CDA sk380 Series Manual

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Multifunction Oven

Manual for Installation, Use and Maintenance

Customer Care Department • The Group Ltd. • Harby Road • Langar • Nottinghamshire • NG13 9HY

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Important

This appliance is designed and manufactured solely for the cooking of domestic (household) food and is not
suitable for any non domestic application and therefore should not be used in a commercial environment.

The appliance guarantee will be void if the appliance is used within a non domestic environment i.e. a semi
commercial, commercial or communal environment.

The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses caused by incorrect use or installation of this
product. Please note that CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this product following
incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance.

Appliance Information:

Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event
of a fault with your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.

Appliance Model

Serial Number

Important Information for Correct Disposal of the Product in Accordance with EC Directive
2002/96/EC.

At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It must
be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a dealer
providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the
environment and health deriving from inappropriate disposal and enables the constituent
materials to be recovered to obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder
of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a
crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

Declaration of CE Conformity

This oven has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with:

- Safety requirements of EU Directive “Low Voltage” 2006/95/EC;

- Protection requirements of EU Directive “EMC” 2004/108/EC;

- Requirements of EU Directive 93/68/EE

- Requirements of EU Directive 2011/65/EU.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

IMPORTANT: This appliance is designed and manufactured
solely for the cooking of domestic (household) food and is not
suitable for any non domestic application and therefore should
not be used in a commercial environment.
The appliance guarantee will be void if the appliance is used
within a non domestic environment i.e. a semi commercial,
commercial or communal environment.

Read the instructions carefully before installing and using the
appliance.

• After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not
damaged and that the oven door closes correctly.

In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a professionally

qualified technician.

• Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing
straps, etc.) should not be left around within easy reach of children, as
these may cause serious injuries.

• Some appliances are supplied with a protective film on steel and alumin­ium parts. This film must be removed before using the appliance.

• IMPORTANT: The use of suitable protective clothing/gloves is recom­mended when handling or cleaning this appliance.

• Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance
as this may become dangerous to use. The manufacturer declines all
responsibility for any inconvenience resulting from the inobservance of
this condition.

• Do not operate your appliance by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.

• Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance
without having previously disconnected it from the electric power supply.

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

• Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the
appliance thus make it unsafe.

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• Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands (or feet).

• Do not use the appliance whilst in barefoot.

• If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or decide to

substitute another model), before disposing of it, it is recommended that
it be made inoperative in an appropriate manner in accordance to health
and environmental protection regulations, ensuring in particular that all
potentially hazardous parts be made harmless, especially in relation to
children who could play with unused appliances.

• The various components of the appliance are recyclable. Dispose of
them in accordance with the regulations in force in your country. If the
appliance is to be scrapped, remove the power cord.

• After use, ensure that the knobs/controls are in the off position.

• Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously

supervised.

• 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.

• The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or damage to
property caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance.

• WARNING: During use the appliance and its accessible parts become
hot; they remain hot for some time after use.

– Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
– The door is hot, use the handle.
– To avoid burns and scalds, young children should be kept away.

• Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the
proximity of the oven cannot become entrapped in the oven door.

• WARNING: When correctly installed, your product meets all safety
requirements laid down for this type of product category. However
special care should be taken around the rear or the underneath of the
appliance as these areas are not designed or intended to be touched and
may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.

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• FIRST USE OF THE OVEN - it is advised to follow these instructions:

– Furnish the interior of the oven as described in the chapter “CLEANING

AND MAINTENANCE”.

– Switch on the empty oven on max to eliminate grease from the heating

elements.

– Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply, let the oven

cool down and clean the interior of the oven with a cloth soaked in water
and neutral deterge

nt; then dry carefully.

• CAUTION: 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.

• Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil. Do not place baking trays
or the drip tray on the base of the oven chamber.

• FIRE RISK! Do not store flammable material in the oven.

• Always use oven gloves when removing the shelves and food trays from

the oven whilst hot.

• Do not hang towels, dishcloths or other items on the appliance or its
handle – as this could be a fire hazard.

• Clean the oven regularly and do not allow fat or oils to build up in the
oven base or tray. Remove spillages as soon as they occur.

• Do not stand on the open oven door.

• Always stand back from the appliance when opening the oven door to

allow steam and hot air to escape before removing the food.

• SAFE FOOD HANDLING: Leave food in the oven for as short a time
as possible before and after cooking. This is to avoid contamination by
organisms which may cause food poisoning. Take particular care during
warmer weather.

• WARNING: Take care NOT to lift the appliance by the door handle.

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Control Panel

Controls Description

1. Oven thermostat knob

2. Oven switch knob

3. Clock and timer with “Touch-Control” keys

Warning Lights:

4. Power on indicator lamp

5. Oven thermostat indicator light

Please Note: This appliance incorporates a safety cooling fan which you will hear operating whenever the oven or
grill are in use. This fan is to reduce the external temperature of the appliance and cool the internal components.

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Multifunction Oven

General Features

As its name indicates, this is an oven that presents particular features from an operational point of view. In fact, it
is possible to use 7 different programmes to satisfy every cooking need.
The 7 positions, thermostatically controlled, are obtained by 4 heating elements which are:
– Bottom element 1750 W
– Top element 1200 W
– Grill element 2850 W
– Circular element 2500 W

Note:

Upon first use, it is advisable to operate the oven for 30 minutes in the position and to eliminate possible
traces of grease on the heating elements.
Repeat the operation for another 15 minutes with the grill element on as explained in the chapters TRADITIONAL
GRILLING and USE OF THE GRILL.

Operating Principles

Heating and cooking in the MULTI-FUNCTION oven are obtained in the following ways:

a. by Normal Convection
The heat is produced by the upper and lower heating elements.

b. by Forced Convection

The fan at the back of the oven continuously draws the air over the circular heating element before sending in

back through the oven, which allows complete and quick cooking.

It is possible to cook several dishes simultaneously.

c. by Semi-Forced Convection

The heat produced by the upper and lower heating elements is distributed throughout the oven by the fan.

d. by Radiation
The heat is radiated by the infra red grill element.

e. by Radiation and Ventilation

The irradiated heat from the infra red grill element is distributed throughout the oven by the fan.

f. by Ventilation

The food is defrosted by using the fan only function without heat.

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How to Use the Oven

WARNING:
The door is hot, use the handle.

ATTENTION - MOST IMPORTANT
Pay special attention not to touch the hot heating element
inside the oven cavity.

Thermostat Knob (Fig. 2)

This only sets the cooking temperature and does not switch the
oven on.
Rotate clockwise until the required temperature is reached (from
50 °C to 250 °C).
The thermostat indicator light will illuminate when the oven is
switched on and turns off when the oven reaches the correct
temperature. The light will cycle on and off during cooking in line
with the oven temperature.

Function Selector Knob (Fig. 3)

Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for one of the following
functions:

Oven Light

By turning the function selector knob to this setting, the oven
lights will illuminate in the oven cavity.
The oven lights will operate on all selected functions.

Traditional Convection Cooking

The upper and lower heating elements come on. The heat is
dispersed by natural convection and the temperature must be set
to between 50 °C and 250 °C with the thermostat knob.
The oven must be preheated before cooking.

Recommended for:

Food that requires the same degree of cooking both inside and out, for example roasts, spare pork ribs, meringues
etc.

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Traditional Grilling

The infrared grill element comes on. The heat is dispersed by radiation.

Use with the oven door closed. The temperature can be regulated via the thermostat knob to between 50 °C
and 225 °C.

For cooking hints, see the chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”.

Recommended for:

Intense grilling, browning, cooking au gratin and toasting etc.

It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
Caution: the oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children well out of reach.

Defrosting Frozen Foods

Only the oven fan comes on. Use with the thermostat knob set to “ ” - other positions have no effect. The food is
thawed by ventilation without heating.

Recommended for:

Quick thawing of frozen foods; one kg requires approximately 1 hour.
Thawing times vary according to the quantity and type of food to be thawed.

Hot Air Cooking

The circular element and fan come on. The heat is dispersed by forced convection and the temperature can be
regulated to between 50 °C and 250 °C via the thermostat knob. The oven does not require preheating.

Recommended for:

Food which has to be well-cooked outside and soft or rosy inside, for example lasagne, lamb, roast beef, whole
fish etc.

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Ventilated Grill Cooking

The infrared grill element and the fan come on. The heat is dispersed mainly by
radiation and the fan then distributes it all over the oven.

Use with the oven door closed. The temperature can be regulated via the thermostat knob to between 50 °C
and 225 °C.

The oven must be preheated for approximately 5 minutes. For cooking hints, see the chapter “GRILLING AND AU
GRATIN.

Recommended for:

Grilling where quick browning on the outside is required to keep the juices in.
For example: veal steaks, chops, hamburgers etc.

It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
Caution: the oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children well out of reach.

Maintaining Temperature After Cooking or Slowly Heating Foods

The upper heating element, the circular element and the fan come on.
The heat is dispersed by forced convection with greater intensity in the upper part.
The temperature can be set to between 50 °C and 140 °C via the thermostat knob.

Recommended for:

Keeping food warm after any type of cooking. Slow heating of cooked food.

Convection Cooking with Ventilation

The upper and lower heating elements come on and the fan.
The heat coming from above and below is dispersed by convection with ventilation.
The temperature can be set to between 50 °C and 250 °C via the thermostat knob.

Recommended for:

Voluminous dishes and large quantities which require the same degree of cooking both inside and out, for example
rolled roasts, turkey, roast legs, cakes etc.

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Cooking Advice

Sterilization

Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in full and hermetically sealed jars, is done in the following way:
a. Set the switch to position .
b. Set the thermostat knob to position 185 °C and preheat the oven.
c. Fill the grill pan with hot water.
d. Set the jars onto the grill pan making sure they do not touch each other and the door and set the thermostat

knob to position 135 °C.

When sterilization has begun, that is, when the contents of the jars start to bubble, turn off the oven and let cool.

Regeneration

Set the switch to position and the thermostat knob to position 150 °C.
Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with a few drops of water and put into the oven for about 10 minutes at the
highest temperature.

Simultaneous Cooking of Different Foods

With the function selector in position and the ventilated oven allows you to cook different types of food
at the same time.
Fish, cakes and meat can be cooked together without the smells and flavours mixing.
The only precautions required are the following:
– The cooking temperatures must be as close as possible with a maximum difference of 20 - 25 °C between the

different foods.

– Different dishes must be placed in the oven at different times according to the cooking time required for each

one. This type of cooking obviously provides a considerable saving on time and energy.

Grilling and “Au Gratin”

Grilling may be done by selecting grill+fan setting

with the function selector knob, because the hot air
completely envelops the food that is to be cooked.
After having preheated the oven, simply place the food on the grid.
Close the door and let the oven operate until grilling is done.
Adding a few dabs of butter before the end of the cooking time gives the golden “Au Gratin” effect.

Grill with the oven door closed.
It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
Caution: the oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children well out of reach.