Tricity Bendix SIE553 Product guide

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SIE553
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INSTRUCTIONS

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MODEL NO. SIE 553
Voltage: 230-240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 10.4-11.3 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
Using the 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 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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Defrost Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 24
Uses of Defrost Feature .................................................................................................................. 24
Selecting Defrost ............................................................................................................................ 24
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 24
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 24
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 25
Cleaning Materials .......................................................................................................................... 25
Cleaning the Ceramic Hob ............................................................................................................. 25
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 26
Cleaning the Plated Handles (Where Applicable) .......................................................................... 26
Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance ........................................................................................... 26
Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture ............................................................................................ 26
Cleaning Inside the Oven and Grill Compartments ........................................................................ 27
Care of Stayclean Surfaces ............................................................................................................ 27
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 27
Cleaning the Door Glass ................................................................................................................ 27
Replacing the Oven Light Bulb ....................................................................................................... 28
Something Not Working? ...................................................................................................................... 29
Service and Spare Parts ........................................................................................................................ 30
Guarantee Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 31
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
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.
SAFET
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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
the oven cavity.
Ensure the anti-tilt shelves are put in
place correctly. Refer to instructions
on pages 18 and 20.
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 doors
are 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 30 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
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.
Six square millimetres (6.00mm2) is the
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 main 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
Air gap
REAR VIEW

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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 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.
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 appliance off at its power point
until the cooling fan has cooled the appliance 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.
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 and 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 and top
oven cooking only
2 straight shelves
for main oven cooking
Scuffing of the Stayclean panel/s 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 - Hotplate Controls
B - Top Oven / Grill Temperature Control
C - Electronic Minute Minder
D - Main Oven Temperature Control
E - Hotplate Controls
F - Top Oven / Grill Indicator Neon
G - Main Oven Indicator Neon
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
G
ACD
B
F
E

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Button 1 = ( - ) Decrease control and minute
minder setting button
Button 2 = ( + ) Increase control
( ) Bell Symbol
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
display as Fig. 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 MINDERTHE ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER
Fig 1.
Button 2Button 1
Bell Symbol
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.
Release button (1) and press and hold button (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 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 7.
Fig 8.
Fig 9.
Fig 10.
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
·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. 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 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 (°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 open the grill door and turn
the Top Oven/Grill control to the required setting.
·The Top Oven/Grill neon will illuminate. It may
turn on and off during cooking.
·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 GRILL DOOR MUST BE LEFT OPEN DURING
GRILLING. IF THE DOOR IS CLOSED THE TOP
OVEN WILL OPERATE.
·The cooling fan will operate. For more details
about the cooling fan see page 9.
·Some smoke from fat splashes may be evident
as the grill cleans itself.
·The top oven cannot be operated when the grill
is in use.
·The inner element may appear to glow slightly
brighter than the outer element. This is quite
normal.
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.
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 sealing steaks or toasting. Adjust the heat
setting and the shelf 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 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°C - 100°C on the top oven control dial.
SELECTING THE TOP OVEN
To operate the top oven turn the temperature control
to the required setting. Our diagram shows the oven
set to 160°C. Close the oven 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 then turn ON and OFF
showing that the oven temperature is being
maintained.
3. The cooling fan will operate. For more details
about the cooling fan see page 9.
4. Always place plates on the oven shelf to warm.
Never place dishes directly on the top oven base
as it becomes very hot and damage may occur.
TO FIT THE TOP OVEN SHELF
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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HINTS AND TIPS
·Most cooking should be carried out using an
oven shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners.
·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.
·Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on
the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base
and to help reduce cleaning.
·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.
·When cooking cakes, pastry, scones, bread etc.,
place the tins or baking trays centrally on the
shelf directly below the element.
·DO NOT place dishes or baking trays directly
onto the oven base as it becomes very hot and
damage may occur.
·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.
·DO NOT use the grill pan as a baking tray as this
will increase base browning of the food.
·Because of the smaller cooking space, lower
temperatures and shorter cooking times are
sometimes required. Be guided by the
recommendations on page 22.
·For economy leave the door open for the shortest
possible time, particularly when placing food into
a pre-heated oven.

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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 22. 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 all shelf levels, especially useful when batch baking.
SELECTING THE FAN OVEN
·Turn the main fan 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.
THE MAIN FAN OVEN