Do not use them for any other purpose as you may create a safety hazard. When you contact us we will want to know the following: 1. Your name, address and post code. 2. Your telephone number. 3. Clear and concise details of the fault. 4. The model number (6580), serial number (situated on the front of the cooker below the main oven door) and the colour. 5. The date of purchase. Enter the date here: 6. If you have taken out one of the Hotpoint Service Schemes. Please make sure you have these ready when you call. 21 Care and Cleaning (continued) If necessary the ‘Stay Clean’ liners can be washed with warm soapy water followed by rinsing in clear water. Dry well with a soft cloth. NOTE: Do not use enzyme or biological washing powder, harsh abrasives or chemical oven cleaners of any kind. Oven Fittings The shelves can be removed for cleaning either in a dishwasher or by using a fine steel wool soap pad. The grill/meat pan can be cleaned either in warm soapy water using a fine steel wool soap pad to remove stubborn stains or in a dishwasher. It should be cleaned after each use. Clean stubborn stains from the floor of the oven using a fine steel wool soap pad. Take care during cleaning not to damage, bend or dislodge from the supporting clips the thermostat phial which is across the back of the oven just below the roof. Oven and Grill Doors Wipe over the door outer panel with a cloth wrung out in hot soapy water, then after wiping with a cloth wrung out in Clearwater, dry with a soft clean cloth. Do not use scouring pads or abrasive powder which may scratch the surface. Oven Door Take care during cleaning not to damage or distort the Door Seal. Do not lift the Door Seal from the Oven Front Frame, if necessary remove the seal by carefully unhooking the corner clips. Do not operate the oven without replacing the door seal. Decorative Trims 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 clean water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Cleaning the Exterior of the Cooker The outside of the cooker should be cleaned regularly to keep it looking like new. Wipe over with a soft cloth wrung out in hot water and dry with a soft clean cloth. You can use mild non abrasive cleaners but always read the manufacturer’s instructions first. Always test their suitability on a small area of the cooker not noticeable in normal use. NOTE: DO NOT use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners which will scratch the surface. Wear protective gloves when cleaning any part of your cooker. 20 The cooking systems in your Cooker Your new cooker is equipped with different cooking systems: 1. Variable Grilling (Top compartment) the top compartment contains a conventional full width fully controllable grill. Note: The Grill Door must be open when grilling. 2. Fan Cooking (Oven) — the fan oven operates by constantly blowing heated air, from an element wrapped around the fan, into the oven. This gives improved efficiency and, in general, enables the use of lower temperatures for cooking. It also means that there is less need to be particular about shelf positions and that you can bake at more than one level simultaneously (Batch Baking). PLEASE NOTE that when the cooker is used for the first time a slight odour may be emitted due to the ‘burning off of any temporary finish on oven fittings and elements and the removal of moisture absorbed by the lagging. The odour will cease after a short period of use. Ensure that the room is well ventilated (eg. open a window or door) 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 ‘new smell’ has ceased. I 5 The Controls Switch on the electricity supply to the cooker at the Cooker Control Grill Oven indicator indicator light light front rear rear front control control -1- (variable (fan grilling) cooking) Hob controls (see below) Control Knobs The knobs for the hob and grill can be rotated in either direction to provide heat control, the oven knob can only be rotated clockwise from the Off position. 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 elements. Hob Controls Each control can be used to select one of six temperature settings from position 1 (minimum) to position 6 (maximum). For normal cooking, after having placed the pan on the required hob position, set the control knob to 6(maximum), wait until boiling point is reached, then set the control knob to a lower ...