Hotpoint EDC51 User's Manual
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3. Warning Even though the cooking area has returned to its original colour it may still be hot The controls for the hotplates can be turned in either direction Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking To reduce the heat to cook more slowly or simmer turn the control to a lower setting according to the size of the saucepan and the amount of liquid Pans can be placed on the unheated areas of the panel when cooking is finished and before serving food It is inadvisable at any time to leave a heating element switched on without a pan in position as this wastes energy and could make soil or rub off from alu minium pans more difficult to remove To protect elements against over heating safety cut outs have been incorporated with each element After several minutes with the con trol at setting 6 the safety cut out switches the element Off and On continuously thus preventing any adverse effects that may be caused by an excessive build up of heat in the cooking area 11 Hotplates General Information Notes CHOICE OF UTENSILS Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils We recommend for optimum performance the use of good quality utensils PANS SHOULD NOT e concave bowed in Be convex bowed out be riImmea Be deeply ridged But essentially Flat 12 Always Y Never X O Use good quality flat based cookware on all electric heat sources O Ensure pans have clean dry ba
4. ul ul ul 1 Browning of food 8 10 mins Dish placed directly on base of the grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill com partment The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting and splashing The temperatures below relate to heat settings recommended on food packs High 6 Medium High 5 Medium 4 5 Medium Low 3 Low 2 Very Gentle 1 16 Top Oven Grill Cookery Notes Top Oven for Cooking Cooking Meat Poultry in the Top Oven The Top Oven is fitted with fixed Stay clean sides a removable roof and one rod shelf It is heated by two elements the grill element and an element under the floor of the oven and has a fully variable temperature control like the main oven To heat the oven turn the control knob clockwise selecting the required temperature as recommended in the Top Oven temperature chart The indicator light will immediately come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature The light will then automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature The Top Oven is used in exactly the same way as the Main Oven to cook all types of food It can either be used alone to cook small quantities of food or in conjunction with the main oven to provide additional cooking space so often necessary when entertaining There are two cooking positions the sh
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6. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china as it may be damaged in a hot oven DO NOT place food or plates directly on the oven floor as this could damage both the oven lining and the plates which are being warmed Advantages of SLOW cooking are The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing Timing of food is not as critical so there is less fear of overcooking Inexpensive joints of meat are tenderised Fully loading the oven can be economical Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2 hours Operation 1 Place the prepared food in the main oven and ensure the door is fully closed 2 Select 90 Slow Cooking Temperature by turning Main Oven Control clockwise Storage and re heating of food 1 If food is to be frozen or not used immediately place it in a clean container and cool as soon as possible 2 Always thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re heating 3 Always reheat food thoroughly and ensure it is piping hot before serving 4 Only re heat food once Points to consider when preparing food for SLOW cooking 1 Make sure that the dishes to be used will fit into the oven ensuring enough room for air to circulate 2 All dishes cooked on the slow setting will require a minimum of 6 hours however if they are cooked for 1 2 hours longer then deterioration in their appearance may be noticed 3 Never cook joints of meat over 2 7kg 6 Ib or po
7. any sharp mechanical blows Glass Inner Door Panel where fitted open the door fully and unscrew the two screws securing the glass panel taking care not to allow the glass to fall The glass panel may now be washed at the sink Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad Ensure the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows Take particular care not to damage the inner surface which is coated with a heat reflective layer After cleaning rinse and dry with a soft cloth For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned while still warm without removing it from the door Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips Warning Oven must not be operated with inner door glass removed Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips Take care that the rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning and furthermore that the lettering is not blurred or removed Remove the rod shelves and meat pan Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves meat pan and the floor of the oven Care and Cleaning Oven liners Oven lamp replacement The surface of the Stayclean oven liners are t
8. fixing screw and tighten fully to ensure handle is secured Fig 3 14 Fig 2 Fig 3 Always fit the screw prior to use Grilling continued Grill Compartment as a Hotcupboard The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill pan grill pan grid Place the grill pan on the runners and push back to the stop position when the grill pan is correctly positioned beneath the grill element Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the grill compartment will be heated when the oven is in use Do not operate the grill control when using the compartment as a hotcupboard Do take care when removing plates dishes and utensils from the grill compartment when the oven is in use as they may become quite hot You may need to use oven gloves when removing warmed items 15 Grilling continued Pre heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread 3 10 mins products Small cuts of meat 15 20 mins sausages bacon etc Chops etc Gammon steaks Chicken pieces 20 25 mins Wire food support used in upturned position for chicken Fish fingers 10 20 mins Whole fish and fillets placed in the Whole base of the grill pan Fillets Fish in breadcrumbs 15 20 mins Pre Cooked potato 15 20 mins products Pizzas 12 15 mins in the base of the grill pan
9. not set to too high a temperature Oven Baking Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting using suitable packing e g wood under the feet of the appliance This should be checked both left to right and front to back 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 4 ins in height 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 To
10. to the odour avoid any fumes It is suggested that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased This odour is due to temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the insulation The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance a Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book b Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate attached to this equipment c Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the authorised employee or agent d Has been correctly installed Disposal of your product To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely Remove all doors and lids Remove the mains cable where fitted by cutting off flush with the appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to the electricity supply To help the environment Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of your product This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 93 68 EEC Installation gt 1 Siting the Cooker WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the
11. 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 eg NICEIC registered contractor to suitable double pole control unit with a minimum rating of 45A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm which should be fitted adjacent to the cooker in accordance with IEE regulations The power supply cable should conform to B S 6004 with a conductor size of 6mm 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 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 The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 500mm apart The space either side need only b
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13. HM Hotpoint Designed for the real world Instructions EDC51 Contents Introduction 4 Installation 5 For your Safety Always 7 For your Safety Never 8 Features EDC51 9 Control Panel 10 Hotplate General Information 11 12 Temperature Conversion Chart 13 Grilling Grilling Chart 14 16 Top Oven Grill Cookery notes 17 Oven Temperature Chart Meat 18 Oven Temperature Chart Baking 19 Main Oven Cookery Notes 20 21 Using the Main Oven for other Functions 22 Care and Cleaning 23 25 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 26 Something Wrong with your Cooker 27 Key Contacts Back Cover You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them for future reference Introduction Your new appliance is guaranteed and will give lasting service This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet To help make best use of your cooking equipment please read this booklet carefully The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted this will cease after a period of use When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated e g open a window or use an extractor fan and that persons who may be sensitive
14. LING CAUTION ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS USED CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY Note The grill will not operate unless the top oven control is in the OFF position To operate the grill proceed as follows O Open the grill door O Pre heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes see chart on guide to grilling O Fix the grill pan handle securely in position See below Food which only requires browning should be placed directly on in the grill pan in the grill pan runner or on the floor of the grill compartment the grill pan grid may be removed Leave the control on setting 6 for toast sealing and fast cooking of foods For thicker foods requiring longer cooking turn the control to a lower setting after the initial sealing on both sides on setting 6 The thicker the food the lower the control should be set Warning Take care as the grill will be hot always wear oven gloves Always ensure that the grill pan is clean BEFORE use Excess fat build up in the bottom of the pan could cause a fire hazard Never line grill pan with foil The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and storage Fix the grill pan handle securely in position before use The handle fits onto the grill pan edge with the small recess Fig 1 Tilt the handle over the recess and slide it towards the centre Fig 2 Ensure the handle is fully located Insert the washer and
15. SH ABRASIVES SCOURING PADS AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW 1 Plastic or nylon pads scourers these may scratch the surface 2 Household abrasive powders 3 Oven chemical cleaners aerosols and oven pads Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame 4 Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface To reduce the amount of cleaning always ensure that the hob and cooking utensils are clean and dry before use Regular use of cleaner conditioner is recommended for proper care and protection of the hob surface Apply conditioner before using the hob for the first time It contains a mild cleaning agent so that subsequent applications may clean off soil and apply a protective film at the same time For stubborn stains or heavy soiling use any of the following materials and finish off with conditioner 1 Cif non scratch scouring cream 2 Liquid Gumption Kitchen Cleanser 3 Special Powder Cleanser Powder Cleanser Mineral deposits that are present in hard water and some foods may cause discolourations that appear in the form of grey or brown stains The stains sometimes appear to be in or under the glass surface If there are some persistent stains after using any of the other recommended cleaning materials powder cleanser may be applied fol lowing the manufacturers instructions Do not use abrasive cleaners or the powder cleanser on the pa
16. e list and there is still a problem Contact Service see Key Contacts back cover 27 Hotpoint Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1100 trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer Repair Service and Information Help Desk UK 08709 066 066 Monday to Friday 8am to 7 30pm Saturday 8 30am to 5 30pm Sunday 9 30am to 3 30pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 Note Our operators will require the following information Model number Serial number Extended Warranties UK 08709 088 088 Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts amp Accessories UK 08709 077 077 Monday to Friday 8 30am to 5pm Saturday 8 30am to 12noon www hotpointservice co uk Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 www hotpoint co uk Indesit Company UK Limited Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON 01 2005 PartNo 195045495 01
17. e sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing It can be used with cabinets one side or both as well as in a corner setting It can also be used free standing This cooker is a class X appliance as such adjacent side walls which project above hob level must not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be protected by heat resistant material Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer 650mm Never mount the cooker onto a platform Installation Moving the Cooker Splash Panel Kit Wall Mounted Before moving your cooker check that it is cool and switch off at the cooker control unit Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front as follows Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof avoiding any grill elements Note Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged Splashplate optional apply to Parts Department see Back Cover for contact number For Your Safety When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE Always make sure you remove all packing from inside the oven Always Safety Advice and grill compartments before switching on for the first time Always make sure yo
18. eat or poultry to brown Always ensure that there is at least 25mm 1 between the top of the foil and the grill element Do not use the meat pan supplied for the main oven or the grill pan for roasting in the Top Oven Larger joints of meat weighing more than 1 5kg 3 Ibs or poultry weighing more than 2 5kg 6 lbs should be roasted in the main oven 17 sey dua p ay USYM 1 IM 1 1 1 2 ay 0 y 6 Hynod Jo 2 7 947 10 1 e JO ued 1593314 34 OJU 1 e 01 SI ajoymM JO JO 1 Jo y Huljsa JO 00 1 3181938 0 1 06 4 6 6 06 Hod 0 3008 qweq 09 06 HSM Jag 104 0 E 1OJ YUM JOLISJUL UBAO 0 Z 7 0 JO SIPIS YINOY O 0
19. elf placed directly on the floor of the oven or runner 1 from the floor of the oven To correctly position the rod shelf the side rods with indents must be uppermost and to the rear this forms an arrest position in conjunction with the embossed side liners The correct positioning of food is indicated in the temperature charts on pages 19 and 20 These charts are a guide only giving approximate cooking temperatures and times To suit personal taste and requirements it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10 C Food must never be placed directly on the floor of the oven with out a shelf in position and there should always be at least 25mm 1 between the top of the food and the grill element Most foods are cooked at a lower temperature in the smaller top oven than in a larger conventional main oven Always ensure a 7 5cm 3 gap is left at the front of the baking tray to ensure even cooking Do not use utensils larger than 300mm 12 x 230mm 9 Large utensils should be used in the main oven The Top Oven is most useful for the longer slower cooking required for cheaper cuts of meat casserole cooking pot roasting braising etc Small joints of meat up to 1 5kg 3 lbs or poultry up to 2 5kg 6 Ibs in weight can be roasted in a small meat pan in the Top Oven but should preferably be slow roasted or covered with a lid of aluminium foil one or two incisions in the top of the foil will allow the m
20. entary 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 are a guide only giving approximate cooking temperatures and times To suit personal taste and requirements it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10 C 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 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 cooker 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 f
21. hone Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to overheat Never use the appliance as a room heater Never use the grill to warm plates Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings Never use steam cleaners Features EDC51 HOB VENTILATION SLOTS 1800W GRILL MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE GRILL TOP OVEN FOOD SUPPORT GRILL TOP OVEN DOOR A ATREA r ai REMOVABLE h 7 7 P STAYCLEAN INNER GLASS 0 SADA SIDE PANELS DOOR HA mall Tr P OVEN ROD SHELVES FANE abate PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS Control Panel MAIN TOP OVEN OVEN INDICATOR INDICATOR LIGHT LIGHT EDC51 made in the UK MAIN TOP VARIABLE LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT OVEN OVEN GRILL FRONT REAR REAR FRONT PLATE PLATE PLATE PLATE Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates and grill can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control the Main Oven and Top Oven knobs can only be rotated clockwise from the Off position Note Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position when the appliance is not in use 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 grill compartment Slow cooking The ma
22. in oven has a 90 setting specially designed to reduce energy usage Full details of this can be found in the Slow cooking section of this book 10 Hotplates General Information Notes All hobs Warning Extreme caution should be used when cleaning a hot hob Important Always clean off any spillage immediately with a clean cloth or kitchen roll to avoid unnecessary damage to the hob Extreme care should be taken to avoid steam burns and hot surfaces when cleaning spillage from the hob When cooking food which contains sugar most food or syrup use a utensil which is large enough to prevent boil over or spillage Sugar spillage will permanently damage the hob and therefore should be cleaned off with care immediately If sugar spillage has occurred remove it as long as it is still hot with a suitable metal scraper This will avoid any damage Never let it cool before removing Hotplates General Information Notes CAUTION IF AT ANY TIME A CRACK IN THE SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE SUPPLY Always make sure that the base of the utensil to be used is dry before placing it ona ceramic hob Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface as damage can occur The cooking areas change colour when heated become red indicating which heating element is switched on The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating element is switched Off
23. inted metal framework Cleaner Conditioner Regular use of the conditioner will make the sur face easier to clean thus ensuring that years of heavy abrasive cleaning do not progressively dull the surface 23 Care and Cleaning Grill Control panel Decorative trims Doors Ovens 24 Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support it is best to wash these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again Wipe out the Grill compartment use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners the grill deflector plate and the floor of the compartment Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth Do not use cream cleaners oven cleaners or aerosols scouring pads or abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs as damage will occur It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in hot water or mild non abrasive cleaner If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use Then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water dry with a soft clean cloth Wipe over the outer door glass panels with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water dry with a soft clean cloth Ensure that glass doors are not subjected to
24. loor 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 by a few minutes to allow for the loss of heat due to the extra time taken to load the oven and the large 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 Main Oven Cookery Notes Frozen Meat and Poultry To prepare meat and poultry for roasting in your fan oven a Wipe the meat or poultry dry well and weigh it Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room temperature before cooking and frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before placing in the oven The weight of any stuffing used should be added before calculating the cooking time Place meat poultry in a meat pan Small joints weighing less than 1 75kg 3 2 lbs should be roasted in a smaller meat pan tin or they may be pot roasted a small joint in a large meat pan causes unnecessary oven splashing and evaporation
25. mperature 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 Marks appearing on hotplates Can not clean hob hotplates Grill not working Condensation on the wall at the rear of the cooker Steam Condensation in the oven after use Check that the grill pan has been correctly positioned The hob surround can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a cream cleaner such as Ciff The sealed hotplates should be cleaned regularly Please refer to the Care and Cleaning section for further information Please note that replacement hob cleaning kits are available from our parts department under part number 6400001 Grill will not work unless the Grill door is in the grill position see Grilling section of this book Steam and or condensation may appear from the vent at the rear of the appliance when using an oven particularly for foods with a high water content e g frozen chips roast chicken etc This is normal and any excess should be wiped off Steam is a by product of cooking any food with a high water content To help minimise always a Try to avoid leaving food in the oven to cool after being cooked b Use a covered container wherever possible If you have been through the abov
26. 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 seasoned flour to give a crisp outer surface The skin of duck and goose should be pricked to release excess fat during cooking and the rind of pork should be scored brushed lightly with oil and rubbed with salt to give crisp crackling Meat and poultry wrapped in or covered with a tent of aluminium foil will be juicy and tender Roasting bags offer the same advantages Always follow the manufacturers pack instructions and remember to reduce the temperatures given for conventional ovens by approximately 25 C and the time by approximately 10 minutes per hour 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 Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly preferably in a domestic refrigerator allowing 5 6 hours per 450g 11b or at room temperature allowing 2 3 hours per 450g 11b 21 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 90 SLOW Setting This is used for slow cooking keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods
27. p 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 5 this is normal regulator operation not a fault 26 Something Wrong with your Cooker Before calling a Service Engineer please check through the following lists Problem THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG 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 Oven temperature seems too high or too low Check that the temperature has been set in accordance with the temperature charts It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature by up to 10 C to suit your taste Oven does not cook evenly Check that the temperature and shelf position are as recommended in the te
28. reated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils At temperatures of 220 C 425 F or above the special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed The higher the temperature the more effective it is In most cases normal cooking operation at this temperature will permit this cleaning operation to proceed during cooking However if higher cooking temperatures are not used regularly it may be necessary to prevent heavy soiling to run the oven without a meat pan at maximum setting for a couple of hours This may be necessary once a month or once every two or three months depending on the type and amount of oven cooking It should not normally be necessary to clean the Stayclean panels in water If desirable remove the rod shelves and wash them in warm soapy water followed by rinsing in clean water Open the oven door and remove the rod shelves Using a suitable cloth to protect the fingers grip the light glass dome unscrew anti clockwise and lift Reach into the aperture and unscrew the lamp anti clockwise Fit replacement lamp 15W 300 C rated SES refit dome Warning Switch off the appliance at the wall mounted cooker control unit before replacing the oven lamp 25 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
29. refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN FIRE OR ANY OTHER PAN FIRE 1 2 3 TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING IT Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it NEVER 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 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 nor use a lid DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING for example to answer the telep
30. ses before use O Ensure pans match size of heating area Remember good quality pans retain heat well so generally only a low or medium heat is necessary Ensure pan handles are positioned safely and away from heat sources Lift pans do not drag Use pan lids except when frying Deal with spillage immediately but with care Use gauze metal pan diffusers asbestos mats and stands e g Wok stands they can cause overheating Use utensils with skirts or rims e g buckets and some kettles Use badly dented or distorted pans Leave an element switched on when not cooking O Cook food directly on the hotplate Drag or slide utensils across the hob surface O Place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two hot plates O Place plastic vessels or utensils on a hot hob Use the hob as an area for storage lle Always place pans centrally on the hotplate Temperature Conversion Chart Gas 3 Main Top Main Mark F Convection Convection Fan Oven Oven Oven h 250 120 110 100 1 275 140 130 120 2 300 150 140 130 3 325 160 150 140 350 180 170 160 5 375 190 180 170 6 400 200 190 180 7 425 220 210 200 8 450 220 210 4 473 S 220 Grilling Grill Pan Handle Fixing the Grill Pan Handle GRILLING MUST BE DONE WITH THE GRILL DOOR OPEN CONTROL KNOBS MAY BECOME HOT DURING GRIL
31. u understand the controls prior to using the appliance Always keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have finished cooking and when not in use Always stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven grill Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplate pans Always take care to avoid heat steam burns when operating the controls Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning and allow the appliance to cool Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use Always take care when removing items from the grill when the lower oven is on as the contents will be hot Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth Always turn off the appliance at the wall switch if any glass panel should crack or shatter Do not use the appliance until repaired Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions Always
32. ultry over 2 0kg 802 We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry are stuffed before cooking on the slow setting 4 To seal in the meat juices always cook meat or poultry at 170 C for 30 minutes before wrapping in foil and placing on a rack over a tin to allow good air circulation before turning the control to the slow setting and cooking immediately 5 Always ensure that joints of pork and poultry are thoroughly cooked by checking with a meat thermometer before serving 6 Always thaw frozen foods completely before cooking We do not recommend placing frozen food in the oven to cook 7 Always bring soups liquids and casseroles to the boil before placing in the oven 8 Ensure that casserole dishes have a good seal not airtight and cover to the top with foil to prevent loss of moisture 9 Ensure that fruit and vegetables are cut into even sized small pieces to cook properly 10 Always adjust seasoning before serving 11 If using dried red kidney beans it is important that the beans are soaked and then boiled for a minimum of 10 minutes before using in any dish to destroy any toxins 12 When cooking fish or egg dishes it may be necessary to check during cooking to avoid overcooking 22 Care and Cleaning Cleaning materials to avoid Ceramic hob 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 HAR
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