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Hotpoint GW81 Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

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Instructions for Installation and Use
GW81
The cooker must be installed in accordance with the regulations in
force and only used in a well ventilated space.
To the Installer
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this
booklet. The information can be found on the rating plate.
To the User
You must read the instructions prior to using the appliance and then
retain them for future reference.

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  • Page 1 Instructions for Installation and Use GW81 The cooker must be installed in accordance with the regulations in force and only used in a well ventilated space. To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this booklet.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction For Your Safety Oven Timer Operation Hotplate Grill Main Oven The “E” Setting Top Oven Care and Cleaning Something Wrong ? Installation Instructions Service PAGE 4 & 5 36 & Back Cover...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION To help you make the best use of your cooker, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY. Your new cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting service. The guarantee is only applicable if the cooker has been installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions.

  • Page 4: For Your Safety

    FOR YOUR SAFETY Please read the precautions below before using your cooker. ALWAYS . . . ALWAYS make sure you understand the controls before using the cooker. ALWAYS check that all controls on the cooker are turned off after use. ALWAYS stand back when opening an oven door to allow heat to disperse.

  • Page 5: For Your Safety 4

    FOR YOUR SAFETY NEVER . . . NEVER leave children unsupervised where the cooker is installed as all surfaces will get hot during and after use. NEVER allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the cooker. NEVER store items that children may attempt to reach above the cooker. NEVER heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst.

  • Page 6: Oven Timer Operation

    OVEN TIMER OPERATION The oven timer offers you the following features: 1. Time of Day 2. Automatic Cooking 3. Minute Minder AUTOMATIC COOKING The Top Oven and Main Oven can be controlled automatically. When the timer control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven only on the same automatic cooking programme.

  • Page 7: Know Your Timer

    KNOW YOUR TIMER CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure correct time of day is always set, before using your 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 8: Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation

    ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC OVEN 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 Minute Cook Time Manual...

  • Page 9: Auto Cooking Programmes

    Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s). Cooktop Symbol Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button. Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in, set the required Cook...
  • Page 10 ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC OVEN 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 11 ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC OVEN 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 “Cook Period” button. Minute Cook Time Manual Minder Period Step 3 With the “Cook Period”...

  • Page 12: Hotplate

    HOTPLATE The hotplate lid is fitted with a safety device which cuts off the gas supply to the hotplate burners unless the lid is fully open. Do not use the safety device as a means of controlling the hotplate burners. The hotplate has two high speed burners and two simmering burners which will accommodate pans between 100mm (4”) and 230mm (9”) diameter.

  • Page 13: Grill

    GRILL CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS USED. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. GRILL PAN AND HANDLE The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and storage. The handle can be fixed as follows : 1.
  • Page 14 GRILL The following chart is a guide. Grilling can be started from cold but for best results preheat for approximately two minutes. Most cooking is done with the heat on full, but it may be desirable to reduce it for thicker pieces of meat or for keeping food warm.

  • Page 15: Main Oven

    MAIN OVEN The oven has different heat zones – the thermostat settings refer to the temperature on the middle shelf; above this shelf it is hotter and below it is cooler. Two shelves provide six possible cooking levels enabling full use of the different temperatures inside the oven.
  • Page 16 MAIN OVEN COLD START COOKING Anything requiring long slow cooking such as casseroles and rich fruit cakes can be put into a cold oven. Satisfactory results can also be obtained with creamed mixture, rich pastries or yeast mixtures, but for perfection we recommend preheating the oven for about 15 minutes at the gas mark you require for cooking.

  • Page 17: Main Oven Cooking Chart

    MAIN OVEN COOKING CHART The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed.
  • Page 18 MAIN OVEN COOKING CHART Food CAKES, PASTRIES AND BISCUITS Small cakes - 2 trays - 1 tray Victoria sandwich 2x8" (205mm) Fatless sponge 2x7" (180mm) - 3 egg mix Christmas cake Madeira cake 7" (180mm) Rich Fruit cake 9" (230mm) Shortcrust pastry Rich Shortcrust pastry - 1 tray Flaky &...

  • Page 19: The "E" Setting

    THE ‘E’ SETTING The ‘E’ setting on the main oven thermostat is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. USING THE ‘E’ SETTING FOR SLOW COOKING 1. All dishes cooked by the ‘E’ setting should be cooked for a minimum 6 hours.

  • Page 20: Top Oven

    TOP OVEN The top oven can be used to cook small quantities of food or used in conjunction with the main oven to provide additional cooking space. The shelf in the top oven has a heat shield fitted at the rear. The shield can be removed for cleaning and grilling, but must be replaced when using the oven.

  • Page 21: Top Oven Cooking Chart

    TOP OVEN COOKING CHART The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed.
  • Page 22 TOP OVEN COOKING CHART Food CAKES, PASTRIES AND BISCUITS Small Cakes (16 per tray) Victoria sandwich (2 x 180mm / 7”) Swiss Roll (3 egg quantity) Christmas cake (1 x 205mm / 8”) Madeira cake (1 x 180mm / 7”) Rich Fruit cake (1 x 180mm / 7”) Gingerbread Scones - 16 per tray...

  • Page 23: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING 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, aerosol cleaners or oven chemical cleaners of any kind.

  • Page 24: Cleaning Method

    CARE AND CLEANING COOKER FINISH Vitreous Enamel Hotplate, hotplate front trim, burner caps, roasting dish, grill pan, main oven base, inside of grill compartment, inside of doors. Paint Side trims, plinth, fascia bottom trim, fascia end caps, side panels. Aluminium Hotplate side trims, hotplate burner bodies, lid rear trim, rear flue grille.

  • Page 25: Cleaning The Doors

    CARE AND CLEANING 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 26: Something Wrong

    SOMETHING WRONG ? Before contacting your Service Centre or Installer, check the problem guide below, there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. PROBLEM Slight odour or small amount of smoke when grill / oven used first time Oven cooks too fast or too slow Ignition does not work Timer Display shows "0:00"...
  • Page 27 SOMETHING WRONG ? PROBLEM Cannot set an “Auto Cook” programme or cannot get the timer to turn the oven on or off at the required times. Oven lamp does not work DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT: To minimise the risk to injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely.

  • Page 28: Installation Instructions

    It must be installed and connected in accordance with current installation regulations. Particular attention should be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation. MODEL NUMBERS GW81 Category I (GB. IE) These models are set to burn NATURAL GAS (G20) at 20 mbar ONLY and can not be used on any other gas.
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth GENERAL Gas connection Gas Supply Pressure test point Gas rate adjustment Aeration adjustment Electrical connection BURNER HOTPLATE Front left and rear right HOTPLATE Front right and rear left GRILL MAIN OVEN TOP OVEN 900 - 915mm 600mm 595mm (excluding door handles)
  • Page 30 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPACE FOR FIXING The cooker is of type X with regard to protection against overheating of surrounding surfaces as defined in BS EN60 335 - 2 - 6: 1991 The cooker can be close fitted below hotplate level. This requires a minimum distance of 600mm between cupboard units of hotplate height.

  • Page 31: Unpacking The Cooker

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING THE COOKER Unpack the components from inside the grill and oven: Check that the following parts are present. Grill pan and grid Baking dish Main oven shelves (2) Top oven/grill shelf (1) LEVELLING Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to level the cooker.

  • Page 32: Connecting To Gas Supply

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY The cooker is designed to match the depth of standard 600mm worktops. An adapter backplate should, therefore, be fitted within the shaded area shown to allow the cooker to be pushed fully to the wall. 220mm 70mm BACKPLATE...

  • Page 33: Electrical Connection

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. CONNECT TO A 230-240V A.C. SUPPLY ONLY. Connection to the electricity supply should be made via a properly earthed, readily accessible wall socket which is adjacent to, and not more than 1.25m away from the appliance and capable of electrical isolation.
  • Page 34 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS After installation, check for gas soundness. The supply pressure can be checked at the grill injector. Access to the injector is by first removing the baffle at the front of the grill fastened by two screws. Then remove the fas tening screw on the right hand side of the burner and slide the burner off the injector.
  • Page 35 Our policy is one of continual improvement in design and development, therefore strict accuracy of illustrations and descriptions cannot be guaranteed. This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives: Gas Appliances 90/396/EEC Low Voltage Equipment 72/23/EEC 93/68/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC...

  • Page 36: Hotpoint Service Cover

    Hotpoint gives you a unique ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’ promise – valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance, just call Hotpoint Service (see back page). If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call.

  • Page 40: Extended Warranty

    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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