Hotpoint_Cooktop

Introduction

Your new appliance is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet.

To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.

The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.

When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted, this will cease after a period of use

When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes. It is suggested that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased. This odour is due to temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the insulation.

*The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:

(a)Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book.

(b)Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate attached to this equipment.

(c)Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the authorised employee or agent.

(d)Has been correctly installed.

Disposal of your product

To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely. Remove all doors and lids. Remove the mains cable (where fitted) by cutting off flush with the appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to the electricity supply.

To help the environment, Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of your product.

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:

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 rear panel. The cooker must be connected by a competent person, such as one who is a NICEIC registered contractor, to a suit- able double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm (applicable to newer properties, older properties where a 30A double pole control unit and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm is acceptable).

The double pole control unit should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in accordance with IEE regulations. The control unit must be within 2 metres of, but not directly above the appliance and should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency.

The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2 minimum.

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 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.

The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 500mm apart. The space either side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used with cabinets one side or both as well as in a corner setting. It can also be used free-standing.

Adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer 650mm.

Installation

Moving the Cooker

Splash Panel

Kit (Wall Mounted)

Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch off at the cooker control unit.

Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front as follows:

Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements.

Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy.

Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged.

Splashplate optional, apply to Parts Department (see Back Cover for contact number.)

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 PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

Always

???Always make sure you remove all packing from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.

???Always make sure you understand the controls prior to using the appliance.

???Always keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.

???Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have finished cooking and when not in use.

???Always stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse.

???Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.

???Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplate/pans.

???Always take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the controls.

???Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning and allow the appliance to cool.

???Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven.

???Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use.

???Always take care when removing items from the grill when the lower oven is on as the contents will be hot.

???Always keep the appliance clean, as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.

???Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

???Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

???Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.

???Always take care to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven, as during use the oven becomes hot.

NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN

For Your Safety

Never

???Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use.

???Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

???Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach.

???Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.

???Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.

???Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst.

???Never store chemicals/food stuffs, pressurised container in or on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.

???Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.

???Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

???Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to overheat.

???Never use the appliance as a room heater.

???Never use the grill to warm plates.

???Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.

???Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.

???Never use steam cleaners.

Features

1200W

1800W

GRILL

GRILL DOOR

REMOVABLE

INNER GLASS

DOOR

HOB VENTILATION SLOTS

1800W

1200W

CONTROL

PANEL

GRILL/MEAT PAN

WITH REMOVABLE

HANDLE AND WIRE

FOOD SUPPORT

CREDACLEAN

SIDE PANELS

OVEN ROD

SHELVES

Control Panels

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Control Knobs

Operating the control when the grill is in use

The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control, the Main Oven knob can only be rotated clockwise from the Off position.

Note: Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position, when the appliance is not in use.

In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due to hot air being emitted from the grill compartment.

Ceramic Hob

CAUTION: IF AT ANY TIME A CRACK IN THE SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, DISCONNECT THE

APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE SUPPLY.

Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface as damage can occur.

The following boiling plates are located beneath the decorative circular patterned cooking areas:-

The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating element is switched on. The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating element is switched

Off.

Warning: Even though the cooking area has returned to its original colour it may still be hot. The controls for the hotplates can be turned in either direction.

Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking. To reduce the heat to cook more slowly or simmer, turn the control to a lower setting according to the size of the saucepan and the amount of liquid.

Pans can be placed on the unheated areas of the panel when cooking is finished and before serving food. It is inadvisable at any time to leave a heating element switched on without a pan in position as this wastes energy, and could make soil or rub-off from aluminium pans more difficult to remove. To protect elements against over-heating, safety cut-outs have been incorporated with each element. After several minutes with the control at setting 6 the safety cut-out switches the element Off and On continuously, thus preventing any adverse effects that may be caused by an excessive build-up of heat in the cooking area.

Hotplates General Information Notes

USE OF HOTPLATES

Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface.

Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking. To cook more slowly or simmer, turn the control to a lower setting according to the size of the saucepan and the amount of liquid. The two small Hotplates are specially for smaller pans, low temperature cooking and simmering.

Do Not leave a hotplate switched on without a pan as this wastes energy and may shorten the life of the hotplate.

CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE

This is provided only as a guide ??? settings also depend on the type of pan used and the quality of food.

To melt butter chocolate etc. 1

To heat food gently.

To keep small amounts of water 2 simmering.

To heat sauces containing egg

yolks & butter.3 To simmer stews, meat, fish,

vegetables & fruit.

Keep water boiling.

Make 2-3 egg omelettes.

Thaw frozen vegetables.

To heat solid & liquid foods.

Frying potatoes.

Bringing water to the boil. Deep fat frying.

6 Dissolve sugar for preserve making

5 To seal meat and to fry fish.

4 To cook foods just above simmering.

To maintain a ???rolling boil??? for preserve making.

General Information Notes - Ceramic Hobs

PANS SHOULD

Not be concave (bowed in)

Not be convex (bowed out)

Not be rimmed

Not be deeply ridged

But essentially Flat

???suitable ??? unsuitable *care should be taken when using any pans on these surfaces not to drag and cause scratching.

THE BEST COMBINATIONS

This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for different types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should be good quality, with smooth, flat bases. For any further information refer to manufacturers??? instructions.

General Information Notes (Ceramic Hobs)

Do Not

Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob.

Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob.

Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface of the hob.

Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround.

Do not place anything between the base of the utensil and the ceramic hob, e.g. do not use asbestos mats, aluminium or wok stand.

Do not leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use.

Do not place aluminium or plastic foil, or plastic containers on the hob.

Do not leave the hotplates or cooking areas switched On unless they are being used. We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two heating areas.

Do not leave utensils partly covering the heated areas. Always ensure that they are placed centrally over the heated areas and have the same diameter as the heating area used.

We recommend not to use a utensil with a base diameter greater than 25cm (l0ins). Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front cooking areas. Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely.

General Information Notes (Ceramic Hobs)

Safety requirements for deep fat frying

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 (e.g. to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the patterned cooking areas.

1.Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area.

2.Never fill the pan more than one-third full of fat or oil.

3.Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period.

4.Do not try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food.

5.Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods, in particular, will cause frothing and spitting, if added to quickly.

6.Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.

7.Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.

SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE

In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.

1.TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.

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.

Choosing Your Utensils

Choosing your utensils

Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of utensils.

To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to avoid unnecessary damage, we recommend the use of good quality utensils with smooth flat bases.

Remember

1.Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base, always check before buying. See diagram below.

2.Using the correct pans and utensils will result in maximum contact with the hob and maximum efficiency as with any type of electric hob.

Do use good quality smooth flat based utensils.

Do use a utensil which has approximately the same base area as the heating area zone being used.

Do use utensils which have more than sufficient capacity for the amount of food being cooked to prevent boil over or spillage.

Do use utensils with good fitting lids.

Do use a low dome pressure cooker for best results.

WARNING: Extreme caution should be used when cleaning the hot hob.

Important

1.Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth or a paper towel to avoid unnecessary damage to the hob.

Extreme care should be taken to avoid steam burns and hot surfaces when cleaning spillage from the hob.

2.When cooking food which contains sugar (most food) or syrup, use a utensil which is large enough to prevent boil over or spillage. Sugar spillage will permanently damage the hob and therefore should be cleaned off with care immediately. If sugar spillage has occurred, remove it as long as it is still hot with a metal safety razor scraper provided. This will avoid any damage. NEVER LET IT COOL BEFORE REMOVING.

3.Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing on the ceramic hob.

Choosing Your Utensils

Do not use utensils with rough bases.

Do not use lightweight utensils with thin, distorted or uneven bases.

Do not use lightweight enamelled steel utensils.

Do not use cast iron utensils.

Do not use utensils with recessed, scrolled or ridged bases.

Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than l mm as this will reduce the performance of the hob.

Do not use a utensil with a convex base.

Do not use glass ceramic utensils.

Do not use use lightweight saucepans with plain thin copper bases on ceramic or halogen hot plates.

Note: All copper pans are excellent conductors of heat, and are hard wearing and strong, but need quite a lot of care. They can be very heavy and do not usually have completely flat bases. The interiors are usually lined with a different material such as tin.

A stainless steel pan with a sandwich base of aluminium and stainless steel is an excellent conductor of heat and is suitable for use on ceramic and halogen hobs, providing they are used in

accordance with the saucepans manufacturers??? recommendations.

Stainless steel pans with a sandwich base of aluminium and copper are excellent conductors of heat. If using stainless steel saucepans with aluminium and copper sandwich bases on ceramic and halo- gen hobs, the use of these pans must be in accordance with the saucepan manufacturers??? recom- mendations. Extra care should be taken to ensure the base of the pan and the hob is cleaned, and the hob conditioned, after each and every use, when using this type of saucepan.

If these recommendations are not followed, the result will be a build up of small copper deposits on the surface of your hob which, if not cleaned after each use, will result in permanent marking of your hob.

Always lift the pan from the hob, do not drag or slide across the hob surface as damage may occur.

Grilling

Grill Pan Handle

Fixing the Grill Pan

Handle

Recess

GRILLING MUST BE DONE WITH THE GRILL DOOR OPEN.

CONTROL KNOBS MAY BECOME HOT DURING GRILLING.

CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN

THE GRILL IS USED ??? CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.

To operate the grill proceed as follows:

???Open the grill door.

???Pre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes. (see chart on guide to grilling).

???Fix the grill pan handle securely in position. See below.

???Food which only requires browning should be placed directly on/in the grill pan in the grill pan runner, or on the floor of the grill compartment. (the grill pan grid may be removed.)

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

Warning: Take care as the grill will be hot ??? always wear oven gloves. Always ensure that the grill pan is clean BEFORE use. Excess fat build up in the bottom of the pan could cause a fire hazard.

Never line grill pan with foil.

The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and storage. Fix the grill pan handle securely in position before use.

The handle fits onto the grill pan edge with the small recess, Fig.1. Tilt the handle over the recess and slide it towards the centre, Fig.2.

Ensure the handle is fully located. Insert the washer and fixing screw and tighten fully to ensure handle is secured, Fig.3.

Always fit the screw prior to use.

Grilling (continued)

The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill pan/grill pan food support.

Place the grill pan on the runners and push back to the stop position when the grill pan is correctly positioned beneath the grill element.

Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the grill compartment will be heated when the oven is in use.

Grill Compartment Do not operate the grill control when using the compartment as a as a ???Hotcupboard??? hotcupboard.

Do take care when removing plates, dishes and utensils from the grill compartment when the oven is in use as they may become quite hot.

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

Main Oven Cookery Notes

To prepare meat and poultry for roasting in your fan oven.

(a)Wipe the meat or poultry, dry well and weigh it. Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room temperature before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry must be completely 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 meat pan supplied with your cooker. Small joints weighing less than 1.75kg (31/2 lbs) should be roasted in a smaller meat pan/tin - or they may be 'pot roasted' - a small joint in a large meat pan causes unnecessary oven splashing and evaporation of meat juices.

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

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

(f)Meat and poultry wrapped in, or covered with a tent of aluminium foil will be juicy and tender. Roasting bags offer the same advantages. Always follow the manufacturers pack 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.

Using the Main Oven for Other Functions

90?? SLOW Setting

This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china, as it may be damaged in a hot oven.

DO NOT place food or plates directly on the oven floor as this could damage both the oven lining and the plates which are being warmed.

Advantages of ???SLOW??? cooking are:

The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.

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

Inexpensive joints of meat are tenderised.

Fully loading the oven can be economical.

Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2 hours.

Operation:

1.Place the prepared food in the main oven and ensure the door is fully closed.

2.Select ???S??? (Slow Cooking Temperature) by turning the Main Oven Control clockwise ensuring the oven door is fully closed.

Storage and re-heating of food:

1.If food is to be frozen or not used immediately, place it in a clean container and cool as soon as possible.

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

3.Always reheat food thoroughly and ensure it is piping hot before serving.

4.Only re-heat food once.

Points to consider when preparing food for ???SLOW??? cooking:

1.Make sure that the dishes to be used will fit into the oven ensuring enough room for air to circulate.

2.All dishes cooked on the slow setting will require a minimum of 6 hours, however, if they are cooked for 1-2 hours longer then deterioration in their appearance may be noticed.

3.Never cook joints of meat over 2.7kg (6 lb) or poultry over 2.0kg (4lb 8oz).

We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry are stuffed before cooking on the slow setting.

4.To seal in the meat juices, always cook meat or poultry at 170??C for 30 minutes before wrapping in foil and placing on a rack over a tin (to allow good air circulation) before turning the control to the slow setting and cooking immediately.

5.Always ensure that joints of pork and poultry are thoroughly cooked by checking with a meat thermometer before serving.

6.Always thaw frozen foods completely before cooking. We do not recommend placing frozen food in the oven to cook.

7.Always bring soups, liquids and casseroles to the boil before placing in the oven.

8.Ensure that casserole dishes have a good seal (not airtight) and cover to the top with foil to prevent loss of moisture.

9.Ensure that fruit and vegetables are cut into even sized small pieces to cook properly.

10.Always adjust seasoning before serving.

11.If using dried red kidney beans it is important that the beans are soaked and then boiled for a minimum of 10 minutes before using in any dish to destroy any toxins.

12.When cooking fish or egg dishes it may be necessary to check during cooking to avoid overcooking.

Care and Cleaning

TURN OFF THE MAIN COOKER WALL 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 UNLESS

SPECIFIED BELOW.

Powder Cleanser ??? Mineral deposits that are present in hard water, and some foods, may cause ???discolourations??? that appear in the form of grey or brown stains. The stains sometimes appear to be in or under the glass surface. If there are some persistent stains after using any of the other recommended cleaning materials, powder cleanser may be applied, following the manufacturers instructions. Do not use abrasive cleaners or the powder cleanser on the painted metal framework.

Cleaner Conditioner ??? Regular use of the conditioner will make the surface easier to clean thus ensuring that years of heavy abrasive cleaning do not progressively dull the surface.

Care and Cleaning

Grill

Control Panel

Decorative Trims

Doors

Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again. Wipe out the Grill compartment, use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners and the floor of the compartment.

Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth. Do not use cream cleaners, oven cleaners or aerosols, scouring pads or abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs as damage will occur.

It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling. The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water or mild non-abrasive cleaner. (If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use). Then, after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth.

Wipe over the outer door glass panels with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water, then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Ensure that glass doors are not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows.

Glass Inner Door Panel (where fitted) ??? open the door fully and unscrew the two screws securing the glass panel, taking care not to allow the glass to fall. The glass panel may now be washed at the sink. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad. Ensure the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. Take particular care not to damage the inner surface which is coated with a heat reflective layer. After cleaning, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm, without removing it from the door.

Warning: Oven must not be operated with inner door glass removed.

Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals. Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis, if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips.

Take care that the rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning, and furthermore that the lettering is not blurred or removed.

Care and Cleaning

Ovens

Oven Liners

Oven Lamp

Replacement

Remove the rod shelves and grill pan.

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

The surface of the ???Credaclean??? 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 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.

It should not normally be necessary to clean the ???Credaclean??? panels in water. If desirable remove the rod shelves and the side panels and wash them in warm soapy water, followed by rinsing in clean water.

Open the oven door and remove the rod shelves. Using a suitable cloth to protect the fingers grip the light glass dome, unscrew anti-clockwise and lift. Reach into the aperture with fingers, and unscrew the lamp anti- clockwise. Fit replacement lamp (15W 300??C rated SES), refit dome.

WARNING: To avoid electric shocks - please ensure that the electricity supply to the appliance is switched off and the appliance is fully cold, before removing the lamp lens.

Key Contacts

Service

Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer???s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence.

Repair Service

UK: 08709 066 066

Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200

You will be asked for the following information:-

Name, address and postcode.

Telephone number

Model / Serial number of the appliance

Clear and concise details of the query or fault

Place and Date of purchase

(Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls).

Extended Warranty

To join: UK 08709 088 088

Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200

Genuine Parts & Accessories

Mail Order Hotline

UK: 08709 077 077

Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836

For further product information 08701 506070

All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.

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