Tricity Bendix SI 341 User manual

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OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SI 341 / SI 351

TECHNICAL DETAIL!
MODEL NO.
Voltage:
Wattage:
Height:
Width:
Depth:
Weight:
SI 351
230/240 Volts AC 50Hz
9.9/10.8 kW
900 mm
495 mm
590 mm
51.5 kg
This appliance complies with European Council Directive 72/23/EEC.
It also carries the C.E. mark.

CONTENTS
Please refer to the sections in this book which are appropriate to the features on your model.
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
Reversible Main Oven Door . 9
General Notes on Using Your Cooker . 9
About Condensation and Steam . 9
Push to Turn Controls . 9
Control Panel Indicator Neons . 9
Cookware . 9
Grill and Oven Furniture . 10
Getting to Know your Cooker . 11
The Control Panel . 11
The Timer . 12
The Radiant Hob (SI 341 only) . 16
The Glass Hob Lid . 16
Recommended Saucepans . 16
Hints and Tips . 16
The Ceramic Hob (SI 351 only) . 17
Recommended Saucepans . 17
Hints and Tips . 18
Hot Hob Indicator .. 18
Deep Fat Frying . 18
Preserving . 19
The Dual Grill . 20
Uses of the Grill . 20
Selecting the Grill . 20
The Grill Pan and Handle..... 20
Hints and Tips . 21
Grilling Chart . 21
The Top Oven (SI 341 and SI 351) . 22
Uses of the Top Oven . 22
Selecting the Top Oven . 22
To Fit the Top Oven Shelf . 22
Hints and Tips . 22
The Main Fan Oven (SI 341 and SI 351) . 24
Uses of the Fan Oven . 24
Selecting the Fan Oven . 24
Things to Note . 24
To Fit the Oven Shelves . 24
Hints and Tips . 25
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Oven Cooking Chart. 26
Roasting Chart . 27
Defrosting (SI 341 and SI 351) . 28
Uses of Defrost Feature . 28
Selecting Defrost . 28
Things to Note . 28
Hints and Tips . 28
Care and Cleaning . 29
Cleaning Materials . 29
Cleaning the Glass Lid (SI 341 only) . 29
Cleaning the Radiant Hob and Hotplate Trims (SI 341 only) . 29
Cleaning the Ceramic Hob (SI 351 only) . 29
Hints and Tips . 30
Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker ... 31
Cleaning the Grill Deflector, Meat Tin, Grill Pan, Grill Pan Grid and Oven Shelves. 31
Cleaning Inside the Oven and Grill Compartments . 31
Care of Stayclean Surfaces . 31
Hints and Tips . 31
Cleaning between the Outer and Inner Door Glass . 32
Replacing the Oven Light Bulb . 32
Something not Working? .. 33
Service and Spare Parts . 34
Customer Service Centres . 35
Guarantee Conditions . 39

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 cooker.
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 cooker for
future reference. Should the cooker be sold, or if you move house and leave
the cooker, always ensure that the book remains with the cooker. This will
enable the new owner to be acquainted with the functioning of the cooker and
the relevant warnings.
Please read the whole Instruction book before attempting to use the cooker
ensuring you follow the recommendations given.

DURING OPERATION
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN
THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY.
ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND
THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
USING THE COOKER.
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BEFORE INSTALLATION
This cooker is heavy and care must
be taken when moving it.
Ensure that all packaging, both
inside and outside the cooker has
been removed before the appliance
is used.
Do not try to move the cooker 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 cooker in
any way.
(Model SI 351 only)
Do not use the cooker if the ceramic
glass is damaged. If a fault or crack
becomes visible during cooking,
disconnect the cooker immediately
from the electricity supply and
contact the Customer Service
Centre.
After installation, please dispose of
the packaging with due regard to
safety and the environment.
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(Model SI 341 only)
Ensure that all spillages are removed
from the surface of the glass lid
before raising it to the upright
position.
Do not use this cooker if it is in
contact with water. Never operate it
with wet hands.
This cooker is designed to be
operated by adults and children
under supervision. Young children
must not be allowed to tamper with
the cooker or play with the controls.
Accessible parts especially around
the grill area may become hot when
the cooker 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 cooker 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 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. Recommendations
given on page 20.
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.
Ensure that the anti-tilt shelves are
put in place correctly. Refer to
instructions on pages 22 and 24.
Never line any part of the cooker
with aluminium foil.
Always stand back from the cooker
when opening the oven door to allow
any build up of steam or heat to
release.
Do not place sealed cans or
aerosols inside the oven. They may
explode if they are heated.
Do not leave the hotplates switched
ON for long periods when not
covered by a saucepan. The controls
may overheat.
AFTER USE
Ensure that all control knobs are in
the OFF position when not in use.
(SI 341 only)
Ensure that the radiant hotplates are
cool before closing the lid.
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
cooker 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 cooker 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 cooker should be serviced fay
an authorised Service Engineer and
only genuine approved spare parts
should be used.
Do not stand on the cooker or on
the open oven door.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or
clothes from the cooker or its handle.
They are a safety hazard.
Always switch off the cooker at its
power point and allow to cool before
any maintenance or cleaning work is
carried out.
Only clean this cooker 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]

WARNING: THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED
RATING PLATE
Record the model and serial numbers on the back
cover from the rating plate. This is situated on the
lower front frame of the cooker and can be seen
upon opening the fan oven door.
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The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated
fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the cooker is
given on the rating plate.
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 cable should be routed away from potentially hot
areas marked by X in the diagram below.
To move the cooker, open the fan oven door, and lift
the cooker by holding inside the top of the
compartment.
This is a type Y cooker 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.
Ensure that the cooker is standing level.
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.
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.
Six square millimetres (O.OOmm^) is the recommended
cross-section area.
A nominal air gap of 2mm at the sides of the cooker
is required to enable the cooker to be moved into
position.
A spacer has been incorporated into the back of the
appliance to ensure an air gap of 5mm on lidded
models and 10mm on non lidded models is
maintained at hotplate level. Tiles or other forms of
deep wall covering should not obscure this gap.
Correct
Air gap
obscured^ Tiles
by wall
covering
Incorrect
Spacer
Rear Wall
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Note: Vapours from the oven vents may in time
cause discolouration of wallcoverings behind the
cooker. For ease of cleaning it may be preferable to
tile behind the cooker.
Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a
minimum of 685mm above the hob.
It is important to ensure that the cooker is level after
installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the front of the
cooker to accommodate uneven floors.
REVERSIBLE MAIN OVEN DOOR
If you require the oven door to be hinged on the
opposite side, you will need to contact a qualified
Service Engineer. PLEASE NOTE that a charge will
be made. See page 35 for your nearest Service
Centre.
GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR
COOKER
We suggest that you run all the elements for a short
period to burn off any residue from their surfaces.
During this period an unpleasant 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 cooker 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 cooker, 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
including the vent at the rear of the hob. See note at
the top of this page.
For your safety wallcoverings at the rear of the
cooker should be securely fixed to the wall.
PUSH TO TURN CONTROLS
These control knobs have been specially designed
so they cannot be accidentally operated. The control
knob must be pushed in towards the panel before it
can be turned or adjusted.
CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR NEONS
These lights indicate whether the hob, ovens or grill
are switched on. In the case of the ovens, the neon
also indicates when the set temperature has been
reached. The neon will cycle 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.
When the oven has been set for automatic cooking
the neon will remain unlit during OFF periods.
COOKWARE
Baking trays, oven 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.
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GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE
The following items of oven furniture have been
supplied with the cooker.
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
1 grill deflector
1 trivet
1 meat tin
1 cranked shelf
for grilling and top
oven cooking only
3 straight shelves
for main oven cooking
Scuffing of the Stayclean oven lining by the oven
furniture pack may occur during transit. These marks
will disappear after the oven elements have been
burnt off for the first time.
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