Creda Cooker User Manual
Instructions for Installation and Use
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CONTENTS
Introduction 4
Installation 5-7
For Your Safety 8-9
Know Your Cooker 10-11
Automatic Cooking 12
Know Your Timer - Oven Timer Operation 13-18
Using The Ceramic Hob - Important Advice 19-21
Temperature Conversion Chart
Solarplus Grill 23-24
Conventional Grill 25
Multifunction Cooking 26
Top Oven Cookery Notes 26-27
Main Oven 27-32
Care And Cleaning 33-35
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 36
Something Wrong ? 37-38
Service Back Cover
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INTRODUCTION
Your new cooker is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is
only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the
installation instructions detailed in this booklet.
To help make best use of your cooking equipment,
please read this booklet carefully.
The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not
be accepted for use in any other installation.
Note: When the cooker is first used, an odour may be emitted - this will cease
after a short period of use.
To help remove the 'new' smell, heat up the empty ovens to maximum temperature
for a minimum of two to three hours keeping the oven doors closed. Ensure that
the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an extractor fan) and that
persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes. It is suggested that
any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased.
This odour is due to any temporary finish on oven linings and elements and also
any moisture absorbed by the insulation.
* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:
(a) Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book.
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on
the rating plate attached to this equipment.
(c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or
repaired by any person other than the authorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:
Low Voltage Equipment
73/23/EEC
93/68/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EEC
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
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INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
After unpacking your cooker, make sure that you remove all the packing
from the oven and grill, and any stickers from the oven door and the hob.
Examine your cooker for any damage, particularly the hob glass. Make
sure there are no chips or cracks. If there is any damage to your cooker or
anything is missing, please contact your supplier for advice. If the hob is
cracked the cooker must not be connected to the supply, and no part
of it may be used.
SITING / MOVING THE COOKER (See Fig. 1)
Your cooker is heavy, so be careful when moving or positioning it. Do not
try to move the cooker by pulling on the doors or handles.
Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front
as follows. Open the Grill/Oven door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip
on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements or
oven interior furniture. Great care should be taken when moving your cooker
to avoid damage to soft floor coverings.
between 600mm deep cabinets, spaced a minimum of 550mm apart. It can
also be used freestanding, with a cabinet to one side, in a corner setting or
with its back to a wall.
Your Creda cooker is designed to fit
The cooker is of type X with regard to protection against over
surrounding surfaces as defined in BS EN60335-2-6: 1991. As such, adjacent
side walls which project above hob level must not be nearer to the cooker
than 150mm (6"). Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should be at least
650mm (25
cooker below wall cupboards, as the heat and steam from the cooker may
cause damage to the cupboard and its contents.
Excess steam from the oven, vents out at the back of the cooker, so the wall
behind the cooker needs to be resistant to the steam or condensation.
Whatever the position, remember to leave enough room for the cooker to be
pulled out for cleaning and service, and make sure that the vents in the back
panel of the cooker are not blocked.
1
/2") above the cooker hob. We do not recommend positioning the
COOKER HEIGHT
Your cooker must stand
the cooker is stable and cannot be rocked.
If required, a height adjustment kit is available to increase the height to the
hob from 900mm up to a maximum of 914mm. This is available on
application to Creda Spare Parts Department.
on a flat surface so that the hob is perfectly level, and
heating of
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INSTALLATION
Side Wall to be no
closer than 150mm
CABINET
(front)
650mm
75
250mm
550mm
Side Wall to be no
closer than 150mm
225mm
650mm
CABINET
(front)
900mm
250mm
Fig. 1
The area marked must be clear of obstructions including
the wall switch, mains cable
and main cable socket outlet because of the position of oven vents and hob.
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INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE COOKER
For your own safety, we recommend that your cooker is installed by a
qualified person – for example one who is registered (or similar) by NICEIC
(National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) registered
contractor.
WARNING! THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED!
The cooker must be connected to the correct electrical supply as stated on the
rating plate situated adjacent to the bottom left hand main oven door hinge,
through a suitable cooker control unit incorporating a double pole switch
having a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles, adjacent to (but not
above) the cooker. It should also be easily accessible when cleaning the
cooker or in case of an emergency. The cooker supply must be rated 45A
minimum.
We recommend that P.V.C. insulated twin and earth cable is used to connect
the cooker to the cooker control unit. The minimum size of cable that can be
used is 6mm
The power supply cable should conform to BS6004.
IMPORTANT
For access to the mains terminal block, for supply cable connection, it is
necessary to remove the mains terminal cover, located at the lower right-hand
side of the rear panel.
No part of the appliance, even the timer of the oven unit, will operate unless
the main control unit is switched On.
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twin and earth, the maximum size is 10mm2twin and earth.
Allow sufficient cable length for the cooker to be pulled out for cleaning, but do
not let it hang on the floor. The cable can be looped if necessary, but make
sure that it is not kinked or trapped when the cooker is in position.
This appliance conforms to BSEN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and
television interference.
BEFORE COOKING
Before you cook for the first time, we recommend that you switch on each
element in turn to burn off any odours remaining from manufacture. Simply
operate each hob element and the grill on maximum for a few minutes, and the
ovens for about 30 minutes.
Also, before you use the ceramic hob for the first time, clean the hob surface
with Ceramic Hob Cleaner and Conditioner. This applies a thin protective film
to the hob, making it easier to clean, and prolonging its life.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
When used properly, your appliance is completely safe but as with any
electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed.
PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR
APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS
SAFETY ADVICE
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Always make sure you remove all packaging and literature from inside the oven and
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grill compartments before switching on for the first time.
Always make sure you understand the controls prior to using the appliance.
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Always keep children away from the appliance when in use as the surfaces will get
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extremely hot during and after cooking.
Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have finished cooking and
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when not in use.
Always stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat
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to disperse.
Always use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.
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Always take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the controls.
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Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning and allow the
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appliance to cool.
Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven.
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Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use.
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Always take care when removing utensils from the top oven when the main oven is in
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use as the contents may be hot.
Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can
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cause a fire.
Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the
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possibility of bacterial growth.
Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
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Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.
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Always use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating
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area.
Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat.
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Frozen foods, in particular, will cause frothing and spitting, if added too quickly.
Always keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.
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IMPORTANT - As with any cooking appliances there could be some fire risk attached to
the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying. Cooking utensils containing oil must not
be left unattended (e.g. to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the patterned
cooking areas.
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN OR ANY OTHER PAN FIRE:
1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.
2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the
flames and extinguish the fire.
3. LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING IT.
Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.
NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the force of the
extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over. Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
NEVER
Never stare at Halogen heating units.
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Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all
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cooking surfaces will be hot during and after use.
Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
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Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach.
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Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.
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Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
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Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the
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container to burst.
Never store chemicals, food stuffs or pressurised containers in or on the
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appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.
Never place aluminium or plastic foil or plastic containers directly on the hob
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surface.
Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid. DO NOT
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LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
Never operate the grill with the door closed as this will cause the appliance to
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overheat.
Never use the appliance as a room heater.
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Never use the grill to warm plates.
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Never dry any items on the hob or oven doors.
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Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.
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Never operate the grill when the ovens are set cook automatically.
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Never try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This only
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lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food.
Never cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result
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in damage to the surface of the hob.
Never use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth
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surface of the hob.
Never drag or slide utensils on the hob surface as this will cause scratches in the
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surface of the hob.
Never allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround or trim as
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damage may occur.
Never use a utensil with a base diameter greater than 25cm (10ins.).
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Never leave utensils partly covering the heated areas.
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Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front cooking areas.
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KNOW YOUR COOKER
Cooking area
1200W
Control Panel
Grill
Grill pan with
detachable
handle
Top Oven
Door
Cooking area
1500W twin circuit
Solarglo
Cooking area
1200W
Cooking area
1800W Solarglo
Grill pan food
support
Top oven/grill
rod shelf
Top oven side
panels
Main oven
Creda Clean
roof panel
Oven Fan
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Main oven door
with glass panel
Rating
plate
Main oven
Creda Clean
Sides
Main oven
rod shelves
Meat pan
KNOW YOUR COOKER
FRONT BACK BACK FRONT TOP MAIN FAN
LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT GRILL OVEN OVEN TIMER
TOP OVEN MAIN OVEN
PILOT LIGHT PILOT LIGHT
CONTROL KNOBS
The knobs for the grill and hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable
heat control, the oven knobs can only be rotated clockwise from the OFF position.
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AUTOMATIC COOKING
AUTOMATIC COOKING
The Top Oven and Main Oven can be controlled by the electronic clock.
When the clock has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven only on the
same automatic cooking programme.
The grill will not function when the Top Oven is set to cook automatically.
HINTS ON AUTOMATIC COOKING
1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook and require
approximately the same temperature.
2. Set the oven clock so that the food has just finished or about to finish
cooking on your return to the oven. This will ensure the food has not cooled
down and does not require reheating before serving.
3. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven, ideally
straight from the refrigerator. Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed
thoroughly before it is put in the oven.
4. We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven if there is to
be a delay period. Stews prepared by frying the meat vegetables should be
cooked as soon as possible.
5. We advise dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat, for example
Shepherds Pie, should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay
period.
6. Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method, so that the
delay period is kept to a minimum.
7. On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain foods (ie
poultry, joints, etc) the delay start should be kept to a minimum.
8. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period, so
it is best to add these ingredients just before serving.
9. Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat or tossing in
water to which lemon juice has been added, prior to placing food in the oven.
10. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent boiling over.
11. Foods should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container to prevent the
loss of liquid during cooking. Aluminium foil gives a good seal.
12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.
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