Hotpoint HUE62PS manual

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    Instructions for Installation and Use 60 cm ELECTRIC COOKER Contents Warnings,2 Introduction, 3 Installation, 4 Safety Information, 5 Features, 6 The Controls, 7-8 The Cooking Modes in your Cooker, 9 Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature, 10-12 Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob, 13-14 Solarplus Grilling, 15 Top Oven - Conventional Cooking,[...]

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    2 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Warnings 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 used b[...]

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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 Installation WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Mains Connection Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the outer rear pane[...]

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    GB 5 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Safety Information 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 · Remove all packin[...]

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    6 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Features NOTE: To keep the controls cool when the appliance is used, a flow of air may be blown from beneath the control panel. If the appliance is still warm, this cooling fan will run on when all controls have been turned off. This is normal and is[...]

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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 Switch on the electricity supply to the cooker at the Cooker Control Unit. Front Left and Rear Right Hob Controls As each control knob is turned clockwise, numbers from 1 - 6 on the control knob increase. Setting 6 is the highest/hottest[...]

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    8 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The controls Top Oven Control This control switches on the top and bottom heating elements in the top oven. The temperature in the oven can be set anywhere between 100°C and 220°C. The top oven ON indicator (TOP) and the top oven preheat temperatur[...]

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    GB 9 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The Cooking Modes in your Cooker Your new cooker 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. Variab[...]

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    10 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature When 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. AUTO[...]

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    GB 11 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature 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 show[...]

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    12 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 STEP 6. Press the Time/Mode button, until the ‚end time’ symbol is flashing. The display will show a default cooking end time (this will be the current time plus the cooking duration you set in STEP 5). The ‚end time’ symbol will flash. STEP[...]

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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 Ceramic Hob WARNING: IF THE SURFACE IS CRACKED, SWITCH OFF THE APPLIANCE TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, FOR HOB SURFACES OF GLASS-CERAMIC OR SIMILAR MATERIAL WHICH PROTECT LIVE PARTS. The Working of the Heating Zones Heating o[...]

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    14 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Do Always ensure that the bottom of the pan is both clean and dry. Dirt or moisture between the pan and the hob can cause pitting of the surface of the glass. We do not recommend the use of utensils with a base diameter greater than 25cm (l0ins). Pr[...]

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    GB 15 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Warning: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young 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 [...]

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    16 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 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 [...]

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    GB 17 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 the thickest part of a joint, or the thickest part of poultry thighs, during the cooking period. The meat thermometer will indicate when the required internal temp has been reached. Beef - Rare: 60°C Lamb: 80°C Poultry: 90°C Medium: 70°C Pork: 8[...]

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    18 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Top 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. Food Pre-he[...]

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    GB 19 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 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 oper[...]

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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 - The Intelligent Cooking System  OO *  + A  T  -    M   m  d  , M  P  -   T  mp   '  S    P  ?[...]

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    GB 21 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Main Oven - The Intelligent Cooking System  OO *  + A  T  -    M   m  d  , M  P  -   T  mp   '  S    P  ?[...]

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    22 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning 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. ! Never use steam cleaners or pressure clea[...]

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    GB 23 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning Cleaning the glass doors DROP DOWN DOORS Open the door fully and carefully slide the first inner glass towards you, taking care not to allow the glass to fall. If necessary, the glass can be pushed delicately from the back side. Re[...]

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    24 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 25 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Something Wrong with your Cooker? Before contacting your nearest Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below; there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. Problem Check Sl ig ht odour or sm al l amount of sm oke w hen gr ill / oven used [...]

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    26 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooki ng fr ont to back En su r e t ha t t he gr ill pa n is po sit i oned centr al l y below t h e gr ill ele me nt . Fa t s plat t er ing En su r e t ha t t he gr ill is no t se t t o[...]

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    GB 27 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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    28 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 [...]