Hotpoint SC 87EX User manual

Instructions for Installation and Use
Electric Oven
Model SC 87EX
kitchen think
TotheInstaller
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book.
Theinformationcan be found ontherating plate.
TotheUser
Youmustreadtheinstructionspriorto installing and using the appliance and
thenretainthemforfuturereference.

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CONTENTS
Retention of this Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference 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
providedso 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 LTD.,MorleyWay, Peterborough,PE29JB
Introduction
Close-up view
How to use your appliance
Programming the cooking mode
Do not worry if..
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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9-10-11
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Back Cover

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Introduction
Yournewelectricoven is guaranteed* and willgivelasting service. Thisguarantee is only applicableif 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.
Theovenis designed specifically fordomesticuse and responsibility willnot be accepted forusein any other installation.
Note:When the oven is first used,an odour may 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
A. Control Panel
B. Cooking mode selection knob
C. Cooking temperature selection knob
D. Electronic programmer - Allows you to programme
thedesiredcookingmodebyselecting the cookingtime
and the end cooking time. It can also be used as a
timer.
F. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet
G. Oven Rack
H. Guides for sliding the racks or dripping pan in and
out
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 (mflashing) or cooking (mon) under
way indicator
9. Programming complete indicator
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How to use your appliance
The 7 Chefs oven combines the advantages of traditional
convectionovenswiththoseofthemoremodernfanassisted
models in a single appliance.
Itisanextremelyversatileappliancethatallowsyoutochoose
easily and safely between 7 different cooking modes. The
various features offered by the oven are selected bymeans
of selector knob“B”situated on the control panel.
Notice:Thefirsttimeyouuseyourappliance,werecommend
that you set the thermostat to the highest setting and leave
theovenonforatleasthalfanhourwithnothinginit,withthe
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.
Afterthe appliancehasbeenconnectedtothepowersupply,
or when the power has gone out, the clock display will
automatically reset to 0:00 and begin to blink.
Turn knobCtosetthehoursandthenpressOK toconfirm.
Turn knob Cagain to set the minutes and then press OK
toconfirmthe timedefinitively.Anychanges can be made
by pressing button 2and following the above procedure.
Timer Feature
The timer does not control the starting or stopping of the
oven, it merely sounds a buzzer 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 Cand
then press the OK button to confirm.The nicon will remind
you the timer is on.
Oncethecountdownisover,abuzzerwillsound,andwillstop
doingso after1minuteorifyoupress anybuttonwhatsoever.
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 oven door.
Cooling fan
In order to reduce the temperature of the exterior of the
oven, a cooling fan generates a flow of air that can be
heardexitingbetweentheoven doorandthecontrolpanel.
Note: When cooking is done, the fan stays on until
the oven cools down sufficiently.
Note:In“Fastcooking”mode,thefancomesonautomatically
only when the oven is hot.
Notice:theapplianceisfitted withadiagnosissystemwhich
detects any malfunctions.The user is informed of the latter
by messages such as“F n 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 oven is faulty.
HowTo UseYour Oven
Turnknob Bto select the desired cooking mode.Theoven
willimmediately startthe pre-heating phase,during which
the icon mwill flash on the display, and the cooking tem-
perature 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.
Oncepre-heatingiscomplete,an acoustic signal willsound
and the icon mwill come on permanently, and at this
stage you can place the food to be cooked inside the pre-
heated oven.
Note:theFASTCOOKING and GRILL modes do not inclu-
de a pre-heating phase. Please remember that you can
always do the following when cooking is under way:
• 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“Programming 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 default. Should this time fail to
beadjusted, the oven will be automaticallyturned off once
this time is up.
Notice:Place the oven tray provided on the bottom shelf of
the oven to prevent any sauce and/or grease from dripping
onto the bottom of the oven only when grilling food or when
using the turnspit (only available on certain models).For all
othertypes ofcooking,neverusethebottomshelfandnever
place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in
operation because this could damage the enamel coating.
Alwaysplaceyourcookware(dishes,aluminiumfoil,etc.etc.)
on the grid provided with the appliance inserted especially
along the oven guides.
Convection Oven a
Positionofthermostatknob“C”:Between40°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
beenperfected,withexceptionalheatdistributionandreduced
energyconsumption.Theconvectionovenis stillunequalled
when it comes to cooking dishes made up of several
ingredients, e.g. cabbage with ribs, local stockfish recipes,
tendervealwithrice,etc.Excellentresultsareachievedwhen
preparing meat-based dishes as well:braised meats, stew,
goulash, game, ham etc. which need to cook slowly and
requirebastingortheadditionofliquid.Itnonethelessremains
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 several racks.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
Positionofthermostatknob“C”:Between40°C and 250°C.
Theheatingelementsandthe fancomeonalternately.Since
theheatremainsconstantanduniformthroughoutthe oven,
theaircooksandbrownsfooduniformlyoveritsentiresurface.
With this mode, you can also cook various dishes at the
sametime,aslong astheirrespectivecooking 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 MoreThan One Rack”.
This cooking mode is particularly recommended for dishes
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prolongedcookingtimes,suchasforexample:lasagne,pasta
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:thismodeisalsoperfectforbakingleavenedcakes.
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 d
Position of thermostatknob“C”:Between50% and100%.
The top heating element comes on.
Theextremelyhigh anddirecttemperatureofthegrillmakes
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 cook in this mode with the oven door ajar.
Somegrillingexamplesareincludedinthe“PracticalCooking
Advice”paragraph.
Turn knob “C” and the display will indicate the different
energy percentages which represent the minimum (50%)
and maximum (100%) settings.
Gratin e
Positionofthermostatknob“C”:Between40°C and 250°C.
The top heating element and the fan come on.
This combination of features increases the effectiveness of
the unidirectional thermal radiation of the heating elements
throughforcedcirculationoftheairthroughoutthe oven.This
helpspreventfoodfromburningonthesurface,allowingthe
heat to penetrate right into the food. Excellent results are
achieved with kebabs made with meats and vegetables,
sausages,ribs,lamb chops, chicken in aspicy sauce, quail,
pork chops, etc.
All“gratin”cookingmustbedonewiththeovendoorshut.
The“gratin”mode is ideal for cooking grouper steaks, tuna,
swordfish, stuffed cuttlefish etc.
Pizza Mode w
Positionofthermostatknob“C”:Between40°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.
Thepizzamodeisidealforfoodsrequiringhightemperatures
to cook, like pizzas and large roasts.Only use one oven tray
or rack at a time. However, if more than one is used, these
must be switched halfway through the cooking process.
Baking Mode u
Position of thermostatknob“C”:Between40°C and250°C.
Therearheatingelementandthefancomeon,guaranteeing
delicate heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven.
This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate foods -
especiallycakesthatneedtorise- andforthepreparationof
certaintartletson3 shelvesat thesametime.Hereareafew
examples:creampuffs,sweetandsavoury biscuits,savoury
puffs,Swiss rolls and smallportionsofvegetablesaugratin,
etc…..
“Fast cooking”Mode v
Position of thermostatknob“C”:Between40°C and250°C.
The heating elements and the fan come on, guaranteeing
constant heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven.
This mode is especially recommended for cooking pre-
packedfoodquickly (aspre-heating is not necessary), such
as for example: frozen or pre-cooked food) as well as for a
few “home-made”dishes.
Thebestresultswhencookingusingthe“Fastcooking”mode
are obtained if you use one cooking rack only (the second
from the bottom), please see the table entitled “Practical
Cooking Advice”.
“Defrosting”Mode U
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
recommendedforthedefrosting of all types of food,butin
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.
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Programming the cooking mode
The cooking time and/or end cooking time can be
programmed after the desired cooking mode has been
selected.
Programming the cooking time
Pressbutton5andthen adjust the cookingtime by turning
knobC.PresstheOK buttonto store the setting.Thetem-
perature selected (which can be adjusted using knob C)
and the amount of time left until cooking is complete will
be displayed alternately.
Once this time is up, the word“end” will be displayed and
a sequence of acoustic signals will be emitted to indicate
that cooking is complete.
• Press any button to silence the acoustic signal.
• Turn knob Bback to position 0 to remove the word
“end” from the display.
For example
Itis 9:00 a.m.anda cooking time of1 hour and15 minutes
is programmed.Cooking will stop automatically at 10:15
a.m..
Programming the end cooking time
Press button 4and then adjust by turning knob C. Press
the OK button to store the setting.The display will remind
youalternatelyofthetemperatureselectedandthe amount
of time left until cooking is complete.
When the end cooking time selected previously is up, the
word “end” will be displayed and a sequence of acoustic
signals will be emitted to indicate that cooking is comple-
te.
• Press any button to silence the acoustic signal.
• Turn knob Bback to position 0 to remove the word
“end” from the display.
Forexample
It is 9:00 a.m. and the end cooking time is set at 10:15
a.m..Cooking will last 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Delayed cooking programming
Pressbutton5andthen adjust the cookingtime by turning
knobC.PresstheOK buttontostore the setting.Thetem-
perature and the time set previously will be displayed
alternately.
Press button 4and then adjust the end cooking time by
turning knob C. Press the OK button to store the setting
and the display will remind you of the end cooking time
and of the temperature set alternately.
For example
Itis 9:00 a.m.anda cooking time of1 hour and15 minutes
and 12:20 as the end cooking time are programmed.
Cooking will start automatically at 11:15 a.m..
Theicon Awill remindyou that you have programmed the
cooking time and/or the end cooking time.
To cancel a programmed time
To cancel any programming you have made, set knob“B”
to position “0”.
DO NOTWORRY IF...
1yousee ventilated airexiting the oven for a while when
cooking is complete: it is due to the normal cooling
phase of the oven interior;
2when using the “grill” mode, the top heating element
isn’talwayson(redin colour):itsoperationiscontrolled
by a thermostat;
3a blast of hot steam exits the oven when you open the
door during cooking;
4drops of water or steam form inside the oven if you
leave food inside the oven after cooking is complete;

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How to KeepYour Oven in Shape
Beforecleaningyour oven, orperformingmaintenance,dis-
connect it from the power supply.
To extend the life of your oven, it must be cleaned
frequently, keeping in mind that:
•Donotusesteamequipmentto cleanthe appliance.
• the enamelled or stainless steel parts should be
washed with lukewarm water without using any abra-
sivepowdersor corrosivesubstances whichcould 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 abrasive de-
tergents (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 particularly
toughto remove, use a special product foroven clean-
ing, following the instructions provided on the packet.
• 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 recom-
mend you avoid using the oven until it has been re-
paired.
• never 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.
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.
Replacing the Oven Lamp
• Disconnect the oven from the power 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 cover of the lamp-holder;
• Remove the lamp and replace with a lamp resistant to
high temperatures (300°C) with the following charac-
teristics:
- Voltage:230/240V
- 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 offers a wide range of alternatives which allow
youto cook any type of foodin the best possibleway.With
time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile
cooking appliance and the following directions are only a
guidelinewhich maybevaried according toyourownper-
sonal experience.
Cooking on MoreThan One Rack
If you have to cook food using several racks, use either
the“baking”mode uor the “Multi-cooking”mode b, as
these are the only modes that allow you to do so.
When cooking delicate food on more than one rack, use
the “baking” mode u, which allows you to cook on 3
racks at the same time (the 1st, 3rd and 5th from the
bottom). Some examples are included in the “Practical
Cooking Advice”table.
When cooking other food on several racks, use the“Mul-
ti-cooking” mode bkeeping the following suggestions
in mind:
• 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 burnt on these
racks.
• As a general rule, use the 2nd and 4th rack from the
bottom,placing the foodstuffsthat require greaterheat
on the 2nd rack from the bottom. For example, when
cooking meat roasts together with other food, place
theroaston the 2ndrackfrom the bottom andthe more
delicate food on the 4th rack from the bottom.
• When cooking food that requires differing times and
temperatures, set a temperature that is somewhere
betweenthe two temperatures required, place the more
delicate food on the 4th rack from the bottom and take
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“Fast Cooking”Mode
Functional, fast and practical for those of you who use
pre-packed products (such as for example: frozen or pre-
cookedfood)alongwithotherfooditems.Youwill finduseful
suggestions in the “Practical Cooking Advice” table.
Using the Grill
The “7 Chefs” oven offers you several different grilling
modes.
Use the“grill”mode dwith the oven door ajar, placing
the food under the centre of the grill (situated on the 3rd
or 4th rack from the bottom).
Tocatch any fatand/orgreasethat maydrip from the rack,
place the dripping pan provided on the first rack from the
bottom.
When using this mode, we recommend you set the en-
ergy level to the highest setting, even though lower levels
canbe set, simply byadjusting the thermostat knob to the
desired level.
The “Gratin” mode eonly with the oven door shut, is
extremelyusefulforgrillingfoodsrapidly, 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 forming, place a dripping-
pan on the 1st rack from the bottom.
Important: always cook in“Gratin”mode with the oven
door shut. This will allow you both to obtain excellent
results and to save on energy (approximately 10%).
Whenusingthismode,weadviseyouto 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
doesnotmeanyoucannot use lowertemperatures,simply
by adjusting the thermostat knob to the desired tempera-
ture.
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.
Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the
outside
Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase
the cooking time.
The pastry sticks to the pan
Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of
flour or use greaseproof paper.
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 dark on top
Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and
increase the cooking time.
I used more than one level (in the function
"ventilated oven") and they are not all at the same
cooking point
Use a lower temperature setting. It is not necessary to
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BakingCakes
When baking cakes, always place them in a preheated
oven.Do not open the ovendoor during baking to prevent
thecake from dropping. In general:
Cooking Pizza
Forbestresultswhencookingpizza,usethe“Pizza Mode”
w:
• Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes
• Use a light aluminium pizza pan, placing it on the rack
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 or four), we
recommend you add the mozzarella cheese on top
halfway through the cooking process.
• If cooking on more than one rack (up to 2), we advise
you to use the Multi-cooking Mode b, as the Pizza
Mode wwould heat the bottom rack more than the
others.
Cooking Fish and Meat
Whencooking white meat, fowl and fish, usetemperature
settings from 180 °C to 200 °C.
Forred meat that shouldbe well done on theoutside while
tenderand juicyin the inside,it is a good idea to start with
ahightemperaturesetting(200°C-220°C)fora short time,
then turn the oven down afterwards.
In general, the larger the roast, the lower the temperature
setting.Placethemeat on the centre of the grid and place
the dripping pan beneath it to catch the fat.
Makesure thatthe gridis inserted sothat it isin 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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Setting made Type of food Weig-
ht (in
kg)
Position of
the rack
from the
oven bottom
Preheating time
(min.) Thermostat setting Cooking time
(min.)
1 Convection
mode
a
Duck
Roast veal or beef
Pork roast
Biscuits (short pastry)
Tarts
1
1
1
-
1
3
3
3
3
3
15
15
15
15
15
200
200
200
180
180
65-75
70-75
70-80
15-20
30-35
2 Multi-Cooking
b
Pizza (on 2 racks)
Lasagne
Lamb
Roast chicken + potatoes
Mackerel
Fruitcake
Cream puffs (on 2 racks)
Biscuits (on 2 racks)
Sponge cake (on 1 rack) )
Sponge cake (on 2 racks)
Savoury pies
1
1
1
1+1
1
1
0.5
0.5
0.5
1.0
1.5
2-4
3
2
2-4
2
2
2-4
2-4
2
2-4
3
15
10
10
15
10
10
10
10
10
10
15
230
180
180
200
180
170
190
180
170
170
200
15-20
30-35
40-45
60-70
30-35
40-50
20-25
10-15
15-20
20-25
25-30
3 Grill
dSole and cuttlefish
Squid and prawn kebabs
Cuttlefish
Cod filet
Grilled vegetables
Veal steak
Sausages
Hamburger
Mackerel
Toasted sandwiches (or
toast)
0.7
0.6
0.6
0.8
0.4
0.8
0.6
0.6
1
n.° 4-6
4
4
4
4
3/4
4
4
4
4
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
10-12
8-10
10-15
10-15
15-20
15-20
15-20
10-12
15-20
3-5
4 Gratin
eGrilled chicken
Cuttlefish 1.5 1.5 2 210 10 200 200 55-60 30-35
5 Pizza
wPizza
Roast veal or beef
Chicken
0.5
1
1
3
2
2/3
15
10
10
220
220
180
15-20
25-30
60-70
6 Baking
uTarts
Fruit cakes
Fruitcake
Sponge cake
Stuffed pancakes (on 2
racks)
Small cakes (on 2 racks)
Cheese puffs (on 2 racks)
Cream puffs (on 3 racks)
Biscuits (on 3 racks)
Meringues (on 3 racks)
0.5
1
0.7
0.5
1.2
0.6
0.4
0.7
0.7
0.5
3
2/3
3
3
2-4
2-4
2-4
1-3-5
1-3-5
1-3-5
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
180
180
180
160
200
190
210
180
180
90
20-30
40-45
40-50
25-30
30-35
20-25
15-20
20-25
20-25
180
7 Fast cooking
v
Frozen food
Pizza
Courgette and prawn pie
Country style spinach pie
Turnovers
Lasagne
Golden Rollsi
Chicken morsels
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.3
0.5
0.4
0.4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
250
200
220
200
200
180
220
12
20
30-35
25
35
25-30
15-20
Pre-cooked food
Golden chicken wings 0.4 2 - 200 20-25
Fresh Food
Biscuits (short pastry)
Fruitcake
Cheese puffs
0.3
0.6
0.2
2
2
2
-
-
-
200
180
210
15-18
45
10-12
8 Defrosting UAll frozen food
NB: cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste. When cooking using the Grill or Gratin
mode, the dripping pan must always be placed on the 1st oven rack from the bottom.
Practical Cooking Advice

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Safety Is A Good HabitTo Get Into
•When handling the appliance, we recommend you
alwaysusethe purpose providedhandlesrecessed
into the sides of the oven to prevent harming
people or damaging the appliance itself.
• Thisapplianceisdesignedfornon-professional,house-
hold 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.
• Theelectricalsystemofthisappliancecanonlybeused
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 touch them and keep chil-
dren well away.
The following items are potentially dangerous, and
therefore appropriate measures must be taken to
prevent children 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;
- Theappliance itself,when no longerin use (potentially
dangerous parts must be made safe).
Avoid 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;
- Attemptingto install orrepair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel must be contacted in the
following cases:
- Installation(following the manufacturer’sinstructions);
- When in doubt about operating the appliance;
- Replacing the electrical socket when it is not compat-
ible with the appliance plug.
Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer
must be contacted in the following cases:
- If in doubt about the soundness of the appliance after
removing it from its packaging;
- Ifthe power supply cablehas 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
notfunctioning properlyandbeforecleaning;
- Whenleftunused,unplugtheapplianceformtheelectric-
ity mains;
- Use oven gloves to place cookware in the oven 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
themains when youdecide not to use the appliance any
longer.
• The manufacturer may not be held responsible for any
damagedueto:incorrectinstallation,improper,incorrect
and irrational use.
To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance,we recommend that you do the following:
• only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer
• always use original spare parts

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Instalation
The appliance must be installed only by a qualified
person in compliance with the instructions provided.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for improper
installation which may harm persons and animals and
damage property.
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
Inordertoensurethatthebuilt-inappliancefunctionsprop-
erly, the cabinet containing it must be appropriate. The
figurebelowgives the dimensions of thecut-out forinstal-
lation under the counter or in a wall cabinet unit.
In order to ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of
the cabinet unit must be removed. Installing the oven so
that it rests on two strips of wood is preferable.If the oven
rests on a continuous, flat surface, there must be an ap-
erture of at least 45 x 560 mm.
Thepanelsoftheadjacentcabinets must be made of heat-
resistantmaterial.In particular, cabinetswith a veneerex-
terior 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.
Allparts which ensure the safeoperationofthe appliance
must be removable only with the aid of a tool.
Fastening the oven to the cabinet
1. Place brackets “A” up against the oven support “B”.
2. Placethetabs“C”up against brackets“A”.Inparticular,
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. Fasten the oven to the cabinet using the screws and
plastic washers “E”.
595 mm.
595 mm.
24 mm. 545 mm.
5 mm.
567 mm.
23 mm.
593 mm.
45 mm.
558 mm.
N.B.: Installation in compliance with the consumption declaration
595 mm.
595 mm.
24 mm. 545 mm.
5 mm.
567 mm.
23 mm.
575-585 mm.
558 mm.
595 mm.
45 mm.
min.
45 mm.
min.
560 mm.
45 mm.
DA
B
D
D
16
16
16
16
C
C
C
E
E

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This appliance conforms to the following EEC
Directives:
LowVoltage Equipment
73/23/EEC
93/68/EEC
ElectromagneticCompatibility
89/336/EEC
93/68/EEC
Inner dimensions of the oven:
width 43.5cm
depth 40.0cm
height 32.0cm
Inner volume of the oven:
56 lt
Voltage and frequency of power supply:
230-240V~
50Hz
2800-3000W
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.
Connecting the power supply cable
To open the terminalboard:
•Usingascrewdriver, press onthetabs situated on each
side of the terminal board cover.
•Pull open the terminal board cover.
To connect the power supply cable, proceed as follows:
•Unscrewthecableclampscrew and the contact screws
L-N-$.
• Fastenthewiresbeneaththescrewheadsusingthefollowing
colourscheme:Blue(N)Brown(L)Yellow-Green$
• Fasten the power supply cable in the corresponding
cable clamp and close the cover.
ElectricalConnection:
Voltage Frequency:230V-1+N 50Hz
Fuse Section: 16A
Supplycable: 3x1.5mm2
You can connect your oven to the system means of a
terminalboard. Refer to above information for the
minimal cable sections and the calibration of the
protective elements according to the connection.
If the appliance is installed with a junction box, an
omnipolar circuit breaker - with a minimum contact
opening of 3mm - should be installed between the
applianceand the mains.
Power cable supply connection to the electrical
mains:
We recommend you use a power supply cable which is
longenough to allow you to take the oven out of its recess
inthe event of maintenance operations (only use HAR - H
05- RRF qualitycables fitted witha plug conformingto the
regulationsin force.
The plug must be accessible at all times.
Unplug the appliance before all operations, even when
replacing the oven lamp.
Using the appliance without correct earthing is highly
dangerous.
IMPORTANT:
Afterconnectingthe appliance to theflexible cable, tighten
all the screws on the terminal board.
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NL
ENERGY LABEL
Directive 2002/40/EC on the label of electric ovens
NormEN50304
Energy consumption for Forced convection
heating mode: >Fan assisted
DeclaredenergyconsumptionforNaturalconvectionClass
heatingmode: =Convection

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www.hotpointservice.co.uk
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Note: Our operators will require the following information:
Modelnumber:
Serialnumber:
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www.hotpointservice.co.uk
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200
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