Hotpoint double oven cookers manual

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    Instructions 60cm slot-in double oven cookers[...]

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    This book covers: EW7 4 EW75 2[...]

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    Contents Page Introduction 4 Installation 5 Safety Information 6-7 Features 8 The Controls 9-10 The Timer 11-16 Temperature Conversion Chart 17 Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob 18-20 Grilling 21-22 Top Oven – Conventional Cooking 23 Cooking Temperature Charts 24-25 Main Oven – Fan Cooking 26 Slow Cooking – Main Oven 27 Care and Cleaning 28-31 [...]

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    Introduction 4 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 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 inst[...]

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    5 Installation WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Mains Connection Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply volt age, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the outer rear panel. The model number and serial number are located on the front of the cooker, as shown on the F[...]

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    Saf ety Inf ormation 6 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. ● Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time. ● Understand the controls prior to usin[...]

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    Saf ety Inf ormation 7 ● 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. ● Ne[...]

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    Features 8 Control panel Timer Grill pan and food support 1500W Dual Oval Solarglo Ceramic - EW75 1800W Ceramic - EW74 1800W Ceramic - EW75 1800W Dual Circuit Solarglo Ceramic - EW74 1200W Ceramic 1200W Ceramic Top oven rod shelf Grill pan handle fixed/detachable ‘Stay Clean’ liners Oven fan Main oven rod shelf Model number & Serial number [...]

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    The controls 9 Switch on the electricity supply to the cooker at the Cooker Control Unit. Hotplate Controls Top Oven Control Timer Main Oven Control Top Oven Neon Main Oven Neon Grill Control Dual Circuit Control - EW74 Dual Circuit Control - EW75 Hob Controls Dual Circuit Control As each control knob is turned clockwise, numbers from 6 - 1 on the [...]

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    The controls (c ontinued) 10 Grill Control - Top Oven Top Oven Control Main Oven Control Notes Slow Setting ‘S’ The grill control will not operate unless the top oven control is in the ‘0’ off position. The grill control provides fully variable heat control for either the twin grill or single (left hand side) grill by selecting any number b[...]

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    11 Oven T imer Operation AUT OMA TIC COOKING The Main Oven can be controlled by the Automatic Timer. HINTS ON A UTOMA TIC COOKING 1. Select foods which will require the same cooking time and temperature. 2. To ensure food does not cool down and require reheating, set the end time so the food is ready when you require it. 3. Always ensure that meat [...]

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    12 Know Y our T imer CL OCKF ACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using your cooker. 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 the [...]

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    13 Electronic Clock & Automatic Ov en T imer Operation SETTING THE TIME OF DA Y 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 & hold in both the Cook Period &[...]

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    14 Electronic Clock & Automatic Ov en T imer Operation Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button. The display will read 0.00 with the ‘cookpot’ symbol lit. Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in, set the required Cook Period using the “+” and “–” buttons. Release the buttons and the timer display will revert to the[...]

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    15 Electronic Clock & Automatic Ov en T imer Operation Step 4 Press & hold in the Cook Period button, the display will read 0.00 and the ‘cookpot’ symbol will light up. With the Cook Period button still held in set the required Cook Period using the “+” and “–” buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown). Note: Cook Period is [...]

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    16 Electronic Clock & Automatic Ov en T imer Operation 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 En[...]

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    T emperature Conv ersion Char t ˚F Gas Mark 1 / 2 1 250 100 120 130 140 160 170 180 200 210 220 120 140 150 160 180 190 200 220 – – 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Main Conventional Oven Main Fan Oven Temperatures Condensation The recommended temperatures given are for conventional and fan ovens. When using a fan oven it wi[...]

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    18 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 Cooking Zones - EW74 Front Left Front Right Back Left Back Right Ceramic Ceramic Solarglo (dual circuit) Ceramic [...]

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    Care of the Ceramic Hob 19 Do not stare at halogen heating units. Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob. Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob. Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cau[...]

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    Care of the Ceramic Hob (c ontinued) 20 Safety requirements for deep fat frying IMPORTANT – As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying, cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (e.g. to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the pattern[...]

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    21 Grilling CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in u se - children should be kept away. WARNING: Take care as oven/grill will be hot - always wear oven gloves. ALWAYS ENSURE THE GRILL PAN IS CLEAN BEFORE USE - EXCESS FAT BUILD UP IN THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN COULD CAUSE A FIRE HAZARD. Grilling must be done with the top oven door [...]

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    Always fit the screw prior to use. 22 Grilling (continued) Fig. 1 Recess Fig. 2 Fig. 3 The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting and splashing. Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. Chops etc. Gammon steaks C[...]

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    23 T op Oven – Conv entional Cooking WARNING: DO NOT put delicate items china or items which could be affected by heat into the oven. 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 al[...]

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    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. Oven T emperature Char ts – Baking 24 Scones Food Pre- heat Yes 210/220 10-15 Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Runner 2 [...]

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    Oven T emperature Char ts – Meat Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1lb) + 35 mins over. Runner 1 from bottom of oven. 35-40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over 25-30 mins [...]

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    Main Oven – F an Cooking 26 The heat for fan cooking in the main oven is provided by an element situated at the back of the oven, around the fan Fan cooking is ideal for large poultry or joints of meat, reducing cooking times and often eliminating the need for pre-heating th e oven. It is also ideal for batch cooking where food is cooked on more [...]

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    27 Using The Slow Cook Setting ‘S’ ‘S’ SLOW setting This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china, as it may be damaged in a hot oven. Advantages of “SLOW” cooking are: - The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing. - Timing of food is[...]

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    Always clean spills immediately. If the hob is reused before cleaning, spillage will be baked on and be very difficult to remove. Always switch the cooker OFF at the cooker control panel. To minimise cleaning: Always take care and avoid spills. Always use a Ceramic Hob Cleaner-Conditioner whenever cleaning is done. The Cleaner-Conditioner forms a p[...]

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    29 Care and Cleaning of the Ov en WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING, SWITCH THE COOKER OFF AT THE MAINS COOKER CONTROL PANEL AND ALLOW IT TO COOL. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE OVENS ARE CLEANED AND KEPT FREE FROM FATS, OIL AND GREASE. ‘Stay Clean’ Liners Oven Fittings Oven Interiors Oven Door Cleaning Cooker Exterior ‘Stay Clean’ liners are covered with[...]

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    30 Care and Cleaning (c ont.) WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, BEFORE REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT, SWITCH THE COOKER OFF AT THE COOKER CONTROL UNIT (and allow to cool if the oven has been used). Replacement of the Oven Light Unscrew the glass cover, using a suitable cloth to protect the fingers and remove carefully. Unscrew the existing light bulb, a[...]

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    31 Care and Cleaning (c ont.) CLEANING THE DOORS 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 remo[...]

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    .... don’t panic Just quickly check these points before calling a Hotpoint engineer: 1. Check that the mains supply is switched on. 2. Check that the Automatic Cooking Symbol (Auto) on the Timer is not flashing, if it is set the oven back to Manual operation. 3. If using the Grill in the Top Oven make sure that the Top Oven Control is set to ‘O[...]

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    Notes 33[...]

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    Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’ promise – valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance, just call Hotpoint Service (see back page). If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the [...]

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    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[...]

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    PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. 04/2006 Part no. 195056350.00 Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB K ey C ontacts After Sales Service Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offe r . Repair Service and Informat[...]