Hotpoint SA2 844 H IX Built-in Oven, Stainless Steel

User Manual Ovens

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Control panel
2. Fan
3. Lamp
4. Shelf guides (the level is indicated on the wall of the cooking compartment)
5. Door
6. Upper heating element/grill
7. Circular heating element (non-visible)
8. Identification plate (do not remove)
9. Bottom heating element (non-visible)

CONTROL PANEL

1. SELECTION KNOB
   For switching the oven on by selecting a function.
   Turn to the position to switch the oven off.
2. LIGHT
   With the oven switched on, press to turn the oven compartment lamp on or off.
3. SETTING THE TIME
   For accessing the cooking time settings, delayed start and timer. For displaying the time when the oven is off.
4. DISPLAY
5. ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS
   For changing the cooking time settings.
6. THERMOSTAT KNOB
   Turn to select the temperature you require when activating manual functions. Automatic functions use .

DESCRIPTION OF DISPLAY

1. Preheating symbol
2. Clock; information and function duration
3. Kitchen timer
4. End of cooking time
5. Duration
6. Clock

ACCESSORIES

WIRE SHELF
The wire shelf can be used to grill food or as a support for pans, cake tins and other ovenproof cooking receptacles. Useful for grilling bread, meat, fish and vegetables.

DRIP TRAY*
Use as an oven tray for cooking meat, fish, vegetables, focaccia, etc. or position underneath the wire shelf to collect cooking juices.

BAKING TRAY*
Use for cooking all bread and pastry products, but also for roasts, fish en papillotte, etc.

SLIDING RUNNERS*
These make it easier to place accessories in and remove accessories from the oven.

* Available only on certain models

The number of accessories may vary depending on which model is purchased.

ADDITIONAL ACCESSORIES: Other accessories that are not supplied can be purchased separately from the Aftersales Service.

INSERTING THE WIRE SHELF AND OTHER ACCESSORIES

• Insert the wire shelf horizontally by sliding it across the shelf guides, making sure that the side with the raised edge is facing upwards .
  
• The other accessories, such as the baking tray, are inserted horizontally in the same way as the wire shelf .
  

REMOVING AND REFITTING THE SHELF GUIDES

• To remove the shelf guides, firmly grip the external part of the guide, and pull it towards you to extract the support and the two internal pins from the lodging .
  
• To reposition the shelf guides, position them near the cavity and initially insert the two pins into their lodgings . Next, position the external part near its lodging, insert the support, and firmly press towards the wall of the cavity to make sure the shelf guide is properly secured .
  

REMOVING AND REINSTALLING THE SLIDING GUIDES

1. Remove the shelf guides .
2. Disengage the guide's anchoring clips from the shelf guide, starting from the lower part .
   
3. To reinstall the sliding guides, anchor the guide's upper clip to the shelf guide, then lower the other clip into position .
   
4. To secure the guide, press the lower portion of the clip firmly against the shelf guide . Make sure that the runners can move freely .
   
5. Reposition the shelf guides .
   

FUNCTIONS

CONVENTIONAL

For cooking any kind of dish on one shelf only . Use the 3rd shelf . If roasting a joint of meat or cooking a pasta bake, however, use the 2nd level . Preheat the oven before placing food inside .

FORCED AIR

For simultaneously cooking food items that require the same cooking temperature, even of different types, on multiple shelves (maximum three), (e .g .: fish, vegetables, cakes) . This function can be used to cook different foods without odours being transferred from one food to another . Use the 3rd level to cook on one shelf only; the 2nd and 4th levels to cook on two shelves; and the 1st, 3rd and 5th levels to cook on three shelves . Preheat the oven before placing food inside .

MAXI COOKING

For cooking large joints of meat (above 2 .5 kg) . Use the 1st or 2nd shelves, depending on the size of the joint . We suggest turning the meat during cooking to obtain uniform browning on both sides . It is recommended to baste the meat every now and again so that it does not become too dry .Preheat the oven before inserting the food items .

GRILL

For grilling steaks, kebabs and sausages, cooking vegetables au gratin or toasting bread . We suggest placing food on the 5th shelf . When grilling meat, we recommend using a drip tray to collect the cooking juices: Position it on the 4th shelf, adding approx . 200 ml of drinking water . Preheat the oven for 3-5 minutes . The oven door must remain closed during cooking .

TURBO GRILL

For roasting large joints of meat (legs, roast beef, chicken) . Place food on the 2nd shelf . We recommend using a drip tray to collect the cooking juices: Position it on the 1st shelf, adding approx . 200 ml of drinking water . During cooking, the oven door must remain closed .

PIZZA

For baking different types and sizes of pizza and bread. It is a good idea to swap the position of the baking plates halfway through cooking.

RISING

For helping sweet or savoury dough to rise effectively . Place the dough on the second level and turn the thermostat knob to the appropriate icon to activate the function. If the temperature inside the oven in greater than 60° C, the message “Hot” will appear on the display, and the function will not be able to be activated.

ECO FORCED AIR*

For cooking (stuffed) roasting joints on one shelf only . This function uses gentle, intermittent air circulation to prevent food from drying out excessively . When this ECO function is in use, the light will remain switched off during cooking but can be switched on again by pressing . To maximise energy efficiency, we advise against opening the door during cooking . We recommend using the 3rd shelf . It is recommended to brown the meat in a pan before placing it in the oven . The oven does not need to be preheated beforehand .

BREAD AUTO

Use this function when baking bread . For best results, we recommend following the recipe carefully . This function automatically selects the ideal temperature and baking time for bread . Cooking will stop automatically and the oven will make a sound when the food is cooked . Activate the function when the oven is cold . You will need to wait until the oven has cooled down .

DESSERT AUTO

Use this function to bake cakes with or without chemical leaveners . Put the item in the oven when the oven is cold . This function automatically selects the ideal temperature and baking time for cakes . Cooking will stop automatically and the oven will make a sound when the food is cooked . Activate the function when the oven is cold . You will need to wait until the oven has cooled down .

DIAMOND CLEAN

The action of the steam released during this special low-temperature cleaning cycle allows dirt and food residues to be removed with ease . Pour 200 ml of drinking water on the bottom of the oven and only activate the function when the oven is cold .

USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

SET THE TIME

You will need to set the time when you switch on the appliance for the first time: Press until the icon and the two digits for the hour start flashing on the display.

Use or to set the hour and press to confirm. The two digits for the minutes will start flashing. Use or to set the minutes and press to confirm.

Please note: When the icon is flashing, for example following lengthy power outages, you will need to reset the time.

HEAT THE OVEN

A new oven may release odours that have been left behind during manufacturing: This is completely normal.

Before starting to cook food, we therefore recommend heating the oven with it empty in order to remove any possible odours.

Remove any protective cardboard or transparent film from the oven and remove any accessories from inside it.

Heat the oven to 250 °C for about one hour, preferably using the “Maxicooking” function. The oven must be empty during this time.

Follow the instructions for setting the function correctly.

Please note: It is advisable to air the room after using the appliance for the first time.

DAILY USE

SELECT A FUNCTION

To select a function, turn the selection knob to the symbol for the function you require: the display will light up and an audible signal will sound.

ACTIVATE A FUNCTION

MANUAL
To start the function you have selected, turn the thermostat knob to set the temperature you require.

Please note: During cooking you can change the function by turning the selection knob or adjust the temperature by turning the thermostat knob.

The function will not start if the thermostat knob is on 0 °C. You can set the cooking time, cooking end time (only if you set a cooking time) and a timer.

AUTOMATIC
To start the automatic function you have selected (“Bread” or “Pastry”), keep the thermostat knob at the position for automatic functions ( ).

To finish cooking, turn the selection knob to position 0.

Please note: You can set the cooking end time and timer.

RISING
To start the “Rising” function, turn the thermostat knob to the relevant symbol; if the oven is set to a different temperature, the function will not start.

Please note: You can set the cooking time, cooking end time (only if you set a cooking time) and a timer.

PREHEATING

Once the function starts, an audible signal and a flashing icon on the display indicate that the preheating phase has been activated.

At the end of this phase, an audible signal and the fixed icon on the display will indicate that the oven has reached the set temperature: at this point, place the food inside and proceed with cooking.

Please note: Placing the food in the oven before preheating has finished may have an adverse effect on the final cooking result.

PROGRAMMING COOKING

You will need to select a function before you can start programming cooking.

DURATION
Keep pressing until the icon and “00:00” start flashing on the display.

Use or to set the cooking time you require, then press to confirm.

Activate the function by turning the thermostat knob to the temperature you require: An audible signal will sound and the display will indicate that cooking is complete.

Please note: To cancel the cooking time you have set, keep pressing until the icon starts flashing on the display, then use to reset the cooking time to “00:00”.
This cooking time includes a preheating phase.

PROGRAMMING THE END COOKING TIME/ DELAYED START
After a cooking time has been set, starting the function can be delayed by programming its end time: press until the icon and the current time start flashing on the display.

Use or to set the time you want cooking to end and press to confirm.

Activate the function by turning the thermostat knob to the temperature you require: the function will remain paused until it starts automatically after the period of time that has been calculated in order for cooking to finish at the time you have set.

Please note: To cancel the setting, switch the oven off by turning the selection knob to position “ 0 ”.

END OF COOKING
An audible signal will sound and the display will indicate that the function has finished.

Turn the selection knob to select a different function or to position “ 0 ” to switch the oven off.

Please note: If the timer is active, the display will show “END” alternately with the remaining time.

SETTING THE TIMER

This option does not interrupt or program cooking but allows you to use the display as a timer, either during while a function is active or when the oven is off.

Keep pressing until the icon and “00:00” start flashing on the display.

Use or to set the time you require and press to confirm.

An audible signal will sound once the timer has finished counting down the selected time.

Notes: To cancel the timer, keep pressing until the icon starts flashing, then use to reset the time to “00:00”.

DIAMOND CLEAN FUNCTION

To activate the “Diamond Clean” cleaning function, pour 200 ml of drinking water into the bottom of the oven, then turn the selection knob and the thermostat knob to the icon.

Please note: The position of the icon does not correspond to the temperature reached during the cleaning cycle.

The function will activate automatically: the display shows the time remaining to the end, alternating with “DC”.

Please note: It is only possible to programme the end time of this function. The duration is automatically set to 35 minutes.

USEFUL TIPS

HOW TO READ THE COOKING TABLE

The table indicates the best function to use for any given food, to be cooked on one or more shelves at the same time . Cooking times start from the moment food is placed in the oven, excluding preheating (where required) . Cooking temperatures and times are purely for guidance and will depend on the amount of food and type of accessory used . Use the lowest recommended settings to begin with and, if the food is not cooked enough, then switch to higher settings . Use the accessories supplied and preferably dark-coloured metal cake tins and baking trays . You can also use Pyrex pans and accessories or ones made from china, but bear in mind that cooking times will be slightly longer . For best results, follow the recommendations in the cooking table carefully when selecting which of the supplied accessories to place on which of the shelves .

COOKING DIFFERENT FOODS AT THE SAME TIME

Using the “Forced Air” function, you can cook different foods which require the same cooking temperature at the same time (for example: fish and vegetables), using different shelves . Remove the food which requires a shorter cooking time and leave the food which requires a longer cooking time in the oven .

DESSERTS

• Cook delicate desserts with the conventional function on one shelf only . Use dark-coloured metal baking pans and always place them on the wire shelf supplied . To cook on more than one shelf, select the “Forced Air” function and position the baking pans on different shelves to facilitate the circulation of hot air .
• Use dark-coloured metal baking pans and always place them on the wire shelf supplied .
• To check whether a leavened cake is cooked, insert a wooden toothpick into the centre of the cake . If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is ready .
• If using non-stick cake tins, do not butter the edges as the cake may not rise evenly around the edges .
• If the item “swells” during baking, use a lower temperature next time and consider reducing the amount of liquid you add or stirring the mixture more gently .
• For sweets with moist fillings (cheesecake or fruit pies) use the “Forced Air” function .If the base of the cake is soggy, lower the shelf and sprinkle the bottom of the cake with breadcrumbs or biscuit crumbs before adding the filling.

MEAT

• Use any kind of oven tray or pyrex dish suited to the size of the piece of meat being cooked .
  For roast joints, it is best to add some stock to the bottom of the dish, basting the meat during cooking for added flavour . Please note that steam will be generated during this operation . When the roast is ready, let it rest in the oven for another 1015 minutes, or wrap it in aluminium foil .
• When grilling pieces of meat, choose cuts of the same thickness to obtain even cooking . Very thick pieces of meat require longer cooking times . To prevent the meat from burning on the outside, lower the position of the wire shelf, keeping the food farther away from the grill . Turn the meat two thirds of the way through cooking . Take care when opening the door as steam will escape. To collect the cooking juices, we recommend placing a dripping pan filled with 200 ml of drinking water directly underneath the wire shelf on which the food is placed . Top-up when necessary.

PIZZA

Lightly grease the trays to ensure the pizza has a crispy base . Scatter the mozzarella over the pizza two thirds of the way through cooking .

BREAD AUTO FUNCTION

Use this function when baking bread: For best results, follow the instructions given in the recipe carefully . Recipe for 1000 g of dough: 600 g of flour, 360 g of water, 11 g of salt, 25 g of fresh yeast (or two packets of yeast powder) .

Method:

• Mix the flour and salt together in a large bowl .
• Dilute the yeast in the water (this must be slightly warm – around 35° C) .
• Make a well in the flour and add the water/yeast mixture, then work into a smooth, slightly sticky dough. Knead the dough with your hands, stretching it out and folding it over for around 10 minutes . Shape the dough into a ball and leave it to rise in a bowl covered with a transparent lid to prevent the surface of the dough from drying out . Wait until the dough has doubled in volume: for optimal rising, allow about 90 minutes at room temperature or 60 minutes in the oven using the “Rising” function . Divide the dough into one or two loaves, sprinkle with flour and make little cuts on the surface . Then place the bread on a baking tray lined with baking parchment .
• Place the dough in the (cold) oven, pour 100 ml of cold drinking water onto the bottom of the oven and activate the “Bread Auto” function . After cooking, leave the dough to stand on a wire shelf until completely cooled.

CLEANING

• Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
• Use protective gloves during all operations.
• Carry out the required operations with the oven cold.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• Do not use wire wool, abrasive scourers or abrasive/corrosive cleaning agents, as these could damage the surfaces of the appliance.

EXTERIOR SURFACES

• Clean the surfaces with a damp microfibre cloth. If they are very dirty, add a few drops of pH-neutral detergent. Finish off with a dry cloth.
• Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents. If any of these products inadvertently comes into contact with the surfaces of the appliance, clean immediately with a damp microfibre cloth.

INTERIOR SURFACES

• After every use, leave the oven to cool and then clean it, preferably while it is still warm, to remove any deposits or stains caused by food residues. To dry any condensation that has formed as a result of cooking foods with a high water content, leave the oven to cool completely and then wipe it with a cloth or sponge.
• Activate the “Diamond Clean” function for optimum cleaning of the internal surfaces.
• The door can be easily removed and refitted to facilitate cleaning of the glass.
• Clean the glass in the door with a suitable liquid detergent.
• The top heating element of the grill can be lowered to clean the upper panel of the oven.

ACCESSORIES

Soak the accessories in a washing-up liquid solution after use, handling them with oven gloves if they are still hot. Food residues can be removed using a washing-up brush or a sponge.

MAINTENANCE

• Use protective gloves during all operations.
• Carry out the required operations with the oven cold.
• Disconnect the oven from the power supply.

REMOVING THE DOOR

1. Open the door fully .
   
2. Lower the catches as far as possible .
   
3. Close the door as much as you can .
   
4. Take a firm hold of the door with both hands – do not hold it by the handle .
   Simply remove the door by continuing to close it while pulling it upwards at the same time until it is released from its seating .
   
5. Put the door to one side, resting it on a soft surface .
   

REFITTING THE DOOR

1. Move the door towards the oven, aligning the hooks of the hinges with their seating .
   
2. Secure the upper part into its seating .
   
3. Lower the door and then open it fully.
   
4. Lower the catches into their original position: Make sure that you lower them down completely .
   
5. Try closing the door and check to make sure that it lines up with the control panel . If it does not, repeat the steps above: The door could become damaged if it does not work properly .
   

CLICK & CLEAN ‑ CLEANING THE GLASS

1. After removing the door and resting it on a soft surface with the handle downwards, simultaneously press the two retaining clips and remove the upper edge of the door by pulling it towards you .
   
2. Lift and firmly hold the inner glass with both hands, remove it and place it on a soft surface before cleaning it .
   
3. To correctly reposition the inner glass, make sure that the “R” is visible in the right-hand corner and the clear surface (not printed) is facing up.
   First insert the long side of the glass indicated by “R” into the support seats, then lower it into position .
   
4. Refit the upper edge: A click will indicate correct positioning . Make sure the seal is secure before refitting the door .
   

REPLACING THE LIGHT

1. Disconnect the oven from the power supply .
2. Unscrew the cover from the light, replace the bulb and screw the cover back on the light .
   
3. Reconnect the oven to the power supply.

Please note: Use 25 W/230 V type G9, T300 °C halogen lamps.

The bulb used in the product is specifically designed for domestic appliances and is not suitable for general room lighting within the home (EC Regulation 244/2009).

Light bulbs are available from our After-sales Service.

• Do not handle bulbs with your bare hands as your fingerprints could damage them. Do not use the oven until the light cover has been refitted.

LOWERING THE UPPER HEATING ELEMENT (Only in some models)

1. Remove the heating element from its seating .
   
2. Lower the heating element .
   
3. To return the heating element to its position, lift it up, pull it slightly towards you and make sure that the tab support is in its proper seating.
   

TROUBLESHOOTING

Any problems or malfunctions that may occur can often be easily resolved .

Before contacting the After-sales Service, check the following table to see whether you can resolve the problem yourself .

If the problem persists, contact your nearest After-sales Service Centre .

Read the safety instructions carefully before carrying out any of the following work

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