EW11E/L/C/P Cooker
Installation & User Instructions
Retention of this instruction leaflet:
This instruction leaflet 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 leaflet is also provided so that the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.
Before you operate your new Hotpoint Cooker
Please read these instructions fully.
Ensure the cooker is installed by a qualified electrician following
the instructions below.
When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted, this will
cease after a period of use.
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.
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
● Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for |
the first time. |
● Understand the controls prior to using the appliance. |
● Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the sur- |
faces will get extremely hot during and after use. |
● Turn controls off when not in use. |
● Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of |
steam or heat to disperse. |
● Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items |
from the oven/grill. |
● Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles |
are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot become heat- |
ed by other hotplates or pans. |
● Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the |
controls. |
● Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow |
the appliance to cool before cleaning (or changing an oven lamp if |
fitted). |
● Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before |
switching on the oven or grill. |
● Always keep the oven/grill door closed when the appliance is not in |
use. |
● Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from |
cooking can cause a fire. |
● Always follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to |
Installation
Siting the Cooker
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply voltage, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the rear panel. The cooker must be connected by a competent person eg, NICEIC reg- istered contractor to suitable
The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2 mini- mum.
The control unit should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency, but must be within 2 metres of and not directly above an appliance.
This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference. Access to the mains terminals is gained by remov- ing the rear access cover.
The mains cable must pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block. Sufficient cable should be used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.
Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel and is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cook- er into position between cabinets.
The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 500mm apart. The space either side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used with cabinets one side or both as well as in an angled corner setting. It can also be used
This cooker is a type X appliance, as such adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm and should be protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer than 650mm.
The height of the cooker can be adjusted by means of adjustable feet in the plinth (900mm - 915mm). Adjust the feet by tilting the cooker from the side.
Then install the product into position.
prevent the possibility of bacterial growth. |
● Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions. |
● Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer. |
● Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment |
when the lower oven is in use as the contents will be hot |
● Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall |
switch should any glass panel (if fitted) crack or shatter and then |
DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until repaired. |
● During use, the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid |
touching heating elements inside the oven. |
Never
●Never stare at Halogen heating units
●Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be hot during and after its 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 leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.
●Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
●Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst.
●Never store chemicals/food stuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.
●Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.
●Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid.
DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
●Never use the appliance as a room heater.
●Never use the grill to warm plates.
●Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.
●Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.
●Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat.
●Never mount the cooker on a platform.
●Never use steam cleaners.
SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE
In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.
1.TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.
2.COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the flames and extinguish the fire.
3.LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE MOV-
ING IT. Injuries are often caused by picking up a hot pan and rush- ing outside with it.
NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.
Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.