Tricity Bendix RE50GC User manual

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RE50GC
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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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MODEL NO. RE50GC
Voltage: 230-240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 9.4-10.3kW
Height: 900mm
Width: 500mm
Depth: 600mm
Weight: 55kg
This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC.
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
TECHNICAL DETAILS

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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 Appliance ........................................................................................ 9
About Condensation and Steam ..................................................................................................... 9
Oven Indicator Neons ..................................................................................................................... 9
Grill and Oven Furniture ................................................................................................................. 9
Getting to Know Your Appliance .......................................................................................................... 10
The Control Panel ........................................................................................................................... 10
The Electronic Minute Minder ......................................................................................................... 11
The Ceramic Hob .................................................................................................................................... 14
Recommended Saucepans ............................................................................................................ 14
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 14
Deep Fat Frying ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Preserving ............................................................................................................................................... 15
The Grill ................................................................................................................................................... 16
Selecting the Grill ............................................................................................................................ 16
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 16
The Grill Pan and Handle ............................................................................................................... 16
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 17
Grilling Chart ................................................................................................................................... 17
The Top Oven ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Uses of the Top Oven ..................................................................................................................... 18
Selecting the Top Oven .................................................................................................................. 18
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 18
To Fit the Top Oven Shelf ............................................................................................................... 18
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 19
The Main Fan Oven ................................................................................................................................ 20
Selecting the Main Fan Oven ......................................................................................................... 20
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 20
To Fit the Main Fan Oven Shelves ................................................................................................. 20
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 21
Oven Cooking Chart ............................................................................................................................... 22
Roasting Chart ........................................................................................................................................ 23
CONTENTS

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Defrost Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Uses of Defrost Feature .................................................................................................................. 24
Selecting Defrost ............................................................................................................................ 24
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 24
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 24
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 25
Cleaning Materials .......................................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning the Ceramic Hob .............................................................................................................. 25
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 26
Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance ........................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture ............................................................................................ 26
Cleaning Inside the Oven/Grill Compartments ............................................................................... 27
Care of Stayclean Surfaces ............................................................................................................ 27
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 27
Cleaning the Door Glass ................................................................................................................. 28
Something Not Working? ...................................................................................................................... 29
Service and Spare Parts ........................................................................................................................ 30
Guarantee Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 31
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a Tricity Bendix appliance. With our 80 years experience in
developing and manufacturing the very best in U.K. appliances, you can be assured that
you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product.
Tricity Bendix appliances 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 appliance, 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 appliance.
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.
PREFACE

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THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN
THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY.
ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND
THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
USING THE APPLIANCE.
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 appliance is to be placed on a
base, measures must be taken to
prevent the appliance slipping from
the base.
Do not try to lift or 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 appliance in any
way.
Do not use the appliance if the
ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault
or crack becomes visible during
cooking, disconnect the appliance
immediately from the electricity
supply and contact your local Service
Force Centre.
Do not place foil or plastic containers
on ceramic glass.
Do not allow young children to play
with any part of the packaging.
After installation, please dispose of
the packaging with due regard to
safety and the environment, your
local authority can arrange this.
DURING OPERATION
This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external
timer or separate remote control
system.
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 appliance or play with the
controls.
During use the appliance becomes
Hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching the heating elements inside
the oven.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is in use.
Young children should be kept
away.
Take great care when heating fats
and oils, as they will ignite if they
become too hot.
This appliance 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.
SAFET
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Take care to follow the
recommendations given for tending
the food when grilling.
Do not leave the handle in position
when grilling as it will become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove
and replace the grill pan handle when
grilling.
Recommendations given on page 16
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 the anti-tilt shelves are put in
place correctly. Refer to instructions
on pages 18 and 20.
Never line any part of the appliance
with foil. Do not allow heatproof
cooking materials e.g. roasting bags,
to come into contact with oven
elements.
Always stand back from the
appliance when opening the oven
door to allow any build up of steam or
heat to release.
Never leave the appliance
unattended when the oven doors
are open.
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
any repairs be carried out by an
inexperienced person as this may
cause injury or serious malfunction.
This appliance should be serviced by
an authorised service Engineer and
only genuine-approved spare parts
should be used. Details of repair and
servicing arrangements are supplied
on page 30 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
handle. They are a safety hazard.
Always switch OFF the appliance at
its power point and allow the
appliance to cool before any
maintenance or cleaning work is
carried out.
Only clean this appliance in
accordance with the instructions
given this book.
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]

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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
RATING PLATE
This is situated on the front frame of the appliance
and can be seen upon opening the door. Alternatively
the rating plate may also be found on the back or top
of some models (where applicable).
The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated
fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is
given on the rating plate.
Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance
as this may invalidate the guarantee.
INSTALLATION
If your appliance has been damaged in transit,
contact your supplier immediately. DO NOT attempt
to install it.
Your appliance 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 appliance
should only be moved by hand. DO NOT use a sack
barrow or any other aid to lift the appliance 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 in all poles. The cable
must have conductors of sufficiently high cross-
sectional area to prevent overheating and
deterioration.
The recommended cross-section area is six square
millimetres (6.00mm2).
The cable should be routed away from potentially hot
areas marked by an ‘X’ in the diagram below.
To move the appliance, open the main oven door,
and lift the appliance by holding inside the top of the
oven 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 the sides of the
appliance is required to enable the appliance 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.
Always ensure an air gap is maintained at hotplate
level. Tiles or other forms of deep wall covering
should not obscure this 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
appliance to accommodate uneven floors.
INTRODUCTION
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GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR
APPLIANCE
We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 –
15 minutes at 220oC 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. 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 turn on and off during
use to show that the temperature is being
maintained.
If the neons do not operate as the instructions
indicate the controls have been incorrectly set.
Return all controls to zero and re-set following the
instructions for the required setting.
THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS
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 turn
on and off until the appliance 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 turn on and
off after the control knobs have been switched off,
until the appliance has cooled. Do not switch the
appliance off at its power point until the fan has
cooled the appliance down.
GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE
The following items of grill/oven furniture have been
supplied with the appliance:
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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E
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
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
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C
BD