Hotpoint Microwave Oven EG71 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use  
EG71  
This appliance shall be installed in accordance with the regulations  
in force and only used in a well ventilated space.  
Read the instructions before installing or using the appliance and  
retain them for future use.  
The rating label is located below the oven door on the plinth panel.  
 
INTRODUCTION  
To help you make the best use of your cooker, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET  
CAREFULLY.  
Your new cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting service. The guarantee is  
only applicable if the cooker has been installed in accordance with the  
Installation Instructions.  
The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be  
accepted for use in any other installation.  
When the cooker is first used, a slight odour may be noticed – this should cease  
after a short period of use. Ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a  
window or use an extractor fan) and that any pets are removed from the room  
until the smell has ceased.  
FEATURES OF THE EG71  
Hinged Glass Lid  
High Speed Burners  
Simmering Burners  
Removable Roof  
Control Panel  
Top Oven / Grill Shelf  
Grill Pan with removable  
Handle and Wire Food  
Top Oven / Grill  
Support  
Stayclean Oven Liners  
Stayclean oven liners  
Oven Shelves  
Meat Pan  
Plinth Ventilation Slots  
Rating Label  
Cooling fan: A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when the  
oven or grill controls are turned on.  
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FOR YOUR SAFETY  
Please read the precautions below before using your cooker.  
ALWAYS . . .  
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 the 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 grill when the 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 the oven  
lamp.  
ALWAYS refer servicing to CORGI registered appliance service engineers.  
ALWAYS remove any spillage from the hob lid before opening.  
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FOR YOUR SAFETY  
NEVER . . .  
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, nor 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 withdraw loaded oven shelves beyond their arrest position.  
NOTE: 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 more than one hotplate burner, open a window if a  
mechanical ventilation device is not operating.  
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OVEN TIMER OPERATION  
Note: Timer must be set to ‘Time of Day’ and ‘Manual’ before the oven(s) can be  
used.  
AUTOMATIC COOKING  
The oven can be controlled by the automatic timer.  
HINTS ON AUTOMATIC COOKING  
1. Select foods which require the same cooking time and temperature.  
2. To ensure food does not cool down and require reheating, set the end time  
so the food is ready when you require it.  
3. Always ensure that meat and poultry is defrosted before placing in the oven.  
4. Whenever possible, take food out of the refrigerator and keep it as cool as  
possible.  
5. If cooking food that requires frying before placing in the oven for auto  
cooking, keep the delay start time to a minimum.  
6. Never place hot or warm food in the oven for delay start cooking as it could  
cause the oven to be warm and produce harmful bacteria in the food.  
7. We advise that dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat, e.g.  
Shepherd's Pie, should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay  
period.  
8. Ensure that delay start times are kept to a minimum to prevent bacterial  
growth in food.  
9. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period so  
it is best to add these ingredients just before serving.  
10. Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat or tossing in  
water to which lemon juice has been added, prior to placing food in the  
oven.  
11. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent boiling over.  
12. Food should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container to prevent the  
loss of liquid during cooking. Aluminium foil gives a good seal.  
13. Always ensure that food is piping hot and cooked thoroughly before  
serving.  
14. Only reheat food once.  
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KNOW YOUR TIMER  
CLOCKFACE  
The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.  
Ensure correct time of day is always set, before using your cooker.  
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISPLAY WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.00  
HOURS AND 06.00 HOURS TO PREVENT GLARE.  
However, should you operate the timer during these hours the display will  
return to normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again.  
SYMBOLS  
will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain  
lit for the period set. At the end of the Minute Minder Period, the timer  
will emit an audible tone for 2 minutes, the  
symbol will start to flash  
and will continue to flash until the Minute Minder function is cancelled.  
This “Cookpot” symbol will light up either:–  
– When you press the Cook Period Button and set a length of time for  
an Auto Cooking Programme. (It will go out again a few seconds after  
you release the timer buttons).  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
– During the actual Cook Period.  
“AUTO” will light up:–  
– When the timer is first turned on it will flash. (It will go out when a  
time of day is set.  
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– When an Auto Cooking Programme has been set.  
The “Auto” symbol will flash at the end of an Auto Cooking programme  
to indicate that the programme has finished.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
(When the “Auto” symbol is flashing, to return the oven to Manual  
operation, turn the oven controls off, ensure that the correct time  
of day is set, and press the “Manual” button twice – The “Auto”  
symbol will go out.  
TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS  
Minute Minder  
Button  
Here you can set a time period of up to 23 hours 59 minutes, that will count  
down. When it reaches zero, the timer will emit an audible tone.  
For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20 minutes  
later.  
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME  
Cook Period Button  
Cook Period is the actual length of time for which, the timer will switch the  
oven(s) on as part of an “Auto Cooking” programme.  
(e.g. If you set 2 hours, the food will be cooked for 2 hours).  
End Time Button  
The time of day at which you want an “Auto Cooking” programme to end.  
For Example: If you set a “Cook Period” for 2 hours, and “End Time” of  
11:00. The timer will switch the oven(s) on at 9:00 and turn the oven(s) off at  
11:00. You will hear a audible tone at 11:00, to indicate that the Auto  
Cooking Programme has finished.  
Notes:  
– When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven  
controls(s) to the required temperature(s) when you set the timer.  
_ If an Auto Cooking programme has been set the oven(s) will only operate  
during the pre-programmed time.  
Manual Button  
Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return the  
ovens(s) to Manual operation.  
“+” and “–” Buttons  
Used to adjust the various timer function settings.  
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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC  
OVEN TIMER OPERATION  
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY  
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Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.  
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Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on.  
Minute Cook End  
Manual  
Minder Period Time  
Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and Auto symbol  
will be flashing intermittently.  
Step 4 Press & hold in both the “Minute Minder” & “Cook Period” button  
together.  
Step 5 With the “Minute Minder” & “Cook Period” buttons still held in,  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
press either the “+” or “–” buttons to set the correct time of day.  
Manual  
Step 6 Release all the buttons simultaneously.  
THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.  
To change the time of day repeat Steps 4, 5 & 6 above.  
Note: You cannot adjust the time of day if the timer has been set  
for an Auto Cooking Programme.  
Bell Symbol  
SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER  
Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.  
Step 2 Press and hold the Minute Minder Button, a  
symbol will light up.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
Step 3 With the “Minute Minder” button held in, set the required Minute  
Minder time using the “+” and “–” buttons.  
Release all buttons and the timer display will revert back to the time of day.  
Bell symbol will remain lit to signify that a Minute Minder period has been set.  
At the end of the set time a bleeping sound will be heard, and the  
symbol will flash for approximately 2 minutes.  
After approximately 2 minutes the bleeping sound will stop and the  
symbol will go out automatically.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
Step 4 To cancel the bleeping sound within the two minutes press the  
Minute Minder button.  
Note 1 When the Minute Minder has been set, the time remaining can be  
checked at any time by simply pressing the Minute Minder button.  
Note 2 If necessary the Minute Minder can be cancelled before the tone sounds  
by pressing and holding the Minute Minder button and then at the same  
time pressing the “–” button until 0.00 appears in the display window.  
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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC  
OVEN TIMER OPERATION  
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMMES  
There are two Auto Cooking programmes that can be selected using your timer:–  
(a) To set the timer to switch the oven(s) On and Off Automatically  
(b) To set timer to switch on immediately and OFF automatically after a set cook period.  
a) TO SET THE TIMER TO SWITCH THE OVEN(S) ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY  
This allows you to cook at a specified time for a chosen period before the oven  
switches off Automatically.  
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the  
time of day.  
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).  
Cooktop Symbol  
Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button.  
The display will read 0.00 with the cookpot (  
) symbol lit.  
Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in, set the required Cook  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Period using the “+” and “–” buttons.  
Manual  
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Release the buttons and the timer display will revert to the time of day  
with the Auto symbol and Cookpot (  
) symbol lit.  
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Step 5 Press and hold in the “End Time” button.  
The display will read the earliest possible end time for the Cook  
Period that you have set above.  
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The Auto symbol and Cookpot (  
) symbol lit.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
Step 6 With the End Time button still held in, use the “+” and “–”  
buttons to set the “End Time” (i.e. The time you require the oven  
to switch off).  
Release all the buttons and the timer will revert back to the time of day.  
The “Auto” symbol will remain lit to signify that an Auto Cooking  
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Programme has been set. The (  
) symbol will go out.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if  
necessary select the appropriate oven function.  
Note: If your appliance has two ovens: When the timer has been  
set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven only during the  
same Automatic programme.  
At the end of the Automatic Cook Period the Auto Symbol will flash and  
an intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.  
The bleeping sound will continue for approximately 2 minutes unless  
cancelled. The “Auto” symbol will continue to flash until the timer is  
returned to Manual operation (see below).  
Step 8 Press the Manual button to cancel the bleeping sound. (If 2  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
minutes has not elapsed).  
Manual  
Step 9 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
Step 10Press the manual button again to return the oven(s) to Manual  
Operation. (The Auto symbol will go out)  
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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC  
OVEN TIMER OPERATION  
Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time  
by simply pressing the Cook Period button.  
Note 2 When cooking automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by  
simply pressing the End Time button.  
b) TO SET TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY  
AFTER A SET COOK PERIOD  
Step 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time  
of day.  
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).  
Step 3 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select the  
appropriate oven function.  
Cookpot Symbol  
Step 4 Press & hold in the “Cook Period” button, the display will read  
0.00 and the cookpot (  
) symbol will light up.  
With the Cook Period button still held set the required Cook Period  
using the “+” and “–” buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown).  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
Note: Cook Period is the length of time the food requires to cook.  
Step 5 Release all buttons.  
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The timer display will revert to the time of day with the Auto symbol lit &  
Cookpot symbol remaining lit.  
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Note: Cookpot symbol disappears  
At the end of the Cook Period the “Auto” symbol will flash and an  
intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.  
The bleeping sound will continue for approximately 2 minutes unless  
cancelled. The “Auto” symbol will continue to flash until the timer is  
returned to Manual operation (see below).  
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Step 6 Press the manual button to cancel the bleeping.  
(If 2 minutes has not elapsed)  
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Minute Cook End  
Manual  
Minder Period Time  
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
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Step 8 Press the “Manual” button again to return the cooker to Manual  
operation. (The Auto symbol will go out).  
Minute Cook End  
Manual  
Minder Period Time  
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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC  
OVEN TIMER OPERATION  
TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE  
THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED.  
Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
Step 2 Press and hold in the “Cook Period” button.  
Minute Cook End  
Manual  
Minder Period Time  
Step 3 With the “Cook Period” button still held in, return the display to  
0.00 by pressing the “–” button.  
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Step 4 Release the “Cook Period” and “–” buttons and the display will  
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revert to the time of day and the “Auto” symbol will flash.  
Step 5 Press the “Manual” button to return the oven(s) to “Manual”  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
operation. The “Auto” symbol will go out.  
Manual  
Note 1  
When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by  
simply pressing the Cook Period button.  
OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERATION  
1. When cooking Automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time simply by pressing  
the Cook Period button.  
2. When cooking Automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the  
End Time button.  
3. Having set a Cook Period and End Time an electronic device stores the information. The device  
within the timer will switch the oven(s) on and off at the required times.  
4. When setting an Auto Cooking Programme and a mistake is made, to clear:–  
(a) Press and hold in the “Cook Period” button.  
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(b) With the Cook Period button still held in, return the display to  
by pressing the “–”  
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button.  
(c) Release the “Cook Period” & “–” buttons, and the display will revert to the time of day and  
the “Auto” symbol will flash.  
(d) Press & release the “Manual” button.  
(e) Start the sequence again.  
5. If at any time the display shows three flashing zero’s 0.00. It is likely that the electricity supply  
to the oven has been interrupted. Reset the timer to the correct time of day.  
Food in the oven may, therefore, not have been cooked, before serving check food is  
thoroughly heated and completely cooked.  
6. To set each function always press and hold the required function button and at the  
same time press “+” or “–” buttons.  
Note: Between the hours of 22.00 & 06.00 the display dims to prevent glare.  
However, if you should operate a button during this period, the timer will return to  
normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again.  
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CONTROL PANEL  
Oven indicator  
lights  
Ignition button  
❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍  
Main oven  
Top oven  
Left rear  
Right front  
Grill  
Left front  
Right rear  
Timer  
Note: Always ensure that all the controls are in the OFF position, when the appliance is  
not in use.  
OPERATING THE CONTROL WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE.  
In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill compartment, care must  
be taken when setting the controls, due to hot air being emitted from the grill compart-  
ment.  
Please note that the grill will not operate unless the top oven control is in the OFF  
position.  
To operate the main or top oven, turn the control knob clockwise from the off position.  
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HOTPLATE  
The hotplate lid is fitted with a safety device which cuts off the gas supply to the hotplate  
burners unless the lid is fully open. Do not use the safety device as a means of controlling  
the hotplate burners.  
The hotplate has two high speed burners and two simmering burners which will  
accommodate pans between 100mm (4”) and 230mm (9”) diameter. All pans should be  
positioned centrally over the burners.  
TO USE THE HOTPLATE  
1. Raise the lid to its fully open position.  
2. 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.  
3. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the desired setting.  
Only turn the control knob between the large flame symbol and the small flame  
symbol for adjusting the setting.  
4. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise to the symbol O.  
DO NOT operate burners without pan supports.  
DO NOT use mis-shapen pans which may be unstable.  
DO NOT use round base woks directly on the pan supports.  
DO NOT use the glass lid as a working surface.  
Each burner is fitted with a spark ignitor for lighting the gas. To ensure rapid lighting of the  
burners every time they are used, the ignitors must be kept clean and dry. Remove any  
food spillage or cleaning materials from the ignitor using a small nylon brush such as a tooth  
brush. Access to the ignitor can be achieved by lifting off the loose burner parts carefully  
when the burners are cool.  
When the hotplate burner bodies and caps are removed for cleaning, be careful not to drop  
any food particles or cleaning materials into the burner bases, to avoid the possibility of  
blocking the gas jets.  
If aluminium based pans are used, a silvery deposit may appear on the top edge of the pan  
support fingers. See ‘Care and Cleaning’ section for cleaning information.  
When the hotplate burners are turned down, a slight ‘popping’ noise may be heard. This is  
perfectly normal.  
All spillages must be removed from the surface of the lid before opening.  
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HOTPLATE  
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING  
1. Never fill chip pans more than one third full with oil or fat.  
2. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooling period.  
3. Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.  
4. 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.  
5. Always keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.  
HOW TO DEAL WITH A FAT FIRE  
1. Do not move the pan.  
2. Turn off the hotplate burners.  
3. 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.  
4. Leave the pan for at least 60 minutes before moving it.  
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GRILLING  
GRILL PAN HANDLE  
The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and storage. The han-  
dle can be either detachable from or fixed to the pan. For a fixed handle remove the screw  
and washers from the grill pan bracket, tilt the handle over the recess adjacent to the brack-  
et (1), slide it towards the centre of the pan (2) and let the handle locate over the bracket  
(3). Replace screw and washers and ensure that they are fully tightened up. For a detach-  
able handle remove screw and washers from the grill pan and keep in a safe place.  
Please note, if a fixed handle is required, grill pan is unable to be kept in the Fan Oven with  
door closed, but may be stored in the Top Oven with door closed.  
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Door position  
for Grilling.  
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GRILLING  
NEVER ALLOW YOUNG CHILDREN NEAR THE APPLIANCE WHEN THE GRILL IS IN  
USE AS THE SURFACES GET EXTREMELY HOT.  
GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL / TOP OVEN DOOR  
CLOSED OR WITHOUT THE REMOVABLE ROOF.  
DO NOT LINE THE GRILL PAN WITH ALUMINIUM FOIL.  
NOTE:  
During use the grill compartment becomes hot.  
Care should be taken to avoid touching elements inside the compartment when  
they are in use.  
The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of both left and right hand grill  
elements on together or the left hand element only, depending upon which direction the  
control knob is rotated. With the control knob rotated clockwise from the off position, both  
the elements will come on together, and with the control rotated anti-clockwise from the off  
position, the single left hand element only will come on. Do not operate the Top Oven  
control when grilling.  
Please note that the Grill will not operate unless the Top Oven control is in the Off position.  
Open the Grill Chamber/Top Oven door  
Preheat the grill at 4 setting for approximately 5 minutes.  
When toasting/grilling, the rod shelf is placed in either the second or third runner from the  
bottom. The grill pan is placed on the shelf and pushed back to correctly position it  
centrally under the grill element. Leave the control at 4 for toast, and for sealing and fast  
cooking of foods. For thicker foods requiring longer cooking, turn the switch to a lower  
setting after the initial sealing on both sides at 4. The thicker the food, the lower the control  
should be set.  
Food which requires browning only should be placed under the hot grill directly on the shelf  
in the second or third runner from the bottom of the oven, according to the depth of the dish.  
NOTE:  
Take care when removing a hot grill pan to avoid spillage.  
When not in use the grill pan can be stored on the floor of the top oven  
After use, always return controls to their off position.  
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TOP OVEN – CONVENTIONAL COOKING  
The heat for conventional cooking in the Top Oven is provided by the grill element and  
the element under the floor of the oven. It is ideal for the slow cooking of cheaper cuts of  
meat in casseroles etc but can also be used for small joints of meat up to 1 .5kg (3lb).  
Detailed charts covering suggested temperatures and shelf positions for cooking are  
given in the recipe book supplied.  
The Top Oven can be used either independently to cook small quantities of food or in  
conjunction with the Main Oven to provide additional cooking space.  
To use the oven proceed as follows:  
• The shelf should be positioned on the first or second runner from the bottom.  
• Set the Top Oven control to the required temperature the top oven light will come on.  
Wait for the thermostat light to go off indicating that the oven has reached the right  
temperature.  
25mm (1in)  
• The food to be cooked should be placed in the centre of the shelf with a gap of at least  
25mm (1 in) between it and the grill element. This should avoid burning and ensure  
even cooking.  
Do not place food or dishes on the floor of the oven.  
PLATEWARMING IN THE TOP OVEN  
Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the Top Oven will be heated when the Main Oven  
is in use. When the Main Oven is not in use (for instance when a meal is being cooked on  
the hob) place the plates and serving dishes on the shelf using the bottom runner, and  
turn the Top Oven control to approximately 100°C. A maximum time of 10-12 minutes is  
all that is required to heat the plates and dishes.  
NEVER operate the grill control when using the Top Oven for cooking or for warming  
plates and dishes.  
WARNING: DO NOT PUT DELICATE CHINA OR ITEMS WHICH COULD BE  
AFFECTED BY HEAT INTO THE OVEN.  
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MAIN OVEN – FAN COOKING  
The heat for Fan Cooking in the Main Oven is provided by an element situated at the  
back of the oven, around the fan.  
Fan cooking is ideal for large poultry or joints of meat, reducing cooking times and often  
eliminating the need for preheating the oven. It is also ideal for batch cooking where food  
is cooked on more than one level, because the forced circulation of hot air gives an even  
temperature from the top to the bottom of the oven.  
Detailed charts covering suggested temperatures and shelf positions for Fan Cooking are  
given in the recipe book supplied.  
To use the oven proceed as follows:  
• The shelves should be evenly spaced. To avoid unnecessary cleaning, shelves which  
are not in use should be removed from the oven.  
• Set the Main Oven control to the required temperature. Pre-heating is not normally  
necessary, but some foods such as bread, scones and Yorkshire pudding do benefit  
from being placed in a hot oven.  
• Place the food to be cooked in the centre of each shelf to allow for even air circulation  
around the food.  
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THE ‘ECO’ SETTING 90 C  
This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short  
periods. Extra care must be taken when warming bone china as it may be damaged  
if too hot.  
Some advantages of slow cooking are:  
The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.  
Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear of overcooking.  
Inexpensive cuts of meat are tenderised.  
Fully loading the oven can be very economical.  
Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2hrs.  
Bearing in mind these advantages, it makes sense to cook larger quantities of food  
than required and store them in a freezer to be used cold or for re-heating. It is  
important to follow the guidelines given for preparing food using the ‘Eco’ setting.  
To operate Economy setting (Fan oven only)  
To operate turn the main oven thermostat to the ‘E’ setting at 90˚C  
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USING THE ‘ECO’ SETTING  
Points to bear in mind when preparing food:–  
1. Make sure all dishes will fit into the oven before preparing the food.  
2. All dishes cooked by the ‘Eco’ setting should be cooked for a minimum of 6  
hours. They will 'hold' at this setting for a further hour but marked  
deterioration in appearance will be noticed in some cases.  
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3. Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at fan oven 170 C for 30 mins  
before turning to the Eco setting.  
4. Meat over 2.7 Kg. (6 lbs) and poultry over 2 Kg. (4 lbs. 8oz) are unsuitable for  
the Eco setting.  
5. Always stand covered joints on a rack over the meat tin, to allow good air  
circulation.  
6. Pork joints can only be cooked, if by testing with a meat thermometer and  
internal temperature of at least 88oC is reached.  
7. This method is unsuitable for stuffed meat and poultry.  
8. Always bring soups, casseroles and liquids to the boil before putting in the  
oven.  
9. When casseroles are used, cover the food first with foil and then the lid to  
prevent loss of moisture.  
10.Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.  
11.Root vegetables will cook better if cut into small even sized pieces.  
12.Always adjust the seasoning and thickenings at the end of the cooking time.  
13.Egg and fish dishes need only 1-5 hours cooking and should be included in  
day cooking sessions, where 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.  
Storage and Re-heating of Food  
1. If food is to be frozen or not served immediately, cool it in a clean container  
as quickly as possible.  
2. Thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re-heating.  
3. Re-heat food thoroughly and quickly either on the hotplate or in the fan oven,  
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170 C and then serve immediately.  
4. Only re-heat food once.  
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OVEN TEMPERATURE CHARTS – BAKING  
Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the  
manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to  
cakes made with block margarine only.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
Switch off the electricity supply and allow the cooker to cool before  
cleaning the appliance.  
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, aerosol cleaners  
or oven chemical cleaners of any kind.  
Before moving your cooker ensure that it is cool and note that it is heavy  
(approximately 70 kg 155 lbs), so you may require assistance. To move the  
cooker forward, open the grill door and with both hands positioned under the roof  
of the compartment, lift and pull forward. Replace by pushing the cooker  
backwards. Check that the cooker is level. Take care to ensure that any floor  
covering is not damaged.  
OVEN STAYCLEAN LININGS  
The oven roof, back and side 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 roasting is done frequently, or  
high temperatures are not used regularly, it may be necessary to run the  
oven empty at 230oC for about two hours.  
It should not normally be necessary to clean the linings with water, but if  
desired, wipe them over with a soapy cloth, followed by a wipe with a  
damp clean cloth.  
REPLACEMENT OF OVEN LIGHT BULB  
Light bulbs are not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee.  
A new 15W, 300oC rated SES bulb can be obtained from your cooker  
supplier or any major electrical retailer.  
1. To avoid an electric shock hazard disconnect the electricity supply to  
the cooker.  
2. Remove the shelves from the oven.  
3. Unscrew the lens using a thick cloth to protect your fingers in the  
unlikely event of a lens fracture.  
4. Unscrew bulb.  
5. Fit new bulb and refit lens.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
COOKER FINISH  
Vitreous Enamel  
CLEANING METHOD  
Cloth wrung out in warm soapy water. Stubborn  
Hotplate, hotplate front trim, stains can be removed with a cream paste,  
burner caps, roasting dish,  
grill pan, main oven base,  
liquid cleaner or by rubbing with fine steel wool  
soap pads.  
inside of grill compartment, Check that the cleaning agent is approved by the  
inside of doors.  
Vitreous Enamel Association.  
Paint  
Wash with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water  
Side trims, plinth, fascia  
bottom trim, fascia end  
caps, side panels.  
only.  
DO NOT USE ABRASIVES.  
Aluminium  
Similar to paint cleaning above. Use a nylon  
Hotplate side trims, hotplate brush to remove any cleaning materials, water or  
burner bodies, lid rear trim, dirt from the hotplate burner bodies.  
rear flue grille.  
Glass  
As for enamel cleaning. Polish with a clean dry  
cloth or kitchen roll.  
Chromium Plating  
Wipe with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water.  
Oven shelves, grill pan grid, A fine steel wool soap pad e.g. Brillo, Ajax, or a  
grill pan handle support  
chrome or stainless steel cleaner may be used.  
Plastic  
Grill pan handle, door  
handles, control knobs  
Wipe with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water.  
Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream  
cleaner.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner  
glass that is coated with a heat reflective layer. Do not use scouring pads,  
or abrasive powder, which will scratch the glass. Ensure that the glass  
panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows.  
Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad. For slight  
soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm, without removing it  
from the door. After cleaning, rinse and dry with a soft cloth.  
CLEANING THE DOORS  
SIDE OPENING DOORS  
Cleaning the door glass is the same as the drop down doors, except take  
care to support the weight of the inner glass when removing and refitting.  
DROP DOWN DOORS  
Remove the door inner glass as follows.  
1. Open the door fully and unscrew the two screws securing the glass panel so  
that the securing brackets can be turned. There is no need to remove the screws  
completely.  
2. Turn the brackets so that the glass can be  
removed and cleaned at the sink (Fig. 1.)  
Fig. 1.  
Glass  
3. The inside of the outer door glass can now be cleaned while still fitted to the  
cooker.  
NEVER OPERATE THE COOKER WITHOUT THE INNER DOOR  
GLASS IN POSITION.  
Refit the door inner glass as follows.  
1. NOTE: The inner door glass has a special reflective coating on one side.  
Replace the door inner glass so that the statement: “IMPORTANT THIS FACE  
TOWARDS THE OVEN” can be read from the inner side of the door.  
2. Turn the two securing brackets back to their  
original position to retain the glass and tighten  
the screws. (Fig. 2.)  
Fig. 2.  
Glass  
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IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG ...  
.... don’t panic  
Just quickly check these points before  
calling a Hotpoint engineer:  
1. Check that the mains supply is  
switched on.  
2. Check that the Automatic Cooking  
Symbol (Auto) on the Timer is not  
flashing, if it is switch the oven back  
to Manual control (see timer  
instructions).  
3. If using the Grill in the Top Oven  
make sure that the Top Oven  
Control is set to ‘O’ Off.  
If it still won’t work ..  
Ring  
Service (see back cover)  
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Spare Parts  
Please remember your new appliance is a complex piece of equipment.  
‘DIY’ repairs or unqualified and untrained service people may put you in danger,  
could damage the appliance and might mean you lose cover under Hotpoint’s  
Parts Guarantee.  
If you do experience a problem with the appliance don’t take risks; call in  
Hotpoint’s own Service Engineer. The address and telephone number of your  
nearest Hotpoint Service Office is in your local telephone directory.  
Our spare parts are designed exclusively to fit only Hotpoint appliances. Do not  
use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas  
and gas pressure) and the adjustment conditions are compatible. The adjustment  
conditions for this appliance are stated on the rating label which is fitted behind  
the bottom of the main oven door seal.  
This appliance is not designed to be connected to a combustion products  
evacuation device. It must be installed and connected in accordance with current  
installation regulations. particular attention should be given to the relevant  
requirements regarding ventilation.  
MODEL NUMBER EG71  
Category Il2H3+ (GB. IE)  
These models are set to burn NATURAL GAS (G20) at 20mbar and can be con-  
verted for use on BUTANE (G30) at 28-30mbar and PROPANE (G31) at 37mbar  
with the use of a service kit available from our service and spares department  
(see rear page).  
GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION & USE) REGULATIONS  
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in  
accordance with the current edition of the above regulations. It is in your interest  
and that of safety to ensure compliance with the law.  
In the UK, CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of practice.  
The cooker must also be installed in accordance with BS 6172.  
Failure to install the cooker correctly could invalidate the warranty liability claims  
and could lead to prosecution.  
LOCATION  
The cooker may be located in a kitchen, kitchen/diner or a bed-sitting room, but  
not in a room containing a bath or shower. The cooker must not be installed in a  
bed-sitting room of less than 20m3.  
When adjusted for use on BUTANE (G30) or PROPANE (G31) the cooker must  
not be installed in a room or internal space below ground level, e.g. in a base-  
ment.  
PROVISION FOR VENTILATION  
The room containing the cooker should have an air supply in accordance with  
BS 5440: Part 2.  
The room must have an opening window or equivalent; some rooms may also  
require a permanent vent. If the room has a volume between 5 and 10m3, it will  
require an air vent of 50cm2 effective area unless it has a door which opens  
directly to outside. If the room has a volume of less than 5m3, it will require an air  
vent of 100cm2 effective area. If there are other fuel burning appliances in the  
same room, BS 5440: Part 2 should be consulted to determine air vent require-  
ments.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
TECHNICAL DATA  
DIMENSIONS  
Height  
Width  
Depth  
900 - 915mm  
600mm  
595mm (excluding door handles)  
GENERAL  
Gas connection  
Gas Supply  
1
1
2
2
Rp / ( / ” BSP female)  
Natural gas G20 at 20 mbar. Can be converted  
(with a service kit) for propane G31 at 37mbar and  
butane G30 at 28-30mbar  
Front left hotplate burner injector.  
None  
Pressure test point  
Gas rate adjustment  
Aeration adjustment  
Electrical connection  
None  
4mm2 twin and earth.  
230-240V a.c. 50Hz.  
Natural gas 9.8kW  
Total heat input Gas  
LPG 9.6kW (700g/hr)  
4.74 - 5.16kW  
Total heat input (Electric)  
Burner  
Electrical  
Heat input  
Natural Gas (G20)  
Butane (G30) or Propane (G31)  
Heat input Gas rate Injector  
injector  
Heat input  
Front left and  
rear right  
hotplates  
90  
72  
3.0kW  
134  
220g/hr  
130g/hr  
3.0kW  
1.8kW  
Front right  
and rear left  
hotplates  
1.8kW  
109  
Grill  
2.66kW  
1.86kW  
Top Oven  
Main Oven 2.50kW  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
SPACE FOR FIXING  
The cooker can be close fitted below hotplate level. This requires a  
minimum distance of 600mm between cupboard units of hotplate height.  
When installing next to a tall cupboard, partition or wall, for a minimum  
distance of 400mm above hotplate level, allow a side clearance of at least  
65mm.  
The diagram below illustrates the minimum clearance between the cooker  
and adjacent walls, cupboards etc.  
The wall behind the cooker between the hotplate and 450mm above, and  
the width of the cooker, must be a non-combustible material such as  
ceramic wall tiles.  
If the cooker is to be fitted  
close to a corner base  
unit on the left hand side,  
ensure that there is a  
65 mm Min  
clearance of at least  
50mm to allow the oven  
door to open fully for  
when removing oven  
shelves.  
600 mm Min  
COOKER HOODS  
If a cooker hood is to be installed, refer to the cooker hood manufacturers’  
instructions regarding fixing height.  
UNPACKING THE COOKER  
Unpack the components from inside the grill and oven: Check that the  
following parts are present:  
Grill pan and grid  
Pan supports (4)  
Enamelled burner caps (4)  
Aluminium burner bodies (4)  
Meat pan  
Main oven shelves (2)  
Literature  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
LEVELLING  
Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to set  
the height (  
915mm) and level the cooker.  
1.  
The rear wheels can be raised or lowered from the BACK of the cooker by  
adjusting the levelling screws ‘A’ in the plinth.  
2.  
The front feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the front of the  
cooker.  
CAUTION: Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is not moved  
carefully.  
NOTE: Ensure oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelves  
VIEWED FROM REAR  
STABILITY BRACKET  
The back of the cooker has a slot for engagement of a stability bracket, which can  
be obtained, as an extra, from your cooker supplier.  
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY  
The cooker is designed to match the depth of standard 600mm worktops. An  
adaptor backplate should, therefore, be fitted within the shaded area shown to  
allow the cooker to be pushed fully to the wall.  
220mm  
REAR OF  
COOKER  
GAS  
BACKPLATE  
POSITION  
70mm  
125mm  
450 mm  
635mm  
STABILITY  
BRACKET  
POSITION  
SLOT FOR  
STABILITY  
BRACKET  
Connection to the cooker should be made with an approved appliance flexible  
connection to BS 669. Hoses connected to LPG should be suitable for LPG and  
capable of withstanding 50mbar pressure A length of 0.9 to 1.25m is  
recommended. The length of hose chosen should be such that when the cooker is  
in situ, the hose does not touch the floor.  
The temperature rise of areas at the rear of the cooker that are likely to come in  
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contact with the flexible hose do not exceed 70oC.  
 
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION  
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED  
Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your  
supply voltage, which is stated on the rating plate. This is situated adjacent to the bottom  
left hand main oven door hinge. The cooker must be connected by a qualified electrician  
to a suitable double - pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A and a minimum  
contact clearance of 3mm, which should be fitted adjacent to (but not above) the cooker,  
in accordance with IEE regulations.  
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The power supply cable should conform to BS6004 with a conductor size of 4mm .  
The control unit should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency.  
This appliance conforms to EN55014 regarding suppression of radio and television  
interference.  
Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover.  
The mains cable must pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block, and  
the screws must be fully tightened. Sufficient cable should be used to allow the cooker to  
be pulled out for servicing.  
Take care not to trap the mains cable when pushing the cooker into its final position.  
Never mount the cooker on a platform.  
OPERATIONAL CHECKS  
After installation, check for gas soundness. The supply pressure can be checked at one of  
the hotplate burner injectors.  
Check that the hotplate burners ignite correctly and burn with a steady flame. Check for a  
steady flame on the low setting.  
Instruct the user on the operation of the cooker.  
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HOTPOINT SERVICE COVER  
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your  
Hotpoint’s Extended Warranties  
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint  
appliances in your kitchen, Hotpoint has a range of  
Service Plans to give you complete peace of mind.  
They enable you to extend your one year labour  
guarantee so that you can have repairs completed  
FREE during the membership period.  
Money Back  
Hotpoint gives you a unique ‘Satisfaction  
Guaranteed’ promise – valid for ninety days after  
you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there  
is a technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance,  
just call Hotpoint Service (see back page). If  
necessary we will arrange for an engineer to call. If  
the technical problem is not resolved under this  
Guarantee, Hotpoint will replace your appliance or,  
if you prefer, give you your money back. Your  
statutory rights are not affected, and the Guarantee  
is additional and subject to the terms of Hotpoint’s  
Five Year Parts Guarantee.  
Service Cover  
We offer a number of payment methods; cheque,  
credit card or you can spread the cost and pay by  
direct debit (full details can be obtained on Free  
phone 0800 716356). This covers you for all repairs  
during the period of cover, which can be from 1 to 4  
years. Service Cover also includes loss of food, up  
to the value of £250, in refrigeration appliances.  
There is also an option of Service Cover with  
Maintenance at an additional cost. This includes an  
annual Electrical and Safety check and replacement  
of any parts as necessary.  
Hotpoint’s Free Five Year  
Guarantee  
From the moment your appliance is delivered  
Hotpoint guarantees it for FIVE YEARS.  
In the Five Years all replacement parts are FREE  
provided that they are fitted by our own Service  
Engineer. During the first year our Engineer’s  
time and labour is also free.  
Our guarantee covers loss of food in our  
refrigeration and freezer products up to £250  
during the first year, subject to verification by one  
of our engineers.  
After the first year we will charge for our  
Engineer’s time and labour. We do, however,  
operate a range of Service Plans (see opposite)  
which, for an annual payment, enables you to  
cover any repair costs which may be necessary.  
All our service repairs are guaranteed for twelve  
months in respect of our labour and any parts  
fitted.  
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.  
Kitchen Cover  
An annual payment covers you for all repairs for all  
your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten  
years old. It also covers the cost of loss of food up  
to £250 in our refrigeration and freezer products.  
There is also the option of Kitchen Cover with  
Maintenance at an additional cost. Any additional  
Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have  
joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover will automatically be  
included during the annual period of cover without  
further charge.  
Appliance Registration  
To ensure that you have the opportunity to benefit  
from any of the above Service Schemes and other  
offers you should complete and return immediately  
the Appliance Registration Form/Questionnaire  
supplied with this appliance. Full details and costs  
of our Service Schemes, together with an  
application form, will be sent to you at the end of the  
first year of the guarantee.  
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).  
Our guarantee does not cover the cost of any  
repair, or loss of food in refrigeration products,  
due to power failure, accidents or misuse. Nor  
does it cover the cost of any visits to advise you  
on the use of your appliance. Please read  
thoroughly the instruction book supplied with this  
appliance.  
If at any time during the Guarantee period we are  
unable to repair your appliance, we will refund  
any repair costs paid to us in the previous twelve  
months. We will also offer you a new appliance at  
a reduced charge instead of a repair.  
Our Guarantee is in addition to and does not  
affect your legal rights.  
Should you need independent advice on your  
consumer rights, help is available from your  
Consumer Advice Centre, Law Centre, Trading  
Standards Department and Citizens Advice  
Bureau.  
Annual Safety/Maintenance Checks  
Hotpoint strongly recommends that all its  
appliances are regularly checked for electrical and  
mechanical safety, whether or not they are covered  
by a Service Plan. Worn door gaskets or hoses may  
cause a leak on an appliance, which could become  
dangerous if neglected.  
Proof of Purchase  
For future reference please attach your purchase  
receipt to this booklet and keep it in a safe place.  
Spares and Accessories  
Spares and accessories can be ordered from your  
local Hotpoint Spares Centre (see back page),  
using the order form enclosed.  
NOTE: Our Engineers will use every effort to avoid  
damage to floor coverings and adjacent units when  
carrying out repairs/service work, but in locations  
where the Engineer advises you that it will be  
impossible to move appliances without risk of  
damage, he will only proceed with your approval  
that no liability is accepted.  
All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own  
Service Organisation located throughout the  
United Kingdom and Eire. We will be happy to  
deal with any problems which you may have.  
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Key Contacts  
Service  
Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in  
Europe, trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your  
complete confidence.  
Repair Service  
UK: 08709 066 066  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
You will be asked for the following information:-  
Name, address and postcode.  
Telephone number  
Model / Serial number of the appliance  
Clear and concise details of the query or fault  
Place and Date of purchase  
(Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls).  
Extended Warranty  
To join: UK 08709 088 088  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Genuine Parts & Accessories  
Mail Order Hotline  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
For further product information 08701 50 60 70  
All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.  
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
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March 2001 Part No. 4866200082-01  
 

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