Hotpoint Electric Pressure Cooker C262E User Manual

Instructions  
C262E  
C361E  
C362E  
C363E  
C366E  
 
Introduction  
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 the cooker is first used an odour may be emitted,  
this will cease after a period of use  
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.  
* 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.  
Disposal of your product  
To minimise the risk of injury to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely.  
Remove all doors and lids. 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.  
This appliance conforms to the following EEC Directives:  
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC  
Low Voltage Equipment  
73/23/EEC  
92/31/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
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Installation  
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
Mains Connection  
Your cooker should have been checked to ensure that the voltage corresponds with your supply  
voltage, this is stated on the rating plate, which is situated on the front of the plinth.  
The cooker must be connected by a competent person such as one who is a, NICEIC registered  
contractor to a suitable double-pole control unit with a minimum rating of 32A and a minimum  
contact clearance of 3mm (applicable to newer properties, older properties where a 30A double  
pole control unit and a minimum contact clearance of 3mm is acceptable).  
The double pole control unit should be fitted adjacent to the cooker, in accordance with IEE  
regulations.The control unit must be within 2 metres of but not directly above the appliance and  
should be easily accessible in the event of an emergency.  
The power supply cable should conform to B.S.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm2, minimum.  
Access to the mains terminals is gained by removing the rear access cover. The mains cable must  
pass through the cable clamp adjacent to the terminal block. Sufficient cable should be used to  
allow the cooker to be pulled out for servicing.  
Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel and  
is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position between cabinets.  
Levelling  
Two rear wheels and two front feet are fitted which can be adjusted up or down to set the height  
(900mm - 915mm) and level the cooker.  
1.  
The rear wheels can be raised or lowered from the BACK of the cooker by adjusting the  
levelling screws ‘A’ in the plinth.  
The front feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the front of the cooker.  
2.  
CAUTION: Some soft floor coverings may get damaged if the cooker is not moved carefully.  
NOTE: Ensure oven shelves are level by using a spirit level on the rod shelves.  
VIEWED FROM REAR  
Siting the Cooker  
The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 600mm apart.The space either side  
need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used with  
cabinets one side or both as well as in an angled corner setting. It can also be used freestanding.  
Adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm  
and should be protected by heat resistant material. Any overhanging surface or cooker hood  
should not be nearer than 650mm.  
Note: This appliance must NOT be fitted on a platform.  
Moving the Cooker  
Before moving your cooker, switch off at the cooker control unit, ensure that it is cool.  
Open the grill door sufficiently to allow a comfortable grip on the underside front edge of the  
oven roof, avoiding any grill elements.  
Radio Interference  
This appliance conforms to EN 55014 regarding suppression of radio and television interference.  
Note: Take care in moving the cooker as it is heavy. Take care to ensure that any floor  
covering is not damaged.  
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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.  
Always  
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Remove all packing from the appliance before switching on for the first time.  
Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.  
Keep children away from the appliance when cooking as the surfaces will get extremely hot  
during and after use.  
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Turn controls off when not in use.  
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 place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the  
edge of the hob and cannot become heated by other hotplates or pans.  
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Always take care to avoid heat or steam burns when operating the controls.  
Always turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch and allow the appliance to cool before  
cleaning (or changing an oven lamp if fitted).  
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Always make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven or grill.  
Always keep the oven/grill door closed when the appliance is not in use.  
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.  
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Always keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.  
Always refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.  
Always take care when removing items from the grill compartment when the lower oven is in  
use as the contents will be hot  
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Always turn off the electricity supply to the appliance at the wall switch should any glass panel  
(if fitted) crack or shatter and then DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE until repaired.  
During use, the oven becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements  
inside the oven.  
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Safety Information  
Never  
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Never stare at Halogen heating units  
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Never leave children unsupervised where a cooking appliance is installed as all surfaces will be  
hot during and after its use.  
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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 leave anything on the hob surface when unattended and not in use.  
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.  
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Never store chemicals/food stuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance, or in  
cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance.  
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Never place flammable or plastic items on or near the hob.  
Never fill a deep fat frying pan more than 1/3 full of oil. Never use a lid.  
DO NOT LEAVE DEEP FAT FRYING PANS UNATTENDED WHILE COOKING.  
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Never use the appliance as a room heater.  
Never use the grill to warm plates.  
Never dry any items on either the hob or oven doors.  
Never install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings.  
Never operate the grill with the grill door closed as this will cause the appliance to over heat.  
Never use ‘steam cleaners.  
SAFETY ADVICE IN CASE OF A CHIP-PAN FIRE  
In the event of a chip pan fire 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  
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Features Model C262E  
1500W Sealed  
1000W Sealed  
1500W Redspot  
2000W Redspot  
Control Panel  
Clock/Minute  
Minder  
Grill Pan Food  
Support  
Grill  
Top  
Oven/Grill  
Rod Shelf  
Grill Pan with  
Fixed/  
Detachable  
Handle  
‘Stay clean’  
Top Oven  
Side Panels  
Door Switch  
‘Stay clean’  
Main Oven  
Side Panels  
Rating Plate  
2 Main Oven  
Rod Shelves  
Inner Glass  
Panel  
Fan Blade  
Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven, a third shelf can be purchased from  
the Parts department, see back cover.  
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Features – C361E, C362E, C363E and C366E  
Cooking area:  
Cooking area:  
1500W Dual Circuit Solarglo (C361E & C366E) 1200W Solarglo (C361E & C366E)  
1500W Ceramic (C362E & C363E)  
1200W Ceramic (C362E & C363E)  
Cooking area:  
1800W Solarglo (C361E & C366E)  
1800W ceramic (C362E & C363E)  
Cooking area:  
1200W Solarglo (C361E & C366E  
1200W Ceramic (C362E & C363E)  
Timer (C361E & C366E)  
OR  
Clock/Minute Minder  
(C362E & C363E)  
Control panel  
Conventional Grill  
Removable grill  
deflector plate  
(C361E & C366E)  
Grill pan food  
support  
Grill pan with  
fixed/detachable  
handle  
Top oven/grill  
rod shelf  
Inner Glass Panel  
(C361E & C366E)  
'Stay clean'  
top oven  
side panels  
Door Switch  
Main oven  
'Stay clean'  
side panels  
Rating  
plate  
Fan blade  
Meat pan  
(C361E & C366E)  
Main oven  
rod shelves  
Inner glass panel  
Although only 2 rod shelves are supplied in the main oven, a  
third shelf can be purchased from the Parts dept., see back cover.  
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Control Panels  
C361E & C366E  
Front  
right  
Rear  
right  
Front  
left  
Rear left  
(twin circuit)  
Main  
oven  
Top  
Oven  
Grill  
❍ ❍❍  
❍❍❍❍  
Clock, auto timer and  
minute minder  
Hob Hot neon  
(Main Oven only)  
C262E, C362E & C363E  
Front  
right  
Rear  
right  
Front  
left  
Rear  
left  
Main  
oven  
Top  
Oven  
Grill  
❍ ❍❍  
❍❍❍❍  
Clock/Minute Minder  
Hob Hot neon (C362E & C363E)  
Hob On neon (C262E)  
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Controls  
Operating  
controls when the  
grill is in use  
In common with all cookers having controls sited above the grill  
compartment, care must be taken when setting the controls, due  
to the hot air expelled from the grill compartment.  
Note: After use, it is advisable to check that all cooker controls have been  
switched Off.  
Cooling fan  
A gentle flow of air will be blown below the control panel when oven/grill  
controls are in use.  
Main and Top Oven The main and top oven lights will illuminate when the relevant thermostat  
lights  
is operated. The light will remain on during the cook period. (Note: Top  
Oven Light is not on all Models).  
Slow cooking ‘S’  
The main oven has an ‘S’ setting specially designed to reduce energy  
usage. Full details of this can be found in the Slow Cooking section.  
Element and Fan cut The oven is fitted with a safety device which disconnects the heating  
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.  
Hob On neon  
(C262E)  
Hob On neon will illuminate when any hob control is operated and will  
remain illuminated until all hob controls are turned off.  
Hob Hot Neon  
(C361E, C362E,  
C363E & C366E)  
A short time (approx. 30 seconds) after the hob heating areas have been  
turned on, the Hob Hot neon will illuminate.  
This light will remain illuminated until all the hob controls have been  
turned off and all hob heating areas have cooled.  
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Clock/Minute Minder Operation  
(C262E, C362E & C363E)  
CLOCKFACE  
The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.  
0.00  
+
-
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 flash.  
0.00  
Minute  
Minder  
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY  
Step 1  
Step 2  
Step 3  
Step 4  
Step 5  
Make sure all oven controls are turned off.  
0.00  
Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on.  
When switched on, the display will flash 0.00  
Press and release both buttons simultaneously.  
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.  
0.00  
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.  
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Clock/Minute Minder Operation  
(C262E, C362E & C363E)  
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  
Step 2  
Ensure the time of day is set correctly.  
Press and release the ‘+’ button.  
Note: Step 3 must be started within 10 seconds, otherwise  
you must repeat Step 2.  
0.00  
0.00  
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 flash.  
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 release 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  
19.50  
1.41  
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  
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Oven Timer Operation  
(C361E & C366E)  
The oven timer offers you the following features:  
1. Time of Day  
2. Automatic Cooking  
3. Minute Minder  
Automatic Cooking The Main Oven (only) 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  
manually.  
Hints on  
Automatic  
Cooking  
1. Select foods which will take the same time to cook and require  
approximately the same temperature.  
2. Set the oven timer so that the food has just finished or 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. We advise that 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. We advise 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  
1. Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.  
Operation  
2. Check that the electricity supply to the oven is turned On.  
3. Check that the oven clock is at the right time of day.  
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(C361E & C366E)  
Know your Timer  
CLOCKFACE  
The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock.  
Ensure the correct time of day is always set, before using your cooker.  
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 flash.  
The ‘cookpot’ symbol will light up either:–  
When the timer is in manual mode, or  
During the actual Cook Period.  
‘AUTO’ will light up:–  
When the timer is first turned on it will flash. It will go out when a time of day  
is set or when the timer is set to manual.  
The ‘AUTO’ symbol will flash at the end of an Auto Cooking programme to indicate  
that the programme has finished.  
(When the ‘AUTO’ symbol is flashing, to return the oven to Manual operation,  
turn the oven controls off, ensure that the correct time of day is set, and press  
the “Manual” button – 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).  
End Time Button  
The time of day at which you want an “Auto Cooking” programme to end.  
For Example: If you set a “Cook Period” for 2 hours, and “End Time” of 11:00. The timer  
will switch the oven(s) on at 9:00 and turn the oven(s) off at 11:00.You will hear a  
audible tone at 11:00, to indicate that the Auto Cooking Programme has finished.  
Notes:  
-
When setting an Auto Cooking programme you will need to set the oven  
control(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.  
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Manual Button  
Needs to be pressed to cancel an Auto Cooking programme and return the oven(s) to  
Manual operation.  
“+” and “–” Buttons Used to adjust the various timer function settings.  
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Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer  
(C361E & C366E)  
Operation  
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY  
Step 1 Make sure all oven controls are turned Off.  
Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on.  
Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and the Auto symbol,  
flashing intermittently.  
Step 4 Press & hold in both the Cook Period & End Time buttons together.  
Step 5 With the Cook Period & End Time buttons still held in, press either the “+”  
or “–” buttons to set the correct time of day.  
Step 6 Release all the buttons simultaneously.  
THE TIME OF DAY IS NOW SET.  
To change the time of day repeat Steps 4, 5 & 6 above.  
Note: You cannot adjust the time of day if the timer has been set for an  
Auto Cooking Programme.  
SETTING THE MINUTE MINDER  
Step 1 Ensure the time of day is set correctly.  
Step 2 Press and hold the Minute Minder button.  
Step 3 With the Minute Minder button held in, set the required Minute Minder  
period using the “+” and “–” buttons. A ‘bell’ symbol will light up.  
Release all buttons and the timer display will revert back to the time of day.  
The ‘bell’ symbol will remain lit to signify that a Minute Minder period has been  
set.  
At the end of the set time an audible tone will be heard, and the ‘bell’ symbol will  
flash.  
Step 4 To cancel the audible tone 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  
(C361E & C366E)  
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).  
Step 3 Press and hold in the Cook Period button.  
The display will read 0.00 with the ‘cookpot’ symbol lit / flashing ‘Auto’  
symbol.  
Step 4 With the Cook Period button still held in, set the required Cook Period  
using the “+” and “–” buttons.  
Release the buttons and the timer display will revert to the time of day with the  
‘Auto’ symbol and ‘cookpot’ symbol lit.  
Step 5 Press and hold in the End Time button.  
The display will read the earliest possible end time for the Cook Period  
that you have set above.  
The ‘Auto’ symbol and ‘cookpot’ symbol will be lit.  
Step 6 With the End Time button still held in, use the “+” and “–” buttons to set  
the ‘End Time’ (i.e. The time you require the oven to switch off).  
Release all the buttons and the timer will revert back to the time of day.  
The ‘Auto’ symbol will remain lit to signify that an Auto Cooking Programme has  
been set. The ‘cookpot’ symbol will go out.  
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary  
select the appropriate oven function.  
At the end of the Automatic Cook Period the Auto Symbol will flash and an  
intermittent bleeping sound will be heard.  
The audible tone will continue 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, the audible tone will be cancelled and the  
oven(s) will be returned to Manual.  
Step 9 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
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Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer  
(C361E & C366E)  
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 1 Check that the correct time of day is set, if not follow instructions for setting the time of day.  
Step 2 Place food onto the correct shelf position in the oven and close the oven door(s).  
Step 3 Turn the oven control(s) to the required temperature, and if necessary select the appropriate oven  
function.  
Step 4 Press & hold in the Cook Period button, the display will read 0.00 and the  
‘cookpot’ symbol will light up and the ‘Auto’ symbol will flash.  
With the Cook Period button still held in set the required Cook Period using the  
“+” and “–” buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown).  
Note: Cook Period is the length of time the food requires to cook.  
Step 5 Release all buttons.  
The timer display will revert to the time of day with the ‘Auto’ symbol lit &  
‘cookpot‘ symbol remaining lit.  
At the end of the Cook Period the ‘Auto’ symbol will flash and an intermittent  
audible tone will be heard.  
NOTE:The Cookpot symbol disappears  
The audible tone will continue until cancelled. The ‘Auto’ symbol will continue to  
flash until the timer is returned to Manual operation (see below).  
Step 6 Press the Manual button. The audible tone will be cancelled and the  
oven(s) will be returned to Manual.  
Step 7 Turn the oven control(s) to the OFF position.  
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Electronic Clock & Automatic Oven Timer  
(C361E & C366E)  
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 the Manual button to return the oven(s) to “Manual” operation.  
The ‘Auto’ symbol will go out.  
Note 1  
When cooking automatically the Cook Period can be checked at any time by simply pressing  
the Cook Period button.  
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 & release the Manual button.  
(b) Start the sequence again.  
5. If at any time the display shows three flashing zero’s 0.00 and ‘Auto, 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.  
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Temperature Conversion Chart  
Main  
Conventional  
Oven  
Top  
Convection  
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Sealed Hob General Information (C262E)  
USE OF HOTPLATES  
Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob  
surface.  
Turn the control to 6 for fast cooking. To cook more slowly or simmer, turn the control to a lower  
setting according to the size of the saucepan and the amount of liquid. The two small Hotplates are  
specially for smaller pans, low temperature cooking and simmering.  
Do Not leave a hotplate switched on without a pan as this wastes energy and may shorten the life of  
the hotplate.  
CONTROL SETTINGS GUIDE  
This is provided only as a guide – settings also depend on the type of pan used and the  
quality of food.  
Frying potatoes.  
Bringing water to the boil.  
Deep fat frying.  
Dissolve sugar for preserve  
making.  
To melt butter chocolate etc.  
6
5
1
2
To heat food gently.  
To keep small amounts of water  
simmering.  
To heat sauces containing egg  
yolks & butter.  
To seal meat and to fry fish.  
To cook foods just above  
simmering.  
To maintain a ‘rolling boil’ for  
preserve making.  
4
3
To simmer stews, meat, fish,  
vegetables & fruit.  
Keep water boiling.  
Make 2-3 egg omelettes.  
Thaw frozen vegetables.  
To heat solid & liquid foods.  
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR DEEP FAT FRYING  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate heating area.  
Never fill the pan more than one-third full of oil.  
Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period.  
Never try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This only lowers the  
temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food.  
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 to quickly.  
Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.  
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Sealed Hob General Information (C262E)  
CHOICE OF UTENSILS  
Every Electric Hob deserves the right choice of utensils. We recommend for optimum  
performance the use of good quality utensils.  
Never ✗  
Always ꢀ  
G Use good quality flat-based  
cookware on all electric heat  
sources.  
G Use gauze, metal pan  
diffusers, asbestos mats and  
stands e.g. Wok stands –  
they can cause overheating.  
PANS SHOULD NOT  
G Ensure pans have clean, dry  
bases before use.  
G Use utensils with skirts or  
rims e.g. buckets and some  
kettles.  
Be concave  
(bowed in)  
G Ensure pans match size of  
heating area.  
G Use badly dented or distort-  
G Remember good quality pans  
retain heat well, so generally  
only a low or medium heat is  
necessary.  
ed pans.  
Be convex  
(bowed out)  
G Leave an element switched  
on when not cooking.  
G Cook food directly on the  
hotplate.  
G Ensure pan handles are  
positioned safely and away  
from heat sources.  
Be rimmed  
G Drag or slide utensils across  
the hob surface.  
G Lift pans, do not drag.  
G Place large preserving pans  
or fish kettles across two  
hotplates.  
G Use pan lids except when  
frying.  
Be deeply ridged  
G Deal with spillage  
G Place plastic vessels or  
immediately but with care.  
utensils on a hot hob.  
But essentially Flat  
G Use the hob as an area for  
storage  
Always place pans  
centrally on the  
hotplate  
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Ceramic Hob (C362E and C363E)  
CAUTION: IF ANY CRACK IN SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, TURN OFF THE MAINS COOKER SWITCH.  
Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface.  
The following boiling plates are located beneath the circular cooking areas:-  
C362E / C363E  
Front  
6 Heat 1800W  
Right  
Rear  
6 Heat 1500W  
Left  
Rear  
6 Heat 1200W  
Right  
Front  
6 Heat 1200W  
Left  
The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating  
element is turned on. The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating  
element is switched OFF and cools.  
Hotplates  
When the control is turned from the 0 position, the settings on the control panel will show  
1 - 6, these are 6 fixed positions for cooking.  
6 is the highest setting, for fast cooking. To reduce the heat to cook more slowly or simmer,  
turn the knob to a lower setting which will vary according to size and type of saucepan, the  
amount and type of food, and whether or not the lid is fitted. Pans can be placed on the  
unheated areas of the panel when cooking is finished and before serving food.  
It is inadvisable at any time to leave a heating element switched on without a pan in  
position as this wastes energy, and could make soil or rub-off from aluminium pans more  
difficult to remove. To protect elements against overheating, safety cut-outs have been  
incorporated with each element. After several minutes with the control at setting 6 the  
safety cut-out switches the element Off and On continuously, thus preventing any adverse  
effects that may be caused by an excessive build-up of heat in the cooking area.  
Setting 1 provides low input for simmering. The control will be Off when the control knob  
is turned to the O position.  
If the hob should become cracked, never use until repaired. Always ensure that saucepan  
handles are positioned safely.  
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Ceramic Hob (C361E and C366E)  
CAUTION: IF ANY CRACK IN SURFACE BECOMES VISIBLE, TURN OFF THE MAINS COOKER SWITCH.  
Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface.  
The following boiling plates are located beneath the circular cooking areas:-  
C361E / C366E / C462E  
Front  
Single circuit 1800W Solarglo  
Right  
Rear Twin circuit 1500W Solarglo  
Left  
single (inner) circuit 850W  
Rear  
Right  
Single circuit 1200W Solarglo  
Front  
Left  
Single circuit 1200W Solarglo  
.The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating  
element is turned on. The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating  
element is switched OFF and cools.  
Rear left twin circuit plate  
This is a dual purpose plate with two elements.The settings on the glass control panel will  
show 1 - 4 when the control is turned clockwise to indicate that the whole hotplate is turned  
on and can be used for larger pan 4 is the highest setting. With the control knob turned anti-  
clockwise the settings on the glass control panel will show 1 - 4 to indicate that only the  
inner part of the hotplate is switched on. This is an energy saving feature and is useful for  
cooking with smaller pans or for slow simmering.The control will be OFF when the control  
knob is turned to the O position.  
Front left – Front right – Rear right –plates  
When the control is turned from the 0 position, the settings on the glass control panel will  
show 1 - 6.  
6 is the highest setting, for fast cooking. To reduce the heat to cook more slowly or simmer,  
turn the knob to a lower setting which will vary according to size and type of saucepan, the  
amount and type of food, and whether or not the lid is fitted. Pans can be placed on the  
unheated areas of the panel when cooking is finished and before serving food.  
It is inadvisable at any time to leave a heating element switched on without a pan in  
position as this wastes energy, and could make soil or rub-off from aluminium pans more  
difficult to remove. To protect elements against overheating, safety cut-outs have been  
incorporated with each element. After several minutes with the control at setting 6 (setting  
4 on twin circuit plate) the safety cut-out switches the element Off and On continuously,  
thus preventing any adverse effects that may be caused by an excessive build-up of heat in  
the cooking area.  
Setting 1 provides very low inputs of 3% to 10% for low simmering. (Excluding the twin  
circuit plate). The control will be Off when the control knob is turned to the O position.  
If hob should become cracked, never use until repaired. Always ensure that saucepan  
handles are positioned safely.  
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Ceramic Hob General Information  
(C361E, C362E, C363E and C366E)  
PANS SHOULD BE:  
Always ꢀ  
Never ✗  
G Use good quality flat-  
based cookware on all  
electric heat sources.  
G Always ensure pans have  
clean, dry bases before  
use.  
G Ensure pans match size of  
heating area.  
G Remember good quality  
pans retain heat well, so  
generally only a low or  
medium heat is necessary.  
G NEVER Use gauze, metal  
pan diffusers, asbestos  
mats and stands e.g. Wok  
stands – they can cause  
overheating.  
G NEVER Use utensils with  
skirts or rims e.g. buckets  
and some kettles.  
G NEVER Use badly dented  
or distorted pans.  
G NEVER Leave an element  
switched on when not  
cooking.  
Not concave (bowed in)  
Not convex (bowed out)  
G Ensure pan handles are  
Not rimmed  
positioned safely and  
away from heat sources.  
G Always lift pans, do not  
drag.  
G NEVER Cook food directly  
on a heat source.  
G NEVER Drag or slide  
utensils, along the hob  
surface.  
G Always use pan lids  
Not deeply ridged  
except when frying.  
G Deal with spillage  
immediately but with  
care.  
G NEVER Stare at Halogen  
heating units.  
But essentially Flat  
THE BEST COMBINATIONS  
This table is a general guide to the types of pan suitable for  
different types of hobs and cookers. Remember pans should be  
good quality, with smooth, flat bases. For any further information  
refer to manufacturers’ instructions.  
Halogen  
Ceramic  
Aluminium  
Stainless steel with single layer  
copper base  
Stainless steel with sandwich bases  
of aluminium and  
stainless steel or aluminium  
and copper.  
Enamelled steel  
Enamelled aluminium  
Enamelled based cast iron  
Copper  
With Extra Care ꢀ  
Toughened glass or ceramic/  
glass/pottery  
Not Recommended  
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Ceramic Hob General Information  
(C361E, C362E, C363E and C366E)  
Do not cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil, as this  
Do Not  
will result in damage to the surface of the hob.  
Do not use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the  
smooth surface of the hob.  
Do not drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause  
scratches in the surface of the hob.  
Do not allow a cooking utensil to come into contact with the hob  
surround.  
Do not place anything between the base of the utensil and  
the ceramic hob, e.g. do not use asbestos mats,  
aluminium or wok stand.  
Do not leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob when it is  
not in use.  
Do not place aluminium or plastic foil, or plastic containers on the hob.  
Do not leave the hotplates or cooking areas switched On unless they are  
being used.  
We recommend not to place large preserving pans or fish kettles across two  
heating areas.  
Do not leave utensils partly covering the heated areas. Always  
ensure that they are placed centrally over the heated  
areas and have the same diameter as the heating area  
used.  
We recommend not to use a utensil with a base diameter greater than 25cm  
(l0ins).  
Pressure cookers or other large pans should be used on the front cooking  
areas.  
Always ensure that saucepan handles are positioned safely.  
IMPORTANT – As with any cooking appliance there could be some fire risk  
attached to the heating of oil, particularly for deep fat frying, cooking  
utensils containing oil must not be left unattended (e.g. to answer the  
telephone) on or in close proximity to the patterned cooking areas.  
In the unfortunate event of a chip pan fire:  
1. Switch Off the electricity supply.  
2. Smother flames with a fire blanket or damp cloth.  
Burns and injuries are caused almost invariably by picking up the burning  
pan and rushing outside with it.  
Safety  
requirements for  
deep fat frying  
1. Use a deep pan, large enough to completely cover the appropriate  
heating area.  
2. Never fill the pan more than one-third full or fat or oil.  
3. Never leave oil or fat unattended during the heating or cooking period.  
4. Do not try to fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food.  
This only lowers the temperature of the oil or fat too much, resulting in  
greasy food.  
5. 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 to quickly.  
6. Never heat fat, or fry, with a lid on the pan.  
7. Keep the outside of the pan clean and free from streaks of oil or fat.  
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Choosing Your Utensils  
Below are some guidelines to help you make the right choice of utensils.  
Choosing your  
utensils  
To obtain a satisfactory performance from a ceramic hob and to avoid  
unnecessary damage, we recommend the use of good quality utensils with  
smooth flat bases.  
Remember  
Do Use  
1. Purchasing a new pan will not necessarily mean it will have a flat base,  
always check before buying. See diagram below.  
2. Using the correct pans and utensils will result in maximum contact with  
the hob and maximum efficiency as with any type of electric hob.  
Do use good quality smooth flat based utensils.  
Do use a utensil which has approximately the same base area as the  
heating area zone being used.  
Do use utensils which have more than sufficient capacity for the amount of  
food being cooked to prevent boil over or spillage.  
Do use utensils with good fitting lids.  
Do use a low dome pressure cooker for best results.  
Good quality  
flat base  
same size as  
element  
Convex  
base too  
small  
Concave  
base  
Too  
small  
Too  
large  
No pan  
Element ON  
WARNING: Extreme caution should be used when cleaning the hot hob.  
Important  
1. Always clean up any spillage immediately with a clean cloth or a paper  
towel to avoid unnecessary damage to the hob.  
Extreme care should be taken to avoid steam burns and hot surfaces  
when cleaning spillage from the hob.  
2. When cooking food which contains sugar (most food) or syrup, use a  
utensil which is large enough to prevent boil over or spillage. Sugar  
spillage will permanently damage the hob and therefore should be  
cleaned off with care immediately. Taking care remove when still hot  
with a razor-blade scraper. This will avoid any damage.  
NEVER LET IT COOL BEFORE REMOVING.  
3. Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing on the  
ceramic hob.  
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Choosing Your Utensils  
Do not use utensils with rough bases.  
Do Not  
Do not use lightweight utensils with thin, distorted or uneven bases.  
Do not use lightweight enamelled steel utensils.  
Do not use cast iron utensils.  
Do not use utensils with recessed, scrolled (like a gramophone record) or  
ridged bases.  
Do not use a utensil which has a base concavity greater than 1mm as this  
will reduce the performance of the hob.  
Do not use a utensil with a convex base.  
Do not use glass ceramic utensils.  
Do not use use lightweight saucepans with plain thin copper bases on  
ceramic or halogen hotplates.  
Note: All copper pans are excellent conductors of heat, and are hard  
wearing and strong, but need quite a lot of care. They can be very heavy and  
do not usually have completely flat bases. The interiors are usually lined with  
a different material such as tin.  
A stainless steel pan with a sandwich base of aluminium and stainless steel  
is an excellent conductor of heat and is suitable for use on ceramic and halo-  
gen hobs, providing they are used in accordance with the saucepans manu-  
facturers’ recommendations.  
Stainless steel pans with a sandwich base of aluminium and copper are  
excellent conductors of heat. If using stainless steel saucepans with  
aluminium and copper sandwich bases on ceramic and halogen hobs,the use  
of these pans must be in accordance with the saucepan manufacturers’  
recommendations. Extra care should be taken to ensure the base of the pan  
and the hob is cleaned, and the hob conditioned, after each and every  
use, when using this type of saucepan.  
If these recommendations are not followed, the result will be a build up of  
small copper deposits on the surface of your hob which, if not cleaned after  
each use, will result in permanent marking of your hob.  
Always lift the pan from the hob, do not drag or slide across the hob surface  
as damage may occur.  
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Grill Pan and Handle  
Grill pan handle  
The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and  
storage.  
The handle can be either detachable from or fixed to the pan.  
For a fixed handle remove the screw and washers from the grill pan  
bracket, tilt the handle over the recess adjacent to the bracket (A), slide it  
towards the centre of the pan (B) and let the handle locate over the  
bracket (C). Replace screw and washers and ensure that they are fully  
tightened up. For a detachable handle remove screw and washers from  
the grill pan and keep safe.  
Please note that if a fixed handle is required, the grill pan cannot  
be kept in the Fan Oven with the door closed but may be stored in  
the Top Oven when the appliance is not in use.  
Warning: Ensure when using grill pan handle in the detachable  
manner it is centralised and secure.  
A
B
C
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Grill (C262E, C361E, C362E, C363E and C366E)  
CAUTION - ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN THE  
GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.  
Setting the Grill  
GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERTAKEN WITH THE GRILL/TOP  
OVEN DOOR CLOSED.  
Door in  
grilling  
position  
The grill control is designed to provide variable heat control of either  
the twin grill elements on together or the single left hand grill  
element only, depending upon which direction the control knob is  
rotated. With the control rotated clockwise 1 through to 4 the twin  
elements will come on together. With the control turned anti-clock-  
wise 1 through to 4 and the single left hand element will come on  
only.  
The control is Off at O.  
Note: The grill will not operate unless the top oven control is in  
the OFF position.  
Food which requires browning only should be placed under the hot  
grill,directly on the shelf in the first or second runner from the bottom  
of the oven, according to the depth of the dish.  
Open the Grill door to the grilling position. i.e. fully.  
With the grill door in the grilling position, heating the grill is achieved  
by turning the control clockwise to the desired ‘grill setting’ on the  
control panel.  
Never: line the grill pan with aluminium foil.  
Note: Preheat the grill at setting 4 for approximately 5 minutes.  
The grill pan is placed on the shelf or grill pan support and should be  
correctly positioned under the grill element. Leave the control at 4 for  
toast, sealing and fast cooking of foods. For thicker foods requiring  
longer cooking, turn the switch to a lower setting after the initial  
sealing on both sides at 4. The thicker the food the lower the control  
should be set.  
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Guide To Grilling  
(C262E, C361E, C362E, C363E and C366E)  
Pre - heat the grill for 5 minutes on maximum control setting before grilling  
GRILL CHART  
Food  
Approximate Cooking time  
Grill Setting  
Toasting of Bread  
products  
4
3 - 10 mins.  
4 for 4 mins.  
reduce to lower  
setting.  
Small cuts of meat,  
sausages, bacon, etc.  
10 - 20 mins.  
4 for 6-8 mins.  
reduce to lower  
setting.  
Chops etc.  
Gammon steaks  
Chicken pieces  
20 - 30 mins. Wire food support used in upturned  
position for chicken.  
Fish: fingers  
Whole  
10 - 20 mins. Whole fish and fillets placed in the  
base of the grill pan.  
4
3
3
3
4
Fillets  
Fish in breadcrumbs  
15 - 20 mins.  
15 - 20 mins.  
Pre - Cooked potato  
products  
12 - 15 mins. in the base of the grill pan.  
Pizzas  
8 - 10 mins. Dish placed directly on base of the  
grill pan and pan placed on the base of the grill  
compartment.  
Browning of food  
The settings in the above guide have been developed to cook food successfully without  
excessive fat spitting and splashing.  
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Top Oven Cookery Notes  
The top oven should be used to cook small quantities of food.The oven is  
designed so that the grill element operates at a reduced heat output, this  
is combined with a heating element situated underneath the floor of the  
oven.  
To ensure even cooking of the food it is important that cooking utensils  
are positioned correctly on the oven shelf so that the element is directly  
above.  
There are two cooking positions, the shelf placed on runner 1 or 2 (from  
the base), do not use shelves upside down.  
Food/utensils must not be placed directly on the oven floor.  
There should always be at least 25mm (1in) between the top of the food  
and the grill element.  
Warning: Items stored in top oven will get hot when main oven is in use.  
To heat the oven, turn the control knob clockwise.The top oven pilot light  
will come on and remain on until the oven reaches the required tempera-  
ture.The pilot light will automatically go on and off during cooking as the  
thermostat maintains the correct temperature.  
Operation  
Small joints of meat up to 1.5kg (3 lbs), or poultry, up to 3.6kg (8 1lbs)  
(60cm cookers) in weight can be roasted in a small meat pan in the top  
oven. Larger joints of meat/poultry weighing more than 3.6kg (8 1lbs)  
(60cm cookers) should be roasted in the main oven.  
Cooking meat/  
poultry  
Do not use the main oven meat pan (not all models) or grill pan as a  
meat pan in the top oven as air circulation will be seriously restricted.  
Top oven as  
a warming  
compartment for  
plates  
Place the plates/dishes on the shelf, positioned on runner 1, turn top oven  
control to 100˚C for 10-15 minutes. Never use grill control.  
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Main Oven Cookery Notes  
The oven is fitted with ‘Stay clean’ liners, two rod shelves and a meat pan  
(not all models). Remove the meat pan if it is not being used.  
To heat the oven turn the knob clockwise, selecting the require  
temperature between 80˚C (176˚F) and 230˚C (450˚F) as recommended in  
the temperature chart. The pilot light will immediately come on and  
remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature. This light will  
then automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat  
maintains the correct temperature.  
It should be noted that at the end of the cooking period their may be a  
momentary puff of steam when the oven door is opened. This will  
disperse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic of an  
oven with a good door seal.  
Since a circulaire fan oven heats up more quickly,and generally cooks food  
at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating is often  
unnecessary. However, foods such as bread, scones,Yorkshire pudding, do  
benefit from being placed in a pre-heated oven.  
The ‘oven temperature charts’ are a guide only, giving approximate  
cooking temperatures and times.To suit personal taste and requirements,  
it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10˚C.  
Unless otherwise indicated in the charts food should be placed in a cold  
oven, i.e. without pre-heating. If food is placed in an already hot oven, the  
suggested cooking time should be reduced, depending on the type and  
quantity of food being cooked.  
Since the distribution of heat in the circulaire fan oven is very even, most  
foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position, but the shelves should  
be evenly spaced.  
Oven positions  
The top oven rod shelf can be used in the main oven when cooking large  
quantities of food. Additional shelves can be purchased through your  
oven supplier or our Spares department (see Key Contents, back cover).  
Food or utensils should Never be placed directly an the floor of the  
oven for cooking.  
Never use more than 3 shelves in the oven as air circulation will be  
seriously restricted. To ensure oven circulation do not use meat pans larg-  
er than 390 x 300mm (15”x12”) and baking trays no larger than 330 x  
255mm (13”x 10”), these should be positioned centrally on the oven shelf.  
Food should not be placed directly on the floor of the oven. To avoid  
unnecessary cleaning, rod shelves which are not in use, should be  
removed from the oven.  
When all three shelves are used to cook large quantities of food for home  
freezing or parties, it may be necessary to increase the cooking times given in  
the temperature charts by a few minutes, to allow for the loss of heat due to  
extra time taken to load the oven, and the larger mass of food. Baking trays  
should have an equal gap at either side of the oven.  
Temperature  
and time  
Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slowly, preferably in a  
domestic refrigerator (allowing 5-6 hours per 450g (1 lb), or at room  
temperature (allowing 2-3 hours per 450g (1 lb).  
Frozen meat  
and poultry  
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Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended by the  
manufacturers should be followed. Temperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes  
made with block margarines or butter only.  
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Using the Main Oven for other Functions  
‘S’ SLOW setting  
This is used for slow cooking, keeping food warm and warming plates for short  
periods. Extra care should be taken when warming bone china, as it may be  
damaged in a hot oven.  
DO NOT place food or plates directly on the oven floor as this could damage both the  
oven lining and the plates which are being warmed.  
Advantages of “SLOW” cooking are:  
The oven stays cleaner because there is less splashing.  
Timing of food is not as critical, so there is less fear of overcooking.  
Inexpensive joints of meat are tenderised.  
Fully loading the oven can be economical.  
Cooking times can be extended in some cases by up to 2 hours.  
Operation:  
1. Place the prepared food in the main oven and ensure the door is fully closed.  
2. Select S’ (Slow Cooking Temperature) by turning Main Oven Temperature  
Control clockwise ensuring the oven door is fully closed.  
Storage and re-heating of food:  
1. If food is to be frozen or not used immediately, place it in a clean container  
and cool as soon as possible.  
2. Always thaw frozen food completely in the refrigerator before re-heating.  
3. Always reheat food thoroughly and ensure it is piping hot before serving.  
4. Only re-heat food once.  
Points to consider when preparing food for “SLOW” cooking:  
1. Make sure that the dishes to be used will fit into the oven ensuring enough room  
for air to circulate.  
2. All dishes cooked on the slow setting will require a minimum of 6 hours, however,  
if they are cooked for 1-2 hours longer then deterioration in their appearance may  
be noticed.  
3. Never cook joints of meat over 2.7kg (6 lb) or poultry over 2.0kg (4 lb 8oz).  
We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry are stuffed before cooking on  
the slow setting.  
4. To seal in the meat juices, always cook meat or poultry at 170˚C for 30 minutes  
before wrapping in foil and placing on a rack over a tin (to allow good air  
circulation) before turning the control to the slow setting and cooking immediately.  
5. Always ensure that joints of pork and poultry are thoroughly cooked by checking  
with a meat thermometer before serving.  
6. Always thaw frozen foods completely before cooking. We do not recommend  
placing frozen food in the oven to cook.  
7. Always bring soups, liquids and casseroles to the boil before placing in the oven.  
8. Ensure that casserole dishes have a good seal (not airtight) and cover to the  
top with foil to prevent loss of moisture.  
9. Ensure that fruit and vegetables are cut into even sized small pieces to cook  
properly.  
10. Always adjust seasoning before serving.  
11. If using dried red kidney beans it is important that the beans are soaked and then  
boiled for a minimum of 10 minutes before using in any dish to destroy any toxins.  
12. When cooking fish or egg dishes it may be necessary to check during cooking to  
avoid overcooking.  
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Care and Cleaning  
TURN OFF THE MAIN SWITCH AND ENSURE THE COOKER IS COLD  
BEFORE CLEANING.  
BEFORE SWITCHING ON AGAIN, ENSURE THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE  
IN THE OFF POSITION.  
NEVER USE BIOLOGICAL WASHING POWDER, HARSH ABRASIVES,  
SCOURING PADS, AEROSOL CLEANERS OR OVEN CHEMICAL  
CLEANERS OF ANY KIND, UNLESS SPECIFIED BELOW.  
Cleaning materials to avoid:  
1. Plastic or nylon pads  
2. Household abrasive powders and scourers. These may scratch the surface.  
3. Oven chemical cleaners, aerosols and oven pads.  
Caustic cleaners such as these will etch the surface and attack the metal frame.  
4. Bath and sink cleaners may mark the surface.  
ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AT THE MAINS SWITCH BEFORE CLEANING.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Ceramic hotplates (C361E, C362E, C363E and C366E):  
Clean your Ceramic hob top regularly and avoid repeated burning of encrusted contamination.  
Your choice of cleaner will depend on the degree of soiling involved (see below).  
G minor soiling, where the contamination has not burnt hard, can be wiped off with a clean  
wet cloth  
G major soiling and strongly-adhering burnt encrustation can be quickly and easily removed  
with a razor-blade scraper  
G hard water stains, grease spots and discoloration having a metallic sheen can be  
removed with ‘Easy Do Cleaner Powder’  
G always condition hob after cleaning by using ‘Easy Do Conditioner’ or ‘Hob Brite. Apply a  
small amount of conditioner with a clean damp cloth or paper towel. Rub vigorously.  
Remove excess with a clean damp cloth or paper towel. Polish with a clean cloth or paper  
towel before the conditioner dries.  
Detergent residues must always be completely removed with a clean wet cloth, (even if the  
instructions for use suggest otherwise), as they can have an etching effect when reheated. Then  
wipe dry.  
To maintain hob in good condition, we would recommend regular use of the ‘Easy Do Powder  
Cleanser.  
Sprinkle Powder Cleanser on a clean damp cloth or paper towel and rub vigorously for 3 to 4 minutes.  
Remove all residue with a clean damp cloth or paper towel. Then use conditioner to protect the  
hob.  
For more stubborn marks, mix a small amount of the powder cleanser withCif Lemon Juice(from  
a bottle) and carefully spread over the affected area. Cover with a damp paper towel and leave for  
a minimum of 15 minutes. Rub vigorously. Remove excess with a clean damp cloth or paper towel  
before the conditioner dries. Polish with a clean cloth or paper towel.  
Easy Do products are available from many electrical retailers and our Parts Department.  
Homecare ‘Hob Brite’ is available from leading Supermarkets.  
Electric sealed hotplates (C262E):  
The cleaning of sealed hotplates should be done when they are cold, using a soap filled Brillo pad,  
following the grain of the hotplate. This will ensure that any stubborn, burnt on spillages are  
removed. Wipe over with a damp clean cloth, making sure that all the cleaner has been removed.  
Finally, turn on hotplate to warm for a few minutes, then smear with a little cooking oil to provide a  
protective coating, or the restorative agent Homecare Four Hob, available from our Parts  
Department or leading supermarkets.The bezels will mellow with use to a burnished gold colour, a  
soap filled Brillo pad will help to keep them bright, care should be taken not to damage the vitreous  
enamel hob surface.  
Note: We do not recommend the use of decorative covers over the hot hotplates as  
these can hold condensation and cause corrosion. Accidental operation with a cover in  
place can cause intense heat. Never place saucepan lids on the hotplates, as this may  
cause corrosion.  
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Care and Cleaning  
‘STAY CLEAN’ Oven liners  
Refer to the instructions below for cleaning the ‘Stay clean’ panels.  
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How “STAY CLEAN” works:  
The surfaces of the ‘Stay clean’ oven liners are treated on the mottled face with a special vitreous  
enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatures of 220˚C (425˚F) or above, the special surface  
enables these soils to be slowly destroyed. The higher the temperature the more effective it is. In  
most cases normal cooking operations at this temperature will permit this cleaning operation to  
proceed during cooking. However if higher cooking temperatures are not used regularly it may be  
necessary in order to prevent heavy soiling, to run the oven without a meat pan at maximum setting  
for a couple of hours.  
Main Oven Liners  
Top Oven Liners  
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side and rear panels.  
sides  
It should not normally be necessary to clean the ‘Stay clean’ panels in water. If the user feels it is desirable  
to do so, wash them in warm soapy water, followed by rinsing in clean water. Do not use  
enzyme/biological washing powder, harsh abrasives or oven chemical cleaners of any kind.  
Decorative trims (all models) / Vitreous enamel hob (C262E):  
It is advisable to clean the decorative trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling which may  
detract from the appearance of the cooker.The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the  
trims with a soft cloth wrung out in hot water or mild non-abrasive cleaner. (If in doubt try the  
cleaner on a small area of trim which is not noticeable in normal use).Then, after wiping with a cloth  
wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth.  
Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners/powders which may scratch the surface.  
Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the door seals. Do not lift the door seal from the  
oven chassis, if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips.  
Take care that the rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning, and furthermore that the  
lettering is not blurred or removed.  
Control Panel:  
Wipe with a damp cloth and polish with a dry cloth.  
Stainless trims (C363E only)  
Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a clean dry cloth.  
Grill Door:  
Wipe over the grill door decorative outer panel; with a cloth wrung out in warm soapy water, then  
after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth.  
Do not use scouring pads or abrasive powder which may scratch the surface. Ensure that the  
glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows.  
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Care and Cleaning  
Grill:  
Remove the grill pan and the wire grid food support, it is best to wash these items immediately after  
use to prevent stains from being burnt on when used again. Wipe out the Grill compartment, use a  
fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the grill deflector plate (C361E & C366E)  
and the floor of the compartment.  
Main oven / Grill:  
1. Glass Door – open the oven door fully. The glass panel may now be cleaned.  
Stubborn stains can be removed by using a fine steel wool soap pad. 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.  
For slight soiling the inner glass panel may be cleaned, while still warm. For removing stubborn  
stains see next page, cleaning .  
2. Remove the rod shelves and meat pan.  
Use a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains from the rod shelves, meat pan and the  
floor of the oven. Refer to the instructions on previous page for cleaning the ‘Stay clean’ panels.  
Do not use aerosol cleaners on this oven as they could adversely affect the fan motor unit, and  
cannot be wiped off the fan blade.  
Replacement oven lamp:  
WARNING: To avoid electric shocks - please ensure that the electricity supply to the appliance is  
switched off and the appliance is fully cold, before removing the lamp lens.  
Open the oven door and remove the rod shelves. Using a suitable cloth to protect the fingers grip  
the light glass dome, unscrew anti-clockwise and lift. Reach into the aperture and unscrew the lamp  
anti-clockwise. Fit replacement lamp (15W 300˚C rated SES), refit dome.  
Wall-mounted splashpanel:  
A wall-mounted splashpanel is available as an optional extra from the Spare Parts Department.  
See back cover for details.  
Care must be taken that rating label edges are not lifted during cleaning and furthermore that  
the lettering is not blurred or removed.  
For details of your nearest Service Centre please see the separate service leaflet. If you have any  
queries regarding service or spares, our Spares and Service Division will be pleased to advise.  
See back cover for details.  
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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.  
2.  
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.  
Turn the brackets so that the glass can be removed and cleaned at the sink (Fig. 1.)  
Fig. 1.  
3.  
The inside of the outer door glass can now be  
cleaned while still fitted to the cooker.  
Glass  
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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Cooking Results Not Satisfactory?  
Problem  
Check  
Grilling  
Uneven cooking front  
to back  
Ensure that the grill pan is positioned centrally below  
the grill element.  
Fat splattering  
Ensure that the grill is not set to too high a setting.  
Baking (General)  
Uneven rising of cakes  
Ensure that the oven shelves are level by using a spirit  
level on the rod shelf and adjusting the wheels/feet.  
The oven should be checked both left to right and front  
to back.  
The following may cause cakes to sink:  
1. Preheating of fan ovens.  
Sinking of cakes  
2. Cooking at too high a temperature.  
3. Using normal creaming method with soft margarine use the  
all-in-one method.  
4. If using soft margarine use the all-in-one method  
Over/Under cooking  
Fast/Slow cooking  
Refer to the cooking times and temperatures given in  
the oven temperature charts, however, it may be necessary  
to increase or decrease temperatures by 10˚C to suit  
personal taste.  
1
4
Do not use utensils greater than 56mm (2 / ins) in height.  
Uneven cooking of  
cakes  
1. Too large baking sheet used (see 'Cookery Notes', page 36 for  
correct sizes).  
2. Over loading of oven and always ensure even air  
gaps around baking tins.  
3. Placed into pre-heated oven (see oven temperature charts).  
Top Oven Baking  
Uneven cooking front  
to back  
Ensure the cooking utensil is at least 4ins from the front  
of the shelf.  
Uneven rising of  
cakes  
Ensure that the shelf is level (see above) and that the  
food is positioned centrally in the oven.  
Remember to reduce cooking temperatures by 10˚C  
from standard recipes when using the top oven.  
Overcooking  
Food is taking too long to  
cook  
Ensure that the cooking utensil used in the top oven is not larger  
than 300x225mm (12ins x 9ins), e.g. the main oven meat pan.  
Only cook one item at a time to avoid overloading the oven.  
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Something Wrong with your Cooker?  
Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following lists.  
THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG.  
Problem  
Slight odour or small amount This is normal and should cease after a short period.  
of smoke when grill / oven  
used first time  
If you find that the timer display is blank, then it is likely that  
Nothing works  
there is no electricity supply to your oven.  
Check:  
(i)  
(ii)  
(iii)  
That the main cooker wall is switched on  
Other appliances, to see if you have had a power cut  
The main circuit breaker for the property  
Operating the cooker under the following conditions may cause  
a safety device to operate:  
Top oven and grill do  
not work. Main oven  
works.  
(a)  
Grilling with the door closed - Always grill with the  
door fully open  
Top Oven  
(b)  
Grilling for an excessively long period at maximum  
setting - see Grilling guide.  
Switch off appliance and allow to cool for approx 30 mins.  
Switch the cooker back on and check that the Grill / Top oven is  
now operating.  
Grill does not work.  
Ensure that the top oven control is turned fully off.  
Grill keeps turning  
on and off.  
When the Grill control is operating at less than its maximum  
setting, the Grill will cycle on and off, this is normal and not a  
fault.  
The power supply to your oven has possibly been interrupted,  
but has now come back on again. Reset the timer to the correct  
time of day using the instructions given in the timer section of  
the book.  
Timer is showing ‘0.00 ’  
Timer buzzer operates  
continually.  
To cancel the audible tone:  
- press the manual button once (C361E & C366E).  
- press the minute minder button once (C262E, C362E & C363E)  
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Problem  
Oven temperatures too high Check temperature and shelf positions are as recommended in  
or low  
the Oven Temperature Charts.  
It may be necessary to increase or decrease the recommended  
temperature slightly to suit your taste.  
Oven does not cook evenly  
Check:  
(a)  
Temperature and shelf positions are as recommended  
in the Oven Temperature Charts.  
Oven utensils being used allow sufficient air flow  
around them.  
(b)  
Oven lamp does not work  
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 Parts department see  
Key Contacts, back page.  
Draught from beneath  
control panel  
A gentle flow of air will be blown from beneath the control  
panel when the appliance is used. If the appliance is still warm,  
this cooling fan may run on, or restart itself when all controls  
have been turned off.  
The fan will stop once the appliance has been cooled. This is  
normal and not a fault.  
Condensation on the wall at Steam and / or condensation may appear from the vent at the  
the rear of the cooker.  
rear of the appliance when using an oven particularly for foods  
with a high water content e.g. frozen chips, roast chicken etc.  
This is normal, and any excess should be wiped off.  
Steam is a by - product of cooking any food with a high water  
contact. To help minimise always:  
Steam / Condensation in the  
oven after use.  
a)  
Try to avoid leaving food in the oven to cool after  
being cooked.  
b)  
Use a covered container, wherever possible.  
If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem; Contact Service, see Key Contacts  
(back cover).  
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Key Contacts  
Service  
We have the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe,  
trained specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete  
confidence.  
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 546474  
All Services are offered as an extra benefit and do not affect your statutory rights.  
Merloni Elettrodomestici UK Ltd, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
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PRINTED BY SIMLEX FOUR ASHES, WOLVERHAMPTON.  
11/2004 Part No. 195045500.01  
 

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