Page 2 - For more information on our exciting product range ring; Visit us on the NET at; Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd. Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB; interactive cookbook
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 Merloni Elettrodomestici UK 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 ...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents 3 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 ...
Page 4 - Introduction; Disposal of your product
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/EEC93/68/EEC To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely.Remove all doors and lids. Remo...
Page 5 - Installation; WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
5 Installation WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Mains ConnectionYour cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supplyvoltage, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the front of the plinth.The cookermust be connected by a competent pe...
Page 6 - Safety Information; there are certain precautions that must be observed.; Turn controls off when not in use.; Always
Safety Information 6 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. ● Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first t...
Page 7 - SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE; NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE; as the force; Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.
Safety Information 7 ● Never stare at Halogen heating units ● Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will behot 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 ...
Page 8 - Features Model C161E
Features Model C161E 2000W Redspot 1000W Sealed 1500W Sealed 1500WRedspot Clock/Minute Minder Grill Pan FoodSupport Grill Runner ‘Credaclean’ Side Panels Door Switch 2 Main Oven Rod Shelves Fan Blade Meat Pan Rating Plate Inner GlassPanel Grill Pan withFixed/DetachableHandle Grill Control Panel Hob ...
Page 9 - Features Model C261E
Features Model C261E 2000W Redspot 1000W Sealed 1500W Sealed 1500W Redspot Removable Grill Deflector Plate Clock/MinuteMinder Grill Pan FoodSupport Top Oven/Grill Rod Shelf ‘Credaclean’ Top OvenSide Panels ‘Credaclean’ Main OvenSide Panels 2 Main Oven Rod Shelves Fan Blade Meat Pan Rating Plate Inne...
Page 12 - Control Panels
Control Panels 12 Front left Red Spot C161E C261E, C365E & R365E C361E Rear left Hob On neon Hob On neon (C261E) Hob Hot neon (C365E & R365E) Hob Hot neon Hob Hot neon Front right Red Spot Clock/ Minute Minder Rear right Grill Main oven Front leftRed Spot Rear left Front right Red Spot Clock...
Page 13 - Cooling fan; Controls
In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grillcompartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, dueto the hot air expelled from the grill compartment.Note: After use, it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have beenswitched Off. A gentle flow of air will be blow...
Page 14 - Clock/Minute Minder Operation; CLOCKFACE; SETTING THE TIME OF DAY; THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.
Clock/Minute Minder Operation (C161E, C261E, C365E & R365E) 14 CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.Ensure the correct time of day is always set before using your cooker.PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISPLAY WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.00 HOURSAND 06.00 HOURS TO PREVENT GLARE.However, should you oper...
Page 15 - TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS; Minute Minder; SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER
15 Clock/Minute Minder Operation (C161E, C261E, C365E & R365E) TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS Minute Minder Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours 59 minutes, that willcount down. When it reaches zero, the timer will emit an audible tone.For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone wil...
Page 16 - Oven Timer Operation; Automatic Cooking
16 Oven Timer Operation (C361E & C461E) The oven timer offers you the following features: 1. Time of Day 2. Automatic Cooking 3. Minute Minder The Main Oven (only) can be controlled by the automatic timer. When thetimer control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other ovenmanual...
Page 17 - Know your Timer
17 Know your Timer (C361E & C461E) CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using you cooker.PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISPLAY WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.00 HOURS AND 06.00 HOURS TO PREVENT GLARE.However, should you operate the timer during these ...
Page 19 - AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES; a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven TimerOperation (C361E & C461E) 19 Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button. The display will read 0.00 with the cookpot ( ) symbol lit. Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in, set the required Cook Period using the “+” and “–” buttons. Relea...
Page 20 - PERIOD
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven TimerOperation (C361E & C461E) 20 Step 4 Press & hold in the “Cook Period” button, the display will read 0.00 and the cookpot ( ) symbol will light up. With the Cook Period button still held set the required Cook Period using the “+”and “–” buttons. Exam...
Page 21 - TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven TimerOperation (C361E & C461E) 21 OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERATION 1. When cooking Automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time simply by pressing the Cook Period button. 2. When cooking Automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simp...
Page 22 - Temperature Conversion Chart
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 Conventional Oven Top Convection Oven Main Fan Oven Temperature Conversion Chart 22
Page 23 - Sealed Hob General Information (C161E and C261E); SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING
Sealed Hob General Information (C161E and C261E) USE OF HOTPLATESUnder no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hobsurface. Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking. To cook more slowly or simmer, turn the control to a lowersetting according to the size of the sa...
Page 24 - But essentially Flat; Be deeply ridged
24 ● Use good quality flat-based cookware on all electric heatsources. ● Ensure pans have clean, dry bases before use. ● Ensure pans match size of heat- ing area. ● Remember good quality pans retain heat well, so generallyonly a low or medium heat isnecessary. ● Ensure pan handles are posi- tioned s...
Page 27 - Ceramic; Ceramic Hob General Information
✓ With Extra Care ✓ 27 PANS SHOULD BE: Not concave (bowed in) Not convex (bowed out) Not rimmed Not deeply ridged But essentially Flat THE BEST COMBINATIONSThis table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable fordifferent types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should begood quality, with smo...
Page 28 - Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the; Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause; Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob; Do Not
28 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 ...
Page 29 - Choosing Your Utensils; Do Use; Remember
Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice ofutensils. To obtain a satisfactory per formance from a ceramic hob and toavoid unnecessary damage, we recommend the use of goodquality utensils with smooth flat bases. 1. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat ...
Page 30 - Do not use utensils with rough bases.; Do not use a utensil with a convex base.
Choosing Your Utensils 30 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 (like a gramophone record) or ridged bases...
Page 31 - Grill Pan and Handle; Grill pan handle
Grill Pan and Handle 31 Grill pan handle The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitatecleaning 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 adjace...
Page 32 - Remember to switch off the grill control at the end of cooking.
Grill (C161E) CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILLIS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. THE GRILL WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE GRILL DOOR CLOSED Never: line the grill pan with aluminium foil. The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of the grillelement. Ope...
Page 34 - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN; IMPORTANT
CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.Your cooker is not fitted with a conventional type of grill. Credahave developed a Solarplus high speed grill which is designedto reduce your grilling times. It is quicker because it takes lesstime to warm up...
Page 37 - Guide to grilling successfully
Guide to grilling successfully 37 Guide to Grilling - Solarplus Grill (C461E) Food Pre- heat Easy Glide ™ Shelf Position from base of oven Setting Approx. Cooking Time Toasting of Bread Products 1 min. 3 or 2 4 3-5 mins. Grill pan and grid. Small cuts of meat – Sausages, Bacon None 3 or 2 4 for 4 mi...
Page 38 - Top Oven Cookery Notes; Food/utensils must not be placed directly on the oven floor.
Top Oven Cookery Notes (C261E, C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E) 38 The top oven should be used to cook small quantities of food. The oven isdesigned so that the grill element operates at a reduced heat output, thisis combined with a heating element situated underneath the floor of theoven. To ensure e...
Page 39 - Main Oven Cookery Notes; Oven positions
Main Oven Cookery Notes The oven is fitted with ‘Credaclean’ liners, two rod shelves and a meat pan.Remove the meat pan if it is not being used. The Easy Glide™ Shelf, in conjunction with the grill pan supplied can beused for cooking in the oven(s), ie. meat, poultry etc. also for roasting vegetable...
Page 40 - Main Oven Cookery Notes
Main Oven Cookery Notes 40 When all three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for homefreezing or parties, it may be necessary to increase the cooking times given inthe temperature charts by a few minutes, to allow for the loss of heat due toextra time taken to load the oven, and the l...
Page 42 - ing
Sc ones F ood Pre - hea t Ye s 201/220 10-15 Runner 1 fr om bott om of o v en 20-25 20-30 20-25 10-15 60-75 7 inch D e pending on siz e D e pending on r ecipe D e pending on r ecipe 30-40 20-30 90-120 40-50 30-45 150-180 180/190 170/180 180/190 200/210 150/160 140/150 190/200 200/210 190/200 200/210...
Page 43 - “SLOW” setting; Advantages of “SLOW” cooking are:; Points to consider when preparing food for “SLOW” cooking:; Using the Main Oven for other Functions
“SLOW” setting This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for shortperiods. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china, as it may bedamaged in a hot oven. Advantages of “SLOW” cooking are: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.Timing of food is not a...
Page 44 - ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AT THE MAINS SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING.; Care and Cleaning; Cleaning materials to avoid:
1. Plastic or nylon pads2. Household abrasive powders and scourers. These may scratch the surface.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. ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AT T...
Page 46 - ‘CREDACLEAN’ Oven liners
Refer to the instructions below for cleaning the ‘Credaclean’ panels. . The surfaces of the ‘Credaclean’ oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreousenamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220 o C (425 o F) or above, the special surface enables these soils to be...
Page 47 - Replacement oven lamp:
Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these items immediately afteruse to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again. Wipe out the Grill compartment, use afine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners the grill deflector plate(not...
Page 48 - CLEANING THE DOORS; SIDE OPENING DOORS; Remove the door inner glass as follows.; NEVER OPERATE THE COOKER WITHOUT THE INNER DOOR GLASS IN; Refit the door inner glass as follows.
Care and Cleaning 48 Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that is coatedwith a heat reflective layer. Do not use scouring pads, or abrasive powder, which willscratch the glass. Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanicalblows.Stubborn ...
Page 49 - Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?; Problem
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? 49 Problem GrillingUneven cooking frontto back Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally belowthe grill element. Top Oven Baking C261E, C361E, C461E,C365E and R365EUneven cooking frontto back Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 4ins from the front of the ...
Page 50 - Something Wrong with your Cooker?
Problem Nothing works Top oven and grill donot work. Main ovenworks.Top Oven (C261E, C361E,C461E, C365E and R365E) Grill does not work.(C261E,C361E, C461E,C365E and R365E) Grill keeps turningon and off. Timer is showing ‘ 0.00 ’ Timer buzzer operatescontinually. 50 Something Wrong with your Cooker? ...
Page 52 - Ke y C o n t a c t s; Service; You will be asked for the following information:-; Extended Warranty; Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB
Ke y C o n t a c t s Service Creda has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence. Repair Service UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 You will be asked for the following information:- Nam...
