Tricity Bendix BS 615 SO User manual

MODEL
600 mm Built In Oven
BS 615 SO
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. BS 615 SO
Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50 Hz
Wattage: 2.4/2.6kW
Height: 595 mm
Width: 595 mm
Depth: 545 mm
(excluding handles and knobs)
Weight: 37kg
This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC.
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.
CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
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TECHNICAL DETAILS

Please follow these instructions step by step to install and operate your oven safely and easily.
Technical Details .......................................................................2
Contents ...............................................................................3
Preface .................................................................................5
Safety ...................................................................................6
Before Installation .................................................................6
During Operation .................................................................6
After Use .........................................................................7
General ..........................................................................7
Installation Instructions ................................................................8
Things You Need to Know .........................................................8
Warnings .........................................................................8
Things to Note ....................................................................8
Getting Things Ready ..................................................................8
Choice of Electrical Connection ....................................................8
Preparing Cabinet for Fitting Oven .................................................9
Recommended Cabinet Dimensions ..............................................10
How to Finish Unpacking .........................................................11
Tools Required ..................................................................11
Making the Electrical Connections ....................................................11
Preparing Cable .................................................................11
To Remove Cover of Mains Terminal .............................................11
Connecting to the Mains Terminal ................................................12
Connecting to a Hob or Cooker Point .............................................12
Checking Electrical Connections ..................................................12
Fitting Into The Cabinet ...............................................................13
Introduction ...........................................................................14
Getting to Know Your Oven ......................................................14
Rating Plate .....................................................................15
General Notes on Using your Oven ...............................................15
About Condensation and Steam ..................................................15
Cookware .......................................................................15
The Cooling Fan for the Controls .................................................15
Control Panel Indicator Neon .....................................................15
Grill and Oven Furniture ..........................................................16
The Oven Timer .......................................................................17
The Grill ...............................................................................20
Uses of the Grill .................................................................20
Selecting the Grill ................................................................20
Things to Note ...................................................................21
The Grill Pan and Handle .........................................................21
Hints and Tips ...................................................................21
Grilling Chart ....................................................................22
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CONTENTS

The Fan Oven .........................................................................23
Uses of the Fan Oven ............................................................23
Selecting the Fan Oven ..........................................................23
Things to Note ...................................................................24
To Fit the Oven Shelves .........................................................24
Hints and Tips ...................................................................24
Oven Cooking Chart .............................................................25
Roasting Chart ...................................................................26
Thermal Grilling .......................................................................27
Uses of Thermal Grilling ..........................................................27
Selecting Thermal Grilling ........................................................27
Things to Note ...................................................................27
Hints and Tips ...................................................................28
Thermal Grilling Chart ............................................................28
Defrost Feature ........................................................................29
Uses of Defrost Feature ..........................................................29
Selecting Defrost ................................................................29
Things to Note ...................................................................29
Hints and Tips ...................................................................29
Helpful Hints when Buying and Preparing Food ......................................30
Care and Cleaning .....................................................................31
Cleaning Materials ...............................................................31
Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker ...............................................31
Cleaning Inside the Oven/Grill ....................................................31
Cleaning the Grill Deflector, Grill Pan, Grill Pan Grid and Oven Shelves ............31
Cleaning Between the Outer and Inner Door Glass ...............................31
Hints and Tips ...................................................................32
Something Not Working? .............................................................33
Service and Spare Parts ...............................................................34
Customer Service Centres .............................................................35
Guarantee Conditions .................................................................37
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CONTENTS

Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a Tricity Bendix built-in oven. With our 80 years
experience in developing and manufacturing the very best in U.K. cookers,
you can be assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality
cooker.
In addition Tricity Bendix cookers comply with British Standard safety and
performance requirements. They have been approved by BEAB (British
Electrotechnical Approvals Board) and are covered by a 12 month parts and
labour guarantee.
In order that you get the best from your new Tricity Bendix cooker, the
following instructions have been prepared. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ
THEM CAREFULLY. Particular attention should be paid to cooking times and
temperatures which may differ from your previous cooker.
It is most important that this instruction book is retained with the cooker for
future reference. Should the cooker be sold, or transferred to another owner,
or should you move house and leave the cooker, always ensure that the book
remains with the cooker so that the new owner can be acquainted with the
functioning of the cooker and the relevant warnings.
Please read the whole instruction book before attempting to use the cooker
ensuring you follow the recommendations given.
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PREFACE

THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN
THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY.
ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND
THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
USING THE COOKER.
PLEASE
READ
CAREFULLY
BEFORE INSTALLATION
This cooker is heavy and care must
be taken when moving it.
Ensure that all packaging, both
inside and outside the cooker has
been removed before the appliance
is used.
Do not try to move the cooker by
pulling the door handles.
The cooker must be installed
to the instructions supplied. Any
electrical installation work must be
undertaken by a qualified electrician/
competent person.
It is dangerous to alter or modify
the specifications of the cooker in
any way.
After installation, please dispose of
the packaging with due regard to
safety and the environment.
DURING OPERATION
Do not use this cooker if it is in
contact with water. Never operate it
with wet hands.
This cooker is designed to be
operated by adults. Young children
must not be allowed to tamper with
the cooker or play with the controls.
Caution accessible parts especially
around the grill area may become hot
when the cooker is in use. Children
should be kept away until it has
cooled.
Take great care when heating fats
and oils as they will ignite if they
become too hot.
This cooker has been designed for
cooking edible foodstuffs only, and
must not be used for any other
purposes.
Never place plastic or any other
material which may melt in the oven
or on the hob.
Ensure cooking utensils are large
enough to contain foods to prevent
spillages and boil overs.
Take care to follow the
given for tending the food when
grilling. Use the handle provided in
the recommended way.
Do not leave the handle in position
when grilling as it will become hot.
Always use oven gloves to remove
and replace food in the oven.
Similarly always use oven gloves to
remove and replace the grill pan
handle when grilling.
Recommendations given on page
21.
Ensure that you support the grill pan
when it is in the withdrawn or
partially withdrawn position.
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SAFETY
The cooker must be installed according
Take care to follow the recommendations

Ensure that all vents are left
unobstructed to ensure ventilation of
the oven cavity.
Ensure that the anti-tilt shelves are
put in place correctly. Refer to
instructions on page 27.
Never line any part of the cooker
with aluminium foil. Do not allow
heatproof cooking material, e.g.
roasting bags to come into contact
with oven elements.
Always stand back from the cooker
when opening the door to allow any
build up of steam or heat to release.
Do not place sealed cans or
inside the oven. They may explode if
they are heated.
AFTER USE
Ensure that all control knobs are in
the OFF position when not in use.
For hygiene and safety reasons this
cooker should be kept clean at all
times. A build-up of fats or other
foodstuffs could result in a fire,
especially in the grill pan.
Do not leave utensils containing
foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in or on the
cooker in case it is inadvertently
switched ON.
Cookers and hobs become very hot,
and retain their heat for a long period
of time after use. Children should be
kept well away from the cooker until
it has cooled.
GENERAL
Under no circumstances should
repairs be carried out by erienced
persons as this may cause injury or
serious malfunction. This cooker
should be serviced by an authorised
Service Engineer and only genuine
approved spare parts should be
used. Details of servicing and repair
arrangements are supplied on page
34 of this book.
Do not stand on the cooker.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or
clothes from the cooker or its handle.
They are a safety hazard.
Always allow the cooling fan to cool
the cooker down before switching off
at the wall prior to carrying out any
cleaning or maintenance work.
Only clean this cooker in accordance
with the instructions given in this
book.
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Your safety is of paramount importance.
Therefore, if you are unsure about any of the
meanings of these WARNINGS contact the:
Consumer Care Department
Telephone: [phone]
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols
repairs be carried out by inexperiencedinexperienced

THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
WARNINGS:
l This cooker must be installed by a qualified
electrician/competent person. Safety may be
impaired if installation is not carried out in
accordance with these instructions.
l This cooker must be earthed.
l Do not remove the screws from the earth tab
extending from the oven mains terminal block
(Fig. 8).
l Before connecting the cooker make sure that the
voltage of your electricity supply is the same as
that indicated on the rating plate. The rating plate
can be seen by opening the oven door and
looking below the oven door seal.
l Do not alter the electrical circuitry of this cooker.
THINGS TO NOTE
l This cooker is designed to be fitted in cabinets of
the recommended dimensions as shown (Fig. 3
and 4) without any modification to the cabinet.
l If your cabinet interior dimension is
between 565-570.mm the oven may still
be fitted. However, a minor modification to
the cabinet will be required.
l The dimensions given provide adequate air
circulation around the unit within the cabinet,
ensuring compliance with BS EN60-335.
l Enquiries regarding the installation of the cooker
point if required should be made to your Regional
Electricity Company to ensure compliance with
their regulations.
l The cooker point should be within 2m of the
cooker to make it accessible to switch off the
cooker in case of an emergency.
l To protect the hands wear gloves when lifting the
oven into its housing.
NOTE: HOUSE CIRCUIT
Earth leakage and continuity tests must be carried
out before the cooker is connected to the mains
supply and re-checked after fitting.
GETTING THINGS READY
CHOICE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
l There are two possible ways to connect your
cooker, please choose from the most appropriate
after reading the descriptions.
a) It is recommended that this appliance is wired
with suitably rated cable (min 13 A), into fixed
wiring using a double pole isolator with at least
3mm contact separation in all poles and neutral,
located within 2m of the appliance. If this fixed
wiring circuit is only supplying the cooker, then a
fuse of 13A ( or circuit breaker ) should be
incorporated. When the circuit combines oven
and hob, then wire and fuse rating should be
increased accordingly.
b) If you wish to connect an oven and a hob to a
cooker point you can:-
i) By connecting the oven and hob separately
to the cooker point. Oven and hob units
should be separately connected to a control
panel. In this case the cooker should be
operated from 6mm² twin core, and earth,
PVC insulated multicore cable. See Fig. 1.
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Subject to Regional Electricity Company
regulations if you wish to connect the
oven and hob to the power supply you
may use one of the following two
methods:-
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Safety may be
impaired if installation is not carried out in
fuse of 13A ( or circuit breaker ) should be
Fig.1

ii) By connecting the cooker point to the hob and
then connecting the hob to the oven. Provided
that the hob manufacturer permits it, connect
the oven to the hob and the hob to the cooker
point using the same cabling as described in
(a) above. Check the hob terminal block is
large enough to take two cables and is of
suitable rating. If not b) i) on page 8 must be
used. See Fig. 2.
NOTE: 13 amp cable is not suitable for
connecting this application.
NOTE: It is good practice to:
l Fit an Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker to your
house wiring.
l Wire your appliance to the latest IEE regulations.
PREPARING CABINET FOR FITTING OF OVEN
l Make sure the cabinet is the correct size for the
appliance to be fitted (Ref. Fig. 3 and 4.)
l If the size is between 565-570mm, then the
cabinet should be modified so that at the screw
fixing points the recommended dimension of at
least 560-565mm is maintained. The modification
should ideally be localised to ensure that after
screw fitment the oven is securely fixed into
position.
l The cabinet must be stable and level by firmly
securing it to the wall or floor. If necessary, make
arrangements to ensure the shelf upon which the
oven will rest is level.
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Fig.2

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RECOMMENDED CABINET DIMENSIONS (IN MILLIMETRES)
Fig. 3 Built Under Installation
Fig.4 Built In Installation
560 min
570 max
550 min
600
540
540
550 min
560 min
570 max
600 min
Cross section
through
cabinet showing
oven positioned
Cross section
through
cabinet showing
oven positioned
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5
5
5
5600 570
570
585
595
595
2000 Recommended

HOW TO FINISH UNPACKING
l Place packed cooker next to the cabinet in which
it will be installed.
l Remove the cooker packing except for bottom
tray which should be left in position until the
cooker is ready to be fitted into its cabinet.
l Ensure the owner is given these operating
instructions.
TOOLS REQUIRED
The following tools will be needed and it helps to
assemble them before starting to install the oven:-
A terminal screwdriver (3mm wide blade)
A pozidrive screwdriver
Pliers
Wirestrippers
Knife
Sidecutters
Adhesive Tape
Tape Measure
PREPARING CABLE
We recommend you use a new length of cable to
ensure your safety.
l Ensure you have the correct length of cable
appropriate to the wiring method you are using.
When fitting new cable allow sufficient cable for
removal of the unit at a later date, should it be
necessary.
l Score, but do not cut through, around the
sheathing with a knife 100mm (4in) from
each end of the cable and break through
to the encased wires by bending the cable
backwards and forwards to fatigue the
sheathing.
l Carefully score down from each end of the cable
sheathing along the length of the bare earth wire
(if a cut was made along the length of the live
and neutral wires, it might cut into their heathin to
the cuts already made.
l Carefully prise open the sheathing at each end of
the cable to expose the encased wiring.
TO REMOVE COVER OF MAINS TERMINAL
From the rear of the cooker, remove mains input
terminal cover to gain access to terminal block.
l First remove retaining screw with pozidrive
screwdriver. See Fig. 5.
l Prise cover loose using screwdriver in position
(1) then lever off with screwdriver in position (2)
at either side. See Fig. 6.
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MAKING THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Important: Switch off at mains, miniature circuit
breaker and, if appropriate, remove fuse before
commencing any electrical work
and neutral wires, it might cut into their sheathing) to
Fig.5
Fig.6
Pozidrive
Screwdriver
Terminal
Screwdriver
(2)
(1)

l Lift cover and remove screw from cable clamp.
See Fig. 7.
CONNECTING TO THE MAINS TERMINAL
Warning: This cooker must be earthed.
l Make connection as shown in Fig. 8 by
proceeding as follows:-
l Preform wires to the appropriate shape to suit
fitting into the mains terminal block.
l Strip inner insulation on wires using wirestrippers.
l Twist the bared wires using pliers.
l Cut bared wires 10mm away from the end of the
inner insulation. Where uninsulated Earth wires
are used ensure they are suitably sheathed to
leave 10mm bare wire to fit into the terminal.
l Clamp bare wires into the relevant terminal and
check they are held by tugging each one in turn.
l Clamp the mains cable securely ensuring 5mm of the
outer insulation is inside the terminal block and that the
wires are not taught but not so slack as to cause any
fouling. See Fig.8.
l Place fuse/ miniature circuit breaker in circuit and
switch on at mains.
CONNECTING TO A HOB OR COOKER POINT
l Either follow in general terms the instructions for
connecting to the terminal block or refer to the
hob suppliers installation instructions.
CHECKING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
l Confirm the cooker is correctly connected by
switching on and observing the various oven
functions indicators.
l The electronic timer will flash on and off.
NOTE: HOUSE CIRCUIT
Earth leakage and continuity tests must be carried
out before the cooker is connected to the mains
supply and re-checked after fitting.
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Feed the cable through the cabinet and arrange
to route the cable away from the cooker which
may become hot.
Fig.7
Fig.8
Cable
Clamping
Block

FITTING INTO THE CABINET
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the oven is switched
off at the wall before any further work is carried
out.
l Using a tape measure establish the internal width
of the cabinet. Refer to page 8 if greater than
565mm.
l Position the cooker in front of the cabinet. See
Fig. 9.
l Take out all oven furniture before installation to
reduce the weight you need to lift. The oven door
should be taped up to keep it closed whilst lifting.
l To place the cooker into the cabinetry follow the
procedure below:-
l N.B. Two people will be required to carry out the
lifting procedure.
a) Each person should squat either side of the
cooker.
b) Tilt the cooker so that your hands can support
the underside of the cooker.
c) Keeping your back straight, raise the appliance to
the cabinet by straightening at the knees.
d) Rest the rear underside of the cooker on the
cabinet floor while your hands support the front.
e) The cooker can be pushed fully into the cabinet.
Take care to avoid fouling the mains lead.
f) Ensure the cooker is central in the cabinet and
level.
g) When the cooker is fully housed, screw the
stability screws (supplied with the cooker) into
the side of the cabinet taking care not to distort
the side trims (see Fig.10). It is advisable to turn
each screw alternately to avoid damaging the
trims.
h) Switch on the cooker then refer to the operating
instructions in the following pages.
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Mains
Cable Pack Base
Fig.9
Fixing Points
for
Stability Screws
Fig.10

WARNING: THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR OVEN
A - Electronic Oven Timer D - Selector
B - Oven/Grill Indicator Neon Thermal Grill
C - Fan Oven/Grill Temperature Control Full Grill
Fan Oven
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D
C
B
A
INTRODUCTION

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
cooker and can be seen upon opening the oven
door.
The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated
fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the cooker is
given on the rating plate.
We suggest that you run all the elements for a short
period to burn off any residue from their surfaces.
To do this, run the oven at 220°C for approximately
45 minutes. The procedure should be repeated with
the grill for approximately 5 - 10 minutes.
During this period an unpleasant 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 in the same
way as a boiling kettle does. The oven is vented to
allow some of this steam to escape. However,
always stand back from the cooker when opening the
oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to
release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface
on the outside of the cooker, e.g. a trim, it will
condense and produce water droplets. This is quite
normal and is not caused by a fault on the cooker.
To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away
condensation and also soilage from surfaces.
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.
The cooling fan comes on immediately when the grill
is switched on and after a short time when the oven
is in use.
During the initial period the cooling fan may cycle ON
and OFF, this is quite normal.
Do not switch off the cooker at its power point before
the cooling fan has cooled the appliance down.
CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR NEON
This light indicates whether the grill or oven is
switched ON. In the case of the oven, the neon also
indicates when the set temperature has been
reached.
If the neon does not operate as the instructions
indicate the controls have been incorrectly set.
Return all controls to zero and reset following the
instructions for the required setting.
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GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR OVEN
THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS

GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE
The following items of oven furniture have been
supplied with the cooker.
1 grill pan
1 grill pan handle
1 grill pan grid
1 grill deflector
2 straight shelves
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1 = ( - ) DECREASE CONTROL &
OVEN TIMER SETTING BUTTON
2 = ( + ) INCREASE CONTROL
( ) COOKPOT SYMBOL
( ) PUSH BOTH CLOCK SETTING
SYMBOL
( ) MINUTE MINDER SYMBOL
The electronic oven timer can indicate the time of
day, operate as a minute minder, and it can be used
to time and switch off the oven.
1. 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. 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.
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THE OVEN TIMER
12
Fig.2
Fig.1
Fig.5
Fig.4
Fig.3

2. THE MINUTE MINDER
IMPORTANT
The minute minder can be used to time a set cooking
period. At the end of the cook time the minute minder
will automatically switch off the oven if in use.
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. 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 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 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
intervals to 0. 00 See Fig 10. Release button (1).
After a few seconds the cookpot symbol will flash
and the time of day will show in the display. See Fig.
11.
If the oven is in use this will switch OFF after a few
seconds.
To reset, press buttons (1) and (2) together. See Fig.
12.
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Fig.7
Fig.8
Fig.9
Fig.6
Fig.10
Fig.11
Fig.12

4. THINGS TO NOTE
1. The time of day must be set before the oven will
operate. There will be a few seconds delay
before the fan oven switches on.
2. The minute minder function controls the oven
only 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 oven you will need to reset the
timer by pushing both buttons before the oven
can operate again.
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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.
Use the full heat grill only for foods which require high heat and short cooking times, e.g. toast, blue/rare steaks.
Use thermal grilling to grill all other foods, e.g. bacon, chops, sausages, chicken joints, etc. See chart on page 22
for recommended cooking times, temperatures and shelf positions.
SELECTING THE GRILL
1) Turn the selector to full heat grill. 2) Turn the temperature control to full setting.
Note: If the oven thermostat is turned down while the full heat grill is selected, the grill element will be ON then
OFF for long periods of time as indicated by the oven/grill neon and may not give the expected results. It is
therefore strongly recommended that the thermal grilling function is used for foods which require the grill to be
turned down. (See page 27).
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THE GRILL