kitchen think Instructions for Installation and Use Electric Multifunction Oven Models ST98, SD98, SC98 The Recipe Book Hotpoint has come up with a small recipe book - which is practical, full of helpful tips and easy to use - to help you rediscover the delights of cooking. It contains a wide variety of handy tips to keep in mind to try out new dishes effortlessly.
CONTENTS Introduction For Your Safety Know your Oven The Controls Setting the Oven to Switch On and Off Automatically The Accessories Cooking Advice A Few Examples of Cooking on One Level Care and Cleaning Fast Clean Installation Electrical Connection Troubleshooting After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts 4 5 6 7-9 9 10 11-12 13 14 15 16-17 18 19 22 23 Back Cover Retention of this Instruction Book This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the s
Introduction Your new electric oven 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 oven is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.
For Your Safety When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain precautions that must be observed. PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE. To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following: - only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer. - always use genuine spare parts.
Know your Oven C 250 200 150 A 100 40 PI ZZA H B D C G 12 6 13 9 10 F C 250 200 150 14 100 40 PI ZZA 8 7 1 A. B. C. D. F. G. H. Control Panel Function Selector Cooking temperature / time selection knob Electronic programmer Grill Pan / Baking Tray Oven Shelf Guides for sliding the shelves or Grill Pan in and out 1. 2. 3. 4.
The Controls The 7 Chefs oven combines the advantages of a convection oven with those of fan assisted models in a single appliance. It is extremely versatile allowing you to choose easily and safely between different cooking modes. The various features offered by the oven are selected by means of the function selector "B" situated on the control panel. The oven light At any time, including during pre-heating and cooking, you can turn the oven light on or off by pressing button 4.
The Controls Once the temperature set has been reached, the oven starts the cooking stage in itself, during which you may still: • change the temperature by turning control "C"; if you increase it by more than 25°C, the oven returns to the pre-heating mode; • change the cooking time by pressing button 2 and then turning control "C"; • enable/disable the control panel lock, by pressing button 2 for at least 3 seconds (see the paragraph entitled "Locking and Unlocking the Control Panel"); • stop cooking and t
The Controls When using the "grill" or "gratin" modes, remember to keep children away from the accessible parts of the appliance as they become very hot. fan at the back of the oven ensures the uniform distribution of heat throughout the latter, and all foods thus benefit from the following at the same time: • the infrared rays are excellent for sealing in the tenderness and juices in meat, • the hot air allows the food to be cooked thoroughly via conduction.
The accessories Your oven offers you many differing cooking modes. These can only be achieved thanks to a number of accessories which we have chosen for you. These accessories slide in and out of the different shelf positions inside your oven and can thus be positioned according to the individual cooking requirements of differing foods and dishes. The rotisserie The grill pan / baking tray Use it: • as a grill pan or baking tray. There is a grid to grill food on which fits into the grill pan.
Cooking Advice The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allows you to cook any type of food in the best possible way. With time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the following are only a guide, which may be varied according to your own personal taste. Using the “Fast Cooking” Mode Functional, fast and practical for those of you who use frozen or pre-cooked food along with other food items. You will find useful suggestions in the “Cooking Chart” .
Cooking Advice Cooking Fish and Meat When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use temperature settings from 180 °C to 200 °C. For red meat that should be well done on the outside while tender and juicy in the inside, it is a good idea to start with a high temperature setting (200°C-220°C) for a short time, then turn the oven down afterwards. In general, the larger the roast, the lower the temperature setting.
A FEW EXAMPLES OF COOKING ON ONE LEVEL Dish Cooking mode Temperature Time Shelf level Remarks Preheat Bread (1 kg loaf) Multicooking 210°C 30-35' 2 on backing tray Yes Savoury pasties Multicooking 200°C 20-25' Depending on thickness 2 on backing tray Yes Pizza (bread dough) Pizza 240°C 10-15' 1 on backing tray Yes Quiche Pizza 220°C 30' 1 Tin on backing tray Yes Cheese soufflé Multicooking 200°C 30-40' 2 Tin diam.
Care and Cleaning Disassembling the oven door - Always unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the main switch before all operations. The oven door can easily be removed to clean the space between the bottom of the door and the front of the oven.
Fast clean Safety How to start the cleaning process In fast clean mode, the temperature inside the oven reaches 500°, which is necessary for the destruction of food and fat residue, as illustrated below. • Take all the accessories out of the oven. Remove the toughest grease and food spots and especially all substantial overflows in order to avoid the creation of flames or smoke. • Shut the oven door.
INSTALLATION The panels of the adjacent cabinets must be made of heat-resistant material. In particular, cabinets with a veneer exterior must be assembled with glues which can withstand temperatures of up to 100 °C. In compliance with current safety standards, contact with the electrical parts of the oven must not be possible once it has been installed. All parts which ensure the safe operation of the appliance must be removable only with the aid of a tool.
INSTALLATION Fastening the oven to the cabinet 1. Place brackets "A" up against the oven support "B". 2. Place the tabs "C" up against brackets "A". In particular, if the cabinet side panel: • is 16 mm thick: mount the tab so that the number 16 it features is facing you; • is 18 mm thick: mount the tab so that the part without any wording is facing you; • is 20 mm thick: do not mount the tab. 3. Fasten the brackets and tabs on the oven cabinet side panel using screws "D". 4.
Electrical Connection Electrical connection The electrical connection to the mains must be made on the appliance. The power voltage and frequency are as indicated on the rating plate. WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Troubleshooting If your oven releases a lot of smoke during cooking: • Make sure you have selected the correct cooking mode for the type of dish you want to prepare and that you have selected the right accessories and put the dish in the oven at the recommended rack height. • Check the temperature selected: is it too high for the type of cooking required? • Check the degree of soil of the oven, and whether it needs to be cleaned.
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After Sales Service "No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
Guarantee "Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back" We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.
Key Contacts After Sales Service Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offer. Repair Service and Information Desk UK: 08709 066 066 (Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays) www.theservicecentre.co.