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- Page 1 C561E / R561E 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
Contents Introduction Installation Safety Information Features Control Panel Oven Timer Operation Temperature Conversion Chart Ceramic Hob Choosing Your Utensils Grill Pan and Handle Solar Plus Grill Guide to Grilling Top Oven Cookery Notes Main Oven (Pre-Heat) Using the Main Oven as a Fan Oven Using the Main Oven as a Convection Oven Oven Temperature charts Using the Main Oven for Other Functions... -
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
Features 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 side liners 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 9: Control Panel
Control Panel Rear left Front twin circuit left Hob Hot neon Grill Twin circuit In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill Operating compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due controls when the to the hot air expelled from the grill compartment. grill is in use Note: After use it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have been switched Off. -
Page 10: Oven Timer Operation
Oven Timer Operation The oven timer offers you the following features: Automatic Cooking The Main Oven (only) can be controlled by the automatic timer. Never operate the grill or top oven when the main oven is set to cook automatically because the main oven cavity can become warm and this may cause bacterial growth in food. -
Page 11: Know Your Timer
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 12: Setting The Time Of Day
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation 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 13: Auto Cooking Programmes
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation 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 14 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation 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 15 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation 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” button still held in, return the display to 0.00 by Step 4 Release the “Cook Period”...
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Page 16: Temperature Conversion Chart
Temperature Conversion Chart ˚F Mark Main Conventional Convection Oven – – Main Oven Oven –... -
Page 17: Ceramic Hob
Ceramic Hob General Information CAUTION: IF ANY CRACK IN THE SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, ISOLATE FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY. DO NOT USE THE COOKER. 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 18 Ceramic Hob General Information 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 19 Ceramic Hob General Information Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking Do Not Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to 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 the Do not leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob...
- Page 20 Ceramic Hob General Information 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 cooking areas.
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Page 21: 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 22 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 or ridged bases. Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than 1mm as this Do not use a utensil with a convex base.
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Page 23: 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 24: Solarplus Grill
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 25: Guide To Grilling
Guide to Grilling - Solarplus Grill 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 Easy Glide™... -
Page 26: Top Oven Cookery Notes
Top Oven Cookery Notes The top oven should be used to cook small quantities of food. The oven is designed so that the grill element operates at a reduced heat output, this is combined with a heating element situated underneath the floor of the oven. -
Page 27: Main Oven (Pre-Heat)
This allows you to cook at different temperatures on different shelves. The unique design of the Creda Smartcook™ oven permits an initial boost that reduces the usual pre-heat time of approximately 15 - 20 minutes in a non-fan oven, to approximately 8 - 9 minutes (based on 180˚C). -
Page 28: Using The Main Oven As A Fan Oven
Main Oven (Fan Oven) The oven is fitted with removable liners, two rod shelves and a meat pan. Remove the meat pan if not being used. Easy Glide™ The Easy Glide™ Shelf, in conjunction with the grill pan supplied can be Shelf used for cooking in the oven(s), ie. - Page 29 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.
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Page 30: Using The Main Oven As A Convection Oven
Main Oven (Convection Oven) - Side Heat The oven is fitted with removable side liners, two rod shelves and a meat pan. Remove the meat pan if not being used. The Easy Glide™ Shelf, in conjunction with the grill pan supplied can be Easy Glide™... - Page 31 Main Oven (Convection Oven) - Side heat Wipe the joint, dry well with a clean cloth, kitchen tissue etc. and weigh it. To prepare meat for Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator, should be allowed to come roasting in your to room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before cooking, electric oven similarly, meat stored in a freezer must be completely thawed beforehand.
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Page 32: Oven Temperature Charts
Oven Temperature Charts – Meat If using aluminium foil, never: 1. Allow foil to touch sides of oven. 2. Cover oven interior with foil. 3. Cover shelves with foil. The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a joint, or the thickest part of poultry thighs, during the cooking period. - Page 33 Oven Temperature Charts – Baking Baking Food Scones 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 Note: If soft tub margarine is used for cake making, we would recommend using the all in one method and to reduce the temperature by 10˚C.
- Page 35 Note: If soft tub margarine is used for cake making, we would recommend using the all in one method and to reduce the temperature by 10˚C. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarines or butter only. Note: When using two shelf positions at the same time on SIDE HEAT (eg.
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Page 36: Using The Main Oven For Other Functions
Using the Main Oven for other Functions “SLOW” setting (FAN OVEN only) 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. -
Page 37: 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 38 15 minutes. Rub vigorously. Remove excess with a clean damp cloth or paper towel before the conditioner dries. Polish with a clean cloth or paper towel. Easy Do products are available from many electrical retailers, Creda Parts Department and Creda Parts Distributors. Homecare ‘Hob Brite’ is available from leading Supermarkets.
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Page 39: Oven Doors
Care and Cleaning Decorative trims It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling which may detract from the appearance of the cooker.The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water or mild non-abrasive cleaner. (If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use).Then, after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth. -
Page 40: Top Oven
Care and Cleaning Top Oven: Remove the grill pan, Easy Glide 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 Easy Glide Shelf, rod shelf and the floor of the compartment. -
Page 41: 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 42: Cooking Results Not Satisfactory
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Fat splattering Baking (General) Uneven rising of cakes Sinking of cakes Over/Under cooking Fast/Slow cooking Uneven cooking of cakes Top Oven Baking Uneven cooking front to back Uneven rising of cakes Overcooking Food is taking too long to... -
Page 43: Something Wrong With Your Cooker
Something Wrong with your Cooker? Before calling your Service Engineer, please check through the following list: Problem Slight odour or small amount of smoke when grill / oven used first time Nothing works Main oven does not work. Grill and top oven work. Top oven and grill do not work. - Page 44 Problem Oven temperatures too high or low Oven does not cook evenly Oven lamp does not work Draught from beneath control panel Marks appearing on hob / Can not clean hob Condensation on the wall at the rear of the cooker. Steam / Condensation in the oven after use.
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Page 48: 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. General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.