Hotpoint-Ariston HBEW62 User Manual

HOTPOINT

SLOT-IN COOKER

USER HANDBOOK AND

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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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 7-8

The cooking systems in your Cooker 9

Temperature Conversion Chart 10

The Controls 11-12

The Timer 13-18

Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob 19-21

Top Oven – Grilling 22-23

Top Oven – Conventional Cooking 24

Cooking Temperature Charts 25-26

Main Oven – Fan Cooking 27

Eco Cooking – Main Oven 28-38

Care and Cleaning of the Cooker 39-41

If something goes wrong / If it still won’t work 42

Hotpoint Service Cover 43

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.

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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 FIRE as 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.

MODEL EW81

Dual Circuit

Speedglo Cooking

Zone

Control Panel and Timer)

Drop Down Top Oven Door

Glass panel

Ceramic Hob with Two

Speedglo Cooking Zones

Halogen Speedglo Plus

Top Oven – Grilling 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 with anti-splash tray. Catalytic sides and back panels.

Rating plate

Adjustable feet front Adjustable wheels at rear

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 Main Parts of your Cooker

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

MODEL EW61 / EW62 (See note below)

Control Panel and Timer

Drop Down Top Oven Door

Rating plate

Adjustable feet front Adjustable wheels at rear

Ceramic Hob with Four

Speedglo Cooking Zones

Door Handle

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.

a fault.

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

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

Conventional Electric Fan Oven Gas Mark

˚F ˚C ˚C

200˚ 100˚ 80˚

225˚ 110˚ 90˚

250˚ 130˚ 110-120˚

275˚ 140˚ 120˚ 1

300˚ 150˚ 130-140˚ 2

325˚ 160˚ 140˚ 3

340-350˚ 170-180˚ 160˚ 3-4

350-375˚ 180-190˚ 160-180˚ 4-5

375-400˚ 190-200˚ 170-190˚ 5-6

400-440˚ 200-225˚ 190-200˚ 6-7

450-500˚ 230-250˚ 210-220˚ 8-9

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 30˚C. Also, in the majority of cases, it is not necessary to pre-heat the oven. However, pre-heating is recommended when cooking items which require less than 25 minutes cooking time and such items 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.

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.

The controls

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

Hob Controls

(see below)

Hob Controls

As each control knob is turned clockwise, figures from 1 & 6 appear in the window above the control knob. Setting 6 is the highest/hottest and gives 100% power. Setting 1 is the lowest/coolest and gives about 7% power (see page 12 for ratings). Variable power is obtainable on each of the heating areas by selecting any number between 1 & 6.

Left Rear Control (Model EW81)

This is to control a dual circuit plate with two elements. By turning the knob clockwise the whole hotplate is switched on, numbers 1 & 4 will appear in the window above the control knob, 4 is the highest setting. With the knob turned anticlockwise only the inner part of the hotplate is switched on, this is also indicated by numbers 1 & 4 in the window above the control knob, 4 is the highest setting. Variable power for either the whole or the inner part of the hotplate is obtained by selecting any

Top Oven Neon

Top Oven Control (see page 12)

Timer (see page 13)

Main Oven Control (see page 12)

Grill Control (see below)

Main Oven Neon

number between 1 & 4. The ‘off’ position is identified by an ‘O’. The hob hot warning light will operate soon after any of the heating areas are switched on (EW81). It will remain illuminated until the ceramic surface has cooled down and it is safe to touch.

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. The power level numbers are indicated in light red. When turned anti-clockwise the single grill will be switched on and any power level from 1 & 4 can be selected. The power level numbers are indicated in light red. The ‘off’ position is identified by an ‘O’.

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

1. 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.

2. If either oven does not switch on when the control is turned check that the timer is in Manual operation.

Eco Setting

The main oven has an Economy Setting to select, turn main oven control to the Eco Setting (see pages 28-38).

NOTE: Eco Cooking can be cooked automatically (see timer instructions)

Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation

CLOCKFACE

The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.

Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using you 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).

Note: If at any time the display shows a ‘KEY’ symbol, it is likely that the timer has been set incorrectly. OVEN COOKING IS NOT POSSIBLE. The ‘KEY’ symbol can be deleted and the cooker returned to manual operation by:

- Simultaneously pressing the Minute Minder and the Cook Period buttons for a period of approximately 8 seconds.

- Releasing the buttons and pressing the ‘+’ button.

TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS

Minute Minder Button

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.

AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME

Cook Period Button

End Time Button

Manual Button

“+” and “–” Buttons

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.

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 & buttons together.

Step 5 With the & 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 button, a symbol will light up.

Step 3 With the 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.

Step 4 To cancel the bleeping sound within the two minutes press the button.

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.

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 time pressing the “–” button until 0.00 appears in the display window.

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