Tricity Bendix SE323 Product guide

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SE323
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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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MODEL NO. SE 323
Voltage: 230-240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 9.3-10.2kW
Height: 900mm
Width: 500mm
Depth: 600mm
Weight: 55 kg
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 Neon ....................................................................................................................... 9
Grill and Oven Furniture .................................................................................................................. 9
Getting to Know Your Appliance .......................................................................................................... 10
The Control Panel ........................................................................................................................... 10
The Electronic Minute Minder ......................................................................................................... 11
The Sealed Hotplates ............................................................................................................................. 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 Fan Oven .......................................................................................................................................... 18
Uses of the Fan Oven ..................................................................................................................... 18
Selecting the Fan Oven .................................................................................................................. 18
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................. 18
To Fit the Fan Oven Shelves .......................................................................................................... 18
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 19
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Oven Cooking Chart ............................................................................................................................... 20
Oven Roasting Chart .............................................................................................................................. 21
Defrost Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 22
Uses of Defrost Feature .................................................................................................................. 22
Selecting Defrost ............................................................................................................................. 22
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................. 22
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 22
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 23
Cleaning Materials .......................................................................................................................... 23
Cleaning the Handles ...................................................................................................................... 23
Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance ........................................................................................... 23
Cleaning the Sealed Hotplates and Hotplate Trims ........................................................................ 23
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................. 23
Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture ............................................................................................. 24
Cleaning Inside the Grill and Oven Compartments ........................................................................ 24
Care of Stayclean Surfaces ............................................................................................................ 24
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 24
Cleaning between the Outer and Inner Door Glass ........................................................................ 25
Something Not Working? ...................................................................................................................... 26
Service and Spare Parts ........................................................................................................................ 27
Guarantee Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 28
Notes ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
CONTENTS

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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 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 grill pan 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.
Follow the recommendations 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 16 and 18.
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 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 27 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.
Only clean this appliance in
accordance with the instructions
given in 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 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.
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 X in the diagram below.
To move the appliance, open the oven door, and lift
the appliance 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
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.
INTRODUCTION
Air gap

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It is important to ensure that the appliance is level
after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the
appliance to accommodate uneven floors.
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 oven is 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.
CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR NEON
The light will indicate whether the oven is switched
on, the neon also indicates when the set temperature
has been reached. The neon will turn on and off
during use to show that the temperature is being
maintained.
THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS
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 only
2 straight shelves
for fan oven cooking

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THE CONTROL PANEL
FEATURES
A - Electronic Minute Minder
B - Fan Oven Temperature Control
C - Grill Control
D - Hotplate Controls
E - Fan Oven Indicator Neon
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
D
A
C
B
E