Tricity Bendix SI 251 User manual

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MODEL NO.
SI 251
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. SI 251
Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 7.9/8.6 kW
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
Grill and Oven Furniture ..................................................................... 9
Getting to Know Your Cooker ................................................................... 10
The Control Panel ......................................................................... 10
The Sealed Hotplates ............................................................................ 11
Recommended Saucepans ................................................................. 11
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 11
Deep Fat Frying ........................................................................... 12
Preserving ................................................................................. 12
The Grill ......................................................................................... 13
Selecting the Grill .......................................................................... 13
Things to Note ............................................................................. 13
The Grill Pan and Handle ................................................................... 13
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 14
Grilling Chart .............................................................................. 14
The Fan Oven ................................................................................... 15
Uses of the Fan Oven ...................................................................... 15
Selecting the Fan Oven .................................................................... 15
Things to Note ............................................................................. 15
To Fit the Oven Shelves ................................................................... 16
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 16
Oven Cooking Chart ............................................................................. 17
Roasting Chart .................................................................................. 18
Defrost Feature .................................................................................. 19
Uses of Defrost Feature .................................................................... 19
Selecting Defrost .......................................................................... 19
Things to Note ............................................................................. 19
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 19
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CONTENTS

Care and Cleaning ............................................................................... 20
Cleaning Materials ......................................................................... 20
Cleaning the Sealed Hotplates and Hotplate Trims .......................................... 20
Things To Note ............................................................................ 20
Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker ......................................................... 20
Cleaning the Grill Pan, Grill Pan Grid and Oven Shelves ..................................... 21
Cleaning Inside the Oven Compartment ..................................................... 21
Care of Stayclean Surface ................................................................. 21
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 21
Cleaning the Door Glass ................................................................... 22
Something not Working? ........................................................................ 23
Service and Spare Parts ......................................................................... 24
Customer Service Centres ....................................................................... 25
Guarantee Conditions ........................................................................... 27
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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.
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.
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.
Do not allow children to sit or climb
onto the drop down oven door.
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.
Do not leave the handle in position
when grilling as it will become hot.
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SAFETY

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 page 16.
Never line any part of the cooker
with aluminium foil. Do not allow
heatproof cooking material, e.g.
roasting bags to come into contact
with oven elements.
Always stand back from the cooker
when opening the oven door to allow
any build up of steam or heat to
release.
Stand clear when opening the drop
down oven door. Do not allow it to
fall open - support it using the door
handle until it is fully open.
Do not place sealed cans or
aerosols inside the oven. They may
explode if they are heated.
AFTER USE
Ensure that all control knobs are in
the OFF position when not in use.
For hygiene and safety reasons this
cooker 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 24 of this book.
Do not stand on the cooker 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 cooker 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:
Consumer Care Department
Telephone [phone]

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 base of the appliance
on the front right hand side.
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 cooker
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.
Two spacers have been incorporated into the back of
the appliance to ensure an air gap of 10mm 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.

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.
FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET
A stability bracket is included with this appliance,
which must be fitted during installation of the
appliance. The following instructions should be
followed during installation.
1. Place the appliance in its intended position and
level appliance.
2. Mark off 280mm from the left hand side at the
base of the appliance as shown in dimension 'A', Fig
1. This is the centre line of the fixing bracket.
3. Draw a line across the front edge of the feet (see
Fig 1) and remove appliance from its position. Mark
off dimension 'B' (see Fig 1) back from this line on
the centre line of the bracket to locate the front edge
of the lower bracket. Fix lower bracket (with two
fixing holes) to the floor then measure the height
from floor level to engagement edge on back of
appliance, dimension 'C' of Fig. 2.
4. Assemble upper bracket to lower bracket so that
underside of bracket is dimension 'C' +3mm above
floor level. (see Fig. 2).
Reposition appliance and check that top bracket
engages into appliance back as shown in Fig. 2.
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 / GRILL INDICATOR NEON
The light indicates whether the oven or the grill are
switched on. The neon also indicates when the set
temperature is being maintained. The neon will turn
on and off during cooking. In the case of the oven the
neon indicates when the correct temperature has
been reached.
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
2 straight shelves
for oven/grill cooking
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Fig.1 Fig.2
415mm
(
B
)
(C)
(A)
280mm

THE CONTROL PANEL
FEATURES
A - Hotplate Controls
B - Fan Oven/Grill Control
C - Oven/Grill Indicator Neon
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER
ABC

l To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs in
either direction to vary the heat setting.
l The highest number represents the hottest
setting and the lowest represents the coolest
setting. Choose a setting appropriate to the
quantity and type of food to be cooked.
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS
For speed and economy only good quality
saucepans with flat bases and close fitting lids are
recommended.
To check the flatness of the saucepan, place a ruler
across the pan base, hold at eye level and look for
light showing. There should be very little or no light
visible between the ruler and the pan base.
The size of the base of the saucepan should be the
same or up to 2.5cm/1 inch larger than the hotplate.
If the base is too small, energy will be wasted,
boilovers will also be more difficult to deal with as
spillage will fall directly onto the hotplate.
Pressure cookers, preserving pans, etc., should
comply with the recommendations given above.
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
l Avoid the use of decorative covers as they
can cause condensation to form on the
hotplates which may lead to deterioration.
l Follow any guidelines provided by the
saucepan manufacturer, particularly those
relating to recommended heat settings.
l Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted
saucepans as they can lead to sticking and
burning of food.
l To prolong the life of the hotplates:-
l Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket
l Never use an asbestos mat
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BEFORE USING THE HOTPLATES FOR THE FIRST TIME
Turn the control knob to a medium/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.
THE SEALED HOTPLATES

DEEP FAT FRYING
SPECIAL FRYING NOTE:
For safety purposes when deep fat frying, fill the pan
one-third full of oil, DO NOT cover the pan with a lid
and DO NOT leave the pan unattended. In the
unfortunate event of a fire, switch OFF at the
electricity supply and cover the pan with a lid or
damp cloth to assist in smothering the flames.
DO NOT use water on the fire. Leave the pan to cool
for at least 30 minutes before moving it.
DO NOT leave the fat or oil in the frying pan on the
hob to store it in case the hob is inadvertently
switched ON.
1. Preparing the food
Seal the food by coating with flour, egg and
breadcrumbs or batter. Do not use a basket with
batter coated foods as they will stick.
2. Amount of oil
For safety purposes fill the pan only one-third full
of oil.
3. Testing the temperature of the oil
It is advisable to use a thermometer to test the
temperature of the oil. Alternatively, drop a small
cube of bread into the oil which should brown in
just under a minute if the oil is at the correct
temperature of 190°C/375°F.
4. Cooking the food
Lower the food gently into the oil. Do not add
too much food at once or the temperature of the
oil will be reduced and may result in soggy,
greasy food.
Turn the food if necessary; doughnuts float to the
surface so will not brown on the upperside if not
turned. Once cooked, drain the food on
absorbent paper.
5. Double frying chips
Double frying will ensure good chips. First fry the
chips for a few minutes at 170°C/340°F to seal
the outside. Remove the chips from the oil.
Increase the temperature of the oil to
190°C/375°F to finish cooking and brown the
chips.
Chips may be kept for several hours after the first
frying before finishing off with the second frying.
6. Frying temperatures Celsius Fahrenheit
Scale (oC) Scale (oF)
150 300
First frying of potatoes 170 340
175 350
180 360
Second frying of potatoes 190 375
Frying chicken and fish 195 380
200 390
PRESERVING
1. DO NOT use a pan that overlaps the perimeter of
the hob trim.
2. To allow for a full rolling boil, the pan should be
no more than one third full when all the
ingredients have been added. It is better to use
two pans rather than overfill one, or use half
quantities.
3. Use firm fruit or vegetables and wash well before
using.
4. Preserving sugar gives clear jam, however
granulated sugar is cheaper and gives equally
good flavour.
5. Crystallization may be caused if sugar is not
completely dissolved before bringing jam to the
boil. Over boiling will affect the flavour, setting
properties and colour of the jam.
6. To test jam for setting:
If a jam thermometer is available, boil jam to
104°C. Marmalade should be boiled to 106°C.
If a jam thermometer is not available, remove
pan from heat, place sample of jam on a cold
dish and cool quickly (i.e. in a freezer or frozen
food storage compartment of a refrigerator).
When cold, it will crinkle and hold the mark of a
finger run through it, if it is ready.
7. The scum should be removed as soon as
possible after setting, but marmalade should be
allowed to cool before potting to prevent the peel
rising.
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l To operate the grill, turn the oven/grill control
clockwise until the grill setting lines up with
oven/grill on control panel.
l Close the oven door.
l The oven/grill neon indicator will light.
l The oven/grill neon indicator will turn on and off
periodically during grilling.
THINGS TO NOTE
The grill door must be closed during grilling. Grilling
with the door open could cause areas of the oven
and surrounding furniture to become excessively hot,
as well as reducing the performance, efficiency and
economy of the grill.
The grill cannot be used at the same time as the
oven.
Either of the two shelves can be used for grilling.
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 the handle slightly upwards
inserting the lip into widest part of the bracket. Move
the handle towards the left, lower into position and
release the button.
Ensure the handle is positively located.
When removing 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.
Ensure your hand is protected when inserting
and removing the grill pan handle as the control
panel trim and grill element can become very
hot.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE GRILL PAN HANDLE
DURING GRILLING.
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CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE
KEPT AWAY.
SELECTING THE GRILL
THE GRILL

To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure
that the cut out on the underside of the handle
bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf.
To check the progress of the food being grilled, the
grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to tend the
food during cooking, or the carrier shelf can be lifted
away from the cooker and rested on a heat resistant
work surface.
HINTS AND TIPS
l 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.
l Adjust the grid and grill pan shelf position to
allow for different heights of food.
l Place food on the grill pan grid or directly
onto grill pan base.
l Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed around the outer
edges or underneath the grid when grilling meats.
l When toasting bread use the shelf in position 5
with the grid in the high position and placing the
bread in the centre of the grid.
l Preheat the grill on a full setting for five minutes
before cooking. Adjust the shelf as necessary
during cooking.
l The food should be turned over during cooking
as required.
GRILLING CHART
FOOD SHELF
POSITION GRILL TIME (mins)
Bacon Rashers
Beefburgers
Chicken Joints
Chops - Lamb
Pork
Fish - Whole
Trout/Mackerel
Fillets - Plaice/Cod
Kebabs
Kidneys - Lamb/Pig
Liver - Lamb/Pig
Sausages
Steaks - Rare
Medium
Well Done
Toasted Sandwiches
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
2-3 each side
6-10 each side
15-20 each side
7-10 each side
10-15 each side
8-12 each side
4-6 each side
10-15 each side
4-6 each side
5-10 each side
10-15 each side
3-6 each side
6-8 each side
7-10 each side
1¼-1½ each
side
Shelf positions are counted from the bottom
upwards.
The times quoted above are given as a guide and
should be adjusted to suit personal taste.
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l Turn the oven/grill control to the required setting.
HINTS AND TIPS
l All cooking should be carried out using an oven
shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners.
l Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on
the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base
and to help reduce cleaning.
THINGS TO NOTE
l The oven/grill indicator light will glow until the
oven has reached the desired temperature and
then go out. It will turn ON and OFF periodically
during cooking showing that the temperature is
being maintained.
l The oven fan will operate continually during
cooking.
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USES OF THE FAN OVEN
The oven is heated by the element around the fan situated behind the back panel. The fan draws air from the oven,
the element heats the air which is circulated into the oven via the vents in the back panel. The advantages of
fanned 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 find you 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.
COOKING TEMPERATURES
Fan oven cooking generally requires lower temperatures than conventional cooking. Follow the temperatures
recommended in the chart on page 17. As a guide reduce temperatures by about 20°C-25°C for your own recipes.
BATCH BAKING
The fan oven cooks evenly on both shelf levels, especially useful when batch baking.
SELECTING THE FAN OVEN
THE FAN OVEN

TO FIT THE 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
l Arrange the shelves in the required position
before switching the oven ON. Shelves are
numbered from the bottom upwards.
l When cooking more than one dish in the fan
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.
l When batch baking one type of food, e.g. Victoria
sandwich cakes, those of similar size will be
cooked in the same time.
l 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.
l The use of excessively high temperatures can
cause uneven browning. It may be necessary to
reduce temperatures slightly. Refer to the
recommendations given in the oven cooking
chart, see page 17.
l Do not place baking trays directly on the oven
floor as it interferes with the oven air circulation
and can lead to base burning; use the lower shelf
position. However non-critical dishes may be
placed on the oven base when more space is
required.
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Back of the Oven
Straight Rods
Frame

The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatu
by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
FAN OVEN
FOOD SHELF
POSITION COOKING TEMP °C APPROX. COOK TIME
Biscuits
Bread
Bread rolls/buns
Cakes: Small & Queen
Sponges
Victoria Sandwich
Madeira
Rich Fruit
Christmas
Gingerbread
Meringues
Flapjack
Shortbread
Casseroles: Beef/lamb
Chicken
Convenience Foods
Fish
Fish Pie (Potato Topped)
Fruit Pies and Crumbles
Milk Puddings
Pasta, Lasagne etc.
Pastry: Choux
Eclairs, Profiteroles
Flaky/Puff Pies
Shortcrust-Mince Pies
Meat Pies
Quiches, Tarts, Flans
Patés and Terrines
Roasting Meat, Poultry
Scones
Shepherd's Pie
Soufflés
Vegetables: Baked Jacket Potatoes
Roast Potatoes
Stuffed Marrow
Stuffed Tomatoes
Yorkshire Puddings: Large
Individual
Shelf
positions
are not
critical
but ensure
that oven
shelves are
evenly
spaced
when more
than one is
used
180-190
200-220
200-220
160-170
160-170
160-170
140-150
130-140
130-140
140-150
80-100
170-180
130-140
140-160
180-190
Follow manufacturers
instructions
170-190
190-200
190-200
130-140
190-200
190-200
170-180
210-220
190-200
190-210
180-210
150-160
160-180
210-220
190-200
170-180
180-190
180-190
180-190
180-190
210-220
200-210
10 - 20
25 - 30
15 - 20
18 - 25
18 - 20
18 - 25
1¼ - ½ h
2¼ - 2½ h
3 - 4½ h
depends on size
1¼ - 1½ h
2½ - 3 h
25 - 30
45 - 65
2½ - 3 h
1¼ - 1½ h
20 - 30
20 - 25
40 - 50
1½ - 2 h
40 - 45
30 - 35
20 - 30
25 - 40
15 - 20
25 - 35
25 - 45
1 - 1½ h
see roasting chart
8 - 10
30 - 40
20 - 30
1 - 1½h
1 - 1½h
30 - 35
15 - 20
25 - 40
15 - 25
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OVEN COOKING CHART
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ROASTING CHART
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES
Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well : 70-80°C
MEAT SECOND/FAN
OVEN COOKING TIME
Beef
Beef, boned
Mutton and Lamb
Pork and veal
Ham
Chicken
Turkey and goose
Duck
Pheasant
Rabbit
Potatoes with
meat
Potatoes without
meat
160-180°C
160-180°C
160-180°C
160-180°C
160-180°C
160-180°C
160-180°C
160-180°C
160-180°C
160-180°C
160-180°C
180-190°C
20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20-35 minutes over
25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) up
to 3½kg (7lb) then 15 minutes
per ½kg (1lb)
25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
35-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 35-40 minutes over
20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
according to size
according to size
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 30 - 60 min. cooking time.
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ROASTING CHART

USES OF DEFROST FEATURE
This function enables you to defrost most foods
faster than some conventional methods as the oven
fan circulates air around the food. 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.
It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry slowly
in the fridge. However, this process can be
accelerated by using the defrost function.
1) Turn the oven/grill control to defrost setting.
THINGS TO NOTE
l When defrost is selected, the oven indicator neon
may occasionally 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 steady room temperature
inside the oven.
l 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.
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.
HINTS AND TIPS
l Place the frozen food in a single layer where
possible and turn it over half way through the
defrosting process.
l The actual speed of defrosting is influenced by
room temperature. On warm days defrosting will
be faster than on cooler days.
l DO NOT leave food at room temperature once it
is defrosted. Cook raw food immediately or store
cooked food in the fridge.
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SELECTING DEFROST
DEFROST FEATURE

ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE
SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING
CLEANING MATERIALS
Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker,
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
should also be avoided.
CLEANING THE SEALED HOTPLATES
AND HOTPLATE TRIMS
In order to maintain the appearance of your cooker'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 hotplate may be
removed with some abrasive cleaning agents. This is
quite normal and does not effect the performance of
the hotplate.
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. 'Jif' 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, 'Jif' 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 VITREOUS ENAMEL
Use a clean damp cloth or scourer made for non-
stick saucepans with 'Jif' cream cleaner.
AFTER CLEANING
To maintain the appearance of the hotplates
occasionally apply a little salt free vegetable oil or
commercial restorative agent e.g. '4 Hob' or use a
'Minky' Hotplate Cleaning Cloth.
To apply vegetable oil, first heat the hotplate on a
medium setting for 30 seconds then turn OFF. Pour
a very small amount of oil onto kitchen paper, apply
the paper to the hotplate and wipe off any excess oil.
Heat the hotplate on a medium setting for 1 minute.
To apply restorative agent, apply a thin coating
of '4 Hob' or use a Minky cloth following the
manufacturers instructions.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
COOKER
DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials, or
scourers on the outside of the cooker as some of the
finishes are painted and damage may occur.
Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven door and
cooker sides using a soft cloth and liquid detergent.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE ANY OF
THE CONTROL KNOBS FROM THE
AS THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND IS A
SAFETY HAZARD
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CARE AND CLEANING
ELECTRICITY
PANEL