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Hotpoint DSG60S manual

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    HUG61P HUG61K HUG61G HUG61X HUL61P HUL61K HUL61G HUL61X HAG60S HAG60K HAG60X 62DGW 62DGG 60HGP DSG60S HAG60G HAG60P Contents Introduction, 2 For Your Safety, 3 Installation Instructions, 4-7 Electrical Connection, 8 Installation, 9 Features, 10 Control Panel, 11 Clock/ Minute Minder Operation, 12 Hotplates, 13 Grill, 14 Main Oven, 15 Main Oven Cook[...]

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

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    3 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Please read the precautions below before using your cooker. ALWAYS . . . ALWAYS make sure you understand the controls before using the cooker. ALWAYS check that all controls on the cooker are turned off after use. ALWAYS stand back when opening an ov[...]

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    4 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 ! ATTENTION DURING INSTALLATION THE FEET OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE LOWERED SO THAT AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 10MM (1CM) IS LEFT BETWEEN THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE FLOOR. ! VERY HOT SURFACES YOU MUST KEEP THE OVEN AND GRILL CAVITIES CLEAN FOOD OR G[...]

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    5 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Installation Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment conditions are compatible. The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the data badge which is fi[...]

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    6 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Installation SPACE FOR FIXING The cooker can be close fitted below hotplate level. This requires a minimum distance of 600mm between cupboard units of hotplate height. When installing next to a tall cupboard, partition or wall, for a minimum distance[...]

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    7 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Installation STABILITY CHAIN A hole in the gas inlet valve bracket can be used to engage a stability chain. CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY 300 670 Connection to the cooker should be made with an approved appliance flexible connection to BS 669. A length of[...]

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    8 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. CONNECT TO A 230-240V A.C. SUPPLY ONLY. Connection to the electricity supply should be made via a properly earthed, readily accessible wall socket which is adjacent to but not directly above, and not more tha[...]

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    9 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Installation INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS After installation, check for gas soundness. The supply pressure can be checked at the front left hotplate burner injector. Fit the hotplate burner bodies and caps, pan supports and shelf shield(s). Re[...]

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    10 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Timer Grill pan handle fixed/detachable Top oven rod shelf Inner door glass Oven light Door Switch 'Stay Clean' liners Main oven rod shelf Model number & Serial number label Inner door glass Main Oven door Top Oven door 'Stay Clea[...]

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    11 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 ELECTRONIC TIMER MAIN OVEN TOP OVEN/ GRILL LEFT FRONT PLATE LEFT REAR PLATE RIGHT REAR PLATE RIGHT FRONT PLATE & LIGHTING DEVICE* Control Panel Control Knobs for the gas burners The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of the knobs [...]

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    12 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Clock/Minute Minder Operation 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 t[...]

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    13 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Hotplate The hotplate lid is fitted with a safety device which cuts off the gas supply to the hotplate burners unless the lid is fully open. Do not use the safety device as a means of controlling the hotplate burners. The hotplate has two high speed[...]

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    14 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Grill CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS USED. YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. The grill is fitted with a safety device that will cut off the gas supply to the burner if the flame is extinguished for any reason. Each tim[...]

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    15 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The main oven is fitted with a safety device that will cut off the gas supply to the burner if the flame has been extinguished for any reason. Each time the main oven is used, the safety device has to be activated by pushing and holding in the contr[...]

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    16 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed. Main [...]

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    17 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 When baking with two trays or tins on two levels, the top tray is removed first and the lower tray moved up to the top position for a few minutes longer. Main Oven Cooking Chart Soft Margarine - Use the oven settings recommended by the margarine man[...]

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    18 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The Slow Cook Setting The ‚Slow Cook’ setting on the main oven thermostat is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short periods. USING THE ‚SLOW COOK’ SETTING FOR SLOW COOKING 1. All dishes cooked by the ‚Slow Co[...]

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    19 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The top oven can be used to cook small quantities of food or used in conjunction with the main oven to provide additional cooking space. The top oven is fitted with a safety device that will cut off the gas supply to the burner if the flame is extin[...]

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    20 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed. Top O[...]

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    21 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Soft Margarine - Use the oven settings recommended by the margarine manufacturer and not those indicated on the cooking chart. Top Oven Cooking Chart Food Ga s Mark Shelf Posi tion s Ap prox. C ooki ng Ti me and C omm ents CAKES, P ASTRIES AND BISCU[...]

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    22 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning Grill Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again. Wipe out the Grill compartment, use a fine steel wool soap pad t[...]

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    23 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning Doors (models with double door glass panel) Wipe over the outer door glass panels with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water, then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Ensure that glass d[...]

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    24 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Care and Cleaning BURNER MAINTANANCE INSTRUCTIONS Before cleaning the burners ensure the appliance is switch off and isolated from the electriacl supply and the appliance is cold. MAIN OVEN When the main oven is used regularly, its burner is suscept[...]

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    25 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Before contacting your Service Centre or Installer, check the problem guide below, there may be nothing wrong with your cooker. Something Wrong with your Cooker Burner p orts I g nitor Hotplate burner: PROBLEM CHECK Bur ner will no t light : I f all[...]

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    26 GB PLEASE PHONE US TO REGISTER YOUR APPLIANCE AND ACTIVATE YOUR PARTS GUARANTEE ON 08448 24 24 24 Disposal of your product 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 [...]

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    27 GB 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 [...]