Tricity Bendix R-238A Instruction Manual

Model
SG558/1
User
Manual
Cooker
SG552/1DWN

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The following symbols are used in this user manual:
WARNING!
Important information concerning your
personal safety and information on
how to avoid damaging the appliance.
IMPORTANT!
General information and tips
Environmental information
Contents
Important safety instructions 3
Product description 5
Controls and their functions 5
Before first use 6
Grill and oven furniture 7
The electronic minute minder 8
The hob 10
The grill 12
Grilling chart 14
The main oven 15
Oven cooking chart 17
Roasting chart 19
Slow cook 20
Food preparation – slow cooking 21
Care and cleaning 22
Troubleshooting 26
Technical data 28
Installation instructions 30
Environment 35
Guarantee / Custormer care 36

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Important safety instructions
These warnings are provided in the interests of
your safety. Ensure that you understand them
all before installing or using the appliance.
Your safety is of paramount importance. If you
are unsure about any of the meanings of these
warnings please contact customer care.
Installation
•The appliance must be installed by an
authorised person in order to guarantee that
the local requirements of the gas supplier
are considered.
•Unqualified works or repairs are dangerous
as they could lead to explosion, short circuit
or electrocution. Work on the appliance
must only be done by a qualified person (e.g.
tech. after sales person). It is important that
the appliance is suitable for your gas supply.
Your installer should check the rating plate.
•Make sure that a stability bracket is fitted.
•The appliance must be installed in an
adequately ventilated room.
•If the appliance is to be placed on a base,
measures must be taken to prevent the
appliance from slipping from the base.
•This appliance is heavy and care must be
taken when moving it.
•Do not attempt to lift or move this appliance
by the handles.
•All packaging, both inside and outside the
appliance must be removed before the
appliance is used.
•It is dangerous to alter the specifications or
modify the appliance in any way.
•After installation please dispose of the
packaging with due regard for safety and the
environment. Your local authority can
arrange this.
Child safety
•Do not allow children to play with any part of
the packaging.
•Do not allow children to sit or climb on the
drop down doors.
•This appliance is not intended for use by
children and other persons whose physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge prevents them
from using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
WARNING!
Accessible parts may be hot during use.
Young children should be kept away.
During use
•This appliance is not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote control system.
•This appliance has been designed for
domestic use to cook edible foodstuffs only
and must not be used for any other
purposes.
•Take great care when heating fats and oils,
as they will ignite if they become too hot.
•When you are lighting any burner check that
it is lit before you leave the appliance. When
turning off a burner, do not leave the
appliance until the flame has gone out.
•Never place plastic or any other material,
which may melt in or on the oven.
•Do not leave the grill pan handle in position
when grilling, as it will become hot.

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•Always use oven gloves to remove and
replace the grill pan handle when grilling.
•Always support the grill pan when it is in the
withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
•Always use oven gloves to remove and
place food in the oven.
•Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to
contain foods to prevent spillage and boil
over.
•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.
•During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven.
•Ensure that all vents are not obstructed to
ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.
•Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
•Always stand back from the appliance when
opening the doors to allow any build up of
steam or heat to release.
WARNING!
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.
•Ensure that all control knobs are in the off
position when not in use.
•Do not stand on the appliance or on the
open oven doors.
•Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes
from the appliance or its handles.
•Do not use this appliance if it is in contact
with water.
•Never operate it with wet hands.
Cleaning and maintenance
WARNING!
For hygiene and safety reasons this
appliance should be kept clean at all times.
A build-up of fat or other foodstuff could
result in a fire especially in the grill pan.
•Do not leave the cookware-containing
foodstuff, e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in
case it is inadvertently switched on.
•Do not disconnect the appliance from the
gas supply if the supply pipe does not have a
bayonet connection as described in the
installation section. If this is the case contact
the person who installed the appliance.
•Always allow the appliance to cool before
switching off at the wall before carrying out
any cleaning/maintenance work.
•Only clean this appliance in accordance with
the instructions given in this book.
•Never use steam or high-pressure steam
cleaners to clean the appliance.

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Product description
Control panel
Grill
Main oven
Controls and their functions
1
Hob controls Hob controls Main oven
temperature control
Grill
temperature control
Electronic Ignition
switch
minute
minder

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Before using the appliance
Rating plate
•This is usually situated on the front frame of
the appliance and can be seen upon opening
either the main or top oven 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.
Preparing to use your appliance
•Wipe over the base of the oven(s) with a soft
cloth using hot soapy water. Wash the
furniture before use.
•We suggest that you run the oven(s) and grill
for 10 – 15 minutes at maximum
temperature, to burn off any residue from
their surfaces. Accessible parts may become
hotter than in normal use. Children should be
kept away. During this period an odour may
be emitted, it is therefore advisable to open a
window for ventilation.
The cooling fan for the controls
•The cooling fan comes on immediately when
the grill is switched on and after a short time
when the main oven is in use. It may run on
after the controls are switched off until the
appliance has cooled.
•During the initial period the cooling fan may
turn on and off, this is quite normal.
WARNING!
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.
Condensation and steam
•When food is heated it produces steam similar
to a boiling kettle. The vents allow some of this
steam to escape. However, always stand back
from the appliance when opening the door(s) 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 foodstuff from surfaces.
•For your safety wall coverings at the rear of the
appliance should be securely fixed to the wall.
•The use of a gas cooking apliance results in
the production of heat and moisture in the room
in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen
is well ventilated: keep natural ventillation holes
open or install a mechanical ventillation device
(mechanical extractor hood).
•Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may
call for additional ventilation, for example
opening of a window, or more effective
ventilation, for example increasing the level of
mechanical ventilation where present.
Cookware
•Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x
30cm (12” x 12”) 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.
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
1 straight shelf
(For grilling)
2 straight shelves
(For main oven cooking)

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The electronic minute minder
This oven has a 24-hour clock. In the event of an interuption of the electricity
supply, the clock will stop and you will not be able
to use the main oven.
To set the time of day
When the electricity is
first switched on, the
display will show
12.00 and the time
indicator neon will
flash.
+
Press the increase
button until the correct
time is showing.
+
If necessary press the
decrease button to
help set the correct
time.
+
The time indicator
neon will flash for 5
seconds then go out.
IMPORTANT!
The increase and decrease control buttons
operate slowly at first and then more rapidly. They
should be pressed separately.
To set the countdown
The 'Countdown' gives an audible reminder at the
end of any period of cooking.
+
+
Press the selector control button until the
countdown indicator neon is illuminated and the
display reads 0.00
+
+
Press the increase button. Release the button
once the interval to be timed is reached e.g. 30
minutes.

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If necessary press the
decrease button to
achieve the correct
time interval.
IMPORTANT!
This must be
completed within 5
seconds of first
pressing the selector
control button
During the operation
of the countdown the
remaining time period
will show in the
display
At the end of the
timed period a sound
will be heard
intermittently for up to
2 minutes.
+
The sound can be
stopped by pressing
any button.
To cancel the countdown
+
Press the selector
control button until the
countdown indicator
neon flashes.
+
Press the decrease
button until 0.00 is
shown in the display.
+
The countdown
indicator neon will
continue to flash for a
few seconds and then
return to the time of
day.
Things to note
Your timer has an energy save mode which allows
you to switch the display off. For setting details
please refer to the environmental chapter of this
manual.

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The hob
The gas hob has different burner sizes to suit
different types of cooking.
To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use
pots and pans with flat bases appropriate to the
burner size used.
The largest pan, which you should use on any
burner, is 230mm (9") and the smallest pan
should not measure less than 100mm (4").
WARNING!
Ensure the pan supports are correctly fitted
before using the hob.
To light the hob burners
The hob ignition works by means of an electric spark system
Push in and hold the
control knob, turn the
knob to the highest
setting.
Press the ignition
button immediately.
Keep the control knob
depressed for up to 5
seconds but no longer
than 10 seconds.
When the burner has lit release the control and
ignition button, adjust the setting as required.
If after 10 seconds the burner has not lit, stop
operating the appliance and wait for at least 1
minute before attempting a further ignition of the
burner.
WARNING!
If the ignition button is not pressed
immediately a build up of gas may cause the
flame to spread.
To turn off any burner
Turn the control knob to the off position. This is
shown by a 0.

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WARNING!
When lighting any burner, ensure that it is lit
before you leave the appliance.
When turning off a burner, ensure the flame
has gone out before leaving the appliance.
Things to note
If you are having any difficulty lighting a hob
burner turn all the hob controls off and make
sure the burner parts have been replaced
correctly.
Hints and tips
•Do not overfill pans or they will boil over.
•Do not use pans with very heavy handles,
which cause the pan to tip.
WARNING!
Place pans on the centre of the burners.
Position pans so the handles cannot be
accidentally knocked or overhang the
appliance. Lift pans on and off the pan
supports. Do not slide them across the hob.
•Do not leave accidental spillage on the hob
or removable parts. The spillage should be
wiped up and the parts washed and carefully
dried as soon as the hob, pan supports and
burner parts are cool enough to touch.
•A flat-based Wok will stand stable on the pan
supports. If you use a round Wok with a
collar support, the collar must be the open
wirework type otherwise the performance of
the burner will be affected.
WARNING!
Take care to avoid burns and scalds when
reaching across the hotplate.
WARNING!
Take extra care when deep fat frying, do not
cover the pan with a lid. Do not leave a pan
unattended. If the pan catches fire, leave it
where it is and turn off all controls. Place a
damp cloth or a fitting lid over the pan to
smother the flames. Never put water on the
fire. Leave to cool for 30 minutes.
IMPORTANT!
Do not allow hot pans or baking trays to
touch the controls as damage may occur.
WARNING!
In the event of the burner flames being
accidentally extinguished, turn off the
burner control and do not attempt to re-
ignite the burner for at least 1 min.

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The grill
CAUTION!
Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is
in use. Young children should be kept away.
IMPORTANT!
When you first operate the grill you may hear
some sounds as the burner heats up, this is
quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance.
Using the grill
Fully open the door before lighting the grill.
Push in and hold the
control knob, turn the
knob to the highest
setting.
Press the ignition
button immediately.
Keep the control knob
depressed for up to 5
seconds but no longer
than 10 seconds.
When the burner has lit release the control and
ignition button, adjust the setting as required.
If after 10 seconds the burner has not lit, stop
operating the appliance and wait for at least 1
minute before attempting a further ignition of the
burner.
WARNING!
The grill door must be left open when
grilling.
Things to note
•Some smoke from fat splashes may be
evident as the grill cleans itself.
•The cooling fan for the controls may operate
after a time.
•The shelf in the grill is different from the
shelves in the main oven.
WARNING!
Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as
this can lead to grill fires.
To turn off the grill
Turn the control knob to the off position. This is
shown by a 0.
WARNING!
The grill door is fitted with a shut off valve.
This will cut off the gas when the door is
closed. The gas will flow again when the
door is opened. Always ensure that the grill
control is in the off position before closing
the door.

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The grill pan and handle
The grill pan has a removable handle. Attach and remove as described below
To attach. Press the
button on the handle
with the thumb and
insert the lip into the
widest part of the
bracket.
Slide the handle
towards the left and
release the button.
To Remove. Press
the button on the
handle with the thumb
and slide the handle
towards the right.
Release the button.
WARNING!
Ensure the handle is properly located.
Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is
positioned centrally beneath the grill. Ensure
that the cut out on the underside of the handle
bracket locates between the bars of the shelf
and over the cross bar on the shelf.
WARNING!
Protect your hands when removing the grill
pan handle. Always remove the grill pan
handle during grilling.
IMPORTANT!
To check the progress of the food being grilled,
the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to
attend to food during cooking.

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Hints and tips
•Most foods should be placed on the grid in
the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of
air to lift the food out of the fats and juices.
•Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position
to allow for different thicknesses of food.
•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.
•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.
Grilling chart
FOOD GRILL TIME (mins in total)
Bacon Rashers 5 - 6
Beef Burgers 10 - 15
Chicken Joints 30 - 40
Lamb Chops 15 - 20
Pork Chops 20 - 30
Whole Trout/Mackerel 15 - 25
Plaice/Cod Fillets 10 - 15
Kebabs 20 - 30
Kidneys – Lamb/Pig 8 - 12
Liver – Lamb/Pig 10 - 20
Sausages 20 - 30
Steak – Rare 6 - 12
Steak – Medium 12 - 16
Steak – Well Done 14 - 20
Toasted Sandwiches 3 - 4
IMPORTANT!
The times quoted above are given as a guide
and should be adjusted to suit personal taste.
Adjust the grill setting and the grill pan grid to
suite diferent thicknesses of food.

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The main oven
Heat zones
There are zones of heat within the oven. The
temperature in the middle is the gas mark you
have chosen. The top of the oven is slightly hotter
and the lower shelf slightly cooler. The base of the
oven is quite a lot cooler. You can make use of
these heat zones when you are cooking foods
requiring different temperatures all at the same
time.
If you are cooking more than one tray of similar
items, for example cakes or biscuits, swap the
trays during cooking or you can remove the top
tray when the food is cooked and move the lower
tray to the higher shelf to finish cooking.
Preheating
When you need to preheat the oven, we
recommend you do so for 20 minutes.
For recipes needing high temperatures, e.g. bread,
pastries, scones, soufflés etc., best results are
achieved if the oven is preheated first. To ensure
optimal performance when cooking convenience
foods, pizza or frozen and chilled ready meals,
always preheat the oven first.
To fit the main oven shelves
The shelf should be fitted with the straight rods
uppermost on the frame and the forms towards
the back of the oven.
To remove a shelf slide the shelf towards you
until the shelf stop is reached. Tilt shelf up at
the front so that the stops clear the side
supports. Lift shelf clear.
To install a shelf, reverse the above steps.
Using the main oven
Fully open the door before lighting the main oven.
Push in the control
knob and turn it to gas
mark 9.
When the burner has
lit release the
control knob.
There will only be
small flames at first.
When the burner is
showing large flames,
adjust the setting as
required.
IMPORTANT!
Do not close the door
until the burner is
showing large flames.

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To turn the main oven off
Turn the control knob to the off position. This is
shown by a 0.
Things to note
•The oven light will illuminate.
•The cooling fan for the controls may operate
after a time.
Hints and tips
•Arrange the shelves in the required positions
before switching the oven on. Shelf positions
are numbered from the top downwards.
1
2
3
4
5
•Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf
and there is sufficient room around the baking
tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation.
•Do not push dishes too far back as food will
burn if it overhangs the burner flame.
•Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on
the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base
and to help reduce cleaning.
•The material and finish of the baking tray and
dishes used affect base browning.
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.
•When cooking more than one dish in the 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.
•If you are cooking more than one tray of similar
items, for example cakes or biscuits, swap the
trays during cooking or you can remove the top
tray when the food is cooked and move the
lower tray to the higher shelf to finish cooking.
•Do not place baking trays directly on the oven
base as it interferes with the oven air
circulation and can lead to base burning; use
the lower shelf position.
WARNING!
Do not place cookware and cooking pots
with rough bases e.g. cast iron on the oven
door as damage to the glass may occur.

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Main oven cooking chart
The temperature and baking times are for guidance only, as these will depend on the consistency of
the various ingredients and the number, type and size of baking trays or tins used. It may be
necessary to increase or decrease the temperature to suite individual preference or requirements.
For best results, moist recipes (for example pizza, fruitflans etc) should be baked on one level. To
ensure optimal performance when cooking convienience food, fizza or frozen and chilled ready
meals, always preheat the oven first.
Food Gas mark Pos Approximate
cook time (h/m)
Biscuits 5 2 + 4 00:10 – 00:25
Bread 8* 3 00:30 – 00:45
Bread rolls/buns 8* 3 00:10 – 00:25
Small / Queen Cakes 5 2 + 4 00:15 – 00:25
Sponges 4 2 + 4 00:18 – 00:25
Victoria Sandwich 4 2 + 4 00:20 – 00:35
Madeira Cake 4 4 01:00 – 01:30
Rich Fruit Cake 2 3 02:30 – 03:00
Christmas Cake 2 3 04:00 – 05:15
Gingerbread 2 3 01:15 – 01:45
Meringues 1 3 02:30 – 03:15
Flapjack 5 3 00:25 – 00:35
Shortbread 3 3 00:45 – 01:15
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 6 3 00:40 – 00:55
Milk Puddings 2 3 01:30 – 02:15
Scones 7 2 + 4 00:08 – 00:17
*When baking bread cook for 10 minutes at gas mark 8 then reduce to mark 6 for the remaining
cook time.

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Main oven cooking chart continued
Food Gas mark Pos Approximate
cook time (m)
Choux Pastry 6 2 00:30 – 00:40
Éclairs / Profiteroles 5 2 00:20 – 00:35
Flaky Pastry 6 2 00:25 – 00:45
Mince Pies 5 2 + 4 00:15 – 00:25
Pasta Lasagne etc. 5 3 00:30 – 00:45
Meat Pies 7 2 00:25 – 00:40
Quiche, Tarts, Flans 5 2 00:25 – 00:50
Shepherd’s Pie 7 3 00:30 – 00:45
Soufflés 5 3 00:20 – 00:35
Fish 4 2 00:20 – 00:35
Fish Pie 6 3 00:20 – 00:30
Beef Casserole 3 4 02:30 – 03:15
Lamb Casserole 3 4 02:30 – 03:15
Baked Potatoes 5 2 01:30 – 02:15
Roast Potatoes 6 2 01:00 – 01:45
Large Yorkshire Puddings: 7 1 00:25 – 00:45
Individual Yorkshire
Puddings 7 1 00:15 – 00:30
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the top of the oven downwards.
To help pastry dishes brown on the underside cook on a metal plate or place on a baking tray.

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Roasting chart
Meat Gas mark Cooking time
Beef/ Beef boned 5 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20-35 minutes over
Mutton/Lamb 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
Pork/Veal/Ham 5 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
Chicken 5 20-25 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
Turkey/Goose 5 20-25 minutes per ½kg (1lb) up to 3½kg (7lb) then 10 minutes per ½kg (1lb) over
3½kg (7lb)
Duck 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-30 minutes over
Pheasant 5 35-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 35-40 minutes over
Rabbit 5 20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES –
Rare: 50-60°C; Medium: 60-70°C; Well done: 70-80°C
The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints, but
slight adjustments may be required to allow for personal requirements and the shape and texture of
the meat. However, lower temperatures and longer cooking times are recommended for less tender
cuts or larger joints.
Wrap joints in foil if preferred, for extra browning uncover for the last 20 – 30 min. cooking time.

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Slow cook
The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in
the oven. It is particularly useful when you are
cooking soups, stews and casseroles because
the long slow cooking will make cheaper,
tougher cuts of meat more tender.
Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not
suitable for slow cooking because the
temperature is too low. Cover all food during
cooking to prevent it from drying out. You can
uncover food for the last half hour if it is
normally served golden brown.
Using slow cook
You need to cook food at gas mark 6 for 30 minutes before you turn the oven down to the slow cook
setting. This makes sure that the temperature of the food gets hot enough to start the food cooking.
Fully open the door before lighting the main oven.
Push in the control
knob and turn it to gas
mark 9
When the burner has
lit release the
control knob.
There will only be
small flames at first
Turn the main oven
control knob to gas
mark 6
When the burner is
showing large flames
place your food in the
oven and close the
door.
IMPORTANT!
Do not close the door
until the burner is
showing large flames.
After 30 minutes turn
the main oven control
to the slow cook
setting
To turn the slow cook off, turn the control knob
to the off position. This is shown by a 0.