HOTPOINT EG95
COOKER INSTRUCTION
AND RECIPE BOOK
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.
Introduction to Hotpoint EG95
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.
This appliance conforms to the following
EEC Directives:
Low Voltage Equipment
73/23/EEC
93/68/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EEC
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
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Installation – Electrical
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your
supply voltage, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the front of the plinth.
The cooker must be connected by a competent person eg. (NICEIC registered contractor)
to suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of 30A and a minimum contact
clearance of 3mm, which should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in accordance with latest
IEE regulations.
The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2.
This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television
interference.
Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover.
The mains cable must pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block.
Sufficient cable should be used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.
Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel and
is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between cabinets.
Your cooker is heavy, so it is advisable that two people move it The cooker is fitted with
rear wheels and will slide into 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 any grill elements or oven interior furniture,
and then lift and slide back at the same time.
Your cooker must stand on a flat surface so that the hob is perfectly level, and the cooker
is stable and cannot be rocked, this is easily achieved by adjusting the 3 feet which are
under the front of the cooker, if necessary.
The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 1000mm apart. The space
either side need only be sufficient to
allow withdrawal of the cooker for
servicing. It can be used with
cabinets one side or both. It can
also be used free-standing.
This cooker is a class X appliance,
as such adjacent side walls which
project above hob level, must not
be nearer to the cooker than 65mm
and should be protected by heat
resistant material. Any overhanging
surface or cooker hood should not
be nearer 650mm.
Siting the Cooker
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Installation – Gas
This cooker has been adjusted to burn natural gas G20 only.
However, it can be converted to burn butane G30 at 28/30 mbars or
propane gas G31 at 37 mbars.
A conversion kit can be obtained free of charge by telephoning :
0541 530 530
GAS SAFETY INSTALLATIONS & USE REGULATIONS.
It is law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in
accordance with the current edition of the above regulations. It is in
your interest and that of safety to ensure compliance with the law.
In the UK, CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of
practice.
The cooker must also be installed in accordance with BS 6172: 1990.
Failure to install the cooker correctly could invalidate the warranty
liability claims and could lead to prosecution.
Provision for
Ventilation
The room containing the cooker should have an air supply in
accordance with BS 5440: Part 2: 1989.
The room must have an openable window or equivalent; some rooms
may also require a permanent vent. If the room has a volume
between 5 and 10m3, it will require an air vent of 50cm3 effective area
unless it has a door which opens directly to outside. If the room has a
volume of less than 5m3, it will require an air vent of 100cm2 effective
area. If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room,
BS 5440 Part 2: 1989 should be consulted to determine air vent
requirements.
Stability
The cooker must be fitted with a stability device firmly secured to the
fabric of the building. The back of the cooker has a bracket, which
can be used to affix a chain.
Connection
Connection to the cooker should be made with an approved appli-
ance flexible connection to BS 669. If used with LPG the hose should
be suitable for L.P.G. and capable of withstanding 50mbars pressure.
A length of 0.9 to 1.25m is recommended. The length of hose chosen
should be such that when the cooker is in situ, the hose does not
touch the floor.
The temperature rise of areas at the rear of the cooker that are likely
to come in contact with the flexible hose do not exceed 70oC.
After installation, check for soundness.
Unpacking
After unpacking your cooker, make sure that you remove all packing
from the oven and grill, and any stickers from the oven and the hob.
Operational
Check
Test the gas pressure at any injector using the pressure test adaptor
provided in place of one of the injectors. Once the pressure has been
tested, re-fit the original injector.
Fit the burner caps, enamelled discs and pan supports. With
reference to the User’s Instructions; check that the hotplate burners
ignite correctly and with a steady flame. Check for a steady flame at
the low (flame symbol) setting. After completion keep the pressure
test adaptor in or close the gas meter for future servicing
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Product Specification
Model No. EG 95
ELECTRICAL SECTION
240V AC only
230V AC only
50 Hz
Supply Voltage
Supply Frequency
50 Hz
Total Wattage
7.5 kW
6.9 kW
Left hand Grill Wattage
Left hand Grill Wattage
Left hand Fan Oven Wattage
Right hand Grill Wattage
Conventional Oven Wattage
Full Grill 2.6 kW
Half Grill 1.3 kW
2.5 kW
2.39 kW
1.2 kW
2.3 kW
2 kW
1.83 kW
2.2 kW
2.4 kW
GAS SECTION
NATURAL GAS
L.P.G.
Heat input
3.1kw
1.7kw
Injector
145
105
Heat input
Injector
90
Large Burners
Small Burners
3.1kw
1.7kw
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CAPACITIES
900cm2
51.5 Litres
760cm2
Left Hand Grill Area
Fan Oven Capacity
Right Hand Grill Area
Conventional Oven Capacity
46.3 Litres
H = 900mm
W = 1000mm
D = 600mm
Nominal External Dimensions
Including Trim
Weight
93kg
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For Your Safety
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
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Always make sure you remove all packaging and literature from inside the
oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.
Always make sure you understand the controls prior to using the appliance.
Always keep children away from the appliance when in use as the surfaces
will get extremely hot during and after cooking.
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Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have finished cooking
and when not in use.
Always 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.
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Always take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the controls.
Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning and
allow the appliance to cool.
Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on
the oven.
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Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use.
Always take care when removing utensils from the top oven when the main
oven is in use as the contents may be hot.
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Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking
can cause a fire.
Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent
the possibility of bacterial growth.
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Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.
SAFETY ADVICE
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN OR ANY OTHER PAN FIRE:
1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.
2. COVER PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother
the flames and extinguish the fire.
3. LEAVE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE MOVING IT.
Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.
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.
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For Your Safety
G Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance
is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use.
G Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
Never
G
Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt
to reach.
G Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and
not in use.
G Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
G Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build
up causing the container to burst.
G Never store chemicals/food stuffs, pressurised container in or
on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to
the appliance.
G Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.
G Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use
a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
G Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will
cause the appliance to overheat.
G Never use the appliance as a room heater.
G Never use the grill to warm plates.
G Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.
G Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft
furnishings.
G Never allow children to play with the oven controls.
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Features
Model No. EG95
PAN REST
LEFT GRILL
LEFT OVEN
RIGHT GRILL
RIGHT OVEN
LEFT FRONT
LEFT REAR
CENTRE REAR
RIGHT REAR
RIGHT FRONT
CONTROL
PANEL
Burghley
GRILL/MEAT
PAN WITH
REMOVABLE
HANDLE AND
GRID
GRILL
GRILL
DOOR
STAYCLEAN
OVEN
LINERS
OVEN
DOOR
MEAT
PAN
STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
PLINTH
VENTILATION
SLOTS
RATING
PLATE
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Control Panel
EG95
FAN OVEN
CONTROL
CONVENTIONAL
OVEN CONTROL
LEFT REAR
BURNER
RIGHT REAR IGNITION
BURNER BUTTON
OVEN
NEON
OVEN
NEON
LEFT GRILL
LEFT OVEN
RIGHT GRILL
RIGHT OVEN
LEFT FRONT
LEFT REAR
CENTRE REAR
RIGHT REAR
RIGHT FRONT
Burghley
LEFT GRILL
CONTROL
RIGHT GRILL
CONTROL
TIMER
LEFT FRONT CENTRE REAR RIGHT FRONT
BURNER BURNER BURNER
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Using the Hob
The hotplate has two high speed burners and three simmering
burners which will accommodate pans between 100mm (4”) and
230mm (9”) diameter. All pans should be positioned centrally over
the burners.
BEFORE USE check that the burner caps and pan supports are
located correctly.
Simmering aids such as steel plates should not be used because
they can cause damage to the pan supports.
DO NOT use mis-shaped pans which may be unstable.
DO NOT use round base woks directly on the pan supports.
DO NOT leave items that could catch fire i.e. tea towels etc. near to
burners or over the flue outlet.
DO NOT use the cooker if the hob glass is broken
To use the
Hotplate
1. Check that the electricity supply is switched on. Check that
spillage bowls and pan supports are positioned correctly before
use.
2. Push in and turn the control knob of the chosen burner anti-
clockwise between the large flame and small flame symbols.
Press the ignition button until the spark lights the gas.
3. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the desired setting.
4. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise to the zero.
Safety
Requirements for
Deep Fat Frying
1. Never fill chip pans more than one third full with oil or fat.
2. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooling
period.
3. Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.
4. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into
the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods in particular will cause frothing and
spitting if added too quickly.
5. Always keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of
oil or fat.
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Oven Grill Pan & Handle
The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning
and storage.
The grill pan handle can be fixed as follows:
(d)
(a)
(c)
(b)
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Ste
Step 1 Remove screw & washers from the grill pan bracket (a).
Step 2 Tilt the handle over the recess (b).
Step 3 Slide it towards the centre of the pan (c).
Step 4 Locate the handle over the bracket (d).
For a fixed handle, replace screw & washers and ensure they are fully
tightened up. If a detachable handle is required, do not replace screw
and washers.
Note: If a fixed handle is required, the grill pan is unable to be kept in the main oven
with the door closed but may be stored in the top oven with the door closed.
Grill pan and
food grid
GRILL PAN
FOOD GRID
Note : The grill pan in the right hand oven cannot be fixed.
Take care as accessible surfaces inside the storage compartment
will become hot when the oven is in use.
Storage
compartment
The storage compartment is ideal for storing saucepans, meat pans,
etc. Do not use it for storing combustible materials, flammable liquids
or aerosols.
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Grill
CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN
A GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.
Important
GRILLING SHOULD ONLY BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE DOORS
FULLY OPEN.
Setting the twin
grill
The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either
the twin grill elements on together or the single left hand grill element
only, depending on which direction the grill control is rotated. With
the grill control knob rotated clockwise the twin elements will come
on together, anti-clockwise rotation brings only the left hand single
element on.
Open the top oven/grill door, preheat the grill at “4” setting for
approximately 5 minutes. When toasting the rod shelf is placed in the
top runner. Position the pan centrally below the grill element.
Leave the control at “4” for toast, sealing and fast cooking of foods.
For thicker foods requiring longer cooking, turn the control to a lower
setting after the initial sealing on both sides at “4”. The thicker the
food the lower the control should be set. Food which requires brown-
ing only should be placed under the hot grill directly on the shelf in
the first or second runner from the bottom according to the depth of
the dish.
Remember to switch off the grill control at the end of cooking.
Single Grill
With the oven door in the open position, heating of the grill is
achieved by turning the control clockwise to the desired ‘grill setting’
on the control panel, as described under ‘setting the Grill’.
Preheat the grill at setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes.
Operating
controls when a
grill is in use
In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill
compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due to
the hot air expelled from the grill compartment.
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Temperature Conversion Scale
Comparative scale of oven settings (degrees Celsius to degrees
Fahrenheit) as recommended by the Association of Manufacturers of
Domestic Electrical Appliances.
The temperature control knobs on this electric cooker are marked
in degrees Celsius. This chart will help when the recipes show
alternative scales.
Conventional
Oven
Fan Oven
Gas Mark
(It is not always
necessary to
preheat oven)
oF
oC
oC
1
2
/
250
275
300
325
350
375
400
425
450
475
120
140
150
160
180
190
200
220
230
240
100
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
120
130
140
160
170
180
200
210
220
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Automatic Cooking
The oven timer offers you the following features:
1. Time of Day
2. Minute Minder
3. Automatic Cooking
Automatic
Cooking
The Fan Oven and Conventional Oven can be controlled by the
automatic timer. 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.
Hints on
Automatic
Cooking
1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook and require
approximately the same temperature.
2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or about to
finish cooking on your return to the oven. This will ensure the
food has not cooled down and does not require reheating
before serving.
3. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven,
ideally straight from the refrigerator. Frozen meat and poultry
should be thawed thoroughly before it is put in the oven.
4. We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven if
there is to be a delay period. Stews prepared by frying the meat
and vegetables should be cooked as soon as possible.
5. We advise dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat,
for example Shepherds Pie, should not be cooked automatically
if there is to be a delay period.
6. Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method, so
that the delay period is kept to a minimum.
7. On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain
foods (ie poultry, joints, etc) the delayed start should be kept to
a minimum.
8. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the
delay period, so it is best to add these ingredients just before
serving.
9. Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat or
tossing in water to which lemon juice has been added, prior to
placing food in the oven.
10. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent
boiling over.
11. Food should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container to
prevent the loss of liquid during cooking. Aluminium foil gives a
good seal.
12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.
Timer
Operation
1. Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.
2. Check that the electricity supply to the cooker is turned On.
3. Check that the oven clock is at the right time of day.
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Oven Timer Operation – Know Your Timer
Time of Day Dial
Cook
Minute Minder
A
Period
12
“OFF” position
1
11
Auto
Start Time
(Pull)
10
8
2
4
0
10
20
50
40
Display
Window
3
Minute
Minder
30
7
5
Clock Set
(Pull)
6
B
Minute Minder Dial
KEY:
ORANGE / GOLD SHORT FINGER : START TIME SETTING
YELLOW / GOLD LONG FINGER : MINUTE MINDER SETTING
TIMER FUNCTIONS
Time of Day
Main Clockface
Ensure correct time of day is always set.
Minute Minder
Yellow / Gold Long Finger / Small Dial
Here you can set a time period of up to 55 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
Start Time
Orange / Gold Short Finger
The time of day at which you want an “Auto Cooking” programme to start.
Cook Period
(Up to 180 minutes)
The Cook period in minutes will be shown in the display window.
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 180 minutes, the food will be cooked for 180 minutes).
For Example: If you set a "Start Time" of 11.00am", and a "Cook Period" for 180 minutes. The timer will
switch the oven(s) on at 1l.00am and turn the oven(s) off at 2.00pm. You will hear an audible tone at
2.00pm to indicate that the Auto Cooking programme has finished.
Notes: When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven control(s) to the
required temperature(s) when you set the timer, and if necessary select the appropriate oven
function.
If an Auto Cooking programme has been set the oven(s) will only operate during the pre-
programmed time.
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation
TO SET & RE-SET THE TIME OF DAY
12
1
11
A
10
2
0
Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.
50
40
10
20
3
Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is switched on.
30
6
8
4
B
7
5
Step 3 Pull knob (B) and turn clockwise until the correct time of day is
shown.
Step 4 Ensure that the yellow / Gold Long minute minder finger remains at
12
0
1
11
the
position.
A
B
10
8
2
If it is not, return the yellow / Gold Long finger to the
position
50
40
10
20
3
on the clock face by turning (without pulling) knob (B) anti-clockwise.
30
6
4
Note: For normal "Manual" operation of the oven(s) the timer
7
5
should always be set at
shown). See Below.
the position in the display window (as
TO SET THE TIMER FOR MANUAL OVEN OPERATION
Note: Unless you set the timer for an Auto Cooking Programme,
for normal "Manual" operation of the oven(s) the timer should
always be set to the
position.
12
1
11
If the
symbol does not appear in the display window :-
A
B
10
2
0
50
40
10
20
Step 1 Turn the upper knob (A) clockwise (without pulling) until the
3
symbol does appear in the display window.
30
6
8
4
7
5
USING THE MINUTE MINDER – (YELLOW / GOLD LONG
FINGER)
Here you can set a "Minute Minder" function of up to 55
minutes. At the end of the set time. a bell will ring for
approximately 4 minutes.
Note: The figures on the inner dial are for setting the Minute
12
1
5
1
11
Minder.
A
B
10
8
2
4
0
50
40
Step 1 To set "Minute Minder" finger to the required time, turn (without
pulling) lower knob (B) anti-clockwise, until the yellow / gold long
finger is at the time required.
3
20
30
6
7
Example: 10 minutes (as shown).
12
0
11
At the end of the Minute Minder period a bell will sound.
A
B
10
8
2
50
40
10
20
Step 2 To cancel the bell turn (without pulling), lower knob (B) anti-
clockwise until yellow / gold long minute minder finger is returned to
the position on the clockface (as shown).
3
30
6
4
7
5
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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 immediately and OFF at a preset time - Up to 180 minutes.
(b) To set the Timer to switch the oven(s) ON and OFF Automatically.
a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF
AT A PRE-SET TIME – UP TO 180 MINUTES.
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the
time of day.
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven doors.
12
1
5
11
A
B
10
Step 3 Turn the upper knob (A) clockwise (without pulling), until the
required cook period in minutes is indicated in the display
window.
2
4
50
40
120
3
20
30
6
8
7
e.g. 120 minutes (as shown).
Note: Cook period is the length of time that you wish the food
to cook (Up to 180 minutes).
Step 4 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select the
appropriate oven function.
At the end of the Cook Period, the oven(s) will switch off and a Bell will ring for
approximately 4 minutes.
Step 5 Return the oven control to the OFF position.
12
1
11
Step 6 To cancel the Bell and return the timer to "Manual Operation",
turn (without pulling), upper knob (A) clockwise, until the
symbol is shown in the display window.
A
B
10
2
4
50
40
10
3
30
6
8
7
5
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation
b) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions
for setting the time of day.
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Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the
1
11
A
B
10
8
oven door(s).
2
4
50
40
3
20
Step 3 Turn the upper knob (A) (without pulling), clockwise, until the
30
6
symbol appears in the display window.
7
5
1
This allows the auto function to be set.
12
11
Step 4 Set the orange / gold short finger to the "Start" time by pulling the
A
B
10
8
2
4
upper knob (A) and turning it clockwise.
50
40
3
20
e.g. 5 o'clock (as shown).
30
6
7
5
1
Note: The "Start Time" is the time of day you want the Auto
Cooking programme to start.
12
11
A
B
Step 4 Set the "Cook Period" by turning (without pulling) the upper knob
(A) clockwise, until the required cook period in minutes is
indicated in the display window.
10
120
8
2
4
50
40
3
20
30
6
7
5
e.g. 120 minutes (as shown).
Note: The "Cook Period" is the length of time that you wish the
food to cook, and it can be set for up to 180 minutes.
Step 5 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if
necessary select the appropriate oven function.
Note: If an “Auto Cooking Programme” has been set the oven(s)
will ONLY operate during the pre-programmed times.
At the end of the Auto Cook Period the oven(s) will switch off
and a bell will ring for approximately 4 minutes.
Step 6 Return the oven controls to the OFF position.
12
1
11
Step 7 To cancel the Bell and return the timer to "Manual Operation",
turn (without pulling), upper knob (A) clockwise, until the
symbol is shown in the display window.
A
10
2
4
50
40
10
20
3
30
6
8
B
7
5
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation
TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME
BEFORE COOK PERIOD HAS STARTED
12
1
11
Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to their OFF position.
A
B
10
8
2
4
50
40
10
20
3
Step 2 Turn (without pulling) the upper knob (A) clockwise until the
30
6
symbol appears in the display window.
7
5
Step 3 Pull and turn the upper knob (A) clockwise until the orange / gold
short finger reads the same time as the hour hand on the clock.
Step 4 Turn the upper knob (A) clockwise (without pulling) until the
symbol appears in the display window.
TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME
ONCE THE AUTO COOK PROGRAMME HAS START-
ED BUT BEFORE IT HAS FINISHED.
12
1
11
A
10
8
2
Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to their OFF position.
50
40
10
20
3
Step 2 Turn the upper knob (A) clockwise (without pulling) until the
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6
4
B
symbol appears in the display window.
7
5
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Fan Oven Cookery Notes
To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise, selecting the
required temperature as recommended in the temperature chart. The
pilot light will immediately come on the remain on until the oven
reaches the required temperature. This light will then automatically go
off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the
correct temperature.
Note: If the pilot light does not come On when the control is turned,
check that the timer is in Manual operation (clock section).
It should be noted that at the end of a cooking period there may be a
momentary pull of steam when the oven door is opened. This will dis-
perse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic
of an oven with a good door seal.
Since a Circulaire fan oven heats up more quickly, and generally
cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-
heating the oven is often unnecessary. However, foods such as
bread, scones, Yorkshire pudding, should be placed in a pre-
heated oven.
The cooking charts
are a guide only, giving approxi-
mate cooking temperatures and times. To suit personal taste and
requirements, it may be necessary to increase or decrease
temperatures by 10°C.
Unless otherwise indicated in the charts, food is placed in a cold
oven, i.e. without pre-heating. If food is placed in an already hot
oven, the suggested cooking time should be reduced, depending
on the type and quantity of food being cooked.
Oven Positions
Since the distribution of heat in the Circulaire oven is very even,
most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position, but the
shelves should be evenly spaced.
To ensure even circulation do not use meat pans larger than 390 x
300mm (15" x 12”) and baking trays no larger than 330 x 255mm (13”
x 10”), these should be positioned centrally on the oven shelf.
Food or utensils should not be placed directly on the floor of the oven
for cooking.
Never use more than 3 shelves in the oven as air circulation will be
seriously restricted.
To avoid unnecessary cleaning, rod shelves which are not in use
should be removed from the oven.
When 3 shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for
home freezing or parties, it may be necessary to increase the
cooking times given in the charts by a few minutes, to allow for the
loss of heat due to the extra time taken to load the oven, and the
larger mass of food. Baking trays should have an equal gap on all
sides to allow even air circulation.
Temperature and
Time
N.B. Recipes in cookery books give times and temperatures for
cooking in ordinary ovens. The Creda fan oven make it possible, in
most cases, to:–
(a) reduce the recommended temperature by 25°C (45°F).
(b) reduce the recommended time by approximately 10 minutes
per hour.
(c) Make pre-heating the oven unnecessary for certain foods.
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Fan Oven Cookery Notes
To prepare meat
and poultry for
roasting in your
fan oven
(a) Wipe the meat or poultry, dry well and weigh it. Meat which
has been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to
room temperature before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry
must be completely defrosted before placing in the oven.
(b) The weight of any stuffing used should be added before
calculating cooking time.
(c) Place meat/poultry in the grill/meat pan supplied. Small joints
1
2
weighing less than 1.75kg (3 / lbs) should be roasted in a
smaller meat pan/tin – or they may be ‘pot roasted’ – a small
joint in a large meat pan causes unnecessary oven splashing
and evaporation of meat juices.
(d) Additional fat should not be added, except for veal, very lean
meat or poultry which can either be ‘larded’ with fat bacon or
brushed very sparingly with cooking oil or melted fat.
(e) Beef, lamb, mutton and poultry may be dusted lightly with
seasoned flour to give a crisp outer surface. The skin of duck
and goose should be pricked to release excess fat during
cooking, and the rind of pork should be scored, brushed lightly
with oil, and rubbed with salt, to give crisp crackling.
(f) Meat and poultry wrapped in, or covered with a tent of
aluminium foil will be juicy and tender. Roasting bags offer the
same advantages. Always follow the manufacturers pack
instructions, and remember to reduce the temperatures given
for conventional ovens by approximately 25°C and the time by
approximately 10 minutes per hour.
(g) Potatoes for roasting only require to be brushed with cooking
oil or melted fat.
(h) It is not necessary to baste when roasting in an electric oven
and stock or liquid should not be added to the meat pan since
this only causes unnecessary soiling, steam and condensation.
Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly,
preferably in a domestic refrigerator (allowing 5-6 hours per 450g
(1 lb), or at room temperature (allowing 2-3 hours per 450g (1 lb).
Frozen Meat
and Poultry
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Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the manu-
facturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes
made with block margarines or butter only.
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The ‘Slow’ Setting
Your fan oven has a ‘slow cooking’ facility.
This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming
plates for short periods.
Some advantages The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.
of slow cooking
are:
Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear of overcooking.
Fully loading the oven can be very economical.
Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2 hours for
latecomers.
The kitchen stays cooler.
Bearing in mind these advantages, it makes sense to cook larger
quantities of food than required and store them in a freezer to be
used cold or for re-heating.
It is important to follow the guidelines given for preparing food
using the ‘Slow’ setting.
Slow cooking can only be used with the fan oven operating at
the ‘E’ setting.
Operating
Procedure
1. Ensure Oven Timer is set correctly, for auto/manual operation.
2. Turn the oven thermostat control to a temperature at the ’E’
setting (90oC). The oven indicator light will remain on until the
oven reaches the set temperature. The light will then auto-
matically cycle off and on during cooking as the oven
temperature is controlled.
3. After use always return both controls to the off position and
close the oven door.
Menus in this book are for slow cooking only.
Other recipes for cooking can be found in your Hotpoint Cook Book.
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Using The ‘Slow’ Setting
1. Make sure all dishes will fit into the oven before preparing the
Points to bear in
mind when
preparing food:
food.
2. All dishes cooked by the ‘Slow’ setting should be cooked for a
minimum of 6 hours. They will ‘hold’ at this setting for a further
hour but marked deterioration in appearance will be noticed in
some cases.
3. Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at fan oven 170o C
for 30 mins before turning to the Slow setting.
4. Meat over 2.7 Kg. (6 lbs) and poultry over 2 Kg. (4 lbs 8oz) are
unsuitable for the Slow setting.
5. Always stand covered joints on a rack over the meat tin, to allow
good air circulation.
6. Pork joints can only be cooked, if by testing with a meat
thermometer and internal temperature of at least 88oC is
reached.
7. This method is unsuitable for stuffed meat and poultry.
8. Always bring soups, casseroles and liquids to the boil before
putting in the oven.
9. When casseroles are used, cover the food first with foil and then
the lid to prevent loss of moisture.
10. Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.
11. Root vegetables will cook better if cut into small even sized
pieces.
12. Always adjust the seasoning and thickenings at the end of the
cooking time.
13. Egg and fish dishes need only 1-5 hours cooking and should 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.
1. If food is to be frozen or not served immediately, cool it in a
clean container as quickly as possible.
2. Thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re-
heating.
Storage and
Re-heating of food
3. Re-heat food thoroughly and quickly either on the gas burner or
in the fan oven, 170oC and then serve immediately.
4. Only re-heat food once.
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‘Slow’ Setting Menus
MENU 1
METHOD
Leek and Potato Soup
Stuffed Peppers
Braised Red Cabbage
Summer Pudding
Cook on a ‘Slow’ setting for 6 hrs.
LEEK AND POTATO SOUP
1. Prepare leeks and potatoes.
2. Fry leeks in oil until soft. Add potato
slices and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Add stock and seasoning, bring to boil.
4. Transfer to large casserole dish, cover
with foil and fit lid tightly. Place in oven.
5. At end of cooking, puree until thick and
smooth.
450g (1lb) leeks, trimmed, washed and
cut into rings
450g (1lb) potatoes, peeled, washed and
thinly sliced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
500ml (1 pint) hot vegetable stock
Salt and pepper
1
2
6. Stir in cream and milk and re-heat
gently, do not boil.
250ml ( / pint) single cream
1
2
250ml ( / pint) milk
STUFFED PEPPERS
1. Cut tops of peppers, deseed and
carefully remove stalks from tops.
2. Blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes,
drain.
3. Heat oil in pan, cook onion until soft.
4. Add mushrooms, courgette and
tomatoes, cook for 3-4 minutes.
5. Add rice and seasoning, cook for 2
minutes.
4 peppers, washed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, peeled and diced
4 mushrooms, wiped and sliced
1 courgette, sliced
2 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
50g (2 oz) long grain rice, cooked
Salt and pepper
6. Place blanched peppers in casserole
dish, divide vegetable mixture equally
into the peppers.
Put lids on peppers.
7. Cover dish tightly with foil and the lid.
8. Place in oven.
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‘Slow’ Setting Menus
BRAISED RED CABBAGE
225g (8 oz) onion, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
450g (1 lb) red cabbage, finely shred
225g (8 oz) cooking apple, peeled, cored
and diced
1. Place onion and oil in pan and cook for
3 minutes.
2. Add cabbage, apple and pear and cook
for 3-4 minutes. Place in casserole dish.
3. Add remaining ingredients to pan and
heat to boiling. Pour over vegetables.
4. Cover dish tightly with foil and lid.
5. Place in oven.
225g (8 oz) pear, peeled, cored and diced
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1
2
/ teaspoon nutmeg
Salt and pepper
3 tablespoon cider vinegar
Juice of 1 orange
SUMMER PUDDING
1. Grease a basin or souffle dish with
butter and sprinkle with sugar.
2. Line with buttered and sugared bread,
placing the buttered side towards the
outside of the basin.
3. Pack firmly with fruit and add sugar and
water.
8-10 slices of bread, crusts removed
50g (2 oz) butter melted
50g (2 oz) demerara sugar
375g (12 oz) prepared fruit, eg.
strawberries, raspberries, etc
50g (2 oz) caster sugar
2 tablespoons water
4. Cover with buttered, sugared bread.
5. Cover dish with foil
6. Place in oven.
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‘Slow’ Setting Menus
MENU 2
METHOD
Spring Vegetable Soup
Braised Topside au Poivre
Rhubarb and Raspberry Crunch
Layer
Cook on a ‘Slow’ setting for 7 hrs.
SPRING VEGETABLE SOUP
3 medium sized carrots, peeled and sliced
2 medium sized onions, peeled and diced
1. Melt butter in pan, add carrots, onions
and celery and fry gently for 3-4
minutes
2 sticks celery, cut into 1” pieces
2. Stir in tomato puree, crumbled stock
1
2
15g ( / oz) butter
3
4
cubes, 1 litre (1 / pints) water and
1
4
58g (2 / oz) can tomato puree
seasoning.
2 vegetable stock cubes
Salt and pepper
3. Bring to the boil, transfer to large
casserole dish.
50g (2 oz) sliced green beans
100g (4 oz) shredded white cabbage
1 teaspoon cornflour, blended with a little
cold water
4. Add remaining ingredients to dish,
cover tightly with foil and lid.
5. Place in oven.
BRAISED TOPSIDE AU POIVRE
1. Sprinkle beef with peppercorns and salt.
2. Heat butter and oil in frying pan, cook
half the courgettes and tomatoes, place
in bottom of casserole dish.
3. Fry meat on both sides and place on top
of vegetables, then cook remaining
vegetables and place on top of meat in
casserole dish.
4. Add red wine to pan and bring to the
boil. Pour into casserole dish.
5. Cover dish with foil and fit lid tightly.
6. Place in oven.
450g (1 lb) Topside of beef, cut into 4
slices
1 tablespoon black peppercorns,
crushed
Salt
25g (1 oz) butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 small courgettes, thickly sliced
4 tomatoes, sliced
1
4
125 ml ( / pint) red wine
RHUBARB AND RASPBERRY CRUNCH LAYER
1. Fry minced beef in oil until lightly
100g (4 oz) butter, melted
100g (4 oz) rolled oats
browned, add onion and pepper and fry
for 5 mins, until soft.
2. Blend together chilli powder, brown
sugar and tomato puree.
3. Stir in tomatoes, chilli paste and
seasoning. Bring to boil.
4. Place in casserole dish
100g (4 oz) digestive or ginger biscuits
coarsley crushed
50g (2 oz) mixed chopped nuts
175g (6 oz) demerara sugar, divided in half
Good pinch of cinnamon
450g (1 lb) rhubarb, cut into 2.5 cm
(1”) lengths
5. Cover tightly with foil and lid.
6. Place in oven.
225g (8 oz) frozen raspberries
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‘Slow’ Setting Menus
MENU 3
METHOD
Chilli Con Carne
Rice
Fruit Crumble
Cook on a ‘Slow’ setting for 7 hrs.
CHILLI CON CARNE
1
1. Fry minced beef in oil until lightly
browned, add onion and pepper and fry
for 5 mins, until soft.
2. Blend together chilli powder, brown
sugar and tomato puree.
3. Stir in tomatoes, chilli paste and
seasoning. Bring to boil.
4. Place in casserole dish.
5. Cover tightly with foil and lid.
6. Place in oven.
2
675G (1 / lb) minced beef
15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
1 large onion, skinned and chopped
/ green pepper, seeded and chopped
2 x 425g (15 oz) can tomatoes, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons tomato puree
1
2
425g (15 oz) can red kidney beans,
blended together
LONG GRAIN RICE
1. Wash the rice.
10 oz (275g) long grain rice
2. Fry the rice in oil until lightly browned.
3. Boil the water, add salt and place with
rice in casserole dish.
3 tablespoons (45 ml) oil
1
4
1 / pt (625 ml) water
4. Cover dish tightly with foil and lid
5. Place in oven.
FRUIT CRUMBLE
1
1. Place prepared fruit and sugar in dish.
2. Rub butter into flour until it resembles
fine breadcrumbs
3. Stir in demerara sugar and mix well.
4. Sprinkle over fruit
2
675g (1 / lb) fruit, prepared
75g (3 oz) caster sugar
175g (6 oz) plain flour
75g (3 oz) butter
75g (3 oz) demerara sugar
5. Place in oven.
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‘Slow’ Setting Menus
MENU 4
METHOD
Salmon Pate
Roast Lamb
Jacket Potatoes
Pear Pudding
Cook on a ‘Slow’ setting for 7 hrs.
SALMON PATE
1. If using canned salmon, drain. Flake
salmon into bowl.
450g (1 lb) cooked, or canned salmon,
pink or red
2. Break bread into small pieces and soak
in milk for 5-10 mins, or until soft. Stir
into fish.
3. Add softened butter, egg yolk, parsley,
lemon juice and seasoning. Beat
together till thoroughly mixed.
4. Turn mixture into 500ml (1 pint)
greased ovenware dish and cover with
foil.
4 x 2.5 cm (1”) thick slices of white bread
from large loaf
1
2
250 ml ( / pint) milk
25g (1 oz) butter, softened
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1
2
Juice of / lemon
Salt and pepper
5. Place dish in larger dish containing 2.5
cm (1”) of hot water.
6. Cover completely with foil. Place in
oven carefully.
ROAST LAMB
1
1. Wipe meat. Place in piece of foil.
2. Season well with mixture and wrap
tightly in foil.
3. Place on rack in dish.
4. Cook in oven at 170˚C for 30 minutes
before setting to ‘Slow’.
2
1.25 KG (2 / lb) leg of lamb
1 teaspoon rosemary
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper
mixed
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}
together
Bay leaf
JACKET POTATOES
1. Scrub the potatoes, prick well.
2. Wrap each potato in a piece of cooking
foil.
4 large potatoes
PEAR PUDDING
50g (2 oz) butter
1. Coat base of souffle dish with melted
butter and sugar.
2. Cream together margarine and sugar
until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in each egg, fold in flour, and stir
in almond essence.
4. Place prepared pear slices in base of
dish then cover with cake mixture.
5. Cover dish tightly with foil.
6. Place in oven.
mixed
together
50g (2 oz) dark brown sugar
100g (4 oz) margarine
100g (4 oz) caster sugar
2 size 4 eggs
100g (4 oz) self raising flour, sieved
/ teaspoon almond essence
1
4
3 pears peeled, cored and cut into 4
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‘Slow’ Setting Menus
MENU 5
METHOD
Rich Onion Soup
Honey Roast Ham
Ratatouille
Cook on a ‘Slow’ setting for 7 hrs.
Bread Pudding
RICH ONION SOUP
1. Gently cook onions in butter and oil in
large saucepan for 5 minutes
2. Add salt and sugar and cook for 2
minutes.
3. Remove from heat and stir in flour,
stock and beer.
4. Bring to boil. Place in casserole dish.
5. Cover tightly with foil and lid.
6. Place in oven.
450g (1 lb) onions, peeled and thinly sliced
25g (1 oz) butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1
2
/ teaspoon brown sugar
1
2
40g (1 / oz) plain flour
750ml (1 / pint) brown stock
125ml ( / pint) stout or brown ale
1
2
1
4
HONEY ROAST HAM
1
2
2kg (4 / lb) joint middle cut gammon
1. Soak gammon in cold water overnight.
Drain and dry.
2. Coat with sauce. Wrap in foil.
3. Place in tin.
4. Cook on 180˚C for 30 minutes. Add rest
of meal to oven and set to ‘Slow’ setting
for 7 hours.
Sauce:
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sherry
1 tablespoon demerara sugar
RATATOUILLE
1. Slice aubergines and sprinkle with salt,
leave for 30 minutes. Pat dry.
2. Cook onions gently with garlic, in oil
until soft.
3. Add remaining ingredients and heat
thoroughly.
4. Place in casserole dish.
5. Cover tightly with foil and lid.
6. Place in oven.
375g (12 oz) aubergines
Salt
225g (8 oz) onions, peeled and sliced
1-2 cloves of garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
375g (12 oz) tomatoes, skinned and
roughly chopped
375g (12 oz) courgettes, sliced
375g (12 oz) red peppers, de-seeded and
sliced
Bunch of fresh herbs
Salt and pepper
Chopped parsley
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‘Slow’ Setting Menus
SPICED BREAD PUDDING
1. Grease shallow ovenproof dish. Line
base with greased greaseproof paper.
2. Cut bread into very small pieces.
3. Bring milk to boil and pour over bread.
Add pinch of salt, allow to stand for
about 20 mins or until pulped.
4. Lightly beat eggs and stir into bread
mixture with brandy, dried fruit, sugar,
butter, mixed spice and lemon rind. Mix
well together.
225g (8 oz) slightly stale bread
1
2
250ml ( / pint) milk
2 eggs
1 tablespoon brandy, optional
175g (6 oz) mixed dried fruit
1
2
40g (1 / oz) demerara sugar
50g (2 oz) melted butter
1 teaspoon mixed spice
Finely grated rind of 1 lemon
Grated nutmeg
5. Turn mixture into prepared dish.
Sprinkle with little nutmeg and caster
sugar.
Caster sugar
6. Place in oven.
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‘Slow’ Setting Menus
MENU 6
METHOD
Tomato Soup
Fruity Chicken Casserole
Rice Pudding
Cook on a ‘Slow’ setting for 7 hrs.
TOMATO SOUP
1. Fry onion gently in oil until soft.
2. Add tomatoes, stock, seasoning and
bring to boil.
3. Place in casserole dish, cover with foil
and lid and place in oven.
4. Before serving, sieve soup.
5. Reheat, adjust seasoning if necessary
and stir in sugar.
1 medium sized onion, peeled and chopped
15ml (1 tbsp) vegetable oil
1
2
675g (1 / lb) tomatoes, roughly chopped
500ml (1 pint) vegetable stock
Salt and pepper
5ml (1 level tsp) caster sugar
6. For cream of tomato soup stir in 50ml (2
floz) cream and reheat soup very gently
without boiling. Garnish with a swirl of
cream.
FRUITY CHICKEN CASSEROLE
1. Skin chicken joints and place in 2 litre
4 chicken joints
1
2
(3 / pint) casserole dish.
2. Fry pepper, onion, celery and mush
rooms in oil.
3. Cover chicken with vegetables.
4. Drain fruit, reserving juice, and add to
casserole.
5. Blend cornflour with soya sauce,
vinegar and reserved juice, bring to the
boil in a saucepan, add seasoning and
pour into casserole dish.
1 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced
2 sticks of celery, chopped
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
100g (4 oz) mushrooms, sliced
400g (14 oz) can sliced peaches
3 tablespoons cornflour
1 tablespoon soya sauce
3 tablespoons malt vinegar
Salt and pepper
RICE PUDDING
1. Place the washed rice into a greased
dish and dot with butter.
2. Dissolve the sugar in the heated milk
and pour over the rice.
3. Sprinkle grated nutmeg over the top.
4. Leave uncovered, place in oven.
50g (2 oz) pudding rice
Knob of butter
25g (1 oz) sugar
500ml (1 pint) milk, warmed
Grated nutmeg
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Care and Cleaning
TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING.
BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL
CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION.
NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRA-
SIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN
CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND.
Hob Surround
Gas Pan Supports
and Gas Burner
Discs
Clean with a cloth wrung out in soapy water. Stubborn stains can be
removed with a cream, paste or liquid cleaner, or by gently rubbing
with liberally soaped, very fine steel wool pads. Check that the clean-
ing agent used is approved by the Vitreous Enamel Development
Council.
Note
We do not recommend the use of decorative covers over the hot hot-
plates as these can hold condensation and cause corrosion.
Accidental operation with a cover in place can cause intense heat.
Never place saucepan lids on the hotplates, as this may cause
corrosion.
When cooking food which contains sugar (most food) or syrup, use a
utensil which is large enough to prevent boil over or spillage. Sugar
spillage will permanently damage the hob and therefore should be
cleaned off with care immediately. If sugar spillage has occurred,
remove it whilst it is still hot. This will avoid any damage. NEVER LET
IT COOL BEFORE REMOVING.
Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry
cloth. Do not use cream cleaners, oven cleaners or aerosols, scouring
pads or abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs as damage will
occur.
Control Panel
Grill
Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash
these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on
when used again. Wipe out the grill compartment, use a fine steel wool
soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelf, grill deflector
plate and the floor of the compartment.
Wipe over the door outer panel with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy
water, then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a
soft clean cloth.
Doors
Do not use scouring pads or abrasive powder which may
scratch the surface.
Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the Door Seal. Do
not lift the Door Seal from the Oven Front Frame, if necessary remove
the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips.
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Care and Cleaning
Ovens
Remove the rod shelves and meat pan.
Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod
shelves, meat pan and the floor of the ovens.
How ‘Stayclean’
Works
The surface of the ‘Stayclean’ oven liners are treated on the mottled face
with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At tempera-
tures of 220oC (425oF) or above, the special surface enables these soils to
be slowly destroyed. The higher the temperature the more effective it is. In
most cases normal cooking operation at this temperature will permit this
cleaning operation to proceed during cooking. However if higher cooking
temperatures are not used regularly it may be necessary, to prevent heavy
soiling, to run the oven without a meat pan at maximum setting for a couple
of hours. This may be necessary once a month or once every two or three
months depending on the type and amount of oven cooking.
Oven Liners – sides
It should not normally be necessary to clean the ‘Stayclean’ panels in
water. If desirable remove the rod shelves and the side panels and wash
them in warm soapy water, followed by rinsing in clean water.
Cleaning the
Exterior of
the Cooker
The outside of the cooker should be cleaned regularly to keep it looking like
new.
Wipe over with a soft cloth wrung out in hot water and dry with a soft clean
cloth.
You can use mild non abrasive cleaners but always read the manufacturer’s
instructions first.
Always test their suitability on a small area of the cooker not noticeable in
normal use.
NOTE: Do not use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners
which may scratch the surface.
Wear protective gloves when cleaning any part of your
cooker.
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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?
Problem
Check
Grilling
Uneven cooking front
to back
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the
grill element.
Fat splattering
Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting and that
the grill pan is not lined with foil.
Fan Oven Baking
Uneven rising of cakes
Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on
the rod shelf and adjusting the wheels/feet. The oven should be
checked both left to right and front to back.
Sinking of cakes
The following may cause the cakes to sink :
1. Preheat of fan ovens.
2. Cooking at too high a temperature.
3. Using normal creaming method with a soft margarine. If
using an all in one method instead of traditional creaming of
the margarine and sugar. Remember when using a food
mixer or processor not to over cream soft margarine.
Over/Under cooking
Fast/Slow cooking
Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in the
Cook Book provided, however, it may be necessary to
o
increase or decrease temperatures by 10 C to suit personal
1
4
taste. Do not use utensils greater than 2 / " in height.
Uneven cooking of cakes 1. Too large baking sheet used (see ‘Cookery Notes’)
2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air gaps
around baking tins.
3. Placed into pre-heated oven. (see ‘Cookery Charts’)
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Something Wrong with your Cooker?
Before contacting your Service Office/Installer, check the problem guide below.
Problem
Check
Slight odour or small
amount of smoke when
using the cooker for the
first time.
This is normal and should cease after a short period.
Cooker does not work
at all.
Check that the switch on the control unit is in the on
position.
Oven temperature seems
too high or too low.
Check that the temperature has been set in accordance
with the temperature charts. It may be necessary to
increase or decrease the recommended temperature by
up to 10oC to suit your taste.
Oven does not cook
evenly.
Check that the temperature and shelf position are as
recommended in the temperature charts.
Check that the containers being used in the oven allow
sufficient air flow around them.
Check that the cooker is level.
Hotplates are slow to boil
or will not simmer.
Check that your pans conform to the recommendations
in these instructions.
Grilling is uneven.
Check that the grill pan has been correctly positioned.
Ensure the clock is in the manual mode, see clock section
Neither ovens work.
Grill works.
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.
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Spare Parts
Please remember your new appliance
is a complex piece of equipment.
‘DIY’ repairs or unqualified and
untrained service people may put you
in danger, could damage the appli-
ance and might mean you lose cover
under Hotpoint’s Parts Guarantee.
If you do experience a problem with
the appliance don’t take risks; call in
Hotpoint’s own Service Engineer. The
address and telephone number of
your nearest Hotpoint Service Office is
in your local telephone directory.
Our spare parts are designed
exclusively to fit only Hotpoint
appliances. Do not use them for any
other purpose as you may create a
safety hazard.
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Hotpoint Service Cover
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your
Hotpoint’s Extended Warranties
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint
appliances in your kitchen, Hotpoint has a range of
Service Plans to give you complete peace of mind.
They enable you to extend your one year labour
guarantee so that you can have repairs completed
FREE during the membership period.
Money Back
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. If
the technical problem is not resolved under this
Guarantee, Hotpoint will replace your appliance or,
if you prefer, give you your money back. Your
statutory rights are not affected, and the Guarantee
is additional and subject to the terms of Hotpoint’s
Five Year Parts Guarantee.
Service Cover
We offer a number of payment methods; cheque,
credit card or you can spread the cost and pay by
direct debit (full details can be obtained on Free
phone 0800 716356). This covers you for all repairs
during the period of cover, which can be from 1 to 4
years. Service Cover also includes loss of food, up
to the value of £250, in refrigeration appliances.
There is also an option of Service Cover with
Maintenance at an additional cost. This includes an
annual Electrical and Safety check and replacement
of any parts as necessary.
Hotpoint’s Free Five Year Guarantee
From the moment your appliance is delivered
Hotpoint guarantees it for FIVE YEARS.
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In the Five Years all replacement parts are FREE
provided that they are fitted by our own Service
Engineer. During the first year our Engineer’s
time and labour is also free.
Our guarantee covers loss of food in our
refrigeration and freezer products up to £250
during the first year, subject to verification by one
of our engineers.
After the first year we will charge for our
Engineer’s time and labour. We do, however,
operate a range of Service Plans (see opposite)
which, for an annual payment, enables you to
cover any repair costs which may be necessary.
All our service repairs are guaranteed for twelve
months in respect of our labour and any parts
fitted.
The appliance must be used in the United
Kingdom, and must not be tampered with or
taken apart by anyone other than our own
Service Engineers.
Kitchen Cover
An annual payment covers you for all repairs for all
your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten
years old. It also covers the cost of loss of food up
to £250 in our refrigeration and freezer products.
There is also the option of Kitchen Cover with
Maintenance at an additional cost. Any additional
Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have
joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover will automatically be
included during the annual period of cover without
further charge.
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Appliance Registration
To ensure that you have the opportunity to benefit
from any of the above Service Schemes and other
offers you should complete and return immediately
the Appliance Registration Form/Questionnaire
supplied with this appliance. Full details and costs
of our Service Schemes, together with an
application form, will be sent to you at the end of the
first year of the guarantee.
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You may, however, buy parts which can be
safely fitted without specialist knowledge or
equipment. The correct fitting of such parts,
provided they are genuine Hotpoint spares, will
not affect your Guarantee. Parts are available
from our Hotpoint Spares Centres (see back
page).
Our guarantee does not cover the cost of any
repair, or loss of food in refrigeration products,
due to power failure, accidents or misuse. Nor
does it cover the cost of any visits to advise you
on the use of your appliance. Please read
thoroughly the instruction book supplied with this
appliance.
If at any time during the Guarantee period we are
unable to repair your appliance, we will refund
any repair costs paid to us in the previous twelve
months. We will also offer you a new appliance at
a reduced charge instead of a repair.
Our Guarantee is in addition to and does not
affect your legal rights.
Should you need independent advice on your
consumer rights, help is available from your
Consumer Advice Centre, Law Centre, Trading
Standards Department and Citizens Advice
Bureau.
Annual Safety/Maintenance Checks
Hotpoint strongly recommends that all its
appliances are regularly checked for electrical and
mechanical safety, whether or not they are covered
by a Service Plan. Worn door gaskets or hoses may
cause a leak on an appliance, which could become
dangerous if neglected.
Proof of Purchase
For future reference please attach your purchase
receipt to this booklet and keep it in a safe place.
Spares and Accessories
Spares and accessories can be ordered from your
local Hotpoint Spares Centre (see back page),
using the order form enclosed.
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NOTE: Our Engineers will use every effort to avoid
damage to floor coverings and adjacent units when
carrying out repairs/service work, but in locations
where the Engineer advises you that it will be
impossible to move appliances without risk of
damage, he will only proceed with your approval
that no liability is accepted.
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All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own
Service Organisation located throughout the
United Kingdom and Eire. We will be happy to
deal with any problems which you may have.
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Key Contacts
Service
Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe,
trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete
confidence.
Repair Service
UK: 08709 066 066
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220
You will be asked for the following information:-
Name, address and postcode.
Telephone number
Model / Serial number of the appliance
Clear and concise details of the query or fault
Place and Date of purchase
(Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls).
Extended Warranty
To join: UK 08709 088 088
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220
Genuine Parts & Accessories
Mail Order Hotline
UK: 08709 077 077
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836
For further product information 08701 50 60 70
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
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