Creda C561E/R561E, Installation And User Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...C561E R561E Installation User Instructions You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference ...

Page 2: ...re 08701 54 64 74 Web http www creda co uk It may be necessary from time to time to change the specification outlined in this booklet without notice Any change which is made will not affect your statutory rights Our site invites you to make use of our interactive cookbook and product selector Feel free to browse our product range to see what s bubbling away at the moment or to ask for help on our ...

Page 3: ... 21 Grill Pan and Handle 23 Solar Plus Grill 24 Guide to Grilling 25 Top Oven Cookery Notes 26 Main Oven Pre Heat 27 Using the Main Oven as a Fan Oven 28 Using the Main Oven as a Convection Oven 30 Oven Temperature charts 32 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 36 Care and Cleaning 37 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 42 Something Wrong With Your Cooker 43 Key Contacts Back Cover ...

Page 4: ...ng 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 When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated e g open a window or use an extractor fan and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes It is suggested that any pets be removed from th...

Page 5: ... to set the height 900mm 915mm and level the cooker 1 The rear wheels can be raised or lowered from the BACK of the cooker by adjusting the levelling screws A in the plinth 2 The front feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the front of the cooker CAUTION Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is not moved carefully NOTE Ensure oven shelves are level by using a spi...

Page 6: ...rns when operating the controls Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or changing an oven lamp if fitted Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven or grill Always keep the oven grill door closed when the appliance is not in use Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or f...

Page 7: ...re than 1 3 full of oil or use a lid DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING Never use the appliance as a room heater Never use the grill to warm plates Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat Never us...

Page 8: ...00W Solarglo Top oven rod shelf Credaclean side liners Removable side liners Main oven rod shelves Meat Pan Fan blade Rating plate Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven a third shelf can be purchased from the Parts dept see back cover Inner glass panel Solarplus Grill Highspeed Grill pan with fixed detachable handle Inner Glass Panel Hob Hot neon Easy Glide Shelf ...

Page 9: ... use it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have been switched Off A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when oven grill controls are in use The main and top oven lights will illuminate when the main or top oven thermostats are operated The light will remain on during the cook period The main oven has a 90o C setting specially designed to reduce energy usage Full de...

Page 10: ...ked as soon as possible 5 We advise dishes containing left over cooked poultry or meat for example Shepherds Pie should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay period 6 Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method so that the delay period is kept to a minimum 7 On warm days to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain foods ie poultry joints etc the delayed start shoul...

Page 11: ... 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 Cook Period is the actual length of time for which the timer will switch the oven s on as part of an Auto Cooking programme e g If you set 2 hours the food will be cooked for 2 hours The time of day ...

Page 12: ...ep 2 Press and hold the Minute Minder Button a symbol will light up Step 3 With the Minute Minder button held in set the required Minute Minder time using the and buttons Release all buttons and the timer display will revert back to the time of day Bell symbol will remain lit to signify that a Minute Minder period has been set At the end of the set time a bleeping sound will be heard and the symbo...

Page 13: ...et for one oven it is possible to use the other oven only during the same Automatic programme At the end of the Automatic Cook Period the Auto Symbol will flash and an intermittent bleeping sound will be heard The bleeping sound will continue for approximately 2 minutes unless cancelled The Auto symbol will continue to flash until the timer is returned to Manual operation see below Step 8 Press th...

Page 14: ... to Manual operation see below Step 6 Press the manual button to cancel the bleeping If 2 minutes has not elapsed Step 7 Turn the oven control s to the OFF position Step 8 Press the Manual button again to return the cooker to Manual operation The Auto symbol will go out b TO SET TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SET COOK PERIOD Step 1 Check that the correct time of day i...

Page 15: ...y supply to the oven has been interrupted Reset the timer to the correct time of day Food in the oven may therefore not have been cooked before serving check food is thoroughly heated and completely cooked 6 To set each function always press and hold the required function button and at the same time press or buttons Note Between the hours of 22 00 06 00 the display dims to prevent glare However if...

Page 16: ...140 160 170 180 200 210 220 110 130 140 150 170 180 190 210 220 120 140 150 160 180 190 200 220 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Main Conventional Oven Top Convection Oven Main Fan Oven Temperature Conversion Chart 16 ...

Page 17: ...tings on the control knob will show 1 6 6 is the highest setting for fast cooking To reduce the heat to cook more slowly or simmer turn the knob to a lower setting which will vary according to size and type of saucepan the amount and type of food and whether or not a lid is fitted Pans can be placed on the unheated areas of the panel when cooking is finished and before serving food It is inadvisab...

Page 18: ...ned safely and away from heat sources Always lift pans do not drag Always use pan lids except when frying Deal with spillage s immediately but with care NEVER Use gauze metal pan diffusers asbestos mats and stands e g Wok stands they can cause overheating NEVER Use utensils with skirts or rims e g buckets and some kettles NEVER Use badly dented or distorted pans NEVER Leave an element switched on ...

Page 19: ...utensils food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use Do not place aluminium or plastic foil or plastic containers on the hob Do not leave the hotplates or cooking areas switched On unless they are being used We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two heating areas Do not leave utensils partly covering the heated areas Always ensure that they are place...

Page 20: ...side with it 1 Use a deep pan large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area 2 Never fill the pan more than one third full or fat or oil 3 Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period 4 Do not try to fry too much food at a time especially frozen food This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much resulting in greasy food 5 Always dry food thoro...

Page 21: ...itting lids Do use a low dome pressure cooker for best results WARNING Extreme caution should be used when cleaning the hot hob 1 Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth or a paper towel to avoid unnecessary damage to the hob Extreme care should be taken to avoid steam burns and hot surfaces when cleaning spillage from the hob 2 When cooking food which contains sugar most food ...

Page 22: ...ainless steel pan with a sandwich base of aluminium and stainless steel is an excellent conductor of heat and is suitable for use on ceramic and halo gen hobs providing they are used in accordance with the saucepans manu facturers recommendations Stainless steel pans with a sandwich base of aluminium and copper are excellent conductors of heat If using stainless steel saucepans with aluminium and ...

Page 23: ...ey are fully tightened up For a detachable handle remove screw and washers from the grill pan and keep safe Please note that if a fixed handle is required the grill pan cannot be kept in the Fan Oven with the door closed but may be stored on the floor of the Top Oven when the appliance is not in use Warning Ensure when using grill pan handle in the detachable manner it is centralised and secure A ...

Page 24: ...control knob clockwise will switch both sides on Turning it anti clockwise will only switch the left side on The numbers indicate the heat setting 4 is the hottest 1 the coolest IMPORTANT GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL TOP OVEN DOOR CLOSED This will cause overheating The grill will not operate unless the top oven control is in the Off position Grilling procedure 1 Open the gril...

Page 25: ... reduce to lower setting 10 15 mins Grill pan and grid Chops etc Gammon Steaks Chicken pieces None 2 4 for 6 8 mins reduce to lower setting 25 30 mins Grill pan and grid Fish in breadcrumbs None 3 2 10 15 mins Grill pan and grid Pizzas None 3 or 2 2 10 15 mins Grill pan and grid Fish Whole Fillets None 2 3 4 6 8 mins in base of grill pan Pre cooked Potato Products None 3 or 2 2 10 12 mins in base ...

Page 26: ...rts Always remove the grill pan handle from the grill pan when the pan is being used for oven cooking Always use oven gloves when basting turning or removing food from the oven as the Easy Glide Shelf and the grill pan will be hot Never remove the Easy Glide Shelf from the oven with the grill pan and food still in position To heat the oven turn the control knob clockwise The top oven pilot light w...

Page 27: ... the sides create different temperature zones with the hottest at the top and the coolest at the bottom This allows you to cook at different temperatures on different shelves The unique design of the Creda Smartcook oven permits an initial boost that reduces the usual pre heat time of approximately 15 20 minutes in a non fan oven to approximately 8 9 minutes based on 180 C During the initial boost...

Page 28: ...efit from being placed in a pre heated oven The oven temperature charts are a guide only giving approximate cooking temperatures and times To suit personal taste and requirements it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10 C Unless otherwise indicated in the charts food should be placed in a cold oven i e without pre heating If food is placed in an already hot oven the suggested...

Page 29: ...ger than 330 x 255mm 13 x 10 these should be positioned centrally on the oven shelf Food should not be placed directly on the floor of the oven To avoid unnecessary cleaning rod shelves which are not in use should be removed from the oven When all three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for home freezing or parties it may be necessary to increase the cooking times given in the temp...

Page 30: ... is opened This will disperse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic of an oven with a good door seal The oven temperature charts are a guide only giving approximate cooking temperatures and times To suit personal taste and requirements it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10 C 30 The oven is fitted with removable side liners two rod shelves and a meat pan...

Page 31: ...e coated in melted fat cooking oil it is not necessary to baste when roasting in an electric oven Liquid stock should not be added to the roasting tray For optimum cooking performance there must be clearance between the meat pan and the oven sides The secret of succulent tender meat is not to roast it too quickly at too high a temperature Best results are obtained when roasting is carried out at a...

Page 32: ...sting Pork foil covered Veal slow roasting Veal foil covered Poultry Game slow roasting Poultry Game foil covered Casserole Cooking If using aluminium foil never 1 Allow foil to touch sides of oven 2 Cover oven interior with foil 3 Cover shelves with foil Position in Oven The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the t...

Page 33: ...ilk Pudding Baked Custard Bread Meringues Position In Oven Note If soft tub margarine is used for cake making we would recommend using the all in one method and to reduce the temperature by 10 C Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarines or butter only OvenTemperature Charts Baking 33 Runner 1 from bottom of oven Runner 1 from bottom of oven Runner 1 from bott...

Page 34: ... per 450g 1lb 25 mins extra 18 20 mins per 450g 1lb 20 mins extra 13 15 mins per 450g 1lb e g 5kg 11lb 143 165 mins 12 mins per 450g 1lb e g 10kg 22lb 264 mins 1 1 2 2 Hrs 160 180 160 180 160 170 160 180 150 160 150 140 150 Temperature C Time approx Lamb Pork Veal Chicken Turkey up to 4kg 8lb Turkey up to 5 5kg 12lb over 5 5kg 12lb Casserole Stews Pre heat No No No No No No No The most accurate me...

Page 35: ... 160 230 100 110 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Oven Temperature Chart Baking Note When using two shelf positions at the same time on SIDE HEAT eg to bake two apple pies or a full oven of bread the items should be interchanged half way through the cooking period When baking two trays of scones or small cakes the lower tray may require a few minutes longer and to be moved u...

Page 36: ...rs however if they are cooked for 1 2 hours longer then deterioration in their appearance may be noticed 3 Never cook joints of meat over 2 7kg 6 lb or poultry over 2kg 4lb 8oz We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry are stuffed before cooking on the Slow setting 4 To seal in the meat juices always cook meat or poultry at 170 C for 30 minutes before wrapping in foil and placing on a rac...

Page 37: ...ill permit this cleaning operation to proceed during normal cooking However if higher cooking temperatures are not used regularly it may be necessary in order to prevent heavy soiling to run the oven without a meat pan at maximum setting for a couple of hours It should not normally be necessary to clean the Credaclean panels in water If the user feels it is desirable to do so wash them in warm soa...

Page 38: ...nditioner dries Detergent residues must always be completely removed with a clean wet cloth even if the instructions for use suggest otherwise as they can have an etching effect when reheated Then wipe dry To maintain hob in good condition we would recommend regular use of the Easy Do Powder Cleanser Sprinkle Powder Cleanser on a clean damp cloth or paper towel and rub vigorously for 3 to 4 minute...

Page 39: ...care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips Take care that the rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning and furthermore that the lettering is not blurred or removed Wipe with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth Wipe over the doors decorative outer pane...

Page 40: ...ill warm For removing stubborn stains see CLEANING THE DOORS 2 Remove the rod shelves and meat pan Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves meat pan and the floor of the oven Do not use aerosol cleaners on this oven as they could adversely affect the fan motor unit and cannot be wiped off the fan blade CAUTION DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE SUPPLY BEFORE REP...

Page 41: ...n removing and refitting DROP DOWN DOORS Remove the door inner glass as follows 1 Open the door fully and unscrew the two screws securing the glass panel so that the securing brackets can be turned There is no need to remove the screws completely 2 Turn the brackets so that the glass can be removed and cleaned at the sink Fig 1 3 The inside of the outer door glass can now be cleaned while still fi...

Page 42: ...nti splash tray will also prevent the fat from splattering Check 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 The oven should be checked both left to right and front to back Sinking of cakes Over Under cooking Fast Slow cooking The following may cause cakes to sink 1 Preheating of fan ovens 2 Coo...

Page 43: ...witch off appliance and allow to cool for approx 30 mins Switch the cooker back on and check that the Grill Top oven is now operating Ensure that the top oven control is turned fully off When the Grill control is operating at less than its maximum setting the Grill will cycle on and off this is normal and not a fault The power supply to your oven has possibly been interrupted but has now come back...

Page 44: ...n will stop once the appliance has been cooled This is normal and not a fault 44 Condensation on the wall at the rear of the cooker Marks appearing on hob Can not clean hob Steam and or condensation may appear from the vent at the rear of the appliance when using an oven particularly for foods with a high water content e g frozen chips roast chicken etc This is normal and any excess should be wipe...

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Page 48: ...etails of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 546474 All Creda Services are offered as an extra benefit a...