Instructions for Installation and Use 60cm slot-in double oven Electric cooker EW84 To the Installer: Before installation, fill in the product details on the back cover of 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 Page Introduction 3 Installation 4 Safety Information 5-6 Features 7 The Controls 8-10 The Cooking Modes in your Cooker 11-12 Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature 13-16 Temperature Conversion Chart 17 Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob 18-20 Grilling 21-22 Top Oven – Conventional Cooking 23 Top Oven Cooking Temperature Charts 24-25 Main Oven – The Intelligent Cooking System 26 Main Oven Cooking Temperature Charts 27-29 Care and Cleaning 30-33 If something goes wro
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. Mains Connection Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the outer rear panel. The model number and serial number are located on the front of the cooker, as shown on the Feature’s page.
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 ● Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time. ● Understand the controls prior to using the appliance. ● Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.
Safety Information Never ● Never stare at Halogen heating units. ● 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. ● Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use. ● Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
Features WARNING: DO NOT touch the oven doors when the oven is in use as these areas can become hot.
The controls Switch on the electricity supply to the cooker at the Cooker Control Unit. Main Oven Control Top Oven Control Grill Control Timer Hob Controls Dual Circuit Oval Hotplate control Hob Controls As each control knob is turned clockwise, numbers from 1 - 6 on the control knob increase. Setting 6 is the highest/hottest and gives 100% power. Setting 1 is the lowest/coolest and gives about 7% power. Variable power is obtainable on each of the heating areas by selecting any number between 1 & 6.
The controls continued... Main Oven Functions (1-7): 2.TRADITIONAL 4.ROAST CHICKEN 6.BREAD OVEN Grill control Main Oven: - Recommended Shelf Position and - Preheat Temperature Indicator Top Oven control Top Oven: - ‘ON’ Indicator and - Preheat Temperature Indicator 1.FAN OVEN 3.ROAST MEAT 5.FISH - + Main Oven Light 7.
The controls continued... Main Oven Control This control switches on the top and rear heating elements at various times in the main oven, dependent on which mode has been set. The temperature of the main oven can be set anywhere between 80˚C and 230˚C in cooking modes 1 - 5. The main oven preheat temperature indicator ( symbol) will be on the display (middle, left hand side).
The Cooking Modes in your Cooker Your new cooker is equipped with a number of different cooking modes: Conventional Heating (Top Oven) - with upper and lower heat. This system is particularly suitable for roasting and baking on one shelf only. Variable Grilling (Top Oven) - the oven can also be used for conventional grilling with a full or half width fully controllable grill. Note: The Top Oven door should be open when grilling.
The Cooking Modes in your Cooker continued... Fish (Main Oven) - this mode provides gently pulsing top and rear heat to lightly poach fish dishes without overcooking or drying out. A temperature is suggested on this mode but this can be altered using the '+/-' control knob. Rising (Main Oven) - this mode heats and holds the oven at 40˚C. It is ideal for proving bread and yeast based dough mixtures.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature When you first switch on the appliance you will be prompted to set the ‘Time of Day’ on the display. You must ensure you have done this before attempting to use the automatic cooking feature. AUTOMATIC COOKING The main oven can be controlled automatically. HINTS ON AUTOMATIC - Select food which will require the same cooking time and temperature.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER: Main Oven Light Time/Mode - + STEP 1. Press the Time/Mode button, until the ‘bell’ symbol is flashing. STEP 2. Turn the +/- control knob to set the duration in minute increments until the required time is set. After a few seconds the ‘bell’ symbol will stop flashing and the time will count down. THE MINUTE MINDER IS NOW SET. At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard and the ‘bell’ symbol will go out.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature AUTO COOKING TIMER There are two Auto Cooking programmes for the main oven, that can be selected using the display: (a) To set the main oven to switch ON immediately and OFF automatically after a time of your choice. (b) To set the main oven to switch ON and OFF automatically, at the times of your choice.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking Feature (b) To set the main oven to switch ON and OFF immediately: This allows you to cook for a specified duration and additionally choose the time you wish the cooking cycle to finish. From this information the system works out when the cooking cycle will need to start and automatically switches the oven on at the required time.
Temperature Conversion Chart ˚F Main Conventional Oven Main Fan Oven /2 250 120 100 1 275 140 120 2 300 150 130 3 325 160 140 4 350 180 160 5 375 190 170 6 400 200 180 7 425 220 200 8 450 – 210 9 475 – 220 Gas Mark 1 Temperatures The recommended temperatures given are for conventional and fan ovens. When using a fan oven it will be necessary to reduce the cooking time by 10 minutes per hour and lower the temperature by up to 20˚C.
Using the Ceramic Hob WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK SWITCH OFF AT THE COOKER MAINS CONTROL SWITCH IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE OFFICE (see KEY CONTACTS, back page). Ratings of Cooking Zones Front Left Front Right Solarglo Solarglo (dual circuit) 1200W 1500W 145mm diameter 145mm x 250mm Back Left Solarglo 1800W 180mm diameter Back Right Solarglo 1200W 145mm diameter The Working of the Heating only occurs within the marked circular cooking zones.
Care of the Ceramic Hob Do Not In order to keep your ceramic hob in good condition, follow these simple guidelines: Do not stare at halogen heating units. 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.
Care of the Ceramic Hob continued... 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.g. to answer the telephone) on or in close proximity to the patterned cooking areas. 1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area. 2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full with fat or oil. 3.
Grilling CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when the grill is in use - children should be kept away. Grilling must be done with the top oven door open. Control knobs may become hot during grilling. The operation of the controls is covered on page 9. Remember the grill will not operate until the top oven control is in the ‘0’ off position. To operate the grill proceed as follows: ● ● ● ● Notes Open the grill/top oven door.
Grilling continued... GRILL CHART - Pre-heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling Food Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Toasting of Bread products 4 3 - 10 mins. Small cuts of meat, sausages, bacon, etc. 4 for 4 mins. reduce to lower setting. 10 - 20 mins. Chops etc. Gammon steaks Chicken pieces 4 for 6-8 mins. reduce to lower setting. 20 - 30 mins. fingers Whole Fillets 4 10 - 20 mins. Whole fish and fillets placed in the base of the grill pan.
Top Oven – Conventional Cooking The heat for conventional cooking in the top 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 1.5kg (3lb). The operation of the controls is covered on page 9. See cooking charts for temperatures and shelf positioning (pages 24 and 25).
Top Oven Temperature Charts – Meat Meat Pre- Temperature heat ˚C Time (approx.) Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Yes 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1lb) + 35 mins over.
Top Oven Temperature Charts – Baking Food Pre- Temperature heat ˚C Scones Yes 210/220 10-15 Small Cakes Yes 180/190 20-25 Victoria Sandwich Yes 170/180 20-30 Sponge Sandwich (fatless) Yes 180/190 20-25 Swiss Roll Yes 200/210 10-15 Position in Oven Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Semi-rich Fruit cakes Yes 150/160 60-75 7 inch Runner 1 from bottom of oven.
Main Oven – The Intelligent Cooking System The main oven of your new cooker is equipped with an intelligent electronic cooking system that gives you additional cooking performance, flexibility and features over traditional cooking products. The operation of the controls is covered on page 10. See cooking charts for temperatures and shelf positioning (pages 27 to 29).
Main Oven – The Intelligent Cooking System continued... COOK CHART - Fan oven mode: MEAT Preheat Temperature Cooking Time Beef no 160/180˚C Lamb no 160/180˚C Pork no 160/180˚C 20-25 minutes per 450g (1lb) + 20 minutes extra 25 minutes per 450g (1lb) + 25 minutes extra 25 minutes per 450g (1lb) + 25 minutes extra no 160/180˚C 18-20 minutes per 450g (1lb) + 20 minutes extra (4-5.
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Main Oven – The Intelligent Cooking System continued... COOK CHART - Roast Chicken mode: MEAT Preheat Temperature Shelf Position Cooking Time Chicken no 170˚C 2 or 3 20 minutes per 450g (1lb) Turkey no 170˚C 2 or 3 15-20 minutes per 450g (1lb) Notes: Internal Temperatures: Poultry 90˚C If the poultry is covered with foil, the cooking time will need to be extended.
Care and Cleaning WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING, SWITCH THE COOKER OFF AT THE MAINS COOKER CONTROL PANEL AND ALLOW IT TO COOL. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE OVENS ARE CLEANED AND KEPT FREE FROM FATS, OIL AND GREASE. Cleaning of the Ceramic Hob Always clean spills immediately. If the hob is reused before cleaning, spillage will be baked on and be very difficult to remove. Always switch the cooker OFF at the cooker control panel. To minimise cleaning: Always take care and avoid spills.
Care and Cleaning continued... WARNING: BEFORE CLEANING, SWITCH THE COOKER OFF AT THE MAINS COOKER CONTROL PANEL AND ALLOW IT TO COOL. IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE OVENS ARE CLEANED AND KEPT FREE FROM FATS, OIL AND GREASE. ‘Stay Clean’ Liners ‘Stay Clean’ liners are covered with a special enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At higher temperatures the soiling is slowly destroyed. In most cases normal cooking at higher temperatures will permit this cleaning to take place automatically.
Care and Cleaning continued... Door and Control Panel (Glass) Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a clean, dry cloth. Door and Control Panel Trims (Stainless Steel) Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a clean, dry cloth. WARNING: TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, BEFORE REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT, SWITCH THE COOKER OFF AT THE COOKER CONTROL UNIT (and allow to cool if the oven has been used).
Care and Cleaning continued... 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 the inner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm, without removing it from the door.
If something goes wrong ... .... 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 Timer is not flashing or, the incorrect ‘Time of Day’ is showing: - The power supply has been interrupted but has now come back on again. Reset the Timer to the correct ‘Time of Day’ as stated in the Timer instructions. oven back to Manual operation. 3.
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