Hotpoint Ariston CX 65 SP4 R/HA User Manual

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Change the temperature by turning the

THERMOSTAT knob.

Stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to

the 0 position.

Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.

THERMOSTAT indicator light

When this is illuminated, the oven is generating heat.

It switches off when the inside of the oven reaches

the selected temperature. At this point the light

illuminates and switches off alternately, indicating

that the thermostat is working and is maintaining the

temperature at a constant level.

OPERATION indicator light

When this is illuminated, the oven is generating heat.

Oven light

This is switched on by turning the SELECTOR knob to

any position other 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.

Cooking modes

A temperature value can be set for all cooking modes

between 60°C and Max, except for the following modes

GRILL (recommended: set only to MAX power level)

GRATIN (recommended: do not exceed 200°C).

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.

FAST COOKING mode

The heating elements and the fan come on,

guaranteeing the distribution of heat consistently and

uniformly throughout the oven.

Preheating is not necessary for this cooking mode.

This mode is particularly suitable for cooking pre-

packed food quickly (frozen or pre-cooked). The best

results are achieved using one cooking rack only.

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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.

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.

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.

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.