kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use 50cm Free Standing Electric Cooker HW160EC HW160EW HW170EK S HW170EW S 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.
Warning WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
Contents WARNING 2 Introduction Installation 4 5 Safety Information 7 Features Control Panel 9 10 Use of hotplates 11 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 Care and Cleaning 19 20 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? / Disposal of the appliance 21 Something Wrong With Your Cooker? Technical Characteristics 22 22 Key Contacts Back Cover You
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 Positioning the Cooker 150 mm 150 mm The height of the cooker can be adjusted by means of adjustable feet in the plinth (900mm - 915mm). 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 Remove all packing from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time. Understand the controls prior to using the appliance. Keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.
Safety Information Never Never line the interior of the oven with foil as this may cause the appliance to overheat. Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use. Do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with the appliance to use it, without supervision. 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.
Features HOB VENTILATION SLOTS 2000W 1500W 1500W 2000W CONTROL PANEL GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT GRILL DOOR SWITCH GRILL MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR MAIN OVEN WIREWORK SHELF SUPPORTS OVEN ROD SHELVES 9
Control Panel MAIN OVEN THERMOSTAT INDICATOR LIGHT MAIN OVEN Control Knobs PLATE INDICATOR LIGHT MAIN OVEN/GRILL INDICATOR LIGHT GRILL LEFT FRONT PLATE LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE 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.
Use of Hotplates Note: Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. The controls set the hotplates at six pre-set power levels. Each control can be used to select one of six temperature settings from a minimum at position 1 to a maximum at position 6. Before using the hot plates for the first time, you should heat them at maximum temperature for approximately 4 minutes, without any pans.
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 before 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 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 grilling 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 Time (approx.) 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 30-35 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 Scones Pre heat Te mpe rature °C Time in mins.
Care and Cleaning Electric sealed hotplates The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold, using a soap filled Brillo pad, following the grain of the hotplate. This will ensure that any stubborn, burnt on spillages are removed. Wipe over with a damp clean cloth, making sure that all the cleaner has been removed.
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? 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. 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.
Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer's guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.
05/2012 - 195103657.00 After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in the country offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08448 224 224 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.hotpoint.co.