Indesit IT50E1 User manual

IT50E1
Contents
Operating Instructions
50cm Free Standing Electric Cooker
GB
English, 1
GB
Introduction, 2
Safety Information, 3
Installation, 4
Features ,5
Control Panel ,6
Use of hotplates ,7
Grilling , 8
Grill Chart, 9
Conventional Oven, 10
Conventional Oven cooking charts -
Meat, 11
Conventional Oven cooking charts -
|Baking, 12
Using the Main Oven for
Other Functions ,13
Care and Cleaning ,14
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?, 15
Something Wrong
With Your Cooker? ,16
If it Still Won’t Work... /
Disposal of the appliance , 17
Guarantee information/
Key Contacts, 18/19
You must read these instructions prior to using
your appliance and retain them for future use.
IT50E

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To help you make the best use of your cooker,
PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY.
Your new cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting
service.
The guarantee is only applicable if the cooker has
been installed in accordance with the Installation
Instructions.
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 any
temporary finish and also any moisture absorbed by
the insulation.
Introduction
When the cooker is first used an odour may be
emitted. This will cease after a period of use.
Our policy is one of continual improvement in design
and development, therefore strict accuracy of
illustrations and descriptions cannot be guaranteed.
* The guarantee is subject to the provisions* The guarantee is subject to the provisions
* The guarantee is subject to the provisions* The guarantee is subject to the provisions
* The guarantee is subject to the provisions
that the appliance:that the appliance:
that the appliance:that the appliance:
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.
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.
Technical Characteristics
MainOven
Dimensions(HxWxD): 34x39x44cm
Volume:58 Litres
Max.Oven PowerAbsorption: 1950W
Voltageand Frequency
240V~50/60Hz
ENERGYLABEL
Directive2002/40/EC onthe labelofelectric ovens
NormEN50304
Declaredenergy consumptionforNaturalconvection
Class
heatingmode:Convectional
This appliance conforms to the following EEC
Directive:
- 2006/95/ECEC
ECEC
EC of 12/12/06 (Low Voltage) and
subsequent modifications;
- 2004/108/ECEC
ECEC
EC of 15/12/04 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;
- 93/68/EECEEC
EECEEC
EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent
modifications.
- 2002/96/ECEC
ECEC
EC
--
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- 1275/2008/EC (Stand-by/ Off mode)

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Please read the precautions below before using
your cooker.
ALWAYS . . .
ALWAYS Remove all packing from inside the oven
and grill compartments before switching on
for the first time.
ALWAYS Understand the controls prior to using the
appliance.
ALWAYS Keep children away from the appliance
when grilling as the surfaces will get
extremely hot during and after use.
ALWAYS Turn controls offoff
offoff
off when you have finished
cooking and when not in use.
ALWAYS Stand back when opening an oven door to
allow any build up of steam or heat to di-
sperse.
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 hotplate/pans.
ALWAYS Take care to avoid heat/steam burns when
operating the controls.
ALWAYS Turn off the electricity supply at the wall
switch before cleaning and allow the
appliance to cool.
ALWAYS Make sure the shelves are in the correct
position before switching on the oven.
ALWAYS Keep the oven and grill doors closed when
the appliance is not in use.
ALWAYS Take care when removing items from the
grill when the lower oven is on as the
contents will be hot.
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.
ALWAYSl Refer servicing to a qualified appliance
service engineer.
ALWAYS Take care to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven, as during use
the oven becomes hot.
ALWAYS The appliance must be used by adults only
for the preparation of food, in accordance
with the instructions outlined in this booklet.
Any other use of the appliance (e.g. for
heating the room) constitutes improper use
and is dangerous. The manufacturer may
not be held liable for any damage resulting
from improper, incorrect and unreasonable
use of the appliance.
For your Safety
NEVER . . .
NEVER Never line the interior of the oven with foil
as this may cause the appliance to
overheat.
NEVER Never leave children unsupervised where
a cooking appliance is installed as all
surfaces will be hot during and after its use.
NEVER Do not allow children or persons who are
not familiar with the appliance to use it,
without supervision.
NEVER Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance.
NEVER Never store items above the appliance that
children may attempt to reach.
NEVER Never leave anything on the hob surface
when unattended and not in use.
NEVER Never remove the oven shelves whilst the
oven is hot.
NEVER Never heat up unopened food containers
as pressure can build up causing the
container to burst.
NEVER Never store chemicals/food stuffs,
pressurised container in or on the
appliance, or in cabinets immediately
above or next to the appliance.
NEVER Never place flammable or plastic items on
or near the hob.
NEVER Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than
1/3 full of oil, or use a lid.
DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE
COOKING.
NEVER Never operate the grill with the grill door
closed as this will cause the appliance to
overheat.
NEVERl Never use the appliance as a room heater.
NEVER Never use the grill to warm plates.
NEVER Never dry any items on either the hob or
oven doors.
NEVER Never install the appliance next to curtains
or other soft furnishings.
NEVER Never use steam cleaners.
NEVER ! The appliance should not be operated by
people (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capacities, by
inexperienced individuals or by anyone who
is not familiar with the product. These
individuals should, at the very least, be
supervised by someone who assumes
responsibility for their safety or receive
preliminary instructions relating to the
operation of the appliance.

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Installation
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BEWARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BEWARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
EARTHED.EARTHED.
EARTHED.EARTHED.
EARTHED.
Electrical connection
Electric cookers come without a power supply cable.
The cooker is designed to operate on an electricity
supply which conforms to the electrical data shown
on the Rating Plate. The cooker can be connected to
the mains only after removing the back panel of the
cooker itself with a screwdriver.
!!
!!
! The following installation procedure must be
carried out by a qualified electrician. The electrical
installation must comply with the IEE Regulations,
Building & local By-Lays.
For the installation of the feeding cable carry out the
following operations:
1 Open the terminal
board by inserting a
screwdriver into the
side tabs of the cover.
Use the
screwdriver as a
lever by pushing it
down to open the cover
(see diagram).
2 Loosen the cable
clamp screw and
remove it, using a
screwdriver as a lever
(see figure).
3 Remove the wire
contact screws L-N- ,
then fasten the wires
under the screw heads, respecting
the colour code: Black/Blue (N), Red/Brown
(L) and Bare Wire/Yellow-Green ( ).
zOnce the connections have been made, tighten all
the terminal screws fully.
zFasten the supply cable in place with the clamp
and close the cover of the terminal board.
Moving the Cooker
Positioning the Cooker
150 mm
150 mm
650 mm
The height of the
cooker can be
adjusted by
means of
adjustable feet in
the plinth (900mm
- 915mm). Adjust
the feet by tilting
the cooker from
the side. Then
install the product
into position.
NOTE: This
appliance must
not be fitted on a
platform.
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 a corner setting.
It can also be
used free-
standing.
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.
Before moving your cooker check that it is cool,
and switch off at the cooker control unit.
Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved
by lifting the front as follows:
Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a
comfortable grip on the underside front edge of
the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements.
Note:Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is
heavy. Take care to ensure that any floor covering
is not damaged.
Splashplate optional, apply to Parts Department
(see Back Cover for contact number.)
N.B.: the power supply cable must have these minimum
requirements:
Type: H05RR-F
H05VV-F
Section: 3x4 mm2

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Features
GRILL DOOR
REMOVABLE
INNER GLASS
DOOR
CONTROL
PANEL
MAIN OVEN
WIREWORK
SHELF
SUPPORTS
OVEN ROD
SHELVES
GRILL
2000W 1500W
1500W 2000W
GRILL DOOR SWITCH
GRILL/MEAT PAN
WITH REMOVABLE
HANDLE AND WIRE
FOOD SUPPORT
MODEL & SERIAL
NUMBER
HOB VENTILATION SLOTS

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Control Panel
Control Knobs
The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either
directionto providevariable heatcontrol,the Main
Ovenknob can onlybe rotatedclockwise fromthe Off
position.
Note: Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF
position, when the appliance is not in use.
Operating the control when the grill is in use
In common with all cookers having controls sited
abovethe grillcompartment, caremust betaken when
setting the controls, due to hot air being emitted from
thegrill compartment.
Slow cooking ‘S’
The main oven has a ‘S’ setting specially designed to
reduce energy usage. Full details of this can be found
in the Slow cooking section of this book.
Timer
To use the timer, the buzzer must be wound up by
turning the knob one full turn clockwise; then turn it
back to the desired time so that the number of
minutes on the knob matches the reference mark on
thepanel.
MAIN OVEN
INDICATOR
GRILL
INDICATOR
PLATE
INDICATOR
LIGHT
MAIN
OVEN
GRILL LEFT
FRONT
PLATE
RIGHT
REAR
PLATE
LEFT
REAR
PLATE
RIGHT
FRONT
PLATE
TIMER
*Available only on certain models
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Hotplate
Use of Hotplates
Note:
Under no circumstances should the hob be
used with aluminium foil in contact with the
hob surface.
The controls set the hotplates at six pre-set
power levels. Each control can be used to
select one of six temperature settings from a
minimum at position 1 to a maximum at
position 6.
Do Not leave a hotplate switched on withoutDo Not leave a hotplate switched on without
Do Not leave a hotplate switched on withoutDo Not leave a hotplate switched on without
Do Not leave a hotplate switched on without
a pan as this wastes energy and may shortena pan as this wastes energy and may shorten
a pan as this wastes energy and may shortena pan as this wastes energy and may shorten
a pan as this wastes energy and may shorten
the life of the hotplate.the life of the hotplate.
the life of the hotplate.the life of the hotplate.
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.
Knob Position Type of food
1 To melt butter, chocolate, etc.
1 or 2 To heat food gently.
To keep small amounts of water simmering.
To heat sauces, containing egg yolks and butter.
To simmer: stews, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit.
3 To heat solid and liquid foods.
eep water boiling.
Thaw frozen vegetables.
Make 2-3 egg omelettes.
4 or 5 To cook foods, just above simmering.
To maintain 'rolling' boil for preserve making.
5 or 6 To seal meat and fry fish.
6 Frying potatoes.
Bringing water to the boil.
Deep fat frying.
Dissolve sugar for preserve making.
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.
Practical advice on using the hob
• Use pans with a thick, flat base to ensure that
they adhere perfectly to the cooking zone.
• Always use pans with a diameter that is large
enough to cover the hotplate fully, in order to use
all the heat produced.
• Always make sure that the base of the pan is
completely clean and dry: this ensures that the
pans adhere perfectly to the cooking zones and
that both the pans and the hob remain effective
for a longer period of time.
• Avoid using the same cookware that is used on
gas burners: the heat concentration on gas
burners may have warped the base of the pan,
causing it not to adhere to the surface correctly.
• Never leave a cooking zone switched on without a
pan on top of it, as doing so may cause the zone
to become damaged.

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Grilling
Grilling
A switch operated by the door changes the heating
element configuration between grill and oven
operation. When the door is open, the top inner
element is activated for intense downward heat;
when the door is closed, the top outer and lower
elements are activated to provide even oven
heating.
To operate the grill proceed as follows:To operate the grill proceed as follows:
To operate the grill proceed as follows:To operate the grill proceed as follows:
To operate the grill proceed as follows:
zOpen the grill door.
zPre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5
minutes (see chart on guide to grilling).
zFix the grill pan handle securely in position. See
below.
zFood which only requires browning should be
placed directly on/in the grill pan in the grill pan
runner, or on the floor of the grill compartment.
(the grill pan grid may be removed.)
zLeave the control on setting 6 for toast, sealing
and fast cooking of foods. For thicker foods
requiring longer cooking turn the control to a lower
setting after the initial sealing, on both sides, on
setting 6. The thicker the food the lower the
control should be set.
Warning: Take care as the grill will be hot –Warning: Take care as the grill will be hot –
Warning: Take care as the grill will be hot –Warning: Take care as the grill will be hot –
Warning: Take care as the grill will be hot –
always wear oven gloves. Always ensure thatalways wear oven gloves. Always ensure that
always wear oven gloves. Always ensure thatalways wear oven gloves. Always ensure that
always wear oven gloves. Always ensure that
the grill pan is clean BEFORE use. Excessthe grill pan is clean BEFORE use. Excess
the grill pan is clean BEFORE use. Excessthe grill pan is clean BEFORE use. Excess
the grill pan is clean BEFORE use. Excess
fat build up in the bottom of the pan couldfat build up in the bottom of the pan could
fat build up in the bottom of the pan couldfat build up in the bottom of the pan could
fat build up in the bottom of the pan could
cause a fire hazard. Never line grill pan withcause a fire hazard. Never line grill pan with
cause a fire hazard. Never line grill pan withcause a fire hazard. Never line grill pan with
cause a fire hazard. Never line grill pan with
foil.foil.
foil.foil.
foil.
Fixing the Grill Pan Handle
The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to
facilitate cleaning and storage. Fix the pan handle
securely before use:
1. Fit the handle to the grill pan so that the external
‘hooks’ embrace the edge of the pan (fig. 1)
2. Make sure that the middle part of the handle fits
exactly the protruding support of the pan (fig .2) and
holds the pan from the bottom.
The food must be placed on the rack in the grill pan.
Position the grill pan on top of the oven rack. The
best results are achieved by placing the oven rack
on the uppermost shelves. Pouring a little water into
the grill pan will make the collection of grease
particles more efficient and prevent the formation of
smoke.
The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill
pan/grill pan food support.
Place the grill pan on the runners and push back to
the stop position when the grill pan is correctly
positioned beneath the grill element.
Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the grill
compartment will be heated when the oven is in use.
Grill Compartment as a ‘Hotcupboard’as a ‘Hotcupboard’
as a ‘Hotcupboard’as a ‘Hotcupboard’
as a ‘Hotcupboard’
Do not operate the grill control when usingDo not operate the grill control when using
Do not operate the grill control when usingDo not operate the grill control when using
Do not operate the grill control when using
the compartment as a hotcupboard.the compartment as a hotcupboard.
the compartment as a hotcupboard.the compartment as a hotcupboard.
the compartment as a hotcupboard.
Do take care when removing plates, dishes and
utensils from the grill compartment when the oven is
in use as they may become quite hot.
You may need to use oven gloves when removing
warmed items.
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Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling
GRILL CHART
The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting
and splashing.
Grill Chart
Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time
Toasting of Bread
products 63-10mins.
Small cuts of meat,
sausages, bacon, etc. 5-6 15 - 20 mins.
Chops etc. Gammon
steaks Chicken
pieces 520 - 25 mins. Wire food support used in
upturned position for chicken.
Fish: fingers Whole
Fillets 510 - 20 mins. Whole fish and fillets placed in the
base of the grill pan.
Fish in breadcrumbs 5 15 - 20 mins.
Pre - Cooked potato
products 5 15 - 20 mins.
Pizzas 5 12 - 15 mins. in the base of the grill pan.
Browning of food 6 8 - 10 mins. Dish placed directly on base of the grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill
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Main Oven
Oven Control
Heatingof theoven isachievedby turningcontrol
clockwise to the required temperature scale on the
controlpanel, asrecommended inthe temperature
charts. The indicator light will immediately come on
andwill thenautomatically gooff andon during
cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct
temperature.
Thecooking chartsprovided inthis bookare aguide
only,givingapproximatecookingtemperatures and
times. To suit personal taste and requirements, it may
benecessary toincrease ordecrease temperatures
by10°C.
Theoven isfitted withtwo rodshelves.The ovenis
heatedby twotubular sheathedelements located
underthe floorof theovenand onthe ovenroof,inside
the cavity. It should be noted that at the end of a
cookingperiod theremay bea momentarypuff of
steamwhen theoven dooris opened.This will
disperse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal
characteristicof anoven witha gooddoor seal.
Oven Positions
The correct positioning of food is indicated in the
temperature charts.
To prepare meat and poultry for roasting in your
conventional oven.
(a)Wipe the joint, dry well with a clean cloth, kitchen
tissue etc. and weigh it. Meat which has been
stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come
to room temperature for approximately 30 minutes
before cook ing, and frozen meat or poultry must
be completely defrosted before placing in the
oven.
(b)The weight of any stuffing used should be added
to the oven ready weight of the meat / poultry
before calculating the cooking time.
(c)Place the joint in the meat pan supplied with your
cooker. Small joints weighing less than 1.75kg
(31/2 lbs) should be roasted in a smaller meat
pan/tin - or they may be ‘pot roasted’ - a small
joint in a large meat pan causes unnecessary
oven splashing and evaporation of meat juices.
(d)Additional fat should not be added, except for
veal, very lean meat or poultry which can either be
‘larded’ with fat bacon or brushed veryvery
veryvery
very
sparinglysparingly
sparinglysparingly
sparingly with cooking oil or melted fat.
(e)Beef, lamb, mutton and poultry may be dusted
lightly with seasoned flour to give a crisp outer
surface. The skin of duck and goose should be
pricked to release excess fat during cooking, and
the rind of pork should be scored, brushed lightly
with oil, and rubbed with salt, to give crisp
crackling.
(f) Potatoes for roasting only require to be brushed
with cooking oil or melted fat.
(g)It is not necessary to baste when roasting in an
electric oven and stock or liquid should not be
added to the meat pan since this only causes
unnecessary soiling, steam and condensation.
For optimum cooking performance, there must be
clearancebetweenmeat panandoven sides.Themeat
panmust beplaced lengthwaysin theoven toallow for
aircirculation.
Times and Temperatures for Roasting
The secret of succulent, tender meat, is not to roast it
too quickly, at too high a temperature. Best results
are obtained when roasting is carried out at a low
temperature.When alower temperatureis used,the
joint loses less weight, is more tender (too high a
temperaturecauses meat tobe toughand dry)and
thesplashing of fatonto theoven interioris reduced to
a minimum. When a complete meal is being cooked
in the oven, cooking time may need to be increased
andtemperature mayneed tobe raisedfor
approximately the last 30 minutes of the cooking
period(for instancewhencooking Yorkshirepudding
toserve withroast beef).The suggestedtimes and
temperatures should be used as a guide, but may
varyaccording to:-
1. Whether you prefer meat rare, medium or well
done.
2. The size and shape of your joint.
(a)A short thick joint requires a longer cooking
period than a long thin joint.
(b)A small joint under 1.5kg (3 lbs) takes longer per
450g (1 lb) cook in the time given for ‘minutes’ per
450g (1 lb) without the ‘minutes’ over added.
(c)Boned/rolled and stuffed joints take longer to
cook through than those with a bone.
N.B.N.B.
N.B.N.B.
N.B.
Rememberto switchoff theoven controlaftercooking
isfinished. If thedoor ofthe ovenis leftopen for long
periods of time with the control switch ON, then the
grillelement willbecome hot.The correctpositioning
of food is indicated in the temperature charts.