Hisense Electric Free Standing Cooker

Introduction

You'll soon be enjoying your new Freestanding Cooker. It all begins here, with your instructions. Don't worry, there's nothing too technical coming up. Just simple, step-by-step guidance to get you up and running quickly. Sound good? Then let's get started.

Safety Information

IMPORTANT: Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating.

Installation Warnings

IMPORTANT: Prior to Installation ensure that the local supply conditions (electricity voltage and frequency) are compatible with the requirements of your freestanding cooker.

IMPORTANT: Carefully unpack and examine the appliance for any damage. If you think there is a defect, do not use the appliance and contact product support. Packaging materials should be collected together and disposed of immediately as they may be harmful to children.

IMPORTANT: Keep the electrical cable (not supplied) of your freestanding cooker away from the hot areas of your appliance, do not let the cable touch the appliance. Keep the cable away from sharp edges and heated surfaces.

IMPORTANT: Ensure that the electric supply cable is not trapped or damaged during installation.

IMPORTANT: In the event that the cable connecting your freestanding cooker becomes damaged, it must be replaced by a suitably qualified person. This cable must not be replaced by an unauthorised person.

IMPORTANT: Protect your freestanding cooker against atmospheric effects. Do not expose your cooker to effects such as sun, rain, snow etc.

IMPORTANT: The materials surrounding the appliance (cabinets) must be able to withstand a minimum temperature of 100°C.

IMPORTANT: When using your oven for the first time your cooker may give off smoke or an unusual odour from the heating elements and insulation materials. To eliminate this odour run the oven at 250 degrees for 40-60 minutes with the oven empty.

WARNING: Before obtaining access to terminals, all supply circuits must be disconnected.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the oven control knobs are all in the off position when not in use.

IMPORTANT: If you do not intend to use your built-in oven for a long period of time then turn off the electric supply to the oven.

During Usage

IMPORTANT: This appliance is not intended to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with their appliance.

WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.

WARNING: NEVER try to extinguish a cooking fire with water. Instead switch off the appliance and cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket.

CAUTION: Do not allow children in the kitchen when cooking or after, as the parts may still be hot. Many parts of the cooker will become hot and present a considerable hazard to children.

CAUTION: When the cooker is hot never touch the oven glass by hand or with tools.

CAUTION: Before starting to use your appliance, ensure curtains, paper or flammable items are kept away from your appliance. Do not keep flammable materials inside of or around your cooker.

CAUTION: Take care when closing the oven door that there is nothing obstructing it from closing as this may break the glass door.

IMPORTANT: The protection shield must be added when using the top oven grill.

IMPORTANT: When the door of the oven is open, do not hang or lean anything on it. You may unbalance your appliance or damage the door or door hinges.

IMPORTANT: Do not hang towels, dishcloths or clothes from the built-in oven or its handles.

General Safety Warnings

IMPORTANT: This appliance has been designed for non-professional, domestic use only. Do not use this oven for commercial use or any other application e.g. room heating.

WARNING: Danger of fire: do not store flammable items on or near the cooking surfaces or inside the oven.

IMPORTANT: Do not try to lift or move this appliance by pulling on the door handle.

WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.

IMPORTANT: Your appliance is produced in accordance with all applicable local and international standards and regulations.

IMPORTANT: Maintenance and repair work must only be performed by authorised service technicians. Installation and repair work that is carried out by unauthorised technicians is dangerous and could invalidate your guarantee.

IMPORTANT: Always turn the appliance off before operations such as cleaning or maintenance. You can do this by switching the freestanding cooker off using the cooker isolation switch.

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the control knobs to clean the control panel.

WARNING: 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.

Getting to Know Your Freestanding Cooker

Please read these instructions carefully. They contain important information which will help you get the best from your freestanding cooker and ensure safe and correct installation and operation. If you require any further assistance, our technical experts are happy to help. For full details, refer to the product support section at the end of these instructions.

Overview

The following diagram identifies the main parts of your freestanding cooker:

• 1. Hob
• 2. Cooking zone
• 3. Control Panel
• 4. Catalytic panel
• 5. Shelf positions
• 6. Wire Shelf
• 7. Oven Door
• 8. Shelf positions
• 9. Catalytic panel
• 10. Baking tray
• 11. Oven Door
• 12. Hinge
• 13. Handle
• 14. Wire shelf
• 15. Inner shelf
• 16. Door lock
• 17. Anti slip feet

Accessories

Your cooker comes with the following accessories:

• 1. Baking tray x 1
• 2. Grill x 3
• 3. Oven Rack x 1
• 4. Handle x 1

Installing Your Freestanding Cooker

Installation Requirements

THIS COOKER MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL REGULATIONS.

IMPORTANT: CONTACT AN AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENT FOR INSTALLATION OF YOUR FREESTANDING COOKER!

Positioning

1. Make sure that there are no combustible or flammable materials, such as curtains, in the vicinity of the installation.
2. Furniture and cabinets surrounding the cooker must be of material resistant to temperatures greater than 100°C.
3. Surrounding furniture, cabinets and extractor fans should be positioned in accordance with the diagram shown in Figure 1.

4. If fitted, the extractor fan must be at least 65cm above the hotplates. If no fan is fitted, the minimum distance between the hotplates and any cabinet or other structure must be 75cm.

First Use

IMPORTANT: When using your oven for the first time your cooker may give off smoke or an unusual odour from the heating elements and insulation materials. This is normal for new cookers. To eliminate this odour run the oven at 250 degrees for 40-60 mins with the oven empty.

Unpacking

Carefully unpack and examine the appliance for any damage.

Levelling Feet

The height and level of the appliance can be adjusted by rotating the feet located underneath the appliance at each corner. Rotate the feet to decrease or increase the height.

Safety Chain

The appliance must be secured against the possibility of tipping forward by using the supplied safety chains attached to the rear of your oven. Fasten the stability hook provided by inserting a wall plug into the kitchen wall and then connect the safety chain to the hook via the locking mechanism.

Installation and Use of Baffle

When using the upper chamber, please install the baffle at the bottom of the panel first;

1. Place the baffle at the screw hole corresponding to the bottom of the surface analyzer;
2. Use attachment screws to secure the baffle to the panel;

Electrical Connection

IMPORTANT: Electrical connections must be carried out by a suitably qualified person and in accordance with all relevant local building and installation regulations.

Fitting on a Power Supply Cable

Connecting appropriate power supply terminal board/ connector block:

• Using a screwdriver, prize open tabs of the Terminal board cover.
• Remove the wire clamp screw.
• Fasten the wires beneath the corresponding screw heads, using brass 'link' for single phase supply.
• Fasten cable clamp and close the cover of the terminal board.

The AC power supply should be 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz.

Connecting the Supply Cable to the Mains

Install an approved circuit breaker with a minimum contact opening of 3 mm, between the appliance and the mains Distribution board. The circuit breaker should be sized according to the load and should comply with current regulations (the earth wire should not be interrupted by the circuit breaker).

The supply cable should be positioned so that it does not reach a temperature of more than 50°C with respect to the room temperature, anywhere along its length. Before switching fuse ON in meter-box check:

• Earth continuity. The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if the cooker is correctly installed and earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical installations.
• The electrical capacity of the system and sockets will support the maximum power of the appliance, as indicated on the data plate.

Connection Diagram

Caution! Voltage of heating elements 230V

Caution! In the event of any connection the safety wire must be connected to the PE terminal ⚡.

L1=R, L2=S, L3=T, N=earth terminal, PE= safety wire terminal.

Using Your Freestanding Cooker

Control Panel

The control panel features various heating elements and oven controls. The main areas are:

• Left back heater
• Upper oven systems
• Bottom oven temp.
• Right front heater
• Left front heater
• Upper oven temp.
• Bottom oven systems
• Right back heater

Display Functions and Time Settings

• Upper Oven icon - time related: Illuminated icon, without touch, shows 50%, 75%, 100% brightness, or blinking.
• Bottom Oven icon - time related: Illuminated icon, without touch, shows 50%, 75%, 100% brightness, or blinking.
• Decrease function - time related: Touch key. Press once to decrease value by 1 minute. Hold for 2 seconds to decrease values automatically at increasing intervals (10 mins, then 1 hour). Example: 02:02, 02:01, 02:00, 01:50, 01:40...00:00.
• Increase function - time related: Touch key. Press once to increase value by 1 minute. Hold for 2 seconds to increase values automatically at increasing intervals (10 mins, then 1 hour). Example: 00:07, 00:08, 00:09, 00:10, 00:20...01:00, 02:00.
• Time Digits - Upper oven: Illuminated digits (7 segments), without touch. Icon is also illuminated.
• Time Digits - Bottom oven: Illuminated digits (7 segments), without touch. Icon is also illuminated.

Time function for bottom and upper oven: This function is available when a bottom or upper oven program is selected. Pressing the touch key activates the time function. Duration digits will automatically connect and blink. Use the decrease/increase touch keys to select duration. If no touch is made for 8 seconds, the time function disappears and the world time is visible. When the time reaches 00:00, the program automatically finishes. To cancel, simultaneously press decrease and increase keys, or set time to 00:00. If both ovens are active, you can toggle between them using the time touch key.

Hisense Display Modes

• Off mode, out of electricity: Display is off.
• All content activated: Display shows all elements, e.g., 88:88.

Starting Wizard - Settings Adjustment

In standby mode, World time is active. Touch keys are inactive. Pressing and holding the touch key for 3 seconds activates the settings menu.

1. World time Set: Use decrease/increase keys to select world time. Pre-set is 12:00. Values adjust by 1 minute, or automatically at longer intervals when held. Press the time touch key to confirm and proceed to Brightness settings.
2. Brightness Set: Use decrease/increase keys to select brightness level (low, medium, high). Pre-set is Medium. Press the time touch key to confirm and proceed to Volume settings.
3. Volume Set: Use decrease/increase keys to select volume level (low, medium, high, off). Pre-set is Medium. Press the time touch key to confirm and proceed to World time settings.

Oven Program Selection - Time Function

Upper Oven Program Selection - Time Function:

• Rotate the knob to select upper oven systems/programs. Time digits are active and blinking. Upper oven icon is fully illuminated and not blinking.
• Duration can be selected using decrease/increase touch keys. If time touch keys are not pressed for 10 seconds, the time function becomes inactive. The time function can be activated by pressing the time touch key. This function is only available if the system knob is rotated and the program is selected.

Upper Oven - Program Selection - Time Functions - Running: When duration is set and touch keys are inactive for 5 seconds, the timer counts down. Digits do not blink, only dots between digits blink. Time can be adjusted directly using decrease/increase keys. Time functions can be canceled/deleted by pressing both decrease and increase keys simultaneously, or by setting the time to 00:00. Time functions are also deleted by rotating the system knob to off position.

Upper Oven - Program Selection - Time Functions - Program Completed: Display toggles between 00:00 and "End" for 2 minutes. A finish sound/alarm is active. Upper oven icon is fully illuminated and not blinking. Oven function is automatically switched off.

Upper Oven - Program Selection - Time Functions - Program Completed (After knob rotation): Rotating the upper oven knob to the off position deactivates the oven functionality; standby mode (world time) becomes active.

Upper and Bottom Oven Activated at the Same Time:

• Both ovens can be active simultaneously. If one oven is activated while the other is already running, the time function is automatically active and ready for selection, with digits blinking.
• Duration is selected using decrease/increase touch keys. If time touch keys are not pressed for 10 seconds, the time function becomes inactive. Time functions for either oven can be activated by pressing the time touch key, allowing toggling between bottom or upper oven durations. This is only possible if the system knob for the respective oven is rotated and the program is selected.

Bottom Oven Program Selection - Time Function:

• Rotate the knob to select bottom oven systems/programs. Time digits are active and blinking. Bottom oven icon is fully illuminated and not blinking.
• Duration can be selected using decrease/increase touch keys. If time touch keys are not pressed for 10 seconds, the time function becomes inactive. The time function can be activated by pressing the time touch key. This function is only available if the system knob is rotated and the program is selected.

Bottom Oven - Program Selection - Time Functions - Running: When duration is set and touch keys are inactive for 5 seconds, the timer counts down. Digits do not blink, only dots between digits blink. Time can be adjusted directly using decrease/increase keys. Time functions can be canceled/deleted by pressing both decrease and increase keys simultaneously, or by setting the time to 00:00. Time functions are also deleted by rotating the system knob to off position.

Bottom Oven - Program Selection - Time Functions - Program Completed: Display toggles between 00:00 and "End" for 2 minutes. A finish sound/alarm is active. Bottom oven icon is fully illuminated and not blinking. Oven function is automatically switched off.

Bottom Oven - Program Selection - Time Functions - Program Completed (After knob rotation): Rotating the bottom oven knob to the off position deactivates the oven functionality; standby mode (world time) becomes active.

Oven Functions

Note: The indicator icon is on the knob.

• OVEN LIGHT ?: Separate light control which allows the light to be switched on, even when the oven is not cooking.
• Conventional: Hot air comes from the upper and lower element in the oven. This is called Conventional cooking and is ideal for joints of meat.
• Bottom Element: Bottom element cooking is used for foods that typically need cooking with heat from underneath - Cakes and Bread are examples of where this function would be useful.
• Grill: The top central heating elements come on. The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill makes it possible to brown the surface of meats and roasts while locking the juices in to keep them tender. The grill is also highly recommended for dishes that require a high temperature on the surface: beef steaks, veal, rib steak, fillets, hamburgers etc.
• Top heater on: Setting the knob to this position allows the oven to be heated only with the top heater switched on, e.g. use for final baking from above.
• Grill with fan On: Excellent combination for cooking spit-roasted chicken, game, and a variety of roasts.
• Fan Oven: When set to Baking mode, the fan element and the fan operate providing a delicate heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven. This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate foods on multiple shelves, especially cakes that need to rise, such as cream puffs, and for certain tartlets, sweet or savory biscuits, savory puffs, swiss rolls, and small portions of vegetables. etc.
• Bottom and Round Back Element with Fan: This setting heats from the bottom and back round elements with fan-assisted heat distribution more evenly around the oven's cavity. This function is suitable for cooking and baking when extensive heat is required, providing a crispy base and crunchy surface to the dish.
• Air fry function ?: By utilizing the rapid heating function, the internal air is accelerated and evenly distributed, allowing the food to ripen. At the same time, the hot air also blows away the moisture on the surface of the food, making the ingredients achieve a similar frying effect.
• Pizza function ?: This feature is specifically designed to use pizza for baking, making pizza more delicious.

Using the Ceramic Cooking Zones

Select the knob of the zone on the control panel, turn the knob to the power level you want.

Note: The indicator icon is on the knob.

• Level 7: the Max power level
• Level 1: the Min power level
• Level 0: Zone Off

Ceramic Hotplate Specifications

Ceramic Hotplate Care:

• Do not use if the ceramic glass top is cracked or broken.
• Do not leave aluminum foil on the hot ceramic hotplates (permanent damage will occur).

Choosing Cooking Pots

Look at this diagram below which shows you which pans to use on the hotplates and which pans should not be used.

• Always use pots and pans with flat bottoms. Uneven or thin bottoms will waste energy and cook slowly.
• Always use pots and pans which are slightly larger than the hotplate. Small pans waste energy.
• Always put dry pots and pans on the hotplates.

General Oven and Cooking Tips

The Oven Light: Set cooking mode selection knob to symbol ? to switch on the oven light/s. The oven light/s stay on when the oven is operating.

General Oven and Cooking Tips:

• The wire shelves should always be pushed firmly to the back of the oven.
• Baking trays with food cooking on them should be placed level with the front edge of the oven's wire shelves. Other containers should be placed centrally.
• Keep all trays and containers away from the back of the oven, as over-browning of the food may occur.
• When the oven is on, do not leave the door open for longer than necessary, otherwise the knobs may get very hot.
• Always leave 1cm gap between dishes on the same shelf. This allows the heat to circulate freely around them.
• To reduce fat splashing when you add vegetables to hot fat around a roast, dry them thoroughly or brush lightly with cooking oil.
• Where dishes may boil and spill over during cooking, place them on a baking tray.

Practical Cooking Advice

The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allow you to cook any type of food in the best possible way. With time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the following directions are only a guideline which may be varied according to your own personal experience.

Preheating

You should always preheat your oven before placing food in it to cook. Once the food has been placed in the oven, the most appropriate cooking mode can then be selected.

Using the Grill

Use the grill mode ?, placing the food under the center of the grill (situated on the 3rd or 4th rack from the bottom) due to the central part of the top heating element being active.

Please use the grill pan set provided ensuring that there is no unwanted spillages formed inside your oven. When using this mode, we recommend you set the thermostat to the highest setting. However, this does not mean you cannot use lower temperatures, simply by adjusting the thermostat knob to the desired temperature.

When using this mode, we advise you to set the thermostat to 200°C, as it is the most efficient way to use the grill, which is based on the use of infrared rays.

Baking Cakes

When baking cakes, always place them in a preheated oven. Make sure you wait until the oven has been preheated thoroughly (the pilot lamp will turn off). To prevent cake from dropping/sinking - do not open the oven door during baking.

Pastry Issues:

• Pastry is too dry: Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the cooking time.
• Pastry dropped: Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C.
• Pastry is too dark on top: Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.

Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside

Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.

The Pastry sticks to the pan

Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of flour or use greaseproof paper. Use a lower temperature setting. It is not necessary to remove the food from all the racks at the same time.

Cooking Fish and Meat

When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use temperature setting from 180°C to 200°C.

For red meat that should be well done on the outside while tender and juicy in the inside, it is a good idea to start with a high temperature setting (200°C- 220°C) for a short time, then turn the oven down afterwards.

In general, the larger the roast, the lower the temperature setting. Place the meat on the center of the grid and place the dripping pan beneath it to catch the fat. Make sure that the grid is inserted so that it is in the center of the oven. If you would like to increase the amount of heat from below, use the low rack heights. For savory roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat with lard or bacon on the top.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning

WARNING! Isolate the power supply to the appliance and make sure that the cooker is cool.

Before cleaning your cooker or performing maintenance, make sure that the cooking mode selection knob and the cooking temperature selection knob is set to 'OFF'. To extend the life of your cooker, it must be cleaned frequently. The inside of the cooker should preferably be cleaned immediately after use, when it is still warm (but not hot, with warm water and soap. The soap should be rinsed away and the interior dried thoroughly. Avoid using abrasive detergents, scourers, acidic cleaners such as lime scale remover, etc, as these could damage the enamel, and can result in development of rust and corrosion. If stains are particularly tough to remove, use cleaners specifically recommended to clean cookers and follow the instructions provided with the cleaner.

Never use steam cleaner for cleaning inside the cooker.

Do not clean using caustic creams, abrasive cleaning powders, thick wire wool or hard tools. Enamelled parts of the cooker can be damaged if excess cleaning liquids are not immediately removed.

After cleaning the interior parts of the cooker with a soapy cloth, rinse it and then dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

Clean the glass surfaces with special glass cleaning agents.

Never use flammable agents like acid, thinner or petrol when cleaning your appliance.

Clean the glass surfaces with special glass cleaning agents.

Do not clean your cooker with a steam cleaner.

Do not wash any part of your cooker in a dishwasher.

Enamelled Parts:

In order to keep enamelled parts as new, it is necessary to clean them frequently with mild warm soapy water and then dry with a cloth. Do not wash them while hot and never use abrasive powders or abrasive cleaning materials. Do not leave anything spilled onto enamelled parts for long periods of time.

Ceramic Glass

The ceramic glass should be regularly cleaned, always wipe clean immediately after each use once the residual heat warnings have switched off - DO NOT clean when hob is still hot. Smudges from pans with an aluminum bottom can be easily cleaned off with a cloth dampened in vinegar. Remove any burnt residues immediately after cooking, rinse with water and wipe dry with a clean cloth. Never use abrasive or corrosive detergents, cleaning powders, oven sprays, spot-removers, steel wool or scourers.

Replacing the Oven Lamps

• Disconnect the oven from the power supply at the fuse-box by means of the switch used to connect the appliance to the electrical mains ;or unplug the appliance.
• Remove the glass cover of the lamp-holder by rotating anti-clockwise.
• Remove the lamp and replace with a lamp resistant to high temperatures (300°C) with the following characteristics: Voltage: 220-240V, Wattage: 25W, Type: G9.

Replace the glass cover. Reconnect the appliance to the mains power supply.

Cleaning the Oven Door / How to Remove the Oven Doors

Removing the Doors

1. The oven door is fully open.
2. The latch hinges completely lifted.
3. Gently close the oven door until you hear the sound of engagement, once they reach a clamping position, with both hands holding the door and continue to push, pull up at the same time so that the hinge bolt is removed from the oven.
4. After cleaning, align the hinge with the oven door. Latch and push it until it catches. Take care to ensure that the hinge and door are properly aligned to avoid door damage.
5. With the oven door fully opened, push the latch down to its initial position to complete the oven door installation.

If in doubt, contact the service centre; information is listed on the back of this user manual.

Remove the Inner Glass Panel

1. Press and hold the two sides of the grid with both hands to pull it out.
2. Remove the inner glass.
3. Locate the glass stopper and remove it. Remove the glass for cleaning. To reinstall the inner glass, simply gently place it back onto the door and reinsert the glass stopper to secure the glass in place.

Technical Data

Technical Specification

We apologise for any inconvenience caused by minor inconsistencies within these instructions that may occur due to product improvements and development. All images and drawings are for illustration purposes only.

Energy Fiche

Product fiche pursuant to Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 65/2014 and 66/2014

Product Support

Troubleshooting

If you have a problem with your appliance, check the troubleshooting table below to try and rectify your problem before calling your product support service centre.

Declaration of Conformance to Product Standards

This appliance conforms to all relevant standards applicable to domestic appliances sold in the UK.

Disposal

This appliance/fitting is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol ?️ on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, the crossed out wheelie bin symbol, indicates that this appliance/fitting may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, your household waste disposal service or the retailer where you purchased the product.