PREFACE Welcome to your new Electra cooker. Its stylish and practical design will enhance your kitchen and make "cooking electric" a pleasure. Features include a radiant hob for responsive, economical cooking with two large and two small radiant rings, full width grill and fan assisted oven and three removable shelves.
SAFETY THESE WARNINGS ARE PROVIDED IN THE INTERESTS OF YOUR SAFETY. ENSURE THAT THEM ALL BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING THE COOKER. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLATION This cooker is heavy and care must be taken when moving it. Ensure that all packaging, both inside and outside the cooker has been removed before the cooker is used.
Ensure that all vents are left unobstructed to ensure ventilation of the oven cavity. Ensure that the anti-tilt shelves are put in place correctly. Refer to instructions on pages 16. Never line any part of the cooker with aluminium foil. Always stand back from the cooker when opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to...
INTRODUCTION WARNING: THIS COOKER MUST BE EARTHED RATING PLATE Record the model, product and serial numbers inside the back cover of this instruction book from the rating plate. This is situated on the lower front frame of the cooker and can be seen upon opening the oven door.
REVERSIBLE OVEN DOOR If you require the oven door to be hinged on the opposite side, you will need to contact your local Electricity Company's Service Department. PLEASE NOTE that a charge may be made. GENERAL NOTES ON USING YOUR COOKER We suggest that you run the oven elements for 10 - 15 minutes at 220°C to burn off any residue from...
THE AUTOMATIC TIMER START TIME SETTING KNOB SECOND HAND CLOCK SYMBOL CLOCK/MINUTE MINDER/LENGTH OF COOKING TIME SETTING KNOB START TIME INDICATOR HOUR HAND DISPLAY WINDOW MANUAL SYMBOL MINUTE HAND 1. TO SET THE TIME OF DAY The clock will operate when the cooker is switched ON at the wall.
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4. TO CANCEL MINUTE MINDER/BUZZER Turn setting knob (D) clockwise, without pulling it out until "O" or the manual symbol appears in the window (G) as Fig.4. 5. HOW TO SET THE OVEN TIMER When using the oven timer for the very first time, it is advisable to let it operate while you are at home.
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B) TO START COOKING NOW, THEN SWITCH OFF AUTOMATICALLY Follow the first 3 points under section 5. (A) above, and then; iv) To set the length of time you want the food to cook; turn setting knob without pulling it out, until the required cooking period can be seen in window (G), e.g.
THE RADIANT HOB USING THE HOB To operate the hotplates, turn the control knobs clockwise from the OFF position to the required setting. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest number the coolest setting. Choose a setting appropriate to the quantity and type of food to be cooked.
1. Preparing the food. Seal the food by coating with flour, egg and breadcrumbs or batter. Do not use a basket with batter coated foods as they will stick. 2. Amount of oil. For safety purposes fill the pan only one-third full of oil.
THE GRILL CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. To operate the grill, turn the grill control clockwise from the 'OFF' position to the required setting. The highest number represents the hottest setting and the lowest the coolest setting.
When toasting bread use the top runner position. Adjust the grill pan grid to suit. Accompaniments such mushrooms may be placed underneath the grid when grilling meats. Preheat the grill on a full setting for a few minutes before cooking. Adjust the heat setting and runner position as necessary during cooking.
THE FAN OVEN USES OF THE FAN OVEN PREHEATING The fan oven quickly reaches its temperature, so it is not usually necessary to preheat the oven. Without preheating, however, you may find you need to add an extra 5 - 10 minutes on the recommended cooking times. For recipes needing high temperatures, e.g.
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It is recommended that when baking larger quantities, the shelf positions should be evenly spaced to suit the load being cooked. A slight increase in cooking time may be necessary. Do not place dishes or baking trays directly on the oven floor as it interferes with the oven air circulation and can lead to base burning;...
OVEN COOKING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperature by 10°C to suit individual preferences and requirements. FOOD Biscuits Bread Bread rolls/buns Cakes: Small & Queen Sponges Victoria Sandwich Madeira Rich Fruit...
ROASTING CHART The oven temperatures are intended as a guide only. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the temperatures by 10° C to suit individual preferences and requirements. The roasting temperatures and times given in the chart should be adequate for most joints, but slight adjustments may be required to allow for personal requirements and the shape and texture of the meat.
DEFROST FEATURE USES OF DEFROST FEATURE This fan oven function defrosts most foods faster than more conventional methods. It is particularly suitable for delicate frozen foods which are to be served cold e.g. cream filled gateaux, cakes covered with icings or frostings, cheesecakes, biscuits, scones, etc.
CARE AND CLEANING ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE SUPPLY AT THE MAIN WALL SWITCH AND ALLOW THE COOKER TO COOL BEFORE CLEANING CLEANING MATERIALS Before using any cleaning materials on your cooker, check that they are suitable and that their use is recommended by the manufacturer.
HINTS AND TIPS Manual cleaning of the Stayclean coating is not recommended. Damage will occur if abrasives or aerosol sprays of any kind are used. Slight discolouration Stayclean surfaces may occur in time. This does not affect the Stayclean properties in any way. A good time to allow the oven to run on is after the weekly roast.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING We strongly recommend that you carry out the following checks on your cooker before calling a Service Engineer. It may be that the problem is a simple one which you can solve yourself without the expense of a Service call. If our Service Engineer finds that the problem is listed below you will be charged for the call whether or not the cooker is under guarantee.
GUARANTEE Your Electra cooker is covered by the terms of your Electricity Company's guarantee for the period of one year. In the event of a defect please contact the Service Department of your local Electricity Company. It is suggested that you record the model number, product number, serial number and date of purchase on the following page.
SERVICE CALL RECORD How to obtain Remember that you may be charged for a service call (even during the guarantee After Sales Service period) if nothing is found to be wrong with the cooker. So always check the quickly instructions to make sure you have not missed anything. Make a note of your nearest Electricity Company Service Depot and their telephone number here: The receptionist will need the answer to certain questions, so to save you time and...
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