Practical Cooking Advice - Hotpoint EG902GX S Operating Instructions Manual

Cooking modes for Multi-function main oven (1
rst 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)
• GRATIN (recommended: do not exceed 200°C).
Oven light
This is switched on by turning the SELECTOR
than "0". It remains lit as long as the oven is operating.
By selecting with the knob, 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.
BAKING mode
The rear heating element and the fan are switched on, thus guaranteeing the
distribution of heat in a delicate and uniform manner throughout the entire
oven. This mode is ideal for baking and cooking temperature sensitive foods
(such as cakes that need to rise) and for the preparation of pastries on 3
shelves simultaneously.
PIZZA mode
The circular heating elements and the elements at the bottom of the oven are
switched on and the fan is activated. This combination heats the oven rapidly
by producing a considerable amount of heat, particularly from the element
at the bottom. If you use more than one rack at a time, switch the position of
the dishes halfway through the cooking process.
MULTI-COOKING mode
All the heating elements (top, bottom and circular) switch on and the fan
begins to operate. Since the heat remains constant throughout the oven, the
air cooks and browns food in a uniform manner. A maximum of two racks may
be used at the same time.
MINI-GRILL mode
The central part of the top heating element is switched on. The high and direct
temperature of the grill is recommended for food that requires a high surface
temperature (veal and beef steaks, fillet steak and entrecôte). This cooking
mode uses a limited amount of energy and is ideal for grilling small dishes.
Place the food in the centre of the rack, as it will not be cooked properly if it
is placed in the corners.
MAXI-GRILL mode
All the top heating element are activated .
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GRATIN mode
The top heating element and the rotisserie (where present) are activated
and the fan begins to operate. This combination of features increases the
effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal radiation provided by the heating
elements through forced circulation of the air throughout the oven. This helps
prevent food from burning on the surface and allows the heat to penetrate
right into the food.
! The GRILL and GRATIN cooking modes must be performed with the oven
door shut.

Practical cooking advice

! Do not place racks in position 1 or 5 during fan-assisted cooking. Excessive
direct heat can burn temperature sensitive foods.
MULTILEVEL
knob to any position other
• Use positions 2 and 4, placing the food that requires more heat on the
rack in position 2.
• Place the dripping pan on the bottom and the rack on top.
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.
(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).
Cooking modes for Conventional main oven
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