Hotpoint Creda H250E User manual

Instructions
H250E

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Contents
Introduction 4
Installation 5
For Your Safety - Always 6
For Your Safety - Never 7
Features 8
Control Panel 9
Hotplate General Information Notes 10-11
Temperature Conversion chart 12
Grill 13
Guide to Grilling 14
Oven Timer Operation 15
Know Your Timer 16
Clock & Automatic Timer Operation 17-20
Top Oven Cookery Notes 21-23
Main Oven Cookery Notes 24-27
Care & Cleaning 28-29
Cooking Results not Satisfactory 30
Something Wrong? 31
Service Back Cover
3
You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and
retain them for future reference.

Introduction
4
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment
89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC
92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC
93/68/EEC
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
your product.
DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT
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 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.
When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,
this will cease after a period of use
* 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.

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Installation
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
MAINS CONNECTION
Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply
volt age, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the rear panel. The cooker must be
connected by a competent person such as a NICEIC registered contractor to a suitable double-pole
control unit with a minimum rating of 32A (30A double-pole control switch installations found in
older properties are acceptable) and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm, which should be fitted
adjacent to the cooker, in accordance with IEE regulations. The control unit must be within 2
metres of but not directly above the appliance and should be easily accessible in the event of an
emergency.
The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2, minimum.
Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover. The mains cable
must pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block. Sufficient cable should be
used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.
Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel and
is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between cabinets.
COOKER HEIGHT
Your cooker must stand on a flat surface so that the hob is perfectly level, and the cooker is stable
and cannot be rocked.
SITING THE COOKER
The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 500mm apart. The space either
side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used with
cabinets one side or both as well as in an angled corner setting. It can also be used freestanding.
Adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must not be nearer to the cooker than
150mm and should be
protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging surface or cooker
hood should not be nearer than 650mm.
MOVING THE COOKER
Before moving your cooker, switch off at the cooker control unit, ensure that it is cool.
Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the
oven roof, avoiding any grill elements.
Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy. Take care to ensure that any floor
covering is not damaged.
RADIO INTERFERENCE
This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference.

Safety Information
6
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.
●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.
●Turn controls off when not in use.
●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.
●Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the
edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplates or pans.
● Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls.
●Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before
cleaning (or changing an oven lamp if fitted).
● Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven or grill.
●Always keep the oven/grill door closed when the appliance is notin use.
●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.
●Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
●Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.
●Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven is in
use as the contents will be hot
●Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any glass
panel (if fitted) crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until repaired.
●During use, the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements
inside the oven.
Always

Safety Information
7
●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.
●Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to
burst.
●Never store chemicals/food stuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance, or in cabi-
nets immediately above or next to the appliance.
●Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.
●Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid.
DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
●Never use the appliance as a room heater.
●Never use the grill to warm plates.
●Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.
●Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.
●Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat.
Never
SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE
In the event of a chip pan fire 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.

Features
8
CONTROL PANEL
RATING PLATE (ON REAR PANEL)
RIGHT REAR
HOTPLATE
1800W
RIGHT FRONT
HOTPLATE
1100W
LEFT REAR
HOTPLATE 1100W
LEFT FRONT
HOTPLATE
1800W
HOTPLATE BEZEL
(REMOVABLE)
GRILL
GRILL PAN
TOP OVEN CREDA-
CLEAN SIDE PANEL
TOP OVEN
REMOVEABLE ROOF
TOP OVEN/GRILL
ROD SHELF
MAIN OVEN
CREDACLEAN
SIDE PANEL
MAIN OVEN
ROD SHELF
MODEL/SERIAL NO.

Control Panel
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CONTROL KNOBS
The knobs for the grill and hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat
control, the oven knobs can only be rotated clockwise from the Off position.
Note Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position, when appliance is not in use.
FRONT LEFT
HOTPLATE
CONTROL
REAR LEFT
HOTPLATE
CONTROL
REAR RIGHT
HOTPLATE
CONTROL
FRONT RIGHT
HOTPLATE
CONTROL
GRILL CONTROL
TOP OVEN
CONTROL
MAIN OVEN
CONTROL
TIMER

Hotplates General Information Notes
USE OF HOTPLATES
Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob
surface.
Turn the control to H 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.
Do Not leave a hotplate switched on without a pan as this wastes energy and may shorten the life
of the hotplate.
CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE
This is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the type of pan used and the
quality of food.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING
1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area.
2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil.
3. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period.
4. Never try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This only lowers the
temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food.
5. 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.
6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.
7. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.
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Frying potatoes.
Bringing water to the boil.
Deep fat frying.
Dissolve sugar for preserve
making
To seal meat and to fry fish.
To cook foods just above simmering.
To maintain a ‘rolling boil’ for preserve
making.
Keep water boiling.
Make 2-3 egg omelettes.
Thaw frozen vegetables.
To heat solid & liquid foods.
To heat food gently.
To keep small amounts of water
simmering.
To heat sauces containing egg
yolks & butter.
To simmer stews, meat, fish, veg-
etables & fruit.
To melt butter chocolate etc.

Hob General Information
11
●Use good quality flat-based
cookware on all electric heat
sources.
●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.
●Ensure pan handles are
positioned safely and away
from heat sources.
●Lift pans, do not drag.
●Use pan lids except when
frying.
●Deal with spillage immediately
but with care.
Always ✓
●Use gauze, metal pan diffusers,
asbestos mats and stands e.g.
Wok stands – they can cause
overheating.
●Use utensils with skirts or rims
e.g. buckets and some kettles.
●Use badly dented or distorted
pans.
●Leave an element switched on
when not cooking.
●Cook food directly on the
hotplate.
●Drag or slide utensils across
the hob surface.
●Place large preserving pans or
fish kettles across two hot-
plates.
●Place plastic vessels or utensils
on a hot hob.
●Use the hob as an area for
storage
Never ✗
PANS SHOULD NOT
Be concave
(bowed in)
Be convex
(bowed out)
Be rimmed
But essentially Flat
Always place pans
centrally on the
hotplate
CHOICE OF UTENSILS
Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils.
We recommend for optimum performance the use of good quality utensils.
Be deeply ridged

Temperature Conversion Chart
12
˚F
Gas
Mark
1/2
1
250 100
120
130
140
160
170
180
200
210
220
110
130
140
150
170
180
190
210
220
–
120
140
150
160
180
190
200
220
–
–
275
300
325
350
375
400
425
450
475
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Main
Convection
Oven
Top
Convection
Oven
Main
Fan
Oven

Grill
CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN
THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.
GRILLING SHOULD NOT BE UNDERTAKEN 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. Please note that the grill will not operate
unless the top oven control is in the OFF position.
Open the top oven/grill door, preheat the grill at High setting
for approximately 5minutes. When toasting the rod shelf is
placed in the top runner. Position the pan centrally below the
grill element.
Leave the control at High for toast, sealing and fast cooking
of foods. For thicker cuts requiring longer cooking, turn the
control to a lower setting after the initial sealing on both
sides at High. The thicker the food the lower the control
should be set.
See chart on guide to grilling.
Remember to switch off the grill control at the end of
cooking.
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.
Slide the handle towards the centre of the pan and let the
handle locate over the bracket.
Replace screw and washers and ensure that they are fully
tightened up. For a detachable handle remove screw and
washers from grill pan and discard.
Warning: Ensure when using grill pan handle in the
detachable manner it is centralised and secure.
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Setting the Grill
Grill pan handle
Door in
grilling
position

Guide To Grilling
14
Pre-heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling.
The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without
excessive fat spitting and splashing.
GRILL CHART
Food Setting
Shelf Position
from base
of oven
High 23-10 mins depending on
type of food
15-20 mins
20-30 mins
cook on base of pan
10-30 mins
10-30 mins
10-20 mins
Preheat pan first
8-15 mins
5-10 mins
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
Med
Med
Med
Med
Med
Med
Med
High
Toasting of
Bread Products
Small cuts of meat,
sausages, bacon
Chops, etc.
Gammon steaks
Fish: whole
fillets
fingers
Pre-cooked
potato products
Pizzas
Browning of food
Approx.Cooking
Time

Oven Timer Operation
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The oven timer offers you the following features:
1. Time of Day
2. Automatic Cooking
AUTOMATIC COOKING
The Top Oven and Main Oven 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 only on the same automatic cooking
programme.
NEVER OPERATE THE GRILL WHEN THE OVENS ARE SET TO COOK AUTOMATICALLY.
HINTS ON AUTOMATIC COOKING
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.
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.
TIMER OPERATION
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.

Know Your Timer
Main Clockface
Ensure correct time of day is always set.
The time of day at which you want an “Auto Cooking” programme to start.
The Cook period in minutes will be shown in the display window.
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 180 minutes, the food will be cooked for 180 minutes).
Time of Day
Start Time
Cook Period
(Up to 180 minutes)
TIMER FUNCTIONS
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME
For Example: If you set a "Start Time" of 1l.00am", and a "Cook Period" for 180 minutes. The timer
will switch the oven(s) on at 1l.00am and turn the oven(s) off at 2.00pm. You will hear an audible
tone at 2.00pm to indicate that the Auto Cooking programme has finished.
Notes: 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, and if necessary select the appropriate
oven function.
If an Auto Cooking programme has been set the oven(s) will only operate during the pre-
programmed time.
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COOK
PERIOD
START
TIME

TO SET & RE-SET THE TIME OF DAY
Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.
Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is switched on.
Step 3 Push and turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until the correct time of day
is shown.
Note: For normal "Manual" operation of the oven(s) the timer
should always be set at , the position in the display window (as
shown). See Below.
TO SET THE TIMER FOR MANUAL OVEN OPERATION
Note: Unless you set the timer for an Auto Cooking
Programme, for normal "Manual" operation of the oven(s) the
timer should always be set to the position.
If the symbol does not appear in the display window :-
Step 1 Turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until the symbol does appear in
the display window.
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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 immediately and OFF at a preset time - Up to
180 minutes.
(b) To set the Timer to switch the oven(s) ON and OFF Automatically.
a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF
AT A PRE-SET TIME – UP TO 180 MINUTES.
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.
Step 4 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select the
appropriate oven function.
At the end of the Cook Period, the oven(s) will switch off and a Bell will ring.
Step 5 Return the oven control to the OFF position.
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Step 3 Turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until the required cook period in
minutes is indicated in the display
window.
e.g. 90 minutes (as shown).
Note: Cook period is the length of time that you wish the
food to cook (Up to 180 minutes).
Step 6 To cancel the Bell and return the timer to "Manual
Operation", turn knob (B) anti-clockwise, until the
symbol is shown in the display window.
Note: Cancel Bell
The bell can be cancelled by turning knob (B) anti-clockwise
until the symbol is shown in the display window.
For normal oven operation, turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until
the symbol is shown in the display window.

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 Set the “Start Time” by pushing and turning knob (A)
anti-clockwise, until the required start time is set.
This allows the auto function to be set.
Note: The "Start Time" is the time of day you want the Auto
Cooking programme to start.
Step 4 Set the "Cook Period" by turning knob (B) anti-clockwise, until the
required cook period in minutes is indicated in the display window.
e.g. 90 minutes (as shown).
Note: The "Cook Period" is the length of time that you wish the
food to cook, and it can be set for up to 180 minutes.
Step 5 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if
necessary select the appropriate oven function.
Note: If an “Auto Cooking Programme” has been set the oven(s)
will ONLY operate during the pre-programmed times.
At the end of the Auto Cook Period the oven(s) will switch off
and a bell will ring.
Step 6 Return the oven controls to the OFF position.
Step 7 To cancel the Bell and return the timer to "Manual Operation",
turn knob (B) anti-clockwise, until the symbol is shown in
the display window.
Note: Cancel Bell
The bell can be cancelled by turning knob (B) anti-clockwise
until the symbol is shown in the display window.
For normal oven operation, turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until
the symbol is shown in the display window.
b) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY
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TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME
Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to their OFF position.
Step 2 Turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until the symbol appears in the
display window.
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