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    Instructions f or Installation and Use Built-in Electric double oven DE89X1 DQ89I AHP67X To the Installer: Before installation, fill in the product details on the back cover of this book. The information can be found on the rating plate. To the User: You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for[...]

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    2 PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET C AREFULL Y . Contents P age Introduction 3 Saf ety Inf ormation - Always 4 Never 5 The main parts of your Double Oven 6 Controls 7-8 The Cooking Modes in your Oven 9-10 Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking F eature 11-14 Solarplus Grill 15-16 Grill pan handle 16 T op Oven - Convectional cooking 17 T op Oven Cooking c[...]

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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 appliance is designed specifically for[...]

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    4 Alway s ● Always make sure you remove all packaging and literature 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 in use as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after[...]

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    5 Nev er ● Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all cooking surfaces will be hot during and after 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 remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot. [...]

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    6 The Main Par ts of your Double Ov en TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL MAIN OVEN SELECT CONTROL CLOCK & OVEN TIMER OVEN LIGHT GRILL PAN, FOOD SUPPORT & ANTI-SPLASH TRAY TOP OVEN DOOR OVEN LIGHT INNER DOOR GLASS OVEN SHELF DOOR SWITCH MODEL & SERIAL NUMBER LABEL – Record the Model No. and the Serial No. on KEY CONTACTS, back page. GRILL S[...]

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    7 Controls Switch on the electricity supply to your oven at the cooker control unit. Grill Control - Top Oven Top Oven Control Notes The grill control will not operate unless the top oven control is in the ‘O’ off position. The grill control provides fully variable heat control for either the twin grill or single (left hand side) grill by selec[...]

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    8 Controls Main Oven Control Adjusting the Main Oven Temperature Main Oven Light Cooling Fan The Main Oven Cooking Functions This control switches on the top and rear heating elements at various times in the main oven, dependent on which mode has been set. The temperature of the main oven can be set anywhere between 80˚C and 230˚C in cooking mode[...]

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    9 The Cooking Modes in y our Oven Your new cooker is equipped with a number of different cooking modes: Conventional Heating (Top Oven) - with upper and lower heat. This system is particularly suitable for roasting and baking on one shelf only. Variable Grilling (Top Oven) - the oven can also be used for conventional grilling with a full or half wi[...]

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    The Cooking Modes in y our Oven 10 Fish (Main Oven) - this mode provides gently pulsing top and rear heat to lightl y poach fish dishes without overcooking or drying out. A temperature is suggested on this mode but this can be altered using the '+/-' control knob. Rising (Main Oven) - Models DE89 / DQ89 only. - this mode heats and holds t[...]

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    Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking F eature 11 When you first switch on the appliance you will be prompted to set the ‘Time of Day’ on the display. You must ensure you have done this before attempting to use the automatic cooking feature. The main oven can be controlled automatically. - Select food which will require the same cooking time[...]

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    Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking F eature 12 STEP 1. Press the Time/Mode button, until the ‘bell’ symbol is flashing. STEP 2. Turn the +/- control knob to set the duration in minute increments until the required time is set. After a few seconds the ‘bell’ symbol will stop flashing and the time will count down. THE MINUTE MINDER IS N[...]

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    Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking F eature 13 Note: During the cooking period the cooking duration will be shown in the display for a few seconds and then revert to the temperature set. 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 to be cooked on shelf in the ov[...]

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    Electronic Clock & Automatic Cooking F eature 14 Note: At any time up to the start of cooking, the cooking end time, cooking duration and the temperature will be shown in the display. STEP 6. Press the Time/Mode button, until the ‘end time’ symbol is flashing. The display will show a default cooking end time (this will be the current time p[...]

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    15 Solarplus 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 TOP OVEN/GRILL DOOR CLOSED - This will cause overheating. Your cooker is not fitted with a conventional type of grill. Th e solarplus grill is designed to reduce your grilling times. It is q[...]

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    Solarplus Grill 16 Recess Guide to grilling successfully: 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 bra[...]

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    T op Oven – C onventional C ooking 17 WARNING: DO NOT put delicate items china or items which could be affected by heat into the oven. The heat for conventional cooking in the top oven is provided by the grill element and the element under the floor of the oven. It is ideal for the slow cooking of cheaper cuts of meat in casseroles etc. but can a[...]

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    18 T op Oven T emperature Char ts – Meat Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1lb) + 35 mins over. Runner 1 from bottom of oven. 35-40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40 mins per 450g (1lb) 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) + 40 mins over 40-45 mins per 450g (1lb) 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) + 25 mins over 25-[...]

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    19 T op Oven T emperature Char ts – Baking Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine only. Scones Food Pre- heat Yes 210/220 10-15 Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Runner 2 from bottom of oven. Runn[...]

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    20 Main Oven – The Int elligent Cooking S ystem The main oven of your new cooker is equipped with an intelligen t electronic cooking system that gives you additional cooking performance, flexibility and features over traditional cooking products. The operation of the controls is covered on page 8. See cooking charts for temperatures and shelf pos[...]

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    21 Main Oven – The Int elligent Cooking S ystem COOK CHART - Fan oven mode: MEAT Preheat Temperature Cooking Time Beef no 160/180˚C 20-25 minutes per 450g (1lb) + 20 minutes extra Lamb no 160/180˚C 25 minutes per 450g (1lb) + 25 minutes extra Pork no 160/180˚C 25 minutes per 450g (1lb) + 25 minutes extra Chicken/Turkey (up to 4kg/8lb) no 160/1[...]

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    22 Main Oven – The Int elligent Cooking S ystem continued... COOK CHART - Traditional mode: MEAT Preheat Temperature Shelf Position Cooking Time Beef yes 190/200˚C 2 or 3 25-30 minutes per 450g (1lb) + 25 minutes extra Beef (foil covered) yes 190/200˚C 2 or 3 35-45 minutes per 450g (1lb) Lamb yes 190/200˚C 2 or 3 25-30 minutes per 450g (1lb) +[...]

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    23 Main Oven – The Int elligent Cooking S ystem continued... COOK CHART - Roast Chicken mode: MEAT Preheat Temperature Shelf Position Cooking Time Chicken no 170˚C 2 or 3 20 minutes per 450g (1lb) Turkey no 170˚C 2 or 3 15-20 minutes per 450g (1lb) Notes: Internal Temperatures: Poultry 90˚C If the poultry is covered with foil, the cooking time[...]

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    24 T emperature Conversion Sc ale ˚F Gas Mark 1 / 2 1 250 100 120 130 140 160 170 180 200 210 220 120 140 150 160 180 190 200 220 – – 275 300 325 350 375 400 425 450 475 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Main Conventional Oven Main Fan Oven[...]

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    Care and Cleaning 25 1. “STAYCLEAN” OVEN LINERS (Top Oven sides, Main Oven sides and rear panel) ( a) How "Stayclean" works. The surfaces of the "Stayclean" oven liners (Main Oven rear panel) are treated with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220˚C (425˚F) or above, the special surfa[...]

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    Care and Cleaning 26 3. OVEN DOORS ( a) Control Panel Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a clean, dry cloth. (b) Inner Door Panels & Glass Open the door fully. The glass panel may now be washed. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a well soaped, fine steel wool soap pad. (c) Stainless trims (DE89X1 & AHP67) Regularl[...]

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    27 Care and Cleaning CLEANING THE DOORS Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that is coated 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 sharp mechanical blows. Stubborn stains can be removed by us[...]

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    28 Installation Electrical Requirements For your own safety, we recommend that your cooker is installed by a competent person such as one who is registered with NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting). The cooker should be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the IEE Regulations. Warning: This appl[...]

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    29 Installation Impor tant It is essential that the lower cupboard is constructed in the manner illustrated i.e. having side, back, and roof panels so joined as to provide no apertures which could permit access to the oven unit when installed. 1. General The appliance is designed for mounting at a safe level into an oven housing which must be secur[...]

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    30 Installation Ventilation Slot required here if cabinet does not fit to ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area 50mm Air Gap 50mm Air Gap Ventilation Slot required here if the cabinet does fit to the ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area Ventilation Slot required here 51mm x 457mm min. area Fig. 1[...]

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    31 Installation 570mm exc. handle knobs 882mm 595mm 561mm 562mm 870mm 882mm 870mm if cooker trim is to overlap top edge of shelf * excluding pipe work and other projections 4mm 2 Cable to Hob if fitted 4mm 2 Cable To Oven 6mm 2 Cable if hob fitted Connector Box Fig. 4 Fig. 2 550mm 550mm min * 562mm Viewed down through cabinet No. 6 x 25mm screw (4 [...]

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    32 If something goes wrong... Slight odour or small amount of smoke when grill / oven used first time This is normal and should cease after a short period. Nothing Works If you find that the timer display is blank, then it is likely that there is no electricity supply to your oven. Check: (i) That the main cooker wall is switched on. (ii) Other app[...]

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    33 If you have been through the above list and there is still a pr oblem, contact Service (see back page). Problem Check 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 pl[...]

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    34 Notes[...]

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    35 Guarantee 12 months Parts and Labour Guarantee Your appliance has the benefit of our manufacturer’s 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 [...]

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    PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. 02/2007 Part no. 195060695.00 Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB Indesit Company, Unit 49 Airways Industrial Estate, Dublin 17 Aft er Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Es[...]