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Installation & User Instructions
You must read these instructions prior to using the
appliance and retain them for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Installation & User Instructions 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 08701 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 Feel browse our product range...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Installation Safety Information Features Controls 9-10 Clock / Minute minder Operation (EDCW/G & EDH) 11-12 Oven Timer Operation (EDCS) 13-18 Temperature Conversion Chart Ceramic Hob (EDCW/G & EDH) Ceramic Hob (EDCS) Ceramic Hob - General Information 22-23 Choosing Your Utensils 24-25 Grill Pan and Handle Grill...
  • 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.
  • Page 8: Features

    Features Cooking area: Cooking area: 1500W Dual Circuit Solarglo (EDCS) 1200W Solarglo (EDCS) 1500W Ceramic (EDCW/G & EDH) 1200W Ceramic (EDCW/G & EDH) Cooking area: Cooking area: 1800W Solarglo (EDCS) 1200W Solarglo (EDCS) 1800W Ceramic (EDCW/G) 1200W Ceramic (EDCW/G & EDH) 1800W Halogen (EDH Timer (EDCS) Control panel...
  • Page 9: Controls

    Controls Front Rear Front Rear EDCW/G & EDH right left left right Clock/ Minute Main Grill Hob Hot neon Oven Minder Oven Rear Front Rear left Front EDCS right right twin circuit left Top oven Clock, auto timer Hob Hot Grill and minute minder neon...
  • Page 10: Controls

    Controls Operating In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill controls when the compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due grill is in use to the hot air expelled from the grill compartment. Note: After use, it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have been switched Off.
  • Page 11: Clock / Minute Minder Operation (Edcw/G & Edh)

    Clock/Minute Minder Operation (EDCW/G & EDH) CLOCKFACE 0.00 The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure the correct time of day is always set before using your 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 Clock/Minute Minder Operation (EDCW/G & EDH) TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS Minute Minder Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours 59 minutes, that will count down. When it reaches zero, the timer will emit an audible tone. For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20 minutes later.
  • Page 13: Oven Timer Operation (Edcs)

    Oven Timer Operation (EDCS) The oven timer offers you the following features: Time of Day Automatic Cooking Minute Minder 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 14 Know your Timer (EDCS) CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure correct time of day is always set, before using your 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 15 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (EDCS 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. Minute Cook Time Manual Minder Period Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and Auto symbol will be flashing intermittently.
  • Page 16 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (EDCS) AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:– (a) To set the timer to switch the main oven 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 MAIN OVEN ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches off Automatically.
  • Page 17 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (EDCS) 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 18 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (EDCS) TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED. Step 1 Turn the main oven control to the OFF position. Step 2 Press and hold in the “Cook Period” button. Minute Cook Time Manual...
  • Page 19: Temperature Conversion Chart

    Temperature Conversion Chart Main Main Conventional Convection Mark Oven Oven Oven – – –...
  • Page 20: Ceramic Hob (Edcw/G & Edh)

    Ceramic Hob (EDCW/G & EDH) 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:- Front 6 Heat 1800W Right...
  • Page 21: Ceramic Hob (Edcs)

    Ceramic Hob (EDCS) 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:- Front Single circuit 1800W Solarglo Right...
  • Page 22: Ceramic Hob General Information

    Ceramic Hob General Information PANS SHOULD BE: Always Never Use good quality flat- NEVER Use gauze, metal based cookware on all pan diffusers, asbestos electric heat sources. mats and stands e.g. Wok Not concave (bowed in) Always ensure pans have stands –...
  • Page 23 Ceramic Hob General Information Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this Do Not will result in damage to the surface of the hob. Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob.
  • Page 24: 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 25 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 ridged bases.
  • Page 26: 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 27: Grill

    Grill CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE Setting the Grill GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL/TOP OVEN DOOR CLOSED. Door in grilling position The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either the twin grill elements on together or the single left hand grill element only, depending upon which direction the control knob is rotated.
  • Page 28: Guide To Grilling

    Guide To Grilling Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread 3 - 10 mins. products 4 for 4 mins. Small cuts of meat, reduce to lower 10 - 20 mins.
  • Page 29: 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 30: 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 32 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 33: 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 34: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH AND ENSURE THE COOKER IS COLD 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, UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW.
  • Page 35 Care and Cleaning Ceramic hotplates 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...
  • Page 36 Care and Cleaning ‘CREDACLEAN’ Oven liners Refer to the instructions below for cleaning the ‘Credaclean’ panels. How “CREDACLEAN” works: The surfaces of the ‘Credaclean’ oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220 C (425 F) or above, the special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed.
  • Page 37 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 and the floor of the compartment.
  • Page 38 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 39: Cooking Results Not Satisfactory

    Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below to back the grill element. Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting. Baking (General) Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting the wheels/feet.
  • 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 Slight odour or small amount This is normal and should cease after a short period.
  • Page 41 Problem Oven temperatures too high Check temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in or low the Oven Temperature Charts. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature slightly to suit your taste. Oven does not cook evenly Check: (a) Temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Temperature Charts.
  • Page 44: Key Contacts

    Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836 08701 546474 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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