Hotpoint S220E User manual

Instructions
S220E

Contents
1
Introduction 4
Safety Information 5
Features 7
Controls 8
Clock / Minute Minder Operation 9
Grill Pan and Handle 11
Using the Grill 12
Guide to Grilling 13
Using the Oven for Fan Cooking 14
Using the Oven for Other Functions 15
Temperature Conversion Chart 17
Oven Temperature Charts 18
Cooking Results Not Satisfactory? 20
Care and Cleaning 21
Installation 25
Something Wrong? 29
Key Contacts Back Cover
You must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and
retain them for future reference.

Introduction
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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 cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for
use in any other installation.
When first using the cooker ensure that the room is well ventilated (e.g. open a window or use
an extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes.
It is suggested that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased. This odour is
due to temporary finish on oven liners and elements and also any moisture absorbed by the
insulation.
When the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,
this will cease after a period of use
* The guarantee is subject to the 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.

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.
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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.

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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Safety Information

Features
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OVEN CONTROL
& SELECTOR
GRILL PAN
CLOCK /
MINUTE MINDER
GRILL
DOOR
OVEN LIGHT
OVEN SHELF
DOOR SWITCH
RATING PLATE
GRILL CONTROL
GRILL
ELEMENT
STAY CLEAN
LINER
OVEN FAN
STAY CLEAN
LINER
INNER DOOR
GLASS 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
Lights used. (N.B. Not all models have a top oven interior light).
The main oven has a light only position.
Slow Cooking ‘S’ The main oven has a “Slow Cook Setting”, ‘S’, this can be used for slow
cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for a short period.
Element and Fan The oven is fitted with a safety device which disconnects the heating
Cut-off element and oven fan when the door is opened.
The heating element and 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
Oven Temperature &
Function Control
A
B
Function
Selects the heat at which the grill will cook the
food.
TWIN GRILL - Turn control clockwise
SINGLE GRILL - Turn control anti-clockwise
1 – 4 Grill Settings Control:
1 = Low, 4 = High
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.
Fan
Only
Oven
Light
80 -
230
A
BOVEN CONTROL
& SELECTOR
CLOCK /
MINUTE MINDER
GRILL CONTROL
❍❍

Clock/Minute Minder Operation
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CLOCKFACE
The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.
SYMBOLS
A ‘Bell’ symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period
and will remain lit for the period set.
At the end of the Minute Minder Period, the timer will emit an audible
tone and the ‘Bell’ symbol will disappear.
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
Step 4 Press and release both buttons simultaneously.
Step 5 Press the ‘+’ button to set the Time of Day.
The Time of Day can be adjusted, by using the ‘+’ button to
increase the time setting or the ‘-’ button to decrease the
time setting.
The Time of Day is set if no adjustments are made within 10
seconds.
THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.
To change the time of day repeat Steps 4 & 5 above.
00..0000
-+
00..0000
Minute
Minder
00..0000
00..0000

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Clock/Minute Minder Operation
Here you can set a time period of up to 10 hours, that will count down.
When it reaches zero, the timer will emit an audible tone.
For Example: If you set 20 minutes, the audible tone will occur 20
minutes later.
SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER
Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.
Step 2 Press and release the ‘+’ button.
Note: Step 3 must be started within 10 seconds, otherwise
you must repeat Step 2.
Step 3 Press the ‘+’ button to set the required time period.
A ‘Bell’ symbol will light up.
The time period can be adjusted, by using the ‘+’ button to
increase the time period or the ‘-’ button to decrease the
time period.
Release all buttons, the timer display will show the remaining time
period. The ‘Bell’ symbol will remain lit to signify that a time period has
been set.
At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard and the ‘Bell’
symbol will disappear.
Step 4 To cancel the audible tone press the ‘+’ button.
To cancel the minute minder period press the ‘-’ button until 0.00 is
displayed in the window then press the ‘+’ button.
If at any time the display shows flashing zero’s, it is likely that the
electricity supply has been interrupted.
Reset the timer to the correct time of day.
Note: The Timer display will show the minute minder
period as follows:
Any period up to 99 minutes and 50 seconds -
The display shows MINUTES and SECONDS (10s intervals)
eg. 19 minutes 50 seconds
Any period between 100 minutes (1 hour 40 minutes) and up
to 10 hours -
The display shows HOURS and MINUTES
eg. 1 hour 41 minutes
00..0000
1199..5500
11..4411
00..0000

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 SUPPORT
Grill Pan and 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 SUPPORT
(a)
(b) (c)
(d)
Orientation A
Orientation B
The shelf can be inserted in two different ways for grilling. The grilling chart will indicate the
correct orientation.
SHELF POSITIONING FOR GRILLING