Rangemaster R7247 User Manual & Installation & Service Instructions

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1Thank you for buying a Rangemaster oven. It should give youmany years trouble-free cooking if installed and operatedcorrectly. It is important that you read this section before youstart, particularly if you have not used an electric oven before. This appliance is designed for domestic cookingonly. Using it for any other purpose could invalidateany warranty or liability claim. In particular, theoven should NOT be used for heating the kitchen– besides invalidating claims, this wastes fuel andmay overheat the control knobs.Installation and MaintenanceThe electrical installation should be in accordancewith BS 7671, or with the relevant national and localregulations. Have the installer show you the location ofthe oven control switch and mark it for easy reference.Only a qualified service engineer should service the oven,and only approved spare parts should be used.Make sure that the oven is wired in and switched on.Always allow the oven to cool and then switch it off at the mainsbefore cleaning or carrying out any maintenance work, unlessotherwise specified in this guide.Before First UseBefore using the oven for the first time clean it thoroughly.Switch off the unit at the isolator or mains supply. Remove allpacking materials and accessories. Using hot water and a milddetergent, wipe the oven interior and then rinse carefullywith a damp cloth. Wash the oven shelves and accessories ina dishwasher or using hot water and a mild detergent and drythoroughly.Slide the oven shelves into the oven and close the door. Todispel any manufacturing smells, turn the oven to 200°C andrun for an hour.Before using the grill for the first time you should also turn onthe grill and run for 30 minutes with the grill pan in position,pushed fully back, and the grill door open.1. Before You Start...Personal Safety Accessible parts will become hot during use andwill retain heat even after you have stoppedcooking. Keep babies and children away from theoven. When the oven is not in use, ensure that the controlknobs are in the OFF position. To minimise the possibility of burns, always becertain that the controls are in the OFF position andthat the entire oven is cool before attempting toclean. Use dry oven gloves when applicable – using dampgloves might result in steam burns when you touch ahot surface. Never operate the oven with wet hands.Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of aglove – it might catch fire if it touches a hot surface. Always keep combustible wall coverings or curtains,etc., a safe distance away from your oven, and neverwear loose-fitting or hanging clothes while using theappliance. Do not store or use aerosols, or any other potentiallycombustible or flammable materials, in the vicinityof the oven. Care should be taken to avoid touching the heatingelements inside the main oven. Whole chickens and large joints of meat should bedefrosted thoroughly in the refrigerator. Do notdefrost in a warm oven or while the adjoining ovenis in operation or still warm. Cooking high moisture content foods can create a‘steam burst’ when the oven door is opened. Whenopening the oven stand well back and allow anysteam to disperse. When the oven is on, DO NOT leave the oven dooropen for longer than necessary. Never heat unopened food containers. Pressurebuild-up may cause the containers to burst andcause injury. Do not use aluminium foil to cover shelves, linings orthe oven roof. This appliance is heavy, so take care when moving it.CleaningIn the interests of hygiene and safety, the oven shouldbe kept clean at all times as a build up in fats and otherfoodstuffs could result in a fire.Clean only the parts listed in this guide.Clean with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipespills on a hot surface, be careful to avoid steam burns. Somecleansers can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hotsurface.DocNo.014-0001 - Introduction - BI oven