C161E C261E C361E C461E C365E R365E Installation & User Instructions You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference.
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Contents 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 Chart 22 Sealed Hob (C161E and C261E) 23 Ceramic Hob (C361E, C461E, C365E & R365E) 25 Choosing Your Utensils 29 Grill Pan and Handle 31 Grill (C161E) 32 Grill (C261E, C361E, C365E & R365E) 33 Solar Plus Grill (C461E) 34 Gu
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.
Installation WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Mains Connection Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the front of the plinth.
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 ● Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time. ● Understand the controls prior to using the appliance. ● Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.
Safety Information Never ● Never stare at Halogen heating units ● 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 unattended and not in use. ● Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
Features Model C161E 1500W Sealed 1000W Sealed 1500W Redspot 2000W Redspot Control Panel Hob On neon Clock/ Minute Minder Grill Grill Runner Grill Pan with Fixed/ Detachable Handle Grill Pan Food Support Door Switch ‘Credaclean’ Side Panels Rating Plate Inner Glass Panel 2 Main Oven Rod Shelves Meat Pan Fan Blade Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven, a third shelf can be purchased from the Parts department, see back cover.
Features Model C261E 1000W Sealed 1500W Sealed 1500W Redspot 2000W Redspot Control Panel Clock/Minute Minder Grill Pan Food Support Hob On neon Removable Grill Deflector Plate Top Oven/Grill Rod Shelf Grill Grill Pan with Fixed/ Detachable Handle ‘Credaclean’ Top Oven Side Panels Door Switch ‘Credaclean’ Main Oven Side Panels Rating Plate Inner Glass Panel 2 Main Oven Rod Shelves Meat Pan Fan Blade Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven, a third shelf can be purchased from the
Features – C361E, C365E and R365E Cooking area: 1500W Dual Circuit Solarglo (C361E) 1500W Ceramic (C365E & R365E) Cooking area: 1200W Solarglo (C361E) 1200W Ceramic (C365E & R365E) Cooking area: 1800W Solarglo (C361E) 1800W ceramic (C365E & R365E) Cooking area: 1200W Solarglo (C361E 1200W Ceramic (C365E & R365E) Timer (C361E) OR Clock/Minute Minder (C365E & R365E) Control panel Hob Hot neon Removable grill deflector plate (C361E / R365E Conventional Grill Grill pan food support Grill pan with fixed/d
Features – C461E Cooking area 1500W Dual Circuit Solarglo Cooking area 1200W Solarglo Cooking area 1200W Solarglo Cooking area 1800W Solarglo Control panel Timer Hob Hot neon Solarplus Grill (Highspeed) Grill pan food support & Anti-Splash Tray Grill pan with fixed/detachable handle Easy Glide ™ Shelf Top oven/grill rod shelf 'Credaclean' top oven side panels Inner Glass Panel Door Switch Main oven 'Credaclean' side panels Rating plate Fan blade Meat pan Main oven rod shelves Inner glass pan
Control Panels Rear left Front left Red Spot Hob On neon Rear left Grill Main oven Front left Red Spot Hob On neon (C261E) Hob Hot neon (C365E & Grill R365E) Rear left Front twin circuit left Hob Hot neon Rear left Front twin circuit left Hob Hot neon 12 Front right Rear Red Spot right C161E Clock/ Minute Minder C261E, C365E & R365E Top Oven Main Oven Front right Rear Red Spot right Clock/ Minute Minder C361E Top oven Grill Main oven Twin circuit C461E Top oven Grill Main oven Twin cir
Controls Operating controls when the grill is in use In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due to the hot air expelled from the grill compartment. Note: After use, it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have been switched Off. Cooling fan A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when oven/grill controls are in use.
Clock/Minute Minder Operation (C161E, C261E, C365E & R365E) 0.00 A U T O 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 HOURS AND 06.00 HOURS TO PREVENT GLARE. However, should you operate the timer during these hours the display will return to normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again. SYMBOLS 0.
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 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. SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER Bell Symbol 0.20 Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.
Oven Timer Operation (C361E & C461E) The oven timer offers you the following features: 1. 2. 3. Automatic Cooking Hints on Automatic Cooking Timer Operation 16 Time of Day Automatic Cooking Minute Minder The Main Oven (only) can be controlled by the automatic timer.When the timer control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven manually. 1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook and require approximately the same temperature. 2.
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 hours the display will return to normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again. SYMBOLS will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (C361E & C461E)) 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 Auto symbol will be flashing intermittently. Step 4 Press & hold in both the “Minute Minder” & “Cook Period” button together.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (C361E & C461E) 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.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (C361E & C461E) 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 Step 2 Step 3 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation (C361E & C461E) 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 and hold in the “Cook Period” button. Step 3 With the “Cook Period” button still held in, return the display to 0.00 by pressing the “–” button. Step 4 Release the “Cook Period” and “–” buttons and the display will revert to the time of day and the “Auto” symbol will flash.
Temperature Conversion Chart F Main Conventional Oven Top Convection Oven Main Fan Oven /2 250 120 110 100 1 275 140 130 120 2 300 150 140 130 3 325 160 150 140 4 350 180 170 160 5 375 190 180 170 6 400 200 190 180 7 425 220 210 200 8 450 – 220 210 9 475 – – 220 Gas Mark 1 22 o
Sealed Hob General Information (C161E and C261E) USE OF HOTPLATES Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. 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.
Sealed Hob General Information (C161E and C261E) CHOICE OF UTENSILS Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils. We recommend for optimum performance the use of good quality utensils. Never ✗ Always ✓ PANS SHOULD NOT Be concave (bowed in) Be convex (bowed out) Be rimmed ● Use good quality flat-based cookware on all electric heat sources. ● Ensure pans have clean, dry bases before use. ● Use gauze, metal pan diffusers, asbestos mats and stands e.g. Wok stands – they can cause overheating.
Ceramic Hob (C365E and R365E) CAUTION: IF ANY CRACK IN SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, TURN OFF THE MAINS COOKER SWITCH. Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. The following boiling plates are located beneath the circular cooking areas:- C365E / R365E Front 6 Heat 1800W Right Rear Left 6 Heat 1500W Rear 6 Heat 1200W Right Front 6 Heat 1200W Left The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating element is turned on.
Ceramic Hob (C361E and C461E) CAUTION: IF ANY CRACK IN SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, TURN OFF THE MAINS COOKER SWITCH. Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. The following boiling plates are located beneath the circular cooking areas:- C361 / 461E Front Single circuit 1800W Solarglo Right Rear Left Twin circuit 1500W Solarglo single (inner) circuit 850W Rear Single circuit 1200W Solarglo Right Front Single circuit 1200W Solarglo Left .
Ceramic Hob General Information (C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E) PANS SHOULD BE: Not concave (bowed in) Not convex (bowed out) Not rimmed Not deeply ridged But essentially Flat Always ✓ ● Use good quality flatbased cookware on all electric heat sources. ● Always 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.
Ceramic Hob General Information (C361E and C461E) Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this Do Not 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 of the hob. Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround.
Choosing Your Utensils Choosing your utensils Remember Do Use 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, we recommend the use of good quality utensils with smooth flat bases. 1. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base, always check before buying. See diagram below. 2.
Choosing Your Utensils Do Not 30 Do not Do not Do not Do not Do not use utensils with rough bases. use lightweight utensils with thin, distorted or uneven bases. use lightweight enamelled steel utensils. use cast iron utensils. use utensils with recessed, scrolled (like a gramophone record) or ridged bases. Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than lmm as this will reduce the performance of the hob. Do not use a utensil with a convex base. Do not use glass ceramic utensils.
Grill Pan and Handle Grill pan handle The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning 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 adjacent to the bracket (A), slide it towards the centre of the pan (B) and let the handle locate over the bracket (C). Replace screw and washers and ensure that they are fully tightened up.
Grill (C161E) Setting the Grill Door in grilling position CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS 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 grill element. Open the grill door, preheat the grill at 6 setting for approximately 5 minutes. When toasting, place the grill pan on the grill runner.
Grill (C261E, C361E, C365E and R365E) Setting the Grill Door in grilling position CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL/TOP OVEN DOOR CLOSED. The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either the twin grill elements on together or the single left hand grill element only, depending upon which direction the control knob is rotated.
SolarPlus Grill (C461E) 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. 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.
Guide To Grilling (C161E) Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products 6 3 - 10 mins. Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. 3-6 10 - 20 mins. Chops etc. Gammon steaks Chicken pieces 3-1 20 - 30 mins. Wire food support used in upturned position for chicken. Fish: fingers Whole Fillets 3 10 - 20 mins. Whole fish and fillets placed in the base of the grill pan.
Guide To Grilling (C261E, C361E, C365E and R365E) Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products 4 3 - 10 mins. Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. 4 for 4 mins. reduce to lower setting. 10 - 20 mins. Chops etc. Gammon steaks Chicken pieces 4 for 6-8 mins. reduce to lower setting. 20 - 30 mins. Wire food support used in upturned position for chicken.
Guide to Grilling - Solarplus Grill (C461E) Guide to grilling successfully Food Preheat 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 mins. reduce to lower setting 4 for 6-8 mins. reduce to lower setting 10-15 mins. Grill pan and grid. 25-30 mins. Grill pan and grid. Chops, etc. Gammon Steaks, Chicken pieces Fish.
Top Oven Cookery Notes (C261E, C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E) 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.
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. Easy Glide™ Shelf The Easy Glide™ Shelf, in conjunction with the grill pan supplied can be used for cooking in the oven(s), ie. meat, poultry etc. also for roasting vegetables. Place the Easy Glide™ Shelf in the oven on the same runner position as stated in the meat cooking charts.
Main Oven Cookery Notes Temperature and time When all three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for home freezing or parties, 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 equal gap at either side of the oven.
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Beef/ Lamb (foil covered) Pork (slow roasting) Pork (foil covered) Veal (slow roasting) Veal (foil covered) Poultry/Game (slow roasting) Poultry/Game (foil covered) Casserole Cooking 150 190/200 170/180 190/200 170/180 190/200 170/180 190/200 170/180 2-21/2 hrs 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40 mins per 450g (1lb) 35-40 mins per 450g (1lb)
Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarines or butter only.
Using the Main Oven for other Functions 90 “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.
Care and Cleaning TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH AND ENSURE THE COOKER IS COLD BEFORE CLEANING. BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND, UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW. Cleaning materials to avoid: 1. Plastic or nylon pads 2. Household abrasive powders and scourers. These may scratch the surface. 3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads.
Care and Cleaning Ceramic hotplates (C361E, C461E, C365E and R365E): Clean your Creda Ceramic hob top regularly and avoid repeated burning of encrusted contamination. Your choice of cleaner will depend on the degree of soiling involved (see below).
Care and Cleaning ‘CREDACLEAN’ Oven liners Refer to the instructions below for cleaning the ‘Credaclean’ panels. . How “CREDACLEAN” works: The surfaces of the ‘Credaclean’ oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220oC (425oF) or above, the special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed. The higher the temperature the more effective it is.
Care and Cleaning Grill: Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again. Wipe out the Grill compartment, use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners the grill deflector plate (not applicable on C365E) and the floor of the compartment. Note: Take care when cleaning the Easy Glide™ Shelf not to trap fingers between mating parts. Main oven / Grill: 1.
Care and Cleaning Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that is coated with a heat reflective layer. Do not use scouring pads, or abrasive powder, which will scratch the glass. Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool pad. For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm, without removing it from the door.
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element. Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting. Baking (General) Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting the wheels/feet. The oven should be checked both left to right and front to back.
Something Wrong with your Cooker? Before contacting your Creda Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below; there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. Problem Slight odour or small amount This is normal and should cease after a short period. of smoke when grill / oven used first time Nothing works If you find that the timer display is blank, then it is likely that there is no electricity supply to your oven.
Problem Oven temperatures too high or low Check temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Temperature Charts. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature slightly to suit your taste. Oven does not cook evenly Check: (a) Temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Temperature Charts. (b) Oven utensils being used allow sufficient air flow around them. Oven lamp does not work The oven lamp is not covered by the guarantee.
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.
