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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 a radiant hob for responsive, economical cooking with two large and two small radiant rings, full width grill and fan assisted oven and three removable shelves. There is also a clock / tim[...]
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MODEL NO. EL 230W/I Voltage: 230/240 Volts AC 50Hz Wattage: 9.6 / 10.4kW Height: 1240mm Width: 460mm Depth: 585mm Weight: 51.4kg This appliance complies with: European Council Directive 73/23/EEC. EMC Directive 89/336/EEC. CE Marking Directive 93/68/EEC. 2 TECHNICAL DETAILS[...]
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Preface ..................................... ................................................ ...... 1 Technical Details ..................................... ............................................ 2 Contents ..................................... ................................................ .... 3 Safety .................................[...]
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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 cooker is used. Do not[...]
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Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity. Ensure that the anti-tilt shelves are put in place correctly. Refer to instructions on pages 16. Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil. Always stand back from the cooker when opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release. [...]
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RATING PLATE Record the model, product and serial numbers inside the back cover of this instruction book from the rating plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the cooker and can be seen upon opening the 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 [...]
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REVERSIBLE OVEN DOOR If you require the oven door to be hinged on the opposite side, you will need to contact your local Electricity Company's Service Department. PLEASE NOTE that a charge may be made. GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR COOKER We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 - 15 minutes at 220°C to burn off any residue from their s[...]
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THE CONTROL PANEL FEATURES A - Hotplate Controls B - Grill Control C - Oven Indicator Neon D - Oven Temperature Control E - Automatic Timer 8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER A B C D E[...]
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A START TIME SETTING KNOB B SECOND HAND C CLOCK SYMBOL D CLOCK/MINUTE MINDER/LENGTH OF COOKING TIME SETTING KNOB E START TIME INDICATOR F HOUR HAND G DISPLAY WINDOW H MANUAL SYMBOL J MINUTE HAND 1. TO SET THE TIME OF DAY The clock will operate when the cooker is switched ON at the wall. To set, pull out and turn setting knob (D) clockwise until t[...]
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4. TO CANCEL MINUTE MINDER/BUZZER Turn setting knob (D) clockwise, without pulling it out until "O" or the manual symbol appears in the window (G) as Fig.4. 5. HOW TO SET THE OVEN TIMER When using the oven timer for the very first time, it is advisable to let it operate while you are at home. The timer can be checked to show that it is op[...]
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B) TO START COOKING NOW, THEN SWITCH OFF AUTOMATICALLY Follow the first 3 points under section 5. (A) above, and then; iv) To set the length of time you want the food to cook; turn setting knob (D) clockwise, without pulling it out , until the required cooking period can be seen in window (G), e.g. 120 minutes (2 hours) and Fig. 9. v) Turn the oven[...]
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To operate the hotplates, turn the control knobs clockwise from the OFF position to the required setting. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest number the coolest setting. Choose a setting appropriate to the quantity and type of food to be cooked. RECOMMENDED SAUCEPANS For speed and economy only good quality saucepans wit[...]
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1. Preparing the food. Seal the food by coating with flour, egg and breadcrumbs or batter. Do not use a basket with batter coated foods as they will stick. 2. Amount of oil. For safety purposes fill the pan only one-third full of oil. 3. Testing the temperature of the oil. It is advisable to use a thermometer to test the temperature of the oil. Alt[...]
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To operate the grill, turn the grill control clockwise from the 'OFF' position to the required setting. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest the coolest setting. NOTE THE GRILL DOOR MUST BE LEFT OPEN DURING GRILLING. THE GRILL PAN AND HANDLE The grill pan is supplied with a removable handle. To insert the handl[...]
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When toasting bread use the top runner position. Adjust the grill pan grid to suit. Accompaniments such as tomatoes and mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid when grilling meats. Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes before cooking. Adjust the heat setting and runner position as necessary during cooking. The food should be tur[...]
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To operate the oven turn the oven temperature control to the required setting. The oven indicator neon will glow until the oven has reached the required temperature and then go out. It will turn ON and OFF periodically during cooking showing that the temperature is being maintained. TO FIT THE OVEN SHELVES The shelves should be fitted with the stra[...]
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It is recommended that when baking larger quantities, the shelf positions should be evenly spaced to suit the load being cooked. A slight increase in cooking time may be necessary. Do not place dishes or baking trays directly on the oven floor as it interferes with the oven air circulation and can lead to base burning; use the lower shelf position.[...]
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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 Biscuits Bread Bread rolls/buns Cakes: Small & Queen Sponges Victoria Sandwich Madeira Rich Fruit Christmas Gingerbread Meringues [...]
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The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by 10° C to suit individual preferences and requirements. The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints, but slight adjustments may be required to allow for personal requirements and the shape[...]
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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 t[...]
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ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE 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. CLEANING THE OUTSIDE OF THE COOKER DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials, or scourers on the out[...]
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HINTS AND TIPS Manual cleaning of the Stayclean coating is not recommended. Damage will occur if abrasives or aerosol sprays of any kind are used. Slight discolouration and polishing of the Stayclean surfaces may occur in time. This does not affect the Stayclean properties in any way. A good time to allow the oven to run on is after the weekly roas[...]
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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[...]
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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 24 EL230 W/I - 311212204 GUARANTEE Your Electra [...]
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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. 311212204 EL 230W/I[...]