Hotpoint EW31 User's Manual
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1. Grease pie dish and put in rice and dried fruit if used Add sugar and milk stir well sprinkle grated nutmeg on top Bake 140 C 1 2 2 hours Recipes For Fan Oven BATTERS Basic Recipe 100g 402 plain flour Pinch of salt 1 large egg 250ml 2 pint milk and water mixed in equal quantities YORKSHIRE PUDDING 1 Place 25g 10z dripping into shallow ovenproof dish or 22 5cm 9in square Yorkshire pudding tin and place in top of oven to heat for 10 minutes 2 Pour batter into hot fat 3 Bake preheat 180 C 35 45 mins Sieve flour and salt into basin Make a well in centre and add egg plus one third of liquid Beat well until mixture is smooth Add another third of liquid and again beat well until smooth 5 Lightly stir in remaining liquid If possible allow batter to stand in cool place for at least half an hour ALL IN ONE VICTORIA SANDWICH 100g 402 soft tub margarine 100g 40z caster sugar 2 eggs 100g 402 self raising flour 5ml 1 tsp baking powder Place all ingredients into a bowl Beat with a wooden spoon for 2 3 minutes or beat in electric mixer for 1 minute Grease and line two 18cm 7in sandwich tins Place mixture into prepared tins Bake 150 160 C 20 30 mins VICTORIA SANDWICH 100g 40z block margarine 100g 40z caster sugar 2 eggs 100g2. 100g 40z chopped glace cherries 30ml 2 tbsp cocoa powder mixed to paste with water Add any of the above with flour Cream margarine and sugar until light fluffy and pale in colour Add each egg beating well after each addition Fold in sifted flour mixing well Place paper cases on baking trays and two thirds fill them with mixture Bake until golden brown and springy to touch 170 C 15 20 mins SCONES 450g 11b plain flour 10ml 2 tsp cream of tartar 5ml tbsp bicarbonate of soda 100g 4 oz block margarine 225ml 8 fl oz milk Variations Sultana scones add 100g 4 oz sultanas and 50g 20z caster sugar Wholemeal scones use half quantity of wholemeal flour Cheese scones add 100g 40z grated cheddar cheese and 5ml 1 tsp dry eee Sift together flour cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda Rub in margarine until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Make a well in centre Stir in enough milk to give fairly soft dough Turn onto lightly floured surface Knead lightly to remove any cracks Roll out to about 15mm in Cut out 5cm 2in rounds Place on baking sheet Knead remaining dough and re roll Bake until well risen and golden brown preheat 210 C 9 12 mins Care and Cleaning Cleaning Materials to avoid Sealed Hotplates Control panel Decorative Trims TURN OFF THE
3. le 250 120 110 100 1 275 140 130 120 2 300 150 140 130 3 325 160 150 140 4 350 180 170 160 5 375 190 180 170 6 400 200 190 180 7 425 220 210 200 8 450 _ 220 210 9 475 gt 220 Grilling GRILLING MUST BE DONE WITHTHE 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 minutes see chart on guide to grilling on page 15 Grill Pan Handle 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 com partment the grill pan grid may be removed Leave the control on setting 6 forcooking 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 Fixing the Grill The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning Pan Handle and stor
4. 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 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 This cooker is a type X appliance as such 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 650mm 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 Installation Moving the Cooker Before moving your cooker check that it is cool and switch off atthe cooker control unit Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front as follows Open the grill door sufficiently to
5. Dish placed directly on base of the grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill compartment Fish fingers i f 10 20 mins Whole fish and fillets placed in Mele a the base of the grill pan Fillets e base of the grill pan Fish in penne 5 15 20 mins Pre Cooked potato 5 15 20 mins products Pizzas 12 15 mins in the base of the grill pan 6 Browning of food The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting and splashing 15 Oven Temperature Charts Meat Fan Oven Cooking Pre Temperature Meat heat C Time approx 160 180 20 25 mins per 450g Beef No 1 Ib 20 mins extra 25 mins per 450g Lamb No 160 180 4 1b 25 mins extra 25 mins per 450g Pork No 160 180 1b 25 mins extra 25 30 mins per 450g Veal No 160 170 T 1b 25 mins extra Chicken Turkey 18 20 mins per 450g up to 4kg 8 Ib No 160 180 1 Ib 20 mins extra Turkey 150 160 13 15 mins per 450g 1 Ib up to 5 5kg 12 Ib e g 5kg 1b 143 165 12 mi 450g 1 Ib over 5 5kg 12 Ib 150 e g 10kg 22 Ib BEN a Casserole Stews No 140 150 1 2 2 Hrs 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 i
6. MAIN SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER HARSH ABRA SIVES SCOURING PADS AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW 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 using a soap filled Brillo pad following the grain of the hotplate This will ensure that any stubborn burnt on stains and spillages are removed Wipe over with a damp clean cloth making sure that all the cleaner residue has been removed 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 Finally turn on the hotplate to warm for a few minutes then smear with a little cooking oil to provide a protective coating or use a restorative agent such as Collo Electrol Part No 640001 This be ordered from your local Hotpoint Spares Centre see back page Wipe with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling The re
7. conform to the recommendations in these instructions Grilling is uneven Check that the grill pan has been correctly positioned 26 Spare Parts Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of equipment DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under Hotpoint s Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem with the appliance don t take risks call in Hotpoint s own Service Engineer The address and telephone number of your nearest Hotpoint Service Office is in your local telephone directory Our spare parts are designed exclusively to fit only Hotpoint appliances Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard 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 where fitted 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 Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of your product 27 Hotpoint Service Cover Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique Satisfaction Guaranteed promise valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product Ifthe
8. herbs and seasoning in large casserole dish Cover dish Bake 140 C 1 2 2 hours Cook until meat is tender Make dumplings mix flour salt suet and parsley together in bowl Add enough water to make soft dough Divide into 4 pieces from each into ball and place on top of stew Cover and continue to cook for further 20 30 minutes or until cooked through FRUIT PLATE TARTS Pastry 800g 1 1b plain flour 200g 70z block margarine 200g 70z cooking fat 250ml 10fl oz cold water Filling 675g 1 2lb prepared fruit 50g 20z sugar 1 Make pastry Sift flour into bowl rub in fats until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs 2 Gradually add cold water to bind pastry together to form stiff dough Turn onto lightly floured surface Knead lightly then divide pastry into four equal pieces Roll out two pieces to line base of two 25cm 10in plates Roll out remaining two pieces and leave to one side Prepare fruit for filling Divide equally between the two pastry lined plates adding the sugar Dampen edges of pastry with water Cover fruit with rolled out pastry Trim and seal edges Make a slit in the top of the pastry Bake 190 C 35 45 mins RICE PUDDING 40g 1 20z pudding rice 25g 10z sugar 500ml 1 pint milk Grated nutmeg 50g 20z sultanas or raisins optional 20
9. 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 2 Remove the rod shelves and meat pan Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves meat pan and the floor of the oven Warning Oven must not be operated with inner door glass removed Warning Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply before replacing the oven lamp The surface of the Stayclean oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils At tempera tures 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 operation at this temperature will permit this cleaning operation to proceed during cooking However if higher cooking temperatures are not used regularly it may be necessary to prevent heavy soiling to run the oven without a meat pan at maximum setting for a couple of hours This may be necessary once a month or once every two or three months depending on the type and amount of oven cooking Oven Liners s
10. 402 self raising flour Cream margarine and sugar until light fluffy and pale in colour Beat in eggs Sift flour and fold into mixture Grease and line two 18cm 7in sandwich tins Divide mixture equally into tins Level tops Bake 160 170 C 20 30 mins Bake until well risen golden brown and firm to touch 21 Recipes For Fan Oven CHRISTMAS CAKE 225g 80z butter or block margarine 225g 80z brown sugar 4 eggs 225g 80z plain flour 5ml 1 tsp mixed spice 2 5m tsp baking powder 200g 702 raisins 200g 70z sultanas 200g 7oz currants 50g 20z chopped almonds 75g 30z glace cherries cut in pieces 60ml 4 tbsp brandy optional Cream fat and sugar until light and fluffy Add eggs one at a time beating well Sieve dry ingredients Add gradually with mixed fruit cherries and nuts Bake in lined 20cm 8in cake tin 130 C 2 2 3 hours It may be necessary to cover top of cake with brown paper for final hour to prevent over browning Leave in tin to cool a little before turning out When cold prick bottom of cake and sprinkle brandy over Leave for about a week before icing SMALL CAKES 225g 80z block margarine 225g 80z caster sugar 4 eggs 300g 110z self raising flour Variations 100g 40z sultanas 100g 40z chocolate chips
11. HOTPOINT EW31 USER AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Hotpoint Retention of this instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from Hotpoint Ltd Celta Road Peterborough PE2 9JB Contents Introduction Installation For your Safety Always For your Safety Never Features Control Panel Hotplates General Information Temperature Conversion Scale Grilling Guide to Grilling Oven Temperature Chart Meat Oven Temperature Chart Baking Main Oven Cookery Notes Recipes Care and Cleaning Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Something Wrong with your Cooker Spare Parts Service Cover Key Contacts This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives Low Voltage Equipment 73 23 EEC 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 2 COON O O10 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 Rear Cover Introduction to Hotpoint EW31 Your new cooker 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 th
12. LVES u PLINTH VENTILATION RATING MEAT PLATE PAN er Control Panel GRILL MAIN INDICATOR OVEN LIGHT INDICATOR LIGHT LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT GRILL MAIN FRONT REAR REAR FRONT OVEN PLATE PLATE PLATE PLATE Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates grill 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 Hob Controls Each control can be used to select one of six temperature settings from position 1 minimum to position 6 maximum The control knobs for the hotplates can be turned in either direction to give variable heat control Hotplates General Information Notes Note Use of Hotplates Control Settings Guide Safety requirements for deep fat frying 10 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 the redspot hot plates heat up more rapidly to give faster boil
13. age 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 Fig 2 Fig 3 Always fit the screw prior to use 13 Grilling continued Grill Compartment asa Hotcupboard 14 The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill pan grill pan grid 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 Guide to Grilling Pre heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products 6 3 10 mins Small cuts of meat sausages bacon 5 6 15 20 mins etc Chops etc 20 25 mins Wire food support used in eames upturned position for chicken Chicken pieces 8 10 mins
14. 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 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 the appliance before switching on for the first time Understand the controls prior to using the appliance Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use Turn controls off when not in use Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to dis perse Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven grill Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplates or pans Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or changing an oven lamp if fitted Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven or grill Always keep the oven grill door closed when t
15. commended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in hot water or mild non abra sive 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 23 Care and Cleaning Grill Grill Door Main Oven Oven Lamp How Stayclean Works WP AN 24 Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis if 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 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 rod shelf and the floor of the compartment Wipe over the grill door glass panel with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water dry with a soft clean cloth Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows 1 Inner Glass Door 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
16. er calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 50 60 70 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights Hotpoint General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON December 2000 Part no 4966200020 01
17. ext 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 DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING 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 operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat 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 will 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 Model No EW31 HOB VENTILATION SLOTS 1500W Bee 2000W Red Spot Red Spot 2000W _ 1500W Red Spot Red Spot CONTROL PANEL GRILL Peta bo be fa fo aes yd ne py WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT GRILL DOOR _ REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR STAYCLEAN SIDE PANELS __OVEN ROD SHE
18. frosted before placing in the oven b The weight of any stuffing used should be added before cal culating the cooking time c Place meat poultry in the meat pan supplied with your cooker Small joints weighing less than 1 75kg 3 2 Ibs 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 sea soned 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 Meat and poultry wrapped in or covered with a tent of aluminium foil will be juicy and tender Roasting bags offer the same advantages Always follow the manufacturers pack instruc tions and remember to reduce the temperatures given for con ventional ovens by approximately 25 C and the time by approxi mately 10 minutes per hour g Potatoes for roasting only require to be brushed with cooking oil or melted fat h 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 thi
19. he appliance is not in use Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven is in use as the contents will be hot Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any glass panel if fitted crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until repaired During use the oven becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven Safety Information N ever Never stare at Halogen heating units 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 or pressurised containers in or on the appliance or in cabinets immediately above or n
20. ides It should not normally be necessary to clean the Stayclean panels in water If desirable remove the rod shelves and the side panels and wash them in warm soapy water followed by rinsing in clean water Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Problem Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Check 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 Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a 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 Preheat of fan ovens 2 Cooking at too high a temperature 3 Using normal creaming method with soft margarine Over Under cooking Fast Slow cooking Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in 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 56mm 2 in height for roasting Nothing Works Is the main cooker wall switch turned on There may be no electricity supply Grill does not work Main oven works Operating the cooker under the following cond
21. ing This table is provided only as a guide settings also depend on the type of pan used and the quality of food Knob Position Type of food 1 To melt butter chocolate etc 1or2 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 40or5 To cook foods just above simmering To maintain rolling boil for preserve making 5 or6 To seal meat and fry fish 6 Frying potatoes Bringing water to the boil Deep fat frying Dissolve sugar for preserve making 1 Use a deep pan large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area 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 Hotplates General Information Notes CHOICE OF UTENSILS Every Elec
22. is booklet To help make the best use of your Hotpoint 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 Installation Siting the Cooker WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage this is stated on the rating plate which is situated on the front of the plinth The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as one who is NICEIC registered to suitable double pole control unit with a minimum rating of 45A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm which should be fitted adjacent to the cooker in accordance with latest IEE regulations The power supply cable should conform to B S 6004 with a conductor size of 6mm minimum The control unit should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency but must be within 2 metres of and not directly above an appliance This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding
23. itions may cause a safety cut out to operate a grilling with the door shut b grilling for excessive long periods at maximum settings Switch off the appliance and allow the cooker to cool for approx 30 minutes Switch the cooker back on again and check that the grill is now operating correctly 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 25 Something Wrong with your Cooker Before contacting your Service Office Installer check the problem guide below Problem Check Slight odour or small amount of smoke when using the cooker for the first time This is normal and should cease after a short period Cooker does not work at all Check that the switch on the control unit is in the on position If so check that the main fuse has not blown Oven temperature seems too high or too low Check that the temperature has been set in accordance with the temperature 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 will not simmer Check that your pans
24. lier or Spares Centre Never use more than 3 shelves in the oven as air circulation will be seriously restricted To ensure even circulation do not use meat pans larger than 390 x 300mm 15 x 12 and baking trays no larger than 330 x 255mm 13 x 10 these should be positioned centrally on the oven shelf Food should not be placed directly on the floor of the oven To avoid unnecessary cleaning rod shelves which are not in use should be removed from the oven When three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for home freezing or parties it may be necessary to increase the cooking times given in the charts on pages 15 and 16 by a few minutes to allow for the loss of heat due to the extra time taken to load the oven and the larger mass of food Baking trays should allow an equal gap at either side of the oven N B Recipes in cookery books give times and temperatures for cooking in ordinary ovens The introduction of improved thermal insulation on fan ovens makes it possible in most cases to reduce a the recommended temperature by 25 C 45 F and b the recommended time by approximately 10 minutes per hour Main Oven Cookery Notes Frozen Meat and Poultry 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 de
25. nto 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 16 Oven Temperature Charts Baking Baking Fan Oven Cooking Food ur Time in mins Scones 210 220 9 12 Small Cakes 170 180 Victoria Sandwich 160 170 Sponge Sandwich 170 190 Swiss Roll 180 200 Semi rich Fruit 140 150 cakes p Time dependent Rich Fruit Cakes 130 140 on recipe Shortcrust Pastry 190 200 45 50 Puff Pastry 190 200 an Yorkshire Pudding 180 190 40 45 Individual Yorkshire 190 200 20 25 Puddings Milk Pudding 130 140 105 135 Baked Custard 140 150 40 50 Bread 200 210 45 50 Meringues 70 90 180 240 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 margarines or butter only 17 Main Oven Cookery Notes Oven Positions Temperature and Time 18 The oven is fitted with Stayclean liners two rod shelves and a meat pan Remove the meat pan if it is not being used To heat the oven turn the control knob clockwise selecting the required temperature between 80 C 175 F and 230 C 450 F as recommended in
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27. rs completed FREE during the membership period Service Cover We offer a number of payment methods cheque credit card or you can spread the cost and pay by direct debit full details can be obtained on Free phone 0800 716356 This covers you for all repairs during the period of cover which can be from 1 to 4 years Service Cover also includes loss of food up to the value of 250 in refrigeration appliances There is also an option of Service Cover with Maintenance at an additional cost This includes an annual Electrical and Safety check and replacement of any parts as necessary Kitchen Cover An annual payment covers you for all repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten years old It also covers the cost of loss of food up to 250 in our refrigeration and freezer products There is also the option of Kitchen Cover with Maintenance at an additional cost Any additional Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover will automatically be included during the annual period of cover without fur ther charge Appliance Registration To ensure that you have the opportunity to benefit from any of the above Service Schemes and other offers you should complete and return immediately the Appliance Registration Form Questionnaire supplied with this appli ance Full details and costs of our Service Schemes together with an application form will be sent to you at the end of the first
28. s only causes unnecessary soiling steam and condensation Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly preferably in a domestic refrigerator allowing 5 6 hours per 450g 1lb or at room temperature allowing 2 3 hours per 450g 1lb If however it is found necessary to accelerate this process frozen food can be defrosted in the fan oven at a temperature of 80 C 175 F A 1 5kg 3lb oven ready frozen chicken placed in the meat pan will defrost in approximately 1 2 1 hours The breast should be covered with foil held in position by skewers or string and the giblets removed after defrosting but before cooking THIS METHOD OF DEFROSTING IS ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEAT POULTRY UP TO 2kg 4lb IN WEIGHT AND IT IS ESSENTIAL TO COOK IT THOROUGHLY IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS 19 Recipes For Fan Oven BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS 675g 1 1b stewing steak cut into 2 5cm 1 in cubes 50g 20z shredded suet 15ml 1 tbsp chopped parsley 2 medium sized onions peeled and quartered Cold water to mix 225g 80z carrots peeled and sliced 225g 80z swede peeled and cubed 4 sticks of celery cut into 2 5cm 1 in lengths 500ml 1 pint beef stock boiling 30ml 2 tbsp tomato puree 5ml 1 tsp mixed dried herbs Salt and pepper Dumplings 100g 402 self raising flour Pinch of salt 1 O1 5 WP NO Place meat vegetables stock puree
29. t knowledge or equipment The correct fitting of such parts provided they are genuine Hotpoint spares will not affect your Guarantee Parts are available from our Hotpoint Spares Centres see back page e Our guarantee does not cover the cost of any repair or loss of food in refrigeration products due to power failure accidents or misuse Nor does it cover the cost of any visits to advise you on the use of your appliance Please read thoroughly the instruction book supplied with this appliance e If at any time during the Guarantee period we are unable to repair your appliance we will refund any repair costs paid to us in the previous twelve months We will also offer you a new appli ance at a reduced charge instead of a repair e Our Guarantee is in addition to and does not affect your legal rights e Should you need independent advice on your consumer rights help is available from your Consumer Advice Centre Law Centre Trading Standards Department and Citizens Advice Bureau e All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own Service Organisation located throughout the United Kingdom and Eire We will be happy to deal with any problems which you may have 28 Hotpoint s Extended Warranties Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen Hotpoint has a range of Service Plans to give you complete peace of mind They enable you to extend your one year labour guarantee so that you can have repai
30. the temperature chart The indicator light will immediately come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature This light will then automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct tem perature 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 Since a fan oven heats up more quickly and generally cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven preheating the oven is often unnecessary However food such as bread scones Yorkshire pudding do benefit from being placed in a pre heated oven The charts on pages 16 and 17 are a guide only giving approxi mate cooking temperatures and times To suit personal taste and requirements it may be necessary to increase or decrease temp eratures by 10 C Unless otherwise indicated in the charts food is placed in a cold oven i e without pre heating If food is placed in an already hot oven the suggested cooking time should be reduced depending on the type and quantity of food being cooked Since the distribution of heat in the circulaire ovens is very even most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position but the shelves should be evenly spaced Do not fit shelves upside down Additional shelves can be purchased through your oven supp
31. tric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils We recommend for opti mum performance the use of good quality utensils PANS SHOULD NOT Be concave bowed in Be convex bowed out But essentially Flat Always Never X 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 are posi tioned safely and away from heat sources Lift pans do not drag Use pan lids except when fry ing Deal with spillage immediately but with care Use gauze metal pan dif fusers 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 distort ed pans Leave an element switched on when not cooking Cook food directly on the hotplate Drag or slide utensils across the hob surface Place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two hotplates Place plastic vessels or uten sils on a hot hob Use the hob as an area for storage E Always place pans centrally on the hotplate E PS 11 Temperature Conversion Scale Gas Main Top Main Mark OF Convection Convection Fan Oven Oven Oven
32. year of the guarantee Annual Safety Maintenance Checks Hotpoint strongly recommends that all its appliances are regularly checked for electrical and mechanical safety whether or not they are covered by a Service Plan Worn door gaskets or hoses may cause a leak on an appliance which could become dangerous if neglected Proof of Purchase For future reference please attach your purchase receipt to this booklet and keep it in a safe place Spares and Accessories Spares and accessories can be ordered from your local Hotpoint Spares Centre see back page using the order form enclosed NOTE Our Engineers will use every effort to avoid damage to floor coverings and adjacent units when car rying out repairs service work but in locations where the Engineer advises you that it will be impossible to move appliances without risk of damage he will only proceed with your approval that no liability is accepted Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer s service team in Europe trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence Repair Service UK 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 You will be asked for the following information Name address and postcode Telephone number Model Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engine
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