Hotpoint BS61 MK2 manual

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    Instructions for Installation and Use BS61 MK2 T o the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this booklet. The information can be found on the rating 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 reference. Note: Timer must b[...]

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    Oven T imer Operation 9-14 Grill 15 Using The Oven For Other Functions 23-24 Service Back Cover T emperature Conversion Scale 25 Oven T emperature Charts 26-27 Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 28 Care And Cleaning 29-32 Installation Instructions 33-37 Something Wrong 38 Guide T o Grilling Successfully 16 Using The Oven For Fan Cooking 17-21 Fan Gri[...]

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    INTRODUCTION Y our 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. T o help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully . The cooker is designed specifically for do[...]

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    FOR YOUR SAFETY When used properly , your appliance is completely safe but as wi th any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. AL W A YS ● Always make sure you remove all packaging and literature from inside the oven/grill compartment before switching [...]

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    FOR YOUR SAFETY NEVER ● 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 [...]

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    FEA TURES 6 MULTIFUNCTION BS 61 period Dual Grill Multifunction Selector Oven Temp Oven Oven T emp Dual Grill Multi-function Selector Oven Indicator Light 24 Hour Digital Electronic Clock and Oven T imer Dual Grill Element Stayclean Liners 3 Oven Shelves Door Switch Oven Light (15W) Meat/Grill pan with anti-splash tray and roasting rack Oven Fan Ra[...]

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    THE CONTROLS IMPORT ANT Before using your oven AL W A YS make sure that the timer has been set to MANUAL operation. Unless this is done, the oven cannot heat up. Before seeking assistance make sure this is done (refer to oven timer operation). T o release any control knob simply press its centre. MUL TIFUNCTION SELECTOR Rotate the control knob in e[...]

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    SELECT OR SWITCH FUNCTIONS Off With the selector in this position the oven will be off with th e exception of the clock display . Oven In this position the control panel and oven will illuminate (th is Light applies to all positions other than off) Fan The oven fan and a rear element are controlled when this function is Oven selected. Use the oven [...]

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    OVEN TIMER OPERA TION AUTOMA TIC COOKING The Oven can be controlled by the Automatic T imer . HINTS ON AUTOMA TIC COOKING 1. Select foods which will require the same cooking time and temperature. 2. T o ensure food does not cool down and require reheating, set the end time so the food is ready when you require it. 3. Always ensure that meat and pou[...]

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    10 KNOW YOUR TIMER CLOCKF ACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure correct time of day is always set, before using your coo ker . PLEASE NOTE THA T THE DISPLA Y WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.00 HOURS AND 06.00 HOURS TO PREVENT GLARE. However , should you operate the timer during these hours the display will return to normal brightness for a few sec[...]

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    ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUT OMA TIC OVEN TIMER OPERA TION 11 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 Auto symbol will be flashing intermittently . Step 4 Press & hold in both the “Minute Min[...]

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    ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUT OMA TIC OVEN TIMER OPERA TION 12 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 Coo k Period using the “+” and “–” buttons. Release the buttons and the timer display will revert to th[...]

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    ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUT OMA TIC OVEN TIMER OPERA TION 13 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 set the required Cook Period using the “+” and “–” buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown). Note: Cook Period i[...]

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    ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUT OMA TIC OVEN TIMER OPERA TION 14 OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERA TION 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 T ime can be checked at any time by simply pressing the End T ime button. 3. Having set a Cook Period an[...]

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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 screw & washers from the grill pan bracket (a). Step 2 T ilt 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 fixe[...]

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    GRILLING PROCEDURE 16 Note: DO NOT allow young children near to the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces get extremely hot. Step 1 Ensure oven timer is set to manual. Ensure the oven shelf is in the correct position (see Guide to Grilling Successfully). Ensure door is in the grilling position (see grilling page) Step 2 T urn knob (B) [...]

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    Since a circulaire fan oven heats up more quickly , and generally cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating is often unnecessary . For guides on “pre-heating”, “cooking temperatures” and “cooking times”, see “Oven T emperature Charts” later in book. OVEN SHELF POSITIONING FOR F AN OVEN Most foods will c[...]

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    F AN OVEN OPERA TION Step 1 Ensure oven timer is set to manual. Ensure that the oven shelf is in the correct position. Place food centrally on the shelf ensuring the oven door is fully closed. T urn knob B clockwise to Fan Oven function. Step 2 T urn knob (A) clockwise and select the required cooking tempera ture (80˚C to 230˚C). The pilot light [...]

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    USING THE OVEN FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS “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. ADV ANT AGES OF SLOW COOKING ARE: The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.T iming of food is not as critic[...]

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    USING THE OVEN FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS F AN GRILLING Fan grilling is a combination of heat from the grill element and the oven fan circulating the hot air around the food. Joints of meat and poultry will be browned as if they were cooked on a rotisserie or spit but more economically as the door if left closed. If required, fan grilling can be timed usi[...]

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    USING THE OVEN FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS F AN GRILLING As with the Circulaire oven fan cooking there is no need to pre-heat the oven – yet another economy feature. Also you can cook more than one thing at a time – even up to 4 small chickens. TEMPERA TURES These will be similar to those used for the more traditional form of roasting but the guide wil[...]

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    PORK Pork Chop - thick 170 25 Dependent on size Season. Grill on shelf position 3. T urn over after 15 mins. Gammon Steaks 160 30 Dependent on size Grill on shelf position 3 T urn after 15 mins. Pork - any type of joint 1.0 160-170 60-70 45 105-120 Score fat with sharp knife 1.5 150-170 60-70 45 130-150 and rub on salt. Pork 2.0 140-150 65-75 50 18[...]

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    USING THE OVEN FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS F AN ONL Y The oven has a fan only position, which can be used to assist defrosting by circulating unheated air around the food. T ime to defrost will depend on type and size of the food and the room temperature. OPERA TING PROCEDURE 1. T urn the selector switch until the required fan only symbol is shown in the c[...]

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    USING THE OVEN FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS TOP AND BASE HEA T The oven is heated by elements at the top of the oven and underneath the floor of the oven. The oven door is fitted with a switch which will automatically turn off the elements when the door is opened. Food should not be placed on the floor of the oven. OPERA TING PROCEDURE 1. Ensure Oven T imer[...]

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    o 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 TEMPERA TURE CONVERSION SCALE 25[...]

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    F AN OVEN 26 Scones Food Pre- heat Ye s 220 10-15 mins. 2nd from bottom 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 2nd from bottom 2nd from bottom 2nd from bottom 2nd from bottom 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 2nd from bottom 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 15-25 mins. 20-30 mins. 15-20 mins. 10-15 mins. 1 1 / [...]

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    Runner 3 from bottom of oven. 27 Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1lb) + 35 mins over . 35-45 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 25-30 mins per 450g (1lb) 2-2 1 / 2 hrs 19[...]

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    COOKING RESUL TS NOT SA TISF ACT OR Y GRILL Uneven cooking front to back Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element. Fat splattering Ensure that the grill pan is not lined with foil. Ensure that the grill setting is not too high. Remember to use the anti splash tray . BAKING GENERAL Uneven rising of cakes Ensure that [...]

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    1. “ST A YCLEAN” OVEN LINERS ( a) How "Stayclean" works. The surfaces of the "Stayclean" oven liners are treated with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220°C (425°F) or above, the special surface enables these soils to be slowly destroyed. The higher the temperature the more effectiv[...]

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    2. CLEANING THE OVEN (a) 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/Meat Pan & Oven Shelves. T o prevent stains from being burnt on to the grill pan, food support and rod shelf, always wash immediately after use in hot soapy[...]

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    3. CONTROL P ANEL / TRIMS / INNER DOOR P ANEL & GLASS ( a) Control Panel Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a clean, dry cloth. (b) T rims It is advisable to clean the trims regularly to pre vent any build up of soiling which may detract from the appearance of the cooker . The recom mended method of cleaning is to wipe over[...]

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    32 CARE 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 [...]

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    W ARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. (a) The oven unit is designed for mounting at a safe level into an oven housing which must be secured to the backing wall, or alternatively , in the case of the single oven unit, under a worktop with or without a hob unit above. (b) In an oven/hob arrangement where it is proposed to install the oven directl[...]

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    (a) The oven unit housing cabinet dimensions must comply with Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. (b) An air gap of 50mm minimum must be provided at the rear of any top or bottom cupboards or shelves for ventilation. (c) Do not obstruct the ventilation slots provided on the oven trim. This is found adjacent to the bottom of the oven door . (d) The air gap at the re[...]

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    Any spare cable must be coiled either behind the oven (not more than 30cm above the base of the oven recess) or pushed into the air gap below the oven after installation. Where a hob is fitted adjacent to or above an oven a 30 amp or 45 amp double pole switch with a minimum contact clearance of 3mm should be used to feed both units via separate sui[...]

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    36 V entilation Slot if cabinet doesn't fit to ceiling 51 x 457mm minimum area V entilation Slot if cabinet fits to ceiling 51 x 457mm minimum area 50mm air gap 50mm air gap T all Cabinet as above Cabinet Side T rim Built Under 560mm min 574mm max 550mm min excluding pipes and other projections 578mm min 585mm max When fitting a hob above an o[...]

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    37 INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS Double Pole Control Switch Single Oven in tall Cabinet 585mm max 578mm if cooker trim is to overlap top edge of shelf *excluding pipes and other projections 6mm 2 Cable if Hotplate fitted Conduit Box 4mm 2 Cable if hob fitted adjacent to oven 4mm 2 Cable to Oven Refer to Electrical Installation 560mm min 574mm max *55[...]

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    Before calling a Service Engineer , please check through the fol lowing lists. THERE MA Y BE NOTHING WRONG. SOMETHING WRONG? Problem Nothing works. Display shows 0.00 AUTO. Main Oven and Grill do not work Main Oven and Grill do not work. Oven does not work. Grill does not work. Grill keeps turning on and off. Can not set an “Auto Cook” pro- gra[...]

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    PRINTED BY SIMLEX - FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPTON. April 2001 Part no. 482800159-05 Key Contacts Service Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer ’s service team i n Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your com- plete confidence. Repair Service UK: 08709 066 066 Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 220 Y ou will be asked fo[...]