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Instructions for Installation and Use
Electric Multifunction Oven
Model SC77E
The Recipe Book
Hotpoint has come up with a small recipe book - which is practical, full of helpful tips and easy to use - to help you
rediscover the delights of cooking.
It contains a wide variety of handy tips to keep in mind to try out new dishes effortlessly.
It also has 15 recipes preprogrammed into the oven, so thanks to the interactiv e display , once you have done the
preparation all you have to do is make one simple selection.
T o the Installer
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover this book.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
T o the User
You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and
then retain them for future reference.
CONTENTS
Introduction
For Your Saf ety
Know your Oven
The Controls
Cooking Advice
Cooking Chart
Programming the cooking mode
Do not worry if
Care and Cleaning
Installation
Electrical Connection
After Sales Service
Guarantee
Key Contacts
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Back Cover
Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for ref erence 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 mov e house and lea v e it behind, mak e 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:
Indesit Company UK L TD., Morley W a y, Peterborough, PE2 9JB
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Introduction
Y our ne w 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 f or 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 windo w or use an extractor f an) and that
persons who may be sensitive to the odour a v oid an y 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 Y our 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 BELO W PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING Y OUR APPLIANCE.
To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend y ou do the f ollowing:
- only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer.
- always use genuine spare parts.
AL WAYS:
- make sure you remove all packaging and literature from
inside the appliance before switching on f or the first time.
- check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked.
- make sure you understand the controls bef ore 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 b uild up
of steam or heat to disperse.
- use dry , good quality oven glo ves when removing items.
- take care to avoid heat/steam b urns 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 bef ore
switching on the ov en.
- 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 h ygiene
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 (except when using
the rotisserie) 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 ma y 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 f or stor age purposes.
- use flammable liquids near the appliance.
- use adapters, multiple sockets and/or e xtension 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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Know your Oven
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A. Control Panel
B. Function selector
C. T emperature contr ol
D. Electronic programmer - Allows you to programme
the desired cooking mode by selecting the cooking time
and the end cooking time. It can also be used as a
timer.
F. Grill Pan or Baking Tray
G. Oven Shelf
H. Guides for sliding the shelf or grill pan/baking tray
in and out
1. Oven Light
2. Clock adjustment
3. Timer adjustment
4. End cooking time
5. Cooking time
6. Setting confirmation
7. Timer indicator
8. Pre-heating ( m flashing) or cooking (m on) under
way indicator
9. Programming complete indicator
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