4. To seal in the meat juices, always cook meat or poultry at 170°C for 30 minutes before wrapping in foil and placing on a rack over a tin (to allow good air circulation) before turning the control to the ‘Slow’ setting and cooking immediately. 5. Always ensure that joints of pork and poultry are thoroughly cooked by checking with a meat thermometer before serving. 6. Always thaw frozen foods completely before cooking. We do not recommend placing frozen food in the oven to cook. 7. Always bring soups, liquids and casseroles to the boil before placing in the oven. 8. Ensure that casserole dishes have a good seal (not airtight) and cover the top with foil to prevent loss of moisture. 9. Ensure that fruit and vegetables are cut into even sized small pieces to cook properly. 10. Always adjust seasoning before serving. 11. If using dried kidney beans it is important the beans are soaked and then boiled for a minimum of 10 minutes before using in any dish, to destroy any toxins. 12. When cooking fish or egg dishes it may be necessary to check during cooking to avoid overcooking. Care and Cleaning TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH AND ENSURE THE COOKER IS COLD BEFORE CLEANING. BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND, UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW. Cleaning materials to avoid: 1. Plastic or nylon pads 2. Household abrasive powders and scourers. These may scratch the surface. 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. ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AT THE MAINS SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING. 1. ‘CREDACLEAN’Oven Liners (TOP OVEN) Refer to the instructions below for cleaning the ‘Credaclean’ panels. How ‘CREDACLEAN’ works: The surfaces 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) or above, the special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed. The higher the temperature the more effective it is. In most cases, normal cooking operations at this temperature will permit this cleaning operation to proceed during normal cooking. However, if higher cooking temperatures are not used regularly it may be necessary in order to prevent heavy soiling, to run the oven without a meat pan at maximum setting for a couple of hours. It should not normally be necessary to clean the ‘Credaclean’ panels in water. If the user feels it is desirable to do so, wash them in warm soapy water, followed with a rinse of clean water. DO NOT use enzyme/biological washing powder, harsh abrasives or oven chemical cleaners of any kind. 2. OVEN LINERS (MAIN OVEN) Refer to the instructions below for cleaning the liners. These can be cleaned by wiping them over with a clean soapy cloth, followed by a wipe with a clean damp cloth or in a dishwasher (see below for removal/refitting instructions). For more stubborn stains on the side liners, use a well soaped, fine steel wool soap pad. Removal/Refitting Instructions (Oven Liners): (a) To remove the liners: Grip at the bottom of the liner and lift upwards, remove from oven for cleaning. (b) Refitting the liners: Place the liner over the four shoulder screws and slide downwards, ensuring all four corners are engaged correctly and the hand grip is positioned towards the bottom of the oven. Care and Cleaning Ceramic hotplates Clean your Creda Ceramic hob top regularly and avoid repeated burning of encrusted contamination. Your choice of cleaner will depend on the degree of soiling involved (see below). . minor soiling, where the contamination has not burnt hard, can be wiped off with a clean wet cloth . major soiling and strongly-adhering burnt encrustation can be quickly and easily removed with a razor-blade scraper . hard water stains, grease spots and discolouration having a metallic sheen can be removed with ‘Easy Do Cleaner Powder’ . always condition hob after cleaning by using ‘Easy Do Conditioner’ or ‘Hob Brite’. Apply a small amount of conditioner with a clean damp cloth or paper towel. Rub vigorously. Remove excess with a clean damp cloth or paper towel. Polish with a clean cloth or paper towel before the conditioner dries. Detergent residues must always be completely removed with a clean wet cloth, (even if the instructions for use suggest otherwise), as they can have an etching effect when reheated. Then wipe dry. To maintain hob in good condition, we would recommend regular use of the ‘Easy Do Powder Cleanser’. Sprinkle Powder Cleanser on a clean damp cloth or paper towel and rub vigorously for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove all residue with a clean damp cloth or paper towel. Then use conditioner to protect the hob. For more stubborn marks, mix a small amount of the powder cleanser with ‘Cif Lemon Juice’ (from a bottle) and careful...