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OPERATING & INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
SLIP IN ELECTRIC COOKER
RE50GC
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
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TECHNICAL DETAILS MODEL NO. RE50GC Voltage: 230-240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.4-10.3kW Height: 900mm Width: 500mm Depth: 600mm Weight: 55kg 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 ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Uses of Defrost Feature .................................................................................................................. 24 Selecting Defrost ............................................................................................................................ 24 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 Do not allow young children to play THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. with any part of the packaging. ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR After installation, please dispose of USING THE APPLIANCE. the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment, your local authority can arrange this. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY DURING OPERATION This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external BEFORE INSTALLATION timer or separate r
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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 handle in position when grilling as it will become hot. Cookers and hobs become very hot, and retain their heat for a long period Always use oven gloves to remove of time after use. Children should be and replace the grill pan handle when kept well away from the applianc
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INTRODUCTION WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED To move the appliance, open the main oven door, RATING PLATE and lift the appliance by holding inside the top of the This is situated on the front frame of the appliance oven compartment. 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
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GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE APPLIANCE The following items of grill/oven furniture have been supplied with the appliance: We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 – o 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. 1 grill pan ABOUT CONDENSATION AND STEAM When foo
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE THE CONTROL PANEL E A C D B FEATURES A - Main Oven Temperature Control B - Main Oven Indicator Neon C - Top Oven/Grill Control D - Top Oven Indicator Neon E Hotplate Controls 10
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ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER ELECTRONI ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER C MINUTE MINDER (SIE340 WHITE ONLY) 1 = (-) DECREASE CONTROL & MINUTE MINDER 2 = (+) INCREASE CONTROL ( ) COOKPOT SYMBOL The electronic minute minder can indicate the time of 1 2 day, operate as a minute minder and it can be used to time and switch off the main oven. Fig.1 Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00pm is shown as 14.00. In the following pages we explain how to use the minute minder and set the time o
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Fig.5 2. THE MINUTE MINDER IMPORTANT The minute minder can be used to time a set cooking period. At the end of the cook time the minute minder will automatically switch off the main oven if in use. The minute minder gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. Fig.6 To set press button (1) and the display will read 0.00, see Fig. 5. Release button (1) and press and hold button (2). The display will count up in one minute intervals until the interv
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5) LOCK FEATURE - MAIN OVEN ONLY Fig. 12 Please read the following information with care. TO LOCK THE OVEN USING THE TIMER Press and hold Buttons (1) and (2) on your timer for 3 1 2 - 8 seconds. See Fig. 12. ON' will appear in the display. See Fig. 13. Press Button (2) to change the display to 'Of'. Fig. 13 The key symbol ( ) appears in the display. The oven will now not operate. After a few seconds the time of day will show in the display. Wait 3 seconds before selecting another function. T
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THE CERAMIC HOB CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE IF THE CERAMIC GLASS IS DAMAGED. IF A FAULT OR CRACK BECOMES VISIBLE DURING COOKING, DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE FORCE CENTRE. USING THE HOB Some switching ON and OFF when cooking at high To operate the hotplates, turn the control knobs temperatures, e.g. deep fat frying is quite normal, in either direction to vary the heat setting. causes no damage to the hob and little dela
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5. Double frying chips. To prolong the life of the hotplates:- Double frying will ensure good chips. First fry the DO NOT place foil and plastic vessels on the chips for a few minutes at 170°C/340°F to seal hot surface of the ceramic hob and DO NOT the outside. Remove the chips from the oil. use the surface for storage purposes. Increase the temperature of the oil to Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket. 190°C/375°F to finish cooking and brown the chips. Never use an asbestos
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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 To operate the grill, open the grill door and turn the top oven/grill control clockwise so that ‘0’ on The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. the control knob lines up with setting 1, 2 or 3. To insert the handle, press the button on the handle Setting 3 represents the grill on Full. with the thumb and pivot the handle slightly u
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Accompaniments such as tomatoes and To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid that the cut out on the underside of the handle when grilling meats. bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf. When toasting bread use the shelf in position 1 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 the centre of the grid. foo
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THE TOP OVEN USES OF THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top oven and bottom of the oven. It is designed for cooking 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°C – 100°C on the top oven control dial. SELECTING THE TOP OVEN TO FIT THE
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HINTS AND TIPS The material and finish of the baking trays and dishes will affect the degree of base browning of All cooking should be carried out using an oven the food. Enamelware, dark, heavy or non-stick shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners. utensils increase base browning. Shiny aluminium or polished steel trays reflect the heat away and give less base browning. DO NOT use the grill pan as a baking tray as this will increase base browning of the food. Because of the smaller
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THE MAIN FAN OVEN USES OF THE FAN OVEN 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 fi
