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Summarization of Contents
Introduction and Warranty
Introduction to Your Appliance
Thank you for buying this British-built appliance. This guide book is designed to help you through each step of owning your new cooker.
Appliance Warranty Information
Your new appliance comes with our 12-month guarantee, protecting you against electrical and mechanical breakdown.
Safety First: Before and General Use
Pre-Use Checks and Initial Setup
Make sure all packaging is removed. Turn ovens/grill on briefly to burn off residues. Wash oven shelves before first use.
General Safety Warnings and Hot Surfaces
Appliance and parts become hot during use. Children under 8 must be supervised. Supervised use for children 8+.
Comprehensive Safety Guidelines
Electrical, Aerosol, and Flammable Material Safety
Warnings on disconnecting power, using aerosols, storing flammables, appliance modification, and glass care.
Oven, Gas, and General Appliance Safety
Specific Oven and Gas Safety Precautions
Covers oven base heating, panel modification, earthing, top element heat, hob guards, and gas warnings.
Hob Safety and Fire Prevention
Hob Usage Restrictions and Fire Safety
Guidelines on hob usage, fire safety advice, actions during a pan fire, and deep-fat frying hazards.
Electrical Fire Safety Procedures
Responding to an Electrical Fire
Steps for dealing with an electrical fire: pull plug, switch off power, smother fire with blanket.
Ignition Procedures for Gas Burners
Preparation Before Ignition
Steps for correct pan placement on hotplate and wok burners before ignition.
Gas Burner Ignition Methods
Detailed instructions for manual and automatic ignition of all gas burners.
Using the Gas Hob Effectively
Hob Operation, Energy Saving, and Lid Use
Guidance on pan placement, energy saving tips, and safe operation of the fold-down lid.
Using the Electric Grill
Grill Operation, Types, and Safety
Instructions for grill use, types available, safety with foil, and the function of the cooling fan.
Using the Electric Top Oven
Top Oven Operation, Safety, and Components
Covers hot element warnings, oven operation, cooling fan, preheating, and shelf positions.
Top Oven Baking Guide
Baking Times, Shelf Positions, and Temperatures
Provides cooking times, shelf positions, and temperatures for various food items in the top oven.
Using the Main Electric Oven
Main Oven Operation, Safety, and Features
Details on oven operation, safety, preheating, cooling fan, oven shelves, and trays/tins.
Main Oven Cooking Methods
Slow Cooking and Safe Aluminium Foil Use
Instructions for slow cooking and cautions regarding the use of aluminium foil in the oven.
Main Oven Functions and Defrosting
Oven Features, Defrosting, and Safety
Discusses shelf circulation, defrosting/cooling functions, and safety considerations during defrosting.
Main Oven Efficiency and Baking
Oven Efficiency Adjustments and Baking Guide
Notes on adjusting temperatures for oven efficiency and a baking guide for food types.
Main Oven Roasting and Baking Tips
Fruit Cake Baking and Turkey Roasting Guidance
Advice on baking fruit cakes and roasting turkeys, including testing for doneness.
Main Oven Roasting Guide
Roasting Times and Important Notes
Provides a roasting guide for meats and poultry, including approximate cooking times and key notes.
Clock and Programmer Functions
Programmer Types and LED Display Symbols
Overview of push button and touch control programmers, and explanations of LED display symbols.
Setting the Clock and Timer Functions
Setting Time, Alarm Tone, and Minute Minder
Instructions for setting the time of day, selecting alarm tones, and using the minute minder.
Automatic and Semi-Automatic Cooking Modes
Understanding Cooking Modes: Semi and Fully Automatic
Explains semi-automatic (duration, end time) and fully automatic cooking modes for delayed start.
Semi-Automatic Cooking Procedures
Duration and End Time Methods Explained
Details the duration method (switch off after set time) and end time method (switch off at set time).
Fully Automatic Cooking Setup
Step-by-Step Guide to Fully Automatic Cooking
Guide to setting fully automatic cooking, including duration, end time, and temperature.
Touch Control Programmer and Symbols
Touch Controls and LED Display Symbol Meanings
Describes touch control icons and the meanings of LED display symbols for the programmer.
Advanced Programmer Settings
Setting Time, Tone, Minder, and Semi-Auto Methods
Instructions for setting time, alarm tone, minute minder, and methods for semi-automatic cooking.
Fully Automatic Cooking Procedure Detailed
Setting Up Fully Automatic Cooking
Explains the procedure for fully automatic cooking, including duration, end time, and temperature settings.
Cleaning Your Appliance
General Cleaning Advice and Part Care
General cleaning tips, including switching off, avoiding harsh cleaners, and cleaning specific parts like glass.
Cleaning Specific Components and Surfaces
Details cleaning for painted/plastic, stainless steel/aluminium, enamel, glass, and chrome plated parts.
Oven Part Removal and Safety
Removing Oven Parts for Cleaning
Instructions for removing inner door glass and shelf runners for cleaning.
Glass Panel Safety and Handling
Warning about operating without glass panels fitted and safety of toughened glass.
Telescopic Shelving System Maintenance
Removing and Replacing Telescopic Shelves
Procedures for removing and replacing telescopic shelves for cleaning or repositioning.
Gas Hob and Griddle Cleaning Procedures
Cleaning Gas Hob Burners and Griddles
Cleaning instructions for gas hob burner caps/heads and cast iron griddles/pan supports.
Installation: Pre-Checks and Ventilation
Pre-Installation Checks and Regulatory Compliance
Read instructions, check local conditions, and be aware of UK regulations and standards.
Essential Ventilation Requirements
Crucial information on ensuring adequate ventilation in the room where the appliance is installed.
Installation: Clearances, Dimensions, and Handling
Required Clearances and Appliance Dimensions
Details required clearances around the cooker and appliance dimensions for installation.
Safe Cooker Moving and Handling
Advice on safely moving the cooker, noting its weight and handling precautions.
Installation: Levelling and Stability
Levelling the Cooker for Stability
Instructions on how to level the cooker using the fitted levelling feet.
Installing the Stability Bracket
Guidance on fitting a stability bracket for flexible connections to ensure safety.
Installation: Cast Iron Lid Specifics
Clearance Requirements for Cast Iron Lid Models
Specific installation notes for products with a cast iron lid, including required clearance.
Installation: Electrical Connection
Connecting to the Mains Electricity Supply
Detailed instructions for safely connecting the appliance to the mains electricity supply.
Installation: Gas Connection and Commissioning
Gas Supply Connection and Commissioning Checks
Instructions for gas supply connection and post-installation checks of burners and fans.
Technical Data for Dual Fuel Products
Product Specifications and Ratings
Provides technical details like gas type, pressure, electrical supply, and burner specifications.
Customer Care and Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Answers common questions about appliance functions, power failures, and ignition issues.
Customer Care: Web Shop and Accessories
Purchasing Accessories and Cleaning Products
Information on purchasing accessories, components, and cleaning products from the manufacturer.
Customer Care: Changing Oven Bulbs
Safe Procedure for Changing Light Bulbs
Safety warnings and step-by-step instructions for changing oven light bulbs.
Customer Care: Contact and Service Information
Contact Details and Service Record Log
Provides contact numbers for warranty registration and customer care, plus space for service records.
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