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OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL NO.
RSE50M
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TECHNICAL DETAILS MODEL NO. RSE50M Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 7.4/8.0 kW Height: 900mm Width: 500mm Depth: 600mm 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 ............................................................................................. 6 Before Installation ...............................................................
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CONTENTS Care and Cleaning 18 ............................................................................... Cleaning Materials ......................................................................... 18 Cleaning the Sealed Hotplates and Trims ................................................... 18 Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker ......................................................... 18 Cleaning the Grill Pan, Grill Pan Grid and Oven Shelf ........................................ 19 Clean
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PREFACE 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 T
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SAFETY THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN DURING OPERATION THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND Do not use this cooker if it is in THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR contact with water. Never operate it USING THE COOKER. with wet hands. PLEASE READ This cooker is designed to be CAREFULLY operated by adults. Young children must not be allowed to tamper with the cooker or play with the controls. BEFORE INSTALLATION During use the cooker becomes Hot. Care should be taken to avoid This
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Always use oven gloves to remove Do not leave utensils containing and replace food in the oven. foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in or on the Similarly always use oven gloves to appliance in case it is inadvertently remove and replace the grill pan switched ON. handle when grilling. Recommendations given on page 13. Cookers and hobs become very hot, Ensure that you support the grill pan and retain their heat for a long period wh
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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. Record the model, product and serial numbers on the back cover of this instruction book, from the rating plate. This is situated on the back of the appliance. The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the rating plate. To move the cooker, open the main oven door and
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GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a minimum of 685mm above the hob. The following items of oven furniture have been supplied with the cooker: 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle It is important to ensure that the appliance is level after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the front of the appliance to accommodate uneven floors. GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR 1 grill pan grid COOKER We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 - 15 minutes at 220°C to bu
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER THE CONTROL PANEL A B C FEATURES A - Hotplate Controls B - Oven/Grill Control C - Oven 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. 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 lowe
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6. Frying temperatures DEEP FAT FRYING Celsius Fahrenheit o o 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 OFF at the 180 360 electricity supply and cover the pan with a lid or damp cloth to assist in smothering the flames. Second frying of potatoes 190 375 Fryi
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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 The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. To insert the handle, press the button on the handle l To operate the grill, turn the oven/grill control with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly upwards clockwise until the grill setting lines up with inserting the lip into widest part of the bracket. Move oven/grill on control
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To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure l 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. l When toasting bread use the shelf in position 5 To check the progress of the food being grilled, the with the grid in the high position and placing the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to tend the bread in t
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THE OVEN SELECTING THE OVEN l The oven is fitted with elements at the top and l To operate the oven turn the oven temperature bottom of the cavity. control to the required setting. THINGS TO NOTE 1. The oven indicator light 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 OVEN SHELF The shelf should be fitted with the straight rods l Do not line any par
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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. FOOD OVEN SHELF COOKING APPROX POSITION TEMP (°C) COOK TIME (MINS) Biscuits 3 190-200 10-20 Flapjacks 3 180-190 25-30 Shortbread 3 150-160 45-65 Bread 2 220 30 Bread rolls/buns 2 220 30 Casseroles - beef 3 140-150 2-3 hours Chicken casserole 3 180-190 1
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ROASTING CHART TEMPERATURES (°C) COOKING TIME MEAT OVEN Beef 180-200 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Beef, boned 180-200 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Mutton and Lamb 180-200 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork and veal 180-200 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Ham 180-200 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Chicken 180-200 15-20 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20 minutes over Turkey and goose 180-200 1
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CARE AND CLEANING CLEANING THE HOTPLATE TRIMS ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING The stainless steel trims may become straw coloured during use. Using a proprietary stainless steel CLEANING MATERIALS cleaner , e.g. 'Shiny Sinks' will help maintain a bright appearance. Alternatively a powder cleaner such as Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, 'Bar Keepers Friend' may be used regularly. check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the man
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CLEANING THE GRILL PAN, GRILL PAN GRID AND OVEN SHELF All removable parts, except the grill pan handle can be washed in the dishwasher. The grill pan and oven shelf may be cleaned using a soap impregnated steel wool pad. The grill pan grid should be cleaned using hot soapy water. Soaking first in soapy water will make cleaning easier. CLEANING INSIDE THE OVEN / GRILL COMPARTMENT The vitreous enamel main oven and interior oven door can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners or aerosol oven cleane
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SOMETHING NOT WORKING? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one, which you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. 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. The cooker does not work at all: * Check that the appliance has been wired in and is switched on at the w
