Tricity Bendix SIE504 Specification sheet

MODEL NO.
SIE504
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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MODEL NO. SIE 504
Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 10.2/11.1 kW
Height: 900mm
Width: 600mm
Depth: 598mm
Weight 65 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
The Cooling Fan for the Controls ................................................................................................... 9
Control Panel Indicator Neons ....................................................................................................... 9
Cookware ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Grill and Oven Furniture ................................................................................................................. 10
Getting to Know Your Appliance .......................................................................................................... 11
The Control Panel .......................................................................................................................... 11
The Electronic Minute Minder ......................................................................................................... 12
The Ceramic Hob ................................................................................................................................... 14
Recommended Saucepans ............................................................................................................14
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 14
Deep Fat Frying ...................................................................................................................................... 15
Preserving .............................................................................................................................................. 15
The Grill .................................................................................................................................................. 16
Uses of the Grill .............................................................................................................................. 16
Selecting the Grill ........................................................................................................................... 16
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 16
The Grill Pan and Handle ............................................................................................................... 16
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 17
Grilling Chart .................................................................................................................................. 17
The Fan Oven ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Uses of the Fan Oven .................................................................................................................... 18
Selecting the Top Oven .................................................................................................................. 18
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 18
To Fit the Oven Shelves ................................................................................................................. 18
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 19
Oven Cooking Chart .............................................................................................................................. 20
Roasting Chart ....................................................................................................................................... 21
CONTENTS

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Defrosting ............................................................................................................................................... 22
Uses of Defrost Feature ................................................................................................................. 22
Selecting Defrost ............................................................................................................................ 22
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 22
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 22
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................................................. 23
Cleaning Materials ......................................................................................................................... 23
Cleaning the Ceramic Hob ............................................................................................................. 23
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 24
Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance ........................................................................................... 24
Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture ........................................................................................... 24
Cleaning Inside the Oven and Grill Compartments ........................................................................ 25
Care of Stayclean Surfaces ........................................................................................................... 25
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 25
Cleaning the Door Glass ................................................................................................................ 25
Replacing the Oven Light Bulb .......................................................................................................26
Something not Working? ...................................................................................................................... 27
Service and Spare Parts ........................................................................................................................ 28
Guarantee Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 29
CONTENTS

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a Tricity Bendix appliance. With our 80 years experience in
developing and manufacturing the very best in U.K. appliances, you can be
assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product.
Tricity Bendix appliances comply with British Standard safety and performance
requirements. They have been approved by BEAB (British Electrotechnical
Approvals Board) and are covered by a 12 month parts and labour guarantee.
To get the best from your new Tricity Bendix appliance, we ask that you PLEASE
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Particular attention should be made
to cooking times and temperatures, which may differ from your previous appliance.
It is most important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for
future reference. Should the appliance be sold, or if you move house and leave
the appliance, always ensure that the book remains with the appliance. This will
enable the new owner to be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and
the relevant warnings.
Please read the whole instruction book before attempting to use the appliance
ensuring you follow the recommendations given.
PREFACE

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THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN
THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY.
ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND
THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
USING THE APPLIANCE.
PLEASE
READ
CAREFULLY
BEFORE INSTALLATION
This appliance is heavy and care
must be taken when moving it.
Ensure that all packaging, both
inside and outside the appliance has
been removed before the appliance
is used.
Iftheapplianceistobeplacedona
base, measures must be taken to
prevent the appliance slipping from
the base.
Do not try to lift or move the
appliance by pulling the door
handles.
The electrical installation work must
be undertaken by a qualified
electrician/competent person.
It is dangerous to alter or modify the
specifications of the appliance in any
way.
Do not use the appliance if the
ceramic glass is damaged. If a fault
or crack becomes visible during
cooking, disconnect the appliance
immediately from the electricity
supply and contact your local Service
Force Centre.
Do not place foil or plastic containers
on ceramic glass.
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
Do not use this appliance if it is in
contact with water. Never operate it
with wet hands.
This appliance is designed to be
operated by adults. Young children
must not be allowed to tamper with
the appliance or play with the
controls.
During use the appliance becomes
Hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching the heating elements inside
the oven.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may
be hot when the grill is in use.
Young children should be kept
away.
Take great care when heating fats
and oils, as they will ignite if they
become too hot.
This appliance has been designed for
cooking edible foodstuffs only, and
must not be used for any other
purposes.
Never place plastic or any other
material which may melt in the oven
or on the hob.
Ensure cooking utensils are large
enough to contain foods to prevent
spillages and boil overs.
The handles of saucepans which are
smaller than the heated area on the
hob will become hot. Ensure your
hand is protected before handling the
pan.
SAFETY

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Take care to follow the
recommendations given for tending
the food when grilling.
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
theovencavity.
Ensure the anti-tilt shelves are put in
place correctly. Refer to instructions
on page 18.
Never line any part of the appliance
with foil. Do not allow heatproof
cooking materials e.g. roasting bags,
to come into contact with oven
elements.
Always stand back from the
appliance when opening the oven
door to allow any build up of steam or
heat to release.
Never leave the appliance
unattended when the oven door is
open.
Do not place sealed cans or
aerosols inside the oven. They may
explode if they are heated.
Do not leave the hotplates switched
ON for long periods when not
covered by a saucepan. The
controls may overheat.
AFTER USE
Ensure that all control knobs are in
the OFF position when not in use.
For hygiene and safety reasons
this appliance should be kept
clean at all times. A build-up of
fats or other foodstuffs could
result in a fire, especially in the
grill pan.
Do not leave utensils containing
foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in or on the
appliance in case it is inadvertently
switched on.
Cookers and hobs become very hot,
and retain their heat for a long period
of time after use. Children should be
kept well away from the appliance
until it has cooled.
GENERAL Under no circumstances should
any repairs be carried out by an
inexperienced person as this may
cause injury or serious malfunction.
This appliance should be serviced by
an authorised service Engineer and
only genuine-approved spare parts
should be used. Details of repair and
servicing arrangements are supplied
on page 28 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 allow the cooling fan to cool
the appliance down before switching
off at the wall prior to carrying out
any cleaning or maintenance work.
Only clean this appliance in
accordance with the instructions
given in this book.
Extreme care must be taken when
using a ceramic hob scraper.
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 front frame of the appliance
and can be seen upon opening the top cavity 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
you 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.
Six square millimetres (6.00mm2)isthe
recommended cross-section area.
The cable must 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 Y 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.
Ensure that the appliance 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 appliance
is required to enable the appliance to be moved
into position.
Always ensure an air gap is maintained at hotplate
level. Tiles or other forms of deep wall covering
should not obscure this gap.
INTRODUCTION
REAR VIEW
Air gap

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Note: Vapours from the oven vents may in time
cause discolouration of wallcoverings behind the
appliance. For ease of cleaning it may be
preferable to tile behind the appliance.
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.
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. 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 wallcoverings at the rear of the
appliance should be securely fixed to the wall.
THE COOLING FAN FOR THE
CONTROLS
The cooling fan may not switch on except when
used for a longer period of time. The cooling fan
may run on, and turn on and off after the control
knobs have been switched off, until the appliance
has cooled. Do not switch the appliance off at its
power point until the fan has cooled the appliance
down.
CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR NEON
The light will indicate whether the oven is switched
on, the neon also indicates when the set
temperature has been reached. The neon will turn
on and off during use to show that the temperature
is being maintained.
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 grill/oven furniture have
been supplied with the appliance. If you require
replacements of any of the items listed below,
please contact your local Service Force Centre
quoting the relevant part number.
1 grill pan
(311409401)
1 grill pan handle
(311468100)
NOTE
If you require an additional handle for your grill
pan, this can be ordered from your local Service
Force Centre by quoting part number
311479800\6.
1 grill pan grid
(311419801)
1 straight shelf
for grilling
2 straight shelves
for oven cooking

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THE CONTROL PANEL
FEATURES
A-Timer
B - Oven Temperature Control
C Oven Indicator Neon
D - Grill Control
E - Hotplate Controls
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
AD
BE
C

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Button 1 = ( -) Decrease control and
minute minder setting
button
Button 2 = ( +) Increase control
()BellSymbol
The electronic minute minder can also be used to
show the time of day.
Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for
example 2.00pm is shown as 1400.
In the following pages we explain how to use the
minute minder and set the time of day. Read
through them a few times until you are familiar with
the procedure.
If the appliance 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 oven.
1) TO SET THE TIME OF DAY
When the electricity supply is first switched
ON, the display will flash 0.00 see Fig.1
Press buttons (1) and (2) together.
Release the buttons and 0.00 will appear in the
displayasFig.2. Within 5 seconds press
button (2). 12.00 will show in the display as
Fig. 3.
Within 5 seconds press and hold either button
(1) to decrease or button (2) to increase the
time until the correct time of day on the 24 hour
clock is reached, e.g. 14.30, see Fig. 4.
THE ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER
Bell Symbol
12
Fig. 1.
Fig. 2.
Fig. 3.
Fig. 4.

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2) THE MINUTE MINDER
The minute minder gives an audible reminder
at the end of any period of cooking up to 23
hours and 59 minutes.
To set press button (1) and the display will
read 0.00, see Fig. 5.
Releasebutton(1)andpressandholdbutton
(2). The display will count up in one minute
intervals until the interval to be timed is
reached, e.g. 30 minutes, see Fig. 6. If
necessary press and hold button (1) to achieve
the correct time interval.
The bell symbol will show in the display.
The minute minder will begin to count down
once set. The time of day will show in the
display. To show the remainder of the cook
time press button (1).
At the end of the timed period an audible signal
will sound for up to 2 minutes. The bell symbol
will flash and the time of day will show in the
display, see Fig 7.
To stop the sound the press button (1). The
bell symbol will go out and show the time of
day e.g. 15.00, see Fig 8.
3) TO CANCEL THE MINUTE MINDER
If you change your mind and want to cancel
the minute minder.
Press and release button (1), see Fig.9. Press
and hold button (1) and the display will
countdown in one minute intervals to 0.00. see
Fig 10.
Release button (1). After a few seconds the
time of day will show in the display, see Fig.
11.
Fig. 5.
Fig. 6.
Fig. 8.
Fig. 10.
Fig. 7.
Fig. 9.
Fig. 11.

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CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE IF THE CERAMIC GLASS IS DAMAGED. IF A
FAULT OR CRACK BECOMES VISIBLE DURING COOKING, DISCONNECT THE
APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CONTACT YOUR
LOCAL SERVICE FORCE CENTRE.
USING THE HOB
•Turn the control knob in either direction to vary
the heat setting. The highest number represents
the hottest setting and the lowest number 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. 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
•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.
•Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan
manufacturer, particularly those relating to
recommended heat settings.
•Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted
saucepans. Those with uneven bases should not
be used.
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•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.
•Ensure that the hob and saucepans are clean
and dry before the start of cooking to reduce
cleaning.
•Follow the cleaning instructions very closely to
keep the hob looking like new.
•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.
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 be 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°
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
Firstfryingofpotatoes 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 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 open the grill door and turn
the grill control in either direction.
•The highest number represents the hottest
setting and the lowest number the coolest
setting.
•Setting 5 represents the grill on Full.
At lower settings the grill may turn on and off
over time and you may prefer to use these
settings for keeping food warm.
The food will however continue to cook gently if
the grill is used for this purpose.
THINGS TO NOTE
•The cooling fan will operate in conjunction with
the grill. For more details on the operation of the
cooling fan see page 9.
•The outer grill element may appear to glow
slightly brighter than the inner element. This is
quite normal.
NOTE
THE GRILL DOOR MUST BE LEFT OPEN DURING
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 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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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 surface.
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 height of the grilling grid and grill pan
runner position to allow for different foods.
•Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid
when grilling meats.
•When toasting bread use the shelf in position 1
with the grid in the high position.
•Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes
before cooking. Adjust the heat setting and
runner position as necessary during cooking.
•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 Service Force
Centre by quoting part number 311479800\6.
GRILLING CHART
FOOD SHELF GRILL TIME
(mins in total)
Bacon Rashers 5-6
Beefburgers 10-15
Chicken Joints 30-40
Chops – Lamb 15-20
Pork 20-30
Fish Whole
Trout Mackerel 15-25
Fillets – Plaice/Cod 10-15
Kebabs 20-30
Kidneys – Lamb/Pig 8-12
Liver - Lamb/Pig 10-20
Sausages 20-30
Steaks – Rare 6-12
Medium 12-16
Well Done 14-20
Toasted sandwiches
Adjust
shelf
position
and
grill
pan
grid
to
suit
different
thicknesses
of
food
3-4
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 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. 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 temperature
recommended in the chart on page 20. As a guide reduce temperatures by about 20°C - 25°C for your own
recipes.
BATCH BAKING
The fan oven cooks evenly on all shelf levels, especially useful when batch baking.
SELECTING THE FAN OVEN
•Turn the oven temperature control to the required
setting.
THINGS TO NOTE
1. The 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 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.
•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.
•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 on page 20.

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The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature
by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
FOOD OVEN SHELF
POSITIONS COOKING TEMP (°C)
APPROXIMATE
COOK
(TIME MINS)
Biscuits 3 190-200 10-20
Flapjacks 3 180-190 25-30
Shortbread 3 150-160 45-65
Bread 2 220 30
Bread rolls/buns 2 220 30
Casseroles- Beef 3 140-150 2-3 hours
Chicken 3 180-190 1½ hours
Cakes: Small & Queen 3 180-190 20-25
Victoria sandwich 2 180-190 20-25
Gingerbread 3 150-160 1¼-1½ hours
Madeira 2 140-150 1-1¼ hours
Rich fruit 2 150-160 2¼-2¾ hours
Christmas 1 140-150 Depending on size 3-4½ h
Meringues 3 100 2½-3 hours
Convenience foods 2 Follow instructions on the pack
Fish 2 180-190 20-30
Fish pie (potato topped) 3 200-210 20-25
Shepherds pie 3 200-210 30-35
Fruit pies and crumbles 3 210-220 40-45
Milk puddings 3 150-160 1½-2 hours
Shortcrust – Mince pies 3 200-210 15-20
Flaky/Puff pies 3 220-230 30-40
Quiche Lorraine/tarts/flan 3 200-210 30-45
Meat pie 3 200-210 30-45
Plate tarts/pies 3 200-210 30-45
Scones 2 230-240 8-12
Soufflé 3 200 30-40
Roasting Meat and Poultry 2 180-200 See Roasting Chart
Pasta e.g. Lasagne 2 200 30-40
Vegetable dishes 3 200 1½ hours
Baked jacket potatoes 3 200 1-1½ hours
Baked stuffed marrow 3 200 30-35
Baked stuffed tomatoes 3 190 20-25
Roast potatoes 3 200-220 1-1½ hours
Yorkshire puddings: Large 3 230 35-40
Individual 3 230 35-40
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
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