Hotpoint SEO100 User Manual

User Instruction Book

for

Hotpoint

Steam Oven

SEO100

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List of contents

Introduction p.57
Steam cooking

General remarks p.58

Your oven, how it works p.59
Accessories p.60
How to install your oven

Electrical connection p.61
Fitting p.62

How to use your oven

Setting the time p.63-64

Cooking immediately p.65-66

Managing the water p.67

Delayed cooking p.68
The timer p.69
Cooking times p.70-71
How to maintain your oven p.72
Changing the light bulb? p.73
Troubleshooting ? p.73

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Introduction

Dear Customer,

Thank you for buying a Hotpoint oven.
Our design staff have produced a new generation of kitchen equipment, to
make everyday cooking a pleasure.
You will find that the clean lines and modern appearance of your Hotpoint oven
blend in perfectly with your kitchen decor and form a perfect alliance of tech­nological control, high quality cooking and aesthetic luxury.
Hotpoint also makes a range of products that will enhance your kitchen such
as hobs, extractor hoods, built-in dishwashers, microwave ovens and
refrigerators. There are models to complement your new Hotpoint oven.
Of course, we make every effort to ensure that our products meet all your
requirements, and our Customer Relations department is at your disposal, to
answer all your questions and to listen to all your suggestions.
Hotpoint is certain that by setting new standards of excellence by which com­parisons can be made, customers will find that Hotpoint appliances offer a bet­ter and more exciting way of living.

Hotpoint

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Steam cooking

General remarks

Used in accordance with the instructions, steam cooking has many advantages over other
methods. Healthy and natural, steam cooking preserves the true taste of your food. A fine
sauce flavoured with aromatic herbs can make all the difference in the world.

Steam cooking is odourless. There is no need to flavour the cooking water with herbs or
spices, though - fish, for example, can be flavoured by placing it on a bed of seaweed, or
chicken on a bunch of rosemary or tarragon.

Meat, fish and vegetables can be cooked simultaneously.
Pasta, rice and purees can be reheated without drying out or sticking to the pan.
Cooking custards, flans, or milky rice dishes is facilitated by steam cookery. Covered in

aluminium foil, the condensation will not reach the food.

There is no need to season prior to cooking, not even the cooking water.
Meat can browned by a quick searing in hot butter on each side.
In comparison to boiling, steam cookery wins hands down.
It is quick: cooking starts immediately, whereas the cooking time of food in boiling water is

only counted from the return of the water to the boil.
It is healthy: the hydro soluble vitamins and minerals are conserved because they barely

dissolve in the condensed water that surrounds the food.

In addition, no fat is used in cooking.
Steam respects the food's own flavour. It adds neither flavour, nor the grilled or fried taste.
It doesn't remove any flavour either, because there is no dilution in water.
The other side of the coin: it is not worth cooking a fish that isn't fresh, or vegetables that

have been forgotten at the back of the refrigerator for a week: in this way - the results will
be catastrophic !

Steam does not transfer tastes or odours, so you can save both time and money by cooking

- side by side but not touching - a fish and a dessert, for example.

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Steam is also highly suitable for blanching, defrosting and reheating, as well as keeping
warm - especially sauces.

Meats such as poultry, veal, and pork should be lightly browned in very little oil prior to

cooking, to render them appetisingly golden.
Then finish their cooking by steam.
Foods will cook more quickly and evenly if they are cut into pieces than if they are left whole.

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Your oven, how it works

Display

Water supply

tube

Steam

generator

The indicator panel in detail

5

1 2 3

START

12

Indicator

panel

Tank

Channel

4

14

9

10

STOP

13

1. Steam cooking control

2. Defrosting button

3. Start/Stop control

4. Time and delay display

or timed period

5. Steam cooking symbol

6. Cooking time symbol

7. End of cooking time symbol

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SET

8

15

8. Temperature display

9. +/- controls for timer

10. Selector button

11. Autonomous timer

12. Water circuit problem signal

13. Defrosting symbol

14. Display of the cooking period or delayed

15. Control panel locked

6

11

start time

7

Accessories

Tin ware

Perforated cooking tray to avoid contact between
foods and cooking water.

Condensation collection tray.

Movable stainless steel grill: must always be used in
the oven.

Removable
tank

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Dishes can be washed in your washing
machine.

Tank for the independent water supply of your oven.
It can hold about 1 litre (maximum level).

Use of water that is low in calcium will make
cleaning your oven easier.

The use of distilled water is forbidden (not
suitable for food use).

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How to install your oven

Electrical
connection

Operating voltage ............................................................. 220-240 V ~ 50 Hz

Total power of oven .......................................................................... 2,77 kW

Energy consumption

-Heating to 100°C and maintaining temperature for 1 hour ............... 0,71 kWh

Inside dimensions of oven

Width .............................................................................................. 38,5 cm

Height ............................................................................................. 18,2 cm

Depth .............................................................................................. 33,5 cm

For a permanent connection, make sure a
system of disconnection that complies with the
installation regulations. The appliance must be
placed in such a way as to leave the plug
accessible if it is flush-fitted.
Use of an earthed power socket, connected in
compliance with current safety standards
Your installation must be fitted with a 10 amp device
for thermal protection.
Do not use the oven if the supply cord or its plug are
damaged. In this case, they must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its after-sales service or similarly
qualified persons, to avoid any danger.

Usable volume ............................................................................. 23,5 litres

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Fitting

EN

560

544

20

550

380

50

378

405

386,5

595

1. Place the appliance in the hole.
The appliance must be horizontal.
Check this position.

2. For improved stability, attach the
oven to the unit using 2 screws, via the
holes provided for this purpose on the
side posts.

3. Carry out the electrical connection.
Make sure that the rating plate

remains accessible after installation.

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How to use your oven

Setting the time

The display flashes on

1

12.00.

Changing the time

The time is displayed.

1

The first time the oven is turned on:
Set the time.

Use the + and - buttons to adjust the

2

time.

Press on the + and - buttons simulta-

2

neously until the time starts to flash.

Adjust the time using the + and -button.

3

3

SET

Validate
with SET.

SET

Validate
with SET

If the time set is not validated by the SET button, it is automatically recorded after
one minute.

Reducing energy
consumption

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After one minute of inactivity, display brightness is
reduced, in order to reduce energy.

Locking the
control panel

The control panel can be locked. This can only be
activated when you are not using timed or delayed
cooking features.

SET

Hold down the

1

START/STOP button

for a few seconds.

A beep sounds and a “key”

2

appears on the screen.
From this moment, no button is
live.

SET

EN

To unlock, hold down

3

the START/STOP button
for a few seconds. A beep
sounds ans the key
disappears.

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Cooking immediately

Operational
principle

You MUST IMPERATIVELY fill the water tank up to the maximum level
before starting cooking. Put the tank back in place, and push it as far as
possible until it CLICKS INTO PLACE.

When cooking, the appliance gets hot. Hot steam may escape when you
open the door of the appliance. Keep children out of the way.

Steam cooking

1

The water contained in the tank reaches the cavity via a
tube. This water is transformed into steam on contact with
a hot surface placed in the lower part of the cavity:
the steam generator.
There is no need to add water to the cooking dish. To
guarantee TRUE STEAM COOKING, your oven is supplied
with a set of tin ware specially designed for cooking to
perfection.

Steam cooking at 100°C.

START

STOP

3

2

SET

Press the button .

1

A time of 25 minutes is
suggested.

START

STOP

The symbol comes on. When the temperature is reached, 100° becomes cons-

4

tant, and a beep sounds.

In order to avoid altering the results of the cooking, avoid opening the
appliance door during cooking.

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Adjust the cooking time as neces-

2

sary ( minimum 5 min and maxi­mum 60 min by pressing on + and ­button

3

Validate with
the START
button.

SET

Defrosting

Defrosting at 60°C.

START

STOP

2

START

STOP

3

Adjust the cooking time as

2 3

necessary ( minimum 5 min
and maximum 60 min by
pressing on + and - button.

During cooking, you can modify the cooking time by
using the + and - buttons.

You can stop the cooking at all times by pressing on
START/STOP (hold the button down for about
1 second).
If the steam production has not yet started (about
1 minute), the oven will stop immediately and the time
setting will disappear.
If the steam production has already started, the time
passes to 3 minutes and during this period, the steam
evacuates before you open the oven.

1

Press the button .

1

A time of 40 minutes is
suggested.

The symbol comes on. When the temperature is reached, 60°C becomes

4

constant, and a beep sounds.

Modifying the
cooking time

Stopping the
appliance during
cooking

SET

Validate with
the START
button.

SET

EN

At the end of cooking

In order to make sure the oven is reliable, the fan continues to operate
for a certain period after the end of cooking.

0m00s displays. The display animation stops. Beeps
are heard for a 3 minute period.
To stop the beeps, press on STOP and open the door.

You MUST IMPERATIVELY empty the tank

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Patties (spinach, etc.) placed on dish 25 min

In blocks placed on dish 40/45 min

Trout (whole)

placed on dish 30 min

Salmon steak

placed on dish, turned over half way
through

25 min

Filets (protected by a cling wrap)

placed on dish

15/20 min depending

on thickness

Prawns

placed on dish 10/12 min

Chicken thighs

placed on dish, turned over half way
through

40/45 min

Poultry breast (protected by a
film)

25 min

Sausages

placed on dish 25 min

Chops (pork, veal, etc.)

placed on dish, protected by a cling
wrap, placed on the grill

25/30 min

Liver cubes (for skewers)

to be separated half way through 55/60 min

Mixed berries

placed on dish 15 min

Stewed fruit (apple, etc.)

protected by a cling wrap 35/40 min

Doughnuts

kept in packaging, placed on the grill 15 min

Chocolate croissants

kept in packaging, placed on the grill 15 min

MEATS

FRUIT

PASTRIES

VEGETABLES

FISH

Advice

Freeze small portions; defrosting will be faster, more homogenous and quality will be pre­served. When semi-defrosted, you can turn over the food items or spread them out (for
example vegetables patties). Protect pastries with a cling wrap or keep the original pack­aging. Wipe fish and sausages before grilling: humidity stops them from becoming golden
brown. For large pieces (roasts, etc.) proceed in steps by turning the piece over several
times and adjust the time accordingly.

Reheating

You can reheat a cooked dish in y our steam oven. The dish will not dry out, will not become
overcooked and will not splatter or stick. Adjust steam sequence at 100°C, place the dish
or plate on the grill, protect with aluminium foil or cling wrap to avoid drops of water accu­mulating and heat for 20 to 25 minutes depending on the dish and your preferences.

Examples

A plate of sauerkraut: 20 min A bowl of soup (300 ml): 20/25 min

:

Managing the water

In case of problems related to the water circuit during cooking,
the 'no water' symbol appears and a beep sounds.This fault is
specifically related to:

After checking these two points, the cooking will recommence automatically after the door.

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- an empty tank,

- a wrongly-fitted tank.

Delayed cooking

Steam
cooking

START

STOP

1

Press the button .

1

A time of 25 minutes

is suggested.

Steam cooking at 100°C.
You can program the cooking time so that your dish is
ready at a time of your choice.

For example:
It is 10 o'clock, and you have to go out, your dish should
be ready at 12 o'clock and it will take 20 minutes to cook.

SET

2

Adjust the cooking time as necessary

2

( minimum 5 min and maximum

60min) by pressing on + and - button.

or example : 20 min.

F

SET

Validate with

3

the SET

button.

EN

3

SET

4

The time and the end of cooking time

4

symbol display and flash. The
adjustment of the end of cooking time is
now possible:
Press the + or - buttons
For example : 12h00

If the programming is not validated by touching SET, the recording of the program
is cancelled, the time display disappears and the time is displayed again.

Modification of
cooking time
and the end

You can consult or modify the length of cooking time
and the end of cooking time, at all times.
To cancel the programming, press START/STOP.

of cooking time

Validate with the SET button.

5

The time and the end of cooking time
become constant.
The symbol for the length of cooking
time displays.

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How to use the timer

Timer

START

STOP

Hold the SET button

1

down for a few sec­onds. 00m00s and the timer
symbol flash.

Your oven is fitted with an electronic timer that is inde­pendent of the operation of the oven, and allows time
to be counted down.

This function is independent of your oven. It can not

order the end of automatic cooking.
However, this function can be used even during
operation of the oven. In this case, the display of the
timer is given priority over the display of the time.

SET

2

Adjust to the period required (maximum 9 minutes and 50

2

seconds) using the + and - buttons.

After a few seconds, the timer counts down the time.
Once the time has run out, beeps will sound every few sec-

onds. 0m00s displays and flashes.

1

Modifying and
stopping the
timer

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The beeps can be stopped by holding down SET or
START.

Once the countdown has started, you can modify the
time remaining by holding down SET then pressing the
+ or - buttons.

To cancel the timer, hold SET down for a few seconds,
then return the time to 0m00s.

Cooking times

VEGETABLES

Artichokes (Small)
Asparagus

Broccoli
Carrots
Celeriac
Pumpkin
Mushrooms

Cabbage

Courgettes
Chinese artichokes

Spinach
Chicory

Fennel
Green beans

Turnips
Fresh peas

Leeks
Potatoes

TIME

Whatever the quantity

40 to 45 min .

35 to 40 min.

18 min.
20 to 22 min.
25 to 30 min.

15 to 20 min.

15 min.

30 to 35 min.

22 min.

30 to 35 min.
10 to 15 min.

20 min.
20 min.

35 min

30 min.
22 min.

30 to 35 min.
15 to 20 min.

20 to 25 min.

25 min.
25 min.

40 to 45 min.

PREPARATION

placed upside down in the dish

for the tips, reduce the cooking time

in little flowerets

in fine slices
in fine slices

in cubes

in fine strips

Brussels sprouts

Flowers in little bunches

Green shredded

in slices

(fresh) stir during cooking
(frozen) “ “ “

core removed and cut in two

lengthwise

cut in 2

cubed

/

cut in 2

sliced
whole

REMARKS

• These times
depend on the
nature, size and
freshness of the
vegetables.
Follow the
instructions
given in the
"Preparation"
column.

• The cooking
time is the same
regardless of the
quantity to be
cooked.

For example :

1 or 4 articho­kes, same
cooking time.

• To check how
well done the
food is, test the
thickest part of
the vegetable; if
it is cooked, it
will not resist.

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SHELLFISH

Scallops

Mussels/Whelks
Crabs/Lobster/

Dublin Bay
Prawns

FRUITS

CUSTARDS

Apples/ pears/
peaches

puree
Custards

TIME

10 to 12 min.
20 to 25 min.

25 min.
30 to 35 min.
12 to 15 min.

TIME

10 to 15 min.

25 min.

10 min.

PREPARATION

with aromatic herbs
with aromatic herbs

/

according to weight

/

PREPARATION

whole, peeled

strips of fruit

in ramekins

REMARKS

• Arrange the
shellfish on a grill
or glass dish, and
add a few
aromatic herbs

• Arrange seafood
on a bed of sea­weed.

REMARKS

Time according
to ripeness

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FISH

TIME

PREPARATION

REMARKS

Pike
Cod/hake

Sea bream
Haddock
Herring

Monkfish
Lotte

Mackerel
Whiting/cod

Skate
Mullet

Mullets
Dogfish
Salmon
Sole

Tuna
Whole trout (1kg)

MEATS/

EGGS

Beef
Pork (filet mignon)

Poultry(breast, fillet)

(Paupiettes)

Sausages

Black pudding

25 to 30 min.
13 to 15 min.

20 to 25 min.

15 min.
20 min.

15 to 20 min.

15 min.
20 min.

15 min.

25 to 30 min.

15 min.
10 min.

20 min.
15 to 20 min.
10 to 12 min.

20 to 25 min.
20 to 25 min.

TIME

15 to 30 min.

25 min.

20 to 25 min.

25 min.

20 min.
10 to 15 min.

whole (1kg)

steaks (180g)*

whole (1kg)

fillets

whole (200g)

steaks (180 g)

according to thickness

whole (250g)

fillets

whole (200g)

fillets

thick slice (6 to 10 cm long)

steaks (180/200 g)

fillets

steaks (180/200 g)

whole (200g)

13 to 15 min.

PREPARATION

800 gr.:

Joint

Chicken drumsticks

T urk ey roast joint : 50 to 60 min.

Morteau 400 g piece

55 to 60 min.

:

35 to 40 min.

• *Steaks :slices of
fish 2 or 3 cm
thick (180/200g)
per person.

• Always insist on
very fresh
products

• Place whole fish
directly into the
dish or on bay lea­ves, fennel or
other herbs.

• At the end of
cooking, remove
the skin which will
come away easily.

REMARKS

• The brown
under grill in
another dish.

Eggs

eggs that are very
fresh and stored at
room temperature

RICE, PASTA

COUCOUS

Place directly in a dish, covered with water or milk. The steam is not sufficiently wet to
saturate these foodstuffs that swell. Place a sheet of aluminium foil over the dish to pro­tect it from the droplets of water.

Rice pudding

Couscous

90

7 min.

5 to 6 min.

8 min.

10 to 12 min.

TIME

30 min.

20 min.

Boiled eggs : Place directly on the grill.
Fried eggs

and cover with cling film

oft-boiled: Place directly on the grill.

S

Hard / Cocotte see detailed recipes.

100g of washed rice - 20 cl of milk -

: broken in an individual dish on the grill

PREPARATION

2 dessertspoons of sugar

200g (1/4 litre of water)

REMARKS

•Separate grains
with a fork at the
end of the cooking.

How to maintain your oven

Maintenance

Cavity (after each use)

Wipe out the cavity with a dry cloth after the steam
generator has cooled or leave the cavity to dry out
with the door open.

Water supply tube (Once per month)
Remove the water supply tube by pulling it towards

yourself.
Remove any scale that may have formed on the inside
(using a fine, pointed object such as a skewer or
knitting needle).

Steam generator tube (Once per month)
Pour half a glass of spirit vinegar onto the generator.

Leave to work for a few minutes, clean and rinse with
water.
Do not use sponges, abrasive powder, or descaler.

Cleaning the channel

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Dismantle this channel by pulling upwards. Wipe it and
replace it, using the three notches
provided for this purpose.

The oven must not be cleaned with a steam
cleaner.

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Changing the light bulb ?

The bulb is by the far right
corner.

Always switch the oven off at

the mains before
changing the bulb in order to safe­guard against electric shocks.

- Turn the cover slightly anti-clockwise (left).

- Unscrew the bulb the same way.
The bulb is a :

- 25 W - 220/240 V

- Type E14 suitable up to 300ºC

- Change the bulb and reassemble the unit

making sure the seals are positioned correctly.

- Switch the oven back on at the mains.

Troubleshooting

IF YOU REALIZE

THAT

The display panel is
not lit up.

The light doesn't
work.

Water or steam
leaking from the door
during cooking.

In all cases, if you are unable to solve the problem yourself,

please contact the After-Sales Service without delay.

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POSSIBLE

CAUSES

A fault in the oven
electrical supply.

Electric card out of
order.

The bulb needs
replacing.
The oven is not
switched on at the
mains.
The fuse has blown.

The door is not shut
correctly.
The door seal is
faulty.

- Check that the tank
has been pushed in
completely.

- Contact the After­Sales Service.

- Change the bulb.

- Switch the oven on
at the mains.

- Change the fuse.

Sales Service.

WHAT SHOULD

YOU DO?

- Contact the After-