User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB6970

[. . . ] Thank you. Close-up view A H G B D A C 8 F 7 A 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 A. D. Control Panel Cooking mode selection knob Cooking temperature selection knob Electronic programmer - Allows you to programme the desired cooking mode by selecting the cooking time and the end cooking time. Guides for sliding the racks or dripping pan in and out Oven Light Clock adjustment Timer adjustment End cooking time Cooking time Setting confirmation Timer indicator Pre-heating (m flashing) or cooking (m on) under way indicator 9. 8. 13 How to use your appliance The 7 Cuochi oven combines the advantages of traditional convection ovens with those of the more modern fan assisted models in a single appliance. [. . . ] However, if more than one is used, these must be switched halfway through the cooking process. 15 Baking Mode u Position of thermostat knob "C": Between 40°C and 250°C. The rear heating element and the fan come on, guaranteeing delicate heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven. This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate foods especially cakes that need to rise - and for the preparation of certain tartlets on 3 shelves at the same time. Here are a few examples: cream puffs, sweet and savoury biscuits, savoury puffs, Swiss rolls and small portions of vegetables au gratin, etc. . . . . "Fast cooking" Mode v Position of thermostat knob "C": Between 40°C and 250°C. The heating elements and the fan come on, guaranteeing constant heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven. This mode is especially recommended for cooking prepacked food quickly (as pre-heating is not necessary), such as for example: frozen or pre-cooked food) as well as for a few "home-made" dishes. The best results when cooking using the "Fast cooking" mode are obtained if you use one cooking rack only (the second from the bottom), please see the table entitled "Practical Cooking Advice". "Defrosting" ModeU Position of thermostat knob "C": any The fan located on the bottom of the oven makes the air circulate at room temperature around the food. This is recommended for the defrosting of all types of food, but in particular for delicate types of food which do not require heat, such as for example: ice cream cakes, cream or custard desserts, fruit cakes. · there is a rubber seal surrounding the oven opening which guarantees its perfect functioning. Check the condition of this seal on a regular basis. If necessary, clean it and avoid using abrasive products or objects to do so. Should it become damaged, please contact your nearest After-sales Service Centre. We recommend you avoid using the oven until it has been repaired. · never line the oven bottom with aluminium foil, as the consequent accumulation of heat could compromise the cooking and even damage the enamel. · clean the glass door using non-abrasive products or sponges and dry it with a soft cloth. How to remove the oven door For a more thorough clean, you can remove the oven door. Proceed as follows: · · open the door fully; lift up and turn the small levers situated on the two hinges; · grip the door on the two external sides, shut it slowly but not completely; · pull the door towards you, pulling it out of its seat; Reassemble the door by following the above procedures backwards. 1 2 3 Replacing the Oven Lamp · Disconnect the oven from the power supply by means of the omnipolar switch used to connect the appliance to the electrical mains; or unplug the appliance if the plug is accessible; · Remove the glass cover of the lamp-holder; · Remove the lamp and replace with a lamp resistant to high temperatures (300°C) with the following characteristics: - Voltage: 230/240 V - Wattage 25W - Type E14 · Replace the glass cover and reconnect the oven to the mains power supply. Practical Cooking Advice The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allow you to cook any type of food in the best possible way. With time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the following directions are only a guideline which may be varied according to your own personal experience. Cooking on More Than One Rack If you have to cook food using several racks, use either bottom). [. . . ] In compliance with current safety standards, contact with the electrical parts of the oven must not be possible once it has been installed. All parts which ensure the safe operation of the appliance must be removable only with the aid of a tool. For the correct centring of your appliance, position the 4 tabs on the sides of the oven in correspondence with the 4 holes on the perimeter of the frame. In particular, if the cabinet side panel: · is 20 mm thick: the removable part of the tab must be removed (Fig. [. . . ]