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Instructions for Installation and Use Build-in Electric double oven Contents Introduction, 2 Safety Information, 3 The main parts of your Double Oven, 4 Controls, 5-6 The Cooking Modes in your Double Oven, 7 Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature, 8-10 Solarplus Grill, 11-12 Top Oven - Conventional Cooking, 13 Top Oven Temperature Charts [...]
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2 GB I nt roduct i on To the Install er: 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 and then retain them for future reference. ! Before operating your new appliance please re[...]
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GB 3 Safety Information W hen used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE R EAD THE PR ECAUTIONS BELOW BEFOR E USING YOUR APPLIANCE. Always • Always make sure you remove all packaging and literature from inside the oven and grill compartments before[...]
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4 GB The main parts of your Double Oven Top Oven Temperature Control Main Oven Temperature Control Clock & Oven Timer Grill Setting Control High Speed Grill Element Stay Clean Liners & Wirework Shelf Support Stay Clean Liners & Wirework Shelf Support Meat Pan & Food Support Oven Fan Top Oven Door Oven Light Oven Light Grill Pan, Foo[...]
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GB 5 The controls Grill Control - Top Oven The grill control will not operate unless the top oven control is in the 'O' 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 between 1 & 4. When turned clockwise the twin grill will be swit[...]
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6 GB The cont r ol s M a i n O v e n C o n t r o l This control switches on the top and rear heating elements at various times in the main oven, dependent on which mode has been set. The temperature of the main oven can be set anywhere between 80°C and 230°C in cooking modes 1 - 5. The main oven preheat temperature indicator ( symbol) will be on [...]
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GB 7 The Cooking Modes in your Oven Your new appliance is equipped with a number of different cooking modes: Conventional Heating (Top Oven) - with upper and lower heat. This system is particularly suitable for roasting and baking on one shelf only. Variable Grilling (Top Oven) - the oven can also be used for conventional grilling with a full or ha[...]
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8 GB Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature W hen you first switch on the appliance you will be prompted to set the 'Time of Day' on the display. You must ensure you have done this before attempting to use the automatic cooking feature. AUTOMATIC COOKING The main oven can be controlled automatically. HINTS ON AUTOMATIC COOKING -[...]
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GB 9 Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature - + Main Oven Light Time/Mod e The minute minder can be cancelled at any time by following STEPS 1 and 2, setting the time period to zero using the +/- control knob. The display will revert back to the time of day. The display shows HOURS and MINUTES eg. 1 hour 38 minutes AUTO COOKING TIMER Ther[...]
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10 GB El ect roni c Cl ock & Automati c Cooki ng Feat ure STEP 7. Turn the +/- control knob to set the time you wish the cooking to end. After a few seconds the display the temperature, cooking duration and end time in turn. THE COOKING DUR ATION AND END TIME IS NOW SET. The display will show the temperature and cooking duration when the progra[...]
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GB 11 Solarplus Grill CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use - children should be kept away. Your cooker is not fitted with a conventional type of grill. The solarplus grill is designed to reduce your grilling times. It is quicker because it takes less time to warm up from cold. Conventional grills require 5 minutes pre-h[...]
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12 GB Fig. 1 Recess Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Grill Pan Handle 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 (Fig.1), slide it t[...]
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GB 13 Top Oven - Conventional Cooking 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 up to 1.5kg (3lb). The operation of the controls is covered on[...]
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14 GB Meat Pre- heat T emperature °C Tim e (a ppr o x.) Position in Oven Beef/ Lam b (s l ow roast i n g ) Yes 170/ 180 35 m i ns per 450 g ( 1lb) + 35 m ins ov er . Runner 1 fro m bot t om of oven. Beef/ Lamb (f o il cover ed ) Yes 190/ 200 35-40 m i ns per 450 g ( 1lb) Pork (s l ow roast i n g ) Yes 170/ 180 40 mins p er 450 g ( 1lb) + 40 m ins [...]
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GB 15 Food Pre-heat T emperature °C Ti me in mins. Position in O ve n Scones Yes 210/220 10-15 Runner 2 f rom b ot tom of oven. Small C ak es Yes 180/ 190 20-25 R unner 2 fr om bott om of oven. Vic t o r i a Sand wich Yes 170/ 180 20-30 R unner 2 fr om bott om of oven. Spo n g e Sand wi ch (f a t l ess) Yes 180/ 190 20-25 R unner 2 fr om bott om o[...]
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16 GB Main Oven - The Intelligent Cooking System The main oven of your new cooker is equipped with an intelligent electronic cooking system that gives you additional cooking performance, flexibility and features over traditional cooking products. The operation of the controls is covered on the controls. See cooking charts for temperatures and[...]
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GB 17 COOK CHART - Fa n ov en mode: Meat Pre-heat T emperature Cooking T ime Beef N o 160/ 180°C 20-25 m i nut es per 450 g ( 1 l b) + 20 m inut es ex t r a Lamb N o 160/ 180°C 25 minutes per 450 g ( 1lb) + 25 m inu t es ex t ra Pork No 160/ 180°C 25 minutes per 450 g ( 1lb) + 25 m inu t es ex t ra C hicken/ Turkey ( up t o 4k g /8 l b ) N o 160[...]
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18 GB M a in O v e n - T h e In t ellig e n t C o o k in g Syst em COOK CH ART - T r aditiona l mode: Meat Pre- heat T emperatu r e Shelf Position Cooking Time Beef yes 190/200° C 2 or 3 20- 2 5 m i nut es per 450 g ( 1lb) + 20 m inu t es ex t r a Beef (f oi l cover ed) yes 190/200° C 2 or 3 35-45 minutes per 450 g ( 1lb) Lamb yes 190/200° C 2 o[...]
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GB 19 Main Oven - The Intelligent Cooking System COOK CH ART - Roast Me at mode: Meat Pre-heat T emperature Shelf Posi tion Cooking Time Beef no 170°C 2 or 3 20- 2 5 minut es per 450 g ( 1lb) + 20 minut es ext ra Lamb no 170°C 2 or 3 25 minutes per 450 g (1l b) + 25 minut es ext ra Pork no 170°C 2 or 3 25 minutes per 450 g (1l b) + 25 minut es e[...]
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20 GB Tem perat ure Conversi on C hart Gas Mark °F Main Con vention al Oven Main Fan Oven ½ 250 120 100 1 275 140 120 2 300 150 130 3 325 160 140 4 350 180 160 5 375 190 170 6 400 200 180 7 425 220 200 8 450 - 210 9 475 - 220[...]
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GB 21 Care and Cleaning W arning: 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 oven door using a sponge and a non-abrasive cleaning product, then dry thoroughly with a soft c[...]
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22 GB Care and Cleaning 3. OVEN DOORS CONTROL PANEL OVEN DOOR S (a ) Con trol Pan el Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a clean, dry cloth. (b) Inn er D oor Pa ne ls & G lass Open the door fully. The glass panel may now be washed. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a well soaped, fine steel wool soap pad. (c) Sta in le[...]
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GB 23 Care and Cleaning 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 removed by[...]
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24 GB Installation Electrical R equirements 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 should be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the IEE Regulations. W arning: This[...]
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GB 25 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 no t fit to the ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area Ventilation Slot required here - 51mm x 457mm min. area 50 mm Air Gap 50 mm Air Gap Fig. 1[...]
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26 GB 570mm exc. handle knobs 882mm 595mm 561mm 562mm 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 550mm 550mm min * 562mm Viewed down through cabinet No. 6x25mm screw (4 supplied) Oven Door Fig. 3 Cabinet 6mm 2 Cable if hob fitted 4mm 2[...]
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GB 27 If something goes wrong... B efore calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists. THERE MAY B E NOTHING WRONG . Problem C heck Sli g ht odour or sm all amount of sm oke w hen g r ill / oven used f or f irst ti m e This i s nor mal and s houl d cease aft er a shor t period. Not hin g w orks I f you find that the t imer d[...]
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28 GB If something goes wrong... Problem C heck O ven li g ht does not wor k The oven l amp i s not covered b y t he g uar an t ee. The part i s easil y chan g ed (see t he sect i on on oven l amp r e placement ). A new lamp m ay be obt ai ned f rom our Par ts dep ar t ment see ba ck pa g e. Dra u g ht f rom beneath cont rol pa nel A g ent l e flow[...]
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GB 29 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 t[...]
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30 GB Gu ar antee 12 m onths Parts and Labour Guarant ee 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 that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or mate[...]
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GB 31 After Sales Service No one is bett er placed to care f or your Hotpoint appliance during the cour se of its worki ng life t han us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We a re the largest service team in the count ry offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualifie d engineers on call[...]
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32 GB 11/2007 - 195060695.03 XER OX BUSINESS SER VICES[...]