User manual CREDA HB17113X

[. . . ] Key Contacts 4 5 6 8 9-10 11-12 13-18 19 20 21 22-23 24-25 26 27 28 29 30 31-32 33 34-38 39 40-41 Back Cover 3 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. [. . . ] q NEVER Use badly dented or distorted pans. q NEVER Leave an element switched on when not cooking. q NEVER Cook food directly on a heat source. q NEVER Drag or slide utensils, along the hob surface. q NEVER Stare at Halogen heating units. Not concave (bowed in) Not convex (bowed out) Not rimmed Not deeply ridged But essentially Flat THE BEST COMBINATIONS This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for different types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should be good quality, with smooth, flat bases. For any further information refer to manufacturers' instructions. Ceramic Aluminium Stainless steel with single layer copper base Stainless steel with sandwich bases of aluminium and stainless steel or aluminium and copper. Enamelled steel Enamelled aluminium Enamelled based cast iron Copper Toughened glass or ceramic/ glass/pottery Halogen With Extra Care Not Recommended 22 Ceramic Hob General Information Do Not Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob. Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob. Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface of the hob. This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods, in particular, will cause frothing and spitting, if added to quickly. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat. 23 Choosing Your Utensils 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, we recommend the use of good quality utensils with smooth flat bases. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base, always check before buying. Using the correct pans and utensils will result in maximum contact with the hob and maximum efficiency as with any type of electric hob. Do use good quality smooth flat based utensils. Do use a utensil which has approximately the same base area as the heating area zone being used. Do use utensils which have more than sufficient capacity for the amount of food being cooked to prevent boil over or spillage. [. . . ] Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10°C from standard recipes when using the top oven. Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is not larger than 300x225mm (12ins x 9ins), e. g. Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the oven. 39 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. [. . . ]