Hotpoint EG600P manual

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    Instructions f or Installation and Use Model EG600P T o the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover this book. The information can be found on the rating plate. T o the User Y ou must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference. kitchen think[...]

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    2 Safety precautions 1 This appliance is intended for non-professional use within the home. 2 These instructions are only for those countries whose symbols appear in the booklet and on the matriculation plate of the appliance. 3 This o wner’ s manual is f or a class 1 appliance (in- stalled independently) or class 2 - sub-class 1 ap- pliances (in[...]

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    3 Instructions for installation The following instructions should be read by a qualified technician to ensure that the appliance is installed, regu- lated and technically serviced correctly in compliance with current regulations. Important: remember to unplug the appliance from the mains before regulating the appliance or carrying out any maintenan[...]

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    4 HOOD 420 Min. min. 650 mm. with hood min. 700 mm. without hood mm. 600 Min. mm. 420 Min. mm. HOOD 900 Min. mm. 420 Min. min. 650 mm. with hood min. 700 mm. without hood mm. 420 Min. mm. Fig. C Fig. D Gas connecting The appliance should be connected to the gas mains or to a gas cylinder in compliance with current Norms in force. Before making the [...]

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    5 • remov e the knob and adjust the regulation screw , which is positioned in or next to the tap pin, until the flame is small but steady . N.B.: In the case of liquid gas, the regulation screw must be scre w ed in all the w ay . • check that the flame does not go out when you turn the tap quickly from high to lo w . d) Regulating the primary a[...]

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    6 T echnical Specifications The cooker with Pirò oven F A E K G D B C H A Hob surface B Gas Burner C Electronic Lighting Device D T op Gr ate E Control panel F Adjustable Feet or Legs G Dripping P an or Baking Sheet H Flame F ailure Device f or Cooktop Bur ners K Oven Rack L Cooking mode selection knob M Cooking temperature selection knob N Contro[...]

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    7 Instructions for use The various features of cooker are controlled through the knobs and buttons located on the control panel. HOB Control Knobs for the Gas Burners on the Hob (N) The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of the knobs is shown b y a solid r ing • . T o light one of the bur ners, hold a lighted match or lighter near [...]

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    8 onto the bottom of the oven only when grilling food or when using the rotisser ie (only a v ailable on cer tain models). F or all other types of cooking, never use the bottom rack and never place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in opera- tion because this could damage the enamel coating. Always place your cookware (dishes, aluminium[...]

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    9 Grill d P osition of thermostat knob “ M ”: 50%, 75%, 100% . The top heating element and the turnspit (where present) come on. The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill makes it possible to brown the surface of meats and roasts while loc king in the juices to keep them tender . The grill is also highly recommended for dishes that[...]

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    10 The cooking time and/or end cooking time can be pro- grammed after the desired cooking mode has been se- lected. Programming the cooking time Press button “ 4 ” and then adjust the cooking time by press- ing k eys s and t . Press the “4” button to store the setting. The temperature selected (which can be adjusted using knob “M” ) and[...]

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    11 A utomatic cleaning with the fast c lean function • Once the oven door has been locked, you cannot make any changes to the cycle time and cycle end settings. • If the temper ature in appliance’ s electr ical component area has reached a safe value, it is not possible to star t the “F ast clean” cycle. The word “HO T” will appear on[...]

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    12 1 the cooling f an is operating at low speed at the star t of the fast clean cycle; 2 the electrical system limiter bl ows when F ast Clean is in use: this is due to a mains overload (too many elec- tric household appliances used at the same time); 3 the ov en door is locked during the F ast Clean pro- gramme: this is an appliance safety device;[...]

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    13 Coo ked w el l on t he i nsi d e but sti cky on t he outsi de Use l ess l i qui d, l ower t he t em per atur e, and inc r ease t he cooki ng t ime. P ast ry i s too dr y Increase t he temperature by 10°C and reduce the cooking ti me. P a st r y dr oppe d U se l es s l i qui d or l ow er t he t em per at ur e by 10° C . P ast ry i s too da r k [...]

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    14 Practical Cooking Advice Setting made T ype of food Weight (in kg) P osition of the rack from the oven bott om Preheating time (m in.) Thermostat setting Cooking time (min.) 1 T raditional a Duc k Roast veal or beef Pork r oast Biscui ts (short past ry) Tar ts 1 1 1 - 1 3 3 3 3 3 15 15 15 15 15 200 200 200 180 180 65-75 70-75 70-80 15-20 30-35 2[...]

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    15 Routine Maintenance and Cleaning Before each operation, disconnect the cooker from the electrical supply . T o ensure that the appliance stands the test of time, it m ust be thoroughly cleaned frequently , k eep- ing in mind that: • • • • • do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance • the enamelled par ts and the self-cleaning[...]

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    16 NO TES[...]

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    17 No one is better placed to care for your Hotpoint appliance during the course of its working life than us - the manuf acturer . Essential Contact Inf or mation Hotpoint Service We are the largest service team in Europe offering you access to 400 skilled telephone advisors and 1100 fully qualified engineers on call to ensure you receive fast, rel[...]

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    18 12 Months P ar ts and Labour Guarantee Y our appliance has the benefit of our manuf acturer’ s guarantee , which covers the cost of breakdo wn 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 wil[...]

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    19 07-05 P ar t no . FP190 - 01 Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and ser vices we offer . Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - F r i, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holida ys) www .theser vicecentre .co .uk Republic of [...]