Hotpoint HW170EKS cooker
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1. The appliance has not been altered serviced maintained dismantled or otherwise interfered with by any person not authorised by us Any repair work must be undertaken by us or our appointed agent Any parts removed during repair work or any appliance that is replaced become our property The appliance is used in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland The guarantee does not cover Damage resulting from transportation improper use neglect or interference or as a result of improper installation Replacement of any consumable item or accessory These include but are not limited to plugs cables batteries light bulbs fluorescent tubes and starters covers and filters Replacement of any removable parts made of glass or plastic THE GUARANTEE WILL NOT APPLY IF THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN USED IN COMMERCIAL OR NON DOMESTIC PREMISES 5 Year Parts Guarantee Hotpoint also offers you a FREE 5 year parts guarantee This additional guarantee is conditional on you registering your appliance with us and the parts being fitted by one of our authorised engineers There will be a charge for our engineer s time To activate the extra parts warranty on your appliance simply call our registration line on 08448 24 24 24 ROI 01 230 0800 Extended Guarantees We offer a selection of protection plans that enable you to fully cover yourself against the expense of repair bills for the life of your policy To find the ideal plan for you please2. Adjust the feet by tilting the cooker from the side Then install the product into position NOTE This appliance must not be fitted on a platform The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 500mm apart The space either side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing It can be used with cabinets one side or both as well as in a corner setting It can also be used free standing Adjacent side walls which project above hob level must not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be protected by heat resistant material Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer than 650mm 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 Safety Information 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 Remove all packing from inside the oven and grill compa
3. drag and cause Enamelled aluminium ra scratching Enamelled based cast iron UY With Extra Care Toughened glass or ceramic glass pottery Not Recommended Mild steel Ferro magnetic or stainless V with a magnetic sandwich base 12 Hotplates General Information Notes Do Not Do not Do not Donot Do not Do not Do not Donot Do not Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob drag or slide utensils on the hob surface as this will cause scratches in the surface of the hob allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround place anything between the base of the utensil and the ceramic hob e g do not use asbestos mats aluminium or wok stand a leave any utensils food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use place aluminium or plastic foil or plastic containers on the hob leave the hotplates or cooking areas switched On unless they are being used We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two heating areas leave utensils partly covering the heated areas Always ensure that they are placet centrally over the heated areas and have the same diameter as the heating area used We recommend not to use a utensil with a base diameter greater than 25cm l0ins Pressure cookers o
4. also depend on the type of pan used and the quality of food Knob Position Type of food To melt butter chocolate etc To heat food gently To keep small amounts of water simmering To heat sauces containing egg yolks and butter To simmer stews meat fish vegetables fruit 3 To heat solid and liquid foods Keep water boiling Thaw frozen vegetables Make 2 3 egg omelettes 4or5 To cook foods just above simmering To maintain rolling boil for preserve making To seal meat and fry fish Frying potatoes Bringing water to the boil Deep fat frying Dissolve sugar for preserve making Use a deep pan large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area Never fill the pan more than one third full of oil Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period Never try to fry too much food at a time especially frozen food This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much resulting in greasy food 5 Always dry food thoroughly before frying and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat Frozen foods in particular will cause frothing and spitting if added to quickly 6 Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan 7 Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat Safety requirements for deep fat frying oS 11 Hotplates General Information Notes PANS SHOULD ever X Use good quality flat based Use gauze metal pan cookwar
5. appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives This appliance conforms with the following European Economic Community directives 2006 95 EC of 12 12 06 Low Voltage and subsequent modifications 2004 108 EC of 15 12 04 Electromagnetic Compatibility and subsequent modifications 90 396 EEC of 29 06 90 Gas and subsequent modifications only for models which use gas 93 68 EEC of 22 07 93 and subsequent modifications 2002 96 EC The European Directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human health and the environment The crossed out wheeled bin symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation that when you dispose of the appliance it must be separately collected Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance 21 Something Wrong with your Cooker Before contacting your nearest Service Centre Installer check the problem guide below there may be nothing wrong with your cooker Problem Slight odour or small amount of This is normal and should cease after a short period smoke when using the cooker for the first time Nothing W
6. g frozen chips roast chicken etc This is normal and any excess should be wiped off Steam Condensation in the Steam is a by product of cooking any food with a high water content To help oven after use minimise always a Try to avoid leaving food in the oven to cool after being cooked b Use a covered container wherever possible Technical Characteristics Main Oven Dimensions HxWxD 34x39x41 cm Volume 54 Litres Max Oven Power Absorption 1700 W Voltage and Frequency 240V 50 60Hz ENERGY LABEL Directive 2002 40 EC on the label of electric ovens Norm EN 50304 Declared energy consumption for Natural convection Class heating mode Fan oven 22 KE Hotpoint Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer s guarantee which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase This gives you the reassurance that if within that time your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials we will at our discretion either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you The guarantee is subject to the following conditions The appliance has been installed and operated correctly and in accordance with our operating and maintenance instructions The appliance is only used on the electricity or gas supply printed on the rating plate The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only
7. the oven is in use as they may become quite hot You may need to use oven gloves when removing warmed items 15 Grill Chart Pre heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time products 15 20 mins 20 25 mins Wire food support used in steaks a po upturned position for chicken pieces Small cuts of meat 5 sausages bacon etc Chops etc Gammon Fish fingers Whole Fillets Fish in breadcrumbs Pre Cooked potato products 10 20 mins Whole fish and fillets placed in the base of the grill pan 15 20 mins 15 20 mins 8 10 mins Dish placed directly on base of the Browning of food grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill compartment The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting and splashing 6 5 5 5 5 5 16 Main Oven To use the oven proceed as follows Fan Cooking This control switches on the main oven To select Fan Cooking Turn thecontrol clockwise and select any temperature between 100 C and Max As the control is turned the fan will start The main oven light will immediately come on The thermostat light indicates that the main oven is heating When it turns off the temperature inside the oven has reached the setting made with the thermostat knob At this point the light will turn on and off as the oven mainta
8. to 5 5kg N 13 15 mins per 450g 11b at 150 160 C alow 12 mins per 450g at i No 150 C 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 Done 75 C Veal 75 C 18 Fan Oven Cooking Chart BAKING Fan Oven Cooking Pre 5 gt s Small Cakes oo 170 180 25 35 Yes Victoria Sandwich 160 170 20 25 Sponge Sandwich Yes 170 190 15 20 Fatless Semi rich Fruit cakes w 140 150 60 75 7 inch Rich Fruit Cakes E 130 140 Depending on size Shortcrust Pastry Ooo 190 200 Depending on use Puff Pastry I 190 200 Depending on use Yorkshire Pudding Yes 180 190 30 45 Individual Yorkshire Yes 190 200 20 25 Puddings Milk Pudding ir 130 140 105 135 Baked Custard 140 150 40 50 Meringues 80 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 margarine or butter only 19 Care and Cleaning Electric sealed hotplates Grill
9. ABLE MAIN OVEN INNER GLASS WIREWORK DOOR SHELF SUPPORTS OVEN ROD SHELVES Control Panel MAIN OVEN THERMOSTAT MAIN OVEN GRILL PLATE INDICATOR INDICATOR INDICATOR LIGHT LIGHT LIGHT o 0 460 MAIN GRILL LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT OVEN FRONT REAR REAR FRONT PLATE PLATE PLATE PLATE Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control the Main Oven knob can only be rotated clockwise from the Off position Note Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position when the appliance is not in use Operating the In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill compartment care must be taken control when when setting the controls due to hot air being emitted from the grill compartment the grillis in use 10 Use of Hotplates Note Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface The controls set the hotplates at six pre set power levels Each control can be used to select one of six temperature settings from a minimum at position 1 to a maximum at position 6 Before using the hot plates for the first time you should heat them at maximum temperature for approximately 4 minutes without any pans During this initial stage their protective coating hardens and reaches its maximum resistance Hotplates General Information Notes CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE This is provided only as a guide settings
10. Control Panel Decorative Trims Doors Ovens Oven Shelf Supports Oven Lamp Replacement 20 The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold using a soap filled Brillo pad following the grain of the hotplate This will ensure that any stubborn burnt on spillages are removed Wipe over with a damp clean cloth making sure that all the cleaner has been removed Finally turn on hotplate to warm for a few minutes then smear with a little cooking oil to provide a protective coating or the restorative agent Homecare Four Hob available from our spares department or leading supermarkets The bezels will mellow with use to a burnished gold colour a soap filled Brillo pad will help to keep them bright care should be taken not to damage the vitreous enamel hob surface Note We do not recommend the use of decorative covers over the hot hotplates as these can hold condensation and cause corrosion Accidental operation with a cover in place can cause intense heat Never place saucepan lids on the hotplates as this may cause corrosion Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support it is best to wash these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again Wipe out the Grill compartment use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners and the floor of the compartment Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth Do not use c
11. K Hotpoint kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use 50cm Free Standing Electric Cooker HW160EC HW160EW HW170EK S HW170EW S To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover this book The information can be found on the rating plate To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference Warning WARNING The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the are in a safe way and understand the hazards involved Children shall not play with the appliance Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision WARNING Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e g with a lid or a fire blanket Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface which may result in shattering of the glass
12. a internal surfaces of the compartment where present may become ot Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance Remove any liquid from the lid before opening it Do not close the glass cover if present when the gas burners or electric hotplates are still hot WARNING Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock NOTICE VERY HOT SURFACES FOOD OR GREASE ON THESE SURFACES COULD CAUSE SMOKE AND POSSIBLY EVEN BURN YOU MUST KEEP THE OVEN AND GRILL CAVITIES CLEAN ATTENTION DURING INSTALLATION THE FEET OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE LOWERED SO THAT AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 10MM 1CM IS LEFT BETWEEN THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE FLOOR ATTENTION WHEN USING THE MAIN OVEN YOU MUST ENSURE THAT THE BASE OF THE CAVITY IS NOT COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL UTENSIL OR ANY OTHER FORM OF COVERING FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN THE CAVITY BEING DAMAGED Contents WARNING 2 Introduction 4 Installation 5 Safety Information 7 Features 9 Control Panel 10 Use of hotplates 11 Hotplates General Information Notes 11 Choosing Your Utensils 14 Grilling 15 Grill Chart 16 Main Oven Fan Cooking 17 Fan Oven cooking charts Meat 18 Fan Oven cooking charts Baking 19 Care and Cleaning 20 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Disposal of the appliance 21 Something Wrong With Your Cooker 22 Technical Characte
13. anufacturers recommendations Extra care should be taken to ensure the base of the pan and the hob is cleaned and the hob conditioned after each and every use when using this type of saucepan If these recommendations are not followed the result will be a build up of small copper deposits on the surface of your hob which if not cleaned after each use will result in permanent marking of your hob Always lift the pan from the hob do not drag or slide across the hob surface as damage may occur 14 Grilling GRILLING MUST BE DONE WITH THE GRILL DOOR OPEN CONTROL KNOBS MAY BECOME HOT DURING GRILLING CAUTION ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS USED CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY To operate the grill proceed as follows Grill Pan Handle Fixing the Grill Pan Handle Grill Compartment as a Hotcupboard Open the grill door Pre heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes see chart on guide to grilling Fix the grill pan handle securely in position See below Food which only requires browning should be placed directly on in the grill pan in the grill pan runner or on the floor of the grill compartment the grill pan grid may be removed Leave the control on setting 6 for toast sealing and fast cooking of foods For thicker foods requiring longer cooking turn the control to a lower setting after the initial sealing on both sides on setting 6 The thicker the fo
14. call our advice line on 08448 226 226 ROI 01 230 0233 Free Helpdesk Service We have a dedicated team who can provide free advice and assistance with your appliance if you experience any technical difficulties within the first 90 days of ownership Simply call our Hotpoint Service Hotline on 08448 224 224 ROI 0818 313 413 for telephone assistance or where necessary to arrange for an engineer to call 23 05 2012 195103657 00 K Hotpoint After Sales Service No one Is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us the manufacturer Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in the country offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast reliable local service UK 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpoint co uk Please note Our advisors will require the following information Parts amp Accessories We supply a full range of genuine replacement parts as well as accessory products that protect and hygienically clean your appliance to keep it looking good and functioning efficiently throughout its life UK 08448 225 225 Republic of Ireland 0818 313 413 www hotpointservice co uk Appliance Registration We want to give you additional benefits of Hotpoint ownership To activate your FREE 5 year parts guarantee you must register your applian
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16. 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 grill pan Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves grill pan and the floor of the oven Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge and a non abrasive cleaning product then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth Do not use rough abrasive material or sharp metal scrapers as these could scratch the surface and cause the glass to crack The shelf supports are removable and dishwasher safe To remove hold the support at the front and pull away from the oven side this can then be cleaned in a sink or a dishwasher When removed it allows access to the oven side which can be cleaned with warm soapy water To refit the support insert the longer leg into the rear fixing hole and push in the front leg Open the oven door and remove the rod shelves Using a suitable cloth to protect the fingers grip the light glass dome unscrew anti clockwise and lift Reach into the aperture with fingers and unscrew the lamp anticlockwise Fit replacement lamp 25W 300 C rated SES refit dome WARNING To avoid electric shocks please ensure that the electricity supply to the appliance is switched off and the a
17. e on all electric heat diffusers asbestos mats and sources stands e g Wok stands they N can cause overheating Always ensure pans have Use utensils with skirts or Not be concave bowed in clean dry bases before rims e g buckets and some use kettles Ensure pans match size of Use badly dented or distorted heating area pans Remember good quality pans Leave an element switched o3 Not be convex bowed out retain heat well so generally on when not cooking only a low or medium heat is necessary Ensure pan handles are Cook food directly on the positioned safely and away ceramic glass from heat sources Always lift pans do not drag Drag or slide utensils along the hob surface by Not be rimmed Always use pan lids except LN when frying Deal with spillages Not be deeply ridged immediately but with care THE BEST COMBINATIONS This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for different types of hobs and cookers Remember pans should be good quality with smooth flat bases For any further information refer to manufacturers instructions o J ome Aluminium Stainless steel with single layer copper base X E Stainless steel with sandwich bases of 3 suitable 7 unsuitable aluminium and stainless or aluminium amp But essentially Flat care should be taken and copper when using any pans Enamelled steel on these surfaces not to
18. he sides of the appliance The appliance should not be operated by people including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capacities by inexperienced individuals or by anyone who is not familiar with the product These individuals should at the very least be supervised by someone who assumes responsibility for their safety or receive preliminary instructions relating to the operation of the appliance The appliance must be used by adults only for the preparation of food in accordance with the instructions outlined in this booklet Any other use of the appliance e g for heating the room constitutes improper use and is dangerous The manufacturer may not be held liable for any damage resulting from improper incorrect and unreasonable use of the appliance Safety Information Never Never line the interior of the oven with foil as this may cause the appliance to overheat Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use Do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with the appliance to use it without supervision 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
19. ins the temperature at a constant level 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 therequired temperature It will then cycle off and on as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature The heat for 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 morethan one level because the forced circulation of hot air gives aneven temperature from the top to the bottom of the oven 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 When inserting the shelf make sure the backstop is at the rear of the cavity see image 17 Fan Oven Cooking Chart MEAT Note Where times are stated they are approximate only Fan Oven Meat FanOven Meat heat C 1820 ni 4 Turkey 4
20. od 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 pan handle securely before use 1 Fit the handle to the grill pan so that the external hooks embrace the edge of the pan fig 1 2 Make sure that the middle part of the handle fits exactly the protruding support of the pan fig 2 and holds the pan from the bottom The food must be placed on the rack in the grill pan Position the grill pan on top of the oven rack The best results are achieved by placing the oven rack on the uppermost shelves Pouring a little water into the grill pan will make the collection of grease particles more efficient and prevent the formation of smoke The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill pan grill pan food support Place the grill pan on the runners and push back to the stop position when the grill pan is correctly positioned beneath the grill element Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the grill compartment will be heated when the oven is in use 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
21. orks Is the main cooker wall switch turned on There may be no electricity supply Oven temperature seems too Check that the temperature has been set in accordance with the temperature high or too low charts It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature by up to 10 C to suit your taste Oven does not cook evenly Check that the temperature and shelf position are as recommended in the temperature charts Check that the containers being used in the oven allow sufficient air flow around them Check that the cooker is level Hotplates are slow to boil or Check that your pans conform to the recommendations in these instructions will not simmer Marks appearing on hotplates The hob surround can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a cream Can not clean hob hotplates cleaner such as Cif 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 see Key Contacts back page Grill not working The grill door MUST be open Grill keeps turning on and off When the grill control is operated at a setting less than maximum this is normal regulator operation not a fault Condensation on the wall at Steam and or condensation may appear from the vent at the rear of the the rear of the cooker appliance when using an oven particularly for foods with a high water content e
22. orrectly installed Installation WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Electrical connection Electric cookers come without a power supply cable The cooker is designed to operate on an electricity supply which conforms to the electrical data shown on the Rating Plate The cooker can be connected to the mains only after removing the back panel of the cooker itself with a screwdriver N B the following installation procedure must be carried out by a qualified electrician The electrical installation must comply with the IEE Regulations Building amp local By Lays For the installation of the feeding cable carry out the following operations 1 Open the terminal board by inserting a screwdriver into the side tabs of the cover Use the screwdriver as a lever by pushing it down to open the cover see diagram Ti 2 Loosen the cable clamp screw and remove it using a screwdriver as a lever see figure Wl 3 Remove the wire contact screws L N then fasten the wires under the screw heads respecting the colour code Black Blue N Red Brown L and Bare Wire Yellow Green Once the connections have been made tighten all the terminal screws fully Fasten the supply cable in place with the clamp and close the cover of the terminal board Installation Positioning the Cooker The height of the cooker can be adjusted by means of adjustable feet in the plinth 900mm 915mm
23. ppliance is fully cold before removing the lamp lens Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Uneven cooking front to 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 Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit Uneven rising of cake 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 Cooking at too high a temperature 2 Using normal creaming method with soft margarine Over Under cooking Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in Fast Slow cooking 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 a 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
24. r other large pans should be used on the front cooking areas Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely 13 Choosing Your Utensils Donot use utensils with rough bases Donot use lightweight utensils with thin distorted or uneven bases Donot use lightweight enamelled steel utensils Donot use cast iron utensils Do not use utensils with recessed scrolled or ridged bases Donot use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than mm as this will reduce the performance of the hob Donot use a utensil with a convex base Donot use glass ceramic utensils Donot use use lightweight saucepans with plain thin copper bases on ceramic or halogen hot plates Note All copper pans are excellent conductors of heat and are hard wearing and strong but need quite a lot of care They can be very heavy and do not usually have completely flat bases The interiors are usually lined with a different material such as tin A stainless steel pan with a sandwich base of aluminium and stainless steel is an excellent conductor of heat and is suitable for use on ceramic and halogen hobs providing they are used in accordance with the saucepans manufacturers recommendations Stainless steel pans with a sandwich base of aluminium and copper are excellent conductors of heat If using stainless steel saucepans with aluminium and copper sandwich bases on ceramic and halogen hobs the use of these pans must be in accordance with the saucepan m
25. ream cleaners oven cleaners or aerosols scouring pads or abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs as damage will occur It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water or mild non abrasive cleaner If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use Then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water dry with a soft clean cloth Wipe over the outer door glass panels with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water dry with a soft clean cloth Ensure that glass doors are not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows Glass Inner Door Panel where fitted open the door fully and unscrew the two screws securing the glass panel taking care not to allow the glass to fall The glass panel may now be washed at the sink Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad Ensure the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows Take particular care not to damage the inner surface which is coated with a heat reflective layer After cleaning rinse and dry with a soft cloth For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned while still warm without removing it from the door Warning Oven must not be operated with inner door glass removed Take care during cleaning not to
26. ristics 22 Key Contacts Back Cover You must read these instructions prior to using your appliance and retain them for future use Introduction Your new appliance is guaranteed and will give lasting service This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet To help make best use of your cooking equipment please read this booklet carefully The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted this will cease after a period of use When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated e g open a window or use an extractor fan and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes It is suggested that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased This odour is due to temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the insulation The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance a Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book b Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate attached to this equipment c Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the authorised employee or agent d Has been c
27. rtments before switching on for the first time Understand the controls prior to using the appliance Keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use Turn controls off when you have finished cooking and when not in use Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse Use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven grill 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 Take care to avoid heat steam burns when operating the controls Turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning and allow the appliance to cool Make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven Keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use Take care when removing items from the grill when the lower oven is on as the contents will be hot Keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire Follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions Refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer Take care to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven as during use the oven becomes hot Before operating the product remove all plastic film from t
28. up causing the container to burst Never store chemicals food stuffs pressurised container in or on the appliance or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1 3 full of oil or use a lid DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to overheat Never use the appliance as a room heater Never use the grill to warm plates Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings Never use steam cleaners SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP PAN FIRE 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 Features HOB VENTILATION SLOTS CONTROL PANEL GRILL MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT GRILL DOOR SWITCH GRILL MODEL amp SERIAL NUMBER GRILL DOOR REMOV
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