Tricity Bendix BS 631 - Manual (Page 15)

RATING PLATE
Record the model, product and serial numbers on the
back cover of this instruction book from the rating
plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the
cooker and can be seen upon opening the oven door.
The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated fuse
or circuit breaker. The rating of the cooker is given on
the rating plate.
Wipe over the base of the ovens with a soft cloth and
hot soapy water and wash the grill and oven furniture
before use.
We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 -
15 minutes at 220°C to burn off any residue from their
surfaces.
The procedure should be repeated with the grill for
approximately 5 - 10 minutes.
During this period an odour may be emitted, it is
therefore advisable to open a window for ventilation.
WHEN FIRST SWITCHING ON
The timer must be set to manual before the oven can
be operated. See pages 17 and 21. This must be
done whenever the cooker is switched off at the wall
or when there has been a power failure.
If the oven indicator neon does not glow when the
controls are switched on, it is most likely that the timer
is set for automatic cooking.
ABOUT CONDENSATION AND STEAM
When food is heated it produces steam in the same
way as a boiling kettle does. The oven is vented to
allow some of this steam to escape. However, always
stand back from the cooker when opening the oven
door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release.
If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on
the outside of the cooker, e.g. a trim, it will condense
and produce water droplets. It may be necessary to
wipe over the cooker occasionally to remove any
droplets of water. This is quite normal and is not
caused by a fault on the cooker.
Surfaces in close contact with the oven vent should be
regularly wiped to reduce soilage and discolouration from
cooking vapours.
COOKWARE
Baking trays, oven dishes etc., should not be placed
directly against the grid covering the fan at the back of
the oven.
Do not use baking trays larger than 30cm x 35cm (12"
x 14") as they will restrict the circulation of heat and
may affect performance.
THE TRIVET
When roasting use the trivet in the meat tin. Fat and
meat juices will drain into the meat tin below and can
be used to make gravy. The trivet also prevents
splashes of fat from soiling the inside surface of the
oven.
N.B. The meat tin should not be placed on a heated
hotplate as this may cause the enamel to crack.
The cooling fan comes on immediately when the grill
is switched on and after a short time when the oven is
in use.
During the initial period the cooling fan may cycle ON
and OFF, this is quite normal.
It may run on after the controls are switched off until
the appliance has cooled. If an automatic programme
has been set the cooling fan does not come on until
the cook time begins.
Do not switch off the cooker at its power point before
the cooling fan has cooled the appliance down.
NOTE
The action of the cooling fan will depend on how long
the oven has been used and at what temperature. It
may not switch in at all at lower temperature settings
nor run on where the grill or oven has only been used
for a short time.
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THE COOLING FAN FOR THE CONTROLS
GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR OVEN