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  • Page 1 Instruction manual HCE744250R...
  • Page 3 Making cooking as much fun as eating Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you make use of all the technical benefits the cooker has to offer. It will provide you with important safety information. You will then be familiarised with the individual components of your new cooker.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Safety information ......Before installation ......Information for your safety .
  • Page 5 Table of contents Timer ........Setting procedure .
  • Page 6 Table of contents Preserving ........Acrylamide in foodstuffs .

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    d Safety information Read this instruction manual carefully. Keep the instruction manual in a safe place. If the appliance changes owners, the instructions should always be passed on. Before installation Transport damage Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not have the appliance connected if it has been damaged in transport.
  • Page 8 Risk of short circuit. Do not trap leads of electrical appliances in the hot oven door or pull them over the hot hob. The cable insulation could melt. Risk of fire. Never place flammable objects on the hob or store them in the cooking compartment.
  • Page 9 Wet saucepan bases and Risk of injury. hotplates Liquid between the base of the saucepan and the hotplate can create steam pressure. The pan may suddenly jump. Always keep the hotplates and pan bases dry. Cracks in the glass ceramic Risk of electric shock.

  • Page 10: Causes Of Damage

    Causes of damage Damage to the hob Do not allow pans to boil dry, especially with enamel and aluminium pans. They may cause damage. Do not place hot cookware on the display area or on the surround. Damage can occur if hard or pointed objects fall onto the hob.
  • Page 11 Damage to the oven Do not place accessories on the cooking compartment floor. Do not line it with foil or greaseproof paper of any kind. Do not place ovenware on the cooking compartment floor if a temperature of over 50 ºC has been set. This will cause heat accumulation.

  • Page 12: Energy And Environment Tips

    Energy and environment tips Here you can find tips on how to save energy when baking and roasting in the oven and when cooking on the hob and how to dispose of your appliance properly. Environmentally friendly disposal Dispose of packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

  • Page 13: Saving Energy With The Hob

    Saving energy with the hob Use pots and pans with thick, even bases. Uneven bases increase energy consumption. The diameter of pot and pan bases should be the same size as the hotplate. In particular, small saucepans on the hotplate cause energy losses. Please remember: Cookware manufacturers often provide the diameter of the saucepan.

  • Page 14: Installation And Connection

    Installation and connection Electrical connection The appliance must be connected to the mains by a licenced expert. The regulations of your electricity supplier must be observed. Any damage arising from the appliance being connected incorrectly will invalidate the guarantee. For the installer An all pole isolating switch with a contact gap of at least 3 mm must be present for installation.

  • Page 15: Levelling The Cooker

    Levelling the cooker Always place the cooker directly on the floor. 1. Pull out the plinth drawer and lift it up and out. There are adjustable feet at the front and rear on the inside of the plinth. 2. Use an Allen key to raise or lower the adjustable feet as necessary until the cooker is level (Fig.

  • Page 16: Your New Cooker

    Your new cooker Here you will learn about your new cooker. We will explain the control panel, the hob and the individual operating controls. You will find information on the cooking compartment and the accessories. Depending on the appliance model, individual details may differ.

  • Page 17: The Hob

    The hob Steam outlet Caution! Hot air escapes from here Hotplate Hotplate 17 cm or extended 14.5 cm cooking zone 17 x 26 cm Dual circuit hotplate Hotplate 18 cm 21 and 12 Residual heat indicator Hotplate controls You can use the four hotplate controls to control the heat output provided by each hotplate.

  • Page 18: The Oven

    You can save energy by using the residual heat to keep a small dish warm, for example. The oven Use the function selector and the temperature selector to set the oven. Function selector Use the function selector to select the type of heating for the oven.
  • Page 19 Setting The light comes on in the cooking compartment when you make the setting. Temperature selector The temperature selector is used to set the temperature or grill setting. Setting Meaning ÿ 1, 2, 3 When the oven is heating, the p temperature symbol lights up in the display.

  • Page 20: The Cooking Compartment

    The cooking compartment The oven light is located in the cooking compartment. Oven light During operation, the oven light in the cooking compartment is on. Steam outlet The hot air from the cooking compartment escapes at the rear of the hob. Caution: do not cover the ventilation slots.
  • Page 21 Wire shelf For ovenware, cake tins, roasts, grilling and frozen meals. Insert the wire grill with the curved bars facing downwards ¾. Enamel baking tray For cakes and biscuits. Push the baking tray into the oven with the sloping edge facing towards the oven door.
  • Page 22 Grill...

  • Page 23: Before Using For The First Time

    Protective grid The protective grid is fixed to the oven door. This prevents small children from touching the hot oven door. The protective grid can be ordered from the factory after sales service with number 469 088. Before using for the first time This section tells you everything you need to do before using the cooker for the first time.

  • Page 24: Setting The Hob

    Setting the hob In this section, you can find out how to set your hotplates. The table shows heat settings and cooking times for various meals. Setting procedure Adjust the heat setting of the individual hotplates using the hotplate controls. Position 0 = off Position 1 = lowest power Position 9 = highest power.

  • Page 25: Setting The Oven

    Setting the oven You have two options for setting the oven. Switching off the oven When your meal is ready, switch off the oven yourself. manually The oven switches off You can leave the kitchen for a long period. automatically Tables and tips The correct settings for many dishes can be found in the Tables and tips section.

  • Page 26: If The Oven Is To Switch Off Automatically

    Changing the setting You may change the temperature or grill setting at any time. If the oven is to switch off automatically Example: Top/bottom heating t, 200 ºC, cooking time (duration) of 45 minutes Select the desired type of heating using the function selector.
  • Page 27 Press the j clock button twice. The cooking time symbol? will flash. Press the + or - button. The default value appears. + button default value = 30 minutes. - button default value = 10 minutes. Set the cooking time using the + or - button. The oven switches on after a few seconds.

  • Page 28: Rapid Heating

    Press the j clock button twice. Press the - button Cancelling the setting until the display is at zero. Switch off the function selector. Note You can change the setting while the symbol is flashing. The setting has been adopted if the symbol lights up permanently.

  • Page 29: Timer

    Timer You can use the timer as a kitchen timer. It operates independently of the oven. The timer has a special signal. This means that you can tell whether the set timer period has elapsed or the cooking time is complete. Setting procedure Example: 20 minutes 1.
  • Page 30 3. Set the timer period using the + or - button. The timer starts after a few seconds. The a symbol lights up in the display. The time counts down visibly. A signal sounds. Press the j clock button. The The time has elapsed display goes out.

  • Page 31: Basic Settings

    Basic settings Your oven has several basic settings. You can change the basic settings for the signal duration and the reset time for the setting. Basic setting Function Change to Signal duration Signal after cooking Signal duration 2 = approx. 1 = approx.

  • Page 32: Care And Cleaning

    2. Change the basic setting using the + or - button. 3. Confirm with the j clock button. A 2 for the basic setting of the reset time appears in the display. Change the basic setting as described in step 2 and press the j clock button.

  • Page 33: Cleaning Agents

    Cleaning agents Damage to the various different surfaces caused by using the wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by observing the following information. Do not use for the hob undiluted washing up liquid or dishwasher detergent abrasive materials, scouring sponges aggressive cleaners such as oven spray or stain removers high pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners.
  • Page 34 Glass scraper for heavy soiling: Remove the protective cover and only clean using the blade. Caution, the blade is very sharp. Risk of injury. Cover the blade again after cleaning. Replace damaged blades immediately. Hob surround Warm soapy water. Do not clean with a glass scraper, lemon juice or vinegar. Knobs Clean with warm soapy water and a dish cloth.

  • Page 35: Oven Back Wall

    Oven back wall The back wall in the oven cleans itself. It is coated with a highly porous ceramic layer. This coating absorbs and dispels splashes from baking and roasting while the oven is in operation. You will obtain a better result, the higher the temperature and the longer the oven is in operation.

  • Page 36: Detaching And Refitting The Rails

    Detaching and refitting the rails The rails can be removed for cleaning. The oven must have cooled down. 1. Lift the front of the rails upwards Detaching the rails 2. and detach. (Fig. A) 3. Then pull the rails forward and take them out. (Fig.

  • Page 37: Detaching And Attaching The Oven Door

    Detaching and attaching the oven For cleaning purposes and to remove the door panels, door you can detach the oven door. The oven door hinges each have a locking lever. When the locking levers are closed (Fig. A), the oven door is secured in place.
  • Page 38 Attaching the door Reattach the oven door in the reverse sequence to removal. 1. When attaching the oven door, ensure that both hinges are inserted straight into the opening (Fig. A). 2. The notch on the hinge must engage on both sides (Fig.

  • Page 39: Removing And Installing The Door Panels

    Removing and installing the door To facilitate cleaning, you can remove the glass panels from the oven door. panels Removal 1. Detach the oven door and lay on a cloth with the handle facing down. 2. Unscrew the cover on top of the oven door. To do this, undo the right and left hand screws (Fig.
  • Page 40 Installation During installation, make sure that the lettering "right above" is upside down at the bottom left. 1. Insert the panel downwards at an angle (Fig. A). 2. Push on the brackets on the right and left, align them and screw in place (Fig. B). 3.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please refer to the malfunction table before calling the after sales service. If a dish doesn't turn out as well as you had hoped, have a look in the Tested for you in our cooking studio section, where you will find plenty of cooking tips and tricks.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Bulb In The Oven Ceiling Light

    Replacing the bulb in the oven ceiling If the bulb in the oven light fails, it must be replaced. 25 watt heat resistant spare bulbs can be obtained light from our after sales service or your local specialist. Only use these bulbs. 1.

  • Page 43: After Sales Service

    After sales service Our after sales service is there for you if your appliance should need to be repaired. You will find the address and telephone number of the nearest after sales service point in the telephone directory. The listed after sales service centres will also be pleased to give you the details of an after sales service point near you.

  • Page 44: Tested For You In Our Cooking Studio

    Tested for you in our cooking studio Here you will find a selection of dishes and the ideal settings for them. We will show you which type of heating and which temperature are ideal for your dish. You can find information about suitable accessories and the height at which they should be inserted.

  • Page 45: Cakes And Pastries

    Cakes and pastries Baking on one level Cakes have the best chance of being a success if you bake them on one level with top/bottom heating %. If you bake with hot air < Cakes in tins, shelf position 2 Cakes on trays, shelf position 3.
  • Page 46 Baking tins It is best to use dark coloured metal baking tins. Baking times are increased when light coloured baking tins made of thin metal or glass dishes are used, and cakes do not brown so evenly. If you wish to use silicone backing tins, use the information and recipes provided by the manufacturer as a guide.
  • Page 47 Cakes in tins Ovenware Level Type of Temperature Baking time heating in C in minutes Ring/loaf tin < 160 180 40 50 Simple sponge cake Simple sponge cake 3 loaf tins < 140 160 60 80 Delicate sponge cake Ring/loaf tin 150 170 60 70 Sponge flan base...
  • Page 48 Cakes on trays Accessories Level Type of Temperature Baking time heating in C in minutes Baking tray 170 190 20 30 Sponge with dry topping Sponge with dry topping Universal pan + < 150 170 35 45 baking tray Universal pan 170 190 40 50 Sponge with moist topping...
  • Page 49 Small baked Accessories Level Type of Temperature Baking time products heating in C in minutes Baking tray 140 150 30 40 Viennese whirls Viennese whirls Baking tray < 140 150 30 40 Universal pan + baking trays < 140 150 30 45 Universal pan + 2 baking 1+3+5...
  • Page 50 Bread and rolls When baking bread, preheat the oven, unless instructions state otherwise. Never pour water into the hot oven. When baking on 2 levels at once, always insert the universal pan above the baking tray. Bread and rolls Accessories Level Type of Temperature...

  • Page 51: Baking Tips

    Baking tips...

  • Page 52: Meat, Poultry, Fish

    You were baking on several levels. Always use hot air < to bake on more than one level. Baking The items on the top baking tray trays that are placed in the oven at the same time will not are darker than that on the bottom necessarily be ready at the same time.
  • Page 53 Tips for grilling Always grill with the oven door closed. When grilling, preheat the oven for approx. 3 minutes, before putting the food in. Place the food to be grilled directly on the wire rack. If you are grilling a single piece, the best results are achieved by placing it in the centre of the wire rack.
  • Page 54 Meat Weight Accessories Level Type of Tempera Cooking and ovenware heating ture in C, time in grill setting minutes Beef Veal Pork Lamb Meat loaf Sausages...
  • Page 55 Poultry The weights indicated in the table refer to oven ready poultry (without stuffing). If you are grilling directly on the wire rack, you should also insert the universal pan at level 1. The meat juices are collected here and the oven is kept clean. When cooking duck or goose, pierce the skin on the underside of the wings to allow the fat to escape.
  • Page 56 Fish If you are grilling directly on the wire rack, you should also insert the universal pan at level 1. The liquid is collected here, keeping the oven cleaner. Turn fish after Z of the grilling time has elapsed. Whole fish does not have to be turned. Place the whole fish in the oven in its swimming position with its dorsal fin facing upwards.

  • Page 57: Grilling With The Rotary Spit

    Grilling with the rotary spit You can use the rotary spit to cook particularly large roasts, such as rolled up joints or poultry. The meat becomes crispy and brown. Preparing roasts To ensure that the roast is well browned and cooked evenly, observe the following points: Skewering and securing Position the roast as close as possible to the centre of...

  • Page 58: Tips For Roasting And Grilling

    Tips for roasting and grilling The table does not contain Select the next lowest weight from the instructions and extend information for the weight of the the time. joint. How to tell when the roast is ready. Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry out a spoon test".

  • Page 59: Bakes, Gratins, Toast

    Bakes, gratins, toast If you are grilling directly on the wire rack, the universal pan should also be inserted at level 1. The oven is kept cleaner. Always place the ovenware on the wire rack. How well cooked the bake is will depend on the size of the dish and the height of the bake.

  • Page 60: Preprepared Products

    Preprepared products Observe the instructions on the packaging. If you line the accessories with greaseproof paper, please make sure that the paper is suitable for these temperatures. Make sure the paper is a suitable size for the ovenware. The cooking result is heavily dependent on the quality of the food.
  • Page 61 Meal Accessories Level Type of Tempera Baking heating ture in C, time in grill setting minutes 190 210 10 20 Part cooked rolls or Universal pan part cooked baguette part cooked baguette Universal pan + Universal pan + < 160 180 20 25 wire rack Processed portions, frozen...

  • Page 62: Special Dishes

    Special dishes Your appliance can be set to temperatures between 50 and 270 ºC. 50 ºC is equally useful for producing creamy yoghurt as it is for light yeast dough. Yoghurt Bring the milk (3.5 % fat) to the boil, then allow to cool to 50 ºC.

  • Page 63: Defrosting

    Defrosting Take frozen food out of its packaging and place in a suitable dish on the wire rack. Please observe the instructions on the packaging. The defrosting time will depend on the type and quantity of the food. Place poultry on a plate with the breast side facing down.

  • Page 64: Preserving

    Preserving Preparation Setting procedure...
  • Page 65 Preserving fruit After approximately 40 to 50 minutes, small bubbles begin to form at short intervals. Switch off the oven. After 25 to 35 minutes of residual heat, remove the preserving jars from the cooking compartment. If they are allowed to cool for longer in the cooking compartment, germs could multiply, promoting acidification of the preserved fruit.

  • Page 66: Acrylamide In Foodstuffs

    Acrylamide in foodstuffs Which foods are affected? Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products heated at high temperatures, such as potato crisps, chips, toast, rolls, bread, fine baked goods (biscuits, gingerbread, cookies). Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum when preparing food General Keep cooking times to a minimum.

  • Page 67: Test Dishes

    Test dishes These tables have been produced for test institutes to facilitate the inspection and testing of the various appliances. In accordance with EN/IEC 60350. Baking When baking on 2 levels at once, always insert the universal pan above the baking tray. When baking on 3 levels at once, always insert the universal pan in the centre of the oven.
  • Page 68 Dish Accessories and Level Type of Temperature Cooking ovenware heating in C time in minutes < < < < < < < < < <...
  • Page 69 Grilling If placing food directly on the wire rack, the universal pan should also be inserted at level 1. The liquid is collected here, keeping the oven cleaner. Dish Accessories and Level Type of Grill setting Cooking cookware heating time in minutes Toast Wire rack...
  • Page 70 Notes...
  • Page 72 HCE744250R 9000 536187 BO S en S 020290...

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