500mm wide waist level electric freestanding cooker double oven & grill with solid plate hotplate with fanned main oven (32 pages)
Summary of Contents for STOVES Sterling 900DFT
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IMPORTANT NOTICE Please note the cooling fan fitted to this appliance is an integral part of its safety and functionality. When the appliance is installed care must be taken that the cooling fans per- formance is not impeded by any objects coming into contact with it. (Installation pipes, leads etc) Care must also be taken that there is sufficient air flow at the rear of the appli- ance for the cooling fan to run at its optimum efficiency.
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You can also register, and apply for extended warranty on line at: www.stoves.co.uk/contact/warranty. If your appliance is covered by the warranty and guaran- tee, you will not be billed for work...
About Your Cooker The illustrations below show the different cavity and hob layouts available within dual fuel ranges. = Programmeable oven (see timer section) Small burner burner burner Medium Medium Small Medium burner burner burner burner Small Large Medium Large burner burner burner...
Hob & Cooker Safety WARNING: Parts of Always ensure that pan bases are dry, and flat before the appliance may using them on the hob. become hot while in use, always make sure Always position pans over the centre of the burner, that children are and turn the handles to a safe position so they cannot supervised when they...
Chip Pan Fires What causes a chip pan fire? Chip pan fires start when oil of fat overheats and catches fire, or when oil or fat spills on to the cooker because the pan has been filled too high. They can also start when wet chips are put into hot oil, making it bubble up and over flow.
Using The Programmer/Clock Through your programmer you will be able to set the time What your timer symbols mean. of day, set the minute minder, and use the semi and fully automatic cooking functions. The programmer is vital to the working of your appliance, and reading this section will make sure that you get the most out of your ovens.
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Using The Programmer/Clock Setting the minute minder To set the Minute Minder, press the Function button once. The bell symbol will appear and start flashing. The flashing only lasts for 5 seconds so the time must be set within this time frame. Use the Plus and Minus button to set the length of time required.
Setting the Programmer Fully Automatic Cooking Switch on and off automatically This requires both the duration and the end time to be entered. The timer will work out the start time and begin cooking. Press the Function button twice, which will skip past the Minute Minder.
Using Your Gas Hob Hob Ignition Models without thermocouples: To turn on, place your pan onto the pansupports above the burner you wish to use. Push in and turn the selected control knob anticlockwise, to the full on symbol. If your hob has an ignition button or switch on the How can I tell if my hob has thermocouples? fascia, press it in until your burner lights.
Using Your Griddle Only use the griddle which has been approved for use on Always make sure that children are super- this appliance. Do not use any other griddle, as this vised when they are may be hazardous. near to the appliance Please read these instructions thoroughly before using the when it is in use.
Using Your Top Cavity Grill Richmond models Warning: Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use. Before you start grilling..Chidren should be kept Before you use the grill, make sure you have placed the away.
Grilling Guide As with any cooking Food Time Approx guide, all times are Type (mins) approximate and can be adjusted to suit personal taste. Bacon 8 - 15 Sausages 12 - 15 Chops Lamb 10 - 15 Pork 15 - 25 Toast 2 rounds 1 - 2 (per side)
Using Your Conventional Top Oven Richmond models Important: Never place food, or dishes on the base of the main Switching on the oven oven - the element is Turn the control knob towards the conventional oven here and it will cause setting.
Conventional Top Oven Cooking Guide Item Temp Approx As with any cooking guide, all times are ˚C Cooking approximate and can be time adjusted to suit personal taste. Small cakes 15 - 20 mins Victoria sandwich 20 - 25 mins (2x 180mm / 7”) side by side Because the top oven is...
Using Your Multifunction Oven The multifunction oven may be controlled by the program- Important: Never place food, or dishes on mer (see The Programmer/Clock for details). the base of the main The programmer, if fitted must be set to manual before it oven, the element is here and it will cause can be used, or programmed.
Using Your Fanned Oven (if fitted) Important: Never Switching on the fanned oven place food, or dishes on Use the fanned oven control to turn your oven on, and the base of the main oven, the element is select your temperature. here and it will cause The thermostat indicator will come on to show that the over heating.
Oven & Grill Functions The chart below details all of the functions which are available. Your oven may not have all of the functions shown here. Main Oven Function Recommended Uses Base Heat Only Used to finish off the bases of food following cooking using the conventional or fanned modes.
Using Your Multifunction Oven Grill Before you start grilling..Warning: Accessible parts may become hot Before you use the grill, make sure you have placed the when the grill is in use. grill shelf in the position you need as once the grill is on Chidren should be kept you may injure yourself if you try to move the shelf.
Using Your Multifunction Oven Grill Before you start grilling..Warning: Accessible parts may become hot Before you use the grill, make sure you have placed the when the grill is in use. grill shelf in the position you need as once the grill is on Chidren should be kept you may injure yourself if you try to move the shelf.
Fanned Oven Guide Some adjustment will have to be made to conventional cooking temperatures. table below shows conventional cooking temperatures, fanned temperatures and gas marks. For optimum results using the fanned oven setting, conventional temperatures need to be converted to the fanned oven temperatures.
Cooking Guide Pre-heating To get the best results from your oven, we recommend pre-heating for around 5 to 15 minutes before placing your dishes in. This is especially important for items which are chilled, frozen, batter based, yeast based or whisked sponges.
Roasting Guide Roasting times depend on the weight, shape and texture of the meat and personal preference. In order to calculate the roasting time, weigh the meat or poultry, including the stuffing, and follow the times given below. Meat joints (including chicken) should be roasted at 180 - 200˚C Conventional/ 160 - 180˚C Fanned for 20 - 30 mins per 450g/1lb, plus 20 min- utes on shelf position 2.
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Roasting Guide Roast turkey Roasting turkey perfectly involves cooking two different types of meat - the delicate light breast meat, which must not be allowed to dry out, and the darker leg meat, which takes longer to cook. The turkey must be roasted long enough for the legs to cook, so frequent basting is necessary.
General Baking Guide Trouble-shooting - Fruit Cakes PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Fruit sinking to the bottom Low oven temperature which may cause the cake to take longer to set, allowing the fruit to sink. Or, too much liquid, or raising agent. The fruit may not have been properly washed and dried.
‘Cooling & Defrosting’ Function To cool foods quickly straight after cooking, but before refrigerating or freezing, turn the oven control to the defrost position, and open the door. To defrost frozen foods, turn the oven control to the defrost position, place the food in the centre of the oven and close the door.
Using Your Slow Cook Oven (if fitted) Introduction One of your oven compartments is an electric oven which provides a gentle heat suitable for slow cooking or keeping food warm. The slow cook element is positioned in the base of the lower compartment - always make sure that the cooking pot is placed centrally on the base of this compart- ment.
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Using Your Slow Cook Oven (if fitted) Keeping food warm Turn the oven control knob to the on position, and place the food in the oven. If food is to be kept moist then it is important to cover the dish or plate to prevent food from drying out.
Plate Rack (if fitted) To fit the plate rack: Pull the shelf out of the cavity. Tilt the plate warmer towards you and make sure that it hooks underneath the shelf bars at the front. Drop the plate warmer carefully into position. The plate warmer is now secure and you can place your plates into it.
Cleaning your Gas Hob Sometimes when a hob is not working well, it is because Always allow your appliance to cool it needs cleaning. down, and switch off the electricity before Enamel parts you clean any part of Use a mild cream cleaner for example ‘Cif’. Stubborn marks can be removed with a soap filled pad.
Cleaning your Cavities Cleaning the oven cavities Always allow your appliance to cool Some foods can cause fat to spit, especially if you have down, and switch off open roasted, this leaves the inside of the cavity the electricity before greasy.
Telescopic Shelving System (if fitted) In addition to the traditional shelving fitted into your appliance, the telescopic shelving system is fitted in the most commonly used location in your cavity. The shelves with the telescopic system are easier to pull out than traditional shelving, which means the oven door stays open for a shorter period of time.
Cleaning your Appliance Painted & Plastic parts Always allow your appliance to cool Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot soapy water. down, and switch off Do not use abrasive cleaners, such as “Cif”, wire or nylon the electricity before cleaning pads on these parts.
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Before you call. . Problem? Advice Check there is a spark when the The ignition won’t work. ignition button is depressed. If (Gas and dual fuel models) there is no spark, check the electricity supply is switched on at the socket. Check that the gas supply is switched on.
Changing Light Bulbs Warning: There is a risk of electric shock, so always make sure you have turned off and unplugged your appliance. Not all appliances have the same number and type of bulbs. Before replacing your bulb, open the top/main oven door and see which type you have.
Installing Your Cooker Always make sure that your appliance is fitted correctly, by a competent installer. This is a Class 1 appliance regarding installation requirements. Before you start Always make sure that you have carefully read through the installation pages of this book - careful planning at the beginning will ensure a quick and easy installation.
Installing Your Cooker Clearances This cooker may be fitted flush to the base units of your kitchen. No shelf, overhang, cupboard, or cooker hood should be less than 650mm above the hob top, but please check this with the hood manufacturers instructions. If your appliance has a side opening door, we recommend a side clearance of 60mm to allow the oven door to fully open.
Installing Your Cooker The information below is crucial to installing this appliance correctly and safely. Ventilation Requirements The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with BS 5440:Part 2. All rooms require an openable window, or equivalent, and some will require a permanent vent as well.
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Installing Your Cooker The information below is crucial to installing this appliance correctly and safely. UK Regulations & Standards always refer to the most recent issue of the standards Gas Safety Regulations. Building Regulations - issued by the DEFRA. Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidated) - issued by the Scottish Development Department.
Installing Your Cooker Fitting the plinth (if applicable) Oven cavity Make sure the appliance is raised to a height of 915mm or above before beginning. If the appliance is below Door 915mm - you can only fit the plinth cover labelled Y. You can adjust the height using the feet (1) of the appliance.
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Installing Your Cooker Stabilising and Securing Your cooker may come with a stability chain, if it does not Stability Hook Rear of cooker (not supplied) we recommend that you buy a stability bracket from your local supplier, this will keep the cooker from moving and Firmly fix chain to cooker rear will prevent damage to the flexible hosing at the back of...
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Installing Your Cooker Connecting the electricity supply For all models - except the Gourmet 900DF Warning: This appliance must be earthed! This appliance must be fitted using a double pole unit of 30 ampere minimum capacity with 3mm minimum contact at all poles. Access to the mains terminal is gained by opening the terminal block cover at the rear of the appliance - use a flat bladed screw driver for this.
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Installing Your Cooker Connecting to the electricity supply For the Gourmet 900DF only. Warning - this appliance must be earthed. The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a BS E (Earth) 1363 fused plug. GREEN / YELLOW If this plug does not fit in the socket in your home, it should be replaced by a suitable plug as outlined below.
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Installing Your Cooker Connecting to the gas supply The inlet to the appliance is ISO 7 - Rp ” internal thread ⁄2 situated towards the top right corner of the rear. Fit the bayonet connection. This should be located so as to ensure that the flexible hose does not kink.
Technical Data - Notes Type of gas: Natural Gas I Natural Gas II 2H3+* LP Gas I Please see data badge your for specified gas type. * Can be converted from Natural gas to LP Gas Never attempt to convert an appliance - unless the data badge states that you can.
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Technical Data - Notes Fuel Type Hotplate Burner / Nominal Rate Butane Propane Element Natural Gas Hob - small 1.0kW Hob - medium 2.0kW Hob - Large 3.0kW Hob - wok 3.5kW Total heat input 5 burners 11.5kW 7 burners 13.5kW LP Gas Hob - small...
Service Record Please record your model number and serial number in the space below. Where are my model and serial numbers? Freestanding HL appliances: base of storage drawer Freestanding appliances: front frame near oven cavity Built in oven: front frame near oven cavity Hobs: base plate of the hob Having these numbers to hand will help us to help you, quickly and more efficiently.
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