Hotpoint SY86P User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Electric Oven

Model: SY86P

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

then retain them for future reference.

CONTENTS

Introduction
Close-up view
How to use your appliance
Programming the cooking mode
Automatic cleaning with the fast clean function
Do not worry if
Fast clean programming
How to Keep Your Oven in Shape
Replacing the oven lamp
Practical Cooking Advice
Safety Is A Good Habit To Get Into
Instalation
Electrical connection
Technical Specifications
After sales services
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:
INDESIT Company UK LTD, Morley W ay, 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 provisions 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
D. Electronic programmer - Allows you to programme

the desired cooking mode by selecting the cooking time
and the end cooking time. It can also be used as a

timer.
F. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet
G. Oven Rac k
H. Guides for sliding the racks or dripping pan in and

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1. Oven Light

2. Clock adjustment

3. Timer adjustment

4. End cooking time

5. Cooking time

6. Setting confirmation

7. Timer indicator

8. Pre-heating (m flashing) or cooking (m on) under

way indicator

9. Programming complete indicator

10.Door lock indicator

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How to use your appliance

The

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convection ov ens with those of the more modern fan assisted
models in a single appliance.
It is an extremely versatile appliance that allows y ou to choose
easily and safely between 7 different cooking modes. The
various features offered b y the ov en are selected by means
of selector knob “B” situated on the control panel.

Notice: The first time you use y our appliance, we recommend
that you set the thermostat to the highest setting and leave
the oven on for at least 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.

Setting the digital clock

The time can only be set on the clock when knob “B” is in
position 0.
After the appliance has been connected to the power supply ,
or when the power has gone out, the clock display will
automatically reset to 0:00 and begin to blink. 0.00.
T urn knob C to set the hours and then press OK to confirm.
Turn knob C again to set the minutes and then press OK
to confirm the time definitively . Any changes can be made
by pressing button 2 and f ollowing the abo v e procedure .

Timer Feature

The timer does not control the starting or stopping of the
oven, it merely sounds a buzz er when the time is up and
can be interrupted at any time just by pressing a button.
To set the timer, press button 3, adjust it using knob C and

then press the OK button to confirm. The n icon will remind
you the timer is on.

Once the countdown is over , a buzzer will sound, and will stop
doing so after 1 minute or if you press any b utton whatsoever .

The oven light

It can be turned on at any time with the oven turned off,
simply by pressing button 1 or by opening the ov en door.

Cooling ventilation

In order to reduce the temperature of the exterior of the
oven, a cooling fan generates a flow of air that can be
heard exiting between the ov en door and the control panel.

Note: When cooking is done, the fan stays on until
the oven cools down sufficiently.
Note: In “F ast cooking” mode , the fan comes on automatically

only when the oven is hot.
Reminder: the appliance is fitted with a diagnosis system
which detects any malfunctions. The user is informed of the
latter by messages such as “Fn m” that come up on the
display (n and m = single digit numbers). In these cases, you
need to call for technical assistance as the ov en is f aulty.

How T o Use Your Oven

T urn knob B to select the desired cooking mode. The oven
will immediately start the pre-heating phase, during which

the icon m will flash on the displa y , and the cooking tem­perature associated with the mode selected will be

displayed: should this value not be the one you desire,
you can modify it simply by turning knob C.

oven combines the advantages of traditional

Once pre-heating is complete, an acoustic signal will sound
and the icon m will come on permanently, and at this

stage you can place the food to be cook ed inside the pre­heated oven.
Note: the F AST COOKING and GRILL modes do not inclu-
de a pre-heating phase. Please remember that you can
always do the f ollowing when cooking is under wa y:

• change the cooking mode by turning knob “B”;

• change the temperature by turning knob “C”;

• programme the cooking time and end cooking time (see
paragraph entitled “Prog ramming the cooking mode”).

• stop it at any time by setting knob “B ” back to 0.

Note: For safety reasons, a cooking time of 2 hours is set
for each cooking mode by def ault. Should this time fail to
be adjusted, the oven will be automatically turned off once
this time is up.

Notice: Place the ov en tra y provided on the bottom shelf of
the oven to pre v ent an y sauce and/or grease from dripping
onto the bottom of the oven only when grilling f ood or when
using the turnspit (only available on certain models). F or all
other types of cooking, never use the bottom shelf and ne ver
place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in
operation because this could damage the enamel coating.
Always place your cookw are (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.)
on the grid provided with the appliance inserted especially
along the oven guides.

Convection Oven a

Position of thermostat knob “C ”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
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 o ven is still unequalled
when it comes to cooking dishes made up of several
ingredients, e.g. cabbage with ribs, local stockfish recipes,
tender veal with rice, etc. Excellent results are achieved when
preparing meat-based dishes as well: braised meats , ste w,
goulash, 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 and pastries as well as
fruit and cooking casseroles. When cooking in convection
mode, use only one rack, as the temperature would not be
distributed evenly on se v er al rac ks. 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.

Multi-Cooking Mode b

Position of thermostat knob “C ”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The heating elements and the fan come on alternately . Since
the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the oven,
the air cooks and browns food unif ormly over its entire surface.
With this mode, you can also cook various 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 Rac k”.
This cooking mode is particularly recommended for dishes
requiring a gratin finish or for those requiring considerably
prolonged cooking times, such as for example: lasagne, pasta

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bakes, roast chicken 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 Multi-cooking 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 . Excellent results
can be attained when cooking vegetable-based side dishes
like courgettes, aubergines, peppers , etc.
Desserts: this mode is also perfect for baking lea vened cakes.
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.

Grill 2

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 50% and 100%.
The top heating element and the turnspit (where present)
come on.
The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill make s
it possible to brown the surface 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: such as beef steaks, veal, rib
steak, filets, hamburgers etc...

Always leave the oven door ajar during cooking, except
when using the turnspit.

Some grilling examples are included in the “Practical Cooking
Advice” paragr aph.
Turn knob “C” and the display will indicate the different
energy percentages which represent the minimum (50%)
and maximum (100%) settings.

Gratin T

Position of thermostat knob “C ”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The top heating element, the fan and the turnspit (where
present) come on.
This combination of features increases the eff ectiv eness of
the unidirectional thermal radiation of the heating elements
through forced circulation of the air throughout the ov en. This
helps prevent f ood from burning on the surface, allo wing the
heat to penetrate right into the food. Excellent results are
achieved with kebabs made with meats and vegetables,
sausages, ribs, lamb chops, chick en in a spicy sauce, quail,
pork chops, etc.

All “gratin” cooking m ust be done with the oven door shut.

The “gratin” mode is ideal f or cooking grouper steaks , tuna,
swordfish, stuff ed cuttlefish etc.

Baking Mode u

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The rear heating element and the fan come on, guaranteeing
delicate heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven.
This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate foods ­especially cakes that need to rise - and for the preparation of
certain tartlets on 3 shelves at the same time. Here are a few
examples: cream puffs, sweet and sa voury biscuits, savoury
puffs, Swiss rolls and small portions of vegetables au gratin,
etc…..

“Fast cooking” Mode v

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The heating elements and the fan come on, guaranteeing
constant heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven.
This mode is especially recommended for cooking pre­packed f ood quickly (as pre-heating is not necessary), such
as for example: frozen or pre-cooked food) as well as for a
few “home-made” dishes.
The best results when cooking using the “Fast cooking” mode
are obtained if you use one cooking rack only (the second
from the bottom), please see the table entitled “Practical
Cooking Advice”.

“Defrosting” ModeU

Position of thermostat knob “C”: any
The fan located on the bottom of the oven makes the air

circulate at room temperature around the food. This is
recommended for the defrosting of all types of food, b ut in
particular for delicate types of food which do not require
heat, such as for example: ice cream cakes, cream or
custard desserts, fruit cakes. By using the fan, the
defrosting time is approximately halved. In the case of
meat, fish and bread, it is possible to accelerate the
process using the “multi-cooking” mode and setting the
temperature to 80° - 100°C.

Automatic cleaning with the fast clean function

This function is designed to clean your oven thoroughly.
For details on the fast clean function, please refer to the
paragraph entitled “A utomatic cleaning with the fast clean
function”.

The turnspit (only available on certain models)
To start the turnspit, proceed as follows:

a) place the oven tray on the 1st rack;
b) insert the special turnspit suppor t on the 3rd rack and

position the spit by inserting it through the special hole
into the turnspit at the back of the oven;

c) start the turnspit using knob “B” to select setting 2 / T.

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Pizza Mode w

Position of thermostat knob “C ”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The bottom and circular heating elements, as well as the
fan, will come on. This combination rapidly heats the oven
due to the large amounts of power used by the appliance
(2800 W), which results in the production of considerable
heat coming prevalently from the bottom.
The pizza mode is ideal for foods requiring high temperatures
to cook, like pizzas and large roasts. Only use one oven tr ay
or rack at a time. However, if more than one is used, these
must be switched halfw ay through the cooking process.

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