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Hotpoint EW62 User And Installation Manual

Hotpoint EW62 User And Installation Manual

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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.

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Page Before you operate your new Hotpoint Slot-in Cooker Introduction Safety Information The main parts of your Cooker The cooking systems in your Cooker Temperature Conversion Chart The Controls 11-12 The Timer 13-18 Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob 19-21 Top Oven –...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. Always Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time. Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 7: The Main Parts Of Your Cooker

    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 Ceramic Hob with Two Control Panel and Timer) Speedglo Cooking Zones Halogen Speedglo Plus Top Oven...
  • Page 8 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) Ceramic Hob with Four Control Panel and Timer Speedglo Cooking Zones Top Oven –...

  • Page 9: The Cooking Systems In Your Cooker

    The cooking systems in your Cooker Your new cooker is equipped with gives improved efficiency and, in three different cooking systems: general, enables the use of lower temperatures for cooking. It also 1. Conventional Heating (Top Oven) means that there is less need to be –...

  • Page 10: Temperature Conversion Chart

    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˚ 300˚ 150˚ 130-140˚ 325˚ 160˚ 140˚ 340-350˚ 170-180˚ 160˚ 350-375˚ 180-190˚ 160-180˚ 375-400˚ 190-200˚ 170-190˚ 400-440˚ 200-225˚...

  • Page 11: The Controls

    The controls Switch on the electricity supply to the cooker at the Cooker Control Unit. Hob Controls Timer Main Grill (see below) Oven (see Oven Control Oven Control page 13) Control (see below) Neon (see page 12) (see page 12) Main Oven Neon Hob Controls...
  • Page 12 The controls (continued) Top Oven Control Notes This control switches on the top and 1. Never operate both the top oven bottom heating elements in the top grill control and top oven control oven. together.The grill will not operate The temperature in the top oven can unless the top oven control is in the be set anywhere between 100˚C and ‘O’...

  • Page 13: The Timer

    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.

  • Page 14: Setting The Time Of Day

    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.
  • Page 15 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:– (a) To set the timer to switch the oven(s) On and Off Automatically (b) To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period. a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches off Automatically.
  • Page 16 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button. Note 2 When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End Time button.
  • Page 17 Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED. Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position. Step 2 Press and hold in the button. Step 3 With the button still held in, return the display to 0.00 by pressing the “–”...
  • Page 18 Automatic Cooking 7. On warm days, to prevent harmful NEVER OPERATE THE GRILL WHEN bacteria growth in certain foods THE OVENS ARE SET TO COOK (ie: poultry, joints, etc) the delayed AUTOMATICALLY. start should be kept to a minimum. Hints on Automatic Cooking 8.

  • Page 19: Using The Ceramic Hob

    Using the Ceramic Hob WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED. SWITCH OFF AT THE COOKER CONTROL PANEL IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST HOTPOINT SERVICE OFFICE (SEE BACK PAGE). Ratings of Cooking Zones EW81 Front Left Speedglo...
  • Page 20 • NEVER leave heating zones Conditioner which can be obtained uncovered when they are on. either through a local Hotpoint • NEVER allow aluminium foil or plastic Service Centre or retailer, part No. items to come into contact with the 6004.
  • Page 21 Care of the Ceramic Hob (continued) Safety Requirements for Deep Fat In the event of fire follow these Frying steps: The following recommendations 1. If a saucepan or chip pan catches should be followed: fire TURN OFF THE HEAT IF SAFE TO DO SO, using the switch a) NEVER leave the pan unattended on the front of the cooker.

  • Page 22: Top Oven - Grilling

    Top Oven – Grilling Note: When positioning the grill pan, CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS for grilling, ensure that the grill pan MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE handles do not become ‘caught’ in GRILL IS IN USE – CHILDREN the oven shelf. SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.

  • Page 23: Top Oven – Grilling

    Top Oven – Grilling (continued) Fixing the Grill Pan Handle Tilt the handle over the recess and The grill pan handle is detachable from slide it towards the centre, Fig. 2. the pan, to facilitate cleaning and Ensure the handle is fully located, Fig. storage.

  • Page 24: Top Oven - Conventional Cooking

    Top Oven – Conventional Cooking The heat for conventional cooking in 25mm (1in) the Top Oven is provided by the grill element and the element under the floor of the oven. It is ideal for the slow cooking of cheaper cuts of meat in casseroles etc but can also be used for small joints of meat up to 1 .5kg (3lb).
  • Page 25 Oven Temperature Charts – Baking Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine only.

  • Page 27: Main Oven - Fan Cooking

    Main Oven – Fan Cooking The heat for Fan Cooking in the Main To use the oven proceed as follows: Oven is provided by an element • The shelves should be evenly situated at the back of the oven, spaced. To avoid unnecessary around the fan.
  • Page 28 The ‘Eco’ Setting 90˚C This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care must be taken when warming bone china as it may be damaged if too hot. Some advantages of slow cooking are: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.
  • Page 29 Using The ‘Eco’ Setting Points to bear in mind when Storage and Re-heating of Food preparing food:– 1. If food is to be frozen or not 1. Make sure all dishes will fit into served immediately, cool it in a the oven before preparing the clean container as quickly as food.
  • Page 30 Menus Method Menu 1 Cook on a ‘Eco’ setting for 6 hrs. Leek and Potato Soup Stuffed Peppers Braised Red Cabbage Summer Pudding Leek and Potato Soup 1. Prepare leeks and potatoes. 450g (1lb) Leeks, trimmed, washed and 2. Fry leeks in oil until soft. Add potato cut into rings slices and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Page 31 Menus Braised Red Cabbage Menu 1 continued 225g (8oz) onion, peeled and chopped 1. Place onion and oil in pan and cook 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for 3 minutes. 450g (1lb) red cabbage, finely shred 2. Add cabbage, apple and pear and 225g (8oz) cooking apple, peeled, cored cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Page 32 Menus Braised Topside au Poivre 450g (1lb) Topside of beef, cut into 4 1. Sprinkle beef with peppercorns and slices salt. 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 2. Heat butter and oil in frying pan, cook crushed half the courgettes and tomatoes, Salt place in bottom of casserole dish.
  • Page 33 Menus Long Grain Rice Menu 3 continued 1. Wash the rice. 10 oz (275g) long grain rice 2. Fry the rice in oil until lightly browned. 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil 3. Boil the water , add salt and place with 1 1/4pt (625ml) water rice in casserole dish.
  • Page 34 Menus Jacket Potatoes 4 Large potatoes 1. Scrub the potatoes, prick well. 2. Wrap each potato in a piece of cooking foil. Pear Pudding Melted 50g (2oz) butter 1. Coat base of souffle dish with melted together 50g (2oz) dark brown sugar butter and sugar.
  • Page 35 Menus Spiced Bread Pudding Menu 5 continued 225g (8oz) slightly stale bread 1. Grease shallow ovenproof dish. Line 250ml (1/2 pint) milk base with greased greaseproof 2 eggs paper. 1 tablespoon brandy, optional 2. Cut bread into very small pieces. 175g (6oz) mixed dried fruit 3.
  • Page 36 Menus Fruity Chicken Casserole 4 chicken joints 1. Skin chicken joints and place in 2 litre 1 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced (3 1/2 pint) casserole dish. 2 sticks of celery, chopped 2. Fry pepper, onion, celery and 1 large onion, peeled and sliced mushrooms in oil.
  • Page 37 Menus Method Lamb with Lentils 2 tablespoons olive oil 1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add lamb 450g (1lb) leg of lamb, cut into chunks and fry for 5 minutes. Add the onion, 1 onion, peeled and chopped garlic, coriander, cumin.
  • Page 38 Menus Method Banana Cake 100g (4oz) soft margarine 1. Lightly grease the pan. 150g (6oz) soft brown sugar 2. Place the margarine, sugar, flour 225g (8oz) plain flour baking powder, salt, mixed spice and Sifted 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder eggs in a large mixing bowl.
  • Page 39 Care and Cleaning of the Oven Oven Interiors To clean the oven interiors remove all WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING SWITCH the oven fittings and where applicable THE COOKER OFF AT THE COOKER the ‘Stay Clean’ liners. CONTROL PANEL AND ALLOW IT TO COOL.
  • Page 40 Care and Cleaning (cont.) Cleaning the Exterior of the Cooker Replacement of the Main and Top Oven The outside of the cooker should be light (The Top oven light is fitted to the cleaned regularly to keep it looking like EW81 only) new.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Doors

    Care and Cleaning (cont.) Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that is coated with a heat reflective layer. Do not use scouring pads, or abrasive powder, which will scratch the glass. Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows.

  • Page 42: If Something Goes Wrong

    Control is set to ‘O’ Off. Hotpoint’s own Service Engineer. The address and telephone number of your If it still won’t work... nearest Hotpoint Service Office is in your local telephone directory. Ring Our spare parts are designed exclusively to fit only Hotpoint Service (see back cover) appliances.

  • Page 43: Hotpoint Service Cover

    Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Hotpoint’s Extended Warranties Money Back Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, Hotpoint has a range of Hotpoint gives you a unique ‘Satisfaction Service Plans to give you complete peace of mind.

  • Page 44: Key Contacts

    Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836 08701 506070 For further product information All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights. General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.

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