User manual HOTPOINT XC 902 GH DC AUS

[. . . ] XC 902 GH DC AUS Cooker Instructions for use and installation SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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. This appliance has been designed for private, nonprofessional use in normal dwellings. Read the recommendations in this instruction booklet carefully, as they give important advice regarding safe installation, use and maintenance. [. . . ] • Press the key (end of cooking) and adjust the end of cooking time using the - and + keys: the oven switches on, the AUTO and symbols light up. • Turn the selector and the thermostat knobs onto the required function and temperature respectively. • At the end of cooking, the oven is automatically switched off, the symbol (oven on) goes out and the AUTO symbol blinks; an acoustic signal sounds. Automatic oven mode (programmed cooking duration and end) • Put the food to be cooked in the oven. (Duration) and adjust the cooking • Press the key time using the - and + keys: the AUTO and (oven on) symbols light up (the oven switches on). • Press the key (end of cooking) and adjust the end of cooking time using the - and + keys: the symbol goes out (the oven switches off). • Turn the selector and the thermostat knobs onto the required function and temperature respectively. • The programmer automatically sets the start of cooking time, which is shown by the symbol (oven on) coming on. When the cooking time has elapsed, the oven is automatically switched off, the (oven on) symbol goes out and the AUTO symbol blinks; an acoustic signal sounds. Minute minder Press the key (minute minder) and set the time required using the - and + keys. An acoustic signal sounds at the end of the programme. Buzzer The buzzer emits a sound for 7 minutes after the end of the selected programme; it may be stopped by pressing any function key. It is possible to choose 3 different types of acoustic signal. By pressing the - key the actual signal tone appears. Now, within 7 seconds, every further press of the - key changes the signal tone. Program control Press the key for the remaining time to be displayed, and the key to check the end of cooking time. Erasing programs Once a programme has been carried out, it is automatically erased; it can also be cancelled by pressing the key (manual). 6 AUS 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. Use the “grill” it allows you to grill small portions like toasted sandwiches, hotdogs, etc. , to perfection. Position the food under the center of the grill because only the central part of the top heating element is turned on. Food placed in the corners will not cook properly. The “Ventilated Grill” is extremely useful for grilling foods rapidly, as the distribution of heat makes it possible not only to brown the surface, but also to cook the bottom part. This mode can also be used for browning foods at the end of the cooking process. [. . . ] • On completing the operation, replace the old rating label with the one showing the new type of gas; the sticker is available from our Service Centres. Fig. D Regulation of Air Supply to the Burner The burners do not need a primary air regulator. Minimum Regulation • Turn the gas valve to minimum. · Remove the tap knob and turn the adjusting screw, situated inside of the tap stem (fig. 11), using a screwdriver (loosening the screw increases the height of the flame, tightening decreases it). [. . . ]