Indesit KD3C1E User manual

50cm Free Standing
Electric Cooker
Instructions for installation and use
KD3C1E
KD3E1E

Contents
2
Introduction 3
Installation 4
Safety Information 6
Features KD3C1E 8
Features KD3E1E 9
Control Panel 10
Ceramic Hob KD3C1E 11
Use of hotplates 12
Hotplates General Information Notes 13
Choosing Your Utensils 16
Temperature Conversion Chart 17
Grilling 18
Grill Chart 20
Conventional Oven 21
Conventional Oven cooking charts - Meat 23
Conventional Oven cooking charts - Baking 24
Care and Cleaning 25
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? 27
Something Wrong With Your Cooker? 28
If it Still Won’t Work... 29
Key Contacts Back Cover
You must read these instructions prior to using your appliance and
retain them for future use.

Introduction
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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.

Installation
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
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 one who is a NICEIC registered contractor, to a suit-
able double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of
32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm (applicable
to newer properties, older properties where a 30A double
pole control unit and a minimum contact clearance of
3mm is acceptable).
The double pole control unit 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 6mm2minimum.
This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding
suppression of radio and television interference.
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.
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.
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Siting the Cooker
150 mm
150 mm
650 mm

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Installation
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: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy.
Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not
damaged.
Moving the Cooker
Splashplate optional, apply to Parts Department
(see Back Cover for contact number.)
Splash Panel
Kit (Wall Mounted)

Safety Information
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●Remove all packing from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the
first time.
●Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.
●Keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot
during and after use.
●Turn controls off when you have finished cooking and when not in use.
●Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse.
● Use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.
●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.
● Take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the controls.
●Turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning and allow the appliance to
cool.
● Make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven.
●Keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use.
●Take care when removing items from the grill when the lower oven is on as the contents will
be hot.
●Keep the appliance clean, as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.
●
Follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial
growth.
●Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
●Refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.
●Take care to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven, as during use the oven
becomes hot.
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.
Always

Safety Information
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●Never line the interior of the oven with foil as this may cause the appliance to overheat.
●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, pressurised container in or on the appliance, or in cabinets
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 UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
●Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to overheat.
●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 use steam cleaners.
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.
Never

Features - KD3C1E
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GRILL DOOR
REMOVABLE
INNER GLASS
DOOR
MODEL & SERIAL
NUMBER
PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS
HOB VENTILATION SLOTS
CONTROL
PANEL
MAIN OVEN
WIREWORK
SHELF
SUPPORTS
OVEN ROD
SHELVES
GRILL
1200W 1800W
1800W 1200W
GRILL DOOR SWITCH
GRILL/MEAT PAN
WITH REMOVABLE
HANDLE AND WIRE
FOOD SUPPORT

Features - KD3E1E
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GRILL DOOR
REMOVABLE
INNER GLASS
DOOR
MODEL & SERIAL
NUMBER
PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS
HOB VENTILATION SLOTS
CONTROL
PANEL
MAIN OVEN
WIREWORK
SHELF
SUPPORTS
2 OVEN ROD
SHELVES
GRILL
1000W 1500W
1500W 1000W
GRILL DOOR SWITCH
GRILL/MEAT PAN
WITH REMOVABLE
HANDLE AND WIRE
FOOD SUPPORT

Control Panel
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Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to
provide variable heat control, the Main Oven knob can only be rotated
clockwise from the Off position.
Note: Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position,
when the appliance is not in use.
Operating the In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill
control when the compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due
grill is in use to hot air being emitted from the grill compartment.
MAIN OVEN
INDICATOR
LIGHT
MAIN
OVEN
GRILL
LEFT
FRONT
PLATE
RIGHT
REAR
PLATE
LEFT
REAR
PLATE
RIGHT
FRONT
PLATE
❍❍❍❍❍❍

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Ceramic Hob - KD3C1E
CAUTION: IF AT ANY TIME A CRACK IN THE SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, DISCONNECT THE
APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE SUPPLY.
Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob
surface as damage can occur.
The following boiling plates are located beneath the decorative circular patterned cooking
areas:-
Front left 6 heat 1800W
Rear left 6 heat 1200W
Rear right 6 heat 1800W
Front right 6 heat 1200W
The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating element is
switched on. The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating element is switched
Off.
Warning: Even though the cooking area has returned to its original colour it may still be hot.
The controls for the hotplates can be turned in either direction.
Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking. To reduce the heat 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.
Pans can be placed on the unheated areas of the panel when cooking is finished and before serving
food. It is inadvisable at any time to leave a heating element switched on without a pan in position
as this wastes energy, and could make soil or rub-off from aluminium pans more difficult to
remove. To protect elements against over-heating, safety cut-outs have been incorporated with
each element. After several minutes with the control at setting 6 the safety cut-out switches the
element Off and On continuously, thus preventing any adverse effects that may be caused by an
excessive build-up of heat in the cooking area.

Use of Hotplates - KD3C1E
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Turn the control to 6 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.
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.
Note: Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in
contact with the hob surface.
Note: Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in
contact with the hob surface.
Use of Hotplates - KD3E1E

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Safety 1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the
requirements for appropriate heating area.
deep fat frying 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.
CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE
This is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the type of pan used and the quality of
food.
Hotplates General Information Notes
Knob Position
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.
Keep 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.
Type of food

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✓
●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
ceramic glass.
●Drag or slide utensils,
along the hob surface.
●Use good quality flat-
based cookware on all
electric heat sources.
●Always 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.
●Always lift pans, do not
drag.
●Always use pan lids
except when frying.
●Deal with spillages
immediately but with
care.
✗
Stainless steel with single layer
copper base
PANS SHOULD
General Information Notes
Not be concave (bowed in)
Not be convex (bowed out)
Not be rimmed
Not be deeply ridged
But essentially Flat
Always ✓Never ✗
THE BEST COMBINATIONS
This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for
different types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should be
good quality, with smooth, flat bases. For any further information
refer to manufacturers’ instructions.
✓
Stainless steel with sandwich bases
of aluminium and stainless or alu-
minium and copper.
Ceramic*
✓✓
✗
Halogen*
Aluminium
✓✓
Enamelled steel
Enamelled aluminium
✗✗
Copper
✓ With Extra Care
Enamelled based cast iron
Not Recommended
Toughened glass or ceramic/
glass/pottery
✓✓
✓✓
Mild steel, Ferro-magnetic or
stainless with a magnetic
sandwich base
✓suitable ✗ unsuitable
*care should be taken
when using any pans
on these surfaces not to
drag and cause
scratching.

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General Information Notes
Do Not
Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in damage
to the surface of the hob.
Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob.
Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface of the
hob.
Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround.
Do not place anything between the base of the utensil and the ceramic hob, e.g. do not use
asbestos mats, aluminium or wok stand.
Do not leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use.
Do not place aluminium or plastic foil, or plastic containers on the hob.
Do not leave the hotplates or cooking areas switched On unless they are being used.
We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two heating areas.
Do not leave utensils partly covering the heated areas. Always ensure that they are placed
centrally over the heated areas and have the same diameter as the heating area used.
We recommend not to use a utensil with a base diameter greater than 25cm (l0ins).
Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front cooking areas.
Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely.

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Choosing Your Utensils
Do not use utensils with rough bases.
Do not use lightweight utensils with thin, distorted or uneven bases.
Do not use lightweight enamelled steel utensils.
Do not use cast iron utensils.
Do not use utensils with recessed, scrolled or ridged bases.
Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than l mm as this will reduce the
performance of the hob.
Do not use a utensil with a convex base.
Do not use glass ceramic utensils.
Do not use use lightweight saucepans with plain thin copper bases on ceramic or halogen hot
plates.
Note: All copper pans are excellent conductors of heat, and are hard wearing and strong, but need
quite a lot of care. They can be very heavy and do not usually have completely flat bases. The
interiors are usually lined with a different material such as tin.
A stainless steel pan with a sandwich base of aluminium and stainless steel is an excellent conductor
of heat and is suitable for use on ceramic and halogen hobs, providing they are used in
accordance with the saucepans manufacturers’ recommendations.
Stainless steel pans with a sandwich base of aluminium and copper are excellent conductors of heat.
If using stainless steel saucepans with aluminium and copper sandwich bases on ceramic and halo-
gen hobs, the use of these pans must be in accordance with the saucepan manufacturers’ recom-
mendations. Extra care should be taken to ensure the base of the pan and the
hob is cleaned, and the hob conditioned, after each and every use, when using this type of saucepan.
If these recommendations are not followed, the result will be a build up of small copper deposits on
the surface of your hob which, if not cleaned after each use, will result in permanent marking of your
hob.
Always lift the pan from the hob, do not drag or slide across the hob surface as damage may occur.

Temperature Conversion Chart
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˚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

Grilling
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To operate the grill proceed as follows:
●Open the grill door.
●Pre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes (see chart
on guide to grilling).
●Fix the grill pan handle securely in position. See below.
●Food 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.)
●Leave 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 – always wear oven gloves.
Always ensure that the grill pan is clean BEFORE use. Excess fat build up
in the bottom of the pan could cause a fire hazard.
Never line grill pan with foil.
The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and
storage. Fix the grill pan handle securely in position before use.
The handle fits onto the grill pan edge with the small recess, Fig.1.
Tilt the handle over the recess and slide it towards the centre, Fig.2.
Ensure the handle is fully located. Insert the washer and fixing screw and
tighten fully to ensure handle is secured, Fig.3.
Fig. 1
Recess
Fig. 2 Fig. 3
Always fit the screw prior to use.
Grill Pan Handle
Fixing the Grill Pan
Handle
GRILLING MUST BE DONE WITH THE GRILL DOOR OPEN.
CONTROL KNOBS MAY BECOME HOT DURING GRILLING.
CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL
IS USED - CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.

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.
Do not operate the grill control when using 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.
Grill Compartment
as a ‘Hotcupboard’
Grilling
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Grill Chart
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.
Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time
Toasting of Bread
products
Small cuts of meat,
sausages, bacon, etc.
Chops etc.
Gammon steaks
Chicken pieces
Fish: fingers
Whole
Fillets
Fish in breadcrumbs
Pre - Cooked potato
products
Pizzas
Browning of food
5
5
6
5-6
5
5
5
10 - 20 mins. Whole fish and fillets placed in the
base of the grill pan.
15 - 20 mins.
15 - 20 mins.
15 - 20 mins.
12 - 15 mins. in the base of the grill pan.
8 - 10 mins. Dish placed directly on base of the
grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill
compartment.
20 - 25 mins. Wire food support used in upturned
position for chicken.
63 - 10 mins.
GRILL CHART