Thank you for buying a Trinity Bendix Cooker. With our BO years experience in developing and manufacturing the very best in UK cookers, you can be assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product. in addition the cooker complies with the relevant European standards and is covered by a twelve months parts and labor guarantee. Southampton pan get the best from your new Trinity Bendix Looker, the following instructions have been prepared. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU READ THEM CAREFULLY.
Contents IMPORTANT NOTES TECHNICAL DATA .. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. INSTALLATION POSITIONING THE COOKER :CAUTION YOUR COOKER THE CONTROLS THE CERAMIC HOB THE OVEN USE OF THE EVEN CLOCK-TIMER COOKING CHART BAKING .. THERMAL GRILLING ROASTING MEAT FAN ASSISTED GRILLING . DEFROST. RAPID HEAT .
IMPORTANT NOTES ELECTRIC COOKERS POSITIVISM IMPORTANT THAT THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK SHOULD BE RETAINED WITH THE APPLIANCE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE, SHOULD THE APPLIANCE BE SOLD OR TRANSFERRED TO ANOTHER OWNER, OR SHOULD YOU MOVE HOUSE AND LEAVE THE APPLIANCE, ALWAYS ENSURE THAT THE BOOK IS SUPPLIED WITH THE APPLIANCE IN ORDER THAT THE NEW OWNER CAN BE ACQUAINTED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE RELEVANT WARNINGS.
This product has been designed for cooking edible foodstuffs only, and must net be used for any other purposes. Always switch off the isolation switch at the cooker point and allow the appliance to cool before any maintenance or cleaning work is carried out. Only clean this appliance with the instructions given in this book. This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it, Cookers and hobs become very hot with use, and retain their heat for a long period of time after use.
Always stand back from the appliance when spending the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release, Keep feet and legs clear when opening the drop down oven door. Do not allow it to «fall» open support it using the door handle, unit it is fully open, Do not use the trivet and the grilling grid in the grit permeate tin together. Only oven-troop dishes are to be stored in the drawer underneath the oven. {Where applicable). Do not store combustible materials.
TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Overall Space for fixing at hotplate level Weight of the appliance CONNECTIONS OVEN AND GRILL Lower element Grill element Upper element Grill heat input Q Oven heat input HOTPLATE Right hand front Left hand rear Left hand front Right hand rear Height Width Depth hotplate 900 mm 597 mm 580 mm 600 mm 597 mm minimum minimum (with) (depth) 83 kg 240V 60 Hz 1.85 kW 1.80 kW 0.80 kW 1.80 + 0.60 = 2.40 kW 1.85 + 0.60 = 2.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. The safety of this appliance is likely to be reduced if it is not installed in accordance with these instructions and by a qualified person. Before connecting the appliance make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.
INSTALLATION Connection to the electricity supply must be made by a competent electrician, using a suitable double pole switch. Ensure that the cooker is standing level, The cable connecting the electricity supply to this appliance must have conductors of sufficiently high cross-sectional area fo prevent overheating and degradation. Six square millimeters (6.0 mm?) is the minimum recommended cross-sectional area. The cord should also be routed away from potentially hot areas.
POSITIONING THE COOKER : CAUTION Some soft or badly fitted floor coverings can be damaged when the cooker is moved across their surface for cleaning. Iris advisable to ensure that the floor covering in the area below the cooker is either securely fixed $o as not to ruck up when the cooker is moved or, if preferred, removed.
YOUR COOKER THE CONTROLS Front right hotplate 2.. Back right hotplate 3. Back left hotplate 4. Front left hotplate 5. Oven thermostat 8. Oven selector + Interior oven light 7. Neon indicators « mans on» shows that the vane selector and/or hob controls are set « oven on» cycle son and off during heating periods of the oven 8.
THE CERAMIC HOB Your ceramic hob will introduce you to a form of hob cooking which is new and truly revolutionary, combining the benefits of conventional elements and radiant heat. You will be delighted with the way the hob boils, fries, simmers, with the way it assists in keeping your pans clean ; the way it prolongs their life ...but above all, the utter cleanliness of cooking and of the hob itself will make your cooker one of the most treasured appliances in your kitchen.
Notes 1 Intermittently the elements may be seen glowing through the ceramic surface when the heated area Before using the hob, always ensure the ceramic surface and the saucepans are clean and dry. 3 Saucepans may be rested on the unheated areas when cooking is complete prior 1o serving the food Hot hob indicators Each cooking area on the ceramic hob has an indicator light. When this glows iris a warning that the cooking area is stile hot. The indicator light will go out as soon as the cooking area is cool.
Saucepans Saucepans should have smooth, flat, non reflective bases and be approximately the same size as the heating area. This wil 2 g é achieve the best cooking results and the most economical use of electricity. Bad use, God use wast of energy Pans should be tiffed onto and off the heated areas and not slid across the surface since this in time may scratch the surface finish of the hob. This also applies to pans with aluminum bases to avoid metal marks.
Safety device Built info the hob is a safety device (or thermal limiter} which protects the ceramic glass from overheating. The thermal limiter will operate if you use pans which are ot ideal, for example, concave based pans with shiny reflective bases, or grooved bases, the safety device can cause the stet area to switch on and off during cooking, particularly at maximum setting.
Warning Never use hotplates without a pan Iris not advisable to cook on the ceramic hob itself. You can damage the surface and you wilt only make more cleaning. Never use asbestos mats, aluminum foil and-aluminum foll dishes on the hob itself as these do not offer cooking advantages and they can damage the ceramic glass surface: Never place plastic or similar material, which might melt, on the heating area. The ceramic glass is insensible to thermal variations and resistant to shock but is not unbreakable.
OPERATION OF THE HEATED AREAS 1 Place the saucepan with contents onto the cooking area and turn the control switch to an appropriate smelting. The highest setting will allow the maximum amount of heat to be transferred to the pan for initial fast boiling or heating. Close fitting lids on the saucepans will ensure faster results. 2 To select a setting for simmering after initial fast boiling or heating, or for slower cooking, turn to a lower position, The numbers do not denote any set temperature but.after.
THE OVEN The multi function oven provides in a single unit, the advantages of traditional grilling and cooking, fan assisted cooking and a combination of both. There is an appropriate switch setting for cooking on one level, cooking on two levels, roasting meats and poultry, grilling, baking and defrosting. During use, a cooling fan operates to maintain the oven environment (panel, controls) tallow temperature. it will normally continue to function for a few moments after the oven has been turned off.
Indicator lights ‘MAINS ON’ shows that the oven function selector is set, 'OVEN ON' shows oven heating periods. Iris normal for this light to go on and off periodically during cooking (by thermostat control). Equipment and cooking levels Your oven is equipped with shelves A %& 1 roasting/grill pan with trivet § shelf positions The oven and grill accessories GRILL PAN GRID TRIVET. GRILL PAN/ ROASTING TIN All accessories are dishwasher prof.
USE OF THE OVEN IMPORTANT Before using your oven for the first time to cook, it is necessary to "burn off* the light coating of oif from the heating elements. Make sure you have removed all packaging stickers and protective film. Set the thermostat to 300 deg. C and the tortoiseshell ) position. The oven should be operated for approximately one hour, this operation will eliminate future vapor and odor emissions. During this process, your kitchen should be weld ventilated.
CLOCK-TIMER The oven can be automatically controlled. The timer performs the following functions : It shows the time of day. lt can switch the oven off {semi-automatic cooking). it delays the start of a cooking and switches the vane off (automatic cooking) 1t may be used as a minute minder. The oven may be used without the timer : the timer has to be stein manual operation. DESCRIPTION OF THE CLOCK-TIMER : I Knob 1 controls W Phototypesetting hand 3 showing the start of cooking time.
COOKING WITH THE TIMER The timer can be used as a minute minder ; Onlyifthe venison infuse (control knobs and oven thermostat must be on OFF position). Cooking time is chosen by rotating knob 2 clockwise and the display of minutes appear in window 4. When the cooking is completed a buzzer maws you for about 8 minutes. To stop the buzzer manually, rotate knob 2 until O appears in Window 4 and the oven switches off automatically.
COOKING CHART FUNCTION SELECTOR (5 or () Food SELECTOR | THERMOSTAT | RUNNER Mg POSITION e, cooties stay 8 170 200 min, 160-100 | 1-8 | 18-minim. reach, toss dough 1 tray B s00-20 2 8545 rin, trays 08 170 200 min, Casseroles Q 140« 170 2 B0 160 min. Cakes small 1 tay 8 170190 min, Victoria sandwich 2 trays @ 160 170 min. Madeira B 160-180 | lord | 60-minim.
Cooking in this position Is done after preheating oven: (using thermostat setting selected for cooking). Wait for “OVEN ON" indicator to go out before putting food in oven. The volume of food being prepared and the great variety of materials used in dishes and tins may require you to adjust the values given in the chart on the left. Orly your experience will enable you to determine the proper settings for your personal cooking needs. The temperatures are intended as a guide only.
BAKING (COOKING ON ONE LEVEL) Select this position for all single level cooking: baking, fish, casseroles, souffles, efc. {except for roasting meat and poultry}.
THERMAL GRILLING The heating elements in the roof and the fan operate simultaneously. Use this position for cooked dishes prepared in advance e.g. “lasagna’ au gratin’ which require heating through and browning, as well as for grilling. This selector position is also used for preheating the oven before roasting meats {see page 25). The thermal grill is used with the door closed.
ROASTING MEAT in order to help prevent spattering of fat and producing fumes during resting, we recommend the following procedure for roasting meat at high temperatures with the main heat from the top of the oven. THE PROCEDURE : 1 Preheat oven by putting the selector in the @ position and the thermostat on the temperature required {see char below). 2 Place the meat in oven, then, without changing the thermostat position, place the selector in the @ position, for roasting meat.
ALTERNATIVE ROASTING By using lower temperature, there is often less splashing of fat and the joint may be move tender. By using [ or [ selector, even heat is obtained from above and below and around the joint, @ @ Preheat and cooking position THE PROCEDURE : 1. Preheat the oven by putting the solitariness £ or & position and the thermostat on the temperature required {see page 27). 2. Place the meat in & dish on a shelf 2.
Alternative Cooking Guide for lower temperature roasting Thermostat Meat @ @ Cooking Meat 20-30 min per and 20-30 min over Beef, boned 170°180°C | 25-35 min per and 25-35 min over Mutton and Lamb | | 25-35 min per and 25-35 min over Pork and Veal | 30-40 min per and 30-40 min over Ham 30-40 min per and 30-40 min over Chicken 705180°C |15-20-min-per (1 1b} and 20 min over Turkey and | | 15-20 min per 1/2 ky goose 3 12kg (7 1b) then 18 min per 1/2kg (11b Duck 25-35 min per and 25-35 min over Pheasant 35-40 mi
FAN ASSISTED {COOKING ON TWO LEVELS) This position enables you to simultaneously and economically use twa levels to cook similar dishes, or dishes as different as fish and pastry, for example, with no transfer of flavors between the dishes { see page 29 for examples). A fan located at the back of the oven circulates hot air throughout the oven, The advantage of this system is that it does away with the need for preheating. When the evenness of browning is important (cakes, bread, quiches, fruit oles, etc.
B/ COOKING ON TWO LEVELS ) The above position makes it possible for you o cook a complete meal at once. guided by the following recommendations : The various dishes should be require similar temperatures; = Overall cooking time should be the Longest cooking required. [t may be increased slightly, or the temperature raised a little, if the oven is very full. Different dishes may be placed inside or removed from the oven at different times.
EXAMPLE 1 Gratin dauphins 2 roast chickens baked apples Pace chickens inn earthenware dish on shelf 1. The apples and the gratin dauphins should be placed on shelf 3. Put chickens and gratin in oven at the same time.
j GRILLING Use this position for grilling and browning The grill is used with the door closed WHAT OVEN ACCESSORIES TO USE? The shelf and procrastinating par with the grid and/or trivet Riling Browning “The shelf position should be adjusted to suit the food being cooked . The trivet should be placed in the procrastinating pan to help prevent splashes of fat and juices which will drain through the holes into the base of the pan. GRILLING MEATS AND FISH Selector a Thermostat: 300°C.
WHEN GRILL ELEMENT HAS BECOME RED : Slide in the grill roasting pan on the shelf at a suitable distance from the heating element, The thinner the food, the closer it should be placed in order to be browned. When one side is browned, fum the fish or meat over without piercing it to avoid dosing juices. During cooking reduce the thermostat setting and adjust the shelf position as necessary Cook the other side. Season if liked when cooking has finished. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the food.
% DEFROST This is achieved by the fast circulating air in the oven, although the actual speed of defrosting will be determined by the ambient temperature, The types of foods suitable for thawing without heat are delicate frozen foods to be served cold, such as fruit, cream, fresh cream or butter-cream filled cakes and gateaux, cakes coated with icings, frostings or chocolate, cheesecakes, quiches, pastries, biscuits, scones, bread and other yeast products such as doughnuts, buns and croissants, etc.
Do's 1. Remove the giblets as soon as possible during the thawing of poultry. Leave the legs trussed after the giblets have been removed. Ensure meat and poultry are thoroughly thawed before cooking. 2. Cook food thoroughly immediately after thawing following the recommendations. 3. Ensues that food is thoroughly cooked after defrosting following the recommended temperatures and full cooking times {see charts). 4. Turn thick joints of meat during defrosting o prevent uneven defrosting. DON'T'S 1.
RAPID HEAT Use this position to rapidly preheat your over if you are short of time. The desired temperature will be reached much more quickly than if preheating is done at the temperature being used for cooking. Turn the selector knob to the right to the position. Set thermostat to 300°C. After preheating, insert the food to be cooked and turn the controls back to the function position and thermostat setting selected for cooking. {This function is not recommended for delicate dishes).
CARE AND CLEANING THE HOB : ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND ALLOW THE APPLIANCE TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING. CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, 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. Harsh abrasives should also be avoided. CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB Make sure the ceramic glass is cool before cleaning.
TO REMOVE BURNT ON SILAGE 1. Make sure the ceramic glass is cool. 2. Use the safety scraper at an angle of 30° 1o remove as much silage as possible. 3. Use Bar-Keepers Friend or Hob Brit 1o finish off as directed above. TO REMOVE DISCOLORATIONS OR WHITE AND SILVER MARKS These marks sometimes give the impression of being in or underneath the hob glass. They can almost always be removed provided they have not become excessively burnt on. Follow the instructions under 'To Remove more Stubborn Marks.
THE OVEN : THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY MUST BE SWITCHED OFF BEFORE CLEANING The vitreous enamel oven cavity {manual cleaning) Clean with a sponge and detergent after cooking. Use suitable commercial cleaning products with care according to manufacturers guidelines, if heavily soiled. The bottom of the oven is removable. The oven door Clean using a little liquid detergent in hot wale, and polish with a soft cloth.
Removing the door Warning ; door is heavy Pen door completely. Engage ring A in catch B of the door hinges (see drawing). Remove with both hands. Never lift using handle. Clear the hinges by raising/ P door slightly while pulling toward you. < important : leave hooks in place on the door after removing. To reinstall : Present door almost horizontally and engage hinges as shown in drawing. Open door completely to release rings A from hooks B.
HELP US TO HELP YOU Please determine your type of inquiry before writing or telephoning : 1. SERVICE In the event of your appliance requiring service Trinity Bendix have an arrangement with Electrolyte Group Service. Before calling out an Engineer, please ensues you have followed the checklist and that you have the model number and purchase date to hand. Telephone numbers are detailed on the list headed «Trinity Bendix Service Crescent.
BEFORE CALLING A SERVICE ENGINEER We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one, which you can solve yourself without the expense of a Service call. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed below you will be charged for the call whether or not the appliance is under guarantee : Problem Solution The cooker does not work {i} Check that it is switched on at the control panel.
THE RATING PLATE Iris visible when the door is completely opened and is situated on the left part of the oven door. It gives the model and serial number which should be quoted in any communication or if the service department s contacted. It is advisable to make a note of these below and keep for reference before the appliance is installed.
TRINITY BENDIX ST B S— we'll do the homework Trinity Bendix Limited, 99 Oakley Road, Futon, Beds, LU4 8QQ. Model No/s. Part No. 3100C 3370223.
