Page 2 - TECHNICAL DETAILS
2 MODEL NO. SE 550 Voltage: 230-240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 10.9-11.8 kW Height: 900mm Width: 600mm Depth: 598mm Weight: 65.0 kg This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC.EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC. Manufacturer TRICITY BENDIX Model Number S E 55 ...
Page 3 - CONTENTS
3 Technical Details .................................................................................................................................... 2 Contents ...........................................................................................................................................
Page 5 - PREFACE
5 Dear Customer, Thank you for buying a Tricity Bendix appliance. With our 80 years experience indeveloping and manufacturing the very best in U.K. appliances, you can beassured that you have purchased a hard working, reliable, quality product. Tricity Bendix appliances comply with British Standard ...
Page 6 - BEFORE INSTALLATION; DURING OPERATION; SAFETY
6 THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED INTHE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY.ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTANDTHEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING ORUSING THE APPLIANCE. PLEASEREADCAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION This appliance is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Ensure that all packaging, both inside and outside the appli...
Page 8 - INTRODUCTION
8 WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED RATING PLATE This is situated on the front frame of the applianceand can be seen upon opening the door.Alternatively the rating plate may also be found onthe back or top of some models (where applicable). The appliance must be protected by a suitably ratedfu...
Page 9 - CONTROL PANEL INDICATOR NEONS
9 Note: Vapours from the oven vents may in time cause discolouration of wallcoverings behind theappliance. For ease of cleaning it may be preferableto tile behind the appliance. Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be aminimum of 685mm above the hob. It is important to ensure that the applia...
Page 10 - GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE
10 GRILL AND OVEN FURNITURE The following items of grill and oven furniture havebeen supplied with the appliance. If you requirereplacements of any of the items listed below pleasecontact your local Service Force Centre, quoting therelevant part number. 1 grill pan(311409401) 1 grill pan handle(3114...
Page 11 - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
11 THE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A - Hotplate Controls B - Top Oven / Grill Temperature Control C - Main Oven Temperature Control D - Hotplate Controls E - Top Oven / Grill Indicator Neon F - Main Oven Indicator Neon GETTING TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE F A C B E D From the Electrolux Group.
Page 12 - RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS; NOTE; THE CERAMIC HOB
12 CAUTION: DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE IF THE CERAMIC GLASS IS DAMAGED. IF AFAULT OR CRACK BECOMES VISIBLE DURING COOKING, DISCONNECT THEAPPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CONTACT YOURLOCAL SERVICE FORCE CENTRE.USING THE HOB · To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs ineither...
Page 14 - THE DUAL GRILL
14 USES OF THE DUAL GRILL CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BEKEPT AWAY. The Dual Grill on this appliance has been designed to heat up more quickly than conventional grill elements. Itprovides quick, direct heat and no preheating is necessary. It has...
Page 16 - TO FIT THE TOP OVEN SHELF; THE TOP OVEN
16 USES OF THE TOP OVEN The top oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is heated by elements in the top and bottom of the oven. It isdesigned for cooking on one level and for small quantities of food. It gives especially good results if used to cookfruit cakes, sweet or savoury flans or quiche. Th...
Page 17 - HINTS AND TIPS
17 HINTS AND TIPS · Most cooking should be carried out using anoven shelf positioned in one of the shelf runners. · Larger roasts and casseroles should normally becooked in the main oven. However, they may becooked on a flat shelf placed on the base of thetop oven provided there is sufficient room f...
Page 18 - USES OF THE FAN OVEN; SELECTING THE FAN OVEN; TO FIT THE MAIN OVEN SHELVES; THE MAIN FAN OVEN
18 USES OF THE FAN OVEN The oven is heated by an element around the fan situated behind the back panel. The fan draws air from the ovenand the element heats the air which circulates in the oven via the vents in the back panel. The advantages of fanoven cooking are: PREHEATING The fan oven quickly re...
Page 20 - OVEN COOKING CHART
20 The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatureby 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) BiscuitsBreadBread rolls...
Page 21 - ROASTING CHART
21 The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease thetemperatures by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES –Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well done : 70-80°C MEAT SECOND/FANOVEN COOKING TIME Bee...
Page 22 - DEFROST FEATURE
22 USES OF DEFROST FEATURE This main oven function defrosts most foods fasterthan more conventional methods. It is particularlysuitable for delicate frozen foods which are to beserved cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes coveredwith icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits,scones, etc. It is pref...
Page 23 - CARE AND CLEANING
23 BEFORE CLEANING THE APPLIANCE,ALWAYS ALLOW THE COOLING FAN TOCOOL THE APPLIANCE DOWN BEFORESWITCHING OFF THE ELECTRICITYSUPPLY. CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on yourappliance, check that they are suitable and that theiruse is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that...
Page 24 - CLEANING THE PLATED HANDLES
24 HINTS AND TIPS TO REDUCE HOB SOILAGE: · Make sure the bottom of the saucepan and thecooking area are clean and dry before cookingbegins. · Ensure saucepans are large enough toaccommodate food to avoid boil overs. · If possible, wipe up spills and splatters as theyoccur, but take care to avoid ste...
Page 25 - CLEANING THE DOOR GLASS
25 The Stayclean surfaces inside the ovens should notbe cleaned manually. See ‘Care of StaycleanSurfaces’. The vitreous enamel in the grill/top oven base and onthe main oven base can be cleaned using normaloven cleaners with care. Ensure that themanufacturers instructions are followed and that allpa...
Page 26 - REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT BULB
26 CLEANING BETWEEN THE OUTER ANDINNER DOOR GLASS The outer door glass is removable for cleaning. TO REMOVE THE OUTER GLASS 1. Open the oven door slightly to gain access tothe two cross head screws on the top of theoven door. 2. Loosen the two screws using a Pozidrivescrewdriver. 3. Hold the door gl...
Page 27 - SOMETHING NOT WORKING?
27 We strongly recommend that you carry out thefollowing checks on your appliance before calling aService Engineer. It may be that the problem is asimple one which you can solve yourself without theexpense of a Service call. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listedbelow you will be c...
Page 28 - SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS; CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT
28 SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, please contact your local ServiceForce Centre by telephoning:- 0870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area....
Page 29 - Standard guarantee conditions; Exclusions; European Guarantee; GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
29 Standard guarantee conditions We, Tricity Bendix, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Tricity Bendix appliance orany part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our optionrepair or replace the same FREE OF C...
Page 30 - NOTES