Creda Cooktop H250E User Manual

H250E  
Installation & Users Instructions  
You must read these instructions prior to using the  
appliance and retain them for future reference.  
 
Contents  
Introduction  
4
Installation  
5
For Your Safety - Always  
For Your Safety - Never  
Features  
6
7
8
Control Panel  
9
Hotplate General Information Notes  
Temperature Conversion chart  
Grill  
10-11  
12  
13  
Guide to Grilling  
14  
Oven Timer Operation  
Know Your Timer  
15  
16  
Clock & Automatic Timer Operation  
Top Oven Cookery Notes  
Main Oven Cookery Notes  
Care & Cleaning  
17-20  
21-23  
24-27  
28-29  
30  
Cooking Results not Satisfactory  
Something Wrong?  
31  
Service  
Back Cover  
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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,  
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 suggest-  
ed that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased. This odour is due to tem-  
porary 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 appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC  
Low Voltage Equipment  
73/23/EEC  
92/31/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
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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 suitable double-  
pole control unit with a minimum rating of 45A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm,  
which should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in accordance with IEE regulations. The control  
unit must be within 2 metres of but not directly above the appliance and should be easily  
accessible in the event of an emergency.  
The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2, minimum.  
Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover. The mains cable  
must pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block. Sufficient cable should be  
used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.  
Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel and  
is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between cabinets.  
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.  
This cooker is a type X appliance, as such adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must  
not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be protected by heat resistant material. Any  
overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer 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.  
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Safety Information  
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  
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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.  
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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.  
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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).  
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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.  
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Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.  
Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.  
Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven is in  
use as the contents will be hot  
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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.  
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Safety Information  
Never  
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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.  
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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.  
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Never store chemicals/food stuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance, or in cabi-  
nets immediately above or next to the appliance.  
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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.  
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Never use the appliance as a room heater.  
Never use the grill to warm plates.  
Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.  
Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.  
Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat.  
SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE  
In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.  
1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.  
2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the flames and  
extinguish the fire.  
3. LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE 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  
Neverouf stheewexatitnegruitsoheerxistliinkeglyutiosthipothileopranfaotvefri.res.  
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Features  
RATING PLATE (ON REAR PANEL)  
CONTROL PANEL  
LEFT REAR  
HOTPLATE 1100W  
RIGHT REAR  
HOTPLATE  
1800W  
HOTPLATE BEZEL  
(REMOVABLE)  
LEFT FRONT  
HOTPLATE  
1800W  
RIGHT FRONT  
HOTPLATE  
1100W  
GRILL  
TOP OVEN CREDA-  
CLEAN SIDE PANEL  
GRILL PAN  
TOP OVEN  
REMOVEABLE ROOF  
TOP OVEN/GRILL  
ROD SHELF  
MAIN OVEN  
CREDACLEAN  
SIDE PANEL  
MAIN OVEN  
ROD SHELF  
MODEL/SERIAL NO.  
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Control Panel  
Hallmark  
TIMER  
REAR LEFT  
HOTPLATE  
CONTROL  
FRONT RIGHT  
HOTPLATE  
CONTROL  
TOP OVEN  
CONTROL  
FRONT LEFT  
HOTPLATE  
CONTROL  
REAR RIGHT  
HOTPLATE  
CONTROL  
GRILL CONTROL  
MAIN OVEN  
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.  
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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 mak-  
ing  
To melt butter chocolate etc.  
To seal meat and to fry fish.  
To heat food gently.  
To keep small amounts of water  
simmering.  
To cook foods just above  
To heat sauces containing egg  
simmering.  
yolks & butter.  
To simmer stews, meat, fish, veg-  
etables & fruit.  
To maintain a ‘rolling boil’ for pre-  
Keep water boiling.  
serve making.  
Make 2-3 egg omelettes.  
Thaw frozen vegetables.  
To heat solid & liquid foods.  
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
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.  
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.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.  
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Hob General Information  
CHOICE OF UTENSILS  
Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils. We recommend for optimum  
performance the use of good quality utensils.  
Never  
Always ꢀ  
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cookware on all electric heat  
sources.  
G Use gauze, metal pan diffusers,  
asbestos mats and stands e.g.  
Wok stands – they can cause  
overheating.  
PANS SHOULD NOT  
G Ensure pans have clean, dry  
bases before use.  
G Use utensils with skirts or rims  
Be concave  
(bowed in)  
e.g. buckets and some kettles.  
G Ensure pans match size of heat-  
ing area.  
G Use badly dented or distorted  
pans.  
G Remember good quality pans  
retain heat well, so generally  
only a low or medium heat is  
necessary.  
Be convex  
(bowed out)  
G Leave an element switched on  
when not cooking.  
G Cook food directly on the hot-  
plate.  
G Ensure pan handles are posi-  
tioned safely and away  
from heat sources.  
G Drag or slide utensils across  
Be rimmed  
the hob surface.  
G Lift pans, do not drag.  
G Place large preserving pans or  
fish kettles across two hot-  
plates.  
G Use pan lids except when frying.  
Be deeply ridged  
G Deal with spillage immediately G Place plastic vessels or utensils  
but with care.  
on a hot hob.  
G Use the hob as an area for stor-  
But essentially Flat  
age  
Always place pans  
centrally on the  
hotplate  
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Temperature Conversion Chart  
Main  
Convection  
Oven  
Top  
Convection  
Oven  
Main  
Fan  
Oven  
Gas  
Mark  
o
F
1
2
/
100  
120  
130  
140  
160  
170  
180  
200  
210  
250  
275  
300  
325  
110  
130  
120  
140  
150  
160  
1
2
3
4
140  
150  
180  
190  
200  
220  
350  
375  
400  
425  
450  
170  
180  
190  
5
6
7
8
210  
220  
220  
9
475  
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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.  
Setting the Grill  
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.  
Door in  
grilling  
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.  
Grill pan handle  
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.  
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Guide To Grilling  
Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling  
GRILL CHART  
Shelf Position  
from base  
of oven  
Approx.Cooking  
Time  
Food  
Setting  
Toasting of  
2
2
1
3-10 mins depending on  
type of food  
High  
Med  
Bread Products  
Small cuts of meat,  
sausages, bacon  
15-20 mins  
20-30 mins  
Chops, etc.  
Gammon steaks  
Med  
Fish: whole  
fillets  
Med  
Med  
Med  
1
2
2
cook on base of pan  
10-30 mins  
fingers  
10-30 mins  
Pre-cooked  
potato products  
Med  
Med  
High  
2
1
10-20 mins  
Preheat pan first  
8-15 mins  
Pizzas  
5-10 mins  
Browning of food  
1
The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without  
excessive fat spitting and splashing.  
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Oven Timer Operation  
The oven timer offers you the following features:  
1. Time of Day  
2. Automatic Cooking  
3. Minute Minder  
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 as possible when it goes into the oven, ideally straight from the  
refrigerator. Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed thoroughly before it is put in  
the oven.  
4. We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven if there is to be a delay  
period. Stews prepared by frying the meat and vegetables should be cooked as soon as  
possible.  
5. We advise dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat, for example Shepherds  
Pie, should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay period.  
6. Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method, so that the delay period is  
kept to a minimum.  
7. On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain foods (ie poultry, joints,  
etc) the delayed start should be kept to a minimum.  
8. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period, so it is best to  
add these ingredients just before serving.  
9. Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat or tossing in water to which  
lemon juice has been added, prior to placing food in the oven.  
10. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent boiling over.  
11. Food should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container to prevent the loss of liquid  
during cooking. Aluminium foil gives a good seal.  
12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.  
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 that the oven clock is at the right time of day.  
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Know Your Timer  
Time of Day Dial  
Cook  
Minute Minder  
“OFF” position  
Period  
A
B
12  
1
11  
Auto  
Start Time  
(Pull)  
10  
8
2
4
0
10  
20  
50  
40  
Display  
Window  
3
Minute  
Minder  
30  
7
5
Clock Set  
(Pull)  
6
Minute Minder Dial  
KEY:  
ORANGE FINGER : START TIME SETTING  
YELLOW FINGER : MINUTE MINDER SETTING  
TIMER FUNCTIONS  
Time of Day  
Main Clockface  
Ensure correct time of day is always set.  
Minute Minder  
Yellow Finger / Small Dial  
Here you can set a time period of up to 55 minutes, that will count down. When  
it reaches zero, the timer will emit an audible tone.  
For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20 minutes  
later.  
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME  
Start Time  
Orange Finger  
The time of day at which you want an “Auto Cooking” programme to start.  
Cook Period  
(Up to 180 minutes)  
The Cook period in minutes will be shown in the display window.  
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 1l.00am", and a "Cook Period" for 180 minutes. The timer  
will switch the oven(s) on at 1l.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.  
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation  
TO SET & RE-SET THE TIME OF DAY  
12  
0
1
11  
A
10  
8
2
Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.  
50  
40  
10  
20  
3
Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is switched on.  
30  
6
4
B
7
5
Step 3 Pull knob (B) and turn clockwise until the correct time of day is  
shown.  
Step 4 Ensure that the yellow minute minder finger remains at the  
12  
0
1
11  
position.  
A
B
10  
8
2
4
If it is not, return the yellow finger to the  
position on the clock  
50  
40  
10  
20  
3
face by turning (without pulling) knob (B) anti-clockwise.  
30  
6
Note: For normal "Manual" operation of the oven(s) the timer  
7
5
should always be set at  
shown). See Below.  
the position in the display window (as  
TO SET THE 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  
position.  
12  
1
11  
If the  
symbol does not appear in the display window :-  
A
B
10  
2
0
50  
10  
20  
Step 1 Turn the upper knob (A) clockwise (without pulling) until the  
3
40  
symbol does appear in the display window.  
30  
6
8
4
7
5
USING THE MINUTE MINDER – (YELLOW FINGER)  
Here you can set a "Minute Minder" function of up to 55  
minutes. At the end of the set time. a bell will ring for  
approximately 4 minutes.  
Note: The figures on the inner dial are for setting the Minute  
12  
0
1
11  
Minder.  
A
10  
8
2
50  
40  
3
Step 1 To set "Minute Minder" finger to the required time, turn (without  
pulling) lower knob (B) anti-clockwise, until the yellow finger is at  
the time required.  
20  
30  
6
4
B
7
5
1
Example: 10 minutes (as shown).  
12  
0
11  
At the end of the Minute Minder period a bell will sound.  
A
B
10  
8
2
50  
40  
10  
20  
Step 2 To cancel the bell turn (without pulling), lower knob (B) anti-  
clockwise until yellow minute minder finger is returned to the  
position on the clockface (as shown).  
3
30  
6
4
7
5
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation  
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES  
There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:–  
(a) 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 THE 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 doors.  
12  
1
5
11  
A
B
10  
Step 3 Turn the upper knob (A) clockwise (without pulling), until the  
required cook period in minutes is indicated in the display  
window.  
2
4
50  
40  
120  
3
20  
30  
6
e.g. 120 minutes (as shown).  
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7
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 for  
approximately 4 minutes.  
Step 5 Return the oven control to the OFF position.  
12  
1
11  
Step 6 To cancel the Bell and return the timer to "Manual  
A
10  
2
Operation", turn (without pulling), upper knob (A) clock  
50  
40  
10  
3
wise, until the  
symbol is shown in the display window.  
30  
6
8
4
B
7
5
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation  
b) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY  
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions  
for setting the time of day.  
12  
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the  
1
5
11  
A
B
oven door(s).  
10  
8
2
4
50  
40  
3
Step 3 Turn the upper knob (A) (without pulling), clockwise, until the  
20  
30  
6
symbol appears in the display window.  
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This allows the auto function to be set.  
12  
1
11  
Step 4 Set the orange finger to the "Start" time by pulling the upper knob  
(A) and turning it clockwise.  
A
10  
2
4
50  
40  
3
e.g. 5 o'clock (as shown).  
20  
30  
6
8
B
7
5
1
Note: The "Start Time" is the time of day you want the Auto  
Cooking programme to start.  
12  
11  
Step 4 Set the "Cook Period" by turning (without pulling) the upper knob  
(A) clockwise, until the required cook period in minutes is  
indicated in the display window.  
A
B
10  
120  
8
2
4
50  
40  
3
20  
30  
6
e.g. 120 minutes (as shown).  
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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.  
Step 5 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 for approximately 4 minutes.  
Step 6 Return the oven controls to the OFF position.  
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Step 7 To cancel the Bell and return the timer to "Manual Operation",  
turn (without pulling), upper knob (A) clockwise, until the  
symbol is shown in the display window.  
A
B
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10  
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation  
TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME  
BEFORE COOK PERIOD HAS STARTED  
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Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to their OFF position.  
A
10  
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2
50  
40  
10  
20  
3
Step 2 Turn (without pulling) the upper knob (A) clockwise until the  
30  
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symbol appears in the display window.  
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B
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Step 3 Pull and turn the upper knob (A) clockwise until the orange finger  
reads the same time as the hour hand on the clock.  
Step 4 Turn the upper knob (A) clockwise (without pulling) until the  
symbol appears in the display window.  
TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME  
ONCE THE AUTO COOK PROGRAMME HAS STARTED  
BUT BEFORE IT HAS FINISHED.  
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A
10  
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Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to their OFF position.  
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40  
10  
20  
3
Step 2 Turn the upper knob (A) clockwise (without pulling) until the  
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4
B
symbol appears in the display window.  
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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 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 (31bs) or poultry up to 2.5kg (61bs) 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.  
Larger joints of meat weighing more than 1.5kg (31bs), or poultry weighing more than 2.5kg  
(61bs), 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.  
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Oven  
Oven Control  
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 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.  
Wipe the joint, dry well with a clean cloth, kitchen tissue,  
etc., and weigh it. Meat which has been stored in a refriger-  
ator, should be allowed to come to room temperature for  
approximately 30 minutes before cooking. Always com-  
pletely 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.  
To prepare meat for  
roasting in your  
electric oven  
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.  
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Oven Cookery Notes  
Temperature and  
Time  
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 is used, the joint loses less weight, is more ten-  
der (too high a temperature causes meat to be tough and  
dry), and the splashing of fat onto oven interior 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 pud-  
ding to serve with roast beef).  
The times and temperature suggested should be used as a  
guide but may vary according to:–  
1. Whether you prefer meat rare, medium or well  
done.  
2. The size and shape of your joint.  
a) A short thick joint requires a longer cooking  
period than a long thin joint.  
b) A small joint under 1.5kg (3lbs) takes longer per  
450g (1lb) than a large one, whereas a large  
joint over 3kg (6lbs) will cook in the time given  
for ‘minutes’ per 450g (1lb) 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.)  
Meat pan and rod  
shelves  
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.  
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Care and Cleaning  
WARNING  
Turn off the main switch before cleaning. Before switching on again, ensure that all con-  
trols 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 soapy 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 hot 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 hot 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 Council.  
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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 sur-  
face 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 opera-  
tion 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 to  
remove any stubborn stains left on the floor of the compartment.  
CLEANING MATERIALS TO AVOID  
1. Plastic or nylon pads  
2. Household abrasive powders and scourers, these may scratch the surface.  
3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads.  
4. Caustic cleaners, these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame.  
5. 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 corro-  
sion.  
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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory  
GRILL  
Uneven cooking front to back  
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below  
the grill element.  
Fat splattering  
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).  
BAKING GENERAL  
Uneven rising of cakes  
Ensure that the oven shelves are level.  
Sinking of cakes  
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 traditional creaming of the  
margarine and sugar. Remember when using a food  
mixer or processor not to over cream soft margarine.  
Over/undercooking  
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 (2l4'') in  
height for roasting.  
TOP OVEN BAKING  
Uneven cooking front to back  
Ensure that the cooking utensil is at least 100mm (4")  
from the front of the shelf.  
Uneven rising  
Ensure that the shelf is level (as above) and that the  
food is positioned correctly in the oven.  
Overcooking  
Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10°C  
from standard recipes when using the top oven.  
Food is taking too long to cook  
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.  
May we wish you many years of carefree successful cooking and remember our Home  
Economics Department is always available for advice if you write to:  
The Home Economist,  
General Domestic Appliances LTD,  
P.O. Box 5,  
Blythe Bridge,  
Stoke-on-Trent,  
ST11 9LJ  
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Something Wrong ?  
Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists.  
THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG.  
Problem  
Check  
(a) Check  
If you find :-  
Nothing works.  
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.  
The power supply to your oven has possibly been interrupted, but has  
now come back on again. Reset the timer to the correct time of day  
and "Manual" operation using instructions given in the timer section of  
the book.  
Clock is working but has lost time.  
Check the following to ensure that the timer is in Manual Mode:  
Check that the  
symbol is shown in the display window.  
Main & Top Ovens do not work, but  
the Grill works.  
See timer section for instructions on how to return timer to  
"Manual".  
Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause a  
safety device to operate.  
Top Ovens and Grill do not work,  
but the Main Oven works.  
(a) 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.  
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 does not work.  
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.  
Grill keeps turning on and off.  
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.  
Can not set an “Auto Cook” pro-  
gramme  
Timer buzzer operates  
continually for a while, after it is  
reset  
Return the "Minute Minder" finger to the position.(where  
appropriate).  
: Check that the symbol is shown in the display window.  
If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem; You should identify your Service  
Agent using the list on the back page and contact your Local Service Office  
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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 302 220  
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 302 220  
Genuine Parts & Accessories  
Mail Order Hotline  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
For further product information 08701 54 64 74  
All Creda Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.  
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
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PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.  
March 2000 Part No. 495100073-03  
 

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