Hotpoint Electric Pressure Cooker H251EWH User Manual

Instructions  
H251EWH  
 
Contents  
Introduction  
2
Installation  
3
For Your Safety - Always  
For Your Safety - Never  
Features  
4
5
6
Control Panel  
7
Hotplate General Information Notes  
Temperature Conversion chart  
Grill  
8-9  
10  
11  
Guide to Grilling  
12  
Oven Timer Operation  
Know Your Timer  
13  
14  
Clock & Automatic Timer Operation  
Top Oven Cookery Notes  
Main Oven Cookery Notes  
Care & Cleaning  
15-18  
19-21  
22-25  
26-27  
28  
Cooking Results not Satisfactory  
Something Wrong?  
29  
Service  
Back Cover  
You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance  
and retain them for future reference.  
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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.  
When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,  
this will cease after a period of use  
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.  
* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:  
(a) Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book.  
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the  
rating plate attached to this equipment.  
(c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by  
any person other than the authorised employee or agent.  
(d) Has been correctly installed.  
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. 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.  
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:  
Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment  
89/336/EEC  
92/31/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
73/23/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
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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 rear panel.  
The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as a NICEIC registered  
contractor to a suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A (30A  
double-pole control switch installations found in older properties are acceptable) and a  
minimum contact clearance of 3mm, which should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in  
accordance with IEE regulations. The control unit must be within 2 metres of but not  
directly above the appliance and should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency.  
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.  
COOKER HEIGHT  
Your cooker must stand on a flat surface so that the hob is perfectly level, and the cooker  
is stable and cannot be rocked.  
Note: If the cooker is to be placed on a base, precautions must be taken to prevent it  
from slipping off the base.  
SITING THE COOKER  
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 an angled corner setting. It can also  
be used freestanding. 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 than 650mm.  
The height of the cooker can be adjusted by means of adjustable feet in the plinth (900 -  
915mm). Adjust the feet by tilting the cooker from the side. Then install the cooker into  
position.  
MOVING THE COOKER  
Before moving your cooker, switch off at the cooker control unit, ensure that it is cool.  
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.  
RADIO INTERFERENCE  
This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television  
interference.  
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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  
G Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time.  
G Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.  
G Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get  
extremely hot during and after use.  
G Turn controls off when not in use.  
G 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 hotplates or pans.  
G
Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls.  
G Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool  
before cleaning (or changing an oven lamp if fitted).  
G
Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven  
or grill.  
G Always keep the oven/grill door 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.  
G Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower  
oven is in use as the contents will be hot  
G Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any  
glass panel (if fitted) crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until  
repaired.  
G During use, the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating  
elements inside the oven.  
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Safety Information  
Never  
G Never stare at Halogen heating units  
G Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all sur-  
faces 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 con-  
tainer to burst.  
G Never store chemicals/food stuffs or pressurised containers 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 DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.  
G Never use the appliance as a room heater.  
G Never use the grill to warm plates.  
G Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.  
G Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.  
G Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to  
over heat.  
G Never use steam cleaners.  
SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE  
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  
RATING PLATE (ON REAR PANEL)  
CONTROL PANEL  
RIGHT REAR HOTPLATE  
1500W  
LEFT REAR HOTPLATE  
1000W  
RIGHT FRONT HOTPLATE  
1500W RED SPOT  
LEFT FRONT HOTPLATE  
2000W RED SPOT  
GRILL  
TOP OVEN STAY  
CLEAN SIDE PANEL  
GRILL PAN  
TOP OVEN/GRILL  
ROD SHELF  
MAIN OVEN  
STAY CLEAN  
SIDE PANEL  
MAIN OVEN  
ROD SHELF  
MODEL/SERIAL NO.  
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Control Panel  
TIMER  
REAR LEFT  
HOTPLATE  
CONTROL  
FRONT RIGHT  
HOTPLATE  
CONTROL  
TOP OVEN  
CONTROL  
FRONT LEFT  
HOTPLATE  
CONTROL  
REAR RIGHT  
HOTPLATE  
CONTROL  
GRILL CONTROL  
MAIN 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  
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 red spot hotplates heat up more rapidly to give faster boiling.  
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  
1
To melt butter, chocolate etc.  
1 or 2  
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 or 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 6  
6
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.  
Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period.  
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.  
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.  
Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.  
8
 
Hob General Information  
CHOICE OF UTENSILS  
Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils.  
We recommend for optimum performance the use of good quality utensils.  
Never  
Always ꢀ  
G Use good quality flat-based G Use gauze, metal pan  
PANS SHOULD NOT  
cookware on all electric  
heat sources.  
diffusers, asbestos mats  
and stands e.g. Wok stands  
– they can cause overheating.  
G Ensure pans have clean, dry  
bases before use.  
G Use utensils with skirts or  
rims e.g. buckets and some  
kettles.  
Be concave  
(bowed in)  
G Ensure pans match size of  
heating area.  
G Use badly dented or distorted  
G Remember good quality  
pans.  
Be convex  
(bowed out)  
pans retain heat well, so  
generally only a low or medium G Leave an element switched  
heat is necessary.  
on when not cooking.  
G Ensure pan handles are  
positioned safely and away  
from heat sources.  
G Cook food directly on the  
hotplate.  
Be rimmed  
G Drag or slide utensils across  
G Lift pans, do not drag.  
the hob surface.  
G Use pan lids except when  
frying.  
G Place large preserving pans  
or fish kettles across two  
hotplates.  
Be deeply ridged  
G Deal with spillage immediately  
but with care.  
G Place plastic vessels or  
utensils on a hot hob.  
But essentially Flat  
G Use the hob as an area for  
storage  
Always place pans  
centrally on the  
hotplate  
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Temperature Conversion Chart  
Main  
Convection  
Oven  
Top  
Convection  
Oven  
Main  
Fan  
Oven  
Gas  
Mark  
˚F  
1/2  
1
120  
140  
150  
160  
100  
120  
130  
140  
160  
170  
180  
200  
210  
250  
275  
300  
325  
110  
130  
2
140  
150  
3
4
180  
190  
200  
220  
350  
375  
400  
425  
450  
170  
180  
190  
5
6
7
210  
220  
8
220  
9
475  
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Grill  
CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS WILL BECOME HOT  
WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT  
AWAY.  
Setting the Grill  
GRILLING SHOULD NOT BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE  
GRILL DOOR CLOSED.  
Never line the grill pan with aluminium foil.  
The grill control is designed to provide variable heat  
control of the grill element. Please note that the grill will  
not operate unless the top oven control is in the OFF  
position.  
Door in  
grilling  
position  
Open the top oven/grill door, preheat the grill at High  
setting for approximately 5 minutes. When toasting the  
rod shelf is placed in the top runner. Position the pan  
centrally below the grill element.  
Leave the control at High for toast, sealing and fast  
cooking of foods. For thicker cuts requiring longer  
cooking, turn the control to a lower setting after the  
initial sealing on both sides at High. The thicker the food  
the lower the control should be set.  
See chart on guide to grilling.  
Remember to switch off the grill control at the end of  
cooking.  
Grill pan handle  
The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to  
facilitate cleaning and storage. The handle can be either  
detachable from or fixed to the pan. For a fixed handle  
remove the screw and washers from the grill pan  
bracket, tilt the handle over the recess adjacent to the  
bracket.  
Slide the handle towards the centre of the pan and let  
the handle locate over the bracket.  
Replace screw and washers and ensure that they are  
fully tightened up. For a detachable handle remove  
screw and washers from grill pan and discard.  
Warning: Ensure when using grill pan handle in the  
detachable manner it is centralised and secure.  
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Guide To Grilling  
Pre-heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling.  
GRILL CHART  
Shelf Position  
from base  
of oven  
Approx.Cooking  
Time  
Food  
Setting  
3-10 mins depending on  
type of food  
Toasting of  
2
2
1
High  
Med  
Med  
Bread Products  
Small cuts of meat,  
sausages, bacon  
15-20 mins  
20-30 mins  
Chops, etc.  
Gammon steaks  
Fish: whole  
fillets  
1
2
2
Med  
Med  
Med  
cook on base of pan  
10-30 mins  
10-30 mins  
fingers  
Pre-cooked  
2
1
Med  
Med  
10-20 mins  
potato products  
Preheat pan first  
8-15 mins  
Pizzas  
Browning of food  
High  
1
5-10 mins  
The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without  
excessive fat spitting and splashing.  
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Oven Timer Operation  
The oven timer offers you the following features:  
1. Time of Day  
2. Automatic Cooking  
AUTOMATIC COOKING  
The Top Oven and Main Oven can be controlled by the automatic timer. When the timer  
control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven only on the same  
automatic cooking programme.  
NEVER OPERATE THE GRILL WHEN THE OVENS ARE SET TO COOK AUTOMATICALLY.  
HINTS ON AUTOMATIC COOKING  
1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook and require approximately the  
same temperature.  
2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or about to finish cooking on  
your return to the oven. This will ensure the food has not cooled down and does not  
require reheating before serving.  
3. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven, ideally straight from  
the refrigerator. Frozen meat and poultry should be thawed thoroughly before it is  
put in the oven.  
4. We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven if there is to be a delay  
period. Stews prepared by frying the meat and vegetables should be cooked as soon as  
possible.  
5. We advise dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat, for example Shepherds  
Pie, should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay period.  
6. Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method, so that the delay period is  
kept to a minimum.  
7. On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain foods (ie poultry, joints,  
etc) the delayed start should be kept to a minimum.  
8. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period, so it is best  
to add these ingredients just before serving.  
9. Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat or tossing in water to  
which lemon juice has been added, prior to placing food in the oven.  
10. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent boiling over.  
11. Food should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container to prevent the loss of liquid  
during cooking. Aluminium foil gives a good seal.  
12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.  
TIMER OPERATION  
1. Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.  
2. Check that the electricity supply to the oven is turned On.  
3. Check that the oven clock is at the right time of day.  
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Know Your Timer  
COOK  
PERIOD  
START  
TIME  
TIMER FUNCTIONS  
Time of Day  
Main Clockface  
Ensure correct time of day is always set.  
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME  
Start Time  
The time of day at which you want an “Auto Cooking” programme to  
start.  
Cook Period  
(Up to 180 minutes)  
The Cook period in minutes will be shown in the display window.  
Cook Period is the actual length of time for which, the timer will switch  
the oven(s) on as part of an “Auto Cooking” programme.  
(e.g. If you set 180 minutes, the food will be cooked for 180 minutes).  
For Example: If you set a "Start Time" of 1l.00am", and a "Cook Period" for 180 minutes.  
The timer will switch the oven(s) on at 1l.00am and turn the oven(s) off at 2.00pm. You will  
hear an audible tone at 2.00pm to indicate that the Auto Cooking programme has finished.  
Notes: When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven control(s) to  
the required temperature(s) when you set the timer, and if necessary select the  
appropriate oven function.  
If an Auto Cooking programme has been set the oven(s) will only operate during the  
pre-programmed time.  
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation  
TO SET & RE-SET THE TIME OF DAY  
Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.  
Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is switched on.  
Step 3 Push and turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until the correct time of  
day is shown.  
Note: For normal "Manual" operation of the oven(s) the timer  
should always be set at  
(as shown). See Below.  
, the position in the display window  
TO SET THE TIMER FOR MANUAL OVEN OPERATION  
Note: Unless you set the timer for an Auto Cooking  
Programme, for normal "Manual" operation of the oven(s) the  
timer should always be set to the  
position.  
If the  
symbol does not appear in the display window :-  
Step 1 Turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until the symbol does appear in  
the display window.  
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation  
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES  
There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:–  
(a) To set the Timer to switch the oven(s) ON immediately and OFF at a preset time - Up to  
180 minutes.  
(b) To set the Timer to switch the oven(s) ON and OFF Automatically.  
a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF  
AT A PRE-SET TIME – UP TO 180 MINUTES.  
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting  
the time of day.  
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door.  
Step 3 Turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until the required cook period  
in minutes is indicated in the display window.  
e.g. 90 minutes (as shown).  
Note: Cook period is the length of time that you wish the  
food to cook (Up to 180 minutes).  
Step 4 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select  
the appropriate oven function.  
At the end of the Cook Period, the oven(s) will switch off and a Bell will ring.  
Step 5 Return the oven control to the OFF position.  
Step 6 To cancel the Bell and return the timer to "Manual  
Operation", turn knob (B) anti-clockwise, until the  
symbol is shown in the display window.  
Note:  
Cancel Bell  
The bell can be cancelled by turning knob (B) anti-clockwise  
until the symbol is shown in the display window.  
For normal oven operation, turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until  
the symbol is shown in the display window.  
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation  
b) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY  
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow  
instructions for setting the time of day.  
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close  
the oven door(s).  
Step 3 Set the “Start Time” by pushing and turning knob (A)  
anti-clockwise, until the required start time is set.  
This allows the auto function to be set.  
Note: The "Start Time" is the time of day you want the Auto  
Cooking programme to start.  
Step 4 Set the "Cook Period" by turning knob (B) anti-clockwise, until  
the required cook period in minutes is indicated in the display  
window.  
e.g. 90 minutes (as shown).  
Note: The "Cook Period" is the length of time that you wish the  
food to cook, and it can be set for up to 180 minutes.  
Step 5 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if  
necessary select the appropriate oven function.  
Note: If an “Auto Cooking Programme” has been set the oven(s)  
will ONLY operate during tthe pre-programmed times.  
At the end of the Auto Cook Period the oven(s) will switch off  
and a bell will ring.  
Step 6 Return the oven controls to the OFF position.  
Step 7 To cancel the Bell and return the timer to "Manual Operation",  
turn knob (B) anti-clockwise, until the  
the display window.  
symbol is shown in  
Note:  
Cancel Bell  
The bell can be cancelled by turning knob (B) anti-clockwise  
until the symbol is shown in the display window.  
For normal oven operation, turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until  
the symbol is shown in the display window.  
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Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation  
TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME  
Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to their OFF position.  
Step 2 Turn knob (B) anti-clockwise until the  
symbol appears in  
the display window.  
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Top Oven - Cookery Notes  
TOP OVEN COOKING  
The Top Oven is used in exactly the same way as the main oven to cook all types of food. It  
can either be used alone, to cook small quantities of food, or in conjunction with the main  
oven to provide additional cooking space, so often necessary when entertaining.  
There are two cooking positions, the shelf placed directly on the floor of the oven, or one  
runner from the floor of the oven. To correctly position the rod shelf the side rods with  
indents must be uppermost and to the rear, this forms a stop position in conjunction  
with the side liners. The correct positioning of food is indicated in the top oven charts.  
These charts are a guide only, giving approximate cooking temperatures and times. To  
suit personal tastes and requirements, it may be necessary to increase or decrease  
temperatures by 10°C. Food must never be placed directly on the floor of the oven  
without a shelf in position, and there should always be at least 25mm (1”) between the top  
of the food and the grill element. Always ensure a 75mm (3”) gap is left at the front of  
the baking tray to ensure even cooking.  
COOKING MEAT/POULTRY IN THE TOP OVEN  
The top oven is most useful for the longer, slower cooking methods required for cheaper  
cuts of meat, casserole cooking, pot roasting and braising.  
Small joints of meat up to 1.5kg (3 lbs) or poultry up to 2.5kg (6 lbs) in weight can be  
roasted in a small meat pan in the top oven, but should preferably be slow roasted or  
covered with a lid of aluminium foil (one or two incisions in the top of the foil will allow the  
meat or poultry to brown). Always ensure that there is at least 25mm (1”) between the  
top of the foil and the grill element. Larger joints of meat weighing more than 1.5kg (3  
lbs), or poultry weighing more than 2.5kg (6 lbs), should be roasted in the main oven.  
TOP OVEN AS A HOT CUPBOARD  
Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the top oven will be heated when the main oven is  
in use. When the main oven is not in use (for instance when a meal is being cooked on the  
hob) place the plates and serving dishes on the rod shelf, using the bottom runner, and  
turn the top oven control to approximately 100°C. A maximum time of 10 - 12 minutes is  
all that is required to heat the plates and dishes.  
Do not operate the grill control when using the top oven for cooking or as a hot  
cupboard.  
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Top Oven Temperature Chart - Baking  
Food  
Preheat  
Temperature and Time  
Position in oven  
Runner 1 from  
bottom of oven  
Scones  
Yes  
200˚C 9-12 mins  
Runner 1 from  
bottom of oven  
Small Cakes  
Yes  
180˚C approx. 15-20 mins  
Shelf placed directly  
on floor of oven  
170˚C 61/2" tins approx. 20 mins  
180/190˚C approx.15 mins  
190/200˚C 9-12 mins  
Victoria Sandwich  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Sponge Sandwich  
(Fatless)  
Runner 1 from  
bottom of oven  
Runner 1 from  
bottom of oven  
Swiss Roll  
Shelf placed directly  
on floor of oven  
160/180˚C 61/2 - 7" tins 11/4 - 11/2 hrs  
150˚C approx. 7 - 8" tins 2 - 21/4 hrs  
190/200˚C 40-45 mins  
Semi-rich Cakes  
Rich Fruit Cakes  
Shelf placed directly  
on floor of oven  
Shelf placed directly  
on floor of oven  
Shortcrust Pastry  
(plate Tarts  
Runner 1 from bottom of oven  
or shelf placed directly on floor  
of oven  
200/220˚C approx.  
Time depending on use.  
Puff Pastry  
Runner 1 from  
bottom of oven  
Yorkshire Pudding  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
200˚C approx. 40-45 mins  
200˚C approx. 40-45 mins  
Individual Yorkshire  
Puddings  
Runner 1 from  
bottom of oven  
Shelf placed directly  
on floor of oven  
140˚C 2 - 21/2 hrs  
Milk Puddings  
Baked Custard  
Bread  
Runner 1 from  
bottom of oven  
150˚C approx. 40-45 mins  
210˚C for 10 mins  
200/210˚C for approx. further 30 mins  
Shelf placed directly  
on floor of oven  
100/110˚C  
Large 31/2 - 4 hrs  
Small 21/2 - 3 hrs  
Runner 1 from  
bottom of oven  
Meringue  
Note: Always refer to cookery notes before using the oven. If soft tub margarine is used  
for cakes, temperatures recommended by the manufacturer should be followed.  
Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine or  
butter only.  
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Top Oven Temperature Chart - Meat  
Food  
Preheat  
Temperature and Time  
Position in oven  
Beef / Lamb  
(slow roasting)  
170/180˚C approx. 35 mins per 450g  
(1lb) + 35 mins over  
Yes  
190/200˚C approx. 35-40 mins per  
450g  
Beef / Lamb  
(foil covered)  
Yes  
Pork  
(slow roasting)  
170/180˚C approx. 40 mins per 450g  
(1lb) + 40 mins over  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Pork  
(foil covered)  
Veal  
190/200˚C approx. 40 mins per 450g  
(1lb)  
170/180˚C approx. 40-45 mins  
per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over  
(slow roasting)  
Shelf placed  
directly on floor  
of oven  
Veal  
190/200˚C approx. 40-45 mins  
per 450g (1lb)  
170/180˚C approx. 25-30 mins  
per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over  
(foil covered)  
Poultry / Game  
(slow roasting)  
Poultry / Game  
(foil covered)  
190/200˚C approx. 25-30 mins  
per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over  
Approx. 150˚C 2 - 21/2 hrs  
Casseroles cooking  
If using aluminium foil: -  
1. Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third.  
2. Never allow foil to touch sides of oven.  
3. Never cover oven interior with foil.  
4. Never cover oven shelves with foil.  
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Oven  
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.  
Oven Control  
The pilot light will immediately come on and go off during cooking  
as the thermostat maintains the correct temperature.  
Note: 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.  
Oven Cookery Notes  
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 10˚C.  
Wipe the joint, dry well with a clean cloth, kitchen tissue, etc., and  
weigh it. Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator, should be  
allowed to come to room temperature for approximately 30 minutes  
before cooking.  
To prepare meat  
for roasting in your  
electric oven  
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 the joint in a suitably sized meat pan (a small joint in a large  
meat pan causes unnecessary oven splashing). Small joints  
weighing less than 1.5kg (3lbs) may be pot roasted. 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 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 a meat pan.  
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Oven Cookery Notes  
Temperature and  
Time  
The secret of succulent, tender meat, is not to roast quickly at too  
high a temperature. Best results are obtained when roasting is  
carried out at low temperatures. When a lower temperature is used,  
the joint loses less weight, is more tender (too high a temperature  
causes meat to be tough and dry), and the splashing of fat onto oven  
interior is reduced. 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”x12”) and baking  
trays no larger than 330x255mm (13”x10”), 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.  
Meat pan and rod  
shelves  
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Main Oven Temperature Chart - Baking  
Position in oven  
from bottom  
Food  
Preheat  
Temperature and Time  
Runners 1 and 4  
Runners 1 and 4  
Runners 1 and 4  
Runners 1 and 4  
Runner 4  
Scones  
Yes  
Yes  
220/230˚C approx. 10-15 mins  
Small Cakes  
Victoria Sandwich  
190/200˚C approx. 20-25 mins  
180/190˚C 61/2 - 7" tins approx. 20mins  
8 - 81/2" tins approx. 30mins  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Sponge Sandwich  
(Fatless)  
190/200˚C 7"tins 15-20 mins  
Swiss Roll  
200/210˚C approx. 10-15 mins  
160/170˚C 61/2 - 7" tins 11/4 - 11/2 hrs  
8 - 9" tins 2 - 21/2 hrs  
Semi-rich Cakes  
(large)  
Runner 3  
Runner 3  
dependant on size and richness  
Christmas Cake  
Shortcrust Pastry  
Puff Pastry  
140/150˚C -  
of mixture.  
Runners 2 and 5  
Runners 2 and 5  
200/210˚C depending on use.  
220˚C approx. depending on use.  
Runner 5  
Runner 5  
Yorkshire Pudding  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
210/220˚C 45-50 mins  
Individual Yorkshire  
Puddings  
210/220˚C approx. 20-35 mins  
150/160˚C approx. 2 - 21/2 hrs  
150/160˚C approx. 45-55 mins  
Runner 2  
Milk Puddings  
Runner 2  
Baked Egg Custard  
Bread (full oven)  
Bread (single loaf)  
230˚C 50-60 mins  
230˚C 45-50 mins  
reducing to 210/220˚C  
after first 10 mins  
Runners 1 and 4  
Runner 1  
100/110˚C  
Large 31/2 - 4 1/2 hrs  
Small 21/2 - 3 hrs  
Meringue  
Note: Always refer to cookery notes before using the oven. If soft tub margarine is used  
for cakes, temperatures recommended by the manufacturer should be followed.  
Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine or  
butter only.  
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Main Oven Temperature Chart - Meat  
Food  
Preheat  
Temperature and Time  
Position in oven  
190/200˚C approx. 25-30 mins  
per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins extra  
Yes  
Beef  
190/200˚C approx. 25-30 mins  
per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins extra  
Lamb  
Pork  
Veal  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
In a meat tin  
on Runner 2  
190/200˚C approx. 30-35 mins  
per 450g (1lb) + 30 mins extra  
190/200˚C approx. 25-35 mins  
per 450g (1lb) + 30 mins extra  
180/190˚C approx. 18-20 mins  
per 450g (1lb) + 20 mins extra  
Poultry / Game  
Turkey  
Yes  
Yes  
up to 5.5kg (12lb)  
allow 22 mins per 450g (1lb) at190˚C  
eg. 5kg (11lb) = 242 mins  
In a suitable tin  
on Runner 1  
over 5.5kg (12lb)  
allow 16 mins per 450g (1lb) at 180˚C  
eg. 10kg (22lb) = 352 mins  
Yes  
Casseroles cooking  
Runner 3  
140/160˚C approx. according to quantity  
If using aluminium foil: -  
1. Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third.  
2. Never allow foil to touch sides of oven.  
3. Never cover oven interior with foil.  
4. Never 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, aerosols cleaners or oven  
chemical cleaners of any kind.  
CONTROL PANEL  
Wipe with a damp cloth wrung out in warm soapy water and polish with a dry cloth.  
Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream, paste or liquid cleaner. Care must be  
taken to ensure that this does not come into contact with plastic parts.  
HOB  
Clean hob with a cloth wrung out in warm 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 DOORS  
Wipe over the door outer panels with a cloth wrung out in warm 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.  
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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/TOP OVEN  
Remove the rod shelf, 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.  
MAIN 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.  
4. Caustic cleaners, these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame.  
5. 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.  
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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory  
GRILL  
Uneven cooking front to back  
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below  
the grill element.  
Fat splattering  
Ensure that the grill pan is not lined with foil.  
Ensure that the grill setting control is not set too  
high.  
BAKING GENERAL  
Uneven rising of cakes  
Ensure that the oven shelves are level.  
Sinking of cakes  
The following may cause cakes to sink:  
1. Cooking at too high a temperature.  
2. Using normal creaming method with a soft  
margarine. If using soft margarine, use an all in one  
method instead of the traditional creaming of the  
margarine and sugar. Remember when using a food  
mixer or processor not to over cream soft  
margarine.  
Over/undercooking  
Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given  
in the Oven Temperature Charts provided, however,  
it may be necessary to increase or decrease  
temperatures by 10˚C to suit personal taste.  
Do not use utensils greater than 56mm (2l4'') in  
height for roasting.  
TOP OVEN BAKING  
Uneven cooking front to back  
Ensure that the cooking utensil is at least 100mm  
(4") from the front of the shelf.  
Uneven rising  
Overcooking  
Ensure that the shelf is level (as above) and that  
the food is positioned correctly in the oven.  
Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by  
10˚C from standard recipes when using the top  
oven.  
Food is taking too long to cook  
Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top  
oven is not larger than 300mm x 225mm (12"x 9").  
Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading  
the oven.  
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Something Wrong ?  
Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists.  
THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG.  
Problem  
Check  
Nothing works.  
If you find :-  
No change in time of day for 5 minutes.  
Then it is likely that there is no electricity supply to your oven.  
Check: (i) That the main cooker wall switch is turned on.  
(ii) Check other appliances to see if you have a power  
cut.  
(iii) Check the main circuit breaker for the property.  
Clock is working but has lost time.  
The power supply to your oven has possibly been interrupted, but  
has now come back on again. Reset the timer to the correct time  
of day and "Manual" operation using instructions given in the  
timer section of the book.  
Main & Top Ovens do not work, but  
the Grill works.  
Check the following to ensure that the timer is in Manual Mode:  
Check that the  
symbol is shown in the display window.  
See timer section for instructions on how to return timer to  
"Manual".  
Top Ovens and Grill do not work,  
but the Main Oven works.  
Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause a  
safety device to operate.  
(a) Grilling with the door closed - always grill with the door open  
to the correct position - see grilling.  
(b) Grilling for an excessively long period at maximum setting -  
see grilling guide.  
Check that you have selected :- Grill setting on the "Grill"  
knob - see grilling page  
Grill does not work.  
Ensure that the Top Oven temperature control is fully OFF.  
Grill keeps turning on and off.  
When the "Grill" control is operating at less than "H", the grill will  
cycle on and off, this is normal and is not a fault.  
Can not set an “Auto Cook”  
programme  
Remember: "Cook Period" is the actual length of time for which,  
the timer will switch the oven(s) on as part of an "Auto Cooking"  
programme.  
If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem; Contact Service,  
see Key Contacts (back cover).  
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Key Contacts  
After Sales Service  
Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have  
complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer.  
Repair Service and Information Help Desk  
UK: 08709 066 066  
Monday to Friday, 8am to 7.30pm  
Saturday, 8.30am to 5.30pm  
Sunday, 9.30am to 3.30pm  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the following information:  
Model number  
Serial number  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Genuine Parts and Accessories  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm  
Saturday, 8.30am to 12noon  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
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PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.  
01/2005 Part No. 195047378.01  
 

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