Belling platinum db2, Db1000, Db1000G Installation & User's Instructions

platinum db2 gas cooker

Installation & User’s instructions

platinum db2 - Natural Gas

Note: This appliance is supplied for use with the category of gas

specified and cannot be converted to any other gas.

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Contents

Page

Product Specification ……………………………………………………. 3

Introduction Your Belling Cooker…………………………….. 4

Getting Help……………………………………… 4

Installation Instructions ……………………………………………………. 5-9

For Your Own Safety Never…………………………………………….. 10

Always…………………………………………… 11

Know Your Cooker ……………………………………………………. 12

Know Your Control Panel ……………………………………………………. 13

Timer Instructions …………………………………………………….. 14-18

Automatic Cooking (Large Oven) ……………………………………………………… 19
Rules to follow when cooking automatically

Using the Hob Description of Hotplates…………………………. 20

Use of Hotplates………………………………….. 20
Control Setting Guide…………………………….. 20
Cooking Chart…………………………………….. 20
Choosing Your Utensils …….. ………………….. 21
Energy Saving Tips….. ………………………….. 21
Safety Requirements for Deep Fat Frying….….. 22

Grilling (Closed Door) Caution…………………………………………….. 23

Using the Grill.…………………………………….. 23

The Ovens To Use the Ovens……………………………….. 24

Cold Start Cooking……………………………….. 24

Preparation & Roasting of Large Poultry……….. 24

Storage & Re-heating of Food Cook – Chill Dishes……………………………….. 25

Oven Cooking Chart ……………………..……………………………….. 26-27

Temperature Conversion Chart ……………………..……………………………….. 28

Care & Cleaning Control Panel / Oven Doors..……………………. 29

Ovens & Grill.……………………………………... 29-30
Pan Supports/Burner Caps/Burner Bodies…….. 30
Belling Cookclean Panels……………………….. 30
Replacing the oven lamp………………………… 31

Is There Something Wrong With Your Cooker ……………………..……………………………….. 32

Cooking Results Unsatisfactory ……………………..……………………………….. 33

Service ……………………..……………………………….. 34

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Product Specification

Platinum db2

Gas Type I2H

Gas Supply Pressure 20mbar for G20

Electrical Supply 230V – 240V

Electrical Supply Frequency 50Hz

Total Heat Input (Gas) 16.1 kW

Total Heat Input (Electric) 2.6 kW

Large Gas Oven Wattage (Timed) 2.6 kW

Injector Bray 960/180

Small Gas Oven Wattage 2.4 kW

Injector 115

Grill Wattage (Electric) 2.39 kW - 2.6 kW

Front Left Hotplate (Rapide) 3.0 kW

Injector 115

Rear Left Hotplate (Semi-Rapide) 1.75 kW

Injector 96

Centre Hotplate (Wok - Triple Ring) 3.5 kW

Injector 135

Rear Right Hotplate (Auxiliary) 1.0 kW

Injector 71

Front Right Hotplate (Semi-Rapide) 1.75 kW

Injector 96

Grilling Area 780 cm2

Large Oven Capacity 55 Litres

Small Oven Capacity 32 Litres

Nominal External Dimensions H 900mm
(Excluding handles) W 1000mm
D 600mm

Countries of Destination GB & IE

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Introduction

Your Belling Cooker Thank you for purchasing a new Belling db2 cooker. Its stylish, practical design

will enhance your kitchen and make cooking a pleasure. It features a large gas
oven, a small gas oven, a separate electric “closed-door” grill, a storage
compartment, 5 gas burners and a utensil holder. There is also an electronic
clock/timer featuring a minute minder and automatic cooking facilities (large oven
only).

Even if you have used an electric or gas cooker before, it is important that
you read these instructions thoroughly before starting to cook, paying particular
attention to the installation and safety instructions.

Getting Help If you have any problems with installing, operating, or cooking with your Belling

cooker, please check through these instructions thoroughly to make sure that
you have not missed anything. If you still need help, then please contact
(including a daytime telephone number if possible):-

Consumer Relations Department,
Belling Appliances Limited,
Talbot Road,
Mexborough, South Yorkshire,
S64 8AJ.

BELLING HELPLINE Tel: [phone]

Please quote the cooker model and serial number with all inquiries. This can be
found on the chassis behind the drop down storage compartment panel.

WARNING! For your own safety, make sure that these instructions on

installation, use and maintenance are followed.

We advise you to keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

If you sell or transfer ownership of this product, please pass on these instructions
to the new owner.

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Installation Instructions

This appliance has been tested and certified by BG Technology and carries the
C.E. Mark.

The installation must be in accordance with the current I.E.E. Wiring Regulations.

Gas safety (Installation & Use Regulations.)

This appliance must be installed in accordance with BS6172.

Location

In your own interest and that of safety, it is

that all Gas Appliances are

LAW

installed by competent persons in accordance with Gas Safety Regulations.
Failure to install appliances correctly could lead to PROSECUTION.

Use only a CORGI registered installer.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the rules in force, and used
only in well-ventilated areas.

The use of a gas-cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture
in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated, keep
natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device
(mechanical extractor hood).

Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for
example opening of a window, or more effective ventilation (where present).

The cooker may be located in a kitchen, kitchen/diner or a bed-sitting room, but not

in a room containing a bath or shower.

Provision for ventilation

The room containing the cooker should have an air supply in accordance with

BS5440: Pt.2

All rooms require an opening window or equivalent, while some rooms require a
permanent vent in addition to the opening window. The cooker should not be

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installed in a bed-sitting room of less than 21m
installed in any room of volume less than 5m

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between 5m

and 10m3an air vent of effective area 50cm2 is required., unless the

, and furthermore should not be

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. If it is installed in a room of volume

room has a door that opens directly to the outside, in which case no air vent is

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required. If the room exceeds 11m

no air vent is required

If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room BS5440:Pt.2 should be
consulted to determine the requisite air vent requirements

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Installation Instructions

Unpacking

Siting/Moving the Cooker

After unpacking your cooker, make sure that you remove all the packing from the
grill compartment and ovens, and any stickers from the oven doors and the hob.

Examine your cooker for any damage. If there is any damage to your cooker or
anything is missing, please contact your supplier for advice.

Your cooker is heavy, so be careful when moving or positioning it. Do not try to
move the cooker by pulling on the doors or handles or control panel. The Belling
platinum db2 is designed to 'slot-in' between 600mm deep cabinets, spaced at
least 1000mm apart. It can also be used freestanding, with a cabinet to one side,
in a corner setting or with its back to a wall. However it must not be situated with
either side closer than 50mm to a combustible wall or cupboard that is higher than
the cooker. The wall behind the cooker and 450mm above and across the width of
the cooker, should be of an incombustible material or easy clean surface such as
ceramic tiles. Please note, when positioning your cooker against a wall, ensure
there is sufficient clearance for the screw heads on the back panel.

This appliance is designed not to project in front of standard 600mm worktops
(excluding handles). To achieve the best fit the cooker must be pushed against the
wall. If the wall mounted adaptor backplate (Fig.1) is to be fitted behind the
appliance then the suitable area for this fitting is shown as the area in (Fig.2).

Fig. 1 Fig. 2

ADAPTER BACKPLATE

ELBOW

15mm COPPER
PIPE

MAINS INLET ON
APPLIANCE

ELBOW BAYONET
SOCKET

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Installation Instructions

Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should be at least 760mm (30") above
the cooker hob. We do not recommend positioning the cooker below wall
cupboards, as the heat and steam from the cooker may cause damage to the
cupboard and its contents.

Excess steam from the oven, vents out at the top back edge of the cooker, so
make sure that the walls behind and near the cooker are resistant to heat, steam
and condensation.

Your cooker must stand on a flat surface so that when it is in position the hob is
level. The cooker is fitted with rear wheels and will slide into position easily.
Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front, as follows.
Open the oven doors sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front
edge of the oven roofs, avoiding grill elements or oven furniture.

Adjust the cooker at the rear to the required height, using the 2 jacking screws
situated behind the rear access cover and secure with the locknuts. Position the
cooker and adjust the height at the front with the 2 jacking screws situated at the
front underside. Check that the cooker is level by using a spirit level (adjusting the
jacking screws if necessary). It is important that the cooker is stable and level for
the overall cooking performance.

Stability Chain

The cooker should be fitted with a stability device such as a proprietary stability

Connect to Gas Supply

Fig.3

chain as shown in Figure 3 and firmly secured to the fabric of the building.

Whatever the position, remember to leave enough room for the cooker to be
pulled out for cleaning and service.

Connection to the appliance should be made with an approved appliance flexible
connection to BS669. A length of 1200mm is recommended.
The temperature at the rear of the appliance, which is likely to come into contact
with the flexible hose, does not exceed 70°C.

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A Rp

/2 elbow is fitted to the cooker.
If the position of the wall connection is within 250mm of the oven inlet, the loop of
hose will give maximum movement to the cooker.

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Installation Instructions

Connecting to Electrical
Supply

For your own safety, we recommend that your cooker is installed by a suitably
qualified person.
The cooker should be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the
IEE Regulations.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED!

The cooker must be connected to the correct electrical supply as stated on the
rating plate, through a suitable 20 amp fused spur outlet (13Amp fuse )
incorporating a double pole switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm in
all poles, adjacent to (but not above) the cooker.

We also recommend that a minimum 1.5mm² P.V.C. Insulated twin and earth
cable is used to connect the fuse spur outlet.

The power supply cable should conform to BS6004

IMPORTANT:
For access to the mains terminal block and for supply cable connection, it is
necessary to remove the access cover situated at the bottom of the back panel.
The live and neutral positions are marked with the letters L and N respectively,
molded into the terminal block. The earth terminal is marked by the earth
symbol.
Secure the mains cable using the cable clamp.

Connect the mains cable as follows:-

Live to terminal L.

Neutral to terminal N

Earth to the earth stud.

Ensure clamping nuts are tightened sufficiently. Allow sufficient cable length for
the cooker to be pulled out for cleaning, but do not let it hang closer than 50mm
(2”) to the floor. The cable can be looped if necessary, but make sure that it is
not kinked or trapped when the cooker is in position.

The large oven, grill and clock will not operate unless the mains control unit is live
and switched on.

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Installation Instructions

Check for Gas Soundness

Gas pressure should be checked on a semi-rapid hob burner.
Remove the injector and fit the pressure test nipple supplied.
Light the other four burners and both ovens, then note the pressure.
This should be as stated on the rating label.

Note: Replace the injector after checking.

Retain the test nipple in a safe place for future use.

Check the operation of the cooker

Check that the five hotplate electrodes spark correctly. The hotplate burners
should be checked for a steady flame (when turned down to the smallest flame
setting marked on the control panel).

Check that the large oven sparks correctly by turning the control knob to mark 9.
The burner should ignite within five seconds at low rate and increase to full rate
within sixty seconds. Leave the oven full on with the door closed for ten minutes
and then check that the flame reduces when the control knob is turned to the ‘E’
setting.

Check that the small oven sparks correctly by turning the control knob to mark 9.
The burner should ignite within five seconds at low rate and increase to full rate
within sixty seconds. Leave the oven full on with the door closed for ten minutes
and then check that the flame reduces when the control knob is turned to the ‘E’
setting.

Before you cook for the first time, we recommend that you turn on each element
and hotplate in turn to burn off any odors remaining from manufacture. Simply
operate each hotplate and the grill on maximum for a few minutes and each oven
for about 30 minutes.

User

Instruct the user in the operation of the appliance and hand over the instructions.

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NEVER

For Your Own Safety

When used properly your Belling Cooker is completely safe, but as with any
cooker there are some precautions you must take in its use.

Never allow anyone except an authorized Belling Service Agent to service or repair

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your cooker.

Never remove any part of the cooker other than those intended in normal use, or

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attempt to modify the cooker in any way.

Never use the cooker for commercial catering. It is designed for domestic use.

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Never allow young children to operate or play with the cooker.

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Never use a chip pan or deep fat fryer more than

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frying and do not leave a fryer unattended while cooking.

Never line the shelves, floor, or sides of the ovens or grill with aluminum foil as

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overheating and damage may result.

/3 full of oil, or use a lid while

Never place anything which might catch fire, such as towels or tea towels, near to

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the burners or over the flue outlet even when the cooker is not in use.

Never use an asbestos mat, trivet or rack of any kind under pans on any hotplate.

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Never store anything which might catch fire in the oven, grill compartment or

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storage compartment.

Never allow aluminum foil or plastic to touch any hotplate when it is hot.

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Never store flammable liquids, aerosols, etc. in adjacent cabinetry.

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Never dry clothes or place other items over or near to the hotplate or oven or grill

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doors.

Never use large preserving pans or fish kettles across two hotplates as this will

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damage the hob.

Never use cooker as a room heater.

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Never wear garments with long flowing sleeves whilst cooking.

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Never leave burners lit when not in use.

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For Your Own Safety

Never use the hotplates with the burner caps removed.

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Never use badly designed or misshapen pans which may be unstable.

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Never allow pan handles to stick out beyond the hotplate (where they can be

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knocked) or over another burner.

ALWAYS

IF YOU SMELL GAS

off gas supply at the mains. Do not operate any electrical switches and contact
your local gas supplier immediately.

Always make sure you understand the controls prior to use.

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Always take care when touching any part of the cooker that may be hot. Use good

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quality dry oven gloves when removing or replacing food or dishes.

Always stand back when opening the oven door to allow any build-up of heat or

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steam to disperse.

Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when not in use to prevent accidents.

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Always make sure that the roof, side and back panels, and shelves are fitted

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correctly before using the oven or grill.

Always keep your cooker clean, as a build-up of grease or fat from cooking may

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be a fire hazard.

turn off all gas controls on the hob, open windows and turn

Always switch off at the mains supply before cleaning your cooker.

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Always supervise children and pets, particularly when grilling, as exposed parts of

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the grill may become hot.

Always place pans centrally over the hotplate burners and make sure that they are

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stable.

Always keep handles away from the edge of the hob and any other burners. For

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added safety you should consider using a suitable hob guard.

Always make sure that all the controls are switched off when you finish cooking.

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Always remember that your cooker may stay hot for a time even after you have

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finished cooking.

Always keep ventilation slots at the rear of the cooker clear of obstructions

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Know Your Cooker

Plint

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Know Your Control Panel

Electric Grill Control Small Gas Oven control Spark Ignition Switch

electricgrill

closed

door

E

1

/

6

5

4

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2

1

1

2

2

3

5

4

E

9

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platinum db2

(5) Gas Hotplate Controls

Large Gas Oven control Electronic Digital Clock, Minute Minder

(Programmable Timing Option) and Large Gas Oven Timer

Control Knobs & Switches

The hob and ovens control knobs can only be rotated anti-clockwise from

the off position.

The grill control knob can only be rotated clockwise from the off position.

stop

The spark ignition switch is operated as follows.
Depress and hold in the push-button. This will provide a repetitive spark to
the burners.

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Timer Instructions

The oven timer offers you the following features:

1. Time of day

2. Automatic cooking (Large oven only)

3. Minute minder

The large oven can be controlled by the automatic timer. When the timer has been
set, the small oven remains functional.

Hints on Automatic
Cooking

1. Select foods which will take the same amount of time to cook and require
approximately the same temperature.

2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or about to finish cooking
on your return to the oven. This will ensure the food has not cooled down and
does not require re-heating before serving.

3. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven, ideally straight
from the refrigerator. Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed thoroughly
before being placed into the oven.

4. We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven if there is to be
a delay period. Stews prepared by frying the meat and vegetables should be
cooked as soon as possible.

5. We advise dishes containing left over cooked poultry or meat (eg. Shepherds
pie) should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay period.

6. Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method, so that the delay
start is kept to a minimum.

7. On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain foods (eg.
Poultry, joints etc.) the delay start should be kept to a minimum.

8. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period, so it
is best that these ingredients are added just before serving.

9. Foods that discolour should be protected by coating in fat or tossing in water
(to which lemon juice has just been added) prior to placing the food into the
oven.

10. Dishes containing liquid should not be overfilled. This will prevent boiling over.

11. Foods should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container to prevent the loss
of liquid during cooling. Aluminium foil gives a good seal.

12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.

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Timer Instructions

To set the Time of Day

To set Timer to switch

Automatically

before the oven switches OFF Automatically)

Step 1 Make sure all the oven controls are turned off.

Step 2 Check that the electricity supply to the oven is switched on.

Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and

Auto flashing intermittently.

Step 4 Press and hold the and buttons together (the

display shows 12.00). At the same time press either the “+” or
“-“ button to set the correct time of day.

RELEASE AND THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.

(This allows you to cook immediately for a chosen period of time

Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.

OFF

Cookpot Symbol

Cookpot Symbol Disappears

Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven.

Step 3 Turn the oven control to the required temperature (The oven

should now be operating).
Step 4
Press and release the button. The display will read 0.00 with the
cookpot lit.

Within 2 seconds press and hold the “

required cooking period is set.

(Adjustment can be made by pressing the “

The timer display will revert to the time of day with the Auto symbol
and Cookpot lit.

At the end of the cooking period the Auto symbol will flash and an
intermittent bleeping sound will be heard. This will continue for
approximately 2 minutes unless the timer is reset within this period
(See step 6).

The oven will no longer operate until the timer has been reset to
manual operation (See steps 5 & 6 on the next page).

” or “ - “ button until the

+

“ button)

-

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Timer Instructions

To set Timer to switch OFF
Automatically (Continued)

To set Timer to switch ON
& OFF Automatically

before the oven switches OFF Automatically

Step 5 Turn off the oven control

Step 6 Press the button to cancel the bleeping (If 2 minutes has

not elapsed)

Press button again to return to manual operation.

(This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period

Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.

Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven.

Step 3 Press and release the “ “ button. The display will read

0.00 with the cookpot lit. Within 2 seconds press and hold the
“

” button until the required cooking period is set.

+

(Adjustment can be made by pressing the “

The timer display will revert to the time of day with the Auto
symbol and cookpot lit.

Step 4 Press and release the “ “ button. The display will read

the earliest possible end time with the cookpot and Auto
symbol lit.

Within 2 seconds press and hold the “

require the food to be ready, with only the Auto symbol lit.

(Adjustment can be made by pressing the “

Step 5 Turn the oven control to the required temperature.

(The oven will now switch on later at the designated time, cook
for the required period and switch off automatically at the stop
setting).

+

“ button).

-

” to set the time you

“ button).

-

At the end of the cooking period the Auto symbol will flash and an
intermittent bleeping sound will be heard. This will continue for
approximately 2 minutes unless the timer is reset within this period (See
Step 7).

The oven will no longer operate until the timer has been reset to
manual operation (See steps 6 & 7 on the next page).

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Timer Instructions

To set Timer to switch ON &
OFF Automatically (Continued)

Other Notes On Timer
Operation

Step 6 Turn off the oven control

Step 7 Press the button to cancel the bleeping

(If 2 minutes has not elapsed)

Press button again to return to manual operation.

1. When cooking Automatically the cook period can be checked at

any time simply by pressing the “ “ button.

2. When cooking Automatically the stop time can be checked at any

time simply by pressing the “ “ button. (This also can be

altered at any time by following Step 4 previously).

3. Having set a cooking period and stop time an electronic device

stores the information. The device within the timer will switch the

oven on at the required start time.

4. If a mistake is made and is not easily rectified, alter the cook period

to show 0.00 (As per step 3 above) then press the “ “

button (See step 7 above).

5. After an automatic sequence the bleeping sound can be switched

off by pressing any of the following three buttons.

However, the large oven cannot be operated until the timer has

been set to manual. Press the Button (See Step 7 above).

6. If at any time the display shows three flashing zeros 0.00. It is

likely that the electricity supply to the oven has been interrupted.

Reset the timer to the correct time of day. If there is any food in the

oven, make sure that it has been cooked thoroughly before serving.

7. To give yourself more time to set each function press and hold the

required function button and at the same time press “

button.
Note: Between the hours of 10.00 p.m. and 6.00 a.m. the intensity of the
display reduces.

“ or “ - “

+

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Timer Instructions

To Set the Minute Minder

Bell symbol

Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly

Step 2 Press and release the “ “ button. Within 5 seconds

press and hold the “

(A bell symbol will light).

This can be adjusted by pressing the “

On releasing the buttons the timer will revert back to the time of day.

At the end of the set time a bleeping sound will be heard and the bell
symbol will flash.

This can be cancelled by pressing the “ “.

” button until the required time is set

+

“ button.

-

Note: If necessary the Minute Minder can be cancelled before the tone

sounds by pressing the “ “ button and then press the “

until 0.00 appears in the display window.

“ button

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Automatic Cooking (Large Oven)

Rules to follow when
cooking automatically

When planning your meal, remember that the oven control setting
refers to the center of the oven - it is warmer above and cooler below.

1. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven, ideally
straight from the refrigerator.

2. Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed thoroughly before it is put into
the oven.

3. The automatic timer should not be used in hot weather because of the

possible growth of food poisoning organisms.

4.

NEVER

5. Never leave food in the oven to cool slowly after cooking.
Serve immediately or refrigerate.

6. Dishes containing left over cooked meat or poultry, for example shepherds
pie, dishes containing eggs, cooked rice or seafood should not be cooked
automatically if there is to be a delay period.

use the automatic timer to re-heat Cook-Chill dishes.

7. Warm food should never be placed in the oven if there is to be a delay
period. Stews prepared by frying the meat and vegetables should be cooked
as soon as possible or refrigerated until loading the oven.

8. Try to set the stop time for a period beyond your anticipated return.

9.

DO NOT

has just been used manually.

10. It is advisable to cover dishes where possible either with a lid or foil to
prevent the transfer of odours. If the food is to be served golden brown, it
may be uncovered or have the lid removed for a quick browning before
serving.

11. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent boiling over.

12. To prevent discoloration of certain fruit and vegetables such as apples,

pears, turnips and parsnips, a little lemon juice should be added to
the cooking liquid.

13. Potatoes should be par-boiled or brushed with fat to prevent discoloration

during delay time.

leave food for an automatic program in a warm oven, i.e. one that

14. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period,

so it is best to add these ingredients just before serving

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Using The Hob

Description of
Hotplate Burners

Use of Hotplates

The hob is made of enamelled mild steel and fitted with five gas
hotplate burners.
The left front hotplate burner (Raped) is rated at 3.0kW.

The left rear and right front hotplate burners (Semie – Raped) are rated at

1.75kW.

The centre hotplate burner (Wok – Triple Ring) is rated at 3.5Kw.
The right rear hotplate burner (Auxiliary) is rated at 1.0kW.

Check that the electricity supply is switched on. Select the burner to be used.
Push in and turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the large flame symbol .
Press the ignition button until the burner lights. Turn the control knob to the
required setting.

A simmer position is achieved when the control knob is turned fully anti­clockwise.

To turn off

, turn the control knob fully clockwise to the ‘0’ symbol.
Under certain conditions a slight ‘popping’ noise can be heard from the
hotplates. This is perfectly normal and will not affect the performance of the
appliance.

Control Setting Guide
Hotplates

COOKING CHART

There are four sizes of hotplate burners on the hob and all are easily
adjusted to any rate of cooking required.

The chart given below is provided as a guide only and personal experience will
soon familiarise you with the correct burner and setting to use. This depends
on the size, thickness, material of saucepans and the quantity and type of
ingredients being cooked.

Burner Control Knob Uses Type of Food
position

Simmering

SMALL FLAME

Steady Boiling

Shallow Frying

LARGE FLAME Fast Boiling

Stews of fish, poultry and meet.
Milk puddings – steamed puddings.
Soups - boiled joints of meat e.g.
Ham, mutton, beef, scrambled egg.
Apple sauce.

Vegetables.
Boiling jam after the sugar has been
added.
Burgers, pancakes, omelettes, bacon
Eggs and raw fish.
Bringing vegetables to the boil,
stir frying battered fruits fish and
pasta.

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Using The Hob

Choosing Your Utensils

Any type of flat based kettle or pan from 100mm (4in.) to 230mm (9in.) base

diameter may be used. Do not use pans which are unstable when placed on a
flat work-top. The use of split pans, i.e. those comprising two or more pans
designed to fit together over a single burner, is not recommended as these can
be unstable on the hotplate. Asbestos mats should not be used on the pan
supports because they may impede burner performance or damage the pan
support.

In order to get best value out of your hob, the following economy tip is
recommended. Choose the correct burner for the size of pan.

Energy Saving Tips

1 Do use saucepans with lids

2 Place pans centrally over burner.

3 Do not allow flames to lick up the sides of the pan.

4 Only fill kettles or pans with the amount of liquid needed.

5 Turn down the gas as soon as the contents of the pan boil.

6 Do not light the burner until the pan is in position and turn off before

removing the pan.

7 Cut vegetables into smaller pieces so that they cook quicker and cook more

than one vegetable in the same pan, e.g. carrots and potatoes.

8 In hard water areas descale kettles regularly.

9 Consider using a pressure cooker.

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Safety Requirements for IMPORTANT:

Deep Fat Frying

As there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil,

particularly for deep fat frying, cooking utensils containing oil must not be
left unattended (e.g. to answer the telephone) or in close proximity to hotplates.
In the unfortunate event of a fire it will assist in smothering the flames if the pan
lid is replaced, and the electricity supply is switched

1 Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating

area.

2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil.

3. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period.

4. Do not try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This only

lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food.

Using The Hob

OFF

.

Utensil Holder

5. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the hot oil

or fat. Frozen foods, in particular, will cause frothing and spitting, if added
too quickly.

6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.

7. Keep the outside of the pan, clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.

Adjacent to the hotplates on the right hand side is a “Utensil holder”
This provides a handy location for the resting of mixing spoons and utensils
whilst using the hob. The tray is removable for cleaning (see cleaning enamel).

Please note that as this tray is located close to burners it may become hot.
Care must be taken when removing. If in doubt remove using oven gloves.

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Grilling (Closed door)

The Belling platinum db2 has an electric grill in the large oven compartment.
This grill is thermostatically controlled and only suitable for closed door grilling.

Caution Grilling should never be undertaken with the grill/oven door open.

Never operate the grill without the grill roof in place.
WARNING! Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use.
DO NOT allow children near the appliance when the grill is in use.
DO NOT cover the grill pan or grid with aluminum foil as this can hold fat,
intensify the heat and create a fire hazard.
THE GRILL CONTROL OVERRIDES THE LARGE OVEN CONTROL

Using the grill

The grill and large oven
The grill

Check that the electricity supply is switched on.

•

Remove the grill pan, load with food and adjust the top shelf to the height

•

required.

Close the door, turn the control knob to setting 6 and pre-heat the grill for

•

approximately 2 mins.

Open the door and place the loaded grill pan on the shelf centrally under the

•

element. Detach the handle (If used) and store.

Close the door and turn the control knob to the required setting.

•

Use the detached grill pan handle or oven gloves to adjust or remove the

•

pan. Turn the food regularly.

be operated when the oven timer has been set.

CAN

CANNOT

be operated at the same time.

The following chart is a guide only.

Food Preheat Shelf Position (from top) Setting Approx. Cooking time

Toast 2 min 1 6 2 mins

Small cuts- 2 min 2 6 for 4 mins 15 – 20 mins
Sausages (reduce to 4)
Bacon

Chops etc 2 min 3 4 30 – 40 mins
Gammon

Fish 2 min 2 (In base of pan) 6 8 – 10 mins

Pizzas 2 min 3 4 12 – 15 mins

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The Ovens

The Belling platinum db2 has one large gas and one small gas oven. The
ovens have different heat zones with the thermostat settings referring to the
temperature on the middle shelf; above the shelf it is hotter and below it is
cooler. Both ovens have two shelves and six possible shelf positions (reference
numbered 1 to 6 from the top down) enabling full use of the different
temperatures inside the oven. Each shelf has a safety stop to prevent it from
being pulled out too far when attending to food. Shelves are removed from the
oven by pulling them out to the stop and then lifting at the front to withdraw.
One grill pan / meat pan and one small oven baking tray are provided with the
cooker. The small oven baking tray sits centrally on the shelf with the front lip
turned down and pushed up to the front edge of the shelf.

To use the ovens

1. Check that the electricity supply is switched on.

2. Refer to the cooking chart (Pg.26 - 27) and place the oven shelves

appropriately.

3. Push in and turn the oven control knob fully anti-clockwise. The oven burner

will light automatically (The clicking will stop when the flame is established).
Turn the control knob clockwise to the required setting. (Refer to Cooking
Chart). Both ovens are marked from 1-9. There is a delay of about one
minute whilst the safety device operates before the burner comes on full.
The flame stays high during the heating up time and is then reduced
automatically to keep the oven at the required gas Mark. If there is no
clicking sound immediately the control knob is turned, re-check that the
electricity supply to the cooker is on, and that the automatic control is set to
manual (large oven). Check that the grill control is set to the off position
(large oven). To turn off the control knobs, turn fully clockwise to the zero
position. An odor may be noticed when first using the ovens. This is normal
and will soon disperse. Never place dishes on the oven base over the
burner. Both ovens can be used manually. The large oven can be operated
by setting the automatic timer controls for a cooking program.

Cold start cooking

Preparation and Roasting

Large Poultry

Anything requiring long slow cooking such as Casseroles and rich fruit cakes

can be put into a cold oven. Satisfactory results can also be obtained with
creamed mixture, rich pastries or yeast mixtures, but for perfection we
recommend preheating the oven for about 20 minutes.

Place the bird directly onto the shelf in the fifth or sixth shelf position,

with a large roasting tin on the oven base to collect the juices. It is important

to check that the bird and foil DO NOT overhang the burner at the back of
the oven. The maximum weight of a turkey that can be accommodated is
25lbs (11.5kg) provided it will fit within the constraints of the oven.

Note:

particular gas mark / temperature, then the thermostat may need to be
replaced.

If you find that the oven is getting hotter than normal, when using a

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Storage and Reheating of Food.

It is vitally important to strictly adhere to the basic principles of food handling and
hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

1. If food is to be frozen or not served immediately, cool it in a clean container

as quickly as possible.

2. Thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before reheating.

3. Re-heat food thoroughly and quickly either on the hotplate or in a hot oven,

Mk.6 and then serve immediately.

4. Only re-heat food once.

'Cook - Chill Dishes'

These should always be placed in a pre-heated oven ideally on the first or second

shelf position. Follow the packet instructions for the cooking time.

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Oven Cooking Chart

The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more to your

satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed.

Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results. Always turn the thermostat knob to Mark 9 before selecting the appropriate

gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest.

FOOD Gas Shelf Approx. Cooking time and Comments

Mark Position

Fish

Oily and white fish 3 or 4 5 25-60 mins. depending on recipe

Meat and Poultry

Beef 4 or 5 5 25-30 mins. per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins extra.

Ham 5 5 40 mins. per 450g (1 lb) covered in foil plus

40 mins. extra

Lamb 5 5 30 mins. per 450g (1 lb) + 30 mins. extra

Pork 5 5 40 mins. per 450g (1 lb) + 40 mins. extra

Chicken 5 5 25 mins. per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins. extra

Duckling & Goose 5 5 25 mins. per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins. extra

Turkey 4 or 6 5 or 6 15-20 mins. per 450g (1 lb) + 20 mins.

Casseroles 3 4 or 5 2 - 6 hrs. depending on cut of meat

Vegetables

Baked Jacket 4 or 6 3 1

Potatoes

Puddings

Milk Puddings 3 5 1

(500ml/pt)

Baked Custard 3 5 45 - 60 mins. in bain-marie

(500ml/1pt)

Baked Sponge 4 3 40 - 50 mins.

Puddings

Baked Apples 3 3 30 - 45 mins. depending on type and size of apples.

Meringue Topped 1 3 or 4 15 mins or until "tinged" with brown.

Puddings

Apple Tart (1x205mm/8”) 6 3 45 - 60 mins.

(2x205mm/8") 6 2 or 4 45 – 60 mins

Fruit Crumble 5 3 35 - 45 mins

1

/2- 3 hrs. until soft, depending on size.

3/

1/

2

hrs

-

4-

2

If using aluminum foil:

1. Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third.

2. Do not allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven.

3. Do not cover the oven interior with foil.

4. Do not cover the oven shelves with foil.

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Oven Cooking Chart

FOOD Gas Shelf Approx. Cooking time and Comments

Mark Position

Cakes, Pastries &

Biscuits

Small Cakes 5 2 and 4 17 - 25 mins.

(12 per tray) 2 trays

1 tray 5 2 17 - 25 mins.

Victoria Sandwich 4 2 and 4 Small Oven 20 - 30 mins.

(2x180mm/7") 2 and 4 Large Oven 20 - 30 mins.

Swiss Roll 5 2 20 - 25 mins.

(3 egg quantity)

Christmas Cake 2 3 or 4 3 - 6 hrs. depending on recipe

(1x205mm/8")

1

Madeira Cake 4 3 1

(1x180mm/7")

Rich Fruit Cake 2 3 2 – 3 hrs.

(1x180mm/7")

Scones - 16 per tray 7 1 and 3 10 - 30 mins. depending on recipe.

Short bread 2 3 45 - 60 mins. depending on recipe

(1x180mm/7")

Biscuits 4 2 - 4 15 - 25 mins. depending on recipe.

Shortcrust Pastry 6 2 and 4 15 - 60 mins. depending on recipe

Rich Shortcrust 5 2 and 4 20 - 40 mins. depending on recipe.

Flaky/Puff Pastry 7 2 and 4 10 - 30 mins. depending on recipe

Choux Pastry 6 2 25 - 35 mins.

YEAST MIXTURES

Bread - rolls 7 2 or 3 15 - 45 mins. depending on recipe

MISCELLANEOUS

Yorkshire Pudding

large 7 2 35 - 45 mins.

individual 7 2 20 - 30 mins.

1/

/

1

hrs.

2

4 -

When baking with two trays or tins on two levels, the top tray is removed first and the lower tray moved up to the top

position for a few minutes longer.

Soft Margarine - Use the oven settings recommended by the margarine manufacturer and not those indicated on the

cooking chart.

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Temperature Conversion Scale

Approximate Oven Temperature

Conversion Chart

GAS MARK CONVENTIONAL OVEN FAN OVEN

(It is not always

necessary to

pre-heat oven)

1/2

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

F

°°°°

250 120 100
285 140 120
320 160 140
340 170 150
365 185 165
400 205 185
430 220 200
455 235 215
475 245 225
490 255 235

C

°°°°

C

°°°°

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Care and Cleaning

In the interests of both safety and hygiene your Belling platinum DB2 needs to be
kept clean. A build-up of grease or fat from cooking could cause a fire hazard.

WARNING! For your own safety, always switch off your cooker at the

mains supply and allow to cool before cleaning.

Never use excessive amounts of water to clean your cooker, and remember that
your cooker is heavy - take care when pulling it out for access.
To move the cooker forward, open both oven doors and with two hands
positioned under the roof of the compartments, lift and pull forward. Replace by
pushing the cooker backwards. Check that the cooker is level. Take care to
ensure that any floor covering is not damaged.

Door Removal

Cleaning Stainless Steel (Doors caps, Control panel Storage panel, Plinth &

DO NOT USE ABRASIVES

The doors are designed for easy removal. Open fully so that the door is

perpendicular to the oven cavity, lift up off its hinges and pull forward.
The inner glass will now slide out for cleaning.
To replace the doors reverse the procedure.

Please note that that the inner glass is specially treated and requires

replacing with the correct face to the oven (The Non-printed face).
When replacing, take care to ensure that the hinge pins line up with the
holes in the extrusion and that the door has dropped correctly into position
before closing the door.
DO NOT FORCE THE FITTING AS THIS WILL CAUSE DAMAGE.

Side Buttresses).

Wipe or spray a proprietary stainless steel cleaner onto the surface. Leave for
a few seconds and polish with a lint free cloth.

Vitreous Enamel (Hob, Utensil holder, Pan supports, Burner caps, Grill
pan, baking tray, Oven Base & Oven rear panels) Base & Oven rear

panels.

Wipe over with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water, then wipe with a cloth
wrung out in clear water. Dry with a soft clean cloth. Stubborn stains can be
removed with a cream, paste, liquid cleaner or by rubbing with fine steel wool or
soap pads. The Grill pan/meat pan, baking tray and utensil holder may be
washed in a dishwasher.

Paint (Hob frame, Front supports, Control panel undertray, Rear vent & Hob
frame).

Wash with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water only.

Ovens and Grill

The rod shelves, small oven roof, and other enamel parts of both ovens and hob

can be cleaned using household cream cleanser with a nylon pad or sponge.
Heavier soiling may require the use of a proprietary oven cleaner or steel wool
pad, but do not allow these to contact the Cookclean enamel, the hob or hob
surround, or any of the door seals or plastic parts of the cooker.

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Care and Cleaning

Oven and Grill

Pan Supports and Burner
Caps / Burner Bodies

Belling Cookclean Panels

Only use oven cleaners which carry the Vitreous Enamel Development Council's

Approvals symbol, and always follow the manufacturers instructions for use.

To remove the oven roof, simply slide it forward out of the cooker. Remember
never to operate the oven without its roof in position.

As for enamel cleaning.

NOTE:

entering and blocking the burner cap ports or the burner body, especially the gas
way and air hole. Remove any blockage with a nylon brush.

Both ovens have side runners that are coated with a special enamel which will

absorb and gradually vaporize any splashes which occur during cooking. This
surface coating, which can be recognised by its matt finish, may be damaged by
using aerosol oven cleaners, oven pads, detergents or scouring powders and
their use is not recommended.

Care must be taken to prevent cleaning materials, water or dirt, from

Any particularly heavy soiling or splashing may indicate the cooking temperature
has been high, or that excess fat or water has been used when roasting. It can
be removed by 'blotting' the surface with a paper towel or soft sponge, or by
running the oven empty at mark 8 for about 30 minutes.

Warning!

and children should be kept away.

Whilst normal cleaning can be carried out with these panels in place, they can be
removed for cleaning manually, or for cleaning the rest of the oven interior. First,
remove the oven shelves. The side runners can then be removed from the ovens
by unscrewing the two screws on each panel, and then lifting them out.

To clean these Cookclean panels by hand, scrub them with a nylon pad or brush,
using cold water and a little gentle detergent (although this may cause some
discoloration). Rinse in cold water and blot them dry with a paper towel or
sponge. Do not rub the surface too dry as this can damage the Cookclean finish.
After cleaning, replace the panels immediately and run both the ovens at
maximum setting for about 30 minutes to prevent deterioration of the enamel.

Under these conditions the surfaces may become hotter than usual

Do not clean them in a dishwasher.

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Care and Cleaning

Replacing the Oven Lamp

(Both ovens)

If the oven lamp fails you can replace it yourself by following these few

instructions.
WARNING! Switch off the cooker at the mains supply before attempting to

replace the oven lamp.

Remove the oven shelves. Unscrew and remove the lamp cover glass.

Unscrew the lamp and replace it with a new 15W S.E.S. lamp.
These are the only lamps suitable for use in your cooker.

Replace the lamp cover glass before switching on.

Note: The oven lamp is not covered by the guarantee.

For a replacement call our Spares Department on 01709 579907

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Is There Something Wrong With Your Cooker?

Fault Finding Guide

Problem Check

Nothing Works. Is the main cooker wall switch turned on?

Large oven does not work.
Small oven working OK!
Grill working OK!

Ignition failure If all burners fail to ignite, check that sparks appear at the burners, a

Before contacting your Belling Service Center/Installer, check the problem

guide below; there may be nothing wrong with your cooker.

Is the timer working? If the timer is not working it is likely that there is
no electricity supply to your cooker.

Ensure timer is set to manual.
(Refer to ‘Timer Instructions’ pages 14-18 )
Ensure the grill control is in the OFF position.

clicking noise should be heard. If not first check that:

The electricity supply is turned on.

•

The mains cooker switch on the wall is in the ON position.

•

If only a hotplate burner is failing to light check that:

The burner cap and ring are fitted correctly.

•

The holes in the burner ring are not blocked.

•

The five hotplates and the small oven may be lit with a match in

•

the event of ignition failure or power cut to the electricity supply.

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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?

PROBLEM

GRILLING

Uneven cooking front to

back

Fat Splattering

BAKING GENERAL.

Uneven rising of cakes

Sinking of cakes

CHECK

Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill

burner.

Ensure that the grill is not set at too high a setting.

Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level

on the rod shelf. The oven should be checked both left to

right and front to back.

The following may cause cakes to sink:

Cooking at too high a temperature.

•

Using normal creaming method with soft margarine.

•

Use the all-in-one method.

Over/ Under Cooking.

Fast/Slow cooking

Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in the

cook book provided, however, it may be necessary to

increase or decrease temperature by

1

/2 gas mark (10°C) to

suit personal taste. Do not use oven/meat pans greater than

1

2

/4" in height.

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Service

Calling for Service

Please consult your retailer in the first instance. If you experience difficulty,

contact Belling Appliances, After Sales Division. Remember that you may be
charged for the visit (even during the guarantee period) if nothing is found to be
wrong with the appliance, so always check the instructions to make sure that you
have not missed anything.

Belling Appliances After Sales Division (Service) Tel: [phone] (all calls will
be charged at local rate).

Belling recommend your cooker should be serviced by a competent person
every two years.

Before contacting a service agent, please note the following details about your
cooker:-

Model Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Date of Purchase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Also note your postcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

In order to provide a complete service history for your Belling platinum DB2,
please ask the service engineer to record the appropriate details in the chart
below:-

Parts Replaced Authorized

Date Nature of fault Or repaired Stamp or

Signature

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Issue 1 10/10/00

Belling Appliances Ltd, Tel: Belling Help Line 01709 579902
Mexborough, General Enquiries 01709 579900.

South Yorkshire, S64 8AJ

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