Hotpoint DCL 08 CB manual

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    Instructions for Installation and Use Build-in Electric double oven English, 2 GB GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Please phone us on 08448 24 24 24 to activate y our guarantee Contents Warnings,2 Introduction, 3 Safety Information, 4 The main parts of your Double Oven , 5 Temperature[...]

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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 use[...]

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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 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  Always make sure you remove all pac[...]

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    GB 5 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The main parts of your Double Oven NEVER line the shelves, floor or sides of the oven or grill with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result. WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT. Top [...]

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    6 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Temperature Conversion Chart The chart below gives details of comparisons of oven settings for gas conventional ovens and fan oven in degrees °F and °C Gas Mark Conventional Oven Fan Oven °F °C °C ½ 250 120 100 1 275 140 120 2 300 150 130 3 325[...]

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    GB 7 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The Controls IMPORTANT Before using your oven in the ordinary way, ALWAYS make sure that the timer has been set to MANUAL operation. Unless this is done, the main oven cannot heat up. Before seeking assistance, make sure this is done (refer to oven t[...]

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    8 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Multifunction Selector Switch The Multifunction selector switch is used when operating the main oven. With the exception of the O position the main oven light will remain on when this selector switch is used. Full Grill Both the inner and the outer g[...]

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    GB 9 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The electronic programmer ! The Top Oven and Main Oven 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 only during the same automatic cooking programme. ! NEVER operate [...]

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    10 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Grill Pan and Handle Using the grill pan kit The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and storage. Fix the pan handle securely before use: 1. Fit the handle to the grill pan so that the external ‘hooks’ embrace the [...]

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    GB 11 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Operation when using the Top Oven for Grilling Step 1 Ensure oven timer is set to manual. Place the shelf in the correct position (see Gril- ling Guide). Place the food/grill pan on the shelf, positioned centrally under the grill element. Leave the [...]

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    12 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Using the Top Oven for Solarplus Grilling Your cooker is not fitted with a conventional grill. Hotpoint have developed a Solarplus high speed grill which is designed to reduce your grilling times. It is quicker because it takes less time to warm up [...]

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    GB 13 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven 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 f[...]

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    14 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Operation when using the Top Oven as a Convection Step 1 Check that the timer is in manual. Step 2 Place the shelf in the correct position (see Oven Temperature Charts). Step 3 Select the required cooking temperature (100 *C-MAX) using control (B) ([...]

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    GB 15 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Oven Temperature Charts - Baking Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine only. T op O ven Cook[...]

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    16 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Oven Temperature Charts - Meat The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a joint, or the thickest part of poultry thighs, during the cooking period.[...]

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    GB 17 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Main Oven - Fan Grilling Fan grilling is a combination of heat from the grill element and the oven fan circulating the hot air around the food. Joints of meat and poultry will be browned as if they were cooked on a rotisserie or spit but more econom[...]

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    18 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Main Oven - Fan Grilling Roasting Chart Shelf positions are counted from the base upwards ie: lowest shelf position is 1. T ype of Meat or Poultry Weight kg Te m p ° C Time (min/kg) Plus Extra Time ( m in s ) T otal Cooking Ti me (mins) Tip s PO RK[...]

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    GB 19 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions FAN ONLY SETTING DEFROSTING FROZEN MEAT & POULTRY Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly, preferably in a refrigerator (allowing 5-6 hours per lb.) or at room temperature (allowing 2-3 h[...]

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    20 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Main Oven - Conventional Oven Important NEVER line the shelves, the floor or the sides of the oven with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result. The oven is heated by elements at the top of the oven and underneath the floor of the oven. [...]

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    GB 21 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Important NEVER line the shelves, the floor or the sides of the oven with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result. The oven is heated by elements at the rear of the oven. A fan at the rear of the oven operates to circulate heated air wit[...]

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    22 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Since a fan oven heats up more quickly, and generally cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating the oven is often unnecessary. However, foods such as bread, scones, Yorkshire pudding, do benefit from being placed in a p[...]

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    GB 23 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Temperature and Time The oven is provided with two shelves. A third is available as an optional extra, contact Genuine Parts and Accessories Hotline (see back page) for further information. If three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food [...]

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    24 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Main Oven Temperature Chart The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a joint, or the thickest part of poultry thighs, during the cooking period.The[...]

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    GB 25 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Main Oven Temperature Chart Note: If soft tub margarine is used for cake making, we would recommend using the all in one method and to reduce the temperature by 10°C. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine o[...]

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    26 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 CIRCULAIRE ROASTING Circulaire roasting - food is placed on the roasting rack, this allows the oven fan to circulate the hot air around the food, making it suitable for thin foods, such as chops, steaks, sausages as well as meat joints and poultry, [...]

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    GB 27 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Note: The above chart is only a guideline. The times and temperatures may be increased or decreased depending on personnal taste. Main Oven - Circulaire Roasting Chart T ype of Meat & Poultry T emperature °C T ime (approximate) P L A C E F OOD [...]

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    28 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 COOK 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 p[...]

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    GB 29 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Main Oven Grilling DO NOT allow young children near the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces can get extremely hot. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE DOOR CLOSED. - Do Not line the grill pan with aluminium foil. - Ensure tha[...]

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    30 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning Warning: Before cleaning, please ensure that the electricity supply to the appliance is switched off and the appliance is fully cold. ! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance. ! Clean the glass part of the o[...]

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    GB 31 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning 3. OVEN DOORS CONTROL PANEL OVEN DOOR S (a) Control Panel Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a clean, dry cloth. (b) Inner Door Panels & Glass Open the door fully. The glass panel may now be washed. Stubbor[...]

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    32 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning DROP DOWN DOORS Remove the door inner glass as follows. Remove screws from both side of door Gently ease the top trim away from door Gently ease glass upwards and remove from door NEVER OPERATE THE COOKER WITHOUT THE INNER DOOR GLA[...]

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    GB 33 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Installation Electrical Requirements For your own safety, we recommend that your cooker is installed by a competent person such as one who is registered with NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting). The cooker sh[...]

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    34 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Tall Cabinet Ventilation Ventilation Slot required here if cabinet does not fit to ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area Ventilation Slot required here if the cabinet does fit to the ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area Ventilation Slot required here - 51mm [...]

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    GB 35 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 570mm exc. handle knobs 882mm 5 9 5 m m 56 1m m 5 62 mm 870mm 882mm, 870mm if cooker trim is to overlap top edge of shelf * excluding pipe work and other projections 4mm 2 Cable To Oven Connector Box Fig. 4 Fig. 2 5 5 0 m m 5 5 0 m m m i n * 562mm V[...]

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    36 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 If something goes wrong... Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists. THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG. Problem Check Sl ig ht od our or sm al l amount of sm oke w hen gr ill / oven used f or f i rs t ti m e This i s norm[...]

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    GB 37 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 If something goes wrong... If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem, contact Service (see back page). Problem Check G r illing is unev en. Ensur e that G r ill p an h as b een positioned as st ated in the G r illing s ec [...]

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    38 GB 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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    GB 39 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, within t[...]

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    40 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 [...]