Hotpoint 50HEPS manual

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    Instructions for Installation and Use 50cm ELECTRIC COOKER Contents Warning, 2 Introduction, 3 Installation, 4 Safety Information, 6 Features, 7 The Controls, 8 Electronic Timer/Minute Minder , 9 Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob, 10-12 Grilling, 13 Top Oven - Conventional Cooking, 14 Main Oven Cookery Notes, 15 Oven Cooking Charts - Baking, 16 Oven [...]

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    2 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. This appliance can be used by childre[...]

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    GB 3 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Introduction To the Installer: Before installation, fill in the product details on the back cover of this book. The information can be found on the rating plate. To the User: You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance [...]

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    4 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Installation 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 outer rear pane[...]

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    GB 5 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. EARTHED. EARTHED. EARTHED. EARTHED. Electrical connection Electric[...]

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    6 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 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 packi[...]

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    GB 7 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Features TOP OVEN/GRILL DOOR CONTROL PANEL MAIN OVEN WIREWORK SHELF SUPPORTS OVEN ROD SHELVES TOP OVEN/GRILL 1700W CERAMIC 1800W HILITE (HUE53) GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER REMOVABLE INNER GLASS[...]

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    8 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The controls ELECTRONIC TIMER* MAIN OVEN TOP OVEN/ GRILL LEFT FRONT PLATE LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE m a x m a x MAIN OVEN PILOT LIGHT TOP OVEN/GRILL PILOT LIGHT ACTIVE HOTPLATE PILOT LIGHT ELECTRONIC TIMER* MAIN OVEN TOP OVEN[...]

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    GB 9 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Electronic Timer /Minute Minder* *Available only in certain models To set the clock Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: This may be set while the oven is switched off or while it is switched on. 1. Press the button several times until the icon and the firs[...]

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    10 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Using the Ceramic Hob WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK - SWITCH OFF AT THE COOKER MAINS CONTROL SWITCH IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE OFFICE (see KEY CONTACTS, back page). Ratings of Co oki ng Z one[...]

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    GB 11 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Do not Do not Do not Do not D o n o t 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. Do Always Always Always Always Always ensu[...]

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    12 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 PANS SHOULD Not be concave (bowed in) Not be convex (bowed out) Not be rimmed Not be deeply ridged But essentially Flat s y a w l A ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ r e v e N ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ Use good quality flat-based cookware on all electric heat sources. Use gauz[...]

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    GB 13 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 1 2 Setting the Grill 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. GUIDE TO GRILLING Pre-heat the grill for 5 minutes on ma[...]

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    14 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The heat for conventional cooking in the top oven is provided by the grill element and the element under the floor of the oven. It is ideal for the slow cooking of cheaper cuts of meat in casseroles etc. but can also be used for small joints of meat[...]

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    GB 15 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Main Oven Cookery Notes This control switches on the main oven. To select Fan Cooking - Turn the control clockwise and select any temperature between 100°C and Max. As the control is turned the fan will start.The main oven light will immediately co[...]

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    16 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Oven Cooking Charts - Baking Not e : If s o f t ma r g a r ine is us e d f or c a ke ma king, t e mpe r a t ur e s r e c o mm e nde d by t he ma nuf a c t ur e r s s hould be f o llowe d. T e mpe r a t ur e s r e c omme nde d in t his c ha r t r e f[...]

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    GB 17 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Oven Cooking Charts - Meat B eef / La m b (s lo w r oa s t in g) Mea t 170 / 18 0 35 mins per 450g (1lb) + 35 mins over. Ru n n e r 1 fr o m bot t o m of oven. 35-40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40[...]

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    18 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Using The Main Oven for other Functions 'S' SLOW setting "Slow" cook is identified as 'S' on the oven temperature scale. This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care [...]

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    GB 19 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH AND ENSURE THE COOKER IS COLD 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 CLEANE[...]

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    20 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning   * Available in cerain model only Open the door fully and carefully slide the first inner glass towards you, taking care not to allow the glass to fall. Repeat the same procedure with the next glass. Now the external glass p[...]

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    GB 21 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 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 [...]

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    22 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem C heck Grilling U neven cooking fr on t to back E nsu r e t ha t t he gr ill pa n is po sit i oned centr al l y bel ow t he gri ll el ement . Fa t s plat t er ing E nsu r e t ha t t he gr ill is no t s et t [...]

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    GB 23 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Something Wrong with your Cooker? Before contacting your nearest Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below; there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. Proble m Check Sli g ht odour or sm al l am ou nt of sm oke w hen gr ill / oven us[...]

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    24 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 • Whenever possible, avoid pre-heating the oven and always try to fill it. Open the oven door as little as possible because heat is lost every time it is opened. To save a substantial amount of energy, simply switch off the oven 5 to 10 minutes be[...]

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    GB 25 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer's guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, withi[...]

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    26 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in the country offering [...]

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    GB 27 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24[...]

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    28 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 04/2014 - 195121984.00 XEROX FABRIANO Indesit Company S.P .A. Viale Aristide Merloni,47 60044 Fabriano (AN) www .hotpoint.co.uk[...]