Instructions for Installation and Use EW82 EW85 EW92 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 The cooking systems in your Cooker 8 Temperature Conversion Chart 9 The Controls 10-11 The Timer 12-17 Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob 18-20 Solarplus Grill 21-22 Top Oven – Conventional Cooking 23 Cooking Temperature Charts 24-25 Main Oven – Fan Cooking 26 Slow Cooking – Main Oven 27-28 Care and Cleaning 29-31 If something goes wrong / If
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. Dual Circuit Solarglo Cooking Zone Ceramic Hob with Two Solarglo Cooking Zones Control Panel and Timer Halogen Solarglo Plus Top Oven – Solar Plus Grilling and Conventional Cooking. Fittings supplied: One oven shelf. Grill pan with grid and handle. Catalytic side liners.
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. 2. Variable Grilling (Top Oven) – the oven can also be used for conventional grilling with a full or half width fully controllable grill. Note: The Top Oven Door should be open when grilling. 3.
Temperature Conversion Chart F Main Conventional Oven Main Fan Oven /2 250 120 100 1 275 140 120 2 300 150 130 3 325 160 140 4 350 180 160 5 375 190 170 6 400 200 180 7 425 220 200 8 450 – 210 9 475 – 220 Gas Mark 1 ˚ Temperatures The recommended temperatures given are for conventional and fan ovens. When using a fan oven it will be necessary to reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes per hour, and lower the temperature by up to 30˚C.
The controls Switch on the electricity supply to the cooker at the Cooker Control Unit. Main Oven Neon Top Oven Neon Hob Controls Hob Controls As each control knob is turned clockwise, numbers from 1 - 6 on the control knob increase. Setting 6 is the highest/hottest and gives 100% power. Setting 1 is the lowest/coolest and gives about 7% power. Variable power is obtainable on each of the heating areas by selecting any number between 1 & 6.
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 red 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.
Oven Timer Operation Note: Timer must be set to ‘Time of Day’ and ‘Manual’ before the oven can be used. AUTOMATIC COOKING The Oven can be controlled by the Automatic Timer. HINTS ON AUTOMATIC COOKING 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 12 Select foods which will require the same cooking time and temperature. To ensure food does not cool down and require reheating, set the end time so the food is ready when you require it.
Know Your Timer 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.
Using the Ceramic Hob WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK SWITCH OFF AT THE COOKER MAINS CONTROL SWITCH IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST HOTPOINT SERVICE OFFICE (see, KEY CONTACTS, back page). Ratings of Cooking Zones Front Left Solarglo Front Right Halogen Solarglo Plus Back Left Solarglo (Dual Circuit) Back Right Solarglo The Working of the Heating Zones. Heating only occurs within the marked circular cooking 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.
Solarplus grill CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. There are two halves to the grill, one on the left and one on the right. You can choose to have both sides on or just the left side on. Turning the control knob clockwise, will switch both sides on. Turning it anticlockwise, will only switch the left side on. The numbers which are displayed indicate the heat setting. Number 4 is the hottest and number 1 the coolest.
Solarplus grill Guide to grilling successfully Food Preheat Shelf Position from base of oven Setting Approx. Cooking Time Toasting of Bread Products 1 min. 3 or 2 Maximum 3-5 mins. Grill pan and grid. Small cuts of meat – Sausages, Bacon None 3 or 2 10-15 mins. Grill pan and grid. Chops, etc. Gammon Steaks, Chicken pieces Fish. Whole, Fillets Fish in breadcrumbs None 2 Maximum for 4 mins. reduce to 3 Maximum for 6-8 mins. reduce to 3/21/2 None Maximum None 2 3 3 6-8 mins.
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 11. 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 Slow Setting ‘S’ 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 Slow Setting ‘S’ 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 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 170˚C for 30 mins before turning to the Slow setting. 4. Meat over 2.7 Kg.
Care and Cleaning of the Oven WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING SWITCH THE COOKER OFF AT THE MAINS 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 warm 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 set the oven back to Manual operation. 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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