Hotpoint C220E Electric Pressure Cooker User Manual
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3. 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 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 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
4. 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 a qualified appliance service engineer Always take care to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven as during use the oven becomes hot 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
5. 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 S Slow Cooking Temperature by turning the Main Oven Control clockwise ensuring the oven door is fully closed 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 Always thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re heating Always reheat food thoroughly and ensure it is piping hot before serving 4 Onlyre 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 minimum of 6 hours however if they are cooked for 1 2 hours longer then deterioration in their appearance may be noticed 3 Never cook joints of meat over 2 7kg 6 Ib or poultry over 2 0kg 46 802 We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry are stuffed before cooking on the slow setting 4 Tosealin 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
6. Hotpoint Designed for the real world Instructions 28 X156E Contents Introduction 4 Installation 5 For your Safety Always 7 For your Safety Never 8 Features X153E C220E 9 Features X156E 10 Features X253E 11 Control Panels 12 Hotplates General Notes X153E X253E amp C220E 13 Ceramic Hob X156E 15 Choosing your Utensils 20 Temperature Conversion Chart 22 Top Oven Grill Cookery Notes X253E 23 Grill Chart X253E 25 Grilling X153E X156E amp C220E 26 Grill Chart X153E X156E amp C220E 28 Oven Temperature Chart Meat 29 Oven Temperature Chart Baking 30 Main Oven Cookery Notes 31 Using the Main Oven for other Functions 33 Care and Cleaning 34 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 37 Something Wrong with your Cooker 38 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 t
7. 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 shelf 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 29 and 30 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 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
8. braising etc Small joints of meat up 1 5kg 3 165 or poultry up to 2 5kg 6 165 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 meat 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 5 9 3 Ibs or poultry weighing more than 2 5kg 6 lbs should be roasted in the main oven 23 Oven Grill Cookery Notes X253E Top Oven asa Hotcupboard Grilling Grill Pan Handle Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the top oven will be heated when the main oven is in use When the main oven is not in use for instance when a meal is being cooked on the hob place the plates and serving dishes on the rod shelf using the bottom runner and turn the top oven control to approximately 100 C 200 F A maximum time of 10 12 minutes is all that is required to heat the plates and dishes 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 TOP OVEN DOOR CLOSED Never line the grill pan with aluminium foil The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of the grill
9. element Please note that the grill will not operate unless the top oven control is in the OFF position Open the top oven grill door preheat the grill at 6 setting for approximately 5 minutes When toasting the rod shelf is placed in the top runner Position the pan centrally below the grill element Leave the control at 6 for toast sealing and fast cooking of foods For thicker cuts requiring longer cooking turn the control to a lower setting after the initial sealing on both sides at 6 The thicker the food the lower the control should be set See chart on guide to grilling Remember to switch off the grill control at the end of cooking The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and storage The handle can be either detachable from or fixed to the pan For a fixed handle remove the screw and washers from the grill pan bracket tilt the handle over the recess adjacent to the bracket slide it towards the centre of the pan and let the handle locate over the bracket Replace screw and washers and ensure that they are fully tightened up For a detachable handle remove screw and washers from the grill pan and retain for future use Please note if a fixed handle is required grill pan is unable to be kept in the Main Oven with door closed It may be stored in the Top Oven with door closed Grill Chart X253E Preheat Shelf Position Approx Food for from Base Cooking 5 mins of Oven Time f 3
10. 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 fixing screw and tighten fully to ensure handle is secured Fig 3 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Always fit the screw prior to use Grilling continued X153E 156 amp C220E Grill Compartment as a Hotcupboard 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 the oven is in
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12. CONTROL PANEL GRILL MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE GRILL TOP OVEN FOOD SUPPORT GRILL TOP OVEN DOOR na EEEE LT li m STAYCLEAN REMOVABLE SIDE PANELS INNER GLASS DOOR EE E FAT OVEN ROD SHELVES PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS MODEL amp SERIAL NUMBER Control Panel X153E X156E and C220E GRILL MAIN OVEN INDICATOR INDICATOR LIGHT LIGHT LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT GRILL MAIN FRONT REAR REAR FRONT OVEN PLATE PLATE PLATE PLATE X253E MAINOVEN INDICATOR INDICATOR LIGHT LIGHT MAIN TOP GRILL LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT OVEN OVEN FRONT REAR REAR FRONT PLATE PLATE PLATE PLATE Control Knobs Operating the control when the grill is in use Slow cooking S Cooling Fan X253E only 12 The knobs for the hotplates 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 In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill compartment care must be taken when setting the controls due to hot air being emitted from the grill compartment The main oven has a S setting specially designed to reduce energy usage Full details of this can be found in the Slow cooking section of this book A gentle flow of air will be blown from below the control panel when either o
13. 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 Cook food directly on the ceramic glass Drag or slide utensils along the hob surface 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 instruction 5 Ceramic Halogen Aluminium 4 4 Stainless steel with single layer copper base Stainless steel with sandwich bases of aluminium and stainless or alu minium and copper Enamelled steel Enamelled aluminium Enamelled based cast iron w _With Extra Care Copper X X Toughened glass or ceramic glass pottery Not Recommended Mild steel Ferro magnetic or stainless with a magnetic sandwich base 4 4 17 General Information Notes Ceramic Hobs X156E 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 Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface as this will cause scratches in the surface of the hob Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with t
14. 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 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 650mm 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
15. 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 The Top Oven rod shelf can be used in the Main Oven when cooking large quantities of food 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 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 therecommended time by approximately
16. 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 damage or distort the door seals Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis if necessar
17. or cooking period 4 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 13 Hotplates General Information Notes X153E X253E amp C220E CHOICE OF UTENSILS Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils We recommend for optimum performance the use of good quality utensils Always Never X PANS SHOULD Use good quality flat based Use gauze metal pan diffusers cookware on all electric heat asbestos mats and stands e g Sources Wok stands they can cause overheating Ensure pans have clean dry bases before use Use utensils with skirts or rims e g buckets and some kettles e concave bowed in Ensure pans match size of heating area Use badly dented or distorted pans Remember good quality pans retain heat well so generally Leave an element switched on only a low or medium heat is when not cooking necessary Be convex bowed out Cook food directly on the Ensure pan handles hotplate positioned safely and away from heat sources Dr
18. 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 21 Temperature Conversion Chart Gas 5 Main Top Main Mark F Convection Convection Fan Oven Oven Oven 1 250 120 110 100 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 2 a 220 22 Oven Grill Cookery Notes X253E Top Oven for Cooking Cooking Meat Poultry in the Top Oven The Top 15 fitted with fixed Stay clean sides 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
19. the metal frame 4 Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface 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 Credacare Spares 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 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 soi
20. use as they may become quite hot You may need to use oven gloves when removing warmed items 27 Grill Chart X153E X156E amp 220 Pre heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products 3 10 mins 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 fi WEE 10 20 mins Whole fish and fillets placed in the Fillets base of the grill pan Fish in breadcrumbs 15 20 mins Pre Cooked potato 15 20 mins products Pizzas 12 15 mins in the base of the grill pan 8 10 mins Dish placed directly on base of the grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill compartment Ui 1 Browning of food The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting and splashing 28 seu dwa ay eu poured su 5461 3 Hynod jo 1s2 DIU1 99110 1ulof e Jo 15 1 SU ISJSLUOWJDU 0151 AI JNOd JO 5 55 y Huljsa JO e3ejn22e JSOW 2 06 2 954 2 52 2
21. 10 mins Toasting o 6 2 depending on type Bread Products thickness of food Small cuts of meat 4 5 2 15 20 mins sausages bacon etc Chops etc 4 5 1 20 25 mins Fish whole 4 5 1 Cook on base of pan Fillets 2 15 20 mins Pre cooked 4 5 2 10 20 mins potato products Pizzas 4 5 1 Preheat pan first 8 12 mins Browning of food 6 1 5 7 mins 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 gt NEVER LINE THE GRILL PAN WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL 25 Grilling X153E X156E amp 220 Grill Pan Handle Fixing the Grill Pan Handle 26 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 Open the grill door Pre heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes see chart on guide to grilling Fixthe 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
22. 10 minutes per hour 31 Main Oven Cookery Notes Frozen Meat and Poultry 32 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 the meat pan supplied with your cooker Small joints weighing less than 1 75kg 37 2 155 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 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 temp
23. ag or slide utensils across the hob surface be Lift pans do not drag Place large preserving pans or Be deeply ridged Use pan lids except when frying fish kettles across two hotplates Deal with spillage immediately but with care Place plastic vessels or utensils on ahothob But essentially Flat Use the hob as an area for storage Always place pans centrally on the pm hotplate Juni a 14 Ceramic Hob 156 CAUTION IF AT ANY TIME A CRACK IN THE SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE SUPPLY Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface as damage can occur The following boiling plates are located beneath the decorative circular patterned cooking areas Front left 6 heat 1800W Rear left 6 heat 1200W Rear right heat 1800W Frontright heat 1200W 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 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 s
24. 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 Ifusing 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 2 3 33 Care Cleaning Cleaning materials to avoid Electric sealed hotplates X153E X253E and C220E Ceramic hob X156E 34 TURN OFF THE MAIN COOKER WALL 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 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
25. aucepan 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 aluminium 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 control 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 15 Hotplates General Information Notes 156 USE OF HOTPLATES Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking 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 The two small Hotplates are specially for smaller pans low temperature cooking and simmering Do Not leave a hotplate switched on without a pan as this wastes energy and may shorten the life of the hotplate CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE This is provided only as a guide settings also depend on the type of pan used and the quality of food Frying potatoes Bringing water to the boil Deep fat frying To melt butter chocolate etc 1 6 lt _ Dissolve s
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27. d during the heating or cooking period 4 Do not 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 Keepthe outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP PAN FIRE In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire 1 TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH 2 COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire 3 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 19 Choosing Your Utensils Choosing your utensils Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of utensils To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to avoid unnecessary damage we recommend the use of good quality utensils with smooth flat bases Remember 1 Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base always check be
28. eratures given for conventional ovens by approximately 25 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 4509 116 or at room temperature allowing 2 3 hours per 450g 116 The breast should be covered with foil held in position by skewers or string and the giblets removed after defrosting but before cooking THIS METHOD OF DEFROSTING IS ONLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEAT POULTRY UP TO 2kg 416 IN WEIGHT AND IT IS ESSENTIAL TO COOK IT THOROUGHLY IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 5 SLOW Setting This is used for slow cooking keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods Extra care should be taken when warming bone china as it may be damaged in a hot oven 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
29. es or butter only 30 Main Oven Cookery Notes Oven Positions Temperature and Time The oven is fitted with Stay clean liners and two rod shelves To heat the oven turn the control knob clockwise selecting the required temperature 80 C 175 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 temperature 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 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 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
30. fore buying See diagram below 2 Using the correct pans and utensils will result in maximum contact with the hob and maximum efficiency as with any type of electric hob Douse good quality smooth flat based utensils Douse autensil which has approximately the same base area as the heating area zone being used Douse utensils which have more than sufficient capacity for the amount of food being cooked to prevent boil over or spillage Douse utensils with good fitting lids Douse alow dome pressure cooker for best results XXXXX Good quality pone Concave Too Too No pan flat base base too base small large ON same size as small element WARNING Extreme caution should be used when cleaning the hot hob Important 1 Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth or a paper towel 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 2 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 metal safety razor scraper provided This will avoid any damage NEVER LET IT COOL BEFORE REMOVING 3 Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing on t
31. he ceramic hob 20 Choosing Your Utensils Do not use utensils with rough bases Do not use lightweight utensils with thin distorted or uneven bases Do not use lightweight enamelled steel utensils Do not use cast iron utensils Do not use utensils with recessed scrolled or ridged bases Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than mm as this will reduce the performance of the hob Do not use a utensil with a convex base Do not use glass ceramic utensils Do not 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 halo gen hobs the use of these pans must be in accordance with the saucepan manufacturers recom mendations Extra care should be taken to ensure the base of the pan and
32. he 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 M 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 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 Eq
33. he hob surround Do not place anything between the base of the utensil and the ceramic hob e g do not use asbestos mats aluminium or wok stand NI Do not leave any utensils food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use Do not place aluminium or plastic foil or plastic containers on the hob Do not leave the hotplates or cooking areas switched On unless they are being used We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two heating areas Do not leave utensils partly covering the heated areas Always ensure that they are placed centrally over the heated areas and have the same diameter as the heating area used LECT N 7 We recommend not to use a utensil with a base diameter greater than 25cm lOins Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front cooking areas Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely 18 General Information Notes Ceramic Hobs X156E Safety requirements for deep fat frying IMPORTANT As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil particularly for deep fat frying cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended e g to answer the telephone on or in close proximity to the patterned cooking areas 1 Useadeep pan large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area 2 Never fill the pan more than one third full of fat or oil 3 Never leave oil or fat unattende
34. ight glass dome unscrew anti clockwise and lift Reach into the aperture with fingers and unscrew the lamp anti clockwise Fit replacement lamp 15W 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 appliance is fully cold before removing the lamp lens Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front to back 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 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 X253E only Uneven cook
35. ing 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 37 Something Wrong with your Cooker Before calling a Service Engineer please check through the following lists THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG 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 Nothing Works Is the main cooker wall switch turned on There may be no electricity supply Oven temperature seems too high or too low Check that the temperature has been set in accordance with the temperature charts It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature by up to 10 C to suit your taste Oven does not cook evenly Check that the temperature and shelf position are as recommended in the temperature charts Check that the containers being used in the oven allow sufficient air flow around them Check that the c
36. ling 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 following the manufacturers instructions Do not use abrasive cleaners or the powder cleanser on the painted metal framework Cleaner Conditioner Regular use of the conditioner will make the surface easier to clean thus ensuring that years of heavy abrasive cleaning do not progressively dull the surface Care and Cleaning Grill Control Panel Decorative Trims Doors 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 X153E X156E amp C220E the grill deflector plate X253E 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
37. ooker is level Top oven and grill do not work Main oven works X253E only 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 Hotplates are slow to boil or will not simmer Check that your pans conform to the recommendations in these instructions Marks appearing on hotplates Can not clean hob hotplates The hob surround can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a cream 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 Back Cover for contact number Grill not working X253E only Grill will not work unless the Top oven control is in the OFF position Grill not working X153E X156E amp C220E only 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 the rear of the cooker Steam and or condensation may appear from the vent at the rear of
38. the appliance when using an oven particularly for foods with a high water content e g frozen chips roast chicken etc This is normal and any excess should be wiped off Steam Condensation in the oven after use Steam is a by product of 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 Cooling fan continues running after all controls are turned off X253E only This is normal and not a fault The cooling fan will stop when the cooker has cooled If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem contact Service 38 see Key Contacts back cover 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 Frid
39. ugar for preserve making To heat food gently To keep small amounts of water 2 5 4 seal meat and to fry fish simmering To heat sauces containing egg eee 3 4 cook foods just above simmering To maintain a rolling boil for preserve making To simmer stews meat fish vegetables amp fruit A Keep water boiling Make 2 3 egg omelettes Thaw frozen vegetables To heat solid amp liquid foods 16 General Information Notes Ceramic Hobs 156 PANS SHOULD Ds Not be concave bowed in Not convex bowed out De Not be rimmed De Not be deeply ridged G But essentially Flat v suitable X unsuitable care should be taken when using any pans on these surfaces not to drag and cause scratching Always v Never X Use good quality flat based cookware on all electric heat sources Always ensure pans clean dry bases before use 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 positioned safely and away from heat sources Always lift pans not drag Always use pan lids except when frying Deal with spillages immediately but with care THE BEST COMBINATIONS Use gauze metal diffusers asbestos mats and stands e g
40. uipment 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 93 68 EEC Installation lll m z gt EJ Siting the Cooker 000000 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 rear panel The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as one who is a NICEIC registered contractor to a suit able double pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm applicable to newer properties older properties where a 30A double pole control unit and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm is acceptable The double pole control unit should be fitted adjacent to the cooker in accordance with IEE regulations The control unit must be within 2 metres of but not directly above the appliance and should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency The power supply cable should conform to B S 6004 with a conductor size of 6mm minimum 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
41. 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 alid 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 Features X153E C220E HOB VENTILATION SLOTS 1000W X153E 1 5kW REDSPOT C220E CONTROL PANEL GRILL DOOR SWITCH FF a E A 2 FOOD SUPPORT REMOVABLE STAYCLEAN INNER GLASS SIDE PANELS DOOR OVEN ROD SHELVES MODEL amp SERIAL PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS NUMBER Features 156 VENTILATION SLOTS 1800W GRILL DOOR SWITCH WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE STAYCLEAN INNER GLASS JT TTT e SIDE PANELS DOOR EE ME E E EET M TE SHELVES MODEL amp SERIAL PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS NUMBER Features X253E HOB VENTILATION SLOTS 2000W 1500W Red Spot Red Spot
42. ven and or grill controls are in use Hotplates General Information Notes X153E 253 amp C220E Note Use of Hotplates Control Settings Guide Safety requirements for deep fat frying 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 the redspot hotplates heat up more rapidly to give faster boiling This table is provided only as a guide settings also depend on the type of pan used and the quantity of food Knob Position Type of food 1 To melt butter chocolate etc 1072 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 5 0 6 To seal meat and fry fish 6 Frying potatoes Bringing water to the boil Deep fat frying Dissolve sugar for preserve making 1 Use a deep pan large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area 2 Never fill the pan more than one third full of oil 3 Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating
43. y 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 35 Care and Cleaning Ovens Oven Liners Oven Lamp Replacement 36 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 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 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 the side panels 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 l
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