User manual CREDA HB17343

[. . . ] 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 Timer Operation Grill Pan and Handle Using The Grill Using the 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. You may notice a slight smell of gas when you close the oven door. This is due to the short delay while the burner reignites and will soon disperse. At the end of cooking, always turn the control knob clockwise to the off symbol q. 17 USING THE OVEN COLD START COOKING Anything requiring long slow cooking such as casseroles and rich fruit cakes can be put into a cold oven. 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. Only re-heat food once. `COOK CHILL' DISHES These should always be placed in a pre-heated oven ideally on the first or second shelf position. 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 9 before selecting the required Gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest. 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 (205mm/8") Fruit Crumble Gas Mark Shelf Position Push dish right to back of oven. Approx. Cooking Time and Comments 5 2 20-30 mins. 4 or 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 or 3 25-30 mins per lb + 25-30 mins 40 mins per lb + 40 mins 30-35 mins per lb + 30 mins 40 mins per lb + 40 mins 25 mins per lb + 25 mins 25 mins per lb + 25 mins 15-20 mins per lb + 15-20 mins 2-4 hrs. depending on meat used. 3 5 2 11/2 - 2 hrs. 3 3 4 3 1 6 5 2 2 2 2 2 1+3 2 11/2 - 2 hrs. depending on size 25 mins until tinged with brown 50-60 mins, interchange at 30 mins 45 - 50 mins If using aluminium foil: 1. Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third. Do not allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven. Do not cover the oven interior with foil. [. . . ] Check the operation of the oven timer, oven light(s) & cooling fan. 4. 6. 7. Instruct the user on operation of the appliance. 32 SOMETHING WRONG? Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists. THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG. Problem Nothing works. Check If the timer display is blank. Then it is likely that there is no electricity supply to your oven. [. . . ]