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Instructions for Installation and Use
50cm Free Standing Eye-level Electric Cooker
HL500E
To the Installer
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover this book.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
To the User
You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and
then retain them for future reference.
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)
(b)
Has been used solely in accordance with the Users Instruction Book.
Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the
rating plate attached to this equipment.
(c)
(d)
Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by
any person other than the authorised employee or agent.
Has been correctly installed.
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Installation
WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Electrical connection
Electric cookers come without a power supply cable. The cooker is designed
to operate on an electricity supply which conforms to the electrical data
shown on the Rating Plate. The cooker can be connected to the mains only
after removing the back panel of the cooker itself with a screwdriver.
N.B.: the following installation procedure must be carried out by a qualified
electrician. The electrical installation must comply with the IEE Regulations,
Building & local By-Lays.
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For the installation of the feeding cable carry out the following operations:
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Using a screwdriver, unscrew screw “V”(see fig. A);
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Pull and open the junction blok lid
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Green & Yellow
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
Earth
Fig. A
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or
Green & Yellow.
or coloured Green or
Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured Red.
Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black (see fig. B).
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fix the feeding cable in the special cable stop and close the cover
fastening it with the screw “V”.
N.B.: the power supply cable must have these minimum requirements:
Type: H05RR-F
Section: 3x4 mm2
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.
Fig. B
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Installation
The height of the cooker can be adjusted by means of adjustable feet in the plinth (900mm - 915mm). Adjust the feet by
tilting the cooker from the side. Then install the product into position.
NOTE: This appliance must not be fitted on a platform.
The cooker is designed to fit between kitchen cabinets spaced 500mm 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 a corner setting.
It can also be used free-standing.
Adjacent side walls which project above hob level, must not be nearer to the cooker than 125mm and should be protected
by heat resistant material. Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer than 400mm. (Fig.A)
Before moving your cooker check that it is cool, and switch off at the cooker control unit.
Splashplate optional, apply to Parts Department (see Back Cover for contact number.)
125mm
Min
125mm
Min
503mm
Min
Fig. A
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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 inside the oven and grill compartments before switching on for the first time.
Understand the controls prior to using the appliance.
Keep children away from the appliance when grilling as the surfaces will get extremely hot during and after
use.
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Turn controls off when you have finished cooking and when not in use.
Stand back when opening an oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to disperse.
Use dry good quality oven gloves when removing items from the oven/grill.
Place pans centrally over the hotplate making sure handles are kept away from the edge of the hob and cannot
become heated by other hotplate/pans.
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Take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the controls.
Turn off the electricity supply at the wall switch before cleaning and allow the appliance to cool.
Make sure the shelves are in the correct position before switching on the oven.
Keep the oven and grill doors closed when the appliance is not in use.
Take care when removing items from the grill when the lower oven is on as the contents will be hot.
Keep the appliance clean, as a build up of grease or fat from cooking can cause a fire.
Follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.
Keep ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
Refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer.
Take care to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven, as during use the oven becomes hot.
Before operating the product, remove all plastic film from the sides of the appliance.
The internal surfaces of the compartment (where present) may become hot.
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Safety Information
Never
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Never line the interior of the oven with foil as this may cause the appliance to overheat.
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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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Do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with the appliance to use it, without supervision.
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.
Never store chemicals/food stuffs, pressurised container 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, or use a lid.
DO NOT LEAVE 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 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
of the extinguisher is likely to tip the pan over.
Never use water to extinguish oil or fat fires.
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Installing the Eye-Level Grill
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Remove the product packaging.
Remove the rear cover protecting the Grill assembly, which is fixed in place with 6 screws (see photograph).
3.
Place the Grill assembly on the left-hand side of the cooker, taking care not to scratch/damage the enamel.
4.
Position the entire Grill assembly on the oven.
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5.
Fix the Grill assembly to the cooker using three screws on the right-hand side and three screws on the left-
hand side as shown in the photograph, using the screws supplied.
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Connect the 3 electric Grill wires.
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Ensure that the wires are positioned as in figure and that the sleeving is over the bar.
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Replace the rear cover and fix it in place using the same screws (6) as removed previously in step 3 of this
procedure.
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Connect the cooker to the ELECTRICITY network.
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