Hotpoint Microwave Oven BD52 User Manual

FULL INSTRUCTIONS FOR  
INSTALLING AND OPERATING  
YOUR HOTPOINT DOUBLE OVEN  
MODEL  
BD52  
BD62  
 
PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY.  
Contents  
Before you operate your new Hotpoint Double Oven  
Electrical Requirements  
Page  
2
2
Installation Instructions  
4-7  
For Your Safety -  
Always  
Never  
8
9
The main parts of your Double Oven  
The cooking systems in your Double Oven  
Before using your Oven for the first time  
Temperature Conversion Scale  
Controls  
10  
11  
12  
12  
13-14  
15-20  
21-22  
23  
24-25  
26  
The Automatic Oven Timer  
Grilling  
Top Oven - Conventional Cooking  
Top Oven Temperature Charts  
Main Oven - Fan Grilling  
Main Oven - Fan Grilling Roasting Chart  
Main Oven - Fan Only  
27  
28  
Main Oven - Conventional and Fan oven  
Main Oven - Fan Oven Cookery Notes  
The Slow Cook Setting  
29  
30-33  
34-35  
36  
Half Grill / Full Grill  
Menus  
Care and Cleaning  
If Something Goes Wrong  
Hotpoint Service Cover  
37-43  
44-46  
47-48  
49  
Key Contacts  
Back Cover  
Retention of this Instruction Book  
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important  
details on the safe and proper use of the appliance.  
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make  
sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and  
safety warnings.  
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from General Domestic Appliances Ltd,  
Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.  
When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an  
extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes. It is suggested  
that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased. This odour is due to temporary  
finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the insulation.  
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Installation Instructions  
cupboards above the oven unit  
to ceiling height it is essential  
that the warmed air is  
Ensure that the electricity supply  
is turned off before installing  
your appliance.  
exhausted through the front of  
the cabinet Fig. 1. (See page 6.)  
e. If an oven unit is installed  
adjacent to a tall cabinet,  
IMPORTANT  
DO NOT LIFT OVEN BY THE  
DOOR HANDLES.  
This equipment is designed  
specifically for domestic purposes  
and Hotpoint Limited cannot accept  
responsibility if used for any other  
type of application.  
All electrical installations must be  
carried out by a NICEIC registered  
installer.  
steam escaping from the oven  
when the door is opened could  
condense on, and perhaps  
stain, the adjacent surface. To  
prevent permanent staining,  
the adjacent surface should be  
made of a material that is heat  
resistant and easy to clean.  
Adjacent tall cabinets should  
not be deeper than the oven  
housing cabinet.  
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE  
MUST BE EARTHED.  
1. General  
The appliance is designed for  
mounting at a safe level into an  
open housing which must be  
secured to the backing wall.  
IMPORTANT  
It is essential that the lower  
cupboard is constructed in the  
manner illustrated see pages 6 and  
7 ie. having side, back and roof  
panels so joined as to provide no  
apertures which could permit  
access to the oven unit when  
installed .  
2. Oven Unit Housing Cabinets  
a. The oven unit housing cabinet  
dimensions must comply with  
Fig. 4. (See page 7.)  
b. An air gap of 50 mm minimum  
must be provided at the rear of  
any top or bottom cupboards  
or shelves. (See Fig. 1 page  
6.)  
3. Final Installation  
a. Using a spirit level, check that  
the housing cabinet is level  
from side to side and from  
front to back in its installed  
position.  
b. Correct any unevenness by  
placing wooden packing under  
the bottom of the cabinet.  
Make sure that the cabinet  
rests firmly on the cabinet floor  
without rocking  
c. Ventilation must be  
unobstructed, ie. from adjacent  
cabinetry. This can be done by  
either raising the base of the  
cabinets using the adjusting  
feet (or spacers) or  
alternatively by providing a  
slot in the cabinet plinth to the  
dimensions shown overleaf.  
c. Before the oven is fitted, the  
cabinet must be firmly secured  
to the backing wall for stability.  
d. The air gap at the rear allows  
the warmed air to pass out of  
the inner cabinet space, but  
where it is intended to fit  
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Installation Instructions  
d. The oven unit should now be  
lifted (by 2 adults) into the  
cabinet and pushed fully home.  
e. Finally the oven unit must be  
secured to the cabinet by  
means of the four pozi wash  
head screws, two through each  
side trim.  
f. REMOVE ALL PACKING  
MATERIAL FROM THE GRILL  
AND OVEN INTERIOR.  
List of Loose Items  
4 x Pozi Wash Head No. 6 x  
15mm screws.  
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Installation Instructions (cont'd)  
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For Your Safety, Always ...  
Please read through before  
operating your appliance.  
ALWAYS Check all controls on the  
appliance are switched off  
before retiring to bed or  
after use.  
ALWAYS Have your appliance  
installed by  
ALWAYS Keep ventilation slots clear  
a competent engineer or  
electrical contractor.  
of obstructions.  
ALWAYS Reset the oven timer to  
Manual after completing an  
Automatic Cooking  
ALWAYS Ensure the appliance has  
been properly earthed.  
ALWAYS Remove all transportation  
packing from inside the  
Programme.  
ALWAYS Take care on warm days  
when using the oven for  
oven/grill before switching  
on for the first time.  
delayed automatic cooking  
as certain foods can spoil.  
ALWAYS Make sure you understand  
the controls prior to using  
them.  
ALWAYS Use a thick cloth to protect  
your fingers when replacing  
the oven lamp.  
ALWAYS Keep children away from  
the oven at all times when  
oven/grilling as surfaces will  
get extremely hot.  
ALWAYS Refer servicing to a  
qualified appliance service  
engineer.  
ALWAYS Remember that the oven  
and utensils will be very hot  
when in use.  
ALWAYS Follow the guide lines for  
successful defrosting when  
using the fan only mode.  
ALWAYS Take care when opening  
the door. Let the steam and  
hot air escape before  
removing the food.  
ALWAYS Use dry quality oven gloves  
for removing hot food  
utensils from the oven/grill.  
ALWAYS Select the correct shelf  
position before turning the  
oven or grill on.  
ALWAYS Turn off the electricity  
supply at the wall switch  
before cleaning.  
ALWAYS Ensure poultry is thoroughly  
defrosted before cooking  
well.  
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For Your Safety, Never ...  
NEVER Leave children playing  
unsupervised where the  
NEVER Attempt to clean the oven  
until the mains supply has  
been switched off and the  
oven is cool.  
oven is installed and in use.  
NEVER Attempt to grill with the  
grill/oven oven door  
closed.  
NEVER Defrost the meat and  
poultry by warming  
through in the oven.  
NEVER Allow children to sit or  
stand on any part of the  
appliance.  
NEVER Store any aerosols/  
flammable liquids etc. in  
adjacent cabinetry.  
NEVER Store food stuffs in the  
same cabinet as the oven.  
NEVER Store anything which  
might catch fire in or near  
the oven.  
NEVER Store items above an  
oven that children may  
attempt to reach.  
NEVER Operate the oven with the  
inner glass panel  
NEVER Operate the grill when  
the ovens are set to  
removed.  
cook automatically.  
NEVER Remove the oven shelves  
when the oven is hot.  
NEVER touch any heating  
elements inside the oven,  
the appliance becomes  
hot during use.  
NEVER Use water to extinguish  
oil or fat fires.  
NEVER Use the oven/grill as a  
space heater.  
NEVER Use steam cleaners.  
NEVER Cover oven interior and  
shelves with aluminium  
foil.  
NEVER Heat up unopened food  
containers as pressure  
can build up causing the  
container to burst.  
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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.  
Top Oven  
Temperature Control /  
Grill Select  
Main Oven  
Temperature  
Control  
Timer  
Top Oven  
Pilot  
Main Oven  
Pilot  
Dual Grill  
Control  
Multifunction  
Selector  
Grill  
Element  
Stay clean  
Liner  
Oven Light  
Grill Pan /  
Food Support  
Rod  
Shelf  
Top Oven  
Door  
Oven  
Light  
Fan Grill  
Element  
Oven  
Fan  
Stay clean  
Liner  
Oven  
Shelves  
Rating Plate  
Inner Door  
Glass  
Main Oven  
Door  
NEVER line the shelves, floor or sides of the oven or grill with aluminium foil as overheating  
and damage may result.  
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The Cooking Systems in your Double Oven  
Your new oven is equipped with  
three different cooking systems:  
1. Conventional Heating  
(Top Oven) - with upper and  
lower heat. This system is  
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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 economy setting  
2
which enables you to use just the  
left section.  
NOTE: The oven door should  
be open when grilling.  
(See page 21.)  
3. Fan Cooking (Lower Oven) -  
the fan oven operates by  
constantly blowing heated air  
3
from an element wrapped around  
the fan into the oven. This gives  
improved efficiency and, in  
general, enables the use of lower  
temperatures for cooking. It also  
means that there is less need to  
be particular about shelf  
positions and that you can bake  
at more than one level  
simultaneously (Batch Baking).  
It should be noted that at the end of a cooking period there may be a  
momentary puff of steam when the oven door is opened. This will disperse in a  
few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic of an oven with a good  
door seal.  
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Before Using the  
Oven for the First Time  
Make sure the electricity supply  
is switched ON.  
that the room is well ventilated (eg,  
open a window or door) and that  
persons who may be sensitive to  
the odour avoid any fumes. It is  
suggested that any pets be  
removed from the room until the  
new smell has ceased.  
Turn the selector switch to fan oven  
function, then turn oven thermostat to  
MAX. Also turn Top Oven/Grill  
selector to MAX.  
Please note that when the double  
oven is used for the first time a  
slight odour may be emitted due to  
the ‘burning off’ of any temporary  
finish on oven fittings and elements  
and the removal of moisture  
absorbed by the lagging. The odour  
will cease after a short period of  
use.  
To remove the ‘new smell’, heat up  
the empty oven for 30 minutes  
keeping the door closed. Ensure  
The oven temperature thermostat  
lights will come on as well as the  
interior light, oven fan, control panel  
illumination, and cooling fan.  
Temperature Conversion Scale  
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  
1
2
/
250  
275  
300  
325  
350  
375  
400  
425  
450  
475  
120  
140  
150  
160  
180  
190  
200  
220  
230  
240  
100  
120  
130  
140  
160  
170  
180  
200  
210  
220  
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
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The Controls  
Timer  
Top Oven Pilot  
Main Oven Pilot  
Main Oven  
Temperature  
Control  
Top Oven  
Temperature Control /  
Grill Selector  
Multifunction  
Selector  
Dual Grill  
Control  
IMPORTANT  
Top Oven Temperature Control  
Turn the control clockwise to set the  
top oven thermostat to the required  
temperature. An indicator light will  
illuminate. This will remain on until the  
oven reaches the required  
temperature. This light will then cycle  
on and off as the thermostat maintains  
control of the oven thermostat.  
Before using your oven in the  
ordinary way, ALWAYS make  
sure that the timer has been set  
to MANUAL operation. Unless  
this is done, the main oven cannot  
heat up. Before seeking assistance,  
make sure this is done (refer to oven  
timer operation).  
Multifunction Selector  
Grill Control  
Rotate the control knob in either  
direction until the required function  
symbol appears in the control window.  
Many of the functions will also require  
the main oven thermostat to be set  
before the oven will heat up.  
The grill control is designed to provide  
variable heat control of either  
both grill elements on together or the  
single left-hand grill element only. Turn  
the top oven control clockwise past the  
temperature settings to the half grill or  
full grill settings, depending on which  
you require. To set the grill power, turn  
the grill control to any setting 1-6. After  
use always return the controls to their  
off position "O".  
Main Oven Temperature Control  
This is used in addition to the  
multifunction selector. This is used for  
the functions: fan oven, fan grill, half  
grill and full grill and conventional  
oven.  
Cooling Fan  
Turn the control clockwise to set the  
oven thermostat to the required  
temperature.  
A gentle flow of air will be blown below  
the control panel when any  
control is used. In some instances this  
will continue after switching off.  
This helps to keep the control panel  
and knobs cool.  
If the timer is set correctly and the  
selector switch set to a suitable  
function an indicator light will  
illuminate. This will remain on until  
the oven reaches the required  
temperature. This light will then cycle  
on and off as the thermostat maintains  
control of the oven temperature.  
After use Always return the controls to  
their off ‘O’ position.  
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Multifunction Selector Switch  
The Multifunction selector switch is  
used when operating the main oven.  
With the exception of the O position  
the main oven light will remain on  
when this selector switch is used.  
Full Grill  
Both left and right hand grill elements  
will be on in this position.  
Use the oven thermostat control to set  
the required temperature.  
Oven door must be open for grilling.  
Off  
With the selector in this position the  
main oven will not heat up. The timer  
will still operate.  
Fan Grill  
The oven fan and fan grill element are  
controlled when this function is  
selected.  
Fan Oven  
Use the oven thermostat control to set  
the required temperature.  
Oven door must be closed for fan  
grilling.  
The oven fan and a rear element are  
controlled when this function is  
selected.  
Use the main oven thermostat control  
to set the required temperature.  
Fan Only  
Conventional Oven  
The oven fan will operate when this  
function is selected.  
The oven thermostat control must be  
set in the off position.  
Top and base elements are controlled  
when this function is selected.  
Use the main oven thermostat to set  
the required temperature.  
Light Only  
Half Grill  
This function switches on the oven  
light only.  
With this function selected only the left  
hand side of the grill will be on.  
Use the oven thermostat control to set  
the required temperature.  
Oven door must be open for grilling.  
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Oven Timer Operation  
The oven timer offers you the following  
features:  
8. Wine or beer may ferment and  
cream may curdle during the  
delay period, so it is best to add  
these ingredients just before  
serving.  
9. Foods which discolour should be  
protected by coating in fat or  
tossing in water to which lemon  
juice has been added, prior to  
placing food in the oven.  
1. Time of Day  
2. Automatic Cooking  
3. Minute Minder  
Automatic Cooking  
The main fan oven can be controlled  
automatically.  
10. Dishes containing liquid should not  
be filled too full to prevent  
boiling over.  
11. Food should be well sealed (but  
not airtight) in a container to  
prevent the loss of liquid during  
cooking. Aluminium foil gives a  
good seal.  
Guidance on automatic cooking  
1. Select foods which will take the  
same time to cook.  
2. Set the oven timer so that the food  
has just finished or is just about to  
finish cooking on your return to the  
oven. This will ensure the food has  
not cooled down and does not  
require reheating before serving.  
3. Food should be as cold as possible  
when it goes into the oven, ideally  
straight from the refrigerator.  
Frozen meat and poultry should be  
thawed thoroughly before it is put in  
the oven.  
12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly  
before serving.  
4. We advise that warm food should  
never be placed in the oven if  
there is to be a delay period. Stews  
prepared by frying the meat and  
vegetables should be cooked as  
soon as possible.  
5. We advise dishes containing left-  
over cooked poultry or meat, for  
example Shepherds Pie, should not  
be cooked automatically if there is to  
be a delay period.  
6. Stews and joints should be cooked  
by the long slow method, so  
that the delay period is kept to a  
minimum.  
7. On warm days, to prevent harmful  
bacterial growth in certain foods (ie  
poultry, joints, etc) the delayed start  
should be kept to a minimum.  
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Oven Timer Operation  
CLOCKFACE  
The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.  
Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using you cooker.  
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISPLAY 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 seconds and then dim again.  
SYMBOLS  
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 for 2 minutes, the symbol will start to flash and will continue to flash until  
the Minute Minder function is cancelled.  
This “Cookpot” symbol will light up either:–  
When you press  
the Cook Period Button and set a length of time for an  
Auto Cooking Programme. (It will go out again a few seconds after you  
release the timer buttons).  
During the actual Cook Period.  
“AUTO” will light up:–  
When the timer is first turned on it will flash. (It will go out when a time of day  
is set.  
When an Auto Cooking Programme has been set.  
The “Auto” symbol will flash at the end of an Auto Cooking programme to indicate  
that the programme has finished.  
(When the “Auto” symbol is flashing, to return the oven to Manual operation,  
turn the oven controls off, ensure that the correct time of day is set, and press  
the “Manual” button twice – The “Auto” symbol will go out).  
Note: If at any time the display shows a ‘KEY’ symbol, it is likely that the timer has been set incorrectly. OVEN  
COOKING IS NOT POSSIBLE. The ‘KEY’ symbol can be deleted and the cooker returned to manual operation by:  
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Simultaneously pressing the Minute Minder and the Cook Period buttons for a period of approximately 8  
seconds.  
Releasing the buttons and pressing the ‘+’ button.  
TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS  
Minute Minder  
Button  
Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours 59 minutes, that will count down.  
When it reaches zero, the timer will emit an audible tone.  
For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20 minutes later.  
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME  
Cook Period Button Cook Period is the actual length of time for which, the timer will switch the oven(s) on  
as part of an “Auto Cooking” programme.  
(e.g. If you set 2 hours, the food will be cooked for 2 hours).  
End Time Button  
The time of day at which you want an “Auto Cooking” programme to end.  
For Example: If you set a “Cook Period” for 2 hours, and “End Time” of 11:00. The  
timer will switch the oven(s) on at 9:00 and turn the oven(s) off at 11:00. You will hear  
a audible tone at 11:00, to indicate that the Auto Cooking Programme has finished.  
Notes:  
-
When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven  
controls(s) to the required temperature(s) when you set the timer.  
If an Auto Cooking programme has been set the oven(s) will only operate during  
the pre-programmed time.  
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Manual Button  
Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return the ovens(s)  
to Manual operation.  
“+” and “–” Buttons Used to adjust the various timer function settings.  
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Oven Timer Operation  
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY  
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  
&
buttons together.  
Step 5 With the  
&
buttons still held in, press either the “+” or “–” buttons to  
set the correct time of day.  
Step 6 Release all the buttons simultaneously.  
THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.  
To change the time of day repeat Steps 4, 5 & 6 above.  
Note: You cannot adjust the time of day if the timer has been set for an Auto  
Cooking Programme.  
SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER  
Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.  
Step 2 Press and hold the button, a symbol will light up.  
Step 3 With the button held in, set the required Minute Minder time using the  
“+” and “–” buttons.  
Release all buttons and the timer display will revert back to the time of day. Bell  
symbol will remain lit to signify that a Minute Minder period has been set.  
At the end of the set time a bleeping sound will be heard, and the symbol will  
flash for approximately 2 minutes.  
After approximately 2 minutes the bleeping sound will stop and the symbol will  
go out automatically.  
Step 4 To cancel the bleeping sound within the two minutes press the button.  
Note 1 When the Minute Minder has been set, the time remaining can be checked at any  
time by simply pressing the Minute Minder button.  
Note 2 If necessary the Minute Minder can be cancelled before the tone sounds by  
pressing and holding the Minute Minder button and then at the same time  
pressing the “–” button until 0.00 appears in the display window.  
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Oven Timer Operation  
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES  
There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:–  
(a) To set the timer to switch the oven(s) On and Off Automatically  
(b) To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period.  
a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY  
This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven switches  
off Automatically.  
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day.  
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).  
Step 3 Press and hold in the  
button.  
The display will read 0.00 with the cookpot ( ) symbol lit.  
Step 4 With the button still held in, set the required Cook Period  
using the “+” and “–” buttons.  
Release the buttons and the timer display will revert to the time of day with the  
Auto symbol and Cookpot ( ) symbol lit.  
Step 5 Press and hold in the  
button.  
The display will read the earliest possible end time for the Cook Period that  
you have set above.  
The Auto symbol and Cookpot ( ) symbol lit.  
Step 6 With the button still held in, use the “+” and “–” buttons to set  
the “End Time” (i.e. The time you require the oven to switch off).  
Release all the buttons and the timer will revert back to the time of day.  
The “Auto” symbol will remain lit to signify that an Auto Cooking Programme has  
been set. The ( ) symbol will go out.  
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if  
necessary select the appropriate oven function.  
Note: If your appliance has two ovens: When the timer has been set for one oven  
it is possible to use the other oven only during the same Automatic programme.  
At the end of the Automatic Cook Period the Auto Symbol will flash and an  
intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.  
The bleeping sound will continue for approximately 2 minutes unless cancelled.  
The “Auto” symbol will continue to flash until the timer is returned to Manual  
operation (see below).  
Step 8 Press the button to cancel the bleeping sound.  
(If 2 minutes has not elapsed).  
Step 9 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
Step 10 Press the button again to return the oven(s) to Manual Operation.  
(The Auto symbol will go out)  
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Oven Timer Operation  
Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply  
pressing the Cook Period button.  
Note 2 When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply  
pressing the End Time button.  
b) TO SET TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY AFTER A SET COOK  
PERIOD  
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day.  
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).  
Step 3 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select the appropriate oven  
function.  
Step 4 Press & hold in the  
button, the display will read 0.00 and the  
cookpot ( ) symbol will light up.  
With the  
button still held set the required Cook Period using the “+” and “–”  
buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown).  
Note: Cook Period is the length of time the food requires to cook.  
Step 5 Release all buttons.  
The timer display will revert to the time of day with the Auto symbol lit & Cookpot  
symbol remaining lit.  
At the end of the Cook Period the “Auto” symbol will flash and an intermittent  
bleeping sound will be heard.  
NOTE: The Cookpot symbol disappears  
The bleeping sound will continue for approximately 2 minutes unless cancelled.  
The “Auto” symbol will continue to flash until the timer is returned to Manual  
operation (see below).  
Step 6 Press the button to cancel the bleeping.  
(If 2 minutes has not elapsed)  
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
Step 8 Press the button again to return the cooker to Manual operation.  
(The Auto symbol will go out).  
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Oven Timer Operation  
TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE  
THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED.  
Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
Step 2 Press and hold in the  
button.  
Step 3 With the  
button still held in, return the display to 0.00 by pressing the  
and “–” buttons and the display will revert to the time of  
“–” button.  
Step 4 Release the  
day and the “Auto” symbol will flash.  
Step 5 Press the button to return the oven(s) to “Manual” operation.  
The “Auto” symbol will go out.  
Note 1  
When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing  
the Cook Period button.  
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 End Time an electronic device stores the information. The device within the  
timer will switch the oven(s) on and off at the required times.  
4. When setting an Auto Cooking Programme and a mistake is made, to clear:–  
(a) Press and hold in the  
button.  
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(b) With the Cook Period button still held in, return the display to  
by pressing the “–” button.  
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(c) Release the  
flash.  
& “–” buttons, and the display will revert to the time of day and the “Auto” symbol will  
(d) Press & release the button.  
(e) Start the sequence again.  
5. If at any time the display shows three flashing zero’s 0.00. It is likely that the electricity supply to the oven  
has been interrupted. Reset the timer to the correct time of day.  
Food in the oven may, therefore, not have been cooked, before serving check food is thoroughly heated  
and completely cooked.  
6. To set each function always press and hold the required function button and at the same time press “+” or  
“–” buttons.  
Note: Between the hours of 22.00 & 06.00 the display dims to prevent glare.  
However, if you should operate a button during this period, the timer will return to normal  
brightness for a few seconds and then dim again.  
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Grilling in the Top Oven  
Keep young children away from  
the appliance when the grill is in  
use as the surfaces get extremely  
hot.  
Grilling should NOT be  
undertaken with the Grill/Top  
Oven door closed. (See below)  
The heat can now be adjusted by  
setting the grill regulator.  
Please note that the Grill will not  
operate unless the Top Oven/Grill  
Selector is in a grill position.  
After use, turn both controls  
ANTI-CLOCKWISE to their off  
positions.  
Never: Line the grill pan with  
aluminium foil.  
Grill Procedure  
The grill control provides variable  
heat control of the grill element and  
will only operate once the oven  
control has been set to a grill  
position (fully clockwise).  
Ensure oven timer is set to Manual.  
Pre-heat the grill at setting 6 for  
approximately 1 minute.  
When toasting/grilling, the rod shelf  
is placed in either the first or  
second runner position from base. The  
grill pan is placed on the shelf and  
pushed back as far as possible to  
correctly position it under the grill  
element. Leave the control at 6 for  
toast, and for sealing and fast  
cooking of foods. For thicker foods  
requiring longer cooking, turn the  
switch to a lower setting after the  
initial sealing on both sides at 6.  
The thicker the food, the lower the  
control should be set.  
The grill regulator is designed to  
provide variable heat control of  
either the twin grill elements on  
together or the single left-hand grill  
element only, depending on which  
mode you select:  
To select twin grill, first turn the Top  
Oven/Grill Selector clockwise to Full  
Grill.  
The heat can now be adjusted by  
setting the grill regulator.  
To select single grill turn the Top  
Oven/Grill Selector clockwise to Half  
Grill.  
Food which requires browning only  
should be placed under the hot grill  
directly on the shelf in the first or  
second runner from the bottom of  
the oven, according to the depth of  
the dish.  
Care should be taken when  
removing the grill pan during or  
directly after use.  
After use, always return both  
controls anticlockwise to the OFF  
position.  
NOTE: The grill pan must be  
cleaned after every use. Excess  
fat build up in the bottom of the  
pan could cause a fire hazard.  
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Fixing the Grill Pan Handle  
Fix the grill pan handle securely in  
position before use.  
The grill pan handle is detachable  
from the pan, to facilitate cleaning  
and storage.  
The handle fits onto the grill pan  
edge with the small recess, Fig. 5.  
Tilt the handle over the recess and  
slide it towards the centre, Fig. 6  
Ensure the handle is fully located  
Fig. 7.  
Insert the washer and fixing screw  
and tighten fully to ensure handle is  
secured .  
Recess  
Fig. 5  
Fig. 6  
Fig. 7  
Always fit the screw prior to use.  
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Cooking in the Top Oven –  
Conventional Cooking  
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  
so often necessary when  
reaches the required temperature.  
The indicator light will then  
automatically go off and on during  
cooking as the thermostat maintains  
the correct temperature. If the  
indicator light doesn’t come on  
when the control knob is turned,  
check that the oven timer is set to  
Manual as described in ‘Oven Timer  
Operation'.  
entertaining.  
The oven is designed so that the  
grill element operates at a reduced  
heat output (element will not glow),  
combined with a heating element  
situated underneath the floor of the  
oven.  
Do not place items directly onto  
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 directly beneath the element. (As  
a guide, the front of the  
utensil should be approximately  
100 mm/4 in from the front of the  
shelf.)  
There are two cooking positions, the  
shelf placed on runner 1 or 2 (from the  
base).  
Food or utensils must never be  
placed directly on the floor of the  
oven.  
There should always be at least  
25mm (1 in) between the top of the  
food and the grill element.  
Do not use utensils larger than  
300mm x 230mm (12in x 9in).  
Larger utensils should be used in  
the Main oven.  
Cooking Meat/Poultry in the Top  
Oven  
The Top Oven is most useful for the  
longer slower cooking required for  
cheaper cuts of meat – casserole  
cooking, pot roasting, braising etc.  
Small joints of meat up to 1.5 kg  
(3 Ib), or poultry, up to 3.6 kg (8 Ib)  
in weight can be roasted in a small  
meat pan in the Top Oven, but  
should preferably be ‘slow roasted’  
or covered with a lid of aluminium  
foil (one or two incisions in the top  
of the foil will allow the meat or  
poultry to brown).  
Larger joints of meat, and poultry  
weighing more than 3.6 kg (8 Ib),  
should be roasted in the Main  
Oven.  
Do not use the Main Oven meat  
pan or the grill pan as a meat pan  
in the Top Oven as air circulation  
will be seriously restricted.  
Top Oven as a Warming  
Compartment for Plates and  
Dishes  
Place the plates and dishes on the  
shelf that has been positioned on  
runner 1 of the oven and turn on the  
Top Oven thermostat to 100˚C for 10-  
15 minutes.  
Operation  
To heat the oven, turn the Top  
Oven/Grill Selector clockwise, selecting  
the required temperature between  
100˚C (200˚F) and 220˚C (425˚F) as  
recommended in the Top Oven  
Temperature Charts. The Top Oven  
indicator light will immediately come  
on and remain on until the oven  
DO NOT use the grill control.  
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