Hotpoint SX 896L PX S manual Automatic cooking modes

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

cooking advice”).

FAST COOKING mode

This mode is particularly suitable for cooking pre-packed food quickly (frozen or pre-cooked). The best results are achieved using one cooking rack only.

LOW TEMPERATURE modes

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.

BAKING 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 mode is ideal for baking temperature sensitive foods (such as cakes, which need to rise).

PIZZA modes

The top and circular heating elements switch on and the fan begins to operate. This combination heats the oven rapidly. If you use more than one rack at a time, switch the position of the dishes halfway through the cooking process.

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.

Rotisserie spit*

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;

!When mode is on, the rotisserie will stop if the door is opened.

Automatic cooking modes

!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. You may start cooking whether the oven has been preheated or not.

The cooking duration can be customised according to personal taste by modifying the relevant value - before cooking begins - by ±5/20 minutes depending on the selected programme. The duration can however be modified even once cooking has begun. If the value is modified before the programme begins, it is stored in the memory and suggested again by the appliance when the programme is next used. If the temperature inside the oven is higher than the suggested value for the selected mode, the text “Hot” appears on the TEMPERATURE display and it will not be possible to begin cooking; wait for the oven to cool.

!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.

BAKED CAKES mode

This function is ideal for cooking desserts which are made using natural yeast, baking powder and desserts which contain no yeast. Place the dish in the oven while it is still cold. The dish may also be placed in a preheated oven.

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.

•The dough must be left to rise at room temperature for

1 – 1 ½ hours (depending on the room temperature) or until the dough has doubled in size.

Recipe for BREAD:

1 Dripping pan holding 1000 g Max, lower level

2 Dripping pans each holding 1000 g Max, medium and lower levels

Recipe for 1000 g of dough: 600 g flour, 360 g water, 11g salt, 25 g fresh yeast (or 2 sachets of powder yeast) Method:

•Mix the flour and salt in a large bowl.

•Dilute the yeast in lukewarm water (approximately 35 degrees).

•Make a small well in the mound of flour.

•Pour in the water and yeast mixture.

•Knead the dough by stretching and folding it over itself with the palm of your hand for 10 minutes until it has a uniform consistency and is not too sticky.

•Form the dough into a ball shape, place it in a large bowl and cover it with transparent plastic wrap to prevent the surface of the dough from drying out. Select the manual LOW TEMPERATURE function on the oven and set the temperature to 40°C. Place the bowl inside and leave the dough to rise for approximately 1 hour (the dough should double in volume).

•Cut the dough into equal sized loaves.

*Only available in certain models.

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