S420E
Installation & User Instructions
You must read these instructions prior to using the
appliance and retain them for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
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Safety Information
Features
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Controls
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Oven Timer Operation
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Using the Top Oven for Solarplus Grilling
Grill Pan and Handle
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Operation when using Top Oven for Grilling
Solarplus Grill Chart
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Using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven
Operation when using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven
Using the Main Oven for Fan Cooking
Using the Main Oven for Other Functions
Temperature Conversion Chart
Oven Temperature Charts
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?
Care and Cleaning
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Installation
Something Wrong?
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Key Contacts
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.
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
you product.
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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Safety Information
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.
Always
Always make sure you remove all packaging and literature 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 in use as the surfaces will
get extremely hot during and after cooking.
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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.
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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.
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Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the
oven.
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Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use.
Always take care when removing utensils from the top oven when the main oven
is in use as the contents may be hot.
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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 a qualified appliance service engineer.
During use the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven,
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SAFETY ADVICE
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN 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 of
the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over. Never use water to extinguish
oil or fat fires.
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Safety Information
Never
Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all
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cooking surfaces will be hot during and after 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 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 or pressurised containers in or on the
appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.
Never operate the grill with the 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 the oven doors.
Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.
Never allow children to play with the appliance controls.
Never use ‘steam cleaners’.
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Features
TOP OVEN
TEMPERATURE
CONTROL / GRILL
SELECT
MAIN OVEN
TEMPERATURE
SELECTOR
TIMER
GRILL
CONTROL
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❍
❍
SOLARPLUS
GRILL
GRILL
ELEMENT
OVEN LIGHT
CREDACLEAN
LINER
GRILL PAN,
FOOD SUPPORT
& ANTI-SPLASH
TRAY
INNER
DOOR
GLASS
TOP OVEN
DOOR
OVEN LIGHT
CREDACLEAN
LINER
OVEN SHELF
OVEN FAN
DOOR SWITCH
RATING PLATE
MEAT PAN
INNER DOOR
GLASS
MAIN OVEN
DOOR
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Controls
TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL / GRILL SELECT
B
❍
❍ ❍
TIMER
GRILL CONTROL
MAIN OVEN TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
A
C
Control Markings
Description
Control Knob
Function
Selects the heat at which the grill will cook the
food.
Grill Setting Control
A
1 – 6 Grill Settings Control:
1 = Low, 6 = High
Note: To grill you must first select a grill
function using control (B).
Selects the cooking temperature
(Degrees Centigrade) when using the top
oven as a conventional oven.
B
C
Top Oven Temperature &
Grill Selection Control
100 -
220
Half
Grill
Switches the top oven to “Half Grill”
mode.
Full
Grill
Switches the top oven to “Full Grill”
mode.
Fan Only Setting
- This is used to decrease the amount
of time required to defrost food items.
Main Oven Temperature &
Function Control
Fan
Only
Oven Light Only
- Switches on the Main Oven Interior
Light Only.
Oven
Light
Main Oven Temperature Scale (In
Degrees Centigrade).
- When cooking select the required
cooking temperature.
80 -
230
Cooling Fan:
A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when any
selector switch is used.
Note: Whenever the appliance has been used, the cooling fan may
run on or restart itself after all the controls have been turned off.
This indicates that the appliance is still warm.
Oven Interior
Lights
The oven lights are operated when their respective oven control is
used. (N.B. Not all models have a top oven interior light).
The main oven has a light only position.
Slow Cooking ‘S’ The main oven has a Slow Cook Setting, ‘S’, this can be used for slow
cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for a short period.
Element and Fan The oven is fitted with a safety device which disconnects the heating
Cut-off
element and oven fan when the door is opened.
The heating element and oven fan will not operate until the oven door is
closed.
Note: It is advisable to check that all oven controls have been switched off when you have
finished using the appliance.
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Oven Timer Operation
The oven timer offers you the following features:
1. Time of Day
2. Automatic Cooking
3. Minute Minder
Automatic Cooking
The Main Oven (only) can be controlled by the automatic timer.
Never operate the grill or top oven when the main oven is set to cook
automatically because the oven cavity can become warm and this may cause
bacterial growth in food.
1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook and require
approximately the same temperature.
2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or about to
finish cooking on your return to the oven. This will ensure the
food has not cooled down and does not require reheating
before serving.
Hints on
Automatic
Cooking
3. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven,
ideally straight from the refrigerator. Frozen meat and poultry
should be thawed thoroughly before it is put in the oven.
4. We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven if
there is to be a delay period. Stews prepared by frying the meat
and vegetables should be cooked as soon as possible.
5. We advise dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat,
for example Shepherds Pie, should not be cooked automatically
if there is to be a delay period.
6. Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method, so
that the delay period is kept to a minimum.
7. On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain
foods (ie poultry, joints, etc) the delayed start should be kept to
a minimum.
8. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the
delay period, so it is best to add these ingredients just before
serving.
9. Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat or
tossing in water to which lemon juice has been added, prior to
placing food in the oven.
10. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent
boiling over.
11. Food should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container to
prevent the loss of liquid during cooking. Aluminium foil gives a
good seal.
12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.
1. Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.
2. Check that the electricity supply to the oven is turned On.
3. Check that the oven clock is at the right time of day.
Timer
Operation
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Know Your Timer
CLOCKFACE
The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.
Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using your cooker.
SYMBOLS
A ‘bell’ symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will
remain lit for the period set.
At the end of the Minute Minder Period, the timer will emit an audible tone and
the ‘bell’ symbol will disappear.
The ‘cookpot’ symbol will light up either:–
–
–
When the timer is in manual mode, or
During the actual Cook Period.
‘AUTO’ will light up:–
–
When the timer is first turned on it will flash. It will go out when a time of day
is set or when the timer is set to manual.
The ‘AUTO’ symbol will flash at the end of an Auto Cooking programme to indi-
cate that the programme has finished.
(When the ‘AUTO’ symbol is flashing, to return the oven to Manual operation,
turn the oven controls off, ensure that the correct time of day is set, and press
the “Manual” button – The ‘AUTO’ symbol will go out).
TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS
Minute Minder
Button
Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours 59 minutes, that will count down.
When it reaches zero, the timer will emit an audible tone.
For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20 minutes later.
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME
Cook Period Button Cook Period is the actual length of time for which, the timer will switch the oven(s)
on as part of an “Auto Cooking” programme.
(e.g. If you set 2 hours, the food will be cooked for 2 hours).
End Time Button
The time of day at which you want an “Auto Cooking” programme to end.
For Example: If you set a “Cook Period” for 2 hours, and “End Time” of 11:00. The
timer will switch the oven(s) on at 9:00 and turn the oven(s) off at 11:00. You will hear
a audible tone at 11:00, to indicate that the Auto Cooking Programme has finished.
Notes:
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When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven
control(s) to the required temperature(s) when you set the timer.
If an Auto Cooking programme has been set the oven(s) will only operate during
the pre-programmed time.
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Manual Button
Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return the oven(s) to
Manual operation.
“+” and “–” Buttons Used to adjust the various timer function settings.
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Electronic Clock and Automatic Oven Timer Operation
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY
Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.
Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on.
Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and the Auto symbol,
flashing intermittently.
Step 4 Press & hold in both the Cook Period & End Time buttons together.
Step 5 With the Cook Period & End Time buttons still held in, press either the “+”
or “–” buttons to set the correct time of day.
Step 6 Release all the buttons simultaneously.
THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.
To change the time of day repeat Steps 4, 5 & 6 above.
Note: You cannot adjust the time of day if the timer has been set for an
Auto Cooking Programme.
SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER
Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.
Step 2 Press and hold the Minute Minder button.
Step 3 With the Minute Minder button held in, set the required Minute Minder
period using the “+” and “–” buttons. A ‘bell’ symbol will light up.
Release all buttons and the timer display will revert back to the time of day.
The ‘bell’ symbol will remain lit to signify that a Minute Minder period has been
set.
At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard, and the ‘bell’ symbol will
disappear.
Step 4 To cancel the audible tone press the Minute Minder button.
Note 1 When the Minute Minder has been set, the time remaining can be checked at any
time by simply pressing the Minute Minder button.
Note 2 If necessary the Minute Minder can be cancelled before the tone sounds by
pressing and holding the Minute Minder button and then at the same time
pressing the “–” button until 0.00 appears in the display window.
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Electronic Clock and Automatic Oven Timer Operation
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES
There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:–
(a) To set the timer to switch the oven(s) On and Off Automatically
(b) To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period.
a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY
This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches
off Automatically.
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day.
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).
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.
Release the buttons and the timer display will revert to the time of day with the
‘Auto’ symbol and ‘cookpot’ symbol lit.
Step 5 Press and hold in the End Time button.
The display will read the earliest possible end time for the Cook Period
that you have set above.
The ‘Auto’ symbol and ‘cookpot’ symbol will be lit.
Step 6 With the End Time button still held in, use the “+” and “–” buttons to set
the ‘End Time’ (i.e. The time you require the oven to switch off).
Release all the buttons and the timer will revert back to the time of day.
The ‘Auto’ symbol will remain lit to signify that an Auto Cooking Programme has
been set. The ‘cookpot’ symbol will go out.
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary
select the appropriate oven function.
Note: If your appliance has two ovens: When the timer has been set for one oven
it is possible to use the other oven only during the same Automatic programme.
At the end of the Automatic Cook Period the Auto Symbol will flash and an
intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.
The audible tone will continue unless cancelled.
The ‘Auto’ symbol will continue to flash until the timer is returned to Manual
operation (see below).
Step 8 Press the Manual button, the audible tone will be cancelled and the
oven(s) will be returned to Manual.
Step 9 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
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Electronic Clock and Automatic Oven Timer Operation
Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply
pressing the Cook Period button.
Note 2 When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply
pressing the End Time button.
b) TO SET TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SET COOK
PERIOD
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day.
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).
Step 3 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select the appropriate oven
function.
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 in set the required Cook Period using the
“+” and “–” buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown).
Note: Cook Period is the length of time the food requires to cook.
Step 5 Release all buttons.
The timer display will revert to the time of day with the ‘Auto’ symbol lit &
‘cookpot‘ symbol remaining lit.
At the end of the Cook Period the ‘Auto’ symbol will flash and an intermittent
audible tone will be heard.
NOTE: The Cookpot symbol disappears
The audible tone will continue to flash until the timer is returned to Manual
operation (see below).
Step 6 Press the Manual button. The audible tone will be cancelled and the
oven(s) will be returned to Manual.
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
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Electronic Clock and Automatic Oven Timer Operation
TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE
THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED.
Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
Step 2 Press the Manual button to return the oven(s) to “Manual” operation.
The ‘Auto’ symbol will go out.
Note 1
When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing
the Cook Period button.
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 simply pressing the End Time
button.
3. Having set a Cook Period and End Time an electronic device stores the information. The device within the
timer will switch the oven(s) on and off at the required times.
4. When setting an Auto Cooking Programme and a mistake is made, to clear:–
(d) Press & release the Manual button.
(e) Start the sequence again.
5. If at any time the display shows three flashing zero’s 0.00 and ‘Auto’, it is likely that the electricity supply to
the oven has been interrupted. Reset the timer to the correct time of day.
Food in the oven may, therefore, not have been cooked, before serving check food is thoroughly heated
and completely cooked.
6. To set each function always press and hold the required function button and at the same time press “+” or
“–” buttons.
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Using the Top Oven for Solarplus Grilling
Your cooker is not fitted with a conventional grill. Creda have developed a Solarplus
high speed grill which is designed to reduce your grilling times. It is quicker because it
takes less time to warm up from cold. Conventional grills require 5 minutes pre-heat
before food is placed beneath them, but for normal grilling the Solarplus grill can be
used directly from cold without any pre-heat.
However, when toasting, optimum performance is achieved by pre-heating the grill for
about 1 minute.
Note: You will notice that the grill elements are protected by a wire mesh. This stops you
from touching live parts.
DO NOT under any circumstances insert objects into the grill mesh as this could
damage the element wire, break the glass tubes or if the grill is on, cause electric
shock.
During use the mesh may become soiled. Do not attempt to clean it while the grill is
still on. Turn off at the control and allow to cool before cleaning. Care must be taken
to ensure the grill mesh is not distorted – do not store the grill pan handle on the food
support when the shelf is in the highest position.
IMPORTANT
GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL/TOP OVEN DOOR
CLOSED.
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Grill Pan and Handle
The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and storage.
The grill pan handle can be fixed as follows:
(d)
(a)
(c)
(b)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Ste
Step 1 Remove the screw and washers from the grill pan bracket (a).
Step 2 Tilt the handle over the recess (b).
Step 3 Slide it towards the centre of the pan (c).
Step 4 Locate the handle over the bracket (d).
For a fixed handle, replace the screw and washers and ensure they are fully
tightened up. If a detachable handle is required, do not replace the screw and
washers.
Note: If a fixed handle is required, the grill pan cannot be kept in the main oven with the
door closed but may be stored in the top oven with the door closed, when the top oven is
not in use..
Grill Pan Food Support and Anti-Splash Tray
GRILL PAN
ANTI-SPLASH
TRAY
OD SUPPORT
Note: To stop fat splashing onto the grill mesh, it is important to use the anti-splash tray as
shown in the grilling chart. Always clean the grill pan, anti-splash tray and food support
after each use.
Top Oven Shelf Positioning for Grilling
ENSURE SHELVES ARE FITTED CORRECT WAY UP.
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2
1
3
2
1
DO NOT PLACE FOOD/UTENSILS DIRECTLY ON THE OVEN FLOOR
NOTE:
Preheat the grill if indicated on grill chart.
The grill pan must be placed on the correct shelf and positioned centrally under the grill
element.
Leave the control at 6 for toast, and for fast cooking of foods.
For thicker foods requiring longer cooking, turn the switch to a lower setting after the
initial sealing on both sides at 6. The thicker the food, the lower the control should be set.
DO NOT line the grill pan with aluminium foil, as this increases the amount of fat spitting
which can cause a fire.
After use always return both controls to their OFF (0) position.
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Operation when using the Top Oven for Grilling
TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL / GRILL SELECT
B
❍
❍ ❍
TIMER
GRILL CONTROL
A
Step 1 Ensure that the timer is set to manual.
Step 2 Place the rod shelf in the correct position (see Grilling Guide).
position the grill pan on the rod shelf, position centrally under the grill element.
Leave the door fully open.
Step 3 Turn knob (B) clockwise to select grill function setting:
Set to:
For Half Grill (Left hand side only).
Half
Grill
For Full Grill.
Full
Grill
NOTE: As you turn past the end of the oven temperature scale you will feel resistance on the
knob – continue turning clockwise until the grill setting position is selected.
Step 4 Turn knob (A) clockwise to select the Grill Setting (1–6). (1=Low, 6=High).
Grill Controls Example:
Full
Grill
6
Full
Grill
= Full Grill Function
= Maximum Grill Setting
6
NOTE: Do not grill with the grill/top
oven door closed.
Step 5 After use, turn both controls A & B
anti clockwise to their off (G) position.
DO NOT allow young children near to the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces
get extremely hot.
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Using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven
The top oven should be used to cook small quantities of food. The oven is designed so
that the grill element operates at a reduced heat output, this is combined with a
heating element situated underneath the floor of the oven. To ensure even cooking of
the food it is important that cooking utensils are positioned correctly on the oven
shelf so that the element is directly above. As a guide, the front of the utensil should
be approx. 100mm (4”) from the front of the shelf.
Note: Charts are a guide only, to suit personal taste and requirements, it may be
necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10oC. It may also be necessary to
increase or decrease cooking times.
Shelf Positioning
ENSURE SHELVES ARE FITTED THE CORRECT WAY UP
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2
1
DO NOT PLACE FOOD/UTENSILS DIRECTLY ON THE OVEN FLOOR
There should always be at least 25mm (1 inch) between the top of the food and
the grill element.
WARNING: Items stored in the top oven will get hot when the main oven is in use.
DO NOT allow young children near to the appliance when the top oven is in use as the
surfaces get extremely hot.
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Operation when using the Top Oven as a Convection
Oven
TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL / GRILL SELECT
B
❍
❍ ❍
TIMER
GRILL CONTROL
MAIN OVEN TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
A
C
Step 1 Check that the timer is in manual.
Step 2 Place the shelf in the correct position (see Oven Temperature Charts).
Step 3 Select the required cooking temperature (100–220oC) using control (B)
(see Top Oven Temperature Charts).
The pilot 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.
Step 4 Place the food on the shelf directly below the element ensuring the oven door is
closed.
NOTE: At the end of your cooking, always return control (B) to the OFF (G) position.
Plate Warming
Place the plates/dishes on shelf position 1 from the base of the top oven, and turn
top oven temperature and grill selection control (B) to 100oC for 10-15 minutes.
Never use the grill setting control (A) when warming plates.
Top Oven Utensils
Do Not use: Meat Pans and Baking Trays larger than – 225mm x 300mm (9”x12”)
DO NOT use the main oven meat pan as a meat pan in the top oven, as the air
circulation will be seriously restricted.
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Using the Main Oven for Fan Cooking
Since a circulaire fan oven heats up more quickly and generally cooks food at a
lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating is often unnecessary.
For “Oven Temperature Charts” later in book.
Note: Charts are a guide only, to suit personal taste and requirements, it may be necessary to
increase or decrease temperatures by 10oC. It may also be necessary to increase or decrease cooking
times.
Main Oven Shelf Positioning for Fan Oven
Most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position, due to even distribution of heat in the
main oven, but the shelves must be evenly spaced.
The top oven rod shelf can be used in the main oven when cooking large quantities of food.
(N.B. Maximum 2 shelves in the main oven).
Food or utensils should never be placed directly on the floor of the oven
for cooking.
DO NOT allow young children near to the appliance when the main oven is in use as the surfaces
get extremely hot.
Main Oven Utensils
Do Not Use: Meat Pans larger than
Baking Trays larger than
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–
375mm x 300mm (15”x12”)
325mm x 250mm (13”x10”)
Temperature & Time
When all three shelves are in use to cook large quantities of food, it may be necessary to
increase the cooking times given in the temperature charts by a few minutes, to allow for
the loss of heat due to extra time taken to load the oven, and the larger mass of food.
Baking trays should have an even gap around the oven.
Main Fan Oven Operation
❍
❍ ❍
TIMER
MAIN OVEN TEMPERATURE SELECTOR
C
Step 1
Step 2
Check that the timer is in manual.
Place the shelf/shelves in the correct position (see Main Oven Temperature
Charts.
Step 3
Step 4
Place the food centrally on the shelf ensuring the oven door is fully closed.
Select the required cooking temperature (80 to 230˚C) by turning control (C)
clockwise. The pilot 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.
Note: When you have finished using your cooker, always return the controls to their OFF (G)
position. At the end of the cooking period there may be a momentary puff of steam when the door is
opened. This will disperse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic of an oven with a good
door seal.
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Using the Main Oven for other Functions
Fan
Only
Fan Only Setting
Defrosting frozen meat and poultry
Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly, preferably in a
refrigerator (allowing 5-6 hours per lb.) or at room temperature (allowing 2-3 hours
per lb.).
Frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before cooking in the oven.
However, to decrease the amount of time required to defrost food items, a non-
heating fan only setting may be selected for the main oven only.
Operation: To assist in defrosting
Place food in the oven and close the oven door.
Turn the Main Oven Temperature and Function Control (C) clockwise to the
Fan
Only
setting.
This defrosts by circulating the air around the food, time to defrost will depend on
type and size of the food.
NOTES: DO NOT defrost meat and poultry by warming the food
through.
Foods ideally suited to defrosting using the fan only setting are cream/cream cakes,
butter cream filled cakes, gateaux, cheese cakes, iced cakes, quiches, pastries, biscuits,
bread, croissants, fruit and many delicate frozen foods.
If fish, meat and poultry are to be defrosted using the fan only setting, where
possible it is recommended that the food should be small & thin.
The items should be placed so that the maximum amount of surface area is exposed
to the circulating air, and that they are turned regularly to ensure even defrosting.
Larger cuts of meat and poultry may be defrosted by using the fan only setting up to a
maximum weight of 2 kg (4lb 8oz).
It is important to wash both meat and poultry and cooking utensils immediately after
defrosting and before cooking. Food should be cooked immediately after defrosting.
It is very important to strictly adhere to the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to
prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.
Oven
Light
Light Only Setting
When the Main Oven Temperature & Function Control (C) is turned clockwise to the
setting, the main oven light only will illuminate.
Oven
Light
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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 Main Oven Temperature &
Function Control (C) 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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Temperature Conversion Chart
Main
Conventional
Oven
Top
Convection
Oven
Main
Fan
Oven
Gas
Mark
˚F
1
250
275
300
325
350
375
400
425
450
475
120
140
150
160
180
190
200
220
–
110
130
140
150
170
180
190
210
220
–
100
120
130
140
160
170
180
200
210
220
2
/
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
–
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25
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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory
GRILL
Uneven cooking front to back
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill
element.
Fat splattering
Ensure that the grill pan is not lined with foil.
Ensure that the grill setting control (A) is not set too high.
If Solarplus grill – use anti-splash tray supplied under the
food support.
BAKING GENERAL
Uneven rising of cakes
Sinking of cakes
Ensure that the oven shelves are level.
The following may cause cakes to sink:
1. Pre-heating of fan ovens – not always necessary.
2. Cooking at too high a temperature – reduce standard
temperatures by 25˚C for fan ovens.
3. Using normal creaming method with a soft margarine.
If using soft margarine, use an all in one method instead of
the traditional creaming of the margarine and sugar.
Remember when using a food mixer or processor not to
over-cream soft margarine.
Over/undercooking
Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in the
Oven Temperature Charts provided, however, it may be
necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10°C
to suit personal taste.
Do not use utensils greater than 56mm (2l⁄4'') in height for
roasting.
TOP OVEN BAKING
Uneven cooking front to back
Ensure that the cooking utensil is at least 100mm (4") from the
front of the shelf.
Uneven rising
Ensure that the shelf is level (as above) and that the food is
positioned correctly in the oven.
Overcooking
Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10˚C from
standard recipes when using the top oven.
Food is taking too long to cook
Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is not
larger than 300mm x 225mm (12"x 9"), e.g. Do Not use the
main oven meat pan.
Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the oven.
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Care and Cleaning
Warning: Before cleaning, please ensure that the electricity supply to the appliance is switched off
and the appliance is fully cold.
1. “CREDACLEAN” OVEN LINERS
(a) How "Credaclean" works.
The surfaces of the "Credaclean" oven liners are treated with a
TOP OVEN SIDE LINERS
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.
(b) Cleaning.
In most cases normal cooking operations at 220°C (425°F) will
permit this cleaning operation to proceed during cooking.
However if higher cooking temperatures are not used regularly,
it may be necessary, in order to prevent heavy soiling, to run
the ovens without shelves or meat pan, at a maximum setting
for a couple of hours.
It should not normally be necessary to clean the "Credaclean"
panels with water. If the user feels it is desirable to do so, wipe
MAIN OVEN SIDE LINERS
them over with a clean, soapy cloth, followed by a wipe with a
clean damp cloth.
AND REAR PANEL
DO NOT use biological washing powder, harsh abrasives or chemical
oven cleaners of any kind as this could damage the “Credaclean” oven
liners.
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Care and Cleaning
2. CLEANING GRILL, TOP OVEN AND MAIN OVEN
(a) Base & Rear of Top Oven and Base of Main Oven.
SOLARPLUS GRILL
Wipe out the oven with a damp soapy cloth. For more
stubborn stains on the base of the oven use a well
soaped fine steel wool soap pad.
GRILL
PAN
BASE &
REAR
(b) Grill Pan, Meat Pans & Oven Shelves.
To prevent stains from being burnt on to the grill pan,
food support and rod shelf, always wash immediately
after use in warm soapy water.
Use a well soaped fine steel wool soap pad to remove
stubborn stains from the rod shelves, grill pan, meat
pan and the base of the oven.
OVEN
SHELVES
MEAT
PAN
MAIN
OVEN
BASE
DO NOT use aerosol cleaners on this oven as they could
adversely affect the fan motor unit, and cannot be wiped off
the fan blade.
(c) Solarplus Grill
To clean the Solarplus grill, use a clean, damp, soapy
cloth and wipe over. If stubborn stains remain, gently
clean with a well soaped nylon scouring pad and wipe
over with a damp cloth.
DO NOT use metal cleaning utensils, wire wool or
proprietary oven cleaners on the grill element mesh.
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Care and Cleaning
3. OVEN DOORS
CONTROL PANEL
(a) Control Panel
Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a
clean, dry cloth.
(b) Trims
It is advisable to clean the trims regularly to prevent any
build up of soiling which may detract from the appearance of
the cooker. The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe
over the trims with a clean, 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 clean, soft cloth.
OVEN
DOORS
(c) Inner Door Panels & Glass
Open the door fully. The glass panel may now be washed.
Stubborn stains can be removed by using a well soaped, fine
steel wool soap pad.
TRIMS
DO NOT use scouring pads, or abrasive powder, which will
scratch the glass.
4. REPLACEMENT OF THE OVEN LAMP
TOP OVEN LAMP
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 lamp lens.
Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves.
Using a thick cloth, grip the lamp lens, unscrew anti-
clockwise and remove the lens.
Carefully unscrew the bulb anti-clockwise. Fit replacement
bulb (15W 300°C SES). Fit replacement bulb and refit lens.
MAIN OVEN LAMP
5. HOW TO CLEAN THE LAMP LENS
TOP OVEN LAMP
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 lamp lens.
Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves.
Using a thick cloth, grip the lamp lens, unscrew anti-
clockwise and remove.
Clean with a non-abrasive cleansing cream and refit
lamp lens.
DO NOT use scouring pads, or abrasive powder, which will
scratch the glass lens
MAIN OVEN LAMP
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Care and Cleaning
TO CLEAN THE INSIDE OF OUTER AND INNER GLASS PANELS
Warning: Always switch your appliance OFF at the mains supply and allow to cool before cleaning.
Fig. 1
1. Position top or main oven door as shown in fig. 1.
Note: The door can be wedged open using a towel between
the door and the side trim thus leaving your hands free.
2. Grip inner door panel and handle/outer glass assembly.
Remove two screws and fibre washers (put to one side)
as shown in fig. 2.
3. Pull handle/outer glass assembly at the top outwards
Fig. 2
while still holding the inner door panel and unhook
handle/outer glass assembly at the bottom by lifting
handle/outer glass assembly upwards as shown in fig. 3.
Take care not to dislodge rubber grommets in bottom
of door.
TWO SCREWS/
WASHERS
DOOR
4. Return the inner door panel to the closed position as
shown in fig. 4.
OUTER
GLASS &
HANDLE
DOOR
FIXING
TAG
Warning: Care must be taken when closing the door inner
panel as the door will attempt to snatch shut, without the
weight of the handle/outer glass assembly avoid trapping
your fingers.
Fig. 3
5. The inside of inner and outer door glass can now be
cleaned using a clean, damp cloth and polished using a
clean, dry cloth.
6. Refit the handle/outer glass assembly by opening the
oven door and hold taking care not to trap your fingers,
see fig. 3. Hook the handle/outer glass assembly back
into the rubber grommets at the bottom of the inner
door panel, see fig. 3.
Fit the handle/outer glass assembly back in position at
the top ensuring the fixing tags on the handle/outer
glass assembly fit inside the door inner panel. While still
holding door together, refit the two screws and
washers, see fig. 2.
RUBBER
DOOR
INNER
PANEL
GROMMETS
Fig. 4
Never operate the ovens without the outer glass panels cor-
rectly refitted.
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Installation
Electrical Requirements
For your own safety, we recommend that your cooker is installed by a competent
person such as one who is registered with NICEIC (National Inspection Council for
Electrical Installation Contracting). The cooker should be installed in accordance with
the latest edition of the IEE Regulations.
Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
Electrical Connections
The installer must check that the voltage shown at the rating plate corresponds with
the house electricity supply.
The cooker must be supplied via a suitable double pole isolating switch, having a
contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles placed in a readily accessible position
adjacent to the cooker.
If the cooker is to be wired into a connector unit, this may be positioned behind the
cooker providing the following requirements are met:
i) The connector unit must not project from the wall more than 25mm.
ii) The top of the connector must not be more than 130mm above floor level.
Remove the terminal cover at the rear base of the cooker. Pass the cable through the
cable clamp and connect to the appropriate terminals provided.
Allow sufficient cable for any future servicing.
Tighten the screws on the cable clamp and replace the cover.
Make main connections in the connector unit or cooker control unit.
This appliance conforms to B.S. EN 55014 regarding suppression of Radio and
Television reception interference.
A double Pole control switch having a minimum rating of 32 amps should be used to
feed the cooker using a suitably rated cable.
Where a hob is fitted adjacent to or over the cooker, a 45 amp Double Pole control
switch should be used to feed both units via separate suitably rated cables.
We recommend a minimum of 4mm2 PVC insulated twin and earth cable conforming to
B.S. 6004 for connection of each appliance.
Where a hob is fitted above the cooker the cable connecting the hob to the cooker
control unit must be of 2.5mm2 85˚C heat resistant cable to BS6141 table 15
In all cases adhere to routing details (see fig. 5).
This appliance must not be installed over any other appliance that generates heat
such as a plinth heater
Note: Due to many different types of installation, a mains cable is not
supplied with this product. The installer will fit the correct type and length of
cable.
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Installation
.1. General
The appliance is designed to be mounted on a floor between two adjacent cabinets. The
cabinets must be securely fixed to the wall and the cooker securely fixed to the cabinets.
This cooker must not be used free standing.
Note: This appliance must NOT be fitted on a platform.
3. Final Installation
a. Ensure that the adjacent cabinets and the gap between them have dimensions in
accordance with the diagram.
b. Assemble the plastic plugs provided into the fixing brackets. See diagram.
c. Fix the fixing brackets to the sides of the adjacent cabinets so that the centre line of the
brackets are 565mm above the top of the plinth line and the front face of the plastic
plug is level with the front face of the cabinet sides. See diagram.
d. Adjust the feet on the cooker to their minimum position, i.e. fully screwed in.
e. Slide the cooker centrally into the space between the cabinets ensuring the following:
i) The gap between the cabinet sides and the cooker is even along the length of
the cabinet sides.
ii) The cable is routed away from any vents in the rear panel and is not trapped
between the cooker and the wall, adjacent cabinets or under the feet
f. Adjust the feet using an open ended spanner until the bottom of the cooker door is in
line with the top of the plinth. Using a spirit level, check that the cooker is level in all
directions.
g. Check that the plinth can be fitted. If necessary re - adjust the feet and check that the
cooker is level.
h. Open the top oven door and fix the cooker to the brackets through the holes in the side
trims.
i. Fix the plinth in position.
j. Ensure that there is a minimum gap of 1mm between the cooker side trim and the
adjacent cabinet doors or drawer fronts.
k. If a hob is to be installed directly above the cooker it must not project downwards more
than 20mm below the underside of the work top. Any projection of more than 10mm
must not project more than 500mm from the wall.
Fig. 5
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Installation
597mm min
720mm min
565mm
150mm Min
170mm Max
A minimum distance of 25mm should be maintained between the front face of the cabinet side
and the front face of the plinth.
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Installation
Wall
Fixing Bracket
Cooker
1mm min Cabinet Doors
Top View
Double pole control
switch
Hob Cable
2.5mm2 85˚C
heat resistant
cable to
Cable size to suit
current
rating of
BS 6141 Table 15
appliance/s
Connector
box
4mm2 Cable
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Something Wrong?
Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists.
THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG.
Check
Problem
Slight odour or small amount of
smoke when grill / oven is used
for the first time,
This is normal and should cease after a short period.
Nothing works.
(a) Check
If you find :-
Display is blank.
Then it is likely that there is no electricity supply to your oven.
Check: (i) That the main cooker wall switch is turned on.
(ii) Check other appliances to see if you have a power cut.
(iii) Check the main circuit breaker for the property.
The power supply to your oven has possibly been interrupted, but has
now come back on again. Reset the timer to the correct time of day and
"Manual" operation using instructions given in the timer section of the
book.
Display shows 0.00 AUTO.
Check the following to ensure that the timer is in Manual Mode:
Main Oven does not work, but
the Grill and Top Oven work.
Check that the Auto Symbol is not lit up and is not flashing.
See timer section for instructions on how to return timer to
"Manual".
Top Oven and Grill do not work,
but the Main Oven works.
Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause a safety
device to operate.
(a) Grilling with the door closed - always grill with the door open to the
correct position - see grilling.
(b) Grilling for an excessively long period at maximum setting -
see grilling guide.
(c) Grilling with inadequate ventilation in the cabinet - see installation
instructions.
Check that you have selected :- "Grill" function on the "Top/Oven Grill
Select" knob (B) and a Grill setting on the "Grill" knob (A) - see grilling
page.
Grill does not work.
When the "Grill" control (A) is operating at less than "6", the grill will cycle
on and off, this is normal and is not a fault.
Grill keeps turning on and off.
Can not set an “Auto Cook”
programme
Remember: "Cook Period" is the actual length of time for which, the
timer will switch the oven(s) on as part of an "Auto Cooking" programme.
A gentle flow of air will be blown from beneath the control panel when
the appliance is used. If the appliance is still warm, this cooling fan may
run on, or restart itself after all of the controls have been turned off.
The fan will stop once the appliance has been cooled. This is normal and
not a fault.
Draught from beneath control
panel.
Press the minute minder button to silence the Buzzer/Bleeper.
Timer buzzer/bleeper operates
continually
If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem; You should identify your Service
Agent using the list on the back page and contact your Local Service Office.
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Key Contacts
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:-
Name, address and postcode.
Telephone number
Model / Serial number of the appliance
Clear and concise details of the query or fault
Place and Date of purchase
(Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls).
Extended Warranty
To join: UK 08709 088 088
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200
Genuine Parts & Accessories
Mail Order Hotline
UK: 08709 077 077
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836
For further product information 08701 546474
All Creda Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.
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