Porter&Charles Congratulations on the purchase of your appliance. We are sure it will provide many years of great cooking experience. You may find that it has different features and characteristics to your last appliance. It is essential you read this operation manual thoroughly to fully understand all of the various functions and operations.
A - Installation check and warnings IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the oven cavity, venting and wiring is as specified in the relevant section G of this manual. A licensed electrician with relevant qualifications must perform electrical work when installing or servicing the appliance.
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Fires or flame should be smothered using flameproof material or extinguished using a dry chemical or other suitable fire retardant. IMPORTANT: Please ensure that the cavity, venting and wiring is as specified in the relevant section J of this manual. A licensed electrician with relevant qualifications must perform electrical work when installing or servicing the appliance.
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Pay particular attention to the position of the electric cable and gas pipe: they must not touch any hot parts of the oven The manufacturer will not accept responsability for damages to cabinetry where manufacturer installation guidelines were not adhered to. CONVERTING THE GAS-SUPPLY TO THE HOB BURNERS Burners: auxiliary, semi-rapid, rapid, triple crown, griddle burner.
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Fig.8 WARNINGS: If the burner flames accidentally go out, turn off the KNOB and wait for at least one minute before igniting. Using a gas cooker produces heat and humidity in the room where it is installed. Ensure the room is well ventilated by keeping all the natural air vents open or by installing an extraction hood with flue pipe.
B - Accessories Your appliance should come equipped with the following items. 1 x pair of Retractable Slide Runners fitted to upper position and capable of being moved to any selected position as required 1 x Deep Enameled Roasting Pan with dual height reversible Grill Rack insert – ready for sliding into side rack positions or fitting onto Retractable Slide Runners ...
D - Electronic Programmer Operation The 24 hour clock allows the setting of automatic cooking options up to 24 hours in advance. - Minus Time Button Mode (Countdown Timer with Alarm, Cooking duration, Finish Cooking) + Plus Time Button Setting the time on the 24 hour clock IMPORTANT –...
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Adjusting the tone of the electronic timer alarm. The tone is adjusted simply by pressing the minus button. There are 3 different tones from which you can select. To change the tone you press the “+” and “-“ simultaneously, then press the Mode button, ton will be displayed.
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Note: If you have not turned the function and thermostat setting off, your oven will now continue to operate manually. The AUTO symbol will disappear and the POT symbol will reappear. Fully automatic – (Start Later – Stop Later) Your oven may be programmed to start, cook for the desired time and turn off automatically. This function is particularly useful in the preparation of the evening meal, should you be out during the day, it will be ready on your return home.
F - Gas Cooktop Functions B - Cooking Instructions Automatic start-up with valves Turn the corresponding knob anticlockwise up to the maximum position and press the knob. Once the burner has been started up, keep the knob pressed for about 6 seconds. Using the burners In order to obtain the maximum yield without wasting gas, it is important that the diameter of the pot is suitable for the burner potential (see the following table and fig.1).
G - Ceramic Cooktop Control Panel Ceramic Cooktop Controls: Switch controlling Switch controlling Switch controlling Switch controlling the left, the right, back the left, front the right, front back hot plate. hot plate. Turning the knob clockwise hot plate. Turning the knob clockwise activates the full hot plate.
H - Ceramic Cooktop Functions WARNING All operations relative to installation and electric connection should be carried out by qualified personnel in conformity with the regulations in force in your country. The specific instructions are described in the booklet section for the installer NOTICE ...
Oven Functions & Control Panel Control Panel: 19 : 05 MODE Warming Drawer & continuous warm function of main oven: This switch controls the warming This switch controls the warming element in the oven (200 Watt) drawer (200 Watt)
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The warming drawer and warming element of the main oven heats continuously until it reaches 75 Degrees C and this temperature will be maintained throughout the warming process as required. PREHEATING Preheating the oven is not essential, but you will achieve better results if you do. Some foods, particularly cakes and pastry, are better cooked in a preheated oven.
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rolled) 2lbs Pork Leg loin 90 minutes per 2lbs. -230 / 180 -200 Pork leg should be cooked at a higher temperature for the first 15-25 minutes then reduced to lower temperature for remaining cooking time. Type of Poultry Size of Meat Time per lb Oven Temperature Chicken...
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PIZZA This function is also excellent as the fastest oven pre heat, engaging maximum power to heat the oven to a selected temperature before selecting an appropriate function and temperature for a task. In this position the fan and fan element together with the under oven element are engaged simultaneously.
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After 30 minutes of steaming, turn both the Clean Mode selection and Clean Temperature selection off and wait for 5 to 10 minutes for oven to cool to a safe temperature for you to access it. With a warm damp cloth, simply wipe out grease from inside the oven. You should apply a small amount of dish washing liquid to this cloth for further efficiency.
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CLASSIC BAKE (bottom of double oven) In this mode, oven heat is provided from under the oven compartment. This is most suitable for cooking food which requires a well cooked base or where minimal browning is required. 1- Adjust oven shelves to desired position/s. 2- Select CLASSIC BAKE.
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Depending on the food, you may need to rearrange the tray positions during cooking. FAN GRILL NOTE: Door must be closed in Fan Grill Mode Fan grilling is a combination of direct heat and circulated hot air which gives the appearance and flavor similar to rotisserie cooking which is ideal for single level roasts.
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Pasta dishes - 185 20-30 minutes FULL GRILL & HALF GRILL This mode of cooking uses infrared heat from the top of the oven to cook foods to your requirements. Half grill engages only the inner band of the top element and is suitable for smaller volumes and has a consequently lower energy usage.
L - Cleaning and Maintenance Porter&Charles NOTE: Your oven comes with a Steam Clean function, please refer to pages 18-19 for further instructions. 1. Cleaning and maintenance Proper cleaning and care of your appliance is essential to maintain its appearance and durability. NOTE: People with sensitivity to cleaning chemicals must take the necessary precautions.
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Recommended cleaners Mild detergents and warm water together with a clean, soft, non-abrasive cloth achieve goods results for normal cleaning. Diluted washes with ammonia and water should rinse away any adhesive residue or gummy deposits on the appliance surfaces. Eucalyptus oil (small amounts) is also good for removing adhesive residue.
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Drop Down Grilling Element The removal of a single screw at the front of the upper grill element allows the grill to drop down to facilitate the cleaning of the oven ceiling. On completion of cleaning, simply replace the grill element and secure with the screw.
Changing the light globe The light globe is located behind the glass cover and is a screw-in type. To change a light globe: 1- Gently lever out the glass cover only. 2- Pull the light globe and push in a replacement globe. 3- Replace the glass cover making sure it fits correctly into place.
N - Installation instructions INFORMATION FOR THE INSTALLER THE GRAB HANDLES MUST BE USED TO MOVE THE OVEN. WHEN THE OVEN IS HALF FITTED IN THE CABINET, IT IS POSSIBLE TO REMOVE THE TWO HANDLES BY UNSCREWING THE FOUR FIXING SCREWS. DO NOT LIFT OVEN BY THE FRONT DOOR AS THIS WILL DAMAGE THE OVEN The operations indicated below must be followed by qualified personnel, in conformity with the regulations in force.
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CONNECTION TO THE GAS SUPPLY: CURRENT INSTALLATION STANDARDS The cooker should be connected according to local regulations, using either a rigid or flexible connections. a) For building in: Use a continuous flexible stainless steel pipe, as per current installation standards, which can be extended to a maximum of 2000 mm.;...
Electrical wiring diagrams and instructions WARNING: All aspects of the installation must conform with the requirements of the standard North America (within North America) wiring rules, as well as your local electrical and building codes and regulations, and any other applicable requirements and conditions of your local power supply authority.
Warranty Porter&Charles products are designed and built to the highest standards. We expect your appliances to provide many years of trouble free enjoyment. In the event of an appliance requiring attention, each appliance is covered by a 2 year warranty from the date of purchase. Refer to warranty policy for complete terms and conditions.
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