Hotpoint DT77 Instructions for and use User manual

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.
Instructions for Installation and Use
DD77
DT77

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PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET CAREFULLY.
Contents Page
Introduction 3
Safety Information - Always 4
Never 5
The main parts of your Double Oven 6
Temperature Conversion Chart 7
Controls 8
Multifunction Selection Switch 9
Oven Timer Operation 10-15
Grill Pan and Handle 16
Operation when using Top Oven for Grilling 17
Guide for Grilling 18
Using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven 19
Operation when using the Top Oven as a Convection Oven 20
Cooking Temperature Charts 21-22
Main Oven Fan Grilling 23
Main Oven Fan Grilling Roasting Chart 24
Using the Main Oven for other Functions 25
Main Oven - Convection and Fan Oven 26
Main Oven - Fan Oven Cookery Notes 27-28
Main Oven - Cooking Temperature Charts 29-30
Main Oven - Circulaire Roasting 31
Main Oven - Circulaire Roasting Chart 32
Slow Cook 33
Main Oven Grilling 34
Care and Cleaning 35-38
Installation Instructions 39-42
If Something Goes Wrong 43-44
Hotpoint Service Cover 45
Key Contacts Back Cover
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.
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
General Domestic Appliances Ltd, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.

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Introduction
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:
Electromagnetic Compatibility Low Voltage Equipment
89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC
92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC
93/68/EEC
To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely.
Remove all doors and lids. 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
you product.
Disposal of your product
Your new appliance is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable
if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this
booklet.
To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.
The appliance 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
minimum of two or three hours, keeping the oven doors closed. Ensure that the room is well
ventilated (e.g. open a window or use an extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to
the odour avoid any fumes.
It is suggested that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased.
This odour is due to temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture
absorbed by the insulation.
When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,
this will cease after a period of use
* The guarantee is subject to the 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 authorised employee or agent.
(d) Has been correctly installed.

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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.
●During use the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching
heating elements inside the oven,
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.
Safety Information
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.

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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’.
Safety Information

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The main parts of your Double Oven
WARNING: DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS DOORS WHEN THE OVEN IS IN USE AS THESE
AREAS CAN BECOME HOT.
Grill
Element
Stay Clean
Liner
Fan Grill
Element
Multifunction
Selector
Main Oven
Temperature
Control
Timer
Top Oven
Temperature Control /
Grill Select
Top Oven
Pilot Main Oven
Pilot
Grill Control
Rod
Shelf
Oven
Light
Oven
Fan
Stay Clean
Liner
Meat pan, Anti-splash
tray and Roasting rack
Rating Plate
Inner Door
Glass
Oven Light
Grill Pan and Food
support
Top Oven
Door
Oven
Shelves
Main Oven
Door
NEVER line the shelves, floor or sides of the oven or grill with aluminium foil as overheating
and damage may result.

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Temperature Conversion Chart
The chart below gives details of comparisons of oven settings for gas
conventional ovens and fan oven in degrees ˚F and ˚C
CONVENTIONAL
OVEN
˚F ˚C
250 120
275 140
300 150
325 160
350 180
375 190
400 200
425 220
450 230
475 240
GAS
MARK
1/2
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
FAN
OVEN
˚C
100
120
130
140
160
170
180
200
210
220

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The Controls
Grill
Control Top Oven
Temperature Control /
Grill Select
Main Oven
Temperature
Control
Timer
❍❍ ❍
❍
Multifunction
Selector
Main Oven Pilot
IMPORTANT
Before using your oven in the ordinary way, ALWAYS make sure that the timer has been
set to MANUAL operation. Unless this is done, the main oven cannot heat up. Before
seeking assistance, make sure this is done (refer to oven timer operation).
MULTIFUNCTION SELECTOR
Rotate the control knob in either direction to the required function. Many of the
functions will also require the main oven thermostat to be set before the oven will heat
up.
MAIN OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL
This is used in addition to the multifuction selector. This is used for the functions: fan
oven, fan grill, half grill and full grill and conventional oven.
Turn the control clockwise to set the oven thermostat to the required temperature.
If the timer is set correctly and the selector switch set to a suitable function an indicator
light will illuminate. This will remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature.
This light will then cycle on and off as the thermostat maintains control of the oven
temperature.
TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Turn the control clockwise to set the top oven thermostat to the required temperature.
An indicator light will illuminate. This will remain on until the oven reaches the required
temperature. This light will then cycle on and off as the thermostat maintains control of
the oven thermostat.
GRILL CONTROL
The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either both grill elements
on together or the single left-hand grill element only. Turn the top oven control
clockwise past the temperature settings to the half grill or full grill settings, depending
on which you require. To set the grill power, turn the grill control to any setting 1 - 6.
After use always set the oven control back to ‘O’ (Off).
COOLING FAN
A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when any control is used. In
some instances this will continue after switching off. This helps to keep the control panel
and knobs cool.
Top Oven Pilot
AB CD

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Multifunction Selector Switch
The Multifunction selector switch is
used when operating the main oven.
With the exception of the O position
the main oven light will remain on
when this selector switch is used.
Off
With the selector in this position the
main oven will not heat up. The timer
will still operate.
Fan Oven
The oven fan and a rear element are
controlled when this function is
selected.
Use the main oven thermostat control
to set the required temperature.
Conventional Oven
Top and base elements are controlled
when this function is selected.
Use the main oven thermostat to set
the required temperature.
Half Grill
With this function selected only the left
hand side of the grill will be on.
Use the oven thermostat control to set
the required temperature.
Oven door must be open for grilling.
Full Grill
Both left and right hand grill elements
will be on in this position.
Use the oven thermostat control to set
the required temperature.
Oven door must be open for grilling.
Fan Grill
The oven fan and fan grill element are
controlled when this function is
selected.
Use the oven thermostat control to set
the required temperature.
Oven door must be closed for fan
grilling.
Fan Only
The oven fan will operate when this
function is selected.
The oven thermostat control must be
set in the off position.
Light Only
This function switches on the oven
light only.

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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.
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.