Tricity Bendix RE60GC, Operating And Installation Instructions

Page 1: ...MODEL NO RE60GC OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...e 230 240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage 10 5 11 4 kW Height 900mm Width 600mm Depth 598mm This appliance complies with European Council Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC 2 TECHNICAL DETAILS ...

Page 3: ...Panel 11 The Timer 12 The Ceramic Hob 14 Recommended Saucepans 14 Hints and Tips 14 Deep Fat Frying 15 Preserving 15 The Grill 16 Uses of the Grill 16 Selecting the Grill 16 Things to Note 16 The Grill Pan and Handle 16 Hints and Tips 17 Grilling Chart 17 The Top Oven 18 Uses of the Top Oven 18 Selecting the Top Oven 18 Things to Note 18 To Fit the Top Oven Shelf 18 Hints and Tips 19 The Main Fan ...

Page 4: ...nts and Tips 26 Cleaning the Outside of the Cooker 26 Cleaning the Grill Pan Grill Pan Grid and Oven Shelves 26 Cleaning Inside the Oven and Grill Compartments 26 Care of Stayclean Surfaces 27 Hints and Tips 27 Cleaning between the Outer and Inner Door Glass 27 Replacing the Oven Light Bulb 28 Something Not Working 29 Service and Spare Parts 30 Customer Service Centres 31 Guarantee Conditions 33 4...

Page 5: ...st from your new Tricity Bendix cooker we ask that you PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY Particular attention should be made to cooking times and temperatures which may differ from your previous cooker It is most important that this instruction book is retained with the cooker for future reference Should the cooker be sold or if you move house and leave the cooker always ensure that the boo...

Page 6: ...ainers on ceramic glass After installation please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment DURING OPERATION Do not use this cooker if it is in contact with water Never operate it with wet hands This cooker is designed to be operated by adults Young children must not be allowed to tamper with the cooker or play with the controls During use the cooker becomes Hot Care s...

Page 7: ...n or on the cooker in case it is inadvertently switched ON Cookers and hobs become very hot and retain their heat for a long period of time after use Children should be kept well away from the cooker until it has cooled GENERAL Under no circumstances should repairs be carried out by inexperienced persons as this may cause injury or serious malfunction This cooker should be serviced by an authorise...

Page 8: ...ician competent person The electrical connection should be made using a double pole isolating switch cooker socket with at least 3mm contact separation The cable must have conductors of sufficiently high cross sectional area to prevent overheating and deterioration The recommended cross section area is six square millimetres 6 00mm The cable should be routed away from potentially hot areas marked ...

Page 9: ...gularly wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces including the vent at the rear of the hob See note at the top of this page For your safety wallcoverings at the rear of the cooker should be securely fixed to the wall The cooling fan operates immediately when the grill or top oven is switched on It may run on after the controls are switched off until the appliance has cooled Note The a...

Page 10: ...ndle 311468100 Note If you require an additional handle for your grill pan this can be ordered from your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre by quoting part number 311479800 6 1 grill pan grid 311468100 1 straight shelf for grilling and top oven cooking only 2 straight shelves for main oven cooking Scuffing of the Stayclean main oven lining by the oven furniture pack may occur during transit These...

Page 11: ...S A Timer B Fan Oven Temperature Control C Fan Oven Indicator Neon D Top Oven Temperature Control E Top Oven Indicator Neon F Top Oven and Grill Selector Control G Hotplate Controls 11 C E G A B D F GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER ...

Page 12: ...the electricity supply on the timer display will flash Minute minder Button 1 decrease control and minute minder setting button Button 2 increase control To set the time of day 1 Press both timer buttons together 2 Release the buttons and within 5 seconds press button 2 12 00 will show in the display 3 Within 5 seconds set the correct time by pressing and holding either button To use the minute mi...

Page 13: ...e minder If you change your mind and want to cancel the minute minder 1 Press and release button 1 2 Press and hold button 1 until 0 00 shows in the display After a few seconds the time of day will show in the display 13 ...

Page 14: ...heating 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 l Lift rather than slide s...

Page 15: ... on the upperside if not turned Once cooked drain the food on absorbent paper 5 Double frying chips Double frying will ensure good chips First fry the chips for a few minutes at 170 C 340 F to seal the outside Remove the chips from the oil Increase the temperature of the oil to 190 C 375 F to finish cooking and brown the chips Chips may be kept for several hours after the first frying before finis...

Page 16: ... is quite normal 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 P...

Page 17: ...toasting Adjust the heat setting and the shelf as necessary during cooking l The food should be turned over during cooking as required l When using the centre section of the dual grill ensure food is positioned centrally on the grill pan grid in the grill pan NOTE If you require an additional handle for your grill pan this can be ordered from your local Tricity Bendix Service Centre by quoting par...

Page 18: ...HELF The shelf 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 18 USES OF THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens It is heated by elements in the top and bottom of the oven It is designed for cooking on one level and for small quantities of fo...

Page 19: ...akes pastry scones bread etc place the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf directly below the element l DO NOT place dishes or baking trays directly onto the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage may occur l The material and finish of the baking trays and dishes will affect the degree of base browning of the food Enamelware dark heavy or non stick utensils increase base browning Shin...

Page 20: ...eats the air which circulates in the oven via the vents in the back panel The advantages of fan oven cooking are PREHEATING The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven Without preheating however you may find you need to add an extra 5 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times For recipes needing high temperatures e g bread pastries scones souff...

Page 21: ...ked in the same time l It is recommended that when baking larger quantities the shelf positions should be evenly spaced to suit the load being cooked A slight increase in cooking time may be necessary l DO NOT place dishes or 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 However non critical dishes ma...

Page 22: ...structions Fish Fish Pie potato topped Fruit Pies Crumbles Milk Puddings Pasta Lasagne etc Pastry Choux Eclairs Profiteroles Flaky Puff Pies Shortcrust Mince Pies Meat Pies Quiche Tarts Flans Patés and Terrines Roasting Meat Poultry Scones Shepherd s pie Soufflés Vegetables Baked Jacket Potatoes Roast Potatoes Stuffed Marrow Stuffed Tomatoes Yorkshire Puddings large individual that oven shelves ar...

Page 23: ... kg 7lb then 10 min per kg 1lb over 3 kg 7lb Duck 160 180 C 25 35 min per kg 1lb and 25 30 min over Pheasant 160 180 C 35 40 min per kg 1lb and 35 40 min over Rabbit 160 180 C 20 min per kg 1lb and 20 min over Potatoes with meat 160 180 C according to size Potatoes without meat 180 190 C according to size The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints but...

Page 24: ...rules of food hygiene to prevent bacterial and microbial growth and cross contamination when defrosting cooking cooling and freezing foods Small or thin fish fillets frozen peeled prawns cubed or minced meat liver thin chops steaks etc can be thawed in 1 2 hours A 1kg 2 lb oven ready chicken will be thawed in approximately 5 hours Remove the giblets as soon as possible during the thawing process J...

Page 25: ...inutes 3 Wipe off residues of cleaner with another damp paper towel and polish dry with a soft cloth If Hob Brite is unavailable one or more of the cleaning agents below may be used temporarily a Jif Cream Cleaner b Baking Soda TO REMOVE MORE STUBBORN MARKS 1 Bar Keepers Friend may be used to clean off more stubborn stains or to remove discolourations It may be necessary to rub the marks hard for ...

Page 26: ...T BE REMOVED FROM THE HOB BEFORE THE SYRUP HAS SET OTHERWISE DAMAGE TO THE HOB SURFACE WILL OCCUR l Avoid placing plastic items aluminium foil or dishes on the hot surface as this will cause damage to the hob CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKER DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials eg Hob Brite Brillo pads or scourers on painted or printed finishes as damage may occur Regularly wipe over the contr...

Page 27: ...energy and often the joint is more tender l 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 l It is NOT necessary to add water to the meat tin when roasting The water and the fat juices from the joint create excessive splattering during cooking even at normal temp...

Page 28: ...abrasive cleaning materials on the door glass Ensure that all parts are well rinsed and thoroughly dried before attempting to replace the glass REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT BULB The type of bulb required is a 300C 25 watt small Edison Screw Part number 572 491 5431 00 1 Available through Tricity Bendix service centres CAUTION Disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply before replacing the bu...

Page 29: ...igh or low Check that the recommended temperatures are being used see page 22 Be prepared to adjust up or down by 10 C to achieve the results you want The hotplates and ovens work but the grill does not Check that you have carefully followed the instructions for operation of the grill If the cooling fan fails the grill will not operate Please call your Local Service Force Centre If the oven is not...

Page 30: ... heading Something Not Working When you contact the Service 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 product and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date 30 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT For general enquiries concerning your...

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Page 33: ... incurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom l Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements l Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are not marketed by Tricity Bendix European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then yo...

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Page 36: ...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 4 MODEL NO PART NO 311517901 RE60GC TRICITY BENDIX 55 77 HIGH STREET SLOUGH BERKSHIRE SL1 1DZ TELEPHONE 0870 5 950950 Electrolux Household Appliances Limited 2000 ...