Technical Data ........35 Stoves Customer Support ......36 Please keep this handbook for future reference, or for anyone else who may use the appliance.
INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing a British Before using the appliance for built appliance by Stoves. the first time, remove any protective polythene film and wash the oven We hope the following information shelves and furniture in hot soapy water...
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BS3193. This ensures the appliance will need to be serviced that if it breaks, it does so into small - contact Stoves Customer Support. fragments to minimise the risk of injury. Please take care when handling, using or cleaning all glass panels as any...
BE SAFE - NOT SORRY When you are cooking, keep • Do not use the oven with the door children away from the vicinity inner glass panel removed. of the appliance. • Do not use aluminium foil to cover This product is designed as a domestic the grill pan, or put items wrapped cooking appliance for the preparation in foil under the grill, as this...
USING THE GRILL Caution: Accessible parts may Aluminium foil be hot when the grill is used, Using aluminium foil to cover the grill young children should be kept pan, or putting items wrapped in foil away. under the grill creates a fire hazard, and the high reflectivity can damage the grill element.
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USING THE GRILL Detachable grill pan handle Helpful hints for grilling Place the handle over the edge of • The grill trivet inside the grill pan the grill pan. The handle should be can be inverted to give a high or low position, or it may be removed removed from the pan during grilling, to prevent overheating.
Because the top oven is more compact time buttons simultaneously. it may be necessary to reduce cooking 900EF - The top oven is not controlled temperatures specified in recipes by by the programmer, and may there- 20˚C.
USING THE TOP OVEN Top heat and base heat Baking tray and roasting tins The top oven offers the advantage that For best cooked results and even it can be used with either bottom heat browning, the maximum size baking only or top heat only.
USING THE TOP OVEN Baking guide Item Temperature Shelf Approximate ˚C Position Cooking Time Small cakes 15 - 20 mins Victoria sandwich 20 - 25 mins (2 x 180mm / 7”) Swiss Roll 8 - 12 mins Semi rich fruit cake ⁄...
USING THE MAIN OVEN Caution: Accessible parts may Baking tray and roasting tins be hot when the oven is in use, For best cooked results and even young children should be kept browning, the maximum size baking away. trays and roasting tins that should be used are as follows;...
USING THE MAIN OVEN Cooking with a fanned oven Because the 2 oven shelves are wider than in many ovens, it is possible to If you have been used to cooking with cook 2 items per shelf - eg; 2 victoria a conventional oven, you will find a sandwiches or 2 casseroles.
USING THE MAIN OVEN Baking guide Note: The cooking times given in the baking guides are only approximate, because the size and type of cooking dish will influence cooking time, as will personal preference. Item Temperature Approximate ˚C Cooking Time Small cakes 170 - 180 20 - 25 mins...
USING THE MAIN OVEN Defrosting and cooling in the Be safe main oven Do not defrost stuffed poultry using this To defrost frozen foods, turn the method. oven control to the defrost position, Do not defrost larger joints of meat & place the food in the centre of the oven poultry over 2kg / 4lb using this method.
USING THE OVENS Slow cooking Hints for cooking frozen & chilled foods Make sure that frozen foods are thoroughly thawed before cooking. • When cooking frozen or chilled foods, please follow the manufacturer’s Do not slow cook joints of meat or instructions.
USING THE OVENS Traditional fruit cakes Roast turkey It should be remembered that ovens Roasting turkey requires cooking two can vary over time, therefore cooking different types of meat - the delicate times can vary, making it difficult to be light breast meat, which must not be precise when baking fruit cakes.
USING THE OVENS Roasting guide Notes: The times given in the roasting guide • When cooking stuffed meat or are only approximate, because the poultry calculate the cooking time size and age of the bird will influence from the total weight of the meat cooking times as will the shape of a plus the stuffing.
USING THE OVEN Automatic cooking Do not: The automatic cooking facility is • Warm food should never be placed controlled by the programmer (see in the oven if there is a delay period. ‘Programmer / Clock’ section) and • Stews prepared by frying the meat allows complete meals, or individual and vegetables first should be dishes to be cooked while you are out...
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USING THE OVEN Important: Hints for automatic cooking Food is more susceptible to the growth Food is placed in a cold oven so you of food poisoning organisms in warm will need to add about 10 - 15 minutes conditions. If the weather is hot, either onto the cooking time to allow for the take care to ensure that food is not oven to reach the selected temperature.
ANALOGUE PROGRAMMER / CLOCK (if fitted) Analogue clock Manual operation For the appliance to be used manually, the clock must be set for manual A Clock minute hand operation - ie; the manual symbol B Clock hour hand must be showing in the window, and C Orange cooking start time hand the orange “start time”...
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ANALOGUE PROGRAMMER / CLOCK (if fitted) Minute minder To set for automatic cooking The minute minder can be set for up to For use when a delayed start time is 55 minutes. required. You need to set the time for cooking to start, and the length of The appliance must be in manual setting cooking time.
DIGITAL PROGRAMMER / CLOCK (if fitted - 5 button version) The Programmer Buttons Manual operation minute minder cook time ready time minus plus To set the programmer to manual To set the “Time of Day” operation at any time (cancelling any automatic setting), press the cook time and ready time buttons simultaneously.
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DIGITAL PROGRAMMER / CLOCK (if fitted - 5 button version) Semi-automatic cooking (example) 1. A (Auto) symbol appears. You have started cooking a meal or dish in the oven, and want to set the time for the oven to switch off. Press the cook time button, then use the plus and minus buttons to set the display to show the length of cooking...
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DIGITAL PROGRAMMER / CLOCK (if fitted - 5 button version) Fully automatic cooking (example) 5. A (Auto) symbol appears. For use when a delayed start time is required. You want to set the length of cooking time, and the time for the oven to switch off.
DIGITAL PROGRAMMER / CLOCK (if fitted - 5 button version) The oven will automatically switch off 9. A (Auto) symbol will flash. at 18.00 hours (6.00 pm) and the alarm will sound (9). To switch off the alarm press the minute minder button (10).
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DIGITAL PROGRAMMER / CLOCK (if fitted - 6 button version) The programmer buttons Manual operation minute minder cook time ready time manual minus plus To set the programmer to manual To set the time of day operation at any time (cancelling any automatic setting), press the manual button.
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DIGITAL PROGRAMMER / CLOCK (if fitted - 6 button version) Semi-automatic cooking (example) 1. Auto symbol appears. You have started cooking a meal or dish in the oven, and want to set the time for the oven to switch off. Press the cook time button, then use the plus and minus buttons to set the display to show the length of cooking...
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DIGITAL PROGRAMMER / CLOCK (if fitted - 6 button version) Fully automatic cooking 5. Auto symbol appears. (example) For use when a delayed start time is required. You want to set the length of cooking time, and the time for the oven to switch off.
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DIGITAL PROGRAMMER / CLOCK (if fitted - 6 button version) The oven will automatically switch off 9. Auto symbol will flash. at 18.00 hours (6.00 pm) and the alarm will sound (9). To switch off the alarm press the minute minder button (10). When the oven has switched off, return 11.
CLEANING Caution: Any cleaning agent Chrome plated parts used incorrectly may damage & OVEN SHELVES OVEN SHELF RUNNERS the appliance. GRILL PAN TRIVET Always let the oven cool before Do not use abrasives or polishes, use cleaning. a moist soap pad - eg; “Brillo”. Some cooking operations generate Note: Oven shelf runners can be considerable amount of grease, this...
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CLEANING Glass parts Stainless Steel surfaces (stainless steel finish models only) & FACIA PANEL DOOR PANELS FACIA PANEL HANDLES DOOR PANELS Use a mild cream cleaner - eg; “Cif”. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot cloth.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 1: Prepare installation 1. Remove the fixing screws from the polythene bag on the top of the Do not lift the oven by the door appliance, but leave the appliance handle. in the base tray packaging until Whilst every care is taken to eliminate you are ready to install it.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 3. The appliance is designed to fit Please note that all dimensions and into a standard 600mm wide sizes given are nominal - some variation housing unit, with minimum is to be expected. internal dimensions as shown. 560 mm 550 mm 7 mm 6 mm...
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 2: Connect to the electricity supply Warning: This appliance must be earthed. The appliance must be installed by a competent electrician using a double pole control unit of 30 ampere minimum capacity with 3mm minimum contact separation at all poles. We recommend that the appliance is connected by a qualified electrician who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Step 3: Fit edging strip (Q901EF Step 4: Secure appliance into only) housing unit Before inserting the appliance into the Insert appliance into cabinet. cabinet, fit the silicon edging strip Note: The unit housing the appliance (supplied in the oven pack) to the front must be appropriately fixed.
TECHNICAL DATA Electricity supply: 230 - 240V ~ 50Hz Element ratings: Dual grill 1725 / 2685 W Top oven (base) 670 W Top oven (grill) 615 W Main oven 2400 W Cooling fan 10 W Light(s) each 25 W Maximum load 5140 W...
Enter appliance numbers here for future reference: Model No Serial No Please ensure you have the above details (Model No and Serial No) to hand when calling Stoves Customer Support. They are essential to booking your call. STOVES PLC, STONEY LANE, PRESCOT, MERSEYSIDE, L35 2XW...
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