Hotpoint EG20 User's Manual
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1. Bake 150 160 C 20 30 mins VICTORIA SANDWICH 100g 40z block margarine 100g 40z caster sugar 2 eggs 100g 402 self raising flour 16 Cream margarine and sugar until light fluffy and pale in colour Beat in eggs Sift flour and fold into mixture Grease and line two 18cm 7in sandwich tins Divide mixture equally into tins Level tops Bake 160 170 C 20 30 mins Bake until well risen golden brown and firm to touch Recipes For Fan Oven CHRISTMAS CAKE 225g 80z butter or block margarine 225g 80z brown sugar 4 eggs 225g 80z plain flour 5ml 1 tsp mixed spice 2 5m tsp baking powder 200g 702 raisins 2009 7oz sultanas 200g 7oz currants 50g 20z chopped almonds 75g 30z glace cherries cut in pieces 60ml 4 tbsp brandy optional SMALL CAKES 225g 80z block margarine 2259 80z caster sugar 4 eggs 300g 110z self raising flour Variations 100g 402 sultanas 100g 40z chocolate chips 100g 40z chopped glace cherries 30ml 2 tbsp cocoa powder mixed to paste with water Add any of the above with flour Cream fat and sugar until light and fluffy Add eggs one at a time beating well Sieve dry ingredients Add gradually with mixed fruit cherries and nuts Bake in lined 20cm 8in cake tin 130 C2. For thicker foods requiring longer cooking turn the switch to a lower setting after the initial sealing on both sides at 6 The thicker the food the lower the control should be set When grilling thicker food the wire grid should be turned over to its lowest setting Food which requires browning only should be placed under the hot grill either in the grill pan or on the floor of the grill compartment according to the depth of the dish The grill pan wire grid can be removed Do not line the grill pan with aluminium foil The grill pan handle is detachable so that the pan may also be used in the oven as a meat pan It is possible to fix the handle to the pan To do this 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 screw and washers and ensure that they are fully tightened up For a detachable handle remove screw and washers from the grill pan and discard Please note if a fixed handle is required grill pan cannot be used in oven Grill Compartment as a Hotcupboard 10 Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the grill compartment will be heated when the oven is in use Do not operate the grill control when using the compartment as a hotcupboard Using the Fan Oven To Use the Oven Oven Positions Temperature and Time The oven is fi
3. Since the distribution of heat in the circulaire ovens is very even most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position but the shelves should be evenly spaced Do not fit shelves upside down Additional shelves can be purchased through your oven supplier or Spares Centre Never use more than 3 shelves in the oven as air circulation will be seriously restricted To ensure even circulation do not use meat pans larger than 390 x 300mm 15 x 12 and baking trays no larger than 330 x 255mm 13 x 10 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 When three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for home freezing or parties it may be necessary to increase the cooking times given in the charts on pages 13 and 14 by a few minutes to allow for the loss of heat due to the extra time taken to load the oven and the larger mass of food Baking trays should allow an equal gap at either side of the oven N B Recipes in cookery books give times and temperatures for cooking in ordinary ovens The introduction of improved thermal insulation on fan ovens makes it possible in most cases to reduce a the recommended temperature by 25 C 45 F and b the recommended time by approximately 10 minutes per hour 11 Oven Cookery Notes To prepare meat and poultry for
4. of oil or fat Do not move the pan Turn off the hob burners Smother the flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth to extin guish the fire Do not use water or a fire extinguisher as the force of it may spread the burning fat or oil over the edge of the pan Leave the pan for at least 60 minutes before moving it Temperature Conversion Scale Comparative scale of oven settings degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit as recommended by the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Electrical Appliances The temperature control knobs on this electric cooker are marked in degrees Celsius This chart will help when the recipes show alternative scales Gas Mark Conventional Fan Oven Oven It is not always necessary to preheat oven F C C 1 2 250 120 100 1 275 140 120 2 300 150 130 3 325 160 140 4 350 180 160 5 375 190 170 6 400 200 180 7 425 220 200 8 450 230 210 9 475 240 220 Using the Grill To Use the Grill Grill Pan Handle CAUTION ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY GRILLING SHOULD NOT BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL DOOR CLOSED Open the grill chamber door fully Preheat the grill at setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes When toasting grilling push the pan back to correctly position it under the grill element Leave the control at 6 for toast for sealing and fast cooking of foods
5. 2 3 hours It may be necessary to cover top of cake with brown paper for final hour to prevent overbrowning Leave in tin to cool a little before turning out When cold prick bottom of cake and sprinkle brandy over Leave for about a week before icing Cream margarine and sugar until light fluffy and pale in colour Add each egg beating well after each addition Fold in sifted flour mixing well Place paper cases on baking trays and two thirds fill them with mixture Bake until golden brown and springy to touch 170 C 15 20 mins SCONES 450g 1Ib plain flour 10ml 2 tsp cream of tartar 5ml tbsp bicarbonate of soda 100g 4 oz block margarine 225ml 8 fl oz milk Variations Sultana scones add 100g 4 oz sultanas and 50g 202 caster sugar Wholemeal scones use half quantity of wholemeal flour Cheese scones add 100g 40z grated cheddar cheese and 5ml 1 tsp dry mustard Sift together flour cream of tartar and bicarbonate of soda Rub in margarine until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs Make a well in centre Stir in enough milk to give fairly soft dough Turn onto lightly floured surface Knead lightly to remove any cracks Roll out to about 15mm in Cut out 5cm 2in rounds Place on baking sheet Knead remaining dough and re roll Bake until well risen and golden brown pre
6. 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 e All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own Service Organisation located throughout the United Kingdom and Eire We will be happy to deal with any problems which you may have Hotpoint s Extended Warranties Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen Hotpoint has a range of Service Plans to give you complete peace of mind They enable you to extend your one year labour guarantee so that you can have repairs completed FREE during the membership period Service Cover We offer a number of payment methods cheque credit card or you can spread the cost and pay by direct debit full details can be obtained on Free phone 0800 716356 This covers you for all repairs during the period of cover which can be from 1 to 4 years Service Cover also includes loss of food up to the value of 250 in refrigeration appliances There is also an option of Service Cover with Maintenance at an additional cost This includes an annual Electrical and Safety check and replacement of any parts as necessary Kitchen Cover An annual payment covers you for all repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten years old It also covers the cost of loss of food up to 250 in our refrigeration and freezer products There is
7. also the option of Kitchen Cover with Maintenance at an additional cost Any additional Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover will automatically be included during the annual period of cover without further charge Appliance Registration To ensure that you have the opportunity to benefit from any of the above Service Schemes and other offers you should complete and return immediately the Appliance Registration Form Questionnaire supplied with this appliance Full details and costs of our Service Schemes together with an application form will be sent to you at the end of the first year of the guarantee Annual Safety Maintenance Checks Hotpoint strongly recommends that all its appliances are regularly checked for electrical and mechanical safety whether or not they are covered by a Service Plan Worn door gaskets or hoses may cause a leak on an appliance which could become dangerous if neglected Proof of Purchase For future reference please attach your purchase receipt to this booklet and keep it in a safe place Spares and Accessories Spares and accessories can be ordered from your local Hotpoint Spares Centre see back page using the order form enclosed NOTE Our Engineers will use every effort to avoid damage to floor coverings and adjacent units when carrying out repairs service work but in locations where the Engineer advises you that it will be impossible to move appliances withou
8. be emitted by the oven lagging insulation this should cease after a short period of use Ensure that the room is well ven tilated e g open a window or use an extractor fan and that any pets are removed from the room until the smell has ceased For Your Safety 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 check all controls on the cooker are turned off after use Always stand back when opening an oven door to allow any heat to disperse Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven grill Always place pans centrally over the hob burners and position them so that the handles cannot accidentally be caught or knocked or become heated by other burners 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
9. oven and grill do not work Main oven works Grill does not work Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause a safety cut out to operate a grilling with the top oven door shut b grilling for excessive long periods at maximum settings Switch off the appliance and allow the cooker to cool for approx 30 minutes Switch the cooker back on again and check that the grill top oven is now operating correctly Ensure the grill top oven control has been turned to grill position prior to setting its heat level Grill keeps turning on and off When the grill control is operated at a setting less than H this is normal regulator operation not a fault 20 Something Wrong with your Cooker Before contacting your Service Office Installer check the problem guide below Problem Check 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 If so check that the main fuse has not blown 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 reco
10. 0z pudding rice 25g 10z sugar 500ml 1 pint milk Grated nutmeg 50g 202 sultanas or raisins optional Grease pie dish and put in rice and dried fruit if used Add sugar and milk stir well sprinkle grated nutmeg on top Bake 140 C 11 2 2 hours 15 Recipes For Fan Oven BATTERS Basic Recipe 100g 402 plain flour Pinch of salt 1 large egg 250ml 2 pint milk and water mixed in equal quantities YORKSHIRE PUDDING 1 Place 25g 10z dripping into shallow ovenproof dish or 22 5cm 9in square Yorkshire pudding tin and place in top of oven to heat for 10 minutes Pour batter into hot fat Bake preheat 180 C 35 45 mins Sieve flour and salt into basin Make a well in centre and add egg plus one third of liquid Beat well until mixture is smooth Add another third of liquid and again beat well until smooth 5 Lightly stir in remaining liquid If possible allow batter to stand in cool place for at least half an hour ALL IN ONE VICTORIA SANDWICH 100g 402 soft tub margarine 100g 40z caster sugar 2 eggs 100g 402 self raising flour 5ml 1 tsp baking powder Place all ingredients into a bowl Beat with a wooden spoon for 2 3 minutes or beat in electric mixer for 1 minute Grease and line two 18cm 7in sandwich tins Place mixture into prepared tins
11. Done 75 C Veal 75 C 13 Baking Oven Temperature Charts Baking Fan Oven Cooking Food Temperature C Time in mins Scones 210 220 8 10 Small Cakes 170 180 Victoria Sandwich 160 170 Sponge Sandwich 170 190 Swiss Roll 180 200 Semi rich Fruit cakes Rich Fruit Cakes Shortcrust Pastry 140 150 130 140 190 200 Depending on size 45 50 Puff Pastry 190 200 Depending on use Yorkshire Pudding 180 190 40 45 Individual Yorkshire Puddings 190 200 20 25 Milk Pudding 130 140 105 135 Baked Custard 140 150 40 50 Bread 200 210 45 50 Meringues 70 90 180 240 Note If soft 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 margarines or butter only 14 Recipes For Fan Oven BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS 675g 1 2lb stewing steak cut into 2 5cm 1 in cubes 50g 20z shredded suet 15ml 1 tbsp chopped parsley 2 medium sized onions peeled and quartered Cold water to mix 225g 80z carrots peeled and sliced 225g 80z swede peeled and cubed 4 sticks of celery cut into 2 5cm 1 in lengths 500ml 1 pint beef stock boiling 30ml 2 tbsp tomato puree 5ml 1 tsp mixed dried herbs Salt and pep
12. HOTPOINT EG20 EG21 amp EG22 COOKER INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOK Hotpoint The cooker must be installed in accordance with the regulations in force and only used in a well ventilated space Read these instructions prior to installing or using the cooker and retain them for future reference The data badge is located below the oven door on the plinth panel Contents Introduction 3 For your Safety Always 4 For your Safety Never 5 Features 6 Control Panel 7 Using the Hob 8 Temperature Conversion Scale 9 Using the Grill 10 Using the Fan Oven 11 Oven Cookery Notes 12 Oven Temperature Chart Meat 13 Oven Temperature Chart Baking 14 Recipes 15 17 Care and Cleaning 18 19 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 20 Something Wrong with your Cooker 21 If it still won t work 22 Installation 23 29 Hotpoint Service Cover 30 Service Back Cover Introduction to Hotpoint EG20 EG21 amp EG22 To help make the best use of your Hotpoint cooking equipment please read this booklet carefully Your new cooker 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 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
13. 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 Low Voltage Equipment Gas Appliances 73 23 EEC 90 396 EEC 93 68 EEC 93 68 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89 336 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 28 Hotpoint Service Cover Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique Satisfaction Guaranteed promise valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance just call Hotpoint Service see back page If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call If the technical problem is not resolved under this Guarantee Hotpoint will replace your appliance or if you prefer give you your money back Your statutory rights are not affect ed 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 e Our guarantee covers loss of food in our refrigeration and freezer products up
14. e top of the rear of the cooker can be used to engage a stability chain Keep the chain clear of controls and pipes on the rear of the cooker The chain must be fitted to the wall behind the cooker The cooker is designed to match the depth of standard 600mm work tops An adaptor backplate should therefore be fitted within the shaded area shown to allow the cooker to be pushed fully to the wall If a forward facing backplate is used it must be chased into the wall Connection to the cooker should be made with an approved appliance flexible connection to BS 669 A length of 0 9 to 1 25m is recommended The length of hose chosen should be such that when the cooker is in situ the hose does not touch the floor The temperature rise of areas at the rear of the cooker that are likely to come in contact with the flexible hose do not exceed 70 C Installation WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage this is stated on the rating plate which is situated on the front of the plinth The cooker must be connected by a com petent person eg NICEIC registered contractor to suitable double pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm which should be fitted adjacent to the cooker in accor dance with latest IEE regulations The power supply cable should conform to B S 6004 with a conducto
15. g operation at this temperature will permit this cleaning operation to proceed during cooking However if higher cooking temperatures are not used regularly it may be necessary to prevent heavy soiling to run the oven without a meat pan at maximum setting for a couple of hours This may be necessary once a month or once every two or three months depending on the type and amount of oven cooking Oven Liners sides It should not normally be necessary to clean the Stayclean panels in water If desirable remove the rod shelves and the side panels and wash them in warm soapy water followed by rinsing in clean water The outside of the cooker should be cleaned regularly to keep it looking like new Wipe over with a soft cloth wrung out in hot 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 in normal use NOTE Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners which may scratch the surface Wear protective gloves when cleaning any part of your cooker 19 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Problem Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Check Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature Oven Baking Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the oven
16. heat 210 C 9 12 mins 17 Care and Cleaning TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER HARSH ABRASIVES SCOURING PADS AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND COOKER FINISH CLEANING METHOD Vitreous Enamel Hotplate burner caps roasting dish grill pan oven base and roof inside of grill compartment inside of doors control panel Cloth wrung out in hot soapy water Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream paste liquid cleaner or by rubbing with fine steel wool soap pads Check that the cleaning agent is approved by the Vitreous Enamel Development Council Paint Plinth fascia bottom trim side panels side trims Wash with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water only DO NOT USE ABRASIVES Aluminium Hotplate burner bodies Brass Burner port rings Similar to paint cleaning above Use a nylon brus to remove any cleaning materials water or dirt from the hotplate burner rings Chromium Plating Oven shelves grill pan grid grill pan handle support Wipe with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water A fine steel wool soap pad e g Brillo Ajax or a chrome or stainless steel cleaner may be used Plastic Grill pan handle door handles control knobs Glass Oven grill door fronts Wipe with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water Stubborn stains ca
17. inutes per hour Potatoes for roasting only require to be brushed with cooking oil or melted fat 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 Oven Temperature Charts Meat Fan Oven Cooking Meat Pre Temes heat Time approx 20 25 mins per 450g Beef No 160 180 1 Ib 20 mins extra 25 mins per 450g Lamb No 160 180 4 ib 25 mins extra 25 mins per 450g Pork No 160 180 ib 25 mins extra 25 30 mins per 450g Veal No 160 170 1 Ib 25 mins extra Chicken Turkey 18 20 mins per 450g up to 4kg 8 Ib No 160 180 1 Ib 20 mins extra 13 15 mins per 450g 1 Ib e 12 Ib 130 108 e g 5kg 1 Ib 143 165 mins 12 mi 450g 1 Ib over 5 5kg 12 Ib 150 e g 10kg 22 Ib ov a Casserole Stews No 140 150 1 2 Hrs If using aluminium foil never 1 Allow foil to touch sides of oven 2 Cover oven interior with foil 3 Cover shelves with foil The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a joint or the thickest part of poultry thighs during the cooking period The meat thermometer will indicate when the required internal temp has been reached Beef Rare 60 C Lamb 80 C Poultry 90 C Medium 70 C Pork 90 C Well
18. 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 CORGI registered appliance service engineers 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 ap
19. m BS 5440 Part 2 1989 should be consulted to determine air vent requirements Installation Technical Data Dimension General Height Width Depth Gas connection Pressure test point 900mm 500mm 600mm excluding door handles Rp 2 BSP female Burner injector Gas rate adjustment None Aeration adjustment None Electrical connection 230 240V 50Hz Total Electrical heat input 4 35kW Natural Gas BURNER HEAT INPUT INJECTOR HOTPLATE Front left amp rear right 3 0 kW 130 HOTPLATE Front right amp rear left 1 8 kW 102 23 Installation Cooker Hoods 24 The cooker is of type X with regard to protection against overheating of surrounding surfaces as defined in BS EN60335 2 6 1991 it can be close fitted below hotplate level This requires a minimum distance of 503mm between cupboard units of hotplate height When installing next to a tall cupboard partition or wall for a minimum distance of 400mm above hotplate level allow a side clearance of at least 65mm The diagram below illustrates the minimum clearance between the cooker and adjacent walls cupboards etc The wall behind the cooker 150mm below the hotplate and 450mm above and the width of the cooker must be a non combustible material such as ceramic wall tiles If the cooker is to be fitted close to a corner on the left hand side ensure that there is a clearance of at least 50mm to allow
20. mmended 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 Ignition does not work If all burners fail to ignite check that the sparks appear at the burners a clicking noise should be heard If not check that the switch on the control unit is in the on position If so check that the main fuse has not blown If only one hob burner is failing to ignite check that the parts are sitting correctly and that the holes in the burner rings are not blocked see care amp cleaning Note Satisfactory ignition will only be achieved if all hob burners are fitted All burners can be lit with a match 21 Installation Gas Safety Installation amp Use Regulations Location Provision for Ventilation 22 Prior to installation ensure that the local distributions nature of the gas and gas pressure and the adjustment conditions are compatible The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the rating plate which is fitted below the oven door on the plinth panel This appliance is not designed to be connected to a combustion products evacuation device It must be installed and connected in accordance with curre
21. n be removed with a cream cleaner As for enamel cleaning Polish with a clean dry cloth or kitchen roll NOTE Strong detergents used in dishwashers may damage the grill pan grid finish clean in soapy water as described in CARE AND CLEANING SECTION 18 Care and Cleaning Oven EG22 only Oven Lamp EG22 only How Stayclean Works Cleaning the Exterior of the Cooker Inner Glass Door 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 coat ed 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 Warning Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply before replacing the oven lamp The surface of the Stayclean oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils At temperatures of 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 cookin
22. nt installation regulations Particular attention should be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation MODEL NUMBERS EG20 EG21 EG22 Category loy G B IE These models are set to burn NATURAL GAS G20 at 20 mbar ONLY and cannot be used on any other gas It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in accordance with the current edition of the above regulations It is in your interest and that of safety to ensure compliance with the law In the UK CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of practice The cooker must also be installed in accordance with BS 6172 1990 Failure to install the cooker correctly could invalidate the warranty liability claims and could lead to prosecution The cooker may be located in a kitchen kitchen diner or a bed sitting room but not in a room containing a bath or shower The cooker must not be installed in a bed sitting room of less than 20m The room containing the cooker should have an air supply in accordance with BS 5440 Part 2 1989 The room must have an opening window or equivalent some rooms may also require a permanent vent If the room has a volume between 5 and 10m it will require an air vent of 50cm effective area unless it has a door which opens directly to outside If the room has a volume of less than 5m it will require an air vent of 100cm effective area If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same roo
23. per Dumplings 100g 402 self raising flour Pinch of salt 1 oR WP NO Place meat vegetables stock puree herbs and seasoning in large casserole dish Cover dish Bake 140 C 1 2 hours Cook until meat is tender Make dumplings mix flour salt suet and parsley together in bowl Add enough water to make soft dough Divide into 4 pieces from each into ball and place on top of stew Cover and continue to cook for further 20 30 minutes or until cooked through FRUIT PLATE TARTS Pastry 800g 1 b plain flour 200g 70z block margarine 200g 70z cooking fat 250ml 10floz cold water Filling 675g 1 2lb prepared fruit 50g 20z sugar 1 Make pastry Sift flour into bowl rub in fats until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs 2 Gradually add cold water to bind pastry together to form stiff dough Turn onto lightly floured surface Knead lightly then divide pastry into four equal pieces Roll out two pieces to line base of two 25cm 10in plates Roll out remaining two pieces and leave to one side Prepare fruit for filling Divide equally between the two pastry lined plates adding the sugar Dampen edges of pastry with water Cover fruit with rolled out pastry Trim and seal edges Make a slit in the top of the pastry Bake 190 C 35 45 mins RICE PUDDING 40g 1 2
24. pliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings Never use proprietary spillage collectors on the hob Never wear garments with long flowing sleeves whilst cooking NOTE The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device mechanical extractor hood Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation for example opening of a window or more effective ventilation for example increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present Features EG20 EG21 EG22 HOB VENTILATION SLOTS SIMMERING BURNER HIGH SPEED BURNER HIGH SPEED SIMMERING BURNER BURNER CONTROL PANEL GRILL GRILL MEAT PAN WITH FIXED HANDLE AND GRID el TA _LJlar il A SERENI OVEN FAN ip Di STAYCLEAN OVEN LINERS OVEN SHELVES I PLINTH VENTILATION RATING MEAT SLOTS PLATE PAN OVEN DOOR Control Panel OVEN IGNITION INDICATOR BUTTON LIGHT OVEN GRILL LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT FRONT REAR REAR FRONT Note Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position when the appliance is not in use Operating the In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill control when the compartment care must be taken when setting the controls due grill is in use to hot air being emitted from the g
25. r size of 2 5mm minimum The control unit should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency but must be within 2 metres of and not directly above an appliance This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover The mains cable must pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block Sufficient cable should be used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel and is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between cabinets 27 Installation Operational After installation check for gas soundness Checks Fit the hotplate burner bodies burner port rings enamelled discs and pan supports referring to the instructions for use where necessary 1 Checkthatthe hotplate burners ignite correctly and burn with a steady flame Check for a steady flame on the low setting 2 Check that with the oven set to 230 C the oven fan operates and the oven heats up 3 Check that the grill heats up Instruct the user on the operation of the cooker DISPOSAL OF COOKER To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely Remove all doors and lids where fitted Remove the mains cable where fitted by cutting off flush with the appliance and
26. rill compartment Using the Hob To Use the Hob Safety Require ments for Deep Fat Fry ing How to Deal with a Fat Fire The hob has two high speed burners and two simmering burners which will accommodate pans between 100mm 4 and 200mm 8 diameter All pans should be positioned centrally over the burners The pan supports should be fitted on the hob such that the indents along one side of each pan support are inner most LO 3 Push in and turn the control knob of the chosen burner fully anti clockwise to the small flame symbol Press the ignition button until the spark lights the gas Turn the control knob clockwise to the desired setting Only turn the control knob between the large flame symbol and the small flame symbol for adjusting the setting To turn off turn the control knob fully clockwise to the symbol O DO NOT use mis shapen pans which may be unstable DO NOT use round base woks directly on the pan supports DO NOT use pans that are outside the range given above WNA 1 Never fill chip pans more than one third full with oil or fat 2 Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooling 3 4 Always dry food thoroughly before frying and lower it slowly period Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan into the hot oil or fat Frozen foods in particular will cause frothing and spitting if added too quickly Always keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks
27. roasting in your fan oven 12 a b c 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 The weight of any stuffing used should be added before cal culating the cooking time Place meat poultry in the meat pan supplied with your cooker Small joints weighing less than 1 75kg 3 Ibs 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 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 Beef lamb mutton and poultry may be dusted lightly with sea soned 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 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 instruc tions and remember to reduce the temperatures given for con ventional ovens by approximately 25 C and the time by approxi mately 10 m
28. 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 Ensure that the food is positioned centrally in the oven Sinking of cakes The following may cause cakes to sink 1 Preheat of fan ovens 2 Cooking at too high a temperature 3 Using normal creaming method with soft margarine Over Under cooking 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 2 ins in height Nothing Works Is the main cooker wall switch turned on There may be no electricity supply Top Oven Baking Uneven cooking front to back Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 3ins from the front of the shelf Uneven cooking of cakes 1 Too large baking sheet used See Cookery Notes 2 Over loading of oven and always ensure even air gaps around baking tins Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the shelf is level see above and that the food is positioned centrally in the oven Food is taking too long to cook Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is not larger than 12ins x 9ins e g the main oven meat pan Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the oven Top
29. t risk of damage he will only proceed with your approval that no liability is accepted 29 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 302 200 Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 50 60 70 All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights Hotpoint General Domestic Appliances Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON February 2001 Part no 4966200019 01
30. the main oven door to open fully for when removing oven shelves 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 400 mm Min 503 mm Min If a cooker hood is to be installed refer to the cooker hood manufacturers instructions regarding fixing height 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 Hotpoint Spares Department 25 Installation Unpacking the Cooker Stability Chain Connecting To The Gas Supply 26 Unpack the components from inside the grill and oven Check that the following parts are present Grill pan and grid Grill pan handle Baking dish Pan supports 2 Oven shelves 2 Enamelled discs 4 Literature Brass burner port rings 4 Aluminium burner bodies 4 The cooker must be fitted with a stability device firmly secured to the fabric of the building The M6 bolt at th
31. to 250 during the first year subject to verification by one of our engineers e 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 e All our service repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in respect of our labour and any parts fitted e 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 e 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 e 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 e If at any time during the Guarantee period we are unable to repair your appliance we will refund any repair costs paid to us in the previous twelve months We will also offer you a new appliance at a reduced charge instead of a repair e Our Guarantee is in addition to and does not affect your legal rights e
32. tted with Stayclean liners two rod shelves and a meat pan Remove the meat pan if it is not being used To heat the oven turn the control knob clockwise selecting the required temperature between 80 C 180 F and 230 C 450 F as recommended in the temperature chart The indicator light will immediately come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature This light will then automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct tem perature It should be noted that at the end of a cooking period there may be a momentary puff of steam when the oven door is opened This will disperse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic of an oven with a good door seal Since a fan oven heats up more quickly and generally cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven preheating the oven is often unnecessary However food such as bread scones Yorkshire pudding do benefit from being placed in a pre heated oven The charts on pages 13 and 14 are a guide only giving approxi mate cooking temperatures and times To suit personal taste and requirements it may be necessary to increase or decrease temp eratures by 10 C Unless otherwise indicated in the charts food is placed in a cold oven i e without pre heating If food is placed in an already hot oven the suggested cooking time should be reduced depending on the type and quantity of food being cooked
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