Make sure that the shelf is inserted so that it is in the centre of the
oven. If you would like to increase the amount of heat from below,
use a lower shelf height. For savoury roasts (especially duck and
wild game), dress the meat with lard or bacon on the top.
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