Hotpoint EW20, EW21 Instruction booklet

HOTPOINT EW20 & EW21

COOKER INSTRUCTION

AND RECIPE BOOK

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.

Contents

Introduction 3

Installation 4

Product Specification 5 For your Safety – Always 6 For your Safety – Never 7 Features EW21 P 8 Features EW21 L/C/E 9 Control Panel 10 Using the Hob 11 Temperature Conversion Scale 13 Grill 14 Oven Cookery Notes 15 Oven Temperature Chart – Meat 17 Oven Temperature Chart – Baking 18 Recipes 19 Care and Cleaning 22 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 24 Something Wrong with your Cooker 25 If it still won’t work 26

Introduction to Hotpoint EW21

Your new cooker 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 the best use of your Hotpoint 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 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.

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:

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

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

Installation

150 mm

650 mm

WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Your cooker should have been checked to ensure the voltage corresponds with your supply volt stated on the rating plate, which is situated of the plinth. The cooker must be connected by a competent person eg. (NICEIC registered contractor) to suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of 30A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm, which should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in accordance with latest IEE regulations.

The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2minimum.

The control unit should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency, but must be within 2 metres of and not directly above an appliance.

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

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.

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Siting the Cooker

The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 500mm 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 a corner setting. It can also be used free-standing.

This cooker is a class X appliance, as such adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer 650mm.

The height of the cooker can be adjusted by means of adjustable feet in the plinth (900mm - 915mm). Adjust the feet by tilting the cooker from the side. Then install the product into position.

Installation

Moving the Cooker

Splash Panel Kit (Wall Mounted)

Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch off at the cooker control unit.

Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front as follows: Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements.

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

Splashplate optional, apply to Hotpoint Spares Department.

Product Specification

Supply Voltage 230V AC Only 240V AC Only Supply Frequency 50Hz 50Hz Total Wattage 9.5kW 10.3kW Grill Wattage 1.6kW 1.75kW Main Oven Wattage 2.3kW 2.5kW Left Front Hotplate 1.84kW 2.0kW Left Rear Hotplate 0.9kW 1.0kW Right Rear Hotplate 1.38kW Right Front Hotplate 1.38kW 1.5kW Grilling Area Top Oven Capacity 28 litres Main Oven Capacity 51.5 litres

External Dimensions Excluding Handles

H 900m W 500mm D 595mm

900cm

1.5kW

For Your Safety

When used properly your Hotpoint 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 make sure you remove all packing from inside the oven

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and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.

● Always make sure you understand the controls prior to using the appliance.

● Always keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.

● Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have finished cooking and when not in use.

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

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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 hotplate/pans.

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

● Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning and allow the appliance to cool.

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

● Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use.

● Always take care when removing items from the grill when the lower oven is on as the contents will be hot.

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

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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.

Safety Advice

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 hot pan and rushing outside with it.

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.

MOVING IT. Injuries are often caused by picking up a

For Your Safety

● Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance

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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.

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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, pressurised container 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, or use

a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

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

● 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.

Features EW20

HOB VENTILATION SLOTS

1.0kW hotplate

2.0kW red spot hotplate

1.5kW hotplate

1.5kW red spot hotplate

GRILL

GRILL DOOR

EW 21

Oven

Grill

Made in Great Britain

CONTROL PANEL

GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH FIXED/ DETACHABLE HANDLE AND GRID

OVEN FAN COOKING

STAYCLEAN OVEN LINERS

OVEN SHELVES

RATING PLATE

MEAT PAN

PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS

OVEN DOOR