Tricity Bendix Si055W User manual

MODEL NO.
SI 055
OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL NO. SI 055
Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz
Wattage: 10.7/11.7 kW
Height: 900mm
Width: 550mm
Depth: 600mm
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

Technical Details ................................................................................. 2
Contents ......................................................................................... 3
Preface ........................................................................................... 5
Safety ............................................................................................. 6
Before Installation ........................................................................... 6
During Operation ........................................................................... 6
After Use ................................................................................... 7
General .................................................................................... 7
Introduction ...................................................................................... 8
Rating Plate ................................................................................ 8
Installation .................................................................................. 8
General Notes on Using Your Cooker ........................................................ 9
About Condensation and Steam ............................................................. 9
Oven/Grill Indicator Neons .................................................................. 9
Grill and Oven Furniture ..................................................................... 9
Getting to Know Your Cooker ................................................................... 10
The Control Panel ......................................................................... 10
The Sealed Hotplates ............................................................................ 11
Recommended Saucepans ................................................................. 11
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 11
Deep Fat Frying ........................................................................... 12
Preserving ................................................................................. 12
The Grill ......................................................................................... 13
Selecting the Grill .......................................................................... 13
Things to Note ............................................................................. 13
The Grill Pan and Handle ................................................................... 13
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 14
Grilling Chart .............................................................................. 14
The Top Oven ................................................................................... 15
Uses of the Top Oven ...................................................................... 15
Selecting the Top Oven .................................................................... 15
Things to Note ............................................................................. 15
To Fit the Top Oven Shelf .................................................................. 15
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 15
Top Oven Cooking Chart ........................................................................ 17
The Main Oven .................................................................................. 18
Selecting the Main Oven ................................................................... 18
Things to Note ............................................................................. 18
To Fit the Main Oven Shelves .............................................................. 18
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 18
Main Oven Cooking Chart ....................................................................... 19
Roasting Chart .................................................................................. 20
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CONTENTS

Care and Cleaning ............................................................................... 21
Cleaning Materials ......................................................................... 21
Cleaning the Sealed Hotplates and Hotplate Trims .......................................... 21
Things To Note ............................................................................ 21
Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker ......................................................... 21
Cleaning the Grill Pan, Grill Pan Grid, and Oven Shelves .................................... 22
Cleaning Inside the Grill/Oven Compartments ............................................... 22
Care of Stayclean Surfaces ................................................................ 22
Hints and Tips ............................................................................. 22
Something not Working? ........................................................................ 23
Service and Spare Parts ......................................................................... 24
Customer Service Centres ....................................................................... 25
Guarantee Conditions ........................................................................... 27
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CONTENTS

Dear Customer,
Thank you for buying a Tricity Bendix cooker. 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 product.
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.
To get the best from your new Tricity Bendix cooker, 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
cooker.
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.
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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 appliance is heavy and care
must be taken when moving it.
Ensure that all packaging, both
inside and outside the appliance, has
been removed before the appliance
is used.
If the cooker is to be placed on a
base, measures must be taken to
prevent the cooker slipping from the
base.
Do not try to 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 product in
any way.
After installation, please dispose of
the packaging with due regard to
safety and the environment.
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 product or play with the controls.
During use the cooker becomes Hot.
Care should be taken to avoid
touching 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 product 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.
Take care to follow the
recommendations given for tending
the food when grilling.
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SAFETY

Always use oven gloves to remove
and replace food in the oven.
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 15 and 18.
Never line any part of the appliance
with aluminium foil.
Always stand back from the
appliance when opening the oven
door to allow any build up of steam
or heat to release.
Do not place sealed cans or
aerosols inside the oven. They may
explode if they are heated.
Do not leave the hotplates switched
on for long periods when not covered
by a saucepan. The controls may
overheat.
AFTER USE
Ensure that all control knobs are in
the OFF position when not in use.
For hygiene and safety reasons this
appliance should be kept clean at all
times. A build-up of fats or other
foodstuffs could result in a fire,
especially in the grill pan.
Do not leave utensils containing
foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in or on the
appliance in case it is inadvertently
switched ON.
Cookers and hobs become very hot,
and retain their heat for a long period
of time after use. Children should be
kept well away from the appliance
until it has cooled.
GENERAL Under no circumstances should
repairs be carried out by
inexperienced persons as this may
cause injury or serious malfunction.
This product should be serviced by
an authorised Service Engineer and
only genuine approved spare parts
should be used. Details of servicing
and repair arrangements are given on
page 24 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
handles. They are a safety hazard.
Only clean this appliance 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:
Customer Care Department
Telephone [phone]

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 cooker
as this may invalidate the guarantee.
INSTALLATION
If your cooker has been damaged in transit, contact
your supplier immediately. DO NOT attempt to install
it.
Your cooker left the factory fully packaged to protect
it from damage. If it is delivered without packaging
and damage has occurred, the manufacturer cannot
accept responsibility. Contact your supplier for
advice.
Once the packaging has been removed the cooker
should only be moved by hand. DO NOT use a sack
barrow or any other aid to lift the cooker 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. The cable must have
conductors of sufficiently high cross-sectional area to
prevent overheating and deterioration.
The cable should be routed away from potentially hot
areas marked by X in the diagram below.
To move the cooker, open the main oven door and
lift the cooker by holding inside the top of the
compartment.
This is a type Y appliance which means it is
free-standing and can be fitted with cabinets on one
or both sides. It may also be fitted in a corner setting.
Side walls which are above hob level should be
protected by heat resistant non-combustible material
and MUST NOT be nearer than 40mm to the hob
side.
A nominal air gap of 2mm all around the cooker is
required to enable the cooker to be moved into
position.
Always ensure an air gap is maintained at hotplate
level. Tiles or other forms of deep wall covering
should not obscure this gap.
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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
INTRODUCTION
Six square millimetres (6.00mm²) is the recommended
cross-section area.
Air gap

Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a
minimum of 685mm above the hob.
It is important to ensure that the appliance is level
after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the
appliance to accommodate uneven floors.
GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR
COOKER
We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 -
15 minutes at 220°C 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 ovens are 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.
OVEN / GRILL INDICATOR NEONS
These lights indicate whether the ovens or grill are
switched on. In the case of the ovens, they 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. The grill neon may
cycle when the grill is switched on.
GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE
The following items of oven furniture have been
supplied with the cooker:
1 grill pan
(311409401)
1 grill pan handle
(311468100)
Note
If you require an additional handle for your grill pan,
this can be ordered from your local Tricity Bendix
Service Centre by quoting part number 311479800\6.
1 grill pan grid
(311419801)
1 cranked shelf for
grilling and top oven
cooking only
2 straight shelves
for main oven cooking
Scuffing of the Stayclean main oven linings by the
oven furniture pack may occur during transit. These
marks will disappear after the oven elements have
been burnt off for the first time.
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THE CONTROL PANEL
FEATURES
A - Top Oven/Grill Control
B - Top Oven/Grill Indicator Neon
C - Main Oven Temperature Control
D - Main Oven Indicator Neon
E - Hotplate Controls
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER
A C
B D
E

l To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs in
either direction to vary the heat setting.
l The highest number represents the hottest
setting and the lowest represents the coolest
setting. Choose a setting appropriate to the
quantity and type of food to be cooked.
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS
For speed and economy only good quality
saucepans with flat bases and close fitting lids are
recommended.
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
l Avoid the use of decorative covers as they
can cause condensation to form on the
hotplates which may lead to deterioration.
l Follow any guidelines provided by the
saucepan manufacturer, particularly those
relating to recommended heat settings.
l Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted
saucepans as they can lead to sticking and
burning of food.
l To prolong the life of the hotplates:-
l Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket
l Never use an asbestos mat
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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.
THE SEALED HOTPLATES

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 OFF at the
electricity supply and cover the pan with a lid or
damp cloth to assist in smothering the flames.
DO NOT use water on the fire. Leave the pan to cool
for at least 30 minutes before moving it.
DO NOT leave the fat or oil in the frying pan on the
hob to store it in case the hob is inadvertently
switched ON.
1. Preparing the food
Seal the food by coating with flour, egg and
breadcrumbs or batter. Do not use a basket with
batter coated foods as they will stick.
2. Amount of oil
For safety purposes fill the pan only one-third full
of oil.
3. Testing the temperature of the oil
It is advisable to use a thermometer to test the
temperature of the oil. Alternatively, drop a small
cube of bread into the oil which should brown in
just under a minute if the oil is at the correct
temperature of 190°C/375°F.
4. Cooking the food
Lower the food gently into the oil. Do not add
too much food at once or the temperature of the
oil will be reduced and may result in soggy,
greasy food.
Turn the food if necessary; doughnuts float to the
surface so will not brown on the upperside if not
turned. Once cooked, drain the food on
absorbent paper.
5. Double frying chips
Double frying will ensure good chips. First fry the
chips for a few minutes at 170°C/340°F to seal
the outside. Remove the chips from the oil.
Increase the temperature of the oil to
190°C/375°F to finish cooking and brown the
chips.
Chips may be kept for several hours after the first
frying before finishing off with the second frying.
6. Frying temperatures Celsius Fahrenheit
Scale (oC) Scale (oF)
150 300
First frying of potatoes 170 340
175 350
180 360
Second frying of potatoes 190 375
Frying chicken and fish 195 380
200 390
PRESERVING
1. DO NOT use a pan that overlaps the perimeter of
the hob trim.
2. To allow for a full rolling boil, the pan should be
no more than one third full when all the
ingredients have been added. It is better to use
two pans rather than overfill one, or use half
quantities.
3. Use firm fruit or vegetables and wash well before
using.
4. Preserving sugar gives clear jam, however
granulated sugar is cheaper and gives equally
good flavour.
5. Crystallization may be caused if sugar is not
completely dissolved before bringing jam to the
boil. Over boiling will affect the flavour, setting
properties and colour of the jam.
6. To test jam for setting:
If a jam thermometer is available, boil jam to
104°C. Marmalade should be boiled to 106°C.
If a jam thermometer is not available, remove
pan from heat, place sample of jam on a cold
dish and cool quickly (i.e. in a freezer or frozen
food storage compartment of a refrigerator).
When cold, it will crinkle and hold the mark of a
finger run through it, if it is ready.
7. The scum should be removed as soon as
possible after setting, but marmalade should be
allowed to cool before potting to prevent the peel
rising.
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l 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.
l 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.
l The grill neon will illuminate. It may turn on and
off during cooking.
THINGS TO NOTE
THE GRILL DOOR MUST BE LEFT FULLY 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 cranked shelf MUST only be used in the grill
compartment, but a straight shelf from the main oven
may be used to provide alternative positions.
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 AND HANDLE
The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle.
To attach the handle, place the wirework under the
cut out in the pan so that the metal plate hooks over
the top of the grill pan.
Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump
on the grill pan.
Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is not
necessary to remove the grill pan handle during
grilling.
To remove the handle, slide the handle to the right
and lift the handle away from the cut out on the grill
pan.
Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is
positioned centrally beneath the grill.
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CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE
KEPT AWAY.
SELECTING THE GRILL
THE GRILL

To check the progress of the food being grilled, the
grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to
food during cooking.
HINTS AND TIPS
l 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.
l Adjust the height of the grilling grid and grill pan
runner position to allow for different foods.
l Accompaniments such as tomatoes and
mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid
when grilling meats.
l When toasting bread use the cranked shelf in
position 2 with the grid in the high position.
l 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.
l The food should be turned over during cooking
as required.
NOTE
If you require an additional handle for your grill pan,
this can be ordered from your local Tricity Bendix
Service Centre by quoting part number 311479800\6.
GRILLING CHART
FOOD SHELF GRILL TIME
(mins)
Bacon Rashers
Beefburgers
Chicken Joints
Chops - Lamb
Pork
Fish - Whole
Trout/Mackerel
Fillets - Plaice/Cod
Kebabs
Kidneys - Lamb/Pig
Liver - Lamb/Pig
Sausages
Steaks - Rare
Medium
Well Done
Toasted Sandwiches
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2 crk.
2-3 each side
6-10 each side
15-20 each side
7-10 each side
10-15 each side
8-12 each side
4-6 each side
10-15 each side
4-6 each side
5-10 each side
10-15 each side
3-6 each side
6-8 each side
7-10 each side
1¼-1½ each
side
crk. = cranked shelf
Shelf positions are counted from the bottom
upwards.
The times quoted above are given as a guide and
should be adjusted to suit personal taste.
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l Turn the top oven 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. Always place plates on the oven shelf to warm.
Never place dishes directly on the top oven base
as it becomes very hot and damage may occur.
TO FIT THE TOP OVEN SHELF
The cranked shelf must only be used in the top oven
compartment.
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.
HINTS AND TIPS
l All cooking should be carried out using an oven
shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners.
l Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking tray on
the shelf to prevent spillage onto the oven base
and to help reduce cleaning.
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USES OF THE TOP OVEN
The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top and bottom of the oven. It is
designed for cooking on one level and for 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 90-100°C on the top oven control dial.
SELECTING THE TOP OVEN
THE TOP OVEN

l 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.
l When cooking cakes, pastry, scones, bread, etc.,
place the tins or baking trays centrally on the
shelf directly below the element.
l DO NOT place dishes directly onto the oven
base as it becomes very hot and damage may
occur.
l 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.
l DO NOT use the grill pan as a baking tray as this
will increase base browning of the food.
l Because of the smaller cooking space, lower
temperatures and shorter cooking times are
sometimes required. Be guided by the
recommendations on page 17.
l For economy leave the door open for the
shortest possible time, particularly when placing
food into a pre-heated oven.
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The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatu
by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
TOP OVEN
FOOD SHELF
POSITION COOKING TEMP (°C) APPROX COOK TIME
Biscuits
Bread
Bread rolls/buns
Cakes: Small & Queen
Sponges
Victoria sandwich
Madeira
Rich fruit
Christmas
Gingerbread
Meringues
Flapjack
Shortbread
Casseroles Beef/Lamb
Chicken
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
2 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
170-190
200-220
200-220
180-190
160-170
160-170
140-150
140-150
130-140
140-150
90-100
170-180
140-150
140-160
180-190
10-20
25-30
15-20
18-25
18-20
18-25
1¼-1½h
2¼-2½h
3-4½h
depends on size
1¼-1½h
2½-3h
25-30
45-65
2½-3h
1¼-1½h
Convenience foods Follow instructions on the pack
Fish
Fish pie (potato topped)
Fruit crumble
Milk puddings
Pasta, lasagne, etc.
Pastry: Choux, eclairs
Profiteroles
Flaky/puff pies
Shortcrust-mince pies
Meat pies
Quiche, tarts, flans
Patés and terrines
Roasting meat, poultry
Scones
Shepherd's pie
Soufflés
Vegetables: Baked jacket potatoes
Roast potatoes
Stuffed marrow
Stuffed tomatoes
Yorkshire puddings: (large)
(individual)
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
1 crk
170-190
190-200
190-200
140-150
170-180
180-190
170-180
210-220
190-200
190-210
180-200
150-160
170-180
220-230
190-200
170-180
180-190
180-190
180-190
180-190
200-210
200-210
20-30
20-25
40-50
1½-2h
40-45
30-35
20-30
25-40
15-20
25-35
25-45
1-1½h
see Roasting chart
8-12
30-40
20-30
1-1½h
1-1½h
30-35
15-20
25-40
15-25
crk = cranked shelf
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TOP OVEN COOKING CHART
res
(mins)

l To operate the main oven turn the main oven
temperature control to the required setting.
THINGS TO NOTE
1. The 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.
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.
HINTS AND TIPS
l Arrange the shelves in the required positions
before switching the oven ON. Shelves are
numbered from the bottom upwards.
l The conventional oven is fitted with side
elements. Avoid placing food too close to the
side element oven lining to prevent scorching.
l Do not line any part of the oven with aluminium
foil as it may cause damage or interfere with the
air circulation.
For best results always:-
l Preheat the oven until the indicator neon goes
out.
l For economy leave the oven door open for the
shortest possible time particularly when placing
food into a pre-heated oven.
l If cooking on two shelves, ensure the shelves are
evenly spaced to allow heat to circulate. Use the
cooking chart as a guide to shelf positions.
l You may prefer to interchange food such as pies
and bread halfway through cooking.
SELECTING THE OVEN
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THE MAIN OVEN

The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the
temperatures by 10° C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
Shelf positions are counted from the bottom of the oven.
FOOD MAIN OVEN SHELF
POSITIONS
COOKING
TEMP (°C)
APPROXIMATE
COOK
TIME (MINS)
Biscuits
Flapjacks
Shortbread
4 and 5
5
3
190-200
180-190
150-160
10-20
25-30
45-65
Bread
Bread rolls/buns 1 and 5 210-220 20-30
Casseroles - beef
Chicken casserole
Cakes: Small & Queen
Victoria sandwich
Gingerbread
Madeira
Rich fruit
Christmas
Meringues
3
3
2 and 5
2 and 5
3
3
3
2
2
140-150
180-190
180-190
180-190
150-160
170-180
150-160
140-150
90-100
2-3 hours
1½ hours
20-25
20-25
1¼-1½ hours
1-1¼ hours
2¼-23/4hours
Depending on size 3-4½h
2½-3 hours
Convenience Foods Follow instructions on the pack
Fish 3 180-190 20-30
Fish pie (potato topped)
Shepherds pie 3 200-210 20-25
Fruit pies and crumbles
Milk puddings
Pastry: Choux- Chocolate eclairs
Profiteroles
Shortcrust- Mince pies
Flaky/Puff pies
4
2
2 and 5
2 and 5
2 and 5
3
210-220
150-160
190-200
180-190
200-210
220-230
40-45
1½-2 hours
30-35
20-30
15-20
30-40
Quiche Lorraine/tarts/flan
Meat pie 5 200-210 30-45
Plate tarts/pies 2 and 5 200-210 30-45
Scones
Soufflés 2 and 5 3230-240 200 8-12 30-40
Roasting Meat and Poultry 1 180-200 See Roasting Chart
Pasta e.g. Lasagne 3 200 30-40
Vegetable dishes
Baked jacket potatoes
Baked stuffed marrow
Baked stuffed tomatoes
Roast potatoes
2 and 4
5
3
5
200
200
190
200-220
1-1½ hours
30-35
20-25
1-1½ hours
Yorkshire puddings: (large)
(individual) 5 2 and 5 230 230 35-40 35-40
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MAIN OVEN COOKING CHART

TEMPERATURES (°C) COOKING TIME
MEAT MAIN OVEN TOP OVEN
Beef
Beef, boned
Mutton and Lamb
Pork and veal
Ham
Chicken
Turkey and goose
Duck
Pheasant
Rabbit
Potatoes with
meat
Potatoes without
meat
180-200
180-200
180-200
180-200
180-200
180-200
180-200
180-200
180-200
180-200
180-200
190-200
170-180
170-180
170-180
170-180
170-180
170-180
170-180
170-180
170-180
170-180
170-180
180-190
20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20-35 minutes over
25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 30-40 minutes over
15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) up
to 3½kg (7lb) then 15 minutes
per ½kg (1lb) over 3½kg (7lb)
25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 25-35 minutes over
35-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 35-40 minutes over
20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)
and 20 minutes over
according to size
according to size
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ROASTING CHART