Creda EDCG61 User Manual

Installation & User Instructions

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Contents

Introduction 4
Installation 5
Safety Information 6
Features 8
Controls 9-10
Clock / Minute minder Operation (EDCW/G & EDH) 11-12
Oven Timer Operation (EDCS) 13-18
Temperature Conversion Chart 19
Ceramic Hob (EDCW/G & EDH) 20
Ceramic Hob (EDCS) 21
Ceramic Hob - General Information 22-23
Choosing Your Utensils 24-25
Grill Pan and Handle 26
Grill 27
Guide to Grilling 28
Top Oven Cookery Notes 29
Main Oven Cookery Notes 30
Oven Temperature charts 31-32
Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 33
Care and Cleaning 34-38
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? 39
Something Wrong With Your Cooker? 40-41
Key Contacts Back Cover

3

Introduction

Your new appliance 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.

When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,

When first using the cooker 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 temporary finish on oven liners 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.

Disposal of your product

To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely.
Remove all doors and lids. Remove the mains cable (where fitted) by cutting off flush with the
appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to
the electricity supply.
To help the environment, Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of
you product.

this will cease after a period of use

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment
89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC
92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC
93/68/EEC

4

Installation

WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Mains Connection

Your cooker should have been checked to ensure
volt

age,
must be connected by a competent person such as one who is a,NICEIC registered contractor to
a suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of 45A and a minimum contact
clearance of 3mm, which should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in accordance with IEE
regulations.The control unit must be within 2 metres of but not directly above the appliance and
should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency.
The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2, minimum.
Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover.The mains cable must
pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block. Sufficient cable should be used to
allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.

Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel and
is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between cabinets.

Levelling

Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to set the height
(900mm - 915mm) and level the cooker.

1. The rear wheels can be raised or lowered from the BACK of the cooker by adjusting the

2. The front feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the front of the cooker.

CAUTION: Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is not moved carefully.

NOTE: Ensure oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelves.

this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated

levelling screws ‘A’in the plinth.

that the voltage corresponds with your supply

on the front of the plinth.The cooker

Siting the Cooker

The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 600mm apart.The space either side
need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used with
cabinets one side or both as well as in an angled corner setting.It can also be used freestanding.
This cooker is a type X appliance, as such adjacent side walls which project above hob level,must
not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be
overhanging

Note:This appliance must NOT be fitted on a platform.

Moving the Cooker

Before moving your cooker, switch off at the cooker control unit, ensure that it is cool.
Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the
oven roof,avoiding any grill elements.

Radio Interference

This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference.

Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy. Take care to ensure that any floor
covering is not damaged.

surface or cooker hood should not be nearer than 650mm.

VIEWED FROM REAR

protected by heat resistant material. Any

5

Safety Information

When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product

PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

there are certain precautions that must be observed.

Always

● Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time.

● Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.

● Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely hot

during and after use.

● Turn controls off when not in use.

● Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse.

●

Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.

● Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the

edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplates or pans.

●

Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls.

● Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before

cleaning (or changing an oven lamp if fitted).

●

Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven or grill.

● Always keep the oven/grill door closed when the appliance is not in use.

● Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.

●

Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of

bacterial growth.

● Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

● Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.

● Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven is in

use as the contents will be hot

● Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any glass panel

(if fitted) crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until repaired.

● During use, the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements

inside the oven.

6

Safety Information

Never

● Never stare at Halogen heating units

● Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be

hot during and after its use.

● Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

●

Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach.

● Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.

● Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.

● Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to

burst.

● Never store chemicals/food stuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance, or in

cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.

● Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.

● Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil. Never use a lid.

DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

● Never use the appliance as a room heater.

● Never use the grill to warm plates.

● Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.

● Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.

● Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat.

● Never use ‘steam cleaners’.

SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE

In the event of a chip pan fire 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
caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.

MOVING IT. Injuries are often

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.

7

Features

Cooking area:
1500W Dual Circuit Solarglo (EDCS)
1500W Ceramic (EDCW/G & EDH)

Cooking area:
1200W Solarglo (EDCS)
1200W Ceramic (EDCW/G & EDH)

Control panel

Hob Hot neon
Conventional Grill

Grill pan food
support

Grill pan with
fixed/detachable
handle

Cooking area:
1200W Solarglo (EDCS)
1200W Ceramic (EDCW/G & EDH)

Cooking area:
1800W Solarglo (EDCS)
1800W Ceramic (EDCW/G)
1800W Halogen (EDH

Timer (EDCS)

OR

Clock/Minute Minder

(EDCW/G & EDH)

Top oven/grill
rod shelf

'Credaclean'
top oven
side panels

Main oven
'Credaclean'
side panels

Rating
plate

Inner glass panel

Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven, a
third shelf can be purchased from the Parts dept., see back cover.

Fan blade

Main oven
rod shelves

8

Controls

Rear

left

Hob Hot neon

Rear left

twin circuit

Hob Hot

neon

Front

left

Front

left

Grill

Grill

Twin circuit

EDCW/G & EDH

Top

Oven

Top oven

Main

Oven

Main oven

EDCS

Clock/ Minute

Minder

Clock, auto timer

and minute minder

(Main oven only)

Front

right

Front

right

Rear

right

Rear

right

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Controls

Operating
controls when the
grill is in use

Cooling fan

Main and Top Oven
lights

Slow cooking

Hob Hot Neon

In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill
compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due
to the hot air expelled from the grill compartment.

Note: After use, it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have been
switched Off.

A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when oven/grill
controls are in use.

The main oven light will illuminate when the thermostat is operated.The
light will remain on during the cook period.

The main oven has an 90
usage. Full details of this can be found in the Slow Cooking section.

A short time (approx. 30 seconds) after the hob heating areas have been
turned on, the Hob Hot neon will illuminate.
This light will remain illuminated until all the hob controls have been
turned off and all hob heating areas have cooled.

o

C setting specially designed to reduce energy

10

Clock/Minute Minder Operation

CLOCKFACE

A
U

The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.

T

0.00

O

Ensure the correct time of day is always set before using your
cooker.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISPLAY WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.00 HOURS
AND 06.00 HOURS TO PREVENT GLARE.
However, should you operate the timer during these hours the
display will return to normal brightness for a few seconds and then
dim again.

SYMBOLS

will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will

remain lit for the period set. At the end of the Minute Minder Period,

A
U

the timer will emit an audible tone for 2 minutes,the symbol will

T

0.00

O

start to flash and will continue to flash until the Minute Minder function
is cancelled.

SETTING THE TIME OF DAY

A

Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned off.

U
T

0.00

O

Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on.

(EDCW/G & EDH)

12.00

Step 3 When switched on, the display will show 0.00 / AUTO.

THIS NEXT STEP SHOULD BE COMPLETED WITHIN 4 SECONDS...
Step 4 Press and release both the ‘+’ and ‘-’buttons together.

Press the ‘+’ button and the display will show 12.00
Then press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to set the correct time of day.

THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.

To change the time of day repeat Step 4 above.

NB.

If at any time the display shows a ‘KEY’symbol,the operation of the
timer is unaffected.
The ‘KEY’ symbol can be deleted by pressing both buttons for a period
of approximately 8 seconds,followed by a single press of the ‘+’ button.

11

Clock/Minute Minder Operation (EDCW/G & EDH)

TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS

Minute Minder

Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours 59 minutes,that will
count down. When it reaches zero,the timer will emit an audible tone.
For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20
minutes later.

0.20

13.23

Bell Symbol

SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER

Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.

Step 2 Press and release the ‘-’ button, a symbol will light up.

Step 3 Within 4 seconds press the ‘+’button to set the correct

period of time required.

Release the ‘+’ button.
The time is set and will continue to count down and the symbol will
be lit.

At the end of the set time a bleeping sound will be heard and the
symbol will flash for approximately 2 minutes.

After approximately 2 minutes the bleeping sound will stop.
To cancel the symbol flashing, press the ‘-’button once.

Step 4 To cancel the bleeping sound and the symbol,within the

2 minutes, press the ‘-’ button.

To cancel the minute minder period press the ‘-’ button.
Press the ‘-’ button again until the display shows 0.00
After 5 seconds the display will return to the time of day.

If at any time the display shows flashing zero’s / AUTO,it is likely that
the electricity supply has been interrupted.
Reset the timer to the correct time of day.

NOTE: WHEN THE MINUTE MINDER HAS BEEN SET, THE DISPLAY

WILL REVERT TO SHOW THE TIME OF DAY.
ANY REMAINING TIMED PERIOD CAN BE VIEWED BY
PRESSING THE ‘-’ BUTTON.

12

Oven Timer Operation (EDCS)

The oven timer offers you the following features:

1. Time of Day

2. Automatic Cooking

3. Minute Minder

Automatic Cooking

The Main Oven (only) can be controlled by the automatic timer.When the
timer control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven
manually.

Hints on
Automatic
Cooking

Timer
Operation

1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook and require
approximately the same temperature.

2. Set the oven timer 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
and 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 delayed 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. Food 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.

1. Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.

2. Check that the electricity supply to the oven is turned On.

3. Check that the oven clock is at the right time of day.

13

Know your Timer

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

A
U
T
O

A
U
T
O

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

CLOCKFACE

The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.

Ensure correct time of day is always set,before using your cooker.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISPLAY WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.00
HOURS AND 06.00 HOURS TO PRE
However, should you operate the timer during these hours the display will
return to normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again.

SYMBOLS

will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain
lit for the period set. At the end of the Minute Minder Period, the timer
will emit an audible tone for 2 minutes,the symbol will start to flash
and will continue to flash until the Minute Minder function is cancelled.

– When you press the Cook Period Button and set a length of time for
an Auto Cooking Programme.(It will go out again a few seconds after
you release the timer buttons).
– During the actual Cook Period.

“AUTO” will light up:–
– When the timer is first turned on it will flash.(It will go out when a
time of day is set.
– When an Auto Cooking Programme has been set.
The “Auto” symbol will flash at the end of an Auto Cooking programme
to indicate that the programme has finished.

(When the “Auto”symbol is flashing,to return the oven to Manual
operation, turn the oven controls off, ensure that the correct time
of day is set, and press the “Manual” button twice – The “Auto”
symbol will go out.

(EDCS)

VENT GLARE.

This “Cookpot” symbol will light up either:–

TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS

Minute Minder
Button

AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME

Cook Period Button

End Time Button

Manual Button

“+” and “–” Buttons

14

Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours 59 minutes,that will count down.
When it reaches zero,the timer will emit an audible tone.
For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20 minutes later.

Cook Period is the actual length of time for which,the timer will switch the oven(s)
on as part of an “Auto Cooking” programme.
(e.g.If you set 2 hours,the food will be cooked for 2 hours).

The time of day at which you want an “Auto Cooking”programme to end.
For Example: If you set a “Cook Period”for 2 hours,and “End Time”of 11:00.The

timer will switch the main oven on at 9:00 and turn the oven(s) off at 11:00.You will
hear a audible tone at 11:00, to indicate that the Auto
Cooking Programme has finished.

Notes:

– When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven
controls(s) to the required temperature(s) when you set the timer.
_ If an Auto Cooking programme has been set the main oven will only operate dur­ing the pre-programmed time.

Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return the main
ovens to Manual operation.

Used to adjust the various timer function settings.