Hotpoint C361E, C362E Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?, Problem Check Grilling, Baking General

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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?

Problem

Check

 

 

 

 

Grilling

 

 

Uneven cooking front

Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below

to back

the grill element.

 

 

 

Fat splattering

Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting.

 

 

 

Baking (General)

 

 

Uneven rising of cakes

Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit

 

level on the rod shelf and adjusting the wheels/feet.

 

The oven should be checked both left to right and front

 

to back.

 

 

 

Sinking of cakes

The following may cause cakes to sink:

1. Preheating of fan ovens.

 

 

2. Cooking at too high a temperature.

 

3. Using normal creaming method with soft margarine use the

 

all-in-one method.

 

4. If using soft margarine use the all-in-one method

 

 

 

Over/Under cooking

Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in

Fast/Slow cooking

the oven temperature charts, however, it may be necessary

 

to increase or decrease temperatures by 10˚C to suit

 

personal taste.

 

Do not use utensils greater than 56mm (2 1/4ins) in height.

 

 

 

Uneven cooking of

1. Too large baking sheet used (see 'Cookery Notes', page 36 for

cakes

correct sizes).

 

 

2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air

 

gaps around baking tins.

 

3. Placed into pre-heated oven (see oven temperature charts).

 

 

 

Top Oven Baking

Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 4ins from the front

Uneven cooking front

of the shelf.

to back

 

 

 

 

 

Uneven rising of

Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the

cakes

food is positioned centrally in the oven.

 

 

 

Overcooking

Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10˚C

 

from standard recipes when using the top oven.

 

 

 

Food is taking too long to

Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is not larger

cook

than 300x225mm (12ins x 9ins), e.g. the main oven meat pan.

 

Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the oven.

 

 

 

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Contents Instructions Contents 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC IntroductionDisposal of your product Viewed from Rear InstallationAlways Safety InformationSafety Advice in Case of a CHIP-PAN Fire Safety Information NeverDo not Leave Deep FAT Frying Pans Unattended While Cooking Event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fireFeatures Model C262E Features C361E, C362E, C363E and C366E Control Panels Controls Clock/Minute Minder Operation C262E, C362E & C363E Timer incorporates a 24 hour clockMinute Minder Time of DAY is NOW SETDisplay shows Hours and Minutes eg hour 41 minutes Any period up to 99 minutes and 50 secondsHints on Automatic Cooking Timer Operation Oven Timer Operation C361E & C366EClockface Know your Timer C361E & C366EOperation C361E & C366E Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven TimerAuto Cooking Programmes Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Other Notes on Timer Operation Gas Mark Main Conventional Oven Top Convection Fan Temperature Conversion ChartSafety Requirements for Deep FAT Frying Control Settings GuideSealed Hob General Information C262E USE of HotplatesBe convex Bowed out Be rimmed Choice of UtensilsBut essentially Flat Hob surfaceHotplates Ceramic Hob C362E and C363ERear left twin circuit plate Ceramic Hob C361E and C366ECeramic Halogen Best CombinationsAluminium Stainless steel with single layer Copper base Copper Toughened glass or ceramicDo Not Do Use Choosing Your UtensilsChoosing your utensils Remember Never LET IT Cool Before RemovingDo Not Grill Pan and Handle Grill C262E, C361E, C362E, C363E and C366E Setting the GrillFood Grill Setting Approximate Cooking time Grill ChartGuide To Grilling C262E, C361E, C362E, C363E and C366E WholeFood/utensils must not be placed directly on the oven floor Top Oven Cookery NotesOven positions Main Oven Cookery NotesTime approx Position Meat Pre Meat PreTime approx OvenFood Pre Temperature Time in mins Position ‘S’ Slow setting Using the Main Oven for other FunctionsPoints to consider when preparing food for Slow cooking OperationCleaning materials to avoid Care and CleaningElectric sealed hotplates C262E Ceramic hotplates C361E, C362E, C363E and C366EHow Stay Clean works ‘STAY CLEAN’ Oven linersDecorative trims all models / Vitreous enamel hob C262E Control PanelGrill Replacement oven lampMain oven / Grill Wall-mounted splashpanelRefit the door inner glass as follows Remove the door inner glass as followsCooking Results Not Satisfactory? Problem Check GrillingBaking General Top Oven BakingFault Timer is showing ‘0.00 ’ ProblemSomething Wrong with your Cooker? On and offOr low Oven Temperature Charts Oven temperatures too highTemperature slightly to suit your taste Normal and not a faultRepair Service ServiceExtended Warranty Genuine Parts & Accessories Mail Order Hotline

C363E, C262E, C366E, C361E, C362E specifications

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