Hotpoint Ariston FV 37 GB, FV 34D GB, A 2211 Instruction Manual

FV 37 GB
FV 34D GB
A 2211

Electric ventilated oven

Instructions for installation and use

Congratulations on choosing an Ariston appliance, which you will find is dependable and easy to use . W e recommend
that you read this manual for best performance and to extend the life of your appliance. Thank you.

Close-up View

A. Control Panel
B. Knob for selecting the cooking features
C. V ariable Grill Knob
D. Electronic Programer (only on a few models) - This

feature allows you to set the length and end cooking
time for any of the cooking f eatures. It also has a timer
feature.

D1.Country Style Clock and Timer (only on a few

models).

E. Oven Light (only on certain models) - When the light

is on, it indicates that the oven is heating. It will turn off

when the temperature setting has been reached.
F. Drip pan
G. Oven Racks
H. Guides for sliding the racks or drip pan in and out

A

G

50

MAX

75

220

100

180

140

MAX

1/2

MIN

H

F

E

MAX

50

MAX

75

220

100

180

140

B

D

1/2

MIN

C

How T o Use Y our Appliance

The various cooking fetures off ered by your oven can be
selected using the "B" setting knob and variable grill knob
(C) located on the control panel.

Attention: The first time you use the ov en we recommend
that you set the thermostat on the hightest setting and leave
the oven on for about a half of an hour with nothing in it.
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 o ven during
storage and until it is installed.

N.B.: Should the appliance be equipped with an electronic
programmer, to use the electric oven, just press button

(the symbol will appear on the display) before

selecting the desired cooking function.

Using the oven

When the oven control knob (B) is turned in a clockwise
direction to the symbol the fan and oven light will
come on to assist in the defrosting of frozen food. Rotating

further to the complete range of temperatures shown on
the dial you can choose which is most suitable for the

E

MAX

50

MAX

75

220

100

180

140

1

B

D

1/2

MIN

C

food you are going to cook. The temperature is reached
automatically and controlled by the ov en thermostat (from
50°C to 240°C).
Note: Whilst using tag ov en for conv entional cooking knob
(C) must be set with “MAX” in line with the ref erence mark
on the control panel.

Grill

The top centre heating element will come on and the
rotisserie motor (if present) will be activated. On this
setting, food is cooked by the thermal radiation given off
in the downward direction by the electric heating element.
The very high temperature and direct heat of the grill
make it possible to brown meats on the surface while
locking in the juices to keep them tender .

Double Grill

Both of the top heating elements turn on and the rotisserie
motor (if present) is activated.
This over-sized grill has a completely ne w design, which
is the reason why cooking efficiency has increased by
50%. In addition, the double grill eliminates heat gaps in
the corners of the oven.

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Oven Light

The light comes on when the "B" knob is turned to the

setting. The light illuminates the oven and remains

on when any of the heating elements is turned on.

Forced Air Ventilation

In order to reduce the external temperature of the oven,
some models have been equipped with a cooling fan which
comes on when the "B" knob is turned to a cooking setting.
The fan remains on during the cooking process and a flow
of air can be heard exiting between the ov en door and the
control panel.
After you have finished cooking, it a good idea to k eep the
fan on for a f ew min utes by setting the thermostat knob to
"•" in order to allow the oven to cool do wn rapidly.

Country Style Clock and Timer

3rd Oven Glass

This appliance conforms to all relevant European
Standards regarding surface temperatures, however, in
order to further decrease the temperature of the oven door
and reduce energy consumption, a supplementary kit has
been made available as an optional extra. The fitting of
this kit should be considered, if energy saving is desirable
or if young children may be present. To purchase the
supplementary kit code 053413 contact your nearest
Merloni Service Centre.

Warning

Only use the bottom shelf of the oven when using the
rotisserie to cook (where present). For all other types of
cooking, never 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 y our
cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on the grate
provided with the appliance inserted especially along the
oven guides.

How to Set the Current Time

The oven must be connected to the po wer supply.
Pull and turn the knob in the clockwise direction to set
the time.
N.B.: The clock is electric. Therefore, in the event of a
power outage, the clock will stop for the entire time the
oven remains without power . When the power comes back
on, the clock must be reset to the current time

Timer Feature

The timer operates by counting down a given period of
time. This f eature does not, however, turn the ov en on or
off. It merely emits an acoustical alarm when the time has
run out.

How to Set the Timer

Turn the knob until the indicator is set on the length of
time desired (using the inside numbers). The time is clearly
visible through the transparent window on the indicator
itself.
The timer will begin to count down immediately.
The sound will stop automatically after approximately 2

minutes and the timer will be set to the symbol (clock
function).
To turn off the buzzer, or to use only the clock, set the

indicator on the symbol.

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Electronic Cooking Programmer

The programmer makes it possible to preset the oven and
the grill in terms of:

• delay start with a preset length of time for cooking;

• immediate start with a preset length of time for cooking;

• timer.
Button functions:

: Timer with hour and minutes;
: Length of cooking time;
: End cooking time;
: Manual change;
: Change time (bac kwards);
: Change time (f orwards).

How to Reset the Digital Clock

After the appliance has been connected to the power source
or following a power outage, the clock display will begin to
blink and read: 0:00

• Press the and buttons at the same time . Then

use (within 4 seconds) the and b uttons to set

the exact time.

Use the button to mo v e the time forw ards.

When "auto" is lighted, it indicates that the length and end
cooking time have been preset to operate in automatic
mode. At this point, the oven will turn on automatically at
12:30 in order to finish the cooking session within 30

minutes. When the o v en is on, the symbol (cooking
pot) will appear on the display for the entire length of the

cooking process. The button can be pressed at any
time to display the setting for the length of the cooking

time, while the button can be pressed to display the
end cooking time.

At the end of the cooking time, an acoustic signal will
sound. Press any b utton it turn it off (except the
and buttons).
Immediate Start Time with Preset Cooking Length

When only the length of the cooking time is set (points 1 and
2 of the paragraph entitled, "Delay ed Start Time with Preset
Cooking Length"), the cooking session starts immediately.

Cancelling a Preset Cooking Time

Press the button, and use the button to set the time
to:

Use the button to mo v e the time backw ards.

Manual Operation Mode for the Oven

After the time has been set, the programmer is automati­cally set to manual mode.

Note: Press the button to return the oven to manual
mode after every "Automatic" cooking session.

Delayed Start Time with Preset Cooking Length

The length and the end cooking times must be set. Let us
suppose that the display shows 10:00.

1. Turn the oven control knob to the cooking setting and

temperature desired (example: convection oven at

200°C).

2. Press the and the use (within 4 seconds) the

and buttons to set the length of the cooking time. Let

us suppose that 30 minutes was set for the length of the

cooking time. In this case, the displa y will sho w:

Release the button, and within 4 seconds, the current time
will reappear with the symbol and "auto."

3. Press the button, and then use the and

buttons to set the end cooking time. Let us suppose that

it is 13:00

4. Release the button and the display will show the current

time within 4 seconds:

Then press the manual cooking mode button .

Timer Feature

The timer can be used to count down from a given length of
time. This f eature does not control when the oven comes on
or turns off, but, rather , it only emits an acoustic signal when
the preset time has run out.

Press the button, and the display will read:

Then use the and buttons to set the desired time.
Release the button, and the timer will start at that second.
The display will show the current time.

At the end of the preset time, an acoustic signal will sound,
which can be turned off by pressing any button (e xcept the

and buttons), and the symbol will turn off.

Changing and Cancelling Settings

• The settings can be changed at any time by pressing the
corresponding button and using the or button.

• When the length setting for the cooking time is cancelled,
the end cooking time setting is also cancelled, and vice
versa.

• When in automatic cooking mode, the appliance will not
accept end cooking times prior to the start cooking time
proposed by the appliance itself.

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How to Keep Your Oven in Shape

Before cleaning y our oven, or perf orming maintenance,
disconnect it from the power supply.

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

• The self-cleaning panels (if present) and the enameled
parts should be washed with warm water - abrasive
powders and corrosive substances should be a voided;

• The inside of the oven should be cleaned immediately
after use with warm water and soap; the soap should
be rinsed away and the interior dried thoroughly;

• Stainless steel can be stained if it remains in contact
with agressive detergents (containing phosphorus) or
water with a high lime content. We recommend that
you rinse these parts thoroughly and dr y them well
after cleaning. It is also a good idea to dry any water
spills;

• Never line the bottom of the oven with aluminium foil
because the buildup of heat will not only impede the
cooking process, but could also damage the enamel.

Replacing the Lamp in the Oven

• Cutoff the supply of power to the oven by turning off
the omni-polar switch connecting it to the mains, or by
removing the plug if it is accessible;

• Unscrew the glass cov er attached to the lamp holder;

• Unscrew the lamp and replace it with another high­temperature lamp (300°C) with the following

characteristics:

- V oltage: 230/240 V

- Wattage: 25W

- Socket: E14

• Remount the glass cover and reconnect the appliance
to the power supply.

Practical Cooking Advice

When using the oven, only one rack or drip pan should be
used at a time. The rack or pan should be inserted into
the bottom or top guides depending on whether the food
needs more heat from the top or bottom.

Preheating

If the oven must be preheated (this is generally required
for leavened foods), we recommend using the
"conventional" oven feature which makes it possible to
reach the temperature desired in a very short time. After
the oven has been preheated, the red indicator light (E)
will turn off. At this point, y ou can select the most suitable
setting to cook the dish.

Cooking Fish and Meat

Meat must weigh at least 1 Kg in order to prevent it from
drying out. When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use

low temperature settings (150°C-175°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) f or 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 rack and place the drip pan beneath it
to catch the fat.
Make sure that the rack 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 savory
roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat
with lard or bacon on the top.

Cooking Pastries

Always preheat the oven when cooking pastries. Do not
open the door in order to prev ent the pastry from dropping.
The batter or dough should not be too liquidy so that the
cooking time is not excessive . In general:

Pastry is too dry

Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the
cooking time.

Pastry dropped

Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C.

Pastry is too da rk on t op

Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and
increase the cooking t ime.

Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside

Use less liquid, l ower the temperature, and increas e the
cooking time.

The pastry sticks to the pan

Grease the pan well and sprinkl e it wit h a dusting of
flour.

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I used more than one level and they are not all at
the same cooking point

Use a lower temperature setting. It is not necessary to
remove the food from all the racks at the same time.

T o operate the grill

1. Turn the oven control knob (B) clockwise until the
required grilling symbol is in line with the mark on the
control panel. The element is now “on”.

2. The variable grill control (C) can now be operated to
select the required heat.

Using the Grill

Grilling may be carried out with a two stage heating
element situated in the top of the oven chamber. The

When utilizing the grill, place the rack at the lower le v els
(see cooking table). To catch grease or fat and prev ent
smoke, place a drip pan at the bottom rack lev el.

centre, or the complete area of the grill can be selected
by turning the oven control knob (B) in a cloc kwise direction

to align the symbols ( for the centre, f or the com-

Grilling must be done with the door partially open to
avoid increasing the grilling time.

plete area) with the mark on the control panel. The variable
temperature control (C) is positioned to right of the oven
knob. This knob will provide varying grill temperatures
when rotated from “max” to “min” and may be adjusted to
vary the level of heat at any time during the grilling
operation.

Food to be cooked Wt.

(wt)

Pasta

Lasagne 2.5 3 210 - 75-80

Cannelloni 2.5 3 210 MAX - 75-80
Oven-baked noodles 2.5 3 210 - 75-80

Meat

Veal 1.7 3 230 - 85-90
Chicken 1.5 3 220 - 110-115

Turkey 3.0 3 MAX MAX - 95-100
Duck 1.8 3 230 - 120/125
Rabbit 2 3 230 - 105/110
Pork 2.1 3 230 - 100/110
Lamb 1.8 3 230 - 90-95

Fish

Mackerel 1.1 3 210-230 - 55-60
Dentex 1.5 3 210-230 MAX - 60-65

Trout baked in paper 1.0 3 210-230 - 40-45

Pizza

Napolitan 1.0 3 MAX MAX 15 30-35

Cake

Biscuits 0.5 3 180 15 30-35

Tarts 1.1 3 180 MAX 15 30-35

Chocolate cake 1 3 200 15 45-50
Raised Cakes 1 3 200 15 50/55

Grill cooking

Toast n.° 4 4 10
Pork chops 1.5 4 MAX-MIN 30
Mackerel 1.1 4 35

Note: cooking times are appr oximate and may vary according to personal taste.

Cooking posit ion

of shelves from

bottom

Temperature

(°C)

Variable

grill

Pre-heating time

(min)

Cooking

time

(min.)

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Safety Is A Good Habit To Get Into

To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:

• use only the MANUFACTURER Service

• use only ORIGINAL Spare Pa rts

• 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 may be used
safely only when it is correctly connected to an efficient
earthing system in complaince with the safety
standards currently in effect.

The following items are potentially dangerous, and,
therefore, appr opriate 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 immediately after use of the oven or
grill due to the heat generated;

- The appliance 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 cord to unplug it
from the electrical outlet;

- Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots;

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

- Exposing the appliance to atmospheric agents (rain,
sun);

- Using the oven for storage purposes;

- Using flammable liquids near the appliance;

- Using adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extension
cords;

- 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 outlet when it is not compatible
with the plug for the appliance.

Service Centres authorized by the manufacturer
must be contacted in the following cases:

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

- If the power supply cord 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, 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 the appliance is not used for an extended period
of time, cut off the supply of power and close the gas
cock (if present);

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

- Always grasp the o ven door in the centre because the
ends may be hot due to the escape of hot air;

- Make sure that the control knobs are on the “•”/”o”
setting when the appliance is not in use;

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

• The manufacturer will not be held liable for any
damages that might arise out of incorrect installation
or improper, incorrect or unreasonable use of the
appliance.

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Installation

Important: The power supply to the appliance must be

cut off before any adjustments or maintenance work is
done on it.

Installation of Built-in Ovens

In order to insure that the built-in appliance functions
properly, the cabinet containing it must be appropriate.
The figure below gives the dimensions of the cutout for
installation under the counter or in a cabinet wall unit.

45 mm.

558 mm.

593 mm.

595 mm.

23 mm.

567 mm.

5 mm.

595 mm.

543 mm.

45 mm.

560 mm.

To fasten the oven to the cabinet, open the door of the
oven and fasten it b y inserting the 4 wood screws into the
4 holes locate on the perimeter of the frame.

20 mm.

45 mm.

min.

595 mm.

23 mm.

567 mm.

5 mm.

595 mm.

543 mm.

20 mm.

558 mm.

595 mm.

575-585 mm.

45 mm.

min.

In order to ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of
the cabinet must be removed. Installing the ov en so that it
rests on two strips of wood is preferable. In the case where
the oven rests on a continuous, flat surface, there must
be an aperture of at least 45 x 560 mm.

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 able to 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 safe operation of the appliance must
not be able to be removed without the use of a tool.

Electrical connection

Ovens with a three-pole power supply cable are designed
to operate with alternated current at the supply frequency
and voltage indicated on the data plate or "tecnical
specifications" (located on the appliance). The ear thing
conductor of the cable is the yellow-green conductor.

Tw o types of connection are provided:
Connection n° 1

Connecting the power supply cable to the mains.

Fit a normalized plug to the cable, which corresponds to
the load indicated on the data plate; if the cooker is
connected directly to the mains, an omnipolar circuit­breaker with a minimum opening of 3 mm between the
contacts, suitable for the load indicated and complying
with current directives, must be installed between the
appliance and the mains (the earthing wire must not be
interrupted by the circuit-breaker). The pow er supply cable
must be positioned so that it does not exceed room tem­perature by 50°C at any point of its length. Bef ore making
the connection check that:

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• the circuit breakers or fuses of the home system can

GREEN &
YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 amp fuse

CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

support appliance load (see data plate);

• the power supply system has an efficient earthing

connection which complies with the provisions of
current regulations and the law;

• there is easy access to the socket or the omnipolar

circuit-breaker once the cooker has been installed.

N.B.: do not use reducers, adapters or shunts as these
could cause heating or burning.

Connection n° 2

Disposing of the plug.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, y ou make
the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted
into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an alter­native plug:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow -Earth
Blue -Neutral
Brown -Live

If the colours of the wires in the mains lead do not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.

Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured
Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured
Black. If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted
with a 13 amp fuse.
A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp fuse, either
in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.If you
are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your
machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.

How to connect an alternative plug

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

BLUE “NEUTRAL” (N)
BROWN “LIVE” (L)
GREEN AND YELLOW “EARTH” (E)

Disposing of the appliance

When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug
by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the
plug body and dispose of it as described above.

T echnical Specifications

Inner Dimensions of the Oven:

Width: 40.5 cm

Depth: 39 cm

Height: 32.5 cm

Inner Volume of the Oven:

Energy Consumption:

To reach 200°C: 0.5 kWh

To maintain the temp. at 200°C for 1 hour: 1.0 kWh

Total: 1.5 kWh

V oltage and Frequency of P ower Supply:

230-240 V ~ / 50 Hz / 2100-2200 W

This appliance conforms with the following Eur opean
Economic Community directives:

51 Liters

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent
modifications;

- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;

- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.

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