Hotpoint 61DC User manual

Instructions
60cm Slot-in
Cookers

This book covers:
C367E
C368
61DC
A C60
2

Contents
3
Introduction 4
Installation 5
Safety Information 6-7
Features 8
Control Panel 9
Clock/Minute Minder (61DC & A C60) 10-11
Oven Timer Operation (C367E & C368E) 12-17
Temperature Conversion Chart 18
Ceramic Hob 19-21
Grill Pan and Handle 22
Grill 23
Guide to Grilling 24
Top Oven Cookery Notes 25
Main Oven Cookery Notes 26
Oven Temperature charts 27-28
Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 29
Care and Cleaning 30-34
Cooking esults Not Satisfactory? 35
Something Wrong With Your Cooker? 36-37
Key Contacts Back Cover
You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance
and retain them for future reference.

Introduction
4
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment
89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC
92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC
93/68/EEC
Your new appliance is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only
applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions
detailed in this booklet.
To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.
The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted
for use in any other installation.
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.
When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,
this will cease after a period of use
* The guarantee is subject to the pro isions that the appliance:
(a) Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book.
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply oltage as stated on the
rating plate attached to this equipment.
(c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by
any person other than the authorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.

5
Installation
WARNING –THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Mains Connection
Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your
supply volt age, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the outer rear panel.
The model number and serial number are located on the front of the cooker, as shown on
the Feature’s page.
The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as one who is a, NICEIC registered
contractor to a suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A and a minimum
contact clearance of 3mm (applicable to newer properties, older properties where a 30A
double pole control unit and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm is acceptable).
The double pole control unit should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in accordance with
IEE regulations. The control unit must be within 2 metres of but not directly above the
appliance and should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency.
The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2, minimum.
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. Sufficient cable
should be used to allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.
Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel
and is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between cabinets.
Le elling
Four feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to set the height (900mm - 930mm)
and level the cooker.
The feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the cooker.
After the correct height is achieved, lock the feet into position by tightening the locking nut
using an open ended spanner.
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.
Siting the Cooker
The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 600mm apart. The space
either side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be
used with cabinets one side or both as well as in an angled corner setting. It can also be
used freestanding.
Adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must not be nearer to the cooker than
150mm and should be protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging surface or
cooker hood should not be nearer than 650mm.
Note: This appliance must NOT be fitted on a platform.
Mo ing the Cooker
Before moving your cooker, switch off at the cooker control unit, ensure that it is cool.
Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of
the oven roof, avoiding any grill elements.
Radio Interference
This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television
interference.
Note: Take care in mo ing the cooker as it is hea y. Take care to ensure that any floor
co ering is not damaged.

Safety Information
6
When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product
there are certain precautions that must be obser ed.
PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
●emove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time.
●Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.
●Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely
hot during and after use.
●Turn controls off when not in use.
●Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse.
● Always use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.
●Always place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from
the edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplates or pans.
● Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls.
●Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool
before cleaning (or changing an oven lamp if fitted).
● Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven
or grill.
●Always keep the oven/grill door closed when the appliance is notin use.
●Always keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause
a fire.
● 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 refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.
●Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven
is in use as the contents will be hot
●Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any
glass panel (if fitted) crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until
repaired.
●During use, the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven.
Always

Safety Information
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●Never stare at Halogen heating units
●Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces
will be hot during and after its use.
●Never allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
●
Never store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach.
●Never leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.
●Never remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.
●Never heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing the
container to burst.
●Never store chemicals/food stuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance, or
in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.
●Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.
●Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil. Never use a lid.
DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.
●Never use the appliance as a room heater.
●Never use the grill to warm plates.
●Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.
●Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.
●Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over
heat.
●Never use ‘steam cleaners’.
Ne er
SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE
In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.
1. TU N OFF THE COOKE APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.
2. COVE THE PAN WITH A FI E BLANKET O DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the flames
and extinguish the fire.
3.
LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FO AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFO E MOVING IT. Injuries are
often caused by picking up a hot pan and rushing outside with it.
NEVER USE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER TO PUT OUT A PAN FIRE as the
force of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan o er.
Ne er use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

Features
8
Control panel
- 6 button Timer
(C367E & C368E).
- 2 button
Clock/Minute
Minder (61DC &
A C60).
Grill pan and
food support
1800W Ceramic (C367E)
1500W Ceramic (All other models)
1800W Dual Circuit (C367E)
1800W Ceramic (All other models)
1200W Ceramic
1200W Ceramic
Top oven/grill
rod shelf
Grill pan handle
fixed/detachable
‘Stay Clean’ liners
Oven fan
Main oven
rod shelves
Model number &
Serial number label
Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven, a third shelf can be
purchased from the Parts department (see KEY CONTACTS back cover).
Inner door glass
Conventional Grill
‘Stay Clean’ liners
Top Oven door
Main Oven door Oven light
Door Switch

Control Panel
9
Hob Hot
neon
6 button Timer
(Main Oven only)
In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill
compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due
to the hot air expelled from the grill compartment.
Note: After use, it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have
been switched Off.
A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when the
grill control is in use. When the oven/s are in use the cooling fan will
operate after a short period of time and may run on after all controls
are switched off.
The main oven light will illuminate when the thermostat is operated.
The light will remain on during the cook period.
The main oven has an ‘S’ setting specially designed to reduce energy
usage. Full details of this can be found in the Slow Cooking section.
The oven is fitted with a safety device which disconnects the heating
element and oven fan when the door is opened. The heating element
and oven fan will not operate until the oven door is closed.
A short time (approx. 30 seconds) after the hob heating areas have
been turned on, the Hob Hot neon will illuminate.
This light will remain illuminated until all the hob controls have been
turned off and all hob heating areas have cooled.
Operating
controls when the
grill is in use
Cooling fan
Main O en light
Slow cooking ‘S’
Element and Fan
cut off
Hob Hot Neon
Top Oven
neon Main Oven
neon
Dual Plate control
(C367E only)
Grill
control Top Oven
control
Hotplate
controls Main Oven
control
Hob Hot
neon
2 button Clock/Minute
Minder
Top Oven
neon Main Oven
neon
Grill
control Top Oven
control
Hotplate
controls Main Oven
control
C367E &
C368E
61DC &
ARC60

Clock/Minute Minder Operation (61DC & ARC60)
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CLOCKFACE
The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.
SYMBOLS
A ‘Bell’ symbol 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 and the ‘Bell’ symbol will flash.
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY
Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned off.
Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on.
Step 3 When switched on, the display will flash 0.00
Step 4 Press and release both buttons simultaneously.
Step 5 Press the ‘+’ button to set the Time of Day.
The Time of Day can be adjusted, by using the ‘+’ button to
increase the time setting or the ‘-’ button to decrease the
time setting.
The Time of Day is set if no adjustments are made within 10
seconds.
THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.
To change the time of day repeat Steps 4 & 5 above.
0.00
-+
0.00
Minute
Minder
0.00
0.00

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Clock/Minute Minder Operation (61DC & ARC60)
Here you can set a time period of up to 10 hours, 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.
SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER
Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.
Step 2 Press and release the ‘+’ button.
Note: Step 3 must be started within 10 seconds, otherwise
you must repeat Step 2.
Step 3 Press the ‘+’ button to set the required time period.
A ‘Bell’ symbol will light up.
The time period can be adjusted, by using the ‘+’ button to
increase the time period or the ‘-’ button to decrease the
time period.
Release all buttons, the timer display will show the remaining time
period.The ‘Bell’ symbol will remain lit to signify that a time period has
been set.
At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard and the ‘Bell’
symbol will flash.
Step 4 To cancel the audible tone press the ‘+’ button.
To cancel the minute minder period press the ‘-’ button until 0.00 is
displayed in the window then release the button.
If at any time the display shows flashing zero’s, it is likely that the
electricity supply has been interrupted.
Reset the timer to the correct time of day.
Note: The Timer display will show the minute minder
period as follows:
Any period up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds -
The display shows MINUTES and SECONDS (10s intervals)
eg. 19 minutes 50 seconds
Any period between 100 minutes (1 hour 40 minutes) and up
to 10 hours -
The display shows HOURS and MINUTES
eg. 1 hour 41 minutes
0.00
19.50
1.41
0.00

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O en Timer Operation (C367E & C368E)
The oven timer offers you the following features:
1. Time of Day
2. Automatic Cooking
3. Minute Minder
The Main Oven (only) can be controlled by the automatic timer.When the
timer control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven
manually.
1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook and require
approximately the same temperature.
2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or about to
finish cooking on your return to the oven. This will ensure the
food has not cooled down and does not require reheating
before serving.
3. Food should be as cold as possible when it goes into the oven,
ideally straight from the refrigerator. Frozen meat and poultry
should be thawed thoroughly before it is put in the oven.
4. We advise that warm food should never be placed in the oven if
there is to be a delay period. Stews prepared by frying the meat
and vegetables should be cooked as soon as possible.
5. We advise dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat,
for example Shepherds Pie, should not be cooked automatically
if there is to be a delay period.
6. Stews and joints should be cooked by the long slow method, so
that the delay period is kept to a minimum.
7. On warm days, to prevent harmful bacterial growth in certain
foods (ie poultry, joints, etc) the delayed start should be kept to
a minimum.
8. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the
delay period, so it is best to add these ingredients just before
serving.
9. 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.
10. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent
boiling over.
11. 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.
12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.
1. Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.
2. Check that the electricity supply to the oven is turned On.
3. Check that the oven clock is at the right time of day.
Automatic Cooking
Hints on
Automatic
Cooking
Timer
Operation

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Know your Timer (C367E & C368E)
CLOCKFACE
The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.
Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using your cooker.
SYMBOLS
A ‘bell’ symbol 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 and
the ‘bell’ symbol will flash.
The ‘cookpot’ symbol will light up either:–
– When the timer is in manual mode, or
– 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 or when the timer is set to manual.
The ‘AUTO’ symbol will flash at the end of an Auto Cooking programme to indicate
that the programme has finished.
(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 – The ‘AUTO’ symbol will go out).
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.
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).
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
control(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.
Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return the oven(s) to
Manual operation.
Used to adjust the various timer function settings.
Minute Minder
Button
Cook Period Button
End Time Button
Manual Button
“+” and “–” Buttons
TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME

Electronic Clock & Automatic O en Timer
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SETTING THE TIME OF DAY
Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.
Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on.
Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and the Auto symbol,
flashing intermittently.
Step 4 Press & hold in both the Cook Period & End Time buttons together.
Step 5 With the Cook Period & End Time buttons still held in, press either the “+”
or “–”buttons to set the correct time of day.
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.
SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER
Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.
Step 2 Press and hold the Minute Minder button.
Step 3 With the Minute Minder button held in, set the required Minute Minder
period using the “+”and“–” buttons. A ‘bell’ symbol will light up.
Release all buttons and the timer display will revert back to the time of day.
The ‘bell’ symbol will remain lit to signify that a Minute Minder period has been
set.
At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard, and the ‘bell’ symbol will
flash.
Step 4 To cancel the audible tone 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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Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button.
The display will read 0.00 with the ‘cookpot’ symbol lit / flashing ‘Auto’
symbol.
Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in, set the required Cook Period
using the “+” and “–” buttons.
Release the buttons and the timer display will revert to the time of day with the
‘Auto’ symbol and ‘cookpot’ symbol lit.
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.
The ‘Auto’ symbol and ‘cookpot’ symbol will be lit.
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 Programme has
been set.The ‘cookpot’ symbol will go out.
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary
select the appropriate oven function.
At the end of the Automatic Cook Period the Auto Symbol will flash and an
intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.
The audible tone will continue 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, the audible tone will be cancelled and the
oven(s) will be returned to Manual.
Step 9 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
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).

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Step 4 Press & hold in the Cook Period button, the display will read 0.00 and the
‘cookpot’ symbol will light up and the ‘Auto’ symbol will flash.
With the Cook Period button still held in set the required Cook Period using the
“+”and“–” buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown).
Note: Cook Period is the length of time the food requires to cook.
Step 5 Release all buttons.
The timer display will revert to the time of day with the‘Auto’ symbol lit &
‘cookpot‘ symbol remaining lit.
At the end of the Cook Period the ‘Auto’ symbol will flash and an intermittent
audible tone will be heard.
The audible tone will continue until cancelled.The ‘Auto’ symbol will continue to
flash until the timer is returned to Manual operation (see below).
Step 6 Press the Manual button.The audible tone will be cancelled and the
oven(s) will be returned to Manual.
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
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.
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.
NOTE:The Cookpot symbol disappears

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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 & release the Manual button.
(b) Start the sequence again.
5. If at any time the display shows three flashing zero’s 0.00 and ‘Auto’, 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.
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 the Manual button to return the oven(s) to“Manual” operation.
The ‘Auto’ symbol will go out.
Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing
the Cook Period button.

˚F
Gas
Mark
1/2
1
250 100
120
130
140
160
170
180
200
210
220
110
130
140
150
170
180
190
210
220
–
120
140
150
160
180
190
200
220
–
–
275
300
325
350
375
400
425
450
475
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Main
Con entional
O en
Top
Con ection
O en
Main
Fan
O en
Temperature Con ersion Chart
18

Ceramic Hob
19
Heating only occurs within the marked circular cooking zones. The
zones heat up and cool down quicker, providing greater controllability
for sensitive foods. Each heating zone is equipped with a thermal
limiter which is a safety cut-out which prevents the ceramic glass
from overheating. After several minutes at full power without a pan
on the heating zone the thermal limiter will switch the heating
elements off and on automatically to avoid any damage to the
ceramic glass.
Rear Left Dual Circuit hotplate (model C367E only):
This is a dual purpose hotplate with two elements. The settings on the
glass control panel will show 1 - 4 when the control knob is turned
clockwise to indicate that the whole hotplate is turned on and can be
used for a larger pan, 4is the highest setting. With the control knob
turned anti-clockwise the settings on the glass control panel will show
1 - 4 to indicate that only the inner part of the hotplate is switched on.
This is an energy saving feature and is useful for cooking with smaller
pans or for simmering. The control will be OFF when the control knob is
turned to the Oposition.
It is essential that the saucepans you use on the ceramic hob are
suitable.
ALWAYS USE:
●Good quality pans with smooth, flat, heavy bases.
●Saucepans manufactured from aluminium (enamelled or
machined) or stainless steel.
●Correct size saucepans. The base of the pan must cover the
heating zone completely.
●Saucepans with lids which are well fitted to reduce cooking time
and energy use.
NEVER USE:
●Pans with thin, distorted or uneven bases as these will extend
cooking times, waste electricity and cause damaging, local
hotspots on the glass surface.
●Pans with ridged or recessed bases.
●Pans with damaged or rough bases which could scratch the glass
surface.
●Glass or glass ceramic utensils.
The working of the
heating zones
Choice of
Saucepans
ear
Left
Front
ight
ear
ight
Front
Left
6 Heat 1800W
6 Heat 1200W
6 Heat 1200W
Dual Circuit 1800W solarglo
C367E
ear
Left
Front
ight
ear
ight
Front
Left
6 Heat 1500W
6 Heat 1200W
6 Heat 1200W
6 Heat 1800W
C368E,
61DC, A C60
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED.
TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK - SWITCH OFF AT THE COOKER MAINS CONTROL SWITCH
IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE OFFICE
(see KEY CONTACTS, back page).

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Care of the Ceramic Hob
In order to keep your ceramic hob in good condition, follow these
simple guidelines:
Do not stare at halogen heating units.
Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as
this will result in damage to the surface of the hob.
Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to
the smooth surface of the hob.
Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause
scratches in the surface of the hob.
Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob
surround.
Do not place anything between the base of the utensil and
the ceramic hob, e.g. do not use asbestos mats,
aluminium or wok stand.
Do not leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob when
it is not in use.
Do not place aluminium or plastic foil, or plastic containers on the hob.
Do not leave the hotplates or cooking areas switched On unless they
are being used.
Do not leave heating zones uncovered when they are switched On.
We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish kettles
across two heating areas.
Do not leave utensils partly covering the heated areas. Always
ensure that they are placed centrally over the heated
areas and have the same diameter as the heating area
used.
Always ensure that the bottom of the pan is both clean and dry. Dirt
or moisture between the pan and the hob can cause pitting
of the surface of the glass.
We do not recommend the use of utensils with a base diameter greater
than 25cm (l0ins).
Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front
cooking areas.
Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely.
Always take extra care when cooking foods with a high sugar content
eg. jam, as spillage will cause damage to the surface of the
glass.
Always clean spills immediately (see Care and Cleaning).
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