Creda Electric Pressure Cooker X153E User Manual

X153E  
X156E  
X253E  
Installation & User Instructions  
You must read these instructions prior to using the  
appliance and retain them for future reference.  
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Contents  
Introduction  
Installation  
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For your Safety – Always  
For your Safety – Never  
Features X153E  
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Features X156E  
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Features X253E  
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Control Panels  
Hotplates - General Notes (X153E & X253E)  
Ceramic Hob (X156E)  
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Choosing your Utensils  
Temperature Conversion Chart  
Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes (X253E)  
Grill Chart (X253E)  
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Grilling (X153E & X156E)  
Grill Chart (X153E & X156E)  
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Oven Temperature Chart – Meat  
Oven Temperature Chart – Baking  
Main Oven Cookery Notes  
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Using the Main Oven for other Functions  
Care and Cleaning  
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory  
Something Wrong with your Cooker  
Key Contacts  
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Back Cover  
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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.  
When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,  
this will cease after a period of use  
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 the room until the smell has ceased. This odour is due  
to temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the  
insulation.  
* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:  
(a)  
Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book.  
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the  
rating plate attached to this equipment.  
(c)  
Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by  
any person other than the authorised employee or agent.  
(d) Has been correctly installed.  
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC  
Low Voltage Equipment  
73/23/EEC  
92/31/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
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Installation  
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  
32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm (applicable  
to newer properties, older properties where a 30A double  
pole control unit and a minimum contact clearance of  
3mm is acceptable).  
The double pole control unit should be fitted adjacent to  
the cooker, in accordance with IEE regulations. The control  
unit must be within 2 metres of, but not directly above the  
appliance and should be easily accessible in the event of  
an emergency.  
The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a  
conductor size of 6mm2 minimum.  
This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding  
suppression of radio and television interference.  
Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the  
rear access cover.  
The mains cable must pass through the cable clamp  
adjacent to the terminal block. Sufficient cable should be  
used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.  
Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any  
brackets affixed to the rear panel and is not trapped to the  
rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between  
cabinets.  
Siting the Cooker  
The height of the cooker can be adjusted by means of  
adjustable feet in the plinth (900mm - 915mm). Adjust the  
feet by tilting the cooker from the side. Then install the  
product into position.  
NOTE: This appliance must not be fitted on a platform.  
The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets  
spaced 500mm apart. The space either side need only be  
sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It  
can be used with cabinets one side or both as well as in a  
corner setting. It can also be used free-standing.  
150 mm  
150 mm  
Adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must  
not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be  
protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging  
surface or cooker hood should not be nearer 650mm.  
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Installation  
Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch  
off at the cooker control unit.  
Moving the Cooker  
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.  
Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy.  
Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not  
damaged.  
Splashplate optional, apply to Parts Department  
(see Back Cover for contact number.)  
Splash Panel  
Kit (Wall Mounted)  
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For Your Safety  
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.  
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Always make sure you remove all packing from inside the oven  
and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.  
Always make sure you understand the controls prior to using  
the appliance.  
Always keep children away from the appliance when grilling  
as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.  
Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have  
finished cooking and when not in use.  
Always stand back when opening an oven door to allow any  
build up of steam or heat to disperse.  
Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items  
from the oven/grill.  
Always  
Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure  
handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot  
become heated by other hotplate/pans.  
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Always take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the  
controls.  
Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before  
cleaning and allow the appliance to cool.  
Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before  
switching on the oven.  
Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the  
appliance is not in use.  
Always take care when removing items from the grill when the  
lower oven is on as the contents will be hot.  
Always keep the appliance clean, as a build up of grease or fat  
from cooking can cause a fire.  
Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene  
to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.  
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Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.  
Always refer servicing to  
engineer.  
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qualified appliance service  
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Always take care to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven,  
as during use the oven becomes hot.  
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN FIRE OR ANY OTHER PAN FIRE.  
Safety Advice  
1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL  
SWITCH.  
2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH,  
this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.  
3. LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES  
BEFORE MOVING IT. Injuries are often caused by picking up a  
hot pan and rushing outside with it.  
NEVER USE  
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FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT  
A
PAN  
FIRE as the force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.  
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Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.  
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For Your Safety  
Never  
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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.  
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Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and  
not in use.  
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Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.  
Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build  
up causing the container to burst.  
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Never store chemicals/food stuffs, pressurised container in or  
on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to  
the appliance.  
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Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.  
Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use  
a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.  
Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will  
cause the appliance to overheat.  
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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.  
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Never use steam cleaners.  
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Features X153E  
HOB VENTILATION SLOTS  
1000W  
1500W  
1000W  
2000W  
(Red Spot)  
CONTROL  
PANEL  
GRILL DOOR  
SWITCH  
GRILL/MEAT PAN  
WITH REMOVABLE  
HANDLE AND WIRE  
FOOD SUPPORT  
GRILL  
GRILL  
DOOR  
CREDACLEAN  
SIDE PANELS  
REMOVABLE  
INNER GLASS  
DOOR  
OVEN ROD  
SHELVES  
PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS  
MODEL & SERIAL  
NUMBER  
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Features X156E  
HOB VENTILATION SLOTS  
1200W  
1800W  
1800W  
1200W  
CONTROL  
PANEL  
GRILL DOOR  
SWITCH  
GRILL/MEAT PAN  
WITH REMOVABLE  
HANDLE AND WIRE  
FOOD SUPPORT  
GRILL  
GRILL DOOR  
CREDACLEAN  
SIDE PANELS  
REMOVABLE  
INNER GLASS  
DOOR  
OVEN ROD  
SHELVES  
PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS  
MODEL & SERIAL  
NUMBER  
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Features X253E  
HOB VENTILATION SLOTS  
1000W  
1500W  
2000W  
(Red Spot)  
1500W  
(Red Spot)  
CONTROL  
PANEL  
GRILL/MEAT PAN  
WITH REMOVABLE  
HANDLE AND WIRE  
FOOD SUPPORT  
GRILL/TOP OVEN  
GRILL/TOP OVEN  
DOOR  
CREDACLEAN  
SIDE PANELS  
REMOVABLE  
INNER GLASS  
DOOR  
OVEN ROD  
SHELVES  
PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS  
MODEL & SERIAL  
NUMBER  
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Control Panel  
X153E and X156E  
MAIN OVEN  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
GRILL  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
❍❍❍ ❍  
RIGHT  
FRONT  
PLATE  
MAIN  
OVEN  
RIGHT  
REAR  
PLATE  
LEFT  
FRONT  
PLATE  
LEFT  
REAR  
PLATE  
GRILL  
X253E  
TOP OVEN  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
MAIN OVEN  
INDICATOR  
LIGHT  
❍❍❍  
❍❍  
❍❍  
MAIN  
OVEN  
TOP  
OVEN  
LEFT  
FRONT  
PLATE  
LEFT  
REAR  
PLATE  
RIGHT  
REAR  
RIGHT  
FRONT  
PLATE  
GRILL  
PLATE  
Control Knobs  
The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide  
variable heat control, the Main Oven and Top Oven knobs 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.  
Operating the  
control when the  
grill is in use  
In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill  
compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due  
to hot air being emitted from the grill compartment.  
Slow cooking ‘S’  
The main oven has a ‘S’ setting specially designed to reduce energy  
usage. Full details of this can be found in the Slow cooking section of this  
book.  
Cooling Fan  
(X253E only)  
A gentle flow of air will be blown from below the control panel when  
either oven and/or grill controls are in use.  
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Hotplates General Information Notes (X153E & X253E)  
Note:  
Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in  
contact with the hob surface.  
Use of Hotplates  
The controls set the hotplates at six pre-set power levels. Each control can  
be used to select one of six temperature settings from a minimum at  
position 1 to a maximum at position 6, the redspot hotplates heat up more  
rapidly to give faster boiling.  
Control Settings  
Guide  
This table is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the type of  
pan used and the quantity of food.  
Knob Position  
Type of food  
1
To melt butter, chocolate, etc.  
1 or 2  
To heat food gently.  
To keep small amounts of water simmering.  
To heat sauces, containing egg yolks and butter,  
To simmer: stews, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit.  
3
To heat solid and liquid foods.  
Keep water boiling.  
Thaw frozen vegetables.  
Make 2-3 egg omelettes.  
4 or 5  
To cook foods, just above simmering.  
To maintain 'rolling' boil for preserve making.  
5 or 6  
6
To seal meat and fry fish.  
Frying potatoes.  
Bringing water to the boil.  
Deep fat frying.  
Dissolve sugar for preserve making.  
Safety  
1. Use  
a
deep pan, large enough to completely cover the  
requirements for  
deep fat frying  
appropriate heating area.  
2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil.  
3. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking  
period.  
4. Never 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 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.  
6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.  
7. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or  
fat.  
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Hotplates General Information Notes (X153E & X253E)  
CHOICE OF UTENSILS  
Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils. We recommend for optimum  
performance the use of good quality utensils.  
Never ✗  
Always ꢀ  
PANS SHOULD NOT  
G Use good quality flat-based  
cookware on all electric heat  
sources.  
G Use gauze, metal pan diffusers,  
asbestos mats and stands e.g.  
Wok stands – they can cause  
overheating.  
G Ensure pans have clean, dry  
bases before use.  
G Use utensils with skirts or rims  
Be concave  
(bowed in)  
e.g. buckets and some kettles.  
G Ensure pans match size of  
heating area.  
G Use badly dented or distorted  
pans.  
G Remember good quality pans  
retain heat well, so generally  
only a low or medium heat is  
necessary.  
Be convex  
(bowed out)  
G Leave an element switched on  
when not cooking.  
G Cook food directly on the  
G Ensure pan handles are  
positioned safely and away  
from heat sources.  
hotplate.  
Be rimmed  
G Drag or slide utensils across  
the hob surface.  
G Lift pans, do not drag.  
G Place large preserving pans or  
fish kettles across two  
hotplates.  
G Use pan lids except when frying.  
Be deeply ridged  
G Deal with spillage immediately  
but with care.  
G Place plastic vessels or utensils  
on a hot hob.  
But essentially Flat  
G Use the hob as an area for  
storage  
Always place pans  
centrally on the  
hotplate  
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Ceramic Hob (X156E)  
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.  
The following boiling plates are located beneath the decorative circular patterned cooking  
areas:-  
Front left  
Rear left  
6 heat 1800W  
6 heat 1200W  
6 heat 1800W  
Rear right  
Front right 6 heat 1200W  
The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating element is  
switched on. The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating element is switched  
Off.  
Warning: Even though the cooking area has returned to its original colour it may still be hot.  
The controls for the hotplates can be turned in either direction.  
Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking. To reduce the heat 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.  
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 over-heating, safety cut-outs have been incorporated with  
each element. After several minutes with the control at setting 6 the safety cut-out switches the  
element Off and On continuously, thus preventing any adverse effects that may be caused by an  
excessive build-up of heat in the cooking area.  
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Hotplates General Information Notes (X156E)  
USE OF HOTPLATES  
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. The two small Hotplates are  
specially for smaller pans, low temperature cooking and simmering.  
Do Not leave a hotplate switched on without a pan as this wastes energy and may shorten the life  
of the hotplate.  
CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE  
This is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the type of pan used and the  
quality of food.  
Frying potatoes.  
Bringing water to the boil.  
Deep fat frying.  
Dissolve sugar for preserve making  
To melt butter chocolate etc.  
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5
1
2
To heat food gently.  
To keep small amounts of water  
simmering.  
To heat sauces containing egg  
yolks & butter.  
To seal meat and to fry fish.  
To cook foods just above simmering.  
To maintain a ‘rolling boil’ for preserve making.  
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3
To simmer stews, meat, fish,  
vegetables & fruit.  
Keep water boiling.  
Make 2-3 egg omelettes.  
Thaw frozen vegetables.  
To heat solid & liquid foods.  
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General Information Notes - Ceramic Hobs (X156E)  
Always ꢀ  
Never ✗  
PANS SHOULD  
G Use good quality flat-  
based cookware on all  
electric heat sources.  
G Always ensure pans have  
clean, dry bases before  
use.  
G Use gauze, metal pan  
diffusers, asbestos mats  
and stands e.g. Wok  
stands – they can cause  
overheating.  
G Use utensils with skirts or  
rims e.g. buckets and  
some kettles.  
Not be concave (bowed in)  
G Ensure pans match size of  
heating area.  
G Remember good quality  
pans retain heat well, so  
generally only a low or  
medium heat is necessary.  
G Ensure pan handles are  
positioned safely and  
away from heat sources.  
G Always lift pans, do not  
drag.  
G Use badly dented or  
distorted pans.  
G Leave an element  
switched on when not  
cooking.  
G Cook food directly on the  
ceramic glass.  
G Drag or slide utensils,  
along the hob surface.  
Not be convex (bowed out)  
Not be rimmed  
G Always use pan lids  
except when frying.  
G Deal with spillages  
immediately but with  
care.  
Not be deeply ridged  
But essentially Flat  
THE BEST COMBINATIONS  
This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for  
different types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should be  
good quality, with smooth, flat bases. For any further information  
refer to manufacturers’ instructions.  
Halogen*  
Ceramic*  
Aluminium  
Stainless steel with single layer  
copper base  
Stainless steel with sandwich bases  
of aluminium and stainless or alu-  
minium and copper.  
Enamelled steel  
Enamelled aluminium  
Enamelled based cast iron  
Copper  
With Extra Care  
suitable unsuitable  
*care should be taken  
when using any pans  
on these surfaces not to  
drag and cause  
Toughened glass or ceramic/  
glass/pottery  
Mild steel, Ferro-magnetic or  
stainless with a magnetic  
sandwich base  
Not Recommended  
scratching.  
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General Information Notes (Ceramic Hobs) (X156E)  
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  
Do not  
use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob.  
drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface of the  
hob.  
Do not  
Do not  
allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround.  
place anything between the base of the utensil and the ceramic hob, e.g. do not use  
asbestos mats, aluminium or wok stand.  
Do not  
Do not  
Do not  
leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use.  
place aluminium or plastic foil, or plastic containers on the hob.  
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 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.  
Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely.  
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General Information Notes (Ceramic Hobs) (X156E)  
Safety requirements for deep fat frying  
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.  
1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area.  
2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of 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 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.  
6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.  
7. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.  
SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE  
In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.  
1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.  
2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the flames and  
extinguish the fire.  
3. LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING IT. Injuries are often  
caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.  
NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the force  
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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.  
Remember  
1. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base, always check before  
buying. See diagram below.  
2. 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 good quality smooth flat based utensils.  
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 utensils with good fitting lids.  
Do use a low dome pressure cooker for best results.  
Good quality  
flat base  
same size as  
element  
Convex  
base too  
small  
Concave  
base  
Too  
small  
Too  
large  
No pan  
Element ON  
WARNING: Extreme caution should be used when cleaning the hot hob.  
Important  
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) or syrup, use a utensil which is large  
enough to prevent boil over or spillage. Sugar spillage will permanently damage the hob  
and therefore should be cleaned off with care immediately. If sugar spillage has occurred,  
remove it as long as it is still hot with a metal safety razor scraper provided. This will avoid any  
damage. NEVER LET IT COOL BEFORE REMOVING.  
3. Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing on the ceramic hob.  
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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.  
Do not use a utensil with a convex base.  
Do not use glass ceramic utensils.  
Do not use use lightweight saucepans with plain thin copper bases on ceramic or halogen hot  
plates.  
Note: All copper pans are excellent conductors of heat, and are hard wearing and strong, but need  
quite a lot of care. They can be very heavy and do not usually have completely flat bases. The  
interiors are usually lined with a different material such 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 halogen hobs, providing they are used in  
accordance with the saucepans manufacturers’ 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 copper sandwich bases on ceramic and halo-  
gen hobs, the use of these pans must be in accordance with the saucepan manufacturers’ recom-  
mendations. Extra care should be taken to ensure the base of the pan and the  
hob is cleaned, and the hob conditioned, after each and every use, when using this type of saucepan.  
If these recommendations are not followed, the result will be a build up of small copper deposits on  
the surface of your hob which, if not cleaned after each use, will result in permanent marking of your  
hob.  
Always lift the pan from the hob, do not drag or slide across the hob surface as damage may occur.  
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Temperature Conversion Chart  
Main  
Convection  
Oven  
Top  
Convection  
Oven  
Main  
Fan  
Oven  
Gas  
Mark  
˚F  
1
2
/
100  
120  
130  
140  
160  
170  
180  
200  
210  
250  
275  
300  
325  
110  
130  
120  
140  
150  
160  
1
2
3
4
140  
150  
180  
190  
200  
220  
350  
375  
400  
425  
450  
170  
180  
190  
5
6
7
8
210  
220  
220  
9
475  
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Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes (X253E)  
The Top Oven is fitted with fixed ‘Creda clean’ sides and one rod shelf. It  
is heated by two elements – the grill element and an element under the  
floor of the oven—and has a fully variable temperature control like the  
main oven. To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise, selecting  
the required temperature as recommended in the Top Oven temperature  
chart. The indicator light will immediately come on and remain on until the  
oven reaches the required temperature. The light will then automatically go  
off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct  
temperature.  
Top Oven for  
Cooking  
The Top Oven is used in exactly the same way as the Main Oven to  
cook all types of food. It can either be used alone, to cook small  
quantities of food, or in conjunction with the main oven to provide  
additional cooking space, so often necessary when entertaining.  
There are two cooking positions – the shelf placed directly on the  
floor of the oven, or runner 1 from the floor of the oven. To correctly  
position the rod shelf the side rods with “indents” must be  
uppermost and to the rear, this forms an ‘arrest’ position in conjunction  
with the embossed side liners. The correct positioning of  
food is indicated in the temperature charts on pages 29 and 30.  
These 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. Food must never be  
placed directly on the floor of the oven with out a shelf in position, and  
there should always be at least 25mm (1”) between the top of the food  
and the grill element. Most foods are cooked at a lower temperature  
in the smaller top oven than in a larger conventional main oven.  
Always ensure a 7.5cm (3") gap is left at the front of the baking tray to  
ensure even cooking. Do not use utensils larger than 300mm (12") x  
230mm (9"). Large utensils should be used in the main oven.  
Cooking Meat/  
Poultry in the  
Top Oven  
The Top Oven is most useful for the longer, slower cooking required  
for cheaper cuts of meat – casserole cooking, pot roasting, braising  
etc.  
Small joints of meat up to 1.5kg (3 lbs) or poultry up to 2.5kg (6 lbs)  
in weight can be roasted in a small meat pan in the Top Oven, but  
should preferably be ‘slow roasted’ or covered with a lid of  
aluminium foil (one or two incisions in the top of the foil will allow  
the meat or poultry to brown). Always ensure that there is at least  
25mm (1”) between the top of the foil and the grill element. Do not  
use the meat pan supplied for the main oven or the grill pan for  
roasting in the Top Oven. Larger joints of meat weighing more than  
l.5kg (3 lbs) or poultry weighing more than 2.5kg (6 lbs) should be  
roasted in the main oven.  
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Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes (X253E)  
Top Oven as a  
Hotcupboard  
Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the top oven will be heated  
when the main oven is in use. When the main oven is not in use (for  
instance when a meal is being cooked on the hob) place the plates  
and serving dishes on the rod shelf using the bottom runner, and turn  
the top oven control to approximately 100°C (200°F). A maximum  
time of 10-12 minutes is all that is required to heat the plates and  
dishes.  
CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use.  
Children should be kept away.  
Grilling  
GRILLING SHOULD NOT BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL/TOP OVEN  
DOOR CLOSED.  
Never line the grill pan with aluminium foil.  
The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of the grill  
element. Please note that the grill will not operate unless the top oven  
control is in the OFF position.  
Open the top oven/grill door, preheat the grill at 6 setting for  
approximately 5 minutes. When toasting the rod shelf is placed in the top  
runner. Position the pan centrally below the grill element.  
Leave the control at 6 for toast, sealing and fast cooking of foods. For  
thicker cuts requiring longer cooking, turn the control to a lower setting  
after the initial sealing on both sides at 6. The thicker the food the lower  
the control should be set.  
See chart on guide to grilling.  
Remember to switch off the grill control at the end of cooking.  
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, slide it towards the centre of the pan and let the handle  
locate over the bracket. 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 retain for future use.  
Please note, if a fixed handle is required, grill pan is unable to be  
kept in the Main Oven with door closed. It may be stored in the  
Top Oven with door closed.  
Fig. A  
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Grill Chart (X253E)  
Preheat  
for  
5 mins.  
Shelf Position  
from Base  
of Oven  
Approx.  
Cooking  
Time  
Food  
3-10 mins.  
depending on type/  
thickness of food  
Toasting of  
6
2
2
Bread Products  
Small cuts of meat,  
sausages, bacon, etc.  
4/5  
15-20 mins.  
Chops, etc  
4/5  
1
20-25 mins.  
Fish whole  
Fillets  
1
2
Cook on base of pan  
15-20 mins.  
4/5  
4/5  
Pre-cooked  
potato products  
2
1
10-20 mins.  
Pizzas  
4/5  
6
Preheat pan first  
8-12 mins.  
Browning of food  
1
5-7 mins.  
The temperatures below relate to heat settings recommended on food packs.  
High  
Medium High  
Medium  
Medium Low  
Low  
Very Gentle  
=
=
=
=
=
=
6
5
4/5  
3
2
1
NEVER LINE THE GRILL PAN WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL.  
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Grilling (X153E & X156E)  
GRILLING MUST BE DONE WITH THE GRILL DOOR OPEN.  
CONTROL KNOBS MAY BECOME HOT DURING GRILLING.  
CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN  
THE GRILL IS USED – CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.  
To operate the grill proceed as follows:  
G Open the grill door.  
G Pre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes. (see chart  
on guide to grilling).  
G Fix the grill pan handle securely in position. See below.  
G Food which only requires browning should be placed directly on/in  
the grill pan in the grill pan runner, or on the floor of the grill  
compartment. (the grill pan grid may be removed.)  
G Leave the control on setting 6 for toast, sealing and fast cooking of  
foods. For thicker foods requiring longer cooking turn the control to a  
lower setting after the initial sealing, on both sides, on setting 6. The  
thicker the food the lower the control should be set.  
Grill Pan Handle  
Warning: Take care as the grill will be hot – always wear oven gloves.  
Always ensure that the grill pan is clean BEFORE use. Excess fat  
build up in the bottom of the pan could cause a fire hazard.  
Never line grill pan with foil.  
The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and  
storage. Fix the grill pan handle securely in position before use.  
The handle fits onto the grill pan edge with the small recess, Fig.1.  
Tilt the handle over the recess and slide it towards the centre, Fig.2.  
Ensure the handle is fully located. Insert the washer and fixing screw and  
tighten fully to ensure handle is secured, Fig.3.  
Fixing the Grill Pan  
Handle  
Recess  
Fig. 1  
Fig. 2  
Fig. 3  
Always fit the screw prior to use.  
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Grilling (continued) (X153E & X156E)  
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.  
Do not operate the grill control when using the compartment as a  
hotcupboard.  
Grill Compartment  
as a ‘Hotcupboard’  
Do take care when removing plates, dishes and utensils from the grill  
compartment when the oven is in use as they may become quite hot.  
You may need to use oven gloves when removing warmed items.  
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Grill Chart (X153E & X156E)  
Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling  
GRILL CHART  
Food  
Grill Setting  
Approximate Cooking time  
3 - 10 mins.  
Toasting of Bread  
products  
6
5-6  
5
Small cuts of meat,  
sausages, bacon, etc.  
15 - 20 mins.  
Chops etc.  
Gammon steaks  
Chicken pieces  
20 - 25 mins. Wire food support used in upturned  
position for chicken.  
Fish: fingers  
Whole  
10 - 20 mins. Whole fish and fillets placed in the  
base of the grill pan.  
5
5
5
Fillets  
Fish in breadcrumbs  
15 - 20 mins.  
15 - 20 mins.  
Pre - Cooked potato  
products  
Pizzas  
5
6
12 - 15 mins. in the base of the grill pan.  
8 - 10 mins. Dish placed directly on base of the  
grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill  
compartment.  
Browning of food  
The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without  
excessive fat spitting and splashing.  
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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.  
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Main Oven Cookery Notes  
The oven is fitted with ‘Creda clean’ liners and two rod shelves.  
To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise, selecting the  
required temperature 80˚C (175˚F) and 230˚C (450˚F) as recommended  
in the temperature chart. The indicator light will immediately come on  
and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature. This  
light will then automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven  
thermostat maintains the correct temperature.  
It should be noted that at the end of a cooking period there may be a  
momentary puff of steam when the oven door is opened. This will  
disperse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic of an  
oven with a good door seal.  
Since a fan oven heats up more quickly, and generally cooks food at  
a lower temperature than a conventional oven, preheating the oven is  
often unnecessary. However food such as bread, scones, Yorkshire  
pudding, do benefit from being placed in a pre-heated oven.  
The 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 is placed in a cold  
oven, i.e. without pre-heating. If food is placed in an already hot  
oven, the suggested cooking time should be reduced, depending  
on the type and quantity of food being cooked.  
Oven Positions  
Since the distribution of heat in the circulaire ovens is very even,  
most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position, but the  
shelves should be evenly spaced. Do not fit shelves upside down.  
The Top Oven rod shelf can be used in the Main Oven when cooking large  
quantities of food. Additional shelves can be purchased through your  
oven supplier or Spares Centre. Never use more than 3 shelves in the oven  
as air circulation will be seriously restricted. To ensure even circulation do  
not use meat pans larger than 390 x 300mm (15" x 12") and baking trays  
no larger 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.  
Temperature  
and Time  
When 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 charts by a few minutes, to allow for the loss of  
heat due to the extra time taken to load the oven, and the large mass of  
food. Baking trays should allow an equal gap at either side of the oven.  
N.B. Recipes in cookery books give times and temperatures for  
cooking in ordinary ovens. The introduction of improved thermal  
insulation on fan ovens makes it possible, in most cases, to reduce  
(a) the recommended temperature by 25  
˚
C
(45 F) and  
˚
(b) the recommended time by approximately 10 minutes per hour.  
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Main Oven Cookery Notes  
To prepare meat and poultry for roasting in your fan oven.  
(a) Wipe the meat or poultry, dry well and weigh it. Meat which has been  
stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room  
temperature before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry must be  
completely defrosted before placing in the oven.  
(b) The weight of any stuffing used should be added before calculating the  
cooking time.  
(c) Place meat/poultry in the meat pan supplied with your cooker.  
1
2
Small joints weighing less than 1.75kg (3 / lbs) should be  
roasted in a smaller meat pan/tin - or they may be 'pot roasted' -  
a small joint in a large meat pan causes unnecessary oven  
splashing and evaporation of meat juices.  
(d) Additional fat should not be added, except for veal, very lean  
meat or poultry which can either be 'larded' with fat bacon or  
brushed very sparingly with cooking oil or melted fat.  
(e) Beef, lamb, mutton and poultry may be dusted lightly with seasoned  
flour to give a crisp outer surface. The skin of duck and goose should be  
pricked to release excess fat during cooking, and the rind of pork  
should be scored, brushed lightly with oil, and rubbed with salt, to give  
crisp crackling.  
(f) Meat and poultry wrapped in, or covered with a tent of aluminium foil  
will be juicy and tender. Roasting bags offer the same advantages.  
Always follow the manufacturers pack instructions, and remember to  
reduce the temperatures given for conventional ovens by  
approximately 25˚C and the time by approximately 10 minutes per  
hour.  
(g) Potatoes for roasting only require to be brushed with cooking oil  
or melted fat.  
(h) It is not necessary to baste when roasting in an electric oven and  
stock or liquid should not be added to the meat pan since this  
only causes unnecessary soiling, steam and condensation.  
Frozen Meat  
and Poultry  
Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly, preferably  
in a domestic refrigerator (allowing 5 - 6 hours per 450g, 1lb), or at  
room temperature (allowing 2-3 hours per 450g, 1lb).  
The breast should be covered with foil, held in position by skewers or  
string, and the giblets removed after defrosting but before cooking.  
THIS METHOD OF DEFROSTING IS ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR  
MEAT/POULTRY UP TO 2kg (4lb) IN WEIGHT, AND IT IS ESSENTIAL TO  
COOK IT THOROUGHLY, IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS.  
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Using the Main Oven for Other Functions  
‘S’  
SLOW Setting  
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.  
Advantages of “SLOW” cooking are:  
The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.  
Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear of overcooking.  
Inexpensive joints of meat are tenderised.  
Fully loading the oven can be economical.  
Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2 hours.  
Operation:  
1. Place the prepared food in the main oven and ensure the door is fully closed.  
2. Select S’ (Slow Cooking Temperature) by turning the Main Oven Control  
clockwise ensuring the oven door is fully closed.  
Storage and re-heating of food:  
1. If food is to be frozen or not used immediately, place it in a clean container  
and cool as soon as possible.  
2. Always thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re-heating.  
3. Always reheat food thoroughly and ensure it is piping hot before serving.  
4. Only re-heat food once.  
Points to consider when preparing food for “SLOW” cooking:  
1. Make sure that the dishes to be used will fit into the oven ensuring enough room for  
air to circulate.  
2. All dishes cooked on the slow setting will require a minimum of 6 hours, 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 2.0kg (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 rack over a tin (to allow good air circulation) before  
turning the control to the slow setting and cooking immediately.  
5. Always ensure that joints of pork and poultry are thoroughly cooked by checking with a  
meat thermometer before serving.  
6. Always thaw frozen foods completely before cooking. We do not recommend placing  
frozen food in the oven to cook.  
7. Always bring soups, liquids and casseroles to the boil before placing in the oven.  
8. Ensure that casserole dishes have a good seal (not airtight) and cover to the top with  
foil to prevent loss of moisture.  
9. Ensure that fruit and vegetables are cut into even sized small pieces to cook properly.  
10. Always adjust seasoning before serving.  
11. If using dried red kidney beans it is important that the beans are soaked and then  
boiled for a minimum of 10 minutes before using in any dish to destroy any toxins.  
12. When cooking fish or egg dishes it may be necessary to check during cooking to avoid  
overcooking.  
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Care and Cleaning  
TURN OFF THE MAIN COOKER WALL SWITCH 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 BELOW.  
Cleaning materials  
to avoid  
1. Plastic or nylon pads / scourers, these may scratch the surface.  
2. Household abrasive powders.  
3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads.  
Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the  
metal frame.  
4. Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface.  
Electric sealed  
hotplates  
(X153E and X253E)  
The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold,  
using a soap filled Brillo pad, following the grain of the hotplate. This will  
ensure that any stubborn, burnt on spillages are removed. Wipe over with  
a damp clean cloth, making sure that all the cleaner has been removed.  
Finally, turn on hotplate to warm for a few minutes, then smear with a  
little cooking oil to provide a protective coating, or the restorative agent  
Homecare Four Hob, available from Credacare Spares or leading  
supermarkets. The bezels will mellow with use to a burnished gold colour,  
a soap filled Brillo pad will help to keep them bright, care should be taken  
not to damage the vitreous enamel hob surface.  
Note: We do not recommend the use of decorative covers over the hot  
hotplates as these can hold condensation and cause corrosion. Accidental  
operation with a cover in place can cause intense heat. Never place  
saucepan lids on the hotplates, as this may cause corrosion.  
Ceramic hob  
(X156E)  
To reduce the amount of cleaning always ensure that the hob and  
cooking utensils are clean and dry before use. Regular use of cleaner  
conditioner is recommended for proper care and protection of the hob  
surface. Apply conditioner before using the hob for the first time. It  
contains a mild cleaning agent, so that subsequent applications may  
clean off soil and apply a protective film at the same time. For stubborn  
stains or heavy soiling use any of the following materials, and finish off  
with conditioner.  
1. Cif, non-scratch scouring cream.  
2. Liquid Gumption Kitchen Cleanser.  
3. Special Powder Cleanser.  
Powder Cleanser – Mineral deposits that are present in hard water, and  
some foods, may cause ‘discolourations’ that appear in the form of grey  
or brown stains. The stains sometimes appear to be in or under the glass  
surface. If there are some persistent stains after using any of the other  
recommended cleaning materials, powder cleanser may be applied,  
following the manufacturers instructions. Do not use abrasive cleaners  
or the powder cleanser on the painted metal framework.  
Cleaner Conditioner – Regular use of the conditioner will make the  
surface easier to clean thus ensuring that years of heavy abrasive  
cleaning do not progressively dull the surface.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Grill  
Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash  
these items immediately after 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 runners (X153E &  
X156E), the grill deflector plate (X253E)and the floor of the compartment.  
Control Panel  
Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth.  
Do not use cream cleaners, oven cleaners or aerosols, scouring pads or  
abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs as damage will occur.  
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. (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.  
Doors  
Wipe over the outer door glass panels with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy  
water, then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft  
clean cloth. Ensure that glass doors are not subjected to any sharp  
mechanical blows.  
Glass Inner Door Panel (where fitted) – open the door fully and unscrew the  
two screws securing the glass panel, taking care not to allow the glass to fall.  
The glass panel may now be washed at the sink. Stubborn stains can be  
removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad. Ensure the glass panel is not  
subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. Take particular care not to damage  
the inner surface which is coated with a heat reflective layer. After cleaning, rinse  
and dry with a soft cloth. For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned,  
while still warm, without removing it from the door.  
Warning: Oven must not be operated with inner door glass removed.  
Take 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.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Ovens  
Remove the rod shelves and grill pan.  
Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the  
rod shelves, grill pan and the floor of the oven.  
Oven Liners  
The surface of the ‘Credaclean’ oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a  
special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220˚C  
(425˚F) or above, the special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed.  
The higher the temperature the more effective it is. In most cases normal  
cooking operation at this temperature will permit this cleaning operation to  
proceed during cooking. However if higher cooking temperatures are not used  
regularly it may be necessary, to prevent heavy soiling, to run the oven without  
a meat pan at maximum setting for a couple of hours. This may be necessary  
once a month or once every two or three months depending on the type and  
amount of oven cooking.  
It should not normally be necessary to clean the ‘Credaclean’ panels in water. If  
desirable remove the rod shelves and the side panels and wash them in warm  
soapy water, followed by rinsing in clean water.  
Oven Lamp  
Replacement  
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 with fingers, and unscrew the lamp anti-  
clockwise. Fit replacement lamp (15W 300˚C rated SES), refit dome.  
WARNING: To avoid electric shocks - please ensure that  
the electricity supply to the appliance is switched off and  
the appliance is fully cold, before removing the lamp lens.  
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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?  
Problem  
Check  
Grilling  
Uneven cooking front  
to back  
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below  
the grill element.  
Fat splattering  
Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature.  
Oven Baking  
Uneven rising of cakes  
Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit  
level on the rod shelf and adjusting, using suitable  
packing e.g. wood, under the feet of the appliance. This should  
be checked both left to right and front to back. Ensure that the  
food is positioned centrally in the oven.  
Sinking of cakes  
The following may cause cakes to sink:  
1. Preheat of fan ovens.  
2. Cooking at too high a temperature.  
3. Using normal creaming method with soft margarine.  
Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in  
the oven temperature charts, however, it may be necessary to  
increase or decrease temperatures by 10˚C to suit  
Over/Under cooking  
Fast/Slow cooking  
personal taste.  
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4
Do not use utensils greater than 2 / ins in height.  
Top Oven Baking  
(X253E only)  
Uneven cooking front  
to back  
Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 3ins from the front  
of the shelf.  
1. Too large baking sheet used. (See 'Cookery Notes')  
2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air  
gaps around baking tins.  
Uneven cooking of  
cakes  
Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the  
food is positioned centrally in the oven.  
Uneven rising of cakes  
Food is taking too long  
to cook  
Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is  
not larger than 12ins x 9ins, e.g. the main oven meat pan.  
Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the  
oven.  
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Something Wrong with your Cooker?  
Before contacting your Creda Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below.  
THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG.  
Check  
Problem  
Slight odour or small amount  
of smoke when using the  
cooker for the first time.  
This is normal and should cease after a short period.  
Nothing Works  
Is the main cooker wall switch turned on?  
There may be no electricity supply.  
Check that the temperature has been set in accordance with the  
temperature charts. It may be necessary to increase or decrease  
the recommended temperature by up to 10˚C to suit your taste.  
Oven temperature seems  
too high or too low.  
Oven does not cook evenly.  
Check that the temperature and shelf position are as  
recommended in the temperature charts.  
Check that the containers being used in the oven allow sufficient  
air flow around them.  
Check that the cooker is level.  
Top oven and grill do not Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause  
work. Main oven works.  
(X253E only)  
a safety cut-out to operate:  
a)  
grilling with the top oven door shut.  
grilling for excessive long periods at maximum settings.  
b)  
Switch off the appliance and allow the cooker to cool for approx.  
30 minutes. Switch the cooker back on again and check that the  
grill/top oven is now operating correctly.  
Hotplates are slow to boil or  
will not simmer  
Check that your pans conform to the recommendations in these  
instructions.  
Marks appearing on  
hotplates.  
Can not clean hob /  
hotplates.  
The hob surround can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a  
cream cleaner, such as Cif. The sealed hotplates should be  
cleaned regularly, (please refer to the Care and Cleaning section  
for further information.  
Please note that replacement hob cleaning kits are available  
from our parts department (see Back Cover for contact number).  
Grill will not work unless the Top oven control is in the OFF  
position.  
Grill not working.  
(X253E only)  
Grill not working.  
(X153E & X156E only)  
The grill door MUST be open.  
When the grill control is operated at a setting less than  
maximum, this is normal regulator operation, not a fault.  
Grill keeps turning on and  
off.  
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 wiped off.  
Condensation on the wall at  
the rear of the cooker.  
Steam / Condensation in the Steam is a by-product of cooking any food with a high water  
oven after use.  
content. To help minimise always:  
a) Try to avoid leaving food in the oven to cool after being cooked.  
b) Use a covered container, wherever possible  
This is normal and not a fault. The cooling fan will stop when the  
cooker has cooled.  
Cooling fan continues  
running after all controls are  
turned off (X253E only)  
If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem; Contact Service see Key Contacts  
(back cover).  
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Disposal of your product  
To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely.  
Remove all doors and lids. Remove the mains cable (where fitted) by cutting off flush with the  
appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to  
the electricity supply.  
To help the environment, Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of  
your product.  
Disposal of old electrical appliances  
The European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE),  
requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal  
unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to  
optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on  
human health and the environment.  
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation,  
that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected.  
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the  
correct disposal of their old appliance.  
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Key Contacts  
After Sales Service  
Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, to ensure that you can have  
complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer.  
Repair Service and Information Help Desk  
UK: 08709 066 066  
Monday to Friday, 8am to 7.30pm  
Saturday, 8.30am to 5.30pm  
Sunday, 9.30am to 3.30pm  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the following information:  
Model number  
Serial number  
Extended Warranties  
UK 08709 088 088  
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Genuine Parts & Accessories  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm  
Saturday, 8.30am to 12noon  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
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09/2005 Part No. 195054266.00  
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