Tricity Bendix SI 453 manual

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    39 MODEL NO. SI 453 OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS[...]

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    MODEL NO. SI 453 Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 10.0/10.9kW Height: 900mm Width: 550mm Depth: 600mm Weight: 61kg This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC. TECHNICAL DETAILS 2[...]

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    Technical Details ..................................... ........................ .................... 2 Contents ..................................... ........................ ........................ .... 3 Preface ..................................... ........................ ........................ ...... 5 Safety ..............................[...]

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    Oven Cooking Chart ............. ................................................ ................ 2 1 Roasting Chart ..................................... ............................................. 2 2 Defrost Feature ..................................... ........................ ..................... 23 Uses of Defrost Feature ................[...]

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    Dear Customer, Thank you for buying a Tricity Bendix appliance. With our 80 years experience in developing and manufacturing the very best in U.K. cookers, you can be assured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product. Tricity Bendix cookers comply with British Standard safety and performance requirements. They have been appr[...]

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    THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE APPLIANCE. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Ensure that all packaging, both inside and outside the appliance, has been removed before the appliance is[...]

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    Take care to follow the recommendations given for tending the food when grilling. Always use oven gloves to remove and replace food in the oven. Ensure that you support the grill pan when it is in the withdrawn or partially withdrawn position. Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity. Ensure that the anti[...]

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    RATING PLATE This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the top cavity door. Alternatively the rating plate may also be found on the back or top of some models (Where applicable). The appliance must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the appliance is given on the rati[...]

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    REVERSIBLE MAIN OVEN DOOR If you require the oven door to be hinged on the opposite side, you will need to contact a qualified Service Engineer. See page 30 for your nearest Service Force Centre. PLEASE NOTE that a charge will be made. GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR COOKER We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 - 15 minutes at 220°C to burn[...]

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    THE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A - The Timer B - Main Oven Temperature Control C - Top Oven Temperature Control D - Selector Control E - Hotplate Controls F - Main Oven Indicator Neon G - Top Oven Indicator Neon E A B C D GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER F G 10[...]

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    Please note that this is a 24 hour clock, for example 2.00 pm is shown as 1400. In the following pages we explain how to set the controls. Read through them a few times until you are familiar with the procedure. If the oven is switched off on the wall, or there is a loss of power, the clock will stop and you will not be able to use the ovens. When [...]

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    AUTOMATIC CONTROL The automatic control can be used to control either oven but you can only use the control for both ovens at the same time if the cooking time is the same. When you use the automatic controls for the first time it's probably best to choose a time when you are at home. That way you can check to make sure you've set everyth[...]

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    To operate the dual hotplate, turn the control knob clockwise for the full area or anti-clockwise for the centre section. The inner section is very economical when cooking with small diameter saucepans. For single hotplates, turn the control knob in either direction to vary the heat setting. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the[...]

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    To prolong the life of the hotplates:- Never use utensils with a skirt, e.g. a bucket Never use an asbestos mat Never leave the hotplates ON when not covered with a saucepan. Ensure that hob and saucepans are clean and dry before the start of cooking to reduce cleaning. Follow the cleaning instructions very closely to keep the hob looking like new.[...]

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    Select the grill function for full grill. Select the grill function for centre section only. Turn the temperature control knob to the right as far as it will go. This is the hottest setting. To use the grill at lower settings, turn the temperature control knob so that 110°C or 150°C on the knob lines up with the off dot on the panel. THINGS TO NO[...]

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    HINTS AND TIPS In order to become acquainted with the performance of the Dual Grill it is advisable to check food regularly when grilling. Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling to minimise splashing. Brush lean meats and fish lightly with a little oil or melted butter to keep them moist during cooking. Adjust the height of the grilling gr[...]

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    Turn the top oven function selector to Turn the top oven temperature control to the required setting. The cooling fan will operate immediately with the top oven. For more details on cooling fan operation see page 9. THINGS TO NOTE 1. The grill cannot be operated when the top oven is in use. If the grill and top oven controls are selected at the sam[...]

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    HINTS AND TIPS Most cooking should be carried out using an oven shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners. Larger roasts and casseroles should normally be cooked in the main oven. However, they may be cooked on a flat shelf from the main oven placed on the base of the top oven provided there is sufficient room for air circulation around the food[...]

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    Turn the main oven temperature control to the required setting. THINGS TO NOTE 1. The main oven indicator neon will glow until the oven has reached the desired temperature and then go out. It will turn ON and OFF periodically during cooking showing that the temperature is being maintained. 2. The interior oven light will come ON when the temperatur[...]

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    HINTS AND TIPS Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON. Shelves are numbered from the bottom upwards. When cooking more than one dish in the fan oven, place dishes centrally on different shelves rather than cluster several dishes on one shelf. This will allow the heat to circulate freely for the best cooking resul[...]

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    The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by 10° C to suit individual preferences and requirements. FAN OVEN TOP OVEN FOOD SHELF POSITION COOKING TEMP °C SHELF POSITION COOKING TEMP °C APPROX COOK TIME (m) Biscuits Bread Bread rolls/buns Cakes: Small & Queen Sponges Victo[...]

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    ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES - Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done:70-80°C MEAT SECOND/FAN OVEN COOKING TIME Beef 160-180°C 20-35 min per ½kg/1lb and 20-35 min over Beef, boned 160-180°C 20-35 min per ½kg/1lb and 25-35 min over Mutton and Lamb 160-180°C 25-35 min per ½kg/1lb and 25-35 min over Pork and Veal 160-180°C 30-40[...]

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    USES OF DEFROST FEATURE This fan oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones etc. It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry slowly in th[...]

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    BEFORE CLEANING ALWAYS ALLOW THE COOLING FAN TO COOL THE APPLIANCE DOWN BEFORE SWITCHING OFF AT THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY. CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surfac[...]

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    HINTS AND TIPS TO REDUCE HOB SOILAGE: Make sure the bottom of the saucepan and the cooking area are clean and dry before cooking begins. Ensure saucepans are large enough to accommodate food to avoid boil overs. If possible, wipe up spills and splatters as they occur, but take care to avoid steam burns. Avoid using a dishcloth or sponge to clean th[...]

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    CLEANING INSIDE THE GRILL/OVEN COMPARTMENTS The sides, top and back of the grill/top oven and main oven are coated with a special Stayclean coating. The Stayclean coating should not be cleaned manually. The vitreous enamel fan oven base and grill compartment base, can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners or aerosol oven cleaners with care. Ensure [...]

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    4. Using both hands, gently tilt the top of the door glass towards you. Lift slightly to disengage the locators from the two bottom brackets. 5. Clean the outer and inner glass using hot soapy water or Hob Brite may be used with care. DO NOT use Hob Brite on the Stainless Steel or painted finishes. DO NOT try to clean the foil which is inside the d[...]

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    We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one, which you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed below you will be charged for the call whether or not the applianc[...]

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    In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts please contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 0870 5 929929 Your call will be routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. The address of your local Service Force Centre is detailed on pages 30 -31. For Service in the Republ[...]

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    CHANNEL ISLANDS Guernsey Electricity PO Box 4 Vale , Guernsey Channel Islands GY1 3AD Jersey Electricity Company Haut de L'orme Rue De Haut De L'orme Trinity Jersey Channel Islands JE3 5FG SCOTLAND Unit 12 Dumbryden Ind. Estate 2 Dumbryden Road Edinburgh EH14 2AB Unit 4 Wellington Road Bishopriggs Glasgow G64 2SA ND Macleod 16 James Stree[...]

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    MIDLANDS & 4 & 2 LONDON & EAST ANGLIA SOUTH EAST TONBRIDGE Unit 30 Deacon Trading Estate Morley Road Tonbridge TN9 1RA SOUTH WEST To contact your local Service Force Centre telephone 08705 929 929 31[...]

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    Standard guarantee conditions We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on conditio[...]

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    33 N O T E S 33[...]

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    34 SI 453 - 311395512 N O T E S 34[...]

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    39 35 N O T E S[...]

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    IMPORTANT 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. TRICITY BENDIX 55 - 77 HIGH STREET, SLOUGH, BERKSHIRE, SL1 1D[...]