Hotpoint EW72 User's Manual
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1. 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 amp 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 lt a Merloni Electtrodomestici UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON September 2003 Part no 19504060100 012. 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 com
3. TD Instructions for Installation and Use EW63 72 82 EW85 EW92 Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else or move house and leave it behind make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings Contents Introduction Installation Safety Information The main parts of your Cooker The cooking systems in your Cooker Temperature Conversion Chart The Controls The Clock Minute Minder EW63 72 The Timer EW82 85 92 Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob Conventional Grilling EW63 72 Solarplus Grilling EW82 85 92 Top Oven Conventional Cooking Cooking Temperature Charts Main Oven Fan Cooking Slow Cooking Main Oven Care and Cleaning If something goes wrong If it still won t work Hotpoint Service Cover Key Contacts 12 13 14 15 16 21 22 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 37 38 39 back page 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 a
4. 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 front of the plinth The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as one who is a NICEIC registered contractor to a suitable 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 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 Levelling Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can
5. D 00 SYMBOLS N N A bell symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set At the end of the Minute Minder Period the timer will emit an audible tone and the bell symbol will disappear The cookpot symbol will light up either When the timer is in manual mode or 0 0 During the actual Cook Period N u N u OQOQOOO AUTO will light up When the timer is first turned on it will flash It will go out when a time of day is set or when the timer is set to manual The AUTO symbol will flash at the end of an Auto Cooking programme to indicate that the programme has finished When the AUTO symbol is flashing to return the oven to Manual operation turn the oven controls off ensure that the correct time of day is set and press O O O O the Manual button The AUTO symbol will go out TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS Minute Minder Here you can set a time period ofup to 23 hours 59 minutes that vvill count dovvn Button VVhen it reaches zero the timer vvill emit an audible tone For Example f you set 20 minutes the audible tone vvill occur 20 minutes later AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME g Cook Period Button Cook Period is the actual length of time for which the timer will switch the oven s on as part of an Auto Cooking programme e g If you set 2 hours the food will be cooke
6. If the hob is reused before cleaning spillage will be baked on and be very difficult to remove Always switch the cooker OFF at the cooker control panel To minimise cleaning Always take care and avoid spills Always use a Ceramic Hob Cleaner Conditioner whenever cleaning is done The Cleaner Conditioner forms a protective film on the hob and contains a mild detergent which makes cleaning easier Hotpoint has a Cleaner Conditioner which can be obtained either through a local Hotpoint Service Centre or retainer part no 6004 To clean off stubborn stains the following can be used when the surface has cooled 1 Cif non scratch cream cleaner 2 Heavy soil can be removed from the surface by carefully using a glass scraper 3 Hard vvater stains grease spots and any discolouration having a metallic sheen can be removed with Solvol Autosol Super or any non abrasive stainless steel cleaner After cleaning alvvays use the Cleaner Conditioner and finish it off by polishing with a clean dry paper towel Never use abrasive or chemical oven cleaners as they can damage the surface of the hob The visual effect of any scratches which may occur in use can be minimised by the use of Cleaner Conditioner Such scratches cannot be removed but do not affect the function of the hob in any way Care and Cleaning of the Oven WARNING BEFORE CLEANING SWITCH THE COOKER OFF AT THE MAINS COOKER CONTROL PANEL AND ALLOW IT TO COOL IT IS ESSEN
7. 2 m lt The timer display will revert to the time of day with the Auto symbol lit 8 o cookpot symbol remaining lit At the end of the Cook Period the Auto symbol will flash and an intermittent audible tone will be heard The audible tone will continue until cancelled The Auto symbol will continue to flash until the timer is returned to Manual operation see below NOTE The Cookpot symbol disappears Step 6 Press the Manual button The audible tone will be cancelled and the oven s will be returned to Manual Step 7 Turn the oven control s to the OFF position 20 Electronic Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation EV 82 85 92 TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED Step 1 Turn the oven control s to the OFF position nn i u Step 2 Press the Manual button to return the oven s to Manual operation The Auto symbol vvill go out 00 Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERATION When cooking Automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time simply by pressing the Cook Period button When cooking Automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End Time button Having set a Cook Period and End Time an electronic device stores the information The device within the timer will sw
8. and lower heat This system is particularly suitable for raosting and baking on one shelf only 2 Variable Grilling Top Oven the oven can also be used for conventional grilling with a full or half width fully controllable grill Note The Top Oven door should be open when grilling the fan oven operates by constantly blowing heated air from an element wrapped around the fan into the oven This gives improved efficiancy and in general enables the user 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 These three systems of cooking are described more fully in the seperate Recipe Book and we suggest you read right through the introductory section of that book before using the oven Temperature Conversion Chart Temperatures Condensation Conventional The recommended temperatures given are for conventional and fan ovens When using a fan oven it will be necessary to reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes per hour and lower the temperature by up to 20 C Also in the majority of cases it is not necessary to pre heat the oven However pre heating is recommended when cooking items such as Yorkshire puddings whisked sponges and bread Your experience with the cooker will enable you to select the cooking time and temperature best suited for your recipe Condensation may become e
9. be adjusted up or down to set the height 900mm 915mm and level the cooker 1 The rear wheels can be raised or lowered from the BACK of the cooker by adjusting the levelling screws A in the plinth 2 The front feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the front of the cooker CAUTION Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is not moved carefully NOTE Ensure oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelves PLINTH au a VIEWED FROM REAR Siting the Cooker The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 600mm 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 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 than 650mm Note This appliance must NOT be fitted on a platform 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
10. 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 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 nformation Never Never stare at Halogen heating units Never leave children unsupervised vvhere a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces vvill be hot during and after its use Never allovv 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 vvhen unattended and not in use Never remove the oven shelves vvhilst 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 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 mo
11. pan for grilling ensure that the grill pan handles do not become caught in the oven shelf Before use ensure the grill pan handle is positioned correctly Food which only requires browning should be placed directly on the shelf on either of the runners Leave the control at setting 4 for toast and for the 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 4 The thicker the food the lower the control should be set WARNING Take care as oven grill will be hot always wear oven gloves ALWAYS ENSURE THE GRILL PAN IS CLEAN BEFORE USE EXCESS FAT BUILD UP IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD 25 Conventional Grilling continued EW63 72 GRILL CHART Pre heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Small cuts of 4 for 4 mins meat sausages reduce to lower 10 20 mins bacon etc setting Chops etc 4 for 6 8 mins Gammon steaks reduce to lower Chicken pieces setting 20 30 mins Wire food support used in upturned position for chicken Fish fingers Whole Fillets 10 20 mins Whole fish and fillets placed in the base of the grill pan 15 20 mins 15 20 mins Browning of 8 10 mins Dish placed directly on base of 4 the grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill compartme
12. stubborn stains The inner door glass panel can be removed for easy cleaning see page 37 The outside of the cooker should be cleaned regularly to keep it looking like new Wipe over with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water and dry with a soft clean cloth You can use mild non abrasive cleaners but always read the manufacturer s instructions first Always test their suitability on a small area of the cooker not noticeable innormal use NOTE DO NOT use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners as they may scratch the surface Wear protective gloves when cleaning any part of your cooker Regularly wipe with a clean damp cloth and polish with a clean dry cloth 35 Care and Cleaning cont WARNING TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK BEFORE REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT SWITCH THE COOKER OFF AT THE COOKER CONTROL UNIT and allow to cool if the oven has been used Replacement of the Unscrew the glass cover using a suitable cloth to protect the fingers and Oven Light remove carefully Unscrew the existing light bulb and remove Screw the new bulb into position and replace the glass cover with metal washer until positioned securely Solarplus Grill To clean the solarplus grill use a clean damp soapy cloth and wipe over EW82 85 92 only If stubborn stains remain gently clean with a well soaped nylon scouring pad and wipe over with a damp cloth NOTE DO NOT use metal cleaning utensils wire wool or proprietary oven cleaners on the
13. the inner side of the door 2 Turn the tvvo securing brackets back to their original position to retain the glass and tighten the screvvs Fig 2 x Fig 2 we Pai Glass 37 If something goes vvrong don t panic Just quickly check these points before calling a Hotpoint engineer 1 Check that the mains supply is switched on 2 EW82 85 92 only Check that the Automatic Cooking Symbol Auto on the Timer is not flashing if it is set the oven back to Manual operation 3 If using the Grill in the Top Oven make sure that the Top Oven Control is set to O Off If it still won t work Ring Service see back cover roy 38 Parts Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of equipment DIY repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under Hotpoint s Parts Guarantee If you do experience a problem with the appliance don t take risks call in Hotpoint s own Service Engineer see KEY CONTACTS back page Our spare parts are designed exclusively to fit only Hotpoint appliances Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard Optional Extra Main oven roof liner and fixing screws Part Nos 6226124 Liner 9980429 4 off screws These are available from Hotpoint Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline see back page us
14. 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 meat 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 food first with foil and then the lid 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 Egg and fish dishes need only 1 5 hours cooking and should be included in day cooking sessions where they can be checked from time to time 33 Care and Cleaning of the Oven WARNING BEFORE CLEANING SWITCH THE COOKER OFF AT THE MAINS COOKER CONTROL PANEL AND ALLOW IT TO COOL IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE OVENS ARE CLEANED AND KEPT FREE FROM FATS OIL AND GREASE Cleaning of the Ceramic Hob 34 Always clean spills immediately
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16. Note Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged 4 Safety nformation 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 BELOVV 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 6 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 hotplate 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 Always keep the oven grill door closed when the appliance is not in use Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a
17. SET To change the time of day repeat Steps 4 5 6 above Note You cannot adjust the time of day if the timer has been set for an Auto Cooking Programme SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly Step 2 Press and hold the Minute Minder button Step 3 With the Minute Minder button held in set the required Minute Minder period using the and buttons A bell symbol will light up Release all buttons and the timer display will revert back to the time of day The bell symbol will remain lit to signify that a Minute Minder period has been set At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard and the bell symbol will disappear Step 4 To cancel the audible tone press the Minute Minder button OOOO O O When the Minute Minder has been set the time remaining can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Minute Minder button If necessary the Minute Minder can be cancelled before the tone sounds by pressing and holding the Minute Minder button and then at the same time pressing the button until 0 00 appears in the display window 18 Electronic Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation EV 82 85 92 AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer a To set the timer to switch the oven s On and Off Automatically b To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatic
18. TIAL THAT THE OVENS ARE CLEANED AND KEPT FREE FROM FATS OIL AND GREASE Stay Clean Liners Oven Fittings Oven Interiors Oven Door Cleaning Cooker Exterior Door and Control Panel trims EW92 only Stay Clean liners are covered with a special enamel which absorbs cooking soils At higher temperatures the soiling is slowly destroyed In most cases normal cooking at higher temperatures will permit this cleaning to take place automatically However if higher cooking temperatures are not used regularly then it may be necessary in order to prevent heavy soiling to run the oven at maximum temperature for at least two hours from time to time The Stay Clean liners can be washed in warm soapy water followed by rinsing in clear water Dry well with a soft cloth NOTE Do not use enzyme washing powder harsh abrasives or chemical oven cleaners of any kind The oven shelves can be cleaned either in a dishwasher or by using a fine steel wool soap pad The grill and meat pans can be cleaned in warm soapy water using a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains or in a dishwasher They should be cleaned after each use To clean the oven interiors remove all the oven fittings and where applicable the Stay Clean liners All types of oven cleaners can be used but do not allow abrasive cleaners or oven spray to come into contact with the Stay Clean liners Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove
19. Tvvo reversible Handle oven shelves Catalytic sides and back Rating plate Adjustable feet front Adjustable wheels at rear Removable inner glass door NOTE To keep the controls cool when the appliance is used a gentle flow of air may be blown from beneath the control panel If the appliance is still warm this cooling fan may run on or restart itself when all controls have been turned off This is normal and is not a fault The fan vvill stop once the appliance has cooled NOTE Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls The Main Parts of your Cooker Ew72 WARNINGS DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT Ceramic Hob with Four Solarglo Cooking Zones Control Panel and Timer Top Oven Dual Grill and Conventional Cooking Fittings supplied One oven shelf Grill pan with grid and handle Catalytic side liners Drop Down Top Oven Door Main Oven Fan Cooking Fittings supplied Door Tvvo reversible Handle oven shelves Meat pan Catalytic sides and back Rating plate Adjustable feet front Adjustable wheels at rear Removable inner glass door NOTE To keep the controls cool when the appliance is used a gentle flow of air may be blown from beneath the control panel If the appliance is still warm this cooling fan may run on or restart itself when all controls have been turned off This is normal and i
20. ally after a set cook period a TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN S ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches off Automatically Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set if not follow instructions for setting the time of day Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door s 0 2 N 1 Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button The display will read 0 00 with the cookpot symbol lit Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in set the required Cook Period OOOO O O using the and buttons Auto symbol and cookpot symbol lit Step 5 Press and hold in the End Time button The display will read the earliest possible end time for the Cook Period that you have set above The Auto symbol and cookpot symbol will be lit O O OO O O Step 6 With the End Time button still held in use the and buttons to set the End Time i e The time you require the oven to switch off Release all the buttons and the timer will revert back to the time of day Uy The Auto symbol will remain lit to signify that an Auto Cooking Programme has of 1 CU been set The cookpot symbol will go out Step 7 Turn the oven control s to the required temperature and if necessary O O select the appropriate oven function At the end of the Automatic Cook Period
21. 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 vve vvill 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 e 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
22. are tenderised Fully loading the oven can be economical Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2 hours 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 S 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 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 Main Oven Temperature Control clockwise ensuring the oven door is fully closed 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 Ib or poultry over 2 0kg 4 Ib 802 We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry are stuffed before cooking on the slow setting
23. by an 0 This control switches on the main oven To select Fan Cooking Turn the control clockwise and select any temperature between 80 C and 230 C As the control is turned the fan will start the oven interior light and the red main oven thermostat light will come on and the heating element around the fan will start heating The fan and the oven interior light will remain on throughout cooking The red main oven thermostat light will come on until the oven reaches the required temperature It will then cycle off and on as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature 1 Never operate both the top oven control and the grill control together The grill will not operate unless the top oven control is in the 0 off position 2 EW82 85 92 only If either oven does not switch on when the control is turned check that the Timer is in manual operation The main oven has an Economy setting to select Turn the main oven control to the Slow Setting S see page 33 NOTE Slow Cooking can be cooked automatically see Timer instructions The oven is fitted with a safety device which disconnects the heating element and oven fan when the door is opened The heating element and oven fan will not operate until the oven door is closed Clock Minute Minder Operation EW63 72 CLOCKFACE 000 The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock O O SYMBOLS i O Minute Minder A Bell symbol will lig
24. d for 2 hours End Time Button The time of day at which you want an Auto Cooking programme to end For Example If you set a Cook Period for 2 hours and End Time of 11 00 The timer will switch the oven s on at 9 00 and turn the oven s off at 11 00 You will hear a audible tone at 11 00 to indicate that the Auto Cooking Programme has finished Notes When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven control s to the required temperature s when you set the timer fan Auto Cooking programme has been set the oven s will only operate during the pre programmed time vf Manual Button Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return the oven s to Manual operation and Buttons Used to adjust the various timer function settings Electronic Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation EV 82 85 92 N u N u N u SETTING THE TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on Step 3 VVhen svvitched on the display vvill shovv 0 00 and the Auto symbol flashing intermittently Step 4 Press amp hold in both the Cook Period amp End Time buttons together Step 5 With the Cook Period amp End Time buttons still held in press either the or buttons to set the correct time of day Step 6 Release all the buttons simultaneously THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW
25. grill element mesh 36 Care and Cleaning cont Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that is coated vvith a heat reflective layer Do not use scouring pads or abrasive powder which will scratch the glass Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool pad For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned while still warm without removing it from the door After cleaning rinse and dry with a soft cloth CLEANING THE DOORS SIDE OPENING DOORS Cleaning the door glass is the same as the drop down doors except take care to support the weight of the inner glass when removing and refitting DROP DOWN DOORS Remove the door inner glass as follows 1 Open the door fully and unscrevv the tvvo screvvs securing the glass panel so that the securing brackets can be turned There is no need to remove the screvvs completely 2 Turn the brackets so that the glass be removed and cleaned at the sink Fig 1 Fig 1 3 The inside of the outer door glass can now be cleaned while still fitted to the cooker NEVER OPERATE THE COOKER WITHOUT THE INNER DOOR GLASS IN POSITION Refit the door inner glass as follows 1 NOTE The inner door glass has a special reflective coating on one side Replace the door inner glass so that the statement IMPORTANT THIS FACE TOVVARDS THE OVEN can be read from
26. ht up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set At the end of the Minute Minder Period the timer will emit an audible tone and the Bell symbol will disappear SETTING THE TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned off Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on O O Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0 00 Step 4 Press and release both buttons simultaneously Step 5 Press the button to set the Time of Day O O 28 The Time of Day be adjusted by using the button to increase the time setting or the button to decrease the time setting The Time of Day is set if no adjustments are made within 10 seconds THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET To change the time of day repeat Steps 4 amp 5 above Clock Minute Minder Operation EW63 72 Here you can set a time period of up to 10 hours that will count down When it reaches zero the timer will emit an audible tone For Example If you set 20 minutes the audible tone will occur 20 minutes later SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly Step 2 Press and release the button Note Step 3 must be started within 10 seconds otherwise you must repeat Step 2 Step 3 Press the button to set the required time period A Bell symbol will light up The time period can be adjusted by using the button to increa
27. ing order form enclosed 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 f 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
28. itch the oven s on and off at the required times When setting an Auto Cooking Programme and a mistake is made to clear a Press amp release the Manual button b Start the sequence again If at any time the display shows three flashing zero s 0 00 and Auto it is likely that the electricity supply to the oven has been interrupted Reset the timer to the correct time of day Food in the oven may therefore not have been cooked before serving check food is thoroughly heated and completely cooked To set each function always press and hold the required function button and at the same time press or buttons 21 Using the Ceramic Hob WARNING DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK SWITCH OFF AT THE COOKER MAINS CONTROL SWITCH IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST HOTPOINT SERVICE OFFICE see KEY CONTACTS back page Ratings of Cooking Zones Ceramic Ceramic Ceramic Ceramic 1800W 1500W 1200W 160mm diameter 180mm diameter 180mm diameter 160mm diameter Solarglo Ceramic Solarglo Ceramic Solarglo Ceramic Solarglo Ceramic 1500W 1200VV 160mm diameter 180mm diameter 180mm diameter 160mm diameter EW82 85 92 Solarglo Halogen Solarglo Plus Solarglo Dual Circuit Solarglo 1200W 1800W 1500W 1200W 145mm diameter 180mm diameter 180mm diameter 145mm diameter The Working of the Heating only occurs within the marked circular cooking zones The zones Heating Zones heat
29. ment tubes OR if the grill is on cause an electric shock During use the mesh may become soiled Do not attempt to clean it while the grill is still on Turn the cooker off at the control unit and wait until it has cooled dovvn before cleaning Care must be taken to ensure the grill mesh is not distorted DO NOT store the grill pan handle on the grill pan grid when the rod shelf is in the top runner position There are tvvo halves to the grill one on the left and one on the right You can choose to have both sides on or just the left side on Turning the control knob clockvvise vvill svvitch both sides on Turning it anti clockvvise vvill only svvitch the left side on The numbers vvhich are displayed indicate the heat setting Number 4 is the hottest and number 1 the coolest GRILLING SHOULD NOT BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL TOP OVEN DOOR CLOSED This will cause overheating The grill will not operate unless the top oven control is in the 0 Off position 1 Open the grill top oven door fully 2 Position rod shelf as recommended in the chart next page for food being cooked 3 Place the grill pan on the rod shelf ensuring it is positioned centrally under the element 4 Never line the grill pan with aluminium foil as this may cause overheating of fat in the grill pan 27 Solarplus grill Ews2 85 92 Guide to grilling successfully Shelf Position Pre from base heat of oven Approx Cooking Time Toasting of B
30. mother flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth 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 When smothering the flames DO ENSURE that you FACE and ARMS are WELL PROTECTED from the flames to save you from becoming hurt After the fire has been extinguished LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING IT If you fail to put the fire out call the fire brigade immediately Conventional Grilling Ew63 72 Grilling must be done with the top oven door open Control knobs may become hot during grilling The operation of the controls is covered on page 13 Remember the grill will not operate until the top oven control is in the 0 off position To operate the grill Open the grill top oven door proceed as follows When toasting or grilling the rod shelf can be placed on either of the runners Preheat the grill on setting 4 for approximately 5 minutes using either the single left hand side or twin width setting depending on the amount of food to be cooked Fixing the grill pan handle Ensure that the handle is secure before use see figs 1 2 and 3 on next page The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill pan grill pan grid Place the grill pan on the shelf and push back until the pan is correctly positioned beneath the grill element Notes When positioning the grill
31. nal Cooking The heat for conventional cooking in the top oven is provided by the grill element and the element under the floor of the oven t is ideal for the slow cooking of cheaper cuts of meat in casseroles etc but can also be used for small joints of meat up to 1 5kg 316 The operation of the controls is covered on page 13 See cooking charts for temperatures and shelf positioning pages 30 and 31 The top oven can be used either independently to cook small quantities of food or in conjunction with the main oven to provide additional Azo cooking space The shelf should be positioned on the first or second runner from the bottom To use the oven Set the top oven control to the required temperature the top oven proceed as follows light will come on and wait for the thermostat light to go off indicating that the oven has reached the right temperature 25mm 1in The food to be cooked should be placed in the centre of the shelf with a gap of at least 25mm 1in between it and the grill element This should avoid burning and ensure even cooking Do not place food or dishes on the floor of the oven Platewarming in the Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the top oven will be heated when top oven the main oven is in use When the main oven is not in use for instance when a meal is being cooked on the hob place the plates and serving dishes on the shelf using the bottom runner and turn the top oven c
32. nd responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation 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 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
33. nt The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting and splashing Fixing the Grill Pan The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and handle storage Fix the grill pan handle securely in position before use The handle fits onto the grill pan edge vvith 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 washer and fixing screw and tighten fully to ensure handle is secured Fig 3 Always fit the screw prior to use 26 Solarplus grill 82 85 92 CAUTION Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use children should be kept away Note Grilling procedure Your cooker is not fitted with a conventional type of grill The Solarplus high speed grill which is designed to reduce your grilling times It is quicker because it takes less time to warm up from cold Conventional grills require 5 minutes pre heat before food is placed beneath them but for normal grilling the Solarplus grill can be used from cold without any pre heat However when toasting optimum performance is achieved by pre heating the grill for about 1 minute You will notice that the grill elements are protected by a wire mesh This stops you from touching live parts DO NOT under any circumstances insert objects into the grill mesh as this could damage or break the ele
34. ontrol to approximately 100 C A maximum time of 10 12 minutes is all that is required to heat the plates and dishes NEVER operate the grill control when using the top oven for cooking or warming plates and dishes 29 O ee ome e ox F usua 002 061 Ko p m MET sea eaves RETURN 150 faii osuo son see Wnty qol esi wwa citing eoe ovos campus eure ape m ul Sulul 1 Poog u AQ ueq bulyoo gt dol bupyeg Oven Temperature Charts Baking temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be follovved Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine only Note If soft margarine is used for cake making 30 2 06 Aay nod 2 06 Mod 2 02 2 08 que 2 09 7777 D U P L u q sey dw eusa U y u ym P PUL JIM 16 y pon d 5upyoo y Huunp su5biu Aninod yed s y lu v JO ulof e yed 3s y lu v olul JEOW e Yasu 0 51 Anod joym JO edu JO S UIOf Jo ss uipe y B ns JO POYJOW JSOW yL H0 UM S AJ YS JAAOD YUM JOUAIU U AO JBAOD Z U AO JO S PIS YINO 0 HO MO V L 4 A U 7110 HuIsN i SAH Sib 2 0S1 16 BOS Jad sulu Z MO E 2 0
35. op 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 X Do not leave any utensils food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use Donot 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 Do not leave heating zones uncovered when they are switched On 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 iz used Alvvays ensure that the bottom of the pan is both clean and dry Dirt or moisture betvveen the pan and the hob can cause pitting of the surface of the glass VVe do not recommend the use of utensils vvith a base diameter greater than 25cm l0ins Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front cooking areas Alvvays ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely Always take extra care when cooking foods with a high sugar content eg jam as s
36. pillage will cause damage to the surface of the glass Always clean spills immediately see Care and Cleaning 23 Care of the Ceramic Hob continued Safety requirements for deep fat frying 24 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 2 2 4 Use a deep large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area Never fill the pan more than one third full or fat or oil Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period Do not try to fry too much food at a time especially frozen food This only lovvers 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 Never allow excessive splashing of oil onto the hob In the unfortunate event of a chip pan fire k Switch Off the electricity supply NEVER attempt to move the pan burns and injuries are caused almost invariably by picking up the burning pan and rushing outside with it S
37. plete 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 39 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
38. r fan cooking in the main oven is provided by an element situated at the back of the oven around the fan Fan cooking is ideal for large poultry or joints of meat reducing cooking times and often eliminating the need for pre heating the oven It is also ideal for batch cooking where food is cooked on more than one level because the forced circulation of hot air gives an even temperature from the top to the bottom of the oven The operation of the controls is covered on page 13 See cooking charts for temperatures and shelf positioning pages 30 and 31 The shelves should be evenly spaced To avoid unnecessary cleaning shelves which are not in use should be removed from the oven Set the main oven control to the required temperature Pre heating is not normally necessary but some foods such as bread scones and Yorkshire pudding do benefit from being placed in a hot oven see cooking charts Place the food to be cooked in the centre of each shelf to allow for even air circulation around the food Using The Slovv Cook Setting S S SLOVV 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 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
39. re 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 1 2 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 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 The Main Parts of your Cooker Ew63 WARNINGS DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT Ceramic Hob with Four Ceramic Cooking Zones Control Panel and Timer Top Oven Dual Grill and Conventional Cooking Fittings supplied One oven shelf Grill pan with grid and handle Catalytic side liners Drop Down Top Oven Door Main Oven Fan Cooking Fittings supplied Door
40. read 1 min 3or2 Maximum 3 5 mins Grill pan Products and grid Small cuts of meat None 3or2 Maximum for 4 10 15 mins Grill pan Sausages Bacon mins reduce and grid to 3 Chops etc None 2 Maximum for 25 30 mins Grill pan Gammon Steaks 6 8 mins and grid Chicken pieces reduce to 3 2 2 Fish Whole None 2 Maximum 6 8 mins in base of grill Fillets 3 pan Fish in None 3 3 10 15 mins Grill pan breadcrumbs and grid Pre cooked Potato None 3or2 3 10 12 mins in base of Products grill pan Pizzas None 3or2 3 10 15 mins Grill pan and grid Brovvning of Food 1 min 3or2 Maximum 5 7 mins Dish placed directly on shelf NOTE Position 1 is with the rod shelf directly on the floor of the grill oven Grill Pan Handle 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 A slide it towards the centre of the pan B and let the handle locate over the bracket C Replace the screw and washers and ensure they are fully tightened up For a detachable handle Remove the screw and washers from the grill pan and keep safe Please note that if a fixed handle is required the grill pan cannot be kept in the Fan Oven with the door closed but may be stored in the top oven 28 Top Oven Conventio
41. s not a fault The fan vvill stop once the appliance has cooled NOTE Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls The Main Parts of your Cooker EV 82 85 92 WARNINGS DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT Dual Circuit Solarglo Cooking Zone Ceramic Hob with Two Control Panel and Timer Solarglo Cooking Zones Halogen Solarglo Plus Top Oven Solar Plus Grilling and Conventional Cooking Fittings supplied One oven shelf Grill pan with grid Drop and handle Down Catalytic side liners Top Oven Door Glass panel Main Oven Fan Cooking Fittings supplied Glass Two reversible panel oven shelves Meat pan with anti splash tray Catalytic sides and back panels Rating plate Adjustable feet front Adjustable wheels at rear Door switch EW92 only NOTE To keep the controls cool when the appliance is used a gentle flow of air may be blown from beneath the control panel If the appliance is still warm this cooling fan may run on or restart itself when all controls have been turned off This is normal and is not a fault The fan vvill stop once the appliance has cooled NOTE Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls The cooking systems in your Cooker Your new cooker is equipped with three different cooking systems 1 Conventional Heating Top Oven with upper
42. se the time period or the button to decrease the time period Release all buttons the timer display will show the remaining time period The Bell symbol will remain lit to signify that a time period has been set At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard and the Bell symbol will disappear Step 4 To cancel the audible tone press the button To cancel the minute minder period press the button until 0 00 is displayed in the window then press the button If at any time the display shows flashing zero s it is likely that the electricity supply has been interrupted Reset the timer to the correct time of day Note The Timer display will show the minute minder period as follows Any period up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds The display shows MINUTES and SECONDS 10s intervals eg 19 minutes 50 seconds Any period between 100 minutes 1 hour 40 minutes and up to 10 hours The display shows HOURS and MINUTES eg 1 hour 41 minutes Oven Timer Operation EV 82 85 92 Note Timer must be set to Time of Day and Manual before the oven can be used AUTOMATIC COOKING The Oven can be controlled by the Automatic Timer HINTS ON AUTOMATIC COOK NG 1 Select foods vvhich vvill require the same cooking time and temperature 2 To ensure food does not cool down and require reheating set the end time so the food is ready when you require it Always ensure that mea
43. switched on this is also indicated by numbers 1 4 on the control knob 4 is the highest setting Variable power for either the whole or the inner part of the hotplate is obtained by selecting any number between 1 amp 4 The off position is identified by an 0 The hob hot warning light will operate soon after any of the heating areas are switched on It will remain illuminated until the ceramic surface has cooled down and it is safe to touch The grill control will not operate unless the top oven control is in the 0 off posiition The grill control provides fully variable heat control for either the twin grill or single left hand side grill by selecting any number between 1 amp 4 When turned clockwise the twin grill will be switched on and any power setting from 1 4 can be selected The power level numbers are indicated in light red When turned anti clockwise the single grill will be switched on and any power setting from 1 4 can be selected The power level numbers are indicated on the control knob The off position is identified by an 0 This control switches on the top and bottom heating elements in the top oven The temperature in the oven can be set anywhere between 100 C and 220 C The red thermostat light will glow initially and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature It will then cycle off and on as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature The off position is identified
44. t and poultry is defrosted before placing in the oven 4 Whenever possible take food out of the refrigerator and keep it as cool as possible 5 If cooking food that requires frying before placing in the oven for automatic cooking keep the delay time to a minimum 6 Never place hot or warm food in the oven for delay start cooking as it could cause the oven to be warm and produce harmful bacteria in the food 7 We advise that dishes containing left over cooked poultry or meat e g Shepherd s Pie should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay period 8 Ensure that delay start times are kept to a minimum to prevent bacterial growth in food 9 VVine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period so it is best to add these ingredients just before serving 10 Foods vvhich 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 11 Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent boiling over 12 Food should be vvell sealed but not airtight in a container to prevent the loss of liquid during cooking Aluminium foil gives a good seal 13 Always ensure that food is piping hot and cooked thoroughly before serving 14 Only reheat food once Know Your Timer EW82 85 92 CLOCKFACE nn The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock Uu Ensure the correct time of day is alvvays set before using your cooker
45. the Auto Symbol will flash and an intermittent bleeping sound vvill be heard The audible tone vvill continue unless cancelled The Auto symbol vvill continue to flash until the timer is returned to Manual operation see belovv y 8 Press the Manual button the audible tone will be cancelled and the oven s will be returned to Manual OOOOOO Step 9 Turn the oven control s to the OFF position Electronic Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation EV 82 85 92 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End Time button b TO wat TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SET COOK PERIOD Check that the correct time of day is set if not follow instructions for setting the time of day Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door s Turn the oven control s to the required temperature and if necessary select the appropriate oven function Step 4 Press amp hold in the Cook Period button the display will read 0 00 and the cookpot symbol will light up With the Cook Period button still held in set the required Cook Period using the and buttons Example 1hr 30 minutes as shown Note Cook Period is the length of time the food requires to cook Step5 Release all buttons T u
46. up and cool down quicker providing greater controllability for sensitive foods Each heating zone is equipped with a thermal limiter which is a safety cut out which prevents the ceramic glass from overheating After several minutes at full power without a pan on the heating zone the thermal limiter will switch the heating elements off and on automatically to avoid any damage to the ceramic glass Choice of It is essential that the saucepans you use on the ceramic hob are suitable Saucepans ALWAYS USE Good quality pans with smooth flat heavy bases Saucepans manufactured from aluminium enamelled or machined or stainless steel Correct size saucepans The base of the pan must cover the heating zone completely Saucepans with lids which are well fitting to reduce cooking time and energy use NEVER USE Pans with thin distorted or uneven bases as these will extend cooking times waste electricity and cause damaging local hotspots on the glass surface Pans with ridged or recessed bases Pans with damaged or rough bases which could scratch the glass surface Glass or glass ceramic utensils 22 Care of the Ceramic Hob Do Not Do In order to keep your ceramic hob in good condition follow these simple guidelines Do not stare at halogen heating units Do not cook directly on the hob surface vvithout a cooking utensil as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob Do not use the hob as a workt
47. vident on the inner door and water may drip through the vent This is normal when heat and moisture are present and may be a result of any of the following 1 Kitchen temperature and ventilation 2 The moisture content of the food eg meat roast potatoes Yorkshire pudding roasting meat etc 3 The quantity of the food being cooked at any one time The controls Switch on the electricity supply to the cooker at the Cooker Control Unit Top Oven Neon Main Oven Neon 82 85 92 Hob Controls Top Timer Main Grill Oven Oven Control Control Control Top Oven Neon Main Oven Neon EW63 72 Hob Controls Top Timer Main Grill Oven Oven Control Control Control The controls continued Hob Controls Left Rear Control EW82 85 92 only Grill Control Top Oven Top Oven Control Main Oven Control Notes Slow Setting S Element and Fan cut off EW92 only As each control knob is turned clockwise numbers from 1 6 on the control knob increase Setting 6 is the highest hottest and gives 100 power Setting 1 is the lowest coolest and gives about 7 power Variable power is obtainable on each of the heating areas by selecting any number between 1 amp 6 This is to control a dual circuit plate with two elements By turning the knob clockwise the whole hotplate is switched on numbers 1 4 on the control knob 4 is the highest setting With the knob turned anti clockwise only the inner part of the hotplate is
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