Hotpoint EG600X Range User Manual
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1. make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of safely make sure you understand the controls before using the appliance keep children away from the appliance during use take care to avoid heat steam burns when operating the controls check the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven make sure the controls are turned off when you have finished cooking and when not in use ensure the door is closed when using the grill disconnect from the power supply and allow to cool before cleaning or performing any maintenance keep the door closed when the appliance is not in use refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer 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 any ventilation slots clear of obstructions grip the handle in the centre when opening the door stand back when opening the door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items dry food thoroughly before frying and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat Frozen food in particular will cause frothing and spitting if added too quickly keep outside of pans clean and free from streaks of oil or fat place pans centrally over the cooking areas making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob2. fig 8B The air inflow may also be obtained from an adjoining room provided the latter is not a bedroom or a room where there is a risk of fire such as warehouses garages fuel stores etc and is ventilated in compliance with the norms The air flow from the adjoining room to the one to be ventilated may pass freely through permanent apertures with a cross section at least equal to that indicated above These apertures may also be obtained by increasing the gap between the door and the floor fig 8B If an electric fan is used for extracting the combustion products the ventilation aperture must be increased in relation to its maximum performance The electric fan should have a sufficient capacity to guarantee an hourly exchange of air equal to 3 5 times the volume of the kitchen Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may require extra ventilation INSTALLATION e g an open window or a more efficient ventilation system by increasing the extraction power of the electric fan if installed Liquid petroleum gas descends towards the floor as it is heavier than air Apertures in the outside walls in rooms containing LPG cylinders should therefore be at floor level in order to allow any gas from leaks to be expelled Do not store LPG cylinders even when empty in basements or rooms below ground level it is advisable to keep only the cylinder in use in the room at any one time and connected far from heat sources which could raise its
3. kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Dual Fuel Cooker Model EG600X To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of 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 For Your Safety Know your Cooker How to use your Hob How to use your Oven Know your Timer Cooking Advice Cooking Chart Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Installation Electrical Connection Burner and Nozzle Specifications and Oven Specifications After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts Retention of this Instruction Book O CON OD O1 W 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 Back Cover 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 safety warnings If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from GDA LTD Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB INTRODUCTION Your new dual fuel cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting service This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation
4. baking mode s or the x Multi cooking mode as these are the only modes that allow you to do so When cooking delicate food on more than one shelf use the baking mode amp which allows you to cook on 3 shelves at the same time the 1st 3rd and 5th from the bottom Some examples are included in the Cooking Chart When cooking other food on several shelves use the Multi cooking mode y keeping the following suggestions in mind e The oven is fitted with 5 shelf positions During fan assisted cooking use two of the three central shelf positions the lowest and highest shelves receive the hot air directly and therefore delicate foodstuffs could be burnt using these shelf positions e As a general rule use the 2nd and 4th shelf position from the bottom placing the foodstuffs that require greater heat on the 2nd shelf from the bottom For example when cooking meat roasts together with other food place the roast on the 2nd shelf position from the bottom and the more delicate food on the 4th shelf position from the bottom e When cooking food that require differing times and temperatures set a temperature that is somewhere between the two temperatures required place the more delicate food on the 4th shelf position from the bottom and take the food requiring less time out of the oven first e Use the baking tray on the lower shelf position and the shelf on the upper position Baking Cakes When ba
5. and cannot be heated by other heating areas pans SAFETY ADVICE IMPORTANT As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil particularly for deep fat frying Cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended eg to answer the telephone on or in close proximity to the cooking areas IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN OR ANY OTHER PAN FIRE 1 Turn off the burners 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 NEVER use steam cleaners attempt to install or repair the appliance without the assistance of qualified personnel store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst use the appliance to heat up anything other than food use the appliance as a room heater dry any items on the hob install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings allow children to play with or tamper with the controls leave children unsupervised where cooking appliances are installed as all the cookin
6. elements are used In this mode the coolest part of the oven is the centre The convection oven is best for cooking dishes made up of several ingre dients e g tender veal strips with rice braised meats stews goulash etc and dishes that need to cook slowly and require basting or the addition of liquid and cooking using covered casserole dishes for oven baking When cooking in convection mode only use one baking tray or shelf at a time otherwise the heat distribution will be un even Using the different shelf position available you can balance the amount of heat between the top and the bot tom of the oven Select from among the various shelf positions based on whether the dish needs more or less heat from the top Baking s Position the temperature control H between 40 C and Max The rear heating element and the fan come on guaranteeing delicate heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate foods especially cakes that need to rise and for the preparation of certain tartlets on more than one shelf at the same time Here are a few examples cream puffs sweet and savoury biscuits savoury puffs Swiss rolls and small portions of vegetables au gratin etc Fast cooking Mode x Position the temperature control H between 40 C and Max All the heating elements and the fan come on guaranteeing constant heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven Th
7. gas Propane P C S 50 37 MJ Kg This appliance conforms to the following European Eco Butane P C S 49 47 MJ Kg nomic Community directives Natural PCS 37 78 MJ m3 73 23 EEC of 19 02 73 Low Voltage and subsequent modifications 89 336 EEC of 03 05 89 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent modifications 90 336 EEC of 29 06 90 Gas and subsequent modifi cations 93 68 EEC of 22 07 93 and subsequent modifications OVEN SPECIFICATIONS Inner Volume of the ELECTRIC Oven 56 litres Voltage and Frequency of Power Supply 230V 50Hz 2800W 16 After Sales Service No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service ona 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 Available 364 days a year with a fast effective and value for money service We have the largest white goods repair servic
8. instructions detailed in this booklet To help make best use of your cooking equipment please read this booklet carefully The appliance is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation Note When the appliance is first used an odour may be omitted this will cease after a short period of use To help remove the new smell heat the empty oven to maximum temperature for a minimum of two to three hours keeping the door closed Ensure that the room is well ventilated eg 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 any temporary finish on oven linings and elements and any moisture absorbed by the insulation The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance a Has been used solely in accordance with this booklet b Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate attached to the appliance c Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the manufacturers authorised employee or agent d Has been correctly installed IMPORTANT INFORMATION this appliance has been designed for private non professional domestic use in the home read this instruction book carefully as it provides impor
9. technical engineer check the condition of the gas pipe regularly and have it replaced by a qualified technical engineer as soon as it shows any signs of wear or anomally under no circumstances should the user replace the power supply cable of the gas connection pipe of this appliance In the event of damage or the need for replacement contact an authorised service centre only see Key Contacts back page DO NOT leave the appliance plugged in if it is not in use Switch off at the mains electrical switch and turn off the gas supply During operation the oven glass door and adjacent parts of the appliance become hot Make sure therefore that children do not touch the appliance For greater safety an additional child safety device is available from our Head Office and our Authorised Service Centres see enclosed list When ordering this please give the code BAB followed by the appliance model The model is stamped on the rating plate affixed to the rear of the appliance and at the back of this booklet FOR YOUR SAFETY 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 BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance we recommend you do the following only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer always use genuine spare parts ALWAYS
10. temperature to above 50 C Gas connection for the gas hob The hob should be connected to the gas supply by a CORGI registered installer During installation of this product it is essential to fit an approved gas tap to isolate the supply from the appliance for the convenience of any Subsequent removal or servicing Connection of the appliance to the gas mains or liquid gas must be carried out according to the prescribed regulations in force and only after it has been ascertained that it is adaptable to the type of gas to be used If not follow instructions indicated in the paragraph headed Adapting to different types of gas In the case of connection to liquid gas in a cylinder a pressure regulator that conform to the regulations in force must be inserted Important for safety for the correct regulation of gas use and long life of the appliance ensure that the gas pressure conforms to the indications given in table 1 Burner and Nozzle Specifications Connection to non flexible tube copper or steel Connection to the gas source must be done in such a way as to not create any stress points at any part of the appliance The appliance is fitted with an adjustable L shaped connector and a gasket for the attachment to the gas supply Should this connector have to be turned the gasket must be replaced supplied with the apliance The feeding connector of the gas to the appliance is threaded 1 2 gas male cylinder C
11. you to enter a given amount of time from which the timer begins to count down This feature does not turn the oven on or off it only emits an alarm when the time has expired When the A button has been pressed the display will read as follows M n II LoL Then use the and buttons to set the desired time After the button has been released the timer will start to count down and the current time will be displayed IMENT tian LILI After the time has expired an alarm will sound which can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons except the and F buttons at this point the symbol will turn off Changing and cancellation settings e The data entered can be changed at any time by pressing the corresponding button and the and buttons e When the data for the length of the cooking time is cancelled the data for the end cooking time are also cancelled automatically and vice versa e Ifthe oven has been programmed it will not accept end cooking times which are before the start of the cooking process COOKING ADVICE The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allows you to cook any type of food in the best possible way With time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the following are only a guide which may be varied according to your own personal taste Cooking on More Than One Shelf If you have to cook food on several shelves use either the
12. D E TG KNOW YOUR COOKER O O O O od S La Auxiliary gas burner Semi rapid gas burner Rapid gas burner Triple crown gas burner wok burner Ignitor for gas burners Flame Failue Device Activates if the flame accidentally goes out spills drafts etc interrupting the supply of gas to the burner Function Selector Temperature Selector Control knobs for gas burners Pan support for cookware Timer Electric heating element indicator light 95 155 C HOW TO USE YOUR HOB Gas burners On the control panel the following symbols are indicated around each knob M Off High flame Low flame The symbolsk lnear the knobs indicate the position of each burner on the hob The burners are fitted with a flame failure device This device interrupts the gas supply should the burner flame go out during operation To light one of the burners proceed as follows turn the appropriate control knob anti clockwise until the pointer is on the high flame symbol press the knob down fully to activate the automatic gas ignition keep the knob pressed down for about 6 seconds with the flame lit to allow the flame failure device to heat release the knob checking that the flame is stable If it is not repeat the operation For minimum power turn the knob towards the low flame symbol Intermediate positions are possible by simply setting the knob anywhere between the
13. alled on a window or on an external wall which must be switched on at the same time as the appliance 13 In a chimney stack or branched flue reserved for cooking appliances Directly to the outside Kitchen ventilation The air flow into the room where the appliance is installed must equal the quantity of air that is required for regular combustion of the gas and for ventilating the same room Air must enter naturally through permanent apertures made in the outside walls of the room or through single or branching collective ventilation ducts in compliance with the norms The air must be taken directly from the outside from an area far from sources of pollution The ventilation aperture must have the following characteristics fig 8A total free cross section of passage of at least 6 cm for every kW of rated heating capacity of the appliance with a minimum of 100 cm the heating capacity is indicated on the rating plate it must be made in such a way that the aperture both on the inside and outside of the wall cannot be obstructed it must be protected e g with grates wire mesh etc in such a way that the above mentioned free section is not reduced it must be situated as near to floor level as possible Detail A Room to be ventilated Adjacent room Examples of ventilation holes for comburant air fig 8A Enlarging the ventilation slot between window and floor
14. ave any doubts call in a qualified technician to check the system The manufacturer denies all responsibility for damage resulting from a system which has not been earthed e Before plugging the appliance into the mains check that the specifications indicated on the rating plate on the appliance and packaging correspond to those of the electrical and gas mains of your home e Check that the electrical capacity of the system and sockets will support the maximum power of the appliance as indicated on the data plate If in doubt consult a qualified technical engineer e Ifthe socket and appliance plug are not compatible have the socket replaced with a suitable model by a qualified technical engineer The latter in particular will also have to ensure that the cross section of the socket cables are suitable for the power absorbed by the appliance The use of adapters multiple sockets and or extensions is not recommended If their use cannot be avoided remember to use only single or multiple adapters and extensions which comply with current safety regulations In these cases never exceed the maximum current capacity indicated on the single adapter or extension and the maximum power indicated on the multiple adapter The plug and socket must be easily accessible BURNER AND NOZZLE SPECIFICATIONS Table 1 Liquid gas Natural gas Nominal mbar Supply pressures Minimum mbar Maximum mbar CE At 15 C and 1013 mbar dry
15. bines the advantages of convection ovens with those of fan assisted models in a single appliance It is an extremely versatile appliance that allows you to choose easily between 7 different cooking modes The various cooking modes are selected by means of the function selector G situated on the control panel Interior light By turning the function selecto to the interior light is switched on and allows you to observe the food in the oven without having to open the door Warning Never place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in operation because this could damage the enamel Always place your cookware dishes aluminium foil etc on the shelves provided with the appliance inserted along the oven shelf guides The Cooking Modes The grin Position the temperature control H between 40 C and Max Your oven is equipped with an electric grill The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill makes it possible to brown the surface of meats and roasts while locking in the juices to keep them tender The grill is also highly recommended for dishes that require a high tempera ture on the surface such as beef steaks veal rib steak filets hamburgers etc The grill is controlled by a thermostatic device that regulates its operation Important when using the grill the oven door must be kept shut Convection Position the temperature control H between 40 C and Max The top and bottom heating
16. ctions are provided for qualified installers so that they may carry out installation adjustment and technical maintenance operations correctly and in compliance with the applicable norms in force Important Disconnect the appliance from the electrical and gas supply before performing any maintenance or repair The cooker has the following technical specifications Cat Il2H3 Class 1 Class 2 sub class 1 The dimensions of the appliance are given in the figure on page 5 KNOW YOUR COOKER For trouble free operation of appliances installed in furniture cabinets the minimum distances shown in fig 5 should be observed Adjacent surfaces and the wall at the rear should also be able to withstand a temperature rise of 65 C fig 5 fig 6 95 155mm Prior to installing the cooker the 95 155 mm high supporting feet provided should be fitted into the holes to be underneath the cooker fig 6 These feet are screw adjustable and whenever necessary should be used to make sure the cooker is level Positioning This appliance may only be installed and operated in permanently ventilated rooms in compliance with the regulation s in force The following requirements must be observed e The appliance must vent flue gases into a special hood which must be connected to a chimney flue pipe or directly to the outside fig 7 If it is impossible to fit a hood the use of an electric fan is permitted either inst
17. e flame failure device If the burner does not remain on when set to Low Check to make sure that e The gas holes are not clogged e There are no draughts near the cooking surface e The minimum has been adjusted correctly see Installation section Minimum Regulation If the cookware is not stable Check to make sure that e The bottom of the cookware is perfectly flat e The cookware is centered correctly on the burner e The support grids have not been inverted 12 If your oven releases alot of smoke during cooking Check to make sure that e You have selected the correct cooking mode for the type of food and the dish is in the correct recommended shelf position e The temperature is correct for the type of cooking required e The oven interior is clean Food residue encrusted onto the enamel coating inside the oven becomes charred and creates both smoke and odours e Dish is placed onto baking tray splashes of grease or overflows onto very hot surfaces create smoke If despite all of these checks the cooker does not function properly and problem persists call Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page informing them of The type of problem The abbreviation used to identify the model Mod as indicated on the warranty IMPORTANT Never call upon technicians not authorized by the manufacturer and refuse to accept spare parts that are not original INSTALLATION The following instru
18. e 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 Repair Protection Plan FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover 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 SERVICECENTRE www theservicecentre co uk 18 Guarantee Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back We give you a unique satisfaction guaranteed promise valid for 90 days after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visi
19. g surfaces get hot during and after use store chemicals foodstuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance use plastic items on or near the appliance use flammable liquids such as alcohol or gasoline etc near the appliance when it is in use use adapters multiple sockets and or extension leads fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1 3 full of oil or use a lid on a deep fat frying pan DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING pull on the appliance or the supply cable to unplug it from the electrical outlet allow power cables of other appliances to come into contact with hot parts of this appliance expose the appliance to atmospheric agents such as rain or sunlight operate the appliance with wet hands allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot burners and cast iron pan supports remain hot for a long time DO NOT touch them use the oven for storage purposes use the grill to warm plates dry items on the oven doors fry too much food at a time especially frozen food This only lowers the temperature or the oil or fat too much resulting in greasy food use misshapen pans which may be unstable use round base woks directly on the gas pan supports use fish kettles or large preserving pans across two gas burners operate the appliance when barefoot mooo gt Ov
20. g the oven door To make it easier to clean the inside of your oven the oven door can be removed by proceeding as follows fig 3 4 e Open the door completely and raise the 2 levers B fig 3 e Now shutting the door slightly you can lift it out by pulling out the hooks A as shown in figure 4 To reassemble the door e With the door in a vertical position insert the two hooks A into the slots e Ensure that seat D is hooked perfectly onto the edge of the slot move the oven door backwards and forward slightly e Keep the oven door open fully unhook the 2 levers B downwards and then shut the door again fig 3 fig 4 Troubleshooting Before calling service for assistance check through the following list there may be nothing wrong First of all check to see that there are no interruptions in the gas and electrical supplies and in particular that the gas valves for the mains are open If the burner does not light or the flame is not uniform around the burner Check to make sure that e The gas holes on the burner are not clogged e All of the movable parts that make up the burner are mounted correctly e There are no draughts around the cooking surface If the flame does not stay lit Check to make sure that e You press the knob all the way in e You keep the knob pressed in long enough to activate the flame failure device e The gas holes are not clogged in the area corresponding to th
21. g time at 30 minutes The display will read as follows A Meld Fl oe a II ALI Release the button and after 4 seconds the current time will be displayed again along with the a symbol and the letter A AUTO 3 Press the gg button and then use the and buttons to set the time for when the cooking program should end Let us suppose this time to be 1p m AIT ffl T cece 4 After the button has been released the current time will be displayed after approximately 4 seconds AIM fier ILI LI LI The letter A will light up reminding you that the length and end cooking time were programmed in automatic mode At this point the oven will turn on automatically at 12 30 and then turn off after 30 minutes When the oven is turned on the a symbol will be displayed for the entire cooking time At any time during the cooking process the length of the cooking time can be displayed by pressing the w button and the end cooking time by pressing the 2 button At the end of cooking time a buzzer will sound for several minutes to turn it off simply press any of the buttons except the and buttons Preset cooking time with immediate start By programming just the duration points 1 and 2 of the Start delayed cooking with preset duration section cooking will start up immediately To cancel a preset cooking time Press the jy and buttons at the same time Timer Feature The timer feature allows
22. he new type of gas see table 1 Burner and nozzle specifications Reassemble the parts following the above procedure in the reverse order On completion of this operation replace the old rating label with the one indicating the new type of gas used This sticker is available from Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page Adjusting the primary air of the burners The primary air of the burners does not need to be adjusted Adjusting the low flame e Turn the tap to the low flame position e Remove the knob and turn the adjusting screw situated to the right of the tap fig 10 until you obtain a regular small flame using a screwdriver loosening the screw increases the height of the flame tightening decreases it N B In the case of liquid gas the regulation screw must be screwed in all the way e Having obtained the low flame setting required and with the burner lit change the position of the knob several times from minimum to maximum and vice versa and check that the flame does not go out e In appliances fitted with the safety device thermocouple should the device fail to work with the burners set to the low flame setting increase the low flame setting of the same on the adjusting screw Once the adjustment has been made remount the seals on the by passes using leak detection fluid ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Those ovens equipped with a three pole power supply cable are designed to operate with an a
23. high and the low flame symbol Important Do not activate the automatic ignition device for more than 15 consecutive seconds Difficulty in ignition is sometimes due to air inside the gas duct If a burner flame accidentally goes out the gas continues to exit for a few moments before the flame failure device is activated Turn the control knob to the off position and do not attempt ignition again for at least 1 minute thereby letting the gas disperse which could otherwise be a danger When the appliance is not in operation check that all control knobs are set to the off position The main gas supply tap should also be turned off Practical advice on using the hob To obtain maximum efficiency from the burners we recommend you only use pans with a diameter suitable for the burner being used so that the flame does not extend beyond the pan base see the following table When a liquid starts boiling we recommend you turn the flame down just enough to keep the liquid simmering BURNER Pan Diameter cm A Auxiliary B Semi rapid C Rapid D Triple ring The hob is fitted with a reducing pan stand shown right which should only be used on the auxiliary burner AY For the best performance of your burners keep the following in mind All types of pans can be used on the burners The important thing is that the bottom should be completely flat HOW TO USE YOUR OVEN The Multi function oven com
24. ion selector G is set to 0 In Fast cooking mode the fan comes on automatically only when the oven is hot Once you have removed the food from the oven we rec ommend you leave the oven door ajar for a few minutes this will drastically reduce the duration of the cooling cycle The process is controlled by an additional thermostat and can consist of one or more cycles COOKING CHART Cooking Type of food Weight Shelf Preheating time Cooking Function in kg position from minutes time bottom of the minutes oven 1 Duck 3 Convection Roast Veal or Beef 3 Pork Roast 3 Biscuits short pastry 3 Tarts 3 Tarts 3 Fruit cakes 2 3 Plum cake 3 Sponge cake 3 T D Stuffed pancakes on 2 shelves Small cakes on 2 shelves Cheese puffs on 2 shelves Cream puffs on 3 shelves Biscuits on 3 shelves Meringues on 3 shelves Frozen Food Pizza Courgette and prawn pie Country style spinach pie Turnovers Lasagne Golden rolls Chicken morsels Pre cooked Food Golden Chicken wings Fresh Food Biscuits short pastry Plum Cake Cheese Puffs Pizza on 2 shleves Lasagne Lamb Roast Chicken and Potatoes Mackerel Plum Cake Cream Puffs on 2 shelves Biscuits on 2 shelves Sponge Cake on 1 shelf Sponge Cake on 2 shelves Savoury pies Pizza 3 15 20 Roast Veal or Beef 2 25 30 Chicken 2 3 60 70 Sole Squid and prawn kebabs Cod fillet Grilled vegetables Veal steak Cut
25. is mode is especially recommended for cooking pre packed food quickly as pre heating is not necessary such as for example frozen or pre cooked food as well as for a few home made dishes The best results when cooking using the Fast cooking mode are obtained if you use one cooking shelf only the second from the bottom please see the Cooking Chart Multi cooking Mode x Position the temperature control H between 40 C and Max All the heating elements and the fan will come on Since the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the oven the air cooks and browns food uniformly over its entire surface With this mode you can also cook various dishes at the same time as long as their respective cooking temperatures are the same A maximum of 2 shelves can be used at the same time following the instructions in the section entitled Cooking On More Than One Shelf This Multi cooking mode is particularly recommended for dishes requiring a gratin finish or for those requiring consid erably prolonged cooking times such as for example lasagne pasta bakes roast chicken and potatoes etc Moreover the excellent heat distribution makes it possible to use lower temperatures when cooking roasts This results in less loss of juices meat which is more tender and a decrease in the loss of weight for the roast The Multi cooking mode is especially suited for cooking fish which can be prepared with the addi
26. king cakes always preheat the oven Make sure you wait until the oven has preheated thoroughly Do not open the oven door during baking to prevent the cake from dropping In general if Pastry is too dry Increase the temperature by 10 C and reduce the cooking time Pastry has dropped Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10 C Pastry is too dark on top Place it on a lower shelf lower the temperature and increase the cooking time It is cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside Use less liquid lower the temperature and increase the cooking time The pastry sticks to the pan Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of flour or use greaseproof paper You used more than one shelf in the fan assisted oven mode and they are not all at the same cooking point Use a lower temperature setting It is not necessary to remove the food from all the shelves at the same time Using the Fast Cooking mode Functional fast and practical for those of you who use frozen or pre cooked food along with other food items You will find useful suggestions in the Cooking Chart Cooking Fish and Meat When cooking white meat fowl and fish use temperature settings from 180 C to 200 C For red meat that should be well done on the outside while tender and juicy in the inside it is a good idea to start with a high temperature setting 200 C 220 C for a short time then turn the oven dow
27. lets Hamburgers Mackerels Toasted sandwiches ReaapnaRQaar O1 O1 O1 O1 O1 O1 O1 O1 O1 N B The cooking times shown in this chart are approximate and may vary according to personal taste 10 CARE AND CLEANING Before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance on your appliance you must disconnect it from the power supply To extend the life of your appliance it must be cleaned frequently keeping in mind that The hob e The enamelled parts must be washed with warm water without using any abrasive powders or corrosive sub stances which could cause damage e The removeable parts of the burners should be washed with warm soapy water making sure to remove caked on substances e The end of the electronic ignition device must be cleaned carefully and frequently making sure that the gas holes are not clogged e Stainless steel may become marked if it comes into contact with very hard water or harsh detergents containing phosphorous for long periods of time After cleaning rinse with water and dry thoroughly Use a specific non abrasive product to remove tougher stains It is also recommended that any spills be cleared immediately Inside the oven We recommend you clean your oven each time you use it especially after cooking roasts In fact it is advisable to prevent food residue from building up during cooking the residue would be re cooked each time the oven is used and would char and release smoke and unpleasant
28. lternating current with the voltage and frequency indicated on the data plate located on the appliance and in the instruction booklet WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The wire for earthing the appliance is yellow green in colour The appliance should be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with the latest edition if the IEE regulations Fitting on a power supply cable Opening the terminal board e Using a screwdriver press on the side tabs on each side of the terminal board cover e Pull open the cover of the terminal board To mount the power supply cable proceed as follows e Remove the wire clamp screw and the three contact screws L N gt e Fasten the wires beneath the screwheads using the fol lowing colour scheme Blue N Brown L Yellow Green e Secure the supply cable in place with the clamp and close the cover of the terminal board 15 Connecting the supply cable to the mains The appliance must be connected to a double pole isolating switch having a minimum contact separation of 3 mm The supply cable must be in such a position that no part of itcan reach a temperature of 50 C above room temperature Before connecting to the power supply make sure that e The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guar anteed if the cooker is correctly and efficiently earthed in compliance with regulations on electrical safety Always ensure that the earthing is efficient if you h
29. n afterwards In general the larger the roast the lower the temperature setting Place the meat on the centre of the shelf and place the grill pan baking tray beneath it to catch the fat Make sure that the shelf is inserted so that it is in the centre of the oven If you would like to increase the amount of heat from below use the low shelf positions Cooking Pizza For best results when cooking pizza use setting for Pizza Mode e Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes e Use a light aluminium pizza pan placing it on the shelf supplied with the oven If the baking tray is used this will extend the cooking time making it difficult to get a crispy crust e Do not open the oven door frequently while the pizza is cooking e lf the pizza has a lot of toppings three or four we recommend you add the mozzarella cheese on top halfway through the cooking process If cooking on more than one shelf up to 2 we advise you to use the Multi cooking Mode y as the Pizza Mode lt would heat the bottom shelf more than the others Cooling ventilation In order to cool down the exterior of the appliance it is fitted with a cooling fan that comes on when the function selector G is turned In this case the fan is always on and a normal flow of air can be heard exiting between the oven door and the control panel Note when cooking is finished the fan stays on until the oven has cooled down sufficiently even if the funct
30. odours Oven exterior Clean the stainless steel exterior surfaces of your oven using a sponge soaked in soapy water making sure you rinse and dry these thoroughly without using abrasive or corrosive products which could damage them DO NOT use aluminium foil to line the bottom of the oven To avoid having to clean the bottom of the oven you may be tempted to line it with some aluminium foil We strongly advise against this The aluminium foil sheet in direct contact with the heated enamel coating could melt and damage the enamel coating inside the oven irreversibly Oven rubber Seal There is a rubber seal surrounding the oven opening which guarantees its perfect functioning Check the condition of this seal on a regular basis If necessary clean it using warm water and dry thoroughly DO NOT use abrasive products or objects to do so Should the seal become damaged please contact Hotpoint Service see KEY CONTACTS back page We recommend you avoid using the oven until it has been repaired Replacing the Oven Lamp e Disconnect from the mains electricity supply and ensure the appliance is cool e Remove the glass cover of the lamp holder e Remove the lamp and replace with a lamp resistant to high temperatures 300 C with the following characteristics Voltage 230 240 V Power 15W Type E14 e Replace the glass cover and reconnect to the mains elec tricity supply Disassembling assemblin
31. onnection to flexible steel tube The gas feed connector to the appliance is a threaded male 1 2 connector for round gas pipe Only use pipes and sealing gaskets that conform to the standards currently in force e itshould be as short as possible with a maximum length of 1 5 metres e it should not be bent or kinked e it should not be in contact with the rear panel of the appliance or in any case with parts which may reach a temperature of 50 e it should not pass through holes or slits used for dis charging the oven flue gases e it should not come into contact with pointed parts or sharp corners e it should be easy to inspect along its entire length in order to be able to check its condition e it should be replaced before the date printed on the actual pipe 14 Check the seal Upon completion of installation check for leaks from the gas circuit using a soapy water solution never use a flame Make sure that the natural gas pipe is adequate for a sufficient supply to the appliance when all the burners are lit Adapting to different types of gas instructions for the hob To adapt the hob to a different type of gas from the factory set one indicated on the rating plate at the top of the hood or on the packaging the burner nozzles should be replaced as follows Remove the pan supports and slide the burners off their seats Unscrew the nozzles fig 9 using a 7 mm socket spanner and replace them with nozzles for t
32. rt for a specific length of time e immediate start for a specific length of time e timer Button Functions A timer hours and minutes uy cooking time t end cooking time set cooking time backward F set cooking time forward How to reset the digital clock After the appliance has been connected to the power supply or when the power has gone out the clock display will automatically reset to 0 00 and begin to flash e Press the ty and buttons at the same time and then reset the time within 4 seconds using the and buttons The F button sets the time forward The button sets the time backward Whenever the time needs to be reset repeat all of the steps listed above Manual operation of the Oven After resetting the time the program automatically switches to the manual mode Note To reset to manual mode after each automatic cooking Press the jy and J buttons at the same time Preset cooking time with delayed start The length of the cooking program as well as the time at which the cooking program ends must be set If we assume that the time displayed on the timer is 10 00 1 Turn the function selector to the required cooking mode and turn the temperature selector to the desired tempe rature e g conventional oven 200 C 2 Press the y button and then set the cooking time within four seconds using the and F buttons Let us Suppose that we set the cookin
33. stomer costs and minimise material wastage Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully To minimise risk of injury to children remove the door 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 and the door cannot be locked shut NS D 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 SERVICECENTRE 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 oo 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 General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB CODE 195038723 00 May 2003 Part no FP190 01
34. t 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 s Has been installed and 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 Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating plate g Has not been subject to misuse accident modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own service engineers DE For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call 08701 50 60 70 or visit www hotpoint co uk D amp Recycling amp Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint s continued commitment to helping the environment Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down cu
35. tant advice regarding safe installation use and maintenance Keep the instruction book in a safe place for future reference the oven accessories that may come into contact with food are made of materials which comply with the provisions set forth by the EEC Directive 89 109 of 21 12 88 and the applicable national norms in force after removing packaging check that the appliance is intact If in doubt DO NOT use the appliance and contact a qualified serviceman some parts are covered with a removable scratch proof film Before using the appliance the film should be removed and the underlying part cleaned with a cloth and a non abrasive household cleaning product when switching the appliance on for the first time we recommend you heat the oven on maximum temperature setting for about 30 minutes with nothing in it to elimina te any residue from manufacture all installation and adjustment operations should be carried out by a qualified serviceman in accordance with the applicable norms in force Specific instructions are provided within the installation section of this instruction book before connecting the appliance make sure that the data on the rating plate situated underneath the appliance correspond to the mains electricity and gas supplies check that the capacity of the electrical system and the power outlets are suitable for the maximum power of the appliance indicated on the rating plate If in doubt consult a qualified
36. tion of a limited amount of condiment thus maintaining their flavour and appearance The Multi cooking mode is also perfect for baking leavened cakes Moreover this mode can also be used to thaw quickly white or red meat and bread by setting the temperature control to 80 C Defrosting this mode can be used to thaw more delicate foods set the temperature control to 60 C or use only the cold air circulation feature by setting the temperature control to 0 C Pizza Mode Position the temperature control H between 40 C and Max The bottom and circular heating elements as well as the fan will come on This combination rapidly heats the oven due to the large amounts of power used by the appliance 2800 W which results in the production of considerable heat coming mostly from the bottom The pizza mode is ideal for foods requiring high temperatures to cook like pizzas and large roasts Only use one baking tray or shelf at a time However if more than one is used these must be switched halfway through the cooking process Refer to the Cooking Advice section Fan grilling The fan grilling is extremely useful for grilling foods rapidly as the distribution of heat makes it possible not only to brown the surface but also to cook the bottom part This mode can also be used for browning foods at the end of the cooking process KNOW YOUR TIMER This feature allows you to program the oven and the grill to e delay sta
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