Do you have a question about the Oven and is the answer not in the manual?
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mr penrose
January 16, 2025
we have the hotpoint oven for 3 years we still have problems with the grill
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Mr. Anderson
February 3, 2025
Common problems with the grill in a Hotpoint oven include:
1. Grill Overheating: The grill may become extremely hot even at a low setting, such as when set to 1, behaving as if it is on the highest setting (e.g., 6). This could indicate a faulty oven grill regulator, thermostat, or controller.
2. Faulty Components: Issues like a short circuit or components stuck on high could cause abnormal grill behavior.
These problems may require inspection or replacement of specific parts, such as the grill regulator or thermostat.
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hope that information will help you to familiarise yourself with the features of the appliance, and to use it successfully and safely. policy is one of constant development and improvement. Strict accuracy of illustrations and specifications is not guaranteed. Modification to design materials necessary subsequent to publication.
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The cooling fan The cooling fan helps to keep the exterior cool during normal use. When a burner is operated, you should hear the cooling fan switch on automatically and be able to feel air evacuating from the appliance vents just below the fascia.
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Even so, when you first switch on the oven or grill you may notice a smell and some smoke. Condensation When hot and cold air condensation forms.
Never use the appliance for heating a room. l Do not use the oven with the door inner glass panel removed (glass oven doors only). Be Safe - Not Sorry...
If cleaning the grill pan when it is hot, use oven gloves to move it. Do not use the handle to pour hot fats from the grill pan. Food for grilling should be positioned centrally on the trivet.
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Using the Grill Using the grill Push the grill pan towards the back of the shelf, to position it under the grill. Variation in grilling can be achieved by setting the grill between the large and small flame symbols, or by moving the grill pan up or down.
It can take up to 60 seconds for the oven burner to come on to full rate, and the oven burner may not come on to full rate unless the oven door is closed. The automatic ignition will continue to spark for a short time after the burner has lit until the flame is established.
Oven furniture Oven shelves The oven shelf must be positioned with the upstand facing upwards. Position baking trays and roasting tins on the middle of the shelves, and leave one clear shelf position between shelves, to allow for circulation of heat.
‘S’ slow cook setting for the remainder of the cooking time. l Always use the top half of the oven when slow cooking. l Slow cooking times will be about three times as long as conventional cooking times.
25mm between the oven walls and the tin. l Always follow the temperatures recommended in the recipe. l To protect a very rich fruit cake during cooking, tin, or tie 2 layers of brown paper around the tin.
Flapjacks Ginger nuts Puddings (1l / 2 pint dish) Rice pudding Baked custard Bread and butter Hot soufflé Fruit crumble Using the Oven Recommended Shelf gas mark position top to middle “S” (slow setting) middle to bottom middle to top...
The time 1.25kg (2 minutes per 450g (1lb) extra cooking time. l Position the oven shelf so that the meat or poultry will be in the centre of the oven. l It is recommended that the appliance is cleaned after open roasting.
The programmer buttons minute minder cook time end time manual minus plus To set the time of day Press the cook time and end time buttons simultaneously, and keep them depressed. Use the plus and minus buttons to set the required time. Auto symbol goes out.
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To switch off the alarm, press the minute minder button (3). When the oven has switched off, r e t u r n the oven knob to the off position, and press the manual button (4). If you wish to cancel the automatic...
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Fully automatic cooking For use when a delayed start time is required. You want to set the length of cooking time, and the time for the oven to switch off. The programmer will automatically calculate the cooking start time. Press the cook time button, then use the...
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(9). To switch off the alarm press the minute minder button (10). When the oven has switched off, r e t u r n the oven knob to the off position, and press the manual button (11).
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F A S C I A P A N E L G R I L L C O M P A R T M E N T & OVEN SHELF RUNNERS Pull out to clean O V E N...
Glass parts & FACIA PANEL DOOR PANELS Use a mild cream cleaner - eg; “Cif”. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or polishes. To remove the glass panel for cleaning, open the door to the door stop position (about 30˚...
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Cleaning Stainless Steel surfaces (stainless steel finish models only) FACIA PANEL HANDLES DOOR CLADDING Only use a clean cloth wrung out in hot soapy water, and dry with a soft cloth. Stubborn marks can be removed using a stainless steel cleaner. recommend that you clean the whole of the stainless steel area to maintain a uniform finish.
Installation Instructions Before start: Please instructions. Planning your installation will save you time and effort. Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible. The adjustment conditions are stated on the data badge.
Installation Instructions Step 1: Prepare installation Do not lift the appliance by the door handle. Whilst every care is taken to eliminate burrs and raw edges from this product, please take care when handling - we recommend the use of protective gloves during installation.
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Ensure that you route all mains electrical cables and flexible tubing well clear of any adjacent heat source, such as an oven, grill or hob. Ensure that all pipe work is of the correct rating for both size and temperature.
Installation Instructions Step 2: Connect to gas supply 1. The inlet to the appliance is ISO 7 - Rp ” internal thread situated ⁄ towards the top right hand rear corner. 2. Fit the bayonet connection to the wall in the shaded area as shown. shaded area applicable to installations in...
Installation Instructions Step 3: Connect to the electricity supply Warning: This appliance must be earthed. The flexible mains lead is supplied connected to a BS 1363 fused plug, having a fuse of 3 amp capacity. If this plug does not fit the socket in your home, it should be replaced with a suitable plug as outlined below.
There are 4 black no 8 x 25mm long chipboard appliance to cabinet. Insert appliance into cabinet and secure - open the oven door and screw the 4 screws through the holes in the front frame. front frame door Note: The unit housing the appliance must be appropriately fixed.
3. Close the door, and check that the burner goes out. The grill burner will re-ignite when the door is opened again. Before leaving the installation Show the customer how to ignite the oven and grill and give them this handbook. Thank you.
Nominal Rate Qn Injector Spark gap Thermostat bypass Oven injector - If the injector is removed or replaced for any reason, it is mandatory to apply Hylomar PL32 or Plasticol X10 sparingly to the thread prior to (re) fitting.
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.
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Hotpoint’s Extended Warranties Whether you have just one or a number of 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.
In case of difficulty within the UK and Republic of Ireland, please call Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200 Enter appliance numbers here for future reference: Please ensure you have the above details (Model No and Serial No) to hand Outside the UK and Northern Ireland, refer to your local supplier.
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Do you have a question about the Oven and is the answer not in the manual?
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we have the hotpoint oven for 3 years we still have problems with the grill
Common problems with the grill in a Hotpoint oven include:
1. Grill Overheating: The grill may become extremely hot even at a low setting, such as when set to 1, behaving as if it is on the highest setting (e.g., 6). This could indicate a faulty oven grill regulator, thermostat, or controller.
2. Faulty Components: Issues like a short circuit or components stuck on high could cause abnormal grill behavior.
These problems may require inspection or replacement of specific parts, such as the grill regulator or thermostat.
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