Hotpoint Aquarius Clothes Dryer User Manual
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1. De Not rimmed De Not deeply ridged G But essentially Flat 361E C362E C363E and C366E Always v Use good quality flat based cookware on all electric heat sources Always ensure pans have 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 are positioned safely and away from heat sources Always lift pans do not drag Always use pan lids except when frying Deal with spillage immediately but with care THE BEST COMBINATIONS Never X NEVER Use gauze metal pan diffusers asbestos mats and stands e g Wok stands they can cause overheating NEVER Use utensils with skirts or rims e g buckets and some kettles NEVER Use badly dented or distorted pans NEVER Leave an element switched on when not cooking NEVER Cook food directly on a heat source NEVER Drag or slide utensils along the hob surface NEVER Stare at Halogen heating units 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 Ceramic Aluminium S Halogen Stainless steel with single layer x copper base Stainless steel with sandwich bases of2. 007 06 L jo WONOq gauuny edi ai uo Bulpuadaq OLT 00T S A Ajysed Jnd OS St 007 06 L o uuonoq sauuny edi a1 uo Bulpuadaq 007 06 L SJ Alyse ISNIDMOUS ezis uo Bulpuadaq OVL OEL jo WONOq gauuny azis uo bulpuadag OSL OVL S A SYED 1n44 YING 06 SZ OS L Ot L u AO UJOJ Jo woyoq jeuunyg yu Z S 09 091 0S1 SJ sayeD yn44 upr uJas SL l 007 08 L USAO UJOJ o uuonoq jeuuny SL OL OLT 00T S A OH SSIMS 0O0cSsL 061 0Z1 Uu AO WO o woyoq dauuny SC 0C 061 081 S A UDIMPUES 3buods SC 0C 0Z1 091 UIAO woy o uuonoq a UUNY 0 0C 081 0Z1 Say UDIMPUES EUOPIA OSL 081 041 UIAO wos J2UUNY Jo woyoq ST 0T 061 081 SJ seye Jews OL 8 OTT OLT UDAO wou Jauuny o WONOg SL OL OTT LOT SJ 3U0I5 suwu ui eun 3 nzes dw L ud uo AO Ul NISOd SUIW UI dW L 3 aanjesadway yeay 8Jd poo siepou je amp urjoo uaAQ Ue bunjeg sey aunyesadwiay ueAQ Buroo u Ao doy pueg Note If soft margarine is used for cake making temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarines or butter only 33 Using the Main Oven for other Functions S SLOW setti
3. 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 manufacturers 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 26 Grill Pan and Handle Grill pan handle 27 The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and storage The handle can be either detachable from or fixed to the pan For a fixed handle remove the screw and washers from the grill pan bracket tilt the handle over the recess adjacent to the bracket A slide it towards the centre of the pan B and let the handle locate over the bracket C Replace screw and washers and ensure that they are fully tightened up For a detachable handle remove screw and washers from the grill pan and keep safe Please note that if a fixed handle is required the grill pan cannot be kept in the Fan Oven with the do
4. Hotpoint Designed for the real world Instructions C262E C361E C362E C363E C366E Contents Introduction 2 Installation 3 Safety Information 4 Features C262E 6 Features C361E C362E C363E amp C366E 7 Control Panels 8 Clock Minute minder C262E C362E amp C363E 10 Oven Timer Operation C361E and C366E 12 Temperature Conversion Chart 18 Sealed Hob C262E 19 Ceramic Hob C361E C362E C363E and C366E 21 Choosing Your Utensils 25 Grill Pan and Handle 27 Grill 28 Guide to Grilling 29 Top Oven Cookery Notes 30 Main Oven Cookery Notes 31 Oven Temperature charts 32 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 34 Care and Cleaning 35 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 40 Something Wrong With Your Cooker 41 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 ceas
5. 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 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 Wall mounted splashpanel A wall mounted splashpanel is available as an optional extra from the Spare Parts Department See back cover for details Care must be taken that rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning and furthermore that the lettering is not blurred or removed For details of your nearest Service Centre please see the separate service leaflet If you have any queries regarding service or spares our Spares and Service Division will be pleased to advise See back cover for details 38 Care and Cleaning Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that is coated with a heat reflective layer Do not use scouring pads or abrasive powder which will scratch the glass Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool pad For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned while still warm without removing it from the door After cleaning rinse and dry w
6. level on the rod shelf and adjusting the wheels feet The oven should be checked both left to right and front to back Sinking of cakes The following may cause cakes to sink 1 Preheating of fan ovens 2 Cooking at too high a temperature 3 Using normal creaming method with soft margarine use the all in one method 4 If using soft margarine use the all in one method 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 56mm 2 sins in height Uneven cooking of cakes 1 Too large baking sheet used see Cookery Notes page 36 for correct sizes 2 Over loading of oven and always ensure even air gaps around baking tins 3 Placed into pre heated oven see oven temperature charts Top Oven Baking Uneven cooking front to back Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 4ins from the front of the shelf Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the shelf is level see above and that the food is positioned centrally in the oven Overcooking Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10 C from standard recipes when using the top oven Food is taking too long to cook Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is not larger than 300x225mm 12ins x 9ins e g the main oven meat p
7. aluminium and stainless steel or aluminium and copper Enamelled steel Enamelled aluminium 4 Enamelled based cast iron Z With Extra Care Copper X x Toughened glass or ceramic glass pottery Not Recommended 23 Ceramic Hob General Information C361E C362E C363E and C366E Do Not Safety requirements for deep fat frying Donot cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob Donot 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 the hob surround Donot place anything between the base of the utensil and Y m the ceramic hob e g do not use asbestos mats XY X aluminium or wok stand Donot leave any utensils food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use Donot place aluminium or plastic foil or plastic containers on the hob Donot 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 Donot 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 pm N We recomm
8. ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely 21 Ceramic Hob C361E and C366E CAUTION IF ANY CRACK IN SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE TURN OFF THE MAINS COOKER SWITCH Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface The following boiling plates are located beneath the circular cooking areas C361E C366E C462E Front Right Rear Twin circuit 1500W Solarglo Left single inner circuit 850W Single circuit 1800W Solarglo Rear Right Front Left Single circuit 1200W Solarglo Single circuit 1200W Solarglo The cooking areas change colour when heated become red indicating which heating element is turned on The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating element is switched OFF and cools Rear left twin circuit plate This is a dual purpose plate with two elements The settings on the glass control panel will show 1 4 when the control is turned clockwise to indicate that the whole hotplate is turned on and can be used for larger pan 4 is the highest setting With the control knob turned anti clockwise the settings on the glass control panel will show 1 4 to indicate that only the inner part of the hotplate is switched on This is an energy saving feature and is useful for cooking with smaller pans or for slow simmering The control will be OFF when the control knob is turned to the O position Front left Front right Rear
9. oven and the larger mass of food Baking trays should have an equal gap at either side of the oven Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly preferably in a domestic refrigerator allowing 5 6 hours per 450g 1 Ib or at room temperature allowing 2 3 hours per 450g 1 Ib d SL jJeoA 2 S uOd lI A 2 06 od 9 04 uunip lN 2 06 Kninod 2 08 quue 2 09 sey Joeg peu eai u q seu dia jeujeut pasinbad 34 USYM a3e2Ipul IA Ja aWOWJAY yea u l poued 6upjooo eui 6uunp subiui Hynod jo yed 1sexptu eui JO JUIOf e Jo Jed 1se piui eui OJU 1 J WO WY PLIU e ISU 0 SI 3 nod 3 OYM JO yea JO SJUIOf JO sseulpeai y Dunse Jo pouiaui ayesndIe JSOUI au lOJ YIM S A US 1 A09 IIOJ YM JOMSJUI UBAO JBAOD Z UBAO JO Sepis Y gt NO O I0 AO V L 4oAeu Ioj uniumunje BUISN J SIU T iL sutu 79Z qizz BOL 6a IL Bosy Jed su zL sulu 59 EbL GILL Dis bo alL bos sad su s EL OSL OVL OSL 09L 09L SM91S 9 OJ9SSe 9171 5e s 1310 qiz 1 5xe s o1 dn Koyin e1jxe SUIW OZ QI L bosr Jed sulu 07 81 081 091 918 yt 01 dn e11X3 sulu Sz QI L Hosp Jad sulu O Sz 0Z1 091 J1xe SUILU SZ gIL Bosr 19d sulu sz 08L 09L e1 x sulu SZ GIL Hosp Jad sului cz 081 091 exo suw Oc AIL Hosp Jed sulu cz oz xoudde w L 081 091 2 ainjyesadway yeay d4d N UaAO Jo uio310q wo jeuu
10. 00mm 915mm and level the cooker 1 The rear wheels can be raised or lowered from the BACK of the cooker by adjusting the levelling screws A in the plinth 2 The front feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the front of the cooker CAUTION Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is not moved carefully NOTE Ensure oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelves j PLINTH WS cw REAR WHEELS uem X VIEWED FROM REAR Siting the Cooker The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 600mm apart The space either side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing It can be used with cabinets one side or both as well as in an angled corner setting It can also be used freestanding Adjacent side walls which project above hob level must not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be protected by heat resistant material Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer than 650mm Note This appliance must NOT be fitted on a platform Moving the Cooker Before moving your cooker switch off at the cooker control unit ensure that it is cool Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof avoiding any grill elements Radio Interference This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference Note Take care in moving the cooker as
11. 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 Cleaning materials to avoid 35 1 Plastic or nylon pads 2 Household abrasive powders and scourers These may scratch the surface 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 ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AT THE MAINS SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING Care and Cleaning Ceramic hotplates C361E C362E C363E and C366E Clean your Ceramic hob top regularly and avoid repeated burning of encrusted contamination Your choice of cleaner will depend on the degree of soiling involved see below minor soiling where the contamination has not burnt hard can be wiped off with a clean wet cloth major soiling and strongly adhering burnt encrustation can be quickly and easily removed with a razor blade scraper Q hard water stains grease spots and discoloration having a metallic sheen can be removed with Easy Do Cleaner Powder always condition hob after cleaning by using Easy Do Conditioner or Hob Brite Apply a small amount of conditioner with a clean damp cloth or paper towel Rub vigorously Remove excess with a clean damp cloth or paper towel Polish with a clean clo
12. Panel Fan Blade Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven a third shelf can be purchased from the Parts department see back cover Features C361E C362E C363E and C366E Cooking area Cooking area 1500W Dual Circuit Solarglo C361E amp C366E 1200W Solarglo C361E amp C366E 1500W Ceramic C362E amp C363E 1200W Ceramic C362E amp C363E Cooking area 1800W Solarglo C361E amp C366E 1800W ceramic C362E amp C363E Cooking area 1200W Solarglo C361E amp C366E 1200W Ceramic C362E amp C363E Timer C361E amp C366E OR Clock Minute Minder Control panel C362E amp C363E Conventional Grill Removable grill deflector plate Grill pan food C361E amp C366E support Grill pan with fixed detachable handle Top oven grill rod shelf Inner Glass Panel C361E amp C366E Stay clean top oven side panels Door Switch Main oven Stay clean side panels Rating plate Fan blade Meat pan Main oven C361E amp C366E rod shelves Inner glass panel Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven a third shelf can be purchased from the Parts dept see back cover Control Panels C361E amp C366E Front Rear left Rear Front Top Main left twin circuit right right Oven oven Grill Clock auto timer and Hob Hot neon minute minder Main Oven only C262E C362E amp C363E Front Rear Rear Front Top Main left lef
13. an Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the oven 40 Something Wrong with your Cooker Before calling a Service Engineer please check through the following lists THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG Problem Slight odour or small amount of smoke when grill oven used first time Nothing works This is normal and should cease after a short period If you find that the timer display is blank then it is likely that there is no electricity supply to your oven Check i That the main cooker wall is switched on ii Other appliances to see if you have had a power cut The main circuit breaker for the property iii Top oven and grill do not work Main oven works Top Oven Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause a safety device to operate a Grilling with the door closed Always grill with the door fully open Grilling for an excessively long period at maximum setting see Grilling guide Switch off appliance and allow to cool for approx 30 mins Switch the cooker back on and check that the Grill Top oven is now operating b Grill does not work Ensure that the top oven control is turned fully off Grill keeps turning on and off When the Grill control is operating at less than its maximum setting the Grill will cycle on and off this is normal and not a fault Timer is showing 0 00 The power supply to your oven has possibly been interr
14. at 1500W 6 Heat 1200W 6 Heat 1200W The cooking areas change colour when heated become red indicating which heating element is turned on The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating element is switched OFF and cools Hotplates When the control is turned from the 0 position the settings on the control panel will show 1 6 these are 6 fixed positions for cooking 6 is the highest setting for fast cooking To reduce the heat to cook more slowly or simmer turn the knob to a lower setting which will vary according to size and type of saucepan the amount and type of food and whether or not the lid is fitted 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 overheating 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 Setting 1 provides low input for simmering The control will be Off when the control knob is turned to the O position If the hob should become cracked never use until repaired Always
15. ation WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Mains Connection Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage this is stated on the rating plate which is situated on the front of the plinth The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as one who is a NICEIC registered contractor to a suitable double pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm applicable to newer properties older properties where a 30A double pole control unit and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm is acceptable The double pole control unit should be fitted adjacent to the cooker in accordance with IEE regulations The control unit must be within 2 metres of but not directly above the appliance and should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency The power supply cable should conform to B S 6004 with a conductor size of 6mm minimum Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover The mains cable must pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block Sufficient cable should be used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel and is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between cabinets Levelling Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to set the height 9
16. c principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven is in use as the contents will be hot Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any glass panel if fitted crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until repaired During use the oven becomes hot Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven Safety Information Never Never stare at Halogen heating units 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 or pressurised containers in or on the appliance or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1 3 full of oil N
17. dible tone will be cancelled and the i 5 P e oven s will be returned to Manual 000000 Step 7 Turn the oven control s to the OFF position 16 Electronic Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation c361 amp c366e TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED Step 1 Turn the oven control s to the OFF position un c2 Cd Step 2 Press the Manual button to return the oven s to Manual operation j The Auto symbol will go out Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERATION 1 When cooking Automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time simply by pressing the Cook Period button 2 When cooking Automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End Time button 3 Having set a Cook Period and End Time an electronic device stores the information The device within the timer will switch the oven s on and off at the required times 4 When setting an Auto Cooking Programme and a mistake is made to clear a Press amp release the Manual button b Start the sequence again 5 If at any time the display shows three flashing zero s 0 00 and Auto it is likely that the electricity supply to the oven has been interrupted Reset the timer to the correct time of day Food in the oven may therefore not have bee
18. e This light will remain illuminated until all the hob controls have been turned off and all hob heating areas have cooled Clock Minute Minder Operation c262 362 amp C363E CLOCKFACE 200 The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock SYMBOLS A Bell symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set 200 At the end of the Minute Minder Period the timer will emit an audible tone and the Bell symbol will flash OQ Minute Minder SETTING THE TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned off Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on Step 3 When switched on the display will flash 0 00 O O Step 4 Press and release both buttons simultaneously Step 5 Press the button to set the Time of Day The Time of Day can be adjusted by using the button to increase the time setting or the button to decrease the time setting The Time of Day is set if no adjustments are made within 10 seconds O O olf THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET To change the time of day repeat Steps 4 amp 5 above 10 Clock Minute Minder Operation c262e c362E amp C363E Here you can set a time period of up to 10 hours that will count down When it reaches zero the timer will emit an audible tone For Example If you set 20 minutes the audible tone will occur 20 minutes later SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER Step 1 Ens
19. e 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 correctly installed Disposal of your product To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely Remove all doors and lids Remove the mains cable where fitted by cutting off flush with the appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to the electricity supply To help the environment Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of you product This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment 89 336 EEC 73 23 EEC 92 31 EEC 93 68 EEC 93 68 EEC Install
20. ecked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End Time button b TO SET TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SET COOK Step1 Check that the correct time of day is set if not follow instructions for setting the time of day Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door s Step 3 Turn the oven control s to the required temperature and if necessary select the appropriate oven function I 3 T Step 4 Press amp hold in the Cook Period button the display will read 0 00 and the cookpot symbol will light up and the Auto symbol will flash With the Cook Period button still held in set the required Cook Period using the OOO Q Q Q and buttons Example 1hr 30 minutes as shown Note Cook Period is the length of time the food requires to cook Step 5 Release all buttons m u 2 m The timer display will revert to the time of day with the Auto symbol lit amp 4 1 CU cookpot symbol remaining lit At the end of the Cook Period the Auto symbol will flash and an intermittent audible tone will be heard The audible tone will continue until cancelled The Auto symbol will continue to flash until the timer is returned to Manual operation see below NOTE The Cookpot symbol disappears i n Step 6 Press the Manual button The au
21. end 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 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 In the unfortunate event of a chip pan fire 1 Switch Off the electricity supply 2 Smother flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth Burns and injuries are caused almost invariably by picking up the burning pan and rushing outside with it 1 Use a deep pan large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area 2 Never fill the pan more than one third full or fat or oil Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period 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 Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat 24 Choosing Your Utensils Choosi
22. ever use a lid DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING Never use the appliance as a room heater Never use the grill to warm plates Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat Never use steam cleaners SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP PAN FIRE In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire 1 2 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 Model C262E 1000W Sealed 1500W Sealed 1500W Redspot 2000W Redspot Control Panel Clock Minute Minder Grill Pan Food Support Top Oven Grill Rod Shelf Fixed Stay clean Detachable Top Oven Handle Side Panels Door Switch ee SEE ITU jl e CL n B S n ng Y ZR W Stay clean Main Oven Side Panels Rating Plate 2 Main Oven Rod Shelves Inner Glass
23. f they are cooked for 1 2 hours longer then deterioration in their appearance may be noticed 3 Never cook joints of meat over 2 7kg 6 Ib or poultry over 2 0kg 4 Ib 8oz 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 34 Care and Cleaning TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH AND ENSURE THE COOKER IS COLD BEFORE
24. flat based cookware on all electric heat sources Ensure pans have 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 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 distort ed pans Leave an element switched on when not cooking Cook food directly on the hotplate Drag or slide utensils across the hob surface Place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two hotplates Place plastic vessels or utensils on a hot hob Use the hob as an area for storage Always place pans N f centrally on the hotplate Ea Se 20 Ceramic Hob C362E and C363E CAUTION IF ANY CRACK IN SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE TURN OFF THE MAINS COOKER SWITCH Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface The following boiling plates are located beneath the circular cooking areas C362E C363E Front Right Rear Left Rear Right Front Left 6 Heat 1800W 6 He
25. he oven timer offers you the following features 1 2 3 Time of Day Automatic Cooking Minute Minder The Main Oven only can be controlled by the automatic timer When the timer control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven manually Select foods which will take the same time to cook and require approximately the same temperature Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or about to finish cooking on your return to the oven This will ensure the food has not cooled down and does not require reheating before serving Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven ideally straight from the refrigerator Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed thoroughly before it is put in the oven We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven if there is to be a delay period Stews prepared by frying the meat and vegetables should be cooked as soon as possible We advise dishes containing left over cooked poultry or meat for example Shepherds Pie should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay period Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method so that the delay period is kept to a minimum On warm days to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain foods ie poultry joints etc the delayed start should be kept to a minimum Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period so it is best to add these ingredients just before
26. it is heavy Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged 3 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 the appliance before switching on for the first time Understand the controls prior to using the appliance Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use Turn controls off when not in use Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven grill Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplates or pans Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or changing an oven lamp if fitted Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven or grill Always keep the oven grill door closed when the appliance is not in use Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire Always follow the basi
27. ith a soft cloth CLEANING THE DOORS SIDE OPENING DOORS Cleaning the door glass is the same as the drop down doors except take care to support the weight of the inner glass when removing and refitting DROP DOWN DOORS Remove the door inner glass as follows 1 Open the door fully and unscrew the two screws securing the glass panel so that the securing brackets can be turned There is no need to remove the screws completely 2 Turn the brackets so that the glass can be removed and cleaned at the sink Fig 1 7 ae bd P Fig 1 3 The inside of the outer door glass can now be Glass cleaned while still fitted to the cooker NEVER OPERATE THE COOKER WITHOUT THE INNER DOOR GLASS IN POSITION Refit the door inner glass as follows 1 NOTE The inner door glass has a special reflective coating on one side Replace the door inner glass so that the statement IMPORTANT THIS FACE TOWARDS THE OVEN can be read from the inner side of the door 2 Turn the two securing brackets back to their original position to retain the glass and tighten the screws Fig 2 gt 39 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 Baking General Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit
28. le cooking oil to provide a protective coating or the restorative agent Homecare Four Hob available from our Parts 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 36 Care and Cleaning STAY CLEAN Oven liners Refer to the instructions below for cleaning the Stay clean panels How STAY CLEAN works The surfaces of the Stay clean oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils At temperatures of 220 C 425 F or above the special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed The higher the temperature the more effective it is In most cases normal cooking operations 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 in order to prevent heavy soiling to run the oven without a meat pan at maximum setting for a couple of hours Main Oven Liners side and rear panels Top Oven Liners sides It should
29. n cooked before serving check food is thoroughly heated and completely cooked 6 Toset each function always press and hold the required function button and at the same time press or buttons 17 Temperature Conversion Chart Gas I Main Top Main Mark F Conventional Convection Fan Oven Oven Oven VE 250 120 110 100 1 275 140 130 120 2 300 150 140 130 3 325 160 150 140 4 350 180 170 160 5 375 190 180 170 6 400 200 190 180 7 425 220 210 200 8 450 220 210 9 475 220 Sealed Hob General Information C262E 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 To melt butter chocolate etc gt 1 6 lt x oe fong issolve sugar for preserve making To heat food gently To keep small amounts of water 2 5 lt q To seal meat and t
30. ncrease or decrease temperatures by 10 C Unless otherwise indicated in the charts food should be 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 fan oven is very even most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position but the shelves should be evenly spaced 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 our Spares department see Key Contents back cover Food or utensils should Never be placed directly an the floor of the oven for cooking Never use more than 3 shelves in the oven as air circulation will be seriously restricted To ensure oven circulation do not use meat pans larg er than 390 x 300mm 15 x12 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 all 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 temperature charts by a few minutes to allow for the loss of heat due to extra time taken to load the
31. ng 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 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 Main Oven Temperature 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 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 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 a minimum of 6 hours however i
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33. ng your utensils Remember Do Use Important 25 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 1 Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base always check before 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 TX HK XX Good quality Convex Concave Too Too No pan flat base base too base small large Element ON same size as small element WARNING Extreme caution should be used when cleaning the hot hob 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 b
34. nished When the AUTO symbol is flashing to return the oven to Manual operation turn the oven controls off ensure that the correct time of day is set and press O O O O Q the Manual button The AUTO symbol will go out n Uu oac TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS 2 Minute Minder Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours 59 minutes that will count down Button When it reaches zero the timer will emit an audible tone For Example If you set 20 minutes the audible tone will occur 20 minutes later AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME 4 Cook Period Button Cook Period is the actual length of time for which the timer will switch the oven s on as part of an Auto Cooking programme e g If you set 2 hours the food will be cooked for 2 hours End Time Button The time of day at which you want an Auto Cooking programme to end For Example If you set a Cook Period for 2 hours and End Time of 11 00 The timer will switch the oven s on at 9 00 and turn the oven s off at 11 00 You will hear a audible tone at 11 00 to indicate that the Auto Cooking Programme has finished Notes When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven control s to the required temperature s when you set the timer Ifan Auto Cooking programme has been set the oven s will only operate during the pre programmed time 1 Manual Button Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return
35. not normally be necessary to clean the Stay clean panels in water If the user feels it is desirable to do so wash them in warm soapy water followed by rinsing in clean water Do not use enzyme biological washing powder harsh abrasives or oven chemical cleaners of any kind Decorative trims all models Vitreous enamel hob C262E It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling which may detract from the appearance of the cooker 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 Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners powders which may scratch the surface 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 Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth Stainless trims C363E only Regularly wipe with a clean damp cloth and polish with a clean dry cloth Grill Door Wipe over the grill door decorative outer panel with a cloth wrung out in wa
36. o fry fish simmering To heat sauces containing egg yolks amp butter 3 M To cook foods just above To simmer stews meat fish simmering vegetables amp fruit To maintain a rolling boil for preserve making Keep water boiling Make 2 3 egg omelettes Thaw frozen vegetables To heat solid amp liquid foods SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING 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 Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan Z Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat quo o 19 Sealed Hob General Information C262E 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 Be concave bowed in Be convex bowed out e Be rimmed Be deeply ridged But essentially Flat Always v Never X Use good quality
37. oil over or spillage Sugar spillage will permanently damage the hob and therefore should be cleaned off with care immediately Taking care remove when still hot with a razor blade scraper 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 the ceramic hob Choosing Your Utensils Do Not 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 like a gramophone record or ridged bases Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than 1mm 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 hotplates 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 halo gen hobs providing they are used in accordance with the saucepans manu facturers recommendations
38. ooking meat poultry Top oven as a warming compartment for plates The top oven should be used to cook small quantities of food The oven is designed so that the grill element operates at a reduced heat output this is combined with a heating element situated underneath the floor of the oven To ensure even cooking of the food it is important that cooking utensils are positioned correctly on the oven shelf so that the element is directly above There are two cooking positions the shelf placed on runner 1 or 2 from the base do not use shelves upside down Food utensils must not be placed directly on the oven floor There should always be at least 25mm 1in between the top of the food and the grill element Warning Items stored in top oven will get hot when main oven is in use To heat the oven turn the control knob clockwise The top oven pilot light will come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required tempera ture The pilot light will automatically go on and off during cooking as the thermostat maintains the correct temperature Small joints of meat up to 1 5kg 3 Ibs or poultry up to 3 6kg 8 1lbs 60cm cookers in weight can be roasted in a small meat pan in the top oven Larger joints of meat poultry weighing more than 3 6kg 8 1Ibs 60cm cookers should be roasted in the main oven Do not use the main oven meat pan not all models or grill pan as a meat pan in the top oven as air circulation will be se
39. or closed but may be stored in the Top Oven when the appliance is not in use Warning Ensure when using grill pan handle in the detachable manner it is centralised and secure Grill C262E C361E C362E C363E and C366E Setting the Grill Door in grilling position CAUTION ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL TOP OVEN DOOR CLOSED The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either the twin grill elements on together or the single left hand grill element only depending upon which direction the control knob is rotated With the control rotated clockwise 1 through to 4 the twin elements will come on together With the control turned anti clock wise 1 through to 4 and the single left hand element will come on only The control is Off at O Note The grill will not operate unless the top oven control is in the OFF position Food which requires browning only should be placed under the hot grill directly on the shelf in the first or second runner from the bottom of the oven according to the depth of the dish Open the Grill door to the grilling position i e fully With the grill door in the grilling position heating the grill is achieved by turning the control clockwise to the desired grill setting on the control panel Never line the grill pan with aluminium foil Note P
40. r 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 contact 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 above list and there is still a problem Contact Service see Key Contacts back cover 42 BM Hotpoint Key Contacts Service We have the largest appliance manufacturer s service team in Europe trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence Repair Service UK 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland 1850 302 200 You will be asked for the following information Name address and postcode Telephone number Model Serial number of the appliance Clear and concise details of the query or fault Place and Date of purchase Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls Extended Warranty To join UK 08709 088 088 Republic of Ireland 1850 502 200 Genuine Parts amp Accessories Mail Order Hotline UK 08709 077 077 Republic of Ireland 01 842 6836 For further product information 08701 546474 All Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights Merloni Elet
41. reheat the grill at setting 4 for approximately 5 minutes The grill pan is placed on the shelf or grill pan support and should be correctly positioned under the grill element Leave the control at 4 for toast sealing and fast cooking of foods For thicker foods requiring longer cooking turn the switch to a lower setting after the initial sealing on both sides at 4 The thicker the food the lower the control should be set 28 Guide To Sing C262E C361E C362E C363E and C366E Pre heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling GRILL CHART Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread 3 10 mins products 4 for 4 mins reduce to lower 10 20 mins setting Small cuts of meat sausages bacon etc Chops etc 4 for 6 8 mins Gammon steaks reduce to lower Chicken pieces setting 20 30 mins Wire food support used in upturned position for chicken Fish fingers Whole Fillets 10 20 mins Whole fish and fillets placed in the base of the grill pan Fish in breadcrumbs 15 20 mins Pre Cooked potato 15 20 mins products 12 15 mins in the base of the grill pan 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 29 Top Oven Cookery Notes Operation C
42. right plates When the control is turned from the 0 position the settings on the glass control panel will show 1 6 6 is the highest setting for fast cooking To reduce the heat to cook more slowly or simmer turn the knob to a lower setting which will vary according to size and type of saucepan the amount and type of food and whether or not the lid is fitted 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 overheating safety cut outs have been incorporated with each element After several minutes with the control at setting 6 setting 4 on twin circuit plate 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 Setting 1 provides very low inputs of 3 to 10 for low simmering Excluding the twin circuit plate The control will be Off when the control knob is turned to the O position If hob should become cracked never use until repaired Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely 22 Ceramic Hob General Information C PANS SHOULD BE Not convex bowed out ps Not concave bowed in m
43. riously restricted Place the plates dishes on the shelf positioned on runner 1 turn top oven control to 100 C for 10 15 minutes Never use grill control 30 Main Oven Cookery Notes Oven positions Temperature and time Frozen meat and poultry 31 The oven is fitted with Stay clean liners two rod shelves and a meat pan not all models Remove the meat pan if it is not being used To heat the oven turn the knob clockwise selecting the require temperature between 80 C 176 F and 230 C 450 F as recommended in the temperature chart The pilot 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 the cooking period their 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 circulaire fan oven heats up more quickly and generally cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven pre heating is often unnecessary However foods such as bread scones Yorkshire pudding do benefit from being placed in a pre heated oven The oven temperature charts are a guide only giving approximate cooking temperatures and times To suit personal taste and requirements it may be necessary to i
44. rm soapy water then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water dry with a soft clean cloth Do not use scouring pads or abrasive powder which may scratch the surface Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows 37 Care and Cleaning Grill 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 deflector plate C361E amp C366E and the floor of the compartment Main oven Grill 1 Glass Door open the oven door fully The glass panel may now be cleaned Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad Do not use scouring pads or abrasive powder which will scratch the glass Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned while still warm For removing stubborn stains see next page cleaning 2 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 Refer to the instructions on previous page for cleaning the Stay clean panels Do not use aerosol cleaners on this oven as they could adversely affect the fan motor unit and cannot be wiped off the fan blade Replacement oven lamp
45. serving Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat or tossing in water to which lemon juice has been added prior to placing food in the oven Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent boiling over Food should be well sealed but not airtight in a container to prevent the loss of liquid during cooking Aluminium foil gives a good seal Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving Make sure all oven controls are turned Off Check that the electricity supply to the oven is turned On Check that the oven clock is at the right time of day 12 Know your Timer cse amp c366e CLOCKFACE NN lt The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock uu Ensure the correct time of day is always set before using your cooker oac n Uu 000000 SYMBOLS A bell symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set At the end of the Minute Minder Period the timer will emit an audible tone and OOOOOO tre vell symbol will flash The cookpot symbol will light up either When the timer is in manual mode or During the actual Cook Period 000000 AUTO will light up When the timer is first turned on it will flash It will go out when a time of day is set or when the timer is set to manual 9 9 The AUTO symbol will flash at the end of an Auto Cooking programme to indicate that the programme has fi
46. sh Step 4 To cancel the audible tone press the Minute Minder button When the Minute Minder has been set the time remaining can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Minute Minder button If necessary the Minute Minder can be cancelled before the tone sounds by pressing and holding the Minute Minder button and then at the same time pressing the button until 0 00 appears in the display window 14 Electronic Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation cse amp C366E AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer a To set the timer to switch the oven s On and Off Automatically b To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period a TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN S ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches off Automatically Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set if not follow instructions for setting the time of day Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door s Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button The display will read 0 00 with the cookpot symbol lit flashing Auto symbol Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in set the required Cook Period OOOOOO using the and buttons Uy m lt Release the buttons and the timer di
47. splay will revert to the time of day with the ol 4 e Auto symbol and cookpot symbol lit uy n Step 5 Press and hold in the End Time button l 5 e The display will read the earliest possible end time for the Cook Period that you have set above The Auto symbol and cookpot symbol will be lit 000000 Step6 With the End Time button still held in use the and buttons to set the End Time i e The time you require the oven to switch off Release all the buttons and the timer will revert back to the time of day oy m lt The Auto symbol will remain lit to signify that an Auto Cooking Programme has S u e been set The cookpot symbol will go out Step 7 Turn the oven control s to the required temperature and if necessary 000000 select the appropriate oven function ve At the end of the Automatic Cook Period the Auto Symbol will flash and an uy 6 e n intermittent bleeping sound will be heard ol CU The audible tone will continue unless cancelled The Auto symbol will continue to flash until the timer is returned to Manual operation see below 16 00 C F 8 Press the Manual button the audible tone will be cancelled and the oven s will be returned to Manual 000000 Step 9 Turn the oven control s to the OFF position 15 Electronic Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation c361 amp c366e When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be ch
48. t right right Oven oven Grill Hob Hot neon C362E amp C363E Clock Minute Minder Hob On neon C262E Controls Operating controls when the grill is in use Cooling fan Main and Top Oven lights Slow cooking S Element and Fan cut off Hob On neon C262E Hob Hot Neon C361E C362E C363E amp C366E In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill compartment care must be taken when setting the controls due to the hot air expelled from the grill compartment Note After use it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have been switched Off A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when oven grill controls are in use The main and top oven lights will illuminate when the relevant thermostat is operated The light will remain on during the cook period Note Top Oven Light is not on all Models The main oven has an S setting specially designed to reduce energy usage Full details of this can be found in the Slow Cooking section The oven is fitted with a safety device which disconnects the heating element and oven fan when the door is opened The heating element and oven fan will not operate until the oven door is closed Hob On neon will illuminate when any hob control is operated and will remain illuminated until all hob controls are turned off A short time approx 30 seconds after the hob heating areas have been turned on the Hob Hot neon will illuminat
49. th or paper towel before the conditioner dries Detergent residues must always be completely removed with a clean wet cloth even if the instructions for use suggest otherwise as they can have an etching effect when reheated Then wipe dry To maintain hob in good condition we would recommend regular use of the Easy Do Powder Cleanser Sprinkle Powder Cleanser on a clean damp cloth or paper towel and rub vigorously for 3 to 4 minutes Remove all residue with a clean damp cloth or paper towel Then use conditioner to protect the hob For more stubborn marks mix a small amount of the powder cleanser with Cif Lemon Juice from a bottle and carefully spread over the affected area Cover with a damp paper towel and leave for a minimum of 15 minutes Rub vigorously Remove excess with a clean damp cloth or paper towel before the conditioner dries Polish with a clean cloth or paper towel Easy Do products are available from many electrical retailers and our Parts Department Homecare Hob Brite is available from leading Supermarkets Electric sealed hotplates C262E 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 litt
50. the oven s to Manual operation 4 and Buttons Used to adjust the various timer function settings 13 Electronic Clock amp Automatic Oven Timer Operation c361t amp C366E SETTING THE TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0 00 and the Auto symbol flashing intermittently Step 4 Press amp hold in both the Cook Period amp End Time buttons together Step 5 With the Cook Period amp End Time buttons still held in press either the or buttons to set the correct time of day Step 6 Release all the buttons simultaneously THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET To change the time of day repeat Steps 4 5 amp 6 above Note You cannot adjust the time of day if the timer has been set for an Auto Cooking Programme SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly Step 2 Press and hold the Minute Minder button Step 3 With the Minute Minder button held in set the required Minute Minder O period using the and buttons A bell symbol will light up Release all buttons and the timer display will revert back to the time of day The bell symbol will remain lit to signify that a Minute Minder period has been set At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard and the bell symbol will 0 g fla
51. trodomestici UK Ltd Morley Way Peterborough PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES WOLVERHAMPTON 11 2004 Part No 195045500 01
52. upted but has now come back on again Reset the timer to the correct time of day using the instructions given in the timer section of the book Timer buzzer operates continually To cancel the audible tone press the manual button once C361E amp C366E press the minute minder button once C262E C362E amp C363E 41 Problem Oven temperatures too high or low Oven does not cook evenly Oven lamp does not work Draught from beneath control panel Condensation on the wall at the rear of the cooker Steam Condensation in the oven after use Check temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Temperature Charts It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature slightly to suit your taste Check a Temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Temperature Charts b Oven utensils being used allow sufficient air flow around them The oven lamp is not covered by the guarantee The part is easily changed see the section on oven lamp replacement A new lamp may be obtained from our Parts department see Key Contacts back page A gentle flow of air will be blown from beneath the control panel when the appliance is used If the appliance is still warm this cooling fan may run on or restart itself when all controls have been turned off The fan will stop once the appliance has been cooled This is normal and not a fault Steam and o
53. ure the time of day is set correctly Step 2 Press and release the button Note Step 3 must be started within 10 seconds otherwise you must repeat Step 2 Step 3 Press the button to set the required time period O Q A Bell symbol will light up 11 The time period can be adjusted by using the button to increase the time period or the button to decrease the time period Release all buttons the timer display will show the remaining time period The Bell symbol will remain lit to signify that a time period has been set At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard and the Bell symbol will flash Step 4 To cancel the audible tone press the button To cancel the minute minder period press the button until 0 00 is displayed in the window then release the button If at any time the display shows flashing zero s it is likely that the electricity supply has been interrupted Reset the timer to the correct time of day Note The Timer display will show the minute minder period as follows Any period up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds The display shows MINUTES and SECONDS 10s intervals eg 19 minutes 50 seconds Any period between 100 minutes 1 hour 40 minutes and up to 10 hours The display shows HOURS and MINUTES eg 1 hour 41 minutes Oven Timer Operation cse amp c366e Automatic Cooking Hints on Automatic Cooking Timer Operation T
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