Hotpoint KSO33CX S, SD33X GB Start-up and use, Modes, Starting the oven, Practical cooking advice

GB Start-up and use

WARNING! The oven is provided with a stop system to extract the racks and prevent them from

coming out of the oven (1).

As shown in the drawing,

to extract them completely, simply lift the racks, holding

them on the front part, and pull (2).

!The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature for at least half an hour. Make sure that the room is well ventilated before switching the oven off and opening the oven door. The appliance may emit a slightly unpleasant odour caused by protective substances used during the manufacturing process burning away.

Starting the oven

1.Select the desired cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR knob.

2.Select the desired temperature with SELECTOR knob. See the Cooking advice table for cooking modes and the suggested cooking temperatures (see Cooking Modes)

3.When preheating is finished, the THERMOSTAT indicator light will stay on: place the food in the oven.

4.During cooking you may do the following:

-change the cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR knob to the grill icon. Then select the power of the grill with the grill knob.

-change the temperature by turning the SELECTOR knob.

-stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to the “0” position.

Modes

!GRILL (recommended: set only to MAX power level);

Thermostatically controlled oven (Fan Assisted Mode) When the SELECTOR knob 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 food you are going to cook. The temperature is reached automatically and controlled by the oven thermostat (from 60°C to MAX).

!Whilst using tag oven for conventional VARIABLE GRILL knob must be set with “MAX” in line with the reference mark on the control panel.

GRILL mode

The top heating element comes on. The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill makes 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... Some grilling examples are included in the “Practical Cooking Advice” paragraph. Always cook in this mode with the oven door closed.

To operate the grill:

1.Turn the oven SELECTOR knob 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 knob can now be operated to select the required heat.

!Whilst using tag oven for conventional VARIABLE GRILL knob must be set with “MAX” in line with the reference mark on the control panel.

!Never put objects directly on the oven bottom to avoid damaging the enamel coating.

!Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.

Cooling ventilation

In order to cool down the external temperature of the oven, some models are fitted with a cooling fan that blows out air between the control panel and the oven door.

!Once the cooking has been completed, the cooling fan remains on until the oven has cooled down sufficiently.

Oven light

It goes on when selecting with the SELECTOR knob. It stays on when a cooking mode is selected.

*Only available in certain models.

Practical cooking advice

!Do not place racks in position 1 and 5 during fan-assisted cooking. Excessive direct heat can burn temperature sensitive foods.

!In the GRILL cooking modes, place the dripping pan in position 1 to collect cooking residues (fat and/or grease).

GRILL

•Insert the rack in position 3 or 4. Place the food in the centre of the rack.

•We recommend that you set the maximum power level.

The top heating element is regulated by a thermostat and may not always be on.

PIZZA

•Use a light aluminium pizza pan. Place it on the rack provided.

For a crispy crust, do not use the dripping pan (prevents crust from forming by extending cooking time).

•If the pizza has a lot of toppings, we recommend adding the mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza halfway through the cooking process.

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