User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8923

[. . . ] Remove all doors and lids (where fitted). Remove the mains cable (where fitted) by cutting off flush with the appliance and always ensure that no plug is left in a condition where it could be connected to the electricity supply. To help the environment, Local Authority instructions should be followed for the disposal of your product. 2 INTRODUCTION Your new cooker is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. [. . . ] If a detachable handle is required, do not replace screw & washers. Note: If a fixed handle is required, the grill pan cannot be kept in the main oven with the door closed but may be stored in the top oven with the door closed, when the top oven is not in use. Grill Pan Food Grid and Anti-Splash Tray GRILL PAN ANTI-SPLASH TRAY GRILL PAN FOOD GRID Note: To stop fat splashing onto the grill mesh, it is important to use the anti-splash tray as shown in the grilling chart. Always clean the grill pan, anti-splash tray and food grid after each use. Top Oven Shelf Positioning for Grilling ENSURE SHELVES ARE FITTED CORRECT WAY UP. 3 2 1 3 2 1 DO NOT PLACE FOOD/UTENSILS DIRECTLY ON THE OVEN FLOOR NOTE: Ensure oven timer is set to Manual. Preheat the grill if indicated on grill chart. The grill pan must be placed on the correct shelf and positioned centrally under the grill element. Leave the control at 6 for toast, and for fast cooking of foods. For thicker foods requiring longer cooking, turn the switch to a lower setting after the initial sealing on both sides at 6. The thicker the food, the lower the control should be set. DO NOT line the grill pan with aluminium foil, as this increases the amount of fat spitting which can cause a fire. After use always return both controls to their OFF (0) position. 15 USING THE TOP OVEN FOR SOLARPLUS GRILLING Your cooker is not fitted with a conventional grill. We have developed a Solarplus high speed grill which is designed to reduce your grilling times. It is quicker because it takes less time to warm up from cold. The pilot light ( q ) will immediately come on, and remain on until the oven reaches the required temperature. The light will then automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature. Step 4 Place the food on the shelf directly below the element ensuring the oven door is closed. NOTE: At the end of your cooking, always return control (B) to the OFF (O) position. PLATE WARMING Place the plates/dishes on shelf position 1 from the base of the top oven, and turn top oven temperature and grill selection control (B) to 100oC for 10-15 minutes. Never use the grill setting control (A) when warming plates. TOP OVEN UTENSILS Do Not use: Meat Pans and Baking Trays larger than ­ 225mm x 300mm (9"x12") DO NOT use the grill pan or main oven meat pan as a meat pan in the top oven, as the air circulation will be seriously restricted. 20 USING THE MAIN OVEN FOR FAN COOKING Since a circulaire fan oven heats up more quickly and generally cooks food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, pre-heating is often unnecessary. For guides on "pre-heating" "cooking temperatures" and "cooking times" see "Oven , Temperature Charts" later in book. Note: Charts are a guide only, to suit personal taste and requirements, it may be necessary to increase or decrease temperatures by 10oC. It may also be necessary to increase or decrease cooking times. MAIN OVEN SHELF POSITIONING FOR FAN OVEN Most foods will cook satisfactorily on any shelf position, due to even distribution of heat in the main oven, but the shelves must be evenly spaced. The top oven rod shelf can be used in the main oven when cooking large quantities of food. Food or utensils should never be placed directly on the floor of the oven for cooking. DO NOT allow young children near to the appliance when the main oven is in use as the surfaces get extremely hot. MAIN OVEN UTENSILS Do Not Use: Meat Pans larger than ­ Baking Trays larger than ­ 375mm x 300mm (15"x12") 325mm x 250mm (13"x10") TEMPERATURE & TIME When all three shelves are in use to cook large quantities of food, it may be necessary to increase the cooking times given in the temperature charts by a few minutes, to allow for the loss of heat due to extra time taken to load the oven, and the larger mass of food. Baking trays should have an even gap around the oven. MAIN FAN OVEN OPERATION MAIN OVEN TEMPERATURE & FUNCTION CONTROL Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 C C TIMER Check that the timer is in manual. Place the shelf/shelves in the correct position (see Main Oven Temperature Charts. [. . . ] Using a spirit level, check that the cooker is level in all directions. If necessary re - adjust the feet and check that the cooker is level. Open the top oven door and fix the cooker to the brackets through the holes in the side trims. Ensure that there is a minimum gap of 1mm between the cooker side trim and the adjacent cabinet doors or drawer fronts. [. . . ]