Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EG71 Hotpoint
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Instructions for Installation and Use EG71 This appliance shall be installed in accordance with the regulations in force and only used in a well ventilated space. Read the instructions before installing or using the appliance and retain them for future use.
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives: Gas Appliances 90/396/EEC 93/68/EEC Low V oltage Equipment 73/23/EEC 93/68/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC P A.
T o help you make the best use of your cooker , PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULL Y . Y our new cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting service. The guarantee is only applicable if the cooker has been installed in accordance with the Installation Instructions.
Please read the precautions below before using your cooker . AL W A YS . . . AL WA YS make sure you understand the controls before using the co oker . AL WA YS check that all controls on the cooker are turned off after use. AL WA YS stand back when opening the oven door to allow heat to disperse.
5 FOR YOUR SAFETY NEVER . . . NEVER leave children unsupervised where the cooker is installed as all surfaces will get hot during and after use. NEVER allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the cooker . NEVER store items that children may attempt to reach above the c ooker .
6 OVEN TIMER OPERA TION The oven can be controlled by the automatic timer . 1. Select foods which require the same cooking time and temperature. 2. T o ensure food does not cool down and require reheating, set the end time so the food is ready when you require it.
7 KNOW YOUR TIMER CLOCKF ACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure correct time of day is always set, before using your coo ker . PLEASE NOTE THA T THE DISPLA Y WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.
ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUT OMA TIC OVEN TIMER OPERA TION 8 SETTING THE TIME OF DA Y Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Of f. 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 .
ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUT OMA TIC OVEN TIMER OPERA TION 9 Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button. The display will read 0.00 with the cookpot ( ) symbol lit . Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in, set the required Coo k Period using the “+” and “–” buttons.
ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUT OMA TIC OVEN TIMER OPERA TION 10 Step 4 Press & hold in the “Cook Period” button, the display will read 0.00 and the cookpot ( ) symbol will light up. With the Cook Period button still held set the required Cook Period using the “+” and “–” buttons.
ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUT OMA TIC OVEN TIMER OPERA TION 11 OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERA TION 1. When cooking Automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time simply by pressing the Cook Period button. 2. When cooking Automatically the End T ime can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End T ime button.
12 CONTROL P ANEL ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ Main oven Note: Always ensure that all the controls are in the OFF position, when the appliance is not in use.
13 The hotplate lid is fitted with a safety device which cuts off the gas supply to the hotplate burners unless the lid is fully open. Do not use the safety device as a means of controlling the hotplate burners.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP F A T 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.
GRILLING GRILL P AN HANDLE The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and storage. The han- dle can be either detachable from or fixed to the pan.
GRILLING NEVER ALLOW YOUNG CHILDREN NEAR THE APPLIANCE WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE AS THE SURF ACES GET EXTREMEL Y HOT . GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERT AKEN WITH THE GRILL / T OP OVEN DOOR CLOSED OR WITHOUT THE REMOV ABLE ROOF . DO NOT LINE THE GRILL P AN WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL.
The heat for conventional cooking in the T op 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 .
MAIN OVEN – F AN 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.
19 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.
OVEN TEMPERA TURE CHARTS – MEA T Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1lb) + 35 mins over . Runner 1 from bottom of oven. 35-40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 m.
Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed. T emperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine only . OVEN TEMPERA TURE CHARTS – BAKING 21 Scones Food Pre- heat Ye s 210/220 10-15 Runner 1 from bottom of oven.
Switch off the electricity supply and allow the cooker to cool before cleaning the appliance. Clean the cooker regularly and wipe up spills soon after they occur to prevent them from becoming burnt on. Never use biological washi ng powder , caustic cleaners, harsh abrasives, scouring pads, aerosol cleaners or oven chemical cleaners of any kind.
23 CARE AND CLEANING COOKER FINISH CLEANING METHOD Vitreous Enamel Hotplate, hotplate front trim, burner caps, roasting dish, grill pan, main oven base, inside of grill compartment, inside of doors. Cloth wrung out in warm soapy water . Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream paste, liquid cleaner or by rubbing with fine steel wool soap pads.
24 CARE AND CLEANING 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.
.... 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 T imer is not flashing, if it is switch the oven back to Manual control (see timer instructions).
Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment conditions are compatible. The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the rating label which is fitted behind the bottom of the main oven door seal.
TECHNICAL DA T A DIMENSIONS Height 900 - 915mm Width 600mm Depth 595mm (excluding door handles) GENERAL Gas connection Rp 1 / 2 ( 1 / 2 ” BSP female) Gas Supply Natural gas G20 at 20 mbar . Can be converted (with a service kit) for propane G31 at 37mbar and butane G30 at 28-30mbar Pressure test point Front left hotplate burner injector .
SP ACE FOR FIXING The cooker can be close fitted below hotplate level. This requires a minimum distance of 600mm between cupboard units of hotplate height. When installing next to a tall cupboard, partition or wall, for a minimum distance of 400mm above hotplate level, allow a side clearance of at least 65mm.
ST ABILITY BRACKET POSITION GAS BACKPLA TE POSITION 125mm 450 mm 635mm LEVELLING T wo rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to set the height ( 915mm) and level the cooker . 1. The rear wheels can be raised or lowered from the BACK of the cooker by adjusting the levelling screws ‘A ’ in the plinth.
ELECTRICAL INST ALLA TION OPERA TIONAL CHECKS 30 W ARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED Y our cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage, which is stated on the rating plate. This is situated adjacent to the bottom left hand main oven door hinge.
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Y our 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).
PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPTON. March 2001 Part No. 4866200082-01 Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer ’s service team i n Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence.
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