Hotpoint GW81 User Manual
Instructions for Installation and Use
GW81
The cooker must be installed in accordance with the regulations in
force and only used in a well ventilated space.
To the Installer
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this
booklet. The information can be found on the rating plate.
To the User
You must read the instructions prior to using the appliance and then
retain them for future reference.
CONTENTS
PAG E
Introduction 3
For Your Safety 4 & 5
Oven Timer Operation 6
Hotplate 12
Grill 13
Main Oven 15
The “E” Setting 19
Top Oven 20
Care and Cleaning 23
Something Wrong ? 26
Installation Instructions 28
Service 36 & Back Cover
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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 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 any temporary finish and also
any moisture absorbed by the insulation.
FEATURES
GLASS LID WITH CUT OFF
SIMMERING BURNERS
VALV E
HIGH SPEED BURNERS
DATA BADGE
VENTILATION SLOTS
VENTILATION SLOTS
AUTOMATIC OVEN TIMER
TOP OVEN AND GRILL
MAIN
OVEN
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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 an 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 top oven/grill when the main
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.
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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, or 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.
NOTE: The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and
moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated; keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation
device (mechanical extractor hood).
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for
example opening of a window, or more effective ventilation, for example
increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present.
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
The oven timer offers you the following features:
1. Time of Day
2. Automatic Cooking
3. Minute Minder
AUTOMATIC COOKING
The Top Oven and Main Oven can be controlled automatically. When the
timer control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven
only on the same automatic cooking programme.
GUIDANCE ON AUTOMATIC COOKING
1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook.
2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or is just 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. 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. 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.
TIMER OPERATION
1. Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.
2. Check that the electricity supply to the cooker is turned On.
3. Check that the timer is set to the right time of day.
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KNOW YOUR TIMER
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
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME
Cook Period Button
End Time Button
Manual Button
“+” and “–” Buttons
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.
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 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
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time pressing the “–” button until 0.00 appears in the display window.
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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC 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
time of day.
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).
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 during the 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)
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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 1Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day.
Step 2Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).
Step 3Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select the 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.
Note: Cookpot symbol disappears
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).
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TIMER OPERATION
TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE
THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED.
Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
Step 2 Press and hold in the “Cook Period” button.
Step 3 With the “Cook Period” button still held in, return the display to
0.00 by pressing the “–” button.
Step 4 Release the “Cook Period” and “–” buttons and the display will
revert to the time of day and the “Auto” symbol will flash.
Step 5 Press the “Manual” button to return the oven(s) to “Manual”
operation. The “Auto” symbol will go out.
Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by
simply pressing the Cook Period button.
OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERATION
1. When cooking Automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time simply by pressing the
Cook Period button.
2. When cooking Automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the
End Time button.
3. Having set a Cook Period and End Time an electronic device stores the information. The device
within the timer will switch the oven(s) on and off at the required times.
4. When setting an Auto Cooking Programme and a mistake is made, to clear:–
(a) Press and hold in the “Cook Period” button.
(b) With the Cook Period button still held in, return the display to by pressing the “–”
button.
(c) Release the “Cook Period” & “–” buttons, and the display will revert to the time of day and
the “Auto” symbol will flash.
(d) Press & release the “Manual” button.
(e) Start the sequence again.
5. If at any time the display shows three flashing zero’s 0.00. It is likely that the electricity supply
to the oven has been interrupted. Reset the timer to the correct time of day.
Food in the oven may, therefore, not have been cooked, before serving check food is
thoroughly heated and completely cooked.
6. To set each function always press and hold the required function button and at the
same time press “+” or “–” buttons.
Note: Between the hours of 22.00 & 06.00 the display dims to prevent glare.
However, if you should operate a button during this period, the timer will return to
normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again.
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HOTPLATE
The hotplate lid is fitted with a safety device which cuts off the gas supply to the
hotplate burners unless the lid is fully open. Do not use the safety device as a
means of controlling the hotplate burners.
The hotplate has two high speed burners and two simmering burners which will
accommodate pans between 100mm (4”) and 230mm (9”) diameter. All pans
should be positioned centrally over the burners.
Simmering aids such as steel plates should not be used because they can cause
damage to the pan supports.
TO USE THE HOTPLATE
1. Check that the electricity supply is switched on.
2. Push in and turn the control knob of the chosen burner anti-clockwise
to the large flame symbol. Press the ignition button until the spark lights
the gas.
3. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the desired setting. Only turn
the control knob between the large flame symbol and the small flame
symbol for adjusting the setting.
4. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise.
DO NOT use mis-shapen pans which may be unstable.
DO NOT use round base woks directly on the pan supports.
DO NOT use the glass lid as a working surface.
RELIGHTING THE BURNER
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the
burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING
1. Never fill chip pans more than one third full with oil or fat.
2. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooling period.
3. Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.
4. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the
hot oil or fat. Frozen foods in particular will cause frothing and spitting if
added too quickly.
5. Always keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or
fat.
HOW TO DEAL WITH A FAT FIRE
1. Do not move the pan.
2. Turn off the hotplate burners.
3. Smother the flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth to extinguish the
fire. Do not use water or a fire extinguisher as the force of it may
spread the burning fat or oil over the edge of the pan.
4. Leave the pan for at least 60 minutes before moving it.
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