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Format Electric Slot-In Cookers Model 637 INSTALLATION AND USER INSTRUCTIONS You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference.
Introduction Your Belling Thank you for purchasing a new Belling Format Cooker. Its stylish Cooker and practical design will enhance your kitchen and make cooking a pleasure. It features a Multifunction Oven,with a separate grill/top oven and a ceramic hob. There is also a clock/timer with a minute minder and automatic oven switch on and off.
Do not try to move the cooker by pulling on the the Cooker doors or handles. The Belling Format is designed to fit between 600mm deep cabinets, spaced a minimum of 600mm apart. It can also be used freestanding, with a cabinet to one side, in an angled corner setting or with its back to a wall.
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Also, before you use the ceramic hob for the first time, clean the hob surface with Belling Ceramic Hob Cleaner and Conditioner. This applies a thin protective film to the hob, making it easier to...
For your safety When used properly your Belling Format is completely safe, but as with any electrical appliance there are some precautions you must t a k e i n i t s u s e . Never. . Never stare at Halogen Heating Units.
For your safety Always.. Always take care when touching any part of the cooker as they may be hot. Use good quality, dry oven gloves when removing or replacing food or dishes. Always stand back when opening the oven door to allow any build-up of heat or steam to disperse.
Know Your Cooker Cooking area Cooking area 1500W Fastlite 1200W Fastlite Cooking area Hob Hot 1800W Neon Cooking area Halogen 1200W Fastlite Control panel Clock/Timer Fastlight or Conventional Grill (dependant on Model) Grill pan food support Grill pan with fixed/detachable Top oven/grill handle rod shelf...
Control Panel Main Oven Oven Neon Neon Main Twin Main Front Clock Autotimer & Rear Oven Rear Front C i r c u i t Oven Oven l e f t Minute Minder l e f t Selector r i g h t r i g h t G r i l l S t a t...
Oven Timer Operation The oven timer offers you the following features: 1 . Time of Day 2 . Automatic Cooking 3 . Minute Minder The automatic timer can control the Main oven only. When the timer control has been set for the main oven it is possible to use the other oven on non automatic cooking.
Oven Timer Operation TO SET TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned off. 0.00 Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on. Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and A U T O symbol will be flashing intermittently.
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Oven Timer Operation To Set Timer To Switch OFF Automatically This allows you to cook immediately for a chosen period before the oven switches Off Automatically Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly. Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven. Step 3 Turn the oven control to the required temperature (Oven should now be operating).
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Oven Timer Operation To Set Timer To Switch ON and OFF Automatically This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches Off Automatically. Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly. Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven.
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Oven Timer Operation Other Notes On Timer Operation 1 . When cooking Automatically the cook period can be checked at any time simply by pressing the “ ” button. 2 . When cooking Automatically the Stop time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the “...
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Oven Timer Operation To Set The Minute Minder Step 1 0.20 Ensure the time of day is set correctly. Step 2 Bell Symbol P r e s s a n d r e l e a s e t h e “ ”...
WARNING! If any part of the hob glass is cracked, isolate the cooker immediately at the wall mounted cooker control unit and contact your Belling Service Agent. Do not use any part of your cooker. Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface, as damage will occur.
General Information Notes (Ceramic Hobs) Never Stare at Halogen heating units. Never Never Cook directly on the hob surface as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob. Never use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob.
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General Information Notes (Ceramic Hob) IMPORTANT - As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying, cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (eg to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the cooking areas.
Choosing Your Utensils WARNING: Extreme caution should be taken to avoid steam burns and hot surfaces when cleaning up spillage to the hot h o b. Important 1 . Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth to avoid unnecessary damage to the hob. 2 .
Grilling Grill Pan The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning Handle and storage. The handle can be either detachable from or fixed to the pan. For a fixed handle remove the screw and washers from the grill pan bracket, tilt the handle over the recess adjacent to the bracket (1), slide it towards the centre of the pan (2) and let the handle locate over the bracket (3).
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Fastlite Grilling (if applicable) NEVER allow young children near the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces get extremely hot. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL/TOP OVEN DOOR CLOSED. DO NOT LINE THE GRILL PAN WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL. The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either both grill elements on together or the single left-hand grill element only, depending upon which direction the control knob is rotated.
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Conventional Grilling (if applicable) NEVER allow young children near the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces get extremely hot. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL/ TOP OVEN DOOR CLOSED. DO NOT LINE THE GRILL PAN WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL. The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either left and right grill elements on together or the left hand only, depending upon which direction the control knob is rotated.
Top Oven Cookery Notes The Top Oven is fitted with ‘Cookclean’ sides and one rod shelf. It is heated by two elements - the grill element and an element under the floor of the oven - and has a fully variable temperature control like the main oven.
Top Oven Temperature Chart Top Oven Cooking Temperature Pre- Meat Position in Oven Time (approx.) heat Beef/ Lamb 35 mins per 450g (1 lb) 170/180 (slow roasting) + 35 mins over. Beef/ Lamb 35-40 mins per 450g 190/200 (foil covered) ( 1 l b ) Pork 40 mins per 450g (1 lb)
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Top Oven Temperature Chart Baking Top Oven Cooking Position in Pre- Temperature Food Time in mins. Oven heat Runner 1 from Scones 10-15 210/220 bottom of oven. Runner 1 from 180/190 20-25 Small Cakes bottom of oven. Runner 1 from 170/180 20-30 Victoria Sandwich...
Main Oven Operation Turn the multifunction selector to the required function (see below). The oven light will illuminate. Set the main oven thermostat to the required temperature. Off. With the selector in Fan grill (inner and Oven Selector this position the oven will outer top elements and Switch Functions be off with the exception of...
Main Oven Cookery Notes Since a fan oven heats up more quickly, and generally cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating the oven is often unnecessary. However, foods such as bread, scones Yorkshire pudding, do benefit from being placed in a pre-heated oven. The charts on pages 32 and 33 are a guide only, giving approximate cooking temperatures and times.
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Main Oven Cookery Notes Temperature and When all three shelves (the Top oven shelf can be used in the Main Time oven) are used to cook large quantities of food for home freezing or parties, it may be necessary to increase the cooking times given in the charts on pages 32 and 33 by a few minutes, to allow for the loss of heat due to the extra time taken to load the oven, and the larger mass of food.
Main Oven – Top & Base Heat The oven is heated by two elements, one at the top of the oven and the Operation other underneath the floor of the oven. To heat the oven, turn the main oven selector switch to the required function.
Main Oven Temperature Chart Note: Where times are stated, they are approximate only. Top & Base Heat – 636 Fan Oven Baking Temperature Shelf Pre- Pre- Temperature Food Time Time Position heat heat 9-12 mins. Scones 10-15 mins. 2nd from bottom 210/220 approx.
Main Oven Temperature Chart It is not necessary to pre-heat the fan oven before roasting. Note: Where times are stated, they are approximate only. Top & Base Heat – 636 Fan Oven Position Pre- Temperature Pre- Temperature Meat Time (approx.) Meat Time (approx.) heat...
Main Oven – Fan Grilling Operation Turn the main oven Selector Switch to Fan Grill and Thermostat to temperature required as shown in the chart on page 34. Turn the food over approximately halfway through cooking, taking care not to burn yourself. Fan grilling can only be carried out with the door closed.
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Main Oven – Fan Grilling Shelf positions are counted from the base upwards ie: lowest shelf position is 1. Total Cooking Time Type of Meat Temp Plus Extra Weight Time T i p s or Poultry (mins) Time (mins) (min/kg) PORK Pork Chop - thick Dependent on size...
Fan Only Operation Oven defrost - Fan only setting The main oven in the fan only mode can be used to assist in de- frosting. This defrosts by circulating the air around the food. Time to defrost will depend on the type and size of the food. The fan oven mode is selected by the main oven selector switch.
The Economy Setting The main oven has an Economy setting specially designed to reduce Economy Setting energy usage. To operate turn main oven thermostat to 90˚C and on the multifunction models turn the main oven selector switch to the correct function ie. This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods.
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Using the Economy Setting 1 . Make sure all dishes will fit into the oven before preparing Points to bear in mind when the food. preparing food:- 2 . All dishes cooked by the ‘Economy’ setting should be cooked f o r a minimum of 6 hours. They will 'hold' at this setting for a further hour but marked deterioration in appearance will be noticed in some cases.
Once the hob has cooled, remove any heavy spillage or soiling with a metal spatula, palette knife or scraper, then use a little Belling Ceramic Hob Cleaner & Conditioner on a damp cloth to remove any marks. Wipe off the residue of the cleaner with a soft damp cloth and polish the hob with a soft lint-free cloth.
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Care and Cleaning Conventional Grill The grill/top oven roof (if fitted) slides forward out of the grill compartment. The grill/top oven rod shelves and enamel parts of the oven or grill can be cleaned using household cream cleaner with a nylon pad or sponge.
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Care and Cleaning CLEANING THE DOOR Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass which is coated with a heat reflective layer. Do not use scouring pads, or abrasive powder, which will scratch the glass. Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows.
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The oven lamp is not covered by the guarantee. A new lamp may be obtained from our Parts Department by calling:- 01709 579907. Splashback A splashback kit is available as an optional extra from the Belling Assembly Spare Parts Department. For address see separate leaflet. N.B.
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill and back element. Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set too high. Baking General Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting the wheels/feet.
Is there Something Wrong with your Cooker? Fault finding guide Before contacting your Belling Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below; there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. Problem Check Nothing works Is the main cooker wall switch turned on?
_____________________________________ Serial Number _____________________________________ Date of Purchase _____________________________________ In order to provide a complete service history for your Belling product, please ask the service engineer to record the appropriate details in the chart below. Authorised Stamp Date Nature of Fault...
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