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Creda X153E - page 1
Y ou must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them f or future ref erence . X153E X156E X253E Installation & U ser Instructions ...
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Creda X153E - page 2
F or more information on our ex citing product range ring Creda Answ er C entre 08701 54 64 74 OR Visit us on the NET at http://www .creda.co .uk Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB Creda Answer Centre 08701 54 64 74 Web http://www.creda.co.uk It may be necessary from time to time to change the specification outlined in th ...
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Creda X153E - page 3
Installation 5 F or your Safety – Alwa ys 7 F or your Safety – Never 8 F eatures X153E 9 F eatures X156E 10 F eatures X253E 11 Contr ol Panels 12 Hotplates - General Notes (X153E & X253E) 13 Ceramic Hob (X156E) 15 Choosing your Utensils 20 T emperature C onversion C har t 22 T op Oven/Grill Cooker y Notes (X253E) 23 Grill Char t (X253E) 25 ...
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Creda X153E - page 4
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 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 inst ...
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Creda X153E - page 5
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- ab ...
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Creda X153E - page 6
6 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 ...
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Creda X153E - page 7
F or Y our Safety 7 ● Always make sure you remove all packing from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time. ● Always make sure you 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. ...
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Creda X153E - page 8
F or Y our Safety 8 ● 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 un ...
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Creda X153E - page 9
F eatur es X153E 9 GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER GRILL DOOR SWITCH PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS HOB VENTILATION SLOTS CONTROL PANEL CREDACLEAN SIDE PANELS OVEN ROD SHELVES GRILL 1000W 1500W 2000W (Red Spot) 1000W GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT ...
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Creda X153E - page 10
F eatur es X156E 10 GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER GRILL DOOR SWITCH PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS HOB VENTILATION SLOTS CONTROL PANEL CREDACLEAN SIDE PANELS OVEN ROD SHELVES GRILL 1200W 1800W 1800W 1200W GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT ...
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Creda X153E - page 11
F eatur es X253E 11 GRILL/TOP OVEN DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS HOB VENTILATION SLOTS CONTROL PANEL CREDACLEAN SIDE PANELS OVEN ROD SHELVES GRILL/TOP OVEN 1000W 1500W 2000W (Red Spot) 1500W (Red Spot) GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT ...
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Creda X153E - page 12
MAIN OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT TOP OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT MAIN OVEN TOP OVEN GRILL LEFT FRONT PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE C ontrol P anel 12 Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control, the Main Oven and Top Oven knobs can only be rotated clockwise from the Off ...
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Creda X153E - page 13
Note: Use of Hotplates Control Settings Guide 13 Hotplates Gener al Information Notes (X153E & X253E) 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 ...
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Creda X153E - page 14
14 Hotplates Gener al Information Notes (X153E & X253E) ● 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 ...
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Creda X153E - page 15
15 C eramic Hob (X156E) 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 cookin ...
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Creda X153E - page 16
Hotplates Gener al Information Notes (X156E) 16 USE OF HOTPLATES Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. 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 H ...
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Creda X153E - page 17
17 ✓ ● 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, al ...
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Creda X153E - page 18
Do N ot 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 coo ...
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Creda X153E - page 19
19 General Informa tion Notes (C eramic Hobs) (X156E) Safety requirements for deep fat frying IMPORTANT – As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying, cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (e.g. to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity ...
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Creda X153E - page 20
20 Choosing your utensils Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of utensils. To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to avoid unnecessary damage, we recommend the use of good quality utensils with smooth flat bases. Remember 1. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base, always ...
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Creda X153E - page 21
21 Choosing Y our Ut ensils 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 ...
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Creda X153E - page 22
T emp era ture C on v ersion Char t 22 ˚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 ...
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Creda X153E - page 23
The Top Oven is fitted with fixed ‘Creda clean’ sides and one rod shelf. It is heated by two elements – the grill element and an element under the floor of the oven—and has a fully variable temperature control like the main oven. To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise, selecting the required temperature as recommended in the Top ...
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Creda X153E - page 24
T op Oven/Grill C ookery Notes (X253E) 24 Top Oven as a Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the top oven will be heated Hotcupboard when the main oven is in use. When the main oven is not in use (for instance when a meal is being cooked on the hob) place the plates and serving dishes on the rod shelf using the bottom runner, and turn the top o ...
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Creda X153E - page 25
Grill Char t (X253E) 25 Food Preheat for 5 mins. 3-10 mins. depending on type/ thickness of food Toasting of Bread Products 6 2 15-20 mins. Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. 4/5 2 20-25 mins. Chops, etc 4/5 1 Cook on base of pan 15-20 mins. Fish whole Fillets 4/5 1 2 10-20 mins. Pre-cooked potato products 4/5 2 Preheat pan first 8-12 mins. ...
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Creda X153E - page 26
Grilling (X153E & X156E) 26 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. To operate the grill proceed as follows: ● Open the grill door. ● Pre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 min ...
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Creda X153E - page 27
Grilling (con tinued) (X153E & X156E) 27 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 th ...
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Creda X153E - page 28
28 Grill Char t (X153E & X156E) 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. ...
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Creda X153E - page 29
Oven T emperatur e Char ts – Meat 29 Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1lb) + 35 mins over. Shelf placed directly on floor of oven. 35-40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins ov ...
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Creda X153E - page 30
Scones Food Pre- heat Yes 200 9-12 Runner 1 from bottom of oven 15-20 20 15 9-12 60-90 120-135 40-45 Depending on use 40-45 40-45 105-135 45-50 25-30 150-180 180 170 180/190 190/200 150/170 150 190/200 200/220 190/200 200/210 140 150 200/210 100 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Temperature ˚C T op Ov en Cooking (X253E) F an ...
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Creda X153E - page 31
The oven is fitted with ‘Creda clean’ liners and two rod shelves. To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise, selecting the required temperature 80˚C (175˚F) and 230˚C (450˚F) as recommended in the temperature chart. The indicator light will immediately come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature. This light ...
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Creda X153E - page 32
Main Oven C ookery Notes 32 To prepare meat and poultry for roasting in your fan oven. (a) Wipe the meat or poultry, dry well and weigh it. Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room temperature before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before placing in the oven. (b) The weight of a ...
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Creda X153E - page 33
‘S’ SL OW Setting This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china, as it may be damaged in a hot oven. Adv antages of “SL OW” cook ing are: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing. Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear ...
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Creda X153E - page 34
1. Plastic or nylon pads / scourers, these may scratch the surface. 2. Household abrasive powders. 3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads. Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame. 4. Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface. The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold, usi ...
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Creda X153E - page 35
Car e and Cleaning 35 Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again. Wipe out the Grill compartment, use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners (X153E & X156E), the grill deflector plate (X253E)a ...
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Creda X153E - page 36
Car e and Cleaning 36 Remove the rod shelves and grill pan. Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves, grill pan and the floor of the oven. The surface of the ‘Credaclean’ oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220˚C (425˚F) ...
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Creda X153E - page 37
Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element. Top Oven Baking (X253E only) Uneven cooking front to back Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 3ins from the front of the shelf. Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the food is posit ...
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Creda X153E - page 38
Before contacting your Creda Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below. THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG. 38 Something W rong with y our C ooker? If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem; Contact Service see Key Contacts (back cover). Condensation on the wall at the rear of the cooker. Steam / Condensation in the ...
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Creda X153E - page 39
39 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 Author ...
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Creda X153E - page 40
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