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
9
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.