HOTPOINT HARG51P (01) PDF Document

Before operating your new HOTPOINT HARG51P appliance please read this instruction booklet carefully. It contains important information concerning the safe operation, installation and maintenance of the appliance.

When the HOTPOINT HARG51P 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.

Usable Volume: 19 Litres

heating mode: Conventional

Usable Volume: 41 Litres

heating mode: Conventional

ALWAYS make sure you understand the controls before using the cooker.

ALWAYS check that all controls on the cooker are turned off after use.

ALWAYS stand back when opening an oven door to allow heat to disperse.

ALWAYS use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items from the ovens.

ALWAYS take care when removing items from the top oven/grill when the main oven is on, as the contents may be hot.

ALWAYS keep the oven and grill doors closed when the cooker is not in use.

ALWAYS place pans centrally over the hotplate burners and position them so that the handles cannot accidentally be caught or knocked or become heated by other burners.

ALWAYS keep the cooker clean, as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.

ALWAYS allow the cooker to cool before cleaning.

ALWAYS follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

ALWAYS keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

ALWAYS turn off the electricity supply before cleaning or replacing an oven lamp.

ALWAYS refer servicing to CORGI registered appliance service engineers.

NEVER leave children unsupervised where the cooker is installed as all surfaces will get hot during and after use.

NEVER allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the cooker.

NEVER store items that children may attempt to reach above the cooker.

NEVER heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the container to burst.

NEVER store chemicals, food stuffs, pressurised containers in or on the cooker, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the cooker.

NEVER fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, and never use a lid. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.

NEVER place flammable or plastic items on or near the hotplate.

NEVER use proprietary spillage collectors on the hotplate.

NEVER use the cooker as a room heater.

NEVER dry clothes or place other times over or near to the hotplate or oven/grill doors.

NEVER wear garments with long flowing sleeves whilst cooking.

NEVER Do not let children play with the appliance.

DURING INSTALLATION THE FEET OF THE APPLIANCE MUST BE LOWERED SO THAT AN AIR GAP OF AT LEAST 10MM (1CM) IS LEFT BETWEEN THE BASE OF THE APPLIANCE AND THE FLOOR.

WHEN USING THE MAIN OVEN YOU MUST ENSURE THAT THE BASE OF THE CAVITY IS NOT COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL, UTENSIL OR ANY OTHER FORM OF COVERING. FAILURE TO DO THIS MAY RESULT IN THE CAVITY BEING DAMAGED.

The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and moisture in the room in which it is installed. Always ensure that the kitchen is well ventilated; keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation device (mechanical extractor hood).

In particular when using the grill or more than one hotplate burner, open a window if a mechanical ventilation device is not operating.

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.

Adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm or 65mm (Fig. A) and should be protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer than 750mm. (Fig.A)

The cooker may be located in a kitchen, a kitonen/ diner or bed sitting room, but not in a bathroom or shower room.

The hoods must be installed according to the requirements in the hood handbook.

The wall in contact with the back of the cooker must be of flameproof material.

The cooker is fitted with a safety chain that must be attached to a hook, secured to the wall behind the appliance.

To make the connection, a flexible hose should be used corresponding to the current gas regulations which are:

the hose must never be at any point in its lenght in contact with the “hot” parts of the cooker;

the hose must never be longer than 1,5 metre;

the hose must not be subject to any tension or torsional stress and it must not have any excessively narrow curves or bottlenecks;

the hose must be easy to inspect along its entire length to check its condition;

the hose must always be in good condition, never attempt to repair.

In order to adapt the cooker to a different type of gas with respect to the gas for which it was produced (indicated on the label attached to the lid), follow these steps:

replace the hose holder mounted on the appliance with that supplied in the bag of “cooker accessories”.

Replacing the burner nozzles on the hob:

remove the grids and slide the burners from their housings;

unscrew the nozzles using a 7 mm socket spanner, and replace them with nozzles for the new type of gas (see table 1 “Burner and nozzle characteristics”).

replace all the components by repeating the steps in reverse order.

turn the tap to minimum;

remove the knob and adjust the regulation screw, which is positioned in or next to the tap pin, until the flame is small but steady.

If in the case of liquid gas, the regulation screw must be screwed in to the bottom.

check that the flame does not turn off when you turn the tap quickly from high to low.

light the burner as described in the paragraph “the oven knob” of the instruction booklet.

turn the knob to Max for about 10 minutes and then turn the knob to the Min setting;

remove the knob;

regulate the screw positioned outside the thermostat pin until the flame is small but steady.

If in the case of liquid gas, the regulation screw must be screwed in to the bottom.

check that the burner does not turn off when you turn the knob from Max to Min and and when you open and close the oven door quickly.

remove the screw and then slide out the grill burner “V” (see Fig. E);

unscrew the grill burner nozzle using the special socket spanner for the nozzles (see Fig. F) or better still a 7 mm socket spanner; replace the nozzle with a nozzle for the new type of gas (see table 1).

Remove any items or spillage from the top of the lid and then raise it to its fully open position.

Press the ignition button and then push in and turn the control knob of the chosen burner anti-clockwise to the large flame symbol. Continue to press the ignition button until the sparks light the gas.

Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to reduce the heat input. Only turn the control knob between the large flame symbol and the small flame symbol when adjusting the setting.

To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise to the symbol O.

DO NOT use the hotplate unless all pan supports are in position.

DO NOT use mis-shapen pans which may be un-stable.

DO NOT use round base woks directly on the pan supports.

DO NOT use the glass lid as a working surface.

Do not move the pan.

Turn off the hotplate burners.

Smother the flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth to extinguish the fire. Do not use water or a fire extinguisher as the force of it may spread the burning fat or oil over the edge of the pan.

Leave the pan for at least 60 minutes before moving it.

Open the grill door and remove the grill pan.

Press the ignition button and then push in and turn the grill control knob anti-clockwise to the large flame symbol. Continue to press the ignition button until the spark lights the gas.

Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the desired setting. There is a delay of about six seconds whilst the safety device operates before the burner comes on full. Only turn the control knob between the large flame symbol and the small flame symbol when adjusting the setting.

To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise to the symbol O.

When using the grill, the oven door must be left open by positioning the deflector “B” between control panel and deflector “A” to prevent the cooker knobs from overheating.

In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.

Fit the handle to the grill pan so that the external ‘hooks’ embrace the edge of the pan (fig. 1)

Make sure that the middle part of the handle fits exactly the protruding support of the pan (fig.2) and holds the pan from the bottom.

The food must be placed on the rack in the grill pan.

Position the grill pan on top of the oven rack. The best results are achieved by placing the oven rack on the uppermost shelves. Pouring a little water into the grill pan will make the collection of grease particles more efficient and prevent the formation of smoke.

DO NOT cover the grill pan or grid with aluminium foil as this can hold fat, intensify the heat and create a fire hazard.

Each time the main oven is used, the safety device has to be activated by pushing and holding in the control knob for 3 seconds after the gas has lit.

Place the oven shelves in the appropriate positions (refer to cooking charts).

Press in the ignition button and then push in and turn the control knob fully anti-clockwise. Continue to push in the control knob for a further 3 seconds after the gas has lit to allow time for the safety device to operate. If the burner extinguishes when the control knob is released, repeat the procedure ensuring the control knob is fully depressed and allowing more time for the safety device to operate.

Turn the control knob clockwise to the required setting (refer to cooking chart).

To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise the the symbol O.

If for any reason the oven burner has not lit after 15 seconds, turn the control knob to the OFF position.

Leave the main oven door open and wait for at least 1 minute before attempting to light the burner again.

Never place dishes over the burner.

In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.

Anything requiring long slow cooking such as casseroles and rich fruit cakes can be put into a cold oven. Satisfactory results can also be obtained with creamed mixture, rich pastries or yeast mixtures, but for perfection we recommend preheating the oven for about 15 minutes at the gas mark you require for cooking.

The maximum weight of poultry that can be accommodated is 11.5kg (25 lbs) of suitable shape. It is important to check that the bird DOES NOT overhang the burner at the back of the oven.

It is vitally important to strictly adhere to the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.

If food is to be frozen or not served immediately, cool it in a clean container as quickly as possible.

Completely thaw frozen food in the refrigerator before re-heating.

Re-heat food thoroughly and quickly either on the hotplate or in a hot oven, Mk. 6, and then serve immediately.

Only re-heat food once.

If using Aluminium Foil:

Remember that it is important to increase the cooking time by one third.

Never allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven.

Never cover the oven interior with foil.

Never cover the oven shelves with foil.

When baking with two trays or tins on two levels, the top tray is removed first and the lower tray moved up to the top position for a few minutes longer.

Use the oven settings recommended by the margarine manufacturer and not those indicated on the cooking chart.

Never fill chip pans more than one third full with oil or fat.

Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooling period.

Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.

Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen foods in particular will cause frothing and spitting if added too quickly.

Always keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.

Use cookware that is the right size for each burner (see table) in order to prevent the flame from spreading beyond the bottom of the cookware.

Only use cookware with flat bottoms.

As soon as the boiling point is reached, turn the knob to the lowest setting.

Always use lids with pots and pans.

Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these items immediately after use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again.

Wipe out the Grill compartment, use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill runners and the floor of the compartment.

Do not use cream cleaners, oven cleaners or aerosols, scouring pads or abrasive powder for cleaning the plastic knobs as damage will occur.

It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling. The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a soft cloth wrung out in warm water or mild non-abrasive cleaner. (If in doubt try the cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use). Then, after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth.

Wipe over the outer door glass panels with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water, then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Ensure that glass doors are not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows.

Open the door fully and unscrew the two screws securing the glass panel, taking care not to allow the glass to fall. The glass panel may now be washed at the sink. Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad. Ensure the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. Take particular care not to damage the inner surface which is coated with a heat reflective layer. After cleaning, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm, without removing it from the door.

Warning: Oven must not be operated with inner door glass removed.

Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals. Do not lift the door seal from the oven chassis, if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips.

Take care that the rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning, and furthermore that the lettering is not blurred or removed.

Remove the rod shelves and grill pan. Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves, grill pan and the floor of the oven. 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 shelf supports are removable and dishwasher safe.

To remove hold the support at the front and pull away from the oven side, this can then be cleaned in a sink or a dishwasher. When removed it allows access to the oven side, which can be cleaned with warm soapy water.

To refit the support, insert the longer leg into the rear fixing hole and push in the front leg.

Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below the grill element.

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

Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelf and adjusting, using suitable packing e.g. wood, under the feet of the appliance. This should be checked both left to right and front to back.

Ensure that the food is positioned centrally in the oven.

The following may cause cakes to sink:

Cooking at too high a temperature.

Using normal creaming method with soft margarine.

Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in 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 2L’ ins in height.

If all burners fail to ignite:

Check that sparks appear at the burners;

A clicking noise should be heard.

If only one burner fails to ignite

Check that the burner is dry and that spillage of food or cleaning fluid remains are not affecting the Ignitor or burner ports.

Clean away any debris with a dry nylon brush such as an old dry toothbrush.

If a wire wool pad has been used for cleaning around the burner ensure the Ignitor is free from any stray strands.

Any water on the burner should be dried with a cloth or kitchen towel.

On the hotplate make sure that all burner parts are correctly seated

For correct ignition of oven/grill burners press the ignition button and then push in and turn control knobs anti-clockwise.

Continue to press the ignition button until the spark lights the gas.

Once alight release the ignition button and continue to hold the control knob in for a further 6 to 10 seconds.

Then release the control knob and set to the required temperature.

The flame should now stay alight.

If the flame does not hold and goes out wait 30 seconds and try again

Check that the temperature has been set in accordance with the temperature charts. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended temperature by 10°C to suit your taste

Check the temperature and shelf position are as recommended in the temperature charts

Check that the Utensil being used in the oven allow sufficient air flow around them.

Check that the cooker is level.

Check that the cooker is level.

Check that your pans conform to the recommendations in these instructions.

Odour or smoke when using your new cooker This is normal and should cease after a short period.

Condensation / Steam in the Oven After Use Condensation and steam is a by product of cooking food with a water content. To help minimise always: A) Try to avoid leaving food in the oven to cool after being cooked B) Use a coved Utensil wherever possible

Condensation on the Wall at the Rear of the Cooker Steam and/or condensation may appear from the vent at the rear of the appliance when using an oven, particularly when cooking foods with a high water content (Such as Oven Chips or Chicken). This is normal and any excess should be wiped off