VOGUE Freestanding Oven with Hotplate Cooktop 600mm

Introduction

You'll soon be enjoying your new Freestanding Cooker. It all begins here, with your instructions. Don't worry, there's nothing too technical coming up. Just simple, step-by-step guidance to get you up and running quickly. Sound good? Then let's get started.

Safety Information

IMPORTANT

Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating.

INSTALLATION WARNINGS

IMPORTANT: Prior to Installation ensure that the local supply conditions (electricity voltage and frequency) are compatible with the requirements of your freestanding cooker.

IMPORTANT: Carefully unpack and examine the appliance for any damage. If you think there is a defect, do not use the appliance and contact product support. Packaging materials should be collected together and disposed of immediately as they maybe harmful to children.

IMPORTANT: Keep the electrical cable (not supplied) of your freestanding cooker away from the hot areas of your appliance, do not let the cable touch the appliance. Keep the cable away from sharp edges and heated surfaces.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the electric supply cable is not trapped or damaged during installation.

IMPORTANT: In the event that the cable connecting your freestanding cooker becomes damaged, it must be replaced by a suitably qualified person. This cable must not be replaced by an unauthorised person.

IMPORTANT: Protect your freestanding cooker against atmospheric effects. Do not expose your cooker to effects such as sun, rain, snow etc.

IMPORTANT: The materials surrounding the appliance (cabinets) must be able to withstand a minimum temperature of 100°C.

IMPORTANT: When using your oven for the first time your cooker may give off an smoke or an unusual odour from the heating elements and insulation materials. To eliminate this odour run the oven at 250 degrees for 40-60 minutes with the oven empty.

WARNING: Before obtaining access to terminals, all supply circuits must be disconnected.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the oven control knobs are all in the off position when not in use.

IMPORTANT: If you do not intend to use your built in oven for a long period of time then turn off the electric supply to the oven.

DURING USAGE

IMPORTANT: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.

WARNING: NEVER try to extinguish a cooking fire with water. Instead switch off the appliance and cover flame e.g with a lid or a fire blanket.

CAUTION: Do not allow children in the kitchen when cooking or after, as the parts may still be hot. Many parts of the cooker will become hot and present a considerable hazard to children.

CAUTION: When the cooker is hot never touch the oven glass by hand or with tools.

CAUTION: Before starting to use your appliance, ensure curtains, paper or flammable items are kept away from your appliance. Do not keep flammable materials inside of or around your cooker.

CAUTION: Take care when closing the oven door that there is nothing obstructing it from closing as this may break the glass door.

IMPORTANT: When using the grill the oven door must be kept closed.

IMPORTANT: When the door of the oven is open, do not hang or lean anything on it. You may unbalance your appliance or damage the door or door hinges.

IMPORTANT: Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the built-in oven or its handles.

IMPORTANT: This appliance has been designed for non-professional, domestic use only. Do not use this oven for commercial use or any other application e.g room heating.

WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store flammable items on or near the cooking surfaces or inside the oven.

IMPORTANT: Do not try to lift or move this appliance by pulling on the door handle.

WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

IMPORTANT: Your appliance is produced in accordance with all applicable local and international standards and regulations.

IMPORTANT: Maintenance and repair work must only be performed by authorised service technicians. Installation and repair work that is carried out by unauthorised technicians is dangerous and could invalidate your guarantee.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

IMPORTANT: Always turn the appliance off before operations such as cleaning or maintenance. You can do this by switching the freestanding cooker off using the cooker isolation switch.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the control knobs to clean the control panel.

WARNING: Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

WARNING: Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.

WARNING: Appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating.

⚠️ Caution, possibility of tilting

Marked at the point of supply entry and at least one other point to draw the attention of the user to the need to stabilist the appliance.

? Anti-tip restraints

Marked at the stabilising mean for construction 2 for preventing tilting.

Getting to Know Your Freestanding Cooker

Overview

Diagram description: A line drawing of the VOGUE Freestanding Oven with Hotplate Cooktop. It shows the front view with dimensions. The overall dimensions are 600mm width, 600mm depth, and 900mm height. The diagram labels the following parts: 1. Hob, 2. Cooking zone, 3. Control Panel, 4. Oven Door.

Accessories

The following accessories are included with the cooker:

• Baking tray x 1
• Grill insert x 1
• Grill pan handle x 1
• Chrome shelves x 2

Installing Your Freestanding Cooker

Installation Requirements

THIS COOKER MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.

IMPORTANT: CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENT FOR INSTALLATION OF YOUR FREESTANDING COOKER!

Positioning

1. Make sure that there are no combustible or flammable materials, such as curtains, in the vicinity of the installation.
2. Furniture and cabinets surrounding the cooker must be of material resistant to temperatures greater than 100°C.
3. Surrounding furniture, cabinets and extractor fans should be positioned in accordance with the diagram shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 Description: Diagram showing recommended clearances around the cooker. Minimum distances are indicated: 400mm from the back wall, 65mm from side cabinets/extractor fan to the hotplates, and 650mm from the top of the cooker to an overhead extractor fan or cabinet. The cooker itself is shown with its control panel and hotplates.

4. There must be at least 2cm of free space between the back wall and the rear of the appliance to allow for ventilation and air circulation.
5. If fitted, the extractor fan must be at least 65cm above the hotplates. If no fan is fitted the minimum distance between the hotplates and any cabinet or other structure must be 75cm.

First Use

IMPORTANT: When using your oven for the first time your cooker may give off smoke or an unusual odour from the heating elements and insulation materials. This is normal for new cookers. To eliminate this odour run the oven at 250 degrees for 40-60 mins with the oven empty.

Unpacking

Carefully unpack and examine the appliance for any damage. If you think there is a defect, do not use the appliance and contact Product Support.

Levelling Feet

The height and level of the appliance can be adjusted by rotating the feet located underneath the appliance at each corner. Rotate the feet to decrease or increase the height.

Safety Chain

Diagram Description: Two diagrams illustrating the installation of the safety chain. The first shows the chain attached to the rear of the cooker and a hook screwed into the wall. The second shows a close-up of the chain and hook mechanism. The labels are: 1. Safety chain (supplied and mounted to oven), 2. Stability hook, 3. Chain attachment for the rear of the cooker, 4. Rear of the cooker, 5. Kitchen wall.

The appliance must be secured against the possibility of tipping forward by using the supplied safety chains attached to the rear of your oven. Fasten the stability hook provided by inserting a wall plug into the kitchen wall and then connect the safety chain to the hook via the locking mechanism.

Electrical Connection

IMPORTANT: Electrical connections must be carried out by a suitably qualified person and in accordance with all relevant local building and installation regulations.

Fitting on a Power Supply Cable

Connecting appropriate power supply terminal board/ connector block:

• Using a screwdriver, prize open tabs of the Terminal board cover.
• Remove the wire clamp screw.
• Fasten the wires beneath the corresponding screw heads, using brass 'bridge' for single phase supply.
• Fasten cable clamp and close the cover of the terminal board.
• The ac power supply should be 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz. For electric cookers, the minimum 45A fuse, or at least 45A distribution circuit breaker.

Warning: Connect the power cord in accordance with the instructions listed in the table below.

Connecting the supply cable to the mains

Install an approved circuit breaker with a minimum contact opening of 3 mm, between the appliance and the mains fuse box. The circuit breaker should be sized according to the load and should comply with current regulations (the earth wire should not be interrupted by the circuit breaker).

The supply cable should be positioned so that it does not reach a temperature of more than 50°C with respect to the room temperature, anywhere along its length. Before switching fuse ON in meter-box check:

• Earth continuity. The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if the cooker is correctly installed and earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical installations.
• The electrical capacity of the system and sockets will support the maximum power of the appliance, as indicated on the data plate.

Using Your Freestanding Cooker

Control Panel

Diagram Description: An illustration of the cooker's control panel. It shows several knobs and a digital display. Labels A, B, C, and D point to different controls:

• A Oven Function Control Knob: Sets mode for oven.
• B Oven Temperature Control Knob: Sets temperature for oven.
• C Programmable Timer: Sets cooking duration. Features a digital display.
• D Hotplate Hob Control Knob: Can be rotated in either direction. Adjusts temperature of ceramic hotplates.

Oven Functions

Diagram Description: A circular diagram showing different oven function symbols. The central part is empty, indicating the oven is off. Other symbols represent Grill, Conventional cooking, Bottom Element, and Oven Light.

• Grill: The top central heating elements come on. The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill makes it possible to brown the surface of meats and roasts while locking the juices in to keep them tender. The grill is also highly recommended for dishes that require a high temperature on the surface: beef steaks, veal, rib steak, fillets, hamburgers etc.
• Conventional: Hot air comes from the upper and lower element in the oven. This is called Conventional cooking and is ideal for joints of meat.
• Bottom Element: Bottom element cooking is used for foods that typically need cooking with heat from underneath - Cakes and Bread are examples of where this function would be useful.
• Oven Light: The oven light will operate on all oven functions.

Using Your Appliance for the First Time

The first time you use your appliance, we recommend that you set the temperature setting to the highest mark. Set the function switch control knob to a cooking mode and leave the oven on for about 40-60 minutes with nothing in it and the oven door shut. Then, open the oven door and allow the oven to cool. Any odour that may be detected during this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances used to protect the oven during storage.

Programmable Timer

Diagram Description: A close-up of the digital display and control buttons for the programmable timer. The display shows "88:88". The controls are labelled for decreasing time, function selection, and increasing time. A legend indicates: 'Decrease time', 'Function', '+ Increase time'.

This model has a digital display, 24hr clock with 3 control buttons. When the power is connected, the screen displays 'AUTO'.

Adjusting the Digital Clock

For first use of cooker, the time must be set by using the digital timer. The time must be set every time the cooker has been reset by the mains. To set the correct time, press the [Function button] to remove 'AUTO' first, then + or - button to advance forward or backward until the correct time is displayed.

Manual Operation Setting

If 'AUTO' is flashing, automatic or semi-automatic program has been set. Press the [Function button] to clear 'AUTO' from the display and the oven can be operated manually.

Automatic Setting

Automatic setting of the oven allows you to select the end time, cooking time, temperature and cooking mode. The oven will switch on, cook according to the selected cooking mode and temperature and then switch off automatically;

1. Press the function button repeatedly until the bar above [Grill symbol] flashes, then press + or [Increase time button] to set the time frame for baking.
2. Press the function button repeatedly until the bar above [Oven Light symbol] flashes, then press + or [Increase time button] to set the time to switch off.
3. Set cooking temperature and cooking mode by turning the thermostat and function knob. After these have been set, the bars above [Oven Light symbol] and [Grill symbol] will flash, indicating that the automatic cooking feature of the oven is set.

As an example: If cooking time takes 45 minutes and you want it to finish at 14:00

1. Press the function button repeatedly until the bar above [Grill symbol] flashes and set the cooking time to 45 minutes.
2. Press the function button repeatedly until the bar above [Oven Light symbol] flashes and set the finish time to 14:00.

After the above setting, the current time is displayed and the bars above [Oven Light symbol] and [Grill symbol] will flash, indicating that the automatic cooking feature of the oven is set. When the clock displays 13:15, the oven will start cooking automatically.

While cooking the bar above [Oven Light symbol] will flash.

The oven starts immediately, [Grill symbol] and 'AUTO' will flash. When the finish time is reached, the oven automatically stops cooking. The alarm will ring and 'AUTO' will flash, press the [Function button] and the ringing will stop.

When the [Function button] is pressed during semi-automatic cooking, the set cooking time is displayed. If the [Function button] is pressed and the time is set back to 'O', the semi-automatic setting will be cancelled. When the [Function button] is pressed again, the oven will revert to the manual mode.

Timer

The digital countdown timer can be set up to 23 hours and 59 minutes maximum.

To set the timer, press the [Function button] and then + or - button until the desired time is displayed. Once the [Function button] is released, the current time and 'U' is displayed. When the [Decrease time button] is pressed the remaining time is displayed. When the set time is reached, [Decrease time symbol] disappears and the alarm will ring. To stop the alarm, press the [Function button].

Note: After pressing the [Function button], timer settings should be done within 5 seconds.

In case of a power failure, all settings including the time display will be lost. When the power is returned, three 'O' and 'AUTO' will be displayed.

The Oven Light

Set cooking mode selection knob to the [Oven Light symbol] to switch on the oven light/s. The oven lights stay on when the oven is operating.

General Oven and Cooking Tips

• The wire shelves should always be pushed firmly to the back of the oven.
• Baking trays with food cooking on them should be placed level with the front edge of the oven's wire shelves. Other containers should be placed centrally. Keep all trays and containers away from the back of the oven, as over-browning of the food may occur. For even browning, the maximum recommended size of a baking tray is 340 mm (13½") by 340 mm (13½").
• When the oven is on, do not leave the door open for longer than necessary, otherwise the knobs may get very hot.
• Always leave 1cm gap between dishes on the same shelf. This allows the heat to circulate freely around them.
• To reduce fat splashing when you add vegetables to hot fat around a roast, dry them thoroughly or brush lightly with cooking oil.
• Where dishes may boil and spill over during cooking, place them on a baking tray.

Practical Cooking Advice

The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allow you to cook any type of food in the best possible way. With time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the following directions are only a guideline which may be varied according to your own personal experience.

Preheating

You should always preheat your oven before placing food in it to cook. Once the food has been placed in the oven, the most appropriate cooking mode can then be selected.

Using the Grill

Use the grill mode [Grill symbol], placing the food under the center of the grill (situated on the 3rd or 4th rack from the bottom) due to the central part of the top heating element being active. Please use the grill pan set provided ensuring that there is no unwanted spillages formed inside your oven. When using this mode, we recommend you set the thermostat to the highest setting. However, this does not mean you cannot use lower temperatures, simply by adjusting the thermostat knob to the desired temperature. When using this mode, we advise you to set the thermostat to 200 °C, as it is the most efficient way to use the grill, which is based on the use of infrared rays.

Baking Cakes

When baking cakes, always place them in a preheated oven. Make sure you wait until the oven has been preheated thoroughly (the pilot lamp will turn off). To prevent cake from dropping/sinking – do not open the oven door during baking.

Pastry is too dry

Increase the temperature by 10 °C and reduce the cooking time.

Pastry dropped

Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10 °C.

Pastry is too dark on top

Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.

Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside

Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.

The Pastry sticks to the pan

Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of flour or use greaseproof paper.

Cooking Fish and Meat

Use a lower temperature setting. It is not necessary to remove the food from all the racks at the same time.

When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use temperature setting from 180°C to 200°C.

For red meat that should be well done on the outside while tender and juicy in the inside, it is a good idea to start with a high temperature setting (200°C - 220°C) for a short time, then turn the oven down afterwards.

In general, the larger the roast, the lower the temperature setting. Place the meat on the center of the grid and place the dripping pan beneath it to catch the fat.

Make sure that the grid is inserted so that it is in the center of the oven. If you would like to increase the amount of heat from below, use the low rack heights. For savory roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat with lard or bacon on the top.

Using the Hotplates of Your Cooker

• Do not use pots and pans which are unsteady, as these could become un-sturdy.
• Do not use mats, heat diffusers or wok stands. These will cause a temperature build-up which can damage the hob.
• Do not let cooking pots over spill, this could leave a mark and residue on the hob.

Choosing Cooking Pots

Diagram Description: A series of illustrations showing different types of pots and pans relative to the hotplate. It labels 'GOOD' for a flat-bottomed pan and 'BAD' for pans with recessed bases, convex bases, undersized bases, oversized bases, and pans used with moisture on the hotplate or no utensil. It also shows a 'BAD' example with steam indicating moisture.

• Always use pots and pans with flat bottoms. Uneven or thin bottoms will waste energy and cook slowly.
• Always use pots and pans which are slightly larger than the hotplate. Small pans waste energy.
• Always put dry pots and pans on the hotplates.

Solid Hotplates

• The strong solid-cast hotplates give wide contact for cooking.
• The hotplates are sealed all around which means that spilt liquids do not go under the hotplates.

Before First Use

• The top surface of the hotplates are sealed with a heat resistant coating. Before using for the first time the hotplates should be heated for a short period without a pan to harden the protective coating.
• Turn the heat setting to high for approx 3 minutes to fully harden the coating. When the hotplates have cooled apply a thin coating of cooking oil to the hotplate to seal and protect the surface.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning

WARNING! Isolate the power supply to the appliance and make sure that the cooker is cool.

Before cleaning your cooker or performing maintenance, make sure that the cooking mode selection knob and the cooking temperature selection knob is set to 'OFF'. To extend the life of your cooker, it must be cleaned frequently. The inside of the cooker should preferable be cleaned immediately after use, when it is still warm (but not hot, with warm water and soap. The soap should be rinsed away and the interior dried thoroughly. Avoid using abrasive detergents, scourers, acidic cleaners such as lime scale remover, etc, as these could damage the enamel, and can result in development of rust and corrosion. If stains are particularly tough to remove, use cleaners specifically recommended to clean cookers and follow the instructions provided with the cleaner.

• Never use steam cleaner for cleaning inside the cooker.
• Do not clean using caustic creams, abrasive cleaning powders, thick wire wool or hard tools. Enamelled parts of the cooker can be damaged if excess cleaning liquids are not immediately removed.
• After cleaning the interior parts of the cooker with a soapy cloth, rinse it and then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
• Clean the glass surfaces with special glass cleaning agents.
• Never use flammable agents like acid, thinner or petrol when cleaning your appliance.
• Clean the glass surfaces with special glass cleaning agents.
• Do not clean your cooker with a steam cleaner.
• Do not wash any part of your cooker in a dishwasher.

Enamelled Parts:

In order to keep enamelled parts as new, it is necessary to clean them frequently with mild warm soapy water and then dry with a cloth. Do not wash them while hot and never use abrasive powders or abrasive cleaning materials. Do not leave anything spilled onto enamelled parts for long periods of time.

Ceramic Glass:

The ceramic glass should be regularly cleaned, always wipe clean immediately after each use once the residual heat warnings have switched off - DO NOT clean when hob is still hot. Smudges from pans with an aluminum bottom can be easily cleaned off with a cloth dampened in vinegar. Remove any burnt residues immediately after cooking, rinse with water and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Never use abrasive or corrosive detergents, cleaning powders, oven sprays, spot-removers, steel wool or scourers.

Replacing the Oven Lamps

• Disconnect the oven from the power supply at the fuse-box by means of the switch used to connect the appliance to the electrical mains; or unplug the appliance.
• Remove the glass cover of the lamp-holder by rotating anti-clockwise.
• Remove the lamp and replace with a lamp resistant to high temperatures (300 °C) with the following characteristics: Voltage: 220-240V, Wattage: 25W, Type: E 14.
• Replace the glass cover. Reconnect the appliance to the mains power supply.

Cleaning the Oven Door / How to Remove the Oven Doors

For a more thorough clean, you can remove and disassemble the oven door. Proceed as follows:

Oven door removal and assemble procedure:

• Open the door to the full extent (fig.1).
• Open the lever A completely on the left and right hinges (fig.2).
• Hold the door as shown in (fig.3).
• Gently close the door (fig.3) until left and right hinge levers A are hooked to part B of the door (fig.4).
• Withdraw the hinge hooks from their location following arrow C (fig.4).
• Rest the door on a soft surface.
• To replace the door, repeat the above steps in reverse.

Diagram Description: Four figures (Fig.1 to Fig.4) illustrating the steps for removing and reattaching the oven door. Fig.1 shows the door fully open. Fig.2 shows levers A being opened on the hinges. Fig.3 shows holding the door and closing it partially. Fig.4 shows the hinge hook being detached from part B.

Removing the Inner Pane of Glass

• Double oven door: Remove the seal "G" by unscrewing the no.2 bolts (Fig.5).
• Gently pull out the inner pane of glass (Fig.6).
• Clean the glass with an appropriate cleaner. Dry thoroughly, and place on a soft surface.
• Now you can also clean the inside of the outer glass.

Diagram Description: Two figures (Fig.5) showing the removal of seal "G" by unscrewing bolts, and Fig.6 showing the inner pane of glass being pulled out. A third figure shows the door glass assembly.

Cleaning the Door Glass

Clean the glass door using non-abrasive products or sponges and dry it with a soft cloth.

Technical Data

Technical Specification

We apologise for any inconvenience cause by minor inconsistencies within these instructions that may occur due to product improvements and development.

All images and drawings are for illustration purposes only.

Product Support

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your appliance, check the troubleshooting table below to try and rectify your problem before calling your product support service centre.

Declaration of Conformance to Product Standards

This appliance conforms to all relevant standards applicable to domestic appliances sold in the NZ.

Disposal

♳ This appliance/fitting is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, the crossed out wheelie bin symbol, indicates that this appliance/fitting may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product.