HOTPOINT SLOT-IN COOKER USER HANDBOOK AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.
Before you operate your new Hotpoint Cooker Please read these instructions fully. 1. ENSURE THAT THE COOKER IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. 2. For your own safety and to get the best results from your cooker it is important to read through this Handbook before using your cooker for the first time. Installation ● Siting the Cooker The cooker is designed to be flush between standard kitchen units spaced a minimum 600mm apart.
Contents Page Before you operate your new Hotpoint Slot-in Cooker 2 Introduction 4 Safety Information 5-6 The main parts of your Cooker 7-8 The cooking systems in your Cooker 9 Temperature Conversion Chart 10 The Controls 11-12 The Timer 13-18 Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob 19-21 Top Oven – Grilling 22-23 Top Oven – Conventional Cooking 24 Cooking Temperature Charts 25-26 Main Oven – Fan Cooking 27 Eco Cooking – Main Oven 28-38 Care and Cleaning of the Cooker 39-41 If someth
Introduction 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.
Safety Information When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. Always ● Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time. ● Understand the controls prior to using the appliance. ● Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.
Safety Information Never ● Never stare at Halogen heating units ● Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use. ● Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. ● Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach. ● Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use. ● Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
The Main Parts of your Cooker WARNINGS: DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT. MODEL EW81 Dual Circuit Speedglo Cooking Zone Ceramic Hob with Two Speedglo Cooking Zones Control Panel and Timer) Halogen Speedglo Plus Top Oven – Grilling and Conventional Cooking. Fittings supplied: One oven shelf. Grill pan with grid and handle. Catalytic side liners.
The Main Parts of your Cooker WARNINGS: DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT. MODEL EW61 / EW62 (See note below) Ceramic Hob with Four Speedglo Cooking Zones Control Panel and Timer Top Oven – Dual Grill and Conventional Cooking. Fittings supplied: One oven shelf. Grill pan with grid and handle. Catalytic side liners. Drop Down Top Oven Door Door Handle Rating plate Main Oven – Fan Cooking Fittings supplied: Two reversible oven shelves Meat pan.
The cooking systems in your Cooker Your new cooker is equipped with three different cooking systems: 1. Conventional Heating (Top Oven) – with upper and lower heat. This system is particularly suitable for roasting and baking on one shelf only. gives improved efficiency and, in general, enables the use of lower temperatures for cooking. It also means that there is less need to be particular about shelf positions and that you can bake at more than one level simultaneously (Batch Baking).
Temperature Conversion Chart Conventional Electric Gas Mark ˚F ˚C ˚C 200˚ 100˚ 80˚ 1 225˚ 110˚ 90˚ 1 250˚ 130˚ 110-120˚ 1 275˚ 140˚ 120˚ 1 300˚ 150˚ 130-140˚ 2 325˚ 160˚ 140˚ 3 340-350˚ 170-180˚ 160˚ 3-4 350-375˚ 180-190˚ 160-180˚ 4-5 375-400˚ 190-200˚ 170-190˚ 5-6 400-440˚ 200-225˚ 190-200˚ 6-7 450-500˚ 230-250˚ 210-220˚ 8-9 Temperatures The recommended temperatures given are for conventional and fan ovens.
The controls Switch on the electricity supply to the cooker at the Cooker Control Unit. Hob Controls (see below) Top Oven Neon Top Timer Oven (see Control page 13) (see page 12) Main Oven Control (see page 12) Grill Control (see below) Main Oven Neon Hob Controls As each control knob is turned clockwise, figures from 1 & 6 appear in the window above the control knob. Setting 6 is the highest/hottest and gives 100% power.
The controls (continued) Top Oven Control This control switches on the top and bottom heating elements in the top oven. The temperature in the top oven can be set anywhere between 100˚C and 220˚C. The orange thermostat light will glow initially and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature. It will then cycle off and on as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature. The ‘off’ position is identified by an ‘O’. Main Oven Control This control switches on the Main oven. 1.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using you cooker. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISPLAY WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.00 HOURS AND 06.00 HOURS TO PREVENT GLARE. However, should you operate the timer during these hours the display will return to normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again. SYMBOLS will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation SETTING THE TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off. Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on. Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and Auto symbol will be flashing intermittently. Step 4 Press & hold in both the & buttons together. Step 5 With the & buttons still held in, press either the “+” or “–” buttons to set the correct time of day. Step 6 Release all the buttons simultaneously.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:– (a) To set the timer to switch the oven(s) On and Off Automatically (b) To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period. a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches off Automatically.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button. Note 2 When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End Time button. b) TO SET TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SET COOK PERIOD Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED. Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position. Step 2 Press and hold in the button. Step 3 With the button still held in, return the display to 0.00 by pressing the “–” button. Step 4 Release the and “–” buttons and the display will revert to the time of day and the “Auto” symbol will flash. Step 5 Press the button to return the oven(s) to “Manual” operation.
Automatic Cooking NEVER OPERATE THE GRILL WHEN THE OVENS ARE SET TO COOK AUTOMATICALLY. 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.
Using the Ceramic Hob WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED. SWITCH OFF AT THE COOKER CONTROL PANEL IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST HOTPOINT SERVICE OFFICE (SEE BACK PAGE). Ratings of Cooking Zones EW81 Front Left Speedglo Front Right Halogen Speedglo Plus Back Left Speedglo (Dual Circuit) Back Right Speedglo EW61 EW62 Front Left Ceramic Plate Front Right Ceramic Plate Back Left Ceramic Plate Back Right Ceramic Plate The Working of the Heating Zones.
Care of the Ceramic Hob In order to keep your Ceramic Hob in good condition follow these simple guidelines: • NEVER stare at Halogen heating units. • NEVER use the surface for chopping and cutting as this will damage the smooth surface. • NEVER cook directly on the surface of the glass. • NEVER slide pans across the hob as this could cause scratches. Lift pans when moving them. • NEVER leave heating zones uncovered when they are on.
Care of the Ceramic Hob (continued) Safety Requirements for Deep Fat Frying In the event of fire follow these steps: The following recommendations should be followed: 1. If a saucepan or chip pan catches fire TURN OFF THE HEAT IF SAFE TO DO SO, using the switch on the front of the cooker. a) NEVER leave the pan unattended on the heat, eg. to answer the telephone. b) ALWAYS use a deep pan large enough to cover the cooking zone. c) NEVER fill the pan more than one third full with oil or fat.
Top Oven – Grilling CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE – CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. Grilling must be done with the Top Oven door open. Control knobs may become hot during grilling. The operation of the controls is covered on page 11. Remember that the grill will not operate until the Top Oven control is in the ‘O’ off position. To operate the grill proceed as follows: • Open the Grill/Top Oven door.
Top Oven – Grilling (continued) Fixing the Grill Pan Handle The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and storage. Fix the grill pan handle securely in position before use. The handle fits onto the grill pan edge with the small recess, Fig. 1. Tilt the handle over the recess and slide it towards the centre, Fig. 2. Ensure the handle is fully located, Fig. 3. Insert the washer and fixing screw and tighten fully to ensure handle is secured, Fig. 3. Recess Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig.
Top Oven – Conventional Cooking The heat for conventional cooking in the Top Oven is provided by the grill element and the element under the floor of the oven. It is ideal for the slow cooking of cheaper cuts of meat in casseroles etc but can also be used for small joints of meat up to 1 .5kg (3lb). The operation of the controls is covered on page 12. Detailed charts coverings suggested temperatures and shelf positions for cooking are given in the recipe book supplied .
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Milk Pudding Baked Custard Bread Meringues 30-45 150-180 100 40-50 90-120 20-30 200/210 150/160 140/150 200/210 30-40 Yes Yes No Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Yes Runner 1 Runner 1 Runner 1 Runner 2 from bottom of oven. 180/190 Individual Yorkshire Puddings 190/200 Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Yes Yorkshire Pudding 190/200 Runner 1 from bottom of oven.
190/200 150 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Beef/ Lamb (foil covered) Pork (slow roasting) Pork (foil covered) Veal (slow roasting) Veal (foil covered) Poultry/Game (slow roasting) Poultry/Game (foil covered) Casserole 2-21/2 hrs 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 35-40 mins per 450g (1lb)
Main Oven – Fan Cooking The heat for Fan Cooking in the Main Oven is provided by an element situated at the back of the oven, around the fan. Fan cooking is ideal for large poultry or joints of meat, reducing cooking times and often eliminating the need for preheating the oven. It is also ideal for batch cooking where food is cooked on more than one level, because the forced circulation of hot air gives an even temperature from the top to the bottom of the oven.
The ‘Eco’ Setting 90˚C This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care must be taken when warming bone china as it may be damaged if too hot. Some advantages of slow cooking are: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing. Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear of overcooking. Inexpensive cuts of meat are tenderised. Fully loading the oven can be very economical. Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2hrs.
Using The ‘Eco’ Setting Points to bear in mind when preparing food:– 1. Make sure all dishes will fit into the oven before preparing the food. 2. All dishes cooked by the ‘Eco’ 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 170˚C for 30 mins before turning to the Eco setting. 4. Meat over 2.7 Kg.
Menus Menu 1 Method Leek and Potato Soup Stuffed Peppers Braised Red Cabbage Summer Pudding Cook on a ‘Eco’ setting for 6 hrs. Leek and Potato Soup 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 250ml (1/2 pint) single cream 250ml (1/2 pint) milk 1. Prepare leeks and potatoes. 2. Fry leeks in oil until soft. Add potato slices and cook for 3 minutes. 3.
Menus Braised Red Cabbage Menu 1 continued 225g (8oz) onion, peeled and chopped 1. Place onion and oil in pan and cook 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for 3 minutes. 450g (1lb) red cabbage, finely shred 2. Add cabbage, apple and pear and 225g (8oz) cooking apple, peeled, cored cook for 3-4 minutes. Place in and diced casserole dish. 225g (8oz) pear, peeled, cored and 3. Add remaining ingredients to pan and diced heat to boiling. Pour over vegetables. 3 tablespoons brown sugar 4.
Menus 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.
Menus Long Grain Rice Menu 3 continued 10 oz (275g) long grain rice 3 tablespoons (45ml) oil 1 1/4pt (625ml) water 1. Wash the rice. 2. Fry the rice in oil until lightly browned. 3. Boil the water , add salt and place with rice in casserole dish. 4. cover dish tightly with foil and lid. 5. place in oven. Fruit Crumble 675g (1 1/2lb) Fruit, prepared 75g (3oz) Caster sugar 175g (6oz) Plain flour 75g (3oz) Butter 75g (3oz) demerara sugar 1. Place prepared fruit and sugar in dish. 2.
Menus Jacket Potatoes 1. Scrub the potatoes, prick well. 2. Wrap each potato in a piece of cooking foil. Pear Pudding 4 Large potatoes } Melted 50g (2oz) butter together 50g (2oz) dark brown sugar 100g (4oz) margarine 100g (4oz) caster sugar 2 size 4 eggs 100g (4oz) self raising flour, sieved 1/4 teaspoon almond essence 3 pears, peeled, cored and cut into 4 1. Coat base of souffle dish with melted butter and sugar. 2. Cream together margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. 3.
Menus Menu 5 continued Spiced Bread Pudding 225g (8oz) slightly stale bread 250ml (1/2 pint) milk 2 eggs 1 tablespoon brandy, optional 175g (6oz) mixed dried fruit 40g (1 1/2oz) demerara sugar 50g (2oz) melted butter 1 teaspoon mixed spice Finely grated rind of 1 lemon Grated nutmeg Caster sugar 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.
Menus Fruity Chicken Casserole 4 chicken joints 1 red pepper, de-seeded and sliced 2 sticks of celery, chopped 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 100g (4oz) mushrooms, sliced 400g (14oz) can sliced peaches 3 tablespoons cornflour 1 tablespoon soya sauce 3 tablespoons malt vinegar Salt and pepper 1. Skin chicken joints and place in 2 litre (3 1/2 pint) casserole dish. 2. Fry pepper, onion, celery and mushrooms in oil. 3. Cover chicken with vegetables. 4. Drain fruit, reserving juice, and add to casserole. 5.
Menus Hob Method Lamb with Lentils 2 tablespoons olive oil 450g (1lb) leg of lamb, cut into chunks 1 onion, peeled and chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon ground cumin 100g (4oz) red lentils 1 tablespoon tomato puree 250ml (1/2 pint) lamb stock 4 tomatoes, skinned and cut into wedges 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Salt and Pepper 1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add lamb and fry for 5 minutes. Add the onion, garlic, coriander, cumin.
Menus Hob Method Banana Cake 100g (4oz) soft margarine 150g (6oz) soft brown sugar 225g (8oz) plain flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder Pinch of salt 1/2 teaspoon mixed spice 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 small bananas 50g (2oz) chopped walnuts 1-4 tablespoons milk } Sifted together Medium, heavy based, non stick pan with lid, approximately 180mm (7ins) base diameter. 1. Lightly grease the pan. 2. Place the margarine, sugar, flour baking powder, salt, mixed spice and eggs in a large mixing bowl.
Care and Cleaning of the Oven WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING SWITCH THE COOKER OFF AT THE COOKER CONTROL PANEL AND ALLOW IT TO COOL. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE OVENS ARE CLEANED AND KEPT FREE FROM FATS, OIL AND GREASE. ‘Stay Clean’ Liners ‘Stay Clean’ liners are covered with a special enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At higher temperatures the soiling is slowly destroyed. In most cases normal cooking at higher temperatures will permit this cleaning to take place automatically.
Care and Cleaning (cont.) 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 as they may scratch the surface.
Care and Cleaning (cont.) Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that is coated with a heat reflective layer. Do not use scouring pads, or abrasive powder, which will scratch the glass. Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool pad. For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm, without removing it from the door.
If something goes wrong ... .... don’t panic Just quickly check these points before calling a Hotpoint engineer: 1. Check that the mains supply is switched on. 2. Check that the Automatic Cooking Symbol (Auto) on the Timer is not flashing, if it is switch the oven back to Manual control. 3. If using the Grill in the Top Oven make sure that the Top Oven Control is set to ‘O’ Off. If it still won’t work...
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