Hotpoint SX 1049Q CX, SX 1049L CX manual Automatic cooking modes

•when cooking meat, the muscle fibres contract less than they would during a classic cooking cycle. The result is a more tender meat which does not need to be rested after it is cooked.

Meat should be browned before it is placed in the oven.

Cooking foods which have been vacuum-packed at low temperatures, a technique used for over 30 years by the most prestigious chefs, brings many advantages:

•culinary: flavours are concentrated and the taste, softness and tenderness of the food are maintained;

•hygienic: provided that hygiene regulations are respected, this type of cooking protects the food from the harmful effects of oxygen, thus ensuring that the dishes may be stored for longer in the refrigerator;

•organisational: thanks to the longer storage period, dishes may be prepared well in advance;

•diet-related: this type of cooking limits the amount of fatty substances used and therefore means that the food is lighter and easier to digest;

•financial: the food shrinks less so there is more of the product left after it has been cooked.

To use this technique, you must use a vacuum- packing machine and the appropriate bags. Follow the instructions supplied relating to vacuum-packing food carefully.

The vacuum-packing technique may also be used for raw products (fruit, vegetables, etc.) as well as pre-cooked products (traditional cooking).

DEFROSTNG mode

The fan at the bottom of the oven circulates room- temperature air around the food. This mode is suitable for defrosting any type of food, especially delicate items that should not be heated, for example: ice-cream cakes or cakes made with custard, cream or fruit.

ECO mode

The rear heating element and the fan are switched on, thus guaranteeing the distribution of heat in a delicate

and uniform manner throughout the entire oven.This

energy saving mode is recommended for small

dishes, ideal for heating foods and finishing off

cooking.

* Only available in certain models.

Rotisserie spit*

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To operate the

rotisserie function (see

diagram) proceed as

follows:

1. Place the dripping pan in position 1.

2. Place the rotisserie

support in position 3 and insert the spit in the hole provided on

the back panel of the oven.

3.Start the rotisserie function by selecting the

or modes.

Automatic cooking modes

!The temperature and cooking duration are pre- set , 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. You may start cooking whether the oven has been preheated or not. The cooking duration can be customised according to personal tastes, modifying it by ±5/10 minutes depending on the selected programme. If the value is modified before cooking begins, it is stored in the appliance memory and suggested again when that cooking mode is next used. If the temperature inside the oven is higher than the suggested value for the selected mode, the text “OVEN TOO HOT” appears on the display and it will not be possible to begin cooking; wait for the oven to cool.

The icon representing the selected mode and the icon representing the recommended shelf position appear on the display alternately.

!When the cooking stage has been reached, the oven buzzer sounds.

!Do not open the oven door as this will disrupt the cooking time and temperature.

BREAD mode

Use this function to bake bread. To obtain the best results, we recommend that you carefully observe the instructions below:

•Follow the recipe.

•Do not exceed the maximum weight of the dripping pan.

•Remember to pour 50 g (0,5 dl) of cold water into the baking tray in position 5.

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