How To Keep Your Oven In Shape; Practical Cooking Advice - Hotpoint Ariston FD 87 ICE Handbuch

Before cleaning your oven, or performing maintenance,
disconnect it from the power supply.
To extend the life of your oven, it must be cleaned
frequently, keeping in mind that:
• The self-cleaning panels (if present) and the enameled
parts should be washed with warm water - abrasive
powders and corrosive substances should be avoided;
• The inside of the oven should be cleaned immediately
after use with warm water and soap; the soap should
be rinsed away and the interior dried thoroughly;
• Stainless steel can be stained if it remains in contact
with agressive detergents (containing phosphorus) or
water with a high lime content. We recommend that
you rinse these parts thoroughly and dry them well
after cleaning. It is also a good idea to dry any water
spills;
• Never line the bottom of the oven with aluminium foil
because the buildup of heat will not only impede the
cooking process, but could also damage the enamel.
Preheating
If the oven must be preheated (this is generally the case
when cooking leavened foods), the
can be used to reach the desired temperature as quickly
as possible in order to save on energy.
Once the food has been placed in the oven, the most
appropriate cooking mode can then be selected.
Cooking on More Than One Rack
If you have to cook on more than one rack at the same
time, use only the "ventilated" mode, as it is the only
one which is appropriate for this type of cooking.
Use the second and third rack heights from the bottom
because the first and fourth receive too much direct heat
and this could cause more delicate foods to burn.
If you would like to use 3 racks at the same time, use the
three central rack heights. If this is done, the third and
fourth may have to be switched halfway through the
cooking process.
Using the Grill
The 7 cuochi oven offers you three different grilling modes.
Use the "grill" setting for small portions. Although
electrical consumption is a mere 1200 W, it allows you to
grill small portions like toasted sandwiches, hotdogs, etc.,
to perfection.
Position the food under the center of the grill because only
the central part of the top heating element is turned on.
Food placed in the corners will not cook properly.
The "Double Grill" setting allows you to grill along the
entire surface area of the grill. Use this mode when you
have food distributed uniformly throughout the oven and
you would like to brown the items uniformly.

How to Keep Your Oven in Shape

Practical Cooking Advice

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Replacing the Lamp in the Oven
• Cutoff the supply of power to the oven by turning off
the omni-polar switch connecting it to the mains, or by
removing the plug if it is accessible;
• Unscrew the glass cover attached to the lamp holder;
• Unscrew the lamp and replace it with another high-
temperature lamp (300
characteristics:
- Voltage: 230/240 V
- Wattage: 25W
- Socket: E14
• Remount the glass cover and reconnect the appliance
to the power supply.
The "Ventilated Double Grill" is extremely useful for
grilling foods rapidly, as the distribution of heat makes it
possible not only to brown the surface, but also to cook
the bottom part.
This mode can also be used for browning foods at the
end of the cooking process.
Important: always use the grill with the oven door
closed. This will allow you both to attain excellent results
and to save energy (10% circa).
When using any of the three grilling modes, it is
recommended that the thermostat knob be turned to the
highest setting, as it is the most efficient way to use the
grill (which utilizes infrared rays).
If necessary, however, the thermostat can be set to lower
temperatures by simply turning the knob to the desired
setting.
When utilizing the grill, place the rack at the lower levels
(see cooking table). To catch grease or fat and prevent
smoke, place a dripping-pan at the bottom rack level.
Baking Pastries
When baking pastries, always place them in the oven after
it has been preheated. Make sure you wait until the oven
has been preheated thoroughly (the red "E" light will turn
off). Do not open the door while the pastry is cooking in
order to prevent it from dropping. Batters must not be too
runny, as this will result in prolonged cooking times. In
general:
Pastry is too dry
Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the
cooking time.
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