Page 2 - For more information on our exciting product range ring; Visit us on the NET at; 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 Indesit Company UK Limited, 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 tim...
Page 3 - Contents
Installation 5 For your Safety – Always 7 For your Safety – Never 8 Features X153E 9 Features X156E 10 Features X253E 11 Control Panels 12 Hotplates - General Notes (X153E & X253E) 13 Ceramic Hob (X156E) 15 Choosing your Utensils 20 Temperature Conversion Chart 22 Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes (X...
Page 4 - Introduction
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 Your new appliance is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicableif the appliance has been in...
Page 5 - Installation
Installation WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that thevoltage corresponds with your supply voltage, this is statedon 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 N...
Page 7 - For Your Safety; Always
For Your Safety 7 ● Always make sure you remove all packing from inside the ovenand grill compartments before switching on for the first time. ● A l w a y s m a k e s u r e y o u u n d e r s t a n d t h e c o n t r o l s p r i o r t o u s i n gthe appliance. ● A l w a y s k e e p c h i l d r e n a w...
Page 12 - Control Panel
MAIN OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT TOP OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT MAIN OVEN TOP OVEN GRILL LEFT FRONT PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE Control Panel 12 Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control, the Main Oven and Top Oven k...
Page 14 - Be deeply ridged
14 Hotplates General Information Notes (X153E & X253E) ● Use good quality flat-basedcookware on all electric heat sources. ● Ensure pans have clean, drybases before use. ● Ensure pans match size of heating area. ● Remember good quality pansretain heat well, so generally only a low or medium heat...
Page 16 - Hotplates General Information Notes (X156E)
Hotplates General Information Notes (X156E) 16 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 sauc...
Page 18 - Do Not
Do Not Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in damage tothe 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 scratch...
Page 19 - NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE; Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.
19 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 heatingof oil, particularly for deep fat frying, cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended(e.g. to ans...
Page 20 - Choosing Your Utensils
20 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, werecommend the use of good quality utensils with smooth flat bases. Remember1. Purchasing a new pan will not nec...
Page 22 - Temperature Conversion Chart
Temperature Conversion Chart 22 ˚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
Page 25 - Medium High; NEVER LINE THE GRILL PAN WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL.
Grill Chart (X253E) 25 Food Preheat for 5 mins. 3-10 mins.depending on type/ thickness of food Toasting ofBread 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 pan15-20 mins. Fish wholeFillets 4/5 12 10-20 mins. Pre-cookedpotato pr...
Page 26 - Always fit the screw prior to use.
Grilling (X153E & X156E) 26 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: ● Open the grill door. ● Pre-heat the...
Page 31 - Main Oven Cookery Notes
The oven is fitted with ‘Creda clean’ liners and two rod shelves. T o h e a t t h e o v e n , t u r n t h e c o n t r o l k n o b c l o c k w i s e , s e l e c t i n g t h erequired temperature 80˚C (175˚F) and 230˚C (450˚F) as recommended in the temperature chart. The indicator light will immediate...
Page 33 - 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. Advantages of “SLOW” cooking are: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.Timing of food is n...
Page 34 - Care and Cleaning
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 ...
Page 36 - WARNING: To avoid electric shocks - please ensure that
Care and Cleaning 36 Remove the rod shelves and grill pan.U s e a f i n e s t e e l w o o l s o a p p a d t o r e m o v e s t u b b o r n s t a i n s f r o m t h erod shelves, grill pan and the floor of the oven. The surface of the ‘Credaclean’ oven liners are treated on the mottled face with aspeci...
Page 37 - Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?
Problem Check GrillingUneven cooking frontto back Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally belowthe grill element. Top Oven Baking (X253E only)Uneven cooking frontto back Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 3ins from the frontof the shelf. Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the shelf is ...
Page 38 - Something Wrong with your Cooker?
Before contacting your Creda Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below. THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG. 38 Something Wrong with your Cooker? 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 atthe r...
Page 40 - Key Co n t a c t s; After Sales Service; Repair Service and Information Help Desk; Extended Warranties; Genuine Parts & Accessories
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