Hoover User Instructions

Summary

• Safety Indications
• General Instructions
• Product description
• Display description
• Cooking Modes
• General notes on cleaning
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
• Installation

Safety Indications

• During cooking, moisture may condense inside the oven cavity or on the glass of the door. This is a normal condition. To reduce this effect, wait 10-15 minutes after turning on the power before putting food inside the oven. In any case, the condensation disappears when the oven reaches the cooking temperature.
• Cook the vegetables in a container with a lid instead of an open tray.
• Avoid leaving food inside the oven after cooking for more than 15/20 minutes.
• WARNING: the appliance and accessible parts become hot during use. Be careful not to touch any hot parts.
• WARNING: the accessible parts can become hot when the oven is in use. Young children should be kept at a safe distance.
• WARNING: ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the bulb, to avoid the possibility of electric shocks.
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains electricity supply before carrying out any work or maintenance.
• WARNING: in order to avoid any danger caused by the accidental resetting of the thermal interruption device, the appliance should not be powered by an external switching device, such as a timer, or be connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off.
• Children under 8 should be kept at a safe distance from the appliance if not continuously supervised.
• Children should not play with the appliance.
• The appliance can be used by those aged 8 or over and by those with limited physical, sensorial or mental capacities, without experience or knowledge of the product, only if supervised or provided with instruction as to the operation of the appliance, in a safe way with awareness of the possible risks.
• Cleaning and maintenance should not be carried out by unsupervised children.
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glasses, as they can scratch the surface and cause the glass to shatter.
• The oven must be switched off before removing the removable parts. After cleaning, reassemble them according the instructions.
• Only use the meat probe recommended for this oven.
• Do not use a steam cleaner or high pressure spray for cleaning operations.
• IF THE OVEN IS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITHOUT PLUG: THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SOURCE USING PLUG OR SOCKETS, BUT MUST BE DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE SUPPLY MAINS. The connection to the power source must be carried out by a suitably qualified professional. In order to have an installation compliant to the current safety legislation the oven must be connected only placing an omnipolar breaker, with contact separation compliant to the requirements for overvoltage category III, between the appliance and the power source. The omnipolar breaker must bear the maximum connected load and must be in line with current legislation. The yellow-green earth cable should not be interrupted by the breaker. The omnipolar breaker used for the connection must be easily accessible when the appliance is installed. The connection to the power source must be carried out by a suitably qualified professional considering the polarity of the oven and of the power source. The disconnection must be achieved incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
• IF THE OVEN IS PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER WITH PLUG: The socket must be suitable for the load indicated on the tag and must have ground contact connected and in operation. The earth conductor is yellow-green in colour. This operation should be carried out by a suitably qualified professional. In case of incompatibility between the socket and the appliance plug, ask a qualified electrician to substitute the socket with another suitable type. The plug and the socket must be conformed to the current norms of the installation country. Connection to the power source can also be made by placing an omnipolar breaker, with contact separation compliant to the requirements for overvoltage category III, between the appliance and the power source that can bear the maximum connected load and that is in line with current legislation. The yellow-green earth cable should not be interrupted by the breaker. The socket or omnipolar breaker used for the connection should be easily accessible when the appliance is installed. The disconnection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
• If the power cable is damaged, it should be substituted with a cable or special bundle available from the manufacturer or by contacting the customer service department. The type of power cable must be H05V2V2-F. This operation should be carried out by a suitably qualified professional. The earth conductor (yellow-green) must be approximately 10 mm longer than the other conductors. For any repairs, refer only to the Customer Care Department and request the use of original spare parts.
• Failure to comply with the above can compromise the safety of the appliance and invalidate the guarantee.
• Any excess of spilled material should be removed before cleaning.
• A long power supply failure during an occurring cooking phase may cause a malfunction of the monitor. In this case contact customer service.
• The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating.
• When you place the shelf inside, make sure that the stop is directed upwards and in the back of the cavity. The shelf must be inserted completely into the cavity.
• When inserting the grid tray pay attention that the anti-slide edge is positioned rearwards and upwards.
• WARNING: Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil or single-use protection available from stores. Aluminium foil or any other protection, in direct contact with the hot enamel, risk melting and deteriorating the enamel of the insides.
• WARNING: Never remove the oven door seal.
• CAUTION: Do not refill the cavity bottom with water during cooking or when the oven is hot.
• No additional operation/setting is required in order to operate the appliance at the rated frequencies.
• The oven can be located high in a column or under a worktop. Before fixing, you must ensure good ventilation in the oven space to allow proper circulation of the fresh air required for cooling and protecting the internal parts. Make the openings specified on last page according to the type of fitting.
• For a correct use of the oven it is advisable not to put the food in direct contact with the racks and trays, but to use oven papers and/or special containers.
• WARNING: before initiating the automatic cleaning cycle: Clean the oven door; Remove large or coarse food residues from the inside of the oven using a damp sponge. Do not use detergents; Remove all accessories and the sliding rack kit (where present); Do not place tea towels.
• In ovens with meat probe it is necessary, before making the cleaning cycle, close the hole with the nut provided. Always close the hole with the nut when the meat probe is not used.
• During the pyrolytic cleaning process, surfaces can heat up more than usual, children must therefore be kept at a safe distance.
• If a hob has been fitted above the oven, never use the hob while the Pyrolizer is working, this will prevent the hob from overheating.

General Instructions

Thank you for choosing one of Hoover's products. For the best results with your oven, you should read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Before installing the oven, take note of the serial number so that you can give it to customer service staff if any repairs are required. Having removed the oven from its packaging, check that it has not been damaged during transportation. If you have doubts, do not use the oven and refer to a qualified technician for advice. Keep all of the packaging material (plastic bags, polystyrene, nails) out of the reach of children.

When the oven is switched on for the first time, strong smelling smoke can develop, which is caused by the glue on the insulation panels surrounding the oven heating for the first time. This is absolutely normal and, if it occurs, you should wait for the smoke to dissipate before putting food in the oven. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility in cases where the instructions contained in this document are not observed.

NOTE: the oven functions, properties and accessories cited in this manual will vary, depending on the model you have purchased.

Electrical Safety

ENSURE THAT AN ELECTRICIAN OR QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MAKES THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. The power supply to which the oven is connected must conform with the laws in force in the country of installation. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any damage caused by the failure to observe these instructions. The oven must be connected to an electrical supply with an earthed wall outlet or a disconnector with multiple poles, depending on the laws in force in the country of installation. The electrical supply should be protected with suitable fuses and the cables used must have a transverse section that can ensure correct supply to the oven.

CONNECTION

The oven is supplied with a power cable that should only be connected to an electrical supply with 220-240 Vac power between the phases or between the phase and neutral. Before the oven is connected to the electrical supply, it is important to check:

• power voltage indicated on the gauge;
• the setting of the disconnector.

The grounding wire connected to the oven's earth terminal must be connected to the earth terminal of the power supply.

WARNING

Before connecting the oven to the power supply, ask a qualified electrician to check the continuity of the power supply's earth terminal. The manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any accidents or other problems caused by failure to connect the oven to the earth terminal or by an earth connection that has defective continuity.

NOTE: as the oven could require maintenance work, it is advisable to keep another wall socket available so that the oven can be connected to this if it is removed from the space in which it is installed. The power cable must only be substituted by technical service staff or by technicians with equivalent qualifications.

A low light around the central main switch could be present when the oven is off. This is a normal behavior. It can be removed just turning the plug upside down or swapping the supply terminals.

Recommendations

After each use of the oven, a minimum of cleaning will help keep the oven perfectly clean.

Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil or single-use protection available from stores. Aluminium foil or any other protection, in direct contact with the hot enamel, risks melting and deteriorating the enamel of the insides. In order to prevent excessive dirtying of your oven and the resulting strong smokey smells, we recommend not using the oven at very high temperature. It is better to extend the cooking time and lower the temperature a little. In addition to the accessories supplied with the oven, we advise you only use dishes and baking moulds resistant to very high temperatures.

Installation

The manufacturers have no obligation to carry this out. If the assistance of the manufacturer is required to rectify faults arising from incorrect installation, this assistance is not covered by the guarantee. The installation instructions for professionally qualified personnel must be followed. Incorrect installation may cause harm or injury to people, animals or belongings. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for such harm or injury.

The oven can be located high in a column or under a worktop. Before fixing, you must ensure good ventilation in the oven space to allow proper circulation of the fresh air required for cooling and protecting the internal parts. Make the openings specified on last page according to the type of fitting.

First Use

PRELIMINARY CLEANING; Clean the oven before using for the first time. Wipe over external surfaces with a damp soft cloth. Wash all accessories and wipe inside the oven with a solution of hot water and washing-up liquid. Set the empty oven to the maximum temperature and leave on for about 1 hour, this will remove any lingering smells of newness.

Product description

The oven is comprised of the following parts:

• 1. Control panel
• 2. Shelf positions (lateral wire grid if included)
• 3. Grids
• 4. Trays
• 5. Fan (if present)
• 6. Oven door
• 7. Lateral wire grids (if present: only for flat cavity)
• 8. Serial number

ACCESSORIES (depends on model)

Drip tray

The dripping pan collects the residues that drip during cooking.

Metal grid

Holds baking trays and plates.

Lateral wire grids (only if present)

Located on both sides of the oven cavity, holds metal grills and drip pans.

Telescopic guides (only if present)

Two guide rails which facilitate the cooking status check as they allow easily the extraction and repositioning of trays and grids inside the oven cavity.

NOTE: Oven trays and grids are not suitable for direct contact with food. Please use suitable cookware or baking paper.

Meat probe (only if present)

Measures the internal temperature of food during cooking. Insert into the hole on the top of the cavity. Should be inserted while oven is cool.

WARNINGS:

• Do not preheat or start cooking before properly inserting the meat probe.
• Do not try to insert the meat probe in frozen food.

Catalytic panels (only if present)

Special panels coated with enamel, made with a microporous structure to turn fat into gaseous elements that are easy to remove. Replace after 3 years of use (at 2/3 cooking cycles per week).

Softclose (only if present)

Hinges which ensure an automatic soft and smooth movement during the closing phase of the oven door.

Turnspit (only if present)

No pre-heating is required for rotisserie cooking. Cooking with the door closed.

• Unscrew the hooks
• Insert the spit into the meat to be cooked
• Secure the meat with the hooks
• Tighten the screws
• Insert the spindle into the hole where the motor is located.
• Remove the handle and use it at the end of cooking to avoid burn when taking the food out of the oven.

Grill pan set (only if present)

The simple shelf can take moulds and dishes. The tray holder shelf is especially good for grilling things. Use it with the drip tray. The special profile of the shelves means they stay horizontal even when pulled right out. There is no risk of a dish sliding or spilling. The drip tray catches the juices from grilled foods. It is only used with the Grill, Rotisserie, or Fan Assisted Grill; remove it from the oven for other cooking methods. Never use the drip tray as a roasting tray as this creates smoke and fat will spatter your oven making it dirty.

The tray holder

The tray holder shelf is ideal for grilling. Use it in conjunction with the drip tray. A handle is included to assist in moving the both accessories safely. Do not leave the handle inside the oven.

Chef panel (only if present)

An air conveyor that increases air circulation inside the oven. This enables improved cooking performance, more even cooking of food at all temperatures, shorter cooking times and, lastly, an even temperature distribution inside the oven.

Airfry Tray (only if present)

The airfry tray ensures that hot air reaches the food evenly and tridimensionally, resulting in a crispier exterior while maintaining tenderness inside. A baking tray can be optionally placed at L1 to collect juices or breadings.

Display description (depends on model)

The control panel features the following:

• 1. Timer/automatic mode
• 2. Fan function
• 3. Defrost mode
• 4. Temperature or clock display
• 5. LCD display adjustment controls
• 6. Function selector knob
• 7. Programme selector knob

WARNING!

The first operation to carry out after installation, or after a power cut, is to set the time of day (a power cut has occurred if the display is flashing 12:00).

200°-> The temperature LED "°" flashes until the displayed temperature is reached.

HOT -> When a programme finishes, if the oven is still hot, the display shows "HOT", alternating with the time, even if the knobs are positioned to OFF.

Use of touch control clock programmer (depends on model)

Cooking Modes (depends on model)

* Tested in accordance with the EN 60350-1 for the purpose of energy consumption declaration and energy class.

General notes on cleaning

The lifecycle of the appliance can be extended through regular cleaning. Wait for the oven to cool before carrying out manual cleaning operations. Never use abrasive detergents, steel wool or sharp objects for cleaning, so as to not irreparably damage the enamelled parts. Use only water, soap or bleach-based detergents (ammonia).

GLASS PARTS

It is advisable to clean the glass window with absorbent kitchen towel after every use of the oven. To remove more obstinate stains, you can use a detergent-soaked sponge, well wrung out, and then rinse with water.

OVEN WINDOW SEAL

If dirty, the seal can be cleaned with a slightly damp sponge.

ACCESSORIES

Clean accessories with a wet, soapy sponge before rinsing and drying them: avoid using abrasive detergents.

DRIP PAN

After using the grill, remove the pan from the oven. Pour the hot fat into a container and wash the pan in hot water, using a sponge and washing-up liquid. If greasy residues remain, immerse the pan in water and detergent. Alternatively, you can wash the pan in the dishwasher or use a commercial oven detergent. Never put a dirty pan back into the oven.

Maintenance (depends on model)

REMOVAL AND CLEANING OF THE SIDE RACKS

1. Remove the wire racks by pulling them in the direction of the arrows (see below).
2. To clean the wire racks either put them in the dishwasher or use a wet sponge, ensuring that they are dried afterwards.
3. After the cleaning process install the wire racks in reverse order.

Removal and Cleaning of the Glass Door (depends on model)

The oven is equipped with a pyrolyser cleaning system, which destroys food residues at high temperature. The operation is carried out automatically by means of the programmer. The resulting fumes are rendered "clean" by passing over a Pyrolyser which starts as soon as cooking begins. As very high temperatures are required by the Pyrolyser, the oven door is fitted with a safety lock. The pyrolyser can be stopped at any time. The door cannot be opened until the safety lock is displayed.

NOTE: If a hob has been fitted above the oven, never use the gas burners or the electric hot-plates while the Pyrolyser is working, this will prevent the hob from overheating.

TWO PYROLYTIC CYCLE are pre-set:

• ECO PYROCLEAN : Cleans a moderately stained oven. Operates for a period of 90 minutes.
• SUPER PYROCLEAN : Cleans a heavily stained oven. Operates for a period of 120 minutes.

Never use commercially available cleaning products on a Pyrolytic oven!

Tip: Carrying out Pyrolytic cleaning immediately after cooking allows you to take advantage of residual heat, thus saving energy.

Before executing a pyrolytic cycle:

• Remove all the accessories from the oven because they are not able to tolerate the high temperatures used during the pyrolytic cleaning cycle ; in particular removing grids, side racks and the telescopic guides (refer to the chapter REMOVING GRIDS AND SIDE RACKS). In ovens with meat probe it is necessary, before making the cleaning cycle, close the hole with the nut provided.
• Remove any large spillages or stains as it would take too long to destroy them. Also excessively large amounts of grease could ignite when subject to the very high temperatures of the Pyrolytic cycle.
• Close the oven door.
• Excess spillage must be removed before cleaning.
• Clean the oven door;
• Remove large or coarse food residues from the inside of the oven using a damp sponge. Do not use detergents;
• Remove all accessories and the sliding rack kit (where present);
• Do not place tea towels.

Using the pyrolitic cycle:

1. Rotate the function selector to the position "<0xE2><0x9A><0x92>". On the display, appears the indication "ECO" or "SUP". The preset time is 90 min, this can be varied from 90 min (Eco mode) to 120 min (Sup mode) via the programmer (setting button " + " or " - "). If the oven is very dirty, it is recommend to increase the time to 120 min, if the oven is moderately dirty reduce the cleaning cycle time to 90 min.
2. It is possible to defer the start time of the pyroclean cycle by changing the END time via the programmer.
3. After few minutes, when the oven reaches a high temperature, the door locks automatically. The pyroclean cycle can be stopped at any time by turning the function selector back to 'O' (the word OFF will be displayed for 3 seconds).
4. Once the pyroclean cycle is finished, the pyrolysis will switch off automatically. On the display appears the indication "END" until the door is locked then "0--n".
5. You can turn the function selector back to "0" but if the temperature is still high, the "0--n" indication appears to inform that the door is locked.

Use of the pyrolytic cycle in Touch Control ovens:

1. Rotate the function selector into position <0xE2><0x9A><0x92> pyrolisys. The display will show either "ECO" or "SUP".
2. The pre-set time is 90 minutes but it can be varied from 90 min. (Eco mode) to 120 min. (Sup mode) using the programmer (" + " or " - " key). If the oven is very dirty, the time should be increased to 120 min., while if the oven is only a slightly dirty, reduce the cleaning cycle to 90 min.

Changing the Bulb (depends on model)

1. Disconnect the oven from the mains supply.
2. Undo the glass cover, unscrew the bulb and replace it with a new bulb of the same type.
3. Once the defective bulb is replaced, replace the glass cover.

This product contains one or more light sources of energy efficiency class G (Lamp) * In case of issue with this lamp, contact the customer service.

Aquactiva Function (depends on model)

The Aquactiva procedure uses steam to help remove remaining fat and food particles from the oven.

1. Pour 100 ml of water into the Aquactiva container at the bottom of the oven.
2. Set the oven function <0xE2><0x9A><0x92>.
3. Set the temperature 100°C.
4. Allow the program to operate for 30 minutes.
5. After 30 minutes switch off the program and allow the oven to cool down.
6. When the appliance is cool, clean the inner surfaces of the oven with a cloth.

Warning: Make sure that the appliance is cool before you touch it. Care must be taken with all hot surfaces as there is a risk of burns. Use distilled or drinkable water.

Waste management and environmental protection

This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU regarding electric and electronic appliances (WEEE). The WEEE contain both polluting substances (that can have a negative effect on the environment) and base elements (that can be reused). It is important that the WEEE undergo specific treatments to correctly remove and dispose of the pollutants and recover all the materials. Individuals can play an important role in ensuring that the WEEE do not become an environmental problem; it is essential to follow a few basic rules:

• the WEEE should not be treated as domestic waste;
• the WEEE should be taken to dedicated collection areas managed by the town council or a registered company.

In many countries, domestic collections may be available for large WEEEs. When you buy a new appliance, the old one can be returned to the vendor who must accept it free of charge as a one-off, as long as the appliance is of an equivalent type and has the same functions as the purchased appliance.

SAVING AND RESPECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Where possible, avoid pre-heating the oven and always try to fill it. Open the oven door as infrequently as possible, because heat from the cavity disperses every time it is opened. For a significant energy saving, switch off the oven between 5 and 10 minutes before the planned end of the cooking time, and use the residual heat that the oven continues to generate. Keep the seals clean and in order, to avoid any heat dispersal outside of the cavity. If you have an electric contract with an hourly tariff, the "delayed cooking" programme makes energy saving more simple, moving the cooking process to start at the reduced tariff time slot.

Troubleshooting

Installation

Diagrams showing installation dimensions and requirements.

A If the oven does not have a cooling fan, create an opening 460 mm x 15 mm.

B If the furniture is coverage with a bottom at the back part, provide an opening for the power supply cable.