OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NO.
TECHNICAL DETAILS MODEL NO. RE50GC Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.9/10.8kW Height: 900mm Width: 500mm Depth: 600mm This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
CONTENTS Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS 4 Defrost Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uses of Defrost Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Defrost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PREFACE Dear Customer, Thank you for buying a Tricity Bendix cooker. With our 80 years experience in developing and manufacturing the very best in U.K. cookers, you can be assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product. Tricity Bendix cookers comply with British Standard safety and performance requirements. They have been approved by BEAB (British Electrotechnical Approvals Board) and are covered by a 12 month parts and labour guarantee.
SAFETY THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE COOKER. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Ensure that all packaging, both inside and outside the appliance, has been removed before the appliance is used. If the cooker is to be placed on a base, measures must be taken to prevent the cooker slipping from the base.
Do not leave the handle in position when grilling as it will become hot. Do not leave utensils containing foodstuffs, e.g. fat or oil in or on the appliance in case it is inadvertently switched ON. Always use oven gloves to remove and replace food in the oven. Similarly always use oven gloves to remove and replace the grill pan handle when grilling. Recommendations given on page 15. Ensure that you support the grill pan when it is in the withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
INTRODUCTION WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED RATING PLATE Record the model, product and serial numbers on the back cover of this instruction book, from the rating plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the top oven door. The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the rating plate.
Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a minimum of 685mm above the hob. It is important to ensure that the appliance is level after installation. Levelling feet are fitted to the front of the appliance to accommodate uneven floors. GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR COOKER We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 15 minutes at 220°C to burn off any residue from their surfaces. The procedure should be repeated with the grill for approximately 5 - 10 minutes.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER THE CONTROL PANEL A B FEATURES A B C D E 10 - E C Main Oven Temperature Control Main Oven Indicator Neon Top Oven/Grill Control Top Oven Indicator Neon Hotplate Controls D
ELECTRONIC MINUTE MINDER 1= (-) DECREASE CONTROL & MINUTE MINDER SETTING BUTTON 2= (+) INCREASE CONTROL ( ) COOKPOT SYMBOL ( ) CLOCK SETTING SYMBOL ( ) MINUTE MINDER SYMBOL 1 2 Fig.1 The electronic minute minder can indicate the time of day, operate as a minute minder and it can be used to time and switch off the main oven. 1. SET THE TIME OF DAY When the electricity supply is first switched ON, the display will flash 0.00. See Fig. 1. Fig.2 Press buttons (1) and (2) together.
2. THE MINUTE MINDER Fig.6 IMPORTANT The minute minder can be used to time a set cooking period. At the end of the cook time the minute minder will automatically switch off the main oven if in use. 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. 6. Fig.7 Release button (1) and press and hold button (2).
THE CERAMIC HOB CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE COOKER IF THE CERAMIC GLASS IS DAMAGED. IF A FAULT OR CRACK BECOMES VISIBLE DURING COOKING, DISCONNECT THE COOKER IMMEDIATELY FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SERVICE FORCE CENTRE. USING THE HOB l For single hotplates, turn the control knob in either direction to vary the heat setting. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest the coolest setting. Choose a setting appropriate to the quantity and type of food to be cooked.
l Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket. l Never use an asbestos mat. l Never leave the hotplates ON when not covered with a saucepan. l l l Ensure that hob and saucepans are clean and dry before the start of cooking to reduce cleaning. Follow the cleaning instructions very closely to keep the hob looking like new. If spillage occurs with sugar solutions, e.g. jams and syrups, it must be wiped from the hob before it sets and becomes hard otherwise damage to the hob will occur. 5.
THE GRILL CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. SELECTING THE GRILL l l To operate the grill open the grill door and turn the top oven/grill control clockwise so that '0' on the control knob lines up with setting 1, 2 or 3. THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE Setting 3 represents the grill on Full. At settings 1 and 2 the grill may cycle on and off over time and you may prefer to use these settings for keeping food warm.
To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure that the cut out on the underside of the handle bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf. To check the progress of the food being grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to tend the food during cooking, or the carrier shelf can be lifted away from the cooker and rested on a heat resistant work surface.
7 THE TOP OVEN USES OF THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top and bottom of the oven. It is designed for cooking on one level and for smaller quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cook fruit cakes, sweet or savoury flans or quiche. The top oven is also ideal for use as a warming compartment to warm dishes and keep food hot. Use a temperature setting of 90-100°C on the top oven control dial.
l l l l l l There should always be at least 2.5cm (1") between the top of the food and the element. This gives best cooking results and allows room for rise in yeast mixtures, Yorkshire puddings, etc. When cooking cakes, pastry, scones, bread, etc., place the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf directly below the element. DO NOT place dishes directly onto the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage may occur.
THE MAIN FAN OVEN USES OF THE FAN OVEN PREHEATING The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without preheating, however, you may find you need to add an extra 5 - 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times. For recipes needing high temperatures, e.g. bread, pastries, scones, soufflés, etc., best results are achieved if the oven is preheated first. For best results when cooking frozen or chilled ready meals always preheat the oven first.
HINTS AND TIPS l l l l l Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON. Shelves are numbered from the bottom upwards. When cooking more than one dish in the fan oven, place dishes centrally on different shelves rather than cluster several dishes on one shelf. This will allow the heat to circulate freely for the best cooking results. When batch baking one type of food, e.g. Victoria sandwich cakes, those of similar size will be cooked in the same time.
OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements.
ROASTING CHART ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Rare: 50-60°C; Medium: 60-70°C; Well Done: 70-80°C MEAT SECOND/FAN OVEN COOKING TIME Beef 160-180°C 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Beef, boned 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Mutton and Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork and veal 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Ham 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over
DEFROST FEATURE USES OF DEFROST FEATURE This fan oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc. Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 - 2 hours.
CARE AND CLEANING ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AT THE MAIN WALL SWITCH AND ALLOW THE COOKER TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING. If Hob Brite is unavailable, one or more of the cleaning agents below may be used temporarily: a) Jif Cream Cleaner b) Baking Soda CLEANING MATERIALS TO REMOVE MORE STUBBORN MARKS Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. 1.
l TO REMOVE DISCOLOURATIONS 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' above. If this is unsuccessful, make up a paste of one part water to three parts Cream of Tartar and leave on the discoloured areas overnight.
CLEANING INSIDE THE GRILL / OVEN COMPARTMENTS The sides surfaces, and back panel of the main oven are coated with special Stayclean coating . The Stayclean should not be cleaned manually. The vitreous enamel in the top oven, grill compartment and fan oven base can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care. Ensure that the manufacturers instructions are followed and that all parts are well rinsed afterwards.
CLEANING THE DOOR GLASS To prevent damaging or weakening the door glass panels avoid the use of the following: l Household detergents and bleaches l Impregnated pads unsuitable for non-stick saucepans l Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool pads l Chemical oven pads or aerosols l Rust removers l Bath/Sink stain removers CLEANING BETWEEN THE OUTER AND INNER DOOR GLASS The outer door glass is removable for cleaning. TO REMOVE THE OUTER GLASS 1.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING? 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. The cooker does not work at all: * Check that the appliance has been wired in and is switched on at the wall.
SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Force Centre by telephoning: 0870 5 929929 Your call will be routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area.
TRICITY BENDIX SERVICE FORCE To contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre telephone CHANNEL ISLANDS ORKNEY Corsie Domestics (M65) 7 King Street 0870 5 929929 NORTH EAST Kirkwall Orkney KW15 GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity Hydro Electric GATESHEAD Unit 356a PO Box 4 Inveralmond House (M39) Dukesway Court Vale , Guernsey Ruthervenfield Road Dukesway Channel Islands Perth PH1 3AQ Team Valley PERTH Gateshead JERSEY Jersey Electricity PERTH Graham Begg NE11 0BH Company Unit 4 P
TRICITY BENDIX SERVICE FORCE To contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre telephone 0870 MIDLANDS LONDON & EAST ANGLIA 5 929929 SOUTH EAST BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East, BECKENHAM 11a Gardener Industrial ASHFORD Unit 2 (M18) Wyrley Road Ind.
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, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: l The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
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RATING PLATE REFERENCE MAKE AND MODEL NO. PRODUCT NO. SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE 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 handbook is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded and should be disregarded if specifications or appearance are changed. TRICITY BENDIX,55 - 77 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE, SL1 1DZ TELEPHONE 0870 5 950950 MODEL NO. PART NO.
