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T o the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back co ver of this booklet. The information can be found on the r ating plate . T o the User Y ou must read the instructions prior to installing and using th e appliance and then retain them for future r eferenc e. Instructions for Installation and Use D Y46 BD42 BD32[...]
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2 PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULL Y . C onten ts P age Introduction 3 Safety Information - Always 4 Never 5 The main parts of your Double O ven 6 The cooking systems in your Double Oven 7 T emperature Con version Chart 8 Contr ols 9 Oven Timer Operation 10-15 Grill Pan and Handle 16 Operation when using T op Oven for Grilling 17 Guide for Grillin[...]
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3 Introduction This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC 93/68/EEC 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[...]
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4 Always ● 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 parts of your Double Oven WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT. Main Oven Temperature Selector Timer Grill/top oven element Oven Light Grill pan & Food support Oven Shelf Top Oven Door 2 Oven Shelves Meat Pan & Anti-Splash Tray (NOT ALL MODELS) Oven Light Main Oven Door Top O[...]
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7 The C ook ing S ystems in y our Double O v en Your new oven is equipped with three different cooking systems: 1. Conventional Heating (Top Oven ) - with upper and lower heat. This system is particularly suitable for roasting and baking on one shelf only. 2. Grilling (Top Oven) - Has a full width, fully controllable grill. The grill also has an ec[...]
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8 T empera ture C onv ersion Char t The chart below gives details of comparisons of oven settings for gas conventional ovens and fan oven in degrees ˚F and ˚C CONVENTIONAL OVEN ˚F ˚C 250 120 275 140 300 150 325 160 350 180 375 190 400 200 425 220 450 230 475 240 GAS MARK 1 / 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FAN OVEN ˚C 100 120 130 140 160 170 180 200 210 2[...]
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9 Cooling Fan: A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when any selector switch is used. Note: Whenever the appliance has been used, the cooling fan may run on or restart itself after all the controls have been turned off. This indicates that the appliance is still warm. Oven Interior The oven lights are operated when their respe[...]
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10 Oven T imer Operation A UTOMA TIC COOKING The Top Oven and Main Oven can be controlled by the automatic timer. When the timer control has been set for one oven, it is possible to use the other oven only during the same automatic cooking programme. HINTS ON A UTOMA TIC C OOKING 1. Select foods which will require the same cooking time and temperat[...]
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Know Y our Timer 11 CL OCKF ACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using you cooker. SYMBOLS A ‘bell’ symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set. At the end of the Minute Minder Period, the timer will emit an audible tone and the ?[...]
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Elec tronic Clock & A utomatic Oven Timer Operation 12 SETTING THE TIME OF DA Y Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off. Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on. Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and the Auto symbol , flashing intermittently. Step 4 Press & hold in both the Cook Period &[...]
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Elec tronic Clock & A utomatic Oven Timer Operation 13 Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button. The display will read 0.00 with the ‘cookpot’ symbol lit. Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in, set the required Cook Period using the “+” and “–” buttons. Release the buttons and the timer display will revert to the[...]
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Elec tronic Clock & A utomatic Oven Timer Operation 14 Step 4 Press & hold in the Cook Period button, the display will read 0.00 and the ‘cookpot’ symbol will light up. With the Cook Period button still held in set the required Cook Period using the “+” and “–” buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown). Note: Cook Period is [...]
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Elec tronic Clock & A utomatic Oven Timer Operation 15 OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERATION 1. When cooking Automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time simply by pressing the Cook Period button. 2. When cooking Automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End Time button. 3. Having set a Cook Period and En[...]
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The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and storage. The grill pan handle can be fixed as follows: Step 1 Remove the screw and washers from the grill pan bracket (a). Step 2 Tilt the handle over the recess (b). Step 3 Slide it towards the centre of the pan (c). Step 4 Locate the handle over the bracket (d). For a fix[...]
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Step 1 Ensure oven timer is set to manual. Place the shelf in the correct position (see Grilling Guide). Place the food/grill pan on the shelf, positioned centrally under the grill element. Leave the top oven door fully open. Step 2 Turn knob (B) clockwise to select grill function setting: Set to: For Half Grill (Left hand side only). For Full Gril[...]
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18 Guide to Grilling FOOD Toasting of Bread Products Small cuts of meat, Sausage, Bacon Chops etc. Gammon steaks Fish: Whole Fillets Fingers Setting 6 8 - 12 minutes 10 - 15 minutes 10 - 20 minutes Pre-cooked potato products Pizzas Browning of food eg. Cauliflower Cheese SETTING APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME PAN TO BE USED PREHEAT FOR 5 MINUTES SHELF PO[...]
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19 The top oven should be used to cook small quantities of food. The oven is designed so that the grill element operates at a reduced heat output, this is combined with a heating element situated underneath the floor of the oven. To ensure even cooking of the food it is important that cooking utensils are positioned correctly on the oven shelf so t[...]
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❍❍ ❍ 20 Step 1 Check that the timer is in manual. Step 2 Place the shelf in the correct position (see Oven Temperature Charts). Step 3 Select the required cooking temperature (100–220 o C) using control (B) (see Top Oven Temperature Charts). The pilot light ( ● ) will immediately come on, and remain on until the oven reaches the required [...]
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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. Oven T emperatur e Char ts – Baking 21 Scones Food Pre- heat Yes 210/220 10-15 Runner 1 from bottom of oven. Runner 1 from bottom of oven. Runner 1[...]
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Oven T emperatur e Char ts – Meat Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 35 mins over. Runner 1 from bottom of oven. 35-40 mins per 450g (1 lb) 40 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 40 mins over 40 mins per 450g (1 lb) 40-45 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 40 mins over 40-45 mins per 450g (1 lb) 25-30 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins over 25-[...]
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23 Using the Main Ov en for F an Cooking Step 1 Check that the timer is in manual. Step 2 Place the shelf/shelves in the correct position (see Main Oven Temperature Charts. Step 3 Place the food centrally on the shelf ensuring the oven door is fully closed. Step 4 Select the required cooking temperature (80 to 230 o C) by turning control (C) clockw[...]
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24 Using the Main Ov en for O ther F unc tions F AN ONL Y SET TING DEFROSTING FROZEN MEAT & POULTRY Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly, preferably in a refrigerator (allowing 5-6 hours per lb.) or at room temperature (allowing 2-3 hours per lb.). Frozen meat or poultry must be completely defrosted before cooking in the ov[...]
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25 Using the Main Ov en for O ther F unc tions ‘S’ SL OW COOK 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. ADV ANT AGES OF SL OW COOKING ARE: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing. Timing of [...]
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Car e and Cleaning 26 1. “ST A Y CLEAN” OVEN LINERS ( T op O ven Sides , Main O ven Sides and Rear P anel) ( 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 spe[...]
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Car e and Cleaning 27 2. CLEANING GRILL, T OP OVEN AND MAIN O VEN (a) Base & Rear of Top Oven and Base of Main Oven. Wipe out the oven with a damp soapy cloth. For more stubborn stains on the base of the oven use a well soaped fine steel wool soap pad. (b) Grill Pan & Oven Shelves. To prevent stains from being burnt on to the grill pan, foo[...]
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Car e and Cleaning 28 4. REPLACEMENT OF THE O VEN L AMP Open the oven door and remove the oven shelves. Using a thick cloth, grip the lamp lens, unscrew anti- clockwise and remove the lens. Carefully unscrew the bulb anti-clockwise. Fit replacement bulb (15W 300°C SES) and refit lens. 5. HOW T O CLEAN THE L AMP LENS Open the oven door and remove t[...]
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29 Car e and Cleaning 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 using a fine steel w[...]
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30 Electric al 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 appliance must b[...]
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31 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 secured to the bac[...]
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32 T all Cabinet V entilation 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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33 577mm exc. handle knobs 887mm 597mm 560mm 560-574mm 875mm 887mm 878mm 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 * 560mm Viewed down through cabinet No. 6 x 15mm screw (4 supplied)[...]
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34 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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If something goes wrong ... Oven lamp does not work The oven lamp is not covered by the guarantee. The part is easily changed (see the section on oven lamp replacement) A new lamp may be obtained from our Genuine Parts & Accessories Hotline (see ‘Key Contacts’, back page). Grilling is uneven Ensure that Grill pan has been positioned as stat[...]
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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 [...]
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PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON. March 2003 Part No. 4866200183-01 K ey Contacts Ser vice Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence. Repair Ser vice UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 You will be asked for [...]