Tricity Bendix DURHAM - Manual (Page 14)

RATING PLATE
Record the model and serial numbers of your cooker
on the back cover of this instruction book for future
reference. These numbers can be found on the
rating plate on the lower front frame of the cooker
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.
We suggest that you run all the elements for a short
period to burn off any residue from their surfaces.
During this period an unpleasant 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 ovens
can be operated. See page 35. 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 neons do 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. This is quite
normal and is not caused by a fault on the cooker.
To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away
condensation and also soilage from surfaces.
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. Advice on the effect of
different materials and finishes of bakeware is given
in 'Hints and Tips' in the appropriate oven section.
THE SHELF POSITIONS
Recommended shelf positions have been shown in
the cooking chart on page 27.
If not fitted correctly the shelf will lie at an angle and
the safety stop will not be effective. To ensure that
the shelf has the correct side uppermost, the wire
stringers which make up the shelf should lie on top of
the surrounding frame.
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GENERAL NOTES ON USING THE OVENS