The 'Slow Cook' Setting,16; Care And Cleaning - Hotpoint CH 10750 GF S Operating Instructions Manual

The 'slow cook' setting
GB
With the fanned oven thermostat set to 90° the oven can be used for slow
cooking - The 'Slow Cook' setting.
PREPARING FOOD FOR SLOW COOKING
1. All dishes cooked by the 'Slow Cook' setting should be cooked for a
minimum 6 hours. They will 'hold' at this setting for a further hour but
marked deterioration in appearance will be noticed in some cases.
2. Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at 170° for 30 minutes before
turning to the 'Slow Cook' setting and never be cooked lower than the
middle shelf position.
3. Joints of meat over 6 lbs (2.7kg) and poultry over 4 lbs 8oz (2 kg) should
not be cooked using the 'Slow Cook' setting.
4. Always stand covered joints on a rack over the meat tin to allow good air
circulation.
5. A meat thermometer should be used when cooking pork joints and poultry.
The internal temperature of the food should reach at least 88°C.
6. This method is unsuitable for stuffed meat and stuffed poultry.
7. Always bring soups, casseroles and liquids to the boil before putting in
the oven.
8. Cover casseroles with foil and then the lid to prevent loss of moisture.
9. Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.
10. Root vegetables will cook better if cut into small pieces.
11. Adjust seasonings and thickenings at the end of the cooking time.
12. Use the zones of heat in the oven, e.g. meringues and milk puddings can
be cooked lower in the oven whilst other dishes requiring greater heat
can be cooked above them.
13. Egg and fish dishes need only 1-5 hours cooking and should be included
in day cooking sessions, when they can be observed from time to time.
14. Dried red kidney beans must be boiled for a minimum of ten minutes after
soaking, before inclusion in any dish.
Warming compartment
The warming compartment is situated at the bottom right hand side of the
cooker. It can be used for keeping plates or food warm. It is not designed as
a 'Slow Cook' oven.

Care and cleaning

! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance.
! Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge and a non-abrasive
cleaning product, then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use rough
abrasive material or sharp metal scrapers as these could scratch the surface
and cause the glass to crack.
! The accessories can be washed like averyday crockery (even in your
dishwasher).
! Switch off the electricity supply and allow to cool before cleaning the
cooker.
! Clean the cooker regularly and wipe up spills soon after they occur to
prevent them from becoming burnt on. Never use biological washing
powder, caustic cleaners, harsh abrasives, scouring pads, steam
cleaners, aerosol cleaners or oven chemical cleaners of any kind.
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! Before moving your cooker ensure that it is cool and note that it is
heavy so you may require assistance. The cooker is fitted with rear wheels
and will slide in and out of position easily.
Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved as follows:
Open the grill/oven door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the
underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding contact with any grill or oven
furniture and then lift and slide at the same time.
When repositioning the cooker, ensure that it is level. Take care to ensure that
any floor covering is not damaged.
! If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the necessary precautions to
prevent the cooker from sliding off the pedestal itself.
'Heat clean' liners
The oven linings are coated with a special enamel which has a continuous
cleaning action. The higher the oven temperature the more effective the action.
In most cases this cleaning operation will proceed during normal cooking.
However, if high temperatures are not used regularly it may be necessary to
run the oven empty at maximum setting for one hour. If desired, they can be
wiped over with a soapy cloth followed by a wipe with a clean, damp cloth.
Cleaning the griddle plate
After cooking, leave the griddle plate on the hob and allow to cool before
cleaning. It can then be taken to the sink and washed using warm soapy
water, gently wipe the cooking surface with a dishcloth. DO NOT use abrasive
cleaning materials.
Replacement of oven light bulb
CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRICITY
SUPPLY BEFORE
REPLACING THE LAMP TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF AN
ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Light bulbs are not covered by the manufacturer's guarantee.
A new 15W, 300°C rated SES bulb can be obtained from your cooker supplier
or any major electrical retailer.
1. Remove the shelves from the oven.
2. Unscrew the lens using a thick cloth to protect your fingers in the unlikely
event of a lens fracture.
3. Unscrew bulb.
4. Fit new bulb and refit lens.
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. 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.
Disposal of old electrical appliances
The European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must
not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old
appliances must be collected separately in order to optimise the recovery
and recycling of the materials they contain and reduce the impact on human
health and the environment.