Using The Appliance For The First Time; Daily Use - Hotpoint Ariston FA3S 844 P IX HA Daily Reference Manual

USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

1.
SETTING THE TIME
You will need to set the time when you switch on the
appliance for the first time: Press
icon and the two digits for the hour start flashing on
the display.
Use or to set the hour and press
The two digits for the minutes will start flashing. Use
or to set the minutes and press
Please note: When the
following lengthy power outages, you will need to reset the
time.
2.
SET THE POWER CONSUMPTION
The oven is programmed to work at a power of less
than 2.9 kW ("Lo"): To operate the oven at a power
that is compatible with a domestic power supply of
greater than 3 kW ("Hi"), you will need to change the
settings.
To go to the change menu, turn the selection knob to
, then turn it back to
Press and hold or

DAILY USE

1.
SELECT A FUNCTION
To select a function, turn the selection knob to the
symbol for the function you require: the display will
light up and an audible signal will sound.
2.
ACTIVATE A FUNCTION
MANUAL
To start the function you have selected, turn the
thermostat knob to set the temperature you require.
Please note: During cooking you can change the function
by turning the selection knob or adjust the temperature by
turning the thermostat knob.
The function will not start if the thermostat knob is on 0 °C.
You can set the cooking time, cooking end time (only if you
set a cooking time) and a timer.
until the
to confirm.
to confirm.
icon is flashing, for example
.
for five seconds immediately
afterwards.
Use or to change the setting, then press and
hold for at least two seconds to confirm.
3.
HEAT THE OVEN
A new oven may release odours that have been left
behind during manufacturing: This is completely
normal.
Before starting to cook food, we therefore
recommend heating the oven with it empty in order
to remove any possible odours.
Remove any protective cardboard or transparent film
from the oven and remove any accessories from inside
it.
Heat the oven to 250 ° C for about one hour,
preferably using the "Maxi Cooking" function. The
oven must be empty during this time.
Follow the instructions for setting the function
correctly.
Please note: It is advisable to air the room after using the
appliance for the first time.
AUTOMATIC
To start the automatic function you have selected
("Bread" or "Dessert"), keep the thermostat knob at the
position for automatic functions (0).
To finish cooking, turn the selection knob to position 0.
Please note: You can set the cooking end time and timer.
RISING
To start the "Rising" function, turn the thermostat
knob to the relevant symbol; if the oven is set to a
different temperature, the function will not start.
Please note: You can set the cooking time, cooking end time
(only if you set a cooking time) and a timer.
3.
PREHEATING
Once the function starts, an audible signal and a
flashing icon on the display indicate that the
preheating phase has been activated.
At the end of this phase, an audible signal and the
fixed icon on the display will indicate that the oven
has reached the set temperature: at this point, place
the food inside and proceed with cooking.
Please note: Placing the food in the oven before preheating
has finished may have an adverse effect on the final cooking
result.
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