User manual HOTPOINT C 66S P6

[. . . ] 17 Important To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend: • call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer • always use original Spare Parts 1 This appliance is intended for non-professional use within the home. 2 These instructions are only for those countries whose symbols appear in the booklet and on the serial no. 3 This owner’s manual is for a class 1 appliance (installed independently) or class 2, subclass 1 appliances (installed between two cabinets). 4 Before using your appliance, read the instructions in this owner’s manual carefully since it provides all the information you need to ensure safe installation, use and maintenance. [. . . ] traditional a Position of thermostat knob “M”: between 60°C and Max. On this setting, the top and bottom heating elements come on. This is the classic, traditional type of oven which has been perfected, with exceptional heat distribution and reduced energy consumption. The convection oven is still unequalled when it comes to cooking dishes made up of several ingredients, e. Cabbage with ribs, Spanish style cod, Ancona style stockfish, tender veal strips with rice, etc. Excellent results are achieved when preparing veal or beef-based dishes as well (braised meats, stew, goulash, wild game, ham etc. ) which need to cook slowly and require basting or the addition of liquid. It nonetheless remains the best system for baking cakes as well as fruit and cooking using covered casserole dishes for oven baking. When cooking in Traditional, only use one dripping pan or cooking rack at a time, otherwise the heat distribution will be uneven. Using the different rack heights available, you can balance the amount of heat between the top and the bottom of the oven. Select from among the various rack heights based on whether the dish needs more or less heat from the top. baking u Position of thermostat knob “M”: between 60°C and Max. The rear heating element and the fan come on, guaranteeing delicate heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven. The electricity absorption in this cooking mode is only 1600 W. 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 “M”: between 60°C and Max. The heating elements and the fan come on, guaranteeing constant heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven. This mode is especially recommended for cooking pre-packed food quickly (as pre-heating is not necessary), such as for example: frozen or pre-cooked food) as well as for a few “homemade” 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”. multi-cooking Mode b Position of thermostat knob “M”: between 60°C and Max. The heating elements, as well as the fan, will come on. [. . . ] Cooking Pizza Cooking Fish and Meat When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use temperature settings from 180 °C to 200 °C. For red meat that should be well done on the outside while tender and juicy in the inside, it is a good idea to start with a high temperature setting (200°C-220°C) for a short time, then turn the oven down afterwards. In general, the larger the roast, the lower the temperature setting. Place the meat on the centre of the grid and place the dripping pan beneath it to catch the fat. [. . . ]