Please read these instructions fully.
2. For your own safety and to get the best results from your cooker it is important to read through this Handbook before
using your cooker for the first time.
Installation
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Siting the Cooker
The cooker is designed to be flush between standard kitchen units spaced a minimum 600mm apart. The clearance either
side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used with cabinets on one side or
both. It can also be used freestanding. Adjacent side walls which project above hob level should be protected by heat
resistant material but in any case should not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm. Any overhanging surface or cooker
hood should not be nearer than 650mm.
Note; The appliance must not be fitted on a platform
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Unpacking the appliance
The cooker should be carefully unpacked and checked for damage. Ensure that no packaging material is left inside the
oven cavities.
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For your own safety, we recommend that your cooker is installed by a competent person – such as one who is registered
with NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting). The cooker should be installed in
accordance with the latest Edition of the IEE Regulations.
WARNINGS
- INCORRECT INSTALLATION COULD AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE APPLIANCE.
- ALL APPLIANCES MUST BE EARTHED.
- BEFORE CONNECTING OR INSTALLING THE COOKER THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY MUST BE
SWITCHED OFF.
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IMPORTANT: The earth connection on this appliance must be made using a box spanner to avoid strain on
adjacent terminals.
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The installer must check that the voltage shown on the rating plate corresponds with the house electricity supply.
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The cooker must be connected to a suitable double pole isolating switch (cooker control unit) having a contact
separation of at least 3mm in all poles placed in a readily accessible position adjacent to the cooker.
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Ensure that the mains cable is routed away from any brackets affixed to the rear panel (especially the vent outlet covers)
and is not trapped to the rear wall when pushing the cooker into position in or between cabinets.
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To gain access to the mains terminal block to connect the supply cable, the installer must remove the mains terminal
cover located at the lower right hand side of the rear panel.
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The power supply cable should conform to BS.6004 with a conductor size of 6mm
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The main cooker control unit must be switched ON for any part of the cooker to function. In houses fitted with a
30 milliamp RCCB, the combined use of your slot-in cooker and other domestic appliances may occasionally cause the
RCCB to trip. In the unlikely event of the RCCB repeatedly tripping contact your local Hotpoint Service Office. In some
instances it may be necessary to fit a 100 milliamp RCCB.
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This appliance conforms to B.S. EN 55014 regarding suppression of Radio and Television reception interference.
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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.
2. The front feet can be simply screwed in or out to lower or raise the front of the cooker.
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.
Before you operate your new Hotpoint Cooker
1. ENSURE THAT THE COOKER IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS
BELOW.
WARNINGS – ENSURE THAT THE OVEN IS INSTALLED WITHIN THE RECOMMENDED MEASUREMENTS.
THIS ALLOWS SUFFICIENT VENTILATION AROUND THE OVEN PREVENTING A BUILD UP OF HEAT WHICH COULD
CAUSE PROBLEMS WITH ADJACENT KITCHEN UNITS.
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