Tricity Bendix SE551 Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

SLIP IN ELECTRIC COOKER

SE551

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

OPERATING & INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand them all before installing
or using the appliance. Your safety is of paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of
these warnings contact the Customer Care Department.

INSTALLATION

The appliance must be installed according to the
instructions supplied. The installation work must
be undertaken by a qualified electrician/competent
person.
The appliance must be installed in an adequately
ventilated room.
If the appliance is to be placed on a base, measures
must be taken to prevent the appliance slipping from
the base.
This appliance is heavy and care must be taken
when moving it.
Warning: Do not attempt to lift or move this
appliance by the handles.
All packaging, both inside and outside the appliance
must be removed before the appliance is used.
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify
the appliance in any way.
After installation please dispose of the packaging
with due regard for safety and the environment.
Your local authority can arrange this.

CHILD SAFETY

Do not allow young children to play with any part of

the packaging.
Do not allow children to sit or climb on the drop

down doors.
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.
Young children must not be allowed to tamper with
the controls or play near or with the appliance.

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

DURING USE

This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
This appliance has been designed for domestic use
to cook edible foodstuffs only and must not be used
for any other purposes.
Take great care when heating fats and oils as they
will ignite if they become too hot.
Never place plastic or any other material which may
melt in or on the oven.
Always stand back from the appliance when
opening the doors to allow any build up of steam or
heat to release.
Always use oven gloves to remove and place food
in the oven.
Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to contain
foods to prevent spillage and boil over.
The handles of saucepans, which are smaller than
the heated area on the hob, will become hot.
Ensure your hand is protected before handling the
pan.

Do not leave the hotplates switched ON for long
periods when not covered by a saucepan. The
controls and cabinets may overheat.
Do not use the appliance if the ceramic glass is
damaged. If a fault or crack becomes visible,
disconnect the appliance immediately from the
electricity supply and contact your local service
force centre.
Do not place foil or plastic containers on ceramic
glass.
During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven.
Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to
ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.

Never leave the appliance unattended when
the oven door is open.
Do not place sealed cans or aerosols inside the

oven. They may explode if they are heated.
Ensure that all control knobs are in the OFF
position when not in use.
Do not stand on the appliance or on the open
doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from
the appliance or its handles. They are a safety
hazard. Do not use this appliance if it is in
contact with water. Never operate it with wet
hands.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

For hygiene and safety reasons this
appliance should be kept clean at all times. A
build-up of fats or other foodstuffs could
result in a fire especially in the grill pan.

Do not leave cookware containing foodstuffs,

e.g. fat or oil in the appliance in case it is
inadvertently switched on.

Extreme care must be taken when using a
ceramic hob scraper.

Always allow the appliance to cool down before
switching off at the wall prior to carrying out any
cleaning / maintenance work.

Only clean this appliance in accordance with the
instructions given in this book.

SERVICE

Repairs should not be carried out by
inexperienced persons as this may cause injury
or serious malfunction. This appliance should be
serviced by an authorised Service Engineer and
only genuine approved spare parts should be
used.

AT THE END OF THE APPLIANCE'S LIFE

When the time comes to dispose of your
appliance please contact your local authority.
They can arrange to dispose of the appliance in a
safe and controlled manner.

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CONTENTS

FOR THE USER

Important Safety Information 2
Description of the Appliance 4
Getting to Know Your Appliance 5

The Control Panel 5
Before Using the Appliance 6
Rating Plate 6
Preparing to Use your Appliance 6
Control Panel Indicator Neon(s) 6
Condensation and Steam 6
Cookware 6
Grill and Oven Furniture 6

The Ceramic Hob 7
Using the Hob 7
Recommended Saucepans 7
Hints and Tips 7

The Dual Grill 8
Using the Grill 8
Things to Note 8
The Grill Pan and Handle 8
Hints and Tips 9
Grilling Chart 9

The Top Oven 10
Using the Top Oven 10
Things to Note 10
To Fit the Top Oven Shelf 10
Hints and Tips 11

The Main Oven 12
Using the Main Oven 12
Things to Note 12
To Fit the Main Oven Shelves 12
Hints and Tips 13

Oven Cooking Chart 14

Roasting Chart 15

Defrost Feature 16

Using Defrost Feature 16
Things to Note 16
Hints and Tips 16

Care and Cleaning 17
Cleaning Materials 17
Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance 17
Cleaning the Control knobs and Handles 17
Cleaning the Ceramic Hob 17
Hints and Tips 19
Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture 19
Cleaning Inside the Grill and Oven
Compartments 20
Hints and Tips 20
Cleaning the Door Glass 20
Cleaning Between the Outer
and Inner Door Glass 21
To Replace the Outer Glass 21
To Clean the Inner Glass Door 21
Replacing an Oven Light Bulb 22

Something Not Working? 23
Service and Spare Parts 24
Guarantee Conditions 25

FOR THE INSTALLER

Technical Details 26
Installation Instructions 27

To help you the following symbols will be
found in the text.

Safety Instructions.

Hints and Tips

Please read the instruction book carefully
before use and retain for future reference.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE

SLIP-IN ELECTRIC DOUBLE OVEN

Main Oven

Control Panel

Dual Grill / Top Oven

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE

THE CONTROL PANEL

FEATURES

A - Hotplate Controls
B - Top Oven/Grill Control
C - Main Oven Control
D - Hotplate Controls
E - Top Oven/Grill Indicator Neon
F - Main Oven Indicator Neon

A

B

DC

F

E

From the Electrolux Group.

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BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

RATING PLATE

This is situated on the lower front frame of the
appliance and can be seen upon opening the door.
Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on
the back or top of some models (where applicable).
The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated
fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is
given on the rating plate.

Do not remove the rating plate from the appliance
as this may invalidate the guarantee.

PREPARING TO USE YOUR APPLIANCE

Wipe over the base of the oven(s) with a soft cloth
and hot soapy water and wash the furniture before
use. We suggest that you run the oven elements for
10 – 15 minutes at 220

o

C to burn off any residue
from their surfaces. The procedure should be
repeated with the grill for approximately 5 – 10
minutes. During this period an odour may be
emitted, it is therefore advisable to open a window for
ventilation.

CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR NEON(S)

The indicator neon will operate when the grill (where
applicable) or oven(s) is switched on. The indicator
neon will glow. It may turn on and off during use to
show that the setting is being maintained. If the neon
does not operate as the instructions indicate the
controls have been incorrectly set. Return all
controls to zero and reset following the instructions
for the required setting.

CONDENSATION AND STEAM

When food is heated it produces steam similar to a
boiling kettle. The vents allow some of this steam to
escape. However, always stand back from the
appliance when opening the door(s) to allow any
build up of steam or heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface
on the outside of the appliance, e.g. a trim, it will
condense and produce water droplets. This is quite
normal and is not caused by a fault on the appliance.
To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away
condensation and also soilage from surfaces.
For your safety wall coverings at the rear of the
appliance should be securely fixed to the wall.

COOKWARE

Baking trays, oven dishes etc., should not be placed
directly against the grid covering the fan at the back
of the main oven.
Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x 35cm
(12” x 14”) as they will restrict the circulation of heat
and may affect performance.

GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE

The following items of grill and oven furniture have
been supplied with the appliance. If you require
replacements of any of the items listed below please
contact your local Service Force Centre, quoting the
relevant part number.

1 grill pan
(311409401)

1 grill pan handle
(311468100)

Note:

If you require an additional handle for your grill pan,
this can be ordered from your local Service Force
Centre by quoting part number 311479800\6.

1 grill pan grid
(311419801)

1 straight shelf
(for grilling and
top oven cooking)

2 straight shelves
(for main oven cooking)

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THE CERAMIC HOB

Do not use the appliance if the ceramic
glass is damaged. If a fault or crack
becomes visible, disconnect the appliance
immediately from the electricity supply and
contact your local Service Force Centre.

USING THE HOB

· To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs in

either direction to vary the heat setting.

· The highest number represents the hottest

setting and the lowest number represents the
coolest setting.

RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS

Only saucepans with flat bases and close fitting lids
are recommended. The saucepan base should be
approximately the same size as the cooking area.
Ensure that new saucepans are well scrubbed to
remove edges and take off any deposits left from
manufacture.
Traditional round bottomed Woks must not be used
even with a stand. Woks with flat-bottomed bases
are available and do comply with the above
recommendations.

NOTE:

Occasionally the heated areas may be seen to switch
ON and OFF when higher heat settings are being
used. This is due to a safety device which prevents
the glass from overheating.
Some switching ON and OFF when cooking at high
temperatures, e.g. deep fat frying is quite normal,
causes no damage to the hob and little delay in
cooking times.
Excessive switching may however be caused by the
use of an unsuitable saucepan or a saucepan which
is smaller than the heated area. If excessive
switching occurs, discontinue use of the saucepan.

HINTS AND TIPS

· Lift, rather than slide saucepans on and off the

hob. This will reduce the risk of scratches and
metal marks from saucepans with aluminium
bases. Metal marks can be easily cleaned off
providing they are not allowed to burn on.

· Follow any guidelines provided by the saucepan

manufacturer, particularly those relating to
recommended heat settings.

· Avoid using thin, badly dented or distorted

saucepans. Those with uneven bases should not
be used.

· Never leave the hotplates ON when not covered

with a saucepan.

· Ensure that the hob and saucepans are clean

and dry before the start of cooking.

· Follow the cleaning instructions very closely to

keep the hob looking like new.

· If spillage occurs with sugar solutions, e.g.

jams and syrups, it must be wiped from the
hob before it sets and becomes hard
otherwise damage to the hob will occur.

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THE DUAL GRILL

WARNING – Accessible parts may become
hot when the grill is in use. Keep children
away.

The grill is a dual circuit grill which means that the full
area of the grill can be used or for economy
purposes, the centre section only can be used when
cooking smaller quantities of food.

USING THE DUAL GRILL

· Turn the top oven/grill control clockwise to the full

power setting ( ), then turn down as
necessary.

The grill settings are as follows:-

· ( ) Full grill area at ¼ power.

· ( ) Centre grill area at full power.

· ( ) Full grill area at full power.

THINGS TO NOTE

· Do not leave appliance unattended when grill is

in use.

· Some smoke from fat splashes may be evident

as the grill cleans itself.

· The Top oven cannot be operated when the grill

is in use.

The grill door must be left open when
grilling.

THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE

The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle.

To attach the handle, place the wirework under the
cut out in the pan so that the metal plate hooks over
the top of the grill pan.
Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump
on the grill pan.

Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is
not necessary to remove the grill pan
handle during grilling.

To remove the handle, slide the handle to the right
and lift the handle away from the cut out on the grill
pan.

Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is
positioned centrally beneath the grill.

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HINTS AND TIPS

· Most foods should be placed on the grid in the

grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air to lift
the food out of the fats and juices.

· Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to

allow for different thicknesses of food. Position
the food close to the element for faster cooking
and further away for more gentle cooking.

· Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to

minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish
lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep
them moist during cooking.

· Accompaniments such as tomatoes and

mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid
when grilling meats.

· When toasting bread, use the shelf in position 1

with the grid in the ‘high’ position.

· When using the centre section grill, ensure food

is placed centrally on the grilling grid directly
beneath the grill element.

· Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes

before sealing steaks or toasting. Adjust the heat
setting and the shelf as necessary during
cooking.

· The food should be turned over during cooking

as required.

NOTE:

If you require an additional handle for your grill pan,
this can be ordered from your local Service Force
Centre by quoting part number 311479800\6.

GRILLING CHART

FOOD SHELF GRILL TIME

(mins in total)

Bacon Rashers Adjust 5 - 6

Beefburgers grill setting 10 - 15

Chicken Joints shelf 30 - 40

Chops – Lamb position 15 - 20

Pork 20 - 30

and
Fish – Whole
Trout/Mackerel grill 15 - 25

Fillets – Plaice/Cod pan 10 - 15

Kebabs grid 20 - 30

Kidneys – Lamb/Pig to 8 - 12

Liver – Lamb/Pig suit 10 - 20

Sausages different 20 - 30

Steaks – Rare thicknesses 6 - 12

Medium 12 - 16
Well Done of 14 - 20

Toasted Sandwiches food 3 - 4

The times quoted above are given as a guide and
should be adjusted to suit personal taste.