Hotpoint Electric Pressure Cooker EH10 User Manual

HOTPOINT EH10 COOKER  
INSTRUCTION BOOK  
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 safety warnings.  
 
Contents  
Introduction  
3
Installation  
3
Product Specification  
For your Safety – Always  
For your Safety – Never  
Features  
4
5
6
7
Control Panel  
8
Hotplates  
9
Grill  
11  
Oven Cookery Notes  
Temperature Conversion Scale  
Oven Temperature Chart – Meat  
Oven Temperature Chart – Baking  
Care and Cleaning  
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory  
Something Wrong with your Cooker  
If it still won’t work  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
18  
19  
20  
Service  
Back page  
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Introduction to Hotpoint – EH10  
Your new cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting  
service.  
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.  
When first using the cooker ensure that the room is  
well ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an extractor  
fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to the  
odour avoid any fumes. It is suggested that any pets be  
removed from the room until the smell has ceased.  
This odour is due to temporary finish on oven liners  
and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the  
insulation.  
This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance  
has been installed in accordance with the  
installation instructions detailed in this  
booklet.  
Note:  
Installation  
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
Warning  
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. The cooker must be connected by a  
competent person e.g. (NICEIC registered contractor)  
to suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum  
rating of 30A and a minimum contact clearance of  
3mm, which should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in  
accordance with IEE regulations. The control unit but  
must be within 2 metres of but not directly above the  
appliance and should be easily accessible in the event  
of an emergency.  
Mains Connection  
The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004  
with a conductor size of 6mm2 minimum.  
Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing  
the rear access cover. The mains cable must pass  
through the cable clamp adjacent to the  
terminal block. Sufficient cable should be used to allow  
the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.  
Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from  
any brackets affixed to the rear panel and is not  
trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker  
into position between cabinets.  
Radio Interference  
This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding  
suppression of radio and television interference.  
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Installation  
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. It can be used with cabinets one side or  
both as well as in a corner setting. It can also be used  
free-standing.  
Siting the Cooker  
This cooker is a class X appliance, as such adjacent  
side walls which project above hob level, must not be  
nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be  
protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging  
surface or cooker hood should not be nearer 650mm.  
Before moving your cooker, switch off at the cooker  
control unit, ensure that it is cool.  
Moving the Cooker  
Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable  
grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof,  
avoiding any grill elements.  
Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy. Take  
care to ensure that any floor covering is not  
damaged.  
Note  
Product Specification  
Supply Voltage  
230V AC Only  
240V AC Only  
50Hz  
Supply Frequency  
Total Wattage  
50Hz  
9.9kW  
10.7kW  
2.5kW  
Grill Wattage  
2.3kW  
Main Oven Wattage  
Left Front Hotplate  
Left Rear Hotplate  
Right Rear Hotplate  
Right Front Hotplate  
Grilling Area  
2.2kW  
2.4kW  
1.65kW  
1.0kW  
1.8kW  
1.1kW  
1.65kW  
1.0kW  
1.8kW  
1.1kW  
900cm2  
29 litres  
Top Oven Capacity  
Main Oven Capacity  
49.9 litres  
External Dimensions  
Excluding Handles  
Height 1240mm  
Width 500mm  
Depth 600mm  
Weight  
48kg  
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For Your Safety  
When used properly your Hotpoint 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  
G Always make sure you remove all packaging from inside the  
oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.  
G Always make sure you understand the controls prior to using  
the appliance.  
G Always keep children away from the appliance when grilling  
as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.  
G Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have  
finished cooking and when not in use.  
G Always stand back when opening an oven door to allow any  
build up of steam or heat to disperse.  
G
Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items  
from the oven/grill.  
G Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure  
handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot  
become heated by other hotplate/pans.  
G
Always take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the  
controls.  
G Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before  
cleaning and allow the appliance to cool.  
G
Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before  
switching on the oven.  
G Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance  
is not in use.  
G Always keep the appliance clean, as a build up of grease or fat  
from cooking can cause a fire.  
G
Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene  
to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.  
G Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.  
G Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service  
engineer.  
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For Your Safety  
Never  
G Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance  
is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use.  
G Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.  
G
Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt  
to reach.  
G Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and  
not in use.  
G Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.  
G Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build  
up causing the container to burst.  
G Never store chemicals/food stuffs, pressurised container in or  
on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to  
the appliance.  
G Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.  
G Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use  
a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.  
G Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause  
the appliance to overheat.  
G Never use the appliance as a room heater.  
G Never use the grill to warm plates.  
G Never dry clothes on either the hob or oven doors.  
G Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft  
furnishings.  
Safety Advice  
In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.  
1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.  
2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH,  
this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.  
3. LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES  
BEFORE MOVING IT. Injuries are often caused by picking up a  
hot pan and rushing outside with it.  
NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE  
as the force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.  
Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.  
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Features  
CONTROL  
PANEL  
1.1kW  
HOTPLATE  
1.8kW  
HOTPLATE  
1.8kW  
HOTPLATE  
1.1kW  
HOTPLATE  
WIRE  
GRILL  
PAN  
FOOD  
SUPPORT  
GRILL PAN  
HANDLE  
GRILL  
DOOR  
2 OVEN  
SHELVES  
STAYCLEAN  
OVEN LINERS  
MEAT  
PAN  
RATING PLATE  
OVEN DOOR  
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Control Panel  
GRILL  
CONTROL  
REAR  
LEFT  
FRONT  
LEFT  
REAR  
RIGHT  
FRONT  
RIGHT  
OVEN  
CONTROL  
Control Knobs  
The knobs for the grill and hotplates can be rotated in either  
direction to provide variable heat control, the oven knobs can  
only be rotated clockwise from the Off position.  
Note: Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position,  
when appliance is not in use.  
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Hotplates General Information Notes  
Use of Hotplates  
Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium  
foil in contact with the hob surface.  
Turn the control to “High” for fast cooking. To cook more slowly or sim-  
mer, turn the control to a lower setting according to the size of the  
saucepan and the amount of liquid. The two small Hotplates are  
specially for smaller pans, low temperature cooking and simmering.  
Do Not leave a hotplate switched on without a pan as this wastes  
energy and may shorten the life of the hotplate.  
Control Settings  
Guide  
This table is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the  
type of pan used and the quality of food.  
Knob Position  
Type of food  
LOW/1  
1 or 2  
To melt butter, chocolate, etc.  
To heat food gently.  
To keep small amounts of water simmering.  
To heat sauces, containing egg yolks and butter,  
To simmer: stews, meat, fish, vegetables, fruit.  
3
To heat solid and liquid foods.  
Keep water boiling.  
Thaw frozen vegetables.  
Make 2-3 egg omelettes.  
4 or 5  
To cook foods, just above simmering.  
To maintain 'rolling' boil for preserve making.  
5 or HIGH  
HIGH  
To seal meat and fry fish.  
Frying potatoes.  
Bringing water to the boil.  
Deep fat frying.  
Dissolve sugar for preserve making.  
Safety  
requirements for  
deep fat frying  
1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the  
appropriate heating area.  
2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil.  
3. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking  
period.  
4. Never try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food.  
This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much,  
resulting in greasy food.  
5. 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 to quickly.  
6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.  
7. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or  
fat.  
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Hotplates General Information Notes  
Always  
Never ✗  
G Use good quality flat-  
based cookware on all  
electric heat sources.  
G Always ensure pans have  
clean, dry bases before  
use.  
G Use gauze, metal pan  
diffusers, asbestos mats  
and stands e.g. Wok  
stands – they can cause  
overheating.  
G Use utensils with skirts or  
rims e.g. buckets and  
some kettles.  
G Ensure pans match size of  
heating area.  
G Remember good quality  
pans retain heat well, so  
generally only a low or  
medium heat is necessary.  
G Ensure pan handles are  
positioned safely and  
away from heat sources.  
G Always lift pans, do not  
drag.  
G Always use pan lids  
except when frying.  
G Deal with spillage’s  
immediately but with  
care.  
G Use badly dented or  
distorted pans.  
G Leave an element  
switched on when not  
cooking.  
G Cook food directly on a  
heat source.  
G Drag or slide utensils.  
G Place large preserving  
pans or fish kettles across  
two hotplates.  
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Grill  
CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE  
GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.  
GRILLING SHOULD NOT BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL  
DOOR CLOSED.  
Open the grill chamber door fully.  
Preheat the grill at setting High for approximately 5 minutes.  
When toasting/grilling push the pan back to correctly position it under  
the grill element.  
Leave the control at High for toast, for sealing and fast cooking of  
foods. For thicker foods requiring longer cooking, turn the switch to a  
lower setting after the initial sealing on both sides at High. The thicker  
the food, the lower the control should be set.  
When grilling thicker food, the wire grid should be turned over to its  
lowest setting.  
Food which requires browning only should be placed under the hot  
grill, either in the grill pan or on the floor of the grill compartment,  
according to the depth of the dish. (The grill pan wire grid can be  
removed).  
Do not line the grill pan with aluminium foil.  
Grill Pan  
Handle  
The grill pan handle is detachable so that the pan may also be used in  
the oven as a meat pan. It is possible to fix the handle to the pan. To  
do this remove the screw and washers from the grill pan bracket, tilt  
the handle over the recess adjacent to the bracket (A), slide it towards  
the centre of the pan (B) and let the handle locate over the bracket (C).  
Replace screw and washers and ensure that they are fully tightened  
up. For a detachable handle remove screw and washers from the grill  
pan and discard.  
Please note, if a fixed handle is required, grill pan cannot be used in  
oven.  
Fig. A  
Fig. B  
Fig. C  
Grill  
Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the grill compartment will be  
heated when the oven is in use.  
Compartment as a  
‘Hotcupboard’  
Do not operate the grill control when using the compartment as a  
hotcupboard.  
 
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Oven Cookery Notes  
Oven Control  
With the oven door closed, heating of the oven is achieved by  
turning the control clockwise to the required “oven temperature”  
scale on the control panel, as recommended in the temperature  
charts on pages 14 and 15. The pilot light will immediately come on  
and go off during cooking as the thermostat maintains the correct  
temperature. The “Oven Temperature Charts” are a guide only,  
giving approximate cooking temperatures and times. To suit  
personal taste and requirements, it may be necessary to increase or  
decrease temperatures by 10OC.  
At the end of the cooking period there may be a momentary puff of  
steam when the oven door is opened. This will disperse in a few  
seconds and is perfectly normal characteristics of an oven with a good  
door seal.  
Note  
Remember to switch off the oven control after cooking is finished.  
To prepare meat for Wipe the joint, dry well with a clean cloth, kitchen tissue, etc., and  
roasting in your  
electric oven  
weigh it. Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator, should be  
allowed to come to room temperature for approximately 30 minutes  
before cooking. Always completely thaw frozen meat before  
cooking. Beef, lamb and mutton may be lightly floured, but pork  
should have the rind scored, brushed over lightly with olive oil, and  
sprinkled with salt for crisp crackling.  
Place joint in meat pan supplied with your cooker (small joints  
weighing less than 1.5kg (3lbs) should be roasted in a smaller  
pan/meat tin, or they may be 'pot roasted' – a small joint in a large  
meat pan causes unnecessary oven splashing). Additional fat should  
not be used, except for veal, very lean meat, poultry, which can  
either be ‘larded’ with fat bacon, or brushed over very sparingly  
with melted fat/cooking oil. When potatoes are to be roasted round  
the joint, they only require to be coated in melted fat/cooking oil. It  
is not necessary to baste, when roasting in an electric oven, and  
liquid/stock should not be added to the meat pan.  
Temperature  
and time  
The secret of succulent, tender meat, is not to roast it too quickly at  
too high a temperature. Best results are obtained when roasting is  
carried out at a low temperature. When a lower temperature is used,  
joint loses less weight, is more tender (too high a temperature  
causes meat to be tough and dry), and the splashing of fat on the  
oven interior is reduced.  
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Oven Cookery Notes  
Temperature  
and Time  
When a complete meal is being cooked in the oven, cooking time  
may need to be increased, and temperature may need to be  
raised for approximately the last 30 minutes of the cooking period  
(for instance when cooking Yorkshire pudding to serve with roast  
beef).  
The times and temperature suggested should be used as a guide  
but may vary according to:—  
1. Whether you prefer meat rare, medium or well done.  
2. The size and shape of your joint.  
(a) A short thick joint requires a longer cooking period than a  
long thin joint.  
(b) A small joint under 1.5kg (3lbs) takes longer per 450g (1lb)  
than a large one, whereas a large joint over 3kg (6lbs) will  
cook in the time given for ‘minutes per 450g (1lb)’ without  
the ‘minutes’ over added.  
(c) Boned/rolled and stuffed joints take longer to cook through  
than those with a bone. (The weight of stuffing should be  
added to the oven ready weight of meat/poultry to calculate  
roasting times).  
Never  
Use meat pans larger than 390 x 300mm (15” x 12”) and baking  
trays no larger than 330 x 255mm (13” x 10”), these should be  
positioned centrally on the oven shelf. Food should not be placed  
directly on the floor of the oven. To avoid unnecessary cleaning,  
rod shelves which are not in use, should be removed from the  
oven.  
Temperature Comparison Scale  
Gas Mark  
Conventional Oven  
Fan Oven  
o
o
o
F
C
C
1
2
/
250  
275  
300  
325  
350  
375  
400  
425  
450  
475  
120  
140  
150  
160  
180  
190  
200  
220  
230  
240  
100  
120  
130  
140  
160  
170  
180  
200  
210  
220  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
13  
 
Oven Temperature Chart – Baking  
Pre-  
Food  
heat Temperature and Time  
Position in Oven  
Scones  
220/230˚C 10-15 mins  
Runners 1 and 4  
Yes  
Yes  
Small Cakes  
190/200˚C approx. 15-25 mins  
from bottom of oven  
170/190˚C  
Victoria Sandwich  
Runners 1 and 4  
from bottom of oven  
1
2
6 / " tins approx. 20 mins  
1
2
8"-8 / " tins approx. 30 mins  
Sponge Sandwich  
(fatless)  
190/200˚C 7" tins 15-25 mins  
190/210˚C 10-15 mins  
Runners 1 and 4  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
from bottom of oven  
Swiss Roll  
Runner 4 from  
bottom of oven  
1
1
1
Semi-rich Cakes  
(large)  
Runner 2 from  
bottom of oven  
2
4
2
170/180˚C 6 / "-7" tins 1 / -1 / hrs  
Christmas Cake  
140/150˚C according to size and  
richness of mixture  
Runner 3 from  
bottom of oven  
Shortcrust Pastry  
(Plate Tarts)  
Puff Pastry  
190/200˚C 45-50 mins  
approx. 210-220˚C  
Runners 1 and 4  
from bottom of oven  
Yorkshire Pudding  
Individual Yorkshire  
Puddings  
Yes 210/220˚C 40-50 mins  
Runners 5 from  
bottom of oven  
200/220˚C approx. 30 mins  
1
Milk Puddings  
Baked Custard  
Runner 2 from  
bottom of oven  
Yes  
2
140/160˚C 2-2 / hrs  
140/160˚C 40-50 mins  
Bread (full oven)  
230˚C 45-50 mins  
230˚C 40-45 mins  
Reducing to  
210/220˚C  
after first  
Yes  
Runners 1 and 4  
Bread (single loaf)  
from bottom of oven  
10 mins  
1
1
2
2
100/110˚C Large 3 / -4 / hrs  
Meringues  
Runner 1 from  
bottom of oven  
Yes  
1
2
Small 2 / -3 hrs  
Note: Always refer to cookery notes before using oven. If soft tub margarine is used for  
cakes, temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed.  
Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine or  
butter only.  
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Oven Temperature Chart – Meat  
Pre-  
heat  
Food  
Temperature and Time  
Position in Oven  
Beef  
Yes  
190/200˚C approx. 25-30 mins.  
per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins over  
Lamb/Mutton  
Pork  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
190/200˚C approx. 25-30 mins.  
per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins over  
190/200˚C approx. 30-35 mins.  
per 450g (1 lb) + 30 mins over  
Runner 1 or 2  
from bottom of  
oven  
Veal  
190/200˚C approx. 25-35 mins.  
per 450g (1 lb) + 30 mins over  
190/200˚C approx. 20-25 mins.  
per 450g (1 lb) + 20 mins over  
(N.B. If bird is large, allow  
15 mins. per 450g (1 lb) +15 mins.  
over at approx. 180˚C)  
Poultry/Game  
1
2
Approx. 150˚C 2-2 / hrs  
Casserole Cooking  
Yes  
Centre of oven  
If using aluminium foil, never: 1. Allow foil to touch sides of oven. 2. Cover oven  
interior with foil. 3. Cover oven shelves with foil.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Warning  
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.  
Control panel  
Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry  
cloth. Do not use oven cleaners or aerosols, scouring pads or  
abrasive powder for cleaning the glass or plastic knobs as damage  
will occur.  
Vitreous Enamel  
Hob Surround  
Lift out the hotplate bezels and wash in hot soapy or detergent  
water. Clean hob surround with a cloth wrung out in soapy  
water. Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream, paste or  
liquid cleaner, or by gently rubbing with liberally soaped, very  
fine steel wool pads. Check that the cleaning agent used is  
approved by the Vitreous Enamel Development Council.  
Spillage  
Compartment  
Raise the hob and secure in this position with the stay provided  
Clean with a cloth wrung out in soapy water. Stubborn stains can  
be removed with a cream, paste or liquid cleaner, or by gently  
rubbing with liberally soaped, very fine steel wool pads. Check  
that the cleaning agent used is approved by the Vitreous  
Enamel Development Council.  
Oven and Grill  
Doors  
Wipe over the door outer panels with a cloth wrung out in hot  
soapy water, then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear  
water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use scouring pads or  
abrasive powder which may scratch the surface. Clean the door  
inner panels with a cloth wrung out in soapy water. Stubborn  
stains can be removed with a cream, paste or liquid cleaner, or by  
gently rubbing with liberally soaped, very fine steel wool pads.  
Check that the cleaning agent used is approved by the  
Vitreous Enamel Development Council.  
16  
 
Care and Cleaning  
How ‘Stay Clean’  
Works  
The surface of the ‘Stay Clean’ oven liners are treated on the  
mottled face with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs  
cooking soils. At temperatures of 220°C (425°F) or above, the  
special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed. The  
higher the temperature the more effective it is. In most cases  
normal cooking operation at this temperature will permit this  
cleaning operation to proceed during cooking. However if higher  
cooking temperatures are not used regularly it may be necessary,  
to prevent heavy soiling, to run the oven without rod shelves or a  
meat pan at maximum setting for a couple of hours. This may be  
necessary once a month or once every two or three months,  
depending on the type and amount of oven cooking.  
‘Stay Clean’  
Oven Liners  
It should not normally be necessary to clean the oven liners.  
If the user feels it is desirable to do so remove the rod shelves and  
wash the side panels in warm soapy water followed by rinsing in  
clear water.  
Grill  
Remove the rod shelve 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. Wipe out the grill/oven  
compartment, use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove any  
stubborn stains left on the floor of the compartment.  
Oven  
Remove the rod shelves and wipe out the oven compartment, use  
a fine steel wool soap pad to remove any stubborn stains left on  
the floor of the compartment.  
Cleaning  
Materials  
to avoid  
1. Plastic or nylon pads  
2. Household abrasive powders and scourers, these may scratch  
the surface.  
3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads. Caustic  
cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the  
metal frame.  
4. Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface.  
Note:  
We do not recommend the use of decorative covers over the  
hot hotplates as these can hold condensation and cause  
corrosion. Accidental operation with a cover in place can  
cause intense heat. Never place saucepan lids on the  
hotplates, as this may cause corrosion.  
17  
 
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?  
Problem  
Check  
Grilling  
Uneven cooking front  
to back  
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned correctly.  
Fat splattering  
Ensure the grill is not set at too high a temperature.  
Oven Baking  
Uneven rising of cakes  
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.  
Sinking of cakes  
The following may cause cakes to sink:  
1. Cooking at too high a temperature, reduce by 10˚C  
.
2. Using a traditional margarine and sugar creaming method  
with soft margarine can cause sinking of cakes. Try an  
all-in-one method and reduce oven temperature by 10˚C.  
3. Using normal creaming method with soft margarine (use  
the all-in-one method).  
Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in the oven  
temperature charts, however, it may be necessary to increase  
Over/Under cooking  
Fast/Slow cooking  
or decrease temperatures by 10˚C to suit personal taste. Do  
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4
not use utensils greater than 2 / " in height.  
Nothing Works  
Is the main cooker wall switch turned on?  
There may be no electricity supply.  
Grill keeps turning on  
and off  
When the grill control is operated at a setting less than “High”  
this is normal regulator operation, not a fault.  
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Something Wrong with your Cooker?  
Before contacting your Creda Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below.  
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.  
Oven temperature seems  
too high or too low.  
Check that the temperature has been set in accordance  
with the temperature charts. It may be necessary to  
increase or decrease the recommended temperature by  
up to 10˚C to suit your taste.  
Oven does not cook  
evenly.  
Check that the temperature and shelf position are as  
recommended in the temperature charts.  
Check that the containers being used in the oven allow  
sufficient air flow around them.  
Check that the cooker is level.  
Hotplates are slow to boil  
or will not simmer.  
Check that your pans conform to the recommendations  
in these instructions.  
Grilling is uneven.  
Check that the grill pan has been correctly positioned.  
This appliance conforms to the  
following EEC Directives:  
Low Voltage Equipment  
73/23/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC  
92/31/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
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If it still won’t work . . .  
If something is still wrong with your appliance after you have been  
through the check-lists:  
1. Switch off and unplug your machine from the electricity supply.  
2. Turn off the hot and cold water taps.  
3. Call Hotpoint Service. See back page.  
DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT  
To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of  
your product carefully and safely. Remove all doors and lids  
(where fitted). Remove the mains cable (where fitted) by  
cutting off flush with the appliance and always ensure that no  
plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to the  
electricity supply.  
To help the environment, Local Authority instructions should  
be followed for the disposal of your product.  
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Hotpoint Service Cover  
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your  
Hotpoint’s Extended Warranties  
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint  
appliances in your kitchen, Hotpoint has a range of  
Service Plans to give you complete peace of mind.  
They enable you to extend your one year labour  
guarantee so that you can have repairs completed  
FREE during the membership period.  
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. Your  
statutory rights are not affected, and the Guarantee  
is additional and subject to the terms of Hotpoint’s  
Five Year Parts Guarantee.  
Service Cover  
We offer a number of payment methods; cheque,  
credit card or you can spread the cost and pay by  
direct debit (full details can be obtained on Free  
phone 0800 716356). This covers you for all repairs  
during the period of cover, which can be from 1 to 4  
years. Service Cover also includes loss of food, up  
to the value of £250, in refrigeration appliances.  
There is also an option of Service Cover with  
Maintenance at an additional cost. This includes an  
annual Electrical and Safety check and replacement  
of any parts as necessary.  
Hotpoint’s Free Five Year Guarantee  
From the moment your appliance is delivered  
Hotpoint guarantees it for FIVE YEARS.  
In the Five Years all replacement parts are FREE  
provided that they are fitted by our own Service  
Engineer. During the first year our Engineer’s  
time and labour is also free.  
Our guarantee covers loss of food in our  
refrigeration and freezer products up to £250  
during the first year, subject to verification by one  
of our engineers.  
After the first year we will charge for our  
Engineer’s time and labour. We do, however,  
operate a range of Service Plans (see opposite)  
which, for an annual payment, enables you to  
cover any repair costs which may be necessary.  
All our service repairs are guaranteed for twelve  
months in respect of our labour and any parts  
fitted.  
The appliance must be used in the United  
Kingdom, and must not be tampered with or  
taken apart by anyone other than our own  
Service Engineers.  
Kitchen Cover  
An annual payment covers you for all repairs for all  
your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten  
years old. It also covers the cost of loss of food up  
to £250 in our refrigeration and freezer products.  
There is also the option of Kitchen Cover with  
Maintenance at an additional cost. Any additional  
Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have  
joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover will automatically be  
included during the annual period of cover without  
further charge.  
Appliance Registration  
To ensure that you have the opportunity to benefit  
from any of the above Service Schemes and other  
offers you should complete and return immediately  
the Appliance Registration Form/Questionnaire  
supplied with this appliance. Full details and costs  
of our Service Schemes, together with an  
application form, will be sent to you at the end of the  
first year of the guarantee.  
You may, however, buy parts which can be  
safely fitted without specialist knowledge or  
equipment. The correct fitting of such parts,  
provided they are genuine Hotpoint spares, will  
not affect your Guarantee. Parts are available  
from our Hotpoint Spares Centres (see back  
page).  
Our guarantee does not cover the cost of any  
repair, or loss of food in refrigeration products,  
due to power failure, accidents or misuse. Nor  
does it cover the cost of any visits to advise you  
on the use of your appliance. Please read  
thoroughly the instruction book supplied with this  
appliance.  
If at any time during the Guarantee period we are  
unable to repair your appliance, we will refund  
any repair costs paid to us in the previous twelve  
months. We will also offer you a new appliance at  
a reduced charge instead of a repair.  
Our Guarantee is in addition to and does not  
affect your legal rights.  
Should you need independent advice on your  
consumer rights, help is available from your  
Consumer Advice Centre, Law Centre, Trading  
Standards Department and Citizens Advice  
Bureau.  
Annual Safety/Maintenance Checks  
Hotpoint strongly recommends that all its  
appliances are regularly checked for electrical and  
mechanical safety, whether or not they are covered  
by a Service Plan. Worn door gaskets or hoses may  
cause a leak on an appliance, which could become  
dangerous if neglected.  
Proof of Purchase  
For future reference please attach your purchase  
receipt to this booklet and keep it in a safe place.  
Spares and Accessories  
Spares and accessories can be ordered from your  
local Hotpoint Spares Centre (see back page),  
using the order form enclosed.  
NOTE: Our Engineers will use every effort to avoid  
damage to floor coverings and adjacent units when  
carrying out repairs/service work, but in locations  
where the Engineer advises you that it will be  
impossible to move appliances without risk of  
damage, he will only proceed with your approval  
that no liability is accepted.  
All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own  
Service Organisation located throughout the  
United Kingdom and Eire. We will be happy to  
deal with any problems which you may have.  
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Service - Hotpoint Electric Cooking  
Please carry out the checks detailed on the Something Wrong page. If there is a  
problem with your appliance then contact your Service Centre by using the table below to  
identify the appropriate phone number.  
Please have the following information available when you call :  
1. (a) Your name.  
(b) Your address and postcode.  
(c) Your telephone number.  
2. The date and the name of the shop/retailer where the appliance was purchased.  
Shop / Retailer :  
Date :  
3. The Model number and Serial number of your appliance (See Features page for  
Rating plate location).  
Model Number :  
Serial Number :  
4. Clear and concise details of the fault.  
5. Details of any Extended Warranty or Service Insurance Schemes.  
Your In-Guarantee Service Telephone Number  
The arrangements for In-Guarantee Service depend upon which Retail Outlet you  
purchased your product from.  
Shop / Retailer from where your appliance was  
purchased  
Just Rentals  
Telephone Number for  
In-Guarantee Service  
01443 441 111  
Hydro Electric / Scottish Hydro  
Any Other Shop / Retailer - UK  
- Republic of Ireland  
0800 300 000  
0541 500 500  
1850 302 200  
If you have any other queries regarding Service or Parts, our Parts and Service division will be  
pleased to help. You should write to :  
Hotpoint Service,Customer Service Department, Morley Way, Peterborough. PE2 9JB  
For Parts and Accessories, please telephone our Parts Order Hotline on  
0541 530 530 (UK) or 01 842 6836 (Republic of Ireland).  
Note 1 :  
If under guarantee, our Engineers will need to see a copy of your purchase  
receipt when they call.  
Note 2 : Our Engineers will use every effort to avoid damage to floor coverings and  
adjacent units when carrying out repair/service work, but in locations where  
the Engineer advises you that it will be impossible to move the appliance  
without risk of damage, he will only proceed with your approval that no  
liability will be accepted.  
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PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.  
November 1998 Part No. 495100067-02  
 

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