Hotpoint EG1000GX manual

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    EG1000EX EG1000GX Contents Introduction, 2 For Your Safety, 3 Oven Timer Operation, 4-7 Hotplate, 8-9 Griddle (model EG1000GX only), 10 Some Recipe ideas for your Griddle, 11 Twin Grill, 12 Fan Oven, 13 Conventional Oven, 14 Oven Cooking Chart - Meat, 15 Oven Cooking Chart - Baking, 16 The Slow Cook Setting, 17 Care and Cleaning, 18-19 Something Wr[...]

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    2 GB These instructions are only valid for the countries whose sym b ols appear in the manual and on the serial num b er plate . 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 U ser: You must read the instructions prior to installing and us[...]

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    3 GB P lease r ea d t he p r e c a utio ns below before using your cooker. AL W A YS . . . ALWAYS make sure you understand the controls before using the cooker. ALWAYS check that all controls on the cooker are turned off after use. ALWAYS stand back when opening an oven door to allow heat to disperse. ALWAYS use dry, good quality oven gloves when r[...]

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    4 GB Ov e n Tim e r Op e ra t ion The oven timer (only ventilated Oven) offers you the following features: 1. Time of Day 2. Automatic Cooking 3. Minute Minder AU TOM A TIC COOKING The main oven can be controlled automatically. G U ID A NCE ON AU TOM A TIC COOKING 1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook. 2. Set the oven timer so that [...]

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    5 GB O v e n T i m e r O p e r a t ion T I M ER FU N CT I O N B UTT O N S M in u t e M in d er B u tt on Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours 59 minutes, that will count down. When it reaches zero, the timer will emit an audible tone. F or E x amp l e : If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20 minutes later. AU TO COOKING P[...]

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    6 GB Ov e n Tim e r Op e ra t ion A U TO C OO K IN G P R OG R A MME S There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:- ( a ) T o s e t t h e t i m er t o sw i t ch t h e o v en (s) On a n d O ff A u t o ma t i c a ll y (b) T o s e t t i m er t o sw i t ch on i mm e d i a t e l y a n d O FF a u t o ma t i c a ll y a f t [...]

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    7 GB S t e p 5 Release all buttons. The timer display will revert to the time of day with the 'Auto' symbol lit & 'cookpot' symbol remaining lit. At the end of the Cook Period the 'Auto' symbol will flash and an intermittent audible tone will be heard. The audible tone will continue until cancelled. The 'Auto&[...]

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    8 GB H o t p l a t e The hotplate has one large wok burner, one large burner, two medium burners and one small burner. One model has two oval burners and the other has a dual zone ceramic plate. All hotplates will accommodate pans between 100mm (4) and 200mm (9) diameter. The wok and large burner will accommodate pans up to 260mm (10) diam[...]

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    9 GB off the burner controls and do not attempt to re- ignite the burners for at least 1 minute. D O NO T use mis-shapen pans which may be unstable. D O NO T use round base woks directly on the pan supports. Each burner is fitted with a spark ignition electrode for lighting the gas. To ensure rapid lighting of the burners every time they are used, [...]

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    10 GB A non-stick griddle is supplied for use over the two oval burners at the front of the hob or the two medium burners at the rear. The griddle is made of cast iron and the surface is covered with a special nonstick finish. To protect the non-stick coating never use metal cooking utensils as they may scratch the surface. Wooden or heat resistant[...]

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    11 GB Some Recipe ideas for your Griddle DROPPED SCONES 4oz (100g) plain flour 1/4 tsp salt 1 level tsp (5ml) cream of tartar 1/2 level tsp (2.5ml) bicarbonate of soda 1 egg 1oz (25g) caster sugar 1/4 pint (150ml) milk 1/2oz (10g) margarine WELSH CAKES 6oz (175g) plain flour 1/2 level tsp (2.5ml) salt 1/4oz (5g) baking powder 2oz (50g) margarine 2o[...]

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    1 2 GB Tw in Gri ll CAUTION - ACC E SS I B L E PA R T S MAY B E COM E HOT WH E N TH E G R ILL I S U S E D . YOUN G CHILD RE N S HOULD B E K E PT AWAY . G R ILLIN G S HOULD N E V ER B E UND ER TAK E N WITH TH E G R ILL DOO R CLO S E D . The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either the full width of the grill or just the g[...]

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    1 3 GB F an O v en The heating of the oven is achieved by turning the control knob clockwise to the required temperature as recommended in the temperature charts. The pilot light will immediately come on and will automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature. It should be noted that at the end o[...]

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    1 4 GB C onv e n t iona l O v e n OV E N CONT R OL Heating of the oven is achieved by turning the control clockwise to the required oven temperature scale on the control panel, as recommended in the temperature charts. The pilot light will immediately come on and off during cooking as the thermostat maintains the correct temperature. The Oven Co[...]

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    1 5 GB O v en C oo k in g Ch ar t - M ea t It is not necessary to pre-heat the fan oven before roasting. Note: Where times are stated, they are approximate only. Co nven ti onal Oven Mea t Pre- heat T emper ature °C Ti me (appr ox.) Posi tion in O ven fro m bott om Beef Yes 190/ 200 25- 30 mi ns per 450g (1l b ) +25 mi n s over. In meat pan on run[...]

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    1 6 GB O v e n C oo k in g C h ar t - Ba k in g N o t e : 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 margarines or butter only. Fan Ov en Coo king Food Pre-he at T emper atur e and T ime Posi tion in Oven Scones Yes[...]

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    1 7 GB Th e Slo w C oo k Se tt in g With the fanned oven thermostat set to 9 0 ° the oven can be used for slow cooking - The 'Slow Cook' setting. P RE PA RING F OO D F OR S L O W C OO K ING 1. All dishes cooked by the 'Slow Cook' setting should be cooked for a minimum 6 hours. They will 'hold' at this setting for a fu[...]

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    1 8 GB C ar e an d C l e anin g ! N e v e r use s t e am c l e an e r s or pr essu r e c l e an e r s on t he app l ian ce . ! Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge and a non-abrasive cleaning product, then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use rough abrasive material or sharp metal scrapers as these could scratch the surface [...]

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    19 GB COOKER FINISH CLEANING METHOD Vitreous Enamel Hot plat e ( Tra di t i onal), pan su p po rt s , burner caps, r oast i ng di s h, gr ill p an, oven base, rear and roof, door inner panels, gr ill and war m ing com partm ents . Clot h wrung out in war m soapy wat er . Stubborn stai n s can be rem ov e d wit h a cream paste, li q uid cl eaner or [...]

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    2 0 GB Before con t ac t in g your Ser v ice C en t re or I ns t aller , c h ec k t h e pro b lem g uide b elo w , t h ere may b e no t h in g w ron g w i t h your coo k er . Some t h in g W ron g w i t h your C oo k er PRO BLEM CHECK Sli ght odo ur or sma l l amount of smok e when gr ill/ oven use d for fi rst time . This is nor mal and shoul d ce[...]

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    2 1 GB 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 [...]

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    22 GB Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment conditions are compatible. The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the data badge which is fitted on the back panel. This appliance is not designed to be connected to a combustion products evacuation [...]

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    23 GB 230-240V~ Ca t I I2H 3+ G 20 at 20 m bar Cat I I2H3+ G 30 at 28 - 30 m bar G 31 at 37 m bar BURN ER HEAT INPUT HEAT I N PUT INJECTO R HEAT IN P U T G A S RATE INJECTO R BY-PASS HO TPLA TE Fro nt Lef t 1. 00 kW 71 X1 . 0 0 kW 75 g/ hr 50 24 HO TPLA TE Rear Left 3. 00 kW 116 Y3 . 0 0 kW 218 g/ hr 82 44 HO TPLA TE Centr e Fron t Ri ght (EG 1000G[...]

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    2 4 GB I n s t a ll a t ion CONV ER S ION F O R U S E ON B UTAN E O R P R OPAN E Each hob burner requires the injector to be replaced and each burner gas tap to have the by-pass screw adjusted according to the following procedure: 1. Lift off the burner cap and the burner body and place it to one side. 2. Remove the injector from the burner base wi[...]

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    25 GB I ns t alla t ion S T A B I L I T Y BR A C K E T The cooker must be fitted with a stability device firmly secured to the fabric of the building. The M6 bolt at the top of the rear of the cooker can be used to engage a stability chain. Keep the chain clear of controls and pipes on the rear of the cooker. The chain must be fitted to the wall be[...]

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    26 GB E l ec t ri c a l C onn ec t ion WA R NIN G - THI S APPLIANC E MU S T B E E A R TH E D Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage, which is stated on the data badge fitted on the rear panel. The cooker must be connected by a contractor/ engineer who is registered with the National Insp[...]

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    27 GB H o t poin t Ser v ice C o v er Sa t isfac t ion Guaran t eed or Y our M oney Bac k 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 neces[...]

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    28 GB N o t es[...]

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    2 9 GB N o t es[...]

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    3 0 GB Guaran t ee 1 2 mon t h s P ar t s and L a b our Guaran t 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 workmans[...]

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    3 1 GB A f t er S a l e s S er v i c e No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. E ss en t i a l C on t a c t In f or ma t ion H o t p oin t S er v i c e We are the largest service team in the country offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fu[...]

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    32 GB 0 4 /2 00 8 - 19 5 0 53 9 62 . 01 X ER O X B U S IN E SS S ER VIC E S[...]