Indesit Kd3c1(w)g Manual

							50cm Free Standing Electric Cooker
Instructions for installation and use
KD3C1/G
KD3C11/G 
						

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Contents
Introduction3
Installation 4
Safety Information 6
Features8
Control Panel9
Ceramic Hob10
Use of hotplates 10
Hotplates General Information Notes 11
Choosing Your  Utensils 14
Grilling15
Grill Chart16
Conventional Oven 17
Conventional Oven cooking charts - Meat 18
Conventional Oven cooking char ts - Baking 19
Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 20
Care and Cleaning 21
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? 22
Something Wrong With Your Cooker? 23
If it Still Won’t Work... 24
Technical Characteristics 25
Key Contacts Back Cover
You must read these instructions prior to using your appliance and retain them
for future use. 
						

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Introduction
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 the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,
this will cease after a period of use.
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.
     * 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.
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.
N.B.: 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 (
).

Once the connections have been made, tighten all the terminal screws fully.

Fasten the supply cable in place with the clamp and close the cover of the
terminal board. 
						

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Installation
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 comfor table 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.
Splashplate optional, apply to Parts Depar tment (see Back Cover for contact
number.)
Moving the Cooker Siting the Cooker
150 mm150 mm650 mm 
						

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Safety Information
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

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.

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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Safety Information
Never

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.

Do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with the appliance to use it, without supervision.

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 fur nishings.

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. 
						

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Features
GRILL DOOR
REMOVABLE
INNER GLASS
DOORCONTROL
PANEL
MAIN OVEN
WIREWORK
SHELF 
SUPPORTS
OVEN ROD
SHELVES GRILL1700W
1200W
1200W1700W
GRILL DOOR SWITCH GRILL/MEAT PAN
WITH REMOVABLE
HANDLE AND WIRE
FOOD SUPPORT
MODEL & SERIAL
NUMBER
HOB VENTILATION SLOTS
Hob Hot Indicators 
						

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Control Panel
S
MAIN OVEN
INDICATOR
LIGHT
MAIN
OVEN GRILLLEFT
FRONT
PLATERIGHT
REAR
PLATE LEFT
REAR
PLATERIGHT
FRONT
PLATE GRILL
INDICATOR
LIGHTPLATE
INDICATORLIGHT
TIMER*
Control KnobsThe 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
control when
the grill is in use
In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill compar tment, care must be taken
when setting the controls, due to hot air being emitted from the grill 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 the panel.
* (only available on certain models) 
						

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Ceramic Hob
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: 1200W
Rear left  6 heat: 1700W
Rear right 6 heat: 1200W
Front right 6 heat: 1700W
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
Note: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, tur n 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.