IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION These warnings are provided in the interests of your Take great care when heating fats and oils as they will ignite if they become too hot. safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of When you are lighting any burner check that it is lit paramount importance.
CONTENTS Care and Cleaning Cleaning Materials Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance Cleaning the Control Knobs and Handles Cleaning the Hob FOR THE USER When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts Cleaning the Shelves and Grill/Oven Furniture Important Safety Information Cleaning the Grill Description of the Appliance Cleaning Inside the Grill and Oven Compartments 21 Getting to Know Your Appliance...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE THE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A – Top Oven/Grill Control B – Hotplate Controls C – Hotplate Controls D – Main Oven Temperature Control E - Ignition Switch...
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE RATING PLATE GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE This is situated on the front frame of the appliance The following items of grill and oven furniture have and can be seen upon opening the door. Alternatively been supplied with the appliance. If you require the rating plate may also be found on the back or top replacements of any of the items listed below please...
THE HOB USING THE HOB The gas hob has different burner sizes to suit different types of cooking: To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner size used. Larger burner (Rapid) - use a large pan for food such as chips.
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn burner control and do not attempt to re- ignite the burner for at least 1 min. THINGS TO NOTE If you are having any difficulty lighting a hob burner turn all the hob controls off and make sure the burner parts have been replaced correctly.
THE GRILL CAUTION – Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away. When you first operate the grill you may hear some sounds as the burner heats up, this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance.
HINTS AND TIPS • Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air to lift the food out of the fats and juices. • Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food.
THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is designed for cooking smaller quantities of food. Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf. You should turn all food round during cooking The top oven is also ideal for use as warming compartment to warm dishes and keep food hot.
HINTS AND TIPS • Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON. Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. • Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf and there is sufficient room around the baking tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation.
THE MAIN OVEN HEAT ZONES There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is the gas mark you have chosen. The top of the oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf slightly cooler. The base of the oven is quite a lot cooler.
HINTS AND TIPS • Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven on. Shelf positions are counted from the top downwards. • Ensure that food is placed centrally on the shelf and there is sufficient room around the baking tray/dish to allow for maximum circulation.
COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements. MAIN OVEN TOP OVEN SHELF SHELF APPROX. FOOD POSITION Mark POSITION Mark COOK TIME (min) Biscuits 10 - 20 Bread...
ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES – Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C MEAT Gas Mark COOKING TIME Beef 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Beef, boned 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Mutton and Lamb 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over...
SLOW COOK The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow cooking because the temperature is too low.
Vegetables • Cut into small pieces. • Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish. • Place vegetables under meat in casseroles. • Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. MILK PUDDINGS •...
CARE AND CLEANING Before cleaning always allow the appliance to cool down. CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your appliance, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes.
WHEN REPLACING HOTPLATE BURNER PARTS 1. Crown to body. (Do not try to force the crown on to the body). Make sure that the hole in the crown is over the electrode. Check that the location pegs sit in the slots in the body.
CLEANING INSIDE THE GRILL AND OVEN COMPARTMENTS The sides and back of the grill/top oven and main oven compartments are coated with a special Stayclean coating. They should not be cleaned manually. The vitreous enamel main oven base and grill compartment base can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners with care.
CLEANING THE DOOR(S) To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the following: • Household detergents and bleaches • Impregnated pads unsuitable for non- stick saucepans • Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads • Chemical oven pads or aerosols •...
Do not attempt to use the oven without the glass being in place. TO CLEAN THE INNER GLASS DOOR PANELS Clean the inner glass door panels using a soft cloth and hot water to which a little washing up liquid has been added.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING? Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent/qualified person. Do not try to alter/modify the appliance yourself, as this could be dangerous. We recommend that your appliance has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation.
Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls. CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquires concerning your Tricity Bendix appliance, or for further information on Tricity Bendix products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the address below; Customer Care Department...
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS Standard guarantee conditions We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials,...
TECHNICAL DETAILS DIMENSIONS Height: 900 mm (nominal) Width: 600 mm (nominal) Depth: 600 mm (to front of door panel) Weight: 67 .0 Kg Net Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Space for fixing above hotplate level. See important note 'Location of Appliance'. Minimum space above hotplate 750mm (If cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Where applicable Natural Gas and L.P Gas versions of this appliance are available. Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available. This appliance must be installed and/or serviced by a competent person in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions and the I.E.E.
MOVING YOUR APPLIANCE You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the appliance. The floor covering under the appliance should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the appliance across it. Alternatively you could remove the floor covering.
CONNECTING TO ELECTRICITY SUPPLY Warning: This appliance must be earthed. Do not earth this appliance to the gas supply piping. Connect to 230-240 A.C supply only. Connection to the electricity supply should be made via a properly earthed, readily accessible wall socket.
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY 50 100 This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R /8. Connection is made to the Rc ½ (½” B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance.
PRESSURE TESTING 1. The oven injector is used as a pressure test point. Remove the oven furniture. Remove oven burner box retaining clips (one spring clip from each side) and remove box front cover. Replace one clip back into the right hand side of the burner box.
CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN 1. Turn on the oven thermostat control knob to mark 9 and press the ignition button. As soon as the burner is alight the button can be released. 2. There should now be a low gas rate to the burner, which is the F.S.D by pass rate.
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Tricity Bendix, Major Appliances, Addington Way, Luton, Bedfordshire LU4 9QQ Consumer care telephone number 08705 950950 IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice.