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Instructions for Installation and Use Electric Oven Model SC 87EX To the Installer Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover of this book. The information can be found on the rating plate. To the User You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and then retain them for future reference.
Introduction Close-up view How to use your appliance Programming the cooking mode Do not worry if.. How to keep your oven in shape Pratical cooking advice Safety is a good habit to get into Installation Electrical connection After Sales Service...
The oven is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation. Note: When the oven is first used, an odour may be omitted - this will cease after a short period of use.
It can also be used as a timer. F. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet G. Oven Rack H. Guides for sliding the racks or dripping pan in and Close-up view 1. Oven Light 2.
Notice: The first time you use your appliance, we recommend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting and leave the oven on for at least half an hour with nothing in it, with the oven door shut. Then, open the oven door and let the room air.
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“Defrosting” Mode Position of thermostat knob “C”: any The fan located on the bottom of the oven makes the air circulate at room temperature around the food. This is recommended for the defrosting of all types of food, but in...
To cancel any programming you have made, set knob “B” to position “0”. DO NOT WORRY IF... 3 a blast of hot steam exits the oven when you open the door during cooking; 4 drops of water or steam form inside the oven if you...
How to Keep Your Oven in Shape Before cleaning your oven, or performing maintenance, dis- connect it from the power supply. To extend the life of your oven, it must be cleaned frequently, keeping in mind that: • Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance.
The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allow you to cook any type of food in the best possible way. With time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the following directions are only a guideline which may be varied according to your own per- sonal experience.
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Make sure that the grid is inserted so that it is in the centre of the oven. If you would like to increase the amount of heat from below, use the low rack heights. For savoury roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat with lard or bacon on the top.
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8 Defrosting NB: cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste. When cooking using the Grill or Gratin mode, the dripping pan must always be placed on the 1st oven rack from the bottom. Practical Cooking Advice...
When left unused, unplug the appliance form the electric- ity mains; Use oven gloves to place cookware in the oven or when removing it; Always grip the oven door handle in the centre as the extremities of the same may be hot due to any hot air leaks;...
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In order to ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of the cabinet unit must be removed. Installing the oven so that it rests on two strips of wood is preferable. If the oven rests on a continuous, flat surface, there must be an ap- erture of at least 45 x 560 mm.
We recommend you use a power supply cable which is long enough to allow you to take the oven out of its recess in the event of maintenance operations (only use HAR - H 05 - RRF quality cables fitted with a plug conforming to the regulations in force.
Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer" As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement parts for the first 5 years (except microwaves, selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods, which have a one year guarantee) provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.
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