Tricity Bendix SIE 505 SSE/BZ User manual

MODEL NO.
SIE 505 SSE/BZ
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. SIE 505 SSE/BZ
Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 10.5/11.4 kW
Height: 900mm
Width: 600mm
Depth: 598mm
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
The Cooling Fan for the 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 Ceramic Hob ............................................................................... 14
Recommended Saucepans ................................................................. 14
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 14
Hot Hob Indicator .......................................................................... 15
Deep Fat Frying ........................................................................... 15
Preserving ................................................................................. 15
The Grill ........................................................................................ 16
Uses of the Dual Grill ...................................................................... 16
Selecting the Grill .......................................................................... 16
Things to Note ............................................................................. 16
The Grill Pan and Handle ................................................................... 16
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 17
Grilling Chart .............................................................................. 17
The Top Oven ................................................................................... 18
Uses of the Top Oven ...................................................................... 18
Selecting the Top Oven .................................................................... 18
Things to Note ............................................................................. 18
To Fit the Top Oven Shelf .................................................................. 18
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 19
The Main Fan Oven .............................................................................. 20
Uses of the Fan Oven ...................................................................... 20
Selecting the Fan Oven .................................................................... 20
Things to Note ............................................................................. 20
To Fit the Main Oven Shelves .............................................................. 20
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 21
Oven Cooking Chart ............................................................................. 22
Roasting Chart .................................................................................. 23
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CONTENTS

Defrosting ....................................................................................... 24
Uses of Defrost Feature ................................................................... 24
SelectingDefrost ......................................................................... 24
Things to Note ............................................................................ 24
Hints and Tips ............................................................................ 24
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................... 25
Cleaning Materials ........................................................................ 25
Cleaning the Brass Plated Handles ......................................................... 25
Cleaning the Ceramic Hob ................................................................. 25
Hints and Tips ............................................................................ 26
Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker ........................................................ 26
Cleaning the Grill Deflector, Grill Pan, Grill Pan Grid and Oven Shelves ..................... 26
Cleaning Inside the Oven and Grill Compartments .......................................... 26
Care of Stayclean Surfaces ................................................................ 27
Hints and Tips ............................................................................ 27
Cleaning between the Outer and Inner Door Glass .......................................... 27
Replacing the Oven Light Bulb ............................................................. 28
Something Not Working? ....................................................................... 29
Service and Spare Parts ......................................................................... 30
Customer Service Centres ....................................................................... 31
Guarantee Conditions ........................................................................... 33
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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 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.
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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 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.
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.
Do not place silver foil or plastic
containers on ceramic glass.
After installation, please dispose of
the packaging with due regard to
safety and the environment.
DURING OPERATION
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. 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.
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Take care to follow the recommendations
given for tending the food when grilling.
SAFETY

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 18 and 20.
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.
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 by
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 allow the cooling fan to cool
the cooker down before switching off
at the wall prior to carrying out any
cleaning or maintenance work.
Only clean this cooker in accordance
with the instructions given in this
book.
Extreme care must be taken when
using a ceramic hob scraper.
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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 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.
The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated
fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the cooker 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 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 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.
A nominal air gap of 2mm all around 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 10mm is
maintained at hotplate level. Tiles or other forms of
deep wall covering should not obscure this gap.
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REAR VIEW
INTRODUCTION
WARNING: THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED

Note: Vapours from the oven vents may in time
cause discoloration 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.
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. 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 discoloration, 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.
The cooling fan operates immediately when the grill
or top oven is switched on. It may run on after the
controls are switched off until the appliance has
cooled. If an automatic programme has been set the
cooling fan does not switch on until the cooktime
begins.
Note: The action of the cooling fan will depend on
how long the top oven or grill have been used and at
what temperature. It may not run on where the grill or
top oven has been used for a short time or at low
temperatures. Do not switch the cooker off at its
power point until the cooling fan has cooled the
cooker down.
CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR NEONS
These lights indicate whether the ovens are switched
on.
The neons also indicate when the set temperature
has been reached. They will turn 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 until the cooktime begins.
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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THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS

GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE
The following items of grill and oven furniture have
been supplied with the cooker.
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
1 grill deflector
1 meat tin
1 trivet
1 cranked shelf
for grilling and top
oven cooking only
2 straight shelves
for main oven cooking
The grill deflector sits above the grill element and
prevents fat splashing onto the grill roof. The
deflector may be easily removed for cleaning.
Scuffing of the Stayclean main 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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THE CONTROL PANEL
FEATURES
A - Main Fan Oven
B - Dual Hotplate Control
C - Hotplate Control
D - Timer
E - Hotplate controls
F - Top Oven / Grill Control
G - Main Fan Oven Indicator Neon
H - Top Oven / Grill Indicator Neon
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER
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Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example
2.00 pm is shown as 1400.
In the following pages we explain how to set the
controls. Read through them a few times until you
are familiar with the procedure. We have supplied a
plastic card as a quick reference when setting the
timer.
If the oven is switched off on the wall, or there is
a loss of power, the clock will stop and you will not
be able to use the ovens. When you first switch the
electricity supply on, the timer display will flash.
TO SET THE TIME OF DAY
Turn the selector knob to 'manual' then turn to 'Time
setting'.
Set the correct time by turning and holding the
setting knob clockwise. Adjust the time by turning the
setting knob in either direction.
Turn the selector knob back to 'manual'.
TO CHANGE THE AUDIBLE SIGNAL
When the right hand knob is turned anti-clockwise, a
choice of three audible signals are available. To
select the choice of signal required, rotate knob
anti-clockwise and release. Repeat procedure to
choose desired signal.
TO USE THE MINUTE MINDER
Turn the selector knob to 'countdown'. Turn the
setting knob clockwise until the display shows the
time you want. The bell symbol ( ) will be
showing and this will stay lit up during the time. Our
diagram shows the timer set to 5 minutes.
If you change your mind and want to cancel the time
you have set, simply turn the setting knob
anticlockwise. Then turn the selector to 'manual'.
When you are using the minute minder you can
make the clock show the time of day by turning the
selector knob to 'manual'. The bell symbol will stay
on to remind you that the minute minder is set. At the
end of the timed period an alarm will sound and the
bell symbol will go out.
Switch off the alarm by turning the selector knob
to 'Time setting'. Then turn to 'manual' and the time
of day will show in the display.
Note:
You can use the minute minder when an automatic
sequence has been set, as long as you remember
the following point.
1 Turn the selector knob to 'Automatic' as soon as
you have entered the timed period into the
display.
AUTOMATIC CONTROL
You can use the automatic control for the main oven
only.
When you use the automatic controls for the first
time it's probably best to choose a time when you are
at home. That way you can check to make sure
you've set everything correctly and you'll feel much
more confident when you are away from home in the
future.
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Cookpot symbol
Selector Setting knob
Bell symbol
THE TIMER

SETTING THE CONTROLS FOR
AUTOMATIC USE
This is very easy. All you have to do is work through
the steps below. The clock will work out the rest for
itself.
1 Is the electricity supply on?
2 Is the clock
showing the
correct time? To adjust turn the selector knob to 'manual' then turn to 'Time
setting'. Turn the setting knob in
either direction.
3 How long will
the food take
to cook?
Turn the selector knob to
'cooktime'. Then turn the setting
knob until the length of time you
want the food to cook shows in
the display. The maximum
cooking time is 10 hours. 'Auto'
will show in the display.
4 What time do
you want the
food to be
cooked by?
Turn the selector knob to 'End
time'. Turn the setting knob until
the time the oven is to switch off
shows in the display. The
cookpot ( ) will go out.
The 'End time' must not be more
than 23 hours 59 minutes from
the time of day. For example if
the time of day is 9.00 am the
latest 'End time' will be 8.59 am
the next day.
5 Set to
automatic. Turn the selector knob to 'Auto'.
6 Turn on the
oven control. Turn the oven control to the correct temperature setting.
The time shown on the right gives an example of
setting the automatic controls when the time is 9.00
am, the food is to be cooked for 2½ hours and the
food is needed at 6.00 pm (1800 hours).
The clock will work out what time the oven will
switch itself on and it will turn the oven off at the end.
Once the automatic sequence is finished there will be
an alarm to remind you that you need to set the oven
for manual operation. To do this turn the selector
knob to 'manual'. Turn off the oven control.
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l To operate the dual hotplate turn the control
knob clockwise for the full area, or
anticlockwise for the centre section.
l The inner section is very economical when
cooking with small diameter saucepans.
l For single hotplates, turn the control knob in
either direction to vary the heat setting. The
highest number represents the hottest setting
and the lowest the coolest setting. Choose a
setting appropriate to the quantity and type of
food to be cooked.
l This model has the added feature of Rapid
Power Zone hotplates which react more
quickly than the other ceramic hotplates and
are easily identified by their instant red glow.
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS
For speed and economy only good quality
saucepans with flat bases and close fitting lids are
recommended. The saucepan base should be
approximately the same size as the cooking area, a
base diameter of up to 225mm (9") may be used on
a 180mm (7") heated area.
Ensure that new saucepans are well scrubbed to
remove edges and take off any deposits left from
manufacture.
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.
NOTE
Occasionally the heated areas may be seen to
switch ON and OFF when higher heat settings are
being used. This is due to a safety device which
prevents the glass from overheating. Some switching
ON and OFF when cooking at high temperatures,
e.g. deep fat frying is quite normal, causes no
damage to the hob and little delay in cooking times.
Excessive switching may however be caused by the use of
an unsuitable saucepan or a saucepan which is smaller
than the heated area. If excessive switching occurs,
discontinue use of the saucepan.
HINTS AND TIPS
l Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the
heated areas. This will reduce the risk of
scratches and metal marks from saucepans with
aluminium bases. Metal marks can be easily
cleaned off providing they are not allowed to burn
on.
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.
Those with uneven bases should not be used.
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CAUTION: 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.
USING THE HOB
THE CERAMIC HOB

l To prolong the life of hotplates:-
l Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket.
l Never use an asbestos mat.
l Never leave the hotplates ON when not
covered with a saucepan.
l Ensure that hob and saucepans are clean and dry
before the start of cooking to reduce cleaning.
l Follow the cleaning instructions very closely to
keep the hob looking like new.
ll If spillage occurs with sugar solutions, e.g.
jams and syrups, it must be wiped from the
hob before it sets and becomes hard
otherwise damage to the hob will occur.
HOT HOB INDICATOR
The ceramic hob is fitted with a hot hob indicator light
which illuminates when the hob is too hot to touch.
The light will go OFF when the hob has cooled.
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 cooker 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 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 from the surface of the preserve after
setting point has been reached. Marmalade
should be allowed to cool before potting to
prevent the peel rising.
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l To operate the grill open the grill door and
turn the top oven/grill control clockwise so
that '0' on the control knob lines up with
setting 1, 2 or 3.
l Setting 3 represents the grill on full.
At settings 1 and 2 the grill may turn on and
off over time and you may prefer to use these
settings for keeping food warm.
THINGS TO NOTE
THE GRILL DOOR MUST BE LEFT FULLY OPEN
DURING GRILLING. IF THE DOOR IS CLOSED
THE TOP OVEN WILL OPERATE.
If the grill door is accidentally closed during grilling,
the grill will cut out and the top oven will operate.
The cranked shelf MUST only be used in the grilll
compartment, but a straight shelf from the main oven
may be used to provide alternative positions.
Some smoke from fat splashes may be evident as
the grill element cleans itself.
The top oven cannot be operated when the grill is in
use.
Only the inner element will operate when grilling.
THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE
The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle.
To attach the handle, place the wirework under the
cut out in the pan so that the metal plate hooks over
the top of the grill pan.
Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump
on the grill pan.
Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is not
necessary to remove the grill pan handle during
grilling.
To remove the handle, slide the handle to the right
and lift the handle away from the cut out on the grill
pan.
Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is
positioned centrally beneath the grill.
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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 check the progress of the food being grilled, the
grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to
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 height of the grilling grid and grill pan
runner position to allow for different foods.
l Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid
when grilling meats.
l When toasting bread use the cranked shelf in
position 2 with the grid in the high position.
l Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few
minutes before sealing steaks or toasting. Adjust
the heat setting and the shelf as necessary
during cooking.
l The food should be turned over during cooking
as required.
NOTE
If you require an additional handle for your grill pan,
this can be ordered from your local Tricity Bendix
Service Centre by quoting part number 311479800\6.
GRILLING CHART
FOOD SHELF GRILL TIME
(mins in total)
Bacon Rashers
Beefburgers
Chicken Joints
Chops - Lamb
Fish - Whole
Trout/Mackerel
Fillets - Plaice/Cod
Kebabs
Kidneys - Lamb/Pig
Liver - Lamb/Pig
Sausages
Steaks - Rare
Medium
Well Done
Toasted Sandwiches
Adjust
shelf
position
and
grill
pan
grid
to
suit
different
thicknesses
of
food
5-6
10-15
30-40
15-20
20-30
15-25
10-15
20-30
8-12
10-20
20-30
6-12
12-16
14-20
3-4
The times quoted above are given as a guide and
should be adjusted to suit personal taste.
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Pork

l Turn the top oven temperature control to the
required setting. Close the door.
THINGS TO NOTE
1. The grill cannot be operated when the top oven is
in use. Only the outer part of the top oven
element in conjunction with the base element will
operate when using the top oven.
2. The top oven indicator neon will glow until the
oven has reached the desired temperature and
then go out. It will turn ON and OFF showing that
the oven temperature is being maintained.
3. Always place plates on the oven shelf to warm.
Never place directly on the top oven base as it
becomes very hot and damage may occur.
TO FIT THE TOP OVEN SHELF
The cranked shelf MUST only be used in the top
oven compartment, but a straight shelf from the main
oven may be used to provide alternative positions.
The shelf 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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USES OF THE TOP OVEN
The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top and bottom of the oven. It is
designed for cooking on one level and for small quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook
fruit cakes, sweet or savoury flans or quiche.
The top oven is also ideal for use as a warming compartment to warm dishes and keep food hot. Use a
temperature setting of 80° - 100°C on the top oven control dial.
SELECTING THE TOP OVEN
THE TOP OVEN

HINTS AND TIPS
l Most cooking should be carried out using an
oven shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners.
l Larger roasts and casseroles should normally be
cooked in the main oven. However, they may be
cooked on a flat shelf placed on the base of the
top oven provided there is sufficient room for air
circulation around the food.
l Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on
the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base
and to help reduce cleaning.
l There should always be at least 2.5cm (1")
between the top of the food and the element.
This gives best cooking results and allows room
for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings etc.
l When cooking cakes, pastry, scones, bread etc.,
place the tins or baking trays centrally on the
shelf directly below the element.
l DO NOT place dishes or baking trays directly
onto the oven base as it becomes very hot and
damage may occur.
l The material and finish of the baking trays and
dishes will affect the degree of base browning of
the food. Enamelware, dark, heavy or non-stick
utensils increase base browning. Shiny
aluminium or polished steel trays reflect the heat
away and give less base browning.
l DO NOT use the grill pan or meat tin as a baking
tray as this will increase base browning of the
food.
l Because of the smaller cooking space, lower
temperatures and shorter cooking times are
sometimes required. Be guided by the
recommendations on page 22.
l For economy leave the door open for the
shortest possible time, particularly when placing
food into a pre-heated oven.
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l Turn the main oven temperature control to the required
setting.
THINGS TO NOTE
1. The main oven indicator neon 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.
2. The interior oven light will come ON when the
main oven control is turned.
TO FIT THE MAIN 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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USES OF THE FAN OVEN
The oven is heated by an element around the fan situated behind the back panel. The fan draws air from the oven
and the element heats the air which circulates in the oven via the vents in the back panel. The advantages of fan
oven cooking are:
PREHEATING
The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without
preheating however, you may 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 22. As a guide reduce temperatures by about 20° - 25°C for your own recipes
using a conventional oven.
BATCH BAKING
The fan oven cooks evenly on all shelf levels, especially useful when batch baking.
SELECTING THE FAN OVEN
THE MAIN FAN OVEN