If something goes wrong...

Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists.

THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG.

Slight odour or small amount of smoke when grill

/oven used first time

Nothing Works

This is normal and should cease after a short period.

If you find that the timer display is blank, then it is likely that there is no electricity supply to your oven. Check:

(i)That the main cooker wall is switched on

(ii)Other appliances, to see if you have had a power cut

(iii)The main circuit breaker for the property

Timer Display shows "0:00" with "Auto" Flashing

Main oven and Top ovens do not work, but the grill works

Top oven and grill do not work, but Main oven works.

Grill does not work

Grill keeps turning on and off

Timer buzzer / bleeper operates continually

Oven temperatures too high or low

The power supply to your oven has possibly been interrupted, but has now come back on again. Reset the timer to the correct day and "Manual" operation using the instructions given in the timer section of the book.

Your timer may be set for an Auto Cooking programme:

Check the timer to see whether "Auto" is lit or flashing. If it is then please follow the instructions given in the Timer section of this book to return the timer to Manual operation.

Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause a safety device to operate:

(a)Grilling with the door closed - Always grill with the door fully open

(b)Grilling for an excessively long period at maximum setting - see Grilling guide.

Switch off appliance and allow to cool for approx 30 mins. Switch the cooker back on and check that the Grill / Top oven is now operating.

Ensure that the top oven control is set to the Full or Half grill position and set the grill control to the required setting.

When the Grill control is operating at less than its maximum setting, the Grill will cycle on and off, this is normal and not a fault.

The bleeper will stop automatically after several minutes. To cancel, press the minute minder button to silence.

Check temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Temperature Charts.

It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature slightly to suit your taste.

Oven does not cook evenly Check:

(a)Temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in the Oven Temperature Charts.

(b)Oven utensils being used allow sufficient air flow around them.

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Hotpoint BD52, BD62 manual If something goes wrong

BD62, BD52 specifications

Hotpoint BD52 and BD62 are versatile and efficient appliances designed to meet the modern demands of home cooking. With a blend of cutting-edge technology and user-centric features, these models cater to a wide range of culinary needs, making them an essential addition to any kitchen.

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