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Hotpoint DHS53CXS manual

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  • Page 1

    Instructions for Installation and Use Build-in Electric double oven Contents Warnings, 2 Introduction, 3 Safety Information, 4 The main parts of your Double Oven, 5 The Cooking Systems in your Double Oven, 6 Temperature Conversion Chart, 7 Controls, 8 The electronic programmer, 9 Grill Pan and Handle, 10 Operation when using the Top Oven for Grilli[...]

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    2 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 •WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. •Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. •Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. •This appliance can be use[...]

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    GB 3 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Introduction 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 [...]

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    4 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Safety Information When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. Always  Always make sure[...]

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    GB 5 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The main parts of your Double Oven Top Oven Temperature Control Main Oven Temperature Selector Grill Control Timer Stay Clean Side Liner* Stay Clean Side Liner* Stay Clean Back Panel* Oven Fan Meat Pan* Grill Pan & Food Support* Oven Light Oven S[...]

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    6 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The Cooking Systems in your Double Oven 1 2 3 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 on[...]

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    GB 7 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Temperature Conversion Chart The chart below gives details of comparisons of oven settings for gas conventional ovens and fan oven in degrees °F and °C Gas Mark Conventional Oven Fan Oven °F °C °C ½ 250 120 100 1 275 140 120 2 300 150 130 3 325[...]

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    8 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Controls A B C Grill Setting Control Top Oven Temperature Control Timer Main Oven Temperature And Function Control MAIN OVEN PILOT LIGHT TOP OVEN PILOT LIGHT GRILL PILOT LIGHT Cooling Fan A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel whe[...]

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    GB 9 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The electronic programmer DISPLA Y SET TIME button END OF COOKING icon CLOCK icon DURA TION icon TIMER icon DECREASE TIME button INCREASE TIME button •• •• ! The Top Oven and Main Oven can be controlled by the automatic timer. When the timer [...]

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    10 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Grill Pan and Handle Using the grill pan kit The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and storage. Fix the pan handle securely before use: 1. Fit the handle to the grill pan so that the external ‘hooks’ embrace the [...]

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    GB 11 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Operation when using the Top Oven for Grilling A B C Grill Setting Control Top Oven Temperature Control Timer TOP OVEN PILOT LIGHT GRILL PILOT LIGHT Step 1 Ensure oven timer is set to manual. Place the shelf in the correct position (see Gril- ling G[...]

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    12 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Guide to Grilling FOOD PREHEA T FOR 5 MINUTES (depending on Model) SHELF POSITION FROM THE BASE OF THE OVEN SETTING (depending on Model) APPROXIMA TE COOKING TIME P AN TO BE USED Toast i ng of Br ead Product s S e tti n g M A X 3 or 2 S e tti n g 4 [...]

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    GB 13 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven 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 f[...]

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    14 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Oven Temperature Charts - 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. T op Oven Cooki[...]

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    GB 15 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Oven Temperature Charts - Meat The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a joint, or the thickest part of poultry thighs, during the cooking period.[...]

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    16 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Using the Main Oven for Fan Cooking 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 temperature[...]

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    GB 17 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions FAN ONLY SETTING 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 h[...]

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    18 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Using the Main Oven for Other Functions ‚S’ SLOW 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. DO NOT p[...]

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    GB 19 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning Warning: Before cleaning, please ensure that the electricity supply to the appliance is switched off and the appliance is fully cold. ! Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance. ! Clean the glass part of the o[...]

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    20 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning (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 Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth [...]

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    GB 21 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 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 th[...]

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    22 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 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 sh[...]

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    GB 23 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Tall Cabinet Ventilation Ventilation Slot required here if cabinet does not fit to ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area Ventilation Slot required here if the cabinet does not fit to the ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area Ventilation Slot required here - 5[...]

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    24 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 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 Oven Connector Box Fig. 4 Fig. 2 550mm 550mm min * 562mm Viewed down through[...]

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    GB 25 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 If something goes wrong... Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists. THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG. Problem Check Slight odour or small amount of smoke when grill / oven used for first time This is normal and should c[...]

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    26 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 If something goes wrong... If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem, contact Service (see back page). Disposal of your product To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely[...]

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    GB 27 PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 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 t[...]

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    28 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 After Sales Service No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manufacturer. Essential Contact Information Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in the country offering [...]