User manual CREDA HBC161E

[. . . ] C161E C261E C361E C461E C365E R365E Installation & User Instructions You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference. For more information on our exciting product range ring Creda Answer Centre 08701 54 64 74 OR Visit us on the NET at http://www. creda. co. uk 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 products and services General Domestic Appliances Ltd. Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Creda Answer Centre 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. Contents Introduction 4 Installation 5 Safety Information 6 Features - C161E 8 Features - C261E 9 Features - C361E, C365E & R365E 10 Features - C461E 11 Control Panels 12 Oven Timer Operation (C161E, C261E, C365E & R365E) 14 Oven Timer Operation (C361E and C461E) 16 Temperature Conversion Chart 22 Sealed Hob (C161E and C261E) 23 Ceramic Hob (C361E, C461E, C365E & R365E) 25 Choosing Your Utensils 29 Grill Pan and Handle 31 Grill (C161E) 32 Grill (C261E, C361E, C365E & R365E) 33 Solar Plus Grill (C461E) 34 Guide to Grilling 35 Top Oven Cookery Notes (C261E, C361E, C461E, C365E & R365E) 38 Main Oven Cookery Notes 39 Oven Temperature charts 41 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 43 Care and Cleaning 44 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? [. . . ] We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two heating areas. Always ensure that they are placed centrally over the heated areas and have the same diameter as the heating area used. We recommend not to use a utensil with a base diameter greater than 25cm (l0ins). Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front cooking areas. 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. Burns and injuries are caused almost invariably by picking up the burning pan and rushing outside with it. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period. This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods, in particular, will cause frothing and spitting, if added to quickly. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat. 28 Choosing Your Utensils Choosing your utensils Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of 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. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base, always check before buying. Using the correct pans and utensils will result in maximum contact with the hob and maximum efficiency as with any type of electric hob. Do use a utensil which has approximately the same base area as the heating area zone being used. Do use utensils which have more than sufficient capacity for the amount of food being cooked to prevent boil over or spillage. Do use a low dome pressure cooker for best results. Remember Do Use Good quality flat base same size as element Convex base too small Concave base Too small Too large No pan Element ON Important WARNING: Extreme caution should be used when cleaning the hot hob. 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. When cooking food which contains sugar (most food) or syrup, use a utensil which is large enough to prevent boil over or spillage. [. . . ] Over loading of oven and always ensure even air gaps around baking tins. (See oven temperature charts) Sinking of cakes Over/Under cooking Fast/Slow cooking Uneven cooking of cakes Top Oven Baking C261E, C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E Uneven cooking front to back Uneven rising of cakes Overcooking Food is taking too long to cook Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 4ins from the front of the shelf. Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the food is positioned centrally in the oven. Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10°C from standard recipes when using the top oven. Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is not larger than 300x225mm (12ins x 9ins), e. g. [. . . ]