CDA PC 15 SS User Operating Instructions Manual

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Twin cavity
ceramic cooker
PC 15 SS
Users Operating Instructions
Before operating this cooker,
please read these instructions carefully

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  • Page 1 Twin cavity ceramic cooker PC 15 SS Users Operating Instructions Before operating this cooker, please read these instructions carefully...
  • Page 2 Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our appliances, carefully designed and built by our specialist staff and thoroughly tested to satisfy your cooking requirements. We suggest that you read this Instruction Booklet so that you will understand fully how to operate your appliance. Please keep the booklet handy.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Model PC 15 SS Page Number Introduction ........... . . 4 Assembling the backguard .
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this CDA cooker which has been carefully designed and produced to give you many years of satisfactory use. Before using this appliance it is essential that the following instructions are carefully read and fully understood.
  • Page 5: Features And Technical Data

    Features and technical data Attention: Detach the Vitroceramic cooking hob appliance from the mains 1. 3 circuits cooking zone Ø 180 1700 W if the ceramic hob is 2. 3 circuits cooking zone Ø 145 1200 W cracked and contact the 3.
  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Control panel Fig. 3 Control panel - Controls description 1. Front right cooking zone control knob 2. Rear right cooking zone control knob 3. Central cooking zone control knob 4. Rear left cooking zone control knob 5. Front left cooking zone control knob 6.
  • Page 7: Electronic Programmer (Main Oven Only)

    Electronic programmer (main oven only) The electronic programmer is a device that groups together the following functions: – 24 hour clock with illuminated display – Timer (up to 23 hours and 59 minutes) – Programme for automatic oven cooking – Programme for semi-automatic oven cooking. Description of the buttons: Automatic cooking taking place Timer...
  • Page 8 Electronic clock Electronic timer (fig. 5) The programmer is equipped with an The timer programme consists only of a electronic clock with lighted numbers buzzer which may be set for a maximum which indicate hours and minutes. period of 23 hours and 59 minutes. Upon immediate connection of the oven If the AUTO is flashing push the or after a blackout, three zeroes will flash...
  • Page 9 Automatic oven cooking 3. Set the temperature and the cooking programme by using the switch and To cook food automatically in the oven, it thermostat knobs of the oven (see is necessary to: specific chapters). 1. Set the length of the cooking time 2.
  • Page 10 At the end of cooking, the oven and the Semi-automatic cooking symbol will turn off, the AUTO will This is used to automatically switch off flash and a buzzer will sound; that can be the oven after the desired cooking time stopped by pushing any of the buttons.
  • Page 11: How To Use The Vitroceramic Hob

    How to use the vitroceramic hob The ceramic surface of the hob allows a Important note: fast transmission of heat in the vertical The heating elements incorporate a ther- direction, from the heating elements molimiter that switches the element underneath the ceramic glass to the pans ON/OFF during all the settings to protect sat on it.
  • Page 12 Double and oval radiant zones The heating element is formed of a coil of resistant material which reaches the work- ing temperature quickly. Operation of the cooking zone is con- trolled by a continuous energy regulator from “1” to “12” (maximum temperature) (fig.
  • Page 13 Cooking hints Cooking plate Cooking plate Knob controlled by a controlled by a Type of cooking setting 7 position 12 position switch switch Switched OFF For melting operations (butter, chocolate). To maintain food hot and to heat small quantities of liquid (sauces, eggs).
  • Page 14 Residual heat indicator Caution! The hob also features 5 warning lights the cooking hob becomes very hot which are connected to the correspond- during operation. Keep children well out of reach. ing plates. When the temperature of a cooking plate is above 60°C, the relevant warning light Cooking hints: will also light up to warn of heat on the...
  • Page 15 Cleaning the hob Safety hints: Before you begin cleaning make sure – Before you switch the hob on, make sure that the appliance is switched off. you know which knob controls the required cooking plate. We advise you to Remove spillages and other types of incrus- set the pan over the cooking plate before tations.
  • Page 16: How To Use The Multifunction Main Oven

    How to use the Multifunction main oven General features As its name indicates, this is an oven that presents particular features from an operational point of view. In fact, it is possible to insert 7 different programs to satisfy every cooking need. The 7 positions, thermostatically controlled, are obtained by 4 heating elements which are: –...
  • Page 17 Fig. 21 Fig. 20 Thermostat knob (Fig. 20) This only sets the cooking temperature and does not switch the oven on. Rotate clockwise until the required temperature is reached (from 50 to 250°C). The light between the thermostat and the function selector will illuminate when the oven is switched on and turns off when the oven reaches the correct temperature.
  • Page 18 Grilling The infrared grill element comes on. The heat is dispersed by radiation. Use with the oven door closed and the thermostat knob to position 225°C for max 15 minutes, then to position 175°C. For cooking hints, see the chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”. Recommended for: Intense grilling, browning, cooking au gratin and toasting etc.
  • Page 19 Ventilated grill cooking The infrared grill element and the fan come on. The heat is dispersed mainly by radiation and the fan then distributes it all over the oven. Use with the door closed. The temperature can be regulated via the thermostat knob to between 50°...
  • Page 20 Cooking advice Sterilization Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in full and hermetically sealed jars, is done in the fol- lowing way: a. Set the switch to position b. Set the thermostat knob to position 185 °C and preheat the oven. c.
  • Page 21 Grilling and “au gratin” Grilling may be done without the roasting jack on position of the switch, because the hot air completely envelops the food that is to be cooked. Set the thermostat to position 175 °C and after having preheated the oven, simply place the food on the rack.
  • Page 22: How To Use The Conventional Oven

    How to use the Conventional oven General features As its name indicates, this is an oven that presents particular features from an operational point of view. The conventional oven is provided with 3 heating elements which are: – Bottom element 800 W –...
  • Page 23 Function selector knob (Fig. 22) Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for one of the following functions. Oven light By setting the knob to this position, only the oven light comes on (15 W). It remains on in all the cooking modes. Traditional convection cooking The upper and lower heating elements come on.
  • Page 24 Use of the grill Switch the grill on, setting the two knobs: – Function selector to position. – Thermostat selector to position 225°C for 15 minutes then to 175°C. Leave to warm up for approximately 5 minutes with the door closed. Place the food inside positioning the rack as near as possible to the grill.
  • Page 25: Do's And Do Not's

    Do’s and do not’s Do’s and do not’s • Do always grill with the oven door closed. • Do read the user instructions carefully before using the cooker for the first time. • Do allow the oven to heat for one and a half hours, before using for the first time, in order to expel any smell from the new oven insulation, without the introduction of food.
  • Page 26 Important notes – The appliance should be installed by a qualified electrician in compliance with the laws in force in your country and in observation of the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Failure to comply with this condition will render the guarantee invalid. –...
  • Page 27: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Important: As a safety measure, before you start cleaning the cooker be sure to disconnect it from the mains supply. Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus make it unsafe. Spillage Any spillage should be dealt with as soon as possible to prevent it becoming burnt on.
  • Page 28 Removal of the inner glass door panel The inner glass door panel can easily be removed for cleaning by unscrewing the – four screws (fig. 25). When re-assembling ensure that the inner glass is correctly positioned and do not – over tighten the screws.
  • Page 29 Inside of oven This must be cleaned regularly. Remove and refit the side runner frames as described in the next chapter. With the oven warm, wipe the inside walls with a cloth soaked in very hot soapy water or another suitable product. Side runner frames, tray and rack can be removed and washed in the sink.
  • Page 30 Removing the oven door Fig. 29a Please operate as follows: Open the door completely. The swivel retainers of the rh and lh hinges (fig. 29a) are hooked onto the metal bar above them (fig. 29b). Lift the oven door slightly. The notch on the bottom of the hinge will disengage (fig.
  • Page 31: For The Installer

    FOR THE INSTALLER...
  • Page 32: Location

    Location Important – The appliance should be installed by a qualified electrician in compliance with the laws in force in your country and in observation of the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Failure to comply with this condition will render the guarantee invalid. –...
  • Page 33: Fitting The Adjustable Feet And Levelling

    Fitting the adjustable feet The adjustable feet must be fitted to the base of the cooker before use. Rest the rear of the cooker an a piece polystyrene packaging exposing the base for the fitting of the feet. Fit the 4 legs by screwing them tight Fig.
  • Page 34 Moving the cooker Warning When raising cooker to upright posi- tion always ensure two people carry out this manoeuvre to prevent dam- age to the adjustable feet (fig. 33). Warning Be carefull: do not lift the cooker by the door handle when raising to the upright position (fig.
  • Page 35: Electrical Installation

    Electrical installation IMPORTANT: The cooker must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect installation, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility, may cause injury to persons, animals or equipment. For your safety please read the following information: – Connection to the mains must be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with current regulations.
  • Page 36 Connecting the power cord must be entrusted to skilled personnel in accordance with the instructions supplied by the manufacturer and in compliance with established safety standards. Connecting the mains cable To connect the feeder cable to the cooker it is necessary to: –...
  • Page 37: Appliance Servicing

    Appliance servicing CDA provide a quality and effective after-sales service to cover all your servicing needs. Please attach your receipt to this page for safekeeping. Please help us to help you by having the following information available when booking a service-call: Model type, make and model –...
  • Page 38: Guarantee

    CDA and the labour will be charged at the commercial rate applicable at the time of repair.
  • Page 40 Descriptions and illustrations in this booklet are given as simply indicative. The manufacturer reserves the right, considering the characteristics of the models described here, at any time and without notice, to make eventual necessary modifications for their construction or for commercial needs. PC 15 SS cooker Cod. 1102837 ß3...

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