AGL11 - Oven BESTRON - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL AGL11 BESTRON

Instruction manual grill - oven

CONDITIONS DE GARANTIE

Congratulations with the purchase of this grill - oven, which you can use to toast, bake, grill and roast the most delicious dishes. The oven has a variable thermostat, and top and bottom heating elements to equally heat the top and bottom of the 11 litre oven

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - General

• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for reference.
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
  This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Electricity and heat

• Before use please verify that the mains voltage is the same as indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.
• Make sure that you always use an earthed wall socket to connect the appliance.
• Always remove the plug from the socket when the appliance is not in use.
• Remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling the plug, not the power cord.
• Check the appliance's power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified repair service.
• When using an extension lead always make sure that the entire cable is unwound from the reel.
• Use solely approved extension leads.
• To prevent the risk of fire the appliance needs space to allow it to loose heat. Make sure that it has sufficient space around, and that it makes no contact with flammable material. Do not cover the appliance. Also make sure that the air vents are not covered or blocked.
• Never use the appliance when it is close to flammable materials.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord or the plug do not make contact with hot services, such as a hot hob or naked flame.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not make contact with water..

parts of the appliance may get hot.

touch these parts to prevent burning yourself.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - During use

• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Never use the appliance in a humid room.
• Place the appliance on a flat, stable surface.
• Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance, power cord or plug.
• Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket in the event of a malfunction during use, and before cleaning the appliance, fitting or removing an accessory, or storing the appliance after use.
• Never leave the appliance unsupervised whilst it is in use.
• Never move the appliance whilst it is switched on or is still hot. Switch off the appliance, and wait until it has cooled down before you move it.
• Make sure there is sufficient free space around the appliance (at least 10cm ), as well as above the appliance (at least 30cm ).
  The oven's glass door becomes hot during use. Therefore, always use the handle to open and close the door.
• Use the removal tool to remove the baking tray and the grille from the hot oven.
• Do not place the following items on top of the appliance: cardboard, plastic, paper, candles or flammable objects.
• Do not place heavy objects on the oven door when it is open.
• Carefully remove the baking tray when it contains hot juices or fat.
• Avoid water coming into contact with the oven door during or shortly after use. This may cause the glass to break.
• Do not place the appliance near a gas ring or another heat source, nor immediately next to an electrical fan. They may have a negative effect on the appliance's temperature control.
• Do not pick up the appliance if it falls into water. Remove the plug from the wall socket immediately and do not use the appliance any more.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly after use (see "Cleaning and maintenance").

• Never immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or any other fluid.

• This appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means of a remote control.

OPERATION - General

The grill-oven is only intended for domestic use, not for professional use.

1. Housing
2. Spacer
3. Power cord and plug
4. Ventilation slots
5. TEMperature' knob (temperature)
6. 'TIMER' knob
7. On/Off indicator light
8. Heating elements
9. Door handle
10. Door
11. Baking tray/grille removal tool
12. Baking tray
13. Grille
14. Grille hights

OPERATION - Before using for the first time

1. Remove the packaging.
2. Clean all the accessories to remove any residue that may be left from the manufacturing process (see "Cleaning and maintenance"). Dry them thoroughly.
3. Turn on the heating elements for 15 minutes at the highest temperature with the door open. This will remove any packaging odour from the appliance.

The appliance may emit a little smoke and a characteristic smell when you switch it on for the first time. This is normal, and will soon stop. Make sure the appliance has sufficient ventilation.

Grill (13)

You can use the grill fot food that must be heated, not fried and is large enough not to fall through the grill.

Baking tray (12)

The baking tray is used for fine food that really needs to be fried. The heat from the bottom element causes the baking tray to heat up witch will provide cooked food.

OPERATION - Preheating

It is not necessary to preheat the oven. In certain cases, however, you may achieve a better result if the oven is preheated, for example, for meat that must be cooked medium rare or when baking a cake

Some baking times for the most common baking dishes.

Potato Dish Scale or grid at height b	220 degrees 30 min
Oven Fries Scale height b 200 degrees	10 min
Chicken On a scale height	200 degrees 60 min
Piccolini (ready-to-eat)	Grid at height b	230 degrees	7 min
Piccolini (homemade)	Scale height b 200 degrees 20 min
Pasties	Scale height a 200 degrees 40 min
Cookies Scale height b 170 degrees	20 min

Please note that these times are approximations and may vary depending on quantity, quality and personal preference. If baking instructions are noted on the food's packaging we advise you to follow these in order

to get the best results.

OPERATION - Baking

1. Open the oven door (10).
2. Place the baking tray (12) or the grille (13) with the food at the desired height in the grooves (14 a, b or c) in the oven.
3. Close the oven door.
4. Use the TEMP knob (5) to set the required temperature.
5. Use the TIMER knob (6) to set the baking time. The amount of time required depends on the type and quantity of food. The On/Off indicator (7) will be lit.
6. Bake the food until it is cooked.The oven will turn itself off automatically and a sound signal will be heard once the baking time has elapsed. The On/Off indicator light will go out.

If the food is ready but the baking time has not yet elapsed, you can turn off the oven by rotating the TIMER knob to "0". The timer will continue, but the oven will no longer be heated.

1. Wear oven gloves.
2. Open the oven door. Take care! The door is hot.
3. Use the removal tool to remove the baking tray from the oven.
4. Close the oven door.
5. Remove the food from the baking tray and put it on a plate. Take care! The food is hot.

Figure 2 Removing the baking tray

OPERATION - Grilling

You can use the grill function to give fish, poultry and oven dishes a golden brown crust.

1. Open the oven door.
2. Place the baking tray in the bottom groove in the oven. The baking tray will collect any juice and fat whilst grilling and prevent the juice and fat from getting on the bottom heating element.
3. Place the grille with the food in the middle or top grooves in the oven.
4. Leave the oven door slightly open so as to allow the air to circulate.
5. Use the TEMperature knob to set the required temperature.

6. Use the TIMER knob to set the grilling time. The amount of time required depends on the type and quantity of food. The On/Off indicator will be lit.

7. Grill the food until it is cooked. The oven will turn itself off automatically and a sound signal will be heard once the grilling time has elapsed. The On/Off indicator light will go out.

8. Wear oven gloves.
9. Open the oven door. Take care! The door is hot.
10. Use the removal tool to remove the grille with the food from the oven.
11. Remove the food from the grille and put it on a plate. Take care! The food is hot.
12. Use the removal tool to remove the baking tray from the oven. Take care! Any juice and fat on the baking tray will be hot!
13. Close the oven door.

Figure 3 Removing the grille

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the appliance every time after use.

1. Remove the plug from the wall socket and allow the appliance to cool down completely.
2. Use warm water with a small amount of washing-up liquid to clean the baking tray, the grille and the removal tool. Rinse the items with plenty of water and dry them thoroughly.
3. Use a damp cloth to clean the interior and exterior of the oven and the door. Dry them thoroughly.
4. Place all the items back in the oven and store the oven

Make sure the plug has been removed from the plug socket before cleaning the appliance.
- Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to clean the appliance.

• Never immerse the appliance, the power cord or the plug in water or any other fluid.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Type: AGL11

Output: 800W

Power supply: 220-240V ~ 50Hz

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Dispose of packaging material, such as plastic and boxes, in the appropriate waste containers.
  When this product reaches the end of its useful life do not dispose of it by putting it in a dustbin; hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electrical and electronic equipment. Please refer to the symbols on the product, the user's instructions or the packaging.

• The materials can be re-used as indicated. Your help in the re-use, recycling or other means of making use of old electrical equipment will make an important contribution to the protection of the environment.

• Contact your municipality for the address of the appropriate collection point in your neighbourhood.

GUARANTEE TERMS

The importer guarantees the appliance against defects caused by manufacturing and/or material faults for 60 months from the date of purchase, subject to the following conditions.

1. No charges will be made for labour costs or materials during the warranty period. Any repairs carried out during the warranty period do not extend the warranty period.
2. The importer automatically becomes the owner of any faulty parts that he replaces or a faulty appliance (in the event of replacement of the appliance).
3. All claims submitted under warranty must be accompanied by the original bill of sale.

4. Claims under warranty must be submitted to the dealer where the appliance was purchased or to the importer.

5. The warranty is issued solely to the first purchaser and cannot be transferred.

6. The warranty does not cover damage caused by:

a. Accidents, incorrect use, wear and/or neglect.
b. Faulty installation and/or use in a manner contravening the prevailing legal, technical or safety regulations.
c. Connection to a mains voltage other than the voltage specified on the type plate.
d. Unauthorized modifications.
e. Repairs carried out by third parties.

f. Careless transport, i.e. without suitable packaging materials or protection.

1. No claims may be made under this warranty for:

a. Losses incurred during transport.
b. The removal or changing of the appliance's serial number.

1. The guarantee does not cover power cords, lamps or glass parts.

2. No claims can be submitted under this warranty for damage other than the repair or replacement of faulty parts. The importer can never be held responsible for any consequential loss or damage or any other consequences, resulting either directly or indirectly from the appliance supplied by the importer.

3. In case of claims under guarantee you can contact your dealer where the appliance is purchased. Bestron offers you also the possibility to send the appliance directly to our Service Department. Do not send your appliance without consulting us. The package may be refused and any any costs will be for your account. Please contact the Service Department and they will tell you how to pack and send the appliance.

4. This appliance is not suitable for professional use.

SERVICE

If a fault should occur please contact the BESTRON service department:

THE NETHERLANDS:

BESTRON NEDERLAND BV

Bestron Service

Moeskampweg 20

5222 AW 's-Hertogenbosch

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Internet: www.bestron.com

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product conforms to the essential requirements of the following EU safety directives:

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC

R. Neyman

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