Start-up and use

!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 produce a slightly unpleasant odour caused by the burning away of protective substances used during the manufacturing process.

Starting the oven

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

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

3.When lit, the THERMOSTAT indicator light indicates that the oven is heating up to the temperature set.

4.You may do the following during cooking:

-change the cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR knob.

-change the temperature by turning the THERMOSTAT knob.

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

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

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

Cooling ventilation

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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.

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AHP662X/1, AHP662K/1, AHP66X/1, SE662K/1, SE661X/1 specifications

The Hotpoint SQ661I/1, SE661X/1, AHP66X/1, AHP662K/1, and AHP662X/1 are a series of modern appliances designed to enhance daily kitchen tasks with innovative technology, energy efficiency, and style. These models stand out for their robust features and user-friendly interface, making them an ideal choice for contemporary households.

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