this handbook will help you to use and care for it in the best possible We wound like you to enjoy good service from your new purchase and CONTENTS Page way — PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, BEFORE installation USING OR CLEANING THE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME, and keep i them handy for easy reference.
AIDS FOR THE DISABLED Aids are available for use on the grill and hotplate controls on this appliance. There are four types of controls available to suit different disabilities. The adapter is Type 22. To obtain any of the aids or adapters you should contact a British Gas Showroom. INSTALLATION WARNING: ENSURE THAT THE COOKER 15 INSTALLED BY A COMPETENT AUTHORIZED INSTALLER.
Should the ignition system fail to work there may be a fault with the electrical supply. First, check the socket by trying out another electrical appliance in it, if that works correctly renew the fuse in the plug of the appliance. Repetitive failure of the fuse indicates that there is a fault on the appliance which must be rectified. isolate from the electrical supply and inform the installer of the fault on the appliance.
IGNITION Ignition of the Mona is by an electric spark system. To fight the grit or any of the hotplate burners; push in and turn the appropriate control knob in an anti-clockwise direction to the large flame symbol { # full on}, press the ignition button marked on the fascia panel until the burner lights. To light the oven, push in and turn on the oven control to gas mark 8, the oven will light automatically, then turn the oven control back to the gas mark required.
THE HOTPLATE The size and thickness of saucepans varies and the type and quantity of food can affect a particular cooking rate. It is not possible to give an exact guide to the settings to use, but all burners are easily adjusted to any rate of cooking between the small and large flames { 4 § }. A very low simmer may be achieved by turning the knob slowly in a clockwise direction beyond the small flame Wuhan the hotplate burners are in use a slight popping may occur, this does not affect the performance.
THE OVEN Before cooking in the oven for the first time we suggest that you wipe out the interior with a cloth which has been wrung out in warm water and dry the oven thoroughly on gas mark 5 for 30 minutes. This ensures that any dust is removed The oven is large enough 10 cook a family dinner or a large turkey which should be placed in 3 suitably sized roasting tin. There ate five oven shelf positions. Directions for using the various shelf positions are given on the cooking charts on pages 21 and 22.
SPECIAL OVEN LININGS The finish of the fining is porous, it soaks up and spreads fat splashes. These stains are oxidized by the sir, helped by the heat during cooking and disappear. The process is a gradual one as the oven is used. T 1S IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE CLEANING ACTION EFFECTIVE BY FOLLOWING THESE RULES: 1. Minimize Spillage a Overflight dishes, b Stand pies, etc. on a baking tray. < Place dishes centrally on the shelf. d Do not place food 50 high in the oven that it could stick 10 the roof 2.
Replacing Linings 3 Sade the oven roof back into position along the channels at the top the side panels. Always ensure that the ward FRONT and the slot Refer to the following diagrams to ensure correct positioning. in the oven roof liner are positioned towards the front of the canker. 1 Replace the back panel, sliding it back into position behind the oven burner, ensuring that the oven light cut-out is positioned over the et e oven light.
TIMER CONTROL err SIP sell's_ N ?C?Q 8 Stop button 7 Manual symbol 8 Manual/Automatic selector knob 8 Automatic samba! 10 Setting knob 6 7 1 Auto display 2 Timer display 3 Cooking display 4 Timer button & Cooking heirs button CLOCK The clock will operate even if the automatic control is not being used. if the appliance is switched off at the electricity supply the clock will stop When the electricity supply is first switched on the display will flash at 0.00.
SETTING THE TIMER CONTROL Follow these simple steps: A.TC SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH "ON’ and ‘OFF AUTOMATICALLY. OPERATION 1 Make sure the electricity supply is switched ON. 2 Place food in oven. 3 Check that the clock shows the correct time of day. Adjust if necessary. 4 Set to automatic. 5 Set the cooking hours. 8 Set the stop time. 7 Seventieth control turn to gas mark 9 and back 1o the gas mark required NOTES Press any two buttons, at the same time turn the setting knob until the correct time is reached.
B. TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH *OFF’ ONLY. Follow points 1-4 above, then 5 Set the cooking hours. Push in the cooking hours bunion, at the same time turn the setting knob until the cooking time is entered in the display. Release the button. The auto display will glow. the cooking display will flash for a few seconds and will then glow continuously. 8 Set the oven control —~ turn 10 gas mark 9 then back to the gas mark required.
AUTOMATIC COOKING HINTS With the automatic oven timer you can arrange your day more conveniently. Meals can be left in the oven to start and finish coaching to suit family requirements, Practically alt foods cook extremely well without per-heating the oven.
SLOWEST OVEN CONTROL The "Slowest’ mark, which is indicated the oven thermostat knob, allows you to arrange your day more conveniently by leaving food to cook itself at very low temperature. There are two methods of using the oven for ‘Slowest’ cooking: {A} Turn the oven control to gas mark 9, press the ignition button and the oven will light then turn the oven control to gas mark 6 and cook for 30 minutes.
Milk Puddings Just cover the cereal with boiling water, allow to stand for 30 minutes, Drain, make the pudding in the normal way, cook uncovered using method ‘A’ Meringues {1} Cook towards the bottom of the oven L.e. shelf § or the base. {2} Cook using method 'BY Fruit (11 All fruit dishes should be cooked on shelf position 5 or on the has of the oven, {2} Cock using method ‘8" SERVING AND STORAGE finis economical to cook larger quantities of food than you McGuire, and to store tin a freezer.
il Cut meat into strips 772 om (3} wide, Hit the meat with a steak mallet to reduce its thickness. Mix the stuffing with the lemon juice and divide it equally between the meat. {3} All up each piece of meat and secure with a wooden cocktail stick, {41 Fry the meat in the oil until brown and transfer to a casserole dish. {51 Ery the onion till tender. Add the flour, cook for about two mimes or until the Hour turns light brown, {6) Gradually blend in the stock, bring to the boil, stirring continuously.
Menu 2 Stuffed Peppers Beef in Red Wine -~ Garlic Potatoes Lemon Almond Pudding Cook using method A for 7 hours Stuffed Peppers 4 green peppers 125 g {5 02} bacon 1 medium onion 100 g {4 oz} fresh white breadcrumbs 259 {102} butter 15 ml {1 tablespoon) mixed herbs sat and pepper {1} Wash the peppers, slice off the end where the stalk is and discard the seeds. Fry the bacon and onion in the butter and add the remaining ingredients. {3) Pack the stuffing into the peppers and replace the tops.
Mix the pie filling with the breadcrumbs and spread in the bottom of the dish Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Fold in the flour and almonds. Spread the cake mixture over the pie filling. Put the pudding onto sheet B AFTER the first 30 minutes of the cocking time has elapsed.
Mix the pie filling with the breadcrumbs and spread in the bottom of the dish, Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs. Fold in the flour and almonds. Spread the cake mixture over the pie filling. Put the pudding onto sheet B AFTER the first 30 minutes of the cooking time has elapsed.
Chocolate Pudding butter 113 g (4% oz) caster sugar Egypt 100 g (4 02} fresh white breadcrumbs self raising flour 125 mi (Vs pint} milk plain chocolate chopped nuts mixed peel {1} Cream the butter and sugar until light and fifty. (2) Add the egg and beat well, fold in the flour and breadcrumbs {3} Put the mite and chocolate into a saucepan and heat gently until the chocolate mats, allow to cool slightly and add to the creamed mixture.
Lamb a forage large onion ~ chopped 675 g {1V2 1) stewing lamb 30 mi{2 tablespoons} oil 30 mi (2 tablespoons) flour 500 mi {1 pint) stock 30 mi (2 tablespoons) redcurrant jelly & ml {teaspoon} dry mustard Pinch of cayenne pepper large oranges grated rind and juice (1] Fry the onion and meat in the oil, transfer to a casserole. {2) Add the flour and fry for two minutes. {3} Add the stock and bring to the boil stirring continuously, add the remaining ingredients and pour over the lamb.
RECIPE TEMPERATURE CHART The following chart is intended to be helpful if using a gas oven for the first time or when using a recipe which says “'cook at 3O or “use a moderately hot oven’ etc. The temperatures quoted are only @ guide they are nat actual temperatures in the oven. APPROX.
RINSE MEAT ROASTING CHART The following charts give you guidance for when cooking a number of everyday foods. However for convenience (1o accommodate an extra deep dish for instance} or 10 brown and cook food to your liking you may hare the shelf position or the gas mark, Always leave at last one runner position between shelves (o allow the heat to circulate properly. Shelf Food Gas Mark Position Cook Time and Remarks ROAST MEAT Beet 5 4 44 mind, per kg, 20 mind. over {20 mind.
OVEN COOKING CHART continued Sheaf Food Gas Mark Position Cook Time and Remarks PASTRY Short Crust Fruit Pies 6 3 30-35 mind. Plate Tarts ~ 8 Zany £0-55 mind. 2 together in the oven interchange after 35 mind, Plate Tart ~ Single 6 3 35-40 mind. o help pastry brown on Jam Tart {large} & 3 25-30 mind. underside, cask on a dull flat Jam Tattlers 8 3 15-20 mind. tinned plate, or providing plates Rough Puff or Flaky Pastry: 5 are flat and have no rim Meat Pies ~ cooked filling 7 2 30-35 mind.
CARE AND CLEANING Do read through the following chart carefully, An unsuitable cleaning preparation can do more harm than good. Before doing any extensive cleaning, switch off and DISCONNECT the plug from the electricity supply and allow the cooker to cool. After cleaning remember to reconnect to the electricity supply and correct the clock. Surface and part of cooker Treatment Glass {fixed} Grill and hotplate fascias Clean as far vitreous enamel but NEVER USE CAUSTIC OR SPRAY CLEANERS.
S — CARE AND CLEANING — continued Lacquered Actinium (fixed) The lacquered actinium parts st he washed ably with hot s03pY water, which shouts be ot off. sorted and polished with a clean. dry duster ON NO ACCOUNT USE ANY POLISHES, ABRASIVES OR CAUSTIC PREPARATIONS. Oven door knob Hafnium {removable) Wash aluminum pants frequently in washing-up liquid properly diluted with hot water. bt steins an be removed by soaking in hot “water then scouring with a soap filled pad, such as Brillo”.
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