STOVES RICHMOND, PRECISION, STERLING DELUXE, D900DF Manual

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRODUCT

Note: Your appliance layout may differ depending on the model.

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(Gas through glass models only). In case of hotplate glass breakage, immediately shut off all burners and any electrical heating element and isolate the appliance from the power supply, do not touch the appliance surface, do not use the appliance.

Note: All numbers refer to the nominal power rating in Kilowatts (kW)

Dual Fuel

Gas-Thru-Glass

OVERVIEW

Fascia

Top Oven/Grill

Fanned Oven

Digital oven

Fanned Oven with Splitter

CONTROL PANEL

Dual Fuel

Gas-Thru-Glass

Cook Zones
Oven
Digital oven display
Thermostat indicator
Top Oven/Grill
Split Cavity
Hob and Oven controls
Digital oven - Function
Digital oven - Temperature

OVEN CONTROLS

Digital oven - Function

Digital oven - Temperature

Electric oven

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APPLIANCE FUNCTIONS

Note: Your oven may not have all of the functions shown here. We recommend for best cooking results, please preheat your oven for 15 minutes and 3-5 minutes for grilling.

USING YOUR APPLIANCE

OVENS AND GRILL

When using the top oven or main oven, the white thermostat indicator light will come on until the selected temperature is reached.

When the Top oven/grill or grill is switched on, the cooling fans come on to keep the fascia and control knobs cool during cooking/grilling. The cooling fans may operate when the main ovens are in use, depending on the temperature setting. The fans may continue to operate for a period after the oven/grill has been switched off. During use the fan may cycle on and off, this is normal.

Never put items directly on top the base of the oven, or cover the oven base with foil, as this may cause the element to overheat. Always position items on the shelf.

The left hand main oven will not operate if the programmer is set to Auto, see Clock/Programmer section.

Top Oven - Grill

The door must be OPEN when the grill is used.

Main Oven - Grill

The door must be CLOSED when the grill is used for fanned and conventional grilling.

GRILL PAN AND TRIVET

The grill trivet (inside the grill pan) can be inverted to give a high or low position, or it may be removed. The speed of grilling can be controlled by selecting a higher or lower shelf position, or adjusting the grill setting.

To operate the grill, turn the left hand control to the grill function symbol.

The door must be open when the grill is used for conventional grilling.

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1. Press the control knob to ignite the gas for up to 15 seconds then release. For the wok, please allow the burner to warm up for a few minutes.
2. Once lit, turn the control knob to the required setting.

If the burner fails to ignite within this time, release the control knob and wait 1 minute before attempting to re-ignite.

FITTING BURNER CAPS AND HEADS

PAN PLACEMENT

Always make sure that your pans are placed centrally and do not allow the flame to extend over the base of the pan. Do not place pans directly onto the burners.

PAN SIZES REQUIRED

Dual Fuel

Hob Cook Zones	Minimum Pan Sizes (mm)	Maximum Pan Sizes (mm)
Rapid & Wok	100	260
All other cook zones		250

Gas-Thru-Glass

Do not allow cooking vessels to overlap cooking zones

Note: GTG - Ensure when locating the GTG pan supports, they securely locate onto the pins on the hotplate

USING THE DUAL WOK

To ignite the outer burner of the wok, turn the control knob to the ignition and flame symbol (1). Hold for 15 seconds until the flame takes hold. Then turn the control knob to the desired power.

To activate the outer and inner wok rings together, turn the control knob to the dual flame symbol (2). To reduce the power of both wok rings, turn the control knob to (3).

USING THE GRILL

BEFORE YOU START GRILLING

Before you use the grill, make sure you have placed the grill shelf in the position you need as once the grill is on you may injure yourself if you try to move the shelf.

• Do not close the door while the grill is in use.
• Turn the top oven control knob to the required grill setting.
• Turn the grill control knob (if fitted) to the heat setting you require.
• To switch off, return the control knob(s) to the 'off' position.
• The cooling fan will come on during use, and may continue to run for some time afterwards.
• To adjust your results, you can turn the grid over, or remove it altogether.
• The dual grill uses all of the top element and is ideal for grilling large quantities of food.
• The single grill uses part of the element only, and is better suited to grill smaller amounts of food.

THE GRILL PAN

This appliance comes with a grill pan and trivet.

SHELF & TRIVET ADJUSTMENTS

Speed of grilling can be adjusted by changing the shelf position or the turning the trivet.

• High: For thin foods and toasting
• Low: For thicker meat pieces.

ALUMINIUM FOIL

Never cover the grill pan or grill trivet with foil, or allow fat to build up in the grill pan, as this creates a fire hazard.

Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use. Children should be kept away.

TYPES OF GRILL

Dual grill: has two grill elements which can be used together, or as a single grill.

For best results: Pre-heat the single grill for 5 minutes and the dual grill for 3 minutes.

THE COOLING FAN

During use the fan may cycle on and off, this is normal.

When the grill is switched on, the cooling fan comes on to keep the fascia and control knobs cool during grilling. The fan may continue to operate for a period after the grill has been switched off.

USING THE TOP OVEN

When you are cooking keep children away from the vicinity of the oven.

The top element gets extremely hot when in use, so take extra care to avoid touching it.

The top oven is a conventional oven.

Note: The top oven is not controlled by the programmer.

OVEN FURNITURE

Oven shelves

The oven shelf must be positioned with the upstand at the rear of the oven and facing upwards.

Extra shelves may be ordered from your local supplier.

Baking tray and roasting tins

For best cooked results and even browning, the recommended size baking trays and roasting tins that should be used are as follows;

• Baking tray 350 mm x 250 mm
• Roasting tin 370 mm x 320 mm

Position baking trays and roasting tins on the middle of the shelves, and leave one clear shelf-position between shelves, to allow for circulation of heat.

We recommend that you use good quality cookware. Poor quality trays and tins may warp when heated, leading to uneven baking results.

Shelf positions

As a general guide, when cooking frozen or chilled food, use the highest possible shelf position, while allowing some clearance between the food and the top element. Follow the instructions given on packaging.

The cooling fan

When the top oven is switched on, you will hear the cooling fan come on - this keeps the fascia and control knobs of the appliance cool during cooking. The fan may continue to operate for a period after the oven control has been switched off.

TO TURN ON THE TOP OVEN

1. Turn the temperature control knob until the required temperature is selected.
   The white thermostat indicator will come on until the selected temperature is reached, and then go off. It will turn on and off periodically as the thermostat operates to maintain the selected temperature.
2. To switch off, return the top oven control knob to the off position.

Never put items directly on the base of the oven, or cover the oven base with foil, as this may cause the element to overheat. Always position items on the shelf.

PREHEATING

Preheat the oven until the indicator light switches off for the first time, this will take up to 15 minutes depending on the temperature selected.

The oven must be preheated when cooking frozen or chilled foods, and we recommend preheating for yeast mixtures, batters, soufflés, and whisked sponges.

If you are not preheating the oven, the cooking times in the following guide may need to be extended, as they are based on a preheated oven.

Put the oven shelves in the position required before preheating the oven.

The oven shelf must be positioned with the up-stand at the rear of the oven and facing up. Position baking trays and roast-ing tins on the middle of the shelves, and leave one clear shelf position between shelves, to allow for circulation of heat.

WHEN USING THE TOP OVEN

As part of the cooking process, hot air is expelled through a vent at the top of the oven(s). When opening the oven door, care should be taken to avoid any possible contact with potentially hot air, since this may cause discomfort to people with sensitive skin. We recommend that you hold the underneath of the oven door handle.

USING THE DIGITAL OVEN

Please be aware that only the digital oven is controlled by the programmer.

Note: Your clock / programmer may not have all these functions

USING THE TOUCH CONTROLS

• Minus - Decrease time
• Timer - Scroll through to select a function
• Plus - Increase time

The symbol of an oven function will be shown on the display when the function is active or running in the background.

When the display is off, only the time of day is shown.

SETTING THE TIME OF DAY

Time of day can be set before a heating operation is started.

1. Press the timer button until the time of day symbol appears.
2. Press the plus or minus buttons to set a time.

SETTING A HEATING OPERATION

To start a heating operation, a heating function and a heating temperature must be selected.

Setting a heating function

• Rotate the Function control to select the desired heating function.

To modify or cancel the heating function

• Rotate the Function control to select another heating function.
• Rotate the Function control to O to cancel the heating function.

Setting a heating temperature

• Rotate the Temperature control to select the desired heating temperature. The selected temperature shows in the display.

To modify or cancel the heating temperature

• Rotate the Temperature control to select another heating temperature.
• Rotate the Temperature control to O to cancel the heating temperature.

PREHEATING

The oven starts preheating when a heating function and heating temperature have been set.

The temperature symbol blinks to indicate preheating.

The temperature symbol permanently lights up and an acoustic signal sounds to indicate the oven has reached the set temperature.

Fast preheat function

The fast preheat function automatically activates after a heating operation has been selected that supports the fast preheat function.

The fast preheat reduces the time the oven needs to reach the selected heating temperature.

The display shows the fast preheat symbol .

The fast preheat function automatically deactivates after the selected heating temperature is reached.

SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER

Minute minder is available before starting and while using a heating operation.

1. Press the timer button until the minute minder symbol appears.
2. Press the plus or minus buttons to set a time.

The maximum minute minder that can be set is 23 hours and 59 minutes.

Once set, the minute minder starts to countdown in steps of hours: minutes. If the minute minder has reached 00:01 (hours: minutes), the display changes the countdown to minutes: seconds.

The display shows the minute minder symbol and the remaining time if no heating operation is running. The display shows the minute minder symbol if a heating operation is running.

The countdown continues in the background if other functions are being set.

When the set time for the minute minder has completed, an alarm is heard and the minute minder symbol flashes on the display.

• Press any button to stop the alarm and the time of day is displayed.

To modify or cancel the minute minder

• Return to the minute minder function and use either the plus or minus buttons to adjust the time.

By setting the time to 00:00 hours: minutes, this cancels the countdown.

SETTING THE COOKING TIME

Cooking time is available while using a heating operation.

1. Press the timer button until the cooking time symbol appears.
2. Press the plus or minus buttons to set a time.

The maximum cooking time that can be set is 23 hours and 59 minutes.

The countdown continues in the background if other functions are being set.

When the set time for the cooking time has completed, an alarm is heard and the auto cook symbol flashes on the display.

• Press any button to stop the alarm. After 7 minutes, the alarm switches off and the heating function stops.

To modify or cancel the cooking time

• Return to the cooking time function and use either the plus or minus buttons to adjust the time.

By setting the time to 00:00 hours: minutes, this cancels the countdown.

SETTING THE END OF COOKING TIME

End of cooking time is available while using a heating operation.

1. Press the timer button until the end of cooking time symbol appears.
2. Press the plus or minus buttons to set a time.

The maximum end of cooking time that can be set is 23 hours and 59 minutes.

The digital oven calculates the cooking time if no cooking time has been set before setting the end of cooking time.

The display shows the time of day if no cooking time has been set.

The display shows the time of day plus the set end of cooking time if a cooking time has been set.

The display shows the auto cook symbol .

When the set time for the cooking time has completed, an alarm is heard and the auto cook symbol flashes on the display. Press any button to stop the alarm. After 7 minutes, the alarm switches off and the heating function stops.

To modify or cancel the end of cooking time

Return to the end of cooking time function and use either the plus or minus buttons to adjust the time.

By setting the time to the current time of day, this cancels the countdown if no cooking time has been set.

By setting the time to the current time of day plus the remaining cooking time, this cancels the countdown if a cooking time has been set.

SETTING DELAYED COOKING

Delayed cooking can be set by setting a cooking time and setting the end of cooking time. See chapters Setting the cooking time and Setting the end of cooking time.

The heating operation starts once the start time is reached.

Delayed cooking is available while using a heating operation.

The display shows the auto cook symbol .

When the set time for the cooking time has completed, an alarm is heard and the auto cook symbol flashes on the display. Press any button to stop the alarm. After 7 minutes, the alarm switches off and the heating function stops.

To modify or cancel the delayed cooking

• Return to the cooking time function and use either the plus or minus buttons to adjust the time.

By setting the time to 00:00 hours: minutes, this cancels the countdown.

GRILLING FUNCTION

The temperature selection is replaced with a level setting when the grilling function, fanned or conventional, is selected.

The level setting can be L1, L2 or L3.

The grilling functions cannot be controlled by the cooking time or end of cooking time.

USING THE MAIN OVEN - ELECTRIC

Accessible parts may be hot when the oven is used. Young children should be kept away.

OVEN FURNITURE

Oven shelves

The oven shelf must be positioned with the upstand at the rear of the oven and facing upwards.

Extra shelves may be ordered from your local supplier.

Baking tray and roasting tins

For best cooked results and even browning, the recommended size baking trays and roasting tins that should be used are as follows;

• Baking tray 350 mm x 250 mm

This size of baking tray will hold up to 12 small cakes.

• Roasting tin 370 mm x 320 mm

Position baking trays and roasting tins on the middle of the shelves, and leave one clear shelf-position between shelves, to allow for circulation of heat.

We recommend that you use good quality cookware. Poor quality trays and tins may warp when heated, leading to uneven baking results.

Shelf positions

As a general guide, when cooking frozen or chilled food, use the highest possible shelf position, while allowing some clearance between the food and the top element. Follow the instructions given on packaging.

To help the air circulate freely

Position the shelves evenly within the oven and maintain a clearance from the oven roof and base.

If more than one cooking dish or baking tray is to be used on a shelf, leave a gap of at least 25mm between the items themselves and the oven interior.

The cooling fan

The cooling fan may operate when the main oven is on and may continue to operate for a period after the oven has been switched off.

Aluminium Foil

Use foil only to cover food or cooking dishes, using foil to cover the shelves or oven base creates a fire hazard.

WHEN USING THE OVEN

As part of the cooking process, hot air is expelled through a vent at the top of the oven(s). When opening the oven door, care should be taken to avoid any possible contact with potentially hot air, since this may cause discomfort to people with sensitive skin. We recommend that you hold the underneath of the oven door handle.

To switch on the oven

• Turn the oven control knob(s) to the required setting.

The white thermostat neon (if fitted) will come on until the selected temperature is reached and then go off; it will turn on and off periodically as the thermostat operates to maintain the selected temperature.

• To switch off, return the control knob to the off position.

Preheating

Fanned oven
When cooking sensitive items such as souffle and Yorkshire puddings or, when cooking bread, we recommend that the oven is preheated until the neon switches off for the first time. For any other types of cooking, a preheat may not be required.

Conventional oven
Preheating is always required

Manual Operation (Left hand oven only)

The programmer must be set to manual operation before the main oven can be used. If A (Auto) is on the programmer display, return the oven to manual by pressing the plus and minus buttons simultaneously or the Menu button where applicable. Any programme which has been set is cancelled.

Cooking with a fanned oven

As this is a high efficiency oven, you may notice the emission of steam from the oven when the door is opened. Please take care when opening the door.

If you are used to cooking with a conventional oven you will find a number of differences to cooking with a fan oven which will require a different approach:

There are no zones of heat in a fan oven as the convection fan at the back of the oven ensures an even temperature throughout the oven.

This makes it ideal for batch baking - eg; when planning a party as all the items will be cooked within the same length of time.

• Foods are cooked at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, so conventional recipe temperature may have to be reduced. Please refer to the conversion chart.
• Preheating is generally not necessary as a fan oven warms up quickly.
• There is no flavour transference in a fan oven, which means you can cook strong smelling foods such as fish at the same time as mild foods - eg; milk puddings.
• When batch baking foods that will rise during cooking - eg; bread - always ensure that enough space has been left between the shelves to allow for the rise.

Notes:

• When 2 or more shelves are being used, it may be necessary to increase the cooking time slightly.
• Because the 2 oven shelves are wider than in many ovens, it is possible to cook 2 items per shelf - eg; 2 victoria sandwiches or 2 casseroles.
• When roasting meats, you will notice that fat splashing is reduced, which is due in part to the lower oven temperatures, and will help keep cleaning of the oven to a minimum.
• Because a fan oven has an even temperature throughout the oven, there is no need to follow the shelf positions given in the baking guide.
• There is no need to interchange dishes onto different shelves part way through cooking, as with a conventional oven.

Keep Warm

(Setting or 70°C)

This setting temperature is set to allow the user to keep food warm without over cooking. This setting can also thaw frozen foods, or warm plates.

Do not use this as a cooking function.

Defrosting and cooling in the main oven

To defrost frozen foods, turn the main oven control to the Bread Proving position, place the food in the centre of the oven and close the door.

To cool foods after cooking prior to refrigerating or freezing, turn the main oven control to the defrost position and open the door.

Defrosting times

• Small or thin pieces of frozen fish or meat - eg; fish filets, prawns & mince will take approximately 1 - 2 hours.
• Placing the food in a single layer will reduce the thawing time.
• A medium sized casserole or stew will take approximately 3 - 4 hours.

• A 1½kg/3lb oven ready chicken will take approximately 5 hours, remove the giblets as soon as possible.

Be safe

• Do not defrost stuffed poultry using this method.
• Do not defrost larger joints of meat and poultry over 2kg / 4lb using this method.
• Never place uncooked food for defrosting next to cooked food which is to be cooled, as this can lead to cross contamination.
• Defrosting meat, poultry, and fish can be accelerated using this method but make sure they are completely thawed before cooking thoroughly. Place meat and poultry on a trivet in a meat tin.

USING THE PROFLEX™ SPLITTER

With the PROFLEX™ splitter you can convert the tall oven into two separate fan ovens which can be controlled independently to maximise your cooking options.

HOW TO POSITION THE SPLITTER

TO ACTIVATE THE TALL OVEN (WITHOUT SPLITTER)

To use the tall oven without the splitter, turn the right hand control knob to the desired function or temperature.

TO ACTIVATE THE SPLITTER FUNCTION

Upper Oven (with splitter)

To use the upper oven separately, firstly insert the splitter then turn the left hand control knob to select the function or temperature. This will activate the top half of the oven.

Please do not use the splitter as a shelf and only position into the dedicated guides in the tall cavity.

Note: We do not recommend using the top oven only for cooking frozen foods and foods with high moisture as this can result in excess condensation. When cooking foods with a high moisture content, use either the full or both ovens.

Lower Oven (with splitter)

With the upper oven activated, by turning the right hand control knob to a function or temperature, the lower oven can operate. The lower oven cannot be used separately.

Please be aware that splitter will get very hot.

USING THE UPPER AND LOWER OVENS

When using the upper and lower ovens at different temperatures, use the upper oven at the higher temperature and the lower oven at the lower temperature. The table below shows the minimum temperature that can be achieved in the lower oven when the upper oven is in use. For example with the upper oven at 200°C, the minimum temperature that can be used in the lower oven is 120°C.

Upper Oven temperature (°C)	Lower Oven Minimum temperature (°C)
100 (Slow Cook)	70 (Keep Warm)
120	80
140	90
160	100 (Slow Cook)
180	110
200	120
220	130

USING THE GRIDDLE

THE GRIDDLE

Only use the griddle which has been approved for use on this appliance. Do not use any other griddle, as this may be hazardous. Please read these instructions thoroughly before using the griddle for the first time.

The griddle is made of quality cast iron, and has a non-stick cooking sur-face. Regular seasoning will prolong its life and prevent rusting. If the griddle shows signs of rust, wash and re-season.

BEFORE USING THE GRIDDLE FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Wash the griddle thoroughly in hot soapy water.
2. Apply a small coat of unsalted vegetable oil, on a dry cloth or paper towel on to the griddle surface.
3. Heat the griddle on full rate for 3 minutes. The griddle plate is now ready for use.

USING THE GRIDDLE

The griddle should only be positioned front-to-back over the burners.

The griddle must not be used over the wok.

1. Place the griddle carefully on the pan support over the burners, using the locating feet on the underside of the griddle. Take care to avoid damage to the surface of the pan supports.
2. Before cooking, preheat the griddle for 3 minutes on full rate, which is indicated on the control knobs by a large flame symbol.
3. After preheating, turn the control knobs to the small flame symbol.
   

The griddle is now ready for cooking.

• Do not use metal implements, as they may damage the non-stick surface.
• Always allow the griddle to cool completely before moving or cleaning.
• Note: Always ensure the griddle is firmly located on the 2 burner pan supports.

COOKING GUIDE

GRILL

Food Type	Time Approx (mins)
Bacon	8 - 15
Sausages	12 - 15
Chops
Lamb	10 - 15
Pork	15 - 25
Toast
2 rounds	1 - 2 (per side)
4 rounds	1 - 2 (per side)
Bread products
Buns	1 - 2 (per side)
Tea cakes	1 - 2 (per side)
Cheese on toast
2 rounds	4 - 5
4 rounds	4 - 5
Fish
Fillets	10 - 15
Chicken
Fillets	20 - 30
Beef Steaks
Rare	7 - 10
Medium	10 - 15
Well done	15 - 20
Gammon Steaks	12 - 15

As with any cooking guide, all times are approximate and can be adjusted to suit personal taste.

BAKING GUIDE

TOP OVEN

Cooking temperatures

The temperature settings and time given in the Baking Guides are based on dishes made with block margarine. If soft tub margarine is used, it may be necessary to reduce the temperature setting. If a recipe gives a different temperature set-ting to that shown in the guide, the recipe instruction should be followed.

Item	Temperature (°C)	Shelf Position	Approximate cooking time
Small cakes	160°C - 180°C (fanned)	1	15 - 20 mins
Victoria sandwich (2 x 180mm / 7")	160	1	20 - 25 mins
Swiss roll	200	1	8 - 12 mins
Semi rich fruit cake (180mm x 7")	140	1	2¼ - 2¾ hours
Scones	215	1	10 - 15 mins
Meringues	90 - 100	1	2 - 3 hours
Shortcrust pastry	200 - 210	1	Depends on size & type of cooking dish & also the filling
Puff / flaky pastry	200 - 210	1
Choux pastry	200 - 210	1
Biscuits	160 - 200	2	10 - 20 mins
Sponge pudding	150	1	30 - 45 mins
Milk pudding	140	1	2 - 2½ hours

• Because the top oven is more compact, it may be necessary to reduce cooking temperatures specified in recipes by up to 20°C.
• Use the baking guide as a reference for determining which temperatures to use.

Cooking times

• These times are based on cooking in a preheated oven.
• These cooking times are approximate, due to the size and type of cooking dish and personal preferences.

MAIN OVEN

Cooking times & temperatures

• The temperature settings and times given in the baking guide are based on dishes made with block margarine. If soft tub margarine is used it may be necessary to reduce the temperature setting.
• Allow enough space between shelves for food that will rise during cooking.
• Do not place items on the oven base as this will prevent air circulating freely.

Conventional temperature (°C)	Fanned Oven (°C)	Gas Mark
100 110 130 140 150 160 180 - 190 200 220 230 250	100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200	1/4 1/4 1/2 1 2 3 4 - 5 6 7 8 9

Note: This is a fanned oven, therefore some adjustment will have to be made to conventional cooking temperatures. The table below shows conventional cooking temperatures, fanned oven temperatures and gas marks. For optimum results, conventional temperatures need to be converted to fanned oven temperatures.

For example, an item which would normally cook at a conventional temperature of 180°C, will now cook at the fanned oven temperature of 160°C.

Food Type	Temp. Setting °C		Time Approx.	Shelf Position
Cakes
Small cakes	190	160	15 - 25	2 - 4
Victoria sandwich	180	160	20 - 30	3
Semi rich fruit cake	150	125	2½ - 3 hours	2
Christmas cake	150	125	2½ - 3 hours	2
Puddings
Bread & butter pudding	170	150	45 - 1 hour	3
Fruit crumble	200	175	40 - 1 hour	3
Miscellaneous
Yorkshire pudding:
large	220	200	40 - 48	4 - 5
small	220	200	15 - 20	4 - 5
Shortcrust pastry	200	180	depends on filling	4 - 5

MULTIFUNCTION OVEN

Cooking times & temperatures

• This is a high efficiency oven, you may notice an emission of steam when the door is opened.
• When cooking chilled or frozen foods, use the recommended cooking times and temperature on the packaging. Always make sure the food is piping hot throughout before serving.
• There are no zones of heat, and no flavour transfer when using a fanned oven - allowing you to cook a greater variety of foods together.
• If you are cooking on more than one shelf, you may need to slightly increase the cooking time.
• Always make sure that there is enough space between dishes, to allow food to rise, and to air to circulate.

Conventional temperature (°C)	Fanned Oven (°C)	Gas Mark
100 110 130 140 150 160 180 - 190 200 220 230 250	100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200	1/4 1/4 1/2 1 2 3 4 - 5 6 7 8 9

Note: This is a fanned oven, therefore some adjustment will have to be made to conventional cooking temperatures. The table below shows conventional cooking temperatures, fanned oven temperatures and gas marks. For optimum results, conventional temperatures need to be converted to fanned oven temperatures.

For example, an item which would normally cook at a conventional temperature of 180°C, will now cook at the fanned oven temperature of 160°C.

Food Type	Temp. Setting °C			Time Approx.	Shelf Position
Cakes
Small cakes	190	175		15 - 25	2 & 4
Victoria sandwich	180	160		20 - 30	3
Semi rich fruit cake	150	125		2½ - 3 hours	2
Christmas cake	150	125		2½ - 3 hours	2
Puddings
Bread & butter pudding	170	150	-	45 - 1 hour	3
Fruit crumble	200	175	-	40 - 1 hour	3
Miscellaneous
Yorkshire pudding:
large	220	200	200	40 - 45	4 - 5
small	220	200	200	15 - 20	4 - 5
Shortcrust pastry	200	180	180	depends on filling	4 - 5

GENERAL BAKING GUIDE

Traditional fruit cakes

It should be remembered that ovens can vary over time, therefore cooking times can vary, making it difficult to be precise when baking fruit cakes.

It is necessary therefore, to test the cake before removal from the oven. Use a fine warmed skewer inserted into the centre of the cake. If the skewer comes out clean, then the cake is cooked.

• Follow the temperatures suggested in the recipe and then adjust accordingly to the conversion table.
• Do not attempt to make Christmas cakes larger than the oven can cope with, you should allow at least 25mm (1") space between the oven walls and the tin.
• Always follow the temperatures recommended in the recipe.
• To protect a very rich fruit cake during cooking, tie 2 layers of brown paper around the tin.
• We recommend that the cake tin is not stood on layers of brown paper, as this can hinder effective circulation of air.
• Do not use soft tub margarine for rich fruit cakes, unless specified in the recipe.
• Always use the correct size and shape of tin for the recipe quantities.

Trouble-shooting - fruit cakes

Problem	Possible Cause
Fruit sinking to the bottom	Low oven temperature which may cause the cake to take longer to set, allowing the fruit to sink. Or, too much liquid, or raising agent. The fruit may not have been properly washed and dried.
Cake sinking / dipping in the centre	Too much raising agent in the mixture. Too hot, or too cool an oven. Or, not enough liquid or insufficient creaming.
Surface cracks	Too small a tin, or too much mixture in the tin. Too much raising agent in the mix, plus not enough liquid or insufficient creaming. The oven may be too hot.
Hard outer crust with a damp patch inside	Oven too hot, therefore the cake baked too quickly. Too much sugar, or insufficient liquid.
Burnt outside	Oven temperature too high. Oven too small for the size of cake. Insufficient protection around the tin. Cake baked on too high a shelf.
Texture with pronounced holes.	Too much raising agent. Flour unevenly mixed.
Texture too close and cake insufficiently risen.	Not enough raising agent. Not enough liquid. Too cool an oven. Insufficient creaming.
Cake crumbles when cut	Not enough liquid. Baked for too long. Not enough sugar. Too much baking agent.
Too dry	Over baking. Insufficient egg or liquid. Too much raising agent.

Trouble-shooting - sponge cakes

Problem	Possible Cause
Domed top	Insufficient creaming of mixture. Cake baked on too high a shelf position, or at too high a temperature. Paper liners can cause the outer edge not to rise and the centre to peak.
Hollowed / sunken top	Too much raising agent. Oven temperature too low, or incorrect shelf position. Cake removed from oven before it's cooked. Use of soft tub margarine.
Very pale, but cooked	Oven temperature too low. Baked too low in the oven
Overflowing tin	Tin too small for the amount of mixture

ROASTING GUIDE

The times given in the roasting guide are only approximate, because the size and age of the bird will influence cooking times as will the shape of a joint and the proportion of the bone.

Frozen meat should be thoroughly thawed before cooking. For large joints it is advisable to thaw over night.

Frozen poultry should be thoroughly thawed before cooking. The time required depends on the size of the bird - eg; a large turkey may take up to 48 hours to thaw.

Use of a trivet with a roasting tin will reduce fat splashing and will help to keep the oven interior clean. Alternatively, to help reduce fat splashing, potatoes or other vegetables can be roasted around the meat/ poultry.

Cook in main oven at: 160°C - 180°C (fanned) 180°C - 200°C (conventional)		Approximate Cooking Time (preheated oven)
	Rare	20 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 20 minutes
Beef	Medium	25 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 25 minutes
	Well done	30 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 30 minutes
Lamb	Medium	25 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 25 minutes
	Well done	30 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 30 minutes
Pork	-	35 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 35 minutes
Poultry	-	20 minutes per 450g (1lb), plus 20 minutes

Notes:

• When cooking stuffed meat or poultry calculate the cooking time from the total weight of the meat plus the stuffing.
• For joints cooked in foil or covered roasters, and for lidded casseroles, add 5 minutes per 450g (1lb) to the calculated cooking time.
• Smaller joints weighing less than 1.25kg (2½lb) may require 5 minutes per 450g (1lb) extra cooking time.
• Position the oven shelf so that the meat or poultry is in the centre of the oven.
• It is recommended that the appliance is cleaned after open roasting.

ROAST TURKEY

Roasting turkey involves cooking two different types of meat - the delicate light breast meat, which must not be allowed to dry out, and the darker leg meat, which takes longer to cook.

The turkey must be roasted long enough for the legs to cook, so frequent basting is necessary. The breast meat can be covered once browned.

To test if the turkey is cooked, push a fine skewer into the thickest part of the thigh. If the juices run clear, the turkey is cooked. If the juices are still pink, the turkey will need longer cooking.

• Always make sure that the turkey is completely thawed and that the giblets are removed before cooking.
• Turkey should be roasted at gas mark 5 for 20 minutes per lb, plus 20 minutes, unless packaging advises otherwise.
• The turkey can be open roasted, breast side down, for half of the cook time, and then turned over for the remainder of the cooking time.
• If the turkey is stuffed, add 5 minutes per 1lb to the cooking time.
• If roasting turkey covered with foil, add 5 minutes per 1lb to the cooking time.
• Please note: for all other Roasting guides refer to main oven section and see table.

SHELF GUIDES AND RUNNERS

REMOVING SHELF GUIDES

REMOVING TELESCOPIC RUNNERS

1. Push the front of the runner upwards firmly, ensuring the front clip is released from the shelf guide.
   
2. Pull the runner away from the shelf guide.
   
3. Pull the back clip away from in between the shelf guide.
   

RE-FITTING TELESCOPIC RUNNERS

1. Secure the back clip in between the shelf guide. Ensure the runner is fully pushed back towards the back of shelf guide.
   

2. Locate the front clip onto the shelf guide and firmly push the front of the runner down until the front clip is secured into place.
   
3. The Telescopic runner should now be fitted correctly and secure to the shelf guide.
   

PLACING SHELVES

Standard shelves

1. Slightly raise the shelf and insert in the chosen shelf position
2. Ensure the shelf is fully pushed back towards the back of the oven, until the shelf stopper is reached.

Positioning a full-width oven pan with telescopic runners

Note: Please ensure the wires / oven pan locate around the small tabs on the telescopic runner.

Positioning a shelf on telescopic runners

CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB

Switch off the power before you change the light bulb.

Not all appliances have the same number and type of bulbs. Before you replace your bulb, check to see what type you have. Please remember that bulbs are not covered by your warranty.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

PLATE RACK

1. Pull the shelf out of the cavity.
2. Tilt the plate warmer towards you and make sure that it hooks underneath the shelf bars at the front.
3. Drop the plate warmer carefully into position.
   

The plate warmer is now secure and you can place your plates into it.

• Always make sure that you use oven gloves if you are putting the plate warmer into a hot, or recently used oven to prevent burns.
• Always make sure that your plates are suitable for warming - some plates may shatter or crack when exposed to heat.
• We recommend that you heat the oven to 70°C, or below, if you are warming plates.

WOK CRADLE

Please ensure the wok cradle sits securely on the 4 pan support fingers.

THE STEAM & INFUSE ACCESSORIES

The Steam & Infuse vertical cooking system is designed to deliver an evenly cooked, healthier, flavourful result every time. Simply fill the flavour pot with stock/herbs or any other ingredients and place your poultry/meat over the top.

Supporting poultry or other meat vertically exposes all sides to the oven's heat, promoting a more even cook and allowing the fat to drip out, while flavour is infused from the inside.

Also included are a set of skewers which are ideal for making kebabs and can be suspended over the specially designed rack.

Note: If the Steam and Infuse is not supplied as standard, it can be purchased through our Customer Care team

Note: Skewers are not to be used in tall ovens in 90cm products and should always be orientated across the oven so not to come into contact with the oven fan blades.

Please refer to our website for further information on recipes

CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

DO'S

• Warm, soapy water
  
• Clean, wrung out cloth
  
• Wipe with damp cloth
• Dry with a soft cloth
  

Note: Always switch off your appliance and allow it to cool down before you clean any part of it.

Note: Please take extra care when cleaning over the symbols on the control panel, as this can lead to them fading.

Tips: Some foods can mark or damage the metal or paint work e.g.; Vinegar, fruit juices and salt. Always clean food spillages as soon as possible.

DON'TS

• Undiluted bleaches
• Chloride products
  
• Wire Wool
• Abrasive cleaners
• Nylon pads
• Steam cleaners
  

Do not place in the dishwasher:

• Cast iron griddle
• Pan supports
  

It is important to clean your appliance regularly as a build up of fat can affect its performance or damage it and may invalidate your guarantee.

In addition to the above, do not use metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass.

We offer a great range of cleaning products and accessories for your appliance. To shop, please visit our website located at the front of this User Guide.

TECHNICAL DATA

This cooker must be earthed

Burner / Element	Nat Gas / LPG
	(kW)	Injector (Nat gas)	Injector (LPG)	Butane g/h	Propane g/h
Hob - small	1.00	77	50	73	72
Hob - medium (x2)	2.00	104	70	145	143
Hob - large	3.00	129	87	218	215
Hob - wok	4.00	152	100	291	286
Total heat input (5 burners)	12	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY / LOAD

Tab.1

Electrical supply	Oven	Load (kW)
240 V	Digital oven	2.7 / 3.2
	Fanned	1.7 / 2.1
	Dual variable grill	1.7 / 2.1
	Conventional top	1.2 / 1.4

Tab.2

Oven Lamps
Lamps (right hand oven)	25 W each
Lamp (left hand oven)	40 W each

Tab.3

Electrical supply	Max. load (kW)
230/400V 3N ~ 50Hz	7.55 - 8.98

GAS-THRU-GLASS APPLIANCES

Burner / Element	Nat Gas / LPG
	(kW)		Injector (Nat gas)	Injector (LPG)	Butane g/h	Propane g/h
	Nat Gas	LPG
Hob - small	1.00		72	50	73	72
Hob - medium (x2)	2.00		103	70	145	142
Hob - large	3.00		130	86	218	215
Hob - wok	5.00	4.6	155 External 75 Internal	100 External 44 Internal	335	329
Total heat input (5 burners)	13.0	12.6	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

CONTACT INFORMATION

TO CONTACT STOVES ABOUT YOUR APPLIANCE, PLEASE CALL:

Customer Care Helpline
0344 815 3740
In case of difficulty within the UK

Warranty Registration
0800 952 1065
*Please call our Customer Care team for extended warranty

Spares Store
0344 815 3745

To register your appliance online: www.stoves.co.uk

To contact us by email: gdhainfo@gdha.com

To register your appliance by mail: Please complete the warranty card and return to the address supplied

Alternatively general, spares and service information is available from our website at: www.stoves.co.uk

Calls are charged at the basic rate, please check with your telephone service provider for exact charges Your new appliance comes with our 2 year guarantee (UK only), protecting you against electrical and mechanical breakdown. To register, please complete the registration form included, register online or by phone. For full terms & conditions of the manufacturer's guarantee, please refer to the website above. In addition, you may wish to purchase an extended warranty. A leaflet explaining how to do this is included with your appliance.

SAFETY

Please read it carefully before you start using your appliance, as we have endeavored to answer as many questions as possible, and provide you with as much support as we can. General information, spares and service information is available from our website. If you should find something missing from your product or have any questions that are not covered in this user guide, please contact us (see contact information below).

• Never put items directly on the base of the oven or cover the oven with foil, as this can cause the base element to overheat.
• Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use. Children should be kept away.
• Do not place articles on or against the appliance.
• Always switch off your appliance and allow it to cool down before you clean any part of it.
• Although every care has been taken to ensure this appliance has no sharp edges, we recommend that you wear protective gloves when installing and moving this appliance. This will prevent injury.
• This appliance must be fitted to a switch providing all pole disconnection with a minimum contact separation of 3mm.
• Connection should be made with a suitable flexible cable with a minimum temperature of 70°C.
• Do not use a steam cleaner on any cooking range, hob or oven appliance.
• If your appliance is fitted with a lid, any spillage should be removed from the lid before opening. The hob surface should be allowed to cool before closing the lid (if fitted).
• To avoid electric shock, ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate control system.
• Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire.
• NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover the flame with a lid or damp cloth.
• Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surfaces.
• Only use hob guards designed by the manufacturer of the cooking appliance or indicated by the manufacturer of the appliance in the instructions for use as suitable or hob guards incorporated in the appliance. The use of inappropriate hob guards can cause accidents.
• If the cooker is placed on a base, measures have to be taken to prevent the appliance slipping from the base.
• The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.
• This appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating.
• Ensure shelving is correctly installed. See the sections on the shelf runners and shelf location within this book.
• This appliance is for cooking purposes only. It must not be used for other purposes, for example room heating.
• When hot moist air (created through the cooking process) meets a cooler surface such as an oven door, condensation is normal especially when cooking high moisture content foods at low temperatures.
  To minimise this,
  • Pre-heat the oven before putting the food into the oven.
  • Cover the food you are cooking.
  • Where possible cook high moisture content foods at higher temperatures.
  • Do not leave food in the oven to cool down.

The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.

Note! Automatic cooking will normally produce condensation when cooling down and the food is still inside.

• Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat, moisture and products of combustion in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated especially when the appliance is in use: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood). Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for example opening of a window, or more effective ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present.

FIRE SAFETY ADVICE

If you do have a fire in the kitchen, don't take any risks - get everyone out of your home and call the Fire Service.

If you have an electrical fire in the kitchen:

1. Pull the plug out, or switch off the power at the fuse box - this may be enough to stop the fire immediately
2. Smother the fire with a fire blanket, or use a dry powder or carbon dioxide extinguisher

Remember: never use water on an electrical or cooking oil fire.

OTHER SAFETY ADVICE

• Servicing should be carried out only by authorised personnel.
• Do not operate the appliance without the glass panel correctly fitted.
• There is a risk of electric shock, so always make sure you have turned off and unplugged your appliance. Always allow the product to cool down before you change a bulb.
• Do not modify the outer panels of this appliance in any way.
• This appliance must be earthed.
• The appliance must never be disconnected from the mains supply during use, as this will seriously affect the safety and performance, particularly in relation to surface temperatures becoming hot and gas operated parts not working efficiently. The cooling fan (if fitted) is designed to run on after the control knob has been switched off.
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  GAS WARNING! - If you smell gas: Do not try to light any appliance, Do not touch any electrical switch. Contact your local gas supplier immediately.

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