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. Ensure 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.

!In order to optimise the cooking performance, when starting the selected function, product settings will be applied that could cause a delayed start of the fan and heating elements.

Setting the clock

!The clock may be set when the oven is switched off or when it is switched on, provided that a the end time of a cooking cycle has not been programmed previously.

1. Press the

button several times until the

icon and

the first two digits on the display start to flash.

 

2.Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “ ” and “ ” to adjust the hour value.

3. Press the button again until the other two digits on

the DISPLAY begin to flash.

4.Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “ ” and “ ” to adjust the minute value.

5.Press the button again to confirm.

buzzer sounds the preheating process is complete: you may now place the food in the oven.

4. During cooking it is always possible to:

-change the cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR knob

-change the temperature by turning the THERMOSTAT knob

-set the cooking duration in addition to the cooking end time (see Cooking modes)

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

5. The oven switches off automatically after two hours: this default period of time is set for all cooking modes for safety reasons.

The cooking duration may be changed (see Cooking modes).

6. If a blackout occurs while the oven is already in operation, an automatic system within the appliance will reactivate the cooking mode from where it was interrupted as long as the temperature has not dropped below a certain level. Programmed cooking modes which have not started will not be restored and must be reprogrammed.

!There is no preheating stage for the FAST COOKING and BARBECUE modes.

!Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven; this will avoid the enamel coating being damaged.

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

!The oven will begin its preheating phase after 2 seconds from selecting the desired cycle.

Cooling ventilation

In order to cool down the external temperature of the oven, a cooling fan blows a stream of air between the control panel and the oven door. In the FAST COOKING mode, the fan is activated automatically after ten minutes. In the BAKING mode, the cooling fan is only activated when the oven is hot.

!Once cooking has been completed, the cooling fan continues to operate until the oven has cooled down sufficiently.

Setting the timer

!This function does not interrupt cooking and does not affect the oven; it is simply used to activate the buzzer when the set amount of time has elapsed.

1. Press the

button several times until the

icon and

the three digits on the display begin to flash.

 

2.Turn the TIMER KNOB towards “ ” and “ ” to adjust the minute value.

3.Press the button again to confirm.

The display will then show the time as it counts down. When this period of time has elapsed the buzzer will be activated.

Starting the oven

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

2.The oven begins its preheating stage and the preheating indicator lights up.

The temperature may be changed by turning the THERMOSTAT knob

3.When the preheating indicator switches off and a

Oven light

When the oven is not in operation, the lamp can be switched

on at any time by pressing the button .

Standby

This product complies with the requirements of the latest European Directive on the limitation of power consumption of the standby mode. If no buttons are pressed for 30 minutes and the control panel/door lock has not been activated, the appliance automatically reverts to standby mode. Standby mode is indicated by the high luminosity “Clock button” light. As soon as interaction with the machine resumes, the system’s operating mode is restored.

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Hotpoint KSO89CX S manual GB Start-up and use, Setting the clock, Setting the timer, Starting the oven, Standby