Hotpoint EW62 Manual

HOTPOINT
SLOT-IN COOKER
USER HANDBOOK AND
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the
safe and proper use of the appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make
sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and
safety warnings.

Please read these instructions fully.
2. For your own safety and to get the best results from your cooker it is important to read through this Handbook before
using your cooker for the first time.
Installation
●Siting the Cooker
The cooker is designed to be flush between standard kitchen units spaced a minimum 600mm apart. The clearance either
side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used with cabinets on one side or
both. It can also be used freestanding. Adjacent side walls which project above hob level should be protected by heat
resistant material but in any case should not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm. (This is a type X appliance regarding
installation requirements.) Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer than 650mm.
●Unpacking the appliance
The cooker should be carefully unpacked and checked for damage. Ensure that no packaging material is left inside the
oven cavities.
●For your own safety, we recommend that your cooker is installed by a competent person – such as one who is registered
with NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting). The cooker should be installed in
accordance with the latest Edition of the IEE Regulations.
WARNINGS - INCORRECT INSTALLATION COULD AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE APPLIANCE.
- ALL APPLIANCES MUST BE EARTHED.
- BEFORE CONNECTING OR INSTALLING THE COOKER THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY MUST BE
SWITCHED OFF.
●IMPORTANT: The earth connection on this appliance must be made using a box spanner to avoid strain
on adjacent terminals.
●The installer must check that the voltage shown on the rating plate corresponds with the house electricity supply.
●The cooker must be connected to a suitable double pole isolating switch (cooker control unit) having a contact
separation of at least 3mm in all poles placed in a readily accessible position adjacent to the cooker.
●Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel (especially the vent outlet covers)
and is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position in or between cabinets.
●To gain access to the mains terminal block to connect the supply cable, the installer must remove the mains terminal
cover located at the lower right hand side of the rear panel.
●The power supply cable should conform to BS.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2.
●The main cooker control unit must be switched ON for any part of the cooker to function. In houses fitted with a
30 milliamp RCCB, the combined use of your slot-in cooker and other domestic appliances may occasionally cause the
RCCB to trip. In the unlikely event of the RCCB repeatedly tripping contact your local Hotpoint Service Office. In some
instances it may be necessary to fit a 100 milliamp RCCB.
●This appliance conforms to B.S. EN 55014 regarding suppression of Radio and Television reception interference.
● Levelling
Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to set the height (900mm - 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.
Before you operate your new Hotpoint Cooker
1. ENSURE THAT THE COOKER IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS
BELOW.
WARNINGS – ENSURE THAT THE OVEN IS INSTALLED WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENTS
THIS ALLOWS SUFFICIENT VENTILATION AROUND THE OVEN PREVENTING A BUILD UP OF HEAT WHICH COULD
CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH ADJACENT KITCHEN UNITS.
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Contents Page
Before you operate your new Hotpoint Slot-in Cooker 2
Introduction 4
Safety Information 5-6
The main parts of your Cooker 7-8
The cooking systems in your Cooker 9
Temperature Conversion Chart 10
The Controls 11-12
The Timer 13-18
Use and Care of the Ceramic Hob 19-21
Top Oven – Grilling 22-23
Top Oven – Conventional Cooking 24
Cooking Temperature Charts 25-26
Main Oven – Fan Cooking 27
Eco Cooking – Main Oven 28-38
Care and Cleaning of the Cooker 39-41
If something goes wrong / If it still won’t work 42
Hotpoint Service Cover 43
Key Contacts back page
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This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:
Low Voltage Equipment Electromagnetic Compatibility
73/23/EEC 89/336/EEC
93/68/EEC 92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC

Your new cooker 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 the best use of your Hotpoint 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.
Introduction
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DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT
To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of
your product carefully and safely. Remove all doors and
lids (where fitted). Remove the mains cable (where fitted)
by cutting off flush with the appliance and always ensure
that no plug is left in a condition where it could be
connected to the electricity supply.
To help the environment, Local Authority instructions
should be followed for the disposal of your product.

Safety Information
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When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product
there are certain precautions that must be observed.
PLEASE READ THE PRECAUTIONS BELOW BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
●Remove 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, or 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’.
Never
SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE
In the event of a chip pan fire or any other pan fire.
1. TURN OFF THE COOKER APPLIANCE AT THE WALL SWITCH.
2. COVER THE PAN WITH A FIRE BLANKET OR DAMP CLOTH, this will smother the flames and
extinguish the fire.
3.
LEAVE THE PAN TO COOL FOR AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE 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 over.
Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.

The Main Parts of your Cooker
WARNINGS: DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE
AS THESE AREAS CAN BECOME HOT.
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Ceramic Hob with Two
Speedglo Cooking Zones
MODEL EW81
Halogen Speedglo Plus
Top Oven
– Grilling and
Conventional
Cooking.
Fittings supplied:
One oven shelf.
Grill pan with grid
and handle.
Catalytic side liners.
Main Oven
– Fan Cooking
Fittings supplied:
Two reversible
oven shelves
Meat pan with
anti-splash tray.
Catalytic sides and
back panels.
Adjustable feet front
Adjustable wheels at rear
Rating plate
Glass
panel
NOTE: To keep the controls cool when the appliance is used, a gentle flow of air may be
blown from beneath the control panel. If the appliance is still warm, this cooling fan
may run on or restart itself when all controls have been turned off.
This is normal and is not a fault.
The fan will stop once the appliance has cooled.
NOTE: Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls.
Drop
Down
Top
Oven
Door
Glass
panel
Dual Circuit
Speedglo Cooking
Zone
Control Panel and Timer)

The Main Parts of your Cooker
WARNINGS: DO NOT TOUCH THE OVEN DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE
AREAS CAN BECOME HOT.
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Control Panel and Timer Ceramic Hob with Four
Speedglo Cooking Zones
MODEL EW61 / EW62 (See note below)
Top Oven
– Dual Grill and
Conventional
Cooking.
Fittings supplied:
One oven shelf.
Grill pan with grid
and handle.
Catalytic side liners.
Main Oven
– Fan Cooking
Fittings supplied:
Two reversible
oven shelves
Meat pan.
Catalytic sides
and back.
Adjustable feet front
Adjustable wheels at rear
Rating plate
NOTE: To keep the controls cool when the appliance is used, a gentle flow of air may be
blown from beneath the control panel. If the appliance is still warm, this cooling fan
may run on or restart itself when all controls have been turned off.
This is normal and is not a fault.
The fan will stop once the appliance has cooled.
NOTE: Children should not be allowed to play with the appliance or tamper with the controls.
Drop
Down
Top
Oven
Door
Door
Handle

Your new cooker is equipped with
three different cooking systems:
1. Conventional Heating (Top Oven)
– with upper and lower heat. This
system is particularly suitable for
roasting and baking on one shelf only.
2. Variable Grilling (Top Oven) – the
oven can also be used for conventional
grilling with a full or half width fully
controllable grill. Note: The Top Oven
Door should be open when grilling.
3. Fan Cooking (Main Oven) – the fan
oven operates by constantly blowing
heated air, from an element wrapped
around the fan, into the oven. This
gives improved efficiency and, in
general, enables the use of lower
temperatures for cooking. It also
means that there is less need to be
particular about shelf positions and
that you can bake at more than one
level simultaneously (Batch Baking).
These three systems of cooking are
described more fully in the separate
Recipe Book and we would suggest
you read right through the Introductory
Section of that book before using the
oven.
PLEASE NOTE that when the cooker
is used for the first time a slight odour
may be emitted due to the ‘burning
off’ of any temporary finish on oven
fittings and elements and the removal
of moisture absorbed by the lagging.
The odour will cease after a short
period of use.
Ensure that the room is well ventilated
(eg. open a window or door) 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 new smell has ceased.
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The cooking systems in your Cooker

Temperatures
The recommended temperatures
given are for conventional and fan
ovens. When using a fan oven it will
be necessary to reduce the cooking
time by 10 minutes per hour, and
lower the temperature by up to 30˚C.
Also, in the majority of cases, it is not
necessary to pre-heat the oven.
However, pre-heating is
recommended when cooking items
which require less than 25 minutes
cooking time and such items as
Yorkshire puddings, whisked sponges
and bread. Your experience with the
cooker will enable you to select the
cooking time and temperature best
suited for your recipe.
Condensation
Condensation may become evident
on the inner door and water may drip
through the vent. This is normal when
heat and moisture are present and
may be a result of any of the
following:
1. Kitchen temperature and
ventilation.
2. The moisture content of the food
eg. meat, roast potatoes, Yorkshire
pudding, roasting meat, etc.
3. The quantity of the food being
cooked at any one time.
Temperature Conversion Chart
Conventional Electric Fan Oven Gas Mark
˚F ˚C ˚C
200˚ 100˚ 80˚ 1/4
225˚ 110˚ 90˚ 1/4
250˚ 130˚ 110-120˚ 1/2
275˚ 140˚ 120˚ 1
300˚ 150˚ 130-140˚ 2
325˚ 160˚ 140˚ 3
340-350˚ 170-180˚ 160˚ 3-4
350-375˚ 180-190˚ 160-180˚ 4-5
375-400˚ 190-200˚ 170-190˚ 5-6
400-440˚ 200-225˚ 190-200˚ 6-7
450-500˚ 230-250˚ 210-220˚ 8-9
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The controls
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Hob Controls
(see below)
Hob Controls
As each control knob is turned
clockwise, figures from 1 & 6 appear in
the window above the control knob.
Setting 6 is the highest/hottest and
gives 100% power. Setting 1 is the
lowest/coolest and gives about 7%
power (see page 12 for ratings).
Variable power is obtainable on each
of the heating areas by selecting any
number between 1 & 6.
Left Rear Control (Model EW81)
This is to control a dual circuit plate
with two elements. By turning the knob
clockwise the whole hotplate is
switched on, numbers 1 & 4 will appear
in the window above the control knob,
4 is the highest setting. With the knob
turned anticlockwise only the inner part
of the hotplate is switched on, this is
also indicated by numbers 1 & 4 in the
window above the control knob, 4 is
the highest setting. Variable power for
either the whole or the inner part of the
hotplate is obtained by selecting any
number between 1 & 4.
The ‘off’ position is identified by an ‘O’.
The hob hot warning light will operate
soon after any of the heating areas are
switched on (EW81). It will remain
illuminated until the ceramic surface has
cooled down and it is safe to touch.
Grill Control - Top Oven
The grill control will not operate unless
the top oven control is in the ‘O’ off
position.
The grill control provides fully variable
heat control for either the twin grill or
single (left hand side) grill by selecting
any number between 1 & 4.
When turned clockwise the twin grill
will be switched on and any power
setting from 1 & 4 can be selected. The
power level numbers are indicated in
light red. When turned anti-clockwise
the single grill will be switched on and
any power level from 1 & 4 can be
selected. The power level numbers are
indicated in light red. The ‘off’ position
is identified by an ‘O’.
Switch on the electricity supply to the cooker at the Cooker Control Unit.
Top
Oven
Control
(see page 12)
Timer
(see
page 13)
Main
Oven
Control
(see
page 12)
Top
Oven
Neon
Main Oven
Neon
Grill
Control
(see below)

Top Oven Control
This control switches on the top and
bottom heating elements in the top
oven.
The temperature in the top oven can
be set anywhere between 100˚C and
220˚C. The orange thermostat light will
glow initially and remain on until the
oven reaches the required
temperature. It will then cycle off and
on as the oven thermostat
maintains the correct temperature.
The ‘off’ position is identified by an
‘O’.
Main Oven Control
This control switches on the Main
oven.
1. To select Fan Cooking:
Turn the control clockwise and
select any temperature between
80˚C and 230˚C.
As the control is turned the fan will
start, the oven interior light and the
orange Main Oven thermostat light
will come on and the heating
element around the fan will start
heating.
The fan and oven interior light will
remain on throughout cooking.
The orange Fan Cooking neon light
will come on and remain on until the
oven reaches the required
temperature. It will then cycle off
and on as the oven thermostat
maintains the correct temperature.
Notes
1. Never operate both the top oven
grill control and top oven control
together.The grill will not operate
unless the top oven control is in the
‘O’ off position.
2. If either oven does not switch on
when the control is turned check
that the timer is in Manual
operation.
Eco Setting
The main oven has an Economy Setting to
select, turn main oven control to the Eco
Setting (see pages 28-38).
NOTE: Eco Cooking can be cooked
automatically (see timer instructions)
The controls (continued)
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Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation
CLOCKFACE
The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.
Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using you 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
TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME
Note: If at any time the display shows a ‘KEY’ symbol, it is likely that the timer has been set incorrectly. OVEN
COOKING IS NOT POSSIBLE. The ‘KEY’ symbol can be deleted and the cooker returned to manual operation by:
- Simultaneously pressing the Minute Minder and the Cook Period buttons for a period of approximately 8
seconds.
- Releasing the buttons and pressing the ‘+’ button.

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Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation
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 & buttons together.
Step 5 With the & 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 button, a symbol will light up.
Step 3 With the 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 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 button.
The display will read 0.00 with the cookpot ( ) symbol lit.
Step 4 With the 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 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 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 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 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 button, the display will read 0.00 and the
cookpot ( ) symbol will light up.
With the 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 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 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.
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

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 button.
(b) With the Cook Period button still held in, return the display to by pressing the “–” button.
(c) Release the & “–” buttons, and the display will revert to the time of day and the “Auto” symbol will
flash.
(d) Press & release the 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.
A
U
T
O
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 button.
Step 3 With the button still held in, return the display to 0.00 by
pressing the “–” button.
Step 4 Release the and “–” buttons and the display will revert to
the time of day and the “Auto” symbol will flash.
Step 5 Press the 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.
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation
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Automatic Cooking
NEVER OPERATE THE GRILL WHEN
THE OVENS ARE SET TO COOK
AUTOMATICALLY.
Hints on Automatic Cooking
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 form the
refrigerator. Frozen meat and
poultry should be thawed
thoroughly before it is put into 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 shepherd's 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
bacteria 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. Foods 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.

The Working of the Heating Zones.
Heating only occurs within the
marked circular cooking zones.
The zones heat up and cool down
quickly 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.
Choice of Saucepans
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
fitting 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.
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Using the Ceramic Hob
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOB IF IT IS CRACKED. SWITCH OFF AT THE
COOKER CONTROL PANEL IMMEDIATELY AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST
HOTPOINT SERVICE OFFICE (SEE BACK PAGE).
Ratings of Cooking Zones EW81
Front Left Speedglo 1200W 145mm diameter
Front Right Halogen Speedglo Plus 1800W 180mm diameter
Back Left Speedglo (Dual Circuit) 1500W 180mm diameter
Back Right Speedglo 1200W 145mm diameter
EW61 EW62
Front Left Ceramic Plate 1200W 160mm diameter
Front Right Ceramic Plate 1800W 180mm diameter
Back Left Ceramic Plate 1500W 180mm diameter
Back Right Ceramic Plate 1200W 160mm diameter

Care of the Ceramic Hob
In order to keep your Ceramic Hob in
good condition follow these simple
guidelines:
• NEVER stare at Halogen heating units.
• NEVER use the surface for chopping
and cutting as this will damage the
smooth surface.
• NEVER cook directly on the surface
of the glass.
• NEVER slide pans across the hob as
this could cause scratches. Lift pans
when moving them.
• NEVER leave heating zones
uncovered when they are on.
• NEVER allow aluminium foil or plastic
items to come into contact with the
hot surface.
• NEVER place anything between the
saucepan base and ceramic glass
surface (eg. cooking mats, etc).
• 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.
• ALWAYS cover the heating zone
completely with the saucepan.
• ALWAYS clean spills immediately. (See
below for advice.) If the hob is reused
before cleaning, spillage will be
baked on and be very difficult to
remove.
• 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.
Cleaning the Ceramic Hob
ALWAYS switch the cooker OFF at the
cooker control panel.
To minimise cleaning:
• ALWAYS avoid spills.
• ALWAYS use a Ceramic Hob Cleaner-
Conditioner whenever cleaning is
done. The Cleaner- Conditioner forms
a protective film on the hob and
contains a mild detergent which
makes cleaning easier.
Hotpoint has a Cleaner-
Conditioner which can be obtained
either through a local Hotpoint
Service Centre or retailer, part No.
6004.
To clean off stubborn stains the
following can be used when the
surface has cooled:
1. Cif, non-scratch cream cleaner.
2. Heavy soil can be removed from the
surface by carefully using a glass
scraper.
3. Hard water stains, grease spots
and any discolouration having a
metallic sheen can be removed with
Solvol Autosol Super or any non
abrasive stainless steel cleaner.
After cleaning, always use the
Cleaner-Conditioner and finish it off by
polishing with a clean, dry paper
towel.
Never use abrasive or chemical oven
cleaners as they can damage the
surface of the Hob.
The visual effect of any scratches
which may occur in use can be
minimised by the use of Cleaner-
Conditioner. Such scratches cannot
be removed but do not affect the
function of the hob in any way.
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