Electra Accessories EL 305C manual

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Welcome to your new Electra cooker. Its stylish and practical design will enhance your kitchen and make "cooking electric" a pleasure. Features include four sealed hotplates, a full width grill, a fan assisted oven for economical cooking and three removable shelves. Even if you have used an electric cooker before, it is important that you[...]

MODEL NO. EL305C Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.8/10.7kW Height: 900mm Width: 500mm Depth: 600mm This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC. 2 TECHNICAL DETAILS[...]

Preface ..................................... ................................................ ...... 1 Technical Details ..................................... ............................................ 2 Contents ..................................... ................................................ .... 3 Safety .................................[...]

Defrosting ..................................... ................................................ .. 18 Uses of Defrost Feature ..................................... .............................. 1 8 Selecting Defrost ..................................... ..................................... 1 8 Things to Note ....................................[...]

THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. ENSURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE COOKER. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION This cooker is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Ensure that all packaging, both inside and outside the cooker has been removed before the appliance is used. Do [...]

Always use oven gloves to remove and replace the grill pan handle when grilling. Recommendations given on page 12. Ensure that you support the grill pan when it is in the withdrawn or partially withdrawn position. Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven. Ensure that the anti-tilt shelves are put in place correc[...]

RATING PLATE Record the model, product and serial numbers on page 23 from the rating plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the cooker and can be seen upon opening the fan oven door. The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the cooker is given on the rating plate. Do not remove the rating [...]

Note: Vapours from the oven vent may in time cause discolouration of wallcoverings behind the cooker. For ease of cleaning it may be preferable to tile behind the cooker. Overhanging surfaces or a cooker hood should be a minimum of 685mm above the hob. It is important to ensure that the appliance is level after installation. Levelling feet are fitt[...]

THE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A - Fan Oven Control B - Fan Oven Indicator Neon C - Grill Control D - Hotplate Controls 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER A C D B EL305[...]

To operate the hotplates turn the control knobs in either direction to vary the heat setting. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest represents the coolest setting. Choose a setting appropriate to the quantity and type of food to be cooked. RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS To check the flatness of the saucepan place a ruler across th[...]

DEEP FAT FRYING SPECIAL FRYING NOTE: For safety purposes when deep fat frying, fill the pan one-third full of oil, DO NOT cover the pan with a lid and DO NOT leave the pan unattended. In the unfortunate event of a fire, switch the cooker OFF at the electricity supply and cover the pan with a lid or damp cloth to assist in smothering the flames. DO [...]

To operate the grill open the grill door and turn the grill control in either direction. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest the coolest setting. Setting 5 represents the grill on Full. At lower settings the grill may turn on and off over time and you may prefer to use these settings for keeping food warm. THINGS TO NOT[...]

To correctly locate the grill pan on the shelf, ensure that the cut out on the underside of the handle bracket locates over the front bar of the shelf. To check the progress of the food being grilled, the grill pan should be withdrawn on the shelf to attend to food during cooking or the carrier shelf can be lifted away from the cooker and rested on[...]

Turn the fan oven temperature control to the required setting. THINGS TO NOTE The main oven neon indicator will glow until the oven has reached the desired temperature and then go out. It will turn ON and OFF periodically during cooking showing that the temperature is being maintained. 14 USES OF THE FAN OVEN PREHEATING The fan oven quickly reaches[...]

TO FIT THE OVEN SHELVES The shelves should be fitted with the straight rods uppermost on the frame and the forms towards the back of the oven. If not fitted correctly the anti-tilt and safety stop mechanism will be affected. HINTS AND TIPS Arrange the shelves in the required positions before switching the oven ON. Shelves are numbered from the bott[...]

The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature by 10° C to suit individual preferences and requirements. FAN OVEN FOOD SHELF POSITION COOKING TEMP °C APPROX. COOK TIME Biscuits Bread Bread rolls/buns Cakes: Small & Queen Sponges Victoria Sandwich Madeira Rich Fruit Christmas Gin[...]

ROASTING CHART INTERNAL TEMPERATURES Rare : 50-60°C; Medium : 60-70°C; Well : 70-80°C MEAT FAN OVEN COOKING TIME Beef Beef, boned Mutton and Lamb Pork and veal Ham Chicken Turkey and goose Duck Pheasant Rabbit Potatoes with meat Potatoes without meat 160-180°C 160-180°C 160-180°C 160-180°C 160-180°C 160-180°C 160-180°C 160-180°C 160-180?[...]

USES OF DEFROST FEATURE This fan oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones etc. It is preferable to thaw fish, meat and poultry slowly in th[...]

ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AT THE MAIN WALL SWITCH AND ALLOW THE COOKER TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer. Cleaners that contain bleach should NOT be used as they may dull the surface finishes[...]

CLEANING THE GRILL, GRILL PAN, GRILL PAN GRID AND OVEN SHELVES All removable parts, except the grill pan handle can be washed in the dishwasher. The grill pan may be cleaned using a soap impregnated steel wool pad. The grill pan grid and oven shelves should be cleaned using hot soapy water. Soaking first in soapy water will make cleaning easier. CL[...]

We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your cooker before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one which you can solve yourself without the expense of a service call. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed below you will be charged for the call whether or not the cooker is un[...]

IMPORTANT NOTICE In line with our continuing policy of research and development, we reserve the right to alter models and specifications without prior notice. This handbook is accurate at the date of printing, but may be superseded and should be disregarded if specifications or appearance are changed. 22 GUARANTEE Your Electra cooker is covered by [...]

How to obtain After Sales Service quickly Remember that you may be charged for a service call (even during the guarantee period) if nothing is found to be wrong with the cooker. So always check the instructions to make sure you have not missed anything. Make a note of your nearest Electricity Company Service Depot and their telephone number here: .[...]

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MODEL NO. PART NO. 311507900 EL 305C[...]