Hotpoint COOKER AND OVEN Operating Instructions Manual page 9

GRILL
• When using the GRILL cooking mode, place the
rack in position 2 or 3 and the dripping pan in
position 1 to collect cooking residues (fat and/or
grease). When using the GRATIN cooking mode,
place the rack in position 2 or 3 and the dripping
pan in position 1 to collect cooking residues.
• We recommend that the power level is set to
maximum. The top heating element is regulated by
a thermostat and may not always operate
constantly.
PIZZA MODE
• Use a light aluminium pizza pan. Place it on the
rack provided.
For a crispy crust, do not use the dripping pan as
it prevents the crust from forming by extending the
total cooking time.
• If the pizza has a lot of toppings, we recommend
adding the mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza
halfway through the cooking process.
Cooking modes for Conventional main oven
(2nd oven)
! 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.
! A temperature value can be set for all cooking
modes
between 50°C and Max, except for the following
modes
• MAXI-GRILL / MINI-GRILL (recommended: set only
to MAX power level)
Starting the oven
1. Select the desired cooking mode by turning the
SELECTOR knob.
2. Select the recommended temperature for the
cooking mode or the desired temperature by turning
the THERMOSTAT knob.
A list detailing cooking modes and suggested
cooking temperatures can be found in the relevant
table (see Oven cooking advice table).
During cooking it is always possible to:
• Change the cooking mode by turning the
SELECTOR knob.
• Change the temperature by turning the
THERMOSTAT knob.
• Set the total cooking time and the cooking end
time (see below).
• Stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to
the "0" position.
! Never put objects directly on the bottom of the
oven; this will avoid the enamel coating being
damaged. Only use position 1 in the oven when
cooking with the rotisserie spit.
! Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.
THERMOSTAT indicator light
When this is illuminated, the oven is generating heat.
It switches off when the inside of the oven reaches
the selected temperature. At this point the light
illuminates and switches off alternately, indicating
that the thermostat is working and is maintaining the
temperature at a constant level.
Oven light
This is switched on by turning the SELECTOR knob
to any position other than "0". It remains lit as long as
the oven is operating. By selecting
the light is switched on without any of the heating
elements being activated.
TRADITIONAL OVEN mode
Both the top and bottom heating elements will come
on. 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 in an uneven
manner.
PASTRY Mode
The bottom heating element comes on.
This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate
foods - especially cakes that need to rise because
the heat coming from the bottom helps the leavening
process.
Please note that it takes a considerable amount of
time for the higher temperatures to be reached,
therefore we recommend you use the "Convection
Mode" in these cases.
MINI GRILL
The top central heating element comes on.
The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill
GB
with the knob,
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