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Baking Guide

Trouble-shooting - Biscuits & Batters

Trouble-shooting Sandwich cakes & Sponges

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Hard and brittle biscuits

Over baking or insufficient liquid

Biscuits spreading during baking

Oven too cool. Baking tray over greased.

Too much sugar

Soggy, heavy and tough batter

Batter too thick. Tin too small. Oven too

cool or fat insufficiently heated.

Poor rising

Batter too thin. Oven too cool or fat insuf-

ficiently heated.

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Domed top

Insufficient creaming of mixture. Cake

baked on too high a shelf position, or at

too high a temperature. Paper liners can

cause the outer edge not to rise and the

centre to peak.

Hollowed / sunken top

Too much raising agent. Oven tempera-

ture too low, or incorrect shelf position.

Cake removed from oven before it’s

cooked. Use of soft tub margarine.

Very pale, but cooked

Oven temperature too low. Baked too low

in the oven

Overflowing tin

Tin too small for the amount of mixture

Summary of Contents for Richmond Traditional 1000G

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Page 2: ...cooling fan to run at its optimum efficiency Particularly Built In appliances See clearance dimensions in the installation section of the booklet During use the Appliance must never be disconnected from the Mains supply as this will seriously affect the safety and performance of the appliance particularly in relation to surface temperatures becoming hot and gas operated parts not work ing efficien...

Page 3: ...uide carefully before you start using your cooker as we have endeavoured to answer as many questions as possible and provide you with as much support as we can If however you should find something missing or not covered please contact the Stoves Customer Care team who will be only too happy to assist you on 0844 815 3740 In addition you could always try the website for frequently asked questions a...

Page 4: ... hob safely Getting started Your griddle Tips Hints Care cleaning Your Electric Grill Getting started General grill information Your Top Oven Richmond models Using your top oven safely Getting started Tips Hints Cleaning the top oven Your Main Oven s Using the main oven safely Your conventional ovens Getting started Tips hints ...

Page 5: ...General baking guide Telescopic shelving system Cleaning the main oven Cleaning the outside of your cooker Installation Instructions Clearances Regulations Requirments Connecting to the gas supply Connecting to the electricity Securing your cooker Technical Data Customer Care Service record Changing lightbulbs Cook shop ...

Page 6: ... to you just read thoroughly the parts which do Our range appliances come in the following dimensions Width Height Depth 70cm 90 91 5cm 60cm 80cm 90 91 5cm 60cm 90cm 90 91 5cm 60cm 100cm 90 91 5cm 60cm 110cm 90 91 5cm 60cm 120cm 90 91 5cm 60cm Please note The height of you appliance can only be adjusted if it has adjustable feet These measurements are nominal and meant as a guide only If you smell...

Page 7: ...k Timer Analogue LED Programmer LED Min Minder Top oven Grill Electric Electric Top oven Main oven Grill Electric grill Electric grill Conventional Fanned Slow cook Bottom RHS Bottom RHS Bottom RHS Bottom RHS Size cms 100 110 100 110 Features Fascia cooling Oven lights Pristine enamel interior Wipeclean interior Cook Clean interior Mains ignition Battery ignition Auto ignition Storage compartment ...

Page 8: ...commend that you wash the oven shelves the baking tray the grill pan and the grill pan trivet before their first use in hot soapy water this will remove the protective oil coating Although every care has been taken to ensure this appliance has no burrs or sharp edges we recommend that you wear protective gloves when installing and moving this appliance This will prevent any injury Before installat...

Page 9: ...et the minute minder and semi and fully automatically cook The programmer is vital to the working of your appliance and reading this section will make sure that you get the most out of your ovens The programmer buttons minus plus The function button in the centre is used for setting the minute minder and set ting up the automatic cooking See below for details ...

Page 10: ...inute Minder function has been selected While the Minute Minder is being set the Bell symbol flashes Once the length of time is set the Bell symbol remains lit until the time runs down or the function is can celled This message and A symbol appear when you are asked to set the length of time you require the oven to cook automatically for Using the Plus and Minus buttons adjusts this accordingly Th...

Page 11: ... the Plus and Minus buttons Press once for single digit increase press and hold for rapid increase Once the time of day has been set wait approx 10 seconds until the stops flashing Use the appliance as normal Setting an alarm tone There are three tones to chose from Press the minus button to listen to the first tone Release the minus button and press it again to listen to the second tone etc Relea...

Page 12: ...ts for 5 seconds so the time must be set within this time frame Use the Plus and Minus button to set the length of time required Once this has been done the Minute Minder is set When the desired length of time has counted down the alarm will sound To cancel the tone press any of the buttons To cancel the Minute Minder at any time press the Plus and Minus buttons together ...

Page 13: ...is set then it cannot be adjusted Extra time cannot be added nor can the end time be extended To cancel the semi automatic programs press both the Plus and Minus buttons together This can be done at any time during the cooking process Then if nec essary re program For the instructions on how to use both of these functions please see the following page Fully automatic cooking This function incorpor...

Page 14: ...the alarm press any button To view any remaining time press the function button twice The End Time method Press the Function button three times which will skip past the Minute Minder and the Duration programmer The display will flash the word End and the A will flash on the left hand side of the display Use the Plus and Minus buttons to select the time the oven is required to turn off Once this is...

Page 15: ... entered The timer will work out the start time and begin cooking Press the function button twice to select the length of time your food will need The A on the left hand side will flash and the dur message will flash up Using the Plus and Minus buttons set the time you require within 5 seconds of the dur message The automatic cooking symbol will appear to show that the oven is no longer in manual ...

Page 16: ...inside While the automatic function is running the A will appear statically on the dis play with the time Try to keep the end time as close to when you expect to return this will prevent cooked food from being left standing in a warm oven The timer will calculate the appropriate start time Important Once the oven has switched itself off please make sure you turn to oven controls to the off positio...

Page 17: ...ke sure that meat poultry and uncooked food are thoroughly thawed before placing them in the oven Cover dishes with lids or foil as they may be left standing in the oven for some time before cooking Do not Never place warm food in the oven for delayed cooking eg stews prepared by frying meat first must be thoroughly cooled before placing in the oven Do not cook dishes containing left over cooked m...

Page 18: ... or smaller than this may result in slower cooking times Never use double pans rimbased pans old or misshapen pans or any pan which is not stable on a flat surface Never leave cooking fat or oil unattended Never use commercial simmering aids or heat diffusers as they create excessive heat and can damage the surface of the hob Never use the hob for any other purpose than cooking food This could lea...

Page 19: ... just large enough to gently heat the contents of the pan Models with thermocouples Ignition as above but Hold the control knob in for 15 seconds do not hold the control knob in for any longer than 15 seconds If the burner fails to light in this time release the con trol knob and wait for 1 minute before attempting to re ignite Always make sure that your pans are place correctly on the burners as ...

Page 20: ...fully so there is no danger of it closing while the hob is being used The appliance may be fitted with a switch back system which will automatically turn off the hotplate controls if they are inadvertently left on as the lid is closed The lid is not intended to be used as a work surface as it becomes hot when any part of the cooker is in use and the surface may be scratched if items with rough or ...

Page 21: ...g the life of the griddle and prevent rusting If the griddle shows signs of rust wash and re season To season After cleaning dry the griddle thoroughly Rub the cooking side of the griddle sparingly with a minimum amount of unsalted vegetable oil Note that olive oil is unsuitable for seasoning Using the griddle The griddle should only be positioned front to back over the burners indicat ed by the g...

Page 22: ...le Vegetables in small pieces will cook quicker Use a pan which is a close match to your burner size Smaller burners are ideal for simmering and stewing in smaller pans while the larger burners are ideal for frying and boiling Choice of pans Always use flat based pans which are the correct size for your burners we rec ommend the following sizes 100mm or 4 minimum 250mm or 10 maximum Using pans sma...

Page 23: ...riddle To season before use and after cleaning use cook ing oil with no added salt Pour a drop of oil onto the cooking side of the griddle and wipe over with kitchen paper Olive oil is not suitable for seasoning Regular seasoning will prolong the life of the griddle and prevent rusting Stainless steel surfaces hob spillage wells stainless steel models only Only use a clean cloth wrung out with war...

Page 24: ... carbon deposits or fat stains and can be removed using a soap filled pad Do not put burners in the dishwasher or soak them Using dishwasher pow ders washing up liquids and caustic pastes can damage the burners Do not clean with hard implements wire wool or abrasive cleaning pads Burner caps and heads must be repositioned correctly so that they sit squarely on to the hob as shown on the the left T...

Page 25: ...ys use the detachable grill pan handle when sliding the grill pan out from under the grill and take care not to slide the grill out too quickly Always make sure that the grill shelf is resting in the correct position in between two runners Do not place the grill pan on top of the highest run ner this will lead to spillage and injury if the grill pan falls Do not place items on the the grill door w...

Page 26: ...itching on the grill Open the oven door and make sure the shelf is where you would like it to be Do not close the door while the grill is in use Turn the selector control knob anti clockwise to chose the half grill or clock wise to use the full grill Both grill types have heat settings of 1 5 The fascia cooling fan will come on to keep the control panel and control knobs cool it will run for some ...

Page 27: ...l remain on all the time the grill is in use When lower temperatures are selected the neon will turn on and off as the thermostat operates to maintain the lower heat The grill pan This appliance comes with a grill pan grill pan handle and a trivet The handle of the grill pan is detachable to allow you to remove it while the pan is in use this stops it from getting hot To attach the handle Place th...

Page 28: ... Minute Minder if fitted if you are leaving the top oven unat tended this reduces the risk of food burning Always make sure that the top oven shelf is resting in the correct position in between two runners Do not place the top oven shelf on top of the highest runner this will lead to spillage and injury if the baking tray or dish falls Do not place items of the door while it is open Do not wrap fo...

Page 29: ... If the oven fails to light within 15 seconds turn off the oven and wait for one minute before attempt ing to reignite Should the oven burner go out while in use turn the burner off and wait for at least one minute before attempting to reignite As this is a conventional oven the centre of the cavity will be the temperature you have selected The top of the cavity will be slightly hotter and the bot...

Page 30: ...ting it is also important that you use good quality cook ware poor quality trays and tins can warp in the heat of the oven producing uneven results In addition it is important to make sure that any dishes placed in the oven are oven proof and suitable for periods of heating and are not cracked or damaged as this may lead to shattering Times Temperatures When cooking chilled or frozen meals always ...

Page 31: ...a moist soap filled pad or place in a dishwasher Shelf runners can be removed to enable you to clean then thoroughly Grasp the runners an slide out of their hanging holes Pristine enamel surfaces Oven cavity The enamel can be cleaned by wiping the surfaces with a clean cloth which has been wrung out in hot soapy water If larger splashes of fat do not readily disappear you can use a mild cream clea...

Page 32: ...sure that the oven shelves are resting in the correct position in between two runners Do not place the oven shelves on top of the highest runner this will lead to spillage and injury if the baking tray or dish falls Do not place items of the door while it is open Do not wrap foil around the oven shelves or allow it to block the flue Do not drape tea towels near the oven while it is on this will ca...

Page 33: ...f Heat The gas mark you have selected corresponds with the temperature in the centre of the oven The temperature towards the top of the oven is higher and towards the bottom is lower Zones of heat within the oven cavity can be used to vary your cooking results depending on personal taste If you like a darker result you can place your dishes on a higher shelf if you prefer paler results you can use...

Page 34: ... in for 15 sec onds This appliance has an automatic ignition once the burner flame has estab lished selected the gas mark you wish to cook with If the oven fails to light within 15 seconds turn off the oven and wait for one minute before attempt ing to reignite Should the oven burner go out while in use turn the burner off and wait for at least one minute before attempting to reignite To switch of...

Page 35: ...even results In addition it is important to make sure that any dishes placed in the oven are oven proof and suitable for periods of heating and are not cracked or damaged as this may lead to shattering Do not use baking trays or roasting tins which are too large as this will affect your cooking results We recommend the following sizes Baking tray 350mm x 280mm This size tray will hold up to 16 sma...

Page 36: ...late tarts 7 6 7 6 timing depends on recipe type filling yes yes yes yes top middle top middle top middle top middle Biscuits Shortbread rounds Nut brownies Brandy snaps Flapjacks Ginger nuts 3 3 3 4 5 20 25 20 25 10 12 20 25 10 20 yes yes yes yes yes middle top middle bottom top middle middle top middle Puddings Rice pudding Baked custard Bread butter pudding Fruit crumble 2 2 3 3 5 13 4 2hrs 50 ...

Page 37: ...lculate the cooking time from the total weight of the meat plus the stuffing Cooking joints in foil covered roasters lidded casseroles or roasting bags will help to reduce meat shrinkage give a more moist result and may reduce fat splashing However a slightly longer cooking times will be required add 5 10 minutes per 450g 1lb to the calculated cooking time When using roasting bags do not exceed th...

Page 38: ...5 20 30 minutes per 450g 1lb 20 minutes Depending on taste 2 Yes Lamb 5 25 30 minutes per 450g 1lb 20 minutes Depending on taste 2 Yes Pork 5 35 minutes per 450g 1lb 35 minutes 2 Yes Chicken 5 25 30 minutes per 450g 1lb 20 minutes 2 Yes Turkey up to 5 5kg 12lb over 5 5kg 12lb 4 20 minutes per 450g 1lb 20 mins 2 Yes 4 20 minutes per 450g 1lb 20 mins This is an approximate guide only results can be ...

Page 39: ...once browned Turkey should be roasted at Gas Mark 4 for 20 mins per 1lb plus 20 minutes The turkey can be open roasted breast side down for half of the cook time and then turned over for the remainder of the cooking time If the turkey is stuffed add 5 minutes per 1lb to the cooking time If roasting turkey covered with foil add 5 minutes per 1lb to the cooking time To test if the turkey is cooked p...

Page 40: ...r slow cooking or food warming Cooking times The cooking time varies according to the type of food being cooked and experi ence will show how long foods should be cooked for according to personal taste and preference In general foods should be cooked for at least 5 hours and may be left up to 8 10 hours without spoiling if covered As a guide foods cooked using the slow cook oven will take about th...

Page 41: ...n cold plates Slow Cooking Slow cooking has always been the best way to prepare a a nuititious hot meal with the minimum of preparation and maximum time away from the kitchen The ben efits of slow cooking have been recognised by cooks for centuries and are still appreciated by cooks today The advantages of slow cooking are as follows Food can be left to cook unattended for several hours and will k...

Page 42: ... well thawed out Always ensure that frozen poultry has thoroughly defrosted in a refrigerator and all ice crystals have melted Cut root vegetables into smaller pieces as they take longer than meat to cook If possible they should be sauteed for 2 3 minutes before slow cooking Ensure that root vegetables are always at the bottom of the pan immersed in the cooking liquid A meat thermometer should be ...

Page 43: ...plus not enough liquid or insufficient creaming The oven may be too hot Hard outer crust with a damp patch inside Oven too hot therefore the cake baked too quickly Too much sugar or insuffi cient liquid Burnt outside Oven temperature too high Oven too small for the size of cake Insufficient pro tection around the tin Cake baked on too high a shelf Texture with pronounced holes Too much raising age...

Page 44: ...rising Batter too thin Oven too cool or fat insuf ficiently heated PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Domed top Insufficient creaming of mixture Cake baked on too high a shelf position or at too high a temperature Paper liners can cause the outer edge not to rise and the centre to peak Hollowed sunken top Too much raising agent Oven tempera ture too low or incorrect shelf position Cake removed from oven befor...

Page 45: ...ficient air incorporated during mixing Over baked outside undercooked centre Oven temperature too high baked on too high a shelf position White sugar spots on the top when baked Mixture not sufficiently creamed Granulated sugar used instead of caster sugar Insufficient liquid Cake baked too slowly Shrinkage Insufficient baking powder or sugar Over mixing Ring around the outer edge of the cake Over...

Page 46: ...eading Pale and doughy Insufficient baking Oven temperature set too low or baked on too low a shelf posi tion PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Dough collapses when placed in oven Over proving Heavy Close texture Insufficient yeats Too much salt Too lit tle water Insufficient kneading or proving Oven too cool Dough proved in too warm an environment Uneven texture holey texture Insufficient kneading Too much ...

Page 47: ... liquid Over baking Oven too cool Soggy Too much liquid Oven too cool Insufficient baking Lack of a steam vent Filling too hot when covered by pastry Shrinking Over stretched during rolling or shaping Insufficient resting time Blistered crust Rubbing in process incorrect Water insuf ficiently mixed in ...

Page 48: ...c system are easier to pull out than traditional shelving which means the oven door stays open for a shorter period of time The smooth action also reduces the likelihood of fat or food spillage and gives you extra security The telescopic shelving position also provides extra support which is ideal when cooking a casserole in a heavy dish or a particularly large roast You do not have to use the tel...

Page 49: ...place the telescopic shelves Make sure the oven runners are pushed all the way back into the cavity Tilt the shelf and make sure the front of the shelf is against the stop position Carefully place the shelf back onto the runner and snap in place firmly Make sure the back of the self is inside the retaining tabs and slide it in and out of the oven to make sure it works correctly Standard shelves St...

Page 50: ...pad or place in a dishwasher Shelf runners can be removed to enable you to clean then thoroughly Grasp the runners an slide out of their hanging holes Pristine enamel surfaces Oven cavity The enamel can be cleaned by wiping the surfaces with a clean cloth which has been wrung out in hot soapy water If larger splashes of fat do not readily disappear you can use a mild cream cleaner to remove them M...

Page 51: ...he glass Warning Do not operate the appliance without the glass panel correctly fitted Important the inner door glass panel can be removed for cleaning but it must be replaced the right way up so the reflective side if fitted faces inward and pushed fully in to the stop position To remove the glass panel open the door wide hold the top and bottom edges and slide out Glass door panels To meet the r...

Page 52: ...a panel door handles doors Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot soapy water and dry with a soft cloth Stubborn marks can be removed using a stainless steel cleaner We recommend that you clean the whole of the stainless steel area to maintain a uniform fin ish Supplies can be purchased from the Customer Care Centre Do not use undiluted bleach or any products containing chlorides as they can perm...

Page 53: ... care when moving this appliance it may be heavier than it looks If you need to lift the appliance make sure you use an appropriate lifting method Soft or uneven flooring may be damaged unless the appliance is moved with care Do not attempt to move the cooker by pulling on the handles or doors we recommend that you open the door and grasp the frame of the cooker Please wear protective gloves for t...

Page 54: ...ufacturers instructions If your appliance has a side opening door we recommend a side clearance of 60mm to allow the oven door to fully open The cooker must have a side clearance above hob level of 90mm up to a height of 400mm The important dimensions are the ones around the appliance 650mm minimum 400mm clearance Flush fit to base units Flush fit to base units 90 mm 90 mm For all appliance sizes ...

Page 55: ...nts This appliance must not be fitted into a bed sitting room of less than 20m3 or into a bath or shower room The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventialtion device mechanical extractor hood Prolonged intensive use...

Page 56: ...gulations issued by the Department of the Environment Building Standards Scotland Consolidated issued by the Scottish Development Department I E E Wiring Regulations Electricity at Work Regulations BS 6172 Installation of Domestic Gas Cooking For LP Gas refer to BS 5482 Part 1 Part 2 or Part 3 as relevant Installation and Servicing Instructions for this appliance For installation in countries othe...

Page 57: ...pera ture of less than 70 C The appliance is designed not to project in front of standard 600mm work tops including handles To achieve best fit the cooker must be pushed against the wall If the wall mounted adaptor backplate fig 1 is to be fitted behind the appliance then the suitable area for this fitting is shown as the area on fig 2 The temperature rise of areas at the rear of the cooker that a...

Page 58: ...70 C temperature rise The flexible hose should be coloured black with a red stripe band or label If in doubt contact your supplier After installation make sure all connections are gas sound Commissioning all appliances Pressure settings G20 Natural Gas 20mbar G30 Butane 28 30mbar G31 Propane 37mbar Hob Turn on gas supply and check for soundness at the hotplate injector Light two burners and check ...

Page 59: ...ow must be connected to the terminal marked E Earth or coloured green The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N Neutral or coloured black The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L Live or coloured red The plug and socket must be accessible after installation Should the mains lead ever require replacing we recommend that this is car...

Page 60: ...it is level Place a spirit level onto a baking tray on an oven shelf These cookers are fitted with adjustable feet which will allow you to adjust the height of the appliance until it is level The adjustable feet are at the rear of the cooker Stability Hook not supplied Rear of cooker Firmly fix chain to cooker rear Stability chain to be as short as possible Cooker stability chain not designed with...

Page 61: ...from your supplier and it can fitted as follows Place the cooker in position and draw a pencil line level with the front edge Mark the centre of the cooker to give the centre line for the bracket Remove the cooker and mark off 450mm from the pencil line to locate the front edge of the lower bracket Fix the bracket to the floor Measure from floor level to engagement edge in the back of the cooker a...

Page 62: ...tural gas 20mbar Pressure test point use the oven injector Aeration fixed Appliance class class 1 Grill Electric Hob burner have burner heads and caps which are removable for cleaning Ovens Oven burners are sheet steel with pierced ports in stainless steel frame strip Spark gap 3 4mm flame supervision thermoelectric type thermostat phial rear right hand side of oven Electrical supply 220 240V 50Hz...

Page 63: ...Service Record Date Part s Replaced Signature Date of purchase Installers stamp signature Date of installation Place of purchase ...

Page 64: ...e bulb and replace Replace lens cover and replace oven back 1 25W rear Conventional Wait until the oven is cool then remove the oven shelves The oven light is at the rear of the oven cavity Unscrew the lens cover turn anticlockwise Unscrew the bulb and replace Replace lens cover Warning There is a risk of electric shock so always make sure you have turned off and unplugged your appliance Not all a...

Page 65: ...ic hob cleaner and conditioner 082606780 1 All ceramic glass hobs hob tops including induction Sealed hotplate conditioner 082606783 1 All sealed solid plate hobs hobtops Stainless steel cleaner 082606764 1 All stainless steel parts Oven cleaner spray 082606786 1 All cookers inside cavities and on glass Multi purpose kitchen cleaner 082606782 1 General kitchen cleaner E cloth 082813300 1 All cooke...

Page 66: ... uk contact warranty If your appliance is covered by the warranty and guarantee you will not be billed for work undertaken should your appliance be faulty terms and conditions do apply so please read through the literature carefully Our Customer Care Centre can be called on 0844 815 3740 We aim to answer calls as quickly as possible and in strict rotation as soon as one of our Customer Care team b...

Page 67: ...your appliances Model Number and Serial Number which can be found on the databadge inside you cooker and recorded here for future reference Model Number Serial Number Glen Dimplex Home Appliances Limited is the owner of the Stoves brand and is part of the Glen Dimplex group of companies 08 27507 00 3 2010 Gas Range Cooker All Sterling Richmond GT models ...

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