Falcon 1300 Dual Fuel User's Manual & Installation And Servicing Instructions

1300 Dual Fuel

User’s Manual

&

Installation and Servicing Instructions

U106510-01

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Be safe

Warning

Accessible parts will become hot in use. To avoid burns and
scalds children should be kept away.

You need clean fresh air - so does your cooker. Burner flames produce
exhaust gases, heat and moisture. Make sure that the kitchen is well
ventilated: keep natural ventilation holes open or install a powered
cooker hood that vents outside. If you have several burners on or use
the cooker for a long time, open a window or turn on an extractor fan.
For more detail see the Installation Instructions.

We recommend you read the ‘General Safety Instructions’ section
if you have not used a gas cooker before. We describe some basic
guidelines on how to use a gas cooker safely.

Gas and Electricity on

Make sure that the gas supply is turned on and that the cooker is
wired in and switched on. The cooker needs electricity.

Peculiar smells

When you first use your cooker it may give off a slight odour. This
should stop after a little use.

Before using for the first time, make sure that all packing
materials have been removed and then to dispel manufacturing
odours, turn the ovens to 230°C and run for an hour.

Make sure the room is well ventilated to the outside air, by
opening windows or turning on a cooker hood for example. We
recommend that people with respiratory or allergy problems
should vacate the area for this brief period.

Before using the grill for the first time you should also turn on the
grill and run for 30 minutes with the grill pan in position, pushed
fully back, and the grill door open.

Installation

In the UK:-

The cooker must be installed by a CORGI registered engineer.

In the Republic of Ireland:-

The installation must be carried out by a Competent Person.

The installation must be in accordance with the installation
instructions and comply with the relevant regulations and also the
local gas and electricity supply companies’ requirements.

Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty
or liability claims and lead to prosecution. This appliance shall be
installed in accordance with the regulations in force and only in a well
ventilated space.

Read the instructions before installing or using this appliance.

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Contents

Hotplate Burners Page 4

Wok Centre Ring Page 5

The Glide-Out ™ Grill Page 6

Using the Glide-Out™ Grill Page6

The Ovens Page 8

Multi-function oven functions Page 10

The Oven shelves Page12

Storage Page 13

Multi-function Oven cooking guide Page 14

Oven Cooking chart - Conventional and full Fan oven functions Page 15

Cleaning your cooker Page 16

Troubleshooting Page 20

General Safety Instructions Page 21

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Hotplate Burners

The drawing by each knob indicates which burner that knob controls. There is a spark ignition system that
works when the knob is pressed in. Each burner also has a special safety device that stops the flow of gas if the
flame goes out.

Push in and turn a knob to the large flame symbol ( ).

Keep holding the knob pressed in to let the gas through to the
burner for few seconds. The igniter should spark and light the
gas.

If, when you let go of the control knob, the burner goes out,
the safety device has not held in. Turn the control to the off
position and wait one minute, then try again this time holding
in the control knob for slightly longer.

Adjust the flame height to suit by turning the knob.

On this cooker the low position is beyond high, not between high and off.
The small flame marks the ‘low position’.

Turn the knob towards it after the contents of a pan have boiled.

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after spills occur. Try to wipe them off while the
hotplate is still warm.

Note:

Use of aluminium pans may cause metallic marking
of the pan supports. This does not affect the
durability of the enamel and may be cleaned off
with a metal cleaner such as ‘Brasso’.

Wok Centre Ring

The Wok ring is designed fit the centre burner. It will not
fit any of the other burner pan supports

It should be located so that the cut-outs in the ring sit
directly on the projecting burner supports.

Woks vary very widely in size and shape. It’s important
that the Wok is securely held - but if the Wok is too big
or too small the ring will not support it properly.

In order for the Wok to heat properly it must be close to
the burner. For this reason we don’t recommend that
you use the Wok ring with a flat bottomed wok.

When you fit the ring, check that it is properly located
on the pan support fingers.

Make sure that it is stable and that the Wok is sitting
level in the ring.

Make sure flames are under the pans. Using a lid
will help the contents boil more quickly.

Pans and kettles with concave bases or down
turned base rims should not be used.

Simmering aids, such as asbestos or mesh mats,
are NOT recommended. They will reduce burner
performance and could damage the pan supports.

Avoid using unstable and misshapen pans that may
tilt easily and pans with a very small base diameter
e.g. milk pans, single egg poachers. The minimum
pan diameter recommended is 120mm (about 4¾”).

When hotplate control knob is pressed in, sparks
will be made at every burner, this is normal.

If after lighting, a hotplate burner’s flame goes
out, turn it off and leave it for one minute before
relighting it.

You can remove the burner head for cleaning, see
“Cleaning your cooker” section of the instructions.

You should wipe the top surface of the cooker
around the hotplate burners as soon as possible

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The cradle will get very hot in use - allow plenty of
time for it to cool before you pick it up.

Wok Cooking

A Wok may be used for 5 traditional methods of
oriental cooking: -

Stir Frying

Shallow Frying

Deep Frying

Steaming

Braising

Stir frying has become the most familiar and
popular method of oriental cooking. The continual
manual process requires the addition of one food
item at a time with the relatively fast preparation
time offering the benefit of colour and nutrient
retention whilst retaining a crisp texture.

The other 4 types of Wok cooking do not require
constant stirring. These methods require a steadier
base for the utensil as the Wok contains very hot
water or oil. The Wok ring gives greater stability
when practising these methods of cooking - but
take care.

The Glide-Out™ Grill

Caution: Accessible parts may be hot when the
grill is in use. Young children should be kept
away.

Before using for the first time, to dispel
manufacturing odours, turn on the grill and run
for 30 minutes with the grill pan in position,
pushed fully back, and the grill door open.

Make sure the room is well ventilated to the
outside air, by opening windows or turning on a
cooker hood for example.

Using the Grill

Open the grill door and pull the grill pan carriage
forward using the handle.

The grill pan gets very hot when the grill is on.
Don’t touch the pan or trivet unless you are sure
it is cool.

After placing your food on the grill grid, slide the
grill carriage into the grill chamber. Make sure it is
pushed right in.

The grill has two
elements that allow
wither the whole
area of the pan to
be heated or just
the right hand half.

To heat the whole
grill, turn the
knob clockwise to
position 3.

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The neon indicator light by the grill control will
come on.

To use just the right hand half of the grill, turn the
grill control counter clockwise from the off position.

For best results preheat for 2 minutes with the grill
pan in position. After placing your food on the grill
pan grid, slide in the grill carriage. Adjust the heat
to suit by turning the knob.

Make sure the grill carriage is pushed right in.

Never close the grill door when the grill is on.

Don’t leave the grill on for more than a few
moments, with the grill pan pulled forward.

The grill pan grid can be set to four different grilling
heights by a combination of turning it back to front
and turning it upside down.

The grill pan and grill pan carriage can be easily
removed for cleaning. See the ‘Cleaning your

cooker’ section of these instructions.

Grill Cooking Chart

MEAT Time (mins)

Back Bacon Rashers 2
Chicken Satay 6
Fillet Steak (170g) 10
Sirloin Steak (170g) 10
Hamburger (113g) 8
Lamb Chop 12
Lamb Kidneys 8-9
Lamb’s Liver 5
Pork Chops 12
Pork Sausage (57g) 8
Pork Kebabs 10

FISH Time (mins)

Cod Fillet 7

Halibut Steaks 10-11
Herring Fillets in Oatmeal 7
Lemon Sole Fillets 5
Salmon Steaks 10

Whole Mackerel 11-12
Whole Trout 10

MISCELLANEOUS Time (mins)

Mush rooms 3-4
Toasted Cheese 2
Whole Tomatoes 4-5

To heat the right
hand half turn it
anti clockwise.

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The Ovens

During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements
inside the oven.

Before using for the first time, to dispel manufacturing odours turn the ovens to 230°C and run for
an hour. Make sure the room is well ventilated to the outside air, by opening windows or turning on a
cooker hood for example.

The Left Hand Oven

The left hand oven is a Multi-function oven. As well as
the oven fan and fan element, it is fitted with two extra
heating elements, one visible in the top of the oven
and the second under the oven base. Take care to avoid
touching the top element and element deflector when
placing or removing items from the oven. For more detail
on this oven see the section ‘Multi-function oven’

The Multi-function oven has two controls, a function
selector and a temperature setting knob.

function temperature

Turn the function selector control to a cooking function.
This is the fan oven function.

Turn the oven temperature knob to the temperature you
need.

The oven indicator light will glow until the oven has
reached the temperature you selected. It will then cycle
on and off during cooking

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The Right Hand Oven

The fan in the right hand oven circulates hot air
continuously, which means faster more even cooking.

The recommended cooking temperatures for a fanned oven
are generally lower than a non-fanned oven.

The right hand fan oven control.

Turn the oven temperature knob to the temperature you
need.

The oven indicator light will glow until the oven has
reached the temperature you selected. It will then cycle on
and off during cooking

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Defrost

This function operates the fan to circulate cold
air only. No heat is applied. This enables small items
such as desserts, cream cakes and pieces of meat,
fish and poultry to be defrosted.

Defrosting in this way speeds up the process and
protects the food from flies. Pieces of meat, fish and
poultry should be placed on a rack, over a tray to
catch any drips. Be sure to wash the rack and tray
after defrosting.

Defrost with the oven door closed.

Large items, such as whole chickens and
joints should not be defrosted in this way. We
recommend this be carried out in a refrigerator.

Defrosting should not be carried out in a warm
oven or when an adjoining oven is in use or still
warm.

Ensure that dairy foods, meat and poultry are
completely defrosted before cooking.

Fan oven

This function operates the fan and the heating
element around it. An even heat is produced
throughout the oven, allowing you to cook large
amounts quickly.

Fan oven cooking is particularly suitable for baking
on several shelves at one time and is a good ‘all­round’ function. It may be necessary to reduce the
temperature by approximately 10°C for recipes
previously cooked in a conventional oven.

If you wish to pre-heat the oven, wait until the
indicator light has gone out before inserting the
food.

Fanned grilling in the oven

This function operates the fan whilst the top
element is on. It produces a more even, less fierce
heat than a conventional grill. For best results, place
the food to be grilled, on a grid over a roasting tin,
which should be smaller than a conventional grill
pan. This allows greater air circulation. Thick pieces
of meat or fish are ideal for grilling in this way, as
the circulated air reduces the fierceness of the heat
from the grill. The oven door should be kept closed
whilst grilling is in progress, so saving energy. You
will also find that the food needs to be watched
and turned less than for normal grilling. Pre-heat
this function before cooking.

Fan assisted oven

This function operates the fan, circulating
air heated by the elements at the top and the
base of the oven. The combination of fan and
conventional cooking (top and base heat) makes
this function ideal for cooking large items that need
thorough cooking, such as a large meat roast. It is
also possible to bake on two shelves at one time,
although they will need to be swapped over during
the cooking time, as the heat at the top of the
oven is greater than at the base, when using this
function.

This is a fast intensive form of cooking; keep an
eye on the food cooking until you have become
accustomed to this function.

Multi-function oven functions

The Multi-function oven has many varied uses. We suggest you keep a careful eye on your cooking until you are
familiar with each function. Remember - not all functions will be suitable for all food types.

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Conventional oven (top and base
heat)

This function combines the heat from the top and
base elements. It is particularly suitable for roasting
and baking pastry, cakes and biscuits. Food cooked
on the top shelf will brown and crisp faster than on
the lower shelf, because the heat is greater at the
top of the oven than at the base, as in ‘Fan assisted
oven’ function. Similar items being cooked will
need to be swapped around for even cooking. This
means that foods requiring different temperatures
can be cooked together, using the cooler zone in
the lower half of the oven and hotter area to the
top.

Browning element

This function uses the element in the top
of the oven only. It is a useful function for the
browning or finishing of pasta dishes, vegetables in
sauce and lasagne, the item to be browned being
already hot before switching to the top element.

Base heat

This function uses the base element only. It
will crisp up your pizza or quiche base or finish off
cooking the base of a pastry case on a lower shelf.
It is also a gentle heat, good for slow cooking of
casseroles in the middle of the oven or for plate
warming.

The Browning and Base heat functions are useful
additions to your oven, giving you flexibility to
finish off items to perfection. With use, you will
soon realise how these functions can combine to
extend your cooking skills.

Both Ovens

Before using for the first time, to dispel
manufacturing odours, turn the ovens to 230°C
and run for an hour. To clear the smell make sure
the room is well ventilated to the outside air, by
opening windows for example.

Please remember that all cookers vary ­temperatures in your new ovens may differ to those
in your previous cooker.

The wire shelves should always be pushed firmly to
the back of the oven.

Baking trays meat tins etcetera should be placed
level centrally on the oven’s wire shelves. Keep all
trays and containers away from the sides of the
oven, as overbrowning of the food may occur.

For even browning, the maximum recommended
size of a baking tray is 340mm by 340mm.

Cooking high moisture
content foods can create
a ‘steam burst’, when the
oven door is opened. When
opening the oven stand well
back and allow any steam to
disperse.

When the oven is on, don’t
leave the door open for
longer than necessary,
otherwise the knobs may
get very hot.

Always leave a ‘fingers width’
between dishes on the same shelf; this allows the
heat to circulate freely around them.

The Cook & Clean oven liners (see Cleaning your
cooker) work better when fat splashes are avoided.
Cover meat when cooking.

To reduce fat splashing when you add vegetables
to hot fat around a roast, dry them thoroughly or
brush lightly with cooking oil.

Sufficient heat rises out of the oven while cooking
to warm plates in the grill compartment.

If you want to brown the base of a pastry dish,
preheat a baking tray for 15 minutes before placing
the dish in the centre of the tray.

Where dishes may boil and spill over during
cooking, place them on a baking tray.

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To remove a shelf first
make sure it is pushed
fully back, so that the shelf
stop is in line with the kink
in the side of the shelf.

Lift up the front of the
shelf so the shelf will pass
over the shelf stop.

Pull the shelf forward.

To refit the shelf, hold it so it is slightly up at the
front and rest the back of the shelf on the side
wires. Push the shelf to the back of the oven and
then lower the front so that it is resting on the side
wires.

Steam

When cooking foods with high water content (e.g.
oven chips) there may be some steam visible at the
grille at the rear of the hotplate. This is perfectly
normal.

The Oven shelves

There are 4 standard oven selves and 1 drop shelf.

B Drop shelf

A standard shelf

With the exception of the top position in the left
hand multifunction oven, which will only accept
the drop shelf, any shelf can be fitted in any of
the positions. The oven shelves are retained when
pulled forward but can be easily removed and
refitted.

The shelves should not be fitted directly one above
the other. When cooking on more than one shelf
always leave at least one runner space between
them. Place baking trays, individual cake tins or
baking dishes centrally on the oven shelf.

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Storage

The bottom drawer is for storing oven trays and
other cooking utensils.

It can get very warm so don’t store anything in it
that may melt or catch fire.

The drawer can be removed completely for
cleaning etc.

To remove the drawer pull it forward to the stop.
Lift up the front and pull the draw away from the
side runners.

To remove the drawer

Pull the drawer forward.

Lift up the ends of the plastic clips (one each side)
to release the catches holding the drawer to the
side rails and at the same time pull the drawer
forward and away from the side rails.

For safety’s sake push the drawer rails back out of
the way.

Replace the storage drawer

To replace the drawer in the range, pull the side
rails fully out.

Carefully move the drawer back between the rails
and rest it on the side rails.

At each side hold the front of the drawer and pull
the side rail forward so that the clips click into
position holding the drawer to the side rails.

Push the drawer back into postion.

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Multi-function Oven cooking guide

Remember - not all functions will be suitable for all food types. The oven control settings and cooking
times given are intended to be used only as a guide. Individual tastes may require the temperature to be
altered to provide a preferred result.

Food is cooked at lower temperature in a fan oven than in a conventional oven. When using recipes,
reduce the temperature by 10°C and the cooking time by 5-10 minutes. The temperature in the fanned
oven does not vary with height in the oven - so you can use any shelf.

The shelves should not be fitted directly one above the other. When cooking on more than one shelf
always leave at least one runner space between them. Place baking trays, individual cake tins or baking
dishes centrally on the oven shelf. For best results pre-heat the oven until the oven indicator light goes out.

Cooking chart - Fan assisted oven function

Food

Temp

Oven Shelf
Position Approximate Cooking Time

Fairy cake 170°C 2-4 20 min

Scone 180°C 2-4 15 min

Deep apple pie 160°C 2-4 45 min interchange after 25 minutes

Plate tart 190°C 2-4 45 min interchange After 25 minutes

Rich fruit cake 197mm x 92mm 145°C 3 1 hr 45 min - 2 hr

Victoria sandwich 180mm 170°C 2-4 20 - 25 min

Milk pudding 150°C 3 2 hrs

Puff pastry 220°C 3 - 5 15-40 mins according to size. Interchange

2/3rds through cooking time

For roast meats and poultry refer to the Fan oven guide - reduce cooking time slightly.

500g is approximately 1lb (1lb 2oz)

Ensure meat and poultry is fully cooked before serving

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Oven Cooking chart - Conventional and full Fan oven functions

Convection Oven Fan Oven

Food Temperature

Shelf
Position Temperature Approximate Cooking Time

FISH

190°C 3 180°C Fillets 15-20mins.
190°C 3 180°C Whole 10mins.per 500g + 10mins.
190°C 3 180°C Steaks according to thickness.

ROAST MEATS

Beef with bone 160°C 2-3 150°C 20-25mins. per 500g + 20-25mins.

200°C 2-3 190°C 15-20mins. per 500g + 15-20mins.

Beef without bone 160°C 2-3 150°C 30-35mins. per 500g + 30-35mins.

200°C 2-3 190°C 20-25mins. per 500g + 20-25mins.

Lamb 160°C 2-3 170°C 30-35mins. per 500g + 30-35mins.

200°C 2-3 190°C 25-35mins. per 500g + 25-30mins.

Pork 160°C 2-3 150°C 35-40mins. per 500g + 35-40mins.

200°C 2-3 190°C 25-30mins. per 500g + 25-30mins.

Stuffed and rolled - Add approx. 10 mins. per 500g to above cooking times or cook at 200°C for 20mins. then 160°C for
remainder.

THOROUGHLY THAW FROZEN JOINTS AND POULTRY BEFORE COOKING.

POULTRY

Chicken 160°C 2-3 150°C 20-25mins. per 500g + 20-25mins.

200°C 2-3 190°C 15-20mins. per 500g + 15-20mins.

Turkey 160°C 2 150°C 20-25mins. per 500g + 20-25mins.

200°C 2 190°C 15-20mins. per 500g + 15-20mins.

Stuffed Poultry - Cook at 200°C or at 200°C for 20mins. then 160°C for remainder. Prepacked (fresh or frozen) follow packers
cooking times

Casserole 140-150°C 2-3 140°C 2-4hrs according to recipe
Yorkshire Pudding 220°C 4 200°C Large tin 30-35mins. Individual 10-20mins.

CAKES

Very Rich Fruit 140°C 2 140°C 45-50mins. per 500g mixture
Rich fruit (180mm) 150°C 2 145°C 21/2-3hrs.
Madeira (180mm) 160°C 2 150°C 80-90mins.
Queen Cakes 190°C 3 & 5 or 3 180°C 15-25mins.
Scones 220°C 2 & 4 or 3 210°C 10-15mins.
Victoria Sandwich 180°C 2 & 4 or 3 170°C 20-30mins.

PASTRIES

Plate Tart 200°C 2 & 4 190°C 45-50mins. Interchange after 25mins.
Fruit Pie 200°C 2 & 4 190°C 35-40mins.
Tartlets 200°C 4 190°C 15-20mins. according to size.
Puff Pastry 220°C 2,3 or 4 200°C 20-40mins. according to size.

Bread 220°C 2 & 4 200°C 20-30mins.
Meringues 110°C 3 100°C 2-21/2hrs

PUDDINGS

Baked Egg Custard 160°C 3 150°C 45mins.-1hr.
Baked sponge pudding 190°C 3 180°C 40-45mins.
Milk pudding 140-150°C 3 150°C 2-3hrs.

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Cleaning your cooker

Before thorough cleaning, isolate from the
electricity supply. Remember to switch on the
electricity supply before use.

Never use paint solvents, washing soda, caustic
cleaners, biological powders, bleach, chlorine
based bleach cleaners, coarse abrasives or salt.
Don’t mix different cleaning products - they may
react together with hazardous results.

Do not use a steam cleaner on your cooker.

If you want to move your cooker for cleaning, see
the section called ‘Moving your cooker’.

All parts of the cooker can be cleaned with hot
soapy water - but take care that no surplus water
seeps into the appliance.

Stainless Steel Hob

Lift away pots or pans from hob. Remove pan
supports from spillage area and carefully place in a
sink of warm soapy water. Wipe loose debris from
hob.

Avoid using any abrasive cleaners including
cream cleaners, e.g. Cif, on brushed Stainless Steel
surfaces. For best results use a liquid detergent e.g.
Domestos Multi Surface Cleaner.

Rinse with cold water and thoroughly dry with a
clean, soft cloth. Ensure all parts are dry before
repositioning.

Hotplate burners

The burner heads and caps can be removed for
cleaning. Make sure they are absolutely dry before
replacing.

Burner head

Burner Base

When replacing burner head, ensure this locates
properly within the base.

base of cook top burner bottom of burner head

If you look at the bottom of the burner head you
will see two ‘pips’; these fit into the two notches in
the burner base.

Normal flame appearance Burner head not placed correctly

on burner base

Check burner ports are not blocked. If blockage
occurs, remove stubborn particles using a piece of
fuse wire.

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Cleaning Table

Hotplate

Part Finish Recommended Cleaning Method

Hotplate Top Stainless Steel Hot soapy water, soft cloth. Any stubborn stains

remove gently with a nylon scourer.

Pan Supports Enamel coated

Cast Iron

Cif Cream Cleaner- Faberge Lever and a nylon scourer.

Dishwasher.
Burner Head Enamel Cream cleaner, nylon scourer. Dishwasher
Burner Base Aluminium Cif or other cream cleaner with a soft cloth. Be careful

not to be over vigorous.
Wok Cradle Stainless Steel

Outside of cooker

Part Finish Recommended Cleaning Method

Door, Door surround,
Cooker Sides and Plinth

Enamel Hot soapy water, soft cloth.

Any stubborn stains, remove gently with a liquid

detergent.

Stainless Steel E Cloth (Comet) or Vileda Microfibre Plus All

Purpose Cloth Freudenberg Household Products LP

(supermarket)
Rear Grille Stainless Steel Hot soapy water, soft cloth. Cream cleaner, with care, if

necessary.
Control panel Enamel Warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaners on

lettering.
Control Knobs/Handles Plastic/ Chrome Warm soapy water, soft cloth.

Oven and Grill

Part Finish Recommended Cleaning Method
Sides, floor & roof of oven -

NOT COOK & CLEAN OVEN
PANELS (see below)

Enamel Any proprietary oven cleaner that is suitable for

enamel.

CAUTION: CORROSIVE/CAUSTIC OVEN CLEANERS

- FOLLOW MANUFACTURERS INSTRUCTIONS. Do not

allow contact with the oven elements.
Cook & Clean Oven Panels (some

models only)

Special enamel
that partly cleans
itself

This surface cleans itself at 200°C and above, or the

panels can be removed and washed with hot soapy

water and a nylon brush. (see ‘The Ovens’ in ‘Cleaning

your cooker’)
Oven Shelves, Handyrack, Grill

Trivet.

Chrome An oven interior cleaner that is suitable for chrome.

Soap filled pad. Dishwasher.
Grill Pan. Enamel Hot soapy water. Soap filled pad (Brillo). Dishwasher.

Cleaners listed are available from Supermarkets or electrical retailers as stated. Cleaner manufacturer in
Italics

For enameled surfaces use a cleaner that is approved for use on vitreous enamel. The vitreous enamel
association has a list of approved cleaners. Contact them via their website www.ive.org.uk or telephone:
01527 893031.

Regular cleaning is recommended. For easier cleaning, wipe up any spillages immediately.

To help keep your oven clean, cover meat when roasting, with foil or use a roasting bag. Brush vegetables
with fat before placing around the meat.

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Glide-Out™ Grill

Before you remove any of the grill parts for
cleaning make sure they are cool.

The grill pan and grid should be washed in hot
soapy water.

After grilling meats or any foods that soil, leave to
soak for a few minutes in the sink immediately after
use. Stubborn particles may be removed from the
grid by using a nylon brush. Alternatively, the grill
pan can be washed in a dish washer.

To remove the grill pan support frame, pull the grill
pan foward.

Lift the grill pan clear of the support frame.

The support frame is held to the side rails by two
clips on each side.

For each side, support the side rail with one hand
and with the other hand lift the frame up and out of
the side clips.

For safety, push the side rails into the grill chamber.

The side rails can be removed to make cleaning the
grill chamber easier by unhooking them from the
grill chamber sides.

Slides can be wiped clean with a soft cloth and
mild detergent.

DO NOT use any abrasive substance.

DO NOT put the side runners in the dishwasher.

When you have finished, hook the side rails back
on to the sides of the chamber. To refit the frame
pull the side rails forward and for each side in turn,
support the side rail and press the frame down into
the side rails.

Replace the grill pan.

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Control Panel and Oven Doors

For best results liquid detergents should be used.

The control panel and control knobs should only
be cleaned with a soft cloth wrung out in clean
hot soapy water - but take care that no surplus
water seeps into the appliance. Wipe with a clean
dampened cloth then polish with a dry cloth. The
oven doors should only be cleaned with a soft cloth
wrung out in clean hot soapy water.

Ovens

The shelf supports on the oven sides can be
removed for cleaning.

First remove the oven shelves then pull the top of
the shelf support up and away from the oven side
and then lift the support away from the locating
bracket in the oven side at the bottom.

To refit the side support, first locate the tag at the
bottom of the support in the slot in the locating
bracket in the oven side.

Then locate the tops of the side arms in the holes at
the top.

The panels on the oven sides are fixed and cannot
be removed. They have been coated with special
enamel that partly cleans itself.

This does not stop all marks on the lining, but helps
to reduce the amount of manual cleaning needed.

The Cook & Clean panels work better above
200°C. If you do most of your cooking below
this temperature, occasionally remove the shelf
supports and wipe the panels with a lint free cloth
and hot soapy water. The panels should then be
dried and the oven heated at 200°C for about one
hour. This will ensure the Cook & Clean panels are
working effectively.

Don’t use steel wool (or any other materials that will
scratch the surface). Don’t use oven cleaning pads.

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Troubleshooting

Steam is coming from the oven

When cooking foods with a high water content (e.g.
oven chips) there may be some steam visible at the
rear grille. Take care when opening the oven door,
as there may be a momentary puff of steam when
the oven door is opened. Stand well back and allow
any steam to disperse.

The oven fan is noisy

The note of the oven fan may change as the oven
heats up - this is perfectly normal.

The knobs get hot when I use the oven or the grill,
can I avoid this?

Yes, this is caused by heat rising from the oven or
the grill, and heating them up. Don’t leave the oven
door open. Make sure that the grill pan is pushed
right back to the ‘backstop’ when grilling.

If there is an installation problem and I don’t get
my original installer to come back to fix it who
pays?

You do. Service organisations will charge for their
call outs if they are correcting work carried out by
your original installer. It’s in your interest to track
down your original installer.

Food is cooking too slowly, too quickly, or burning

Cooking times may differ from your previous oven.
Individual tastes may require the temperature to be
altered either way, to get the results you want. Try
cooking at a different temperature setting.

The oven is not cooking evenly

Do not use a tin or baking tray larger than 340mm x
340mm.

If you are cooking a large item, be prepared to turn
it round during cooking.

If two shelves are used, check that space has been
left for the heat to circulate. When a baking tray is
put into the oven, make sure it is placed centrally
on the shelf.

Check that the door seal is not damaged and that
the door catch is adjusted so that the door is held
firmly against the seal.

A dish of water when placed on the shelf should be
the same depth all over. (For example, if it is deeper
at the back, then the back of the cooker should be
raised up or the front lowered). If the cooker is not
level arrange for your supplier to level it for you.

Oven temperature getting hotter as the cooker gets
older

If turning the knob down has not worked or only
worked for a short time then you may need a
new thermostat. This should be fitted by a service
person.

Grill not cooking properly

Are you using the pan and trivet supplied with
the cooker? Is the pan being used on the runner,
not the floor of the compartment? Is the grill tray
pushed fully back to the stop?

Hotplate ignition or hotplate burners faulty

Is the power on?

Are the sparker (ignition electrode) or burner slots
blocked by debris?

Are the burner caps correctly located?

Hotplate burners will not light

If only one or all the hotplate burners will not
light, make sure that the parts have been replaced
correctly after wiping or removing for cleaning.

Check that there is not a problem with your gas
supply. You can do this by making sure that other
gas appliances you may have are working.

Do the burners spark when you push in the control
knob? If not, check the power is on.

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General Safety Instructions

In the UK:-

The hotplate must be installed by a CORGI
registered engineer.

In the Republic of Ireland:-

The installation must be carried out by a
Competent Person.

The installation must be in accordance with the
installation instructions and comply with the
relevant regulations and also the local gas and
electricity supply companies’ requirements.

If you smell gas

Don’t turn electric switches on or off.
Don’t smoke
Don’t use naked flames
Do turn off the gas at the meter or cylinder
Do open doors and windows to get rid of the gas
Call your gas supplier.

If you are using natural gas in the UK ring British
Gas - Trans Co on

0800 111 999

This appliance is designed for domestic cooking
only. Use for any other purpose could invalidate any
warranty or liability claim.

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

Prolonged intensive use may call for additional
ventilation, for example opening a window. Use
extractor fans or hoods when fitted.

The cooker should be serviced by a qualified service
engineer and only approved spare parts used. Have
the installer show you the location of the cooker
control switch. Mark it for easy reference. Always
allow the cooker to cool and then switch off at
the mains and before cleaning or carrying out any
maintenance work, unless specified otherwise in
this guide.

All parts of the cooker become hot with use and
will retain heat even after you have stopped
cooking.

Take care when touching cooker, to minimize the
possibility of burns, always be certain that the
controls are in the OFF position and that it is cool
before attempting to clean the cooker.

Use dry oven gloves when applicable - using damp
gloves might result in steam burns when you touch
a hot surface. Never operate the cooker with wet
hands.

Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of
a glove. They might catch fire if they touch a hot
surface.

Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used
to wipe spills on a hot surface, be careful to avoid
steam burns. Some cleansers can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.

Do not use unstable saucepans and position the
handles away from the edge of the hotplate.

Babies, toddlers and young children should not be
allowed near the cooker at any time. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
appliance. Teach them not to play with controls or
any other part of the cooker.

Never store anything of interest to children in
cabinets above a cooker - children climbing on the
cooker to reach them could be seriously injured.

Clean only parts listed in this guide.

In the interests of hygiene and safety the cooker
should be kept clean at all times as a build up in fats
and other food stuff could result in a fire.

Always keep combustible wall coverings or curtains
etc. a safe distance away from your cooker.

Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of the cooker
while it is in on.

Do not store or use combustible materials, or
flammable liquids in the vicinity of this appliance.

Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan
completely with a well fitting lid or baking tray. If
available use a multipurpose dry chemical or foam­type fire extinguisher.

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Never leave the hotplate unattended at high heat
settings. Pans boiling over can cause smoking and
greasy spills may catch on fire.

Never wear loose-fitting or hanging clothes while
using the appliance. Be careful when reaching
for items stored in cabinets over the hotplate.
Flammable material could be ignited if brought
in contact with a hot surface unit and may cause
severe burns.

Take great care when heating fats and oils, as they
will ignite if they get too hot.

Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to
prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.

Never leave a chip pan unattended. Always heat fat
slowly, and watch as it heats. Deep fry pans should
be only one third full of fat. Filling the pan too full
of fat can cause spill over when food is added. If you
use a combination of oils or fats in frying, stir them
together before heating, or as the fats melt.

Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost
on frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can
cause hot fat to bubble up and over the sides of
the pan. Carefully watch for spills or overheating
of foods when frying at high or medium high
temperatures. Never try to move a pan of hot fat,
especially a deep fat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.

When the grill is on, do not use the top of the flue
(the slot along the back of the cooker) for warming
plates, dishes, drying tea towels or softening butter.

When using an electrical appliance near the
hotplate, be sure that the cord of the appliance
does not come into contact with the hotplate.

Take care that no water seeps into the appliance

Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable
for hotplate cooking; others may break because of
the sudden change in temperature.

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on any
part of the cooker.

Do not use aluminium foil to cover shelves, linings
or the oven roof.

Never heat unopened food containers. Pressure
build up may make container burst and cause
injury.

The cooker is designed for cooking foods only and
must not be used for any other purpose.

The oven should NOT be used for heating the
kitchen. This wastes fuel and the control knobs may
become overheated.

When the oven is on DO NOT leave the oven door
open for longer than necessary.

The specification of this cooker should not be
altered.

This appliance is heavy, take care when moving it.

When the cooker is not in use ensure that the
control knobs are in the off position.

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