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Oven Cooking Chart

The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more to your
satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be
followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results. Always turn the thermostat knob to Mark 9 before selecting the
appropriate gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest.

Food

Gas
Mark

Shelf
Position

Approx. Cooking Time and Comments

Fish

Oily and white fish

3 or 4

4

25-60 mins. depending on recipe

Meat and Poultry

Beef

4 or 5

4

25-30 mins per 450g (1 Ib) + 25 mins. extra

Ham

5

4

40 mins per 450g (1 Ib) covered in foil plus 40 mins.
extra

Lamb

5

4

30 mins per 450g (1 Ib) + 30 mins extra

Pork

5

4

40 mins per 450g (1 Ib) + 40 mins extra

Chicken

5

4

25 mins per 450g (1 Ib) + 25 mins extra

Duckling & Goose

5

4

25 mins per 450g (1 Ib) + 25 mins extra

Turkey

4 or 5

4 or 5

15-20 mins per 450g (1 Ib) + 20 mins

Casseroles

3

3or4

2-6 hrs. depending on cut of meat

Vegetables

Baked jacket potatoes

4 or 5

3

1½ - 3 hrs. until soft, depending on size

Puddings

Milk Puddings (500ml/1 pt)

3

4

1¾-2½ stand dish on baking tray and started with
warm milk

Baked Custard (500ml/1 pt)

3

4

45-60 mins. bain-marie

Baked Sponge Puddings

4

3

40-50 mins

Baked Apples

3

3

30-45 mins depending on type and size of apples

Meringue Topped Puddings

1

3or4

15 mins or until "tinged" with brown

Apple Tart (1 x205mm/8

//

)

6

2

45-60 mins

Fruit Crumble

5

2

35 -45 mins

Cakes, Pastries & Biscuits

Small Cakes 2 trays

5

2 and 4

15-25 mins.

1 tray

5

2

15-22mins.

Victoria sandwich (2 x 

7"

)

4

2 and 4

20-30 mins

Swiss Roll (3 egg quantity)

5

2

15-20 mins.

Meringues

1

3

2-3 hrs

Christmas cake (1 x 205mm / 8")

2

3

Time depending on recipe

Madeira cake (1 x 180mm / 

7")

4

4

1¼-1½ hrs.

Rich Fruit cake (1 x 180mm / 

7")

2

4

Time depending on recipe

Scones

7

1 and 3

10-20 mins.

Shortbread (1 x 180mm / 

7")

2

3

55 -65 mins.

Biscuits

4

1 and 3

10-20 mins.

Shortcrust Pastry

6

2

15 - 60 mins depending on use.

Rich Short Crust

5

1 and 3

20-30 mins.

Flaky/Puff Pastry

7

2

10-30 mins.

Choux Pastry

6

2

20-30mins.

Yeast Mixtures

Bread - rolls

7

2 and 4

20-30 mins.

Miscellaneous

Yorkshire Pudding:- large

7

1

30-40 mins

individual

7

2

20-30mins

When baking with two trays or tins on two levels, the top tray is removed first and the lower tray moved up to the top
position for a few minutes longer.

Soft Margarine -

Use the oven settings recommended by the margarine manufacturer and

 not

 those indicated on the cooking chart.

Summary of Contents for DCH50GK

Page 1: ... product details on the back cover this book The information can be found on the rating plate TotheUser You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference P l e a s e p h o n e u s o n 0 8 4 4 8 2 4 2 4 2 4 t o a c t i v a t e y o u r g u a r a n t e e DCH50GW ...

Page 2: ... 10 Features 12 Control Panel 13 Use of hotplates 14 Use of Grill 15 Use of Main Oven 16 Oven cooking charts 17 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 18 Care and Cleaning 19 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 20 Something Wrong With Your Cooker 21 Technical Characteristics 22 Electronic timer 23 Key Contacts Back Cover You must read these instructions prior to using your appliance and retain them ...

Page 3: ...uggested that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased This odour is due to temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the insulation The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance a Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book b Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rat...

Page 4: ...etween 5m3 and 11m3 b During prolonged use of the appliance you may consider it necessary to open a window to the outside to improve ventilation c If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room B S 5440 Part 2 Current Edition should be consulted to determine the requisite air vent requirements Installation of the cooker For a correct installation of the cooker the following precaution...

Page 5: ...BS 669 Current Edition The gas inlet for the cookers is a threaded G 1 2 gas female fitting Connecting the gas supply To make the connection a flexible hose should be used corresponding to the current gas regulations which are the hose must never be at any point in its lenght in contact with the hot parts of the cooker the hose must never be longer than 1 5 metre the hose must not be subject to an...

Page 6: ... burner nozzle open the oven door fully pull out the sliding oven bottom V V Z Pry the fixing tab V and remove the oven burner Unscrew the oven burner nozzle using the socket spanner for the nozzles Z or a 7 mm socket spanner and replace it with a nozzle suited to the new type of gas see Table 1 Take particular care handling the spark plug wires and the thermocouple pipes Replace all the parts fol...

Page 7: ...s used This sticker is available from our Service Centres Note Should the pressure of the gas used be different or vary from the recommended pressure it is necessary to fit a suitable pressure regulator onto the inlet pipe in compliance with current National Regulations relative to regulators for channelled gas ATTENTION DURING INSTALLATION THE FEET OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE LOWERED SO THAT AN AIR ...

Page 8: ...nsure that either the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re wireable plug bearing the BSI mark of approval or the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet controlled by a switch in compliance with BS 5733 which is accessible without moving the appliance Please note for appliances with a rating greater than 13 amp eg electric hob double ovens and freestanding electric cookers etc th...

Page 9: ...ARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Burner and Nozzle Specifications J K Q J X Z Z Z J X Z X Z X Z X _ X Z Z Z Z J K Q K Q K Z ZX Z X X X At 15 C and 1013 mbar dry gas Propane P C S 50 37 MJ Kg Butane P C S 49 47 MJ Kg Natural P C S 37 78 MJ m3 S S R A DCH50GK DCH50GW ...

Page 10: ...helves are in the correct position before switching on the oven Keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use Take care when removing items from the grill when the lower oven is on as the contents will be hot Keeptheapplianceclean asabuildupofgreaseorfatfromcookingcancauseafire Follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial ...

Page 11: ...nets immediately above or next to the appliance Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1 3 full of oil or use a lid DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to overheat Never use the appliance as a room heater Never use the grill to warm plates Never dry an...

Page 12: ...NTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Features GRILL DOOR CONTROL PANEL MAIN OVEN WIREWORK SHELF SUPPORTS OVEN ROD SHELVES GRILL 1900W 1900W 1000W 2600W GRILL MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT MODEL SERIAL NUMBER REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR HOB VENTILATION SLOTS GLASS COVER ...

Page 13: ...symbol corresponds with the reference mark on the control panel for maximum and minimum To obtain these settings turn the knob counter clockwise with respect to the off position To turn off the burner turn the knob clockwise until it stops corresponding again with the symbol Models with Hob Gas Burner Safety Devices to Prevent Leaks These models can be identified by the presence of the device itse...

Page 14: ...lage or cleaning materials from the electrode using a small nylon brush such as a tooth brush Access to the electrode can be achieved by lifting off the loose burner parts carefully when the burners are cool When the hotplate burner bodies and caps are removed for cleaning be careful not to drop any food particles or cleaning materials into the burner bases to avoid the possibility of blocking the...

Page 15: ...ld but for the best result preheat for approximately five minutes Most cooking is done with the heat on full but it may be necessary after sealing the food to reduce the heat as required For au gratin dishes eg Macaroni Cheese and meringue toppings eg Baked Alaska place the dish on the floor of the grill compartment The base of the grill pan can be used for warming fruit garnishes on the reduced s...

Page 16: ...is should cease after a short period of use 5 Theoventemperaturecontrolmarkingaregasmarked0to9 TheequivalentdegreesCelsius sometimescalledCentigrade anddegreesFahrenheitareshownbelowasaguide COLDSTART COOKING Anythingrequiringlongslowcookingsuchascasserolesandrichfruitcakescanbeputintoacoldoven Satisfactoryresultscan alsobeobtainedwithcreamedmixture richpastriesoryeastmixtures butforperfectionwere...

Page 17: ...s Milk Puddings 500ml 1 pt 3 4 1 2 stand dish on baking tray and started with warm milk Baked Custard 500ml 1 pt 3 4 45 60 mins bain marie Baked Sponge Puddings 4 3 40 50 mins Baked Apples 3 3 30 45 mins depending on type and size of apples Meringue Topped Puddings 1 3or4 15 mins or until tinged with brown Apple Tart 1 x205mm 8 6 2 45 60 mins Fruit Crumble 5 2 35 45 mins Cakes Pastries Biscuits Sm...

Page 18: ... SLOW cooking 1 Make sure that the dishes to be used will fit into the oven ensuring enough room for air to circulate 2 All dishes cooked on the slow setting will require a minimum of 6 hours however if they are cooked for 1 2 hours longer then deterioration in their appearance may be noticed 3 Never cook joints of meat over 2 7kg 6 Ib or poultry over 2 0kg 4lb 8oz We do not recommend that joints ...

Page 19: ...d shelves and grill pan Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves grill pan and the floor of the oven Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge and a non abrasive cleaning product then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Do not use rough abrasive material or sharp metal scrapers as these could scratch the surface and cause the glass to crack Oven Shelf S...

Page 20: ...4 CookingResultsNotSatisfactory 4 K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K 4 K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K K ...

Page 21: ...ectricity supply is turned on If the electricity supply has failed all burners can be lit by a match If only one burner fails to ignite Check that the burner is dry and that spillage of food or cleaning fluid remains are not affecting the ignitor or burner ports Clean away any debris with a dry nylon brush such as an old toothbrush If a wire wool pad has been used for cleaning around the burner en...

Page 22: ...s that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of t...

Page 23: ... are pressed the settings will be confirmed automatically after 10 seconds have passed To set theminuteminder Note This function does not interrupt cooking and does not affect the oven it is simply used to activate the buzzer when the set amount of time has elapsed 1 Press the button several times until the icon and the first two numerical digits on the display start to flash 2 Use the and buttons...

Page 24: ...o prevent any door energy losses If you have a timed tariff electricity contract the delay cooking option will make it easier to save money by moving operation to cheaper time periods The base of your pot or pan should cover the hot plate If it is smaller precious energy will be wasted and pots that boil over leave encrusted remains that can be difficult to remove Cook your food in closed pots or ...

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Page 27: ...resulting from transportation improper use neglect or interference or as a result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic THE GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN ...

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