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Summary of Contents for Creda C261E
- Page 1 C161E C261E C361E C461E C365E R365E Installation & User Instructions You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Grill (C161E) Grill (C261E, C361E, C365E & R365E) Solar Plus Grill (C461E) Guide to Grilling Top Oven Cookery Notes (C261E, C361E, C461E, C365E & R365E) Main Oven Cookery Notes Oven Temperature charts Using the Main Oven for Other Functions Care and Cleaning... -
Page 4: Introduction
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. -
Page 5: Installation
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 front of the plinth.The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as one who is a, NICEIC registered contractor to a 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... -
Page 6: Safety Information
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 Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time. Understand the controls prior to using the appliance. - Page 7 Safety Information Never 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. 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.
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Page 8: Features - C161E
Features Model C161E 2000W Redspot Control Panel Hob On neon Grill Grill Pan with Fixed/ Detachable Handle Inner Glass Panel Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven, a third shelf can be purchased from the Parts department, see back cover. 1000W Sealed Rating Plate Meat Pan... -
Page 9: Features - C261E
Features Model C261E 2000W Redspot Control Panel Hob On neon Removable Grill Deflector Plate Grill Grill Pan with Fixed/ Detachable Handle Inner Glass Panel Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven, a third shelf can be purchased from the Parts department, see back cover. -
Page 10: Features - C361E, C365E & R365E
Features – C361E, C365E and R365E Cooking area: 1500W Dual Circuit Solarglo (C361E) 1500W Ceramic (C365E & R365E) Cooking area: 1200W Solarglo (C361E 1200W Ceramic (C365E & R365E) Control panel Hob Hot neon Conventional Grill Grill pan food support Grill pan with fixed/detachable handle Inner Glass Panel... -
Page 11: Features - C461E
Features – C461E Cooking area 1500W Dual Circuit Solarglo Cooking area 1200W Solarglo Control panel Hob Hot neon Solarplus Grill (Highspeed) Grill pan with fixed/detachable handle 'Credaclean' top oven side panels Inner glass panel Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven, a third shelf can be purchased from the Parts dept., see back cover. -
Page 12: Control Panels
Control Panels Front left Rear Red Spot left Hob On neon Rear Front left left Red Spot Hob On neon (C261E) Grill Hob Hot neon (C365E & R365E) Rear left Front twin circuit left Hob Hot Grill neon Twin circuit... - Page 13 Hob On neon Hob On neon will illuminate when any hob control is operated and will (C161E/C261E) remain illuminated until all hob controls are turned off. Hob Hot Neon A short time (approx.
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Page 14: Oven Timer Operation (C161E, C261E, C365E & R365E)
Press and release both the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons together. Press the ‘+’ button and the display will show 12.00 Then press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to set the correct time of day. (C161E, C261E, C365E & R365E) symbol will... - Page 15 Reset the timer to the correct time of day. NOTE: (C161E, C261E, C365E & R365E) Ensure the time of day is set correctly. Press and release the ‘-’ button, a Within 4 seconds press the ‘+’ button to set the correct period of time required.
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Page 16: Oven Timer Operation (C361E And C461E)
Oven Timer Operation The oven timer offers you the following features: Automatic Cooking The Main Oven (only) 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 manually. - Page 17 Know your Timer CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using you cooker. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISPLAY WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.00 HOURS AND 06.00 HOURS TO PREVENT GLARE. However, should you operate the timer during these hours the display will return to normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again.
- Page 18 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (C361E & C461E) SETTING THE TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off. Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on. Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and Auto symbol will be Step 4 Press &...
- Page 19 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (C361E & C461E) 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 and Off Automatically (b) To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period. a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches off Automatically.
- Page 20 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (C361E & C461E) Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button. Note 2 When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End Time button.
- Page 21 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (C361E & C461E) TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED. Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position. Step 2 Press and hold in the “Cook Period” button. Step 3 With the “Cook Period”...
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Page 22: Temperature Conversion Chart
Temperature Conversion Chart Mark Main Conventional Convection Oven – – Main Oven Oven –... -
Page 23: Sealed Hob (C161E And C261E)
Sealed Hob General Information (C161E and C261E) 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. - Page 24 Sealed Hob General Information (C161E and C261E) CHOICE OF UTENSILS Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils. We recommend for optimum performance the use of good quality utensils. PANS SHOULD NOT Be concave (bowed in) Be convex (bowed out)
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Page 25: Ceramic Hob (C361E, C461E, C365E & R365E)
Ceramic Hob (C365E and R365E) CAUTION: IF ANY CRACK IN SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, TURN OFF THE MAINS COOKER SWITCH. Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. The following boiling plates are located beneath the circular cooking areas:- The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating element is turned on. - Page 26 Ceramic Hob (C361E and C461E) CAUTION: IF ANY CRACK IN SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, TURN OFF THE MAINS COOKER SWITCH. Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. The following boiling plates are located beneath the circular cooking areas:- .The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating element is turned on.
- Page 27 Ceramic Hob General Information (C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E) PANS SHOULD BE: Not concave (bowed in) Not convex (bowed out) Not rimmed Not deeply ridged But essentially Flat Always Use good quality flat- based cookware on all electric heat sources. Always ensure pans have clean, dry bases before use.
- Page 28 Ceramic Hob General Information (C361E and C461E) Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this Do Not Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob Do not place anything between the base of the utensil and Do not leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob when it is...
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Page 29: Choosing Your Utensils
Choosing Your Utensils Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of Choosing your utensils. 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. 1. - Page 30 Choosing Your Utensils Do not use utensils with rough bases. Do Not 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 (like a gramophone record) or Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than lmm as this Do not use a utensil with a convex base.
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Page 31: Grill Pan And Handle
Grill Pan and Handle 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 (A), slide it towards the centre of the pan (B) and let the handle locate over the bracket (C). -
Page 32: Grill (C161E)
Grill (C161E) Setting the Grill Door in grilling position CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. THE GRILL WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE GRILL DOOR CLOSED Never: line the grill pan with aluminium foil. The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of the grill element. -
Page 33: Grill (C261E, C361E, C365E & R365E)
Grill (C261E, C361E, C365E and R365E) Setting the Grill Door in grilling position CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL/TOP OVEN DOOR CLOSED. -
Page 34: Solarplus Grill (C461E)
CAUTION: GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. Your cooker is not fitted with a conventional type of grill. Creda have developed a Solarplus high speed grill which is designed to reduce your grilling times. It is quicker because it takes less time to warm up from cold. -
Page 35: Guide To Grilling
Guide To Grilling (C161E) Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Toasting of Bread products Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. Chops etc. Gammon steaks Chicken pieces Fish: fingers Whole Fillets Fish in breadcrumbs... - Page 36 Guide To Grilling (C261E, C361E, C365E and R365E) Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Toasting of Bread products Small cuts of meat, reduce to lower sausages, bacon, etc. 4 for 6-8 mins.
- Page 37 Guide to Grilling - Solarplus Grill (C461E) Guide to grilling successfully Food Toasting of Bread Products Small cuts of meat – Sausages, Bacon Chops, etc. Gammon Steaks, Chicken pieces Fish. Whole, Fillets Fish in breadcrumbs Pre-cooked Potato Products Pizzas Browning of Food ™...
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Page 38: Top Oven Cookery Notes (C261E, C361E, C461E, C365E & R365E)
Top oven as Place the plates/dishes on the shelf, positioned on runner 1, turn top oven a warming control to 100°C for 10-15 minutes. Never use grill control. compartment for plates (C261E, C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E) -
Page 39: Main Oven Cookery Notes
The top oven rod shelf can be used in the main oven when cooking large quantities of food. Additional shelves can be purchased through your oven supplier or Creda Spares. Food or utensils should Never be placed directly an the floor of the oven for cooking. - Page 40 Main Oven Cookery Notes When all three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for home Temperature freezing or parties, it may be necessary to increase the cooking times given in and time the temperature charts by a few minutes, to allow for the loss of heat due to extra time taken to load the oven, and the larger mass of food.
- Page 42 Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarines or butter only.
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Page 43: Using The Main Oven For Other Functions
Using the Main Oven for other Functions “SLOW” 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. DO NOT place food or plates directly on the oven floor as this could damage both the oven lining and the plates which are being warmed. -
Page 44: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning 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. Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame. 4. - Page 45 Care and Cleaning Ceramic hotplates (C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E): Clean your Creda Ceramic hob top regularly and avoid repeated burning of encrusted contamination. Your choice of cleaner will depend on the degree of soiling involved (see below). minor soiling, where the contamination has not burnt hard, can be wiped off with a clean...
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Page 46: Control Panel
Main Oven Liners - side and rear panels. Top Oven Liners (C261E, C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E) - sides It should not normally be necessary to clean the ‘Credaclean’ panels in water. If the user feels it is desirable to do so, wash them in warm soapy water, followed by rinsing in clean water. Do not use enzyme/biological washing powder, harsh abrasives or oven chemical cleaners of any kind. - Page 47 Care and Cleaning Grill: Remove the 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 compartment, use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners the grill deflector plate (not applicable on C365E) and the floor of the compartment.
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Page 48: Cleaning The Doors
Care and Cleaning Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that is coated with a heat reflective layer. Do not use scouring pads, or abrasive powder, which will scratch the glass. Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. -
Page 49: Cooking Results Not Satisfactory
Uneven rising of cakes Sinking of cakes Over/Under cooking Fast/Slow cooking Uneven cooking of cakes Top Oven Baking C261E, C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E Uneven cooking front to back Uneven rising of cakes Overcooking Food is taking too long to... -
Page 50: Something Wrong With Your Cooker
Something Wrong with your Cooker? Before contacting your Creda Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below; there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. Problem Slight odour or small amount of smoke when grill / oven used first time Nothing works Top oven and grill do not work. - Page 51 Problem Oven temperatures too high or low Oven does not cook evenly Oven lamp does not work Draught from beneath control panel Condensation on the wall at the rear of the cooker. Steam / Condensation in the oven after use. Check temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Temperature Charts.
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Page 52: Key Contacts
Genuine Parts & Accessories For further product information All Creda Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights. Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.