User manual CREDA HB17301

[. . . ] Feel free to browse our product range to see what's bubbling away at the moment or to ask for help on our products and services General Domestic Appliances Ltd. Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB Creda Answer Centre 0541 54 64 74 Web http://www. creda. co. uk It may be necessary from time to time to change the specification outlined in this booklet without notice. Any change which is made will not affect your statutory rights. 2 CONTENTS Introduction For Your Safety ­ Always For Your Safety ­ Never Features Controls Oven Timer Operation Know Your Timer Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation Grill Pan and Handle Using The Grill Using the Top Oven Using the Main Oven Care and Cleaning Installation Something Wrong? [. . . ] The oven burner will shut off when the door is opened, and will turn on and reignite when the door is closed again. At the end of cooking always turn the control knob clockwise to the off symbol q GUIDANCE ON USING THE TOP OVEN 1. Best results are obtained by pre - heating for about fifteen minutes. The tray or dish on which the food is cooked should be pushed to the back of the shelf. Food which is higher than or will rise above 100mm (4") cannot be cooked in the top oven. PLATE WARMING Place the plates / dishes on the bottom shelf position and turn the control knob to mark 1 for 10 - 15 minutes. 17 TOP OVEN COOKING CHART The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results. Always turn the thermostat knob to Mark 1 before selecting the required gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest. Gas Mark Shelf Position Push dish right to back of shelf. Food FISH Oily and white fish MEAT AND POULTRY Beef (medium) Ham (covered in foil) Lamb Pork Chicken Duckling & Goose Turkey Casseroles VEGETABLES Baked jacket potatoes PUDDINGS Milk Puddings (500ml/1pt) Baked Custard (500ml/1pt) Baked Sponge Puddings Baked Apples Meringue Topped Puddings Apple Tart (1 x 205mm/8") Fruit Crumble Approx. Satisfactory results can also be obtained with creamed mixture, rich pastries or yeast mixtures, but for perfection we recommend preheating the oven for about 15 minutes at the gas mark you require for cooking. ROASTING OF LARGE POULTRY The maximum weight of poultry that can be accommodated is 11. 5kg (25 lbs) of suitable shape. It is important to check that the bird DOES NOT overhang the burner at the back of the oven. STORAGE AND RE-HEATING OF FOOD It is vitally important to strictly adhere to the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth. If food is to be frozen or not served immediately, cool it in a clean container as quickly as possible. Completely thaw frozen food in the refrigerator before re-heating. Re-heat food thoroughly and quickly either on the hotplate or in a hot oven, Mk. `COOK CHILL' DISHES These should always be placed in a pre-heated oven ideally on the first or second shelf position. Follow the packet instructions for cooking time. ALUMINIUM FOIL If using Aluminium Foil: 1. Remember that it is important to increase the cooking time by one third. [. . . ] Check that, with the top oven set to mark 8, the burner ignites at low rate, and then increases to full rate within 60 seconds. Leave the oven full on with the door closed for 10 minutes, and check that when the control is turned to mark 1 that the flame reduces. Check the operation of the oven timer, oven light(s) & cooling fan. 3. 4. Instruct the user on operation of the appliance. . 34 SOMETHING WRONG? Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists. [. . . ]