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Hotpoint 6665, 6666 Operating Instructions Manual

Hotpoint built-in microwave ovens cookery book & operating instructions: models 6665 & 6666
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6665 & 6666
BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVENS
Cookery Book & Operating 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 6665 & 6666 BUILT-IN MICROWAVE OVENS Cookery Book & Operating 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: Standard Conversion Chart

    Standard Conversion Chart Weight – – – – – 100g – 150g – 175g – 200g – 225g – 250g 10oz – 275g 11oz – 300g 12oz – 350g 13oz – 375g 14oz – 400g 15oz – 425g 1lb/16oz – 450g Capacity –...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Recycling & Disposal Information... As part of Hotpoint’s continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage. Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. A replacement fuse cover can be purchased from your local Hotpoint Dealer. HOW TO REPLACE THE FUSE Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

  • Page 5: Unpacking Your Oven

    Unpacking your oven 1. Examine Your Oven Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately if unit is damaged. Do NOT install if unit is damaged.

  • Page 6: Care And Cleaning Of Your Microwave Oven

    Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven 1. Switch the oven off at the oven wall switch before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible. 2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth.

  • Page 7: Parts Of Your Oven

    Parts of Your Oven 1. Do not operate the oven without the Roller Ring and Glass Turntable in place. 2. Only use the Glass Turntable specifically designed for this oven. Do not substitute with any other Glass Turntable. 3. If Glass Turntable is hot, allow to cool before cleaning or placing in water.

  • Page 8: Important Information

    6. Liquids. When heating liquids, eg soup, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this...
  • Page 9 Do not use re-cycled paper products, eg Kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires when used. 11. Reheating.

  • Page 10: Microwaving Principles

    Manmade sources include radar, radio, television, telecommunication links and car phones. HOW MICROWAVES COOK FOOD In a microwave oven, electricity is converted into microwaves by the MAGNETRON 13 Amp fused socket REFLECTION The microwaves bounce off the metal walls and the metal door screen.

  • Page 11: General Guidelines

    General Guidelines STANDING TIME MEAT JOINTS – Stand 15 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. JACKET POTATOES – Stand 5 mins. wrapped in aluminium foil. LIGHT CAKES – Stand 5 mins. before removing from dish. RICH DENSE CAKES – Stand 15-20 mins. FISH –...
  • Page 12 DISH SIZE Follow the dish sizes given in the recipes, as these affect the cooking and reheating times. A quantity of food spread in a bigger dish cooks and reheats more quickly. DENSITY Porous airy foods heat more quickly than dense heavy foods. TURNING AND STIRRING Some foods require stirring during cooking.

  • Page 13: Containers To Use

    Containers to use Choosing the correct container is a very important factor in deciding the success or failure of your cooking. Testing Dishes for Suitability QUICK CHECK GUIDE TO COOKING UTENSILS OVEN GLASS Everyday glass that is heat resistant e.g. Pyrex Do not use delicate glass which may crack due to the heat from the food.
  • Page 14 PLASTIC Many plastic containers are designed for microwave use. Only use Tupperware containers if they are designed for microwave use. Do not use Melamine – although it is heat resistant it absorbs microwave energy and scorches. Even if a container is microwave safe, do not use for cooking foods high in sugar or fat.

  • Page 15: Control Panels

    6665 (10) (13) Bleep Sound: A bleep sounds when a pad is pressed. If this bleep does not sound, the setting is incorrect. When the oven changes from one function to another, two bleeps sound. After completion of cooking, five bleeps sound. Control Panels Display Window Time Pads...

  • Page 16: Let's Start To Use Your Oven

    Let’s Start to Use your Oven Plug into a 13 amp fused electrical socket. You will be reminded to read your operating instructions. 6665 Set clock as a 12hr clock. Set time using time pads. Press clock pad again. (See page 15 for details). This is to enable you to experiment setting various programmes.

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Press Clock Pad “SET TIME” will appear in the display window, and the colon starts to blink. N.B. 1. To reset time of day, repeat step 1 through to step 3. 2. The clock will keep the time of day as long as the oven is plugged in and electricity is supplied. 3.
  • Page 18 Rapid-Cook This will provide an added boost of microwave power up to 1000 watts, for the initial part of the cooking time, when reheating foods e.g. soup, baked beans. Press the Pad Using the the Delay/Stand Feature The Delay/Stand Pad is used as a timing pad either before, during or after a cooking programme. When the Delay/Stand Pad is selected with a time, there is no microwave power in the oven during this time.

  • Page 19: Auto Defrost

    Microwave Cooking and Defrosting ACCESSORY TO USE: Two Stage Cooking: eg. High power 10 minutes followed by Simmer power 20 minutes; second power (Simmer) with second cooking time (20 minutes) then press Start. Three Stage Cooking: eg. High power 5 minutes, Delay 5 minutes, High power 2 minutes; DELAY and time, then select final power level and final cooking time.
  • Page 20 Auto Defrost Programmes This feature allows you to defrost items such as minced meat, chops, chicken portions, meat joints and bread. The AUTO DEFROST pad should be pressed to select the correct category and then enter in the weight of the food in kilogrammes, grams or pounds and ounces using the appropriate pads (See page 17).

  • Page 21: Defrosting Guidelines

    Defrosting Guidelines By selecting the DEFROST power level, from the microwave power pad, and setting a time, you can defrost food in your microwave. The biggest problem is getting the inside defrosted before the outside starts to cook. For this reason a defrost programme alternates between a defrost power and a standing time.
  • Page 22 Defrosting Foods Using Defrost Power & Time The times given below are a guideline only. Always check the progress of the food by opening the oven door and then re-starting. For larger quantities adjust times accordingly. Food should not be covered during defrosting. Meat Defrosting Time Beef/Lamb/...

  • Page 23: Guidelines For Use

    Auto Weight Cook Programmes for 6665 This feature allows you to cook or reheat eight foods by setting the weight only. The oven determines the Microwave power level and then the cooking time automatically. Select the category of food and then just enter the weight. The weight can be entered in kilogrammes, grams or pounds and ounces.
  • Page 24 Auto Weight Cook Programmes for 6665 Auto Programmes must ONLY be used for the foods described below. 1 Curry This programme is for reheating a curry convenience meal that can be stirred. Foods must be in a suitable microwaveable container and have the film pierced.

  • Page 25: How It Works

    Auto Sensor Cook and Reheat Programmes for 6666 This feature allows you to cook or reheat sixteen foods automatically. There is no need to enter the weight, as these programmes use a humidity sensor which will automatically select the correct Microwave power level and calculate the correct cooking time. How it works The Auto Sensor programmes take the guesswork out of cooking.
  • Page 26 Auto Sensor Cook and Reheat Programmes for 6666 Guidelines for Use The Auto Sensor Programmes are designed to take the guesswork out of cooking or reheating your food. They must ONLY be used for the foods described. 1. Only cook foods within the weight ranges described (see table below). 2.
  • Page 27 Auto Sensor Cook Programmes for 6666 Auto Programmes must ONLY be used for the foods described below. For perfect results ensure that the oven is cold before using any sensor programme. It is not recommended to keep using the Auto Programmes consecutively. 1 Fresh Vegetables To cook FRESH vegetables eg.
  • Page 28 Auto Sensor Cook Programmes for 6666 Auto Programmes must ONLY be used for the foods described below. For perfect results ensure that the oven is cold before using any sensor programme. It is not recommended to keep using the Auto Programmes consecutively. 9 Chicken - WHOLE To cook WHOLE FRESH unstuffed chickens.

  • Page 29: Reheating Guidelines

    Cooking and Reheating Guidelines Most foods reheat very quickly in your oven by HIGH power. Meals can be brought back to serving temperature in just minutes and will taste freshly cooked and NOT leftover. Always check food is piping hot and return to oven if necessary. As a general rule, always cover wet foods, e.g.

  • Page 30: Reheating Charts

    Reheating Charts The times given in the charts below are a guideline only, and will vary depending on STARTING temperature, dish size etc. HEATING CATEGORY Your oven is Heating Category E and this is displayed on the front of your oven door. The information on this label will assist you in using new instructions on food packs to enable you to programme the best heating time in your oven.
  • Page 31 Reheating Charts Weight/ Food Quantity CANNED PUDDINGS Creamed Rice 425 g 624g Custard 425g Sponge Pudding 300 g CANNED VEGETABLES – Drain where appropriate Carrots, whole 410 g Mushrooms, whole 300 g Peas, Mushy 440 g Peas, Garden 550 g Potatoes, new 820 g 198 g...
  • Page 32 Reheating Charts Weight/ Food Quantity PASTA Cooked Spaghetti 100 g Macaroni Cheese 225 g 1 kg PASTRY PRODUCTS - PRECOOKED - N.B. Pastries reheated by microwave will have a soft base. Beef & Onion Pie 155 g Chicken Pie 480 g Cornish Pastie 300 g (2) Quiche...

  • Page 33: Reheating Charts

    Reheating Charts Weight/ Food Quantity PUDDINGS AND DESSERTS N.B. Transfer food from foil containers to a similar sized microwave safe dish Pancakes, filled Rice Pudding 500 g PURCHASED CONVENIENCE FOODS - CHILLED N.B. Transfer food from foil container to a similar sized microwave safe dish. Plastic dishes designed for microwave and conventional ovens may be used with care.

  • Page 34: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts Weight/ Food Quantity BACON – from raw Rashers 200 g (8) Steaks 210 g (4) BEANS & PULSES – should be pre-soaked (except lentils) Black Eyed Beans 225 g Chick Peas 225 g Lentils 225 g Red Kidney Beans 225 g BEEF –...
  • Page 35 Cooking Charts Weight/ Food Quantity EGGS – Poached. Water 45 ml Water 90 ml Eggs Water 135 ml Eggs Water 180 ml Eggs EGGS – Scrambled. 1 Egg 2 Eggs 3 Eggs FISH – FRESH from raw – For Guidelines see Fish Chapter page 40. Fillets 450 g (3) Steaks...
  • Page 36 Cooking Charts Weight/ Food Quantity LAMB – from raw – CAUTION: Hot Fat! Remove dish with care. For Guidelines see Meat Chapter page 43. Chops, cutlets 425 g (4) Chops, loin 600 g (4) Joints PASTA – Place in a large 2 litre (4 pint) microwave safe bowl. Twists 225 g Macaroni...
  • Page 37 Cooking Charts Weight/ Food Quantity RICE – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. Easycook Brown 250 g Long Grain White 250 g Long Grain Brown 250 g Wild Rice & Brown Rice Mix 250 g MILK PUDDING – Place in a large microwave safe bowl. Flaked Rice 50 g Pudding Rice...

  • Page 38: Cooking Charts

    Cooking Charts Weight/ Food Quantity FRESH VEGETABLES – Place in shallow microwave safe dish. Peas 450 g Potatoes – boiled 450 g Potatoes – par-boiled 450 g Potatoes – new whole 450 g Potatoes – to mash 450 g Potatoes – jacket (175 g / 6 oz) Potatoes –...

  • Page 39: Increasing/Decreasing Recipes

    Increasing and Decreasing Recipes INCREASING RECIPES • To increase a recipe from 4 to 6 servings, increase each ingredient listed by half. To double the quantity, simply double every ingredient listed. • Do not forget that large quantities will require a larger dish. Make sure that it is deep enough to prevent the recipe from boiling over during cooking.

  • Page 40: Soups And Starters

    Soups and Starters ngredients 8 field mushrooms, approx. 150 g (5 oz) total weight 50 g (2 oz) butter 60 ml (4 tbsp) chopped mixed herbs 1 garlic clove, crushed seasoning ngredients 8 rashers streaky bacon, stretched and halved 450 g (1 lb) minced pork 60 ml (4 tbsp) breadcrumbs 5 ml (1 tsp) sage 1 onion, finely chopped...
  • Page 41 ngredients 40 g (1 oz) dried Cep mushrooms 50 g (2 oz) butter 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped freshly ground black pepper 250 g (9oz) Arborio rice 300 ml ( pt) hot vegetable stock 12 basil leaves, torn Parmesan cheese shavings to garnish ngredients 25 g (1 oz) butter...

  • Page 42: Fish

    Fish Fish cooks very well by microwave as it stays moist and the lingering fish smells left in conventional ovens are avoided. WHEN IS FISH COOKED? Fish is cooked when it flakes easily and becomes opaque. ARRANGING Thin fillets of fish i.e. plaice, should be rolled up prior to cooking to avoid overcooking on the thinner outside edge and tail.
  • Page 43 ngredients 100 g (4 oz) broccoli 100 g (4 oz) cauliflower 1 medium red pepper, diced 198 g (7 oz) can salmon, drained 25 g (1 oz) butter 30 ml (2 tbsp) plain flour 300 ml ( ⁄ pt) milk 50 g (2 oz) grated tasty cheese 150 ml ( ⁄...

  • Page 44: Fish

    ngredients 25 g (1 oz) butter 2 onions, peeled and quartered 1 clove of garlic, crushed 2 courgettes, sliced 1 yellow pepper, sliced 3 ml ( ⁄ tsp) cumin 3 ml ( ⁄ tsp) paprika 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree 400 g (14 oz) can tomatoes 8 plaice fillets 15 ml (1 tbsp) lemon juice...

  • Page 45: Meat And Poultry

    Meat and Poultry Guidelines DEFROSTED JOINTS If the meat has previously been frozen, ensure it is properly thawed before cooking by microwave. Defrosted joints of meat must be allowed to STAND for a minimum of 30 mins. before cooking to ensure the centre is fully defrosted.
  • Page 46 ngredients 1 onion, diced 1 clove of garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, diced 30 ml (2 tbsp) oil 100 g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced 225 g (8 oz) lean minced beef 1 glass of red wine 15 ml (1 tbsp) mixed herbs 100 g (4 oz) garlic sausage or bacon, diced 396 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) tomato puree...
  • Page 47 ngredients 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) braising steak, cubed 2 large onions, sliced thinly 1 clove garlic, crushed 30 ml (2 tbsp) seasoned flour 15 ml (1 tbsp) brown sugar 300 ml ( pt) hot beef stock 300 ml ( pt) light ale 15 ml (1 tbsp) wine vinegar 5 ml (1 tsp) mixed herbs...
  • Page 48 ngredients 15 ml (1 tbsp) sunflower oil 450 g (1 lb) pork, cubed 1 onion, sliced 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 green pepper, deseeded and cut into strips 15 ml (1 tbsp) paprika 3 ml ( tsp) ground cumin 396 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 15 ml (1 tbsp) tomato puree 150 ml ( pt) hot pork or chicken stock...

  • Page 49: Pasta And Rice

    Pasta and Rice ngredients 400 g (14 oz) new potatoes, cubed 275 g (10 oz) spaghetti 225 g (8 oz) green beans, halved 120 g (4 oz) tub fresh pesto olive oil, for drizzling salt and fresh ground black pepper ngredients 225 g (8 oz) mixed dried pasta i.e.
  • Page 50 ngredients 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cm ( ”) fresh root ginger, peeled and 3 ⁄ chopped 10 ml (2 tsp) cumin seeds 3 ml ( tsp) turmeric 1 ⁄ 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half 4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed 275 g (10 oz) basmati rice 1 litre (1...

  • Page 51: Cheese And Egg Dishes

    Cheese and Egg Dishes PIERCING Always pierce egg yolk and white to stop them exploding when poaching or frying in a microwave. ngredients 1 garlic clove, halved 300 ml ( ⁄ pt) dry white wine 450 g (1 lb) Gruyère cheese, grated 25 g (1 oz) plain flour Pinch of pepper Pinch of grated nutmeg...

  • Page 52: Quiche Lorraine

    ngredients 225 g (8 oz) shortcrust pastry 1 medium onion, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 6 streaky bacon rashers, or 100 g (4 oz) ham cut into strips 2 eggs 150 ml ( pt) single cream salt and pepper to taste 50 g (2 oz) cheddar cheese, grated ngredients 675 g (1...

  • Page 53: Vegetables And Vegetarian

    Vegetables and Vegetarian • Root vegetables. i.e. carrots, swede, should be cut into slices, strips or cubes. • Do not mix fresh and frozen vegetables as the cooking times may be different. • Always cook vegetables in a dish that is a suitable size.

  • Page 54: Vegetable Lasagne

    ngredients 1 aubergine, sliced 5 ml (1 tsp) salt 1 courgette, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 green pepper, trimmed and sliced 1 clove of garlic, peeled and crushed 396 g (14 oz) can of tomatoes 30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil salt and pepper to taste ngredients 1 clove of garlic, halved...
  • Page 55 ngredients 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 large tomato, sliced 50 g (2 oz) spicy sausage, sliced 30 ml (2 tbsp) coriander, chopped 75 g (3 oz) cheddar cheese, grated salt and pepper ngredients 1 cauliflower, trimmed 90 ml (6 tbsp) water 25 g (1 oz) butter 25 g (1 oz) flour 3 ml (...
  • Page 56 ngredients Tomato Sauce: 1 ⁄ green pepper, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 15 ml (1 tbsp) oil 397 g (14 oz) can chopped tomatoes 227 g (8 oz) can whole tomatoes 1 ⁄ 3 ml ( tsp) ground cumin 1 ⁄...

  • Page 57: Puddings And Desserts

    Puddings and Desserts ngredients 385 g (13 oz) can apple slices 100 g (4 oz) margarine 100 g (4 oz) light muscovado sugar 2 eggs 50 g (2 oz) ground almonds 50 g (2 oz) self raising flour 5 ml (1 tsp) ground mixed spice 60 ml (4 tbsp) flaked almonds Ingredients 150 ml (...

  • Page 58: Baked Apples

    ngredients 2 lemons 500 ml (18 fl oz.) full fat milk 1 cinnamon stick grated nutmeg 4 medium egg yolks 50 g (2 oz) caster sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) cornflour 100 g (4 oz) demerara sugar ngredients 4 medium sized apples 30 ml (2 tbsp) sugar 25-50 g (1-2 oz) mixed dried fruit 25g (1 oz) butter...
  • Page 59 ngredients 1 ⁄ 30 g (1 oz) unsalted butter 1 ⁄ 125 g (4 oz) arborio rice 600 ml (1 pint) milk 50 g (2 oz) granulated sugar 50 g (2 oz) fine plain Continental chocolate, broken into pieces 50 g (2 oz) plain dark chocolate chips Ingredients 150 g (5 oz) self-raising flour pinch of salt...

  • Page 60: Sauces

    Sauces CONTAINER SIZE Always use a container or jug at least twice the capacity of the sauce, to avoid boiling over. COVERING DO NOT cover sauces when cooking. ngredients 30 g (1 oz) butter 30 g (1 oz) flour 600 ml (1 pt) milk Variations of White Sauce Parsley Onion...

  • Page 61: Baking

    Baking Guidelines DISH SHAPE Ring moulds are ideal for baking cakes in, especially dense cakes. They help prevent the outside edge of the cake overcooking before the dense centre is cooked through. KEEPING QUALITY Light sponge type cakes cook very quickly by microwave and so should be cooked as required, since their keeping quality is not as long as those baked traditionally.
  • Page 62 ngredients 75 g (3 oz) butter or margarine 30 ml (2 tbsp) golden syrup 75 g (3 oz) light brown sugar 150 g (5 oz) porridge oats 50 g (2 oz) raisins ngredients 100 g (4 oz) butter or margarine 100 g (4 oz) golden syrup 100 g (4 oz) black treacle 75 g (3 oz) soft brown sugar...

  • Page 63: Preserves

    Preserves STERILIZING JARS Jam jars can be sterilized by microwave ready for your jams. Half fill with water and heat them on HIGH power until water boils (approx. 3 mins. for 2 jars). Empty and drain upside down on kitchen paper. The jars should be warm when filled with jam.

  • Page 64: Tomato Chutney

    ngredients 675 g (1 lb) plums or damsons 200 ml (7 fl. oz) water 675 g (1 lb) sugar 30 ml (2 tbsp) lemon juice 5 ml (1 tsp) butter ngredients 675 g (1 lb) tomatoes 225 g (8 oz) cooking apples, peeled and sliced 1 medium onion, chopped 100 g (4 oz) granulated sugar...

  • Page 65: Technical Specifications

    Questions and Answers My microwave oven causes interference with my TV, is this normal? Sometimes warm air comes from the oven vents. Why? Technical Specifications Rated Voltage: 230-240 V 50 Hz Operating Frequency: 2,450 MHz Input Power: Microwave 1300 W...

  • Page 66: Index

    Index Adapting Recipes... 37 Apples, poached/stewed... 33 Arcing... 7 Auto sensor cooking ... 23-26 Auto weight cooking ... 21-22 Auto defrosting ... 17-19 Bacon Rashers ... 32 Baked Apples... 56 Baking guidelines... 59 Beans, cooking chart ... 32 Beef guidelines... 43 cooking charts...
  • Page 67 Index Lamb guidelines... 43 cooking charts... 34 Chops ... 34 Lamb Casserole... 44 Lamb in a spicy cream & almond sauce ... 44 Lemon Curd ... 61 Meat and Poultry recipes ... 43-46 Microwave power levels... 15 Microwave principles ... 8 Milk puddings...

  • Page 68: After Sales Service

    “No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following...

  • Page 69: Key Contacts

    (Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat) www.theservicecentre.co.uk Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836 Hotpoint Appliance Information UK: 08701 50 60 70 (Open 8 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 2 Sat) www.hotpoint.co.uk www.theservicecentre.co.uk...

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