Instructions for Installation and Use EG52 Use and Installation Instructions The cooker must be installed in accordance with the regulations in force and only used in a well ventilated space. Read these instructions prior to using the cooker and retain them for future reference.
CONTENTS PAGE Introduction 3 For Your Safety 4 Timer Operation 6 Hotplate 8 Grill 10 Oven 11 Oven Cooking Chart 12 The Slow Cook “S” Setting 13 Care and Cleaning 14 Something Wrong with your cooker? 17 Installation Instructions 19 Key Contacts 2 Back Cover
INTRODUCTION To help you make the best use of your cooker, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY. Your 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. The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation. When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g.
FOR YOUR SAFETY Please read the precautions below before using your cooker. ALWAYS . . . ALWAYS make sure you understand the controls before using the cooker. ALWAYS check that all controls on the cooker are turned off after use. ALWAYS stand back when opening an oven door to allow heat to disperse. ALWAYS use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items from the ovens. ALWAYS take care when removing items from the top oven/grill when the main oven is on, as the contents may be hot.
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 cooker. NEVER heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst.
CLOCK/MINUTE MINDER OPERATION 0.00 A U T O CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure the correct time of day is always set before using your 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 0.00 A U T O 0.
CLOCK/MINUTE MINDER OPERATION TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS Minute Minder Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours 59 minutes, that will count down. When it reaches zero, the timer will emit an audible tone. For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20 minutes later. SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER Bell Symbol 0.20 Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.
HOTPLATE 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. The hotplate has two high speed burners and two simmering burners which will accommodate pans between 100mm (4”) and 230mm (9”) diameter. All pans should be positioned centrally over the burners. TO USE THE HOTPLATE 1.
HOTPLATE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT 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. Frozen foods in particular will cause frothing and spitting if added too quickly. 5. Always keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.
GRILL CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS USED. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. TO USE THE GRILL 1. Open the grill door and remove the grill pan. 2. Push in and turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the large flame symbol. Press the ignition button until the spark lights the gas. 3. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the desired setting. Only turn the control knob between the large flame symbol and the small flame symbol when adjusting the setting. 4.
OVEN The oven thermostat light will illuminate until the oven has reached the set temperature. It will then switch off and on during cooking as the thermostat maintains the temperature. Each shelf has a safety stop to prevent it from being pulled out too far when attending to food. Shelves are removed by pulling them out to the stop and then lifting at the front to withdraw. Never withdraw loaded shelves beyond their safety stop position.
160/180 160/180 160/170 150 140/150 No No No No No No No Lamb Pork Veal Chicken/Turkey up to 4kg (8lb) Turkey up to 5.5kg (12lb) Turkey over 5.5kg (12lb) Casserole Stews 1 ⁄2 - 2 hours 1 12 mins per 450g (1lb) e.g. 10kg (22lb) = 264 mins 13-15 mins per 450g (1lb) e.g.
THE SLOW COOKING ‘S’ SETTING The ‘S’ setting on the main oven thermostat can be used for slow cooking. PREPARING FOOD FOR SLOW COOKING 1. All dishes cooked by the ‘S’ setting should be cooked for a minimum 6 hours.They will ‘hold’ at this setting for a further hour but marked deterioration in appearance will be noticed in some cases. 2. Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at 170˚ for 30 minutes before turning to the ‘S’ setting and never be cooked lower than the middle shelf position. 3.
CARE AND CLEANING Switch off the electricity supply and allow to cool before cleaning the cooker. Clean the cooker regularly and wipe up spills soon after they occur to prevent them from becoming burnt on. Never use biological washing powder, caustic cleaners, harsh abrasives, scouring pads, steam cleaners, aerosol cleaners or oven chemical cleaners of any kind. Before moving your cooker ensure that it is cool and note that it is heavy (approximately 70 kg 155 lbs), so you may require assistance.
CARE AND CLEANING COOKER FINISH CLEANING METHOD Vitreous Enamel Hotplate, pan supports, 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. Check that the cleaning agent is approved by the Vitreous Enamel Association.
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. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad. For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm, without removing it from the door.
SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR COOKER Before contacting your Service Centre or Installer, check the problem guide below, there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. PROBLEM CHECK Ignition does not work. If all burners fail to ignite: Check that sparks appear at the burners; a clicking noise should be heard. If not Hotplate burner. Check that the electricity supply is turned on. If the electricity supply has failed, the hotplate burners can be lit by a match.
SOMETHING WRONG WITH YOUR COOKER PROBLEM Slight odour or small amount of smoke when grill / oven used first time CHECK This is normal and should cease after a short period. Oven cooks too fast or too slow Check that the temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Cooking Charts. However, it may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended setting slightly to suit your taste. Oven lamp does not work The oven lamp is not covered by the guarantee.
INSTALLATION 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 on the back panel. This appliance is not designed to be connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It must be installed and connected in accordance with current installation regulations.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL DATA DIMENSIONS Height Width Depth 900 - 915mm 600mm 595mm (excluding door handles) GENERAL Gas connection Gas Supply Pressure test point Gas rate adjustment Aeration adjustment Electrical connection Oven Heat Input Rp 1/2 (1/2” BSP female) G20 at 20 mbar Grill injector None None Flexible cord fitted with a 3 pin 13 amp plug 230/240V a.c. 50Hz. 13A fuse. 2.5kW BURNER HEAT INPUT INJECTOR HOTPLATE Front left and rear right 3.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SPACE 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. The diagram below illustrates the minimum clearance between the cooker and adjacent walls, cupboards etc.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS LEVELLING Two 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. 2. The front feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the front of the cooker. CAUTION: Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is not moved carefully.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. CONNECT TO A 230-240V A.C. SUPPLY ONLY. Connection to the electricity supply should be made via a properly earthed, readily accessible wall socket which is adjacent to, and not more than 1.25m away from the appliance and capable of electrical isolation. The mains lead should be routed such that it cannot touch hot parts of the cooker i.e. the back panel above a height of 650mm from the floor; the main oven burner bracket under the plinth.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS After installation, check for gas soundness. The supply pressure can be checked at the grill injector. Access to the injector is by first removing the baffle at the front of the grill fastened by two screws. Then remove the fastening screw on the right hand side of the burner and slide the burner off the injector. Ensure that the grill burner is correctly located under the fixing screw on reassembly.
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.