Hotpoint MPX103 Instructions For Use Manual page 10

Getting started
and using your oven
GB
cooking modes
CIRCULATING HEAT
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(recommended temperature 190°C min 35°C max 250°C)
•Cooking is controlled by the heating element located at the back of the oven and by the fan.
•Rapid temperature increase: Some dishes can be placed in the oven while it is still cold.
•This is recommended to retain moisture in white meat, fish and vegetables.
For cooking multiple items on up to 2 levels.
CONVECTION
(recommended temperature 200°C, min. 35°C max. 275°C).
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Cooking controlled by the upper and lower heating elements.
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This position saves energy while maintaining the quality of the cooking.
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The ECO position is used for energy label performance.
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All types of cooking are done without preheating.
MEDIUM and HIGH GRILL
(recommended settings 2 or 4 - min 1 - max 4)
•Cooking controlled by the upper element.
•The double grill covers the entire grid surface. The medium grill is as effective as the high grill for smaller quantities.
•Recommended for grilling cutlets, sausages, slices of bread, prawns placed on the grill.
TURBO GRILL
(recommended temperature 190°C min 100°C max 250°C)
•Cooking is controlled, alternately, by the upper element and by the fan.
•Preheating is unnecessary. Succulent roasts and poultry that are crisp all over.
•Slide the drip tray on to the bottom shelf support.
•Recommended for all roasted poultry or meat, for sealing and thoroughly cooking a leg or a rib of beef. To retain the moist
texture of fish steaks.
COMBINED HEAT
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(recommended temperature 180°C min 35°C max 230°C)
•Cooking controlled by the upper and lower heating elements and by the fan.
•Three combined sources of heat: a lot of heat from the bottom, a little circulating heat and a touch from the grill for
browning.
•Recommended for quiches, pies, tarts with juicy fruits, preferably in an earthenware dish.
PULSED BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENT
(recommended temperature 180°C min 75°C max 250°C)
•Cooking controlled by the upper and lower heating elements and by the fan.
DEFROSTING
(recommended temperature 35°C min 35°C max 75°C)
• Dishes are defrosted using a limited amount of heat and the fan.
• Ideal for delicate dishes (fruit tart, custard pie, etc.).
• Meat, buns, etc. are defrosted at 50°C (meat should be placed under the grill with a dish underneath to catch drips from
the defrosting which are not edible).
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Sequence(s) used to obtain the results indicated on the energy label in compliance with European standard EN 50304 and in accordance with
European Directive 2002/40/EC.
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