Instructions EG54 EG73 EG76
CONTENTS PAGE Introduction 3 For Your Safety 4 Timer Operation (EG73, EG76) 6 Timer Operation (EG54) 12 Hotplate 14 Grill 16 Ovens 17 Oven Cooking Chart 18 The Slow Cooking “S” Setting 20 Care and Cleaning 21 Something Wrong with your cooker? 23 Installation Instructions 25 Key Contacts Back Cover Use and Installation Instructions The cooker must be installed in accordance with the regulations in force and only used in a well ventilated space.
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.
Timer Operation (EG73, EG76) The timer offers you the following features: 1. Time of Day 2. Automatic Cooking 3. Minute Minder AUTOMATIC COOKING The main oven can be controlled automatically. GUIDANCE ON AUTOMATIC COOKING 1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook. 2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or is just about to finish cooking on your return to the oven. This will ensure the food has not cooled down and does not require reheating before serving. 3.
Timer Operation (EG73, EG76) CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using your cooker. SYMBOLS A ‘bell’ symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set. At the end of the Minute Minder Period, the timer will emit an audible tone and the ‘bell’ symbol will disappear. The ‘cookpot’ symbol will light up either:– – When the timer is in manual mode, or – During the actual Cook Period.
Timer Operation (EG73, EG76) SETTING THE TIME OF DAY Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off. Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on. Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and the Auto symbol, flashing intermittently. Step 4 Press & hold in both the Cook Period & End Time buttons together. Step 5 With the Cook Period & End Time buttons still held in, press either the “+” or “–” buttons to set the correct time of day.
Timer Operation (EG73, EG76) AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:– (a) To set the timer to switch the oven(s) On and Off Automatically (b) To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period. a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches off Automatically.
Timer Operation (EG73, EG76) Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button. Note 2 When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End Time button. b) TO SET TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SET COOK PERIOD Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day.
Timer Operation (EG73, EG76) TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED. Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position. Step 2 Press the Manual button to return the oven(s) to “Manual” operation. The ‘Auto’ symbol will go out. Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing the Cook Period button. OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERATION 1.
Timer Operation (EG54) 0.00 - CLOCKFACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. + SYMBOLS 0.00 A ‘Bell’ symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set. At the end of the Minute Minder Period, the timer will emit an audible tone and the ‘Bell’ symbol will disappear. Minute Minder SETTING THE TIME OF DAY 0.00 0.00 Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned off. Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on.
Timer Operation (EG54) Here you can set a time period of up to 10 hours, 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 Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly. Step 2 Press and release the ‘+’ button. 0.00 Note: Step 3 must be started within 10 seconds, otherwise you must repeat Step 2. Step 3 Press the ‘+’ button to set the required time period.
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 IN USE. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL DOOR CLOSED. The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either the full width of the grill or just the left half. Turning the control knob clockwise will switch on the full width and turning anti-clockwise will switch on just the left half.
OVENS Both ovens have a thermostat light that 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.
190/200 150 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Beef/ Lamb (foil covered) Pork (slow roasting) Pork (foil covered) Veal (slow roasting) Veal (foil covered) Poultry/Game (slow roasting) Poultry/Game (foil covered) Casserole 2-21/2 hrs 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 35-40 mins per 450g (1lb)
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Milk Pudding Baked Custard Bread Meringues 30-45 150-180 100 40-50 90-120 20-30 200/210 150/160 140/150 200/210 30-40 Yes Yes No Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Yes Runner 1 Runner 1 Runner 1 Runner 2 from bottom of oven. 180/190 Individual Yorkshire Puddings 190/200 Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Yes Yorkshire Pudding 190/200 Runner 1 from bottom of oven.
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 (EG54, EG73), pan supports, burner caps, roasting dish, grill pan, main oven base, inside of grill compartment. 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.
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.
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 Pressure test point Gas rate adjustment Aeration adjustment Electrical connection Rp 1/2 (1/2” BSP female) Hotplate burner injector. None None 4mm2 twin and earth. 230-240V a.c. 50Hz. Natural Gas 26 LPG Heat Input Injector Heat Input Injector HOTPLATE Front left and rear right 3.0kW 128 2.8kW (205g/h) 82 HOTPLATE Front right and rear left 1.
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.
INSTALLATION INSTALLATIONS ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED The cooker must be connected by a qualified electrician to a suitable double - pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm, which should be fitted adjacent to (but not above) the cooker, in accordance with IEE regulations. The power supply cable should conform to BS6004 with a conductor size of 4mm2. The control unit should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency.
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.
