Indesit KD3C1E manual

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    50cm F ree Standing Electr ic Cook er Instructions for installation and use KD3C1E KD3E1E[...]

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    C ontents 2 Introduction 3 Installation 4 Safety Information 6 F eatures KD3C1E 8 F eatures KD3E1E 9 Contr ol Panel 10 Ceramic Hob KD3C1E 11 Use of hotplates 12 Hotplates General Information Not es 13 Choosing Y our Utensils 16 T emperature C onversion Chart 17 Grilling 18 Grill Char t 20 Con ventional Oven 21 Con ventional Oven cooking char ts - M[...]

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    Introduction 3 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 [...]

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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 rear panel. The cooker must be connected by a competent person, such as one who is a NICEIC registered contractor, to a suit- ab[...]

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    5 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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    Safety Information 6 ● Remove all packing from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time. ● Understand the controls prior to using the appliance. ● Keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use. ● Turn controls off when you have finished co[...]

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    Safety Information 7 ● Never line the interior of the oven with foil as this may cause the appliance to overheat. ● 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 a[...]

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    F eatures - KD3C1E 8 GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS HOB VENTILATION SLOTS CONTROL PANEL MAIN OVEN WIREWORK SHELF SUPPORTS OVEN ROD SHELVES GRILL 1200W 1800W 1800W 1200W GRILL DOOR SWITCH GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT[...]

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    F eatures - KD3E1E 9 GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS HOB VENTILATION SLOTS CONTROL PANEL MAIN OVEN WIREWORK SHELF SUPPORTS 2 OVEN ROD SHELVES GRILL 1000W 1500W 1500W 1000W GRILL DOOR SWITCH GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT[...]

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    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 knob 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 In common with all cookers having con[...]

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    11 C eramic Hob - KD3C1E 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 cooki[...]

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    Use of Hotpla tes - KD3C1E 12 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 t[...]

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    13 Safety 1 . Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the requirements for appropriate heating area. deep fat frying 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 tem[...]

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    14 ✓ ● Use gauze, metal pan diffusers, asbestos mats and stands e.g. Wok stands – they can cause overheating. ● Use utensils with skirts or rims e.g. buckets and some kettles. ● Use badly dented or distorted pans. ● Leave an element switched on when not cooking. ● Cook food directly on the ceramic glass. ● Drag or slide utensils, al[...]

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    15 General Informa tion Notes Do N ot 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 use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob. Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface [...]

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    16 Choosing Y our 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 [...]

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    T emper ature C onv ersion Char t 17 ˚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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    Grilling 18 To operate the grill proceed as follows: ● Open the grill door. ● Pre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes (see chart on guide to grilling). ● Fix the grill pan handle securely in position. See below. ● Food which only requires browning should be placed directly on/in the grill pan in the grill pan runner, or [...]

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    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 co[...]

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    20 Grill Char t Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting and splashing. Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. Chops etc. Gammon s[...]

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    Oven Control Heating of the oven is achieved by turning control clockwise to the required oven temperature scale on the control panel, as recommended in the temperature charts. The pilot light will immediately come on and will then automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature. The cooking chart[...]

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    C onv entional Ov en 22 Times and The secret of succulent, tender meat, is not to roast it too quickly, at too Temperatures for high a temperature. Best results are obtained when roasting is carried out Roasting at a low temperature. When a lower temperature is used, the joint loses less weight, is more tender (too high a temperature causes meat to[...]

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    23 If using aluminium foil, never: 1. Allow foil to touch sides of oven. 2. Cover oven interior with foil. 3 . Cover shelves with foil. Runner 3 from bottom of oven. Beef Lamb Meat 190/200 190/200 25-30 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins over. 25-30 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins over. I n meat pan on runner 2 30-35 mins per 450g (1lb)+ 30 mins over 25[...]

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    Position in Oven from bottom Runners 1 & 4 Runners 1 & 4 Runners 1 & 4 Runners 1 & 4 Runner 4 Runner 3 Runners 2 & 5 Runner 2 & 5 Runner 5 Runner 5 Runner 2 Runner 2 Runners 1 & 4 Runner 1 Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recom[...]

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    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 s[...]

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    Car e and Cleaning 26 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, afte[...]

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    Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element. Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the food is positioned centrally in the oven. Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature. Oven Baking Uneven rising [...]

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    Before contacting your nearest Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below; there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. 28 Something W rong with your C o ok er? Condensation on the wall at the rear of the cooker. Steam / Condensation in the oven after use. Marks appearing on hotplates. Can not clean hob / hotplates. Hotplates are slow [...]

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    If It Still W on ’t W ork... 29 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 fit[...]

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    PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. 04/2004 Part No. 195042987.00 Repair Ser vice and Information Desk UK: 0870 6070805 (Open 8am to 5.30pm Mon - Fri 9am to 5pm Sat and 10am to 4pm Sun Closed Bank Holidays) Note: Our operators will require the following information:- Model Number: Serial Number: Ex tended W arranty T o join: UK 0870 442 [...]