Tricity Bendix SIE 252 Product guide

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SIE 252
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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

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MODEL NO. SIE 252
Voltage: 230-240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 7.4-8.1kW
Height: 900mm
Width: 500mm
Depth: 600mm
Weight: 45 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
Grill and Oven Furniture .................................................................................................................. 9
Getting to Know Your Appliance .......................................................................................................... 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 ................................................................................................................. 15
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 16
Oven Cooking Chart ............................................................................................................................... 17
Oven Roasting Chart .............................................................................................................................. 18
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Defrost Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 19
Uses of Defrost Feature .................................................................................................................. 19
Selecting Defrost ............................................................................................................................. 19
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................. 19
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 19
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 20
Cleaning Materials .......................................................................................................................... 20
Cleaning the Sealed Hotplates and Hotplate Trims ........................................................................ 20
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................. 20
Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance ........................................................................................... 20
Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture ............................................................................................. 21
Cleaning Inside the Oven ................................................................................................................ 21
Care of Stayclean Surface .............................................................................................................. 21
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 21
Cleaning between the Outer and Inner Door Glass ........................................................................ 22
Something not Working? ....................................................................................................................... 23
Service and Spare Parts ........................................................................................................................ 24
Guarantee Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 25
Notes ........................................................................................................................................................ 26
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 handle.
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.
Do not allow children to sit or climb
onto the drop down oven door.
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.
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 page 15.
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.
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.
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.
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 24 of this book.
Do not stand on the appliance or on
the open oven door.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or
clothes from the appliance or its
handle. They are a safety hazard.
Always switch OFF the appliance at
its power point and allow the
appliance to cool before any
maintenance or cleaning work is
carried out.
Only clean this appliance in
accordance with the instructions given
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 the 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.
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.
INTRODUCTION
10mm gap

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Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a
minimum of 685mm above the hob.
It is important to ensure that the appliance is level
after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the
appliance to accommodate uneven floors.
FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET
It is recommended that a stability bracket supplied
with the appliance be fitted during installation.
The instructions are as follows.
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
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.
OVEN / GRILL INDICATOR NEON
This 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 grill/oven furniture have been
supplied with the appliance:
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
2 straight shelves
for oven/grill cooking
(A)
280mm
(C)
415mm
(
B
)
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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

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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.
·To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs in
either direction to vary the heat setting.
·The highest number represents the hottest
setting and the lowest number 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
·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 as they can lead to sticking and
burning of food.
·To prolong the life of the hotplates:
·Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket.
·Never use an asbestos mat.
·Never leave the hotplates ON when not
covered with a saucepan.
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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 the appliance 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 (°C)
150
Scale (°F)
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 at setting point.
7. The scum should be removed as soon as
possible after setting point has been reached.
Marmalade should be allowed to cool before
potting to prevent the peel rising.

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USES OF THE GRILL
CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE.
CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.
SELECTING THE GRILL
·To operate the grill, turn the oven/grill control
clockwise until the grill setting lines up with
oven/grill on the control panel.
·Close the oven door.
·The oven/grill neon indicator will light.
·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.
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 the 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 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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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.
HINTS AND TIPS
·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.
·Adjust the grid and grill pan shelf position to allow
for different thicknesses of food.
·Place food on the grill pan grid or directly onto
grill pan base.
·Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed around the outer
edges or underneath the grid when grilling
meats.
·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.
·Preheat the grill on a full setting for a five minutes
before cooking. Adjust the shelf as necessary
during cooking.
·The food should be turned over during cooking
as required.
GRILLING CHART
FOOD RUNNER
POSITION
GRILL TIME
(mins in total)
Bacon Rashers 4 2-3 each side
Beefburgers 4 6-10 each side
Chicken Joints 4 15-20 each side
Chops - Lamb 4 7-10 each side
Pork 4 10-15 each side
Fish – Whole 4
Trout/Mackerel 4 8-12 each side
Fillets – Plaice/Cod 4 4-6 each side
Kebabs 4 10-15 each side
Kidneys – Lamb/Pig 4 4-6 each side
Liver – Lamb/Pig 4 5-10 each side
Sausages 4 10-15 each side
Steaks - Rare 4 3-6 each side
Medium 4 6-8 each side
Well Done 4 7-10 each side
Toasted Sandwiches 5 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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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. 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 chart on page 17. 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.
SELECTING THE FAN OVEN
·Turn the oven/grill control to the required setting.
THINGS TO NOTE
·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.
·The oven fan will operate continually during
cooking.
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.
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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 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.
·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.
·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.
·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.

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The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the
temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
FAN OVEN
FOOD SHELF
POSITION
COOKING
TEMP (°C)
APPROXIMATE
COOK TIME (m)
Biscuits
Bread
Bread rolls/buns
Cakes: Small & Queen Shelf
180 - 190
200 - 220
200 - 220
160 - 170
10 - 20
25 - 30
15 - 20
18 - 25
Sponges 160 - 170 18 - 20
Victoria Sandwich 160 - 170 18 - 25
Madeira positions 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½h
Rich Fruit 130 - 140 2¼ - 2½h
Christmas 130 - 140 3 - 4½h
are not depends on size
Gingerbread 140 - 150 1¼ - 1½h
Meringues 80 - 100 2½ - 3h
Flapjack critical 170 - 180 25 - 30
Shortbread 130 - 140 45 - 65
Casseroles: Beef/Lamb 140 - 160 2½ - 3h
Chicken but ensure 180 - 190 1¼-1½ h
Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Fish 170 - 190 20 - 30
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) that oven 190 - 200 20 - 25
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 190 - 200 40 - 50
Milk Puddings 130 - 140 1½ - 2h
Pasta Lasagne etc. shelves are 190 - 200 40 - 45
Pastry: Choux 190 - 200 30 - 35
Eclairs, Profiteroles 170 - 180 20 - 30
Flaky/Puff Pies evenly 210 - 220 25 - 40
Shortcrust Mince Pies 190 - 200 15 - 20
Meat Pies 190 - 210 25 - 35
Quiche, Tarts, Flans spaced 180 - 210 25 - 45
Roasting Meat, Poultry 160 - 180 See roasting chart
Scones 210 - 220 8 - 12
Shepherd’s Pie when more 190 - 200 30 - 40
Soufflés 170 - 180 20 - 30
Vegetables: Baked Jacket 180 - 190 1 - 1½h
Roast Potatoes than one is 180 - 190 1 - 1½h
Yorkshire Puddings: Large 210 - 220 25 - 40
Individual used 200 - 210 15 - 25
OVEN COOKING CHART

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ROASTING CHART
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES –
Rare : 50-60°C, Medium : 60-70°C, Well done : 70-80°C
MEAT FAN OVEN COOKING TIME
Beef 160-180°C 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20-35 minutes over
Beef, boned 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
Mutton and Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
Pork and veal 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
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 and 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 25-35 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
Potatoes with meat 160-180°C According to size
Potatoes without meat 180-190°C 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 20 – 30 min. cooking time.
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USES OF DEFROST
This fan oven 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.
It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry slowly
in the fridge. However, this process can be
accelerated by using the defrost function.
SELECTING DEFROST
Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed
or minced 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/4½lbin weight can be
thawed using the defrost function.
ALL JOINTS OF MEAT AND POULTRY MUST BE
THAWED THOROUGHLY BEFORE COOKING.
ALWAYS COOK THOROUGLY IMMEDIATELY
AFTER THAWING.
·Turn the oven/grill 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
Care must always be taken when handling foods in
the home. Always follow the basic rules of food
hygiene to prevent bacterial and microbial growth
and cross contamination when defrosting, preparing,
cooking, cooling and freezing foods.
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.
·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.
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ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY AT THE MAIN WALL SWITCH
AND ALLOW THE APPLIANCE TO COOL
BEFORE CLEANING.
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
should also be avoided.
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE
APPLIANCE
DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials, or
scourers on the outside of the appliance as some of
the finishes are painted and damage may occur.
Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven doors
and cooker sides using a soft cloth and liquid
detergent.
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 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’ 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 ‘Cif’ or cream cleaner.
AFTER CLEANING
To maintain the appearance of the hotplates
occasionally apply a little salt free vegetable oil or
commercial restorative agent.
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’ Hotplate Cleaning Cloth
following the manufacturers instructions.
CARE AND CLEANING