Operating Instructions OVEN GB English,1 Contents Installation, 2 Positioning Electrical connection, 3 Data plate Description of the appliance, 4 Overall view Control panel Start-up and use, 5 Starting the oven The electronic cooking programmer, 6 BS43W/1 BS43K/1 BS43B/1 Cooking modes, 7-8 Cooking modes Practical cooking advice Cooking advice table Precautions and tips, 9-10 General safety Disposal Respecting and conserving the environment Maintenance and care, 10 Switching the appliance off Clea
Installation Before you operate yuor new Hotpoint Single Oven, please read these instructions fully. They contain important information for safe use, for installation and for care of the appliance. Please keep these operating instructions for future reference. Pass them on to possible new owners of the appliance. Ventilation To ensure good ventilation, the back panel of the cabinet must be removed.
Electrical Connection Electrical connection The electrical connection to the mains must be made on the appliance. The power voltage and frequency are as indicated on the rating plate. ! THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Description of the appliance GB Overall view GUIDES for the sliding racks Control panel position 5 position 4 position 3 position 2 position 1 GRILL DRIPPING PAN Control panel SELECTOR Knob ELECTRONIC programmer* Indicator light THERMOSTAT •• •• VARIABLE GRILL Knob 4
Start-up and use ! The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature for at least half an hour. Ensure that the room is well ventilated before switching the oven off and opening the oven door. The appliance may produce a slightly unpleasant odour caused by the burning away of protective substances used during the manufacturing process. Starting the oven 1. Select the desired cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR knob. 2.
The electronic cooking programmer Programming cooking GB A cooking mode must be selected before programming can take place. DISPLAY END OF COOKING icon DURATION icon •• •• DECREASE TIME button CLOCK icon Programming the cooking duration TIMER icon 1. Press the button several times until the icon and the three digits on the DISPLAY begin to flash. 2.
Cooking modes Cooking modes Practical cooking advice ! GRILL (recommended: set only to MAX power level); ! Do not place racks in position 1 and 5 during fanassisted cooking. Excessive direct heat can burn temperature sensitive foods. Thermostatically controlled oven (Fan Assisted Mode) When the SELECTOR knob is turned in a clockwise direction to the symbol "Light/defrost" the fan and oven light will come on to assist in the defrosting of frozen food.
GB Cooking advice table Foods Pasta Lasagne Cannelloni Oven-baked noodles Meat Veal Chicken Turkey Duck Rabbit Pork Lamb Fish Mackerel Dentex Trout baked in paper Pizza Napolitan Cake Biscuits Tarts Chocolate cake Raised Cakes Grill cooking Toast Pork chops Mackerel 8 Weight. (wt) Rack position Temperature (°C) Variable grill Pre-heating time (min) Cooking time (min.) 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 3 3 210 210 210 MAX - 75-80 75-80 75-80 1.7 1.5 3.0 1.8 2 2.1 1.
Precautions and tips ! The appliance was designed and manufactured in compliance with international safety standards. The following warnings are provided for safety reasons and must be read carefully. General safety The appliance was designed for domestic use inside the home and is not intended for commercial or industrial use. The appliance must not be installed outdoors, even in covered areas. It is extremely dangerous to leave the appliance exposed to rain and storms.
Maintenance and care GB Switching the appliance off Disconnect your appliance from the electricity supply before carrying out any work on it. Cleaning the appliance Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance. The stainless-steel or enamel-coated external parts as well as the rubber seals may be cleaned using a sponge that has been soaked in lukewarm water and neutral soap. If these stains are difficult to remove, use only specialised products.
After Sales Service GB No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, reliable, local service. UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 0818 313 413 www.hotpointservice.co.
08/2008 - 195069874.00 XEROX BUSINESS SERVICES Guarantee GB 12 Months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturers guarantee, which covers the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of purchase. This gives you the reassurance that if, within that time, your appliance is proven to be defective because of either workmanship or materials, we will, at our discretion, either repair or replace the appliance at no cost to you.