LIBRA 3 Operating and Installation Instructions
n LIBRA 3 u c iot Introduction nI t or d This gas appliance has been designed and manufactured to all the necessary British Standards. The appliance complies with European Council Directive 90/396/EEC. It also carries the C.E. mark. It is important that you understand how to use and care for the appliance properly before you use it for the first time. We have written this booklet with your safety in mind. Read the booklet thoroughly before you use the appliance.
ts LIBRA 3 n et n o C Page Contents Lighting the appliance 4 The grill 6 The hotplate 8 The oven 11 Oven cooking chart 13 Slow cooking 16 Care and cleaning 19 General information 22 Installing the appliance 23 What is wrong and why? 24 Servicing 25 Installation Instructions 27 Technical data 28 Safety requirements/ventilation 29 Location of appliance 29 Installation 30 Testing 32 3
Lighting the appliance LIBRA 3 Lighting the appliance Grill and hotplate To light: 1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the lowest setting. This is shown by a small flame symbol. Light the burner with a match. 2 When the burner has lit, adjust the setting as required. For your safety Never cover the grill pan or grid with foil as this can lead to grill fires. Oven To light: 1 Open the oven door. 2 Push in the control knob and turn it to gas mark 9. Light the burner with a match.
To turn off any burner 1 Push in the control knob and turn it to the off position. This is shown by a large dot. For your safety When you are lighting any burner check that it has lit before you leave the appliance. When you are turning off a burner, do not leave the appliance until the flame has gone out.
lli LIBRA 3 T h e g r The grill The grill is a high-speed grill. The instructions below tell you how to vary the heat setting and how to change the height of the grid to suit the food you are cooking. You should remember to turn the food regularly. You should not use the grill to keep food warm as it will continue to cook the food. Prior to using the grill We suggest that you operate the grill for approximately 5 - 10 mins to burn off any residue from the surface.
lil LIBRA 3 g r Cooking positions e Place the grill pan so that the bottom of the handle fits into the hole on the shelf. Most food should be cooked on the grid in the grill pan. The grid can be turned over to suit different thicknesses of food. You can place some dishes straight on to the grill shelf. This is useful when you are browning the top of food such as cauliflower cheese. Preheating You don't usually need to preheat the grill.
et LIBRA 3 la The hotplate e Heat control T h h o pt The hotplate control knobs turn anticlockwise from 'OFF' to 'HIGH' and then to 'LOW'. You can adjust the heat by turning the control between the highest and lowest settings. These are shown as a large and a small flame symbol. Burner sizes The hotplate has three burner sizes to suit different types of cooking: Largest burner (Rapid) - use a large pan for food such as chips. Medium burners (Normal) - use for everyday cooking.
LIBRA 3 For your safety pt al te e h o 1 Take care to avoid burns and scalds when you are reaching across the hotplate. 2 Use pans with flat bases. They are more stable than pans which are warped. 3 Do not use pans with very heavy handles which cause the pan to tip. 4 Put pans on the centre of the burners. 5 Position pan handles so they cannot be accidentally knocked. 6 Take extra care when you are deep fat frying. Do not cover the pan with a lid. Do not leave a pan unattended.
et LIBRA 3 la pt o h e Helpful hints h T 1 Keep flames under the base of pans. If the flames lick round the sides of the pans you are wasting gas. 2 Only heat the amount of liquid you need. Do not overfill pans. 3 Cover pans with a lid whenever possible. The food will heat up more quickly and there will be less steam in the kitchen. 4 Try cooking more than one vegetable in the same pan, for example potatoes and carrots. 5 Cut vegetables into smaller pieces. This way they will cook more quickly.
LIBRA 3 v e n o The oven Before you use the oven you should wipe it out with a damp cloth to remove any dust. 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 are cooking foods requiring different temperatures all at the same time.
LIBRA 3 T h e o v e n Baking trays and dishes For your safety Never place cooking dishes, trays and so on over the oven burner. This will damage the appliance as well as the ovenware and possibly the floor covering underneath the appliance. Leave a gap of 13mm (½") Leave a gap 13mmand (½")the between between all ofdishes sides allof dishes and the sides of the the oven so the heat oven can so the heatproperly. can circulate properly.
Oven cooking chart These instructions are for cooking in the oven after it has been pre-heated for 20 minutes. If you are cooking more than one tray of similar items, for example cakes or biscuits, swap the trays around during cooking or you can take the top tray out of the oven when the food is cooked and move the lower tray to the higher shelf to finish cooking. Always leave at least one shelf position between shelves to allow heat to circulate. The recommended shelf positions give the best results.
Oven cooking chart Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time Chicken Turkey below 4.5kg (10lbs) over 4.5kg (10 lbs) Duck and duckling 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 or 5 4 20 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 20 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 25 mins. 15 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) and 15 mins. 25 mins. per ½ kg (1lb) Stuffed poultry Cook as above but calculate weight including stuffing. Food Poultry: 14 Yorkshire pudding - large - individual 7 7 2 2 25 - 30 mins. 15 - 25 mins.
Food Pastries: Plate tart (shortcrust) Fruit pie (shortcrust) Mince pies (flan pastry) Gas mark Shelf position Approximate cooking time 6 6 5 1 1 1&3 25-35 mins. 25-35 mins. 15-25 mins. To help pastry brown on the underside cook on a metal plate, or if plates are flat and have no rim underneath, place on baking tray to cook. 2 4 3 3 4 4 2 hrs. 45-60 mins. 50-60 mins. Yeast Mixtures: Bread 0.45kg (1lb loaves) 0.90kg (2lb loaves) Rolls and buns 8* 8* 8* 3 3 2 30-40 mins. 30-40 mins. 10-20 mins.
g LIBRA 3 o k ni Slow cooking S ol w oc 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. You need to cook food at gas mark 6 for 30 minutes before you turn the oven down to the slow cook setting. This makes sure that the temperature of the food gets hot enough to start the food cooking.
g LIBRA 3 o k ni Soups, casseroles and stews l l l l Do not cook casseroles over 2.7 kg (6lb). Bring to the boil on the hotplate then cook on slow cook. Cook in the middle of the oven or above. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil. Vegetables l l l l l Cut into small pieces. Dried beans must be pre-soaked then boiled in an open pan for 15 minutes before adding to any dish. Place vegetables under meat in casseroles. Cover food with a tight fitting lid or tin foil.
LIBRA 3 ink g Reheating S lo w oc o Cool left over food quickly and then put it in the fridge. Do not reheat food using the slow cook setting. Reheat food in the usual way or in a microwave. Only reheat food once.
LIBRA 3 n ni g Care and cleaning a le c d n For your safety For hygiene and safety reasons you must keep this gas appliance clean. A build up of fat or other foodstuff could cause a fire. Try to mop up spills and splashes as soon as they happen. But be careful as parts of the appliance will be hot. Do not use any polishes, caustic cleaners, abrasives, washing soda or soap powder except those recommended in this booklet.
LIBRA 3 a Aluminium based saucepans can leave shiny metal marks on the pan supports. To clean the pan supports regularly remove the marks using a mild abrasive like 'Cif' with a soft scourer. For more stubborn marks you can use a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'. After cleaning the appliance parts, dry them thoroughly before you put them back. C a er a n d c el n ni g When replacing hotplate burner parts 1. Crown to body (Do not try to force the crown on to the body).
LIBRA 3 n in g The oven a le The inside of the oven is finished in vitreous enamel. You should clean the oven regularly using hot soapy water and mild abrasives or a soap filled pad such as 'Brillo'. If you use any oven cleaners they must have the Vitreous Enamel Development Council (VEDC) seal of approval. Follow the instructions on the cleaning agent and protect the oven burner with foil to prevent it becoming blocked. Follow these simple rules to reduce oven soilage.
General Information LIBRA 3 General Information Moving your appliance You may damage some soft or badly fitted floor coverings when you move the appliance. The floor covering under the appliance should be securely fixed so it does not ruck up when you move the appliance across it. Alternatively you could remove the floor covering. To move the appliance open the oven door. Raise the appliance off its front feet by lifting from inside the oven. Pull the appliance forward.
Positioning The diagram shows how close to the appliance cupboards, shelves, curtains and so on can be fitted. Refer to the diagram and carefully read the instructions to make sure your appliance is fitted safely. If you are in doubt your installer will give you advice. Do not fit any materials which may catch fire for example wood or curtains behind the appliance. l l l l Base units which are higher than the hotplate must be 100mm away.
What is wrong and why? LIBRA 3 What is wrong and why? We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your appliance before calling your local Service Force Centre. Problem The oven, grill or hotplate will not light. Check l l Check that there is not a problem with your gas supply. You can do this by making sure that other gas appliances such as your central heating or gas fire are working.
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:- 08705 929929 Your telephone call will be automatically routed to the Service Force Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further information about Service Force, please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.
Servicing LIBRA 3 For your safety Maintenance must only be carried out by a competent /qualified person. Do not try to repair or 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.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Serial number on the oven front frame. Rating Plate on top rear of panel. please note that the handle and pan supports may differ in type and shape from that shown in the diagram. For your safety 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.
TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Overall Height to hotplate Height 1462mm (nominal) Width 498mm Depth 600mm (from elbow to front of door panel) 907mm nominal see important note 'Location of the Appliance' (see Page 34). Space for fixing at hotplate level 2mm minimum clearance Space for fixing above hotplate level 100mm each side of appliance Minimum space above grill 500mm Minimum distance from rear wall Weight of appliance 50.
GAS CATEGORY COUNTRIES OF DESTINATION CAT. I2H GB, IE CAT. I3+ GB, IE IMPORTANT - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be installed in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations Current Editions. Detailed recommendations are contained in the following British Standard Codes of Practice - BS.6172, BS.5440: Part 2 and BS.6891. All British Standards must be 'Current Editions'.
INSTALLATION 1. PARTS REQUIRED The loose hotplate parts are packed in the polystyrene fitment on the top of the hotplate. The grill pan, grill pan handle, fixing screws and splashplate fixing screws can be found in the furniture pack which is located in the oven. The grill pan requires assembly before use (see Fig. 1). 2. GRILL ASSEMBLY The two splashplate screws marked A (see Fig. 1a) should be screwed into the back of the appliance about halfway in.
3. LEVELLING THE APPLIANCE Adjustable levelling feet at the front and rear are provided on the base of the appliance. Adjustment to suit floor conditions is obtained by rotating in or out the hexagonal feet from the underside of the appliance. A spirit level should be placed on one of the oven shelves to confirm that the appliance is correctly levelled. 4. FITTING THE STABILITY BRACKET It is recommended that if the appliance is to be installed with a flexible supply pipe a stability bracket (SK.4729.
5. CONNECTING TO GAS This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R³/8 (³/8" B.S.P.). Connection is made to the Rc½ (½" B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance. Carry out a gas tightness test after connecting to the gas supply. The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded area indicated in Fig. 3.
8. CHECKING THE HOTPLATE Fit the burner crowns, caps and pan supports ensuring that they are correctly seated. Check each of the hotplate burners in turn by turning each hotplate tap to its lowest on position and lighting with a match. 9. CHECKING THE MAIN OVEN 1. 2. 3. Turn the oven thermostat knob to Mk 9 and light the burner. There should now be a low gas rate to the burner, which is the F.S.D. by-pass rate. When the F.S.D. phial has heated up it opens the F.S.D.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This instruction booklet is accurate at the date of printing, but will be superseded if specification or appearance are changed. Description Burner Cap - Rapid Burner Cap - Normal Burner Cap - Simmer Burner Crown - Rapid - N.G. Burner Crown - Rapid - L.P.G. Burner Crown - Normal Burner Crown - Simmer Pan Support No.
