Hotpoint CH 10750 GF S The ‘slow cook’ setting, Care and cleaning, Warming compartment

The ‘slow cook’ setting

With the fanned oven thermostat set to 90° the oven can be used for slow cooking - The ‘Slow Cook’ setting.

PREPARING FOOD FOR SLOW COOKING

1.All dishes cooked by the ‘Slow Cook’ setting should be cooked for a minimum 6 hours. They will ‘hold’ at this setting for a further hour but marked deterioration in appearance will be noticed in some cases.

2.Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at 170° for 30 minutes before turning to the ‘Slow Cook’ setting and never be cooked lower than the middle shelf position.

3.Joints of meat over 6 lbs (2.7kg) and poultry over 4 lbs 8oz (2 kg) should not be cooked using the ‘Slow Cook’ setting.

4.Always stand covered joints on a rack over the meat tin to allow good air circulation.

5.A meat thermometer should be used when cooking pork joints and poultry. The internal temperature of the food should reach at least 88°C.

6.This method is unsuitable for stuffed meat and stuffed poultry.

7.Always bring soups, casseroles and liquids to the boil before putting in the oven.

8.Cover casseroles with foil and then the lid to prevent loss of moisture.

9.Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.

10.Root vegetables will cook better if cut into small pieces.

11.Adjust seasonings and thickenings at the end of the cooking time.

12.Use the zones of heat in the oven, e.g. meringues and milk puddings can be cooked lower in the oven whilst other dishes requiring greater heat can be cooked above them.

13.Egg and fish dishes need only 1-5 hours cooking and should be included in day cooking sessions, when they can be observed from time to time.

14.Dried red kidney beans must be boiled for a minimum of ten minutes after soaking, before inclusion in any dish.

Warming compartment

The warming compartment is situated at the bottom right hand side of the cooker. It can be used for keeping plates or food warm. It is not designed as a ‘Slow Cook’ oven.

Care and cleaning

!Never use steam cleaners or pressure cleaners on the appliance.

!Clean the glass part of the oven door using a sponge and a non-abrasive cleaning product, then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Do not use rough abrasive material or sharp metal scrapers as these could scratch the surface and cause the glass to crack.

!The accessories can be washed like averyday crockery (even in your dishwasher).

!Switch off the electricity supply and allow to cool

before cleaning the cooker. GB

!Clean the cooker regularly and wipe up spills soon after they occur to prevent them from becoming burnt on. Never use biological washing powder, caustic cleaners, harsh abrasives, scouring pads, steam cleaners, aerosol cleaners or oven chemical cleaners of any kind.

!Before moving your cooker ensure that it is cool and note that it is heavy so you may require assistance.

The cooker is fitted with rear wheels and will slide in and out of position easily.

Movement of your cooker is most easily achieved as follows:

Open the grill/oven door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the oven roof, avoiding contact with any grill or oven furniture and then lift and slide at the same time.

When repositioning the cooker, ensure that it is level. Take care to ensure that any floor covering is not damaged.

!If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the necessary precautions to prevent the cooker from sliding off the pedestal itself.

‘Heat clean’ liners

The oven linings are coated with a special enamel which has a continuous cleaning action. The higher the oven temperature the more effective the action. In most cases this cleaning operation will proceed during normal cooking. However, if high temperatures are not used regularly it may be necessary to run the oven empty at maximum setting for one hour. If desired, they can be wiped over with a soapy cloth followed by a wipe with a clean, damp cloth.

Cleaning the griddle plate

After cooking, leave the griddle plate on the hob and allow to cool before cleaning. It can then be taken to the sink and washed using warm soapy water, gently wipe the cooking surface with a dishcloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleaning materials.

Replacement of oven light bulb

CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE

REPLACING THE LAMP TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

Light bulbs are not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee. A new 15W, 300°C rated SES bulb can be obtained from your cooker supplier or any major electrical retailer.

1.Remove the shelves from the oven.

2.Unscrew the lens using a thick cloth to protect your fingers in the unlikely event of a lens fracture.

3.Unscrew bulb.

4.Fit new bulb and refit lens.

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