HOTPOINT EW41 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.
Contents Introduction Installation Product Specification For your Safety – Always For your Safety – Never Features EW41 Control Panel Ceramic Hob General Information Notes (Ceramic Hobs) Temperature Conversion Scale Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes Grill Chart Oven Temperature Chart – Meat Oven Temperature Chart – Baking Main Oven Cookery Notes Recipes Care and Cleaning Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Something Wrong with your Cooker If it still won’t work 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 15 17 18 19 20 22 25 26 27
Introduction to Hotpoint EW41 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.
Installation 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.
Installation Moving the Cooker Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch off at the cooker control unit. Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front as follows: Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements. Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy. Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged.
For Your Safety When used properly your Hotpoint 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 ● Always make sure you remove all packing 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.
For Your Safety Never ● 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.
Features EW41 HOB VENTILATION SLOTS 1200W 1800W 1800W 1200W FAST PLATE EW 41 CONTROL PANEL 230 7 1 7 1 7 1 7 1 6 2 2 6 2 6 2 5 3 4 6 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 200 5 3 4 70 4 Oven 150 100 Grill & top Oven 200 150 100 3 2 1 GRILL GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT GRILL/OVEN DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR STAYCLEAN SIDE PANELS OVEN ROD SHELVES RATING PLATE 8 MEAT PAN PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS
Control Panel MAIN OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT EW 41 TOP OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT 230 7 1 7 1 6 2 2 5 6 3 4 5 3 4 7 1 6 2 5 3 4 7 1 6 2 5 200 5 3 70 4 Oven 150 100 4 Grill & top Oven 200 150 100 3 2 LEFT FRONT PLATE Control Knobs LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE MAIN OVEN 1 TOP OVEN/GRILL The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control, the Main Oven and Top Oven/Grill knob can only be rotated clockwise from t
Ceramic Hob CAUTION: AS SOON AS ANY CRACK IN SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE IMMEDIATELY FROM THE SUPPLY. Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. Under no circumstances place plastic vessels or utensils on a hot hob surface. Under no circumstances use the hob as an area for storage.
General Information Notes - Ceramic Hobs PANS SHOULD BE: Not concave (bowed in) Not convex (bowed out) Not rimmed Not deeply ridged But essentially Flat Always ✓ ● Use good quality flatbased cookware on all electric heat sources. ● Always ensure pans have clean, dry bases before use. ● Ensure pans match size of heating area. ● Remember good quality pans retain heat well, so generally only a low or medium heat is necessary. ● Ensure pan handles are positioned safely and away from heat sources.
General information notes on Ceramic Hobs DO NOT 1. DO NOT cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob. 2. DO NOT use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob. 3. DO NOT drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface of the hob. 4. DO NOT allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround. 5.
General information notes on Ceramic Hobs IMPORTANT – As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk attached to the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying, cooking utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (e.g. to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the patterned cooking areas. In the unfortunate event of a fire it will assist in smothering the flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth and the electricity supply is switch Off.
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.
Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes The Top Oven is fitted with fixed ‘Stayclean’ sides, a removable roof, and one rod shelf. It is heated by two elements – the grill element and an element under the floor of the oven—and has a fully variable temperature control like the main oven. To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise, selecting the required temperature as recommended in the Top Oven temperature chart.
Top Oven/Grill Cookery Notes Top Oven as a Hotcupboard Grilling i Grill Pan Handle Fig. A 16 Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the top oven will be heated when the main oven is in use. When the main oven is not in use (for instance when a meal is being cooked on the hob) place the plates and serving dishes on the rod shelf using the bottom runner, and turn the top oven control to approximately 100°C (200°F). A maximum time of 10-12 minutes is all that is required to heat the plates and dishes.
Grill Chart Preheat for 5 mins. Shelf Position from Base of Oven 5 2 3-10 mins. depending on type/ thickness of food 2.5 2 15-20 mins. Chops, etc 3 1 20-25 mins. Fish whole Fillets 3 2.5 1 2 Cook on base of pan 15-20 mins. 4 2 10-20 mins. 2.5 1 Preheat pan first 8-12 mins. 5 1 5-7 mins. Food Toasting of Bread Products Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. Pre-cooked potato products Pizzas Browning of food Approx.
190/200 170/180 190/200 170/180 190/200 170/180 190/200 Yes Pork (slow roasting) Yes Yes Yes Veal (foil covered) Poultry/Game Yes (slow roasting) Yes Pork (foil covered) Veal Yes (slow roasting) Yes Beef/ Lamb (foil covered) Poultry/Game (foil covered) Casserole Cooking 2-2 /2 hrs 1 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-
Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarines or butter only.
Main Oven Cookery Notes The oven is fitted with ‘Stayclean’ liners, two rod shelves and a meat pan. Remove the meat pan if it is not being used. To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise, selecting the o o o o required temperature 70 C (150 F) and 230 C (450 F) as recommended in the temperature chart. The indicator light will immediately come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature.
Main 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 the cooking time. (c) Place meat/poultry in the meat pan supplied with your cooker.
Recipes For Fan Oven BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS 675g (11/2 lb) stewing steak, cut into 2.5cm (1 in. cubes) 2 medium sized onions, peeled and quartered 225g (8oz) carrots, peeled and sliced 225g (8oz) swede, peeled and cubed 4 sticks of celery, cut into 2.5cm (1 in.
Recipes For Fan Oven BATTERS Basic Recipe: 100g (4oz) plain flour Pinch of salt 1 large egg 250ml (1/2 pint) milk and water mixed in equal quantities 1. Sieve flour and salt into basin. 2. Make a well in centre and add egg plus one-third of liquid. 3. Beat well until mixture is smooth. 4. Add another third of liquid and again beat well until smooth. 5. Lightly stir in remaining liquid. 6. If possible, allow batter to stand in cool place for at least half an hour. YORKSHIRE PUDDING 1.
Recipes For Fan Oven CHRISTMAS CAKE 225g (8oz) butter or block margarine 225g (8oz) brown sugar 4 eggs 225g (8oz) plain flour 5ml (1 tsp) mixed spice 2.
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 ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND. Cleaning Materials to avoid 1. Plastic or nylon pads, scourers, these may scratch the surface. 2. Household abrasive powders. 3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads.
Care and Cleaning Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals. Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis, if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips. Take care that the rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning, and furthermore that the lettering is not blurred or removed. Grill/Top Oven 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.
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 Oven Baking Uneven rising of cakes Sinking of cakes Over/Under cooking Fast/Slow cooking Nothing Works Top Oven Baking Uneven cooking front to back Uneven cooking of cakes Uneven rising of cakes Food is taking too long to cook Top oven and grill do not work. Main oven works. Grill does not work.
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. If so check that the main fuse has not blown. Oven temperature seems too high or too low.
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 appliance 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. See back page. Our spare parts are designed exclusively to fit only Hotpoint appliances.
Hotpoint Service Cover Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your 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.
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
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 302 200 You will be asked for the following information:Name, address and postcode.
