Creda X155E manual

Y ou must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them f or future ref erence . X155E Installation & U ser Instructions[...]

F or more information on our ex citing product range ring Creda Answ er C entre 08701 54 64 74 OR Visit us on the NET at http://www .creda.co .uk General Domestic Appliances Ltd. Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9J B 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 i[...]

Introduction 4 Installation 5 F or your Safety – Alwa ys 7 F or your Safety – Never 8 F eatures 9 Contr ol P anel 10 Ceramic Hob 11 T emperature C onversion Scale 18 Ceramic Hob - General Inf ormation 12 Grilling 19 Guide to Grilling 21 Oven T emperature Chart – Meat 22 Oven T emperature Chart – Bak ing 23 Main Oven Cooker y Notes 24 Care a[...]

Introduction 4 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 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[...]

Installation WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply volt age, this is stated on the rating plate , which is situated on the front of the plinth. The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as one who is NICEIC registered, to suitable double[...]

6 Installation Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch off at the cooker control unit. Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front as follows: Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements. Note: Take care in moving [...]

Safety Information 7 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. ● Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time. ● Understand the controls prior to using [...]

Safety Information 8 ● 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 u[...]

1200W F eatur es 9 1800W FAST PLATE GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR RATING PLATE MEAT PAN PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS HOB VENTILATION SLOTS 1800W 1200W FAST PLATE CONTROL PANEL CREDACLEAN SIDE PANELS OVEN ROD SHELVES GRILL GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT[...]

GRILL INDICATOR LIGHT MAIN OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT GRILL MAIN OVEN LEFT FRONT PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE C ontrol P anel 10 Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates/grill can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control, the Main Oven knob can only be rotated clockwise from the Off position. Note: Alwa[...]

11 C eramic Hob CAUTION: IF AT ANY TIME A CRACK IN THE SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE SUPPLY. Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface as damage can occur. The following boiling plates are located beneath the decorative circular patterned cooking areas:[...]

Hotplates Gener al Information Notes 12 USE OF HOTPLATES Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. Turn the control to 6 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[...]

13 ✓ ● Use gauze, metal pan diffusers, asbestos mats and stands e.g. Wok stands – they can cause overheating. ● Use utensils with skirts or rims e.g. buckets and some kettles. ● Use badly dented or distorted pans. ● Leave an element switched on when not cooking. ● Cook food directly on the ceramic glass. ● Drag or slide utensils, al[...]

14 General Informa tion Notes (C eramic Hobs) Do Not Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob. Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob. Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches [...]

15 General Informa tion Notes (C eramic Hobs) Safety requirements for deep fat frying IMPORTANT – As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying, cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (e.g. to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the p[...]

16 Choosing your utensils Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of utensils. To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to avoid unnecessary damage, we recommend the use of good quality utensils with smooth flat bases. Remember 1. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base, always [...]

17 Choosing Y our Ut ensils Do not use utensils with rough bases. Do not use lightweight utensils with thin, distorted or uneven bases. Do not use lightweight enamelled steel utensils. Do not use cast iron utensils. Do not use utensils with recessed, scrolled or ridged bases. Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than l mm as this[...]

T emp er ature C on v ersion Char t 18 o F Gas Mark 1 / 2 1 250 100 120 130 140 160 170 180 200 210 220 110 130 140 150 170 180 190 210 220 – 120 140 150 160 180 190 200 220 – – 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Main Convection Oven Top Convection Oven Main Fan Oven[...]

Grilling 19 GRILLING MUST BE DONE WITH THE GRILL DOOR OPEN. CONTROL KNOBS MAY BECOME HOT DURING GRILLING. CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS USED – CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. To operate the grill proceed as follows: ● Open the grill door. ● Pre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes. (see chart on [...]

Grilling (con tinued) 20 The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill pan/grill pan grid. Place the grill pan on the runners and push back to the stop position when the grill pan is correctly positioned beneath the grill element. Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the grill compartment will be heated when the oven is in use. Do not ope[...]

21 Guide to Grilling Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting and splashing. Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. Chops etc. Gam[...]

22 F an Oven C ooking If using aluminium foil, never : 1 . Allow foil to touch sides of oven. 2 . Cover oven interior with foil. 3 . Cover shelves with foil. Beef Meat 160/180 20-25 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 20 mins extra 25 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins extra 25 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins extra 25-30 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins extra 18-20 mi[...]

Scones Food F an Oven C ooking Baking Small Cakes Victoria Sandwich Sponge Sandwich Swiss Roll Semi-rich Fruit cakes Rich Fruit Cakes Shortcrust Pastry Puff Pastry Yorkshire Pudding Individual Yorkshire Puddings Milk Pudding Baked Custard Bread Meringues Yes 210/220 9-12 15-20 20-25 15-20 12-15 75-90 Time dependent on recipe. 45-50 Time dependent o[...]

The oven is fitted with ‘Credaclean’ liners, two rod shelves and a meat pan. Remove the meat pan if it is not being used. To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise, selecting the required temperature between 80 o C (175 o F) and 230 o C (450 o F) as recommended in the temperature chart. The indicator light will immediately come on and r[...]

Main Oven C ookery Notes 25 To prepare meat and poultry for roasting in your fan oven. ( a ) Wipe the meat or poultry, dry well and weigh it. Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room temperature before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before placing in the oven. (b) The weight of[...]

“SL OW” Setting This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china, as it may be damaged in a hot oven. Adv antages of “SL OW” cook ing are: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing. Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear o[...]

1. Plastic or nylon pads / scourers, these may scratch the surface. 2. Household abrasive powders. 3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads. Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame. 4. Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface. To reduce the amount of cleaning always ensure that the hob and cook- i[...]

Car e and Cleaning 28 Wipe over the outer door glass 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. Ensure that glass doors are not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. Glass Inner Door Panel (where fitted) – open the door fully and unscrew the two screws[...]

Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element. Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature. Oven Baking Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting, using suitable pa[...]

Problem Check Slight odour or small This is normal and should cease after a short period. amount of smoke when using the cooker for the first time. Cooker does not work Check that the switch on the control unit is in the on at all. position. Oven temperature seems Check that the temperature has been set in accordance too high or too low. with the t[...]

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PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. March 2002 Part no. 4966200015-02 K ey Contacts Ser vice Creda has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence. Repair Ser vic e UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 You will be asked for th[...]