Contents Introduction Installation Safety Information Features KD3C1E Features KD3E1E Control Panel Ceramic Hob KD3C1E Use of hotplates Hotplates General Information Notes Choosing Your Utensils Temperature Conversion Chart Grilling Grill Chart Conventional Oven Conventional Oven cooking charts - Meat Conventional Oven cooking charts - Baking...
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.
Installation Siting the Cooker 150 mm 150 mm WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. 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 rear panel. The cooker must be connected by a competent person, such as one who is a NICEIC registered contractor, to a suit- able double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of...
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Installation Moving the Cooker Splash Panel Kit (Wall Mounted) Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch off at the cooker control unit. Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front as follows: Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements.
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 inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.
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Safety Information Never Never line the interior of the oven with foil as this may cause the appliance to overheat. 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.
Features - KD3C1E 1200W 1800W GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT GRILL GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR HOB VENTILATION SLOTS MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER 1800W 1200W CONTROL PANEL GRILL DOOR SWITCH MAIN OVEN W I R E W O R K...
Features - KD3E1E 1000W 1500W GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT GRILL GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR MODEL & SERIAL HOB VENTILATION SLOTS NUMBER 1500W 1000W CONTROL PANEL GRILL DOOR SWITCH MAIN OVEN W I R E W O R K SHELF SUPPORTS 2 OVEN ROD...
Control Panel LEFT LEFT FRONT REAR PLATE PLATE Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control, the Main Oven knob can only be rotated clockwise from the Off position. Note: Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position, when the appliance is not in use.
Ceramic Hob - KD3C1E CAUTION: IF AT ANY TIME A CRACK IN THE SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE SUPPLY. Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface as damage can occur.
Use of Hotplates - KD3C1E Note: Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking. To cook more slowly or simmer, turn the control to a lower setting according to the size of the saucepan and the amount of liquid.
Hotplates General Information Notes CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE This is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the type of pan used and the quality of food. Knob Position 1 or 2 4 or 5 5 or 6 Safety requirements for deep fat frying...
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General Information Notes PANS SHOULD Not be concave (bowed in) Not be convex (bowed out) Not be rimmed Not be deeply ridged But essentially Flat suitable unsuitable *care should be taken when using any pans on these surfaces not to drag and cause scratching.
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General Information Notes Do Not Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this 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. Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface of the hob.
Choosing Your Utensils Do not use utensils with rough bases. 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 l mm as this will reduce the performance of the hob.
Grilling CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL To operate the grill proceed as follows: Open the grill door. Pre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes (see chart on guide to grilling). Grill Pan Handle Fix the grill pan handle securely in position.
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Grilling The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill pan/grill pan food support. Place the grill pan on the runners and push back to the stop position when the grill pan is correctly positioned beneath the grill element. Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the grill compartment will be heated when the oven is in use.
Grill Chart Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Toasting of Bread products Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. Chops etc. Gammon steaks Chicken pieces Fish: fingers Whole Fillets Fish in breadcrumbs Pre - Cooked potato products...
Conventional Oven Oven Control Heating of the oven is achieved by turning control clockwise to the required oven temperature scale on the control panel, as recommended in the temperature charts. The pilot light will immediately come on and will then automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature.
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Conventional Oven Times and The secret of succulent, tender meat, is not to roast it too quickly, at too Temperatures for high a temperature. Best results are obtained when roasting is carried out Roasting at a low temperature. When a lower temperature is used, the joint loses less weight, is more tender (too high a temperature causes meat to be tough and dry) and the splashing of fat onto the oven interior is reduced to a minimum.
Conventional Oven - Cooking Chart MEAT Note: Where times are stated, they are approximate only. Conventional Oven Meat Beef Lamb Pork Veal Poultry/Game up to 4kg (8lb) Turkey up to 5.5kg (12lb) Turkey over 5.5kg (12lb) Casserole Cooking If using aluminium foil, never: 1.
Conventional Oven - Cooking Chart BAKING Food Scones Small Cakes Victoria Sandwich Sponge Sandwich (Fatless) Swiss Roll Semi-rich Cakes Shortcrust Pastry Puff Pastry Yorkshire Pudding Individual Yorkshire Puddings Milk Pudding Baked Custard Bread Meringues Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed.
Ceramic hob To reduce the amount of cleaning always ensure that the hob and (KD3C1E) cooking utensils are clean and dry before use. Regular use of cleaner conditioner is recommended for proper care and protection of the hob surface.
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Care and Cleaning Decorative Trims It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling. 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.
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Fat splattering Oven Baking Uneven rising of cake Sinking of cakes Over/Under cooking Fast/Slow cooking Uneven cooking of cakes Uneven rising of cakes Food is taking too long to cook Check Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element.
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 using the cooker for the first time. Nothing Works Oven temperature seems too high or too low.
If It Still Won’t Work... Contact the Service Office (0870 6070805) If something is still wrong with your appliance after you have been through the ‘Something Wrong’ list: Switch off and unplug the appliance from the mains. Call your nearest Service Office or local importer. When you contact us we will want to know the following: 1.
Repair Service and Information Desk Note: Our operators will require the following information:- Genuine Parts & Accessories (Open 8.30 to 5 Mon-Fri and 8.30 to 12 Sat). All Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights. Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX .
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