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SLIP IN ELECTRIC COOKER

SIE553

PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE

OPERATING & INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for SIE553

Page 1: ...SLIP IN ELECTRIC COOKER SIE553 PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE OPERATING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 2: ...0 240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage 10 4 11 3 kW Height 900mm Width 600mm Depth 598mm Weight 65 kg This appliance complies with European Council Directive 73 23 EEC EMC Directive 89 336 EEC CE Marking Directive 93 68 EEC TECHNICAL DETAILS ...

Page 3: ...Electronic Minute Minder 12 The Ceramic Hob 14 Using the 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 an...

Page 4: ...nd Tips 26 Cleaning the Plated Handles Where Applicable 26 Cleaning the Outside of the Appliance 26 Cleaning the Grill and Oven Furniture 26 Cleaning Inside the Oven and Grill Compartments 27 Care of Stayclean Surfaces 27 Hints and Tips 27 Cleaning the Door Glass 27 Replacing the Oven Light Bulb 28 Something Not Working 29 Service and Spare Parts 30 Guarantee Conditions 31 CONTENTS ...

Page 5: ...m your new Tricity Bendix appliance 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 appliance It is most important that this instruction book is retained with the appliance for future reference Should the appliance be sold or if you move house and leave the appliance always ensure tha...

Page 6: ...s Do not allow young children to play with any part of the packaging After installation please dispose of the packaging with due regard to safety and the environment your local authority can arrange this DURING OPERATION Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water Never operate it with wet hands This appliance is designed to be operated by adults Young children must not be allowed to ...

Page 7: ... could result in a fire especially in the grill pan Do not leave utensils containing foodstuffs e g fat or oil in or on the appliance 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 appliance until it has cooled GENERAL Under no circumstances should any repairs be carried o...

Page 8: ... must be carried out by a qualified electrician competent person The electrical connection should be made using a double pole isolating switch cooker socket with at least 3mm contact separation in all poles The cable must have conductors of sufficiently high cross sectional area to prevent overheating and deterioration Six square millimetres 6 00mm 2 is the recommended cross section area The cable...

Page 9: ...t on the appliance To prevent discolouration regularly wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces For your safety wallcoverings at the rear of the appliance should be securely fixed to the wall THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS 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 No...

Page 10: ... grill pan handle 311468100 Note If you require an additional handle for your grill pan this can be ordered from your local Service Force Centre by quoting part number 311479800 6 1 grill pan grid 311419801 1 straight shelf for grilling and top oven cooking only 2 straight shelves for main oven cooking Scuffing of the Stayclean panel s by the oven furniture pack may occur during transit These mark...

Page 11: ...tplate Controls B Top Oven Grill Temperature Control C Electronic Minute Minder D Main Oven Temperature Control E Hotplate Controls F Top Oven Grill Indicator Neon G Main Oven Indicator Neon GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE G A C D B F E ...

Page 12: ...r there is a loss of power the clock will stop and you will not be able to use the oven 1 TO SET THE TIME OF DAY When the electricity supply is first switched on the display will flash 0 00 see Fig 1 Press buttons 1 and 2 together Release the buttons and 0 00 will appear in the display as Fig 2 Within 5 seconds press button 2 12 00 will show in the display as Fig 3 Within 5 seconds press and hold ...

Page 13: ...et The time of day will show in the display To show the remainder of the cook time press button 1 At the end of the timed period an audible signal will sound for up to 2 minutes The bell symbol will flash and the time of day will show in the display see Fig 7 To stop the sound press button 1 The bell symbol will go out and show the time of day e g 15 00 see Fig 8 3 TO CANCEL THE MINUTE MINDER If y...

Page 14: ...ven above Traditional round bottomed Woks must not be used even with a stand Woks with flat bottomed bases are available and do comply with the above recommendations NOTE Occasionally the heated areas may be seen to switch ON and OFF when higher heat settings are being used This is due to a safety device which prevents the glass from overheating Some switching ON and OFF when cooking at high tempe...

Page 15: ...result in soggy greasy food Turn the food if necessary doughnuts float to the surface so will not brown 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 fin...

Page 16: ...OPEN DURING GRILLING IF THE DOOR IS CLOSED THE TOP OVEN WILL OPERATE The cooling fan will operate For more details about the cooling fan see page 9 Some smoke from fat splashes may be evident as the grill cleans itself The top oven cannot be operated when the grill is in use The inner element may appear to glow slightly brighter than the outer element This is quite normal Slide the handle to the l...

Page 17: ...ing for a few minutes before sealing steaks or toasting Adjust the heat setting and the shelf as necessary during cooking The food should be turned over during cooking as required NOTE If you require an additional handle for your grill pan this can be ordered from your local Service Force Centre by quoting part number 311479800 6 GRILLING CHART FOOD SHELF GRILL TIME mins in total Bacon Rashers 5 6...

Page 18: ...The grill cannot be operated when the top oven is in use Only the outer part of the top oven element in conjunction with the base element will operate when using the top oven 2 The top oven indicator neon will glow until the oven has reached the desired temperature and then go out It will then turn ON and OFF showing that the oven temperature is being maintained 3 The cooling fan will operate For ...

Page 19: ...cooking cakes pastry scones bread etc place the tins or baking trays centrally on the shelf directly below the element DO NOT place dishes or baking trays directly onto the oven base as it becomes very hot and damage may occur 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...

Page 20: ...g generally requires lower temperatures than conventional cooking Follow the temperature recommended in the chart on page 22 As a guide reduce temperatures by about 20 C 25 C for your own recipes using a conventional oven BATCH BAKING The fan oven cooks evenly on all shelf levels especially useful when batch baking SELECTING THE FAN OVEN Turn the main fan oven temperature control to the required s...

Page 21: ...ctoria sandwich cakes those of similar size will be cooked in the same time 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 DO NOT place baking trays directly on the oven floor as it interferes with the oven air circulation and can lead to base burning use the lower she...

Page 22: ...hicken 180 190 1 180 190 1 1 h Convenience Foods Follow manufacturer s instructions Fish that oven 170 190 1 170 190 20 30 Fish Pie Potato Topped 190 200 1 190 200 20 25 Fruit Pies Crumbles 190 200 1 190 200 40 50 Milk Puddings 130 140 1 140 150 1 2h Pasta Lasagne etc shelves are 190 200 1 170 180 40 45 Pastry Choux 190 200 1 180 190 30 35 Eclairs Profiteroles 170 180 1 170 180 20 30 Flaky Puff Pi...

Page 23: ... minutes per kg 1lb and 20 minutes over Turkey and Goose 160 180 C 15 20 minutes per kg 1lb up to 3 kg 7lb then 10 minutes per kg 1lb over 3 kg 7lb Duck 160 180 C 25 35 minutes per kg 1lb and 25 30 minutes over Pheasant 160 180 C 35 40 minutes per kg 1lb and 35 40 minutes over Rabbit 160 180 C 20 minutes per kg 1lb and 20 minutes over Potatoes with meat 160 180 C according to size Potatoes without...

Page 24: ... THOROUGHLY BEFORE COOKING ALWAYS COOK THOROUGHLY IMMEDIATELY AFTER THAWING Turn the main oven temperature control to the defrost setting When defrost is selected the oven indicator neon may come ON It will stay ON until the oven reaches room temperature and then go OFF It may turn ON and OFF periodically during defrosting to maintain a steady room temperature inside the oven THINGS TO NOTE Care m...

Page 25: ...soft cloth If Hob Brite is unavailable one or more of the cleaning agents below may be used temporarily a Cif 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 several minutes 2 Use a plastic pad specially for non stick saucepans with Bar Keepers Fri...

Page 26: ...LEANING THE PLATED HANDLES Where applicable It is strongly recommended that only hot soapy water is used for cleaning the handles ANY OTHER CLEANING MATERIALS WILL DULL THE PLATED FINISH CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE APPLIANCE DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials e g Hob Brite Brillo pads or scourers on painted or printed finishes as damage may occur Regularly wipe over the control panel oven door...

Page 27: ...n prevent the Stayclean surfaces from working Follow the recommendations below to keep oven soilage to a minimum Cook at the recommended temperatures Higher temperatures during roasting will increase soilage Try cooking at lower temperatures for an increased length of time you will save energy and often the joint is more tender Use minimal if any extra oil or fat when roasting meat potatoes only r...

Page 28: ...the oven door Do not attempt to use the oven without the glass being in place If the door glass panel becomes chipped or has deep scratches the glass will be weakened and must be replaced to prevent the possibility of the panel shattering Please contact your local After Sales Service who will be pleased to advise further TO CLEAN THE INNER GLASS DOOR PANELS Clean the inner glass door panels using ...

Page 29: ... have been followed correctly The oven temperature is too high or too low Check that the recommended temperatures are being used see page 22 Be prepared to adjust the temperature 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 ...

Page 30: ...u contact the Service Force 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 and serial number of the appliance found on the rating plate 5 The purchase date Please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in guarantee service calls CUSTOMER CARE DEP...

Page 31: ...ncurred for calls to put right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United Kingdom Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment plus those which are subject to rental agreements Products of Tricity Bendix manufacture which are not marketed by Tricity Bendix European Guarantee If you should move to another country within Europe then your gua...

Page 32: ... NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of printing but will be superseded if specifications or appearance are changed SIE553 311644300 Electrolux plc 2002 ...

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