Hotpoint BU62 BU65 User manual

Instructions for Installation and Use
BU62
BU65
To the Installer
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this
booklet. The information can be found on the rating plate.
To the User
You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance
and then retain them for future reference.

Introduction 3
CONTENTS
2
For Your Safety – Always 4
For Your Safety – Never 5
Features 6
Controls 7
Oven Timer Operation 8
Know Your Timer 9
Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer Operation 10-13
Grill Pan and Handle 14
Using The Top Oven for Grilling 15
Guide To Grilling Successfully 16
Using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven 18
Using the Main Oven as a Fan Oven 20
Using the Main Oven for Other Functions 21
Temperature Conversion Scale 23
Oven Temperature Charts 24-25
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory 26
Care & Cleaning 27-30
Installation 31-34
Something Wrong? 35
Service Back Cover
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 fit-
ted) 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 dis-
posal of your product.

INTRODUCTION
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 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.
To help remove the 'new' smell, heat up the empty ovens to maximum temperature for a mini-
mum of two to three hours keeping the oven doors closed. Ensure that the room is well ventilat-
ed (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 any temporary finish on oven linings and elements and also any moisture
absorbed by the insulation.
Note: When the cooker is first used, an odour may be emitted - this will cease after a short
period of use.
* The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:
(a) Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book.
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage 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 manufacturers authorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:
Low Voltage Equipment
73/23/EEC
93/68/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility
89/336/EEC
92/31/EEC
93/68/EEC 3

FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
ALWAYS
●Always make sure you remove all packaging and literature from inside the oven and
grill compartments before switching on for the first time.
●Always make sure you understand the controls prior to using the appliance.
●Always keep children away from the appliance when in use as the surfaces will get
extremely hot during and after cooking.
●Always make sure all controls are turned off when you have finished cooking and
when not in use.
●Always 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 take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the controls.
●Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning and allow the
appliance to cool.
●Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven.
●Always keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use.
●Always take care when removing utensils from the top oven when the main oven is in
use as the contents may be hot.
●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.
SAFETY ADVICE
IN THE EVENT OF A CHIP PAN 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.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
NEVER
●Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all
cooking surfaces will be hot during and after 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 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 operate the grill with the door closed as this will cause the appliance
to overheat.
●Never use the appliance as a room heater.
●Never use the grill to warm plates.
●Never dry any items on the oven doors.
●Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.
●Never allow children to play with the appliance controls.
●Never use steam cleaners.
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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.
DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT

FEATURES
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TOP OVEN
TEMPERATURE
& GRILL
SELECTION
CONTROL
MAIN OVEN
TEMPERATURE
& FUNCTION
CONTROL CLOCK &
OVEN TIMER
REMOVABLE GRILL
ROOF PANEL
OVEN LIGHT
(NOT ALL MODELS)
GRILL PAN
TOP OVEN
DOOR OVEN LIGHT
INNER
DOOR
GLASS
OVEN SHELF
DOOR
SWITCH
(BU65 only)
RATING PLATE – Record the Model No. and the Serial
No. on the Service Page.
MAIN OVEN
PILOT
GRILL SETTING
CONTROL
TOP OVEN
PILOT
GRILL ELEMENT
STAY CLEAN
LINER (BU62)
VITROUS ENAMEL
LINER (BU65)
OVEN FAN
STAY CLEAN LINER
(BU62)
VITREOUS ENAMEL
LINER (BU65)
MEAT PAN
INNER DOOR GLASS
MAIN OVEN
DOOR
❍

Cooling Fan: A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when any selector
switch is used.
Note: Whenever the appliance has been used, the cooling fan may run on or restart
itself after all the controls have been turned off. This indicates that the appliance is
still warm.
Oven Interior The oven lights are operated when their respective oven control is used.
Lights (N.B. Not all models have a top oven interior light).
The main oven has a light only position.
Slow Cooking The main oven has a “Slow Cook Setting” this can be used for slow cooking,
keeping food warm and warming plates for a short period.
Element & Fan The oven is fitted with a safety device which disconnects the heating
cut off element and fan oven when the door is opened. The heating element and
(BU65 only) oven fan will not operate until the oven door is closed.
CONTROLS
CONTROL MARKINGS
Note: It is advisable to check that all oven controls have been switched off when you have
finished using the appliance.
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Control
Knob Description
Grill Setting Control
Top Oven Temperature &
Grill Selection Control
Main Oven Temperature &
Function Control
A
B
C
Function
Selects the heat at which the grill will cook the
food.
1 – 6 Grill Settings Control:
1 = Low, 6 = High
Note: To grill you must first select a grill
function using control (B).
Selects the cooking temperature
(Degrees Centigrade) when using the top
oven as a conventional oven.
Switches the top oven to “Half Grill”
mode.
Switches the top oven to “Full Grill”
mode.
Fan Only Setting
- This is used to decrease the amount
of time required to defrost food
items.
Oven Light Only
- Switches on the Main Oven Interior
Light Only.
Main Oven Temperature Scale (In
Degrees Centigrade).
- When cooking select the required
cooking temperature.
100 -
220
Half
Grill
Full
Grill
Fan
Only
Oven
Light
80 -
230
C
B
A
GRILL SETTING CONTROL MAIN OVEN TEMPERATURE AND FUNCTION
CONTROL
TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE AND GRILL SELECTION CONTROL TIMER
❍❍❍

OVEN TIMER OPERATION
AUTOMATIC COOKING
The Top Oven and Main Oven 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 only
during the same automatic cooking programme.
HINTS ON AUTOMATIC COOKING
1. Select foods which will require the same cooking time and temperature.
2. To ensure food does not cool down and require reheating, set the end time so the
food is ready when you require it.
3. Always ensure that meat and poultry is defrosted before placing in the oven.
4. Whenever possible, take food out of the refrigerator and keep it as cool as
possible.
5. If cooking food that requires frying before placing in the oven for auto cooking,
keep the delay start time to a minimum.
6. Never place hot or warm food in the oven for delay start cooking as it could cause
the oven to be warm and produce harmful bacteria in the food.
7. We advise that dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat, e.g.
Shepherd's Pie, should not be cooked automatically if there is to be a delay period.
8. Ensure that delay start times are kept to a minimum to prevent bacterial growth in
food.
9. Wine or beer may ferment and cream may curdle during the delay period so it is
best to add these ingredients just before serving.
10. Foods which discolour should be protected by coating in fat or tossing in water to
which lemon juice has been added, prior to placing food in the oven.
11. Dishes containing liquid should not be filled too full to prevent boiling over.
12. Food should be well sealed (but not airtight) in a container to prevent the loss of
liquid during cooking. Aluminium foil gives a good seal.
13. Always ensure that food is piping hot and cooked thoroughly before serving.
14. Only reheat food once.
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Note: Timer must be set to ‘Time of Day’ and ‘Manual’ before the ovens
can be used.
NEVER operate the grill when the ovens are set to cook automatically because
the oven cavity can become warm and this may cause bacterial growth in food.

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KNOW YOUR TIMER
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.

ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC 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 & 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.

ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC OVEN
TIMER OPERATION
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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 onlyduring 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).

ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC OVEN
TIMER OPERATION
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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

ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC 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 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.

Top Oven Shelf Positioning for Grilling
The shelf can be inserted in two different ways for grilling. The grilling chart will
indicate the correct orientation.
Note
There should always be at least 25mm (1 inch) between the top of the food and the grill
element.
USING THE TOP OVEN FOR
GRILLING
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Orientation A
Orientation B

The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and storage.
The grill pan handle can be fixed as follows:
Step 1 Remove screw & washers from the grill pan bracket (a).
Step 2 Tilt the handle over the recess (b).
Step 3 Slide it towards the centre of the pan (c).
Step 4 Locate the handle over the bracket (d).
For a fixed handle, replace screw & washers and ensure they are fully
tightened up. If a detachable handle is required, do not replace screw &
washers.
GRILL PAN FOOD GRID
TOP OVEN SHELF POSITIONING FOR GRILLING
GRILL PAN & HANDLE
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Note: If a fixed handle is required, the grill pan is unable to be kept in the main oven with
the door closed but may be stored in the top oven with the door closed.
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4
GRILL PAN FOOD GRID
(a)
(b) (c)
(d)
NOTE: Ensure oven timer is set to Manual.
Preheat the grill if indicated on grill chart.
The grill pan must be placed on the correct shelf and positioned centrally under the grill
element.
Leave the control at 6 for toast, and for 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 6. The thicker the food, the lower the control should be set.
DO NOT line the grill pan with aluminium foil, as this increases the amount of fat spitting
which can cause a fire.
After use always return both controls to their OFF (0) position.
ENSURE SHELVES ARE FITTED CORRECT WAY UP.
DO NOT PLACE FOOD/UTENSILS DIRECTLY ON THE OVEN FLOOR
3
2
1
3
2
1

Step 1 Ensure oven timer is set to manual.
Place the shelf in the correct position (see Grilling Guide).
Place the food/grill pan on the shelf, positioned centrally under the grill
element.
Leave the top oven door fully open.
Step 2 Turn knob (B) clockwise to select grill function setting:
Set to: For Half Grill (Left hand side only).
For Full Grill.
Step 3 Turn knob (A) clockwise to select the Grill Setting (1–6). (1=Low, 6=High).
Grill Controls Example:
= Full Grill Function
= High Grill Setting
NOTE: Do not grill with the grill/top
oven door closed.
Step 4 After use, turn both controls A & B
anti clockwise to their off (0) position.
OPERATION WHEN USING THE TOP OVEN FOR
GRILLING
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NOTE: As you turn past the end of the oven temperature scale you will feel resistance on the
knob – continue turning clockwise until the grill setting position is selected.
Half
Grill
Full
Grill
Full
Grill
6
DOOR POSITION
FOR GRILLING.
6Full
Grill
DO NOT allow young children near to the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces
get extremely hot.
GRILL SETTING CONTROL
B
A
TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE
AND GRILL SELECTION CONTROL
TIMER
❍❍❍
ABC

GUIDE TO GRILLING
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Food
Toasting of bread
products
Small cuts of meat,
sausages, bacon
Chops, etc.
Gammon steaks
Fish: Whole
Fillets
Fingers
Pre-cooked
potato products
Pizzas
Browning of food
e.g. Cauliflower
cheese
Preheat oven for
five minutes
Setting 6 Setting 6 Setting 6 Setting 6 Setting 6 Setting 6 Setting 6
Shelf position from
base of oven and
orientation
2B 2A 2A 2B 2B 2B 1A
Setting
Setting 6
Setting 6 for 4
minutes then
reduce to Setting 4
Setting 6 for 6-8
minutes then reduce
to Setting 4-31/2
Setting 6 Setting 5 Setting 4 Setting 6
Approximate
cooking time
5-10 minutes
10-25 minutes 20-35 minutes
8-12 minutes
10-15 minutes 10-20 minutes 15-20 minutes 10-20 minutes 10-20 minutes
Pan to be used
Grill pan and food
support
Grill pan and food
support
Grill pan and food
support
In base of grill pan In base of grill pan
Grill pan and food
support
Dish placed directly
on the shelf

The top oven should be used to cook small quantities of food. The oven is designed so that
the grill element operates at a reduced heat output, this is combined with a heating
element situated underneath the floor of the oven. To ensure even cooking of the food it is
important that cooking utensils are positioned correctly on the oven shelf so that the
element is directly above. As a guide, the front of the utensil should be approx. 100mm (4”)
from the front of the shelf.
SHELF POSITIONING
There should always be at least 25mm (1 inch) between the top of the food and
the grill element.
DO NOT PLACE FOOD/UTENSILS DIRECTLY ON THE OVEN FLOOR
3
2
1
ENSURE SHELVES ARE FITTED THE CORRECT WAY UP
USING THE TOP OVEN AS A
CONVECTION OVEN
Note: Charts are a guide only, to suit personal taste and requirements, it may be
necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10oC. It may also be necessary to increase
or decrease cooking times.
WARNING: Items stored in the top oven will get hot when the main oven is in use.
DO NOT allow young children near to the appliance when the top oven is in use as the surfaces
get extremely hot.
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Step 1 Check that the timer is in manual.
Step 2 Place the shelf in the correct position (see Oven Temperature Charts).
Step 3 Select the required cooking temperature (100–220oC) using control (B)
(see Top Oven Temperature Charts).
The pilot light ( ● ) will immediately come on, and remain on until the oven
reaches the required temperature. The light will then automatically go off and
on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature.
Step 4 Place the food on the shelf directly below the element ensuring the oven door is
closed.
B
PLATE WARMING
Place the plates/dishes on shelf position 1 from the base of the top oven, and turn
top oven temperature and grill selection control (B) to 100oC for 10-15 minutes.
Never use the grill setting control (A) when warming plates.
TOP OVEN UTENSILS
Do Not use: Meat Pans and Baking Trays larger than – 225mm x 300mm (9”x12”)
OPERATION WHEN USING THE TOP OVEN AS
A CONVECTION OVEN
DO NOT use the grill pan or main oven meat pan as a meat pan in the top oven, as the
air circulation will be seriously restricted.
TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE & GRILL SELECTION CONTROL
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NOTE: At the end of your cooking, always return control (B) to the OFF (O) position.
TIMER
❍❍❍
ABC

Step 1 Check that the timer is in manual.
Step 2 Place the shelf/shelves in the correct position (see Main Oven Temperature
Charts.
Step 3 Place the food centrally on the shelf ensuring the oven door is fully closed.
Step 4 Select the required cooking temperature (80 to 230oC) by turning control (C)
clockwise. The pilot light ( ● ) will immediately come on, and remain on until
the oven reaches the required temperature. The light will then automatically
go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct
temperature.
USING THE MAIN OVEN FOR FAN COOKING
Since a circulaire fan oven heats up more quickly and generally cooks food at a
lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating is often unnecessary. For
guides on “pre-heating”, “cooking temperatures” and “cooking times” see “Oven
Temperature Charts” later in book.
MAIN OVEN SHELF POSITIONING FOR FAN OVEN
Most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position, due to even distribution of
heat in the main oven, but the shelves must be evenly spaced.
The top oven rod shelf can be used in the main oven when cooking large quantities
of food. (N.B. Maximum 3 shelves in the main oven).
Food or utensils should never be placed directly on the floor of the oven
for cooking.
MAIN OVEN UTENSILS
Do Not Use: Meat Pans larger than – 375mm x 300mm (15”x12”)
Baking Trays larger than – 325mm x 250mm (13”x10”)
TEMPERATURE & TIME
When all three shelves are in use to cook large quantities of food, it may be necessary to increase
the cooking times given in the temperature charts by a few minutes, to allow for the loss of heat
due to extra time taken to load the oven, and the larger mass of food. Baking trays should have
an even gap around the oven.
MAIN FAN OVEN OPERATION
Note: Charts are a guide only, to suit personal taste and requirements, it may
be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10oC. It may also be
necessary to increase or decrease cooking times.
DO NOT allow young children near to the appliance when the main oven is in use as the
surfaces get extremely hot.
Note: When you have finished using your cooker, always return the controls to their OFF (O) position.
At the end of the cooking period there may be a momentary puff of steam when the door is opened.
This will disperse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic of an oven with a good door
seal.
MAIN OVEN TEMPERATURE & FUNCTION CONTROL
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C
TIMER
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C