Hotpoint C150E - Manual (Page 23)

Problem Check
Slight odour or small This is normal and should cease after a short period.
amount of smoke when
using the cooker for the
first time.
Cooker does not work Check that the switch on the control unit is in the on
at all. position.
Oven temperature seems Check that the temperature has been set in accordance
too high or too low. with the temperature charts. It may be necessary to
increase or decrease the recommended temperature by
up to 10˚C to suit your taste.
Oven does not cook Check that the temperature and shelf position are as
evenly. recommended in the temperature charts.
Check that the containers being used in the oven allow
sufficient air flow around them.
Check that the cooker is level.
Hotplates are slow to boil Check that your pans conform to the recommendations
or will not simmer. in these instructions.
Grilling is uneven. Check that the grill pan has been correctly positioned.
Before calling a Service Engineer, please check through the following list.
THERE MAY BE NOTHING WRONG.
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Something Wrong with your Cooker?
If you have been through the above list and there is still a problem; Contact Service, see Key Contacts
(back cover).
Condensation on the
wall at the rear of the
cooker.
Steam / Condensation
in the oven after use.
Marks appearing on
hotplates.
Can not clean hob /
hotplates.
Grill not working.
Steam and/or condensation may appear from the vent at the 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
content. To help minimise always:
a) Try to avoid leaving food in the oven to cool after being
cooked.
b) Use a covered container, wherever possible
The hob surround can be cleaned with warm soapy water and a
cream cleaner, such as Jif. The sealed hotplates should be
cleaned regularly (Please refer to the Care and Cleaning section
for further information.
Please note that replacement hob cleaning kits are available
from our parts department, under part number: 6400001
Grill will not work unless the Grill door is in the grill position (see
Grilling section of this book).