Hotpoint BS43 Oven User Manual


 
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Know your Oven
A. Control Panel
B. Function / Temperature selector
C. Variable Grill control
D. Timer
E. Oven indicator light
- When lit, it indicates the oven is heating up to the
chosen temperature.
F. Grill Pan / Baking Tray
G. Oven Shelf
H. Guides for sliding the shelves or grill pan/baking tray
in and out
I. Electronic programmer - Allows you to programme the
oven by selecting the cooking time and the end cooking
time. It can also be used as a timer.
The Controls
The various features offered by your oven are selected by
means of function/temperature selector “B” and grill control
C” situated on the control panel.
Notice: Never place anything on the bottom of the oven
when it is in operation because this could damage the
enamel. Always place your cookware (dishes, aluminium
foil, etc. etc.) on the shelf provided with the appliance in-
serted along the shelf guides “H”.
N.B.: Should the appliance be equipped with an electronic
programmer, to use the electric oven, just press button
(
(the
m
symbol will appear on the display) before selecting
the desired cooking function.
Thermostatically controlled oven (Fan Assisted Mode)
When the oven control knob (B) is turned in a clockwise
direction to the symbol "Light/defrost" the fan and oven
light will come on to assist in the defrosting of frozen food.
Rotating further through the range of temperatures offered
you can choose which is most suitable for the food you
are going to cook. The temperature is controlled by the
oven thermostat (between 60°C to MAX).
Note: Whilst using the oven for conventional cooking the
variable grill control (C) must be set with “MAX” in line with
the reference mark on the control panel.
Grill
1 Turn the function/temperature selector “B” clockwise
until the required grilling symbol is in line with the mark
on the control panel. The element is now "on".
2 The variable grill control “C” can now be used to select
the required heat.
The variable grill control "C" provides varying grilling
temperatures when rotated from "max" to "min" and may be
adjusted to vary the level of heat at any time during the
grilling operation.
NOTE: Grilling must be done with the door partially open.
The oven light
Set the function/temperature selector “B” to the "Light/
defrost" symbol to turn it on. It lights the oven and stays
on when any of the electrical heating elements in the oven
come on.
Cooling ventilation
In order to cool down the exterior of the appliance, it is
equipped with a cooling fan which comes on automatically
when the oven is hot.
When the fan is on, a normal flow of air can be heard exiting
between the oven door and the control panel.
Note: When cooking is finished, the fan stays on until the
oven cools down sufficiently.
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