Hotpoint SD98, ST98, SC98 manual GB8

The Controls

Once the temperature set has been reached, the oven starts the cooking stage in itself, during which you may still:

•change the temperature by turning control "C"; if you increase it by more than 25°C, the oven returns to the pre-heating mode;

•change the cooking time by pressing button 2 and then turning control "C";

•enable/disable the control panel lock, by pressing but- ton 2 for at least 3 seconds (see the paragraph entitled "Locking and Unlocking the Control Panel");

•stop cooking and turn the oven off by turning the function selector "B" anti-clockwise.

Once cooking is finished, the wording "END-READY" will come up on the display, and a buzzer will sound, which will stop after 1 minute, after you press a button or after you turn one of the two knobs.

Cooking mode description

The cooking modes are selected by turning the function selector "B".

: "Traditional"

Position knob “C”: between 40°C and 250°C.

The top and bottom heating elements are used. In this mode, the coolest part of the oven is the centre. The con- vection oven is best for cooking dishes made up of several ingredients, e.g. tender veal strips with rice, braised meats, stews, goulash etc. and dishes that need to cook slowly and require basting or the addition of liquid and cooking using covered casserole dishes for oven baking. When cooking in convection mode, only use one baking tray or shelf at a time, otherwise the heat distribution will be uneven. Using the different shelf position available, you can balance the amount of heat between the top and the bottom of the oven. Select from among the various shelf positions based on whether the dish needs more or less heat from the top.

: "Pastry"

Position knob “C”: between 40°C and 250°C.

Only the circular heating element and the fan come on to provide delicate heat, suitable for baking cakes and pastries such as brioches, chocolate cake, fruitcake, sponge cake, mini cup cakes, meringues, etc.

In this case, use the grill pan as a dish support and place it on the 2nd shelf position from the oven bottom.

We recommend you pre-heat the oven before placing your dishes in it.

: "Fast cooking"

Position knob “C”: between 40°C and 250°C.

The combination of all the heating elements together with the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of heat throughout the oven.

This particular cooking mode is ideal for fast cooking (not requiring any pre-heating) and for cooked dishes (frozen, pre-cooked food).

In this case, use the grill pan as a dish support and place it on the 2nd shelf position from the oven bottom.

: "Multicooking"

Position control “C”: between 40°C and 250°C.

All the heating elements are activated alternately and the fan comes on. Since the heat remains constant and uni- form throughout the oven, the air cooks and browns food uniformly 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 maxi- mum of 2 shelves can be used at the same time, following the instructions in the section entitled: “Cooking On More Than One Shelf”. This cooking mode is particularly recommended for dishes requiring a gratin finish or for those requiring considerably prolonged cooking times.

Moreover, the excellent heat distribution makes it possible to use lower temperatures when cooking roasts. This re- sults 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 condiment, thus maintaining their flavour and appearance.

Excellent results can be attained when cooking vegeta- ble-based side dishes like courgettes, aubergines,peppers, etc.

This mode can also be used to thaw red or white meat, fish and bread, by setting the temperature to 80 °C. To thaw more delicate foods, set the thermostat to 60°C.

: "Pizza"

Position knob “C”: between 40°C and 250°C.

The heating elements (bottom and circular) are turned on to heat the oven up quickly.

Your pizzas and tarts will benefit from a greater amount of heat from below, thus guaranteeing the rapid baking of the dough during cooking.Whilst the fan browns the surface as necessary, making the food even more appetising.

Use the baking tray as a dish support and place it on the 1st shelf position from the oven bottom.

We recommend you pre-heat the oven before placing your dishes in it.

: "Grill"

The top heating element comes on: the grill goes red and emits infrared rays, this cooking mode does not intend to heat up the air inside the oven, but rather to expose the food directly to these rays.

Use this cooking mode with the oven door closed.We recommend you start with the oven cold.

The amount of heat radiated is adjustable on the temperature selector.

Place the grill pan on one of the top shelf positions, depending on the size of the food.

: "Gratin"

Only the top heating element comes on, with the emission of infrared rays. The forced circulation of air caused by the fan at the back of the oven ensures the uniform distribution

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