Hotpoint OS 897D IX/HP, OS 897D C IX/HP manual MULTILEVEL function

MULTILEVEL function

All heating elements and the fan are activated. Since the heat remains constant throughout the oven, the air cooks and browns food in a uniform manner. A maximum of four racks may be used at the same time. If you are using several racks at the same time, we recommend you place the dripping pan on the lower rack. If you are cooking on 4 levels at the same time, we recommend you place the shelves on racks 3, 5 and 6 and the dripping pan on rack 1.

GRATIN function

The top heating element are activated and the fan begins to operate. During part of the cycle the circular heating element is also activated. This combination of features increases the effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal radiation provided by the heating elements through the forced circulation of the air throughout the oven.

This helps prevent food from burning on the surface and allows the heat to penetrate right into the food. Always cook in this mode with the oven door closed.

BARBECUE function

The top heating element are activated. By turning the TEMPERATURE knob, the different power levels which may be set will appear on the display; these range between 5% and 100%. The high and direct temperature of the grill is recommended for food which requires a high surface temperature. Always cook in this mode with the oven door closed.

LOW TEMPERATURE function

This type of cooking can be used for proving, defrosting, preparing yoghurt, heating dishes at the required speed and slow cooking at low temperatures. The temperature options are: 40, 65 and 90 °C.

Automatic cooking functions

￿The temperature and cooking duration are pre-set values, guaranteeing a perfect result every time - automatically. These values are set using the C.O.P.® (Programmed Optimal Cooking) system. The cooking cycle stops automatically and the oven indicates when the dish is cooked. The cooking duration may be modified by a period of several minutes, as specified in the description of the individual functions below.

ROAST function

Use this function to cook veal, pork, lamb and beef. Place the food inside the oven while it is still cold. The

dish may also be placed in a preheated oven. It will

only be possible to adjust the duration by -10/+10 GB minutes.

BAKED CAKES function

This function is ideal for baking cakes. Place the food inside the oven while it is still cold. The dish may also be placed in a preheated oven. It will only be possible to adjust the duration by -10/+15 minutes.

BREAD function

Use this function to make bread. Please see the following chapter for the recipe and further details. To achieve the best possible results, we recommend that you carefully observe the instructions below:

•Follow the recipe.

•Remember to pour 150 g (150 ml) of cold water

into the baking tray, which should be placed in position 7.

Place the food inside the oven while it is still cold. If you wish to place the food in the oven after it has been preheated, immediately following a high-temperature cooking programme, the text “Hot” will appear on the display until the temperature of the oven has fallen to 40°. At this point it will be possible to place the bread in the oven.

PIZZA function

Use this function to make pizza. Please see the following chapter for further details. It will only be possible to adjust the duration by -5/+12 minutes. To achieve the best possible results, we recommend that you carefully observe the instructions below:

•Follow the recipe.

•The weight of the dough should be between 350 g and 500 g.

•Lightly grease the dripping pan and the baking

trays.

Place the food inside the oven while it is still cold. If you wish to place the food in the oven after it has been preheated, immediately following a high-temperature cooking programme, the text “Hot” will appear on the display until the temperature of the oven has fallen to 120°. At this point it will be possible to place the pizza in the oven.

Recipe for PIZZA:

Makes 3 or 4 pizzas: 1000 g flour, 500 ml water, 20 g salt, 20 g sugar, 100 ml olive oil, 20 g fresh yeast (or 2 sachets of powder yeast)

•Leavening at room temperature: 1 hour, or LOW TEMPERATURE manual function set to 40°. Leave to rise for approximately 30-45 minutes.

•Place the food inside the oven while it is still cold.

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