Hotpoint 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.

This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:
Gas Appliances
90/396/EEC
93/68/EEC
Low Voltage Equipment
73/23/EEC
93/68/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EEC
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC
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Introduction 3
For Your Safety 4 - 5
Oven Timer Operation 6-11
Control Panel 12
Hotplate 13-14
Grilling 15 - 16
Top Oven 17
Main Oven 18
Eco Setting 18 - 19
Oven Temperature Charts 20 - 21
Care & Cleaning 22 - 24
If Something Goes Wrong 25
Installation 26 - 30
Service 31
Key Contacts Back Cover
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CONTENTS

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.
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INTRODUCTION
FEATURES OF THE EG71
Hinged Glass Lid
Top Oven / Grill
Top Oven / Grill Shelf
Removable Roof
High Speed Burners
Simmering Burners
Grill Pan with removable
Handle and Wire Food
Support
Stayclean Oven Liners
Meat Pan
Rating Label
Plinth Ventilation Slots
Control Panel
Stayclean oven liners
Oven Shelves
Cooling fan: A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when the
oven or grill controls are turned on.

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

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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
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OVEN TIMER OPERATION
The oven can be controlled by the automatic timer.
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.
AUTOMATIC COOKING
HINTS ON AUTOMATIC COOKING
Note: Timer must be set to ‘Time of Day’ and ‘Manual’ before the oven(s) can be
used.

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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).
– 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.
– 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.
(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.
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
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.
Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return the
ovens(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
Minute
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TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME

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OVEN TIMER OPERATION
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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 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,
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, a symbol will light up.
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.
Step 4 To cancel the bleeping sound within the two minutes press the
Minute Minder button.
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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.
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 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 ( ) symbol will go out.
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
minutes has not elapsed).
Step 9 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
Step 10 Press the manual button again to return the oven(s) to Manual
Operation. (The Auto symbol will go out)
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.
With the Cook Period button still held 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 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 6 Press the manual button to cancel the bleeping.
(If 2 minutes has not elapsed)
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.
Step 8 Press the “Manual” button again to return the cooker to Manual
operation. (The Auto symbol will go out).
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.
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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.

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OVEN TIMER OPERATION
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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 and hold in the “Cook Period” button.
(b) With the Cook Period button still held in, return the display to by pressing the “–”
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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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.
Step 3 With the “Cook Period” button still held in, return the display to
0.00 by pressing the “–” button.
Step 4 Release the “Cook Period” and “–” buttons and the display will
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”
operation. The “Auto” symbol will go out.
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Note 1 When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by
simply pressing the Cook Period button.

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CONTROL PANEL
❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍ ❍
Main oven
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.
Grill
Top oven
Left front
Left rear
Right rear
Right front
Timer
Ignition button
Oven indicator
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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.
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.
HOTPLATE
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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.

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 4setting 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 4for 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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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.
• 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.
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TOP OVEN – CONVENTIONAL COOKING
25mm (1in)
WARNING: DO NOT PUT DELICATE CHINA OR ITEMS WHICH COULD BE
AFFECTED BY HEAT INTO THE OVEN.

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 90OC
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.
3. Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at fan oven 170oC 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,
170oC and then serve immediately.
4. Only re-heat food once.

OVEN TEMPERATURE CHARTS – MEAT
Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat
170/180 35 mins per 450g (1lb)
+ 35 mins over.
Runner 1
from
bottom
of oven.
35-40 mins per 450g
(1lb)
40 mins per 450g (1lb)
+ 40 mins over
40 mins per 450g (1lb)
40-45 mins per 450g
(1lb) + 40 mins over
40-45 mins per 450g
(1lb)
25-30 mins per 450g
(1lb) + 25 mins over
25-30 mins per 450g
(1lb)
2-21/2hrs
190/200 170/180 190/200 170/180 190/200 170/180 190/200
150
Temperature
oC
Pre-
heat
Top Oven Cooking Fan Oven Cooking
Time (approx.)
Meat Beef/ Lamb (foil covered) Pork (slow roasting) Pork (foil covered) Veal (slow roasting) Veal (foil covered) Poultry/Game (slow roasting) Poultry/Game (foil covered) Casserole If using aluminium foil, never: 1. Allow foil to touch sides of oven. 2. Cover oven interior with foil. 3. Cover shelves with foil.
Beef Meat
160/180 20-25 mins per 450g
(1lb) + 20 mins extra
20-30 mins per 450g
(1lb) + 25 mins extra
25-30 mins per 450g
(1lb) + 25 mins extra
25-30 mins per 450g
(1lb) + 25 mins extra
18-20 mins per 450g
(1lb) + 20 mins extra
13-15 mins per 450g
(1lb) at 150/160oC
allow 12 mins per
450g at 150oC
11/2- 2 Hrs
160/180 160/180
160/170
160/180
140-150
Temperature
oCTime (approx.)
Lamb Pork Veal Chicken/ Turkey up to 4kg (8lb)
Turkey 4 to 5.5kg (8 to 12lb) over 5.5kg (12lb)
Casserole
Position
in Oven
The most accurate method of testing the readiness of joints of meat or whole poultry is to insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of a joint, or the thickest part of poultry thighs, during the cooking period. The meat thermometer will indicate when the required internal temp has been reached. Beef - Rare: 60oC Lamb: 80oC Poultry: 90oC
Medium: 70oC Pork: 90oC
Well Done: 75oC Veal: 75oC
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Pre-
heat
No No No No No No No
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