Tricity Bendix RE50GC User manual

MODEL NO.
RE50GC
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. RE50GC
Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 9.9/10.8kW
Height: 900mm
Width: 500mm
Depth: 600mm
This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC.
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Technical Details ................................................................................. 2
Contents ......................................................................................... 3
Preface ........................................................................................... 5
Safety ............................................................................................. 6
Before Installation ........................................................................... 6
During Operation ........................................................................... 6
After Use ................................................................................... 7
General .................................................................................... 7
Introduction ...................................................................................... 8
Rating Plate ................................................................................ 8
Installation .................................................................................. 8
General Notes on Using Your Cooker ........................................................ 9
About Condensation and Steam ............................................................. 9
Oven Indicator Neons ....................................................................... 9
Grill and Oven Furniture ..................................................................... 9
Getting to Know Your Cooker ................................................................... 10
The Control Panel ......................................................................... 10
The Electronic Minute Minder ............................................................... 11
The Ceramic Hob ................................................................................ 13
Recommended Saucepans ................................................................. 13
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 13
Deep Fat Frying ........................................................................... 14
Preserving ................................................................................. 14
The Grill ......................................................................................... 15
Selecting the Grill .......................................................................... 15
Things to Note ............................................................................. 15
The Grill Pan and Handle ................................................................... 15
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 16
Grilling Chart .............................................................................. 16
The Top Oven ................................................................................... 17
Uses of the Top Oven ...................................................................... 17
Selecting the Top Oven .................................................................... 17
Things to Note ............................................................................. 17
To Fit the Top Oven Shelf .................................................................. 17
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 17
The Main Fan Oven .............................................................................. 19
Selecting the Main Fan Oven ............................................................... 19
Things to Note ............................................................................. 19
To Fit the Main Oven Shelves .............................................................. 19
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 20
Oven Cooking Chart ............................................................................. 21
Roasting Chart .................................................................................. 22
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CONTENTS

Defrost Feature .................................................................................. 23
Uses of Defrost Feature .................................................................... 23
Selecting Defrost .......................................................................... 23
Things to Note ............................................................................. 23
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 23
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................... 24
Cleaning Materials ......................................................................... 24
Cleaning the Ceramic Hob ................................................................. 24
Things To Note ............................................................................ 24
Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker ......................................................... 25
Cleaning the Grill Pan, Grill Pan Grid and Oven Shelves ..................................... 25
Cleaning Inside the Grill/Oven Compartments ............................................... 26
Care of Stayclean Surfaces ................................................................ 26
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 26
Cleaning the Door Glass ................................................................... 27
Something not Working? ........................................................................ 28
Service and Spare Parts ......................................................................... 29
Customer Service Centres ....................................................................... 30
Guarantee Conditions ........................................................................... 32
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CONTENTS

Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a Tricity Bendix cooker. With our 80 years experience in
developing and manufacturing the very best in U.K. cookers, you can be
assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product.
Tricity Bendix cookers comply with British Standard safety and performance
requirements. They have been approved by BEAB (British Electrotechnical
Approvals Board) and are covered by a 12 month parts and labour guarantee.
To get the best from your new Tricity Bendix cooker, we ask that you PLEASE
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Particular attention should be
made to cooking times and temperatures which may differ from your previous
cooker.
It is most important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for
future reference. Should the appliance be sold, or if you move house and
leave the appliance, always ensure that the book remains with the appliance.
This will enable the new owner to be acquainted with the functioning of the
appliance and the relevant warnings.
Please read the whole instruction book before attempting to use the appliance
ensuring you follow the recommendations given.
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PREFACE

THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN
THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY.
ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND
THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
USING THE COOKER.
PLEASE
READ
CAREFULLY
BEFORE INSTALLATION
This appliance is heavy and care
must be taken when moving it.
Ensure that all packaging, both
inside and outside the appliance,
has been removed before the
appliance is used.
If the cooker is to be placed on a
base, measures must be taken to
prevent the cooker slipping from the
base.
Do not try to move the appliance by
pulling the door handles.
The electrical installation work must
be undertaken by a qualified
electrician/competent person.
It is dangerous to alter or modify
the specifications of the product in
any way.
Do not use the cooker if the ceramic
glass is damaged. If a fault or crack
becomes visible during cooking,
disconnect the cooker immediately
from the electricity supply and
contact the Customer Service
Centre.
After installation, please dispose of
the packaging with due regard to
safety and the environment.
DURING OPERATION
Do not use this appliance if it is in
contact with water. Never operate it
with wet hands.
This appliance is designed to be
operated by adults. Young children
must not be allowed to tamper with
the product or play with the controls.
During use the cooker becomes Hot.
Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside the
oven.
Accessible parts especially around
the grill area may become hot when
the appliance is in use. Children
should be kept away until it has
cooled.
Take great care when heating fats
and oils as they will ignite if they
become too hot.
This product has been designed for
cooking edible foodstuffs only, and
must not be used for any other
purposes.
Never place plastic or any other
material which may melt in the oven
or on the hob.
Ensure cooking utensils are large
enough to contain foods to prevent
spillages and boil overs.
The handles of saucepans which are
smaller than the heated area on the
hob will become hot. Ensure your
hand is protected before handling the
pan.
Take care to follow the
recommendations given for tending
the food when grilling.
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SAFETY

Do not leave the handle in position
when grilling as it will become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove
and replace food in the oven.
Similarly always use oven gloves to
remove and replace the grill pan
handle when grilling.
given on page 15.
Ensure that you support the grill pan
when it is in the withdrawn or partially
withdrawn position.
Ensure that all vents are left
unobstructed to ensure ventilation of
the oven cavity.
Ensure that the anti-tilt shelves are
put in place correctly. Refer to
instructions on pages 17 and 20.
Never line any part of the appliance
with aluminium foil.
Always stand back from the
appliance when opening the oven
door to allow any build up of steam
or heat to release.
Do not place sealed cans or
aerosols inside the oven. They may
explode if they are heated.
Do not leave the hotplates switched
on for long periods when not covered
by a saucepan. The controls and
cabinets may overheat.
AFTER USE
Ensure that all control knobs are in
the OFF position when not in use.
For hygiene and safety reasons this
appliance should be kept clean at all
times. A build-up of fats or other
foodstuffs could result in a fire,
especially in the grill pan.
Do not leave utensils containing
foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in or on the
appliance in case it is inadvertently
switched ON.
Cookers and hobs become very hot,
and retain their heat for a long period
of time after use. Children should be
kept well away from the appliance
until it has cooled.
GENERAL Under no circumstances should
repairs be carried out by
inexperienced persons as this may
cause injury or serious malfunction.
This product should be serviced by
an authorised Service Engineer and
only genuine approved spare parts
should be used. Details of servicing
and repair arrangements are given on
page 29 of this book.
Do not stand on the appliance or on
the open oven door.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or
clothes from the appliance or its
handles. They are a safety hazard.
Only clean this appliance in
accordance with the instructions
given in this book.
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Your safety is of paramount importance.
Therefore, if you are unsure about any of the
meanings of these WARNINGS contact the:
Customer Care Department
Telephone [phone]
Recommendations

RATING PLATE
Record the model, product and serial numbers on the
back cover of this instruction book, from the rating
plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the
appliance and can be seen upon opening the top
oven door.
The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated
fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is
given on the rating plate.
The rating plate must not be removed from the
oven front frame as this may invalidate the
guarantee.
INSTALLATION
If your cooker has been damaged in transit, contact
your supplier immediately. DO NOT attempt to install
it.
Your cooker left the factory fully packaged to protect
it from damage. If it is delivered without packaging
and damage has occurred, the manufacturer cannot
accept responsibility. Contact your supplier for
advice.
Once the packaging has been removed the cooker
should only be moved by hand. DO NOT use a sack
barrow or any other aid to lift the cooker as damage
may occur.
Connection to the electricity supply must be carried
out by a qualified electrician/competent person.
The electrical connection should be made using a
double pole isolating switch (cooker socket) with at
least 3mm contact separation. The cable must have
conductors of sufficiently high cross-sectional area to
prevent overheating and deterioration.
The cable should be routed away from potentially hot
areas marked by X in the diagram below.
To move the cooker, open the main oven door and
lift the cooker by holding inside the top of the
compartment.
This is a type X appliance which means it is
free-standing and can be fitted with cabinets on one
or both sides. It may also be fitted in a corner setting.
Side walls which are above hob level should be
protected by heat resistant non-combustible material
and MUST NOT be nearer than 40mm to the hob
side.
A nominal air gap of 2mm at either side of the cooker
is required to enable the cooker to be moved into
position. It is recommended that proprietary trims are
fitted to protect the worktops of either side of the
appliance. These are available from most DIY stores.
Aways ensure an air gap is maintained at hotplate
level. Tiles or other forms of deep wall covering
should not obscure this gap.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
INTRODUCTION
Six square millimetres (6.00mm²) is the recommended
cross-section area.
Air gap

Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a
minimum of 685mm above the hob.
It is important to ensure that the appliance is level
after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the front
of the appliance to accommodate uneven floors.
GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR
COOKER
We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 -
15 minutes at 220°C to burn off any residue from
their surfaces.
The procedure should be repeated with the grill for
approximately 5 - 10 minutes.
During this period an odour may be emitted, it is
therefore advisable to open a window for ventilation.
ABOUT CONDENSATION AND STEAM
When food is heated it produces steam similar to a
boiling kettle. The ovens are vented to allow some of
this steam to escape between the wall and the rear
of the appliance. However, always stand back from
the appliance when opening the oven door to allow
any build up of steam or heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface
on the outside of the appliance, e.g. a trim, it will
condense and produce water droplets. This is quite
normal and is not caused by a fault on the appliance.
To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away
condensation and also soilage from surfaces.
For your safety, wall coverings at the rear of the
appliance should be securely fixed to the wall.
OVEN INDICATOR NEONS
These lights indicate whether the ovens are switched
on. The neons also indicate when the set
temperature has been reached. They will cycle on
and off during use to show that the temperature is
being maintained.
THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROL
The cooling fan will always come on when the grill
and the top oven are switched on. If they are only
used for a short period of time the fan will switch off
when the controls are turned off. If the grill or the top
oven are used for a longer period of time the fan will
run on depending on the temperature, and may cycle
on and off until the cooker has cooled.
In the case of the main oven the cooling fan may not
switch on except when used for a longer period of
time. The cooling fan may run on, and cycle on and
off after the control knobs have been switched off,
until the cooker has cooled. Do not switch the cooker
off at its power point until the fan has cooled the
cooker down.
GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE
The following items of oven furniture have been
supplied with the cooker:
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
1 straight shelf for
grilling and top oven
cooking only
2 straight shelves
for main oven cooking
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THE CONTROL PANEL
FEATURES
A - Main Oven Temperature Control
B - Main Oven Indicator Neon
C - Top Oven/Grill Control
D - Top Oven Indicator Neon
E - Hotplate Controls
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER
A C
B D
E