kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use 50cm Free Standing Gas Cooker Alkaline AA 51TGW ARG50W ARG50X NOTE: This appliance is fitted with a battery powered ignition system (the battery provided). Sholud the ignition system start to spark slowly - or not at all, the battery will need replacing. See the section on battery replacement. To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover this book. The information can be found on the rating plate.
Contents Introduction Installation 3 4 Burner and Nozzle Specifications 8 Safety Information Features 9 11 Control Panel 12 Use of hotplates Grilling 13 14 Oven 15 Oven cooking charts Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 16 17 Care and Cleaning / Battery Replacement Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? 18-19 20 Something Wrong With Your Cooker? 21 Technical Characteristics After Sales Service 22 26 Hotpoint Guarantee 27 Key Contacts Back Cover You must read these instructions prior
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.
Installation The appliance must only be installed by a competent person. In the UK, CORGI registered installers undertake to work to safe and satisfactory standards. 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.
Gas connection The cooker should be connected to the gas-supply by a corgi registered installer. During installation of this product it is essential to fit an approved gas tap to isolate the supply from the appliance for the convenience of any subsequent removal or servicing. Connection of the appliance to the gas mains or liquid gas must be carried out according to the prescribed regulation in force, and only after it is ascertained that it is adaptable to the type of gas to be used.
Disposing of the appliance When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the plug body and dispose of it as described above. Adapting the cooker to different types of gas In order to adapt the cooker to a different type of gas with respect to the gas for which it was produced (indicated on the label attached to the lid), follow these steps: a) replace the hose holder mounted on the appliance with that supplied in the bag of “cooker accessories”.
• remove screw “V” and then the oven burner; • Unscrew the oven burner nozzle using the socket spanner for the nozzles “Z”, or a 7 mm socket spanner, and replace it with a nozzle suited to the new type of gas (see Table 1). Take particular care handling the spark plug wires and the thermocouple pipes. • Replace all the parts, following the steps described above in the reverse order.
Burner and Nozzle Specifications Table 1 Liquid Gas Burner Diameter (mm) Thermal Power kW (p.c.s.
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 l Remove all packing from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time. l Understand the controls prior to using the appliance. l Keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use.
Safety Information Never l Never line the interior of the oven with foil as this may cause the appliance to overheat. l Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use. l Do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with the appliance to use it, without supervision. l Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. l Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach.
Features GLASS COVER HOB VENTILATION SLOTS 1900W 1000W 1900W 2600W CONTROL PANEL GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH REMOVABLE HANDLE AND WIRE FOOD SUPPORT GRILL GRILL DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR REMOVABLE INNER GLASS DOOR MAIN OVEN WIREWORK SHELF SUPPORTS MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER OVEN ROD SHELVES 11
Control Panel MAIN OVEN Control Knobs for the gas burners GRILL ELECTRONIC* LEFT FRONT INIECTION BURNER BUTTON LEFT REAR BURNER RIGHT REAR BURNER RIGHT FRONT BURNER The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of the knobs is shown by a solid ring •. To light one of the burners, hold a lighted match or lighter near the burner and, at the same time, press down and turn the corresponding knob counter clockwise to the maximum setting.
Use of Hotplates Gas Cut Off This cooker has a safety cut out feature which switches off the burners when you close the cover. This device is provided as a safety feature in case the cover is lowered with the burners on. Practical Advice on Using the Burners To use the burners as efficiently as possible, some basic guidelines should be followed: • Use cookware that is the right size for each burner (see table) in order to prevent the flame from spreading beyond the bottom of the cookware.
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. To operate the grill proceed as follows: l Open the grill door and remove the grill pan. l Press the ignition button and then push in and turn the grill control knob anti-clockwise to the large flame symbol. Continue to press the ignition button until the spark lights the gas.
Oven The oven has different heat zones - the thermostat settings refer to the temperature on the middle shelf; above this shelf it is hotter and below it is cooler. Two shelves enable full use of the temperatures inside the oven. Each shelf has a safety stop to prevent if from being pulled out too far when attending to food. Shelves are removed from the oven by pulling them out to the stop and then lifting them at the front to withdraw. The grill pan without the handle can be used in the oven.
Oven Cooking Chart The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results. Always turn the thermostat knob to Mark 9 before selecting the appropriate gas Mark. Shelf position 1 is the highest. Food Gas Mark Shelf Position Approx.
Using the Main Oven for Other Functions (only available on certain models) ‘S’ SLOW Setting This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china, as it may be damaged in a hot oven. DO NOT place food or plates directly on the oven floor as this could damage both the oven lining and the plates which are being warmed. Advantages of “SLOW” cooking are: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.
Care and Cleaning 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. Wipe out the Grill compartment, use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners and the floor of the compartment. Wipe over the control panel with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth.
Care and Cleaning CLEANING THE DOORS Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that iscoated with a heat reflective layer. Do not use scouring pads, or abrasive powder,which will scratch the glass. Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharpmechanical blows. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad. For slight soiling theinner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm, without removing it from the door.
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front to Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element. back 20 Fat splattering Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a temperature. Oven Baking Uneven rising of cake 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.
Something Wrong with your Cooker? Before contacting your nearest Service Centre/Installer, check the problem guide below; there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. Problem Ignition does not work Oven Cavity Oven Burner Check If all burners fail to ignite: Check that sparks appear at the burners; A clicking noise should be heard. If not Check that the plug is plugged in to a 13amp Electric socket and the supply is switched on.
Technical Characteristics Main Oven Dimensions (HxWxD): 34x39x31 cm Volume: 41 Litres Battery 1.5V Alkaline AA Burners: Adaptable for use with all the types of gas indicated on the data plate. This appliance conforms with the following European Economic Community directives: - 90/396/EEC of 29/06/90 (Gas) and subsequent modifications (only for models which use gas); - 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.
After Sales Service "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 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 Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.
