Operating instructions

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FITTED EQUIPMENT
Do not allow children near the cooker when in
use. Turn pan handles away from the
front so that they cannot be caught
accidentally.
Do not allow fats or oils to build up in the oven
trays or base.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or powders that
will scratch the surfaces of the hotplate
and oven.
Do not under any circumstances use the oven as
a space heater.
Temperature control
The temperature in the oven is controlled by
a thermostatic gas tap and is variable over
the range 130 deg C to 240 deg C.
Approximate temperatures for the settings on
the control knob are shown in the following
table. The temperatures indicated refer to the
centre of the oven and at any particular
setting the oven will be hotter at the top and
cooler towards the base. The variation
between the top and centre, and centre to
bottom is approximately equivalent to one
gas mark. Good use can be made of the
temperature variation in that several dishes
requiring different temperatures may be
cooked at the same time. In this way
maximum benefit can be obtained from the
gas used to heat the oven. Care should be
taken not to overload the oven, adequate
spacing being used to allow free circulation
for heat.
Cooking guidelines
IMPORTANT - The pan supplied with the
oven is multifunctional, for use in grill and
oven. The handle design allows for removal
or insertion whilst the pan is in use. Always
remove the handle when in use.
Larger items may adversely affect the
circulation and heat distribution. Best results
will be obtained by the shelf positions in this
guide. It is not necessary to preheat the oven
but advisable for a range of dishes. The oven
is capable of full temperature in 15-20
minutes.
Most cookery books give details of the shelf
positions and gas mark settings for each
recipe. If in doubt about a recipe you intend
to use, study the recipe carefully then find a
similar dish in our guide and use our shelf
position and gas mark setting recom-
mendation. Shelf positions are from the top
down. When roasting with aluminium foil care
must be taken that the foil does not impair
circulation or block the oven flue outlet.
Leaks
If a smell of gas becomes apparent, the supply
should be turned off at the cylinder
IMMEDIATELY. Extinguish naked lights
including cigarettes and pipes. Do not operate
electrical switches. Open all doors and
windows to disperse any gas escape. Butane/
Propane gas is heavier than air, any escaping
gas will therefore collect at low level. The
strong unpleasant smell of gas will enable the
general area of the leak to be detected. Check
that the gas is not escaping from an unlit
appliance. Never check for leaks with a naked
flame, leak investigation should be carried out
using a leak detector spray.