Rangemaster Excel 110 Ceramic, User'S Manual & Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...Excel 110 Dual Fuel USER GUIDE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Built from experience ...

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Page 3: ...ur Cooker 20 Hotplate Burners 20 The Griddle 21 Glide out Grill 21 Control Panel and Doors 21 Ovens 22 Refit in the reverse order 22 The Tall Oven 22 Cleaning Table 23 7 Troubleshooting 24 8 Installation 26 Dear Installer 26 Safety Requirements and Regulations 26 Provision of Ventilation 26 Location of Cooker 27 Conversion 27 Positioning the Cooker 28 Moving the Cooker 28 Fitting the Stability Bra...

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Page 5: ...way unless continuously supervised Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only Use for any other purpose could invalidate any warranty or liability claim The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use and will retain heat even after you have stopped cook...

Page 6: ... the data badge DO NOT use reconditioned or unauthorised gas controls Disconnect from the electricity and gas supply before servicing When servicing or replacing gas carrying components disconnect from the gas supply before starting operation Check the appliance is gas sound after completion Make sure that the gas supply is turned on and that the cooker is wired in and switched on In your own inte...

Page 7: ... of the flue the slot along the back of the cooker for warming plates dishes drying tea towels or softening butter DO NOT use water on grease fires and never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off and then smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid or baking tray If available use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher DO...

Page 8: ...okware and Induction Glass Hob After use switch off the hob element by its control DO NOT rely on the pan detector Oven Care When the oven is not in use and before attempting to clean the cooker always be certain that the control knobs are in the OFF position Use oven gloves to protect your hand from potential burns Cooking high moisture content foods can create a steam burst when the oven door is...

Page 9: ...e with a soft cloth This will also help to prevent soiling and discolouration of the oven exterior by cooking vapours Fig 1 5 Cleaning Isolate the electricity supply before carrying out any thorough cleaning Allow the cooker to cool In the interests of hygiene and safety the cooker should be kept clean at all times as a build up in fats and other food stuff could result in a fire Clean only the pa...

Page 10: ...as a Flame Supervision Device FSD that prevents the flow of gas if the flame goes out When a hotplate control knob is pressed in sparks will be made at every burner this is normal Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on otherwise an electric shock could result To light a burner push in and turn the associated control knob to the high position as indicate...

Page 11: ...ery small base diameter e g milk pans single egg poachers Fig 2 7 The minimum recommended pan diameter is 120mm The maximum allowable pan base diameter is 260mm DO NOT use cooking vessels on the hotplate that overlap the edges Wok Burner The wok burner is designed to provide even heat over a large area It is ideal for large pans and stir frying Fig 2 8 For heating smaller pans the aforementioned h...

Page 12: ...ob to the pan making cooking quick and energy efficient Never use a round bottomed wok even with a stand The very best pans have bases that are very slightly curved up when cold If you hold a ruler across the bottom you will see a small gap in the middle Fig 2 15 When they heat up the metal expands and lies flat on the cooking surface Make sure that the base of the pan is clean and dry to prevent ...

Page 13: ...tay lit while the surface cools It is designed for cooking food on directly DO NOT use pans of any kind on it The griddle surface is non stick and metal cooking utensils e g spatulas will damage the surface Use heat resistant plastic or wooden utensils The griddle can be lightly brushed with cooking oil before use Preheat the griddle for a maximum of 5 minutes before adding food Leaving it longer ...

Page 14: ...he front of the appliance The left hand oven is a multifunction oven while the right hand oven is a fan oven Above the right hand oven is the slow cook oven The Multifunction Oven As well as the oven fan and fan element multifunction ovens are fitted with two extra heating elements one visible in the top of the oven and the second under the oven base Take care to avoid touching the top element and...

Page 15: ...eat roast It is also possible to bake on two shelves at one time although they will need to be swapped over during the cooking time as the heat at the top of the oven is greater than at the base when using this function This is a fast intensive form of cooking keep an eye on the food cooking until you have become accustomed to this function Conventional Oven Top and Base Heat This function combine...

Page 16: ...ing Make sure that casseroles have sufficient liquid particularly when cooking over a long period Use lids on casseroles or foil to cover food whilst it is cooking to retain moisture Make sure all dishes will fit into the oven before preparing the food Wrap washed and pricked jacket potatoes in foil before cooking Make sure that meat and poultry reach a safe temperature of at least 90 C before eat...

Page 17: ...tting knob Fig 2 25 Turn the function selector control to a cooking function Turn the oven temperature knob to the temperature required Fig 2 26 The oven heating light will glow until the oven has reached the temperature you selected It will then cycle on and off during cooking Slow Cook Oven The graduated temperature scale on the fascia Fig 2 27 allows you to either cook slowly for several hours ...

Page 18: ...open The maximum weight that can be held by the Handyrack is 5 5kg 12lb It should only be used with the supplied roasting tin which is designed to fit the Handyrack Any other vessel could be unstable It can be fitted at two different heights One of the oven shelves must be removed and the other positioned to suit When the Handyrack is used in its highest position other dishes can be cooked on the ...

Page 19: ... has elapsed 1 Turn the Timer A knob to the Minute Minder E setting it should click into position Fig 3 2 2 Turn the Adjusting B knob to set the amount of time required Minimum time 1 minute Fig 3 3 3 Turn the Timer A knob back to the Manual D setting to see the current time and the Bell symbol on the display Cancel the Timer Alarm Once the specified time has elapsed it will emit an alarm There ar...

Page 20: ...urrent time plus the additional cooking time you have set Fig 3 6 3 Turn the Timer A knob to the Auto H setting The display will show the current time the cooking symbol and the word AUTO Fig 3 7 4 Once the specified time has elapsed it will emit an alarm and the oven will stop working The cook pot symbol on the display will disappear and the word AUTO will flash Fig 3 8 5 When you return turn the...

Page 21: ...sed it will emit an alarm and the Multifunction Oven will stop working The Cooking symbol on the display will disappear and the word AUTO will flash Fig 3 13 7 Once the specified time has elapsed it will emit an alarm There are two ways to cancel the alarm refer to Cancel the Timer Alarm on page 13 The cook period which is the length of time you want the oven to cook for The stop time which is the...

Page 22: ...ng on them should be placed level with the front edge of the oven s wire shelves Other containers should be placed centrally Keep all trays and containers away from the back of the oven as overbrowning of the food may occur For even browning the maximum recommended size of a baking tray is 340mm 13 by 340mm 13 When the oven is on do not leave the door open for longer than necessary otherwise the k...

Page 23: ...40 minutes according to size 2 3 hours 45 60 minutes 40 45 minutes 2 to 3 hours 20 30 minutes 15 20 minutes 15 20 minutes per 500g Steaks according to thickness Conventional Oven Temperature C Shelf Position 160 C 200 C 160 C 200 C 160 C 200 C 160 C 200 C 160 C 200 C 160 C 200 C 140 150 C 220 C 140 C B 150 C B 150 C B 160 C B 170 C B 200 C B 170 C B 170 C B 200 C B 180 C B 180 C B 210 C B 100 C B ...

Page 24: ...urner heads in a dishwasher Make sure they are absolutely dry before replacing them The Single Ring Burners When refitting the burner head make sure that the notch lines up with the electrode or hole in the base Check that the burner head is level and that the cap is fitted centrally on the burner head Fig 6 1 The Wok Burner The wok burner can also be taken apart for cleaning When reassembling the...

Page 25: ...ulling the grill pan forward Fig 6 5 Lift the grill pan clear of the support frame The support frame is held to the side rails by two clips on each side Fig 6 6 For each side support the side rail with one hand and with the other hand lift the frame up and out of the side clips Fig 6 7 For safety push the side rails back into the grill chamber If you need to remove the side rails to allow cleaning...

Page 26: ...ch have been coated with a special enamel that partly cleans itself This does not stop all marks on the lining but helps to reduce the amount of manual cleaning needed The Cook Clean panels work better above 200 C If you do most of your cooking below this temperature occasionally remove the panels and wipe with a lint free cloth and hot soapy water The panels should then be dried and replaced and ...

Page 27: ...l purpose cloth supermarket Sides and plinth Painted surface Hot soapy water soft cloth Splashback rear grille Enamel or stainless steel Hot soapy water soft cloth Cream cleaner with care if necessary Control panel Paint enamel or stainless steel Warm soapy water Do not use abrasive cleaners on lettering Control knobs handles trims Plastic chrome copper or lacquered brass Warm soapy water soft clo...

Page 28: ...ickly or burning Cooking times may differ from your previous oven Check that you are using the recommended temperatures and shelf positions see the oven cooking guide The oven control settings and cooking times are intended to be used only as a guide Individual tastes may require the temperature to be altered either way to get the results you want The oven is not cooking evenly Do not use a baking...

Page 29: ...to move the position of the hinge to set the hinge position Fig 7 4 Retighten the hinge screws Grill The fascia gets hot when I use the oven or grill The cooker is cooled by a fan If the fascia becomes excessively hot when the cooker is in use then the cooling fan may have failed Should this occur please contact your installer a qualified repair engineer or Customer Service to arrange for its repa...

Page 30: ...on and Use regulations The relevant Building IEE regulations In the Republic of Ireland the cooker must be installed in accordance with The installation must be carried out by a competent person and installed in accordance with the current edition of IS813 Domestic Gas Installations the current Building Regulations and reference should be made to the current ETCI rules for electrical installation ...

Page 31: ...ecommend that this is carried out before installation After converting the appliance please attach the Gas Conversion sticker over the appropriate area of the data badge this will identify the gas type for which the appliance is now set You will need the following equipment to complete the cooker installation satisfactorily Stability bracket If the cooker is to be supplied with gas through a flexi...

Page 32: ...ion We cannot accept responsibility for damage caused by normal use of the cooker to any material that de laminates or discolours at temperatures less than 65 C above room temperature We recommend a gap of 1102mm between units to allow for moving the cooker Do not box the cooker in it must be possible to move the cooker in and out for cleaning and servicing If the cooker is near a corner of the ki...

Page 33: ...ted a cooker using a flexible gas connector must be secured with a suitable stability device Suitable stability devices are shown in Fig 8 7 Fig 8 8 and Fig 8 9 If you are using a stability chain Fig 8 7 then the chain should be kept as short as is practicable and fixed firmly to the rear of the cooker If you are using a stability bracket Fig 8 8 and Fig 8 9 then adjust the bracket to give the sma...

Page 34: ... most builders merchants The gas supply needs to terminate with a down facing bayonet The connector is located just below the hotplate level at the rear of the cooker If in doubt contact your supplier The rear cover boxes limit the position of the supply point Because the height of the cooker can be adjusted and each connection is different it is difficult to give precise dimensions Although a 900...

Page 35: ...erminal cover box on the back panel Connect the mains cable to the correct terminals for your electrical supply type Fig 8 11 and Fig 8 12 Check that the links are correctly fitted and that the terminal screws are tight Secure the mains cable using the cable clamp Final Checks Hob Check Check each cooking zone in turn Be sure to use pans of the correct size and material Grill Check Turn on the gri...

Page 36: ... DO NOT use reconditioned or unauthorised gas controls n n Disconnect from the electricity and gas supply before servicing n n Before electrical reconnection check that the appliance is electrically safe Injectors Remove the burner caps and heads Remove the old jets Fig 9 1 Fit the new jets see Technical Data section at the back of this book for the correct jets Reassemble in the reverse order Tap...

Page 37: ...t a wok burner Lift off a burner head Fit the pressure gauge to the jet Turn on and light one of the other burners Turn on and press in the control knob for the burner with the pressure gauge fitted The pressure should be 29mbar for Butane and 37mbar for Propane After checking the pressure turn off the taps and replace the burner head Reassemble burner top making sure it is reassembled in the corr...

Page 38: ... I2 K J I2 I1 G1 F1 K K D C3 J J K F3 A2 B1 B2 F2 G2 G3 G4 H1 H2 K K A2 L B3 Code Description A1 Hob control A2 Hob elements B1 Grill control B2 Grill element left hand side B3 Grill element right hand side C1 Left hand multi function oven thermostat C2 Left hand multi function oven control switch C3 Left hand multi function oven base element C4 Left hand multi function oven top element outer pair...

Page 39: ...l Gas 20 mb L P Gas Injector Injector Wok burner 57 3 5kW internal 78 3 5 kW 246 g h internal 53 external 126 external 82 Rapide Large Burner 40 3 kW 134 3 0 kW 210 g h 87 Semi Rapide Medium Burner 32 1 7kW 109 1 7 kW 119 g h 68 Auxiliary Small Burner 28 1kW 75 1 0 kW 70 g h 51 The valves in this cooker are fitted with adjustable bypass screws The cooker is supplied with the bypass screws set for ...

Page 40: ...58 Rapide Large Burner EE gas burner 56 Rapide Large Burner EE gas burner Wok EE gas burner 53 Wok EE gas burner Hotplate EE gas hob Type of Hob Radiant Number of electric zones 2 Zone 1 Ø cm 14 5 Heating Technology Energy Consumption ECElectric cooking Wh kg 180 Zone 2 Ø cm 14 5 Heating Technology Energy Consumption ECElectric cooking Wh kg 180 Energy Consumption ECElectric hob Wh kg Information ...

Page 41: ... hand Efficiency Fuel type Electric Cavity type Fanned Power conventional Power forced air convection 2 5 Volume Litres 67 Energy consumption electricity conventional kWh cycle Energy consumption electricity forced air convection kWh cycle 0 8 Energy efficiency index conventional Energy efficiency index forced air convection 96 2 Energy class A Additional Information The oven complies with EN 6035...

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Page 43: ...ersons or organisations other than those authorised to act on behalf of AGA Rangemaster Exceptions Items not included under the free 1 year guarantee include pan supports griddles wok rings baking trays grill pans trivets filters light bulbs and other consumable accessories Any damage caused other than through normal use Breakdowns associated with cooking spillage Cosmetic deterioration deemed to ...

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