Russell Hobbs RHTEC1 User Manual

STAINLESS STEEL FREESTANDING

60CM X 60CM TWIN CAVITY

ELECTRIC OVEN

Model number: RHTEC1

Please read these instructions carefully and

keep them for future reference

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Opening times: Monday - Friday 8am until 8pm

Saturday & Sunday 10am until 4pm

Please keep this booklet in a safe place. It may be useful in future,
either to yourself or to others in the event that doubts should arise
relating to its operation.

This appliance must be used only for its intended purpose, that is for
the domestic cooking of foodstuffs. Any other form of usage is to be
considered as inappropriate and therefore dangerous.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of damage
caused by improper or incorrect use of the appliance.

CE Declaration of conformity

This cooking appliance has been designed to be used only for cooking.
Any other use (such as heating a room) is improper and dangerous.

This cooking hob has been designed, constructed and marketed
incompliance with:

- Safety requirements of the ''LVD'' Directive 2006/95/EC;

- Safety requirements of the ''EMC'' Directive 2004/108/EC;

- Requirements of the Directive 93/68/EC.

CONTENTS:

1. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

2. INTRODUCTION OF PRODUCT

3. WARNINGS

4. INSTALLATION AND PREPARATIONS FOR USE

ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE APPLIANCE TO BE INSTALLED

4.1

4.2 INSTALLATION OF PRODUCT

4.3 ADJUSTMENT OF FEET

4.4 GENERAL WARNING AND MEASURES

5. USE OF PRODUCT

5.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR TOP AND MAIN OVEN

5.2 USE OF HOTPLATES

5.3 USE OF OVEN

5.3.1 Using the Digital Minute Timer

5.3.2 Digital Timer Sound Adjustment

5.3.3 Using the Top Oven

5.3.4 Using the Main Oven

6. CLEANING & MAINTANENCE

6.1 GENERAL

6.2 CLEANING THE OVEN

6.3 CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB

6.4 REMOVING AND RE-ASSEMBLING OF THE TOP OVEN

6.5 MAINTANENCE

7. SERVICE AND TRANSPORT

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CONTACTING SERVICE

7.1

7.2 INFORMATION RELATED TO TRANSPORT

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1: PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

FREESTANDING 60CMX60CM

TWIN CAVITY ELECTRIC OVEN

SPECIFICATION SHEET

Electric
Cooker

RHTEC1

Nominal Dimensions

Height (Adjustable Feet max. +3.5cm) cm 90
Width cm 60
Depth cm 60

Hob Features

Ø145 mm Highlite Element W 1.200
Ø180 mm Highlite Element W 1.800
Hot Surface Indicator Light Yes

Oven Features

Main Oven

Oven Type Electric
Oven Volume (with fan) lt 56
Cavity Dimensions (with fan) mm 430 x 330 x 391.5

Oven Light (25W) Yes

Easy to Clean Enamel Standard

Electric Oven Functions 4
Top Heating Element W 1.200
Bottom Heating Element W 1.100
Thermostat Standard
Electric Cooker Energy Rating A

Oven Features

Top Oven

Oven Type Electric
Oven Volume ( DC ) lt 35
Cavity Dimensions (DC ) mm 432 x 160 x 430
Easy to Clean Enamel Standard
Electric Single Grill W 1.600

Others

Chromed Grid with Stoper 2

Broil Pan with Handle Set 1

Digital Minute Minder for MO Yes

Total Power (Depends on Model) Maximum kW 9.900
Voltage V 230
Energy consumption according to the EN50304

Standards
RoHS Compliance Standard

CE Compliance Standard

kWh 0.79/0.98

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2: INTRODUCTION OF PRODUCT

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List of Components

6

1. Cooktop

2. Control panel

3. Top oven door

2. Rack

1. Rack

4. Oven door handle

5. Main oven door

6. Grill

7. Oven lamp

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5. Rack

4. Rack

3. Rack

2. Rack

1. Rack

3: WARNINGS

TAKE ALL IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES AND READ THE MANUAL

COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT

This product has been designed for non-professional, domestic use only.

Check whether there is any damage after you unpack the product. If there is any
damage; do not use the product and contact to the authorized maintenance
service. As the materials used for package(nylon, stapler, styoroam, etc.) may
cause harmful effects to children, they should be collected and removed
immediately.

The product must be set up by an authorized technician and put into use. The
producer is not responsible for any damage that might be caused by defective
placement.

Before connecting the product to the mains at home, check the conformity of
voltage, which is specified on the information sticker attached to the appliance
and/or packaging, with the usage conditions available.

The power cord must never be changed by the customer. If it is damaged for any
reason, please contact to the authorized service.

Before changing the oven's lamp, unplug it.

Switch off the appliance before cleaning, maintenance work etc.

Some parts of the product may preserve their heat for a long time; please wait
until the parts primarily exposed to heat cool off before touching them.

Do not keep flammable materials close while the product is operating.

When operating other electrical devices near the appliance, be carefull that their
cables do not come into contact with the heated parts.

When the appliance is not in use, make sure that the switches are in ''0'' (off)
position.

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Keep children away from the cooker.

If a crack is observed on ceramic glass, hob heating elements have to be
switched off immediately to prevent electrical shocks.

During use the appliance gets hot. Take special care to prevent touching of
heating elements inside oven cavity.

It is possible to power/use the grill with the door both open and closed door(top
oven).

Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning the hob burners and oven cavity.

Take care that the lid is in correct position under operation.

If the cooker is placed on a base,measures have to be taken to prevent the
appliance slipping from the base.

In case halogen heaters are installed as hob elements do not stare into the light.

When you first run your oven a certain smell will be emanated arising from the
insulation materials and the heater elements. For this reason, before using your
cooker, run it empty at maximum temperature for 45 minutes. At the same time,
you need to ventilate the environment in which the oven is installed.

While the front door is open, do not let children climb on the door or sit on it.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

FOR THE EFFICIENCY AND SAFETY OF THE APPLIANCE, WE RECOMMEND THAT

YOU ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS AND CALL ONLY AUTHORIZED

SERVICES WHEN IN CASE OF A NEED.

WARNING : If the surface is cracked, switch off the appliance to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.

WARNING : Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young
children should be kept away.

WARNING : Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing
the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

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4: INSTALLATION AND PREPARATION FOR USE

The following instructions should be read by a qualified technician to ensure that the
appliance is installed, regulated and technically serviced correctly in compliance
with current regulations.
Important: disconnect the cooker from the electricity when making any
adjustement, maintenance operation, etc.

• Electric oven and hobs must be connected to an electrical cooker powerpoint ­consult a qualified electrician.

• Products must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's safety
recommendations.

Contact an Authorised Service to install your oven.

4. 1 ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE APPLIANCE TO BE INSTALLED

The appliance can be installed next to furniture units which are no taller than the top
of cooker hob. For proper installation of the cooker, the following precautions must
be taken:

• Kitchen cabinets installed next to the cooker that are taller than
must be situated at least 200mm from the edge of the hob.

the top of the hob

• Hoods must be installed according to the requirements in the installation manual
for the hoods themselves and in any case at a minimum distance of 650 mm.

• Place the wall cabinets adjacent to the hood at a minimum height of 420 mm from
the hob (see figure).

• Should the cooker be installed beneath a wall cabinet, the latter should be situated
at least 700 mm(millimetres) away from the hob, as shown in the figure.

• The cut-out for the cooker cabinet should have the dimensions indicated in the
figure.

• Pay attention not to place it near the refrigerator, there must be no flammable or
in flammable materials such as curtain, waterproof cloth etc. that will begin to burn
quickly, while selecting place for oven.

• The furniture close to oven must be manufactured resistant to heat more than
50 C° of the room temperature.

• This appliance must only be installed directly on the floor and not on a base.

Min. 60cm

COOKER HOOD

Min. 42cm

Min. 70cm(without hood)

Min. 65cm(with hood)

Min. 42cm

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4.2 INSTALLATIN OF PRODUCT

• The earthing cable must be connected to the terminal. You have to ensure the
cable with insulation be connected to the power source during the connection of
cable. If there is not an appropriate earthed electric outlet in accordance with
regulations in the place where the appliance will be installed, immediately contact
qualified professional.

• The earthed electric outlet must be close to the appliance. Do not use the
extension cord.

• The supply cable must not touch the hot surface of the product.

• In case the supply cable is damaged, you must contact a Qualified Professional.
The cable must be changed by the authorised service an qualified professional.

• The wrong electric connection may damage your appliance. Such damage is not
covered by the guarantee or responsibility of the manufacturer.

• The appliance is adjusted as appropriate for 230-240 Volts of electricity.

• The electric cable must not touch the hot parts of the appliance. The electric cable
must not touch the back part of the appliance, otherwise the electric cable of
appliance may be damaged, and this may cause the product to short circuit.

• The producer declares that it has no responsibility against any kind of damages
and losses that emanate from the following security norms.

• Provide a means of disconnection from the supply having an air gap contact
separation of at least 3mm in all active (phase) conductors. Such means of
disconnection shall be incorporated in the fixed wiring according to the wiring rules.

• The appliance is provided for fixed connection to the power supply. The
connection of the appliance to an electrical source must be done by a qualified
professional.

• For fixed connection, use the H05VV, H05V2V2 or H05RR type supply cord.

• For fixed connection, use 3x2,5mm or 3x4mm sized cable according to

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appliances power and terminal box label.

4.3 ADJUSTMENT OF FEET

The cooker stands on 4 adjustable feet. When the product is placed where it is to
be used, check if the product is balanced. If it is not balanced, you can make the
adjustment by turnýng the feet clockwise if required. It is possible to raise the
appliance maximum 35mm by the feet. If the feet are adjusted do not move the
appliance by dragging, it sholuld be moved by lifting it up.

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Connection diagram is given below.

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*This appliance must be earthed.
*For this connection a power lead of
wire type H05VV-F should be used.

PE

4.4. GENERAL WARNING AND MEASURES

• Your appliance is produced in accordance with the related security instructions
connected with electrical appliance. The maintenance and repair works must be
made just by a qualified professional. The installation and repair works without
following these rules may endanger you.

• The appliances outside surfaces heat while it is in operation. The interior surfaces
of oven, components that ensures the heat and steam that goes out are quite hot.
Even if the appliance is turned off, these parts hold its heat for a specific time. Do not
touch the hot surfaces and keep children away.

• Do not leave the cooker while cooking with solid or liquid oils. There may be
flaming up on condition of extreme heating. Never pour water to the flames occuring
from oil, cover the saucepan or frypan with its cover in order to choke the flame that
has occured, turn the cooker off and contact the emergency services it required.

• The oven and heat adjustment switches must be adjusted and oven's clock must
be programmed for cooking otherwise the oven does not operate.

• Do not leave anything on the oven door or drawer when they are open. You may
unbalance your appliance or break the cover.

• Unplug or switch the plug of when not using the appliance.

• Protect your appliance against atmospheric conditions. Do not leave it to effects at
sun, rain, snow, powder etc.

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5: USE OF PRODUCT

5.1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR TOP AND MAIN OVENS

TOP OVEN OF 60x60 COOKER RATING

Grill Heating Element 1600W

MAIN OVEN OF 60x60 COOKER RATING

Top Heating Element 1200W
Bottom Heating Element 1100W

CERAMIC HOB RATING

145mm Hi-light 1200W
180mm Hi-light 1800W

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5.2. USE OF HOTPLATES

The hob part of the appliance is controlled via knob with 7 positions on the control
panel. Position ''0'' means off position. The remaining 6 positions indicate the
following types of use:

1 : Heat maintenance position
2-3 : Heating in low temperature position
4-5-6 : Cooking, frying and boiling position

The knob rotation direction may differ according to the product specification.

Surfaces of hotplates are covered by a protective layer. At first use, operate the
hotplates without a pan at level 3 for 5 minutes.

Recommendations:

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Pans with flat bases.

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he size of the pan must be in line with the size of the hob heating elements for most

efficent usage.

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Always center the pan on the heating element.

•

Using small sized pans on large sized heating elements will cause heat loss and so

energy will be wasted.

CORRECT

After using any hob, please make sure that it is switched off.

•
Never touch any heating element, after it is turned off, because it keeps the heat for

•

WRONG

pot bottom is round

WRONG

pot buttom is small

WRONG

pot buttom does not sit well

a certain period.

Some ceramic models may a have hot surface warning light.

•

• Do not let children come close to the appliance during usage or immediately after.

• Clean the electrical cooker with a wet cloth when the cooker has cooled. If there is

an excess amount of dirt, you can clean it with detergent.
Heat for w few minutes for the upper part to dry after cleaning.

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5.3. USE OF OVEN

5.3.1. USING THE DIGITAL MÝNUTE TIMER

Simultaneously press (+) and (-) buttons of digital timer. The
display will start flashing, and then you can set the time
setting by using (+) and (-) buttons. When you press (+) or (-)
buttons after setting the time ( ) symbol is displayed, and
the desiring timer set. At the end of this time period, timer will

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5.3.2. DIGITAL TIMER SOUND ADJUSTMENT

While the timer shows the time of day; if the button on the left (“-“minus button) is
kept pressed for 1-2 sec., timer will give an audible signal beep. After that each time
the “-“ button is pressed, timer will give three different types of signal beep. Do not
press any further buttons and timer will save the last selected signal type.

5. 3. 3. USING THE TOP OVEN

The switch for the top oven allows you to select the oven functions. The symbols and
their functions are briefly explained in the following lines. The detailed information for
their usage will also be explained in the following pages.

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make a beep sound but the oven continues working. In
order to turn the oven off, you must take the switch and
thermostat of the oven to closed position.

Grill Function

This function is used for grilling. In order to grill,
please use the grill pan supplied with your
product. Turn your oven's switch as it will show
the sign of this function. For details, please refer
to the cooking table.

At the end of grilling, as in all other cooking
processes; turn the top oven switch off. Take the
grill pan out by using the special handle and put
the pan onto a safe place. Keep children away
from hot oven during and after grilling, until it is
cool completely.

Warning: Top oven door must be kept open
during this function.

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5.3.4. USING THE MAIN OVEN

The switch for the main oven allows you to select the oven functions. The symbols
and their functions are briefly explained in the following lines. The detailed
information for their usage will also be explained in the following pages.

Defrost function

Top and bottom heating function

Top and bottom heating function with fan

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If the main oven has an oven light function, it will be always on, when any of function
is selected.

Defrost function

Defrost function can be started by placing the frozen food into your oven and turning
the main oven function switch to the related sign. This function does not cook the
food, it just helps to defrost them in a very short time. Put the food to be deftosted on
the grid at third rack position and place a tray into the bottom rack of the oven in
order to collect the water occurring during defrost.

Top and bottom heating function

During this function, the heat generated by top and bottom heating elements
ensures the food's bottom and top to be cooked equally.

Turn your main oven's switch as it will show the sign of this function and set the
temperature. If available, adjust the digital programmer or mechenical timer. Place
the tray on the grid. It is recommended to preheat for 10 minutes. By using this
function, you can cook cake, sponge cake and flan, spaghetti in oven, lasagna and
pizza. For details, please see the cooking table.

At the end of cooking period, as in all other cooking processes; turn the main oven
switch and thermostat switch off. Take the cooking tray out and put it onto a safe
place. Keep the children away from hot oven during and after cooking, until it is cool
completely.

Top and bottom heating function with fan

During this function, the heated air generated by top and bottom heating elements is
circulated by the fan behind the rear wall of main oven.

Turn your main oven's switch as it will show the sign of this function and set the
temperature. If available, adjust the digital programmer or mechanical timer. Place
the tray on the grid. It is recommended to preheat for 10 minutes. This function is
appropriate for single tray cooking and it is best for cooking pastries. For details,
please see the cooking table.

At the end of cooking period, as in all other cooking processes; turn the main oven
switch and thermostat switch off. Take the cooking tray out and put it onto a safe
place. Keep the children away from hot oven during and after cooking, until it is cool
completely.

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ENERGY SAVING

During use of electrical cookers , it is required to use saucepans with a flat bases.

Choose a cookware of proper size.

Using a lid will reduce cooking times.

Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking times.

When liquid starts boiling ,reduce the temperature setting.

Oven door should not be opened often during cooking period.

Oven Accessories

* The accessories of your oven may be different due to the model of your product.

Wire grid x 2

Wire grid is used to grill or to place different cookwares on it.
To locate the wire grid correctly in the cavity, put it to any rack and
push it up to the end.

Grill Pan and Handle Set

Grill pan set is used to grill bread, bacon, sausages, steaks, etc.
WARNING: The grill pan has a detachable handle. Ensure when
using the grill pan handle that it is centralised and securedas seen
in the picture. Do not leave the handle in position when grilling.

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6: CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR OVEN

6.1. GENERAL

Before starting to clean your oven, be sure that all control knobs are off and your
appliance is cooled off.

Before using the cleaning materials check whether they are appropriate and
recommended by the manufacturer of your oven. As they may damage the
surfaces, do not use caustic creams, abrasive cleaning powders, thick wire wool or
hard tools.

Do not use cleaning materials containing particles that might scratch the
enameled and painted parts of your oven.

In the event of excess liquids spilling over your oven, immediately clean up the split
liquids.

Do not use steam cleaners for cleaning the oven.

6.2. CLEANING THE OVEN

Make sure to unplug the oven before starting to clean it.

You will obtain best results if you clean the oven interior while the oven is slightly
warm. Wipe the oven with a soft cloth that has been dampened in soapy water after
each use. Then wipe it with a wet cloth once more and then dry it. It may be required to
use a liquid cleaning material from time to time. Do not clean with dry powder
cleansers.

6.3. CLEANING THE CERAMIC HOB

Unplug the oven before starting to clean it.

Before cleaning wait for ceramic cooker to coll down completely. Be sure that
cleaning material does not contain any particles which may cause to scratch glass.
Use cream or liquid detergent. Ceramic surface must be cleaned with cold water and
dried with soft cloth in way that no cleaning material may be left.

Steel cleaning material may damage ceramic glass. Dust on the surface must be
cleaned with a wet cloth. Colour change on ceramic surfaces does not affect
functional structure and durability of ceramic.

Colour change is caused by not cleaning the residues, erosion due to casseroles and
using not appropriate cleaning materials and is not due to material change.

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6.4. REMOVING AND RE-ASSEMBLING OF THE TOP OVEN DOOR

Step 1. Open the door and then open the saddle bracket up to the end position.

DetailA

DetailB

* Close the door untill it almost reaches to
the full closed position and remove it
by pulling towards yourself.

Note : To re- assemble the door follow the opposite rules of removal.
Please pay attention. The reccessed forms on each hinge mechanisms
should be positioned properly on the hinge counterparts as shown above.

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6.5. MAINTENANCE

Change of Oven Lamp

The change of oven lamp must be done by authorized service. Before changing the
lamp , the oven should be unplugged and it should be cold. The rating the lamp should
be 230V,25Watt, Type E14.

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7: SERVICE AND TRANSPORT

6.1. CHECK BEFORE CONTACTING TO SERVICE

If the oven does not operate :

The oven may be unplugged. On models fitted with a timer, time may not be
regulated.

If the oven does not heat :

The heat may be not adjusted with oven’s heater control switch.

If the interior lighting lamp does not light :

The electricitiy must be controlled. It must be controlled whether the lamps are
defective. If they are defective, you can change them as explained in 5.7.

Cooking (if lower-upper part does not cook equally) :

Control the shelf locations, cooking period and heat values according to the manual.

Except for below, if you still have any problem with your product, please call to
the “Authorized Service”.

6.2. INFORMATION ABOUT THE TRANSPORTATION

Keep the original packaging materials in a safe place. Transport the product by using
its original packaging. Follow the instructions that are printed on the packaging.

If you do not have the original packaging materials, take the necessary precautions
in order to prevent the exterior panels, and the glass surfaces of the product from
being damaged.

The product must be transported upright position.

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