Hotpoint H151EWH User's Manual
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1. Hotpoint Designed for the real world Instructions A H151EWH Contents Introduction 2 Installation 3 For your Safety Always 4 For your Safety Never 5 Features 6 Control Panel 7 Hotplates General Information Notes 8 9 Temperature Conversion Chart 10 Grill 11 Grill Chart 12 Oven 13 Oven Cookery Notes 13 17 Care and Cleaning 18 19 Something Wrong with your Cooker 20 Key Contacts Back Cover You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference 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 a2. bases before use Ensure pans match size of Use utensils with skirts or rims e g buckets and some kettles heating area Use badly dented or Remember good quality pans distorted pans retain heat well so generally only a low or medium heat is necessary Be convex bowed out i Leave an element switched on when not cooking E E Ensure pan handles are positioned safely and away from heat sources Cook food directly on the hotplate Drag or slide utensils across Lift pans do not drag the hob surface Use pan lids except when frying Place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two hotplates Be deeply ridged i Deal with spillage immediately but with care Place plastic vessels or But essentially Flat utensils on a hot hob Use the hob as an area for storage Always place pans centrally on the hotplate c Temperature Conversion Chart 10 Gas Main Top Main Mark F Convection Convection Fan Oven Oven Oven Ye 250 120 110 100 1 275 140 130 120 2 300 150 140 130 3 325 160 150 140 4 350 180 170 160 5 375 190 180 170 6 400 200 190 180 7 425 220 210 200 8 450 220 210 9 475 220 Setting the Grill Door in grilling position Grill pan handle _ Pa LEA FN Grill CAUTION ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE CHILDREN SHO
3. remove screw and washers from grill pan and discard Warning Ensure when using grill pan handle in the detachable manner it is centralised and secure 11 Guide To Grilling Pre heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasti f Bread SOR ae eee High 3 10 mins products Amaer Deine Med High 15 20 mins sausages bacon etc Chops ete 20 25 mins Wire food support used in Gammon steaks ed A i upturned position for chicken Chicken pieces Fish fi S MIELS 10 20 mins Whole fish and fillets placed in Poe ed the base of the grill Fillets e base of the grill pan Fish in breadcrumbs Med 15 20 mins Pre Cooked potato ed 15 20 mins products Pizzas ed 12 15 mins in the base of the grill pan 8 10 mins Dish placed directly on base of Browning of food High the grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill compartment The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting and splashing 12 Oven Control To prepare meat for roasting in your electric oven Oven With the oven door closed heating of the oven is achieved by turning the control clockwise to the required oven temperature scale on the control panel as recommended in the temperature charts The pilot light will immediately come on and go
4. through the cooking period es small cakes at the same time the lower tray may require to be baked for a few minutes longer than the top tray If soft tub margarine is used for cake making temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine or butter only 16 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Ensure that the grill pan is correctly positioned beneath the grill element Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting Baking Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting using suitable packing e g wood under the feet of the appliance This should be checked both left to right and front to back Sinking of cakes The following may cause cakes to sink 1 Cooking at too high a temperature 2 Using normal creaming method with soft margarine Over Undercooking Fast Slow cooking Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in the oven temperature charts however it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10 C to suit personal taste Do not use utensils greater than 56mm 2 4 in height for roasting 17 How Stay clean Works Hob Control Panel Oven Interior 18 Care and Clea
5. Thaw frozen vegetables Make 2 3 egg omelettes 4or5 To cook foods just above simmering To maintain rolling boil for preserve making 5or6 To seal meat and fry fish 6 Frying potatoes Bringing water to the boil Deep fat frying Dissolve sugar for preserve making Safety requirements for deep fat frying PO DONS oj NO Use a deep pan large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area Never fill the pan more than one third full of oil Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period Never try to fry too much food at a time especially frozen food This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much resulting in greasy food 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 Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat Hob General Information CHOICE OF UTENSILS Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils We recommend for optimum performance the use of good quality utensils Never X Always Use good quality flat based cookware on all electric heat sources Use gauze metal pan diffusers asbestos mats and stands e g Wok stands they can cause overheating PANS SHOULD NOT el Ensure pans have clean dry Be concave bowed in
6. ULD BE KEPT AWAY THE GRILL WILL NOT OPERATE WITH THE GRILL DOOR CLOSED Never line the grill pan with aluminium foil The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of the grill element Open the grill door preheat the grill at High setting for approximately 5 minutes When toasting place the grill pan on the grill runner Position the pan centrally below the grill element Leave the control at High setting 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 of both sides at High setting The thicker the food the lower the control should be set See chart on guide to grilling Remember to switch off the grill control at the end of cooking Grill Compartment as a hotcupboard Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the compartment will be heated from the oven when in use Do not operate the grill control when using the compartment as a hotcupboard The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and storage The handle can be either detachable from or fixed to the pan For a fixed handle remove the screw and washers from the grill pan bracket tilt the handle over the recess adjacent to the bracket Slide the handle towards the centre of the pan and let the handle locate over the bracket Replace screw and washers and ensure that they are fully tightened up For a detachable handle
7. USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires Features Rating plate on rear panel ontrol Panel right rear 1500W left rear 1000W left front 2000W red spot right front 1000W Food Support Grill Pan Fixed Detached Grill Pan Handle Grill Door Oven Rod Shelves Oven Removable Side Panels Model Serial no Oven Door Control Panel Note Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position when appliance is not in use Note Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the Hotplates General Information Notes hob surface Use of Hotplates The controls set the hotplates at six pre set power levels Each control can be used to select one of six temperature settings from a minimum at position 1 to a maximum at position 6 The red spot hotplate heats up more rapidly to give faster boiling Control Settings Guide This table is provided only as a guide settings also depend on the type of pan used and the quality of food Knob Position Type of food 1 To melt butter chocolate etc tore To heat food gently To keep small amounts of water simmering To heat sauces containing egg yolks and butter To simmer stews meat fish vegetables fruit 3 To heat solid or liquid foods Keep water boiling
8. ck Slight odour or small amount of smoke when using the cooker for the first time This is normal and should cease after a short period Cooker does not work at all Check that the switch on the control unit is in the on position Oven temperature seems too high or too low Check that the temperature has been set in accordance with the temperature charts It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature by up to 10 C to suit your taste Oven does not cook evenly Check that the temperature and shelf position are as recommended in the temperature charts Check that the containers being used in the oven allow sufficient air flow around them Check that the cooker is level Hotplates are slow to boil or will not simmer Check that your pans conform to the recommendations in these instructions Grilling is uneven Check that the grill pan has been correctly positioned Grill not working Grill will not work unless the Grill door is in the grill position see Grilling section of this book Condensation on the wall at the rear of the cooker Steam and or condensation may appear from the vent at the rear of the appliance when using an oven particularly for foods with a high water content e g frozen chips roast chicken etc This is normal and any excess should be wiped off Steam Condensation in the oven after use Steam is a by product of cookin
9. er 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 cooker into position Moving the Cooker Before moving your cooker switch off at the cooker control unit ensure that it is cool Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof avoiding any grill elements Radio Interference This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference Note Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged Safety Information When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical prod uct there are certain precautions that must be observed PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE Always Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time Understand the controls prior to using the appliance Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use Turn controls off when not in use Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven grill Always place pans centrally over the hotp
10. g any food with a high water content 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 If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem Contact Service see Key Contacts back cover 20 E Hotpoint Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1100 trained specialists directly employed by us ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066 066 Monday to Friday 8am to 7 30pm Saturday 8 30am to 5 30pm Sunday 9 30am to 3 30pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Model number Serial number Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts and Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Monday to Friday 8 30am to 5pm Saturday 8 30am to 12noon www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 www hotpoint co uk Indesit Company UK Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON 01 2005 Part No 195047726 01
11. late making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplates or pans Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or changing an oven lamp if fitted Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven or grill ways keep the oven grill door closed when the appliance is not in use A 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 f bacterial growth O Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer A ways take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven is in use as the contents will be hot Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any glass panel if fitted crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until repaired During use the oven becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven Safety Information Never Never stare at Halogen heating units Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all sur faces will be hot during and after its
12. ning Turn OFF the main control unit and allow the cooker to cool before cleaning Before switching on again ensure that all controls are in the OFF position Refer to the instructions below for cleaning the Stay clean removable side oven panels STAY CLEAN OVEN LINERS 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 a meat pan at a higher temperature setting of 230 C 450 F for a couple of hours This may be necessary once a month or every two or three months depending on the type and amount of oven cooking Oven sides It should not normally be necessary to clean the Stay clean panels in water If the user feels it is desirable to do so remove the rod shelves and side panels and wash them in warm soapy water followed by rinsing in clear water Do not use enzyme biological washing powder harsh abrasives or oven chemical cleaners of any kind Grill Remove the grill pan and grid It is best to
13. ny 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 you product This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 93 68 EEC Installation WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Mains Connection 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 NICEIC registered contractor to suitable double
14. o be coated in melted fat cooking oil It is not necessary to baste when roasting in an electric oven and iquid stock should not be added to the meat pan 13 Temperature and Time Meat pan and rod shelves 14 Oven Cookery Notes The secret of succulent tender meat is not to roast quickly at too high a temperature Best results are obtained when roasting is carried out at low temperatures When a lower temperature is used joint loses less weight is more tender too high a temperature causes meat to be tough and dry and the splashing of fat onto oven interior is reduced When a complete meal is being cooked in the oven cooking time may need to be increased and temperature may need to be raised for approximately the last 30 minutes of the cooking period Bee when cooking Yorkshire pudding to serve with roast beef The times and temperature suggested should be used as a guide but may vary according to 1 Whether you prefer meat rare medium or well done 2 The size and shape of your joint a A short thick joint requires a longer cooking period than a long thin joint b A small joint under 1 5kg 3lbs takes longer per 450g 1lb than a large one whereas a large joint over 3kg 6lbs will cook in the time given for minutes per 450g 1b without the minutes over added c Boned rolled and stuffed joints take longer to cook through than those with a bone The weight of stuffing should be added to
15. off during cooking as the thermostat maintains the correct temperature Note At the end of the 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 perfectly normal characteristics of an oven with a good door seal Note Remember to switch off the oven control after cooking is finished Oven Cookery Notes The oven temperature 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 Wipe the joint dry well with a clean cloth kitchen tissue etc and weigh it Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room temperature for approximately 30 minutes before cooking Always completely thaw frozen meat before cooking Beef lamb and mutton may be lightly floured but pork should have the rind scored brushed over lightly with olive oil and sprinkled with salt for crisp crackling Place the joint in a suitably sized meat pan a small joint in a large meat pan causes unnecessary oven splashing Small joints weighing ess than 1 5kg 3lbs may be pot roasted Additional fat should not be used except for veal very lean meat poultry which can either be larded with fat bacon or brushed over very sparingly with melted fat cooking oil When potatoes are roasted round the joint they only require t
16. 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 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 6mm minimum 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 Note If the cooker is to be placed on a base precautions must be taken to prevent it from slipping off the base Siting the Cooker 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 an angled corner setting It can also be used freestanding 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 cook
17. sition in Oven Runners 1 and 4 from bottom of oven Victoria Sandwich Sponge Sandwich fatless 170 190 C 6 2 7 tins approx 20 mins 8 8 2 tins approx 30 mins 180 200 C 7 tins 15 20 mins Runners 1 and 4 from bottom of oven Runners 1 and 4 from bottom of oven Swiss Roll 190 210 C 10 15 mins Runner 4 from bottom of oven Semi rich Cakes large 160 180 C 6 2 7 tins 1 4 1 2 hrs 8 9 tins 2 21 2 hrs Runner 2 from bottom of oven Christmas Cake 140 150 C according to size and richness of mixture Runner 3 from bottom of oven Shortcrust Pastry Plate Tarts Puff Pastry 190 210 C 45 50 mins approx 220 C Runners 1 and 4 from bottom of oven Yorkshire Pudding Individual Yorkshire Puddings 210 220 C 40 45 mins 210 220 C approx 20 mins Runner 5 from bottom of oven Milk Puddings Baked Egg Custard Bread full oven Bread single loaf 140 160 C 2 21 2 hrs 140 160 C 40 50 mins 230 C 50 60 mins Reducing to 230 C 45 50 mins 210 220 C after first 10 mins Runner 3 from bottom of oven Runners 1 and 4 from bottom of oven Meringues 100 110 C Large 3 2 4 2 hrs Small 21 2 3 hrs Runner 1 from bottom of oven Note When using two shelf posi oven of bread etc tins should When baking two trays of scon tions at the same time e g to bake two plate tarts full be interchanged half way
18. the oven ready weight of meat poultry to calculate roasting times Never use meat pans larger than 390 x 300mm 15 x12 and baking trays no larger than 330x255mm 13 x10 these should be positioned centrally on the oven shelf Food should not be placed directly on the floor of the oven To avoid unnecessary cleaning rod shelves which are not in use should be removed from the oven Oven Temperature Chart Meat Food Temperature and Time Position in Oven Beef 190 200 C approx 25 30 mins per 450g 1 Ib 25 mins over Lamb Mutton 190 200 C approx 25 30 mins per 450g 1 Ib 25 mins over Pork 190 200 C approx 30 35 mins per 450g 1 Ib 30 mins over Veal 190 200 C approx 25 35 mins Runner 2 from per 450g 1 Bye 30 mins over bottom of oven Poultry Game 190 200 C approx 20 25 mins per 450g 1 bbe 20 mins over Turkey up to 5 5kg 12lb allow 22 mins per Se at 190 C n e g 5kg 242 mins over 5 5kg 121b allow 16 mins per 450g 1lb at 180 C e g 10kg 221b 352 mins Casserole Cooking 140 160 C according to quantity Shelf 3 If using aluminium foil never 1 Allow foil to touch sides of oven 2 Cover oven interior with foil 3 Cover oven shelves with foil 15 Oven Temperature Chart Baking Food Scones Small Cakes Temperature and Time 220 230 C 10 15 mins 190 200 C approx 20 25 mins Po
19. use Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance ever 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 con tainer to burst Never store chemicals food stuffs or pressurised containers 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 DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING Never use the appliance as a room heater Never use the grill to warm plates Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat Never use steam cleaners SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP PAN FIRE In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire L 2 3 TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING IT Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it NEVER
20. wash these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again Wipe the hob with a damp cloth wrung out in warm soapy water Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth Do not use oven cleaners or aerosols scouring pads or abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs or plastic end caps as damage will occur Refer to the instructions above for cleaning the Stay clean panels Remove the rod shelves for washing at the sink Use a fine steel wool soap pad for removing stubborn stains from the rod shelves and floor of the oven Take care during cleaning not to damage bend or dislodge from the supporting clips the thermostat phial which is across the back of the oven just below the roof Oven Door Care and Cleaning Wipe over the door outer panel 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 Do not use scouring pads or abrasive powder which may scratch the surface Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seal Do not lift the door seal from the oven front frame if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips Be sure to replace the oven door seal before using the appliance 19 Something Wrong with your Cooker Before calling a Service Engineer please check through the following lists THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG Problem Che
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