IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION DURING USE These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before This appliance is not intended to be operated by installing or using the appliance. Your safety is of means of an external timer or separate remote paramount importance.
CONTENTS Cleaning the Hob When Replacing Hotplate Burner Parts Cleaning the Shelves and Grill/Oven Furniture FOR THE USER Cleaning the Grill Cleaning Inside the Grill and Oven Compartments 21 Important Safety Information Hints and Tips Description of the Appliance Cleaning the Door(s) Getting to Know Your Appliance Replacing an Oven Light Bulb Before Using the Appliance...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE THE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A - Grill Control B - Hotplate Controls C - Timer D - Hotplate Controls E - Main Oven Temperature Control F - 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 of some models (where applicable).
ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER Button 1 = ( - ) Decrease control Bell Symbol minute minder setting button Button 2 = ( + ) Increase control ) Bell Symbol The electronic minute minder can also be used to show the time of day. Button 2 Button 1 Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example...
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2) The Minute Minder The minute minder gives an audible reminder at the end of any period of cooking up to 23 hours and 59 minutes. 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 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.
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. HINTS AND TIPS • Do not overfill pans or they will boil over. •...
THE GRILL WARNING – Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use. Keep children 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. USING THE GRILL 1.
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 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. SHELF APPROX. FOOD POSITION Mark COOK TIME (min) Biscuits 10 - 20 Bread 30 - 40 Bread rolls/buns 10 - 20...
ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES – Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C MEAT Gas Mark COOKING TIME 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) Beef 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 before switching off at the electricity supply. 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 main oven compartment are coated with a special Stayclean coating. They should not be cleaned manually. The vitreous enamel main oven base and grill compartment can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners with care.
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CLEANING BETWEEN THE OUTER AND INNER DOOR GLASS The outer door glass is removable for cleaning. TO REMOVE THE OUTER GLASS 1. Open the oven door slightly to gain access to the two cross head screws on the top of the oven door.
REPLACING AN OVEN LIGHT BULB Disconnect appliance from electricity supply before replacing the bulb. The type of bulb required is a 300°C 25 watt small Edison Screw. Part number 572 491 5431-00/1 (Available through your local Service Force Centres). Open the door and remove the shelves to enable easy access to the oven light assembly.
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.
Tel: +353 (0) 1 4090753 Email: service.eid@electrolux.ie 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 Tricity Bendix 55 –...
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, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: •...
TECHNICAL DETAILS DIMENSIONS Height: 900 mm (nominal) Width: 600 mm (nominal) Depth: 600 mm (to front of door panel) Weight: 67 Kg Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Space for fixing above hotplate level - Flush - See important note 'Location of Appliance'. Minimum space above hotplate 787mm (If cooker hood is fitted refer to the cooker hood installation instructions.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT – SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Where applicable Natural 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 THE 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 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 Rapid injector is used as a pressure test point. 2. Connect the pressure gauge to the Rapid injector. 3. Check the supply pressure by turning the Rapid burner on and one other hotplate burner full on and light the appropriate burner.
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, 55-77 High Street, Slough, Berkshire SL1 1DZ 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. This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded if specifications or appearance are changed.
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