Creda C150, L153, X153 User Manual

C150
X153

L153

Use & Installation Instructions

NOTE: This appliance is fitted with a battery

powered ignition system. Should the ignition

AA

Alkaline

system start to spark slowly - or not at all, the

battery will need replacing. See the section on

battery replacement.

The cooker must be installed in accordance with the regulations in force

and only used in a well ventilated space.

Read these instructions prior to installing or using the cooker and retain

them for future reference.

The data badge is located below the oven door on the plinth panel.

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It may be necessary from time to time to change the specification outlined in this booklet

without notice. Any change which is made will not affect your statutory rights.

Contents

Introduction 4

For Your Safety 5

Hotplate 7

Grill 8

Oven 10

Oven Cooking Charts 12

The “Slow Cook” Setting 14

Care and Cleaning / Battery Replacement 15

Something Wrong with your cooker? 17

Installation Instructions 18

Key Contacts Back Cover

3

Introduction

To help you make the best use of your cooker, PLEASE READ THIS
BOOKLET CAREFULLY.

Your new cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting service.
The guarantee is only applicable if the cooker has been installed in
accordance with the installation instructions.
The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility
will not be accepted for use in any other installation.

When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated (eg.
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 and also any moisture absorbed by the insulation.

Replacing
the Battery

4

The battery is not covered by the guarantee. Use an alkaline AA battery.
The battery holder is located in the plinth panel below the oven door.
Open the oven door fully. Press the tag on the left hand side of the
battery holder/cover and withdraw it just enough to get access to the
battery. Fit the new battery with the end marked “+” on the same side of
the battery holder as the red lead. Replace the battery holder by pushing
it firmly into the hole in the plinth.

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 (where fitted). 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 your product.

Our policy is one of continual improvement in design and development,
therefore strict accuracy of illustrations and descriptions cannot be
guaranteed.

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:

Gas Appliances
90/396/EEC
93/68/EEC

For Your Safety

PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR COOKER.

Always

● Always make sure you understand the controls before using
the cooker.

● Always check all controls on the cooker are turned off after
use.

● Always stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat
to disperse.

●

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

●

Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the cooker
is not in use.

● Always place pans centrally over the hotplate burners and
position them so that the handles cannot accidentally be
caught or knocked or become heated by other burners.

●

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

●

Always allow the cooker to cool before cleaning.

●

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 CORGI registered appliance service

engineers.

●

Always take care when removing items from the grill when the
oven is on, as the contents may be hot.

5

For Your Safety

Never

● Never leave children unsupervised where the cooker 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 cooker.

●

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

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

● Never store chemicals/food stuffs, pressurised containers in or
on the cooker, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the
cooker.

● Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use
a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

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

● Never use proprietary spillage collectors on the hotplate.

● Never use the cooker as a room heater.

● Never dry clothes or place other items over or near to the

hotplate or oven/grill doors.

● Never wear garments will long flowing sleeves whilst cooking.

● Never use steam cleaners.

NOTE: The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of
heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the
kitchen is well ventilated; keep natural ventilation holes open or install a
mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).

Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional
ventilation, for example opening of a window, or more effective
ventilation, for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation
where present.

6

Hotplate

The hotplate has one large high speed burner, two normal simmering
burners and one small simmering burner which will accommodate pans
between 100mm (4”) and 200mm (8”) diameter. All pans should be
positioned centrally over the burners.
The pan supports should be fitted on the hotplate such that the indents
along one side of each pan support are inner-most.
Those models fitted with a hotplate lid have a safety device which cuts
off the gas supply to the hotplate unless the lid is fully open. Do not use
the safety device as a means of controlling the burners.

To Use the
Hotplate

Safety
Requirements
for Deep Fat Frying

1. Press the ignition button and then push in and turn the control

knob of the chosen burner anti-clockwise to the large flame
symbol. Continue to press the ignition button until the sparks
light the gas.

2. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the desired setting.

Only turn the control knob between the large flame symbol and
the small flame symbol for adjusting the setting.

3. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise to the symbol O.

DO NOT use mis-shapen pans which may be unstable.
DO NOT use round base woks directly on the pan supports.
DO NOT use the glass lid (if fitted) as a working surface.

Each burner is fitted with a spark ignition electrode for lighting the gas.
To ensure rapid lighting of the burners every time they are used, the
electrodes must be kept clean and dry. Remove any food spillage or
cleaning materials from the electrode using a small nylon brush such as a
tooth brush. Access to the electrode can be achieved by lifting off the
loose burner parts carefully when the burners are cool.
If aluminium based pans are used, a silvery deposit may appear on the
top edge of the pan support fingers. See ‘Care and Cleaning’ section for
cleaning information.

1. Never fill chip pans more than one third full with oil or fat.

2. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooling

period.

3. Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.

4. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly

into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods in particular will cause
frothing and spitting if added too quickly.

5. Always keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks

of oil or fat.

How to Deal with a
Fat Fire

1. Do not move the pan.

2. Turn off the hotplate burners.

3. Smother the flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth to

extinguish the fire. Do not use water or a fire extinguisher as
the force of it may spread the burning fat or oil over the edge of
the pan.

4. Leave the pan for at least 60 minutes before moving it.

7

Grill

CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL
IS USED. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.

Grill Pan and Handle

The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and
storage. The handle can be fixed as follows :

1. Remove the screw and washer from the grill pan bracket.

2. Tilt the handle over the recess. (A)

3. Slide the handle towards the centre of the pan. (B)

4. Locate the handle over the bracket. (C)

For a fixed handle, replace the screw and washer and ensure they are
fully tightened. If a detachable handle is required, do not replace the
screw and washer.
Warning : Ensure when using the grill pan handle in the detachable
manner it is centralised and secure.

ABC

To Use the Grill

1. Open the grill door and remove the grill pan.

2. Press the ignition button and then push in and turn the grill
control knob anti-clockwise to the large flame symbol.
Continue to press the ignition button until the spark lights the
gas.

3. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the desired setting.
Only turn the control knob between the large flame symbol
and the small flame symbol when adjusting the setting.

4. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise to the symbol

O.

Relighting the
Burner

8

Slide the grill pan along the runner towards the rear of the grill
compartment until it stops.
An odour may be noticed when first using the grill – this should cease
after a short period of use.

DO NOT use the grill with the door closed.
DO NOT cover the grill pan or grid with aluminium foil as this

can hold fat, intensify the heat and create a fire hazard.

In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn
off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at
least one minute.