Hotpoint SD 52K, SD 52 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use
Electric Oven
Models: SD 52K - SD 52 I
T o the Installer
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
T o the User
You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and
CONTENTS
Introduction Close-up view How to use your appliance How to keep your oven in shape Pratical cooking advice Safety is a good habit to get into Installation Electrical connection After Sales Service Hotpoint Guarantee Key Contacts
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Back Cover
Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for ref erence as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from: Merloni Elettrodomestici L TD ., Morley Wa y , P eterborough, PE2 9JB
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Introduction
Your new electric oven is guaranteed* and will giv e 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.
Note: When the oven is first used, an odour ma y be omitted - this will cease after a short period of use.
To help remove the 'new' smell, heat the empty oven to maximum temperature for a minimum of two to three hours, keeping the door/s closed. Ensure that the room is well ventilated (eg. open a window or use an extractor fan) and that persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes. It is suggested that any pets be removed from the room until the smell has ceased.
This odour is due to any temporary finish on oven linings and elements and any moisture absorbed by the insulation.
* The guarantee is subject to the pro visions that the appliance:
(a) Has been used solely in accordance with this booklet. (b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate, attached to the appliance. (c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the manufacturers authorised employee or agent. (d) Has been correctly installed.
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Close-up view
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A. Control Panel B. Cooking mode selection knob C. Cooking temperature selection knob E. Oven indicator light (only a vailable on certain models)
- When lit, it indicates the ovens is heating up to the temperature set.
F. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet
G. Oven Rack H. Guides for sliding the racks or dripping pan in and
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I. End Cooking Time Knob (only available on cer tain
models)
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How to use your appliance
This multi-function oven combines the advantages 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 “B” and thermostat “C” situated on the control panel.
Notice: The first time y ou use your appliance, we 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
Notice: to use the oven in manual mode (not using the end cooking time programmer), the 9 symbol must be aligned with the reference mark on the control panel.
Convection Mode a
Position of thermostat knob “C”: 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 distrib ution and re­duced energy consumption. The convection oven is still unequalled when it comes to cooking dishes made up of several ingredients. 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 oven baking. When cooking in convection mode, only use one dripping pan or cooking rack at a time, otherwise the heat distribution will be uneven. Using the different 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 “C”: Between 60°C and Max. The heating elements, as well as the fan, will come on. Since the heat remains constant and uniform throughout 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 f or 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 f an 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. T o tha w more delicate f oods, 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 “C”: Betw een 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 “C”: 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...
Cook food with the oven door ajar.
Some grilling examples are included in the “Practical Cook­ing Advice” paragraph.
Fan Assisted Grill e
Position of thermostat knob “C”: 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 bur ning 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.
Cook food in “fan assisted grill mode” with the oven door shut.
This mode is also ideal for cooking fish steaks, lik e sword­fish, tuna, grouper , stuff ed cuttlefish etc.
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