ALWAYS: -make sure you remove all packaging and dispose of safely. -check the soundness of the appliance after it has been unpacked. -make sure you understand the controls before using the appliance. -keep children away from the appliance during use. -take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the control. -make sure the control is turned off when you have finished cooking and when not in use. -disconnect from the power supply, and allow to cool, before cleaning or performing maintenance. -refer servicing to a qualified appliance service engineer. -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. -dry food thoroughly before cooking and lower it slowly into the hot oil or fat. Frozen food in particular, will cause froth and spitting if added too quickly. -keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions. NEVER: -attempt to install or repair the appliance without the assistance of qualified personnel. -store items above the appliance that children may attempt to reach. -heat up unopened food containers, as pressure can build up causing the container to burst. -use the appliance to heat up anything other than food. -use the appliance as a room heater. -dry any items on the appliance. - install the appliance next to curtains or other soft furnishings. -allow children to play with or tamper with the control. -leave children unsupervised where cooking appliances are installed as all the cooking surfaces get hot during and after use. -store chemicals, foodstuffs or pressurised containers in or on the appliance, or in cabinets immediately above or next to the appliance. -use flammable or plastic items on or near the appliance. -use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension leads. -fry too much food at a time, especially frozen food. This only lowers the temperature or the oil or fat too much, resulting in greasy food. -pull on the appliance or the supply cable to unplug it from the electrical outlet. -allow power cables of other appliances to come into contact with hot parts of this appliance. -expose the appliance to atmospheric agents, such as rain or sunlight. - operate the appliance with wet hands. - operate the appliance when barefoot. -allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. -leave anything on the surface when unattended and not in use. 4 Know your Barbecue Control knob How To Use Your Barbecue The barbecue allows you to grill your food fast. Using the control knob on the front panel you can set the heat output from very low (1) to high (10) and to grill (11). When turning to 11 you will hear a click that shows that the thermostat has been turned off and the heating coil soon gets red hot. The intermediate positions are recommended for cooking delicate dishes or to cook the food evenly overall, and right into the middle as well. The lava rock in the tray is provided to absorb the drips of oil or grease that are produced during cooking. It also stores heat during the start up phase of the heater to give you a more constant grilling performance, which is very similar to that obtained from charcoal. Water can be put into the tray, instead of the lava rock (we recommend a depth of about 3mm or 1 inch). The use of water in the tray eliminates unpleasant cooking smells, without reducing the performance of the barbucue. Return the conrol knob to 0 to turn off. 5 Care and Cleaning Before cleaning or performing any cleaning or maintenance, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Check that all controls are in the OFF position, '0', before reconnecting. NEVER USE: Washing powder, harch abrasive, scouring pads, aerosol cleaners or oven chemical clearners of any kind. The steel and/or painted parts must be cleaned using suitable products which are neither abrasive nor corrosive. Avoid products based on chlorine (bleach etc.). Avoid leaving acids or alkalis on the work surface (vinegar, salt, lemon juice etc.). Wipe the control knobs with a soft cloth wrung out in warm soapy water, or mild non-abrasive. Then, after wiping with a cloth wrung out in clear water, dry with a soft clean cloth. Troubleshooting Before calling service for assistance, check through the following list, there may be nothing wrong. Nothing works. Check to make sure that: • the mains wall switch is switched on. Poor results. • best results are obtained by pre-heating the lava rock on setting 1, for at least 10 minutes. If, despite all of these checks, the appliance does not function properly and problem persists, call Hotpoint Service (see KEY CONTACTS, back page), informing them of: -The type of problem. -The abbreviation used to identify the model (Mod. ...) as indicated on the warranty. IMPORTANT: Never call upon technicians not authorized by the manufacturer, and refuse to accept spare parts that are not original. 6 Installation These instructions are intended for the q...