USING THE GRIDDLE (if supplied)
Caution: Accessible parts may
be hot when the griddle is used.
Young children should be kept
away.
Please read these instructions
thoroughly before using the griddle
plate for the first time.
Only use the griddle which has been
approved for use on this appliance.
Do not use any other griddle, as this
may be hazardous.
For instructions on griddle cooking,
please refer to the accompanying
cooking guide.
Before using the griddle for the
first time
Wash the griddle thoroughly in hot
soapy water (see “Cleaning” section).
Season sparingly with a minimum
amount of cooking oil (see below).
Heat the griddle on full rate for 3 minutes.
The griddle plate is now ready for use.
Seasoning the griddle
The griddle is made of quality cast iron,
and has a non-stick cooking surface.
Regular seasoning will prolong 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 surface 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 used with
the small and medium sized burners
on the right-hand side of the hotplate.
Do not use the griddle over large
burners or wok burners, or over the left-
hand side small and medium burners.
Place the griddle carefully on the pan
support over the burners, using the
locating feet on the underside of the
griddle. Take care to avoid damage
to the vitreous enamel surface of the
pan supports.
Before cooking, preheat the griddle
for 3 minutes on full rate, which is
indicated on the control knobs by a
large flame symbol.
After preheating, turn the control
knobs to the small flame symbol.
The griddle is now ready for cooking.
Do not use metal implements, as they
may damage the non-stick surface.
After cooking, allow the griddle
to cool before moving or
cleaning it.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Before you start, please read the
instructions. Planning your installation
will save you time and effort.
This appliance is a type X appliance
with regard to installation.
Moving the cooker
Please note that the weight of this
appliance is approximately 89kg
(unpacked). Take care if the
appliance needs to be lifted during
installation - always use an appropriate
method of lifting.
Do not attempt to move the cooker by
pulling on the doors or handles. Open
the door and grasp the frame of the
cooker, taking care that the door does
not shut on your fingers.
Take care to avoid damage to soft or
uneven floor coverings when moving
the appliance. Some cushioned vinyl
floor coverings may not be designed
to withstand sliding appliances without
marking or damage.
Cooker dimensions
All sizes are nominal, and some
variation is to be expected. The ‘depth’
of the cooker, as given below, is to the
front of the door and excluding knobs
and handles.
height (adjustable);
with lid down -
900 - 915mm
with lid up -
1430 - 1445mm
width;
1100mm
depth;
600mm
Whilst every care is taken to eliminate
burrs and raw edges from this product,
please take care when handling - we
recommend the use of protective
gloves during installation.
Clearances
No shelf or overhang or cooker hood
shall be closer than a minimum of
650mm, but check with cooker hood
manufacturer’s recommendations.
The cooker must have a side clearance
above hob level of 90mm up to a
height of 400mm.
This cooker may be fitted flush to
base units up to the front edge of the
side panels.
For models with side opening doors,
we recommend a side clearance of
60mm between the cooker and any
protruding side wall or cabinet, to
allow the door to open fully.
90
mm
400
mm
650
mm
90
mm
400
mm
