Hotpoint BS43, BS53 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Electric Oven

Model BS43
Model BS53

CONTENTS

Introduction
For Your Safety
Know your Oven
The Controls
Electronic Programmer
Cooking Advice
Cooking Chart
Care and Cleaning
Installation
Electrical Connection
After Sales Service
Hotpoint Guarantee
Key Contacts

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Back Cover

Retention of this Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the
appliance.

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided
so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
GDA LTD., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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Introduction

Your new electric oven 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 oven is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.

Note: When the oven is first used, an odour may be omitted - this will cease after a short period of use.

To help remove the 'new' smell, heat the empty oven to maximum temperature for a minimum of two to three hours, keeping
the door/s closed. Ensure that the room is well ventilated (eg. 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 any temporary finish on oven linings and elements and any moisture absorbed by the insulation.

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

(a) Has been used solely in accordance with this booklet.
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate, attached to the
appliance.
(c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the
manufacturers authorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.

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For Your Safety

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 BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.

To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following:

- only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer.

- always use genuine spare parts.

ALWAYS:

- make sure you remove all packaging and literature from
inside the appliance before switching on for the first time.

- check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked.

- make sure you understand the controls before using the
appliance.

- keep children away from the appliance during use, as
surfaces will get extremely hot during and after cooking. Care
should be taken to avoid touching the heating elements inside
the oven during use.

- make sure the controls are turned off when you have finished
cooking and when not in use.

- grip the handle in the centre when opening the door.

- stand back when openign the door to allow any build up
of steam or heat to disperse.

- use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items.

- take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the
controls.

- switch off the electricity supply at the wall switch, and
allow to cool, before cleaning or performing maintenance..

- make sure the shelves are in the correct position before
switching on the oven.

- keep the door partially open when grilling.

- keep the door closed when the appliance is not in use.

- keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat
from cooking can cause a fire.

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

- keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

NEVER:

- attempt to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.

- operate the grill with the door closed as this may cause the
appliance to overheat.

- remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.

- allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

- store items above the appliance that children may attempt
to reach.

- heat up unopened food containers, as pressure can build
up causing the container to burst.

- use the appliance to heat up anything other than food.

- use the appliance as a room heater.

- use the grill to warm plates.

- dry items on the oven doors.

- install the appliance next to curtains of other soft furnishings.

- allow children to play with or tamper with the controls.

- use steam cleaners.

- use the oven for storage purposes.

- use flammable liquids near the appliance.

- use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.

- pull on the appliance or the supply able to unplug it from
the electrical outlet.

- allow power cables of other appliances to come into contact
with hot parts of this appliance.

- expose the appliance to atmospheric agents, such as
rain or sunlight.

- operate the appliance with wet hands.

- operate the appliance when barefoot.

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