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Y ou must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them f or future ref erence . X252E Installation & U ser Instructions[...]
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F or more information on our ex citing product range ring Creda Answ er C entre 08701 54 64 74 OR Visit us on the NET at http://www .creda.co .uk General Domestic Appliances Ltd. Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9J B 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 i[...]
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Installation 5 F or your Safety – Alwa ys 7 F or your Safety – Never 8 F eatures X252E 9 Contr ol P anel 10 Hob 11 T emperature C onversion Scale 13 T op Oven/Grill Cooker y Notes 14 Grill Char t 16 Oven T emperature Chart – Meat 17 Oven T emperature Chart – Bak ing 18 Main Oven Cooker y Notes 19 Care and Cleaning 22 Using the Main Oven for[...]
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Introduction 4 This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC 93/68/EEC 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[...]
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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 volt age, this is stated on the rating plate , which is situated on the front of the plinth. The cooker must be connected by a competent person eg. (NICEIC registered contractor) to suitable double-po[...]
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6 Installation Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch off at the cooker control unit. Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front as follows: Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements. Note: Take care in moving [...]
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F or Y our Safety 7 ● 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.[...]
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F or Y our Safety 8 ● 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. ● Never leave anything on the hob surface when un[...]
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F eatur es X252E 9 GRILL/TOP OVEN DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR RATING PLATE MEAT PAN PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS HOB VENTILATION SLOTS CONTROL PANEL CREDACLEAN SIDE PANELS OVEN ROD SHELVES GRILL/TOP OVEN 1000W 1500W 2000W (Red Spot 1500W (Red Spot GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT[...]
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MAIN OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT TOP OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT MAIN OVEN TOP OVEN VARIABLE GRILL LEFT FRONT PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE C ontrol P anel 10 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[...]
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Note: Use of Hotplates Control Settings Guide 11 Hotplates Gener al Information Notes Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. The controls set the hotplates at six pre-set power levels. Eac h control can be used to select one of six temperature settings from a minimum at position 1 to a max[...]
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12 Hotplates Gener al Information Notes ● Use good quality flat-based cookware on all electric heat sources. ● Ensure pans have clean, dry bases before use. ● Ensure pans match size of heating area. ● Remember good quality pans retain heat well, so generally only a low or medium heat is necessary. ● Ensure pan handles are positioned safel[...]
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T emp er ature C on v ersion Char t 13 o F Gas Mark 1 / 2 1 250 100 120 130 140 160 170 180 200 210 220 110 130 140 150 170 180 190 210 220 – 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 Convection Oven Top Convection Oven Main Fan Oven[...]
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The Top Oven is fitted with fixed ‘Creda clean’ sides, a removable roof, 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 reco[...]
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T op Oven/Grill C ookery Notes 15 Top Oven as a Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the top oven will be heated Hotcupboard 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 cont[...]
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Grill Char t 16 Food Preheat for 5 mins. 3-10 mins. depending on type/ thickness of food Toasting of Bread Products 6 2 15-20 mins. Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. 4/5 2 20-25 mins. Chops, etc 4/5 1 Cook on base of pan 15-20 mins. Fish whole Fillets 4/5 1 2 10-20 mins. Pre-cooked potato products 4/5 2 Preheat pan first 8-12 mins. Pizzas 4[...]
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Oven T emperature Charts – Meat 17 Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1lb) + 35 mins over. Shelf placed directly on floor of oven. 35-40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over[...]
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Scones Food Pre- heat Yes 200 9-12 Runner 1 from bottom of oven 15-20 20 15 9-12 60-90 120-135 40-45 Depending on use 40-45 40-45 105-135 45-50 25-30 150-180 180 170 180/190 190/200 150/170 150 190/200 200/220 190/200 200/210 140 150 200/210 100 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Temperature o C T op Ov en Cooking F an Oven C o[...]
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The oven is fitted with ‘Creda clean’ liners, two rod shelves and a meat pan. Remove the meat pan if it is not being used. To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise, selecting the required temperature 80 o C (175 o F) and 230 o C (450 o F) as recommended in the temperature chart. The indicator light will immediately come on and remain o[...]
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Main Oven C ookery Notes 20 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[...]
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“SL OW” 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. Adv antages of “SL OW” cook ing are: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing. Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear o[...]
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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. The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold, usi[...]
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Car e and Cleaning 23 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 screw[...]
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Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element. Top Oven Baking Uneven cooking front to back Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 3ins from the front of the shelf. Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the food is positioned central[...]
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Before contacting your Creda Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below. THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG. 25 Something W rong with y our C ooker? If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem; Contact Service see Key Contacts (back cover). Condensation on the wall at the rear of the cooker. Steam / Condensation in the[...]
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PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. January 2002 Part No. 4966200013-04 K ey Contacts Ser vice Creda has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence. Repair Ser vic e UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 You will be asked for [...]