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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SLIP IN ELECTRIC COOKER
SIE 252
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
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TECHNICAL DETAILS MODEL NO. SIE 252 Voltage: 230-240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 7.4-8.1kW Height: 900mm Width: 500mm Depth: 600mm Weight: 45 kg This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC 2
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CONTENTS Technical Details .................................................................................................................................... 2 Contents .................................................................................................................................................. 3 Preface ..................................................................................................................................................... 5 Safety .............
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CONTENTS Defrost Feature ....................................................................................................................................... 19 Uses of Defrost Feature .................................................................................................................. 19 Selecting Defrost ............................................................................................................................. 19 Things to Note ................................
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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
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SAFETY THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN DURING OPERATION THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM This appliance is not intended to be ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control THE APPLIANCE. system. Do not use this appliance if it is in PLEASE contact with water. Never operate it READ with wet hands. CAREFULLY This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Young children must not be allowed to tamper with BEFORE IN
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Take care to follow the Do not leave utensils containing recommendations given for tending foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in or on the the food when grilling. appliance in case it is inadvertently switched ON. Do not leave the grill pan handle in position when grilling as it will become Cookers and hobs become very hot, hot. and retain their heat for a long period of time after use. Children should be kept well away from the appliance Ensure that you support the grill pan until it has cooled. when
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INTRODUCTION WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The cable should be routed away from potentially hot RATING PLATE 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 n
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Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR minimum of 685mm above the hob. APPLIANCE It is important to ensure that the appliance is level We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 – o after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the 15 minutes at 220 C to burn off any residue from appliance to accommodate uneven floors. their surfaces. The procedure should be repeated with the grill for approximately 5 – 10 minutes. During this period an odour may
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE THE CONTROL PANEL A B C FEATURES A - Hotplate Controls - B Fan Oven/Grill Control - C Oven/Grill Indicator Neon 10
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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 To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs in either direction to vary the heat setting. Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the
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6. Frying temperatures DEEP FAT FRYING Celsius Fahrenheit Scale (°C) Scale (°F) SPECIAL FRYING NOTE: 150 300 For safety purposes when deep fat frying, fill the pan one third full of oil, DO NOT cover the pan with a lid First frying of potatoes 170 340 and DO NOT leave the pan unattended. In the 175 350 unfortunate event of a fire, switch the appliance OFF 180 360 at the electricity supply and cover the pan with a lid or damp cloth to assist in smothering the flames. Second frying of potatoes 19
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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 To operate the grill, turn the oven/grill control clockwise until the grill setting lines up with The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. oven/grill on the control panel. To insert the handle, press the button on the handle Close the oven door. with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly upwards inserting
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To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure Accompaniments such as tomatoes and that the cut out on the underside of the handle mushrooms may be placed around the outer bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf. edges or underneath the grid when grilling meats. To check the progress of the food being grilled, the When toasting bread use the shelf in position 5 grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to tend the with the grid in the high position and placing the food durin
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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 cook
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HINTS AND TIPS The use of excessively high temperatures can cause uneven browning. It may be necessary to Arrange the shelves in the required positions reduce temperatures slightly. Refer to the before switching the oven ON. Shelf positions recommendations given in the oven cooking are numbered from the bottom upwards. chart, see page 17. 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 p
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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 COOKING APPROXIMATE POSITION TEMP (°C) COOK TIME (m) Biscuits 180 - 190 10 - 20 Bread 200 - 220 25 - 30 Bread rolls/buns 200 - 220 15 - 20 Cakes: Small & Queen Shelf 160 - 170 18 - 25 Sponges 160 - 170 18 - 20 Victoria Sandwich 160 -
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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 COOKING TIME 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) Beef 160-180°C and 20-35 minutes over Beef, boned 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Mutton and Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork and veal 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Ham 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Chicken 1
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DEFROST FEATURE Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed USES OF DEFROST or minced liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be This fan oven function defrosts most foods faster thawed in 1 – 2 hours. 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. R
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CARE AND CLEANING ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY THINGS TO NOTE SUPPLY AT THE MAIN WALL SWITCH The red spot in the centre of the hotplates may be AND ALLOW THE APPLIANCE TO COOL removed with some abrasive cleaning agents. This is not a fault and does not affect the performance of BEFORE CLEANING. the hotplates. CLEANING MATERIALS FOR NORMAL SOILAGE Before using any cleaning materials on your Wipe over the hotplates and trims using a clean appliance, check that they are suitable and that thei
