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Creda HB49807 Instruction And Recipe Book

Creda HB49807 Instruction And Recipe Book

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  • Page 1 Colonial Range Cooker Instruction and Recipe Book You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference.
  • Page 2 For more information on our exciting product range ring Creda Answer Centre 0541 54 64 74 Visit us on the NET at http://www.creda.co.uk interactive cookbook product selector. Our site invites you to make use of our browse our product range...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Installation Product Specification For your Safety – Always For your Safety – Never Features Control Panel Automatic Oven Timer 12-17 Hotplates General Information Notes 18-19 Temperature Comparison Scale Solar Plus Grill and Chart Conventional Grill and Chart Warming Compartment Fan Oven Cookery Notes Oven Temperature Charts –...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    To help make the best use of your Creda 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 – Electrical WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Your appliance should be 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.
  • Page 6 Installation – Gas This cooker has been adjusted to burn natural gas G20 only. However, it can be converted to burn butane G30 at 28/30 mbars or propane gas G31 at 37 mbars. A conversion kit can be obtained free of charge by telephoning: 0541 530 530.

  • Page 7: Product Specification

    Product Specification ELECTRICAL SECTION Supply Voltage 240V AC only 230V AC only Supply Frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz Total Wattage 10.5 kW 9.6 kW Solarplus Grill Wattage Full Grill 2.6 kW 2.39 kW Solarplus Grill Wattage Half Grill 1.3 kW 1.2 kW Left Hand Fan Oven Wattage 2.5 kW...

  • Page 8: For Your Safety - Always

    For Your Safety 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 Always make sure you remove all packaging and literature from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.

  • Page 9: For Your Safety - Never

    For Your Safety Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance Never 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.

  • Page 10: Features

    SPILLAGE HOTPLATE BOWLS Stop CONTROL PANEL GRILL ELEMENT SOLARPLUS MEAT/GRILL PAN GRILL WITH WIRE FOOD SUPPORT AND REMOVABLE GRILL HANDLE DOOR CREDA CLEAN GLASS REMOVABLE SIDE DOOR PANELS CONVENTIONAL OVEN INNER GLASS DOOR INNER GLASS DOOR RATING MEAT PLINTH WARMING...

  • Page 11: Control Panel

    Control Panel Stop Start Control Knobs The knobs for the electric hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control, the Main Oven control knobs can only be rotated clockwise from the Off position. Cooling Fan A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when either of the ovens or grill is in use.

  • Page 12: Automatic Oven Timer

    Oven Timer Operation The oven timer offers you the following features: Time of Day Minute Minder Automatic Cooking Automatic The Fan Oven and Conventional Oven can be controlled by the auto- Cooking matic timer. When the timer control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven only on the same automatic cooking programme.

  • Page 13: Know Your Timer

    Know Your Timer Time of Day Dial Cook Minute Minder Period “OFF” position Auto Start Time (Pull) Display Window Minute Minder Clock Set (Pull) Minute Minder Dial KEY: ORANGE FINGER : START TIME SETTING YELLOW FINGER : MINUTE MINDER SETTING TIMER FUNCTIONS Time of Day Main Clockface...
  • Page 14 Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation TO SET & RE-SET THE TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off. Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is switched on. Step 3 Pull knob (B) and turn clockwise until the correct time of day is shown.

  • Page 15: Auto Cooking Programmes

    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 immediately and OFF at a preset time - Up to 180 minutes. (b) To set the Timer to switch the oven(s) ON and OFF Automatically.
  • Page 16 Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation b) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day. Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).
  • Page 17 Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE COOK PERIOD HAS STARTED Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to their OFF position. Step 2 Turn (without pulling) the upper knob (A) clockwise until the symbol appears in the display window. Step 3 Pull and turn the upper knob (A) clockwise until the orange finger reads the same time as the hour hand on the clock.
  • Page 18 Hotplates & Burners The controls set the hotplates at six preset power levels, indicated Electric by the numbered markings on the control panel, intermediate Hotplates settings cannot be obtained. For normal cooking, after having placed the pan on the required hob position, set the control knob to maximum (6);...

  • Page 19: Hotplates General Information Notes

    Hotplates General Information Notes PANS SHOULD BE: Always Never Use good quality flat- Use gauze, metal pan based cookware on all diffusers, asbestos mats electric heat sources. and stands e.g. Wok Not concave (bowed in) Always ensure pans have stands – they can cause clean, dry bases before overheating.

  • Page 20: Solar Plus Grill And Chart

    Solar Plus Grill CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. GRILLING SHOULD ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE IMPORTANT DOORS FULLY OPEN. Your cooker is fitted with a conventional type of grill and a Solar Plus high speed grill which is designed to reduce your grilling times.

  • Page 21: Conventional Grill And Chart

    Conventional Grill A sheathed element is fitted in the top of the conventional oven. With the oven door in the open position, heating of the grill is achieved by turning the control clockwise to the desired ‘grill setting’ on the control panel. The grill pilot light will illuminate to show the grill is switched on.

  • Page 22: Warming Compartment

    Grill 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 23: Fan Oven Cookery Notes

    Baking trays should have an equal gap on all sides to allow even air circulation. N.B. Recipes in cookery books give times and temperatures for cooking in ordinary ovens. The Creda fan oven make it possible, in most cases, to:– (a) reduce the recommended temperature by 25°C (45°F).
  • Page 24 Fan Oven Cookery Notes To prepare meat (a) Wipe the meat or poultry, dry well and weigh it. Meat which and poultry for has been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to roasting in your room temperature before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry fan oven must be completely defrosted before placing in the oven.

  • Page 26: Oven Temperature Charts - Baking

    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.

  • Page 27: Slow Setting

    The ‘Slow’ Setting – Fan Oven Only This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care must be taken when warming bone china. Do not place food or plates on the floor of the oven. Some advantages The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.

  • Page 28: Using The Slow Setting

    Using The ‘Slow’ Setting Read notes 1–14 below before using the Slow Setting and then turn the fan oven control knob to the slow position. Points to bear in 1. Make sure all dishes will fit into the oven before preparing mind when the food.

  • Page 29: 'Slow' Setting Menus

    ‘Slow’ Setting Menus Method Menu 1 Cook on a ‘Slow’ setting for 6 hrs. Leek and Potato Soup Stuffed Peppers Braised Red Cabbage Summer Pudding Leek and Potato Soup 1. Prepare leeks and potatoes. 450g (1 lb) Leeks, trimmed, washed and 2.
  • Page 30 ‘Slow’ Setting Menus Menu 1 continued Braised Red Cabbage 225g (8 oz) onion, peeled and chopped 1. Place onion and oil in pan and cook 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for 3 minutes. 450g (1 lb) red cabbage, finely shred 2. Add cabbage, apple and pear and 225g (8 oz) cooking apple, peeled, cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Page 31 ‘Slow’ Setting Menus Braised Topside au Poivre 450g (1 lb) Topside of beef, cut into 4 1. Sprinkle beef with peppercorns and slices salt. 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 2. Heat butter and oil in frying pan, cook crushed half the courgettes and tomatoes, Salt place in bottom of casserole dish.
  • Page 32 ‘Slow’ Setting Menus Menu 3 continued Long Grain Rice 1. Wash the rice. 10 oz (275 g) long grain rice 2. Fry the rice in oil until lightly 3 tablespoons (45 ml) oil browned. 1 1/4pt (625 ml) water 3. boil the water , add salt and place with rice in casserole dish.
  • Page 33 ‘Slow’ Setting Menus Jacket Potatoes 4 Large potatoes 1. Scrub the potatoes, prick well. 2. Wrap each potato in a piece of cooking foil. Pear Pudding Melted 50g (2 oz) butter 1. Coat base of souffle dish with melted together 50g (2 oz) dark brown sugar butter and sugar.
  • Page 34 ‘Slow’ Setting Menus Menu 5 continued Spiced Bread Pudding 225g (8 oz) slightly stale bread 1. Grease shallow ovenproof dish. Line 250ml (1/2 pint) milk base with greased greaseproof 2 eggs paper. 1 tablespoon brandy, optional 2. Cut bread into very small pieces. 175g (6 oz) mixed dried fruit 3.
  • Page 35 ‘Slow’ Setting Menus Fruity Chicken Casserole 4 chicken joints 1. Skin chicken joints and place in 2 litre 1 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced (3 1/2 pint) casserole dish. 2 sticks of celery, chopped 2. Fry pepper, onion, celery and 1 large onion, peeled and sliced mushrooms in oil.

  • Page 36: Slow Setting Menus

    ‘Slow’ Setting Menus Method Lamb with Lentils 2 tablespoons olive oil 1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add lamb 450g (1lb) leg of lamb, cut into chunks and fry for 5 minutes. Add the onion, 1 onion, peeled and chopped garlic, coriander, cumin.

  • Page 37: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING. BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND. Cleaning Materials 1.
  • Page 38 Care and Cleaning It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any Decorative Trims build up of soiling. The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in hot water or mild non- abrasive cleaner.

  • Page 39: Cooking Results Not Satisfactory

    25-26). Should you require any advice concerning cooking with your new cooker, out Home Economics Department is always available to advise if you write to:– The Home Economist, General Domestic Appliances L.T.D. Creda Works, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent, ST11 9LJ.

  • Page 40: 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 Check Nothing works Is the main cooker wall switch turned on? If the clock is not working it is likely that there is no electricity supply to your cooker.

  • Page 44: Extended Warranty

    08701 54 64 74 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.

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