Hotpoint 61DC, ARC60, C367E, C368 User Manual

Instructions

60cm Slot-in Cookers

This book covers: C367E C368 61DC ARC60

Contents

Introduction 4

Installation 5

Safety Information 6-7

Features 8

Control Panel 9

Clock/Minute Minder (61DC & ARC60) 10-11

Oven Timer Operation (C367E & C368E) 12-17

Temperature Conversion Chart 18

Ceramic Hob 19-21

Grill Pan and Handle 22

Grill 23

Guide to Grilling 24

Top Oven Cookery Notes 25

Main Oven Cookery Notes 26

Oven Temperature charts 27-28

Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 29

Care and Cleaning 30-34

Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? 35

Something Wrong With Your Cooker? 36-37

Key Contacts Back Cover

You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance

and retain them for future reference.

Introduction

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 instructions detailed in this booklet.

To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.

The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.

When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,

When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes. It is suggested that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased. This odour is due to temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the insulation.

* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:

(a) Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book. (b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the

rating plate attached to this equipment.

any person other than the authorised employee or agent.

(d) Has been correctly installed.

this will cease after a period of use

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

Installation

WARNING –THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Mains Connection

Your cooker should have been checked to ensure supply volt The model number and serial number are located on the front of the cooker, as shown on the Feature’s page. The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as one who is a, NICEIC registered contractor to a suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm (applicable to newer properties, older properties where a 30A double pole control unit and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm is acceptable). The double pole control unit should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in accordance with IEE regulations. The control unit must be within 2 metres of but not directly above the appliance and should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency. The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2, minimum. Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover. The mains cable must pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block. Sufficient cable should be used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.

Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel and is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between cabinets.

Levelling

Four feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to set the height (900mm - 930mm) and level the cooker. The feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the cooker. After the correct height is achieved, lock the feet into position by tightening the locking nut using an open ended spanner.

CAUTION: Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is not moved carefully. NOTE: Ensure oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelves.

age,

this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated

that the voltage corresponds with your

on the outer rear panel.

Siting the Cooker

The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 600mm apart. The space either side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used with cabinets one side or both as well as in an angled corner setting. It can also be used freestanding. Adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be cooker hood should not be nearer than 650mm.

Note: This appliance must NOT be fitted on a platform.

Moving the Cooker

Before moving your cooker, switch off at the cooker control unit, ensure that it is cool. Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements.

Radio Interference

This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference.

Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy. Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged.

protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging

surface or

Safety Information

When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product

PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

there are certain precautions that must be observed.

Always

● Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time.

● Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.

● Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely

hot during and after use.

● Turn controls off when not in use.

● Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse.

●

Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.

● Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplates or pans.

●

Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls.

● Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before cleaning (or changing an oven lamp if fitted).

●

Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven or grill.

● Always keep the oven/grill door closed when the appliance is not in use.

● Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause

a fire.

●

Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

● Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

● Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.

● Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven

is in use as the contents will be hot

● Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any glass panel (if fitted) crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until repaired.

● During use, the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

Safety Information

Never

● 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.

● Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.

● Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.

● Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the

container to burst.

● Never store chemicals/food stuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.

● Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.

● Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil. Never use a lid.

DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

● Never use the appliance as a room heater.

● Never use the grill to warm plates.

● Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.

● Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.

● Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over

heat.

● Never use ‘steam cleaners’.

SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE

In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.

1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.

2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.

LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.

MOVING IT. Injuries are

NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the

force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.

Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

Features

1800W Dual Circuit (C367E) 1800W Ceramic (All other models)

1200W Ceramic

Control panel

Conventional Grill

Grill pan and food support

‘Stay Clean’ liners

Top Oven door

Main Oven door

1200W Ceramic

1800W Ceramic (C367E) 1500W Ceramic (All other models)

- 6 button Timer (C367E & C368E).

- 2 button Clock/Minute Minder (61DC & ARC60).

Grill pan handle fixed/detachable

Top oven/grill rod shelf

Oven light Oven fan

Door Switch

‘Stay Clean’ liners

Model number &

Serial number label

Main oven rod shelves

Inner door glass

Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven, a third shelf can be purchased from the Parts department (see KEY CONTACTS back cover).

Control Panel

C367E & C368E

61DC & ARC60

Operating controls when the grill is in use

Hotplate controls

Hob Hot

neon

Dual Plate control

(C367E only)

Hotplate

controls

Hob Hot

neon

Grill

control

Grill

control

Top Oven

control

Top Oven

neon

6 button Timer

(Main Oven only)

Top Oven

control

Top Oven

neon

2 button Clock/Minute

Minder

Main Oven

control

Main Oven

neon

Main Oven

control

Main Oven

neon

In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due to the hot air expelled from the grill compartment.

Note: After use, it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have been switched Off.

Cooling fan

Main Oven light

Slow cooking ‘S’

Element and Fan cut off

Hob Hot Neon

A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when the grill control is in use. When the oven/s are in use the cooling fan will operate after a short period of time and may run on after all controls are switched off.

The main oven light will illuminate when the thermostat is operated. The light will remain on during the cook period.

The main oven has an ‘S’ setting specially designed to reduce energy usage. Full details of this can be found in the Slow Cooking section.

The oven is fitted with a safety device which disconnects the heating element and oven fan when the door is opened. The heating element and oven fan will not operate until the oven door is closed.

A short time (approx. 30 seconds) after the hob heating areas have been turned on, the Hob Hot neon will illuminate. This light will remain illuminated until all the hob controls have been turned off and all hob heating areas have cooled.

Clock/Minute Minder Operation (61DC & ARC60)

CLOCKFACE

0.00

Minute Minder

The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.

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 ‘Bell’ symbol will flash.

SETTING THE TIME OF DAY

0.00

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 flash 0.00

Step 4 Press and release both buttons simultaneously.

Step 5 Press the ‘+’button to set the Time of Day.

The Time of Day can be adjusted, by using the ‘+’button to increase the time setting or the ‘-’ button to decrease the time setting. The Time of Day is set if no adjustments are made within 10 seconds.

THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.

To change the time of day repeat Steps 4 & 5 above.

Clock/Minute Minder Operation (61DC & ARC60)

Here you can set a time period of up to 10 hours,that will count down. When it reaches zero,the timer will emit an audible tone. For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20 minutes later.

SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER

Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.

Step 2 Press and release the ‘+’button.

0.00

19.50

Note: Step 3 must be started within 10 seconds, otherwise you must repeat Step 2.

Step 3 Press the ‘+’button to set the required time period.

A ‘Bell’ symbol will light up. The time period can be adjusted,by using the ‘+’button to increase the time period or the ‘-’ button to decrease the time period.

Release all buttons, the timer display will show the remaining time period.The ‘Bell’ symbol will remain lit to signify that a time period has been set.

At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard and the ‘Bell’ symbol will flash.

Step 4 To cancel the audible tone press the ‘+’ button.

To cancel the minute minder period press the ‘-’ button until 0.00 is displayed in the window then release the button.

If at any time the display shows flashing zero’s, it is likely that the electricity supply has been interrupted. Reset the timer to the correct time of day.

Note: The Timer display will show the minute minder period as follows:

Any period up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds -

The display shows MINUTES and SECONDS (10s intervals) eg. 19 minutes 50 seconds

1.41

Any period between 100 minutes (1 hour 40 minutes) and up to 10 hours -

The display shows HOURS and MINUTES eg. 1 hour 41 minutes

Oven Timer Operation (C367E & C368E)

The oven timer offers you the following features:

1. Time of Day

2. Automatic Cooking

3. Minute Minder

Automatic Cooking

The Main Oven (only) can be controlled by the automatic timer.When the timer control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven manually.

Hints on Automatic Cooking

Timer Operation

1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook and require approximately the same temperature.

2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or about to finish cooking on your return to the oven. This will ensure the food has not cooled down and does not require reheating before serving.

3. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven, ideally straight from the refrigerator. Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed thoroughly before it is put in the oven.

4. We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven if there is to be a delay period. Stews prepared by frying the meat and vegetables should be cooked as soon as possible.

5. We advise dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat, for example Shepherds Pie, should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay period.

6. Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method, so that the delay period is kept to a minimum.

7. On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain foods (ie poultry, joints, etc) the delayed start should be kept to a minimum.

8. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period, so it is best to add these ingredients just before serving.

9. Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat or tossing in water to which lemon juice has been added, prior to placing food in the oven.

10. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent boiling over.

11. Food should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container to prevent the loss of liquid during cooking. Aluminium foil gives a good seal.

12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.

1. Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.

2. Check that the electricity supply to the oven is turned On.

3. Check that the oven clock is at the right time of day.

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