Hotpoint ST87EX manual Controls

The Controls

The 7 Cuochi oven combines the advantages of traditional convection ovens with those of the more modern fan assisted models in a single appliance.

It is an extremely versatile appliance that allows you to choose easily and safely between 7 different cooking modes. The various features offered by the oven are selected by means of selector knob “B” situated on the control panel.

Notice: The first time you use your appliance, we recommend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting and leave the oven on for at least half an hour with nothing in it, with the oven door shut. Then, open the oven door and let the room air. The odour that is often detected during this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances used to protect the oven during storage and until it is installed.

Setting the digital clock

The time can only be set on the clock when knob “B” is in position 0.

After the appliance has been connected to the power supply, or when the power has gone out, the clock display will automatically reset to 0:00 and begin to blink. 0.00.

Turn knob C to set the hours and then press OK to confirm. Turn knob C again to set the minutes and then press OK to confirm the time definitively. Any changes can be made by pressing button 2 and following the above procedure.

Timer Feature

The timer does not control the starting or stopping of the oven, it merely sounds a buzzer when the time is up and can be interrupted at any time just by pressing a button. To set the timer, press button 3, adjust it using knob C and

then press the OK button to confirm. The n icon will remind

you the timer is on.

Once the countdown is over, a buzzer will sound, and will stop doing so after 1 minute or if you press any button whatsoever.

The oven light

It can be turned on at any time with the oven turned off, simply by pressing button 1.

Cooling ventilation

In order to reduce the temperature of the exterior of the oven, a cooling fan generates a flow of air that can be heard exiting between the oven door and the control panel.

Note: When cooking is done, the fan stays on until the oven cools down sufficiently.

Note: In “Fast cooking” mode, the fan comes on automatically only when the oven is hot.

Reminder: the appliance is fitted with a diagnosis system which detects any malfunctions. The user is informed of the latter by messages such as “Fn m” that come up on the display (n and m = single digit numbers). In these cases, you need to call for technical assistance as the oven is faulty.

How To Use Your Oven

Turn knob B to select the desired cooking mode.The oven will immediately start the pre-heating phase, during which

the icon mwill flash on the display, and the cooking tem-

perature associated with the mode selected will be displayed: should this value not be the one you desire, you can modify it simply by turning knob C.

Once pre-heating is complete, an acoustic signal will sound and the icon m will come on permanently, and at this

stage you can place the food to be cooked inside the pre- heated oven.

Note: the FAST COOKING and GRILL modes do not inclu- de a pre-heating phase. Please remember that you can always do the following when cooking is under way:

•change the cooking mode by turning knob “B”;

•change the temperature by turning knob “ C”;

•programme the cooking time and end cooking time (see paragraph entitled “Programming the cooking mode”).

•stop it at any time by setting knob “ B” back to 0.

Note: For safety reasons, a cooking time of 2 hours is set for each cooking mode by default. Should this time fail to be adjusted, the oven will be automatically turned off once this time is up.

Notice: Place the oven tray provided on the bottom shelf of the oven to prevent any sauce and/or grease from dripping onto the bottom of the oven only when grilling food or when using the turnspit (only available on certain models). For all other types of cooking, never use the bottom shelf and never place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in operation because this could damage the enamel coating. Always place your cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on the grid provided with the appliance inserted especially along the oven guides.

Convection Oven a

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C . On this setting, the top and bottom heating elements come on. This is the classic, traditional type of oven which has been perfected, with exceptional heat distribution and reduced energy consumption.The convection oven is still unequalled when it comes to cooking dishes made up of several ingredients, e.g. cabbage with ribs, local stockfish recipes, tender veal with rice, etc. Excellent results are achieved when preparing meat-based dishes as well: braised meats, stew, goulash, game, ham etc. which need to cook slowly and require basting or the addition of liquid. It nonetheless remains the best system for baking cakes and pastries as well as fruit and cooking casseroles. When cooking in convection mode, use only one rack, as the temperature would not be distributed evenly on several racks. Using the different rack heights available, you can balance the amount of heat between the top and the bottom of the oven. Select from among the various rack heights based on whether the dish needs more or less heat from the top.

Multi-Cooking Mode b

Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C . The heating elements and the fan come on alternately. Since the heat remains constant and uniform 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 maximum of 2 racks can be used at the same time, following the instructions in the section entitled: “Cooking On More Than One Rack”.

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

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