User manual HOTPOINT FH 538 0

[. . . ] Reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock. [. . . ] Press the button several times until the icon and the three digits on the display begin to flash. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to set the desired time; if you press and hold either button, the display will scroll through the values more quickly, making it quicker and easier to set the value. Wait for 10 seconds or press the button again to finalise the setting. See the Cooking advice table for cooking modes and the suggested cooking temperatures (see Cooking Modes). When lit, the THERMOSTAT indicator light indicates that the oven is heating up to the temperature set. You may do the following during cooking: - change the cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR knob. - stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to the “0” position. Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven; this will avoid the enamel coating being damaged. Cooling ventilation In order to cool down the external temperature of the oven, some models are fitted with a cooling fan that blows out air between the control panel and the oven door. Once cooking has been completed, the cooling fan continues to operate until the oven has cooled down sufficiently. Press the button several times until the icon and the three digits on the DISPLAY begin to flash. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to set the desired duration; if you press and hold either button, the display will scroll through the values more quickly, making it quicker and easier to set the value. Wait for 10 seconds or press the button again to finalise the setting. When the set time has elapsed, the text END appears on the DISPLAY, the oven will stop cooking and a buzzer sounds. A cooking duration must be set before the cooking end time can be scheduled. Next, press the button until the icon and the four digits on the DISPLAY begin to flash. Use the “ ” and “ ” buttons to adjust the cooking end time; if you press and hold either button, the display will scroll through the values more quickly, making it quicker and easier to set the desired value. Wait for 10 seconds or press the button again to finalise the setting. When the set time has elapsed, the text END appears on the DISPLAY, the oven will stop cooking and a buzzer sounds. The Programming has been set when the DISPLAY shows the cooking end time and the cooking duration alternately. 21 The electronic programmer DISPLAY END OF COOKING icon DURATION icon DECREASE TIME button SET TIME button CLOCK icon TIMER icon INCREASE TIME button GB Cancelling a programme To cancel a programme: • press the button until the icon corresponding to the setting you wish to cancel and the digits on the display are no longer flashing. Press the “ ” button until the digits 00:00 appear on the display. [. . . ] Respecting and conserving the environment • Whenever possible, avoid pre-heating the oven and always try to fill it. Open the oven door as little as possible because heat is lost every time it is opened. To save a substantial amount of energy, simply switch off the oven 5 to 10 minutes before the end of your planned cooking time and use the heat the oven continues to generate. € Keep gaskets clean and tidy to prevent any door energy losses • If you have a timed tariff electricity contract, the “delay cooking” option will make it easier to save money by moving operation to cheaper time periods. [. . . ]