Tricity Bendix SG550/1 - Manual

6 Getting to know your appliance The control panel Features A - Second oven/Grill control B - Hotplate controls C - Hotplate controls D - Main oven temperature control E - Ignition switch 1 9 S 8 7 9 5 4 3 2 7 8 6 543 2 1 A B C D E

7 Before using the appliance Rating plate This is situated on the lower front frame of the appliance and can be seen upon opening the 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 ...

8 1 grill pan grid (311757500) (NG models only) 1 grill pan 1 grill pan handle 1 grill pan grid All models 1 straight shelf (for grilling and second oven cooking) 2 straight shelves (for main oven cooking)

9 The hob Using the hob The gas hob has different burner sizes to suit different types of cooking: To ensure maximum burner efficiency only use pots and pans with flat bases appropriate to the burner size used. Larger burner (Rapid) - use a large pan for food such as chips. Medium burners (Normal) -...

11 The grill CAUTION – Accessible parts may be hot when the grill is in use. Young children should be kept away. When you first operate the grill you may hear some sounds as the burner heats up, this is quite normal and is not a fault on the appliance. Using the grill • Fully open the door. Push in ...

12 Slide the handle to the left and over the central bump on the grill pan. Ensure the handle is correctly located. It is not necessary to remove the grill pan handle during grilling. Place the grill pan on the shelf so that the pan is positioned centrally beneath the grill. To remove the handle, sl...

13 Hints and tips • Most foods should be placed on the grid in the grill pan to allow maximum circulation of air to lift the food out of the fats and juices. • Adjust the grid and grill pan runner position to allow for different thicknesses of food. • Food should be thoroughly dried before grilling ...

14 Grilling chart The times quoted above are given as a guide and should be adjusted to suit personal taste. Food Position Grill time (mins in total) Bacon Rashers Adjust 5 - 6 Beefburgers grill 10 - 15 Chicken Joints 30 - 40 setting Chops – Lamb 15 - 20 Pork and 20 - 30 Fish – Whole Trout/Mackerel ...

15 The second oven The second oven is the smaller of the two ovens. It is designed for cooking smaller quantities of food. Place single dishes on the centre of the shelf. You should turn all food round during cooking The second oven is also ideal for use as warming compartment to warm dishes and kee...

17 The main oven Heat zones There are zones of heat within the oven. The temperature in the middle is the gas mark you have chosen. The top of the oven is slightly hotter and the lower shelf slightly cooler. The base of the oven is quite a lot cooler. You can make use of these heat zones when you ar...

19 Cooking chart The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures to suit individual preferences and requirements. Main oven Second oven Food Shelf Pos Gas Mark Shelf Pos Gas Mark Approx Cook Time (min) Biscuits 2+4 5 2 5 10 - 20 Bread ...

20 Roasting chart INTERNAL TEMPERATURES – Rare : 50-60° C; Medium : 60-70° C; Well done : 70-80° C MEAT GAS MARK COOKING TIME Beef/ Beef boned 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 20-35 minutes over Mutton/Lamb 5 25-35 minutes per ½kg (1lb) and 25-35 minutes over Pork/Veal/Ham 5 30-40 minutes per ½kg (...

21 Slow cook The slow cook setting gives a very low heat in the oven. It is particularly useful when you are cooking soups, stews and casseroles because the long slow cooking will make cheaper, tougher cuts of meat more tender. Some foods such as pastry and biscuits are not suitable for slow cooking...

22 Soups, casseroles and stews • Do not cook casseroles over 2.7 kg (6lb). • Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. • Cook on the middle shelf of the oven or above. • Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. Vegetables • Cut into small pieces. • Dried beans must be pre-soa...

23 Care and cleaning Before cleaning always allow the appliance to cool down. Cleaning materials Before using any cleaning materials on your appliance, 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...

28 Something not working Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent/qualified person. Do not try to alter/modify the appliance yourself, as this could be dangerous. We recommend that your appliance has an annual gas safety check carried out by our approved service organisation. Please carry...

29 Something not working continued Problem Possible solution The flame colour is orange/yellow. Due to the design of the burner the flame can appear to be orange/yellow (flame disturbance) in certain areas of the burner this is a natural occurrence. The burner is not igniting or only partially light...

30 Service and spare parts 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:- O870 5 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area...

31 Guarantee conditions 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 rep...

32 Technical details Dimensions Height: 900mm (nominal) Width: 600mm (nominal) Depth: 600mm (to front of door panel) Weight: 67.0Kg Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Space for fixing above hotplate level See important note ‘Location of appliance’. Minimum space above hotplate ...

34 Installation instructions Important - safety requirements Where applicable Natural Gas and L.P Gas versions of this appliance are available. Check that this model is suitable for the type of supply available. This appliance must be installed and/or serviced by a competent person in accordance wit...

35 To move the appliance, open the grill door. Raise the appliance off its front feet by lifting it from inside the oven. Pull the appliance forward. When you replace the appliance push it back to the stop and make sure there is the same gap at each rear corner. For your safety Do not try to disconn...

38 Connecting to gas supply This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R 3 /8. Connection is made to the Rc ½ (½” B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of t...