Tricity Bendix Cooktop SIE 252 User Manual

OPERATING & INSTALLATION  
INSTRUCTIONS  
SLIP IN ELECTRIC COOKER  
SIE 252  
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE  
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CONTENTS  
Technical Details .................................................................................................................................... 2  
Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3  
Preface ..................................................................................................................................................... 5  
Safety ....................................................................................................................................................... 6  
Before Installation ........................................................................................................................... 6  
During Operation ............................................................................................................................. 6  
After Use ......................................................................................................................................... 7  
General ........................................................................................................................................... 7  
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 8  
Rating Plate .................................................................................................................................... 8  
Installation ....................................................................................................................................... 8  
General Notes on Using Your Appliance ........................................................................................ 9  
About Condensation and Steam ..................................................................................................... 9  
Grill and Oven Furniture .................................................................................................................. 9  
Getting to Know Your Appliance .......................................................................................................... 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 Fan Oven .......................................................................................................................................... 15  
Uses of the Fan Oven ..................................................................................................................... 15  
Selecting the Fan Oven .................................................................................................................. 15  
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................. 15  
To Fit the Oven Shelves ................................................................................................................. 15  
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 16  
Oven Cooking Chart ............................................................................................................................... 17  
Oven Roasting Chart .............................................................................................................................. 18  
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CONTENTS  
Defrost Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 19  
Uses of Defrost Feature .................................................................................................................. 19  
Selecting Defrost ............................................................................................................................. 19  
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................. 19  
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 19  
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................................................................. 20  
Cleaning Materials .......................................................................................................................... 20  
Cleaning the Sealed Hotplates and Hotplate Trims ........................................................................ 20  
Things to Note ................................................................................................................................. 20  
Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance ........................................................................................... 20  
Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture ............................................................................................. 21  
Cleaning Inside the Oven ................................................................................................................ 21  
Care of Stayclean Surface .............................................................................................................. 21  
Hints and Tips ................................................................................................................................. 21  
Cleaning between the Outer and Inner Door Glass ........................................................................ 22  
Something not Working? ....................................................................................................................... 23  
Service and Spare Parts ........................................................................................................................ 24  
Guarantee Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 25  
Notes ........................................................................................................................................................ 26  
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PREFACE  
Dear Customer,  
Thank you for buying a Tricity Bendix appliance. With our 80 years experience in  
developing and manufacturing the very best in U.K. appliances, you can be  
assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product.  
Tricity Bendix appliances comply with British Standard safety and performance  
requirements. They have been approved by BEAB (British Electrotechnical  
Approvals Board) and are covered by a 12 month parts and labour guarantee.  
To get the best from your new Tricity Bendix appliance, we ask that you PLEASE  
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. Particular attention should be  
made to cooking times and temperatures, which may differ, from your previous  
appliance.  
It is most important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for  
future reference. Should the appliance be sold, or if you move house and leave  
the appliance, always ensure that the book remains with the appliance. This will  
enable the new owner to be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and  
the relevant warnings.  
Please read the whole instruction book before attempting to use the appliance  
ensuring you follow the recommendations given.  
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SAFETY  
THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN  
THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY.  
ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM  
ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING  
THE APPLIANCE.  
DURING OPERATION  
This appliance is not intended to be  
operated by means of an external  
timer or separate remote control  
system.  
Do not use this appliance if it is in  
contact with water. Never operate it  
with wet hands.  
PLEASE  
READ  
CAREFULLY  
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.  
BEFORE INSTALLATION  
Do not allow children to sit or climb  
onto the drop down oven door.  
This appliance is heavy and care  
must be taken when moving it.  
During use the appliance becomes  
Hot. Care should be taken to avoid  
touching the heating elements inside  
the oven.  
Ensure that all packaging, both inside  
and outside the appliance has been  
removed before the appliance is used.  
CAUTION: Accessible parts may be  
hot when the grill is in use. Young  
children should be kept away.  
If the appliance is to be placed on a  
base, measures must be taken to  
prevent the appliance slipping from  
the base.  
Take great care when heating fats  
and oils, as they will ignite if they  
become too hot.  
Do not try to lift or move the  
appliance by pulling the door handle.  
This appliance has been designed for  
cooking edible foodstuffs only, and  
must not be used for any other  
purposes.  
The electrical installation work must be  
undertaken  
by  
a
qualified  
electrician/competent person.  
Never place plastic or any other  
material which may melt in the oven  
or on the hob.  
It is dangerous to alter or modify the  
specifications of the appliance in any  
way.  
Ensure cooking utensils are large  
enough to contain foods to prevent  
spillages and boil overs.  
Do not allow young children to play  
with any part of the packaging.  
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.  
After installation, please dispose of  
the packaging with due regard to  
safety and the environment, your local  
authority can arrange this.  
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Take  
care  
to  
follow  
the  
Do not leave utensils containing  
foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in or on the  
appliance in case it is inadvertently  
switched ON.  
recommendations given for tending  
the food when grilling.  
Do not leave the grill pan handle in  
position when grilling as it will become  
hot.  
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.  
Ensure that you support the grill pan  
when it is in the withdrawn or partially  
withdrawn position  
Ensure that all vents are left  
unobstructed to ensure ventilation of  
the oven cavity.  
GENERAL  
Under no circumstances should  
any repairs be carried out by an  
inexperienced person as this may  
cause injury or serious malfunction.  
Ensure the anti-tilt shelves are put in  
place correctly. Refer to instructions  
on page 15.  
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 24 of this book.  
Never line any part of the appliance  
with foil. Do not allow heatproof  
cooking materials e.g. roasting bags,  
to come into contact with oven  
elements.  
Always stand back from the  
appliance when opening the oven  
door to allow any build up of steam or  
heat to release.  
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.  
Stand clear when opening the drop  
down oven door. Do not allow it to  
fall open - support it using the door  
handle until it is fully open.  
Always switch OFF the appliance at  
its power point and allow the  
appliance to cool before any  
maintenance or cleaning work is  
carried out.  
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.  
Only clean  
this  
appliance  
in  
accordance with the instructions given  
in this book.  
AFTER USE  
Your safety is of paramount importance.  
Ensure that all control knobs are in  
the OFF position when not in use.  
Therefore, if you are unsure about any of the  
meanings of these WARNINGS contact the:  
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.  
Customer Care Department  
Telephone 0870 5 950950  
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INTRODUCTION  
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED  
RATING PLATE  
The cable should be routed away from potentially hot  
areas marked by X in the diagram below.  
This is situated on the lower front frame of the  
appliance and can be seen upon opening the 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.  
To move the appliance, open the oven door, and lift  
the appliance by holding inside the top of the  
compartment.  
INSTALLATION  
If your appliance has been damaged in transit,  
contact your supplier immediately. DO NOT attempt  
to install it.  
Your appliance left the factory fully packaged to  
protect it from damage. If it is delivered without  
packaging and damage has occurred, the  
manufacturer cannot accept responsibility. Contact  
your supplier for advice.  
This is a type X 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.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
A nominal air gap of 2mm at the either side 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.  
The recommended cross-section area is six square  
millimetres (6.00mm2).  
Two spacers have been incorporated into the back of  
the appliance to ensure an air gap of 10mm is  
maintained at hotplate level. Tiles or other forms of  
deep wall covering should not obscure this gap.  
10mm gap  
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Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a  
minimum of 685mm above the hob.  
GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR  
APPLIANCE  
It is important to ensure that the appliance is level  
after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the  
appliance to accommodate uneven floors.  
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 between the wall and the rear of  
the appliance. However, always stand back from the  
appliance when opening the oven door to allow any  
build up of steam or heat to release.  
FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET  
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.  
It is recommended that a stability bracket supplied  
with the appliance be fitted during installation.  
The instructions are as follows.  
To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away  
condensation and also soilage from surfaces.  
1. Place the appliance in its intended position and  
level appliance.  
For your safety wall coverings at the rear of the  
appliance should be securely fixed to the wall.  
2. Mark off 280mm from the left hand side at the  
base of the appliance as shown in dimension 'A',  
Fig 1. This is the centre line of the fixing bracket.  
3. Draw a line across the front edge of the feet (see  
Fig 1) and remove appliance from its position.  
Mark off dimension 'B' (see Fig 1) back from this  
line on the centre line of the bracket to locate the  
front edge of the lower bracket. Fix lower bracket  
(with two fixing holes) to the floor then measure  
the height from floor level to engagement edge  
on back of appliance, dimension 'C' of Fig. 2.  
OVEN / GRILL INDICATOR NEON  
This light indicates whether the oven or the grill are  
switched on. The neon also indicates when the set  
temperature is being maintained. The neon will turn  
on and off during cooking. In the case of the oven  
the neon indicates when the correct temperature has  
been reached.  
4. Assemble upper bracket to lower bracket so that  
underside of bracket is dimension 'C' +3mm  
above floor level. (see Fig. 2).  
GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE  
The following items of grill/oven furniture have been  
supplied with the appliance:  
Reposition appliance and check that top bracket  
engages into appliance back, as shown in Fig. 2.  
1 grill pan  
1 grill pan handle  
1 grill pan grid  
(C)  
(A)  
280mm  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
2 straight shelves  
for oven/grill cooking  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE  
THE CONTROL PANEL  
B
C
A
FEATURES  
A
B
C
- Hotplate Controls  
-
Fan Oven/Grill Control  
-
Oven/Grill Indicator Neon  
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THE SEALED HOTPLATES  
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.  
HINTS AND TIPS  
S To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs in  
either direction to vary the heat setting.  
S Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the  
hob to help reduce scratches and maintain the  
S The highest number represents the hottest  
efficiency of the hotplates.  
setting and the lowest number represents the  
coolest setting. Choose a setting appropriate to  
the quantity and type of food to be cooked.  
RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS  
For speed and economy only good quality saucepans  
with flat bases and close fitting lids are  
recommended.  
To check the flatness of the saucepan, place a ruler  
S Avoid the use of decorative covers as they can  
cause condensation to form on the hotplates  
which may lead to deterioration.  
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.  
S Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan  
manufacturer, particularly those relating to  
recommended heat settings.  
S Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted  
saucepans as they can lead to sticking and  
burning of food.  
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.  
S To prolong the life of the hotplates:  
S
S
Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket.  
Never use an asbestos mat.  
S
Never leave the hotplates ON when not  
covered with a saucepan.  
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6. Frying temperatures  
First frying of potatoes  
DEEP FAT FRYING  
Celsius  
Scale (°C)  
150  
Fahrenheit  
Scale (°F)  
300  
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.  
170  
175  
180  
340  
350  
360  
Second frying of potatoes  
Frying chicken and fish  
190  
195  
200  
375  
380  
390  
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.  
PRESERVING  
1. Preparing the food.  
1. DO NOT use a pan that overlaps the perimeter of  
the hob trim.  
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. 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.  
2. Amount of oil.  
For safety purposes fill the pan only one-third full  
of oil.  
3. Use firm fruit or vegetables and wash well before  
using.  
3. Testing the temperature of the oil.  
4. Preserving sugar gives clear jam, however  
granulated sugar is cheaper and gives equally  
good flavour.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
6. To test jam for setting:  
If a jam thermometer is available, boil jam to  
104°C. Marmalade should be boiled to 106°C.  
Turn the food if necessary; doughnuts float to the  
surface so will not brown on the upperside if not  
If a jam thermometer is not available, remove  
pan from heat, place sample of jam on a cold  
dish and cool quickly (i.e. in a freezer or frozen  
food storage compartment of a refrigerator).  
When cold it will crinkle and hold the mark of a  
finger run through it, if it is at setting point.  
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.  
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.  
Chips may be kept for several hours after the first  
frying before finishing off with the second frying.  
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THE GRILL  
USES OF THE GRILL  
CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE.  
CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.  
SELECTING THE GRILL  
THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE  
S To operate the grill, turn the oven/grill control  
clockwise until the grill setting  
oven/grill on the control panel.  
lines up with  
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 the widest part of the bracket.  
Move the handle towards the left, lower into position  
and release the button.  
S Close the oven door.  
S The oven/grill neon indicator will light.  
S The oven/grill neon indicator will turn on and off  
periodically during grilling.  
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.  
THINGS TO NOTE  
The grill door must be closed during grilling. Grilling  
with the door open could cause areas of the oven  
and surrounding furniture to become excessively hot,  
as well as reducing the performance, efficiency and  
economy of the grill.  
The grill cannot be used at the same time as the  
oven.  
Ensure your hand is protected when 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.  
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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.  
S Accompaniments such as tomatoes and  
mushrooms may be placed around the outer  
edges or underneath the grid when grilling  
meats.  
To check the progress of the food being grilled, the  
grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to tend the  
food during cooking.  
S When toasting bread use the shelf in position 5  
with the grid in the high position and placing the  
bread in the centre of the grid.  
S Preheat the grill on a full setting for a five minutes  
before cooking. Adjust the shelf as necessary  
during cooking.  
S The food should be turned over during cooking  
as required.  
GRILLING CHART  
RUNNER  
POSITION  
GRILL TIME  
(mins in total)  
FOOD  
HINTS AND TIPS  
Bacon Rashers  
4
2-3 each side  
S 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.  
Beefburgers  
4
4
6-10 each side  
15-20 each side  
Chicken Joints  
S Adjust the grid and grill pan shelf position to allow  
Chops - Lamb  
Pork  
4
4
7-10 each side  
10-15 each side  
for different thicknesses of food.  
Fish – Whole  
4
4
Trout/Mackerel  
8-12 each side  
4-6 each side  
Fillets – Plaice/Cod  
Kebabs  
4
4
4
4
4
10-15 each side  
4-6 each side  
Kidneys – Lamb/Pig  
Liver – Lamb/Pig  
Sausages  
5-10 each side  
10-15 each side  
S Place food on the grill pan grid or directly onto  
grill pan base.  
Steaks - Rare  
Medium  
4
4
4
3-6 each side  
6-8 each side  
7-10 each side  
Well Done  
Toasted Sandwiches  
5
1¼-1½ each  
side  
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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THE FAN OVEN  
USES OF THE FAN OVEN  
The oven is heated by the element around the fan situated behind the back panel. The fan draws air from the  
oven, the element heats the air which is circulated into the oven via the vents in the back panel. The advantages of  
fanned oven cooking are:  
PREHEATING  
The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without  
preheating however, you may find you need to add an extra 5 – 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times.  
For recipes needing high temperatures, e.g. bread, pastries, scones, soufflés etc., best results are achieved if the  
oven is preheated first. For best results when cooking frozen or cooked chilled ready meals always preheat the  
oven first.  
COOKING TEMPERATURES  
Fan oven cooking generally requires lower temperatures than conventional cooking. Follow the temperatures  
recommended in the chart on page 17. As a guide reduce temperatures by about 20°C – 25°C for your own  
recipes, using a conventional oven.  
BATCH BAKING  
The fan oven cooks evenly on both shelf levels, especially useful when batch baking.  
SELECTING THE FAN OVEN  
TO FIT THE OVEN SHELVES  
S Turn the oven/grill control to the required setting.  
THINGS TO NOTE  
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.  
S The oven/grill indicator light will glow until the  
oven has reached the desired temperature and  
then go out. It will turn ON and OFF periodically  
during cooking showing that the temperature is  
being maintained.  
S The oven fan will operate continually during  
cooking.  
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HINTS AND TIPS  
S The use of excessively high temperatures can  
cause uneven browning. It may be necessary to  
S Arrange the shelves in the required positions  
before switching the oven ON. Shelf positions  
are numbered from the bottom upwards.  
reduce temperatures slightly.  
Refer to the  
recommendations given in the oven cooking  
chart, see page 17.  
S 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.  
S 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.  
S When batch baking one type of food, e.g. Victoria  
sandwich cakes, those of similar size will be  
cooked in the same time.  
S 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.  
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OVEN COOKING CHART  
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.  
FAN OVEN  
FOOD  
SHELF  
POSITION  
COOKING  
TEMP (°C)  
APPROXIMATE  
COOK TIME (m)  
Biscuits  
Bread  
Bread rolls/buns  
Cakes:  
180 - 190  
200 - 220  
200 - 220  
160 - 170  
160 - 170  
160 - 170  
140 - 150  
130 - 140  
130 - 140  
10 - 20  
25 - 30  
15 - 20  
18 - 25  
18 - 20  
Small & Queen  
Sponges  
Victoria Sandwich  
Madeira  
Rich Fruit  
Christmas  
Shelf  
positions  
are not  
18 - 25  
1¼ - 1½h  
2¼ - 2½h  
3 - 4½h  
depends on size  
1¼ - 1½h  
2½ - 3h  
Gingerbread  
Meringues  
Flapjack  
Shortbread  
Beef/Lamb  
Chicken  
140 - 150  
80 - 100  
170 - 180  
130 - 140  
140 - 160  
180 - 190  
critical  
25 - 30  
45 - 65  
2½ - 3h  
1¼-1½ h  
Casseroles:  
but ensure  
that oven  
shelves are  
evenly  
Convenience Foods  
Fish  
Fish Pie (Potato Topped)  
Fruit Pies, Crumbles  
Milk Puddings  
Follow manufacturer’s instructions  
170 - 190  
20 - 30  
20 - 25  
40 - 50  
1½ - 2h  
40 - 45  
30 - 35  
20 - 30  
25 - 40  
15 - 20  
25 - 35  
25 - 45  
190 - 200  
190 - 200  
130 - 140  
190 - 200  
190 - 200  
170 - 180  
210 - 220  
190 - 200  
Pasta Lasagne etc.  
Pastry:  
Choux  
Eclairs, Profiteroles  
Flaky/Puff Pies  
Mince Pies  
Meat Pies  
Quiche, Tarts, Flans  
Shortcrust  
190 - 210  
180 - 210  
spaced  
Roasting Meat, Poultry  
Scones  
Shepherd’s Pie  
Soufflés  
160 - 180  
210 - 220  
190 - 200  
170 - 180  
180 - 190  
180 - 190  
See roasting chart  
8 - 12  
when more  
than one is  
used  
30 - 40  
20 - 30  
1 - 1½h  
1 - 1½h  
Vegetables:  
Baked Jacket  
Roast Potatoes  
Yorkshire Puddings: Large  
Individual  
210 - 220  
200 - 210  
25 - 40  
15 - 25  
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ROASTING CHART  
ROASTING CHART  
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES –  
Rare : 50-60°C, Medium : 60-70°C, Well done : 70-80°C  
MEAT  
FAN OVEN  
160-180°C  
160-180°C  
COOKING TIME  
20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)  
and 20-35 minutes over  
Beef  
Beef, boned  
Mutton and Lamb  
Pork and veal  
Ham  
25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)  
and 25-35 minutes over  
160-180°C  
160-180°C  
160-180°C  
160-180°C  
160-180°C  
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  
Chicken  
15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)  
and 20 minutes over  
Turkey and Goose  
15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) up  
to 3½kg (7lb) then 10 minutes  
per ½kg (1lb) over 3½kg (7lb)  
Duck  
160-180°C  
160-180°C  
160-180°C  
25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)  
and 25-35 minutes over  
Pheasant  
Rabbit  
35-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)  
and 35-40 minutes over  
20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)  
and 20 minutes over  
Potatoes with meat  
160-180°C  
180-190°C  
According to size  
According to size  
Potatoes without meat  
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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DEFROST FEATURE  
Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed  
or minced liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be  
thawed in 1 – 2 hours.  
USES OF DEFROST  
This fan oven function defrosts most foods faster  
than more conventional methods. It is particularly  
suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be  
served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered  
with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits,  
scones etc.  
A 1kg/2¼lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in  
approximately 5 hours. Remove the giblets as soon  
as possible during the thawing process.  
Joints of meat up to 2kg/4½lbin weight can be  
thawed using the defrost function.  
It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry slowly  
in the fridge.  
However, this process can be  
accelerated by using the defrost function.  
ALL JOINTS OF MEAT AND POULTRY MUST BE  
THAWED THOROUGHLY BEFORE COOKING.  
ALWAYS COOK THOROUGLY IMMEDIATELY  
AFTER THAWING.  
SELECTING DEFROST  
HINTS AND TIPS  
S Turn the oven/grill control to the defrost setting.  
S Place the frozen food in a single layer where  
possible and turn it over half way through the  
defrosting process.  
S When defrost is selected, the oven indicator neon  
may come ON. It will stay ON until the oven  
reaches room temperature and then go OFF.  
S It may turn ON and OFF periodically during  
defrosting to maintain  
temperature, inside the oven.  
a
steady room  
THINGS TO NOTE  
Care must always be taken when handling foods in  
the home. Always follow the basic rules of food  
hygiene to prevent bacterial and microbial growth  
and cross contamination when defrosting, preparing,  
cooking, cooling and freezing foods.  
S The actual speed of defrosting is influenced by  
room temperature. On warm days defrosting will  
be faster than on cooler days.  
S DO NOT leave food at room temperature once it  
is defrosted. Cook raw food immediately or store  
cooked food in the fridge, once it has cooled.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY  
SUPPLY AT THE MAIN WALL SWITCH  
AND ALLOW THE APPLIANCE TO COOL  
BEFORE CLEANING.  
THINGS TO NOTE  
The red spot in the centre of the hotplates may be  
removed with some abrasive cleaning agents. This  
is not a fault and does not affect the performance of  
the hotplates.  
CLEANING MATERIALS  
FOR NORMAL SOILAGE  
Before using any cleaning materials on your  
appliance, check that they are suitable and that their  
use is recommended by the manufacturer.  
Wipe over the hotplates and trims using a clean  
damp cloth then switch to a low or medium setting for  
a few minutes to thoroughly dry.  
Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as  
they may dull the surface finishes. Harsh abrasives  
should also be avoided.  
FOR HEAVY SOILAGE  
Use a clean damp cloth or scourer with a cream  
cleaner e.g. ‘Cif’ or a powder cleaner e.g. ‘Ajax’ on  
the hotplate and trims. Follow the circular grooved  
pattern on the hotplate when cleaning. Rinse off  
cleaning agents thoroughly.  
soilage.  
CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE  
APPLIANCE  
Dry as for normal  
DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials, or  
scourers on the outside of the appliance as some of  
the finishes are painted and damage may occur.  
Regularly wipe over the control panel, oven doors  
and cooker sides using a soft cloth and liquid  
detergent.  
For more stubborn marks warm the hotplate on a low  
setting for 30 seconds. Clean the sealed plate with  
‘Ajax’ powder cleaner, ‘Cif’ cream cleaner or a ‘Brillo’  
pad. You may have to rub hard for several minutes.  
Rinse off cleaning agents thoroughly with a damp  
cloth. Switch to a low or medium setting for a few  
minutes until the hotplate is thoroughly dry.  
CLEANING THE HOTPLATE TRIMS  
The stainless steel trims may become straw coloured  
during use. Using a proprietary stainless steel  
cleaner, e.g. ‘Shiny Sinks’ will help maintain a bright  
appearance. Alternatively a powder cleaner such as  
‘Bar Keepers Friend’ may be used regularly.  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE ANY OF  
THE CONTROL KNOBS FROM THE  
APPLIANCE AS THIS MAY CAUSE  
DAMAGE AND IS A SAFETY HAZARD.  
CLEANING THE VITREOUS ENAMEL  
Use a clean damp cloth or scourer made for non-  
stick saucepans with ‘Cif’ or cream cleaner.  
AFTER CLEANING  
To maintain the appearance of the hotplates  
occasionally apply a little salt free vegetable oil or  
commercial restorative agent.  
To apply vegetable oil, first heat the hotplate on a  
medium setting for 30 seconds then turn OFF. Pour  
a very small amount of oil onto kitchen paper, apply  
the paper to the hotplate and wipe off any excess oil.  
Heat the hotplate on a medium setting for 1 minute.  
CLEANING THE SEALED HOTPLATES  
AND HOTPLATE TRIMS  
In order to maintain the appearance of your  
appliance's sealed hotplates and trims, you are  
advised to use the recommended cleaning agents  
daily. If you do not allow spillages to burn on they  
will be much easier to clean off.  
To apply restorative agent, apply a thin coating of ‘4  
Hob’ or use a ‘Minky’ Hotplate Cleaning Cloth  
following the manufacturers instructions.  
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CLEANING THE GRILL AND OVEN  
FURNITURE  
S Follow the recommendations below to keep oven  
soilage to a minimum.  
All removable parts except the grill pan handle can  
be washed in the dishwasher.  
S Cook at the recommended temperatures. Higher  
temperatures during roasting will increase  
soilage. Try cooking at lower temperatures for  
an increased length of time, you will save energy  
and often the joint is more tender.  
The grill pan and oven shelves may be cleaned using  
a soap impregnated steel wool pad. The grill pan  
grid should be cleaned using hot soapy water.  
Soaking first in hot soapy water will make cleaning  
easier.  
S Use minimal, if any, extra oil or fat when roasting  
meat, potatoes only require brushing with fat  
before cooking. Extra fat in the oven during  
roasting will increase splashing and soilage.  
CLEANING INSIDE THE OVEN/GRILL  
COMPARTMENT  
S It is not necessary to add water to a meat tin  
when roasting. The water and the fat juices from  
the joint create excessive splattering during  
cooking even at normal temperatures as well as  
causing condensation.  
The oven back panel is coated with a special Stay  
Clean finish.  
Aerosol cleaners must not be used on the  
Stayclean side linings and must not come into  
contact with elements as this may cause damage.  
S Covering joints during cooking will also prevent  
splashing onto the interior surfaces. Removing  
the covering for the last 20-30 minutes will allow  
extra browning if required. Some large joints and  
turkeys especially benefit by this method of  
cooking, allowing the joint to cook through before  
the outside is over-browned.  
For advice on how to keep the Stayclean finish in  
good condition see 'Care of Stayclean Surface'.  
The vitreous enamel oven/grill compartment base  
and sides can be cleaned using normal oven  
cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care. Ensure  
that the manufacturers instructions are followed and  
that all parts are well rinsed afterwards.  
CARE OF STAYCLEAN SURFACES  
The Stayclean surface destroys splashes of food and  
fats when the oven temperature is raised to around  
220°C.  
It is a good idea to run the oven for an hour or two  
per week to ensure continued good performance  
from the Stayclean finish.  
HINTS AND TIPS  
S Manual cleaning of the Stayclean surfaces IS  
NOT recommended.  
Damage will occur if  
abrasives or aerosol sprays of any kind are used.  
S Slight discolouration and polishing of the  
Stayclean surfaces may occur in time. This does  
not affect the Stayclean properties in any way.  
S A good time to allow the oven to run on is after  
the weekly roast. After removing the roast, turn  
the oven up to 220°C and allow to run for an hour  
or so. It is important not to allow a build-up of  
soilage as this can prevent the Stayclean  
surfaces from working.  
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CLEANING BETWEEN THE OUTER AND  
INNER DOOR GLASS  
TO REPLACE THE OUTER GLASS  
1. Holding the oven glass with both hands, gently  
place the locators into the holes of the brackets  
at the bottom of the oven door.  
The outer door glass is removable for cleaning.  
TO REMOVE THE OUTER GLASS  
2. Push the top of the oven glass towards the oven  
door, ensuring the screw location holes line up.  
1. Open the oven door slightly to gain access to the  
two cross head screws on the top of the oven  
door.  
3. Hold the glass in place with one hand and insert  
the cross head screws into the location holes  
with the other hand. Give the screws one turn to  
ensure the glass is secure.  
2. Loosen the two screws using  
screwdriver.  
a
Pozidrive  
4. Tighten the screws positively with a Pozidrive  
screwdriver before closing the oven door.  
Do not attempt to use the oven without the  
glass being in place.  
TO CLEAN THE INNER GLASS DOOR  
The inner glass door is not removable. Clean using  
hot soapy water or Hob Brite and a soft cloth. Take  
care NOT to use abrasives as they may damage the  
glass or seal.  
3. Hold the door glass securely in place with one  
hand before removing the screws completely with  
the other hand.  
4. Using both hands, gently tilt the top of the door  
glass towards you, lift slightly to disengage the  
locators from the two bottom brackets.  
If the door glass panel becomes chipped or  
has deep scratches the glass will be  
weakened and must be replaced to prevent  
the possibility of the panel shattering.  
Please contact your local Service Force  
Centre who will be pleased to advise  
further.  
5. Clean the outer and inner glass using hot soapy  
water or Hob Brite cleaner may be used. DO  
NOT use Hob Brite on the Stainless Steel or  
painted finishes. DO NOT try to clean the foil  
which is inside the door. The foil is there to help  
keep the door cool, if it is damaged it will not  
work. Ensure that all parts are well rinsed and  
thoroughly dried before attempting to replace the  
outer door.  
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING?  
Before calling an Engineer please carry out the  
following checks, you may be able to solve the  
problem without the expense of an engineer.  
The oven fan is noisy:  
* Check that the oven is level.  
If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed  
below you will be charged for the call whether or not  
the appliance is under guarantee.  
* Check that bake ware and shelves are not  
vibrating in contact with the back panel in the  
oven.  
The appliance does not work at all:  
* Check that the appliance has been wired in  
and is switched on at the wall.  
The hotplates and oven work but the grill does  
not:  
* Check that you have carefully followed the  
instructions for operation of the grill.  
* Check that the main appliance fuse is  
working.  
The oven temperature is too high or low:  
* Check that the recommended temperatures  
are being used (see page 17). Be prepared  
to adjust the temperature up or down by  
10°C to achieve the results you want.  
If the oven is not cooking evenly:  
* Check that the cooker is correctly installed  
and that it is level.  
* Check that the recommended temperatures  
and shelf positions are being used.  
* Check that the grill door is closed during  
grilling.  
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SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS  
In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local Service  
Force Centre by telephoning:-  
0870 5 929929  
Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.  
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website  
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading "Something Not Working?".  
When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:  
1. Your name, address and post code.  
2. Your telephone number.  
3. Clear and concise details of the fault.  
4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate).  
5. The purchase date.  
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls.  
CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT  
For general enquires concerning your Tricity Bendix appliance, or further information on Tricity Bendix products, please  
contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below;  
Customer Care Department  
Tricity Bendix  
55 – 77 High Street  
Slough  
Berkshire  
SL1 1DZ  
Tel: 0870 5 950950 (*)  
*calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.  
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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS  
Standard guarantee conditions  
We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or  
any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option  
repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:  
S The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.  
S The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s  
instructions.  
S The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not  
authorised by us.  
S All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by a Service Force Centre.  
S Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the Company’s property.  
S This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and other legal rights.  
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these  
hours in which case a premium will be charged.  
Exclusions  
This guarantee does not cover:  
S Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any light bulbs or  
removable parts of glass or plastic.  
S Costs incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the  
United Kingdom.  
S Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are subject to rental  
agreements.  
S Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are not marketed by Tricity Bendix.  
European Guarantee  
If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home  
subject to the following qualifications:  
S The guarantee starts from the date you first purchased your product.  
S The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country  
of use for this brand or range of products.  
S This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.  
S Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.  
S The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a  
normal household.  
S The product is installed taking into account regulations in your new country.  
Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of your new  
home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to look after you  
and your appliances.  
France  
Germany Nürnberg  
Italy  
Sweden  
UK  
Senlis  
+33 (0) 3 44 62 20 13  
+49 (0) 800 234 7378  
+39 (0) 800117511  
+46 (0) 20 78 77 50  
+44 (0) 1753 219898  
Pordernone  
Stockholm  
Slough  
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Tricity Bendix, 55-77 High Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 1DZ  
Consumer care telephone number 08705 950950  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and  
specifications without prior notice.  
This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded if specifications or  
appearance are changed.  
SIE252 - 311467407  
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