Hotpoint EG71 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

EG71

This appliance shall be installed in accordance with the regulations

in force and only used in a well ventilated space.

Read the instructions before installing or using the appliance and

retain them for future use.

The rating label is located below the oven door on the plinth panel.

CONTENTS

PAGE

Introduction 3

For Your Safety 4 - 5

Oven Timer Operation 6-11

Control Panel 12

Hotplate 13-14

Grilling 15 - 16

Top Oven 17

Main Oven 18

Eco Setting 18 - 19

Oven Temperature Charts 20 - 21

Care & Cleaning 22 - 24

If Something Goes Wrong 25

Installation 26 - 30

Service 31

Key Contacts Back Cover

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:

Gas Appliances
90/396/EEC
93/68/EEC

Low Voltage Equipment
73/23/EEC
93/68/EEC

Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EEC
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC

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INTRODUCTION

To help you make the best use of your cooker, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET
CAREFULLY.

Your new cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting service. The guarantee is
only applicable if the cooker has been installed in accordance with the
Installation Instructions.

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, a slight odour may be noticed – this should cease

after a short period of use. Ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a
window or use an extractor fan) and that any pets are removed from the room
until the smell has ceased.

FEATURES OF THE EG71

Hinged Glass Lid

High Speed Burners

Removable Roof

Top Oven / Grill Shelf

Top Oven / Grill

Rating Label

Simmering Burners

Control Panel

Grill Pan with removable

Handle and Wire Food

Support

Stayclean Oven Liners

Stayclean oven liners

Oven Shelves

Meat Pan

Plinth Ventilation Slots

Cooling fan: A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when the
oven or grill controls are turned on.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

Please read the precautions below before using your cooker.

ALWAYS . . .

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 the oven door to allow heat to disperse.

ALWAYS use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items from the ovens.

ALWAYS take care when removing items from the grill when the oven is on, as

the contents may be hot.

ALWAYS keep the oven and grill doors closed when the cooker is not in use.

ALWAYS place pans centrally over the hotplate burners and position them so

that the handles cannot accidentally be caught or knocked or become
heated by other burners.

ALWAYS keep the cooker clean, as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can

cause a fire.

ALWAYS allow the cooker to cool before cleaning.

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 turn off the electricity supply before cleaning or replacing the oven

lamp.

ALWAYS refer servicing to CORGI registered appliance service engineers.

ALWAYS remove any spillage from the hob lid before opening.

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

NEVER . . .

NEVER leave children unsupervised where the cooker is installed as all surfaces

will get hot during and after use.

NEVER allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the cooker.

NEVER store items that children may attempt to reach above the cooker.

NEVER heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing

the container to burst.

NEVER

NEVER fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, nor use a lid.

NEVER place flammable or plastic items on or near the hotplate.

NEVER use proprietary spillage collectors on the hotplate.

NEVER use the cooker as a room heater.

NEVER dry clothes or place other times over or near to the hotplate or oven/

NEVER wear garments with long flowing sleeves whilst cooking.

NEVER withdraw loaded oven shelves beyond their arrest position.

NOTE: The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and
moisture in the room in which it is installed. Always ensure that the kitchen is well
ventilated; keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation
device (mechanical extractor hood).

In particular, when using more than one hotplate burner, open a window if a
mechanical ventilation device is not operating.

store chemicals, food stuffs, pressurised containers in or on the cooker,
or in cabinets immediately above or next to the cooker.

DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

grill doors.

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OVEN TIMER OPERATION

Note: Timer must be set to ‘Time of Day’ and ‘Manual’ before the oven(s) can be

used.

AUTOMATIC COOKING

The oven can be controlled by the automatic timer.

HINTS ON AUTOMATIC COOKING

1. Select foods which require the same cooking time and temperature.

2. To ensure food does not cool down and require reheating, set the end time
so the food is ready when you require it.

3. Always ensure that meat and poultry is defrosted before placing in the oven.

4. Whenever possible, take food out of the refrigerator and keep it as cool as
possible.

5. If cooking food that requires frying before placing in the oven for auto
cooking, keep the delay start time to a minimum.

6. Never place hot or warm food in the oven for delay start cooking as it could

cause the oven to be warm and produce harmful bacteria in the food.

7. We advise that dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat, e.g.
Shepherd's Pie, should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay
period.

8. Ensure that delay start times are kept to a minimum to prevent bacterial
growth in food.

9. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period so

it is best to add these ingredients just before serving.

10. 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.

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

12. 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.

13. Always ensure that food is piping hot and cooked thoroughly before

serving.

14. Only reheat food once.

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KNOW YOUR TIMER

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

A
U
T
O

A
U
T
O

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

CLOCKFACE

The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.

Ensure correct time of day is always set, before using your cooker.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISPLAY WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.00
HOURS AND 06.00 HOURS TO PREVENT GLARE.
However, should you operate the timer during these hours the display will
return to normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again.

SYMBOLS

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 for 2 minutes, the symbol will start to flash
and will continue to flash until the Minute Minder function is cancelled.

This “Cookpot” symbol will light up either:–
– When you press the Cook Period Button and set a length of time for
an Auto Cooking Programme. (It will go out again a few seconds after
you release the timer buttons).
– During the actual Cook Period.

“AUTO” will light up:–
– When the timer is first turned on it will flash. (It will go out when a
time of day is set.
– When an Auto Cooking Programme has been set.
The “Auto” symbol will flash at the end of an Auto Cooking programme
to indicate that the programme has finished.

(When the “Auto” symbol is flashing, to return the oven to Manual
operation, turn the oven controls off, ensure that the correct time
of day is set, and press the “Manual” button twice – The “Auto”
symbol will go out.

TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS

Minute Minder
Button

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.
For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20 minutes
later.

AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME

Cook Period Button

End Time Button

Manual Button

“+” and “–” Buttons

Cook Period is the actual length of time for which, the timer will switch the
oven(s) on as part of an “Auto Cooking” programme.
(e.g. If you set 2 hours, the food will be cooked for 2 hours).

The time of day at which you want an “Auto Cooking” programme to end.
For Example: If you set a “Cook Period” for 2 hours, and “End Time” of

11:00. The timer will switch the oven(s) on at 9:00 and turn the oven(s) off at
11:00. You will hear a audible tone at 11:00, to indicate that the Auto
Cooking Programme has finished.

Notes:

– When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven
controls(s) to the required temperature(s) when you set the timer.
_ If an Auto Cooking programme has been set the oven(s) will only operate
during the pre-programmed time.

Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return the
ovens(s) to Manual operation.

Used to adjust the various timer function settings.

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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC

A
U
T
O

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

Bell Symbol

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

OVEN TIMER OPERATION

SETTING THE TIME OF DAY

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 show 0.00 and Auto symbol

will be flashing intermittently.

Step 4 Press & hold in both the “Minute Minder” & “Cook Period” button

together.

Step 5 With the “Minute Minder” & “Cook Period” buttons still held in,

press either the “+” or “–” buttons to set the correct time of day.

Step 6 Release all the buttons simultaneously.

THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.

To change the time of day repeat Steps 4, 5 & 6 above.

Note: You cannot adjust the time of day if the timer has been set
for an Auto Cooking Programme.

SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER

Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.

Step 2

Press and hold the Minute Minder Button, a symbol will light up.

Step 3 With the “Minute Minder” button held in, set the required Minute

Minder time using the “+” and “–” buttons.

Release all buttons and the timer display will revert back to the time of day.
Bell symbol will remain lit to signify that a Minute Minder period has been set.

At the end of the set time a bleeping sound will be heard, and the
symbol will flash for approximately 2 minutes.

After approximately 2 minutes the bleeping sound will stop and the
symbol will go out automatically.

Note 1 When the Minute Minder has been set, the time remaining can be

checked at any time by simply pressing the Minute Minder button.

Step 4 To cancel the bleeping sound within the two minutes press the

Minute Minder button.

Note 2 If necessary the Minute Minder can be cancelled before the tone sounds

by pressing and holding the Minute Minder button and then at the same
time pressing the “–” button until 0.00 appears in the display window.

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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

Cooktop Symbol

A
U
T
O

A
U
T
O

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

A
U

T

O

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

OVEN TIMER OPERATION

AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES

There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:–
(a) To set the timer to switch the oven(s) On and Off Automatically

(b) To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period.

a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY

This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven
switches off Automatically.

Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the

Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).

time of day.

Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button.

The display will read 0.00 with the cookpot ( ) symbol lit.

Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in, set the required Cook

Period using the “+” and “–” buttons.

Release the buttons and the timer display will revert to the time of day
with the Auto symbol and Cookpot ( ) symbol lit.

Step 5 Press and hold in the “End Time” button.

The display will read the earliest possible end time for the Cook
Period that you have set above.
The Auto symbol and Cookpot ( ) symbol lit.

Step 6 With the End Time button still held in, use the “+” and “–”

buttons to set the “End Time” (i.e. The time you require the oven
to switch off).

Release all the buttons and the timer will revert back to the time of day.

The “Auto” symbol will remain lit to signify that an Auto Cooking
Programme has been set. The ( ) symbol will go out.

Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if

necessary select the appropriate oven function.

Note: If your appliance has two ovens: When the timer has been
set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven only
same Automatic programme.

At the end of the Automatic Cook Period the Auto Symbol will flash and
an intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.
The bleeping sound will continue for approximately 2 minutes unless
cancelled. The “Auto” symbol will continue to flash until the timer is
returned to Manual operation (see below).

Step 8 Press the Manual button to cancel the bleeping sound. (If 2

minutes has not elapsed).

Step 9 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
Step 10 Press the manual button again to return the oven(s) to Manual

Operation. (The Auto symbol will go out)

during the

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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC

A
U
T
O

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

Cookpot Symbol

A
U
T
O

A

U

T

O

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

A
U
T
O

Minute
Minder

Cook

Period

End

Time

Manual

OVEN TIMER OPERATION

Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time

by simply pressing the Cook Period button.

Note 2 When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by

simply pressing the End Time button.

b) TO SET TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY
AFTER A SET COOK PERIOD

Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time

Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).
Step 3 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select the

Note: Cookpot symbol disappears

of day.

appropriate oven function.

Step 4 Press & hold in the “Cook Period” button, the display will read

0.00 and the cookpot ( ) symbol will light up.

With the Cook Period button still held set the required Cook Period
using the “+” and “–” buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown).

Note: Cook Period is the length of time the food requires to cook.

Step 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 bleeping sound will be heard.
The bleeping sound will continue for approximately 2 minutes unless
cancelled. The “Auto” symbol will continue to flash until the timer is
returned to Manual operation (see below).

Step 6 Press the manual button to cancel the bleeping.

(If 2 minutes has not elapsed)

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Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.

Step 8 Press the “Manual” button again to return the cooker to Manual

operation. (The Auto symbol will go out).