Hotpoint Ariston FT 95VC.1 AN, Operating Instructions Manual

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Start-up and use
WARNING! The oven is provided
with a stop system to extract the
racks and prevent them from
coming out of the oven (1).
As shown in the drawing, to extract
them completely, simply lift the
racks, holding them on the front
part, and pull (2).
! 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 emit a slightly unpleasant odour caused by protective
substances used during the manufacturing process burning away.
Setting the time
Press the PROGRAMMER knob and turn it in an anticlockwise direction to
set the correct time.
! The clock can only be set if the oven is
connected to the electricity mains. In case
of a power failure, the PROGRAMMER
will stop: the correct time will need to be
reset once the power has returned.
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 preheating is finished, the THERMOSTAT indicator light will stay
on: place the food in the oven.
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
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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Modes
! A temperature value between 60°C and MAX can be set for all cooking
modes except the following:
• BARBECUE (recommended: set only to MAX power level)
• GRATIN (recommended: do not exceed 200°C).
TRADITIONAL OVEN mode
When using this traditional cooking mode, it is best to use one cooking rack
only. if more than one rack is used, the heat will be distributed unevenly.
BAKING mode
This mode is ideal for baking temperature sensitive foods (such as cakes,
which need to rise) and for the preparation of “bitesize pastries” on 3 shelves
simultaneously.
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.
MULTI-COOKING mode
Since the heat remains constant throughout the oven, the air cooks and
browns food in a uniform manner. A maximum of two racks may be used at
the same time.
PIzzA modes
This combination heats the oven rapidly by producing a considerable amount
of heat, particularly from the element at the bottom. If you use more than
one rack at a time, switch the position of the dishes halfway through the
cooking process.
BARBECUE mode
The high and direct temperature of the grill is recommended for food which
requires a high surface temperature. Always cook in this mode with the oven
door closed.
GRATIN mode
This combination of features increases the effectiveness of the unidirectional
thermal radiation provided by the heating elements through forced circulation
of the air throughout the oven. This helps prevent food from burning on the
surface and allows the heat to penetrate right into the food. Always cook in
this mode with the oven door closed.
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;