Instructions for Installation and Use 50cm Free Standing Electric Cooker EW36G EW36K EW36P EW36X EW38G EW38K EW38P EW38X To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover this book. The information can be found on the rating plate. To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference.
Contents Introduction 3 Installation Safety Information 4 6 Features 8 Control Panel Ceramic hob 9 10 Use of hotplates 10 Hotplates General Information Notes Choosing Your Utensils 11 14 Grilling 15 Grill Chart Main Oven - Fan Cooking 16 17 Fan Oven cooking charts - Meat 18 Fan Oven cooking charts - Baking Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 19 20 Care and Cleaning 21 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Something Wrong With Your Cooker? 23 24 Technical Characteristics 24 Electro
Introduction Your new appliance 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 best use of your 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. Electrical connection Electric cookers come without a power supply cable. The cooker is designed to operate on an electricity supply which conforms to the electrical data shown on the Rating Plate. The cooker can be connected to the mains only after removing the back panel of the cooker itself with a screwdriver. N.B.: the following installation procedure must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Installation 650 mm Siting the Cooker 150 mm 150 mm The height of the cooker can be adjusted by means of adjustable feet in the plinth (900mm - 930mm). Adjust the feet by tilting the cooker from the side. Then install the product into position. NOTE: This appliance must not be fitted on a platform. The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 500mm apart. The space either side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing.
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 l Remove all packing from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time. l Understand the controls prior to using the appliance. l Keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.
Safety Information Never l Never line the interior of the oven with foil as this may cause the appliance to overheat. l Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use. l Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. l Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach. l Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.
Features HOB VENTILATION SLOTS 1700W 1200W 1200W 1700W Hob Hot Indicators CONTROL PANEL GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT GRILL DOOR SWITCH GRILL GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR MAIN OVEN WIREWORK SHELF SUPPORTS MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER OVEN ROD SHELVES 8
Control Panel MAIN OVEN/GRILL INDICATOR LIGHT THERMOSTAT INDICATOR LIGHT MAIN OVEN GRILL LEFT FRONT PLATE MAIN OVEN/GRILL INDICATOR LIGHT THERMOSTAT INDICATOR LIGHT ELECTRONIC TIMER MAIN OVEN GRILL LEFT FRONT PLATE PLATE INDICATOR LIGHT LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE PLATE INDICATOR LIGHT LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE Control Knobs The knobs for the hotplates can be rotated in either direction to provide variable heat control, the Main Oven knob ca
Ceramic 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 General Information Notes CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE This is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the type of pan used and the quality of food. Knob Position Type of food 1 1 or 2 3 4 or 5 5 or 6 6 Safety requirements for deep fat frying To melt butter, chocolate, etc. To To To To heat food gently. keep small amounts of water simmering. heat sauces, containing egg yolks and butter. simmer: stews, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit. To heat solid and liquid foods. Keep water boiling.
Hotplates General Information Notes PANS SHOULD Not be concave (bowed in) Not be convex (bowed out) Not be rimmed Not be deeply ridged But essentially Flat Always ✓ Use good quality flat-based cookware on all electric heat sources. Always ensure pans have clean, dry bases bifore 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.
Hotplates General Information Notes Do Not 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. Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob surround.
Choosing Your 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. Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than l mm as this will reduce the performance of the hob. Do not use a utensil with a convex base. Do not use glass ceramic utensils.
Grilling 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: Grill Pan Handle l l l l Open the grill door. Pre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes (see chart on guide to grilling). Fix the grill pan handle securely in position. See below.
Grill Chart Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grillino GRILL CHART Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products 6 3 - 10 mins. Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. 5-6 15 - 20 mins. Chops etc. Gammon steaks Chicken pieces 5 20 - 25 mins. Wire food support used in upturned position for chicken. Fish: fingers Whole Fillets 5 10 - 20 mins. Whole fish and fillets placed in the base of the grill pan.
Main Oven - Fan Cooking This control switches on the main oven. To select Fan Cooking - Turn thecontrol clockwise and select any temperature between 100°C and Max. As the control is turned the fan will start.The main oven light will immediately come on. The thermostat light indicates that the main oven is heating. When it turns off, the temperature inside the oven has reached the setting made with the thermostat knob.
Fan Oven - Cooking Chart MEAT Note: Where times are stated, they are approximate only. Fan Oven - Meat Meat Preheat Temperature °C Beef No 160/180 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over. Lamb No 160/180 20-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over. Pork No 160/180 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over. Veal No 160/170 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over. Chicken/Turkey up to 4kg (8lb) No 160/180 18-20 mins per 450g (1lb) + 20 mins over. Turkey 4 to 5.
Fan Oven - Cooking Chart BAKING Fan Oven Cooking Food Preheat Temperature °C Time in mins.
Using the Main Oven for Other Functions ‘S’ SLOW 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. DO NOT place food or plates directly on the oven floor as this could damage both the oven lining and the plates which are being warmed. Advantages of “SLOW” cooking are: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.
Care and Cleaning Ceramic hob To reduce the amount of cleaning always ensure that the hob and cooking utensils are clean and dry before use. Regular use of cleaner conditioner is recommended for proper care and protection of the hob surface. Apply conditioner before using the hob for the first time. It contains a mild cleaning agent, so that subsequent applications may clean off soil and apply a protective film at the same time.
Care and Cleaning CLEANING THE DOORS 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 soap pad. For slight soiling theinner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm, without removing it from the door.
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front to Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below back the grill element. Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature. Oven Baking Uneven rising of cake Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting, using suitable packing e.g. wood, under the feet of the appliance. This should be checked both left to right and front to back.
Something Wrong with your Cooker? Before contacting your nearest Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below; there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. Problem 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. Nothing Works Is the main cooker wall switch turned on? There may be no electricity supply. Oven temperature seems too high or too low.
Electronic timer The electronic timer displays the time and the timer function with countdown. To set the clock Note: This may be set while the oven is switched off or while it is switched on. 1. Press the button several times until the icon and the first two numerical digits on the display start to flash. 2. Use the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust the hour value. button again so that the other two numerical digits on the DISPLAY begin to flash. 3. Press the 4.
After Sales Service "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
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