X252E
Installation & User Instructions
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Contents
Introduction 4
Installation 5
For your Safety – Always 7
For your Safety – Never 8
Features X252E 9
Control Panel 10
Hob 11
Temperature Conversion Scale 13
Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes 14
Grill Chart 16
Oven Temperature Chart – Meat 17
Oven Temperature Chart – Baking 18
Main Oven Cookery Notes 19
Using the Main Oven for other Functions 21
Care and Cleaning 22
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 24
Something Wrong with your Cooker 25
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
your 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
150 mm
150 mm
650 mm
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Your cooker should have been checked to ensure
voltage corresponds with your supply volt
on the rating plate, which is situated
age,
on the front of the
that the
this is stated
plinth. The cooker must be connected by a competent
person eg. (NICEIC registered contractor) to 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 power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a
conductor size of 6mm2minimum.
The control unit should be easily accessible in the event of
an emergency, but must be within 2 metres
of and not directly above an appliance.
This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding
suppression of radio and television interference.
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.
Siting the Cooker
The height of the cooker can be adjusted by means of
adjustable feet in the plinth (900mm - 915mm). Adjust the
feet by tilting the cooker from the side. Then install the
product into position.
The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen
cabinets spaced 500mm 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 a corner setting. It can also be used
free-standing.
This cooker is a class X appliance, as such adjacent side
walls which project above hob level, must not be nearer to
the cooker than 150mm and should be
protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging
surface or cooker hood should not be nearer 650mm.
5
Installation
Moving the Cooker
Splash Panel
Kit (Wall Mounted)
Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch
off at the cooker control unit.
Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting
the front as follows:
Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip
on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any
grill elements.
Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy.
Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not
damaged.
Splashplate optional, apply to Parts Department
(see Back Cover for contact number.)
6
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 make sure you remove all packing from inside the oven
Always
and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.
● Always make sure you understand the controls prior to using
the appliance.
● Always keep children away from the appliance when grilling
as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.
● Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have
finished cooking and when not in use.
● Always 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 hotplate/pans.
●
Always take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the
controls.
● Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before
cleaning and allow the appliance to cool.
●
Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before
switching on the oven.
● Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the
appliance is not in use.
● Always take care when removing items from the grill when the
lower oven is on as the contents will be hot.
● 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.
Safety Advice
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
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.
MOVING IT. Injuries are often caused by picking up a
7
For Your Safety
Never
● 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, pressurised container 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, or use
a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
● Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will
cause the appliance to overheat.
● 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 use steam cleaners.
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Features X252E
HOB VENTILATION SLOTS
2000W
(Red Spot
GRILL/TOP OVEN
GRILL/TOP OVEN
DOOR
REMOVABLE
INNER GLASS
DOOR
1000W
1500W
1500W
(Red Spot
CONTROL
PANEL
GRILL/MEAT PAN
WITH REMOVABLE
HANDLE AND WIRE
FOOD SUPPORT
CREDACLEAN
SIDE PANELS
OVEN ROD
SHELVES
RATING PLATE MEAT PAN
PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS
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Control Panel
MAIN
OVEN
MAIN
OVEN
INDICATOR
LIGHT
OVEN
TOP
TOP
OVEN
INDICATOR
LIGHT
VARIABLE
GRILL
LEFT
FRONT
PLATE
LEFT
REAR
PLATE
RIGHT
REAR
PLATE
RIGHT
FRONT
PLATE
Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to
provide variable heat control, the Main Oven and Top Oven knobs can
only be rotated clockwise from the Off position.
Note: Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position,
when the appliance is not in use.
Operating the In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill
control when the compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due
grill is in use to hot air being emitted from the grill compartment.
Slow cooking The main oven has a 90˚ setting specially designed to reduce energy
usage. Full details of this can be found in the Slow cooking section of this
book.
Cooling Fan A gentle flow of air will be blown from below the control panel when
either oven and/or grill controls are in use.
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Hotplates General Information Notes
Note:
Use of Hotplates
Control Settings
Guide
Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil
in contact with the hob surface.
The controls set the hotplates at six pre-set power levels. Each
control can be used to select one of six temperature settings from a
minimum at position 1 to a maximum at position 6, the redspot hotplates
heat up more rapidly to give faster boiling.
This table is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the
type of pan used and the quality of food.
Knob Position
1 To melt butter, chocolate, etc.
1 or 2 To heat food gently.
3 To heat solid and liquid foods.
4 or 5 To cook foods, just above simmering.
5 or 6 To seal meat and fry fish.
6 Frying potatoes.
Type of food
To keep small amounts of water simmering.
To heat sauces, containing egg yolks and butter,
To simmer: stews, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit.
Keep water boiling.
Thaw frozen vegetables.
Make 2-3 egg omelettes.
To maintain 'rolling' boil for preserve making.
Bringing water to the boil.
Deep fat frying.
Dissolve sugar for preserve making.
Safety 1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the
requirements for appropriate heating area.
deep fat frying 2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil.
3. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking
period.
4. Never try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food.
This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much,
resulting in greasy food.
5. 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 to quickly.
6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.
7. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or
fat.
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Hotplates General Information Notes
CHOICE OF UTENSILS
Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils. We recommend for optimum
performance the use of good quality utensils.
PANS SHOULD NOT
Be concave
(bowed in)
Be convex
(bowed out)
Be rimmed
Be deeply ridged
Always ✓
● Use good quality flat-based
cookware on all electric heat
sources.
● Ensure pans have clean, dry
bases before use.
● Ensure pans match size of
heating area.
● Remember good quality pans
retain heat well, so generally
only a low or medium heat is
necessary.
● Ensure pan handles are
positioned safely and away
from heat sources.
● Lift pans, do not drag.
● Use pan lids except when frying.
● Deal with spillage immediately
but with care.
Never ✗
● Use gauze, metal pan diffusers,
asbestos mats and stands e.g.
Wok stands – they can cause
overheating.
● Use utensils with skirts or rims
e.g. buckets and some kettles.
● Use badly dented or distorted
pans.
● Leave an element switched on
when not cooking.
● Cook food directly on the
hotplate.
● Drag or slide utensils across
the hob surface.
● Place large preserving pans or
fish kettles across two hotplates.
● Place plastic vessels or utensils
on a hot hob.
But essentially Flat
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● Use the hob as an area for
storage
Always place pans
centrally on the
hotplate
Temperature Conversion Chart
Gas
Mark
1
2
/
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
o
250
275
300
325
350
375
400
425
450
475
Main
F
Convection
Oven
120
140
150
160
180
190
200
220
–
–
Top
Convection
Oven
110
130
140
150
170
180
190
210
220
–
Main
Fan
Oven
100
120
130
140
160
170
180
200
210
220
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Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes
The Top Oven is fitted with fixed ‘Creda clean’ sides, a removable
roof, and one rod shelf. It is heated by two elements – the grill
element and an element under the floor of the oven—and has a fully
variable temperature control like the main oven. To heat the oven,
the control knob clockwise, selecting the required temperature
as recommended in the Top Oven temperature chart. The indicator
light will immediately come on and remain on until the oven reaches
the required temperature. The light will then automatically go off and
on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct
temperature.
Top Oven for The Top Oven is used in exactly the same way as the Main Oven to
Cooking cook all types of food. It can either be used alone, to cook small
quantities of food, or in conjunction with the main oven to provide
additional cooking space, so often necessary when entertaining.
There are two cooking positions – the shelf placed directly on the
floor of the oven, or runner 1 from the floor of the oven. To correctly
position the rod shelf the side rods with “indents” must be
uppermost and to the rear, this forms an ‘arrest’ position in
conjunction with the embossed side liners. The correct positioning of
food is indicated in the temperature charts on pages 19 and 20.
These charts are a guide only giving approximate cooking temperatures
and times. To suit personal taste and requirements, it
may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10°C.
Food must never be placed directly on the floor of the oven with
out a shelf in position, and there should always be at least 25mm
(1”) between the top of the food and the grill element. Most foods
are cooked at a lower temperature in the smaller top oven
than in a larger conventional main oven. Always ensure a
7.5cm (3") gap is left at the front of the baking tray to ensure even
cooking. Do not use utensils larger than 300mm (12") x 230mm
(9"). Large utensils should be used in the main oven.
turn
Cooking Meat/
Poultry in the for cheaper cuts of meat – casserole cooking, pot roasting, braising
Top Oven etc.
The Top Oven is most useful for the longer, slower cooking required
Small joints of meat up to 1.5kg (3 lbs) or poultry up to 2.5kg (6 lbs)
in weight can be roasted in a small meat pan in the Top Oven, but
should preferably be ‘slow roasted’ or covered with a lid of
aluminium foil (one or two incisions in the top of the foil will allow
the meat or poultry to brown). Always ensure that there is at least
25mm (1”) between the top of the foil and the grill element. Do not
use the meat pan supplied for the main oven or the grill pan for
roasting in the Top Oven. Larger joints of meat weighing more than
l.5kg (3 lbs) or poultry weighing more than 2.5kg (6 lbs) should be
roasted in the main oven.
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Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes
Top Oven as a Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the top oven will be heated
Hotcupboard when the main oven is in use. When the main oven is not in use (for
Grilling GRILLING SHOULD NOT BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL/TOP OVEN
Grill Pan Handle
instance when a meal is being cooked on the hob) place the plates
and serving dishes on the rod shelf using the bottom runner, and turn
the top oven control to approximately 100°C (200°F). A maximum
time of 10-12 minutes is all that is required to heat the plates and
dishes.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in
use. Children should be kept away.
DOOR CLOSED.
Never line the grill pan with aluminium foil.
The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of the grill
element. Please note that the grill will not operate unless the top oven
control is in the OFF position.
Open the top oven/grill door, preheat the grill at 6 setting for
approximately 5 minutes. When toasting the rod shelf is placed in the top
runner. Position the pan centrally below the grill element.
Leave the control at 6 for toast, sealing and fast cooking of foods. For
thicker cuts requiring longer cooking, turn the control to a lower setting
after the initial sealing on both sides at 6. The thicker the food the lower
the control should be set.
See chart on guide to grilling.
Remember to switch off the grill control at the end of cooking.
The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning
and storage. The handle can be either detachable from or fixed to
the pan. For a fixed handle remove the screw and washers from the
grill pan bracket, tilt the handle over the recess adjacent to the
bracket, slide it towards the centre of the pan and let the handle
locate over the bracket. Replace screw and washers and ensure that
they are fully tightened up. For a detachable handle remove screw
and washers from the grill pan and retain for future use.
Please note, if a fixed handle is required, grill pan is unable to be
kept in the Main Oven with door closed. It may be stored in the
Top Oven with door closed.
Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C
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Grill Chart
Shelf Position
from Base
of Oven
2
1
2
Approx.
Cooking
Time
3-10 mins.
depending on type/
thickness of food
15-20 mins.Small cuts of meat,
20-25 mins.Chops, etc
Cook on base of pan
15-20 mins.
10-20 mins.Pre-cooked
Preheat pan first
8-12 mins.
5-7 mins.Browning of food
Food
Toasting of
Bread Products
sausages, bacon, etc.
Fish whole
Fillets
potato products
Pizzas
Preheat
for
5 mins.
6
4/5 2
4/5 1
4/5
4/5 2
4/5 1
61
The temperatures below relate to heat settings recommended on food packs.
High = 6
Medium High = 5
Medium = 4/5
Medium Low = 3
Low = 2
Very Gentle = 1
NEVER LINE THE GRILL PAN WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL.
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Time (approx.)
(1lb) + 20 mins extra
20-25 mins per 450g
C
o
160/180
Temperature
25 mins per 450g
25 mins per 450g
(1lb) + 25 mins extra
160/180
(1lb) + 25 mins extra
160/180
(1lb) + 25 mins extra
25-30 mins per 450g
160/170
(1lb) + 20 mins extra
18-20 mins per 450g
150/160
160/180
- 2 Hrs
2
/
1
1
12 mins per 450g (1lb)
13-15 mins per 450g (1lb)
e.g. 10kg (22lb) = 264 mins
e.g. 5kg (11lb) = 143-165 mins
150
140-150
No
Pre-
heat
Beef
Meat
Oven
Position in
Oven Temperature Charts – Meat
Time (approx.)
35 mins per 450g (1lb) +
C
o
170/180
Temperature
No
Lamb
(1lb)
35 mins over.
35-40 mins per 450g
40 mins over
40 mins per 450g (1lb) +
190/200
170/180
No
Pork
Shelf
placed
No
Veal
directly
on floor
of oven.
No
Chicken/
Turkey
(1lb)
(1lb) + 40 mins over
40-45 mins per 450g
40-45 mins per 450g
40 mins per 450g (1lb)
190/200
170/180
190/200
No
up to 4kg (8lb)
Turkey
up to 5.5kg (12lb)
No
over 5.5kg (12lb)
Casserole Stews
hrs
2
/
1
(1lb)
2-2
(1lb) + 25 mins over
25-30 mins per 450g
25-30 mins per 450g
150
170/180
190/200
C
o
C Poultry: 90
C
C
o
o
o
C Lamb: 80
C Pork: 90
C Veal: 75
o
o
o
Top Oven Cooking Fan Oven Cooking
Pre-
Meat
heat
Yes
Yes
Beef/ Lamb
(slow roasting)
Beef/ Lamb
(foil covered)
Yes
Yes
Pork
(slow roasting)
Pork
(foil covered)
Yes
Yes
Veal
(slow roasting)
Veal
(foil covered)
Yes
Yes
Poultry/Game
(slow roasting)
Poultry/Game
(foil covered)
Yes
If using aluminium foil, never: 1. Allow foil to touch sides of oven. 2. Cover oven interior with foil. 3. Cover shelves with foil.
Casserole
Cooking
The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a
joint, or the thickest part of poultry thighs, during the cooking period. The meat thermometer will indicate when the required internal temp has
Well Done: 75
Medium: 70
been reached.
Beef - Rare: 60
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Time in mins.
C
o
Temperature
Fan Oven Cooking
8-10
15-20
170/180
210/220
20-25
15-20
160/170
170/190
75-90
12-15
140/150
180/200
45-50
on size.
Depending
190/200
130/140
40-45
on use.
Depending
190/200
180/190
20-25
105-135
190/200
130/140
40-50
45-50
140/150
200/210
180-240
80-90
Oven Temperature Charts – Baking
Pre-
heat
In Oven
Position
Time in mins.
Top Oven Cooking
C
o
Temperature
Pre-
heat
Yes
Runner 1 from
Runner 1 from
bottom of oven
bottom of oven
9-12
15-20
180
200
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
floor of oven
Runner 1 from
Runner 1 from
bottom of oven
15
bottom of oven
9-12
Shelf placed directly on
20
170
190/200
180/190
Yes
Yes
Yes
floor of oven
floor of oven
Shelf placed directly on
60-90
floor of oven
Shelf placed directly on
Shelf placed directly on
40-45
120-135
150
Yes
190/200
Yes
150/170
Yes
Yes
Runner 1 from
Runner 1 from
bottom of oven
bottom of oven
40-45
on use
Depending
190/200
200/220
Yes
Yes
Yes
floor of oven
Runner 1 from
bottom of oven
Shelf placed directly on
40-45
105-135
140
200/210
Yes
Yes
Yes
floor of oven
Runner 1 from
bottom of oven
Shelf placed directly on
45-50
25-30
150
200/210
Yes
Yes
Runner 1 from
bottom of oven
150-180
100
Yes
Baking
Food
Scones
Small Cakes
Victoria Sandwich
Sponge Sandwich
Swiss Roll
Rich Fruit Cakes
Semi-rich Fruit Cake
Shortcrust Pastry
Yorkshire Pudding
Puff Pastry
Individual Yorkshire
Milk Pudding
Puddings
Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the
manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes
made with block margarines or butter only.
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Baked Custard
Bread
Meringues
Main Oven Cookery Notes
The oven is fitted with ‘Creda clean’ liners, two rod shelves and a
meat pan. Remove the meat pan if it is not being used.
To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise,
required temperature 80oC (175oF) and 230oC (450oF) as
recommended in the temperature chart. The indicator light will
immediately come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required
temperature. This light will then automatically go off and on during
cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature.
It should be noted that at the end of a cooking period there may be
a momentary puff of steam when the oven door is opened. This will
disperse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic
of an oven with a good door seal.
Since a fan oven heats up more quickly, and generally cooks food at
a lower temperature than a conventional oven, preheating the oven is
often unnecessary. However food such as bread, scones, Yorkshire
pudding, do benefit from being placed in a pre-heated oven.
The charts are a guide only, giving approximate cooking temperatures
and times. To suit personal taste and requirements, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease temperatures by 10oC
Unless otherwise indicated in the charts, food is placed in a cold
oven, i.e. without pre-heating. If food is placed in an already hot
oven, the suggested cooking time should be reduced, depending
on the type and quantity of food being cooked.
Oven Positions Since the distribution of heat in the circulaire ovens is very even,
most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position, but the
shelves should be evenly spaced. Do not fit shelves upside down.
The Top Oven rod shelf can be used in the Main Oven when cooking large
quantities of food. Additional shelves can be purchased through your
oven supplier or Spares Centre. Never use more than 3 shelves in the oven
as air circulation will be seriously restricted. To ensure even circulation do
not use meat pans larger than 390 x 300mm (15" x 12") and baking trays
no larger than 330 x 255mm (13" x 10"), these should be positioned
centrally on the oven shelf. Food should not be placed directly on the floor
of the oven. To avoid unnecessary cleaning, rod shelves which are not in
use should be removed from the oven.
selecting the
Temperature When three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for
and Time home freezing or parties, it may be necessary to increase the
cooking times given in the charts by a few minutes, to allow for the loss of
heat due to the extra time taken to load the oven, and the large mass of
food. Baking trays should allow an equal gap at either side of the oven.
N.B. Recipes in cookery books give times and temperatures for
cooking in ordinary ovens. The introduction of improved thermal
insulation on fan ovens makes it possible, in most cases, to reduce
(a) the recommended temperature by 25oC (45oF) and
(b) the recommended time by approximately 10 minutes per hour.
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Main Oven Cookery Notes
To prepare meat and poultry for roasting in your fan oven.
(a) Wipe the meat or poultry, dry well and weigh it. Meat which has
been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room
temperature before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry must be
completely defrosted before placing in the oven.
(b) The weight of any stuffing used should be added before calculating the
cooking time.
(c) Place meat/poultry in the meat pan supplied with your cooker.
Small joints weighing less than 1.75kg (3
roasted in a smaller meat pan/tin - or they may be 'pot roasted' a small joint in a large meat pan causes unnecessary oven
splashing and evaporation of meat juices.
(d) Additional fat should not be added, except for veal, very lean
meat or poultry which can either be 'larded' with fat bacon or
brushed very sparingly with cooking oil or melted fat.
(e) Beef, lamb, mutton and poultry may be dusted lightly with
seasoned flour to give a crisp outer surface. The skin of duck and
goose should be pricked to release excess fat during cooking,
and the rind of pork should be scored, brushed lightly with oil,
and rubbed with salt, to give crisp crackling.
(f) Meat and poultry wrapped in, or covered with a tent of
aluminium foil will be juicy and tender. Roasting bags offer the
same advantages. Always follow the manufacturers pack instructions,
and remember to reduce the temperatures given for conventional
ovens by approximately 25
minutes per hour.
(g) Potatoes for roasting only require to be brushed with cooking oil
or melted fat.
(h) It is not necessary to baste when roasting in an electric oven and
stock or liquid should not be added to the meat pan since this
only causes unnecessary soiling, steam and condensation.
1
/2lbs) should be
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C and the time by approximately 10
Frozen Meat
Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly, preferably
and Poultry in a domestic refrigerator (allowing 5 - 6 hours per 450g, 1lb), or at
room temperature (allowing 2-3 hours per 450g, 1lb). If however, it
is found necessary to accelerate this process, frozen food can be
defrosted in the fan oven at a temperature of 70
A 1.5kg (3lb) oven ready frozen chicken, placed in the meat pan, will
defrost in approximately 1
1
/2 – 13/4hours.
o
C/80oC (150/175oF).
The breast should be covered with foil, held in position by skewers or
string, and the giblets removed after defrosting but before cooking.
THIS METHOD OF DEFROSTING IS ONLY RECOMMENDED
FOR MEAT/POULTRY UP TO 2kg (4lb) IN WEIGHT, AND IT IS
ESSENTIAL TO COOK IT THOROUGHLY, IMMEDIATELY
AFTERWARDS.
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Using the Main Oven for Other Functions
90
in a hot oven.
“SLOW” Setting
This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short
periods. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china, as it may be damaged
DO NOT place food or plates directly on the oven floor as this could damage both the
oven lining and the plates which are being warmed.
Advantages of “SLOW” cooking are:
The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.
Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear of overcooking.
Inexpensive joints of meat are tenderised.
Fully loading the oven can be economical.
Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2 hours.
The kitchen stays cooler.
Operation:
1. Place the prepared food in the main oven and ensure the door is fully closed.
2. Select (Slow Cooking Temperature) by turning the Main Oven Control
90
clockwise ensuring the oven door is fully closed.
Storage and re-heating of food:
1. If food is to be frozen or not used immediately, place it in a clean container
and cool as soon as possible.
2. Always thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re-heating.
3. Always reheat food thoroughly and ensure it is piping hot before serving.
4. Only re-heat food once.
Points to consider when preparing food for “SLOW” cooking:
1. Make sure that the dishes to be used will fit into the oven ensuring enough room for
air to circulate.
2. All dishes cooked on the slow setting will require a minimum of 6 hours, however, if
they are cooked for 1-2 hours longer then deterioration in their appearance may be
noticed.
3. Never cook joints of meat over 2.7kg (6 lb) or poultry over 2.0kg (4lb 8oz).
We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry are stuffed before cooking on
the slow setting.
4. To seal in the meat juices, always cook meat or poultry at 170
wrapping in foil and placing on a rack over a tin (to allow good air
circulation) before turning the control to the slow setting and cooking immediately.
5. Always ensure that joints of pork and poultry are thoroughly cooked by checking
with a meat thermometer before serving.
6. Always thaw frozen foods completely before cooking. We do not recommend placing
frozen food in the oven to cook.
7. Always bring soups, liquids and casseroles to the boil before placing in the oven.
8. Ensure that casserole dishes have a good seal (not airtight) and cover to the top with
foil to prevent loss of moisture.
9. Ensure that fruit and vegetables are cut into even sized small pieces to cook properly.
10. Always adjust seasoning before serving.
11. If using dried red kidney beans it is important that the beans are soaked and then
boiled for a minimum of 10 minutes before using in any dish to destroy any toxins.
12. When cooking fish or egg dishes it may be necessary to check during cooking to avoid
overcooking.
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C for 30 minutes before
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Care and Cleaning
TURN OFF THE MAIN COOKER WALL SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING.
BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS
ARE IN THE OFF POSITION.
NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH
ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN
CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND UNLESS
SPECIFIED BELOW.
Cleaning materials
to avoid
1. Plastic or nylon pads / scourers, these may scratch the surface.
2. Household abrasive powders.
3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads.
Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the
metal frame.
4. Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface.
Electric sealed
hotplates
Grill
Control Panel
Decorative Trims
The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold,
using a soap filled Brillo pad, following the
ensure that any stubborn,
a damp clean cloth, making sure that all the cleaner has been removed.
Finally, turn on hotplate to warm for a few minutes, then smear with a
little cooking oil to provide a protective coating, or the restorative agent
Homecare Four Hob, available from Credacare Spares or leading
supermarkets. The bezels will mellow with use to a burnished gold colour,
a soap filled Brillo pad will help to keep them bright, care should be taken
not to damage the vitreous enamel hob surface.
Note: We do not recommend the use of decorative covers over the hot
hotplates as these can hold condensation and cause corrosion. Accidental
operation with a cover in place can cause intense heat. Never place
saucepan lids on the hotplates, as this may cause corrosion.
Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash
these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on
when used again. Wipe out the Grill compartment, use a fine steel wool
soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners the grill
deflector plate and the floor of the compartment.
Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth.
Do not use cream cleaners, oven cleaners or aerosols, scouring pads or
abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs as damage will occur.
It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build
up of soiling. The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the
trims with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water or mild non-abrasive
cleaner. (If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not
noticeable in normal use). Then, after wiping with a cloth wrung out in
clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth.
burnt on spillages are removed. Wipe over with
grain of the hotplate. This will
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Care and Cleaning
Doors
Ovens
Oven Liners
Wipe over the outer door glass panels with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy
water, then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft
clean cloth. Ensure that glass doors are not subjected to any sharp
mechanical blows.
Glass Inner Door Panel (where fitted) – open the door fully and unscrew the
two screws securing the glass panel, taking care not to allow the glass to fall.
The glass panel may now be washed at the sink. Stubborn stains can be
removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad. Ensure the glass panel is not
subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. Take particular care not to damage
the inner surface which is coated with a heat reflective layer. After cleaning, rinse
and dry with a soft cloth. For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned,
while still warm, without removing it from the door.
Warning: Oven must not be operated with inner door glass removed.
Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals. Do not lift
the door seal from the oven chassis, if necessary remove the seal by carefully
unhooking the corner clips.
Take care that the rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning, and
furthermore that the lettering is not blurred or removed.
Remove the rod shelves and meat pan.
Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the
rod shelves, meat pan and the floor of the oven.
The surface of the ‘Credaclean’ oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a
special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220oC
(425oF) or above, the special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed.
The higher the temperature the more effective it is. In most cases normal
cooking operation at this temperature will permit this cleaning operation to
proceed during cooking. However if higher cooking temperatures are not used
regularly it may be necessary, to prevent heavy soiling, to run the oven without
a meat pan at maximum setting for a couple of hours. This may be necessary
once a month or once every two or three months depending on the type and
amount of oven cooking.
Oven Lamp
Replacement
It should not normally be necessary to clean the ‘Credaclean’ panels in water. If
desirable remove the rod shelves and the side panels and wash them in warm
soapy water, followed by rinsing in clean water.
Open the oven door and remove the rod shelves. Using a suitable cloth to
protect the fingers grip the light glass dome, unscrew anti-clockwise and
lift. Reach into the aperture with fingers, and unscrew the lamp anticlockwise. Fit replacement lamp (15W 300°C rated SES), refit dome.
Warning: Turn off the main cooker wall switch before replacing the oven
lamp.
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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?
Problem
Check
Grilling
Uneven cooking front
to back
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below
the grill element.
Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature.
Oven Baking
Uneven rising of cakes
Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit
level on the rod shelf and adjusting, using suitable
packing e.g. wood, under the feet of the appliance. This should
be checked both left to right and front to back. Ensure that the
food is positioned centrally in the oven.
Sinking of cakes
The following may cause cakes to sink:
1. Preheat of fan ovens.
2. Cooking at too high a temperature.
3. Using normal creaming method with soft margarine.
Over/Under cooking
Fast/Slow cooking
Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in
the oven temperature charts, however, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease temperatures by 10oC to suit
personal taste.
Do not use utensils greater than 2
1
4
/
ins in height.
Top Oven Baking
Uneven cooking front
to back
Uneven cooking of
cakes
Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 3ins from the front
of the shelf.
1. Too large baking sheet used. (See 'Cookery Notes')
2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air
gaps around baking tins.
Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the
food is positioned centrally in the oven.
Food is taking too long
to cook
Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is
not larger than 12ins x 9ins, e.g. the main oven meat pan.
Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the
oven.
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Something Wrong with your Cooker?
Before contacting your Creda Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below.
Problem
Slight odour or small
amount of smoke when
using the cooker for the
first time.
Nothing Works
Oven temperature seems
too high or too low.
Oven does not cook evenly.
Top oven and grill do
not work.
Main oven works.
Hotplates are slow to boil or
will not simmer
Marks appearing on
hotplates.
Can not clean hob /
hotplates.
Grill not working.
Grill keeps turning on and
off.
Condensation on the wall at
the rear of the cooker.
Steam / Condensation in the
oven after use.
Cooling fan continues
running after all controls
are turned off
If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem; Contact Service see
THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG.
Check
This is normal and should cease after a short period.
Is the main cooker wall switch turned on?
There may be no electricity supply.
Check that the temperature has been set in accordance with the
temperature charts. It may be necessary to increase or decrease
the recommended temperature by up to 10
Check that the temperature and shelf position are as
recommended in the temperature charts.
Check that the containers being used in the oven allow
sufficient air flow around them.
Check that the cooker is level.
Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause
a safety cut-out to operate:
a) grilling with the top oven door shut;
b) grilling for excessive long periods at maximum settings.
Switch off the appliance and allow the cooker to cool for approx.
30 minutes. Switch the cooker back on again and check that the
grill/top oven is now operating correctly.
Check that your pans conform to the recommendations in these
instructions.
The hob surround can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a
cream cleaner, such as Cif. The sealed hotplates should be
cleaned regularly (Please refer to the Care and Cleaning section
for further information.
Please note that replacement hob cleaning kits are available
from our parts department (see Back Cover for contact number).
Grill will not work unless the Top oven control is in the OFF
position.
When the grill control is operated at a setting less than maximum, this is normal regulator operation, not a fault.
Steam and/or condensation may appear from the vent at the rear
of the appliance when using an oven particularly for foods with a
high water content e.g. frozen chips, roast chicken etc. This is
normal and any excess should be wiped off.
Steam is a by-product of cooking any food with a high water
content. To help minimise always:
a) Try to avoid leaving food in the oven to cool after being
cooked.
b) Use a covered container, wherever possible
This is normal and not a fault. The cooling fan will stop when the
cooker has cooled.
Key Contacts (back cover).
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C to suit your taste.
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Key Contacts
Service
Creda has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained
specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence.
Repair Service
UK: 08709 066 066
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200
You will be asked for the following information:-
Name, address and postcode.
Telephone number
Model / Serial number of the appliance
Clear and concise details of the query or fault
Place and Date of purchase
(Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls).
Extended Warranty
To join: UK 08709 088 088
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200
Genuine Parts & Accessories
Mail Order Hotline
UK: 08709 077 077
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836
For further product information
All Creda Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.
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