User manual HOTPOINT-ARISTON HB8931

[. . . ] Service 3 4 5 6 7-8 9 10 11-14 15-16 17-18 19 20 21-26 27 28-29 30 31-34 35-39 40-41 Back Cover 2 INTRODUCTION Your new cooker is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet. To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully. The cooker is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation. Note: When the cooker is first used, an odour may be emitted - this will cease after a short period of use To help remove the 'new' smell, heat up the empty oven(s) to maximum for a minimum of two to three hours keeping the oven doors closed. Ensure that the room is well ventilated (e. g. open a window or use an extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes. [. . . ] The light will then automatically go off and on during cooking as the oven thermostat maintains the correct temperature. Step 3 After use turn controls (A) and (B) to their Off (O) position. NOTE: At the end of a cooking period there may be a momentary puff of steam when the door is opened. This will disperse in a few seconds and is a perfectly normal characteristic of an oven with a good door seal. 18 USING THE OVEN FOR CIRCULAIRE ROASTING CIRCULAIRE ROASTING Circulaire roasting - food is placed on the roasting rack, this allows the oven fan to circulate the hot air around the food, making it suitable for thin foods, such as chops, steaks, sausages as well as meat joints and poultry, as it will cook both sides at the same time. it is possible to cook on any shelf position, as the temperature in the oven is evenly distributed. Also, the oven heats up more quickly and generally will cook food at a lower temperature than a conventional oven, so pre-heating is not necessary for most foods. For a guide on "cooking times" and "cooking temperatures" see "Circulaire Roasting Chart" If required, circulaire roasting can be timed using the Oven . Follow the timer instructions before selecting Fan Oven function and the required temperature. Note: It is also possible to cook food on the roasting rack on one shelf, while cooking different types of food at the same temperature, on other shelf positions (three shelves maximum). Operating Instructions: STEP 1. Ensure that the oven shelf is in the position you require. Place the food centrally on the roasting rack. Position the roasting rack on top of the grill/meat pan and anti-splash tray. Never cook joints of meat over 2. 7kg (6 lb) or poultry over 2. 0kg (4lb 8oz). We do not recommend that joints of meat or poultry are stuffed before cooking on the slow setting. To seal in the meat juices, always cook meat or poultry at 170°C for 30 minutes before wrapping in foil and placing on a rack over a tin (to allow good air circulation) turning the control to the slow setting and cooking immediately. Always ensure that joints of pork and poultry are thoroughly cooked by checking with a meat thermometer before serving. Always thaw frozen foods completely before cooking. We do not recommend placing frozen food in the oven to cook. Always bring soups, liquids and casseroles to the boil before placing in the oven. Ensure that casserole dishes have a good seal (not airtight) and cover to the top with foil to prevent loss of moisture. Ensure that fruit and vegetables are cut into even sized small pieces to cook properly. If using dried red kidney beans it is important that the beans are soaked and then boiled for a minimum of 10 minutes before using in any dish to destroy any toxins. When cooking fish or egg dishes it may be necessary to check during cooking to avoid overcooking. before 21 USING THE OVEN FOR OTHER FUNCTIONS FAN GRILLING Fan grilling is a combination of heat from the grill element and the oven fan circulating the hot air around the food. [. . . ] See Timer section for instructions on how to return the Timer to Manual. Oven and Grill do not work Operating the appliance under the following conditions may cause a safety device to operate. (a) Grilling with the door closed - always grill with the door open. (b) Grilling for excessively long period at maximum setting. [. . . ]