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STOVES Genus User Manual

Built in electric multifunction oven and grills, with genus functions
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  • Page 1 Built In Electric Multifunction Oven and Grills, with Genus Functions. Please retain these instructions for future reference. Visit www.stoves.co.uk for info and ideas.
  • Page 2 Genus is quite simply the the ultimate cooking machine. For starters, it’s an excellent Multifunction cooker in it’s own right, with scores of features. But what makes Genus a genuine revolution, is it’s ability to not only produce beautiful results but, to do so on average four times faster.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Genus Functions - Foods which need special care ....11 Genus Functions - Information ....... 12 Genus Functions - Recommended Cookware .
  • Page 4 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 4 Contents Using the Conventional Oven (top oven only) ....36 - 39 Introduction .
  • Page 5 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 5 Introduction Before using the appliance. Remove any protective polythene film and wash the oven shelves and furniture in hot soapy water to remove their protective covering of oil.
  • Page 6 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 6 Introduction Icons Red icon means the function is in Standby mode and is available for selection. Red flashing icon means the function must be selected. Green icon mean the function is in use.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Entering recipe or convenience food timings for the Genus Functions - it will flash to show you need to enter this. In the Genus Function it will also show the calculation being worked out by the computer i.e. ‘CAL 2’...
  • Page 8 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 8 Introduction Your Stoves Genus Main Oven functions Genus Outer grill/ Genus Defrost function Top heat function Fanned Genus Inner grill/ Base oven Programmes Top heat heat...
  • Page 9 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 9 Introduction Your Stoves Genus Top Oven & Grill functions Conventional Half oven grill Full Base grill heat Icon Explanation Base heat Conventional oven Half / Economy grill...

  • Page 10: Using The Genus Function (Main Oven Only)

    Genus Functions, these are here to guide you when you use Genus, and will help you make the most of using the functions available to you. You may have already used the Quick Start Guide, but if you haven’t, take the time to get to know your appliance and become familiar with the way it works.

  • Page 11: Quick Start

    Step 5 A tone will sound 3 times signalling that the Genus programme is in it’s last minute of cooking - and the clock will count down in seconds. When this finishes, the oven goes into stand by mode, and you can add extra time if you want to.
  • Page 12 - and are extremely important when using the Genus Functions. When using Genus, please be aware the thinner foods should go on a higher shelf than thicker foods. This means that the Genus heat will reach the food properly and give you the best possible results.
  • Page 13 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 13 Using the Main Oven Genus Function Category Food item Shelf* Fish - whole Fish & Braised dishes Braised Fish - cutlets / fillets Fish - all types...
  • Page 14 10:37 Page 14 Using the Main Oven Genus Function Not all foods are suitable for cooking with the Genus Function. Sealed jars/containers may explode and Do not boil eggs in this oven! Steam will build up inside the yolk and explode should not be heated in the oven.
  • Page 15 Notes: You should be aware however, that it is not possible for you to combine the Genus Functions - you can only use one at a time, for example you couldn’t use the meat programme (5) combined with the general programme (1).
  • Page 16 There is bakeware supplied with your Stoves Genus which is suitable for use with the Genus Functions. The Roasting tin you should always use has a trivet with holes in it and is specially designed to work with the Genus Functions to give you the best results.

  • Page 17: Getting Started With Genus (Functions 1 - 7)

    Using the Main Oven Genus Function Getting started with the Genus Functions (1 -7) The Genus Function is one of the functions available for the main oven. It is activated by using the touch buttons on the fascia, and once you are familiar with it, it becomes easier to use each time.
  • Page 18 This will not affect the running of the Genus Function you are using as it will pause while the door is open. While the door is open, you will not be able to select any functions for the top oven, this is normal and is due to the left hand display being used to show the word ‘DOOR’...

  • Page 19: Using Genus Function 8 - Reheat

    Genus will then calculate the new, reduced time. You can add to the reheat time if you feel it has not been long enough, or you can take food out early if you feel it is heated enough.
  • Page 20 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 20 Using the Main Oven Genus Function Using Genus function 8 - Reheat Notes: As with any reheating you must : Always make sure your plates and dishes are ovenproof.
  • Page 21 Using the Main Oven Genus Function Using the Genus Functions with the programmer Due to the nature of the Genus Functions, they operate is semi automatic mode all of the time (i.e. the oven switches itself off at the end of the programme).
  • Page 22 When Using the Genus Functions there are several items you must not use:  Anything with a plastic or paper wrapping, unless it is suitable for use with very...

  • Page 23: Getting Started

    Using the Multifunction Main Oven Getting started with the Multifunction Oven In addition to the Genus Functions, the main oven is also a multifunction oven. In order to start using the oven in manual mode, first push the on/off control knob - this will light up all the functions available to you.
  • Page 24 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 24 Using the Multifunction Main Oven Symbol Notes Recommended uses Touch the fan The top heat function in the top oven operates icon as well for with an adjustable heat setting.
  • Page 25 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 25 Using the Multifunction Main Oven Bakeware and cookware The following bakeware can be used with this multifunction oven:  Glass cookware.  China cookware.  Covered roasters  Metal roasting tins, baking trays and cake tins.

  • Page 26: Automatic Programming

    The main oven performs at it’s best when pre-heated for some functions. The temperature display will change colour once pre-heating has finished. Remember you do not need to pre-heat at all when using the Genus Functions. When you use the Fanned Oven we recommend you do pre-heat for the following: Chilled / Frozen foods.
  • Page 27 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 27 Using the Multifunction Main Oven Note: For best results when using the conventional oven cooking function, only one tray of cakes or scone should be baked. When baking more than one tray, the fanned oven cooking function should be used.
  • Page 28 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 28 Using the Multifunction Main Oven Dish Recommended temperature Shelf Cook (˚C) Time Conventional Fanned Puddings Rice pudding ⁄ - 2hrs (1/2 pint dish) Baked custard 50 - 60 mins (1/2 pint dish) Bread &...
  • Page 29 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 29 Using the Multifunction Main Oven Frozen meat should be thoroughly thawed before cooking. For large joints, it is advisable to thaw overnight. Frozen poultry should be thoroughly thawed before cooking (unless packaging advises otherwise), the time required depends on the size of the bird - eg: a large turkey may take up to 48 hours to thaw.
  • Page 30 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 30 Using the Multifunction Main Oven Defrosting Press and release the on/off control knob to access the functions. Touch the defrost only icon to select it as your choice.
  • Page 31 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 31 Main Oven Shelving The main oven has twelve shelf positions inside, which are counted from the bottom up - as shown. The cooking guides in this handbook are accompanied by a recommended shelf position see pages 24 - 25 for details.
  • Page 32 Caution: Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is used, young chil- dren should be kept away. Using the grills Stoves Genus has a grill in both oven cavities, both are fully variable. The main oven door must be kept closed while using the top heat/grilling in the main oven cavity.

  • Page 33: Using The Grills

    08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 33 Using the Grills Aluminium foil Using aluminium foil to cover the grill pan, or putting items wrapped in foil under the grill can create a fire hazard, and the high reflectivity can damage the grill element.
  • Page 34 The display on the left hand side of the on/off control knob will show the pre-set grill setting as 3 in red. As with the other functions on the Stoves Genus, the heat setting can be changed. Decrease Increase You can choose any grill setting between 1 and 9.
  • Page 35 If the icon is orange, touch it twice. This switches off the grill functions totally. To switch off completely, press the on / off control knob. As with the Genus Functions and the Multifunction Oven, you can switch off the oven this way at...
  • Page 36 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 36 Grilling in the Top Oven Grilling in the top oven - notes Important: The top oven / grill door must be kept open when the top oven grill is used - either fully open or using the door stop position - open the door about 75mm and it will hold open.
  • Page 37 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 37 Grilling Guide for the Top Oven The grilling times given in the guide are only approximate, as the difference in thickness, size of portion and personal preference will influence cooking times.

  • Page 38: Top Cavity Shelving

    08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 38 Top Cavity Shelfing Top oven and grill shelving The top oven and grill has 4 shelf positions which are counted from bottom to top.You can also adjust the positioning of food by turning the grid in your grill pan.
  • Page 39 Using the Top Oven Caution: Accessible parts may be hot when the top oven is used, young children should be kept away. The Stoves Genus also has a conventional top oven, which may also be used as base heat only. Manual operation Manual operation is when there are no automatic programmes running, and you must switch on and off the oven.
  • Page 40 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 40 Using the Top Oven - functions Symbol Recommended Uses The base heat function can be used towards the end of a cooking period to brown and crisp the bases of foods such as pizzas, pastry cases, quiche and pies.
  • Page 41 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 41 Using the Top Oven To change functions While the oven is working, touch the icon you wish to change to, this will turn green to show you have selected it, the previous icon will go red, showing it has been de-selected.
  • Page 42 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 42 Using the Top Oven Please note the cooking times, and information given below are approximate and may be adjusted to suit personal taste. Oven shelf positions are counted from the bottom to the top.

  • Page 43: Automatic Programming

    08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 43 Automatic Programming Notes of importance when automatic or semi-automatic cooking: The timer display will show the end time while the auto programmer is running. On the last minute of cook time the audio sounds. From this point onwards, the timer counts down in seconds.
  • Page 44 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 44 Automatic Programming Using the Multifunction Main Oven and Conventional Top Oven Semi Automatic cooking - Duration method Semi-Automatic cooking procedure for both Main and Top oven: Use the procedure below, then wait a few seconds for the timer to store the information.
  • Page 45 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 45 Automatic Programming Using the Multifunction Main Oven and Conventional Top Oven Semi Automatic Cooking continued. At the last minute of cooking time, a tone will sound 3 times signalling the cooking time is nearly over, from this point the timer display will show the seconds counting down.
  • Page 46 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 46 Automatic Programming Using the Multifunction Main Oven and Conventional Top Oven Fully Automatic cooking Automatic cooking procedure for both Main and Top oven: Use the procedure below, then wait a few seconds for the timer to store the information.

  • Page 47: Additional Features

    Page 47 Additional Features Lights Only mode. You can turn just the oven lights on with Stoves Genus. To switch on the lights only, press and hold the on / off control knob for 5 seconds. To switch off the lights, press and hold the on / off control knob until the lights turn off.

  • Page 48: Cleaning

    08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 48 Cleaning Caution: Any cleaning agent used incorrectly may damage the appliance. Always let the oven cool before cleaning. Some cooking operations generate considerable amount of grease, this combined with spillage can become a hazard if allowed to accumulate on the oven through lack of cleaning.
  • Page 49 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 49 Cleaning Inner Door Glass parts Use a mild cream cleaner - e.g.; “Cif”. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or polishes.
  • Page 50 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 50 Cleaning External Glass parts Top & Main oven door glass - stainless steel models Fascia panel - stainless steel models Use hot, soapy water on stubborn marks.
  • Page 51 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 51 Cleaning Main Oven Inner Door Choke Main Oven - all models The main oven does not have a removable inner glass, however you can clean the glass by removing the door choke.
  • Page 52 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 52 Cleaning Painted, plastic and metal finish parts door frame & handle, control knob Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot soapy water. Stainless Steel surfaces fascia panel, handles, door panels Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot soapy water, and dry with a soft cloth.

  • Page 53: Trouble Shooting

    This means there is a fault with the appliance - you must call our Customer Care Centre for a Service Engineer visit. When using the Genus Function, you find your food is overcooked. Next time you cook the same meal - reduce the cooking time, or take food out earlier.

  • Page 54: Setting The Clock

    08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 54 Setting the Clock Timer Function. If adjustment is required to the clock, please follow the instructions below: Press rotary control knob to switch on the appliance.

  • Page 55: Changing Light Bulbs

    08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 55 Changing Light Bulbs Not all appliances have the same number and type of bulbs. Before replacing your bulb, open the top/main oven door and see which type you have. Then use the table below to help you change your bulb correctly.
  • Page 56 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 56 Our Warranty Should you need it ..Inside the paperwork which has come with this appliance, there is a leaflet and card explaining the terms of our extended warranty and guarantee.
  • Page 57 Does the way this cooker works affect the quality of the food; like a microwave? There are no adverse effects on any type of food. Genus is kind to food and won’t alter its texture in the process of speeding up cooking.
  • Page 58 Genus will then select the recommended temperature and recalculate the time. But remember, you can always manually adjust the temperature and time selected by Genus at the touch of a button – you have ultimate control. Is it just for cooking convenience food? No.

  • Page 59: Safety Information

    08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 59 Safety Information General oven safety When you are cooking, keep children away from the vicinity of appliance. This product is designed as a domestic cooking appliance for the preparation and cooking of domestic food products, and should not be used for any other purpose.
  • Page 60 You cannot use this appliance for heating beverages, feeding bottles or baby food - these kinds of items are not suitable. Eggs in their shell and whole hard boiled eggs should not be heated using the Genus Function as they may explode - even after the Genus Function has finished.

  • Page 61: Service Record

    Model number and serial number are on your appliance databadge, which can be found on the front frame, near to the oven cavity. When contacting Stoves, please use the Customer Care number on the back cover of this handbook...
  • Page 62 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 62 Installation Electrical connection Please refer to installation instructions for electrical connection. In your own interest, and that of safety, make sure that the installation is carried out by a competent person.
  • Page 63 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 63 Installation 3. The appliance is designed to fit into a standard 600mm wide housing unit, with minimum internal dimensions as shown. Please note that all sizes are nominal, some variation is to be expected.

  • Page 64: Step 2 - Connect To The Electricity

    08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 64 Installation 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 32 ampere minimum capacity with 3mm minimum contact separation at all poles.
  • Page 65 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 65 Installation Step 3: Check edging strip The edging strip is factory fitted to the front side edges of the appliance front frame. This strip provides the cabinetry with extra protection from any escape of heat.

  • Page 66: Installation Notes

    08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 66 Installation Notes Do not attempt to install appliance if there is damage to: The door (bent). The hinges or latches (loosened or broken). The door seals and sealing surfaces.

  • Page 67: Technical Information

    08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 67 Technical Information Cavity Top Oven Main Oven Genus @240v @240v Function Element Base 765W 1000W 1000W 1000W Single grill 1800W 1800W Dual grill 2800W 2800W Fan element...
  • Page 68 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 68 STOVES 900 GENUS - AU ISSUE A Brown 780mm Brown 690mm Brown 780mm Brown 860mm MAINS INLET TERMINAL BLOCK Black 420mm TOP OVEN GRILL ELEMENT L100°C...
  • Page 69 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 69 Notes...
  • Page 70 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 70 Notes...
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  • Page 72 08 27317 02 - 900 Genus-AU:08 27317 01 -900 Gen 9/4/08 10:37 Page 72 Contact Us Calling for a service If you should experience any problems with your cooker please contact your retailer or place of purchase. Important note: Service work is to be conducted by authorised persons only. It is also adviseable that your cooker is checked regularly and maintained in good condition.

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