Hotpoint GW81 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use  
GW81  
The cooker must be installed in accordance with the regulations in  
force and only used in a well ventilated space.  
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 using the appliance and then  
retain them for future reference.  
INTRODUCTION  
To help you make the best use of your cooker, PLEASE READ THIS BOOKLET  
CAREFULLY.  
Your new cooker is guaranteed and will give lasting service. The guarantee is  
only applicable if the cooker has been installed in accordance with the Installation  
Instructions.  
The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be  
accepted for use in any other installation.  
When 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 any temporary finish and also  
any moisture absorbed by the insulation.  
FEATURES  
GLASS LID WITH CUT OFF  
VALVE  
SIMMERING BURNERS  
VENTILATION SLOTS  
HIGH SPEED BURNERS  
AUTOMATIC OVEN TIMER  
TOP OVEN AND GRILL  
DATA BADGE  
VENTILATION SLOTS  
MAIN  
OVEN  
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FOR YOUR SAFETY  
Please read the precautions below before using your cooker.  
ALWAYS . . .  
ALWAYS make sure you understand the controls before using the cooker.  
ALWAYS check that all controls on the cooker are turned off after use.  
ALWAYS stand back when opening an oven door to allow heat to disperse.  
ALWAYS use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items from the ovens.  
ALWAYS take care when removing items from the top oven/grill when the main  
oven is on, as the contents may be hot.  
ALWAYS keep the oven and grill doors closed when the cooker is not in use.  
ALWAYS place pans centrally over the hotplate burners and position them so  
that the handles cannot accidentally be caught or knocked or become  
heated by other burners.  
ALWAYS keep the cooker clean, as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can  
cause a fire.  
ALWAYS allow the cooker to cool before cleaning.  
ALWAYS follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the  
possibility of bacterial growth.  
ALWAYS keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.  
ALWAYS turn off the electricity supply before cleaning or replacing the oven  
lamp.  
ALWAYS refer servicing to CORGI registered appliance service engineers.  
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FOR YOUR SAFETY  
NEVER . . .  
NEVER leave children unsupervised where the cooker is installed as all surfaces  
will get hot during and after use.  
NEVER allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the cooker.  
NEVER store items that children may attempt to reach above the cooker.  
NEVER heat up unopened food containers as pressure can build up causing  
the container to burst.  
NEVER store chemicals, food stuffs, pressurised containers in or on the cooker,  
or in cabinets immediately above or next to the cooker.  
NEVER fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil, or use a lid.  
DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.  
NEVER place flammable or plastic items on or near the hotplate.  
NEVER use proprietary spillage collectors on the hotplate.  
NEVER use the cooker as a room heater.  
NEVER dry clothes or place other times over or near to the hotplate or oven/  
grill doors.  
NEVER wear garments with long flowing sleeves whilst cooking.  
NOTE: The use of a gas cooking appliance results in the production of heat and  
moisture in the room in which it is installed. Ensure that the kitchen is well venti-  
lated; keep natural ventilation holes open or install a mechanical ventilation  
device (mechanical extractor hood).  
Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional ventilation, for  
example opening of a window, or more effective ventilation, for example  
increasing the level of mechanical ventilation where present.  
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OVEN TIMER OPERATION  
The oven timer offers you the following features:  
1. Time of Day  
2. Automatic Cooking  
3. Minute Minder  
AUTOMATIC COOKING  
The Top Oven and Main Oven can be controlled automatically. When the  
timer control has been set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven  
only on the same automatic cooking programme.  
GUIDANCE ON AUTOMATIC COOKING  
1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook.  
2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or is just 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 from the refrigerator. Frozen meat and poultry should be  
thawed thoroughly before it is put in the oven.  
4. 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. Dishes containing left-over cooked poultry or meat, for example  
Shepherds 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 bacterial 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. 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.  
12. Ensure food is cooked thoroughly before serving.  
TIMER OPERATION  
1. Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.  
2. Check that the electricity supply to the cooker is turned On.  
3. Check that the timer is set to the right time of day.  
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KNOW YOUR TIMER  
CLOCKFACE  
The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.  
Ensure correct time of day is always set, before using your cooker.  
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DISPLAY WILL DIM BETWEEN 22.00  
HOURS AND 06.00 HOURS TO PREVENT GLARE.  
However, should you operate the timer during these hours the display will  
return to normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again.  
SYMBOLS  
will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain  
lit for the period set. At the end of the Minute Minder Period, the timer  
will emit an audible tone for 2 minutes, the symbol will start to flash  
and will continue to flash until the Minute Minder function is cancelled.  
This “Cookpot” symbol will light up either:–  
– When you press the Cook Period Button and set a length of time for  
an Auto Cooking Programme. (It will go out again a few seconds after  
you release the timer buttons).  
– During the actual Cook Period.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
“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.  
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– 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.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
(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.  
TIMER FUNCTION BUTTONS  
Minute Minder  
Button  
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.  
AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME  
Cook Period Button  
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.  
End Time Button  
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 con-  
trols(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.  
Manual Button  
Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return the  
ovens(s) to Manual operation.  
“+” and “–” Buttons  
Used to adjust the various timer function settings.  
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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC OVEN  
TIMER OPERATION  
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY  
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Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.  
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Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and Auto symbol  
Manual  
will be flashing intermittently.  
Step 4 Press & hold in both the “Minute Minder” & “Cook Period” button  
together.  
Step 5 With the “Minute Minder” & “Cook Period” buttons still held in,  
press either the “+” or “–” buttons to set the correct time of day.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
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.  
Bell Symbol  
SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER  
Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.  
Step 2 Press and hold the Minute Minder Button, a symbol will light up.  
Step 3 With the “Minute Minder” button held in, set the required Minute  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Minder time using the “+” and “–” buttons.  
Manual  
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.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
Step 4 To cancel the bleeping sound within the two minutes press the  
Minute Minder 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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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC OVEN  
TIMER OPERATION  
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).  
Cooktop Symbol  
Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button.  
The display will read 0.00 with the cookpot ( ) symbol lit.  
Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in, set the required Cook  
Period using the “+” and “–” buttons.  
Minute Cook End  
Manual  
Minder Period Time  
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Release the buttons and the timer display will revert to the time of day  
with the Auto symbol and Cookpot ( ) symbol lit.  
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Step 5 Press and hold in the “End Time” button.  
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The display will read the earliest possible end time for the Cook  
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Period that you have set above.  
The Auto symbol and Cookpot ( ) symbol lit.  
Step 6 With the End Time button still held in, use the “+” and “–”  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
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.  
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The “Auto” symbol will remain lit to signify that an Auto Cooking  
Programme has been set. The ( ) symbol will go out.  
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Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if  
Minute Cook End  
Manual  
Minder Period Time  
necessary select the appropriate oven function.  
Note: If your appliance has two ovens: When the timer has been  
set for one oven it is possible to use the other oven only during the same  
Automatic programme.  
At the end of the Automatic Cook Period the Auto Symbol will flash and  
an intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.  
The bleeping sound will continue for approximately 2 minutes unless  
cancelled. The “Auto” symbol will continue to flash until the timer is  
returned to Manual operation (see below).  
Step 8 Press the Manual button to cancel the bleeping sound. (If 2  
minutes has not elapsed).  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
Step 9 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
Step 10 Press the manual button again to return the oven(s) to Manual  
Operation. (The Auto symbol will go out)  
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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC OVEN  
TIMER OPERATION  
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.  
b) TO SET TIMER TO SWITCH ON IMMEDIATELY AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY  
AFTER A SET COOK PERIOD  
Step 1Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day.  
Step 2Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).  
Step 3Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select the appropriate  
oven function.  
Cookpot Symbol  
Step 4 Press & hold in the “Cook Period” button, the display will read  
0.00 and the cookpot ( ) symbol will light up.  
With the Cook Period button still held set the required Cook Period  
using the “+” and “–” buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown).  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
Note: Cook Period is the length of time the food requires to cook.  
Step 5 Release all buttons.  
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The timer display will revert to the time of day with the Auto symbol lit &  
Cookpot symbol remaining lit.  
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Note: Cookpot symbol disappears  
At the end of the Cook Period the “Auto” symbol will flash and an  
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intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.  
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The bleeping sound will continue for approximately 2 minutes unless  
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cancelled. The “Auto” symbol will continue to flash until the timer is  
returned to Manual operation (see below).  
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Step 6 Press the manual button to cancel the bleeping.  
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(If 2 minutes has not elapsed)  
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Minute Cook End  
Manual  
Minder Period Time  
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
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Step 8 Press the “Manual” button again to return the cooker to Manual  
operation. (The Auto symbol will go out).  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
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ELECTRONIC CLOCK & AUTOMATIC OVEN  
TIMER OPERATION  
TO CANCEL AN AUTO COOKING PROGRAMME BEFORE  
THE COOK PERIOD HAS FINISHED.  
Step 1 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
Step 2 Press and hold in the “Cook Period” button.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
Step 3 With the “Cook Period” button still held in, return the display to  
0.00 by pressing the “–” button.  
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Step 4 Release the “Cook Period” and “–” buttons and the display will  
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revert to the time of day and the “Auto” symbol will flash.  
Step 5 Press the “Manual” button to return the oven(s) to “Manual”  
operation. The “Auto” symbol will go out.  
Minute Cook End  
Minder Period Time  
Manual  
Note 1  
When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by  
simply pressing the Cook Period button.  
OTHER NOTES ON TIMER OPERATION  
1. When cooking Automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time simply by pressing the  
Cook Period button.  
2. When cooking Automatically the End Time can be checked at any time by simply pressing the  
End Time button.  
3. Having set a Cook Period and End Time an electronic device stores the information. The device  
within the timer will switch the oven(s) on and off at the required times.  
4. When setting an Auto Cooking Programme and a mistake is made, to clear:–  
(a) Press and hold in the “Cook Period” button.  
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(b) With the Cook Period button still held in, return the display to  
by pressing the “–”  
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button.  
(c) Release the “Cook Period” & “–” buttons, and the display will revert to the time of day and  
the “Auto” symbol will flash.  
(d) Press & release the “Manual” button.  
(e) Start the sequence again.  
5. If at any time the display shows three flashing zero’s 0.00. It is likely that the electricity supply  
to the oven has been interrupted. Reset the timer to the correct time of day.  
Food in the oven may, therefore, not have been cooked, before serving check food is  
thoroughly heated and completely cooked.  
6. To set each function always press and hold the required function button and at the  
same time press “+” or “–” buttons.  
Note: Between the hours of 22.00 & 06.00 the display dims to prevent glare.  
However, if you should operate a button during this period, the timer will return to  
normal brightness for a few seconds and then dim again.  
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HOTPLATE  
The hotplate lid is fitted with a safety device which cuts off the gas supply to the  
hotplate burners unless the lid is fully open. Do not use the safety device as a  
means of controlling the hotplate burners.  
The hotplate has two high speed burners and two simmering burners which will  
accommodate pans between 100mm (4”) and 230mm (9”) diameter. All pans  
should be positioned centrally over the burners.  
Simmering aids such as steel plates should not be used because they can cause  
damage to the pan supports.  
TO USE THE HOTPLATE  
1. Check that the electricity supply is switched on.  
2. Push in and turn the control knob of the chosen burner anti-clockwise  
to the large flame symbol. Press the ignition button until the spark lights  
the gas.  
3. Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the desired setting. Only turn  
the control knob between the large flame symbol and the small flame  
symbol for adjusting the setting.  
4. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise.  
DO NOT use mis-shapen pans which may be unstable.  
DO NOT use round base woks directly on the pan supports.  
DO NOT use the glass lid as a working surface.  
RELIGHTING THE BURNER  
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off the  
burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute.  
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING  
1. Never fill chip pans more than one third full with oil or fat.  
2. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooling period.  
3. Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.  
4. Always dry food thoroughly before frying, and lower it slowly into the  
hot oil or fat. Frozen foods in particular will cause frothing and spitting if  
added too quickly.  
5. Always keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or  
fat.  
HOW TO DEAL WITH A FAT FIRE  
1. Do not move the pan.  
2. Turn off the hotplate burners.  
3. Smother the flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth to extinguish the  
fire. Do not use water or a fire extinguisher as the force of it may  
spread the burning fat or oil over the edge of the pan.  
4. Leave the pan for at least 60 minutes before moving it.  
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GRILL  
CAUTION – ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE GRILL IS USED.  
YOUNG CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.  
GRILL PAN AND HANDLE  
The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to facilitate cleaning and storage.  
The handle can be fixed as follows :  
1. Remove the screw and washer from the grill pan bracket.  
2. Tilt the handle over the recess. (A)  
3. Slide the handle towards the centre of the pan. (B)  
4. Locate the handle over the bracket. (C)  
or a fixed handle, replace the screw and washer and ensure they are fully  
tighened.If a detachable handle is required, do not replace the screw and  
washer. Warning : Ensure when using the grill pan handle in the detachable  
manner it is centralised and secure.  
The grill pan can be stored in the top compartment with the handle attached  
by placing the shelf in the middle or lower position and tilting the grill pan  
over the rear edge of the shelf.  
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TO USE THE GRILL  
1. Check that the electricity supply is switched on.  
2. Open the top oven/grill door and remove the grill pan.  
3. Remove the heat shield from the rear of the shelf for maximum grilling  
area.  
4. Place shelf in chosen position. Refer to grilling chart.  
5. Push in and turn the control knob clockwise to the large flame symbol.  
Press the ignition button until the spark lights the gas.  
6. Slide the grill pan along the shelf towards the rear of the grill  
compartment until it stops.  
7. Turn the control knob clockwise to the desired setting. Only turn the  
control knob between the large flame symbol and the small flame  
symbol when adjusting the setting.  
8. To turn off, turn the control knob anti-clockwise to the symbol G.  
The grill cannot be used at the same time as the top oven.  
An odour may be noticed when first using the grill – this should cease after a  
short period of use.  
DO NOT  
DO NOT  
use the grill with the door closed.  
cover the grill pan or grid with aluminium foil as this can hold fat,  
intensify the heat and create a fire hazard.  
RELIGHTING THE BURNER  
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally extinguished, turn off  
the burner control and do not attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least  
one minute.  
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GRILL  
The following chart is a guide. Grilling can be started from cold but for best  
results preheat for approximately two minutes. Most cooking is done with the  
heat on full, but it may be desirable to reduce it for thicker pieces of meat or for  
keeping food warm.  
Shelf Position  
Food  
HIGH POSITION  
Toast, pikelets/crumpets, bacon, thin sausages,  
beefburgers, tomato halves, steak (rare and medium),  
kippers, gammon, kidneys and toasted snacks.  
CENTRE POSITION  
LOW POSITION  
Toast, toasted snacks, thick sausages, beefburgers,  
fish fingers, steak (well done) and gammon, chops (with  
heat turned down for part of cooking time).  
Whole fish, fish fillets and fish steaks (on base of pan).  
Chicken portions (with heat turned down for part of  
cooking time).  
For au gratin dishes eg. Macaroni Cheese and meringue toppings eg. Baked  
Alaska, place the dish on the floor of the grill compartment. The base of the grill  
pan can be used for warming fruit garnishes on the reduced setting.  
REMOVE HEAT SHIELD  
FROM SHELF WHEN  
GRILLING FOR MAXIMUM  
GRILLING AREA.  
NOTE: Strong detergents used in dishwashers may damage the grill pan grid  
finish; clean in soapy water as described in CARE AND CLEANING section.  
Always ensure that the grill pan handle is correctly fitted to the grill pan.  
If necessary tighten any loose screws with a screwdriver.  
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MAIN OVEN  
The oven has different heat zones – the thermostat settings refer to the  
temperature on the middle shelf; above this shelf it is hotter and below it is  
cooler. Two shelves provide six possible cooking levels enabling full use of the  
different temperatures inside the oven.  
Each shelf has a safety stop to prevent if from being pulled out too far when  
attending to food. Shelves are removed from the oven by pulling them out to the  
stop and then lifting them at the front to withdraw.  
The baking dish and grill pan without the handle can be used in the oven. The  
maximum size of baking tray that should be used is 300mm x 350mm (12” x 14”).  
TO USE THE MAIN OVEN  
1. Check that the electricity supply is switched on and the timer is set to  
manual mode.  
2. Place oven shelves in the chosen positions (refer to cooking charts).  
3. Push in and turn the oven control knob fully anti-clockwise. Sparking  
will continue until the burner is lit.  
4. Turn the control knob clockwise to the required setting (refer to  
cooking chart). There is a delay of about one minute whilst the safety  
device operates before the burner comes on full.  
5. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise the the symbol G.  
Never place dishes on the oven base over the burner.  
An odour may be noticed when first using the oven – this should cease after a  
short period of use.  
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MAIN OVEN  
COLD START COOKING  
Anything requiring long slow cooking such as casseroles and rich fruit  
cakes can be put into a cold oven. Satisfactory results can also be  
obtained with creamed mixture, rich pastries or yeast mixtures, but for  
perfection we recommend preheating the oven for about 15 minutes at the  
gas mark you require for cooking.  
ROASTING OF LARGE POULTRY  
The maximum weight of poultry that can be accommodated is 11.5kg  
(25 lbs) of suitable shape.  
It is important to check that the bird DOES NOT overhang the burner at  
the back of the oven.  
STORAGE AND RE-HEATING OF FOOD  
It is vitally important to strictly adhere to the basic principles of food  
handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.  
1. If food is to be frozen or not served immediately, cool it in a clean  
container as quickly as possible.  
2. Completely thaw frozen food in the refrigerator before re-heating.  
3. Re-heat food thoroughly and quickly either on the hotplate or in a hot  
oven, Mk. 6, and then serve immediately.  
4. Only re-heat food once.  
‘COOK CHILLDISHES  
These should always be placed in a pre-heated oven ideally on the first or  
second shelf position. Follow the packet instructions for cooking time.  
ALUMINIUM FOIL  
If using Aluminium Foil:  
1. Remember that it is important to increase the cooking time by one  
third.  
2. Never allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven.  
3. Never cover the oven interior with foil.  
4. Never cover the oven shelves with foil.  
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MAIN OVEN COOKING CHART  
The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a  
result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a  
recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results.  
Always turn the thermostat knob to Mark 9 before selecting the required Gas Mark.  
Shelf position 1 is the highest.  
Gas  
Mark  
Shelf  
Positions  
Food  
Approx. Cooking Time and Comments  
STARTERS  
Patés and Terrines  
FISH  
1
2
3 or 4  
4
1 / - 2 hrs  
25 mins - 1 hr, depending on recipe  
and size of fish  
Oily Fish (whole)  
4 or 5  
4 or 5  
3
3
White Fish (fillets & steaks)  
25 - 30 mins.  
MEAT AND POULTRY  
Veal  
5
4
25 mins per lb + 25 mins  
Beef  
4 or 5  
4
25 - 30 mins per lb + 25 mins  
40 mins per lb covered in foil  
+ 40 mins per lb uncovered  
Ham  
5
4
Lamb  
5
4
30 - 35 mins per lb + 30 mins  
40 mins per lb + 40 mins  
25 mins per lb + 25 mins  
25 mins per lb + 25 mins  
15 - 20 mins per lb + 20 mins  
Pork  
5
4
Chicken  
Duckling & gosling  
Turkey  
5
4
4
5
4 or 5  
6
4 or 5  
4
50 mins. Remove bacon for last 15 mins.  
Add extra 15 mins if roasting brace  
Game birds  
Casseroles  
1
2
3
3 or 4  
1 / - 6 hrs. (depending on type of meat)  
PUDDINGS  
1
1
4
2
2 / - 2 / hrs stand dish on a baking tray and  
Milk Puddings  
3
3 or 4  
started with warm milk  
Baked Custard  
3
3 or 4  
45 mins in bain-marie  
40 - 50 mins  
Baked sponges  
Baked Apples  
4
3
30 - 45 mins depending on the size  
and type of apples  
3
1
4
4 or 5  
3
Meringue puddings  
Apple Pie 1x9" (230mm)  
Fruit crumbles  
15 mins or until 'tinged' with brown  
45 - 55 mins stand dish on a baking tray  
35 - 45 mins  
6
5 or 6  
3
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MAIN OVEN COOKING CHART  
Gas  
Mark  
Shelf  
Positions  
Food  
Approx. Cooking Time and Comments  
CAKES, PASTRIES AND BISCUITS  
Small cakes - 2 trays  
5
5
4
5
2
4
2
6
5
7
2 & 4  
2 or 3 only  
2 & 4  
2
17 - 25 mins  
"
- 1 tray  
Victoria sandwich 2x8" (205mm)  
25 - 35 mins  
Fatless sponge 2x7" (180mm) -  
3 egg mix  
20 - 25 mins. 2 tins side by side  
1
2
Christmas cake  
3 or 4  
3
4 - 6 / hrs depending on recipe  
1
1
4
2
Madeira cake 7" (180mm)  
Rich Fruit cake 9" (230mm)  
Shortcrust pastry  
1 / - 1 / hrs  
1
2
3
3 - 3 / hrs.  
2 or 3  
2
15 mins - 1 hr depending on recipe  
20 - 40 mins depending on recipe  
10 - 30 mins depending on recipe  
Rich Shortcrust pastry - 1 tray  
Flaky & puff pastry - 2 trays  
- 1 tray  
1 & 3  
2 or 3  
2
"
"
"
"
Choux pastry - éclairs 1 tray  
Scones - 2 trays  
6
7
35 - 40 mins  
10 - 15 mins  
"
2 & 4  
2 or 3  
4
- 1 tray  
Shortbread - 7" (180mm) round  
Biscuits - 2 trays  
2
4
55 - 1hr depending on thickness  
15 - 20 mins depending on recipe  
1 and 3  
2 or 3  
- 1 tray  
"
"
"
"
YEAST MIXTURES  
Bread  
7 or 8  
7 or 8  
5
3 or 4  
2 or 3  
2 or 3  
45 - 50 mins  
15 - 20 mins  
30 - 40 mins  
Rolls  
Chelsea buns  
MISCELLANEOUS  
Yorkshire Pudding - large  
7
7
1 or 2  
1 or 2  
3
45 - 50 mins  
25 - 30 mins  
30 mins  
- individual  
Soufflés  
4
2 - 5 hrs starting on shelf 4 until 'set'  
and then on the baseplate until dried  
out - turn when necessary.  
Meringues  
'E'  
4 &  
baseplate  
1
2
Baked Potatoes  
4 or 5  
3
1 / - 3 hrs until soft, depending on size  
When baking with two trays or tins on two levels, the top tray is removed first and the lower  
tray moved up to the top position for a few minutes longer.  
Soft Margarine – Use the oven settings recommended by the margarine manufacturer and  
not those indicated on the cooking chart.  
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THE ‘E’ SETTING  
The ‘E’ setting on the main oven thermostat is used for slow cooking, keeping  
food warm and warming plates for short periods.  
USING THE ‘E’ SETTING FOR SLOW COOKING  
1. All dishes cooked by the ‘E’ setting should be cooked for a minimum 6  
hours. They will ‘hold’ at this setting for a further hour but marked  
deterioration in appearance will be noticed in some cases.  
2. Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at Mk. 6 for 30 minutes  
before turning to the ‘E’ setting and never be cooked lower than the  
middle shelf position.  
3. Joints of meat over 6 lbs (2.7kg) and poultry over 4 lbs 8oz (2 kg)  
should not be cooked using the ‘E’ setting.  
4. Always stand covered joints on a rack over the meat tin to allow good  
air circulation.  
5. A meat thermometer should be used when cooking pork joints and  
poultry. The internal temperature of the food should reach at least 88oC.  
6. This method is unsuitable for stuffed meat and stuffed poultry.  
7. Always bring soups, casseroles and liquids to the boil before putting in  
the oven.  
8. Cover casseroles with foil and then the lid to prevent loss of moisture.  
9. Always thaw frozen food completely before cooking.  
10. Root vegetables will cook better if cut into small pieces.  
11. Adjust seasonings and thickenings at the end of the cooking time.  
12. Use the zones of heat in the oven, e.g. meringues and milk puddings  
can be cooked lower in the oven whilst other dishes requiring greater  
heat can be cooked above them.  
13. Egg and fish dishes need only 1-5 hours cooking and should be  
included in day cooking sessions, when they can be observed from  
time to time.  
14. Dried red kidney beans must be boiled for a minimum of ten minutes  
after soaking, before inclusion in any dish.  
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TOP OVEN  
The top oven can be used to cook small quantities of food or used in conjunction  
with the main oven to provide additional cooking space.  
The shelf in the top oven has a heat shield fitted at the rear. The shield can be  
removed for cleaning and grilling, but must be replaced when using the oven.  
The shelf can be used in three different positions. It has a safety stop to prevent  
it from being pulled out too far when attending to food. The shelf is removed from  
the oven by pulling it out to the stop and then lifting at the front to withdraw.  
The baking dish and grill pan without the handle can be used in the oven. The  
maximum size of baking tray that should be used is 300mm x 350mm (12” x 14”).  
TO USE THE TOP OVEN  
1. Check that the electricity is switched on and that the timer is set in  
manual mode.  
2. Check that the heat shield is fitted to the shelf.  
3. Place the top oven shelf in the chosen position. (refer to cooking chart).  
4. Push in and turn the top oven/grill control knob fully anti-clockwise.  
Sparking will continue until the burner has lit.  
5. Turn the control knob clockwise to the required setting. (refer to cooking  
chart).  
6. There is a delay of about one minute whilst the safety device operates  
before the burner comes on full.  
7. To turn off, turn the control knob clockwise to the symbol G.  
NOTE: It is normal for a slight resistance to be felt to be felt when turning  
the control knob to the oven settings.  
GUIDANCE ON USING THE TOP OVEN  
1. Best results are obtained by pre-heating the oven for about 15 minutes.  
2. The tray or dish on which the food is to be cooked, should be pushed  
to the back of the shelf.  
3. Food which is higher than or will rise above 125mm (5”) cannot be  
cooked in the top oven.  
Never place dishes on the oven base over the burner.  
An odour may be noticed when first using the oven – this should cease after a  
short period of use.  
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TOP OVEN COOKING CHART  
The following times and setting are for guidance only. You may wish to alter the setting to give a  
result more to your satisfaction. When a different setting to that shown below is given in a  
recipe, the recipe instructions should be followed. Allow 15 minutes preheat for best results.  
Always turn the thermostat knob to Mark 1 before selecting the required gas Mark.  
Shelf position 1 is the highest.  
Gas  
Shelf  
Food  
Mark  
Position  
Approx. Cooking Time and Comments  
20-30 mins.  
Push dish right to  
back of shelf.  
FISH  
Oily and white fish  
MEAT AND POULTRY  
Beef (medium)  
Ham (covered in foil)  
Lamb  
5
2
4 or 5  
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
25-30 mins per lb + 25-30 mins  
40 mins per lb + 40 mins  
5
5
5
5
5
4
3
30-35 mins per lb + 30 mins  
40 mins per lb + 40 mins  
Pork  
Chicken  
25 mins per lb + 25 mins  
Duckling & Goose  
Turkey  
25 mins per lb + 25 mins  
15-20 mins per lb + 15-20 mins  
2-4 hrs. depending on meat used.  
Casseroles  
3
VEGETABLES  
Baked jacket potatoes  
PUDDINGS  
1
2
5
2
1 / - 2 hrs.  
1
2
Milk Puddings (500ml/1pt)  
Baked Custard (500ml/1pt)  
Baked Sponge Puddings  
Baked Apples  
3
3
4
3
1
6
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1 / - 2 hrs.  
45 mins - 1 hr. in bain-marie of cold water.  
30 - 45 mins  
45 mins - 1 hr. depending on size  
25 mins until tinged with brown  
60 mins  
Meringue Topped Puddings  
Apple Tart (1 x 205mm/8”)  
Fruit Crumble  
45 - 50 mins  
If using aluminium foil:  
1. Remember it is important to increase the cooking time by one third.  
2. Do not allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven.  
3. Do not cover the oven interior with foil.  
4. Do not cover the oven shelves with foil.  
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TOP OVEN COOKING CHART  
Gas  
Mark  
Shelf  
Positions  
Food  
Approx. Cooking Time and Comments  
CAKES, PASTRIES AND BISCUITS  
Small Cakes (16 per tray)  
Victoria sandwich (2 x 180mm / 7”)  
Swiss Roll (3 egg quantity)  
Christmas cake (1 x 205mm / 8”)  
Madeira cake (1 x 180mm / 7”)  
Rich Fruit cake (1 x 180mm / 7”)  
Gingerbread  
5
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
20 - 25 mins.  
25 - 30 mins.  
6
10 - 12 mins.  
2
4 - 5 hrs depending on recipe  
1 hr.  
4
1
1
4
2
2
2 / - 2 / hrs.  
1
3
2
4
3
1 / - 1 / hrs.  
Scones - 16 per tray  
Shortbread (1 x 180mm / 7”)  
Biscuits  
7
12 - 15 mins.  
2
45 mins. – 1 hr. depending on thickness  
15 - 25 mins.  
4-6  
6
Shortcrust Pastry  
15 mins. – 1 hr. depending on recipe  
20 - 30 mins.  
Rich Short Crust  
5
Flaky/Puff Pastry  
7
10 - 30 mins. depending on recipe  
25 - 35 mins.  
Choux Pastry  
6
YEAST MIXTURES  
Bread - rolls, plait  
7
5
2 or 3  
2
25 - 35 mins  
25 - 30 mins  
Tea breads etc.  
MISCELLANEOUS  
Yorkshire Pudding - small  
- large  
7
7
1
2
2
3
20 - 25 mins  
30 - 40 mins  
1
2
Meringues  
2 / - 4 hrs. turn when necessary  
Soft Margarine – Use the oven settings recommended by the margarine manufacturer and not  
those indicated on the cooking chart.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
Switch off the electricity supply and allow to cool before cleaning the  
cooker.  
Clean the cooker regularly and wipe up spills soon after they occur to  
prevent them from becoming burnt on. Never use biological washing  
powder, caustic cleaners, harsh abrasives, scouring pads, aerosol cleaners  
or oven chemical cleaners of any kind.  
Before moving your cooker ensure that it is cool and note that it is heavy  
(approximately 70 kg 155 lbs), so you may require assistance. To move the  
cooker forward, open the top oven/grill door and with both hands positioned  
under the roof of the compartment, lift and pull forward. Replace by pushing the  
cooker backwards. Check that the cooker is level. Take care to ensure that any  
floor covering is not damaged.  
MAIN OVEN HEAT CLEAN LININGS  
The oven back and side linings are coated with a special enamel  
which has a continuous cleaning action. The higher the oven temperature  
the more effective the action. In most cases this cleaning operation will  
proceed during normal cooking. However, if roasting is done frequently, or  
high temperatures are not used regularly, it may be necessary to run the  
oven empty at Mark 8 for about two hours.  
It should not normally be necessary to clean the linings with water, but if  
desired, wipe them over with a soapy cloth, followed by a wipe with a  
damp clean cloth.  
REPLACEMENT OF OVEN LIGHT BULB  
CAUTION: DISCONNECT THE APPLIANCE FROM THE ELECTRICITY  
SUPPLY BEFORE REPLACING THE LAMP  
Light bulbs are not covered by the manufacturer’s guarantee.  
A new 25W, 300oC rated SES bulb can be obtained from your cooker supplied or  
any major electrical retailer.  
1. Remove the shelves from the oven.  
2. Unscrew the lens using a thick cloth to protect your fingers in the  
unlikely event of a lens fracture.  
3. Unscrew bulb.  
4. Fit new bulb and refit lens.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
COOKER FINISH  
Vitreous Enamel  
CLEANING METHOD  
Cloth wrung out in hot soapy water. Stubborn  
Hotplate, hotplate front trim, stains can be removed with a cream paste,  
burner caps, roasting dish,  
grill pan, main oven base,  
liquid cleaner or by rubbing with fine steel wool  
soap pads.  
inside of grill compartment, Check that the cleaning agent is approved by the  
inside of doors.  
Vitreous Enamel Development Council.  
Paint  
Wash with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water  
Side trims, plinth, fascia  
bottom trim, fascia end  
caps, side panels.  
only.  
DO NOT USE ABRASIVES.  
Aluminium  
Similar to paint cleaning above. Use a nylon  
Hotplate side trims, hotplate brush to remove any cleaning materials, water or  
burner bodies, lid rear trim, dirt from the hotplate burner bodies.  
rear flue grille.  
Glass  
As for enamel cleaning. Polish with a clean dry  
cloth or kitchen roll.  
Chromium Plating  
Wipe with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water.  
Oven shelves, grill pan grid, A fine steel wool soap pad e.g. Brillo, Ajax, or a  
grill pan handle support  
chrome or stainless steel cleaner may be used.  
Plastic  
Grill pan handle, door  
handles, control knobs  
Wipe with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water.  
Stubborn stains can be removed with a cream  
cleaner.  
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CARE AND CLEANING  
Take particular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner  
glass that is coated with a heat reflective layer. Do not use scouring pads,  
or abrasive powder, which will scratch the glass. Ensure that the glass  
panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows.  
Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool pad. For slight soiling  
the inner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm, without removing it from  
the door. After cleaning, rinse and dry with a soft cloth.  
CLEANING THE DOORS  
SIDE OPENING DOORS  
Cleaning the door glass is the same as the drop down doors, except take  
care to support the weight of the inner glass when removing and refitting.  
DROP DOWN DOORS  
Remove the door inner glass as follows.  
1. Open the door fully and unscrew the two screws securing the glass panel so  
that the securing brackets can be turned. There is no need to remove the screws  
completely.  
2. Turn the brackets so that the glass can be  
removed and cleaned at the sink (Fig. 1.)  
Fig. 1.  
Glass  
3. The inside of the outer door glass can now be cleaned while still fitted to the  
cooker.  
NEVER OPERATE THE COOKER WITHOUT THE INNER DOOR  
GLASS IN POSITION.  
Refit the door inner glass as follows.  
1. NOTE: The inner door glass has a special reflective coating on one side.  
Replace the door inner glass so that the statement: “IMPORTANT THIS FACE  
TOWARDS THE OVEN” can be read from the inner side of the door.  
2. Turn the two securing brackets back to their  
original position to retain the glass and tighten  
the screws. (Fig. 2.)  
Fig. 2.  
Glass  
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SOMETHING WRONG ?  
Before contacting your Service Centre or Installer, check the problem guide  
below, there may be nothing wrong with your cooker.  
PROBLEM  
CHECK  
Slight odour or small  
amount of smoke when  
grill / oven used first  
time  
This is normal and should cease after a short period.  
Check that the gas mark and shelf positions are as  
recommended in the Oven Cooking Charts. However,  
it may be necessary to increase or decrease the rec-  
ommended setting slightly to suit your taste.  
Oven cooks too fast or  
too slow  
Ignition does not work  
If all burners fail to ignite, check that sparks appear at  
the burners; a clicking noise should be heard.  
If not:  
(i) Check that the electricity to the cooker is turned on.  
If only one hotplate burner fails to ignite check the  
following:  
(i) The burner cap is seated correctly.  
(ii) The slots in the burner bodies are not blocked with  
any soap residue or cooking soil. (See care and  
cleaning).  
(iii) If the burners have recently been cleaned using  
a wire wool pad, e.g. “Brillo pad”, ensure that  
there are no stray strands caught on the igniter  
or burner body.  
NOTE!! Satisfactory ignition will only be achieved if all  
the hotplate burners are fitted.  
In the event of an electricity failure, the hotplate and  
grill burners can be lit with a match.  
The electricity supply to the cooker may have been  
been interrupted, but has now come back on again.  
set the correct time of day by following the instructions  
given in the timer section of this book.  
Timer Display shows "0:00"  
with "Auto" Flashing.  
Main and Top oven do not  
work, but the grill and hot-  
plate burners work.  
The timer may be set for an Auto Cooking Programme.  
Check the timer to see if “AUTO” is illuminated. If it is,  
follow the instructions given in the timer section of this  
book to cancel the Auto Cooking Programme.  
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SOMETHING WRONG ?  
PROBLEM  
CHECK  
Cannot set an “Auto Cook”  
programme or  
cannot get the timer to turn  
the oven on or off at the  
required times.  
Read the Timer instructions in this book carefully  
remembering that the Cook period is the length of time  
that the timer will switch the oven(s) on as part of an  
Auto Cooking Programme.  
The oven lamp is not covered by the guarantee. The  
part is easily changed (see the section on oven lamp  
replacement) A new lamp may be obtained from our  
Spare Parts department by calling: 0541 530530  
Oven lamp does not  
work  
DISPOSAL OF YOUR PRODUCT:  
To minimise the risk to 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 enviroment, Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of  
your product.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas  
and gas pressure) and the adjustment conditions are compatible. The adjustment  
conditions for this appliance are stated on the data badge which is fitted behind  
the bottom of the main oven door seal.  
This appliance is not designed to be connected to a combustion products  
evacuation device. It must be installed and connected in accordance with current  
installation regulations. Particular attention should be given to the relevant  
requirements regarding ventilation.  
MODEL NUMBERS GW81  
Category I2H (GB. IE)  
These models are set to burn NATURAL GAS (G20) at 20 mbar ONLY and  
can not be used on any other gas.  
GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION & USE) REGULATIONS  
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in  
accordance with the current edition of the above regulations. It is in your  
interest and that of safety to ensure compliance with the law.  
In the UK, CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of practice.  
The cooker must also be installed in accordance with BS 6172: 1990.  
Failure to install the cooker correctly could invalidate the warranty liability claims  
and could lead to prosecution.  
LOCATION  
The cooker may be located in a kitchen, kitchen/diner or a bed-sitting  
room, but not in a room containing a bath or shower. The cooker must not  
be installed in a bed-sitting room of less than 20m3.  
PROVISION FOR VENTILATION  
The room containing the cooker should have an air supply in accordance  
with BS 5440: Part 2: 1989.  
The room must have an opening window or equivalent; some rooms may also  
require a permanent vent. If the room has a volume between 5 and 10m3, it will  
require an air vent of 50cm2 effective area unless it has a door which opens  
directly to outside. If the room has a volume of less than 5m3, it will require an air  
vent of 100cm2 effective area. If there are other fuel burning appliances in the  
same room, BS 5440: Part 2: 1989 should be consulted to determine air vent  
requirements.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
TECHNICAL DATA  
DIMENSIONS  
Height  
Width  
Depth  
900 - 915mm  
600mm  
595mm (excluding door handles)  
GENERAL  
Gas connection  
Gas Supply  
1
1
2
2
Rp / ( / ” BSP female)  
G20 at 20 mbar  
Pressure test point  
Gas rate adjustment  
Aeration adjustment  
Electrical connection  
Grill injector  
None  
None  
Flexible cord fitted with a 3 pin 13 amp plug  
230/240V a.c. 50Hz. 3A fuse.  
HEAT  
INPUT  
INJECTOR  
BURNER  
HOTPLATE  
Front left and rear right  
3.0 kW  
1.9 kW  
136  
102  
150  
HOTPLATE  
Front right and rear left  
3.7 kW  
2.7 kW  
2.0 kW  
GRILL  
MAIN OVEN  
TOP OVEN  
120  
100  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
SPACE FOR FIXING  
The cooker is of type X with regard to protection against overheating of  
surrounding surfaces as defined in BS EN60 335 - 2 - 6: 1991  
The cooker can be close fitted below hotplate level. This requires a minimum  
distance of 600mm between cupboard units of hotplate height.  
When installing next to a tall cupboard, partition or wall, for a minimum distance  
of 400mm above hotplate level, allow a side clearance of at least 65mm.  
The diagram below illustrates the minimum clearance between the cooker and  
adjacent walls, cupboards etc.  
The wall behind the cooker between the hotplate and 450mm above, and the  
width of the cooker, must be a non-combustible material such as ceramic wall  
tiles.  
If the cooker is to be fitted close to a corner on the left hand side, ensure that  
there is a clearance of at least 50mm to allow the main oven door to open fully  
for when removing oven shelves.  
65 m  
600 mm  
COOKER HOODS  
If a cooker hood is to be installed, refer to the cooker hood manufacturers’  
instructions regarding fixing height.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
UNPACKING THE COOKER  
Unpack the components from inside the grill and oven: Check that the  
following parts are present.  
Grill pan and grid  
Baking dish  
Main oven shelves (2)  
Top oven/grill shelf (1)  
Top oven/grill shelf heat shield  
Pan supports (4)  
Enamelled discs (4)  
Literature  
LEVELLING  
Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or  
down to level the cooker. The front feet can be screwed in or out and the  
rear wheels raised or lowered from the front of the cooker by adjusting the  
levelling screws in the front of the plinth.  
CAUTION: Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is not  
moved carefully.  
STABILITY BRACKET  
The cooker must be fitted with a stability device firmly secured to the fabric  
of the building. The back of the cooker has a slot for engagement of a  
stability bracket, which can be obtained, as an extra, from your cooker  
supplier.  
125mm  
STABILITY  
BRACKET  
POSITION  
REAR OF  
COOKER  
SLOT FOR STABILITY BRACKET  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY  
The cooker is designed to match the depth of standard 600mm worktops.  
An adapter backplate should, therefore, be fitted within the shaded area  
shown to allow the cooker to be pushed fully to the wall.  
220mm  
70mm  
GAS  
BACKPLATE  
POSITION  
40mm  
635mm  
30mm  
450mm  
Connection to the cooker should be made with an approved appliance flexible  
connection to BS 669. A length of 0.9 to 1.25m is recommended. The length of  
hose chosen should be such that when the cooker is in situ, the hose does not  
touch the floor.  
The temperature rise of areas at the rear of the cooker that are likely to come in  
contact with the flexible hose do not exceed 70oC.  
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
CONNECT TO A 230-240V A.C. SUPPLY ONLY.  
Connection to the electricity supply should be made via a properly earthed, readily  
accessible wall socket which is adjacent to, and not more than 1.25m away from the  
appliance and capable of electrical isolation.  
The mains lead should be routed such that it cannot touch hot parts of the cooker i.e. the  
back panel above a height of 650mm from the floor; the main oven burner bracket under  
the plinth  
Should this plug not fit the socket outlet in your home it should be cut off and replaced  
with a suitable plug as outlined below.  
NOTE: The removed plug cannot be used for any other appliance and should therefore be  
properly disposed of and not left where children might find it and plug it into a supply  
socket – with the obvious consequent danger.  
IF THE FITTED PLUG IS REMOVED  
The flexible mains lead must be correctly connected as below to a three pin plug of not  
less than 13 amp capacity. If a B.S. 1363 fused plug is used, it must be fitted with a 3 amp  
fuse which is approved to B.S. 1362.  
Green &  
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead fitted  
to this appliance are coloured in  
Yellow to  
Earth  
accordance with the following code:  
Brown to  
Live  
Blue to  
Neutral  
GREEN AND YELLOW – EARTH  
BLUE  
– NEUTRAL  
– LIVE  
3 Amp  
Fuse  
BROWN  
Cord Clamp  
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with  
the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:– The wire  
which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is  
marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol  
or coloured green or green and yellow.  
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with  
the N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the  
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. When wiring the plug, ensure  
that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the  
mains lead clamp on the plug. As the appliance must be earthed, do not use 2-pin  
sockets outlets, if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.  
Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this operation be  
carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be replaced with a flexible cord of the  
same size i.e. 0.75mm2 cross sectional area and temperature rating of 850 C e.g. heat  
resisting PVC.  
IF A MOULDED PLUG IS FITTED  
In the event of replacing a fuse in the plug supplied a 3 amp ASTA approved fuse to  
BS1362 must be fitted.  
NOTE: The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse. In the event of losing the  
fuse cover the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been obtained  
and fitted. A new fuse cover can be obtained from your local Electricity Board. The colour  
of the correct replacement fuse cover is that of the coloured marks or inserts in the base  
of the plug.  
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
INSTALLATION AND OPERATIONAL CHECKS  
After installation, check for gas soundness. The supply pressure can be  
checked at the grill injector. Access to the injector is by first removing the  
baffle at the front of the grill fastened by two screws. Then remove the  
fastening screw on the right hand side of the burner and slide the burner  
off the injector. Ensure that the grill burner is correctly located under the  
fixing screw on reassembly.  
Fit the hotplate burner caps, pan supports and shelf shield(s) referring to the  
instructions for use where necessary.  
1. Check that the hotplate and grill burners ignite correctly and burn with a  
steady flame. Check for a steady flame on the low setting.  
2. Check that with the main oven set to mark 9, the burner ignites at low  
rate, and then increases to full rate within 60 seconds. Leave the oven  
full on with the door closed for 10 minutes, and check that when the  
control is turned to the ‘E’ setting that the flame reduces.  
3. Check that with the top oven set to mark 8, the burner ignites at low  
rate, and then increases to full rate within 60 seconds. Leave the oven  
full on with the door closed for 10 minutes, and check that when the  
control is turned to mark 1 that the flame reduces.  
4. Check the operation of the oven timer and oven light.  
Instruct the user on operation of the cooker.  
NOTE: It is normal for a slight resistance to be felt when turning the Top Oven/  
Grill control to the oven settings, as the control operates a flap at the rear of the  
cooker.  
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Our policy is one of continual improvement in design and development,  
therefore strict accuracy of illustrations and descriptions cannot be  
guaranteed.  
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:  
Gas Appliances  
90/396/EEC  
Low Voltage Equipment  
72/23/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC  
92/31/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
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HOTPOINT SERVICE COVER  
Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your  
Hotpoint’s Extended Warranties  
Money Back  
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint  
appliances in your kitchen, Hotpoint has a range of  
Service Plans to give you complete peace of mind.  
They enable you to extend your one year labour  
guarantee so that you can have repairs completed  
FREE during the membership period.  
Hotpoint gives you a unique ‘Satisfaction  
Guaranteed’ promise – valid for ninety days after  
you have purchased your Hotpoint product. If there is a  
technical problem with your Hotpoint appliance, just call  
Hotpoint Service (see back page). If necessary we will  
arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is  
not resolved under this Guarantee, Hotpoint will replace  
your appliance or, if you prefer, give you your money  
back. Your statutory rights are not affected, and the  
Guarantee is additional and subject to the terms of  
Hotpoint’s Five Year Parts Guarantee.  
Service Cover  
We offer a number of payment methods; cheque,  
credit card or you can spread the cost and pay by  
direct debit (full details can be obtained on Free  
phone 0800 716356). This covers you for all repairs  
during the period of cover, which can be from 1 to 4  
years. Service Cover also includes loss of food, up  
to the value of £250, in refrigeration appliances.  
There is also an option of Service Cover with  
Maintenance at an additional cost. This includes an  
annual Electrical and Safety check and replacement  
of any parts as necessary.  
Hotpoint’s Free Five Year Guarantee  
From the moment your appliance is delivered  
Hotpoint guarantees it for FIVE YEARS.  
In the Five Years all replacement parts are FREE  
provided that they are fitted by our own  
Service Engineer. During the first year our  
Engineer’s time and labour is also free.  
Our guarantee covers loss of food in our  
refrigeration and freezer products up to £250  
during the first year, subject to verification by  
one of our engineers.  
After the first year we will charge for our  
Engineer’s time and labour. We do, however,  
operate a range of Service Plans (see  
opposite) which, for an annual payment,  
enables you to cover any repair costs which  
may be necessary.  
Kitchen Cover  
An annual payment covers you for all repairs for all  
your Hotpoint appliances which are less than ten  
years old. It also covers the cost of loss of food up  
to £250 in our refrigeration and freezer products.  
There is also the option of Kitchen Cover with  
Maintenance at an additional cost. Any additional  
Hotpoint appliances purchased after you have  
joined Hotpoint Kitchen Cover will automatically be  
included during the annual period of cover without  
further charge.  
All our service repairs are guaranteed for  
twelve months in respect of our labour and any  
parts fitted.  
The appliance must be used in the United  
Kingdom, and must not be tampered with or  
taken apart by anyone other than our own  
Service Engineers.  
Appliance Registration  
To ensure that you have the opportunity to benefit  
from any of the above Service Schemes and other  
offers you should complete and return immediately  
the Appliance Registration Form/Questionnaire  
supplied with this appliance. Full details and costs  
of our Service Schemes, together with an  
application form, will be sent to you at the end of the  
first year of the guarantee.  
You may, however, buy parts which can be  
safely fitted without specialist knowledge or  
equipment. The correct fitting of such parts,  
provided they are genuine Hotpoint spares, will  
not affect your Guarantee. Parts are available  
from our Hotpoint Spares order hotline (see  
back page).  
Our guarantee does not cover the cost of any  
repair, or loss of food in refrigeration products,  
due to power failure, accidents or misuse. Nor  
does it cover the cost of any visits to advise  
you on the use of your appliance. Please read  
thoroughly the instruction book supplied with  
this appliance.  
If at any time during the Guarantee period we  
are unable to repair your appliance, we will  
refund any repair costs paid to us in the  
previous twelve months. We will also offer you  
a new appliance at a reduced charge instead of  
a repair.  
Our Guarantee is in addition to and does not  
affect your legal rights.  
Should you need independent advice on your  
consumer rights, help is available from your  
Consumer Advice Centre, Law Centre, Trading  
Standards Department and Citizens Advice  
Bureau.  
All Hotpoint servicing is carried out by our own  
Service Organisation located throughout the  
United Kingdom and Eire. We will be happy to  
deal with any problems which you may have.  
Annual Safety/Maintenance Checks  
Hotpoint strongly recommends that all its  
appliances are regularly checked for electrical and  
mechanical safety, whether or not they are covered  
by a Service Plan. Worn door gaskets or hoses may  
cause a leak on an appliance, which could become  
dangerous if neglected.  
Proof of Purchase  
For future reference please attach your purchase  
receipt to this booklet and keep it in a safe place.  
Spares and Accessories  
Spares and accessories can be ordered from our  
Spares accessories order hotline (see back page),  
using the order form enclosed.  
NOTE: Our Engineers will use every effort to avoid  
damage to floor coverings and adjacent units when  
carrying out repairs/service work, but in locations  
where the Engineer advises you that it will be  
impossible to move appliances without risk of  
damage, he will only proceed with your approval  
that no liability is accepted.  
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Key Contacts  
Service  
Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe,  
trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your  
confidence.  
complete  
Repair Service  
UK: 08709 066 066  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
You will be asked for the following information:-  
Name, address and postcode.  
Telephone number  
Model / Serial number of the appliance  
Clear and concise details of the query or fault  
Place and Date of purchase  
(Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls).  
Extended Warranty  
To join: UK 08709 088 088  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Genuine Parts & Accessories  
Mail Order Hotline  
UK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
For further product information 08701 506070  
All Hotpoint Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.  
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
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PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.  
June 1999 Part No. 102800092-01  

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