OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MODEL NO.
TECHNICAL DETAILS MODEL NO. SIE 250 Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 7.9/8.6 kW Height: 900mm Width: 500mm Depth: 600mm This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC.
CONTENTS Technical Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CONTENTS 4 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning the Sealed Hotplates and Hotplate Trims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Things To Note . . . . .
PREFACE Dear Customer, Thank you for buying a Tricity Bendix cooker. With our 80 years experience in developing and manufacturing the very best in U.K. cookers, you can be assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product. Tricity Bendix cookers comply with British Standard safety and performance requirements. They have been approved by BEAB (British Electrotechnical Approvals Board) and are covered by a 12 month parts and labour guarantee.
SAFETY THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE COOKER. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Ensure that all packaging, both inside and outside the appliance, has been removed before the appliance is used. Do not try to move the appliance by pulling the door handles.
Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity. Ensure that the anti-tilt shelves are put in place correctly. Refer to instructions on page 16. Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil. Do not allow heatproof cooking material, e.g. roasting bags to come into contact with oven elements. Always stand back from the cooker when opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release. Stand clear when opening the drop down oven door.
INTRODUCTION WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED RATING PLATE The cable should be routed away from potentially hot areas marked by X in the diagram below. Record the model, product and serial numbers on the back cover of this instruction book, from the rating plate. This is situated on the base of the appliance on the front right hand side. The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the rating plate.
Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a minimum of 685mm above the hob. GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR COOKER We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 15 minutes at 220°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.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER THE CONTROL PANEL A FEATURES A B C - Hotplate Controls Fan Oven/Grill Control Oven/Grill Indicator Neon B C
THE SEALED HOTPLATES BEFORE USING THE HOTPLATES FOR THE FIRST TIME Turn the control knob to a medium/high setting and allow the hotplate to heat, uncovered by a saucepan for 3-5 minutes. This hardens the protective coating on the hotplates, and makes it more resistant to normal use. A harmless smoke will be given off from the hotplates. l l To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs in either direction to vary the heat setting.
DEEP FAT FRYING 6. Frying temperatures Celsius Fahrenheit Scale (oC) Scale (oF) SPECIAL FRYING NOTE: For safety purposes when deep fat frying, fill the pan one-third full of oil, DO NOT cover the pan with a lid and DO NOT leave the pan unattended. In the unfortunate event of a fire, switch OFF at the electricity supply and cover the pan with a lid or damp cloth to assist in smothering the flames.
THE GRILL CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. SELECTING THE GRILL l l l l To operate the grill, turn the oven/grill control clockwise until the grill setting lines up with oven/grill on control panel. Close the oven door. The oven/grill neon indicator will light. The oven/grill neon indicator will turn on and off periodically during grilling. THINGS TO NOTE The grill door must be closed during grilling.
To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure that the cut out on the underside of the handle bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf. l l To check the progress of the food being grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to tend the food during cooking, or the carrier shelf can be lifted away from the cooker and rested on a heat resistant work surface.
THE FAN OVEN USES OF THE FAN OVEN The oven is heated by the element around the fan situated behind the back panel. The fan draws air from the oven, the element heats the air which is circulated into the oven via the vents in the back panel. The advantages of fanned oven cooking are: PREHEATING HINTS AND TIPS l All cooking should be carried out using an oven The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the runners. oven.
TO FIT THE OVEN SHELVES l 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. l HINTS AND TIPS l l l l Arrange the shelves in the required position before switching the oven ON. Shelves are numbered from the bottom upwards.
OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. FAN OVEN FOOD Biscuits Bread Bread rolls/buns Cakes: SHELF POSITION Small & Queen Sponges Victoria Sandwich Madeira Rich Fruit Christmas Shelf positions COOKING TEMP °C APPROX.
ROASTING CHART ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well : 70-80°C MEAT FAN OVEN COOKING TIME Beef 160-180°C 20-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Beef, boned 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Mutton and Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork and veal 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Ham 160-180°C 30-40 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 30-40 minutes over Chicken
DEFROST FEATURE USES OF DEFROST FEATURE This function enables you to defrost most foods faster than some conventional methods as the oven fan circulates air around the food. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones etc. Small or thin fish fillets, frozen peeled prawns, cubed or minced meat, liver, thin chops, steaks etc., can be thawed in 1 - 2 hours.
CARE AND CLEANING ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE CLEANING CLEANING MATERIALS CLEANING THE VITREOUS ENAMEL Use a clean damp cloth or scourer made for nonstick saucepans with 'Jif' cream cleaner. AFTER CLEANING Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, 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 should also be avoided.
CLEANING THE GRILL PAN, GRILL PAN GRID AND OVEN SHELVES All removable parts, except the grill pan handle can be washed in the dishwasher. The grill pan and oven shelves may be cleaned using a soap impregnated steel wool pad. The grill pan grid should be cleaned using hot soapy water. Soaking first in soapy water will make cleaning easier. CLEANING INSIDE THE OVEN/GRILL COMPARTMENT Follow the recommendations below to keep oven soilage to a minimum.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one, which you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed below you will be charged for the call whether or not the appliance is under guarantee. The cooker does not work at all: * Check that the appliance has been wired in and is switched on at the wall.
SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS HELP US TO HELP YOU Please determine your type of enquiry before writing or telephoning. SERVICE It is a recommendation by the manufacturer that annual servicing of the product is done by the manufacturers approved service organisation.
TRICITY BENDIX SERVICE FORCE To contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre telephone 08705 CHANNEL ISLANDS ORKNEY Corsie Domestics (M65) 7 King Street 929929 NORTH EAST Kirkwall Orkney KW15 GUERNSEY Guernsey Electricity JERSEY Hydro Electric GATESHEAD Unit 356a PO Box 4 Inveralmond House (M39) Dukesway Court Vale , Guernsey Ruthervenfield Road Dukesway Channel Islands Perth PH1 3AQ Team Valley Jersey Electricity PERTH PERTH Gateshead Graham Begg NE11 0BH Company Unit 4
TRICITY BENDIX SERVICE FORCE To contact your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre telephone 08705 MIDLANDS LONDON & EAST ANGLIA BIRMINGHAM 66 Birch Road East, BECKENHAM 11a (M18) Wyrley (M79) Estate Road Industrial Gardener Indust 929929 SOUTH EAST ASHFORD Unit 2 (M58) Bridge Road Business Estate Kent House Lane Witton Beckenham Bridge Road Kent BR3 1QZ Ashford Birmingham B6 7DB Estate Kent CHELMSFORD Hanbury Road (M47) Widford Ind Estate TN2 1BB BOURNE Manning Road Ind Est
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: l The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate.
RATING PLATE REFERENCE MAKE AND MODEL NO. PRODUCT NO. SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This handbook is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded and should be disregarded if specifications or appearance are changed. TRICITY BENDIX,PO BOX 47,NEWBURY,BERKSHIRE, RG14 5XL TELEPHONE (01635) 525542 4 MODEL NO. PART NO.
