Hotpoint SC88X manual Traditional f, Pastry g, Fast cooking h, Multi-cooking, Pizzaj

The Controls

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

•change the temperature by turning control "C"; if you in- crease 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 enti- tled "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 modes

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

Traditional f

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 convection oven is best for cooking dishes made up of several ingredi- ents, e.g. tender veal strips with rice, braised meats, stews, goulash etc. and dishes that need to cook slowly and re- quire basting or the addition of liquid and cooking using cov- ered 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 g

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

The rear heating element and the fan come on, guarantee- ing delicate heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven. This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate foods - especially cakes that need to rise - and for the preparation of certain tartlets on 3 shelves at the same time. Here are a few examples: cream puffs, sweet and savoury biscuits, savoury puffs, Swiss rolls and small portions of vegetables au gratin, etc…..

In this case, use the baking tray 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” h

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

All the heating elements are activated alternately, and the fan comes on, guaranteeing constant heat distributed uni- formly throughout the oven.

This mode is especially recommended for cooking pre-packed food quickly (as pre-heating is not necessary), such as fro- zen or pre-cooked food as well as for a few “home-made” dishes.

The best results when cooking using the “Fast cooking” mode are obtained if you use one shelf position only (the second from the bottom).

Multi-cooking i

Position knob “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 uniform throughout the oven, the air cooks and browns food uni- formly over its entire surface. With this mode, you can also cook various dishes at the same time, as long as their re- spective cooking temperatures are the same. A maximum 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, such as for example: 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 espe- cially 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 at- tained when cooking vegetable-based side dishes like cour- gettes, aubergines,peppers etc.

Desserts: this mode is also perfect for baking leavened cakes.

The "Multi-cooking" 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 temperature control to 60°C.

Pizzaj

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

All the heating elements are activated alternately and the fan comes on.

The pizza mode is ideal for foods requiring high tempera- tures to cook, like pizzas and large roasts. Only use one baking tray or shelf at a time. However, if more than one is used, these must be switched halfway through the cooking process.

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