Hotpoint HW150EW User's Manual
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1. Hotpoint Creda Collection kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use 50cm Free Standing Electric Cooker HW150EW To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference Contents Introduction Installation Safety Information Features Control Panel Use of hotplates Hotplates General Information Notes Choosing Your Utensils Grilling Grill Chart Conventional Oven Conventional Oven cooking charts Meat Conventional Oven cooking charts Baking Using the Main Oven for Other Functions Care and Cleaning Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Something Wrong With Your Cooker Technical Characteristics After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts 9 10 10 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 22 26 27 Back Cover You must read these instructions prior to using your appliance and retain them for future use 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 domestic2. Cooking Chart BAKING Conventional Oven Cooking F Pre Position in Oven Small Cakes LA 7 ting c mne Victoria Sandwich Yes 180 1 20 x ER po Runners 1 amp 4 8 8 2 tins approx 30 mins Sponge Sandwich Yes 190 200 C 7 tins 15 20 mins Runners 1 amp 4 Fatless ood Yes 200 210 C approx 10 15 mins Runner 4 emi Roll O 14 7 114 _ 114 lt 9 s rich Cakes Yes 160 170 C 61 7 m Ht 1 hours 8 9 Runner tins 2 212 hours Temperature and Time heat from bottom 220 230 C approx 10 15 mins Runners 1 amp 4 190 200 C approx 20 25 mins Runners 1 amp 4 Yes Yes Shortcrust Pastry 200 210 C depending on use Runners 2 amp 5 Puff Pastry 200 210 C approx depending on use Runners 2 amp 5 Yorkshire Pudding 210 220 C 45 50 mins Runner 5 Individual Yorkshire y 210 220 C approx 20 25 mins Runner 5 Puddings Milk Pudding 150 160 C approx 2 2V2 hours Baked Custard 150 160 C approx 45 55 mins 230 C 50 60 mins reducing to 210 220 C 230 C 45 50 mins after first 10 minutes es y 100 110 C 3 4 hours Small 2 3 hours Note If soft margarine is used for cake making temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine or butter only Yes Yes Yes es 18 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions Ss SLOW Setting This is used for slow cooking keep
3. necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips Take care that the rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning and furthermore that the lettering is not blurred or removed 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 Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge and a non abrasive cleaning product then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Do not use rough abrasive material or sharp metal scrapers as these could scratch the surface and cause the glass to crack The shelf supports are removable and dishwasher safe To remove hold the support at the front and pull away from the oven side this can then be cleaned in a sink or a dishwasher When removed it allows access to the oven side which can be cleaned with warm soapy water To refit the support insert the longer leg into the rear fixing hole and push in the front leg Open the oven door and remove the rod shelves Using a suitable cloth to protect the fingers grip the light glass dome unscrew anti clockwise and lift Reach into the aperture with fingers and unscrew the lamp anticlockwise Fit replacement lamp 25W 300 C rated SES refit dome WARNING To avoid electric shocks please ensure that the electricity supply to the appliance is switched off and the appliance is fully cold before removing the lamp lens Cooking Results Not Sa
4. the appropriate heating area requirements 2 Never fill the pan more than one third full of oil for deep fat frying 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 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 Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat a aD 10 Hotplates General Information Notes PANS SHOULD Da Not be concave bowed in E Not be convex bowed out Da Not be rimmed gt Not be deeply ridged E But essentially Flat 4 suitable X unsuitable care should be taken when using any pans on these surfaces not to drag and cause scratching Always 7 Use good quality flat based Use gauze metal pan cookware on all electric heat diffusers asbestos mats and sources stands e g Wok stands they can use overheating Always ensure pans have Use utensils with skirts or clean dry bases bifore rims e g buckets and some use kettles O Ensure pans match size of O Use badly dented or distorted heating area pans O Remember good quality pans Leave an element
5. 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 Installation WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Fig A 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 m
6. RILL IS USED CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY To operate the grill proceed as follows Grill Pan Handle Fixing the Grill Pan Handle Grill Compartment as a Hotcupboard 14 Open the grill door Pre heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes see chart on guide to grilling O 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 ensu
7. ays after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web site at www theservicecentre co uk and where necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee we will replace your machine or if you prefer give you your money back All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years except microwaves selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods which have a one year guarantee provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer Guarantee terms and conditions Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following provisions that your appliance Has been installed used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises ie not for commercial or trade use e Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers DO For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk Recycling amp Disposal Information As part of Hot
8. b allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround place anything between the base of the utensil and the ceramic hob e g do not use asbestos mats aluminium or wok stand aad leave any utensils food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use place aluminium or plastic foil or plastic containers on the hob 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 leave utensils partly covering the heated areas Always ensure that they are placet 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 IOins Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front cooking areas Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely 12 Choosing Your Utensils Donot use utensils with rough bases Donot use lightweight utensils with thin distorted or uneven bases Donot use lightweight enamelled steel utensils Donot use cast iron utensils Donot use utensils with recessed scrolled or ridged bases Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than mm as this will reduce the performance of the hob Donot use a utensil with a convex base Donot use glass ceramic utensils Donot use use lightweight saucepans with plain thin copper bases on ceramic or halog
9. e 364 days a year with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance our operators are on hand with help and advice All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen we offer two service cover plans to give you total peace of mind e Repair Protection Plan FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover e Kitchen Cover FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK 08709 077 077 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site Genuine parts and accessories extended warranties and service repairs are all available on our web site at ZSERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk 26 Hotpoint Guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 d
10. en 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 halogen hobs the use of these pans must be in accordance with the saucepan manufacturers recommendations 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 13 Grilling GRILLING MUST BE DONE WITH THE GRILL DOOR OPEN CONTROL KNOBS MAY BECOME HOT DURING GRILLING CAUTION ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE G
11. f 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 2 3 TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH this wi
12. for long periods of time with the control switch ON then the grill element will become hot The correct positioning of food is indicated in the temperature charts Conventional Oven Cooking Chart MEAT Note Where times are stated they are approximate only Conventional Oven Meat Pre Temperature Time approx Position in heat Oven 25 30 mins per 450g CUT cat 25 mins over 25 30 mins 450g 7 a 25 mins over 30 35 mins 450g In meat pan 90200 am 30 mins over onrumer 25 35 mins per e POPPP UB 30 nins over Poultry Game 180 190 18 20 mins per 450g up to 4kg 816 11b 20 mins over Turkey up to 22 mins per 450g 11b eg 5 5kg 1216 Yes 5 5 kg 116 242 mins Runner 3 from bottom Turkey over 18 mins per 450g 11b eg of oven 5 5kg 121b 10 kg 22b 352 mins Casserole 140 160 2 2 V hrs Runner 3 Cooking If using aluminium foil never 1 Allow foil to touch sides of oven 2 Cover oven interior with foil 3 Cover shelves with foil The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a joint or the thickest part of poultry thighs during the cooking period The meat thermometer will indicate when the required internal temp has been reached Beef Rare 60 C Lamb 80 C Poultry 90 C Medium 70 C Pork 90 C Well Done 75 C Veal 75 C 17 Conventional Oven
13. g the plastic knobs as damage will occur It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water or mild non abrasive cleaner If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use Then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water dry with a soft clean cloth Wipe over the outer door glass panels with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water dry with a soft clean cloth Ensure that glass doors are not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows Glass Inner Door Panel where fitted open the door fully and unscrew the two screws securing the glass panel taking care not to allow the glass to fall The glass panel may now be washed at the sink Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad Ensure the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows Take particular care not to damage the inner surface which is coated with a heat reflective layer After cleaning rinse and dry with a soft cloth For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned while still warm without removing it from the door Warning Oven must not be operated with inner door glass removed Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis if
14. he main cooker wall switch turned on There may be no electricity supply Oven temperature seems too Check that the temperature has been set in accordance with the temperature high or too low charts It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature by up to 10 C to suit your taste Oven does not cook evenly Check that the temperature and shelf position are as recommended in the temperature charts Check that the containers being used in the oven allow sufficient air flow around them Check that the cooker is level Hotplates are slow to boil or Check that your pans conform to the recommendations in these instructions will not simmer Marks appearing on hotplates The hob surround can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a cream Can not clean hob hotplates cleaner such as Cif The sealed hotplates should be cleaned regularly please refer to the Care and Cleaning section for further information Please note that replacement hob cleaning kits are available from our parts department see Key Contacts back page Grill not working The grill door MUST be open Grill keeps turning on and off When the grill control is operated at a setting less than maximum this is normal regulator operation not a fault Condensation on the wall at Steam and or condensation may appear from the vent at the rear of the the rear of the cooker appliance when using an oven particularly for foods with a high water content e g froze
15. he 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 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 Before using the hot plates for the first time you should heat them at maximum temperature for approximately 4 minutes without any pans During this initial stage their protective coating hardens and reaches its maximum resistance Hotplates General Information Notes CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE This is provided only as a guide settings also depend on the type of pan used and the quality of food Type of food To melt butter chocolate etc 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 To heat solid and liquid foods Keep water boiling Thaw frozen vegetables Make 2 3 egg omelettes To cook foods just above simmering To maintain rolling boil for preserve making To seal meat and fry fish Frying potatoes Bringing water to the boil Deep fat frying Dissolve sugar for preserve making Safety 1 Use a deep pan large enough to completely cover
16. ing 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 DO NOT place food or plates directly on the oven floor as this could damage both the oven lining and the plates which are being warmed Advantages of SLOW cooking are Operation The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing Timing of food is not as critical so there is less fear of overcooking Inexpensive joints of meat are tenderised Fully loading the oven can be economical Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2 hours 1 Place the prepared food in the main oven and ensure the door is fully closed 2 Select S Slow Cooking Temperature by turning the Main Oven Control clockwise ensuring the oven door is fully closed Storage and re heating of food 1 If food is to be frozen or not used immediately place it in a clean container and cool as soon as possible 2 Always thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re heating 3 Always reheat food thoroughly and ensure it is piping hot before serving 4 Only re heat food once Points to consider when preparing food for SLOW cooking 1 Make sure that the dishes to be used will fit into the oven ensuring enough room for air to circulate 2 All dishes cooked on the slow setting will require a minimum of 6 hours however if they are cooked for 1 2 hours longer then deterioration i
17. ins 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 Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of your product This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment RX 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 93 68 EEC m The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance 21 Something Wrong with your Cooker Before contacting your nearest Service Centre Installer check the problem guide below there may be nothing wrong with your cooker Problem Slight odour or small amount of This is normal and should cease after a short period smoke when using the cooker for the first time Nothing Works Is t
18. liance 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 Before operating the product remove all plastic film from the sides of the appliance Safety Information Never Never line the interior o
19. ll smother the flames and extinguish the fire 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 Features HOB VENTILATION SLOTS 1500W CONTROL PANEL GRILL MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT GRILL DOOR SWITCH Pas AH GRILL GRILL DOOR MAIN OVEN WIREWORK SHELF SUPPORTS MODEL amp SERIAL NUMBER REMOVABLE INNER GLASS OVEN ROD SHELVES Control Panel MAIN OVEN GRILL INDICATOR LIGHT THERMOSTAT PLATE INDICATOR INDICATOR LIGHT LIGHT C GRILL LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT OVEN FRONT REAR REAR FRONT PLATE PLATE PLATE PLATE 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 compartment care must be taken control when when setting the controls due to hot air being emitted from the grill compartment the grill is in use Slow cooking S T
20. n 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 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 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 app
21. n chips roast chicken etc This is normal and any excess should be wiped off Steam Condensation in the Steam is a by product of cooking any food with a high water content To help oven after use minimise always a Try to avoid leaving food in the oven to cool after being cooked b Use a covered container wherever possible Technical Characteristics Main Oven Dimensions HxWxD 34x39x44 cm Volume 58 Litres Max Oven Power Absorption 1950 W Voltage and Frequency 240V 50 60Hz ENERGY LABEL Directive 2002 40 EC on the label of electric ovens Norm EN 50304 Declared energy consumption for Natural convection Class heating mode Convectional 22 23 24 25 Hotpoint After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us the manufacturer As part of our commitment to you all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales service options Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066066 www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance Availabl
22. n their appearance may be noticed 3 Never cook joints of meat over 2 7kg 6 Ib or poultry over 2 0kg 4lb 802 We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry are stuffed before cooking on the slow setting 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 to 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 red kidney beans it is important that the beans are soaked and then boiled fora 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 19 Care and Cleaning Electric sealed hotplates Grill Control Panel Decorative Trims Doors Ovens Oven Shelf Supports Oven Lam
23. nnecessary soiling steam and condensation For optimum cooking performance there must be clearance between meat pan and oven sides The meat pan must be placed lengthways in the oven to allow for air circulation 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 a lower temperature is used the joint loses less weight is more tender too high a temperature causes meat to be tough and dry and the splashing of fat onto the oven interior is reduced to a minimum When a complete meal is being cooked in the oven cooking time may need to be increased and temperature may need to be raised for approximately the last 30 minutes of the cooking period for instance when cooking Yorkshire pudding to serve with roast beef The suggested times and temperatures should be used as a guide but may vary according 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 Ibs takes longer per 450g 1 Ib cook in the time given for minutes per 450g 1 Ib without the minutes over added c Boned rolled and stuffed joints take longer to cook through than those with a bone Remember to switch off the oven control after cooking is finished If the door of the oven is left open
24. p Replacement 20 The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold using a soap filled Brillo pad following the grain of the hotplate This will ensure that any stubborn burnt on spillages are removed Wipe over with a damp clean cloth making sure that all the cleaner has been removed Finally turn on hotplate to warm for a few minutes then smear with a little cooking oil to provide a protective coating or the restorative agent Homecare Four Hob available from our spares department or leading supermarkets The bezels will mellow with use to a burnished gold colour a soap filled Brillo pad will help to keep them bright care should be taken not to damage the vitreous enamel hob surface Note We do not recommend the use of decorative covers over the hot hotplates as these can hold condensation and cause corrosion Accidental operation with a cover in place can cause intense heat Never place saucepan lids on the hotplates as this may cause corrosion 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 and the floor of the compartment Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth Do not use cream cleaners oven cleaners or aerosols scouring pads or abrasive powder for cleanin
25. point s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully To minimise risk of injury to children remove the plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains Socket 27 Hotpoint Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists directly employed by us ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer ESERVICECENTRE Repair Service and Information Desk UK 08709 066 066 Open 8 to 8 Mon Fri 8 to 6 Sat 10 to 4 Sun amp Bank Holidays www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Serial number E Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Open 8 to 8 Mon Sun www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Open 8 30 to 5 30 Mon Fri amp 9 to 12 Sat www theservicecentre co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 Indesit Company UK LTD Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB 04 2007 19506030800
26. re handle is secured Fig 3 Always hold the dripping pan handle in the highlighted zone marked OK in figure 4 Fig 1 Always fit the screw prior to use 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 Chart Pre heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grillino GRILL CHART Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products 20 25 mins Wire food support used in upturned position for chicken Small cuts of meat 5 sausages bacon etc Chops etc Gammon steaks Chicken pieces Fish fingers Whole Ea 10 20 mins Whole fish and fillets placed in the Fillets base of the grill pan 15 20 mins 15 20 mins 8 10 mins Dish placed directly on base of the Browning of food grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill compartment The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successf
27. switched retain heat well so generally on when not cooking only a low or medium heat is necessary O Ensure pan handles are O Cook food directly on the positioned safely and away ceramic glass from heat sources O Always lift pans do not drag Drag or slide utensils along the hob surface Always use pan lids except when frying Deal with spillages immediately but with care 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 Ceramic Stainless steel with single layer copper base Stainless steel with sandwich bases of aluminium and stainless or aluminium Y x and copper Y Y Y x Enamelled based cast iron Y With Extra Care Copper Toughened glass or ceramic glass Not Recommendad pottery Mild steel Ferro magnetic or stainless Y with a magnetic sandwich base 11 Hotplates General Information Notes Do Not Do not Do not Do not Do not Do not Do not Do not 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 use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob drag or slide utensils on the hob surface as this will cause scratches in the surface of the ho
28. tisfactory Uneven cooking front to Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature Oven Baking Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a Uneven rising of cake spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting using suitable packing e g wood under the feet of the appliance This should be checked both left to right and front to back Ensure that the food is positioned centrally in the oven Sinking of cakes The following may cause cakes to sink 1 Cooking at too high a temperature 2 Using normal creaming method with soft margarine Over Under cooking Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in Fast Slow cooking the oven temperature charts however it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10 C to suit personal taste Do not use utensils greater than 2 ins in height Uneven cooking of 1 Too large baking sheet used See Cookery Notes cakes 2 Over loading of oven and always ensure even air gaps around baking tins Uneven rising of cake Ensure that the shelf is level see above and that the food is positioned centrally in the oven Food is taking too long Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the to cook oven Disposal of your product To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely Remove all doors and lids Remove the ma
29. ully without excessive fat spitting and splashing Fish in breadcrumbs Pre Cooked potato 6 5 5 5 products 3 5 15 Conventional Oven Oven Control Oven Positions Times and Temperatures for Roasting N B 16 Heating of the oven is achieved by turning control clockwise to the required oven temperature scale on the control panel as recommended in the temperature charts The main oven light will immediately come on The thermostat light indicates that the main oven is heating When it turns off the temperature inside the oven has reached the setting made with the thermostat knob At this point the light will turn on and off as the oven maintains the temperature at a constant level The cooking charts provided in this book are a guide only giving approximate cooking temperatures and times To suit personal taste and requirements it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10 C The oven is fitted with two rod shelves The oven is heated by two tubular sheathed elements located under the floor of the oven and on the oven roof inside the cavity It should be noted that at the end of a cooking period there may be a momentary puff of steam when the oven door is opened This will disperse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic of an oven with a good door seal The correct positioning of food is indicated in the temperature charts To prepare meat and poultry for roasting in your con
30. ust be carried out by a qualified electrician The electrical installation must comply with the IEE Regulations Building 8 local By Lays For the installation of the feeding cable carry out the following operations Using a screwdriver prise on the side tabs of the terminal board cover see fig A e Pull and open the junction blok lid Important the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Green amp Yellow Earth Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows Green amp Yellow wire to terminal marked E or or coloured Green or Green amp Yellow Brown wire to terminal marked L or coloured Red Blue wire to terminal marked N or coloured Black see fig B O fix the feeding cable in the special cable stop and close the cover N B the power supply cable must have these minimum requirements Type HOSRR F Section 3x4 mm 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 Installation Siting the Cooker Moving the Cooker 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 positio
31. ventional 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 very 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 u
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