User manual HOTPOINT MB 91.3 IX

[. . . ] 8 Congratulations on choosing an Ariston appliance, which you will find is dependable and easy to use. We recommend that you read this manual for best performance and to extend the life of your appliance. Knob for selecting the cooking features. Knob for adjusting the cooking temperature. [. . . ] The thermostat light (E) This indicates that the oven is heating up. When the light goes out, the required temperature has been reached. When the light alternately comes on and goes out, it means that the thermostat is working properly to maintain the oven temperature. Multi-Skewer Rotisserie The Maxiovens are equipped with a removable multiple skewer rotisserie positioned parallel to the back of the oven fig. Slide the meat to be cooked onto the spit lengthwise, keeping it in place with the adjustable forks. With kebabs, slide the meat to be cooked onto the skewers provided and place them on the appropriate holders. slide the holders , "A" and "B" in Fig. A, into the appropriate holes in the dripping-pan, rest the groove end of the rod on the guide "D" and slide the rack onto the bottom guide (Fig. Then slid the rod into the hole for the motor shaft and place the grooved end of the rod on the guide "C. " Start the motor by turning the knob to the grill setting . B 10 How To Use Your Appliance Timer knob (D) To use the timer, you must wind the alarm by turning the knob almost one complete turn clockwise; then turn the knob back to set the time by positioning the minutes required on the index of the facia. How to Keep Your Oven in Shape Before cleaning your oven, or performing maintenance, disconnect it from the power supply. We recommend that you rinse these parts thoroughly and dry them well after cleaning. It is also a good idea to dry any water spills; • Never line the bottom of the oven with aluminium foil because the buildup of heat will not only impede the cooking process, but could also damage the enamel. Replacing the Lamp in the Oven • Cutoff the supply of power to the oven by turning off the omni-polar switch connecting it to the mains, or by removing the plug if it is accessible; • Unscrew the glass cover attached to the lamp holder; • Unscrew the lamp and replace it with another hightemperature lamp (300 ° C) with the following characteristics: - Voltage: 230/240 V - Wattage: 15W - Socket: E14 • Remount the glass cover and reconnect the appliance to the power supply. Disassembling/assembling the oven door To make it easier to clean the inside of your oven, the oven door can be removed, by proceeding as follows (fig. 1-2): • Open the door completely and lift the 2 levers “B” (fig. 1); • Now, shutting the door slightly, you can lift it out by pulling out the hooks “A” as shown in figure 2. To reassemble the door: • With the door in a vertical position, insert the two hooks “A” into the slots; • Ensure that seat “D” is hooked perfectly onto the edge of the slot (move the oven door backwards and forward slightly); • Keep the oven door open fully, unhook the 2 levers “B” downwards and then shut the door again. Fig 1 Fig 2 11 Practical Cooking Advice Preheating If the oven must be preheated (generally this is the case when cooking leavened foods) the “ventilation” mode can be used to reach the desired temperaure as quickly as possible in order to save on energy. Once the food has been placed in the oven, the most appropriate cooking mode can then be selected. Using the Grill The plurifunction oven offers you 2 different grilling modes. [. . . ] Avoid the following: - Touching the appliance with wet parts of the body; - Using the appliance when barefoot; - Pulling on the appliance or the supply cord to unplug it from the electrical outlet; - Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots; - Allowing power supply cords for small appliances to come into contact with the hot parts of the appliance; 13 Exposing the appliance to atmospheric agents (rain, sun); Using the oven for storage purposes; Using flammable liquids near the appliance; Using adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extension cords; Attempting to install or repair the appliance without the assistance of qualified personnel. Qualified personnel must be contacted in the following cases: - Installation (following the manufacturer's instructions); - When in doubt about operating the appliance; - Replacing the electrical outlet when it is not compatible with the plug for the appliance. Service Centres authorized by the manufacturer must be contacted in the following cases: - If in doubt about the soundness of the appliance after removing it from the packaging; - If the power supply cord has been damaged or needs to be replaced; - If the appliance breaks down or functions poorly; ask for original spare parts. - The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages that might arise out of incorrect installation or improper, incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance. [. . . ]