HOTPOINT EW31 USER AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Retention of this instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance. 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 If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from: Hotpoint Ltd, Celta Road, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.
Contents Introduction Installation For your Safety – Always For your Safety – Never Features Control Panel Hotplates-General Information Temperature Conversion Scale Grilling Guide to Grilling Oven Temperature Chart – Meat Oven Temperature Chart – Baking Main Oven Cookery Notes Recipes Care and Cleaning Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Something Wrong with your Cooker Spare Parts Service Cover Key Contacts This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives: Low Voltage Equipment 73/23/EEC 93/68/EEC Ele
Introduction to Hotpoint EW31 Your new cooker 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 the best use of your Hotpoint 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. 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 front of the plinth.
Installation Moving the Cooker Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch off at the cooker control unit. Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front as follows: Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements. Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy. Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged.
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 Model No.
Control Panel GRILL INDICATOR LIGHT MAIN OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT EW 31 Oven GRILL LEFT FRONT PLATE Control Knobs LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE GRILL MAIN OVEN The knobs for the hotplates/grill 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.
Hotplates General Information Notes Note: Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface. Use of Hotplates 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, the redspot hotplates heat up more rapidly to give faster boiling.
Hotplates General Information Notes CHOICE OF UTENSILS Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils. We recommend for optimum performance the use of good quality utensils. PANS SHOULD NOT Be concave (bowed in) Always ✓ Never ✗ ● Use good quality flat-based cookware on all electric heat sources. ● Use gauze, metal pan diffusers, asbestos mats and stands e.g. Wok stands – they can cause overheating. ● Ensure pans have clean, dry bases before use. ● Ensure pans match size of heating area.
Temperature Conversion Scale 12 Gas Mark oF Main Convection Oven Top Convection Oven Main Fan Oven 1 /2 250 120 110 100 1 275 140 130 120 2 300 150 140 130 3 325 160 150 140 4 350 180 170 160 5 375 190 180 170 6 400 200 190 180 7 425 220 210 200 8 450 – 220 210 9 475 – – 220
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. Grill Pan Handle To operate the grill proceed as follows: ● Open the grill door. ● Pre-heat the grill on setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes. (see chart on guide to grilling on page 15). ● Fix the grill pan handle securely in position. See below.
Grilling (continued) The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill pan/grill pan grid. Place the grill pan on the runners and push back to the stop position when the grill pan is correctly positioned beneath the grill element. Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the grill compartment will Grill Compartment as a be heated when the oven is in use. ‘Hotcupboard’ Do not operate the grill control when using the compartment as a hotcupboard.
Guide to Grilling 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. 5 10 - 20 mins. Whole fish and fillets placed in the base of the grill pan. Fish in breadcrumbs 5 15 - 20 mins.
Oven Temperature Charts – Meat Fan Oven Cooking Pre- Temperature o heat C Meat Time (approx.) Beef No 160/180 20-25 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 20 mins extra Lamb No 160/180 25 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins extra Pork No 160/180 25 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins extra Veal No 160/170 25-30 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins extra Chicken/Turkey up to 4kg (8 lb) No 160/180 18-20 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 20 mins extra 150/160 150 13-15 mins per 450g (1 lb) e.g.
Oven Temperature Charts – Baking Fan Oven Cooking Baking Food Preheat Scones Yes Temperature Time in mins. o C 210/220 9-12 Small Cakes 170/180 15-20 Victoria Sandwich 160/170 20-25 Sponge Sandwich Yes 170/190 15-20 Swiss Roll Yes 180/200 12-15 Semi-rich Fruit cakes 140/150 75-90 Rich Fruit Cakes 130/140 Time dependent on recipe. Shortcrust Pastry 190/200 45-50 Puff Pastry 190/200 Time dependent on recipe.
Main Oven Cookery Notes The oven is fitted with ‘Stayclean’ liners, two rod shelves and a meat pan. Remove the meat pan if it is not being used. To heat the oven, turn the control knob oclockwise, oselecting the o o required temperature between 80 C (175 F) and 230 C (450 F) as recommended in the temperature chart. The indicator light will immediately come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature.
Main Oven Cookery Notes To prepare meat and poultry for roasting in your fan oven. (a) Wipe the meat or poultry, dry well and weigh it. Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room temperature before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before placing in the oven. (b) The weight of any stuffing used should be added before calculating the cooking time. (c) Place meat/poultry in the meat pan supplied with your cooker.
Recipes For Fan Oven BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS 675g (11/2 lb) stewing steak, cut into 2.5cm (1 in. cubes) 2 medium sized onions, peeled and quartered 225g (8oz) carrots, peeled and sliced 225g (8oz) swede, peeled and cubed 4 sticks of celery, cut into 2.5cm (1 in.
Recipes For Fan Oven BATTERS Basic Recipe: 100g (4oz) plain flour Pinch of salt 1 large egg 250ml (1/2 pint) milk and water mixed in equal quantities 1. Sieve flour and salt into basin. 2. Make a well in centre and add egg plus one-third of liquid. 3. Beat well until mixture is smooth. 4. Add another third of liquid and again beat well until smooth. 5. Lightly stir in remaining liquid. 6. If possible, allow batter to stand in cool place for at least half an hour. YORKSHIRE PUDDING 1.
Recipes For Fan Oven CHRISTMAS CAKE 225g (8oz) butter or block margarine 225g (8oz) brown sugar 4 eggs 225g (8oz) plain flour 5ml (1 tsp) mixed spice 2.
Care and Cleaning TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING. BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND, UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW. Cleaning Materials to avoid 1. Plastic or nylon pads, scourers, these may scratch the surface. 2. Household abrasive powders. 3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads.
Care and Cleaning Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals. Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis, if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips. Take care that the rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning, and furthermore that the lettering is not blurred or removed. Grill Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again.
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 Oven Baking Uneven rising of cakes Sinking of cakes Over/Under cooking Fast/Slow cooking Nothing Works Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature. 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.
Something Wrong with your Cooker? Before contacting your Service Office/Installer, check the problem guide below. Problem Check 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. Cooker does not work at all. Check that the switch on the control unit is in the on position. If so check that the main fuse has not blown. Oven temperature seems too high or too low.
Spare Parts Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of equipment. ‘DIY’ repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger, could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under Hotpoint’s Parts Guarantee. If you do experience a problem with the appliance don’t take risks; call in Hotpoint’s own Service Engineer. The address and telephone number of your nearest Hotpoint Service Office is in your local telephone directory.
Hotpoint Service Cover Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’ promise – valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance, just call Hotpoint Service (see back page). If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this Guarantee, Hotpoint will replace your appliance or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
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.