Hotpoint EW72 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

EW72

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.

Before you operate your new Hotpoint Cooker

Please read these instructions fully.

1. ENSURE THAT THE COOKER IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.

2. For your own safety and to get the best results from your cooker it is important to read through this Handbook before

using your cooker for the first time.

Installation

● Siting the Cooker

The cooker is designed to be flush between standard kitchen units spaced a minimum 600mm apart. The clearance side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used with cabinets on both. It can also be used freestanding. Adjacent side walls which project above hob level should be protected by heat resistant material but in any case should not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm. (This is a type X appliance regarding installation requirements.) Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer than 650mm.

WARNINGS – ENSURE THAT THE OVEN IS INSTALLED WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENTS THIS ALLOWS SUFFICIENT VENTILATION AROUND THE OVEN PREVENTING A BUILD UP OF HEAT WHICH COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH ADJACENT KITCHEN UNITS.

● Unpacking the appliance

The cooker should be carefully unpacked and checked for damage. Ensure that no packaging material is left inside the oven cavities.

● For your own safety, we recommend that your cooker is installed by a competent person – such as one who is registered with NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting). The cooker should be installed in accordance with the latest Edition of the IEE Regulations.

WARNINGS - INCORRECT INSTALLATION COULD AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE APPLIANCE.

● IMPORTANT: The earth connection on this appliance must be made using a box spanner to avoid strain on adjacent terminals.

● The installer must check that the voltage shown on the rating plate corresponds with the house electricity supply.

● The cooker must be connected to a suitable double pole isolating switch (cooker control unit) having a contact

separation of at least 3mm in all poles placed in a readily accessible position adjacent to the cooker.

● Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel (especially the vent outlet covers) and is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position in or between cabinets.

● To gain access to the mains terminal block to connect the supply cable, the installer must remove the mains terminal cover located at the lower right hand side of the rear panel.

● The power supply cable should conform to BS.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm

● The main cooker control unit must be switched ON for any part of the cooker to function. In houses fitted with a

30 milliamp RCCB, the combined use of your slot-in cooker and other domestic appliances may occasionally cause the RCCB to trip. In the unlikely event of the RCCB repeatedly tripping contact your local Hotpoint Service Office. In some instances it may be necessary to fit a 100 milliamp RCCB.

● This appliance conforms to B.S. EN 55014 regarding suppression of Radio and Television reception interference.

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

●

Levelling

Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to set the height (900mm - 915mm) and level the cooker.

1. The rear wheels can be raised or lowered from the BACK of the cooker by adjusting the levelling screws ‘A’ in the plinth.

2. The front feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the front of the cooker.

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.

- ALL APPLIANCES MUST BE EARTHED.

- BEFORE CONNECTING OR INSTALLING THE COOKER THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY MUST BE SWITCHED OFF.

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Contents Page

Before you operate your new Hotpoint Slot-in Cooker 2

Introduction 4

Safety Information 5-6

The main parts of your Cooker 7

The cooking systems in your Cooker 8

Temperature Conversion Chart 9

The Controls 10-11

The Timer 12-13

Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob 14-16

Top Oven – Grilling 17-18

Top Oven – Conventional Cooking 19

Cooking Temperature Charts 20-21

Main Oven – Fan Cooking 22

Eco Cooking – Main Oven 23-33

Care and Cleaning of the Cooker 34-36

If something goes wrong / If it still won’t work 37

Hotpoint Service Cover 38

Key Contacts back page

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:

Low Voltage Equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility 73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC 93/68/EEC 92/31/EEC

93/68/EEC

Introduction

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.

DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT

To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely. Remove all doors and lids (where fitted). Remove the mains cable (where fitted) by cutting off flush with the appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to the electricity supply. To help the environment, Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of your product.

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, or 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 caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.

MOVING IT. Injuries are often

NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIREas the force

of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.

Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

The Main Parts of your Cooker

WARNINGS: DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT.

Control Panel and Timer

Drop Down Top Oven Door

Door Handle

Removable inner glass door

Rating plate

Ceramic Hob with Four

Solarglo Cooking Zones

Adjustable feet front Adjustable wheels at rear

Top Oven – Dual Grill and

Conventional Cooking.

Fittings supplied:

One oven shelf. Grill pan with grid and handle. Catalytic side liners.

Main Oven – Fan Cooking Fittings supplied:

Two reversible oven shelves Meat pan. Catalytic sides and back.

NOTE: To keep the controls cool when the appliance is used, a gentle flow of air may be blown from beneath the control panel. If the appliance is still warm, this cooling fan may run on or restart itself when all controls have been turned off. This is normal and is not The fan will stop once the appliance has cooled.

NOTE: Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls.

a fault.

The cooking systems in your Cooker

Your new cooker is equipped with three different cooking systems:

1. Conventional Heating (Top Oven)

– with upper and lower heat. This system is particularly suitable for roasting and baking on one shelf only.

2. Variable Grilling (Top Oven) – the

oven can also be used for conventional grilling with a full or half width fully controllable grill. Note: The Top Oven

Door should be open when grilling.

gives improved efficiency and, in general, enables the use of lower temperatures for cooking. It also means that there is less need to be particular about shelf positions and that you can bake at more than one level simultaneously (Batch Baking).

These three systems of cooking are described more fully in the separate Recipe Book and we would suggest you read right through the Introductory Section of that book before using the oven.

PLEASE NOTE that when the cooker is used for the first time a slight odour may be emitted due to the ‘burning off’ of any temporary finish on oven fittings and elements and the removal of moisture absorbed by the lagging. The odour will cease after a short period of use. Ensure that the room is well ventilated (eg. open a window or door) 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 new smell has ceased.

3. Fan Cooking (Main Oven) – the fan

oven operates by constantly blowing heated air, from an element wrapped around the fan, into the oven. This

Temperature Conversion Chart

Gas

Mark

Temperatures

The recommended temperatures given are for conventional and fan ovens. When using a fan oven it will be necessary to reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes per hour, and lower the temperature by up to 20°C. Also, in the majority of cases, it is not necessary to pre-heat the oven. However, pre-heating is recommended when cooking items such as Yorkshire puddings, whisked sponges and bread. Your experience with the cooker will enable you to select the cooking time and temperature best suited for your recipe.

250

275

300

325

350

375

400

425

450

475

Main

Conventional

Oven

120

140

150

160

180

190

200

220

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Condensation

Condensation may become evident on the inner door and water may drip through the vent. This is normal when heat and moisture are present and may be a result of any of the following:

1. Kitchen temperature and ventilation.

2. The moisture content of the food eg. meat, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, roasting meat, etc.

3. The quantity of the food being cooked at any one time.

Main

Fan

Oven

100

120

130

140

160

170

180

200

210

220

The controls

Switch on the electricity supply to the cooker at the Cooker Control Unit.

Hob Controls

As each control knob is turned clockwise. Setting 6 is the highest/hottest and gives 100% power. Setting 1 is the lowest/coolest and gives about 7% power. Variable power is obtainable on each of the heating areas by selecting any number between 1 & 6. The ‘off’ position is identified by an ‘O’.

Top Oven Neon

Top Oven Control

Grill Control - Top Oven

The grill control will not operate unless the top oven control is in the ‘O’ off position. The grill control provides fully variable heat control for either the twin grill or single (left hand side) grill by selecting any number between 1 & 4. When turned clockwise the twin grill will be switched on and any power setting from 1 & 4 can be selected. When turned anti-clockwise the single grill will be switched on and any power level from 1 & 4 can be selected. The ‘off’ position is identified by an ‘O’.

Timer

Main Oven Neon

Main Oven Control

Grill Control

The controls (continued)

Top Oven Control

This control switches on the top and bottom heating elements in the top oven. The temperature in the top oven can be set anywhere between 100°C and 220°C. The orange thermostat light will glow initially and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature. It will then cycle off and on as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature. The ‘off’ position is identified by an ‘O’.

Main Oven Control

This control switches on the Main oven.

1. To select Fan Cooking: Turn the control clockwise and select any temperature between 80°C and 230°C. As the control is turned the fan will start, the oven interior light and the orange Main Oven thermostat light will come on and the heating element around the fan will start heating. The fan and oven interior light will remain on throughout cooking. The orange Fan Cooking neon light will come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature. It will then cycle off and on as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature.

Notes Never operate both the top oven grill

control and top oven control together.The grill will not operate unless the top oven control is in the ‘O’ off position.

Slow Cook Setting

The main oven has a Slow Cook Setting to select, turn main oven control to the ‘S’ setting.

Clock/Minute Minder Operation

CLOCKFACE

A U

The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.

0.00

Ensure the 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

A U

will emit an audible tone for 2 minutes, the symbol will start to flash

0.00

and will continue to flash until the Minute Minder function is cancelled.

SETTING THE TIME OF DAY

Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned off.

U T

0.00

Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on.

12.00

Step 3 When switched on, the display will show 0.00 / AUTO.

THIS NEXT STEP SHOULD BE COMPLETED WITHIN 4 SECONDS... Step 4 Press and release both the ‘+’ and ‘-’ buttons together.

Press the ‘+’ button and the display will show 12.00 Then press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ button to set the correct time of day.

THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.

To change the time of day repeat Step 4 above.

NB.

If at any time the display shows a ‘KEY’ symbol, the operation of the timer is unaffected. The ‘KEY’ symbol can be deleted by pressing both buttons for a period of approximately 8 seconds, followed by a single press of the ‘+’ button.

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