Hotpoint CISHB 50 A.1 IX User Manual

Congratulations on choosing an Ariston appliance, which you will find is dependable and easy to use. W e recommend
that you read the instructions in this owner’ s manual carefully before use f or the best performance and to extend the lif e
of your appliance, as it will provide you with all the instructions you require to ensure its safe installation, use and
maintenance. Always k eep this owner’ s manual close to hand since you ma y need to refer to it in the future. Thank you.

Close-up view

A. Control Panel
B. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet
C. Oven Rack
D. Electric hotplate
E. Cooking mode selection knob
F. Electric hotplate knobs
G. Electric hotplate indicator light
H. Guides for sliding the racks or dripping pan in and

out

I. Oven indicator light (only on certain models) - When

lit, it indicates the oven is heating up to the temperatu­re set.

L. Cooking temperature selection knob

I

G

D

A

C

D

H

B

0

1

2 5

3

6

1

2 5

3

4

0

6

1

2 5

3

4

F

0

6

1

2 5

3

4

0

6

MAX

220

180

4

60

100
140

L

0

E

How to use your oven

This multi-function oven combines the adv antages of tra­ditional convection ov ens with those of the more modern
fan assisted models in a single appliance.
It is an extremely versatile appliance that allows you to
choose easily and safely between 5 different cooking
modes. The various features offered by the oven are se­lected by means of selector knob “E” and thermostat “L”
situated on the control panel.

Notice: The first time y ou use your appliance, w e recom­mend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting
and leave the ov en on f or about half an hour with nothing
in it, with the oven door shut. Then, open the oven door
and let the room air. The odour that is often detected dur­ing this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances
used to protect the oven during storage and until it is in­stalled.

Notice: Place the dripping pan provided on the bottom
shelf of the oven to prev ent any sauce and/or grease from
dripping onto the bottom of the oven only when grilling
food or when using the rotisserie (only available on cer­tain models). F or all other types of cooking, ne ver use the
bottom shelf and never place anything on the bottom of
the oven when it is in operation because this could dam­age the enamel. Alw ays place your cookware (dishes , alu­minium foil, etc. etc.) on the grid provided with the appli­ance inserted especially along the oven guides.

Convection Mode a

Position of thermostat knob “L”: betw een 60°C and Max.
On this setting, the top and bottom heating elements come
on. This is the classic, traditional type of oven which has
been perfected, with exceptional heat distribution and re­duced energy consumption. The convection oven is still
unequalled when it comes to cooking dishes made up of
several ing redients, e.g. cabbage with ribs, Spanish style
cod, Ancona style stockfish, tender veal strips with rice,
etc. Excellent results are achieved when preparing veal
or beef-based dishes as well (braised meats, stew, gou­lash, wild game, ham etc.) which need to cook slowly and
require basting or the addition of liquid. It nonetheless re­mains the best system for baking cakes as well as fruit
and cooking using covered casserole dishes for ov en bak­ing. When cooking in conv ection mode, only use one drip­ping pan or cooking rack at a time, otherwise the heat
distribution will be uneven. Using the diff erent rack heights
available, you can balance the amount of heat between
the top and the bottom of the oven. Select from among
the various rack heights based on whether the dish needs
more or less heat from the top.

Fan Assisted Mode b

Position of thermostat knob “ L”: Between 60°C and Max.
The heating elements, as well as the fan, will come on.
Since the heat remains constant and uniform throughout

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the oven, the air cooks and browns f ood uniformly over its
entire surface. With this mode , you can also cook v arious
dishes at the same time, as long as their respective cook­ing temperatures are the same. A maximum of 2 racks
can be used at the same time, following the instructions in
the section entitled: “Cooking On More Than One Rack”.
This fan assisted mode is particularly recommended for
dishes requiring a gratin finish or for those requiring con­siderably prolonged cooking times, such as for example:
lasagne, pasta bakes, roast chic ken and potatoes, etc…
Moreover, the excellent heat distribution makes it possi­ble to use lower temperatures when cooking roasts. This
results in less loss of juices, meat which is more tender
and a decrease in the loss of weight for the roast. The fan
assisted mode is especially suited for cooking fish, which
can be prepared with the addition of a limited amount of
condiments, thus maintaining their flavour and appear­ance.
Desserts: the fan assisted mode is also perf ect for baking
leavened cak es.
Moreover, this mode can also be used to thaw quickly
white or red meat and bread by setting the temperature to
80 °C. To thaw more delicate foods, set the thermostat to
60°C or use only the cold air circulation feature by setting
the thermostat to 0°C.

“Top” oven c

Position of thermostat knob “L”: Between 60°C and Max.
The top heating element comes on.
This mode can be used to brown food at the end of cook­ing.

Grill d

Position of thermostat knob “ L”: Max
The top central heating element comes on.
The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill
makes it possible to brown the surf ace of meats and roasts
while locking in the juices to keep them tender . The grill is
also highly recommended for dishes that require a high
temperature on the surface: beef steaks, veal, rib steak,
filets, hamburgers etc...
Some grilling examples are included in the “Pr actical Cook­ing Advice” paragraph.

Fan Assisted Grill e

Position of thermostat knob “L”: between 60°C and 200°C.
The top central heating element and the fan come on. This
combination of features increases the effectiv eness of the
unidirectional thermal radiation of the heating elements
through forced circulation of the air throughout the ov en.
This helps prevent food from burning on the surface, al­lowing the heat to penetrate right into the food. Excellent
results are achieved with kebabs made with meats and
vegetables, sausages , ribs, lamb chops, chicken in a spicy
sauce, quail, pork chops, etc.
This mode is also ideal for cooking fish steaks, lik e sword­fish, tuna, grouper , stuff ed cuttlefish etc.

The oven light

Set knob “E” to the 8 symbol to turn it on. It lights the
oven and stays on when an y of the electrical heating ele­ments in the oven come on.

The control knobs for the hob electric hotplates (F)

The cookers can be equipped with standard, rapid and
automatic electric hotplates in a variety of combinations (the
rapid hotplates can be distinguished from the rest by the red
boss in the centre of the same, and the automatic hotplates
by the smaller circular aluminium plate in their centre).
To avoid any heat loss and damage to the hotplates, we
advise you to use pans with a flat bottom, whose diameter is
no less than that of the hotplate itself.
The table contains the different settings indicated on the
knobs and the use for which the hotplates are recommended.

Pos. Piastr a normale o rapida

0 Spento

1 Cottura di verdure, pesci

Cottura di patate (a vapore) minestre, ceci,

2

fagioli
Proseguiment o di cottura di gr andi quantità di

3

cibi, minestroni

4

Arrostire (medio)

5

Arrostire (forte)

6

Rosolare o raggiungere bollitura in poco tempo

Before using the hotplates for the first time, you should
heat them at maximum temperature for appr oximately 4
minutes, without an y pans. During this initial stage, their
protective coating hardens and reaches its maximum
resistance.

Electric hotplate indicator light (G)

This light comes on when any of the electrical hotplates on
the hob have been turned on.

Using the hob

To get the best from your hob , here are a f ew helpful tips to
keep in mind during cooking or when preparing food.

· Use flat-bottomed pans to ensure the same adheres fully

to the cooking zone.

· Use pans whose diameter is sufficient to cover the

hotplate fully , so as to guarantee the use of all the availab le
heat.

· Make sure the bottom of the pan is always clean and dry ,

to ensure correct contact and a long life for y our hotplates
and pans.

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How to Keep Your Oven in Shape

Before cleaning your oven, or performing maintenance,
disconnect it from the power supply.

To extend the life of your oven, it must be cleaned
frequently, keeping in mind that:

• Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance.

• the enamelled or stainless steel parts should be
washed with lukewar m water without using any abra­sive powders or corrosive substances which could ruin
them; Stainless steel could get stained. If these stains
are difficult to remove, use special products available
on the market. After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse
thoroughly and dry .

• the inside of the oven should preferably be cleaned
immediately after use, when it is still warm, with hot
water and soap; the soap should be rinsed away and
the interior dried thoroughly . Avoid using abr asiv e de­tergents (for example cleaning powders, etc…) and
abrasive sponges for dishes or acids (such as
limescale-remover , etc…) as these could damage the
enamel. If the grease spots and dirt are par ticularly
tough to remove, use a special product f or oven clean­ing, following the instructions provided on the pack et.

• if you use your oven for an extended period of time,
condensation may form. Dry it using a soft cloth.

• there is a rubber seal surrounding the oven opening
which guarantees its perfect functioning. Check the
condition of this seal on a regular basis. If necessary,
clean it and avoid using abrasive products or objects
to do so. Should it become damaged, please contact
your nearest After-sales Service Centre. We recom­mend you avoid using the oven until it has been re­paired.

• nev er line the oven bottom with aluminium foil, as the
consequent accumulation of heat could compromise
the cooking and even damage the enamel.

• clean the glass door using non-abrasive products or
sponges and dry it with a soft cloth.

• the electric hotplates should be cleaned with a damp
cloth and lubricated with a little oil while still warm;

How to remove the oven door

For a more thorough clean, you can remove the oven
door. Proceed as follows:

• open the door fully;

• lift up and turn the small levers situated on the two
hinges;

• grip the door on the two external sides, shut it slowly
but not completely;

• pull the door towards you, pulling it out of its seat;

Reassemble the door by following the above procedures
backwards.

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Replacing the Oven Lamp

• Disconnect the oven from the pow er supply by means
of the omnipolar switch used to connect the appliance
to the electrical mains; or unplug the appliance if the
plug is accessible;

• Remove the glass cov er of the lamp-holder;

• Remove the lamp and replace with a lamp resistant to
high temperatures (300°C) with the following charac­teristics:

- Voltage: 230/240 V

- Wattage 25W

- Type E14

• Replace the glass cover and reconnect the oven to
the mains power supply.

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Practical Cooking Advice

The oven off ers a wide range of alternatives which allow
you to cook any type of food in the best possib le wa y . With
time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile
cooking appliance and the following directions are only a
guideline which may be varied according to your o wn per­sonal experience.

Preheating

If the oven must be preheated (this is generally the case
when cooking leavened f oods), the “fan assisted” mode

b can be used to reach the desired temperature 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.

Cooking on More Than One Rack

If you have to cook on more than one rack at the same
time, use only the “fan assisted mode” b which is the
only one that is appropriate for this type of cooking.

• The oven is fitted with 5 racks. During fan assisted
cooking, use two of the three central racks; the lowest
and highest racks receive the hot air directly and
therefore delicate foodstuffs could be bur nt on these
racks.

• As a general rule, use the 2nd and 4th rack from the
bottom, placing the foodstuffs that require greater heat
on the 2nd rack from the bottom. For example, when
cooking meat roasts together with other food, place
the roast on the 2nd rack from the bottom and the more
delicate food on the 4th rack from the bottom.

• When cooking foodstuffs that require differing times
and temperatures, set a temperature that is somewhere
between the two temperatures required, place the more
delicate food on the 4th rack from the bottom and tak e
the food requiring less time out of the oven first.

• Use the dripping pan on the lower rack and the grid on
the upper;

Using the Grill
This multi-function oven offers you 2 different grilling
modes only and exclusively with the o ven door shut.

Use the “grill” mode d, placing the food under the centre
of the grill (situated on the 3rd or 4th rack form the bottom)
because only the central part of the top heating element
is turned on.
Use the bottom rack (1st from the bottom), placing the
dripping pan provided to collect any sauce and/or grease
and prevent the same from dripping onto the ov en bottom.
When using this mode, we recommend you set the
thermostat to the highest setting. However, this does not
mean you cannot use lower temperatures, simply by
adjusting the thermostat knob to the desired temperatu­re.
Setting e, “fan assisted 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.
Moreover, it can also be used for browning foods at the
end of the cooking process, such as adding that gratin
finish to pasta bakes, for example.
When using this mode, place the grid on the 2nd or 3rd

oven rack from the bottom (see cooking table) then, to
prevent fat and grease from dripping onto the bottom of
the oven and thus smoke from f orming, place a dripping­pan on the 1st rack from the bottom.

Important: always use the grill with the oven door shut.

This will allow you both to obtain excellent results and to
save on energy (appro ximately 10%).
When using this mode, we advise you to set the thermostat
to 200°C, as it is the most efficient way to use the grill,
which is based on the use of infrared rays . However, this
does not mean you cannot use lower temperatures , simply
by adjusting the thermostat knob to the desired tempera­ture.

Therefore the best results when using the grill modes
are obtained by placing the grid on the lower racks
(see cooking table) then, to prevent fat and grease
from dripping onto the bottom of the oven and smoke
from forming, place a dripping-pan on the 1st oven
rack from the bottom.

Baking Cakes

When baking cakes, always place them in a preheated
oven. Make sure you wait until the oven has been
preheated thoroughly (the red light “I” will turn off). Do not
open the oven door during baking to prev ent the cake from
dropping. In general:

Dolce troppo secco

La prossima volta im postate una tem peratur a di10°C
superiore e riduce te il tempo d i cottu ra.

Dolce si abbassa

Usate meno liquido o abbassate la tem peratura di
10°C.

Dolce scuro superiormente

Inseritelo ad altezza inf eriore, impos tate una
temperatura più bassa e pr olung ate la cottu ra.

Buona cottura esterna, ma interno colloso

Usate meno liquido, riducete la temperatura,
aumentate il tempo di cottura.

Dolce non si stacca dallo stampo

Ungete bene lo stampo e c ospar getelo a nch e con un
pò di farina oppure utili zzat e cart a forn o.

Ho cotto su più ripiani (nella funzione "ventilato")
e non tutti sono allo stesso avanzam ento di
cottura

Impostate una tem peratura inferiore.
Non necessariamente ripiani inseriti
contemporaneamente debbono e ssere tolti insieme.

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Cooking Pizza
For best results when cooking pizza, use the “fan

assisted “ b mode:

• Preheat the oven f or at least 10 min utes;

• Use a light aluminium pizza pan, placing it on the grid
supplied with the oven. If the dripping pan is used, this
will extend the cooking time, making it difficult to get a
crispy crust;

• Do not open the oven door frequently while the pizza
is cooking;

• If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three of four), we
recommend you add the mozzarella cheese on top
halfway through the cooking process .

• When cooking pizza on two racks, use the 2nd and
4th with a temperature of 220°C and place the pizzas
in the oven after having preheated it for at least 10
minutes.

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. Place the meat on the centre of the grid and place
the dripping pan beneath it to catch the fat.
Make sure that the grid is inserted so that it is in the centre
of the oven. If you would like to increase the amount of
heat from below, use the low rack heights. For savoury
roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat
with lard or bacon on the top.

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Posizione
manopola
selezione

Cibo da cucinare Peso

(Kg )

Posizione di

cottu ra rip iani

dal basso

Tempo di pre­riscaldamento

(minuti)

Posizione
manopola

term ostato

Tempo di

cottu ra

(minuti)

1 Statico

a

2 Ventilato

b

3 Forno Sopra

Anatra
Arrosto di vitello o
manzo
Ar ro st o di ma ia le
Bisc ot ti (di fro lla)
Crostate

Pizza

(su 2 ripiani)

Lasagne
Agnello
Pollo arrosto + patate
Sgombro
Plum-cake
Bignè

(su 2 ripian i)

Biscotti
Pan di spagna

ripiano

Pan di spagna

ripiani)

Torte salate
Ritocchi di cottura - 3/4 15 220 -

(su 2 ripia ni

)

)

(su 1

(su 2

1
1
1

-

1
1

1
1
1
1
1

0.5

0.5

0.5

1.0

1.5

3
3
3
3
3

2-4

3
2

2-4

2

2
2-4
2-4

2
2-4

3

15
15
15
15
15

15
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

10
15

200
200
200
180
180

220
200
180
180
180
170
190
180
170

170
200

c

4 G rill

d

5 G rill
ventila to

Sogliole e seppie
Spiedini di calamari e
gamberi
File tt o di me rlu z z o
Verdure alla griglia
Bistecca di vitello
Coto lette
Hamburger
Sgombri
Toast

Con girarrosto (ove
presente)
Vitello allo spiedo
Po llo a llo sp ie d o
Agnello allo spiedo

Po llo a lla g rig lia
Seppie

1
1

1
1
1
1
1
1

n.° 4

1.0

1.5

1.0

1.5

1.5

4

4

4
3/4

4

4

4

4

4

-

-

-

3

3

5
5

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

5
5
5

5
5

Max
Max

Max
Max
Max
Max
Max
Max
Max

Max
Max
Max

200
200

e

Con girarrosto (ove
presente)
Vitello allo spiedo
Po llo a llo sp ie d o
Pollo (allo spiedo) +
patate (sulla leccarda)
Agnello allo spiedo

i tempi di cottura sono indicativi e possono essere modificati in base ai propri gusti personali. Nelle cotture al

NB:

grill o grill ventilato, la leccarda va posta sempre al 1° ripiano a partire dal basso.

1.5

2.0

1.5

-

1.5

-

-

-

2

-

5
5
5
5
5

200
200
200
200
200

65-75
70-75
70-80
15-20
30-35

15-20
30-35
50-60
60-75
30-35
40-50
20-25
10-15
15-20

20-25
25-30

8-10

6-8

10
10-15
15-20
15-20

7-10

15-20

2-3

80-90
70-80
70-80

55-60
30-35

70-80
70-80
70-75
70-75
70-80

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Safety Is A Good Habit To Get Into

T o maintain the efficienc y and saf ety of this appliance, we recommend that you do the following:

• only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer

• always use original spare parts

• When handling the appliance, we recommend you

always use the purpose pro vided handles recessed
into the sides of the oven to prevent harming
people or damaging the appliance itself.

• This appliance is designed for non-professional, house­hold use and its functions must not be changed.

• These instructions are only valid for the countries
whose symbols appear on the manual and the serial
number plate.

• The electrical system of this appliance can only be used
safely when it is correctly connected to an efficient
earthing system in compliance with current safety
standards.

• When the appliance is in use, the heating elements

and some parts of the oven door become extremely
hot. Make sure you don’t touc h them and keep chil­dren well away.

The following items are potentially danger ous, and
therefore appropriate measures must be taken to
prevent children and the disabled from coming into
contact with them:

- Controls and the appliance in general;

- Packaging (bags, polystyrene , nails, etc.);

- The appliance itself, immediately after use of the oven
or grill due to the heat generated;

- The appliance itself, when no longer in use (potentially
dangerous parts must be made safe).

Av oid the following:

- Touching the appliance with wet parts of the body;

- Using the appliance when barefoot;

- Pulling on the appliance or the supply cable to unplug
it from the electrical outlet;

- Improper or dangerous operations;

- Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots;

- Allowing power supply cables of small appliances to
come into contact with the hot parts of the appliance;

- Exposing the appliance to atmospheric agents such
as rain, or sunlight;

- Using the oven for storage purposes;

- Using flammable liquids near the appliance;

- Using adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension
leads;

- Attempting to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.

Qualified personnel must be contacted in the
following cases:

- Installation (following the manuf acturer’s instructions);

- When in doubt about operating the appliance;

- Replacing the electrical socket when it is not compat­ible with the appliance plug.

Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer
must be contacted in the follo wing cases:

- If in doubt about the soundness of the appliance after
removing it from its packaging;

- If the power supply cable has been damaged or needs
to be replaced;

- If the appliance breaks down or functions poorly; ask
for original spare parts.

It is a good idea to do the following:

- Only use the appliance to cook food and nothing else;

- Check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked;

- Disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains if it is
not functioning properly and before cleaning or perform­ing maintenance;

- When left unused, unplug the appliance form the elec­tricity mains and turn off the gas tap (if foreseen);

- Use oven gloves to place cookware in the ov en or when
removing it;

- Always grip the oven door handle in the centre as the
extremities of the same may be hot due to any hot air
leaks;

- Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”o” position when the
appliance is not in use.

- Cut the power supply cable after disconnecting it from
the mains when you decide not to use the appliance any
longer.

• The manufacturer may not be held responsible for any
damage due to: incorrect installation, improper , incorrect
and irrational use.

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