I don't have the manual for the old analogue type multi oven and i cannot work out how to turn the oven on without the grill coming on. Can u assist? Gemini cordon bleu.

First try a layer of silver paper around spindle.

If not satisfactory then try a "No nails" type of clue.

hi i Don't know how to work the grill can u please explain to me how ?many thanks

Normally, if a grill element fails, it just stops working. So if they are working then on full power, both elements should get red hot! If this is the case, all I suggest is that you try experimenting with different heights with the grill tray. And by the way, don't shut the door when you are grilling as this shuts the grill off!

i have a vey old tricity contesssa cooker(which i love!)
The rings are heating but the oven and grill have stopped working,any suggestions on how to fix please??

Most models won't work when on Auto. Generally there are push buttons under the clock and one has a picture of a hand (Like a cop holding up his hand to say "Stop"). Press this button and it should go back to manual mode and allow you to use the oven.

What I have said so far is pretty much a guess, based upon experience. I'm also guessing that you don't have a manual to refer to either. However, while I can't find the specific manual for your model, there is a westinghouse oven manual here:

http://manuals.appliancesonline.com.au/westinghouse-dualfuel-ovens/westinghouse_duelfuel_ovens_manual.pdf

and I would bet that the clock setting instructions on page 18 are exactly the same for your appliance!

ISOLATE THE MAINS POWER BEFORE CHECKING THE APPLIANCE
Run your fingers along the grill element, in this model it is accessible, check for raised areas or small hole or roughness not food burnt, if visible, it should be Black Grey colour at the blemish, you can obtain parts from www.whitegoods.co.uk you will need the model and serial numbers.
The grill elements come out but when unsrewed sometimes the ceramic holders crack, remove element before ordering as you may have to replace the element holders.
Hope this has been helpful
john

The unit is working as it should. The top oven lights will only come on when the top oven control knob is turned on. The grill control does NOT turn the lights on. If you want to see what you are grilling, then you should turn the top oven control on to its first position. This works even if the grill is operating.

Hi, I understand your frustration, the manual supplied is next to useless! The 'obvious' settings appear NOT to work (as the grill remains on full heat setting all the time). The only way we've managed is to lower the food away from the grill..... not ideal I know - but also we don't use it for toast.
I suppose Hoover would be the next best port of call for assistance, oh for a proper manual, not a horrible generic one that attmpts to cover every model they produce - AND FAILS.
This is purchasers main complaint about buying Hoover ovens it seems.
I'll come back to see if anyone can supply a solution to our problem.... and hope it's not a fault in manufacture.

I have a manual for this oven which I can copy and email to get the grill to work you need to in this order.
Switch oven temp to max
then set function to grill
then set grill temp to what ever.
If you dont do it in that order the grill wont come on for some raeson.

Have a look at links .
I coudnt find any leaflet on web .Try ask by email to given addresses below

http://www.hg.com.au/brand_display.php?BrandID=68&CatID=26

http://www.shopping.com/xPF-Smeg-SE399X-5-Stainless-Steel