Installation Instructions

Ensure that the electricity supply is turned off before installing your appliance.

IMPORTANT

DO NOT LIFT OVEN BY THE

DOOR HANDLES.

This equipment is designed specifically for domestic purposes and Hotpoint Limited cannot accept responsibility if used for any other type of application.

All electrical installations must be carried out by a NICEIC registered installer.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE

MUST BE EARTHED.

1.General

The appliance is designed for mounting at a safe level into an open housing which must be secured to the backing wall.

2.Oven Unit Housing Cabinets

a.The oven unit housing cabinet dimensions must comply with Fig. 4. (See page 7.)

b.An air gap of 50 mm minimum must be provided at the rear of any top or bottom cupboards or shelves. (See Fig. 1 page 6.)

c.Ventilation must be unobstructed, ie. from adjacent cabinetry. This can be done by either raising the base of the cabinets using the adjusting feet (or spacers) or alternatively by providing a slot in the cabinet plinth to the dimensions shown overleaf.

d.The air gap at the rear allows the warmed air to pass out of the inner cabinet space, but where it is intended to fit

cupboards above the oven unit to ceiling height it is essential that the warmed air is exhausted through the front of the cabinet Fig. 1. (See page 6.)

e.If an oven unit is installed adjacent to a tall cabinet, steam escaping from the oven when the door is opened could condense on, and perhaps stain, the adjacent surface. To prevent permanent staining, the adjacent surface should be made of a material that is heat resistant and easy to clean.

Adjacent tall cabinets should not be deeper than the oven housing cabinet.

IMPORTANT

It is essential that the lower cupboard is constructed in the manner illustrated see pages 6 and 7 ie. having side, back and roof panels so joined as to provide no apertures which could permit access to the oven unit when installed .

3.Final Installation

a.Using a spirit level, check that the housing cabinet is level from side to side and from front to back in its installed position.

b.Correct any unevenness by placing wooden packing under the bottom of the cabinet. Make sure that the cabinet rests firmly on the cabinet floor without rocking

c.Before the oven is fitted, the cabinet must be firmly secured to the backing wall for stability.

Ventilation Slot here if cabinet doesn't fit to ceiling

here if cabinet fits to ceiling

50mm Air Gap

887mm

Fig. 1

560mm

875mm

50mm Air Gap

Ventilation Slot 51mm x 457mm min. area

597mm

550mm

Fig. 4

560mm

Please read through before operating your appliance.

ALWAYS Have your appliance installed by

a competent engineer or electrical contractor.

ALWAYS Ensure the appliance has been properly earthed.

ALWAYS Remove all transportation packing from inside the oven/grill before switching on for the first time.

ALWAYS Make sure you understand the controls prior to using them.

ALWAYS Keep children away from the oven at all times when oven/grilling as surfaces will get extremely hot.

ALWAYS Remember that the oven and utensils will be very hot when in use.

ALWAYS Take care when opening the door. Let the steam and hot air escape before removing the food.

ALWAYS Use dry quality oven gloves for removing hot food utensils from the oven/grill.

ALWAYS Select the correct shelf position before turning the oven or grill on.

ALWAYS Turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning.

ALWAYS Ensure poultry is thoroughly defrosted before cooking well.

ALWAYS Check all controls on the appliance are switched off before retiring to bed or after use.

ALWAYS Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

ALWAYS Reset the oven timer to Manual after completing an Automatic Cooking Programme.

ALWAYS Take care on warm days when using the oven for delayed automatic cooking as certain foods can spoil.

ALWAYS Use a thick cloth to protect your fingers when replacing the oven lamp.

ALWAYS Refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.

ALWAYS Follow the guide lines for successful defrosting when using the fan only mode.

For Your Safety, Never ...

NEVER Leave children playing unsupervised where the oven is installed and in use.

NEVER Attempt to grill with the grill/oven oven door closed.

NEVER Allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

NEVER Store food stuffs in the same cabinet as the oven.

NEVER Store items above an oven that children may attempt to reach.

NEVER Operate the oven with the inner glass panel removed.

NEVER Remove the oven shelves when the oven is hot.

NEVER Use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

NEVER Use the oven/grill as a space heater.

NEVER Cover oven interior and shelves with aluminium foil.

NEVER Heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst.

NEVER Attempt to clean the oven until the mains supply has been switched off and the oven is cool.

NEVER Defrost the meat and poultry by warming through in the oven.

NEVER Store any aerosols/ flammable liquids etc. in adjacent cabinetry.

NEVER Store anything which might catch fire in or near the oven.

NEVER Operate the grill when the ovens are set to cook automatically.

NEVER touch any heating elements inside the oven, the appliance becomes hot during use.

NEVER Use steam cleaners.

Top Oven

Temperature Control /

Grill Select

Timer

Top

Oven

Pilot

Grill Control

Stay clean

Liner

Rod

Shelf

Oven

Light

Oven

Fan

Stay clean

Liner

Meat pan and

Roasting rack

Rating Plate

Inner

Door

Glass

Main Oven

Temperature

Control

Main Oven

Pilot

Multifunction

Selector

Grill

Element

Oven Light

Grill Pan, Anti-splash tray and Food support

Top Oven

Door

Fan Grill

Element

Oven

Shelves

Main Oven

Door

1

2

3

Your new oven is equipped with three different cooking systems:

1.Conventional Heating

(Top Oven) - with upper and lower heat. This system is particularly suitable for roasting and baking on one shelf only.

2.Grilling (Top Oven) - Has a full width, fully controllable grill. The grill also has an economy setting which enables you to use just the left section.

NOTE: The oven door should be open when grilling.

(See page 21.)

3.Fan Cooking (Lower Oven) - the fan oven operates by constantly blowing heated air from an element wrapped around the fan into the oven. This gives improved efficiency and, in general, enables the use of lower temperatures for cooking. It also means that there is less need to

be particular about shelf positions and that you can bake at more than one level simultaneously (Batch Baking).

Make sure the electricity supply is switched ON.

Please note that when the double oven is used for the first time a slight odour may be emitted due to the ???burning off??? of any temporary finish on oven fittings and elements and the removal of moisture absorbed by the insulation. The odour will cease after a short period of use.

To remove the ???new smell???, heat up the empty oven for 30 minutes keeping the door closed.

Ensure that the room is well ventilated (eg, open a window or door 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 new smell has ceased.

Turn the selector switch to fan oven function, then turn oven thermostat to MAX. Also turn Top Oven/Grill selector to MAX.

The oven temperature thermostat lights will come on as well as the interior light, oven fan and cooling fan.

IMPORTANT

Before using your oven in the ordinary way, ALWAYS make sure that the timer has been set to MANUAL operation. Unless this is done, the main oven cannot

heat up. Before seeking assistance, make sure this is done (refer to oven timer operation).

Multifunction Selector

Rotate the control knob in either direction to the required function. Many of the functions will also require the main oven thermostat to be set before the oven will heat up.

Main Oven Temperature Control

This is used in addition to the multifunction selector. This is used for the functions: fan oven, fan grill, half grill and full grill and conventional oven.

Turn the control clockwise to set the oven thermostat to the required temperature.

If the timer is set correctly and the selector switch set to a suitable function an indicator light will illuminate. This will remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature. This light will then cycle on and off as the thermostat maintains control of the oven temperature.

Top Oven Temperature Control

Turn the control clockwise to set the top oven thermostat to the required temperature. An indicator light will illuminate. This will remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature. This light will then cycle on and off as the thermostat maintains control of the oven thermostat.

Grill Control

The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either both grill elements on together or the single left-hand grill element only. Turn the top oven control clockwise past the temperature settings to the half grill or full grill settings, depending on which you require. To set the grill power, turn the grill control to any setting 1-6. After use always return the controls to their off position "O".

Cooling Fan

A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when any control is used. In some instances this will continue after switching off. This helps to keep the control panel and knobs cool.

After use Always return the controls to their off ???O??? position.

The Multifunction selector switch is used when operating the main oven. With the exception of the O position the main oven light will remain on when this selector switch is used.

Off

With the selector in this position the main oven will not heat up. The timer will still operate.

Fan Oven

The oven fan and a rear element are controlled when this function is selected.

Use the main oven thermostat control to set the required temperature.

Conventional Oven

Top and base elements are controlled when this function is selected.

Use the main oven thermostat to set the required temperature.

Half Grill

With this function selected only the left hand side of the grill will be on. Use the oven thermostat control to set the required temperature.

Oven door must be open for grilling.

Full Grill

Both left and right hand grill elements will be on in this position. Use the oven thermostat control to set the required temperature.

Oven door must be open for grilling.

Fan Grill

The oven fan and fan grill element are controlled when this function is selected.

Use the oven thermostat control to set the required temperature.

Oven door must be closed for fan grilling.

Fan Only

The oven fan will operate when this function is selected.

The oven thermostat control must be set in the off position.

Light Only

This function switches on the oven light only.

Oven Timer Operation

The oven timer offers you the following features:

1.Time of Day

2.Automatic Cooking

3.Minute Minder

Automatic Cooking

The ovens can be controlled automatically.

Guidance on automatic cooking

1.Select foods which will take the same time to cook.

2.Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or is just about to finish cooking on your return to the oven. This will ensure the food has not cooled down and does not require reheating before serving.

3.Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven, ideally straight from the refrigerator.

Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed thoroughly before it is put in the oven.

4.We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven if there is to be a delay period. Stews prepared by frying the meat and vegetables should be cooked as soon as possible.

5.We advise dishes containing left- over cooked poultry or meat, for example Shepherds Pie, should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay period.

6.Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method, so

that the delay period is kept to a minimum.

7.On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain foods (ie poultry, joints, etc) the delayed start should be kept to a minimum.

8.Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period, so it is best to add these ingredients just before serving.

9.Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat or tossing in water to which lemon juice has been added, prior to placing food in the oven.

10.Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent

boiling over.

11.Food should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container to prevent the loss of liquid during cooking. Aluminium foil gives a good seal.

12.Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.

Grilling in the Top Oven

Keep young children away from the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces get extremely hot.

Grilling should NOT be undertaken with the Grill/Top Oven door closed. (See below)

Never: Line the grill pan with aluminium foil.

The grill control provides variable heat control of the grill element and will only operate once the oven control has been set to a grill position (fully clockwise).

The grill regulator is designed to provide variable heat control of either the twin grill elements on together or the single left-hand grill element only, depending on which mode you select:

To select twin grill, first turn the Top Oven/Grill Selector clockwise to Full Grill.

The heat can now be adjusted by setting the grill regulator.

To select single grill turn the Top Oven/Grill Selector clockwise to Half Grill.

Food which requires browning only should be placed under the hot grill directly on the shelf in the first or second runner from the bottom of the oven, according to the depth of the dish.

Care should be taken when removing the grill pan during or directly after use.

After use, always return both controls anticlockwise to the OFF position.

NOTE: The grill pan must be cleaned after every use. Excess fat build up in the bottom of the pan could cause a fire hazard.

The heat can now be adjusted by setting the grill regulator.

Please note that the Grill will not operate unless the Top Oven/Grill Selector is in a grill position.

After use, turn both controls ANTI-CLOCKWISE to their off positions.

Grill Procedure

Ensure oven timer is set to Manual. Pre-heat the grill at setting 6 for approximately 1 minute.

When toasting/grilling, the rod shelf is placed in either the second or third runner position from base. The grill pan is placed on the shelf and pushed back as far as possible to correctly position it under the grill element.

Leave the control at 6 for toast, and for sealing and fast cooking of foods. For thicker foods requiring longer cooking, turn the switch to a lower setting after the initial sealing on both sides at 6.

The thicker the food, the lower the control should be set.

Fixing the Grill Pan Handle

Fix the grill pan handle securely in position before use.

The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and storage.

The handle fits onto the grill pan edge with the small recess, Fig. 5.

Tilt the handle over the recess and slide it towards the centre, Fig. 6 Ensure the handle is fully located Fig. 7.

Insert the washer and fixing screw and tighten fully to ensure handle is secured .

Cooking in the Top Oven ???

Conventional Cooking

The Top Oven can be used to cook small quantities of food or used in conjunction with the Main Oven to provide additional cooking space so often necessary when entertaining.

The oven is designed so that the grill element operates at a reduced heat output (element will not glow), combined with a heating element situated underneath the floor of the oven.

Do not place items directly onto the floor of the oven.

To ensure even cooking of the food it is important that cooking utensils are positioned correctly on the oven shelf directly beneath the element.

(As a guide, the front of the utensil should be approximately 100 mm/4 in from the front of the shelf.)

There are two cooking positions, the shelf placed on runner 1 or 2 (from the base).

Food or utensils must never be placed directly on the floor of the oven.

There should always be at least 25mm (1 in) between the top of the food and the grill element.

Do not use utensils larger than 300mm x 230mm (12in x 9in). Larger utensils should be used in the Main oven.

Operation

To heat the oven, turn the Top Oven/Grill Selector clockwise, selecting the required temperature between 100??C (200??F) and 220??C (425??F) as recommended in the Top Oven Temperature Charts. The Top Oven indicator light will immediately come on and remain on until the oven

reaches the required temperature. The indicator light will then automatically go off and on during cooking as the thermostat maintains

the correct temperature. If the indicator light doesn???t come on when the control knob is turned, check that the oven timer is set to Manual as described in ???Oven Timer Operation'.

Cooking Meat/Poultry in the Top

Oven

The Top Oven is most useful for the longer slower cooking required for cheaper cuts of meat ??? casserole cooking, pot roasting, braising etc. Small joints of meat up to 1.5 kg

(3 Ib), or poultry, up to 3.6 kg (8 Ib) in weight can be roasted in a small meat pan in the Top Oven, but should preferably be ???slow roasted??? or covered with a lid of aluminium foil (one or two incisions in the top of the foil will allow the meat or poultry to brown).

Larger joints of meat, and poultry weighing more than 3.6 kg (8 Ib), should be roasted in the Main Oven.

Do not use the Main Oven meat pan or the grill pan as a meat pan in the Top Oven as air circulation will be seriously restricted.

Top Oven as a Warming Compartment for Plates and Dishes

Place the plates and dishes on the shelf that has been positioned on runner 1 of the oven and turn on the Top Oven thermostat to 100??C for 10-15 minutes.

DO NOT use the grill control.

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Oven Temperature Charts ??? Baking

Beef -

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Main Oven ??? Fan Grilling

Fan grilling is a combination of heat from the grill element and the oven fan circulating the hot air around the food.

Joints of meat and poultry will be browned as if they were cooked on a rotisserie or spit but more economically as the door left closed.

If required, fan grilling can be timed using the Oven Auto timer. Follow the timer instructions before selecting fan grill and the required temperature.

If Manual fan grilling is required always ensure the timer is set to Manual.

Do not use the oven without the removable oven roof in position with its front flange facing downwards.

Operating Instruction

1.Open the oven door.

2.Select the correct shelf position, as stated in chart.

3.Turn the selector switch to the Fan grill position.

4.Turn the oven thermostat control to the required temperature (see Fan Grilling Roasting Chart).

5.Position the meat pan centrally under the grill elements.

6.Close the oven door.

7.After use always return both controls to the off position.

8.If the oven timer was used, reset to

Manual.

As with the fan oven cooking there is no need to pre-heat the oven ??? yet another economy feature. Also you can cook more than one thing at a time ??? even up to 4 small chickens.

Temperatures

These will be similar to those used for the more traditional form of roasting but the guide will give you an indication of which temperature to set the Thermostat. But remember that because of the way the oven is heated this is a more economical way of roasting.

General Recommendations

Most types of meat and poultry cooked by this method will have an all over brownness and crispness on the outside. The only exceptions are very lean joints, such as veal, which, because of its low fat content, is better cooked using conventional heating.

1.Always place the pan on the shelf position recommended. (See Chart).

2.There is no need to preheat the oven before cooking and all fan grilling should be carried out with the oven door closed, this saves energy.

The cooking temperatures and times are calculated from a cold oven.

3.After rinsing and drying meat, place on the food roasting support rack over the pan supplied.

4.Position meat in oven as recommended in the roasting chart.

5.Fan grilling is ideally suited for cooking all types of poultry and larger joints of meat (e.g. stuffed, rolled joints and legs of pork and lamb). Results will be as if you had cooked the food on a rotisserie. If you use frozen meat or poultry it must be completely defrosted before it is cooked.

6.When cooking a joint always grill it with the fat side uppermost in order to crisp it. For bigger joints or where there is little bone, grill at the lower temperature given in the table and cook for a longer time per kg.

7.When cooking any type of poultry, start grilling the underside uppermost and turn breast uppermost about a third to halfway through the cooking period. If cooking stuffed poultry allow slightly longer cooking time.

Meat pan and roasting rack

Main Oven - Fan Only

The oven has a fan only position, which can be used to assist defrosting by circulating unheated air around the food.

Time to defrost will depend on type and size of the food and the room temperature.

Operating Procedure

1.Turn the selector switch to the fan only position.

2.After use always return the control to the off position and close the oven door.

DO NOT turn the oven thermostat control on.

DO NOT defrost meat and poultry by warming the food through.

Foods ideally suited for fan defrosting (without heat) are those which are normally served cold, e.g. cream/cream cakes, butter cream filled cakes, gateaux, cheese cakes, iced cakes, quiches, pastries, biscuits, bread croissants, fruit and many delicate frozen foods.

If fish, meat and poultry are to be ???fan only??? defrosted then where possible the items should be thin e.g. fish fillets, peeled shrimp, cubed or ground meat, sliced meat, thin chops, steaks or liver.

The items should be placed so the maximum amount of surface area is exposed to the circulating air and turned regularly to ensure even defrosting.

Fan defrosting without heating is only suitable for meat and poultry joints up to a maximum weight of 1.8kg (4 lb).

It is important to wash both roast and cooking utensils before cooking immediately after defrosting.

It is vitally important to strictly adhere to the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

Important

NEVER line the shelves, the floor or the sides of the oven with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result.

The oven is heated by elements at the top of the oven and underneath the floor of the oven.

Food should not be placed on the floor of the oven.

Do not use the oven without the removable oven roof in position with its front flange facing downwards.

Operating Procedure

1.Ensure Oven Timer is set to Manual.

2.Position rod shelf as recommended in the chart for food being cooked.

3.Position food centrally under grill element.

4.Turn the selector switch to the conventional oven position.

5.Turn the oven thermostat control to the required temperature setting (see oven temperature charts).

The oven light will remain on. The oven indicator light will remain on until the oven reaches the set temperature. This light will then automatically cycle on and off during cooking as the oven temperature is controlled.

6.After use always return both controls to the off position and close the oven door.

Main Oven - Fan Oven

Important

NEVER line the shelves, the floor or the sides of the oven with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result.

The oven is heated by elements at the rear of the oven.

A fan at the rear of the oven operates to circulate heated air within the oven.

Do not use the oven without the removable oven roof in position with its front flange facing downwards.

Operating Procedure

1.Ensure Oven Timer is set to Manual.

2.Turn the selector switch to the fan oven position.

3.Turn the oven thermostat control to the required temperature setting (see oven temperature charts).

The oven light will remain on.

The oven indicator light will remain on until the oven reaches the set temperature. This light will then automatically cycle on and off during cooking as the oven temperature is controlled.

4.After use always return both controls to the off position and close the oven door.

Since a fan oven heats up more quickly, and generally cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating the oven is often unnecessary. However, foods such as bread, scones Yorkshire pudding, do benefit from being placed in a pre-heated oven.

The charts are a guide only, giving approximate cooking temperatures and times. To suit personal taste and requirements, it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10??C.

Because the fan oven cooks so efficiently, we recommend that when cooking any recipes not designed for a fan oven, you reduce the temperature by about 25??C and the time by about 10 minutes in the hour. If large quantities are being cooked it will be necessary to increase the cooking time somewhat to compensate for the extra oven load.

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.

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.

Oven Positions

Since the distribution of heat in the fan oven is very even, most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position, but the shelves should be evenly spaced:

To ensure even circulation do not use meat pans larger than 390 x 300mm (15ins x 12ins) and baking trays no larger than 330 x 255mm (13ins x 10ins), these should be positioned centrally on the oven shelf.

???Do not fit shelves upside down.

???Never use more than 3 shelves in the oven as air circulation will be restricted.

???Food or cooking utensils should not be placed on the floor of the oven.

To avoid unnecessary cleaning, rod shelves which are not in use should be removed from the oven.

Temperature and Time

The oven is provided with two shelves. A third is available as an optional extra, contact Genuine Parts & Accessories Hotline (see back page) for further information.

If 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 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 on all sides of the oven.

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 for been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room temperature before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before placing in the oven.

(b)The weight of any stuffing used should be added before calculating the cooking time.

(c)Place meat/poultry in the main oven meat pan supplied with your cooker. Small joints weighing less than 1.75kg (31/2 lbs) should be roasted in a smaller meat pan/tin ??? or they may be ???pot roasted??? ??? a small joint or a large meat pan causes unnecessary oven splashing and evaporation of meat juices.

(d)Additional fat should not be added, except for veal, very lean meat or poultry which can either be ???larded??? with fat bacon or brushed very sparingly with cooking oil or melted fat.

(e)Beef, lamb, mutton and poultry may be dusted lightly with seasoned flour to give a crisp outer surface. The skin of duck and goose should be pricked to release excess fat during cooking, and the rind of pork should be scored, brushed lightly with oil, and rubbed with salt to give crisp crackling.

(f)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 manufacturer???s pack instructions, and remember to reduce the temperatures given for conventional ovens by approximately 25??C and the time

by approximately 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 this only causes unnecessary soiling, steam and condensation.

Frozen Meat and Poultry

Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly, preferably in a domestic refrigerator (allowing 5-6 hours per 450g,1 lb), or at room temperature (allowing 2-3 hours per 450g, 1 lb).

Frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before placing in the oven.

It is essential to wash thoroughly and cook meat and poultry immediately after defrosting.

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Main Oven Temperature Chart

It is not necessary to pre-heat the fan oven before roasting. Note: Where times are stated, they are approximate only.

The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a joint, or the thickest part of poultry thighs, during the cooking period. The meat thermometer will indicate when the required internal temp has been reached.

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Main Oven Temperature Chart

Note: Where times are stated, they are approximate only.

The Slow Cook Setting

Your Multifunction oven has a ???slow cooking??? facility.

This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods.

Some Advantages of Slow Cooking are:-

The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.

Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear of overcooking.

Fully loading the oven can be very economical.

Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2hrs. for late comers.

Bearing in mind these advantages, it makes sense to cook larger quantities of food than required and store them in a freezer to be used cold or for re-heating.

It is important to follow the guidelines given for preparing food using the ???Slow??? setting.

Slow cooking can only be used with the selector switch set to fan oven position and the oven temperature control to temperature setting ???S???.

Operating Procedure

1.Ensure Oven Timer is set to Manual.

2.Turn the selector switch to the fan oven position.

3.Turn the oven thermostat control to temperature setting S. The oven light will remain on.

The oven indicator light will remain on until the oven reaches the set temperature. This light will then automatically cycle on and off during cooking as the oven temperature is controlled.

4.After use always return both controls to the off position and close the oven door.

Points to bear in mind when preparing food:-

1.Make sure all dishes will fit into the oven before preparing the food.

2.All dishes cooked by the Slow Cook setting should be cooked for a minimum of 6 hours. They will 'hold' at this setting for a further hour but marked deterioration in appearance will be noticed in some cases.

3.Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at fan oven 170??C for 30 mins before turning to the Slow Cook setting.

4.Meat over 2.7 Kg. (6 lbs) and poultry over 2 Kg. (4 lbs 8oz) are unsuitable for the Slow Cook setting.

5.Always stand covered joints on a rack over the meat tin, to allow good air circulation.

6.Pork joints can only be cooked, if an internal temperature of at least 88??C is reached. This can be tested using a meat thermometer.

7.This method is unsuitable for stuffed meat and poultry.

8.Always bring soups, casseroles and liquids to the boil before putting in the oven.

9.When casseroles are used, cover the food first with foil and then the lid to prevent loss of moisture.

10.Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.

11.Root vegetables will cook better if cut into small even sized pieces.

12.Always adjust the seasoning and thickenings at the end of the cooking time.

13.Egg and fish dishes need only 1-5 hours cooking and should be observed from time to time.

14.Dried red kidney beans must be boiled for a minimum of ten minutes after soaking, before inclusion in any dish.

Storage and Re-heating of Food

1.If food is to be frozen or not served immediately, cool it in a clean container as quickly as possible.

2.Thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re- heating.

3.Re-heat food thoroughly and quickly either on the hotplate or in the fan oven, 170??C and then serve immediately.

4.Only re-heat food once.

Main Oven Grilling

DO NOT allow young children near the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces can get extremely hot.

GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE

UNDERTAKEN WITH THE DOOR

CLOSED.

Do Not line the grill pan with aluminium foil.

Ensure that the grill pan is cleaned after every use. Excess fat build-up in the bottom of the pan could cause a fire hazard.

Preheat the grill on the required setting for 5 minutes

Grilling Procedure:

1.Open the oven door and position the rod shelf as recommended in the grilling chart (see below) for the food being cooked.

2.Turn the multifunction selector switch to Half Grill or Full Grill and then turn the Main Oven temperature control to the required setting to pre-heat for approximately 5 minutes.

3.Position the grill pan centrally under the grill element and push back as far as the location stops on the rod shelf.

4.Leave the oven thermostat at setting 230??C for toast and for fast cooking of foods. For thicker foods requiring longer cooking turn the thermostat to a lower setting, after initial sealing on both sides at 230??C. The thicker the food, the lower the thermostat should be set.

If excessive smoke is emitted, reduce the setting.

5.After use always return both controls to their OFF (O) position.

Care and Cleaning

TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH

BEFORE CLEANING.

Before switching on again, ensure that all controls are in the OFF position.

Cleaning the Exterior

The outside of both ovens can be cleaned, when cooled down, using a cloth which has been rinsed in warm soapy water. The oven can then be wiped down with a clean dry cloth. Never use an abrasive powder as this will damage the surface.

Lower Oven

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. Refer to the instruction opposite for cleaning the ???Stay Clean??? panels. Do not use aerosol cleaners on this oven as they could adversely affect the fan motor unit, and cannot be wiped off the fan blade.

Decorative Trims

It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling which may detract from the appearance of the Cooker. The recommended method of cleaning

is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water, or mild non-abrasive cleaner. (If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use), then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth.

Door & control panel trims

Regularly wipe with a clean damp cloth and polish with a clean dry cloth.

Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners/powders which may scratch the surface. Under no circumstances should abrasive cleaning materials be used.

Top Oven

Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves, grill pan and floor and roof of the oven.

Stay Clean Oven Liners

Refer to the instructions below for cleaning the following Stay Clean panels; Oven ??? side and rear panels.

How Stay Clean Oven Liners

Work

The surfaces of the Stay Clean oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures 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 operations 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, in order to prevent heavy soiling, to run the oven without meat pan, at maximum setting for a couple of hours in Fan Oven mode ONLY. This may be necessary once a month or every two or three

months depending on the type and amount of oven cooking.

Care and Cleaning

It should not normally be necessary to clean the Stay Clean panels with water. If the user feels it is desirable to do so, wash them down in warm, soapy water, followed by rinsing with clear water: Do not use biological/ enzyme washing powder, harsh abrasives or oven chemical cleaners of any kind. Replacement oven liners arE available should you require them, from your nearest Hotpoint Service Centre (see back page).

Replacement of Oven Lamp

WARNING: ISOLATE THE COOKER

FROM THE SUPPLY BEFORE

REPLACING THE LAMP, TO AVOID

ELECTRIC SHOCK.

Open the oven door and remove the rod shelves. Grip the light glass dome, unscrew anti- clockwise and lift out. Reach into the aperture with fingers, and unscrew the faulty lamp anti- clockwise (15W 300??C SES) which can be obtained from your nearest Hotpoint Service Centre. Fit replacement lamp, and refit dome. When screwing and unscrewing the faulty lamp use a thick cloth to protect your fingers should the lamp break.

WARNING: ISOLATE COOKER

FROM SUPPLY BEFORE

REMOVING DOOR.

Oven Door Removal Main (Lower)

Oven

The door is removable to facilitate occasional cleaning of heavy soiling from the oven floor and from the door itself.

Please note that the door is heavy and care should be taken not to pinch your fingers during the removal and replacement.

To remove, open the door fully and, using a coin or screwdriver, turn the two discs clockwise. Slightly close the door, unhook the lower hinge fingers, then pull the door away from the oven front frame.

To replace, insert the lower fingers and the hooked ends of the door stays, ensuring that the slots in the lower fingers engage with the front frame.

Fully open the door and turn the discs anti-clockwise to their normal working positions.

Close the door - the hinge will now lock into position.

Slight odour or small amount of smoke when grill / oven used first time

Nothing Works

Timer Display shows "0:00" with "Auto" Flashing

Main oven and Top ovens do not work, but the grill works

Top oven and grill do not work, but Main oven works.

This is normal and should cease after a short period.

If you find that the timer display is blank, then it is likely that there is no electricity supply to your oven. Check:

(i)That the main cooker wall is switched on.

(ii)Other appliances, to see if you have had a power cut.

(iii)The main circuit breaker for the property.

The power supply to your oven has possibly been interrupted, but has now come back on again. Reset the timer to the correct day and "Manual" operation using the instructions given in the timer section of the book.

Your timer may be set for an Auto Cooking programme: Check the timer to see whether "Auto" is lit or flashing. If it is then please follow the instructions given in the Timer section of this book to return the timer to Manual operation.

Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause a safety device to operate:

(a)Grilling with the door closed - Always grill with the door fully open

(b)Grilling for an excessively long period at maximum setting - see Grilling guide.

Switch off appliance and allow to cool for approx 30 mins. Switch the cooker back on and check that the Grill / Top oven is now operating.

Grill does not work

Grill keeps turning on and off

Timer buzzer / bleeper operates continually

Oven temperatures too high or low

Ensure that the top oven control is set to the Full or Half grill position and set the grill control to the required setting.

When the Grill control is operating at less than its maximum setting, the Grill will cycle on and off, this is normal and not a fault.

The bleeper will stop automatically after several minutes. To cancel, press the minute minder button to silence.

Check temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Temperature Charts.

It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature slightly to suit your taste.

Oven does not cook evenly

Check:

(a)Temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Temperature Charts.

(b)Oven utensils being used allow sufficient air flow around them.

Grilling is uneven

Oven lamp does not work

Ensure that Grill pan has been positioned as stated in the Grilling section of this book.

The oven lamp is not covered by the guarantee. The part is easily changed (see the section on oven lamp replacement). A new lamp may be obtained from Genuine Parts & Accessories (see Back Page).

Steam / Condensation in the oven after use.

Steam is a by - product of cooking any food with a high water contact. To help minimise always:

a)Try to avoid leaving food in the oven to cool after being cooked.

b)Use a covered container, wherever possible.

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.