Hotpoint SC 87EX User Manual

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Instructions for Installation and Use

Electric Oven

Model SC 87EX

T o the Installer

Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book.

The information can be found on the rating plate.

T o the User

Y ou m ust read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and

then retain them for future reference.

CONTENTS

Introduction
Close-up view
How to use your appliance
Programming the cooking mode
Do not worry if..
How to keep your oven in shape
Pratical cooking advice
Safety is a good habit to get into
Installation
Electrical connection
After Sales Service
Hotpoint 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 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.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
Merloni Elettrodomestici L TD ., Morley Wa y , P eterborough, 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 y our cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.
The oven is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.

Note: When the oven is first used, an odour ma y 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 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 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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Close-up view

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G

F

A. Control Panel
B. Cooking mode selection knob
C. Cooking temperature selection knob
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. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet
G. Oven Rac k
H. Guides for sliding the racks or dripping pan in and

out

A

H

B

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2 3 4 5 6

D

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

C

A

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How to use your appliance

The

7 Chefs

convection ov ens with those of the more modern fan assisted
models in a single appliance.
It is an extremely versatile appliance that allows y ou to choose
easily and safely between 7 different cooking modes. The
various features off ered by the ov en are selected by means
of selector knob “B” situated on the control panel.

Notice: The first time you use your appliance , we recommend
that you set the thermostat to the highest setting and leave
the oven on for at least half an hour with nothing in it, with the
oven door shut. Then, open the o v en door and let the room
air. The odour that is often detected during this initial use is
due to the evaporation of substances used to protect the
oven during storage and until it is installed.

Setting the digital clock

The time can only be set on the clock when knob “B” is in
position 0.
After the appliance has been connected to the power supply ,
or when the power has gone out, the clock display will
automatically reset to 0:00 and begin to blink.
T urn knob C to set the hours and then press OK to confirm.
Turn knob C again to set the minutes and then press OK
to confirm the time definitively . Any changes can be made
by pressing button 2 and f ollo wing the abo v e procedure .

Timer Feature

The timer does not control the starting or stopping of the
oven, it merely sounds a buzz er when the time is up and
can be interrupted at any time just by pressing a button.
To set the timer, press button 3, adjust it using knob C and

then press the OK button to confirm. The n icon will remind
you the timer is on.

Once the countdown is over , a buzzer will sound, and will stop
doing so after 1 minute or if you press any b utton whatsoever .

The oven light

It can be turned on at any time with the oven turned off,
simply by pressing button 1 or b y opening the ov en door.

Cooling fan

In order to reduce the temperature of the exterior of the
oven, a cooling fan generates a flow of air that can be
heard exiting between the ov en door and the control panel.

Note: When cooking is done, the fan stays on until
the oven cools down sufficiently.
Note: In “F ast cooking” mode, the f an comes on automatically

only when the oven is hot.
Notice: the appliance is fitted with a diagnosis system which
detects any malfunctions. The user is informed of the latter
by messages such as “Fn m” that come up on the displa y (
and m = single digit numbers). In these cases , you need to
call for technical assistance as the oven is f aulty.

How T o Use Y our Oven

T urn knob B to select the desired cooking mode. The oven
will immediately start the pre-heating phase, during which

the icon m will flash on the displa y , and the cooking tem­perature associated with the mode selected will be

displayed: should this value not be the one you desire,
you can modify it simply by turning knob C.

oven combines the advantages of traditional

Once pre-heating is complete, an acoustic signal will sound
and the icon

stage you can place the food to be cook ed inside the pre­heated oven.
Note: the F AST COOKING and GRILL modes do not inclu-
de a pre-heating phase. Please remember that you can
always do the f ollowing when cooking is under wa y:

• change the cooking mode by turning knob “B”;

• change the temperature by turning knob “C”;

• programme the cooking time and end cooking time (see
paragraph entitled “Prog ramming the cooking mode”).

• stop it at any time by setting knob “B” back to 0.

Note: For safety reasons, a cooking time of 2 hours is set
for each cooking mode by def ault. Should this time fail to
be adjusted, the oven will be automatically turned off once
this time is up.

Notice: Place the ov en tra y pro vided on the bottom shelf of
the oven to pre v ent an y sauce and/or grease from dripping
onto the bottom of the oven only when grilling f ood or when
using the turnspit (only available on certain models). F or all
other types of cooking, never use the bottom shelf and ne ver
place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in
operation because this could damage the enamel coating.
Always place your cookw are (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.)
on the grid provided with the appliance inserted especially
along the oven guides.

Convection Oven

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
On this setting, the top and bottom heating elements come
on. This is the classic, traditional type of oven which has
been perfected, with exceptional heat distrib ution and reduced
energy consumption. The convection o ven is still unequalled
when it comes to cooking dishes made up of several
ingredients, e.g. cabbage with ribs, local stockfish recipes,
tender veal with rice, etc. Excellent results are achieved when
preparing meat-based dishes as well: braised meats , ste w,
goulash, game, ham etc. which need to cook slowly and
require basting or the addition of liquid. It nonetheless remains
the best system for baking cakes and pastries as well as
fruit and cooking casseroles. When cooking in convection
mode, use only one rack, as the temperature would not be
distributed evenly on se veral racks. Using the different rack
heights available, you can balance the amount of heat
between the top and the bottom of the oven. Select from
among the various rack heights based on whether the dish
needs more or less heat from the top.

Multi-Cooking Mode b

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C.

n

The heating elements and the fan come on alternately . Since
the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the oven,
the air cooks and browns food unif ormly over its entire surface.
With this mode, you can also cook various dishes at the
same time, as long as their respective cooking temperatures
are the same. A maximum of 2 racks can be used at the
same time, following the instructions in the section entitled:
“Cooking On More Than One Rac k”.
This cooking mode is particularly recommended for dishes
requiring a gratin finish or for those requiring considerably

m will come on permanently, and at this

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How to use your appliance

prolonged cooking times, such as for example: lasagne, pasta
bakes, roast chicken and potatoes, etc… Moreover, the
excellent heat distribution makes it possible to use lower
temperatures when cooking roasts. This results in less loss
of juices, meat which is more tender and a decrease in the
loss of weight for the roast. The Multi-cooking mode is
especially suited for cooking fish, which can be prepared
with the addition of a limited amount of condiments, thus
maintaining their flavour and appearance . Excellent results
can be attained when cooking vegetable-based side dishes
like courgettes, aubergines, peppers , etc.
Desserts: this mode is also perfect for baking lea vened cakes.
Moreover , this mode can also be used to thaw quickly white
or red meat and bread by setting the temperature to 80 °C.
To thaw more delicate foods, set the thermostat to 60°C or
use only the cold air circulation feature by setting the
thermostat to 0°C.

Grill d

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 50% and 100%.
The top heating element comes on.
The extremely high and direct temperature of the g rill makes
it possible to brown the surface of meats and roasts while
locking in the juices to keep them tender. The grill is also
highly recommended for dishes that require a high
temperature on the surface: such as beef steaks, veal, rib
steak, filets, hamburgers etc...

Always cook in this mode with the oven door ajar.

Some grilling examples are included in the “Practical Cooking
Advice” paragr aph.
Turn knob “C” and the display will indicate the different
energy percentages which represent the minimum (50%)
and maximum (100%) settings.

Gratin e

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The top heating element and the fan come on.
This combination of features increases the eff ectiv eness of
the unidirectional thermal radiation of the heating elements
through forced circulation of the air throughout the ov en. This
helps prevent f ood from burning on the surface, allo wing the
heat to penetrate right into the food. Excellent results are
achieved with kebabs made with meats and vegetables,
sausages, ribs, lamb chops, chick en in a spicy sauce, quail,
pork chops, etc.

All “gratin” cooking m ust be done with the oven door shut.

The “gratin” mode is ideal f or cooking grouper steaks , tuna,
swordfish, stuff ed cuttlefish etc.

Baking Mode u

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The rear heating element and the fan come on, guaranteeing
delicate heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven.
This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate foods ­especially cakes that need to rise - and for the preparation of
certain tartlets on 3 shelves at the same time. Here are a few
examples: cream puffs, sweet and sa voury biscuits, savoury
puffs, Swiss rolls and small portions of vegetables au gratin,
etc…..

“Fast cooking” Mode v

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The heating elements and the fan come on, guaranteeing
constant heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven.
This mode is especially recommended for cooking pre­packed f ood quickly (as pre-heating is not necessary), such
as for example: frozen or pre-cooked food) as well as for a
few “home-made” dishes.
The best results when cooking using the “Fast cooking” mode
are obtained if you use one cooking rack only (the second
from the bottom), please see the table entitled “Practical
Cooking Advice”.

“Defrosting” Mode U

Position of thermostat knob “C”: any
The fan located on the bottom of the oven makes the air

circulate at room temperature around the food. This is
recommended for the defrosting of all types of food, b ut in
particular for delicate types of food which do not require
heat, such as for example: ice cream cakes, cream or
custard desserts, fruit cakes. By using the fan, the
defrosting time is approximately halved. In the case of
meat, fish and bread, it is possible to accelerate the
process using the “multi-cooking” mode and setting the
temperature to 80° - 100°C.

Pizza Mode w

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The bottom and circular heating elements, as well as the
fan, will come on. This combination rapidly heats the oven
due to the large amounts of power used by the appliance
(2800 W), which results in the production of considerable
heat coming prevalently from the bottom.
The pizza mode is ideal for foods requiring high temperatures
to cook, like pizzas and large roasts.Only use one ov en tray
or rack at a time. However, if more than one is used, these
must be switched halfw ay through the cooking process.

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Programming the cooking mode

The cooking time and/or end cooking time can be
programmed after the desired cooking mode has been
selected.

Programming the cooking time

Press button 5 and then adjust the cooking time by turning
knob C. Press the OK button to store the setting. The tem-
perature selected (which can be adjusted using knob C)
and the amount of time left until cooking is complete will
be displayed alternately.
Once this time is up, the word “end” will be displa y ed and
a sequence of acoustic signals will be emitted to indicate
that cooking is complete.

• Press any button to silence the acoustic signal.

• Turn knob B back to position 0 to remove the word
“end” from the displa y.

For example
It is 9:00 a.m. and a cooking time of 1 hour and 15 minutes
is programmed. Cooking will stop automatically at 10:15
a.m..

For example
It is 9:00 a.m. and the end cooking time is set at 10:15
a.m.. Cooking will last 1 hour and 15 min utes .

Delayed cooking programming

Press button 5 and then adjust the cooking time by turning
knob C. Press the OK b utton to store the setting. The tem-
perature and the time set previously will be displayed
alternately.
Press button 4 and then adjust the end cooking time by
turning knob C. Press the OK button to store the setting
and the display will remind you of the end cooking time
and of the temperature set alternately .
For example
It is 9:00 a.m. and a cooking time of 1 hour and 15 minutes
and 12:20 as the end cooking time are programmed.
Cooking will start automatically at 11:15 a.m..

Programming the end cooking time

Press button 4 and then adjust by turning knob C. Press
the OK button to store the setting. The display will remind
you alternately of the temperature selected and the amount
of time left until cooking is complete.
When the end cooking time selected previously is up , the
word “end” will be displayed and a sequence of acoustic
signals will be emitted to indicate that cooking is comple­te.

• Press any button to silence the acoustic signal.

• Turn knob B back to position 0 to remove the word
“end” from the displa y.

DO NOT WORRY IF ...

1 you see ventilated air exiting the oven for a while when

cooking is complete: it is due to the normal cooling
phase of the oven interior;

2 when using the “grill” mode, the top heating element

isn’t always on (red in colour): its operation is controlled
by a thermostat;

The icon A will remind you that you have programmed the
cooking time and/or the end cooking time.

T o cancel a programmed time

T o cancel an y programming you ha ve made , set knob “B”
to position “0”.

3 a blast of hot steam exits the oven when you open the

door during cooking;

4 drops of water or steam form inside the oven if you

leave f ood inside the oven after cooking is complete;

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How to Keep Your Oven in Shape

Before cleaning your oven, or performing maintenance, dis­connect it from the power supply.

To extend the life of your oven, it must be cleaned
frequently, keeping in mind that:

• Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance.

• the enamelled or stainless steel parts should be
washed with lukewarm water without using any abra­sive powders or corrosiv e substances which could ruin
them; Stainless steel could get stained. If these stains
are difficult to remove, use special products available
on the market. After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse
thoroughly and dry .

• the inside of the oven should preferably be cleaned
immediately after use, when it is still warm, with hot
water and soap; the soap should be rinsed away and
the interior dried thoroughly. Avoid using abrasive de­tergents (for example cleaning powders, etc…) and
abrasive sponges for dishes or acids (such as
limescale-remover , etc…) as these could damage the
enamel. If the grease spots and dirt are par ticularly
tough to remove, use a special product f or ov en clean­ing, following the instructions provided on the pack et.

• if you use your oven for an extended period of time,
condensation may form. Dry it using a soft cloth.

• there is a rubber seal surrounding the oven opening
which guarantees its perfect functioning. Check the
condition of this seal on a regular basis. If necessary,
clean it and avoid using abrasive products or objects
to do so. Should it become damaged, please contact
your nearest After-sales Service Centre. We recom­mend you avoid using the oven until it has been re­paired.

• never line the oven bottom with aluminium foil, as the
consequent accumulation of heat could compromise
the cooking and even damage the enamel.

• clean the glass door using non-abrasive products or
sponges and dry it with a soft cloth.

How to remove the oven door

For a more thorough clean, you can remove the oven
door. Proceed as follows:

• open the door fully;

• lift up and turn the small levers situated on the two
hinges;

• grip the door on the two external sides, shut it slowly
but not completely;

• pull the door towards you, pulling it out of its seat;

Reassemble the door by follo wing the above procedures
backwards.

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Replacing the Oven Lamp

• Disconnect the oven from the po wer supply by means
of the omnipolar switch used to connect the appliance
to the electrical mains; or unplug the appliance if the
plug is accessible;

• Remove the glass cover of the lamp-holder;

• Remove the lamp and replace with a lamp resistant to
high temperatures (300°C) with the following charac­teristics:

- V oltage: 230/240 V

- Wattage 25W

- Type E14

• Replace the glass cover and reconnect the oven to
the mains power supply.

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Practical Cooking Advice

The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allow
you to cook any type of food in the best possib le wa y . With
time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile
cooking appliance and the following directions are only a
guideline which may be varied according to your o wn per­sonal experience.

Cooking on More Than One Rack

If you have to cook food using several racks, use either
the “baking” mode u or the “Multi-cooking” mode b, as

these are the only modes that allow you to do so.
When cooking delicate food on more than one rack, use

the “baking” mode u, which allows you to cook on 3
racks at the same time (the 1st, 3rd and 5th from the

bottom). Some examples are included in the “Practical
Cooking Advice” table .

When cooking other food on se veral r ac ks, use the “Mul-
ti-cooking” mode b keeping the following suggestions

in mind:

• The oven is fitted with 5 racks. During fan assisted
cooking, use two of the three central racks; the low est
and highest racks receive the hot air directly and
therefore delicate foodstuffs could be burnt on these
racks.

• As a general rule, use the 2nd and 4th rack from the
bottom, placing the foodstuffs that require greater heat
on the 2nd rack from the bottom. For example, when
cooking meat roasts together with other food, place
the roast on the 2nd rack from the bottom and the more
delicate food on the 4th rack from the bottom.

• When cooking food that requires differing times and
temperatures, set a temperature that is somewhere
between the two temperatures required, place the more
delicate food on the 4th rac k from the bottom and take
the food requiring less time out of the oven first.

• Use the dripping pan on the lower rac k and the grid on
the upper;

Using the “Fast Cooking” Mode

Functional, fast and practical for those of you who use
pre-packed products (such as f or e xample: froz en or pre­cooked food) along with other f ood items. Y ou will find useful
suggestions in the “Practical Cooking Advice” table .

The “Gratin” mode e only with the oven door shut, is
extremely useful f or grilling foods rapidly , as the distribution

of heat makes it possible not only to brown the surface,
but also to cook the bottom part.
Moreover, it can also be used for browning foods at the
end of the cooking process, such as adding that gratin
finish to pasta bakes, for example.
When using this mode, place the grid on the 2nd or 3rd
oven rack from the bottom (see cooking table) then, to
prevent fa t and grease from dripping onto the bottom of
the oven and thus smoke from f orming, place a dripping­pan on the 1st rack from the bottom.

Important: always cook in “Gratin” mode with the oven
door shut. This will allow you both to obtain excellent

results and to save on energy (approximately 10%).
When using this mode, we advise you to set the thermostat
to 200°C, as it is the most efficient way to use the grill,
which is based on the use of infrared rays . However, this
does not mean you cannot use lower temperatures , simply
by adjusting the thermostat knob to the desired tempera­ture.

Therefore the best results when using the grill modes
are obtained by placing the grid on the lower racks
(see cooking table) then, to prevent fat and grease
from dripping onto the bottom of the oven and smoke
from forming, place a dripping-pan on the 1st oven
rack from the bottom.

Pastry is too dr y

Increase the tempe rature b y 10°C and r educe th e
cooking time.

Pastry dropped

Use less liquid or lower th e temperat ure by 10°C.

Pastry is too dark on top

Place it on a lower rack, l ower th e temperat ure, a nd
increase the cook ing tim e.

Cooked well on the inside b ut sticky on the
outside

Using the Grill

The “7 Chefs” oven offers you several different grilling
modes.

Use the “grill” mode d with the oven door ajar, placing
the food under the centre of the grill (situated on the 3rd

or 4th rack from the bottom).
T o catch any f at and/or grease that may drip from the rac k,
place the dripping pan provided on the first rack from the
bottom.
When using this mode, we recommend you set the en­ergy level to the highest setting, e ven though lo wer lev els
can be set, simply by adjusting the thermostat knob to the
desired level.

Use less liquid, lower t he tempe ratur e, and i ncrease
the cooking time.

The pastry sticks to the p an

Grease the pan well and s prinkle it with a du st ing of
flour or use greasepr oof paper.

I used more than one level (in t he functi on
"ventilated oven") and they are n ot all at t he same
cooking point

Use a lower temperature s etting. It is not nec essa ry to
remove the food from a ll the r acks at the sam e time.

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Practical Cooking Advice

Baking Cakes

When baking cakes, always place them in a preheated
oven. Do not open the oven door during baking to prevent
the cake from dropping. In general:

Cooking Pizza
For best results when cooking pizza, use the “Pizza Mode”

w:

• Preheat the ov en f or at least 10 min utes

• Use a light aluminium pizza pan, placing it on the rack
supplied with the oven. If the dripping pan is used, this
will extend the cooking time, making it difficult to get a
crispy crust;

• Do not open the oven door frequently while the pizza
is cooking;

• If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three or four), we
recommend you add the mozzarella cheese on top
halfway through the cooking process .

• If cooking on more than one rack (up to 2), we advise
you to use the Multi-cooking Mode b, as the Pizza

Mode w would heat the bottom rack more than the
others.

Cooking Fish and Meat

When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use temperature
settings from 180 °C to 200 °C.
For red meat that should be well done on the outside while
tender and juicy in the inside, it is a good idea to start with
a high temperature setting (200°C-220°C) for a short time,
then turn the oven down afterwards.
In general, the larger the roast, the lower the temperature
setting. Place the meat on the centre of the grid and place
the dripping pan beneath it to catch the fat.
Make sure that the grid is inserted so that it is in the centre
of the oven. If you would like to increase the amount of
heat from below, use the low rack heights. For savoury
roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat
with lard or bacon on the top.

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Practical Cooking Advice

Setting made Type of food Weig-

ht (in

kg)

1 Convection
mode

2 Mu lti-C oo kin g

3 Grill

d

4 Gratin

e

5 Pizza

w

6 Baking

u

7 Fast cooking

v

8 Defrosting
NB: cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste. When coo king using the Grill or Gratin

mode, the dripping pan must always be placed on the 1st oven rack from the bottom.

Duck
Roast veal or beef
Por k ro a s t
Biscuits (short pastry)
Tarts

Pizza (on 2 racks)
Lasagne
Lamb
Roa st ch icken + po tato es
Ma ckere l
Fruitcake
Cream puffs (on 2 racks)
Biscuits (on 2 racks)
Sponge cake (on 1 rack) )
Sponge cake (on 2 racks)
Savoury pies

Sole and cuttlefish
Squid and prawn kebabs
Cuttle fish
Cod filet
Grilled vegetables
Veal steak
Sausages
Hamburger
Ma ckere l
Toasted san dwiches (or
toast)

Grille d chicke n
Cuttle fish

Pizza
Roast veal or beef
Chi cken

Tarts
Fru it c a k e s
Fruitcake
Sponge cake
Stuffed pancakes (on 2
racks)
Small cakes (on 2 racks)
Cheese puffs (on 2 racks)
Cream puffs (on 3 racks)
Biscuits (on 3 racks)
Meringues (on 3 racks)

Frozen food

Pizza
Courgette and prawn pie
Country style spinach pie
Tur novers
Lasagne
Go ld e n R o lls i
Chicken morsels

Pre-cooked food

Golden chicken wings

Fresh Food

Biscuits (short pastry)
Fruitcake
Cheese puffs

All frozen food

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-

-

-

-

10
10

15
10
10

15
15
15
15

15
15
15
15
15
15

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

Thermostat

setting

200
200
200
180
180

230
180
180
200
180
170
190
180
170
170
200

100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%

200
200

220
220
180

180
180
180
160

200
190
210
180
180

90

250
200
220
200
200
180
220

200
180
210

Cooking

time

(min.)

65-75
70-75
70-80
15-20
30-35

15-20
30-35
40-45
60-70
30-35
40-50
20-25
10-15
15-20
20-25
25-30

10-12

8-10
10-15
10-15
15-20
15-20
15-20
10-12
15-20

3-5

55-60
30-35

15-20
25-30
60-70

20-30
40-45
40-50
25-30

30-35
20-25
15-20
20-25
20-25

180

12
20

30-35

25

35
25-30
15-20

15-18

45
10-12

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Safety Is A Good Habit To Get Into

T o maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend that y ou do the follo wing:

• only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer

• always use original spare parts

• When handling the appliance, we recommend you

always use the purpose pro vided handles recessed
into the sides of the oven to prevent harming
people or damaging the appliance itself.

• This appliance is designed for non-prof essional, house­hold use and its functions must not be changed.

• These instructions are only valid for the countries
whose symbols appear on the manual and the serial
number plate.

• The electrical system of this appliance can only be used
safely when it is correctly connected to an efficient
earthing system in compliance with current safety
standards.

• When the appliance is in use, the heating elements

and some parts of the oven door become extremely
hot. Make sure you don’t touc h them and keep chil­dren well away.

The following items are potentially danger ous, and
therefore appropriate measures must be taken to
prevent children from coming into contact with
them:

- Controls and the appliance in general;

- Pac kaging (bags, polystyrene , nails, etc.);

- The appliance itself, immediately after use of the ov en
or grill due to the heat generated;

- The appliance itself, when no longer in use (potentially
dangerous parts must be made safe).

Av oid the following:

- Touching the appliance with wet parts of the body;

- Using the appliance when barefoot;

- Pulling on the appliance or the supply cable to unplug
it from the electrical outlet;

- Improper or dangerous operations;

- Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots;

- Allowing power supply cables of small appliances to
come into contact with the hot parts of the appliance;

- Exposing the appliance to atmospheric agents such
as rain, or sunlight;

- Using the oven for storage purposes;

- Using flammable liquids near the appliance;

- Using adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension
leads;

- Attempting to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.

Qualified personnel must be contacted in the
following cases:

- Installation (following the manuf acturer’ s instructions);

- When in doubt about operating the appliance;

- Replacing the electrical socket when it is not compat­ible with the appliance plug.

Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer
must be contacted in the following cases:

- If in doubt about the soundness of the appliance after
removing it from its packaging;

- If the power supply cable has been damaged or needs
to be replaced;

- If the appliance breaks down or functions poorly; ask
for original spare parts.

It is a good idea to do the following:

- Only use the appliance to cook food and nothing else;

- Check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked;

- Disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains if it is
not functioning properly and before cleaning;

- When left unused, unplug the appliance form the electric­ity mains;

- Use oven gloves to place cookware in the o ven or when
removing it;

- Always grip the oven door handle in the centre as the
extremities of the same may be hot due to any hot air
leaks;

- Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”o” position when the
appliance is not in use.

- Cut the power supply cable after disconnecting it from
the mains when you decide not to use the appliance any
longer.

• The manufacturer may not be held responsible for any
damage due to: incorrect installation, improper , incorrect
and irrational use.

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Instalation

The appliance must be installed only by a qualified
person in compliance with the instructions provided.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility f or improper
installation which may harm persons and animals and
damage property.
Important: The power supply to the appliance must be
cut off before any adjustments or maintenance work is
done on it.

Installation of Built-in Ovens

In order to ensure that the built-in appliance functions prop­erly, the cabinet containing it must be appropriate. The
figure below gives the dimensions of the cut-out f or instal­lation under the counter or in a wall cabinet unit.

567 mm.

45 mm.

558 mm.

593 mm.

23 mm.

595 mm.

5 mm.

595 mm.

545 mm.

The panels of the adjacent cabinets must be made of heat­resistant material. In particular, cabinets with a v eneer ex­terior must be assembled with glues which can withstand
temperatures of up to 100 °C.
In compliance with current safety standards, contact with
the electrical parts of the oven must not be possible once
it has been installed.
All parts which ensure the safe operation of the appliance
must be removab le only with the aid of a tool.

Fastening the oven to the cabinet

1. Place brackets “A” up against the oven support “B”.

2. Place the tabs “C” up against brack ets “A”. In particular,
if the cabinet side panel:

• is 16 mm thick: mount the tab so that the number 16 it

features is f acing y ou;

• is 18 mm thick: mount the tab so that the part without

any wording is facing y ou;

• is 20 mm thick: do not mount the tab.

3. Fasten the brack ets and tabs on the oven cabinet side
panel using screws “D”.

4. Fasten the oven to the cabinet using the screws and
plastic washers “E”.

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16

C

D

24 mm.

N.B.: Installation in compliance with the consumption declaration

45 mm.

min.

595 mm.

23 mm.

567 mm.

5 mm.

595 mm.

545 mm.

24 mm.

558 mm.

595 mm.

575-585 mm.

45 mm.

min.

In order to ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of
the cabinet unit must be removed. Installing the oven so
that it rests on two strips of wood is preferab le. If the oven
rests on a continuous, flat surface, there must be an ap­erture of at least 45 x 560 mm.

D

C

16

16

A

C

D

B

E

E

560 mm.

45 mm.

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Electrical Connection

Electrical connection

The electrical connection to the mains must be made on
the appliance. The power voltage and frequency are as
indicated on the rating plate.

W ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EAR THED.

Connecting the power supply cable

T o open the terminal board:

• Using a screwdriver , press on the tabs situated on each

side of the terminal board cover .

• Pull open the terminal board cover .

To connect the power supply cable, proceed as follows:

• Unscrew the cable clamp screw and the contact screws
L-N-$.

• Fasten the wires beneath the screwheads using the f ollowing
colour scheme: Blue (N) Brown (L) Yellow-Green $

• Fasten the power supply cable in the corresponding
cable clamp and close the cover.

Electrical Connection:

Power cable suppl y connection to the electrical
mains:

We recommend you use a power supply cable which is
long enough to allow you to take the oven out of its recess
in the event of maintenance operations (only use HAR - H
05 - RRF quality cables fitted with a plug conforming to the
regulations in force.
The plug must be accessible at all times.

Unplug the appliance before all operations, even when
replacing the oven lamp.

Using the appliance without correct earthing is highly
dangerous.

IMPORTANT:

After connecting the appliance to the flexible cable, tighten
all the screws on the terminal board.

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NL

V oltage Frequency: 230 V -1+N 50Hz
Fuse Section: 16A

Supply cable: 3x1.5mm

You can connect your oven to the system means of a
terminal board. Refer to above information for the
minimal cable sections and the calibration of the
protective elements according to the connection.
If the appliance is installed with a junction box, an
omnipolar circuit breaker - with a minimum contact
opening of 3mm - should be installed between the
appliance and the mains.

2

This appliance conforms to the following EEC
Directives:

Low V oltage Equipment
73/23/EEC
93/68/EEC

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

Inner dimensions of the oven:

width 43.5cm
depth 40.0cm
height 32.0cm

Inner volume of the oven:

56 lt

V oltage and frequency of power suppl y:

230-240V~
50Hz
2800-3000W

ENERGY LABEL

Directive 2002/40/EC on the label of electric ovens
Norm EN 50304
Energy consumption for Forced convection

heating mode: > Fan assisted

Declared energy consumption for Natural convection Class

heating mode: = Convection

14

After Sales Service

"No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a

Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer"

As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts

and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free

replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint

engineer. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales

service options:

Repair Service and Information Help Desk

UK: 08709 066066

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200

Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance

Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the largest white

goods repair service in the UK with over 1000 of our own fully trained engineers. All repairs include a

parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair.

If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators are on hand with

help and advice.

All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.

Extended Warranties

UK: 08709 088 088

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200

Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer two service cover

plans to give you total peace of mind.

●

Repair Protection Plan - FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover.

●

Kitchen Cover - FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old.

Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK: 08709 077 077

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: [phone]

A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site.

Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all

available on our web-site at:

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

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Guarantee

"Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back"

We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have

purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or

visit our web-site at www.hotpointservice.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to

call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if

you prefer, give you your money back.

All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement
parts for the first 5 years (except microw av es , selected integrated appliances and cook er hoods, which hav e
a one year guarantee) provided that they are fitted b y a Hotpoint engineer.

Guarantee terms and conditions

Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the f ollowing
provisions that your appliance:

●

Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet.

●

Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises (ie. not for commercial

or trade use).

●

Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating

plate.

●

Has not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own

service engineers.

For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70

or visit: www.hotpoint.co.uk

Recycling & Disposal Information

As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use
quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door , plug and cut mains cab le off flush with the appliance.
Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket,
and the door cannot be locked shut.

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Key Contacts

After Sales Service

Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in

both the appliances and services we offer.

Repair Service and Information Desk

UK: 08709 066 066

(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8.30 to 5.30 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holida ys)

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200

Note: Our operators will require the following information:

Model number:
Serial number:

Extended Warranties

UK: 08709 088 088

(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Sun)

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200

Genuine Parts and Accessories

UK: 08709 077 077

(Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat)

www.hotpointservice.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: [phone]

Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.

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