BEKO FSS53011DW (01) PDF MANUAL

If you smell gas, follow these safety measures:

• Do not use an open flame or smoke. Do not operate any electrical buttons (e.g., lamp button, doorbell, etc.). Do not use fixed or mobile phones. There is a risk of explosion and toxication!

• Open doors and windows.

• Turn off all valves on gas appliances and the gas meter at the main control valve, unless it’s in a confined space or cellar.

• Check all tubes and connections for tightness. If you still smell gas, leave the property.

• Warn your neighbors.

• Call the fire brigade. Use a telephone from outside the house.

• Do not re-enter the property until you are told it is safe to do so.

It is important to place the wire shelf and/or tray onto the wire racks properly. Slide the wire shelf or tray between two rails and make sure that it is balanced before placing food on it. Do not let the wire shelf stand against the rear wall of the oven. Slide your wire shelf to the front section of the rack and settle it with the help of the door to obtain a good grill performance.

The following information will help you to use your BEKO FSS53011DW in an ecological way and to save energy:

• Use dark-colored or enamel-coated cookware in the oven since the heat transmission will be better.

• While cooking your dishes, perform a preheating operation if it is advised in the user manual or cooking instructions.

• Do not open the door of the oven frequently during cooking.

• Try to cook more than one dish in the oven at the same time whenever possible. You can cook by placing two cooking vessels onto the wire shelf.

• Cook more than one dish one after another. The oven will already be hot.

• You can save energy by switching off your oven a few minutes before the end of the cooking time. Do not open the oven door.

• Defrost frozen dishes before cooking them.

• Use pots/pans with a cover for cooking. If there is no cover, energy consumption may increase 4 times.

• Select the burner which is suitable for the bottom size of the pot to be used. Always select the correct pot size for your dishes. Larger pots require more energy.

• Pay attention to use flat-bottom pots when cooking with electric hobs. Pots with a thick bottom will provide better heat conduction. You can obtain energy savings up to 1/3.

• Vessels and pots must be compatible with the hotplates. The bottom of the vessels or pots must not be smaller than the hotplate.

• Keep the hotplates and bottom of the pots clean. Dirt will decrease the heat conduction between the hotplate and the bottom of the pot.

• For long cooking, turn off the hotplate 5 or 10 minutes before the end of cooking time. You can obtain energy savings up to 20% by using the residual heat.

First cleaning of the appliance

1. Remove all packaging materials.

2. Wipe the surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge and dry with a cloth.

Initial heating

Heat up the product for about 30 minutes and then switch it off. Thus, any production residues or layers will be burnt off and removed.

Electric oven

1. Take all baking trays and the wire grill out of the oven.

2. Close the oven door.

3. Select Static position.

4. Select the highest grill power.

5. Operate the oven for about 30 minutes.

6. Turn off your oven.

Grill oven

1. Take all baking trays and the wire grill out of the oven.

2. Close the oven door.

3. Select the highest grill power.

4. Operate the grill for about 15 minutes.

5. Turn off your grill.

Hot plate

1. Any production residues or conservation layers must be burnt before the first use. Operate the hotplate at a middle temperature level for 8 minutes without any vessel on it. No pots or containers should be placed onto the hotplate during this procedure.

• Never fill the pan with oil more than one-third of it. Do not leave the hob unattended when heating oil. Overheated oils bring a risk of fire. Never attempt to extinguish a possible fire with water! When oil catches fire, cover it with a fire blanket or damp cloth. Turn off the hob if it is safe to do so and call the fire department.

• Before frying foods, always dry them well and gently place them into the hot oil. Ensure complete thawing of frozen foods before frying.

• Do not cover the vessel you use when heating oil.

• Place the pans and saucepans in a manner so that their handles are not over the hob to prevent heating of the handles. Do not place unbalanced and easily tilting vessels on the hob.

• Do not place empty vessels and saucepans on cooking zones that are switched on. They might get damaged.

• Operating a cooking zone without a vessel or saucepan on it will cause damage to the product. Turn off the cooking zones after the cooking is complete.

• As the surface of the product can be hot, do not put plastic and aluminum vessels on it. Such vessels should not be used to keep foods either.

• Use flat-bottomed saucepans or vessels only.

• Put an appropriate amount of food in saucepans and pans. This will prevent dishes from overflowing and reduce unnecessary cleaning.

• Do not put covers of saucepans or pans on cooking zones.

• Place the saucepans in a manner so that they are centered on the cooking zone. When you want to move the saucepan onto another cooking zone, lift and place it onto the cooking zone you want instead of sliding it.

Igniting the gas burners

The burner is not equipped with automatic ignition. Use a lighter or match.

1. Keep the burner knob pressed.

2. Turn it counterclockwise to the large flame symbol.

3. Ignite the hob with a lighter.

4. Adjust it to the desired cooking power.

For models with a gas shut-off safety system, after the gas ignites, keep the knob pressed for 3-5 seconds more to engage the safety system. If the gas does not ignite after you press and release the knob, repeat the same procedure, keeping the knob pressed for 15 seconds. Release the button if the burner is not ignited within 15 seconds and wait at least 1 minute before trying again.

Turning off the gas burners

Turn the knob to the off (upper) position.

Use the hotplate knobs to operate the hotplates. Move the hotplate knobs to the relevant level to obtain the desired cooking level. Hob knobs can be turned in both directions to provide temperature control in steps.

Cooking level	Function
1	warming
2 – 3	stewing, simmering
4 – 6	cooking, roasting, boiling

To turn off the hotplates, turn the hotplate knob to the OFF (upper) position.

Tips for baking

• Use non-stick coated appropriate metal plates or aluminum vessels or heat-resistant silicone moulds.

• Make the best use of the space on the rack.

• Place the baking mould in the middle of the shelf.

• Select the correct rack position before turning the oven or grill on. Do not change the rack position when the oven is hot.

• Keep the oven door closed.

Tips for roasting

• Treating whole chicken, turkey, and large pieces of meat with dressings such as lemon juice and black pepper before cooking will increase the cooking performance.

• It takes about 15 to 30 minutes longer to roast meat with bones when compared to roasting the same size of meat without bones.

• Each centimeter of meat thickness requires approximately 4 to 5 minutes of cooking time.

• Let meat rest in the oven for about 10 minutes after the cooking time is over. The juice is better distributed all over the roast and does not run out when the meat is cut.

• Fish should be placed on the middle or lower rack in a heat-resistant plate.

Tips for grilling

• When meat, fish, and poultry are grilled, they quickly get brown, have a nice crust, and do not get dry. Flat pieces, meat skewers, and sausages are particularly suited for grilling, as are vegetables with high water content such as tomatoes and onions.

• Distribute the pieces to be grilled on the wire shelf or in the baking tray with a wire shelf in such a way that the space covered does not exceed the size of the heater.

• Slide the wire shelf or baking tray with grill into the desired level in the oven. If you are grilling on the wire shelf, slide the baking tray to the lower rack to collect fats. The baking tray to be slid must be of a size that covers the whole grilling area. Add some water in the baking tray for easy cleaning.

Select temperature and operating mode

1. Set the Function knob to the desired operating mode.

2. Set the Temperature knob to the desired temperature.

The oven heats up to the adjusted temperature and maintains it. During heating, the temperature lamp stays on.

Switching off the electric oven

Turn the function knob and temperature knob to the off (upper) position.

Operating modes

• **Top and bottom heating:** Food is heated simultaneously from the top and bottom. It is suitable for cakes, pastries, or cakes and casseroles in baking moulds. Cook with one tray only.

• **Bottom heating:** Only bottom heating is in operation. It is suitable for pizza and for subsequent browning of food from the bottom. This function must also be used for easy steam cleaning.

• **Grill:** Small grill at the ceiling of the oven is in operation. Suitable for grilling. Put small or medium-sized portions in the correct shelf position under the grill heater for grilling. Turn the food after half of the grilling time.

• **Full grill:** Large grill at the ceiling of the oven is in operation. It is suitable for grilling a large amount of meat. Put big or medium-sized portions in the correct rack position under the grill heater for grilling. Turn the food after half of the grilling time.

The timings in this chart are meant as a guide. Timings may vary due to the temperature of food, thickness, type, and your own preference of cooking. The 1st rack of the oven is the bottom rack.

Dish	Cooking level number	Rack position	Temperature (°C)	Cooking time (approx. in min.)
**Cakes in tray	One level	3	175	30 … 45
**Cakes in mould	One level	3	175	30 … 50
**Cakes in cooking paper	One level	3	160 … 170	20 … 30
**Sponge cake	One level	3	180 … 200	10 … 20
**Cookies	One level	3	160 … 170	20 … 30
**Dough pastry	One level	3	200	20 … 30
**Rich pastry	One level	3	190	25 … 35
**Leaven	One level	3	190	20 … 40
**Lasagna	One level	2	180	25 … 45
**Pizza	One level	2	200	15 … 25
Beef steak (whole) / Roast	One level	2	25 min. 220, then 180 … 190	80 … 120
Leg of lamb (casserole)	One level	2	25 min. 220, then 180 … 190	70 … 100
Roasted chicken	One level	2	15 min. 220, then 190	55 … 75
Turkey (Sliced)	One level	2	25 min. 220, then 190	70 … 120
Fish	One level	3	200	20 … 30

(**) In a cooking that requires preheating, preheat at the beginning of cooking until the oven reaches the adjusted temperature.

Tips for baking cake

• If the cake is too dry, increase the temperature by 10°C and decrease the cooking time.

• If the cake is wet, use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C.

• If the cake is too dark on top, place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature and increase the cooking time.

• If cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside, use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.

Tips for baking pastry

• If the pastry is too dry, increase the temperature by 10°C and decrease the cooking time. Dampen the layers of dough with a sauce composed of milk, oil, egg, and yoghurt.

• If the pastry takes too long to bake, ensure the thickness of the pastry you have prepared does not exceed the depth of the tray.

• If the upper side of the pastry gets browned, but the lower part is not cooked, make sure that the amount of sauce you have used for the pastry is not too much at the bottom. Try to scatter the sauce equally between the dough layers and on the top for an even browning.

Switching on the grill

1. Turn the Function knob to the desired grill symbol.

2. Then, select the desired grilling temperature.

3. If required, perform a preheating of about 5 minutes. The temperature light will turn on.

Switching off the grill

1. Turn the Function knob to Off (top) position.

It is suggested to perform 5 minutes of preheating for all broiling foods. Turn the food after 2/3 of the total grilling time.

Food	Accessory to use	Rack position	Recommended temperature (°C)**	Cooking time (approx. in min.)
Fish	Wire grill	4…5	250/max	20…25 min.#
Sliced chicken	Wire grill	4…5	250/max	25…35 min.
Lamb chops	Wire grill	4…5	250/max	20…25 min.
Roast beef	Wire grill	4…5	250/max	25…30 min.#
Veal chops	Wire grill	4…5	250/max	25…30 min.#
Toast bread*	Wire grill	4	250/max	1…3 min.
Meatballs (beef) 12 pieces	Wire grill	4	250/max	25…35 min.

# depending on thickness

* Preheat for 5 minutes

** If the grill temperature of your product cannot be adjusted, the grill will work at the recommended temperature.

• Clean the product thoroughly after each use to remove cooking residues more easily and prevent them from burning on the next use.

• No special cleaning agents are required. Use warm water with washing liquid, a soft cloth, or sponge to clean the product and wipe it with a dry cloth.

• Always ensure any excess liquid is thoroughly wiped off after cleaning and any spillage is immediately wiped dry.

• Do not use cleaning agents that contain acid or chloride to clean the stainless or inox surfaces and the handle. Use a soft cloth with a liquid detergent (not abrasive) and wipe in one direction.

Cleaning the burner

1. Remove the saucepan carriers from the hob.

2. Remove all removable parts of the burner and clean only by hand with a sponge, some detergent, and hot water.

3. Clean the non-removable parts of the burner with a wet cloth.

4. Clean the plug and thermal element (in models with ignition) with a slightly moist cloth. Afterwards, dry with a clean cloth. Make sure flame holes and plug are totally dry.

5. When placing the pan supports, pay attention to place them so that the burners are centered.

Assembling the burner parts

1. Place the burner head ensuring that it passes through the burner spark plug (4). Turn the burner head right and left to make sure that it is seated in the burner chamber.

2. Place the burner cap on the burner head.

This feature softens dirt for easier cleaning.

1. Remove all accessories inside the oven.

2. Pour 300 ml of water into the oven tray and place the tray at the 2nd rack of the oven.

3. Set the oven to easy steam cleaning mode (Bottom heating) and run at 100°C for 25 minutes.

4. Open the door and wipe the inner surfaces of the oven with a damp sponge or cloth.

5. Use warm water with washing liquid, a soft cloth, or sponge to clean the persistent dirt and wipe it with a dry cloth.

Removing the oven door

1. Open the front door (1).

2. Open the clips at the hinge housing (2) on the right and left-hand sides of the front door by pressing them down.

3. Move the front door to a halfway position.

4. Remove the front door by pulling it upwards to release it from the right and left hinges.

To reinstall the door, follow these steps in reverse order. Do not forget to close the clips at the hinge housing when reinstalling.

Removing the door inner glass (This feature is optional)

1. The inner glass panel of the oven door can be removed for cleaning. Open the oven door.

2. As illustrated in the figures in the manual, press on the tabs (1) and pull the profile (3) towards yourself simultaneously to remove the profile attached to the upper side of the front door.

3. Raise the innermost glass panel (1) slightly in direction ‘A’ and pull it out in direction ‘B’.

4. Repeat the same procedure to remove the inner glass panel (2).

To reassemble, reinstall the inner glass panel (2) first. Place the glass panel so that it is inserted into the plastic slot. When installing the innermost glass panel (1), make sure the printed side of the panel faces towards the inner glass panel. Ensure the lower corners of the innermost glass panel are seated into the plastic slots. Remember to place the glass holding connecting parts into their slots. Finally, press on the tabs of the profile to make them seat into their slots again.

Before replacing the oven lamp, make sure that the product is disconnected from the mains and cooled down to avoid the risk of an electrical shock. The lamp should have a power of less than 40 W, height less than 60 mm, diameter less than 30 mm, or be a halogen lamp with socket type G9 and power less than 60 W. Lamps must be suitable for temperatures above 300 °C.

If your oven is equipped with a round lamp:

1. Disconnect the product from the mains.

2. Turn the glass cover counter-clockwise to remove it.

3. If your oven lamp is of type (A), remove it by rotating as shown and replace it. If it is of type (B), pull and remove it as shown and replace it.

4. Install the glass cover.

It is normal that steam escapes during operation. This is not a fault.

When the metal parts are heated, they may expand and cause noise. This is not a fault.

• The mains fuse may be defective or has tripped. Check the fuses in the fuse box. If necessary, replace or reset them.

• The product may not be plugged into the (grounded) socket. Check the plug connection.

• The oven lamp is defective. Replace the oven lamp.

• The power is cut. Check if there is power. Check the fuses in the fuse box. If necessary, replace or reset the fuses.

• It might not be set to a certain cooking function and/or temperature. Set the oven to a certain cooking function and/or temperature.

• The power is cut. Check if there is power. Check the fuses in the fuse box. If necessary, replace or reset the fuses.

There is no current. Check the fuses in the fuse box.

• The main gas valve is closed. Open the gas valve.

• The gas pipe is bent. Install the gas pipe properly.

• The burners are dirty. Clean the burner components.

• The burners are wet. Dry the burner components.

• The burner cap is not mounted safely. Mount the burner cap properly.

• The gas valve is closed. Open the gas valve.

• The gas cylinder is empty (when using LPG). Replace the gas cylinder.