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The hotplate is surface ground and intended for use with machined base utensils. As heat passes
from the hotplate to utensil almost directly by conduction, good contact is essential and a thin bottomed
utensil will result in poor heating performance, especially if the bottom is uneven.
The hottest part of the hotplate is the left hand end. The temperature of the hotplate depends on the oven
control setting. In general the higher the oven temperature the higher the hotplate temperature.
Always keep hotplate covers down except when using the hotplate.
The ovens are fitted with anti-pull out stops to prevent shelves from being pulled out accidentally. To
insert the shelf locate the open end of the shelf on the runners, lift up slightly at the front and push to the
rear to pass the stops, then fully back into the oven. To remove a shelf, pull forward until it stops, lift front
end and pull out of the oven.
The top oven has four runner positions for the shelves. The wire shelf is used when cooking two trays of
food at one time. Certain cooking operations can be carried out by placing dishes directly on the oven
bottom. The oven temperature is controlled thermostatically in accordance with the setting selected on
the cooker control knob. A thermometer in the door gives an indication of the oven temperature, but
since it is in the door itself, the thermometer will react if the door is opened and the thermometer reading
may fall considerably. When the door is closed, the thermometer will recover slowly to indicate the oven
temperature. A rapid fall in thermometer reading therefore does not indicate that the oven temperature
has also done so. The bottom oven takes its heat from the underside of the top oven, and is
approximately
3
/
5
of the top oven temperature.
THE HOTPLATE
THE OVENS
When lighting the burner for the first time or when the cooker is completely cold, there will
be some steam or condensation due to the mass of cold metal. During this warm up period
the hotplate covers should be raised to prevent condensation entering the covers.
Should the burner and pilot go out at any time, or are turned off by accident, wait at least
TWO MINUTES
before attempting to relight the pilot flame. This period of time will ensure
that the safety device within the gas control has cooled and closed, preventing gas flowing
to the burner.
The hotplate must not be removed from the cooker, unless the controls are at OFF and the
cooker is isolated from the mains electricity supply.
Do not allow the cooker burner to run for prolonged periods with the top oven door open.
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TEMPERATURE SETTINGS
Knob settings between any two numbers can be used if required.
The top oven will reach operating temperatures in about 60 minutes from cold or 30 to 45 minutes if
previously idling at low flame. The most economical control setting will be found by practical usage, but
obviously the lower the temperature setting the greater the economy of operation. The electronic timer
should be set to suit your requirements.
The equivalent gas cooker 'Marks' often quoted in cooking instructions are shown in the Oven
Temperature Chart.
Routine Servicing
Like any other gas appliance, the cooker must be regularly serviced by a qualified service engineer at
least once a year. This will ensure that the cooker remains in a first class and safe condition. Your installer
will normally be able to recommend where service can be obtained.
Oven Temperature Chart Knob Position Chart
The thermometer should be used as a general guide but may vary from the temperatures
indicated above. The thermostat will give repeatable oven temperatures when cooking.
Approximate equivalent Celsius/Fahrenheit and ‘Gas Mark’ (G.M.
G.M.
G.M.
G.M.) temperatures are
indicated in the OVEN TEMPERATURE chart. If the oven temperatures are not repeatable,
this may indicate that the thermostat requires replacing.
On completion of the service, the engineer should fill in the Service Record section of the
Installation Instructions. As well as issuing you with the relevant Gas Safe paperwork for
your appliance.
Very Cool
Very Cool
Very Cool
Very Cool
Cool
Cool
Cool
Cool
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderate
Moderately Hot
Moderately Hot
Moderately Hot
Moderately Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Hot
Very Hot
Very Hot
Very Hot
Very Hot
°
F
F
F
F
°C
G.M
G.M
G.M
G.M
.
225
110
¼
250
130
½
275
140
1
300
150
2
325
170
3
350
180
4
375
190
5
400
200
6
425
220
7
475
240
9
450
230
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Knob Position
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
Approx. Top Oven
°C
SIMMERING POSITIONS
125
155
185
215
250