Indesit KD6C0E Instructions For Installation And Use Manual
Indesit KD6C0E Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Indesit KD6C0E Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

Free standing electric cooker

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Free Standing Electric Cooker
Instructions for installation and use
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Summary of Contents for Indesit KD6C0E

  • Page 1 Free Standing Electric Cooker Instructions for installation and use KD6C8E KD6C7E KD6C0E...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Installation Safety Information Features Control Panel Oven Timer Operation (KD6C8E only) Clock/Minute Minder Operation (KD6C7E only) Temperature Conversion Chart Ceramic Hob Choosing Your Utensils Grill Pan and Handle Grill Guide to Grilling Top Oven Cookery Notes (KD6C8E and KD6C7E only) Main Oven Cookery Notes Oven Temperature charts Using the Main Oven for Other Functions...
  • Page 3: 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 4: 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 32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm (applicable to newer properties, older properties where a 30A double...
  • Page 5: 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 6 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 7: Features

    Features 1500W Ceramic 1200W Ceramic Control panel (varies per model) Conventional Grill Grill pan with fixed/detachable handle Top oven wirework shelf supports Inner glass panel Rating Fan blade plate 1200W Ceramic 1800W Ceramic - Timer: (KD6C8E) - Clock/Minute Minder: (KD6C7E) Grill pan food support Models KD6C8E and KD6C7E only:...
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    A short time (approx. 30 seconds) after the hob heating areas have been turned on, the Hob Hot neon will illuminate. This light will remain illuminated until all the hob controls have been turned off and all hob heating areas have cooled. KD6C0E Front Rear Grill...
  • Page 9: Oven Timer Operation (Kd6C8E Only)

    Oven Timer Operation (KD6C8E only) 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 10 Know your Timer (KD6C8E only) CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using your cooker. SYMBOLS A ‘bell’ symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set.
  • Page 11: Setting The Minute Minder

    Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (KD6C8E only) 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 the Auto symbol, Step 4 Press &...
  • Page 12: Auto Cooking Programmes

    Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (KD6C8E only) 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 13 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (KD6C8E only) 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 14 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (KD6C8E only) 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 the Manual button to return the oven(s) to “Manual” operation. Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button.
  • Page 15: Clock/Minute Minder Operation (Kd6C7E Only)

    Clock/Minute Minder Operation (KD6C7E only) CLOCKFACE 0.00 The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. SYMBOLS A ‘Bell’ symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set. 0.00 At the end of the Minute Minder Period, the timer will emit an audible tone and the ‘Bell’...
  • Page 16 Clock/Minute Minder Operation (KD6C7E only) Here you can set a time period of up to 10 hours, 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 17: Temperature Conversion Chart

    Temperature Conversion Chart ˚F Mark Main Conventional Convection Oven – – Main Oven Oven –...
  • Page 18: Ceramic Hob

    Ceramic Hob 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 19: Ceramic Hob General Information

    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. Ensure pans match size of heating area.
  • Page 20 Ceramic Hob General Information 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...
  • 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.
  • 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: Grill

    GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE DOOR CLOSED. Model KD6C0E: The grill control is fully variable, from the minimum setting through to the maximum setting. The control is Off at O.
  • Page 25: Guide To Grilling

    Guide To Grilling Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Toasting of Bread products 4 / Max for 4 mins. Small cuts of meat, reduce to lower sausages, bacon, etc. 4 / Max for 6-8 mins.
  • Page 26: Top Oven Cookery Notes (Kd6C8E And Kd6C7E Only)

    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 Cookery Notes

    Main Oven Cookery Notes The oven is fitted with wirework shelf supports and two rod shelves. To heat the oven turn the knob clockwise, selecting the require temperature between 80°C (176°F) and 230°C (450°F) as recommended in the temperature chart. The pilot light will immediately come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature.
  • Page 29 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 30: Using The Main Oven For Other Functions

    Using the Main Oven for other Functions ‘S’ SLOW setting (90˚C) 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 31: 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 Cleaning materials to avoid: 1.
  • Page 32 When removed it allows access to the oven side, which can be cleaned with warm soapy water. To refit the support, insert the longer leg into the rear fixing hole and push in the front leg. Model KD6C0E only: The grill (top cavity) shelves are fixed and should not be removed for cleaning.
  • Page 33 Care and Cleaning Grill: Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these items immediately after each 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 roof and the floor of the compartment.
  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 Oven does not cook evenly Top Oven Baking (Models KD6C8E and KD6C7E only) Uneven cooking front to back...
  • Page 36: Something Wrong With Your Cooker

    Something Wrong with your Cooker? Before contacting your nearest 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 for first time. Nothing works.
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  • Page 39: If It Still Won't Work

    If It Still Won’t Work... Contact the Service Office ( If something is still wrong with your appliance after you have been through the ‘Something Wrong’ list: 1. Switch off and unplug the appliance from the mains. 2. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer. When you contact us we will want to know the following: 1.
  • Page 40: Key Contacts

    Repair Service and Information Help Desk Note: Our operators will require the following information: Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. Key Contacts...

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