Instructions for Installation and Use Electric Oven Models: SQ872T - SE872X 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.
Operating Instructions OVEN GB Retention of this Instruction Book Contents This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. Introduction, 3 If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.
Introduction Your new electric oven 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 oven is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.
Installation ! Before placing your new appliance into operation please read these operating instructions carefully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. ! Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Ventilation To ensure good ventilation, the back panel of the cabinet must be removed.
Electrical Connection Electrical connection The electrical connection to the mains must be made on the appliance. The power voltage and frequency are as indicated on the rating plate. ! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Description of the appliance GB Overall view Control panel GUIDES for the sliding racks GRILL rack position 5 DRIPPING PAN rack position 4 position 3 position 2 position 1 Control panel Display A SELECTOR Knob Display THERMOSTAT Knob PREHEATING indicator light (flashing) or COOKING UNDER WAY indicator light (constant) DOOR LOCK indicator TIMER indicator light Oven light 6 A PROGRAMMING ACTIVATED indicator light CONFIRM adjustment CLOCK adjustment Programming COOKING TIME TIMER adjustment
Start-up and use ! The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature for at least half and hour. Ensure that the room is well ventilated before switching the oven off and opening the oven door. The appliance may produce a slightly unpleasant odour caused by the burning away of protective substances used during the manufacturing process. Setting the clock and timer The time can only be set on the clock when the SELECTOR knob is set to position 0.
Cooking modes GB Cooking modes ! All cooking modes have a default cooking temperature which may be adjusted manually between 40°C and 250°C as desired. In the BARBECUE mode, the default power level value is indicated as a percentage (%) and may also be adjusted manually. PIZZA mode The heating elements (bottom and circular) and the fan come on. This combination heats the oven rapidly by producing a considerable amount of heat, particularly from the bottom element.
Programming your cooking Practical cooking advice ! Select a cooking mode before programming. ! Do not place racks in position 1 and 5 during fanassisted cooking. Excessive direct heat can burn temperature sensitive foods. Programming Time Press the button, then: 1. Adjust by turning the THERMOSTAT knob. 2. Press button to store the setting. 3. When the selected time has elapsed, END appears on the display and a buzzer sounds. 4. The buzzer can be stopped by pressing any button.
GB Cooking advice table Cooking modes Convection Oven Multi-cooking Barbecue Gratin Pizza Mode Oven Baking Fast cooking Leavening 10 Foods Duck Roast veal or beef Pork roast Biscuits (short pastry) Tarts Pizza (on 2 racks) Lasagne Lamb Roast chicken + potatoes Mackerel Plum cake Cream puffs (on 2 racks) Biscuits (on 2 racks) Sponge cake (on 1 rack) Sponge cake (on 2 racks) Savoury pies Soles and cuttlefish Squid and prawn kebabs Cuttlefish Cod filet Grilled vegetables Veal steak Sausages Hamburgers
Precautions and tips ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. General safety The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use. The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms.
Maintenance and care GB Switching the appliance off Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it. Cleaning the appliance The stainless-steel or enamel-coated external parts as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water and neutral soap. If these stains are difficult to remove, use only specialised products. After cleaning, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive powders or corrosive substances.
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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.hotpointservice.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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