Tricity Bendix SG552D User Manual

User Manual

Gas Cooker

SG552D

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 information in this book contact the
Customer Care Department.

Installation

Germany

The appliance must be installed by an
authorised person in order to guarantee that
the local requirements of the gas supplier
are considered.
Unqualified works or repairs are dangerous
as they could lead to explosion, short circuit
or electrocution. Work on the appliance
must only be done by a qualified person
(e.g. tech. after sales person).It is important
that the appliance is suitable for your gas
supply. Your installer should check the rating
plate.
Make sure that a stability bracket is fitted.
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 from slipping from the base.
This appliance is heavy and care must be
taken when moving it.
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 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 not intended for use by
children and other persons whose physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge prevents them
from using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.
Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play 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.
When you are lighting any burner check that
it is lit before you leave the appliance. When
turning off a burner, do not leave the
appliance until the flame has gone out.
Never place plastic or any other material that
may melt in or on the oven.
Always support the grill pan when it is in the
withdrawn or partially withdrawn position.
Always use oven gloves to remove and
place food in the oven.
Ensure cooking utensils are large enough to
contain foods to prevent spillages and boil
overs.

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During use the appliance becomes hot. Care
should be taken to avoid touching the
heating elements inside the oven.
Ensure that all vents are not obstructed to
ensure ventilation of the oven cavity.

Never line any part of the appliance with foil.
Always stand back from the appliance when

opening the oven door to allow any build up
of steam or heat to release.

Never leave the appliance unattended
when the oven doors are 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 oven doors.
Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes
from the appliance or its handles.
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.
Do not disconnect the appliance from the
gas supply if the supply pipe does not have
a bayonet connection as described in the
installation section. If this is the case contact
the person who installed the appliance.
Always allow the appliance to cool 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.
Never use steam or high pressure steam
cleaners to clean the appliance.

At the end of the appliance’s
life

The symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product may
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will help
prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local city office,
your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.

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Contents

For the user

Important safety information 2
Description of the appliance 5
Getting to know your appliance 6

Before using the appliance 7
Rating plate 7
Preparing to use your appliance 7
Condensation and steam 7
Cookware 7
Grill and oven furniture 7

The timer 9
The hob 10

Using the hob 10
To light the hob burners 10
To turn off any burner 11
Things to note 11
Hints & tips 11

The grill 12
Using the grill 12
Things to note 12
The grill pan and handle 13
Hints & tips 13
Grilling chart 14

The main oven 15
Heat zones 15
Preheating 15
To fit the main oven shelves 15
Using the main oven 15
Hints & tip 16

Cooking chart 17
Roasting chart 18
Slowcook 19

Using slowcook 19
Food preparation 19
General points 20

Care and cleaning 21
Cleaning materials 21
Cleaning the outside of the appliance 23
Cleaning the control knobs and
handles 21

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Cleaning the hob 22
When replacing hotplate burner parts 22
Cleaning the shelves and grill/oven
furniture 23
Cleaning the grill 23
Cleaning inside the oven(s) 23
Hints and tips 23
Cleaning the door(s) 24
Replacing an oven light bulb 25

Something not working 26
Service and spare parts 28
Guarantee conditions 29

For the installer

Technical details 30
Important safety requirements 31
Provision for ventilation 31
Moving your appliance 31
For your safety 32
Location of appliance 32
Levelling the appliance 33
Connecting to electricity supply 33
Connecting to gas supply 34
Fitting the stability bracket 34
Testing 35
General note 35

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

Hints and Tips

Safety Instructions

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

Control Panel

Grill

Description of the appliance

Gas slip-in single oven

Main Oven

5

A

B

C

D

F

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

E

5

4

3

2

1

6

9

7

8

Getting to know your appliance

The control panel

Features

A - Grill control

B - Hotplate controls

C - Electronic minute minder

D - Hotplate controls

E - Main oven temperature control

F - Ignition switch

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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(s) and grill for 10 – 15 minutes
at maximum temperature, to burn off any
residue from their surfaces. Accessible parts
may become hotter than in normal use.
Children should be kept away. During this
period an odour may be emitted, it is
therefore advisable to open a window for
ventilation.

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

Main oven - Do not use baking trays larger
than 30cm x 30cm (12” x 12”) 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
(311757500)

1 straight shelf
(for grilling)

2 straight shelves
(for main oven cooking)

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Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Button 2

Button 1

Bell

Symbol

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig.1

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig.2

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig.3

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig.4

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig.5

Electronic minute minder

1 = ( - ) Decrease control &
Minute minder

2 = ( + ) Increase control

( ) Bell Symbol

The electronic minute minder can also be
used to show the time of day.
Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for
example 2.00pm is shown as 1400.
In the following pages we explain how to set
the controls. Read through them a few times
until you are familiar with the procedure.
If the appliance is switched off on the wall, or
there is a loss of power, the clock will stop
and you will not be able to use the main
oven.

Set the time of day

When the electricity supply is first switched
ON, the display will flash 0.00. See Fig.1.

Press buttons (1) and (2) together. Release
buttons, 0.00 will appear in the display as
Fig. 2. Within 5 seconds press button (2),

12.00 will show in the display as Fig. 3.

Within 5 seconds press and hold either
button (1) to decrease or button (2) to
increase the time until the correct time of day
on the 24 hour clock is reached, e.g. 14.30.
See Fig. 4.

Note: The increase and decrease control
buttons operate slowly at first and then
more rapidly. They should be pressed
separately.

The minute minder

The minute minder gives an audible
reminder at the end of any period of cooking
up to 23 hours and 59 minutes.

To set press button (1) and the display will
read 0.00, see Fig. 5.
8

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig.6

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig.7

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig.8

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig.9

Alarm

Stop

SET TIME

Push

Both

Fig.10

Release button (1) and press and hold
button (2). The display will count up in one
minute intervals until the interval to be timed
is reached e.g. 30 minutes, see Fig. 6. If
necessary press and hold button (1) to
achieve the correct time interval.
The bell symbol will show in the display.

The minute minder will begin to count down
once set. The time of day will show in the
display. To show the remainder of the cook
time press button (1).

At the end of the timed period an audible
signal will sound for up to 2 minutes. The
bell symbol will flash and the time of day will
show in the display, see Fig 7.

To stop the sound press button (1). The bell
symbol will go out and show the time of day
e.g. 15.00, see Fig 8.

To cancel the minute minder

If you change your mind and want to cancel
the minute minder. Press and release button
(1).

Press and hold button (1) and the display will
count down in one minute intervals to 0.00.
See Fig. 9.

Release button (1). After a few seconds the
time of day will show in the display, see Fig.

10.

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The hob

Using the hob

The gas hob has different burner sizes to
suit different types of cooking:
To ensure maximum burner efficiency only
use pots and pans with flat bases
appropriate to the burner size used.
Larger burner (Rapid) - use a large pan for
food such as chips.
Medium burners (Normal) - use for everyday
cooking.
Small burner (Simmer) - use for simmering
foods such as soups and stews.
The largest pan which you should use on
any burner is 230mm (9"). The base of the
smallest pan should not measure less than
100mm (4").

Ensure the pan supports are

correctly fitted before using the
hob.

To light the hob burners

The hob ignition works by means of an
electric spark system.

• Push in and hold the control knob, turn

• When the burner has lit release the

Warning: If the ignition button is

to the large flame symbol (highest
setting) and press the ignition button
immediately. Keep the control knob
depressed for up to 5 seconds, but no
longer than 10 seconds. After this time
release the controls. The flame should
remain alight. If after 10 seconds the
burner has not lit, stop operating the
appliance and wait at least 1 min before
attempting a further ignition of the
burner.

control and ignition button, adjust the
setting as required.

not pressed immediately a build
up of gas may cause the flame to
spread.

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To turn off any burner

1. Turn the control knob to the off position.
This is shown by a large dot.

When lighting any burner, ensure

that it is lit before you leave the
appliance.

When turning off a burner, ensure

the flame has gone out before
leaving the appliance.

In the event of the burner flames

being accidentally extinguished,
turn off the burner control and do
not attempt to re-ignite the burner
for at least 1 min.

Things to note

If you are having any difficulty lighting a hob
burner turn all the hob controls off and make
sure the burner parts have been replaced
correctly.

Hints and tips

• Do not overfill pans or they will boil
over.

• Do not use pans with very heavy
handles which cause the pan to tip.

• Do not leave accidental spillage on
the hob or removable parts. The
spillage should be wiped up and the
parts washed and carefully dried as
soon as the hob, pan supports and
burner parts are cool enough to touch.

• A flat based Wok will stand stable on
the pan supports. If you use a round
Wok with a collar support, the collar
must be the open wirework type
otherwise the performance of the
burner will be affected.

Take care to avoid burns and

scalds when reaching across
the hotplate.

Take extra care when deep fat

frying, do not cover the pan with
a lid. Do not leave a pan
unattended. If the pan catches
fire, leave it where it is and turn
off all controls. Place a damp
cloth or a fitting lid over the pan
to smother the flames. Never
put water on the fire. Leave to
cool for 30 minutes.

Place pans on the centre of the

burners.

Position pans so the handles

cannot be accidentally knocked or
overhang the appliance.

Lift pans on and off the pan

supports.

Do not slide them across the hob.

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The grill

CAUTION – Accessible parts may

be hot when the grill is in use.
Young children should be kept
away.

When you first operate the grill you may hear
some sounds as the burner heats up, this is
quite normal and is not a fault on the
appliance.

Using the grill

1. Fully open the door. Push in and hold
the control knob, turn to the large flame
symbol (highest setting) and press the
ignition button immediately. Keep the
control knob depressed for up to 5
seconds, but no longer than 10
seconds. After this time release the
controls. The flame should remain
alight. If after 10 seconds the burner
has not lit, stop operating the appliance
and wait at least 1 min before
attempting a further ignition of the
burner.

• When the burner has lit release the

control and ignition button, adjust the
setting as required.

The grill door must be left open
when grilling.

Things to note

• Some smoke from fat splashes may be
evident as the grill cleans itself.

Never cover the grill pan or grid

with foil as this can lead to grill
fires.

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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.

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

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

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.

• 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 2 with the grid in the high
position.

• 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.

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Grilling chart

Food Position Grill time

(mins in total)

Bacon Rashers

Beefburgers

Chicken Joints 30 - 40
setting
Chops – Lamb 15 - 20
Pork and 20 - 30

Fish – Whole
Trout/Mackerel

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.

Adjust

grill

grill 15 - 25

5 - 6

10 - 15

14

5

4

3

2

1

6

9

7

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The main oven

Heat zones

There are zones of heat within the oven. The
temperature in the middle is the gas mark
you have chosen. The top of the oven is
slightly hotter and the lower shelf slightly
cooler. The base of the oven is quite a lot
cooler. You can make use of these heat
zones when you are cooking foods requiring
different temperatures all at the same time.
If you are cooking more than one tray of
similar items, for example cakes or biscuits,
swap the trays during cooking or you can
remove the top tray when the food is cooked
and move the lower tray to the higher shelf
to finish cooking.

Preheating

When you need to preheat the oven, we
recommend you do so for 20 minutes.

For recipes needing high temperatures, e.g.
bread, pastries, scones, soufflés etc., best
results are achieved if the oven is preheated
first. For best results when cooking frozen or
cooked chilled ready meals always preheat
the oven first.

To fit the main oven shelves

The shelves should be fitted with the straight
rods uppermost on the frame and the forms
towards the back of the oven If not fitted
correctly the anti-tilt and safety stop
mechanism will be affected.

Using the main oven

• Open the oven door.

• Push in the control knob and turn it to

gas mark 9.

• When the burner has lit release the
button. There will only be small flames
at first.

• Turn the control knob to the required
gas mark.

• Wait until the oven burner is showing
large flames.

• Close the oven door.

• To turn the oven off, push in the control

knob and turn to the off position. This is
shown by a large dot.

Things to note

The oven light will illuminate.

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Hints and tips

•

Arrange the shelves in the required
positions before switching the oven on.
Shelf positions are numbered from the
top downwards.

•

Ensure that food is placed centrally on
the shelf and there is sufficient room
around the baking tray/dish to allow for
maximum circulation.

•

Do not push dishes too far back as food
will burn if it overhangs the burner flame.

•

Stand dishes on a suitably sized baking
tray on the shelf to prevent spillage onto
the oven base and to help reduce
cleaning.

•

The material and finish of the baking tray
and dishes used affect base browning.
Enamelware, dark, heavy or non-stick
utensils increase base browning. Shiny
aluminium or polished steel trays reflect
the heat away and give less base
browning.

•

When cooking more than one dish in the
oven, place dishes centrally on different
shelves rather than cluster several
dishes on one shelf, this will allow the
heat to circulate freely for the best
cooking results.

•

If you are cooking more than one tray of
similar items, for example cakes or
biscuits, swap the trays during cooking
or you can remove the top tray when the
food is cooked and move the lower tray
to the higher shelf to finish cooking.

•

Do not place baking trays directly on the
oven base as it interferes with the oven
air circulation and can lead to base
burning; use the lower shelf position.

Do not place cookware and cooking

pots with rough bases e.g. cast iron
on the oven door as damage to the
glass may occur.

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Cooking chart

The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease
the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements.

Food Shelf Position Gas Mark

Biscuits 2+4 5 10 - 20
Bread 3 8* 30 - 40

Bread rolls/buns 2 8* 10 - 20
Cakes: Small & Queen
Sponges

Victoria Sandwich (7”)
Madeira (7)”
Rich Fruit (8)”
Christmas (8)”

Gingerbread
Meringues
Flapjack
Shortbread

Casseroles: Beef/Lamb 4 3 2½ - 3h
Chicken 4 4 1¼ - 1½h
Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer’s instructions
Fish 2 4 20 - 30
Fish Pie (Potato Topped) 3 6 20 - 25
Fruit Pies, Crumbles 3 6 40 - 50
Milk Puddings 3 2 1½ - 2h
Pasta/Lasagne etc.
Pastry: Choux
Eclairs, Profiteroles 2 5 20 - 30
Flaky/Puff Pies 2 6 25 - 40
Shortcrust Mince Pies 2+4 5 15 - 20

Meat Pies 2 7 25 - 35
Quiche,Tarts, Flans 2 5 25 - 45
Roasting Meat, Poultry 4 5 see roasting chart
Scones 2+4 7 8 - 12
Shepherd’s Pie 3 7 30 - 40
Soufflés 3 5 20 - 30

Roast Potatoes
Yorkshire Pudding: Large 1 7 25 - 40

Individual 1 7 15 - 25

2+4
2+4
2+4

4
3
3

3
3
3
3

3 5 30 - 40
2 6 30 - 35

2 5 1½h - 2h Vegetables: Baked Jacket Potatoes
2 6 1 - 1½h

5
4
4
4
2
2

2
1
5
3

Approx

Cook Time (min)

15 - 25
18 - 20
20 - 30

1 - 1¼

2½h - 2¾

4 - 5h

depends on size

1¼ - 1½h

2½ - 3h

25 - 30
45 - 65

*When baking bread cook for 10 minutes at gas mark 8 then reduce to mark 6 for the remaining cook time.
Note: Shelf positions are counted from the top of the oven downwards.
To help pastry dishes brown on the underside cook on a metal plate or place on a baking tray.

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Roasting chart

INTERNAL TEMPERATURES –
Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C

MEAT

Beef/ Beef boned 5

Mutton/Lamb 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)

Pork/Veal/Ham 5 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)

Chicken 5 20-25 minutes per ½kg (1lb)

Turkey/Goose 5 20-25 minutes per ½kg (1lb) up to

Duck 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)

Pheasant 5 35-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb)

Rabbit 5 20 minutes per ½kg (1lb)

GAS MARK

COOKING TIME
25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb)

and 20-35 minutes over

and 25-35 minutes over

and 30-40 minutes over

and 20 minutes over

3½kg (7lb) then 10 minutes per
½kg (1lb) over 3½kg (7lb)

and 25-30 minutes over

and 35-40 minutes over

and 20 minutes over

The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints, but
slight adjustments may be required to allow for personal requirements and the shape and texture
of the meat. However, lower temperatures and longer cooking times are recommended for less
tender cuts or larger joints.
Wrap joints in foil if preferred, for extra browning uncover for the last 20 – 30 min. cooking time.

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5

4

3

2

1

6

9

7

8

Slow cook

The slow cook setting gives a very low heat
in the oven. It is particularly useful when you
are cooking soups, stews and casseroles
because the long slow cooking will make
cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender.
Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are
not suitable for slow cooking because the
temperature is too low. Cover all food during
cooking to prevent it from drying out. You
can uncover food for the last half hour if it is
normally served golden brown.

Using slow cook

• You need to cook food at gas mark 6
for 30 minutes before you turn the oven
down to the slow cook setting. This
makes sure that the temperature of the
food gets hot enough to start the food
cooking.

Food preparation – slow
cooking

Joints of meat and poultry

• Do not cook meat joints over 2.7kg
(6lb).

• Do not cook poultry over 2 kg (4lb 8oz).

• Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or

above.

• Cook stuffing separately.

• Cook for at least six hours.

• Only cook joints of pork if you can make

sure, by using a meat thermometer, that
the temperature inside the joint is at
least 88°C.

• For good air circulation always stand
joints on a rack in a roasting tin or
casserole.

• Thaw all frozen meat and poultry before
you cook it.

• Prime cuts of meat do not benefit from
slow cooking.

• Remove excess fat and skin unless it is
browned first.

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Soups, casseroles and stews

• Do not cook casseroles over 2.7 kg
(6lb).

• Bring to the boil on the hotplate then
cook on slow cook.

• Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or
above.

• Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin
foil.

Vegetables

• Cut into small pieces.

• Dried beans must be pre-soaked then

boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes
before adding to any dish.

• Place vegetables under meat in
casseroles.

• Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin
foil.

Milk puddings

• Cover the cereal with boiling water and
leave it to stand for 30 minutes.

• Drain and make the pudding in the
usual way.

General points

Frozen Foods

Thaw thoroughly before cooking.

Thickening

Toss meat in flour for casseroles.
Alternatively blend cornflour with water and
add it at the end of cooking.

Flavouring

Flavours are held in the food because there
is little evaporation. Adjust flavouring at the
end of the cooking time.

Liquid

Use slightly less liquid as there is little
evaporation during cooking. Always add milk
and milk products, for example cream
towards the end of cooking to prevent them
from curdling.

Reheating

Cool left over food quickly and then put it in
the fridge. Do not reheat food using the slow
cook setting. Reheat food in the usual way
or in a microwave. Only reheat food once.

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Care and cleaning

Before cleaning always allow the

appliance to cool down.

Cleaning materials

Before using any cleaning materials on your
appliance, check that they are suitable and
that their use is recommended by the
manufacturer.
Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be
used as they may dull the surface finishes.
Harsh abrasives must also be avoided.

Cleaning the outside of the
appliance

Do not use abrasive cleaning materials e.g.

Hob Brite, Brillo pads or scourers on painted
or printed finishes as damage may occur.
Regularly wipe over the control panel, doors
and appliance sides using a soft cloth and
hot soapy water. To prevent streaking finish
with a soft cloth.
Stainless Steel cream cleaners are abrasive
and should be avoided as they may dull the
surface finish. Any spillage on the

stainless steel finish must be wiped off
immediately.

Do not attempt to remove any of the

control knobs from the appliance as
this may cause damage and is a
safety hazard.

Cleaning the control knobs
and handles

It is strongly recommended that only hot
soapy water is used for cleaning the control
knobs and handles. ANY OTHER
CLEANING MATERIALS MAY DULL THE
SURFACE FINISH.

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Cleaning the hob

Clean the hotplate top using a mild abrasive.
Take care not to damage the spark
electrodes. If the spark electrodes are
damaged the burners will not light.
You can remove the pan supports, burner
caps and burner crowns to clean them.
Again take care not to damage the spark
electrodes.
Clean the burner crowns and pan supports
by soaking them in very hot soapy water.
Aluminium based saucepans can leave
shiny metal marks on the pan supports. You
can remove any stubborn stains by scouring
with a soap impregnated steel wool pad. If
you look after the burner crowns and pan
supports in this way they will stay reasonably
clean. However the surface will dull with
time. After cleaning the appliance parts, dry
them thoroughly before you put them back.

When replacing hotplate
burner parts

1. Crown to body. (Do not try to force the
crown on to the body).

Make sure that the hole in the crown is
over the electrode. Check that the
location pegs sit in the slots in the body.
When the crown is in this position let it
fall freely on to the body. Check that the
crown can be moved slightly from side
to side.

2. Cap to crown. Place cap centrally on
the top of crown (enamel side up).
Move sideways and front to back to
check the cap is properly fitted.

3. Check for ignition. If a burner will not
light then you need to check the crown
and cap positions.

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Cleaning the shelves and
grill/oven furniture

All removable parts, can be washed in the
dishwasher.
The grill pan, grill pan grid and oven shelves
may be cleaned using a soap impregnated
steel wool pad. Soaking first in hot soapy
water will make cleaning easier.

Cleaning the grill

Do not clean the grill burner itself. Cleaning

the grill may cause the holes in the burner to
become blocked preventing it from operating
correctly. Due to the nature of stainless steel
the grill burner may tarnish through use over
a period of time. This is quite normal and is
not a fault on the appliance. Clean the area
around the grill frequently using hot soapy
water.

Cleaning inside the oven(s)

The sides and back of the main oven
compartment are coated with a special
Stayclean coating. They should not be
cleaned manually.
The vitreous enamel main oven base and
grill compartment can be cleaned using
normal oven cleaners with care. Ensure that
the manufacturers instructions are followed
and that all parts are well rinsed afterwards.

Aerosol cleaners must not come
into contact with elements/burners,
door seal, or any painted finishes as
this may cause damage.

Hints and tips

Aerosol cleaners must not be used
on Stayclean surfaces.

To carry out the cleaning cycle remove the
oven shelves and set the oven to gas mark

7. It is a good idea to run the oven for an
hour or two per week to ensure continued
good performance from the Stayclean finish.
Slight discoloration and polishing of the
Stayclean surfaces may occur in time. This
DOES NOT affect the Stayclean properties
in any way.
Use minimal, if any, extra oil or fat when
roasting meat, potatoes only require
brushing with fat before cooking. Extra fat in
the oven during roasting will increase
splashing and soilage.
It is NOT necessary to add water to a meat
tin when roasting. The water and the fat
juices from the joint create excessive
splattering during cooking – even at normal
temperatures, as well as causing
condensation.
Covering joints during cooking will also
prevent splashing onto the interior surfaces.
Removing the covering for the last 20-30
minutes will allow extra browning if required.
Some large joints and turkeys especially
benefit by this method of cooking, allowing
the joint to cook through before the outside
is over browned.

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Cleaning the door(s)

To prevent damaging or weakening
the door glass panels avoid the use
of the following:

• Household detergents and
bleaches

• Impregnated pads
unsuitable for non-stick
saucepans

• Brillo/Ajax pads or steel wool
pads

• Chemical oven pads or aerosols

• Rust removers

• Bath/Sink stain removers

Cleaning between the outer
and inner door glass

The outer door glass is removable for
cleaning.

To remove the outer glass

1. Open the oven door slightly to gain
access to the two cross head screws on
the top of the oven door.

2. Loosen the two screws using a Pozidrive
screwdriver.

3. Hold the door glass securely in place
with one hand before removing the
screws completely with the other hand.

4. Using both hands, gently tilt the top of
the door glass towards you, lift slightly to
disengage the locators from the two
bottom brackets.

5. Clean the outer and inner glass using hot
soapy water or Hob Brite cleaner may be
used. DO NOT use Hob Brite on the
Stainless Steel or painted finishes. DO
NOT try to clean the foil which is inside
the door. The foil is there to help keep
the door cool, if it is damaged it will not
work. Ensure that all parts are well
rinsed and thoroughly dried before
attempting to replace the outer door.

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If the door glass panel becomes
chipped or has deep scratches the
glass will be weakened and must be
replaced to prevent the possibility
of the panel shattering. Please
contact your local Service Force
Centre who will be pleased to
advise further.

To replace the outer glass

1. Holding the oven glass with both hands,
gently place the locators into the holes
of the brackets at the bottom of the
oven door.

2. Push the top of the oven glass towards
the oven door, ensuring the screw
location holes line up.

3. Hold the glass in place with one hand
and insert the cross head screws into
the location holes with the other hand.
Give the screws one turn to ensure the
glass is secure.

4. Tighten the screws positively with a
Pozidrive screwdriver before closing the
oven door.

Do not attempt to use the oven
without the glass being in place.

Replacing an oven light bulb

The type of bulb required is a 300°C 25 watt
small Edison Screw.

Disconnect the appliance from the
electricity supply before replacing
the bulb.

Open the door and remove the shelves to
enable easy access to the oven light
assembly. Insert a flat blade screwdriver
between the oven side and glass which
covers the bulb.

Support the glass with your hand and prise
out sufficiently to release the glass cover.
Unscrew the bulb in an anticlockwise
direction until it is possible to remove the
bulb with ease.

Fit the new bulb by turning in a clockwise
direction until it is secure. Ensuring the
indent to the flange is pointing to the rear of
the oven, replace the glass by pushing it
firmly into the hole to cover the bulb
assembly.

Replace the shelves. Restore the electricity
supply.

To clean the inner glass door
panels

Clean the inner glass door panels using a
soft cloth and hot water to which a little
washing up liquid has been added. If the
inner panel is heavily soiled, Hob Brite may
be used. Do not use abrasive cleaning
materials on the door glass. Ensure that all
parts are well rinsed and thoroughly dried
before attempting to replace the glass.

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Something not working

Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent/qualified person. Do not try to alter/modify
the appliance yourself, as this could be dangerous.
We recommend that your appliance has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved
service organisation.
Please carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may
be that the problem is a simple one that you can solve yourself without the expense of a service
call.

In-guarantee customers should make sure that the checks have been made as the engineer
will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown.

Please note that proof of purchase is required for in-guarantee service calls.

Problem Possible solution

The grill oven and timer do not
work.

The timer does not work

The oven light fails to illuminate. The oven light bulb may need replacing.

The oven temperature is too
high or too low.

The hob burners will not light. Ensure the burner parts have been placed correctly.
Check that there is not a problem with your gas supply. You

Check that the appliance has been wired in to the appliance
supply and is switched on at the wall.

Check that there is not a problem with your gas supply.
You can do this by making sure the other gas appliances such
as central heating or gas fires are working.

Check that the main appliance fuse is working.
If you have checked the above:

Allow the appliance to cool for a couple of hours. The
appliance should now be working normally.

Check that the instructions for the operation of the timer are
being closely followed.

Check that the appliance is correctly installed and is level. The oven is not cooking evenly.
Check that the recommended temperatures and shelf positions

are being used.

Check that the recommended temperatures and shelf positions
are being used. Be prepared to adjust the temperature up or
down slightly to achieve the results you want.

Refer to the main oven section.

can do this by making sure the other gas appliances such as
central heating or gas fires are working.

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Something not working continued

Problem Possible solution

The flame colour is
orange/yellow.

The burner is not igniting or
only partially lighting.

The burner sounds noisy. It is natural for the burners to emit noise as the gas is being

The burner is emitting a
popping sound.

Noise. It is normal for some metal parts on the cooker to produce

Due to the design of the burner the flame can appear to be
orange/yellow (flame disturbance) in certain areas of the
burner this is a natural occurrence.

Check that the burner is dry and that food spillage or cleaning
fluids are not present on the burner. This can be dried with a
cloth and stubborn marks cleaned away with a dry nylon brush
(old toothbrush etc.)

drawn through the burner and may reduce as they heat up.

This is a natural occurrence when the burner is alight and does
not affect the performance of the burner.

noise when in use, this is due to expansion and contraction
when heating up and cooling down.

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Service and spare parts

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please
contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning:-

O870 5 929929

Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code
area.
For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force,
please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk.
Before calling out an engineer, please ensure you have read the details under the heading
"Something Not Working?".

When you contact the Service Force Centre you will need to give the following details:

1. Your name, address and post code.

2. Your telephone number.

3. Clear and concise details of the fault.

4. The model and serial number of the appliance (found on the rating plate).

5. The purchase date.

Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in­guarantee service calls.

Customer care department

For general enquires concerning your Tricity Bendix appliance, or for further information on Tricity
Bendix products, please contact our Customer Care Department by letter or telephone at the
address below.

Customer Care Department
Tricity Bendix
Major Appliances
Addington Way
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 9QQ
Tel: [phone] (*)

*calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

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Guarantee conditions

Standard guarantee
conditions

We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within
12 months of the date of the purchase this
Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof
is proved to be defective by reason only of
faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at
our option repair or replace the same FREE
OF CHARGE for labour, materials or
carriage on condition that:
The appliance has been correctly installed
and used only on the electricity supply stated
on the rating plate.
The appliance has been used for normal
domestic purposes only, and in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The appliance has not been serviced,
maintained, repaired, taken apart or
tampered with by any person not authorised
by us.
All service work under this guarantee must
be undertaken by a Service Force Centre.
Any appliance or defective part replaced
shall become the Company’s property.
This guarantee is in addition to your
statutory and other legal rights.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and

5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be

available outside these hours in which case
a premium will be charged.

Exclusions

This guarantee does not cover:

Damage or calls resulting from
transportation, improper use or neglect, the
replacement of any light bulbs or removable
parts of glass or plastic.
Costs incurred for calls to put right an
appliance which is improperly installed or
calls to appliances outside the United
Kingdom.
Appliances found to be in use within a
commercial environment, plus those which
are subject to rental agreements.
Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture
which are not marketed by Tricity Bendix.

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Technical details

Dimensions

Height: 900mm (nominal)
Width: 600mm (nominal)
Depth: 600mm (to front of door panel)
Weight: 67.0Kg

Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance
Space for fixing above hotplate level See important note ‘Location of appliance’.
Minimum space above hotplate level 787mm (If a cooker hood is fitted refer to the cookerhood
installation instructions).
Minimum distance from rear wall 5mm (spacer given by pressed spacer on vent panel).

Connections

Gas connection:- Rear left hand side of appliance at hotplate level
Rc ½” (½” B.S.P. female)

Electrical connection:- 230V-240V 50Hz

Hotplate

Heat input R.H.F R.H.R L.H.R L.H.F.

1.0kW 1.9kW 1.9kW 2.9kW

(3412 Btu/h) (6483 Btu/h) (6483 Btu/h) (9895 Btu/h)
Injector marking 074 106 106 133

Grill

Heat Input 2.45kW (8361 Btu/h)
Injector marking 121

Main oven

Heat input 2.16kW (7330 Btu/h)
Injector marking 108
Thermostat bypass marking 069

General

Ignition (H.T. Spark)
Spark gap 3-4mm

Gas category countries of destination

CAT. I

DE

2ELL

This appliance complies with: European Council Directives Low voltage Directive
73/23/EEC, Gas Directive 90/396/EEC EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, CE Marking
Directive 93/68/EEC.

Natural Gas

Natural Gas

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Installation instructions

Important - safety
requirements

This appliance is suitable for installing on
gas I2ELL and I2E.
To install the appliance on gas supply of I2E
the hotplate injectors must be changed to
those supplied with the appliance.

RHF 074 070

RHR 106 096

LHF 106 096

LHR 133 119

INJECTOR MARKING

I2ELL

Check that this model is suitable for the type
of supply available. This appliance must be
installed and or serviced by a competent
person in accordance with the local Gas
Safety/Electrical requirements.

This appliance must be
installed by a qualified
electrician / competent person.
Safety may be impaired if
installation is not carried out in
accordance with these
instructions.
Before connecting the appliance
make sure that the voltage of
your electricity supply is the
same as that indicated on the
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).

Do not alter the electrical
circuitry of this appliance.

INJECTOR MARKING

I2E

Provision for ventilation

This appliance is not connected to a
combustion products evacuation device. It
shall be installed and connected in
accordance with the current installation
regulations. Particular attention shall be
given to the relevant requirements regarding
ventilation.
The room containing the appliance should
have an air supply in accordance with local
requirements. All rooms require an
openable window or equivalent and some
rooms will require a permanent vent as well.

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For room volumes up to 5m

2

100cm

is required: for room volumes

between 5m

3

and 10m

an air vent of

3

an air vent of 50cm

2

is required. If the room has a door that
opens directly to the outside, no air vent is
required. For room volumes that exceed

3

11m

no air vent is required. If there are
other fuel burning appliances in the same
room, local requirements should be
consulted to determine the requisite air vent
requirements.
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance
may call for additional ventilation, for
example opening a window, or more
effective ventilation, for example increasing
the level of mechanical ventilation where
present.

Moving your appliance

You may damage some soft or badly fitted
floor coverings when you move the
appliance. The floor covering under the
appliance should be securely fixed so it does
not ruck up when you move the appliance
across it. Alternatively you could remove the
floor covering. This appliance is heavy and
care must be taken when moving it. Do not
try to move the appliance by pulling the door
handles.

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Fig 1.a

Fig 1.b

To move the appliance, open the grill door.
Raise the appliance off its front feet by lifting
it from inside the oven. Pull the appliance
forward. When you replace the appliance
push it back to the stop and make sure there
is the same gap at each rear corner.

For your safety

Do not try to disconnect the appliance from

the gas supply if the supply pipe does not
have a bayonet connection, as described in
the installation instructions. If this is the case
contact the person who installed the
appliance.

Location of appliance

This appliance must not be installed in a
bed-sitting room of volume less than 20m
in a bathroom, shower room or garage. It is
essential that the appliance is positioned as
Fig 1a. Shelves, wall cabinets and cooker
hoods must be fitted a minimum of 787mm
directly above the top of the hotplate (or
greater for cooker hoods if recommended by
manufacturers instructions) and 400mm
above the hotplate when fitted in line with
the outside of the appliance. If the units are
intended to be fitted adjacent to the
appliance but less than 400mm above the
hotplate, then a minimum space of 100mm
must be maintained between the sides of the
unit and the appliance (See Fig 1b).
Curtains must not be fitted immediately
behind the appliance or within 150mm of the
sides of the hotplate. If fitted next to or
between two base units a minimum space of
1mm must be left between each unit and the
sides of the appliance. The hotplate must be
set to a minimum of 7mm above the
adjacent units. (Note: The levelling feet fitted
to the appliance will achieve a nominal
height of 907mm -5+ 13mm. Base units not
meeting the above conditions must be a
minimum of 100mm away from the hotplate.

3

or

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Levelling the appliance

Adjustment to suit floor conditions or height
is obtained by rotating clockwise or anti
clockwise the feet at the front and rear of the
appliance. A spirit level should be placed on
one of the shelves to confirm the appliance
is correctly levelled.

Connecting to electricity
supply

Warning: This appliance must be

earthed.

Do not earth this appliance to the

gas supply piping.

Connect to 230-240 A.C supply

only.

Connection to the electricity supply should
be made via a properly earthed, readily
accessible wall socket. Which is adjacent to,
but not directly above and not more than

1.7m away from the appliance and capable
of electrical isolation. The cooker point
should be within 1.7m of the appliance to
make it accessible to switch off the
appliance in case of emergency. The mains
lead should be routed so that it cannot touch
hot parts of the cooker i.e. the back panel
above a height of 650mm from the floor.
Should this plug not fit the socket outlet in
your home it should be cut off and replaced
with a suitable plug as outlined below.

If the moulded plug is cut from the cable
for any reason it must be destroyed or
disposed of safely, as protruding wires
will be an electrical shock hazard.

If the fitted plug is removed.

Important: The wires in the mains lead fitted
to the appliance are coloured in accordance
with the following code.
GREEN AND YELLOW -EARTH
BLUE -NEUTRAL
BROWN -LIVE

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487mm (B)

(A)

Fig.3a.

Fig.3b.

250

850

700

400

50

100

Fig.2.

Connecting to gas supply

This appliance is designed to be installed
with an appliance flexible connection only.
Supply piping should not be less than R3/8.
Connection is made to the Rc ½ (½” B.S.P.)
female threaded entry pipe located just
below the hotplate level on the rear left hand
side of the appliance. NOTE: ONLY LIQUID

SEALANTS TO BE USED WHEN INLET
GAS PIPE IS FITTED I.E.: DO NOT USE
P.T.F.E. SEALANT TAPE.

Carry out a gas tightness test after
connecting to the gas supply. The gas
bayonet connector must be fitted in the
shaded area indicated in Fig.2. Take into
account that it must be possible to pull the
appliance forward sufficiently. Ensure the
hose does not become trapped when
pushing the appliance into position.

IMPORTANT: FLEXIBLE TUBING USED
MUST COMPLY WITH BS.669 CURRENT
EDITION.

Fitting the stability bracket

It is recommended that if the appliance is to
be installed with a flexible supply pipe, a
stability bracket be fitted and is available
from your supplier (see Important Safety
Requirements). These instructions should
be read in conjunction with any leaflet
packed with the stability bracket.

1. Place the appliance in its intended
position and level appliance.

2. Mark off 300mm from the left hand side
of the appliance as shown in dimension
'A', Fig 3a. This is the centre line of the
fixing bracket.

3. Draw a line 100mm from the front edge
of the feet (see Fig.3a) and remove
appliance from its position. Mark off
dimension 'B' (see Fig.3a) back from this
line on the centre line of the bracket to
locate the front edge of the lower
bracket.

300mm

20mm

100mm

450

(C)

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Fix lower bracket (with two fixing holes)

to the floor then measure the height from
floor level to engagement edge on back
of appliance, dimension 'C' of Fig. 3b.

4. Assemble upper bracket to lower bracket
so that the underside of bracket is
dimension 'C' + 3mm above floor level.
(See Fig. 3b)

Reposition appliance and check that top
bracket engages into appliance back as
shown in Fig. 3b.

Pressure testing

1. The oven injector is used as a pressure

test point.

2. Connect the pressure gauge to the

oven injector.

3. Check the supply pressure by turning

the oven burner on and one other
hotplate burner full on and light the
appropriate burner.
The pressure should be :­(i) For Natural Gas 20mbar

4. Turn off the taps, disconnect the

pressure gauge.

5. Check operation of each hotplate

burner.

Checking the grill

Place the grill pan containing the grid with
the handle attached in to the grill
compartment. To light the grill push in and
hold the control knob, turn to large flame
symbol (highest setting) and press the
ignition button immediately. Keep the control
knob depressed for up to 5 seconds but no
longer than 10 seconds. After this time
release the controls. The flame should
remain alight.

Checking the hotplate

Fit the burner crowns and caps ensuring that
they are correctly seated. Fit the pan
supports. To light the hotplate burners push
in and hold the control knob, turn to large
flame symbol (highest setting) and press the
ignition button immediately.

Keep the control knob depressed for up to 5
seconds, but no longer than 10 seconds.
After this time release the controls. The
flame should remain alight.
Turn off the hotplate and wait 1 minute.
Turn the hotplate control knob to large flame
symbol (highest setting). DO NOT depress
or attempt to ignite the burner. No gas
should flow.

Checking the main oven

1. Turn on the oven thermostat control
knob to mark 9. As soon as the burner
is alight the button can be released.

2. There should now be a low gas rate to
the burner, which is the F.S.D bypass
rate.

3. When the F.S.D. phial has heated up it
opens the F.S.D valve which allows the
main gas supply to the oven burner.

4. After 1 minute check that the flame
covers the full width of the burner and is
stable.

5. Set the oven control to Mk 2, close the
oven door and check that after about 10
minutes the flame size has reduced.

6. Turn off the control and check that the
oven flames go out.

General note

Instruct the user on how to use the appliance
and its ignition system. Refer the user to the
wording on the inside cover which gives
advice on the safe operation of the
appliance.

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