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Contents

3

Introduction  

4 

Installation

5

Safety Information 

6 

Features

8

Control Panels

9

Clock / Minute minder

10

Temperature Conversion Chart 

12

Ceramic Hob

13

Choosing Your Utensils

16

Grill Pan and Handle

18

Grill

19

Guide to Grilling

20

Top Oven Cookery Notes

21

Main Oven Cookery Notes 

22

Oven Temperature charts 

23

Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 

25

Care and Cleaning 

26

Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?

31

Something Wrong With Your Cooker? 

32

Key Contacts                                                                                      Back Cover

You must read these instructions prior to using the 

appliance and retain them for future reference.

Summary of Contents for Creda Series

Page 1: ...Instructions 60cm Double Oven Creda collection by Hotpoint ...

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Page 3: ...ill Pan and Handle 18 Grill 19 Guide to Grilling 20 Top Oven Cookery Notes 21 Main Oven Cookery Notes 22 Oven Temperature charts 23 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 25 Care and Cleaning 26 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 31 Something Wrong With Your Cooker 32 Key Contacts Back Cover You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference ...

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: ...Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down 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 c...

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: ... than 1 3 full of oil Never 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 u...

Page 8: ...ng area 1200W Ceramic Top oven grill rod shelf Credaclean top oven side panels Main oven Credaclean side panels Main oven rod shelves 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 Conventional Grill Grill pan with fixed detachable handle ...

Page 9: ...panel when oven grill controls are in use The main oven light will illuminate when the relevant thermostat is oper ated The light will remain on during the cook period The main oven has an S setting specially designed to reduce energy usage Full details of this can be found in the Slow Cooking section A short time approx 30 seconds after the hob heating areas have been turned on the Hob Hot neon w...

Page 10: ...l 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 flash 0 00 Step 4 Press and release both buttons simultaneously Step 5 Press the button to set the Time of Day The Time of Day can be adjusted by using the button to increase the time setting or the button to decrease the time setting The Time of Day is set if no a...

Page 11: ...r display will show the remaining time period The Bell symbol will remain lit to signify that a time period has been set At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard and the Bell symbol will flash Step 4 To cancel the audible tone press the button To cancel the minute minder period press the button until 0 00 is displayed in the window then release the button If at any time the display...

Page 12: ...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 12 ...

Page 13: ...the amount and type of food and whether or not the lid is fitted Pans can be placed on the unheated areas of the panel when cooking is finished and before serving food It is inadvisable at any time to leave a heating element switched on without a pan in position as this wastes energy and could make soil or rub off from aluminium pans more difficult to remove To protect elements against overheating...

Page 14: ...oned safely and away from heat sources Always lift pans do not drag Always use pan lids except when frying Deal with spillage 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 w...

Page 15: ...should be used on the front cooking areas Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely IMPORTANT As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil particularly for deep fat frying cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended e g to answer the telephone on or in close proximity to the patterned cooking areas In the unfortunate eve...

Page 16: ...fitting 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 17: ... as tin A stainless 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 al...

Page 18: ...slide it towards the centre of the pan B and let the handle locate over the bracket C Replace screw and washers and ensure that they 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 in the Top Oven when the applia...

Page 19: ...ing only should be placed under the hot grill directly on the shelf in the first or second runner from the bottom of the oven according to the depth of the dish Open the Grill door to the grilling position i e fully With the grill door in the grilling position heating the grill is achieved by turning the control clockwise to the desired grill setting on the control panel Never line the grill pan w...

Page 20: ...steaks Chicken pieces Fish fingers Whole Fillets Fish in breadcrumbs Pre Cooked potato products Pizzas Browning of food 3 3 4 4 for 4 mins reduce to lower setting 4 for 6 8 mins reduce to lower setting 4 3 10 20 mins Whole fish and fillets placed in the base of the grill pan 15 20 mins 10 20 mins 15 20 mins 12 15 mins in the base of the grill pan 8 10 mins Dish placed directly on base of the grill...

Page 21: ...ll get hot when main oven is in use To heat the oven turn the control knob clockwise The top oven pilot light will come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required tempera ture The pilot light will automatically go on and off during cooking as the thermostat maintains the correct temperature Small joints of meat up to 1 5kg 3 lbs or poultry up to 3 6kg 8 1lbs 60cm cookers in weight can be...

Page 22: ...ven the suggested cooking time should be reduced depending on the type and quantity of food being cooked Since the distribution of heat in the circulaire fan oven is very even most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position but the shelves should be evenly spaced The top oven rod shelf can be used in the main oven when cooking large quantities of food Additional shelves can be purchased ...

Page 23: ...es with foil Beef Meat 160 180 20 25 mins per 450g 1lb 20 mins extra 25 mins per 450g 1lb 25 mins extra 25 mins per 450g 1lb 25 mins extra 25 30 mins 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 L...

Page 24: ...Depending on size 45 50 Depending on use 40 45 20 25 105 135 40 50 45 50 180 240 170 180 160 170 170 190 180 200 140 150 130 140 190 200 190 200 180 190 190 200 130 140 140 150 200 210 80 90 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Position In Oven Pre heat Temperature C Time in mins Note If soft margarine is used for cake making temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed Temperatures recommended...

Page 25: ...urs longer then deterioration in their appearance may be noticed 3 Never cook joints of meat over 2 7kg 6 lb or poultry over 2 0kg 4 lb 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 rack over a tin to allow good air circul...

Page 26: ... and sink cleaners may mark the surface ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AT THE MAINS SWITCH BEFORE 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 BELO...

Page 27: ...ioner 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 min utes R...

Page 28: ...to prevent any build up of soiling which may detract from the appearance of the cooker 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 If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use Then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water dry with a soft clean cloth Never u...

Page 29: ...an panels 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 Open the oven door and remove the rod shelves Using a suitable cloth to protect the fingers grip the light glass dome unscrew anti clockwise and lift Reach into the aperture and unscrew the lamp anti clockwise Fit replacement lamp 15W 300 C rated SES refit dome...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...a setting 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 Cooking at too high a temperature 3 Using normal cre...

Page 32: ...er for the property Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause a safety device to operate a Grilling with the door closed Always grill with the door fully open b Grilling for an excessively long period at maximum setting see Grilling guide Switch 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...

Page 33: ...eneath control panel A gentle flow of air will be blown from beneath the control panel when the appliance is used If the appliance is still warm this cooling fan may run on or restart itself when all controls have been turned off The fan will stop once the appliance has been cooled This is normal and not a fault 33 Condensation on the wall at the rear of the cooker Steam and or condensation may ap...

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Page 36: ...ode Telephone number Model Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details 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 ...

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