Hotpoint C120E manual

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    Instructions f or Installation and Use Cooker with electric o ven and electric hob Model C120E T o the Installer Bef ore installation fill in the product details on the back co ver this book. The inf or mation can be f ound on the rating plate. T o the User Y ou must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain [...]

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    2 CONTENTS INTR ODUCTION ..................................................................................... 3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY W ARNINGS ........................................................ 4 INST ALLA TION ....................................................................................... 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICA TIONS ..................[...]

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    3 Y our new electric ov en is guaranteed* and will give lasting ser vice. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet. T o help make best use of y our cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully . The ov en is designed specifically f or dom[...]

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    4 Impor tant safety warnings 1 This appliance is intended for nonprof essional use within the home. 2 These instructions are only for those countries whose symbols appear in the booklet and on the serial no . plate of the appliance . 3 This owner’ s manual is f or a c lass 1 appliance (in- sulated) or c lass 2, subc lass 1 appliances (installed b[...]

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    5 The f ollowing instructions should be read by a qualified technician to ensure that the appliance is installed, regulated and technically ser viced correctly in compliance with current regulations. Important: disconnect the cooker from the electricity when making any adjustement, maintenance operation, etc. P ositioning The appliance can be insta[...]

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    6 Oven Dimensions (WxDxH) 39x44x34 cm V olume 58 lt Oven absorption Max 2000 W Electric Hob Standard Ø 145 mm: 1000 W Standard Ø 180 mm: 1500 W Electric Hob absorption Max 5000 W ENERGY LABEL Directive 2002/40/EC on the label of electric o v ens Nor m EN 50304 Energy consumption Class cer tification Natural conv ection heating mode: a Static V ol[...]

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    7 The cooker with electric o ven and electric hob A. T ra y for Catc hing Overflows B. Electric Plates C. Control P anel D. Oven Racks E. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet F. Adjustable Feet or Legs G. Selector Knob H. The green pilot lamp I. Electric plate knob L. Thermostat Light N. Thermostat Knob I G N L H B C D F E B A F[...]

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    8 The different functions and uses of the o ven The various functions included in the cooker are selected b y operating the control de vices located on the cooker control panel. Notice: The first time you use your appliance , we recom- mend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting and leav e the ov en on f or about half an hour with nothi[...]

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    9 Before using the hot plates f or the first time, you should heat them at maxim um temperature for appr oximatel y 4 minutes, without an y pans. During this initial stage, their protective coating hardens and reaches its maximum resistance. The green pilot lamp (H) This lights up when an electric plate is tur ned on. Attention A v oid the children[...]

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    10 The ov en offers a wide range of alternatives which allo w you to cook an y type of food in the best possib le wa y . With time you will learn to make the best use of this v ersatile cooking appliance and the f ollowing directions are only a guideline which ma y be varied according to your o wn per- sonal e xper ience. Baking cakes The ov en sho[...]

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    11 Selection knob setting G Foods Wt. (Kg) Cook i ng position fro m bottom Heating time (minutes) Thermostat knob H Cooking time (minutes) 1 Stati c a Lasagne Cannelloni Pasta bakes au grat in Veal Chicken Duck Rabbit Pork Lamb Macker el Red porgy Trout baked in paper Napolitan pizz a Biscuits or co okies Flan or tart Savoury pie Yeas t cake Fruit [...]

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    12 Before each operation, disconnect the cooker fr om the electricity . T o assure the long life of the cook er , it must be thoroughly cleaned frequently , keeping in mind that: · Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance. · the enamelled par ts and the self-cleaning panels are washed with w ar m water without using any abrasiv e powders[...]

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    13 The catalytic self-c leaning system Some models ha ve o ven liners coated with a porous enamel also known as catal ytic enamel. When hot, this enamel destro ys all greasy f ood par ticles. F or this "oxidation" to occur , the oven liners m ust reach a temperature of at least 170°C. The porosity of the catalytic enamel increases its su[...]

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    01/2005 - 195047401.00 Over 1200 trained specialists , directly employ ed by us, ensure that y ou can hav e complete confidence in both the appliances and ser vices we offer . Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - F r i, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www .theser vicecentre .co.uk Republic of Ireland[...]