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WESTMINSTER
Use and Installation Instructions
The cooker must be installed in accordance with the regulations in force
and only used in a well ventilated space.
Read these instructions prior to using the cooker and retain them for
future reference.
Part no. 4466200024-01
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CONTENTS CONTENTS PAGE INTRODUCTION 3 FOR YOUR SAFETY 4 TIMER OPERATION 6 HOTPLATE 12 GRILL 14 OVEN 15 OVEN COOKING CHART 18 CARE AND CLEANING 20 SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR COOKER? 22 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 25 SERVICE INFORMATION BACK COVER 2
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INTRODUCTION To help you make the best use of your cooker, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY. Your new cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting service. The guarantee is only applicable if the cooker has been installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions. The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation. When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an ex
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FOR YOUR SAFETY Please read the precautions below before using your cooker. ALWAYS make sure you understand the controls before using the cooker. ALWAYS check that all controls on the cooker are turned off after use. ALWAYS stand back when opening oven door to allow heat to disperse. ALWAYS use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven. ALWAYS keep the oven door closed when the cooker is not in use. ALWAYS place pans centrally over the hotplate burners and position them so
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FOR YOUR SAFETY NEVER leave children unsupervised where the cooker is installed as all surfaces will get hot during and after use. NEVER allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the cooker. NEVER store items that children may attempt to reach above the cooker. NEVER heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst. NEVER store chemicals, food stuffs, pressurised containers in or on the cooker, or in cabinet immediately above or next to the cooker. NEVER
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TIMER OPERATION The timer offers you the following features: 1. Time of Day 2. Automatic Cooking 3. Minute Minder AUTOMATIC COOKING The oven can be controlled automatically. GUIDANCE ON AUTOMATIC COOKING 1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook. 2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or is just about to finish cooking on your return to the oven. This will ensure the food has not cooled down and does not require reheating before serving. 3. Food should be as cold
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KNOW YOUR TIMER CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using your cooker. SYMBOLS A ‘bell’ symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set. At the end of the Minute Minder Period, the timer will emit an audible tone and the ‘bell’ symbol will disappear. The ‘cookpot’ symbol will light up either:– – When the timer is in manual mode, or – During the actual Cook Period. ‘AUTO’ will lig
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OVEN TIMER OPERATION SETTING THE TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off. Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on. Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and the Auto symbol, flashing intermittently. Step 4 Press & hold in both the Cook Period & End Time buttons together. Step 5 With the Cook Period & End Time buttons still held in, press either the “+” or “–” buttons to set the correct time of day. Step 6 Release all the buttons simultane
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OVEN TIMER OPERATION AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:– (a) To set the timer to switch the oven(s) On and Off Automatically (b) To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period. a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches off Automatically. Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is
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OVEN TIMER OPERATION Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button. Note 2 When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End Time button. b) TO SET TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SET COOK PERIOD Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day. Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position
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OVEN TIMER OPERATION TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED. Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position. Step 2 Press the Manual button to return the oven(s) to “Manual” operation. The ‘Auto’ symbol will go out. Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button. OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERATION 1. When cooking Automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time simply by pressing t
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HOTPLATE The hotplate has two high speed burners and two simmering burners which will accommodate pans between 100mm (4”) and 230mm (9”) diameter. All pans should be positioned centrally over the burners. Simmering aids such as steel plates should not be used because they can cause damage to the pan supports. TO USE THE HOTPLATE 1. Check that the electricity supply is turned on. 2. Push in and turn the control knob of the chosen burner anti-clockwise to the large flame symbol. Continue to p
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HOTPLATE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING 1. Never fill chip pans more than one third full with oil or fat. 2. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooling period. 3. Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan. 4. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods in particular will cause frothing and spitting if added too quickly. 5. Always keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat. HOW
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GRILL The high level grill is fitted with a grill pan carrier that provides two grilling levels. The grill pan can be pulled out to safety stops for viewing and for turning the food. To remove the pan: pull it forward to the stop, lift it upwards and remove outwards. TO USE THE GRILL 1. Check that the electricity supply is switched on. 2. Insert the grill pan in the required position. 3. Push in and turn the control knob anti - clockwise to the large flame symbol. Press the ignition button until
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OVEN The oven has different heat zones – the thermostat settings refer to the temperature on the middle shelf position; above this shelf it is hotter and below it is cooler. Two shelves provide five possible cooking levels enabling full use of the different temperatures inside the oven. Each shelf has a safety stop to prevent if from being pulled out too far when attending to food. Shelves are removed from the oven by pulling them out to the stop and then lifting them at the front to withdraw. T
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OVEN COLD START COOKING Anything requiring long slow cooking such as casseroles and rich fruit cakes can be put into a cold oven. Satisfactory results can also be obtained with creamed mixture, rich pastries or yeast mixtures, but for perfection we recommend preheating the oven for about 15 minutes at the gas mark you require for cooking. ROASTING OF LARGE POULTRY The maximum weight of poultry that can be accommodated is 11.5kg (25 lbs) of suitable shape. It is important to check that the bird D
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THE ‘SLOW COOK’ SETTING The ‘Slow Cook’ setting on the main oven thermostat is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. USING THE ‘SLOW COOK’ SETTING FOR SLOW COOKING 1. All dishes cooked by the ‘Slow Cook’ setting should be cooked for a minimum 6 hours.They will ‘hold’ at this setting for a further hour but marked deterioration in appearance will be noticed in some cases. 2. Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at Mk. 6 for 30 minutes before turning
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OVEN COOKING CHART The following times and setting are for guidance only.You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results. Always turn the thermostat knob to Mark 9 before selecting the appropriate Gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest. Gas Shelf Food Mark Positions Approx. Cooking Time and Comments STARTERS 1 2
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OVEN COOKING CHART Gas Shelf Food Mark Positions Approx. Cooking Time and Comments CAKES, PASTRIES AND BISCUITS Small cakes - 2 trays 5 2 & 4 17 - 25 mins - 1 tray 5 2 or 3 only " Victoria sandwich 2x8" (205mm) 4 2 & 4 25 - 35 mins Fatless sponge 2x7" (180mm) - 5 2 20 - 25 mins. 2 tins side by side 3 egg mix 1 Christmas cake 2 3 or 4 4 - 6 /2 hrs depending on recipe 1 1 Madeira cake 7" (180mm) 4 3 1 /4 - 1 /2 hrs 1 Rich Fruit cake 9" (230mm) 2 3 3 - 3 /2 hrs. Shortcrust pastry 6 2 or 3 15 mins -
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CARE AND CLEANING Switch off the electricity supply before cleaning the cooker. Clean the cooker regularly and wipe up spills after they occur to prevent them from becoming burnt on. Never use biological washing powder, caustic cleaners harsh abrasives, scouring pads, steam cleaners, aerosol cleaners or oven chemical cleaners of any kind. To move the cooker forward, open the oven door and with both hands positioned under the roof of the compartment lift and pull forward. Replace by pushing the c
