Tricity Bendix DSiE328W User manual

MODEL NO.
DSIE328
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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MODEL NO. DSIE328
Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 10.2/11.1kW
Height: 900mm
Width: 500mm
Depth: 600mm
Weight: 55kg
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 Installation .......................................................................................................................... 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
Oven Indicator Neons .................................................................................................................... 9
Grill and Oven Furniture ................................................................................................................. 9
Getting to Know Your Appliance ......................................................................................................... 10
The Control Panel .......................................................................................................................... 10
The Electronic Minute Minder ........................................................................................................ 11
The Sealed Hotplates ............................................................................................................................ 13
Recommended Saucepans ............................................................................................................13
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 13
Deep Fat Frying ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Preserving .............................................................................................................................................. 14
The Grill .................................................................................................................................................. 15
Selecting the Grill ........................................................................................................................... 15
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 15
The Grill Pan and Handle ............................................................................................................... 15
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 16
Grilling Chart .................................................................................................................................. 16
The Top Oven ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Uses of the Top Oven .................................................................................................................... 17
Selecting the Top Oven .................................................................................................................. 17
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 17
To Fit the Top Oven Shelf .............................................................................................................. 17
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 18
The Main Fan Oven ................................................................................................................................19
Selecting the Main Fan Oven .........................................................................................................19
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 19
To Fit the Main Oven Shelves ........................................................................................................ 19
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 20
Oven Cooking Chart .............................................................................................................................. 21
Roasting Chart ....................................................................................................................................... 22
CONTENTS

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Defrost Feature ...................................................................................................................................... 23
Uses of Defrost Feature ................................................................................................................. 23
Selecting Defrost ............................................................................................................................ 23
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 23
Hints and tips ................................................................................................................................. 23
Care and Cleaning ................................................................................................................................. 24
Cleaning Materials ......................................................................................................................... 24
Cleaning the Sealed Hotplates and Hotplate Trims ....................................................................... 24
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................ 24
Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance ........................................................................................... 24
Cleaning the Grill Pan, Grid and Oven shelves ............................................................................. 25
Cleaning Inside the Oven/Grill Compartments .............................................................................. 25
Care of Stayclean Surfaces ........................................................................................................... 25
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................ 25
Cleaning between the Fan Oven Outer and Inner Door Glass ...................................................... 26
Something not Working? ...................................................................................................................... 27
Service and Spare Parts ........................................................................................................................ 28
Customer Service Centres .................................................................................................................... 29
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 appliance 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 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.
Accessible parts especially around
the grill area may become hot when
the appliance 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 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.
Do not leave the handle in position
when grilling as it will become hot.
Always useovenglovestoremove
and replace the grill pan handle when
grilling.
Recommendations given on page 15.
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 pages 17and 19.
Never line any part of the appliance
with aluminium 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 and
cabinets 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 switch OFF the appliance at
its power point and allow the
appliance to cool before any
maintenance or cleaning work is
carried out.
Only clean this appliance in
accordance with the instructions
given this book.
Your safety is of paramount importance.
Therefore, if you are unsure about any of
the meanings of these WARNINGS contact
the:
Customer Care Department
Telephone [phone]

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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
RATING PLATE
Record the model, product and serial numbers on the
back cover of this instruction book from the rating
plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the
appliance and can be seen upon opening the top
oven door.
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 should be routed away from potentially hot
areas marked by an ‘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
oven compartment.
This is a type X appliance, which means it is free-
standing and can be fitted with cabinets on one or
both sides.
Side walls which are above hob level should be
protected by heat resistant non-combustible material
and MUST NOT be nearer than 40mm to the hob
side.
A nominal air gap of 2mm at the sides of the
appliance is required to enable the appliance to be
moved into position. It is recommended that
proprietary trims are fitted to protect the worktops of
either side of the appliance. These are available
from most DIY stores.
Always ensure an air gap is maintained at hotplate
level. Tiles or other forms of deep wall covering
should not obscure this gap.
Overhanging surfaces or a appliance 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.
INTRODUCTION
Air gap

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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 wall coverings at the rear of the
appliance should be securely fixed to the wall.
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.
THE COOLING FAN FOR THE
CONTROLS
The cooling fan will always come on when the grill
and the top oven are switched on. If they are only
used for a short period of time the fan will switch off
when the controls are turned off. If the grill or the top
oven are used for a longer period of time the fan will
run on depending on the temperature, and may turn
on and off until the appliance has cooled.
In the case of the main oven 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.
GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE
The following items of grill/oven furniture have been
supplied with the appliance.
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
1 straight shelf
for grilling and
topovencookingonly
2 straight shelves
for main oven cooking

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THE CONTROL PANEL
FEATURES
A - Fan Oven Temperature Control
B - FanOvenIndicatorNeon
C - Top Oven/Grill Control
D - TopOvenIndicatorNeon
E Hotplate Controls
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
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A
C
B D

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1 = (-) DECREASE CONTROL & MINUTE
MINDER
2= (+) INCREASE CONTROL
( ) COOKPOT SYMBOL
( ) CLOCK SETTING SYMBOL
( ) MINUTE MINDER SYMBOL
The electronic minute minder can indicate the time of
day, operate as a minute minder and it can be used
to time and switch off the main oven.
1. SETTHETIMEOFDAY
When the electricity supply is first switched ON, the
display will flash 0.00. See Fig.1.
Press buttons (1) and (2) together. The display will
momentarily read 88.88. See Fig. 2. Release
buttons, 0.00 will appear in the display as Fig. 3.
Within 5 seconds press button 2, 12.00 will show in
the display as Fig. 4.
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. 5.
Note: The increase and decrease control buttons
operate slowly at first, and then more rapidly.
They should be pressed separately.
ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER
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2. THE MINUTE MINDER
IMPORTANT
Theminutemindercanbeusedtotimeasetcooking
period. At the end of the cook time the minute
minder will automatically switch off the main oven if in
use.
The minute minder gives an audible reminder at the
end of any period of cooking up to 23 hours and 50
minutes.
To set press button (1) and the display will read
0. 00, see Fig. 6.
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. 7. If necessary press and hold button (1) to
achieve the correct time interval.
The minute minder will begin to count down once set.
At the end of the timed period the minute minder will
click, switching the main oven OFF if in use.
An audible signal will sound for up to 2 minutes. The
cookpot symbol will flash and the time of day will
show in the display. See Fig. 8.
To stop the sound press button (1). The display will
stop flashing and show the time of day, e.g. 15.00.
The cookpot symbol ( ) will go out, see Fig. 9. If
using the main oven it will come on again once
button (1) has been depressed. When cooking is
complete remove food and turn OFF oven
temperature control.
3. TO CANCEL THE MINUTE MINDER
Press and release button (1). Press and hold button
1 and the display will count down in one minute
intervalsto0. 00. SeeFig.10. Releasebutton(1).
After a few seconds the cookpot symbol will flash and
the time of day will show in the display. See Fig. 11.
IfthemainovenisinusethiswillswitchOFFaftera
few seconds.
To reset, press buttons (1) and (2) together. See Fig.
12.
4. THINGS TO NOTE
1. The time of day must be set before the main
oven will operate. There will be a few seconds
delay before the oven switches on.
2. The minute minder function controls the main
oven and will switch the oven OFF at the end of a
timed period. This function is useful if you want
to begin cooking now and have the oven switch
OFF automatically.
3. If you have used the minute minder to time food
cooking in the main oven you will need to reset
the timer by pushing both buttons before the
oven can operate again.
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BEFORE USING THE HOTPLATES FOR THE FIRST TIME
Turn the control knob to a medium/high setting and allow the hotplate to heat, uncovered by a saucepan for 3-5
minutes. This hardens the protective coating on the hotplates, and makes it more resistant to normal use. A
harmless smoke will be given off from the hotplates.
•To operate the hotplates, turn the control knobs
in either direction to vary the heat setting.
•The highest number represents the hottest
setting and the lowest number the coolest
setting. Choose a setting appropriate to the
quantity and type of food to be cooked.
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS
For speed and economy only good quality saucepans
with flat bases and close fitting lids are
recommended.
To check the flatness of the saucepan place a ruler
across the pan base, hold at eye level and look for
light showing. There should be very little or no light
visible between the ruler and the pan base.
The size of the base of the saucepan should be the
same or up to 2.5cm/1 inch larger than the hotplate.
If the base is too small energy will be wasted,
boilovers will also be more difficult to deal with as
spillage will fall directly onto the hotplate.
Pressure cookers, preserving pans, etc., should
comply with the recommendations given above.
Traditional round bottomed Woks must not be used
even with a stand. Woks with flat-bottomed bases
are available and do comply with the above
recommendations.
HINTS AND TIPS
•Lift rather than slide saucepans on and off the
hob to help reduce scratches and maintain the
efficiency of the hotplates.
•Avoid the use of decorative covers as they can
cause condensation to form on the hotplates
which may lead to deterioration.
•Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan
manufacturer, particularly those relating to
recommended heat settings.
•Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted
saucepans as they can lead to sticking and
burning of food.
•To prolong the life of the hotplates:-
•Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket.
•Never use an asbestos mat.
•Never leave the hotplates ON when not
covered with a saucepan.
THE SEALED HOTPLATES

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DEEP FAT FRYING
SPECIAL FRYING NOTE:
For safety purposes when deep fat frying, fill the pan
one third full of oil, DO NOT cover the pan with a lid
and DO NOT leave the pan unattended. In the
unfortunate event of a fire, switch the appliance OFF
at the electricity supply and cover the pan with a lid
or damp cloth to assist in smothering the flames.
DO NOT use water on the fire. Leave the pan to cool
for at least 30 minutes before moving it.
DO NOT leave the fat or oil in the frying pan on the
hob to store it in case the hob is inadvertently
switched ON.
1. Preparing the food.
Seal the food by coating with flour, egg and
breadcrumbs or batter. Do not use a basket with
batter coated foods as they will stick.
2. Amount of oil.
For safety purposes fill the pan only one-third full
of oil.
3. Testing the temperature of the oil.
It is advisable to use a thermometer to test the
temperature of the oil. Alternatively, drop a
small cube of bread into the oil which should 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
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 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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CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE.
CHLDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.
SELECTING THE GRILL
•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.
•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.
NOTE
THE GRILL DOOR MUST BE LEFT 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 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.
•Only the inner element will operate when grilling.
The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle.
To insert the handle, press the button on the handle
with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly upwards
inserting the lip into widest part of the bracket. Move
the handle towards the left, lower into position and
release the button.
Ensure the handle is positively located.
When removing the handle, press the button on the
handle with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly
upwards and towards the right to remove from the
bracket.
Ensure your hand is protected when inserting
and removing the grill pan handle as the control
panel trim and grill element can become very hot.
ALWAYS REMOVE THE GRILL PAN HANDLE
DURING GRILLING.
THE GRILL

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To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure
that the cut out on the underside of the handle
bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf.
To check the progress of the food being grilled, the
grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to tend the
food during cooking or the carrier shelf can be lifted
away from the appliance and rested on a heat
resistant 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 heights of
food.
•Place food on the grill pan or grid directly onto
thegrillpanbase.
•Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid
when grilling meats.
•When toasting bread use the cranked shelf in
position 1 with the grid in the high position.
•Preheat the grill on a full setting for five minutes
before cooking. Adjust the shelf as necessary
during cooking.
•Thefoodshouldbeturnedoverduringcooking
as required.
GRILLING CHART
FOOD RUNNER
POSITION GRILL TIME (mins in total)
Bacon Rashers 1 2-3 each side
Beefburgers 1 6-10 each side
Chicken Joints 1 15-20 each side
Chops - Lamb 1 7-10 each side
Pork 1 10-15 each side
Fish – Whole 1
Trout/Mackerel 1 8-12 each side
Fillets – Plaice/Cod 1 4-6 each side
Kebabs 1 10-15 each side
Kidneys – Lamb/Pig 1 4-6 each side
Liver – Lamb/Pig 1 5-10 each side
Sausages 1 10-15 each side
Steaks - Rare 1 3-6 each side
Medium 1 6-8 each side
Well Done 1 7-10 each side
Toasted Sandwiches 1 1¼-1½ each
side
Shelf positions are counted from the bottom up
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 oven and bottom of the oven. It is
designed for cooking on one level and for smaller 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 90°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 150°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 OVEN SHELVES
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
•All cooking should be carried out using an oven
shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners.
•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 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 21.
•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
PREHEATING
The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without
preheating however, you may find you need to add an extra 5 – 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times.
For recipes needing high temperatures, e.g. bread, pastries, scones, soufflés etc., best results are achieved if the
oven is preheated first. For best results when cooking frozen or cooked chilled ready meals always preheat the
oven first.
COOKING TEMPERATURES
Fan oven cooking generally requires lower temperatures than conventional cooking. Follow the temperatures
recommended in the chart on page 21. As a guide reduce temperatures by about 20°C – 25°C for your own
recipes.
BATCH BAKING
The fan oven cooks evenly on both shelf levels, especially useful when batch baking.
SELECTING THE FAN OVEN
Turn the fan oven temperature control to the required
setting.
THINGS TO NOTE
1. The fan oven indicator neon will glow until the
oven has reached the required temperature and
then go out. It will turn ON and OFF periodically
during cooking showing that the temperature is
being maintained.
2. The cooling fan for the controls may switch in
after a time. See page 9 for more information on
the operation of the cooking fan.
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

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HINTS AND TIPS
•Arrange the shelves in the required positions
before switching the oven ON. Shelf positions
are counted 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.
However, non-critical dishes/foods may be placed on
the base of the oven when additional space is
required.
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 21.