Hotpoint SE61X manual

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    Operating Instructions Contents Installation, 2 Positioning Electrical connection, 3 Data plate Description of the appliance, 4 Overall view Control panel Start-up and use, 5 Starting the oven How to use the timer Analogue programmer, 6 Setting the time Starting the oven Programming your cooking The electronic cooking programmer, 7 Cooking modes, 8[...]

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    2 GB 595 mm. 595 mm. 24 mm. 545 mm. 5 mm. 567 mm. 23 mm. 593 mm. 45 mm. 558 mm. Installation 560 mm. 45 mm. ! Before placing your new appliance into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions[...]

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    3 GB DATA PLATE Dimensions width cm 43.5 he i g ht cm 32 depth cm 41.5 Vol ume lt. 58 Dimensions o f mode ls wit h removable racks width cm 37.5 he i g ht cm 32 depth cm 41.5 Vol ume o f mode ls wit h re movab le racks lt. 50 Electrical connections voltage: 230-240V ~ 50/60 Hz or 50Hz (see data pl ate) maximum power absorbed 2800-3000W ENERGY LABEL[...]

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    4 GB Control panel GRILL DRIPPING P AN GUIDES for the sliding racks position 5 position 4 position 3 position 2 position 1 Description of the appliance Overall view Control panel * Only on certain models. 12 3 6 9 ANALOGUE PROGRAMMER knob * SELECTOR Knob TIMER knob * THERMOSTAT Knob Indicator light THERMOSTAT SELECTOR Knob THERMOSTAT Knob SELECTOR [...]

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    5 GB Start-up and use ! The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature for at least half an hour. Ensure that the room is well ventilated before switching the oven off and opening the oven door. The appliance may produce a slightly unpleasant odour caused by the burning away of protective [...]

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    6 GB Analogue programmer Setting the time Press the PROGRAMMER knob and turn it anticlockwise to set the correct time. ! The clock can only be set if the oven is connected to the mains. In case of a power failure, the PROGRAMMER will stop: the correct time will have to be reset. Starting the oven 1. Turn the PROGRAMMER knob anticlockwise until the [...]

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    7 GB The electronic cooking programmer This feature allows you to program the oven or the grill as follows:  delayed cooking time for a specified period;  immediate start for a specified period;  timer. Button Functions: H : Timer with hours and minutes; $ : cooking time; % : end cooking time; ( : Manual change; ) : set cooking time (to co[...]

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    8 GB Cooking modes Cooking modes ! A temperature value can be set for all cooking modes between 60°C and Max, except for  BARBECUE (recommended: set only to MAX power level);  GRATIN (recommended: do not exceed 200°C). TRADITIONAL OVEN mode Both the top and bottom heating elements will come on. With this traditional cooking mode, it is best[...]

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    9 GB Cooking advice table Cook ing modes Foods Weig ht (in kg) Rack posi tio n P re- heatin g time (min) Reco mmend ed temp erat ure Cooki ng time (minutes) Conve ction Oven Duck Roast ve al or b eef Pork roast Biscuits (short pastry) Tarts 1 1 1 - 1 3 3 3 3 3 15 15 15 15 15 200 200 200 180 180 65-75 70-75 70-80 15-20 30-35 Multi-co oking Pizza (on[...]

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    10 GB Precautions and tips ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. General safety  The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use.  The ap[...]

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    11 GB Recycling & Disposal Information As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage. Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully. To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the [...]

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    12 GB Maintenance and care Switching the appliance off Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it. Cleaning the appliance  The stainless-steel or enamel-coated external parts as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water and neutral soap. If these st[...]

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    13 GB After Sales Service 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 Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers [...]

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    14 GB Guarantee 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 that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or m[...]

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    15 GB Notes[...]

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    16 GB 09/2005 - 195047274.01 XEROX BUSINESS SERVICES Notes[...]