User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8632

[. . . ] The clearance either side need only be sufficient to allow withdrawal of the cooker for servicing. It can be used with cabinets on one side or both. Adjacent side walls which project above hob level should be protected by heat resistant material but in any case should not be nearer to the cooker than 150mm. (This is a type X appliance regarding installation requirements. ) Any overhanging surface or cooker hood should not be nearer than 650mm. [. . . ] To use the oven proceed as follows: · The shelf should be positioned on the first or second runner from the bottom. · Set the Top Oven control to the required temperature and wait for the thermostat light to go off indicating that the oven has reached the right temperature. 25mm (1in) · The food to be cooked should be placed in the centre of the shelf with a gap of at least 25mm (1 in) between it and the grill element. This should avoid burning and ensure even cooking. · Do not place food or dishes on the floor of the oven. Plate warming in the Top Oven Plates and dishes placed on the floor of the Top Oven will be heated when the Main Oven is in use. When the Main Oven is not in use for instance when a meal is being cooked on the hob) place the plates and serving dishes on the shelf using the bottom runner, and turn the Top Oven control to approximately 100°C. A maximum time of 10-12 minutes is all that is required to heat the plates and dishes. NEVER operate the grill control when using the Top Oven for cooking or for warming plates and dishes. WARNING: DO NOT PUT DELICATE CHINA OR ITEMS WHICH COULD BE AFFECTED BY HEAT INTO THE OVEN. 19 20 Baking Top Oven Cooking Temperature o C Time in mins. 8-10 15-20 20-25 15-20 12-15 75-90 130/140 190/200 190/200 Yes Yes Runner 1 Runner 1 Depending on size 45-50 Dependent on use Fan Oven Cooking Position in Oven Preheat Yes 170/180 160/170 Yes Yes 180/200 140/150 170/190 210/220 Temperature o C Food 210/220 180/190 170/180 Runner 1 Preheat 10-15 20-25 20-30 20-25 10-15 60-75 7 inch Runner 1 Runner 1 Runner 1 from bottom of oven. Time Dependent on size Time Dependent on recipe Time Dependent on recipe Scones Yes Small Cakes Yes Runner 1 from bottom of oven. Bearing in mind these advantages, it makes sense to cook larger quantities of food than required and store them in a freezer to be used cold or for reheating. It is important to follow the guidelines given for preparing food using the `S' setting. 23 Using The Slow Cook Setting Points to bear in mind when preparing food:­ 1. Make sure all dishes will fit into the oven before preparing the food. All dishes cooked by the `S' setting should be cooked for a minimum of 6 hours. They will 'hold' at this setting for a further hour but marked deterioration in appearance will be noticed in some cases. Joints of meat and poultry should be cooked at fan oven 170°C for 30 mins before turning to the `S' setting. 8oz) are unsuitable for the `S' setting. Always stand covered joints on a rack over the meat tin, to allow good air circulation. Pork joints can only be cooked, if by testing with a meat thermometer and internal temperature of at least 88°C is reached. This method is unsuitable for stuffed meat and poultry. Always bring soups, casseroles and liquids to the boil before putting in the oven. [. . . ] · After the first year we will charge for our Engineer's time and labour. We do, however, operate a range of Service Plans (see opposite) which, for an annual payment, enables you to cover any repair costs which may be necessary. · All our service repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in respect of our labour and any parts fitted. · The appliance must be used in the United Kingdom, and must not be tampered with or taken apart by anyone other than our own Service Engineers. [. . . ]