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 6mm2 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 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.

NOTE: This appliance must not be fitted on a platform.

Installation

Moving the Cooker

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.

Features

HOB VENTILATION SLOTS

1.0kW

2.0kW Red Spot

GRILL

GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH

FIXED/DETACHABLE

HANDLE AND GRID

GRILL DOOR

RATING

PLATE

MEAT

PAN

1.5kW

1.5kW Red Spot

CONTROL

PANEL

OVEN FAN

COOKING

STAYCLEAN

SIDE PANELS

OVEN SHELVES

Grilling

Grill Pan Handle

CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL

IS USED - CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.

GRILLING SHOULD NOT BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL DOOR

CLOSED.

Open the grill door.

Pre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes.

When toasting / grilling push the pan back to correctly position it under the grill element.

Leave the control at 6 for toast, for sealing and fast cooking of foods. For thicker foods requiring longer cooking, turn the control to a lower set- ting, after the initial sealing on both sides at setting 6. The thicker the food, the lower the control should be set.

When grilling thicker food, the wire grid should be turned over to its low- est setting.

Food which requires browning only should be placed under the hot grill, either in the grill pan or on the floor of the grill compartment, according to the depth of the dish. (The grill pan wire grid can be removed).

DO NOT line the grill pan with aluminium foil.

The grill pan handle is detachable so that it may be used in the oven as a meat pan and also to facilitate cleaning and storage.

For a detachable handle remove the screw and washers from the grill pan and discard.

If you require a fixed handle, fix the grill pan handle securely in position before use. To do this remove the screw and washers from the grill pan bracket, tilt the handle over the recess adjacent to the bracket (A) and slide the handle towards the centre of the pan (B), ensure the handle is fully located over the bracket (C).

Replace screw and washers and ensure that they are fully tightened.

Note: If a fixed handle is required the grill pan cannot be used in the oven.

Grill compartment as a ???Hotcupboard???

ABC

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.

You may need to use oven gloves when removing warmed items.

BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS

675g (11/2 lb) stewing steak, cut into 2.5cm (1 in. cubes)

2 medium sized onions, peeled and quartered

225g (8oz) carrots, peeled and sliced

225g (8oz) 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 (4oz) self raising flour

Pinch of salt

50g (2oz) shredded suet

15ml (1 tbsp) chopped parsley

Cold water to mix

1.Place meat, vegetables, stock, puree, herbs and seasoning in large casserole dish.

2.Cover dish.

3.Bake: 140??C; 11/2-2 hours.

4.Cook until meat is tender.

5.Make dumplings: mix flour, salt, suet and parsley together in bowl.

6.Add enough water to make soft dough.

7.Divide into 4 pieces, from each into ball and place on top of stew.

8.Cover and continue to cook for further 20-30 minutes or until cooked through.

FRUIT PLATE TARTS

Pastry:

800g (13/4 lb) plain flour

200g (7oz) block margarine

200g (7oz) cooking fat

250ml (10fl oz) cold water

Filling:

675g (11/2 lb) prepared fruit

50g (2oz) 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.

3.Turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly then divide pastry into four equal pieces.

4.Roll out two pieces to line base of two 25cm (10in) plates. Roll out remaining two pieces and leave to one side.

5.Prepare fruit for filling. Divide equally between the two pastry lined plates, adding the sugar.

6.Dampen edges of pastry with water. Cover fruit with rolled out pastry.

7.Trim and seal edges. Make a slit in the top of the pastry.

8.Bake: 190??C; 35-45 mins.

RICE PUDDING

40g (11/2 oz) pudding rice

25g (1oz) sugar

500ml (1 pint) milk

Grated nutmeg

50g (2oz) sultanas or raisins (optional)

1.Grease pie dish and put in rice and dried fruit (if used).

2.Add sugar and milk, stir well, sprinkle grated nutmeg on top.

3.Bake: 140??C; 11/2 ??? 2 hours.

BATTERS

Basic Recipe:

100g (4oz) plain flour

Pinch of salt

1 large egg

250ml (1/2 pint) milk and water mixed in equal quantities

1.Sieve flour and salt into basin.

2.Make a well in centre and add egg plus one-third of liquid.

3.Beat well until mixture is smooth.

4.Add another third of liquid and again beat well until smooth.

5.Lightly stir in remaining liquid.

6.If possible, allow batter to stand in cool place for at least half an hour.

ALL-IN-ONE VICTORIA SANDWICH

100g (4oz) soft tub margarine

100g (4oz) caster sugar

2 eggs

100g (4oz) self raising flour

5ml (1 tsp) baking powder

1.Place all ingredients into a bowl.

2.Beat with a wooden spoon for 2-3 minutes or beat in electric mixer for 1 minute.

3.Grease and line two 18cm (7in) sandwich tins.

4.Place mixture into prepared tins.

5.Bake: 150-160??C; 20-30 mins.

VICTORIA SANDWICH

100g (4oz) block margarine

100g (4oz) caster sugar

2 eggs

100g (4oz) self raising flour

1.Cream margarine and sugar until light, fluffy and pale in colour.

2.Beat in eggs.

3.Sift flour and fold into mixture.

4.Grease and line two 18cm (7in). sandwich tins.

5.Divide mixture equally into tins. Level tops.

6.Bake: 160-170??C; 20-30 mins.

7.Bake until well risen, golden brown and firm to touch.

CHRISTMAS CAKE

225g (8oz) butter or block margarine

225g (8oz) brown sugar

4 eggs

225g (8oz) plain flour

5ml (1 tsp) mixed spice

2.5ml (1/2 tsp) baking powder

200g (7oz) raisins

200g (7oz) sultanas

200g (7oz) currants

50g (2oz) chopped almonds

75g (3oz) glace cherries (cut in pieces)

60ml (4 tbsp) brandy (optional)

1.Cream fat and sugar until light and fluffy.

2.Add eggs one at a time, beating well.

3.Sieve dry ingredients. Add gradually with mixed fruit, cherries and nuts.

4.Bake in lined 20cm (8in) cake tin: 130??C; 21/2-3 hours.

It may be necessary to cover top of cake with brown paper for final hour to prevent over browning.

5.Leave in tin to cool a little, before turning out.

6.When cold, prick bottom of cake and sprinkle brandy over. Leave for about a week before icing.

SMALL CAKES

225g (8oz) block margarine

225g (8oz) caster sugar

4 eggs

300g (11oz) self raising flour

Variations:

100g (4oz) sultanas

100g (4oz) chocolate chips

100g (4oz) chopped glace cherries

30ml (2 tbsp) cocoa powder mixed to paste with water

Add any of the above with flour

1.Cream margarine and sugar until light, fluffy and pale in colour.

2.Add each egg, beating well after each addition.

3.Fold in sifted flour, mixing well.

4.Place paper cases on baking trays and two-thirds fill them with mixture.

5.Bake until golden brown and springy to touch: 170??C; 15-20 mins.

SCONES

450g (1lb) 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 (2oz) caster sugar

Wholemeal scones ??? use half quantity of wholemeal flour

Cheese scones ??? add 100g (4oz) grated cheddar cheese and 5ml (1 tsp) dry mustard

1.Sift together flour, cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda.

2.Rub in margarine until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

3.Make a well in centre. Stir in enough milk to give fairly soft dough.

4.Turn onto lightly floured surface. Knead lightly to remove any cracks. Roll out to about 15mm ( 3/4 in). Cut out 5cm (2in) rounds. Place on baking sheet.

5.Knead remaining dough and re-roll.

6.Bake until well risen and golden brown; preheat; 210??C; 9-12 mins.

Vitreous Enamel Hob

Surround

Sealed Hotplates

TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING.

BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN

THE OFF POSITION.

NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVES,

SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS

OF ANY KIND.

Clean with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water. Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream paste or liquid cleaner or by gently rubbing with a fine steel wool soap pad eg. ???Brillo???, etc.

Check that the cleaning agent used is approved by the Vitreous Enamel Development Council.

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 hot- plate to warm for a few minutes, then smear a little cooking oil to provide a protective coating, or use a restorative agent such as Collo Electrol?? (PART NO. 640001). This can be ordered from Hotpoint Genuine Parts & Accessories (see KEY CONTACTS, back page).

Oven

How ???Stayclean???

Works

Cleaning the

Exterior of the

Cooker

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.

The surface of the ???Stayclean??? oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220oC (425oF) 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 cook- ing 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 - sides

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 a rinse in clean water.

The outside of the cooker should be cleaned regularly to keep it looking like new. Wipe over with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water and dry with a soft clean cloth.

You can use mild non-abrasive cleaners but always read the manufacturer???s instructions first.

Always test their suitability on a small area of the cooker not noticable in normal use.

NOTE: Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners which may scratch the surface.

Wear protective gloves when cleaning any part of your cooker.

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. If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance, just call Hotpoint Service (see back page). If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this Guarantee, Hotpoint will replace your appliance or, if you prefer, give you your money back. Your statutory rights are not affected, and the Guarantee is additional and subject to the terms of Hotpoint???s Five Year Parts Guarantee.

Hotpoint???s Free Five Year Guarantee

From the moment your appliance is delivered Hotpoint guarantees it for FIVE YEARS.

???In the Five Years all replacement parts are FREE provided that they are fitted by our own Service Engineer. During the first year our Engineer???s time and labour is also free.

???Our guarantee covers loss of food in our refrigeration and freezer products up to ??250 during the first year, subject to verification by one of our engineers.

???After the first year we will charge for our Engineer???s time and labour. We do, however, operate a range of Service Plans (see opposite) which, for an annual payment, enables you to cover any repair costs which may be necessary.

???All our service repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in respect of our labour and any parts fitted.

???The appliance must be used in the United Kingdom, and must not be tampered with or taken apart by anyone other than our own Service Engineers.

???You may, however, buy parts which can be safely fitted without specialist 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).

???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.

???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 appliance at a reduced charge instead of a repair.

???Our Guarantee is in addition to and does not affect your legal rights.

???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.

???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.

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 repairs 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 further 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 appliance. Full details and costs of our Service Schemes, together with an application form, will be sent to you at the end of the first 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 carrying 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.