Tricity Bendix SE310 User manual

User Manual
Electric Cooker
SE310

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Important safety information
These warnings are provided in the interests
of your safety. Ensure that you understand
them all before installing or using the
appliance. Your safety is of paramount
importance. If you are unsure about any of
the information in this book contact the
Customer Care Department.
Installation
The appliance must be installed according to
the instructions supplied. The installation
work must be undertaken by a qualified
electrician or competent person.
The appliance should be serviced by an
authorised Service Engineer and only
genuine approved spare parts should be
used.
The appliance must be installed in an
adequately ventilated room.
If the appliance is to be placed on a base,
measures must be taken to prevent the
appliance from slipping from the base.
This appliance is heavy and care must be
taken when moving it.
Do not attempt to lift or move this appliance
by the handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside the
appliance must be removed before the
appliance is used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify the appliance in any way.
After installation please dispose of the
packaging with due regard for safety and the
environment. Your local authority can
arrange this.
Child safety
Do not allow children to play with any part of
the packaging.
Do not allow children to sit or climb on the
drop down doors.
This appliance is not intended for use by
children and other persons whose physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge prevents them
from using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may be hot
when the grill is in use. Young children
should be kept away.
During use
This appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system.
This appliance has been designed for
domestic use to cook edible foodstuffs only
and must not be used for any other
purposes.
Take great care when heating fats and oils
as they will ignite if they become too hot.
Never place plastic or any other material that
may melt in or on the oven.
Do not leave the grill pan handle in position
when grilling as it will become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove and
replace the grill pan handle when grilling.
Always support the grill pan when it is in the
withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
Always use oven gloves to remove and
place food in the oven.
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 areas on the hob,
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Ensure your hand is protected before
handling the pan.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching the
heating elements inside the oven.
Ensure that all vents are not obstructed to
ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.
Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
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 door is open.
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside
the oven. They may explode if they are
heated.
Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF
position when not in use.
Do not stand on the appliance or on the
open oven doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes
from the appliance or its handles.
Do not use this appliance if it is in contact
with water. Never operate it with wet hands.
Cleaning and maintenance
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 cookware containing
foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in
case it is inadvertently switched on.
Always allow the appliance to cool before
switching off at the wall prior to carrying out
any cleaning/maintenance work.
Only clean this appliance in accordance with
the instructions given in this book.
Never use steam or high pressure steam
cleaners to clean the appliance.
At the end of the appliance’s
life
The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

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Contents
For the user
Important safety information 2
Description of the appliance 5
Getting to know your appliance 6
Before using the appliance 7
Rating plate 7
Preparing to use your appliance 7
Control panel indicator neon(s) 7
Condensation and steam 7
Cookware 7
Grill and oven furniture 7
The sealed hotplates 8
Before using the hotplates for
the first time 8
Using the hob 8
Recommended saucepans 8
Hints & tips 8
The grill 9
Using the grill 9
Things to note 9
The grill pan and handle 9
Hints & tips 10
Grilling chart 11
The fan oven 12
Using the fan oven 12
Things to note 12
To fit the fan oven shelves 13
Hints & tips 13
Cooking chart 14
Roasting chart 15
Defrost feature 16
Using defrost feature 16
Things to note 16
Hints & Tips 16
Care and cleaning 18
Cleaning materials 18
Cleaning the outside of the appliance 18
Cleaning the control knobs and
handles 18
Cleaning the sealed hotplates
and hotplate trims 19
Things to note 19
Cleaning the shelves and grill/oven
furniture 19
Cleaning inside the oven(s) 19
Hints and tips 20
Cleaning the door(s) 21
Something not working 23
Service and spare parts 24
Guarantee conditions 25
For the installer
Technical details 26
Installation instructions 26
To help you the following symbols will be
found in the text.
Hints and Tips
Safety Instructions
Please read the instruction book carefully
before use and retain for future reference.

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Description of the appliance
Electric slip-in single oven
Fan oven
Control panel
Grill

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Getting to know your appliance
The control panel
Features
A - Fan oven temperature control
B - Grill control
C - Hotplate controls
D - Fan oven indicator neon
E - Grill indicator neon
AC
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Before using the appliance
Rating plate
This is situated on the lower 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.
Preparing to use your
appliance
Wipe over the base of the oven(s) with a soft
cloth and hot soapy water and wash the
furniture before use. We suggest that you
run the oven(s) and grill for 10 – 15 minutes
at maximum temperature, to burn off any
residue from their surfaces. Accessible parts
may become hotter than in normal use.
Children should be kept away. During this
period an odour may be emitted, it is
therefore advisable to open a window for
ventilation.
Control panel indicator
neon(s)
The indicator neon will operate when the grill
(where applicable) or oven(s) is switched on.
The indicator neon will glow. It may turn on
and off during use to show that the setting is
being maintained. If the neon does not
operate as the instructions indicate the
controls have been incorrectly set. Return
all controls to zero and reset following the
instructions for the required setting.
Condensation and steam
When food is heated it produces steam
similar to a boiling kettle. The vents allow
some of this steam to escape.
However, always stand back from the
appliance when opening the door(s) 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.
Cookware
Baking trays, dishes etc., should not be
placed directly against the grid covering the
fan at the back of the oven.
Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x
35cm (12” x 14”) as they will restrict the
circulation of heat and may affect
performance.
Grill and oven furniture
The following items of grill and oven furniture
have been supplied with the appliance.
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
1 straight shelf
(for grilling)
2 straight shelves
(for fan oven
cooking)

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The sealed hotplates
Before using the hotplates for
the first time
Turn the control knob to a high setting and
allow the hotplate to heat, uncovered by a
saucepan for 3-5 minutes. This hardens the
protective coating on the hotplates and
makes it more resistant to normal use. A
harmless smoke will be given off from the
hotplates
Using the hob
• Turn the control knob in either direction
to vary the heat setting.
• The highest number represents the
hottest setting and the lowest number
represents the coolest setting.
Recommended saucepans
Only saucepans with flat bases and close
fitting lids are recommended. The saucepan
base should be approximately the same size
as the cooking area. Ensure that new
saucepans are well scrubbed to remove
edges and take off any deposits left from
manufacture.
Traditional round bottomed Woks must not
be used even with a stand. Woks with flat-
bottomed bases are available and do comply
with the above recommendations.
Hints and tips
• Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and
off the hob to help reduce scratches and
maintain the efficiency of the hotplates.
• Avoid the use of decorative covers as
they can cause condensation to form on
the hotplates which may lead to
deterioration.
• Follow any guidelines provided by the
saucepan manufacturer, particularly
those relating to recommended heat
settings.
• Avoid using thin, badly dented or
distorted saucepans. Those with uneven
bases should not be used.
• Never leave the hotplates ON when not
covered with a saucepan.
• Ensure that the hob and saucepans are
clean and dry before the start of cooking
to reduce cleaning.
• Follow the cleaning instructions very
closely to keep the hob looking like new.
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The grill
CAUTION – Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is in use.
Young children should be kept
away.
Using the grill
• To operate the grill open the grill door
and turn the grill to.
The grill door must be left open
when grilling.
Things to note
• The indicator neon will glow.
• Some smoke from fat splashes may be
evident as the grill cleans itself.
Never cover the grill pan or grid
with foil as this can lead to grill
fires.
The grill pan and handle
The grill pan is supplied with a removable
handle.
To insert the handle, press the button on the
handle with the thumb and pivot slightly
upwards inserting the lip into the widest part
of the bracket. Move the handle towards the
left, lower into position and release the
button.
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Ensure the handle is properly
located.
To remove the handle, press the button on
the handle with the thumb and pivot the
handle slightly upwards and towards the
right to remove from the bracket.
Protect your hands when
removing the grill pan handle.
Always remove the grill pan
handle during grilling.
To check the progress of the food being
grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on
the shelf to attend to food during cooking.
Hints and tips
• Most foods should be placed on the grid
in the grill pan to allow maximum
circulation of air to lift the food out of the
fats and juices.
• Adjust grid and grill pan runner position
to allow for different thicknesses of
foods.
• Food should be thoroughly dried before
grilling to minimise splashing. Brush
lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil
or melted butter to keep them moist
during cooking.
• Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed underneath
the grid when grilling meats.
• When toasting bread use the shelf in
position 1 with the grid in the high
position.
• Preheat the grill on a full setting for five
minutes before cooking. Adjust the heat
setting and shelf as necessary during
cooking.
• The food should be turned over during
cooking as required.

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Grilling chart
The times quoted above are given as a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste.
Food Position Grill time
(mins in total)
Bacon Rashers Adjust 5 - 6
Beefburgers grill 10 - 15
Chicken Joints 30 - 40
setting
Chops – Lamb 15 - 20
Pork and 20 - 30
Fish – Whole
Trout/Mackerel grill 15 - 25
Fillets - Plaice/Cod pan 10 - 15
Kebabs grid 20 - 30
Kidneys – Lamb/Pig to 8 - 12
Liver – Lamb/Pig suit 10 - 20
Sausages different 20 - 30
Steaks – Rare thicknesses 6 - 12
Medium 12 - 16
Well Done of 14 - 20
Toasted Sandwiches food 3 - 4

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The fan oven
The fan oven is particularly suitable for
cooking larger quantities of food. The
advantages of fan oven cooking are:
Preheating
The fan oven quickly reaches its
temperature, so it is not usually necessary to
preheat the oven. Without preheating
however, you may need to add an extra 5 –
10 minutes on the recommended cooking
times. For recipes needing high
temperatures, e.g. bread, pastries, scones,
soufflés etc., best results are achieved if the
oven is preheated first. For best results
when cooking frozen or cooked chilled ready
meals always preheat the oven first.
Cooking temperatures
Fan oven cooking generally requires lower
temperatures than conventional cooking.
Follow the temperatures recommended in
the cooking chart. As a guide reduce
temperatures by about 20°C – 25°C for your
own recipes, using a conventional oven.
Batch baking
The fan oven cooks evenly on both shelf
levels, especially useful when batch baking.
Using the fan oven
• Turn the fan oven temperature control
to the required setting.
Things to note
• The indicator neon will glow. It may
turn ON and OFF during use to show
that the setting is being maintained.
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To fit the fan oven shelves
The shelves should be fitted with the straight
rods uppermost on the frame and the forms
towards the back of the oven. If not fitted
correctly the anti-tilt and safety stop
mechanism will be affected.
Hints and tips
• Arrange the shelves in the required
positions before switching the oven on.
Shelf positions are numbered from the
bottom upwards.
• When cooking more than one dish in
the oven, place dishes centrally on
different shelves rather than cluster
several dishes on one shelf, this will
allow the heat to circulate freely for the
best cooking results.
• When batch baking one type of food,
e.g. Victoria sandwich cakes, those of
similar size will be cooked in the same
time.
• It is recommended that when baking
larger quantities the shelf positions
should be evenly spaced to suit the
load being cooked. A slight increase in
cooking time may be necessary.
• Do not place baking trays directly on
the oven base as it interferes with the
oven air circulation and can lead to
base burning; use the lower shelf
position.
Do not place cookware and cooking
pots with rough bases e.g. cast iron
on the oven door as damage to the
glass may occur.

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Cooking chart
The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease
the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements.
Food Shelf position Cooking
temp (°C)
Approx
cook time (min)
Biscuits Shelf 180-190 10 - 20
Bread 200-220 25 - 30
Bread rolls/buns positions 200-220 15 - 20
Cakes: Small & Queen
Sponges
Victoria Sandwich (7”)
Madeira (7)”
Rich Fruit (8)”
Christmas (8)”
Gingerbread
Meringues
Flapjack
Shortbread
are not
critical
but ensure
160-170
160-170
160-170
140-150
130-140
130-140
140-150
90-100
170-180
130-140
18 - 25
18 - 20
18 - 25
1¼ - 1½h
2¼ - 2½h
3 - 4½h
depends on size
1¼ - 1½h
2½ - 3h
25 - 30
45 - 65
Casseroles: Beef/Lamb that oven 140-160 2½ - 3h
Chicken 180-190 1¼ - 1½h
Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Fish 170-190 20 - 30
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) 190-200 20 - 25
Fruit Pies, Crumbles shelves are 190-200 40 - 50
Milk Puddings 130-140 1½ - 2h
Pasta/Lasagne etc.
190-200 40 - 45
Pastry: Choux
evenly 190-200 30 - 35
Eclairs, Profiteroles 170-180 20 - 30
Flaky/Puff Pies 210-220 25 - 40
Shortcrust Mince Pies spaced 190-200 15 - 20
Meat Pies 190-210 25 - 35
Quiche,Tarts, Flans 180-210 25 - 45
Roasting Meat, Poultry when more 160-180 see roasting chart
Scones 210-220 8 - 12
Shepherd’s Pie 190-200 30 - 40
Soufflés than one is 170-180 20 - 30
180-190 1 - 1½h Vegetables: Baked Jacket Potatoes
Roast Potatoes
180-190 1 - 1½h
Yorkshire Pudding: Large used 210-220 25 - 40
Individual 200-210 15 - 25
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.

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Roasting chart
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES –
Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C
MEAT TEMPERATURE COOKING TIME
Beef/ Beef boned 160-180°C 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20-35 minutes over
Mutton/Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
Pork/Veal/Ham 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
Chicken 160-180°C 15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
Turkey/Goose 160-180°C 15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) up to
3½kg (7lb) then 10 minutes per
½kg (1lb) over 3½kg (7lb)
Duck 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-30 minutes over
Pheasant 160-180°C 35-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 35-40 minutes over
Rabbit 160-180°C 20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints, but
slight adjustments may be required to allow for personal requirements and the shape and texture
of the meat. However, lower temperatures and longer cooking times are recommended for less
tender cuts or larger joints.
Wrap joints in foil if preferred, for extra browning uncover for the last 20 – 30 min. cooking time.

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Defrost feature
This function defrosts most foods faster than
more conventional methods. It is particularly
suitable for delicate frozen foods which are
to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux,
cakes covered with icings or frostings,
cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc.
Using defrost feature
• Turn the fan oven temperature control
to the defrost setting.
• When defrost is selected, the oven
indicator neon may come ON. It will
stay ON until the oven reaches room
temperature and then go OFF.
• It may turn ON and OFF periodically
during defrosting to maintain a steady
room temperature, inside the oven.
Things to note
• The oven fan will come on.
Hints and tips
• Place the frozen food in a single layer
where possible and turn it over half way
through the defrosting process.
• The actual speed of defrosting is
influenced by room temperature. On
warm days defrosting will be faster than
on cooler days.
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• It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and
poultry slowly in the fridge. However,
this process can be accelerated by
using the defrost function. Small or thin
fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed
or minced meat, liver, thin chops,
steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 – 2
hours.
• A 1kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be
thawed in approximately 5 hours.
Remove the giblets as soon as possible
during the thawing process.
• Joints of meat up to 2kg/4½lb in weight
can be thawed using the defrost
function.
• All joints of meat and poultry must be
thawed thoroughly before cooking.
• Always cook thoroughly immediately
after thawing.
• Do not leave food at room temperature
once it is defrosted. Cook raw food
immediately or store cooked food in the
fridge, once it has cooled.
• Care must always be taken when
handling foods in the home. Always
follow the basic rules of food hygiene to
prevent bacterial growth and cross
contamination when defrosting,
preparing, cooking, cooling and freezing
foods.

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Care and cleaning
Before cleaning always allow the
appliance to cool down.
Cleaning materials
Before using any cleaning materials on your
appliance, check that they are suitable and
that their use is recommended by the
manufacturer.
Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be
used as they may dull the surface finishes.
Harsh abrasives must also be avoided.
Cleaning the outside of the
appliance
Do not use abrasive cleaning materials e.g.
Hob Brite, Brillo pads or scourers on painted
or printed finishes as damage may occur.
Regularly wipe over the control panel, doors
and appliance sides using a soft cloth and
hot soapy water. To prevent streaking finish
with a soft cloth.
Stainless Steel cream cleaners are abrasive
and should be avoided as they may dull the
surface finish.Any spillage on the
stainless steel finish must be wiped off
immediately.
Do not attempt to remove any of the
control knobs from the appliance as
this may cause damage and is a
safety hazard.
Cleaning the control knobs
and handles
It is strongly recommended that only hot
soapy water is used for cleaning the control
knobs and handles. ANY OTHER
CLEANING MATERIALS MAY DULL THE
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Cleaning the sealed hotplates
and hotplate trims
In order to maintain the appearance of your
appliance's sealed hotplates and trims, you
are advised to use the recommended
cleaning agents daily. If you do not allow
spillages to burn on they will be much easier
to clean off.
Things to note
The red spot in the centre of the hotplates
may be removed with some abrasive
cleaning agents. This is not a fault and does
not affect the performance of the hotplates.
For normal soilage
Wipe over the hotplates and trims using a
clean damp cloth then switch to a low or
medium setting for a few minutes to
thoroughly dry.
For heavy soilage
Use a clean damp cloth or scourer with a
cream cleaner e.g. ‘Cif’ or a powder cleaner
e.g. ‘Ajax’ on the hotplate and trims. Follow
the circular grooved pattern on the hotplate
when cleaning. Rinse off cleaning agents
thoroughly. Dry as for normal soilage.
For more stubborn marks warm the hotplate
on a low setting for 30 seconds. Clean the
sealed plate with ‘Ajax’ powder cleaner, ‘Cif’
or cream cleaner or a ‘Brillo’ pad. You may
have to rub hard for several minutes.
Rinse off cleaning agents thoroughly with a
damp cloth. Switch to a low or medium
setting for a few minutes until the hotplate is
thoroughly dry.
Cleaning the hotplate trims
The stainless steel trims may become straw
coloured during use. Using a proprietary
stainless steel cleaner, e.g. ‘Shiny Sinks’ will
help maintain a bright appearance.
Alternatively a powder cleaner such as ‘Bar
Keepers Friend’ may be used regularly.
Cleaning the shelves and
grill/oven furniture
All removable parts, can be washed in the
dishwasher.
The grill pan, grill pan grid and oven shelves
may be cleaned using a soap impregnated
steel wool pad. Soaking first in hot soapy
water will make cleaning easier.
Cleaning inside the oven(s)
The Stayclean surface on the rear oven
panel should not be cleaned manually.
The vitreous enamel base and sides in the
grill compartment and the fan oven base and
sides can be cleaned using normal oven
cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care.
Ensure that the manufacturers instructions
are followed and that all parts are well rinsed
afterwards.
Aerosol cleaners must not come
into contact with elements, the door
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Hints and tips
Aerosol cleaners must not be used
on Stayclean surfaces.
To carry out the cleaning cycle remove the
oven shelves and set the oven to 220°C.
It is a good idea to run the oven for an hour or
two per week to ensure continued good
performance from the Stayclean finish.
Slight discolouration and polishing of the
Stayclean surfaces may occur in time. This
DOES NOT affect the Stayclean properties in
any way.
Use minimal, if any, extra oil or fat when
roasting meat, potatoes only require brushing
with fat before cooking. Extra fat in the oven
during roasting will increase splashing and
soilage.
It is NOT necessary to add water to a meat tin
when roasting. The water and the fat juices
from the joint create excessive splattering
during cooking – even at normal
temperatures, as well as causing
condensation.
Covering joints during cooking will also
prevent splashing onto the interior surfaces.
Removing the covering for the last 20-30
minutes will allow extra browning if required.
Some large joints and turkeys especially
benefit by this method of cooking, allowing
the joint to cook through before the outside is
over-browned.