Hotpoint H250E Range User Manual
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1. Note Cook period is the length of time that you wish the food to cook Up to 180 minutes Step 4 Turn the oven control s to the required temperature and if necessary select the appropriate oven function At the end of the Cook Period the oven s will switch off and a Bell will ring Step 5 Return the oven control to the OFF position A 9 Step6 cancel the Bell and return the timer to Manual Operation turn knob B anti clockwise until the symbol is shown in the display window Note X Cancel Bell B The bell can be cancelled by turning knob B anti clockwise until the X symbol is shown in the display window For normal oven operation turn knob B anti clockwise until the Ill symbol is shown in the display window Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation b TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH OVEN S ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY A 9 9 9 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Check that the correct time of day is set if not follow instructions for setting the time of day Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door s Set the Start Time by pushing and turning knob A anti clockwise until the required start time is set This allows the auto function to be set Note The Start Time is the time of day you want the Auto Cooking pr2. Hotpoint Designed for the real world Instructions H250E For more information on our exciting product range ring Creda Answer Centre 08701 546474 OR Visit us on the NET at http www creda co uk Our site invites you to make use of our interactive cookbook and product selector Feel free to browse our product range to see what s bubbling away at the moment or to ask for help on our products and services Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Creda Answer Centre 08701 54 64 74 Web http www creda co uk 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 Installation 5 For Your Safety Always 6 For Your Safety Never 7 Features 8 Control Panel 9 Hotplate General Information Notes 10 11 Temperature Conversion chart 12 Grill 13 Guide to Grilling 14 Oven Timer Operation 15 Know Your Timer 16 Clock amp Automatic Timer Operation 17 20 Top Oven Cookery Notes 21 23 Main Oven Cookery Notes 24 27 Care amp Cleaning 28 29 Cooking Results not Satisfactory 30 Something Wrong 31 Service Back Cover You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference Introduction Your new appliance is guaranteed and will give lasting service This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance
3. slow roasting 170 180 C approx 40 45 mins per 450g 1109 40 mins over Veal foil covered 190 200 C approx 40 45 mins per 450g 1 0 Poultry Game slow roasting Poultry Game foil covered 170 180 C approx 25 30 mins per 450g 1109 25 mins over 190 200 C approx 25 30 mins per 450g 1109 25 mins over Casseroles cooking If using aluminium foil 1 2 3 4 Approx 150 C 2 2 2hrs Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third Never allow foil to touch sides of oven Never cover oven interior with foil Never cover oven shelves with foil Position in oven Shelf placed directly on floor of oven 23 Oven Control To prepare meat for roasting in your electric oven 24 Oven With the oven door closed heating of the oven is achieved by turning the control clockwise to the required oven temperature scale on the control panel as recommended in the temperature charts The pilot light will immediately come on and go off during cooking as the thermostat maintains the correct temperature Note At the end of the 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 perfectly normal characteristics of an oven with a good door seal Note Remember to switch off the oven control after cooking is finished Oven Cookery Notes The oven temperature ch
4. Always ensure that there is at least 25mm 1 between the top of the foil and the grill element Larger joints of meat weighing more than 1 5kg 3 lbs or poultry weighing more than 2 5kg 6 lbs should be roasted in the main oven TOP OVEN AS A HOT CUPBOARD Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the top oven will be heated when the main oven is in use When the main oven is not in use for 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 A maximum time of 10 12 minutes is all that is required to heat the plates and dishes Do not operate the grill control when using the top oven for cooking or as a hot cupboard 21 Top Oven Temperature Chart Baking Scones Preheat Temperature and Time 200 C 9 12 mins Position in oven Runner 1 from bottom of oven Small Cakes 180 C approx 15 20 mins Runner 1 from bottom of oven Victoria Sandwich 170 C 61 2 tins approx 20 mins Shelf placed directly on floor of oven Sponge Sandwich Fatless 180 190 C approx 15 mins Runner 1 from bottom of oven Swiss Roll 190 200 C 9 12 mins Runner 1 from bottom of oven Semi rich Cakes 160 180 C 61 2 7 tins 11 4 11 2 hrs Shelf placed directly on floor of oven Rich Fruit Cakes Shortcrust Pastry plate Tarts 150 C approx 7 8 tins 2 2 ahrs 1
5. To maintain a rolling boil for preserve Keep water boiling making Make 2 3 egg omelettes Thaw frozen vegetables To heat solid amp liquid foods SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING Use a deep pan large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area Never fill the pan more than one third full of oil Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period 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 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 a CHOICE OF UTENSILS Hob General Information Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils We recommend for optimum performance the use of good quality utensils PANS SHOULD NOT e concave bowed in Be convex bowed out Be rimmed Be deeply ridged But essentially Flat Always Never X 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 gene
6. 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 one runner 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 a stop position in conjunction with the side liners The correct positioning of food is indicated in the top oven charts These charts are a guide only giving approximate cook ing temperatures and times To suit personal tastes 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 without a shelf in position and there should always be at least 25mm 1 between the top of the food and the grill element Always ensure a 75mm 3 gap is left at the front of the baking tray to ensure even cooking COOKING MEAT POULTRY IN THE TOP OVEN The top oven is most useful for the longer slower cooking methods required for cheaper cuts of meat casserole cooking pot roasting and braising Small joints of meat up to 1 5kg 3 Ibs or poultry up to 2 5kg 6 Ibs in weight can be roasted ina 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
7. is used the joint loses less weight is more tender too high a temperature causes meat to be tough and dry and the splashing of fat onto oven interi or is reduced When a complete meal is being cooked in the oven cooking time may need to be increased and temperature may need to be raised for approximately the last 30 minutes of the cooking period for instance when cooking Yorkshire pudding to serve with roast beef The times and temperature suggested should be used as a guide but may vary according 1 Whether you prefer meat rare medium or well done The size and shape of your joint a A short thick joint requires a longer cooking period than a long thin joint b Asmall joint under 1 5kg 3 55 takes longer per 450g 119 than a large one whereas a large joint over 3kg 6lbs will cook in the time givenfor minutes per 450g 11b without the minutes over added c Boned rolled and stuffed joints take longer to cook through than those with a bone The weight of stuffing should be added to the oven ready weight of meat poultry to calculate roasting times Never use meat pans larger than 390 x 300mm 15 x12 and baking trays no larger than 330x255mm 13 x10 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 25 Main Oven Temperature Chart
8. to remove any stubborn stains left on the floor of the compartment CLEANING MATERIALS TO AVOID Plastic or nylon pads Household abrasive powders and scourers these may scratch the surface Oven chemical cleaners aerosols and oven pads Caustic cleaners these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame Bath and sink cleaners may mark the 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 Oly oN 29 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory GRILL Uneven cooking front to back Fat splattering BAKING GENERAL Uneven rising of cakes Sinking of cakes Over undercooking TOP OVEN BAKING Uneven cooking front to back Uneven rising Overcooking Food is taking too long to cook 30 Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element Ensure that the grill pan is not lined with foil Ensure that the grill setting control is not set too high If solarplus grill use anti splash tray supplied under the food support Not all models Ensure that the oven shelves are level The following may cause cakes to sink 1 Cooking at too high a temperature 2 Using normal creaming method with a soft margarine If using soft margarine use an all in one method instead of the
9. 90 200 C 40 45 mins Shelf placed directly on floor of oven Shelf placed directly on floor of oven Puff Pastry 200 220 C approx Time depending on use Runner 1 from bottom of oven or shelf placed directly on floor of oven Yorkshire Pudding 200 C approx 40 45 mins Runner 1 from bottom of oven Individual Yorkshire Puddings 200 C approx 40 45 mins Runner 1 from bottom of oven Milk Puddings 140 C 2 21 2hrs Shelf placed directly on floor of oven Baked Custard 150 C approx 40 45 mins Runner 1 from bottom of oven Bread Meringue 210 C for 10 mins 200 210 C for approx further 30 mins 100 110 C Large 31 2 4hrs Small 21 2 3 hrs Shelf placed directly on floor of oven Runner 1 from bottom of oven Note Always refer to cookery notes before using the oven If soft tub margarine is used for cakes temperatures recommended by the manufacturer should be followed Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine or butter only 22 Beef Lamb slow roasting Top Oven Temperature Chart Meat Preheat Temperature and Time 170 180 C approx 35 mins per 450g 110 35 mins over Beef Lamb foil covered 190 200 C approx 35 40 mins per 450g Pork slow roasting 170 180 C approx 40 mins per 450g 11b 40 mins over Pork foil covered 190 200 C approx 40 mins per 450g 110 Veal
10. Baking Scones Preheat Temperature and Time 220 230 C approx 10 15 mins Position in oven from bottom Runners 1 and 4 Small Cakes 190 200 C approx 20 25 mins Runners 1 and 4 Victoria Sandwich 180 190 61 2 7 tins approx 20mins 8 81 2 tins approx 30mins Runners 1 and 4 Sponge Sandwich Fatless 190 200 C 7 tins 15 20 mins Runners 1 and 4 Swiss Roll 200 210 C approx 10 15 mins Runner 4 Semi rich Cakes large 160 170 C 61 2 7 tins 11 4 11 2hrs 8 9 tins 2 21 2hrs Runner 3 Christmas Cake Shortcrust Pastry 140 150 C dependant on size and richness of mixture 200 210 C depending on use Runner 3 Runners 2 and 5 Puff Pastry 220 C approx depending on use Runners 2 and 5 Yorkshire Pudding 210 220 C 45 50 mins Runner 5 Individual Yorkshire Puddings 210 220 C approx 20 35 mins Runner 5 Milk Puddings 150 160 C approx 2 21 2 5 Runner 2 Baked Egg Custard 150 160 C approx 45 55 mins Runner 2 Bread full oven Bread single loaf Meringue 230 C 50 60 mins 230 C 45 50 mins 100 110 C reducing to 210 220 C after first 10 mins Large 31 2 41 2hrs Small 21 2 3 hrs Runners 1 and 4 Runner 1 Note Always refer to cookery notes before using the oven If soft tub margarine is used for cakes temperatures recommended by the manufacturer should be follo
11. ROL CONTROL CONTROL FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT GRILL CONTROL MAIN OVEN HOTPLATE HOTPLATE CONTROL CONTROL CONTROL 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 Note Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position when appliance is not in use Hotplates General Information Notes USE OF HOTPLATES Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface Turn the control to H for fast cooking To cook more slowly or simmer turn the control to a lower setting according to the size of the saucepan and the amount of liquid The two small Hotplates are specially for smaller pans low temperature cooking and simmering Do Not leave a hotplate switched on without a pan as this wastes energy and may shorten the life of the hotplate CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE This is provided only as a guide settings also depend on the type of pan used and the quality of food Frying potatoes Bringing water to the boil Deep fat frying Dissolve sugar for preserve making gt gt melt butter chocolate etc To heat food gently To keep small amounts of water J simmering To seal meat and to fry fish To heat sauces containing egg yolks butter simmer stews meat fish veg etables amp fruit To cook foods just above simmering
12. acturer 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 amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 546474 All Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON 08 2004 Part No 195045499 00
13. arts 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 Wipe the joint dry well with a clean cloth kitchen tissue etc and weigh it Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before cooking Always completely thaw frozen meat before cooking Beef lamb and mutton may be lightly floured but pork should have the rind scored brushed over lightly with olive oil and sprinkled with salt for crisp crackling Place the joint in a suitably sized meat pan a small joint in a large meat pan causes unnecessary oven splashing Small joints weighing less than 1 5kg 3lbs may be pot roasted Additional fat should not be used except for veal very lean meat poultry which can either be larded with fat bacon or brushed over very sparingly with melted fat cooking oil When potatoes are roasted round the joint they only require to be coated in melted fat cooking oil It is not necessary to baste when roasting in an electric oven and liquid stock should not be added to a meat pan Temperature and Time Meat pan and rod shelves Oven Cookery Notes The secret of succulent tender meat is not to roast quickly at too high a temperature Best results are obtained when roasting is carried out at low temperatures When a lower temperature
14. aximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Shelf Position Food Setting from base Approx Cooking of oven Time Toasting of Hiah 2 3 10 mins depending on Bread Products 9 type of food Small cuts of meat sausages bacon Med 2 15 20 mins Chops etc Garnimon steaks Med 1 20 30 mins Fish whole Med 1 cook on base of pan fillets Med 2 10 30 mins fingers Med 2 10 30 mins Pre cooked potato products Med 2 10 20 mins Preheat pan first Pizzas Med 1 8 15 mins Browning of food High 1 5 10 mins The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without 14 excessive fat spitting and splashing Oven Timer Operation The oven timer offers you the following features 1 Time of Day 2 Automatic Cooking AUTOMATIC COOKING The Top Oven and Main Oven 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 only on the same automatic cooking programme NEVER OPERATE THE GRILL WHEN THE OVENS ARE 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 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 a
15. er 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 High 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 High 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 High 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 the handle 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 grill pan and discard Warning Ensure when using grill pan handle in the detachable manner it is centralised and secure Guide To Grilling Pre heat the grill for 5 minutes on m
16. 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 this will cease after a period of use 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 alway
17. hat must be observed PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE 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 f
18. nsure 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 COOKER HEIGHT Your cooker must stand on a flat surface so that the hob is perfectly level and the cooker is stable and cannot be rocked SITING THE COOKER 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 an angled corner setting It can also be used freestanding 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 than 650mm 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 Note Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged RADIO INTERFERENCE This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference Safety Information When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions t
19. o the correct time of day and Manual operation using instructions given in the timer section the book Main amp Top Ovens do not work but the Grill works Check the following to ensure that the timer is in Manual Mode Check that the ll symbol is shown in the display window See timer section for instructions on how to return timer to Manual Top Ovens and Grill do not work but the Main Oven works Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause a safety device to operate 4 Grilling with the door closed always grill with the door open to the correct position see grilling b Grilling for an excessively long period at maximum setting see grilling guide Grill does not work Check that you have selected Grill setting on the Grill knob see grilling page Ensure that the Top Oven temperature control is fully OFF Grill keeps turning on and off When the Grill control is operating at less than H the grill will cycle on and off this is normal and is not a fault Can not set an Auto Cook programme Remember 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 If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem Contact Service see Key Contacts back cover 31 5 Hotpoint Key Contacts Service We have the largest appliance manuf
20. ogramme to start Set the Cook Period by turning knob B anti clockwise until the required cook period in minutes is indicated in the display window e g 90 minutes as shown Note The Cook Period is the length of time that you wish the food to cook and it can be set for up to 180 minutes Turn the oven control s to the required temperature and if necessary select the appropriate oven function Note If an Auto Cooking Programme has been set the oven s will ONLY operate during the pre programmed times At the end of the Auto Cook Period the oven s will switch off and a bell will ring Return the oven controls to the OFF position To cancel the Bell and return the timer to Manual Operation turn knob B anti clockwise until the symbol is shown in the display window Note X Cancel Bell The bell can be cancelled by turning knob B anti clockwise until the X symbol is shown in the display window For normal oven operation turn knob B anti clockwise until the symbol is shown in the display window Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME Step 1 Turn the oven control s to their OFF position Step 2 Turn knob B anti clockwise until the symbol appears in the display window 20 Top Oven Cookery Notes TOP OVEN COOKING The Top Oven is used in exactly the same way as the main oven to cook all types of food It can either
21. py water and polish with a dry cloth Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream paste or liquid cleaner Care must be taken to ensure that this does not come into contact with plastic parts VITREOUS ENAMEL HOB Lift out the hotplate bezels and wash in warm soapy or detergent water Clean hob with a cloth wrung out in soapy water Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream paste or liquid cleaner or by gently rubbing with liberally soaped very fine steel wool pads Check that the cleaning agent used is approved by the Vitreous Enamel Development Council SPILLAGE COMPARTMENT Raise the hob and secure in this position with the stay provided Clean with a cloth wrung out in soapy water Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream paste or liquid cleaner or by gently rubbing with liberally soaped very fine steel wool pads Check that the cleaning agent used is approved by the Vitreous Enamel Development Council OVEN DOORS Wipe over the door outer 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 Do not use scouring pads or abrasive powder which may scratch the surface Clean the door inner panels with a cloth wrung out in soapy water Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream paste or liquid cleaner or by gently rubbing with liberally soaped very fine steel wool pads Check that the cleaning agent used is approved by the Vitreous Enamel Development Co
22. r is switched on is shown 3 Push and turn knob B anti clockwise until the correct time of day 9 Note For normal Manual operation of the oven s the timer should always be set at the position in the display window as shown See Below 9 SET TIMER FOR MANUAL OVEN OPERATION Note Unless you set the timer for an Auto Cooking Programme for normal Manual operation of the oven s the timer should always be set to the jij position Ifthe dl symbol does not appear in the display window lt Step 1 Turn knob B anti clockwise until the i symbol does appear in the display window Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer 8 To set the Timer to switch the oven s ON immediately and OFF at a preset time Up to 180 minutes b To set the Timer to switch the oven s ON and OFF Automatically a TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH OVEN S ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AT A PRE SET TIME UP TO 180 MINUTES Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set if not follow instructions for setting the time of day Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door 9 56 3 Turn knob B anti clockwise until the required cook period in minutes is indicated in the display window e g 90 minutes as shown
23. rally 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 9 Deal with spillage immediately but with care 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 6 Cook food directly on the hotplate Drag or slide utensils across the hob surface Place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two hot plates Place plastic vessels or utensils ona hot hob Use the hob as an area for storage Always place pans k f centrally on the hotplate Ea Se 11 Temperature Conversion Chart Gas 5 Main Main Mark F Convection Convection Fan Oven Oven Oven 1 2 250 120 110 100 1 275 140 130 120 2 300 150 140 130 3 325 160 150 140 350 180 170 160 5 375 190 180 170 6 400 200 190 180 7 425 220 210 200 8 450 220 210 j z 5 220 Setting the Grill Grill pan handle Door in grilling position Grill CAUTION ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY GRILLING SHOULD NOT BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL DOOR CLOSED Nev
24. rom 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 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 cabi nets 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 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 f
25. s 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 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 Installation WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED MAINS CONNECTION Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage this is stated on the rating plate which is situated on the rear panel The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as a NICEIC registered contractor to a suitable double pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A 30A double pole control switch installations found in older properties are acceptable 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 6mm 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 E
26. s 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 TIMER OPERATION 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off 2 Check that the electricity supply to the oven is turned On 3 Check
27. that the oven clock is at the right time of day Know Your Timer COOK PERIOD COOK PERIOD CLOCK SET PUSH START TIME TIMER FUNCTIONS Time of Day Main Clockface Ensure correct time of day is always set AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME Start Time The time of day at which you want an Auto Cooking programme to start Cook Period The Cook period in minutes will be shown in the display window Up to 180 minutes a r R r 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 180 minutes the food will be cooked for 180 minutes For Example If you set a Start Time of 11 00am and a Cook Period for 180 minutes The timer will switch the oven s on at 11 00am and turn the oven s off at 2 00pm You will hear an audible tone at 2 00pm to indicate that the Auto Cooking programme has finished Notes When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven control s to the required temperature s when you set the timer and if necessary select the appropriate oven function If an Auto Cooking programme has been set the oven s will only operate during the pre programmed time Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation 9 SET amp RE SET TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooke
28. traditional creaming of the margarine and sugar Remember when using a food mixer or processor not to over cream soft margarine Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in the Oven Temperature Charts provided however it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10 C to suit personal taste Do not use utensils greater than 56mm 2 in height for roasting Ensure that the cooking utensil is at least 100mm 4 from the front of the shelf Ensure that the shelf is level as above and that the food is positioned correctly in the oven Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10 C from standard recipes when using the top oven Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is not larger than 300mm x 225mm 12 x 9 Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the oven Something Wrong Before calling a Service Engineer please check through the following lists THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG Problem Check Nothing works If you find No change in time of day for 5 minutes Then it is likely that there is no electricity supply to your oven Check i That the main cooker wall switch is turned on ii Check other appliances to see if you have a power cut iii Check the main circuit breaker for the property Clock is working but has lost time The power supply to your oven has possibly been interrupted but has now come back on again Reset the timer t
29. uncil 28 Care and Cleaning HOW CREDACLEAN WORKS 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 220 C 425 F 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 rod shelves or 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 CREDACLEAN OVEN LINERS It should not normally be necessary to clean the oven liners If the user feels it is desirable to do so remove the rod shelves and wash the side panels in warm soapy water followed by rinsing in clear water GRILL TOP OVEN Remove the rod shelf 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 oven compartment use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove any stubborn stains left on the floor of the compartment MAIN OVEN Remove the rod shelves and wipe out the oven compartment use a fine steel wool soap pad
30. urnishings Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP PAN FIRE In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire 1 2 3 TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire 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 Features RATING PLATE ON REAR PANEL CONTROL PANEL LEFT REAR HOTPLATE 1100W RIGHT REAR HOTPLATE BEZEL S PONIRE REMOVABLE LEFTFRONT E HOTFLATE RIGHT FRONT 1800W HOTPLATE 1100W GRILL 3 i TOP OVEN CREDA i CLEAN SIDE PANEL GRILL PAN TOP OVEN REMOVEABLE ROOF TOP OVEN GRILL ROD SHELF MAIN OVEN CREDACLEAN SIDE PANEL mo Ena EE a AARTEN MAIN OVEN ROD SHELF MODEL SERIAL NO Control Panel wg 9 ef 9 Back FROM wan or or COW N I xa e 30 380 as E B a Ji cook PERO TIMER REAR LEFT FRONT RIGHT TOP OVEN HOTPLATE HOTPLATE CONT
31. wed Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine or butter only 26 Main Oven Temperature Chart Meat Preheat Temperature and Time Position in oven 190 200 C approx 25 30 mins per 450g 1109 25 mins extra 190 200 C approx 25 30 mins per 450g 1109 25 mins extra 190 200 C approx 30 35 mins In a meat tin per 450g 1 0 30 mins extra on Runner 2 190 200 C approx 25 35 mins per 450g 1109 30 mins extra 180 190 C approx 18 20 mins per 450g 1109 20 mins extra up to 5 5kg 12 0 Turkey allow 22 mins per 450g 110 at190 C eg 5kg 1110 242 mins Beef Lamb Pork Veal Poultry Game In a suitable tin over 5 5kg 12Ib on Runner 1 allow 16 mins per 450g 110 at 180 C eg 10kg 22 0 352 mins Casseroles cooking 140 160 C approx according to quantity Runner 3 If using aluminium foil 1 Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third 2 Never allow foil to touch sides of oven 3 Never cover oven interior with foil 4 Never cover oven shelves with foil 27 Care and Cleaning WARNING Turn off the main 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 aerosols cleaners or oven chemical cleaners of any kind CONTROL PANEL Wipe with a damp cloth wrung out in warm soa
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