Hotpoint DD2540IX, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

USING THE TOP OVEN FOR SOLARPLUS GRI

L

LING

Solarplus high speed grill is designed to reduce your 

grilling times. It is quicker because it takes less time to 

warm up from cold.

The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan to 

facilitate cleaning and storage. 
Fix the pan handle securely before use:
Fit the handle to the grill pan so that the external ‘hooks’ 

embrac

e the edge of the pan (fig

. 1)

Make sure that the middle par

t of the handle fits e

xactly 

the protruding suppor

t of the pan (fig .2) and holds the 

pan from the bottom.
The food must be placed on the rack in the grill pan. 

Position the grill pan on top of the oven rack. The best 

results are achieved by placing the oven rack on the 

uppermost shelves. Pouring a little drinking water into the 

grill pan will make the collection of grease particles more 

e

ffi

cient and prevent the formation of smoke.

Note: To stop fat splashing 

onto the grill mesh, it is 

important to use the anti-

splash tray as shown in 

the grilling chart. Always 

clean the grill pan, anti-

splash tray* and food 

support after each use.

Top Oven Shelf Positioning for Grilling

NOTE:
- Preheat the grill if

indicated on grill chart.
-  The grill pan must be

placed on the correct shelf

and positioned centrally

under the grill element.

- Leave the control at MAX 

(or Level 4) 

for toast, and for fast

cooking of

foods.

- For thicker foods requiring longer cooking, turn the switch

to a lower setting after the initial sealing on both sides at

MAX

 (or Level 4)

. The thicker the food, the lower the control

should be

set.

- After use always return the grill control to the OFF (1)

position.

USING THE TOP OVEN AS A CONVENTIONAL OVEN

The top oven should be used to cook small quantities 

of food. The oven is designed so that the grill element 

operates at a reduced heat output, this is combined with 

a heating element situated undernea

th the floor of the 

oven. To ensure even cooking of the food it is important 

that cooking utensils are positioned correctly on the oven 

shelf so that the element is directly above. As a guide, the 

front of the utensil should be approx.100mm (4”) from the 

front of the shelf.

SHELF POSITIONING

There should always be at 

least 25mm (1 inch) 

between the top of the 

food and the grill element.

Operation when using the Top Oven as a 

Conventional Oven

Step 1 Check that the timer is in manual.
Step 2 Place the shelf in the correct position (see Oven 

Temperature Charts).
Step 3 Select the required cooking temperature (100 

°C MAX) using control (B) (see Top Oven Temperature 

Charts). The pilot light will immediately come on,

and remain on until the oven reaches the required 

temperature. The light will then automa

tically go off and

on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the 

correct temperature.
Step 4 Place the food on the shelf directly below the 

element ensuring the oven door is closed.

NOTE: At the end of your cooking, always return control (B) to 

the OFF (O) position.

PLATE WARMING

Place the plates/dishes on shelf position 1 from the base of 

the top oven, and turn top oven temperature control (B) to 

100°C for 10-15 minutes.

1

2

GRILL PAN

ANTI-SPLASH

TRAY *

GRILL PAN

FOOD SUPPORT

3
2
1

3
2
1 

3
2
1

3
2
1 

*

Only in some models

*

Only in some models

*

GRILL PAN AND HANDLE