HOTPOINT EG20, EG21 & EG22 COOKER INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOK The cooker must be installed in accordance with the regulations in force and only used in a well ventilated space. Read these instructions prior to installing or using the cooker and retain them for future reference. The data badge is located below the oven door on the plinth panel.
Contents Introduction 3 For your Safety – Always For your Safety – Never Features Control Panel Using the Hob Temperature Conversion Scale Using the Grill Using the Fan Oven Oven Cookery Notes Oven Temperature Chart – Meat Oven Temperature Chart – Baking Recipes Care and Cleaning Cooking Results Not Satisfactory Something Wrong with your Cooker 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 - 17 18 - 19 20 21 If it still won’t work Installation Hotpoint Service Cover 22 23 - 29 30 Service 2 Back Cover
Introduction to Hotpoint EG20,EG21 & EG22 To help make the best use of your Hotpoint cooking equipment please read this booklet carefully. Your new cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet. The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.
For Your Safety PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. Always 4 ● Always make sure you remove all packing from inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time. ● Always make sure you understand the controls prior to using the appliance. ● Always keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after use. ● Always check all controls on the cooker are turned off after use.
For Your Safety Never ● Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its use. ● Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. ● Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach. ● Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use. ● Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
Features EG20 / EG21 / EG22 HOB VENTILATION SLOTS SIMMERING BURNER HIGH SPEED BURNER HIGH SPEED BURNER SIMMERING BURNER ❍❍ EW 21 ❍❍❍❍ Oven Grill CONTROL PANEL Made in Great Britain GRILL GRILL/MEAT PAN WITH FIXED/ DETACHABLE HANDLE AND GRID GRILL DOOR OVEN FAN STAYCLEAN OVEN LINERS OVEN SHELVES 6 RATING PLATE OVEN DOOR MEAT PAN PLINTH VENTILATION SLOTS
Control Panel IGNITION BUTTON OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT ❍❍ ❍❍❍❍ OVEN GRILL LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR RIGHT REAR RIGHT FRONT Note: Always ensure that all controls are in the OFF position, when the appliance is not in use. Operating the control when the grill is in use In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due to hot air being emitted from the grill compartment.
Using the Hob The hob has two high speed burners and two simmering burners which will accommodate pans between 100mm (4”) and 200mm (8”) diameter. All pans should be positioned centrally over the burners. The pan supports should be fitted on the hob such that the indents along one side of each pan support are inner-most. To Use the Hob 1. Push in and turn the control knob of the chosen burner fully anti-clockwise to the small flame symbol.Press the ignition button until the spark lights the gas. 2.
Temperature Conversion Scale Comparative scale of oven settings (degrees Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit) as recommended by the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Electrical Appliances. The temperature control knobs on this electric cooker are marked in degrees Celsius. This chart will help when the recipes show alternative scales.
Using the 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. To Use the Grill Open the grill chamber door fully. Preheat the grill at setting 6 for approximately 5 minutes. When toasting/grilling push the pan back to correctly position it under the grill element. Leave the control at 6 for toast, for sealing and fast cooking of foods.
Using the Fan Oven The oven is fitted with ‘Stayclean’ liners, two rod shelves and a meat pan. Remove the meat pan if it is not being used. To Use the Oven To heat the oven, turn the control knob oclockwise, selecting the o o o required temperature between 80 C (180 F) and 230 C (450 F) as recommended in the temperature chart. The indicator light will immediately come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature.
Oven Cookery Notes To prepare meat and poultry for roasting in your fan oven. (a) Wipe the meat or poultry, dry well and weigh it. Meat which has been stored in a refrigerator should be allowed to come to room temperature before cooking, and frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before placing in the oven. (b) The weight of any stuffing used should be added before calculating the cooking time. (c) Place meat/poultry in the meat pan supplied with your cooker. Small joints weighing less than 1.
Oven Temperature Charts – Meat Fan Oven Cooking Pre- Temperature o heat C Meat Time (approx.) Beef No 160/180 20-25 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 20 mins extra Lamb No 160/180 25 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins extra Pork No 160/180 25 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins extra Veal No 160/170 25-30 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins extra Chicken/Turkey up to 4kg (8 lb) No 160/180 18-20 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 20 mins extra 150/160 150 13-15 mins per 450g (1 lb) e.g.
Oven Temperature Charts – Baking Fan Oven Cooking Baking Food Preheat Scones Yes Temperature Time in mins. o C 210/220 8-10 Small Cakes 170/180 15-20 Victoria Sandwich 160/170 20-25 Sponge Sandwich Yes 170/190 15-20 Swiss Roll Yes 180/200 12-15 Semi-rich Fruit cakes 140/150 75-90 Rich Fruit Cakes 130/140 Depending on size. Shortcrust Pastry 190/200 45-50 Puff Pastry 190/200 Depending on use.
Recipes For Fan Oven BEEF STEW AND DUMPLINGS 675g (11/2 lb) stewing steak, cut into 2.5cm (1 in. cubes) 2 medium sized onions, peeled and quartered 225g (8oz) carrots, peeled and sliced 225g (8oz) swede, peeled and cubed 4 sticks of celery, cut into 2.5cm (1 in.
Recipes For Fan Oven BATTERS Basic Recipe: 100g (4oz) plain flour Pinch of salt 1 large egg 250ml (1/2 pint) milk and water mixed in equal quantities 1. Sieve flour and salt into basin. 2. Make a well in centre and add egg plus one-third of liquid. 3. Beat well until mixture is smooth. 4. Add another third of liquid and again beat well until smooth. 5. Lightly stir in remaining liquid. 6. If possible, allow batter to stand in cool place for at least half an hour. YORKSHIRE PUDDING 1.
Recipes For Fan Oven CHRISTMAS CAKE 225g (8oz) butter or block margarine 225g (8oz) brown sugar 4 eggs 225g (8oz) plain flour 5ml (1 tsp) mixed spice 2.
Care and Cleaning TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING. BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE IN THE OFF POSITION. NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVES, SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL CLEANERS OF ANY KIND. COOKER FINISH Vitreous Enamel Hotplate, burner caps, roasting dish, grill pan, oven base and roof, inside of grill compartment, inside of doors, control panel. CLEANING METHOD Cloth wrung out in hot soapy water.
Care and Cleaning Oven EG22 only Inner Glass Door - open the door fully and unscrew the two screws securing the glass panel, taking care not to allow the glass to fall. The glass panel may now be washed at the sink. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad. Ensure the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. Take particular care not to damage the inner surface which is coated with a heat reflective layer. After cleaning, rinse and dry with a soft cloth.
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem Check Grilling Uneven cooking front to back Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element. Fat splattering Oven Baking Uneven rising of cakes Sinking of cakes Over/Under cooking Fast/Slow cooking Nothing Works Top Oven Baking Uneven cooking front to back Uneven cooking of cakes Uneven rising of cakes Food is taking too long to cook Top oven and grill do not work. Main oven works. Grill does not work.
Something Wrong with your Cooker? Before contacting your Service Office/Installer, check the problem guide below. Problem Check Slight odour or small amount of smoke when using the cooker for the first time. This is normal and should cease after a short period. Cooker does not work at all. Check that the switch on the control unit is in the on position. If so check that the main fuse has not blown. Oven temperature seems too high or too low.
Installation Prior to installation, ensure that the local distributions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment conditions are compatible. The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the rating plate which is fitted below the oven door on the plinth panel. This appliance is not designed to be connected to a combustion products evacuation device. It must be installed and connected in accordance with current installation regulations.
Installation Technical Data Dimension Height Width Depth 900mm 500mm 600mm (excluding door handles) General Gas connection Pressure test point Gas rate adjustment Aeration adjustment Electrical connection Total Electrical heat input Rp 1/2 (1/2” BSP female) Burner injector None None 230 - 240V ~ 50Hz 4.35kW Natural Gas BURNER HEAT INPUT INJECTOR HOTPLATE 3.0 kW 130 HOTPLATE 1.8 kW 102 Front left & rear right Front right & rear left GRILL 1.75kW OVEN 2.
Installation The cooker is of type X with regard to protection against overheating of surrounding surfaces as defined in BS EN60335-2-6: 1991 it can be close fitted below hotplate level. This requires a minimum distance of 503mm between cupboard units of hotplate height. When installing next to a tall cupboard, partition or wall, for a minimum distance of 400mm above hotplate level, allow a side clearance of at least 65mm.
Installation Moving the Cooker Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch off at the cooker control unit. Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved by lifting the front as follows: Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements. Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy. Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged.
Installation Unpacking the Cooker Unpack the components from inside the grill and oven: Check that the following parts are present. Grill pan and grid Baking dish Oven shelves (2) Literature Stability Chain Grill pan handle Pan supports (2) Enamelled discs (4) Brass burner port rings (4) Aluminium burner bodies (4) The cooker must be fitted with a stability device firmly secured to the fabric of the building. The M6 bolt at the top of the rear of the cooker can be used to engage a stability chain.
Installation WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the front of the plinth. The cooker must be connected by a competent person eg.
Installation Operational Checks After installation, check for gas soundness. Fit the hotplate burner bodies, burner port rings, enamelled discs and pan supports referring to the instructions for use where necessary. 1. Check that the hotplate burners ignite correctly and burn with a steady flame. Check for a steady flame on the low setting. 2. Check that with the oven set to 230˚C, the oven fan operates and the oven heats up. 3. Check that the grill heats up.
Hotpoint Service Cover Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back Hotpoint gives you a unique ‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’ promise – valid for ninety days after you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance, just call Hotpoint Service (see back page). If necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this Guarantee, Hotpoint will replace your appliance or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence. Repair Service UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 You will be asked for the following information:Name, address and postcode.