Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5TCC Hotpoint
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Instructions 5T CC.
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Installation 5 F or your Safety – Always 7 F or your Safety – Never 8 F eatures 9 Contr ol Panels 10 Ceramic Hob 11 Hotplates - General Notes 12 Choosing your Utensils 16 T emperature C onversion .
Introduction 4 This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC 93/68/EEC To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely.
Installation WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply volt age, this is stated on the rating plate , which is situated on the rear panel.
6 Installation 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.
F or Y our Safety 7 ● 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. ● Always keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.
F or Y our Safety 8 ● 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.
F eatures 9 GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS HOB VENTILATION SLOTS CONTROL PANEL CREDACLEAN SIDE PANELS OVEN ROD SHELVES GRILL 1200W 1800W 1800W.
C ontrol P anels 10 Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control, the Main Oven knob can only be rotated clockwise from the Off position. Note: Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position, when the appliance is not in use.
11 C eramic Hob CAUTION: IF AT ANY TIME A CRACK IN THE 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 as damage can occur.
Hotplates Gener al Information Notes 12 USE OF HOTPLATES Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking. To cook more slowly or simmer, turn the control to a lower setting according to the size of the saucepan and the amount of liquid.
13 ✓ ● Use gauze, metal pan diffusers, asbestos mats and stands e.g. Wok stands – they can cause overheating. ● Use utensils with skirts or rims e.g. buckets and some kettles. ● Use badly dented or distorted pans. ● Leave an element switched on when not cooking.
Do N ot Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this will result in damage to the surface of the hob. Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob. Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface of the hob.
15 General Informa tion Notes (C eramic Hobs) Safety requirements for deep fat frying 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.
16 Choosing your utensils Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of utensils. To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to avoid unnecessary damage, we recommend the use of good quality utensils with smooth flat bases.
17 Choosing Y our Utensils Do not use utensils with rough bases. Do not use lightweight utensils with thin, distorted or uneven bases. Do not use lightweight enamelled steel utensils. Do not use cast iron utensils. Do not use utensils with recessed, scrolled or ridged bases.
T empera ture C onv ersion Char t 18 ˚F Gas Mark 1 / 2 1 250 100 120 130 140 160 170 180 200 210 220 110 130 140 150 170 180 190 210 220 – 120 140 150 160 180 190 200 220 – – 275 300 325 350 37.
Grilling 19 GRILLING MUST BE DONE WITH THE GRILL DOOR OPEN. CONTROL KNOBS MAY BECOME HOT DURING GRILLING. CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS USED – CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. To operate the grill proceed as follows: ● Open the grill door.
Grilling (con tinued) 20 The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill pan/grill pan food support. Place the grill pan on the runners and push back to the stop position when the grill pan is correctly positioned beneath the grill element. Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the grill compartment will be heated when the oven is in use.
21 Grill Char t Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without excessive fat spitting and splashing. Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc.
Oven T emp era ture Char ts – Meat 22 Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1lb) + 35 mins over. Shelf placed directly on floor of oven.
Scones Food F an O ven C ooking Baking Small Cakes Victoria Sandwich Sponge Sandwich Swiss Roll Rich Fruit Cakes Semi-rich Fruit Cake Shortcrust Pastry Puff Pastry Yorkshire Pudding Individual Yorkshire Puddings Milk Pudding Baked Custard Bread Meringues Yes 210/220 8-10 15-20 20-25 15-20 12-15 75-90 Depending on size.
The oven is fitted with ‘Creda clean’ liners and two rod shelves. To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise, selecting the required temperature 80˚C (175˚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 C o okery Notes 25 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.
90 ˚ SL OW Setting This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china, as it may be damaged in a hot oven. Adv antages of “SL OW ” cooking are: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.
1. Plastic or nylon pads / scourers, these may scratch the surface. 2. Household abrasive powders. 3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads. Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame. 4. Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface.
Car e and Cleaning 28 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 grill runners and the floor of the compartment.
Car e and Cleaning 29 Remove the rod shelves and grill pan. Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves, grill pan and the floor of the oven. The surface of the ‘Credaclean’ oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils.
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 temperature.
Before contacting your Creda Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below. THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG. 31 Something W rong with y our Cook er? If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem; Contact Service see Key Contacts (back cover).
PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. 07/2004 Part no. 195045179.00 K e y Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence.
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