User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HBEW62

[. . . ] HOTPOINT SLOT-IN COOKER USER HANDBOOK AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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. Before you operate your new Hotpoint Cooker Please read these instructions fully. 1. ENSURE THAT THE COOKER IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. For your own safety and to get the best results from your cooker it is important to read through this Handbook before using your cooker for the first time. Installation q Siting the Cooker The cooker is designed to be flush between standard kitchen units spaced a minimum 600mm apart. [. . . ] In the event of fire follow these steps: 1. If a saucepan or chip pan catches fire TURN OFF THE HEAT IF SAFE TO DO SO, using the switch on the front of the cooker. NEVER attempt to move the pan, this may cause the fire to spread to other areas. Smother the flames with a DAMP CLOTH; SAUCEPAN LID or FIRE BLANKET. When smothering the flames DO ENSURE that your FACE AND ARMS are WELL PROTECTED from the flames to save you from becoming hurt. After the fire has been extinguished NEVER MOVE OR TOUCH the pan for at least 30 minutes. If you FAIL to put the fire out call the fire brigade immediately. 21 Top Oven ­ Grilling CAUTION: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE ­ CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY. Grilling must be done with the Top Oven door open. Control knobs may become hot during grilling. The operation of the controls is covered on page 11. Remember that the grill will not operate until the Top Oven control is in the `O' off position. To operate the grill proceed as follows: · Open the Grill/Top Oven door. · When toasting or grilling, the rod shelf can be placed on either of the runners. · Preheat the grill on setting 4 for approximately 5 minutes, using either the single (left hand side) or twin width setting depending upon the amount of food to be cooked. Ensure that the handle is secure before use (see Figs. The food to be cooked should be placed on the grill pan/ grill pan grid. Place the grill pan on the shelf and push back until the pan is correctly positioned beneath the grill element. Note: When positioning the grill pan, for grilling, ensure that the grill pan handles do not become `caught' in the oven shelf. Before use ensure grill pan handle is positioned correctly. · Food which only requires browning should be placed directly on the shelf on either of the runners. · Leave the control on setting 4 for toast and for the sealing and fast cooking of foods. For thicker foods requiring longer cooking turn the control to a lower setting after the initial sealing on both sides on setting 4. The thicker the food the lower the control should be set. [. . . ] · The appliance must be used in the United Kingdom, and must not be tampered with or taken apart by anyone other than our own Service Engineers. · You may, however, buy parts which can be safely fitted without specialist knowledge or equipment. The correct fitting of such parts, provided they are genuine Hotpoint spares, will not affect your Guarantee. Parts are available from our Hotpoint Spares Centres (see back page). [. . . ]