Hotpoint Ariston MHR 940.1 (AN) /HA S, 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.
!
In order to optimise the cooking performance, when starting the selected
function, product settings will be applied that could cause a delayed start of
the fan and heating elements.
Using 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 flashing, the THERMOSTAT indicator light indicates that the oven is
heating up. Remains on the set temperature is reached.
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.
!
In programs BARBECUE / FAST COOKING is not expected preheating.
!
Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven; this will prevent the
enamel coating from being damaged.
! Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.
! The oven will begin its preheating phase after 2 seconds from selecting
the desired cycle.
Cooling ventilation
In order to cool down the external temperature of the oven, some models are
fitted with a cooling fan which blows air out between the control panel and
the oven door. Once cooking has been completed, the cooling fan remains
on until the oven has cooled down sufficiently. In the BAKING mode, the
cooling fan is only activated when the oven is hot.
! Once the cooking has been completed, the cooling fan remains on until the
oven has cooled down sufficiently.
Oven light
When the oven is not in operation, the lamp can be switched on at any time
by pressing the button .
Clock with Country Style timer
TIMER knob
TIMER
icon
CLOCK
icon
! All settings can only be entered if the oven is connected to the mains
electricity. In case of blackouts lasting over 10 seconds, the programmer
stops: when current is restored, the CLOCK icon flashes to indicate that a
blackout has occurred and that the time must be set again.
Setting the time
To adjust the time indicated by the hands, briefly press the TIME SETTING
knob until the CLOCK icon starts flashing.
Then, to increase or decrease the displayed time setting in 1-minute steps,
turn the knob clockwise or anti-clockwise; the minutes hand moves clockwise
or anticlockwise accordingly, in 1-minute steps.
Once 10 seconds have elapsed since the most recent adjustment, the
programmer automatically exits the adjustment mode.
Setting the minute minder
! This function does not interrupt cooking nor does it affect the oven’s operation;
it is simply used to activate the buzzer when the set duration has elapsed.
To activate the minute minder, briefly press the TIME SETTING knob until the
MINUTE MINDER icon starts flashing.
To increase or decrease the set duration, turn the TIME SETTING knob
clockwise or anti-clockwise; the minutes hand will move in 1-minute steps.
The MINUTE MINDER icon flashes continuously for 10 seconds after the most
recent rotation. The setting can be confirmed by pressing the TIME SETTING
knob or letting 10 seconds elapse, provided that a cooking time of at least 1
minute has been programmed.
The switched-on MINUTE MINDER icon indicates that the duration has been
set; the countdown will start immediately.
Select the desired cooking mode using the PROGRAMMES knob.
To view the set duration, briefly press and release the TIME SETTING knob;
the hands and icons will display the remaining minutes.
At the end of the set time, the MINUTE MINDER icon flashes and the buzzer
sounds for 1 minute (to silence it, briefly press the knob).
Turn the PROGRAMMES knob to position “0”.
!
To cancel the setting, press the TIME SETTING knob for 3 seconds: the
programming will be cancelled and the MINUTE MINDER icon will switch off.
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.