Hotpoint 6685X manual

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    Instructions for Installation and Use Model no. 6685X[...]

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    2 PERFORMANCE TEST CHARTS .......................................................................page 3 INSTRUCTION FOR INST ALLA TION ..................................................................page 4 THE CONTROLS ..............................................................................page 7 GET TO KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE ...............[...]

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    3 PERFORMANCE TESTS CHART Data and instruction for Performance T ests according to IEC 705 and further Amendment Document 59H/69/CD. The International Electrotechnical Commission SC 59H, has developed a Standard for comparative testing of heating performances of microwave ovens. The Draft of the new Edition of this Standard has been circulated with[...]

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    4 50 min. 295 min. 550 min. 560 30 = = 30 A +8 0 450 850 min +2 0 X X 1 .A f fix the metal strip ( A ) with the two 13 mm screws (all of which can be found in the accessory bag, inserted inside the oven cavity). There must be a minimum space of 280 cm 2 in order for ventilation air to enter . 2 . Remove the 4 screws X which af fix the oven frame to[...]

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    5 C C B D D = = 5. Keep an even distance between the oven and the cabinet in order to centre it properly inside the niche. Attach the appliance to the cabinet with two 16 mm screws ( D ) which can be found in the accessory bag. 3 . Open the fume exhaust exit B completely . DIS. 3 DIS. 4 4. Insert the appliance into the niche, pushing it until the t[...]

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    6 6. Reposition the frame onto the oven, attaching it with the previously removed screws, as shown in design 2. DIS. 5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - IMPORT ANT : If the appliance is provided with supply cord AND plug, the appliance shall be positioned so that the plug is always accessible. If the appliance is provided with a supply cord WITHOUT the plug,[...]

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    7 THE CONTROLS 13 11 8 6 15 1 2 3 7 10 12 14 9 5 4 DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL P ANEL 1. T ime and mode display 2. Oven temperature display 3. FUNCTION key: mode selection 4. key: oven temperature selection 5. POWER LEVEL key: microwave power level selection 6. key: setting the clock 7 - 8 - 9 “ Automatic Functions ” keys: pre-memorised rapid co[...]

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    8 GET T O KNOW YOUR MICROW A VE A B E F G H I C D T A Grill heating element B Control panel C Microwave outlet cover D T urntable spindle E Inside of door F Low wire rack G High wire rack H T urntable I T urntable support T Rectangular grill Spacer wire rack at medium height level that makes it possible to cook, defrost and reheat with microwave on[...]

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    9 CHAPTER 1 – GENERAL 1.1 FOR YOUR SAFETY Read these instructions carefully and keep for future reference 1) W ARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person (trained by the manufacturer or by its Customer Service). 2) W ARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a [...]

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    10 1.2 TECHNICAL DA T A ENERGY CONSUMPTION ventilated oven only function (CENELEC HD 376 norms) To reach 200°C 0,35 kWh To maintain a temperature of 200°C for an hour 1,15 kWh T otal consumption 1,5 kWh • OUTPUT POWER - MICROW A VE: 1000 W (IEC705) For additional data, consult the data plate placed on the front side of the appliance. This appli[...]

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    11 1.4 ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED LOW WIRE RACK Fan Oven Only mode: for all types of traditional cooking, especially cakes. HIGH WIRE RACK Grill Only mode: for all types of grilled food. TURNT ABLE and TURNT ABLE SUPPORT The turntable and its support are used for all the modes, except for the pasta mode. RECT ANGULAR RACK Only for ventilated oven . For a[...]

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    12 1.5 OVENW ARE TO USE In the “Microwave Only” and “Microwave Combined” modes, all types of containers in glass (preferably Pyrex), ceramics, china and clay may be used provided that they are undecorated and free of metal parts (i.e. gilt trimmings, handles, feet etc.). Heat resistant plastic containers can also be used, but only for “Mi[...]

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    13 1.6 GENERAL RULES FOR MICROW A VE COOKING Microwaves consist of electromagnetic radiation found in nature under the form of light waves (e.g., sunlight). Inside the oven, these waves penetrate food from all directions and heat up the water , fatty and sugar molecules. Heat is produced very quickly only in the food itself, whereas the container b[...]

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    14 CHAPTER 2 – USING THE CONTROLS AND MODES 2.1 SETTING THE CLOCK (for key references see page 7) • When the appliance is connected to the domestic power supply for the first time, or after a power cut, four dashes will appear on the display (----). In order to set the clock, proceed as described below: Press the key (6). (The hours flash on di[...]

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    Microwave Only Automatic Defrosting Combined Microwave and Fan Oven Combined Microwave and Grill Fan Oven Only Grill Only Countdown 15 2.2 PROGRAMMING THE COOKING (for key references see page 7) Press the FUNCTION key (3) (mode selection) and select the desired mode, which will be shown by the corresponding indi- cators coming on, on display 1. The[...]

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    16 In the modes: Combined microwave + fan oven Fan oven only 4 Select the cooking temperature by repeatedly pressing the key (4) until display 2 (below) shows the desired temperature. In order to select the temperature, always refer to the tables shown in Chapter 3. Note • once the cooking has started, display 2 will show the increase in real tem[...]

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    17 2.3 AUTOMA TIC DEFROSTING AND COOKING SEQUENCE (for key references see page 7) In order to programme an automatic defrosting and cooking sequence proceed as follows: + Set the automatic defrosting mode by pressing the FUNCTION key (3) twice (mode selection) . The indica- tor corresponding to the automatic defrosting will appear on the dis- play [...]

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    18 2.4 RECALLING THE PRE-MEMORISED RECIPES (“AUTOMA TIC FUNCTIONS” KEYS) (for key references see page 7) Press the desired “ Automatic Functions ” key . (The indicators of the length and temperature set will flash on the display and the pre-memorised mode and power level indicators will come on.) Refer to paragraph 4.8 in order to choose th[...]

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    19 CHAPTER 3 - USING THE P AST A COOKER Pasta cooking using the exclusive accessory Pasta with this oven has been analysed by sensory and che- mical tests at the University of Bologna, Italy , as confirmed by the accompanying certificate: PRELIMINARY RESUL TS OF ONGOING COLLABORA TION WITH UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA (SITE OF CESE- NA) Introduction Objec[...]

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    20 3.1 - INTRODUCTION The pasta cooker accessory can be used to cook all types of pasta, maintaining its nutritional value. This new and exclusive system reduces cooking time and simplifies preparation, avoiding the need to add the pasta once the water has come to the boil, mix it during cooking or raise the cover to avoid the foam boiling over . B[...]

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    21 Level the pasta by shaking the container gently . Pour in the water (*) required to cover the pasta com- pletely until it reaches one of the two levels (L1 or L2) on the mixer as shown in the pictures below: 5 L1 L2 The pasta is completely covered by the water at the L1 level (min). The pasta is completely covered by the water at the L2 level (m[...]

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    22 Select the cooking time written on the pack for the pasta used (eg. 8 minutes) by rotating the knob (14). 8 Select the key corresponding to the water temperature - red if the water you have added is hot (about 50°C) or blue for water at room temperature (about 20°C). Set the level of water in the con- tainer (L1 or L2) by pressing the same key[...]

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    23 Press the ST ART key (13) to start cooking. 9 The oven will automatically calculate the T OT AL time required to heat the water and complete cooking. This will be immediately displayed. At the start of cooking, the mixer is stationary . It begins rotating automatically about halfway through cooking. One minute from the end, the oven will emit a [...]

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    24 4.1 DEFROSTING • Frozen food in plastic bags, plastic film or cardboard packets can be placed directly in the oven for defrosting as long as the packet has no metal parts (e.g. metal twist ties or staples). • Certain foods, such as vegetables and fish, do not require complete defrosting before cooking. • Boiled foods, stews and meat sauces[...]

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    25 4.2 REHEA TING Reheating food is one of the modes in which your microwave oven displays all its usefulness and efficiency . Compared to traditional methods, using a microwave obviously saves time and therefore electricity . • It is advisable to reheat food (especially if it is frozen) to a temperature of at least 70°C (it must be piping hot).[...]

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    26 4.3 - COOKING ST ARTERS, P AST A AND ENTREES V egetable soups and other soups in general require less liquid because in a microwave oven evaporation is rather minimal. Salt must be added only at the end of cooking or during standing time as it dehydrates the food. It is fair to say that the time needed to cook rice in the microwave oven (as inde[...]

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    27 4.5 - COOKING SIDE DISHES AND VEGET ABLES V egetables cooked in a microwave oven preserve their colour and nutritional value better than in traditional cooking. W ash and peel the vegetables before starting to cook. Larger vegetables should be cut into evenly-sized pieces. Add approx. 5 spoonfuls of water for every 500g of vegetables (vegetables[...]

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    28 4.6 - COOKING FISH Fish cooks very quickly and with excellent results. It can be dressed with a little butter or oil (or even left without). Cover it with transparent film. Naturally if it has its skin, this must be scored or cut; the fillets should be arranged evenly . It is not advisable to cook fish breaded with egg. 4.7 - COOKING DESSERTS AN[...]

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    29 4.8 - REHEA TING/COOKING USING THE “AUTOMA TIC FUNCTIONS” KEYS The “ Automatic Functions ” keys are 3 different programmes with “pre-memorised” length of cooking time, power level and oven temperature; they afford excellent results for the dishes described in the following table. SUGGESTIONS WHA T TO DO KEY (7) • Press once • Pre[...]

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    30 4.9 - SIMUL T ANEOUS COOKING ON 2 LEVELS By using the spacer wire rack at medium height with the microwave-only function, you can defrost, reheat and cook foods at the same time, even different dishes on two levels. The special double-microwave- emission system makes possible, in fact, a perfect distribution of energy . When you wish to cook two[...]

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    31 Defrosting times T ype Quantity (grams) Power level Minutes • Ground meat • Ground meat • Chicken in pieces • Stew • Cauliflower • Whole fish • Meat, single serving • V egetables, single serving • Plate of lasagne • Plate of lasagne • Meat, single serving • Plate of lasagne • Potatoes • Potatoes • Carrots • Carrot[...]

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    32 CARE AND CLEANING Always switch off at the power socket, disconnect the plug and wait for the appliance to cool down, before any cleaning and maintenance is car- ried out. The internal cavity of your oven is covered with a special non-stick finish to which splashes and food particles do not stick, making cleaning particularly sim- ple. Always ke[...]

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    33 Before calling Service for assistance, check through the following list, there may be nothing wrong: NOTE: The oven may be used safely even if the light bulb is not working. Contact Hotpoint Service for bulb replacement (see KEY CONT ACTS, back page). CAUSE/SOLUTION • The door is not closed properly . • The plug is not correctly inserted. ?[...]

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    34 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 f[...]

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    35 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 arrang[...]

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    5719130700 /06.03 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.uk Re[...]