Hotpoint Oven Owner's Manual

Product Description

The oven is comprised of the following main parts:

• 1. Control panel: The interface for operating the oven.
• 2. Fan: Circulates hot air for even cooking.
• 3. Circular heating element (non-visible): Provides heat from the top or bottom.
• 4. Shelf guides: Slots on the oven walls to support shelves. The level is indicated on the front of the oven.
• 5. Door: Provides access to the oven cavity.
• 6. Upper heating element/grill: Located at the top of the oven for grilling and browning.
• 7. Lamp: Illuminates the oven interior.
• 8. Identification plate: Contains product information (do not remove).
• 9. Lower heating element (non-visible): Provides heat from the bottom.

Control Panel

The control panel features a left and right display, along with various buttons and a rotary knob:

• 1. LEFT HAND DISPLAY: Shows selected functions or settings.
• 2. LIGHT Button: For switching the oven lamp on/off.
• 3. BACK Button: For returning to the previous screen. During cooking, it allows settings to be changed.
• 4. ON/OFF Button: For switching the oven on and off, and for stopping an active function at any time.
• 5. ROTARY KNOB: Turn to navigate through functions and adjust cooking parameters. Press to select, set, access, or confirm functions/parameters and start cooking programs.
• 6. START Button: For starting functions and confirming settings or a set value.
• 7. TIME Button: For setting the time and adjusting the cooking time.
• 8. TEMPERATURE Button: For setting the temperature.
• 9. RIGHT-HAND DISPLAY: Shows additional information or sub-functions.

Accessories

The oven comes with various accessories, which may vary by model:

• WIRE SHELF: Use to cook food or as a support for pans, cake tins, and other ovenproof cookware.
• 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 papillote, etc.
• SLIDING RUNNERS *: Facilitate inserting or removing accessories. (* Available only in certain models)
• AIR FRY TRAY *: To be used when cooking foods with the Air Fry function, with a baking tray positioned at a lower level to collect possible crumbs and drip. It can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Inserting Accessories: Insert the wire shelf and other accessories horizontally by sliding them across the shelf guides, ensuring the side with the raised edge faces upwards.

Removing and Refitting Shelf Guides: To remove, lift and pull the lower parts out of their lodgings. To refit, insert into upper seating, slide into the cooking compartment, then lower into lower seating.

Fitting Sliding Runners (if present): Remove shelf guides, remove protective plastic from runners. Fasten the upper clip of the runner to the shelf guide, slide it fully, then lower the other clip. Press the lower clip firmly against the shelf guide. Ensure runners move freely. Repeat on the other shelf guide on the same level. Runners can be fitted on any level.

Functions

The oven offers a variety of cooking functions:

Automatic Functions

• MY MENU: Fully automatic cooking for various food types (Lasagna, Meat, Fish, Vegetables, Cakes & Pastries, Salt cakes, Bread, Pizza). Follow indications on the cooking table for best results.
• BREAD/MEAT/FISH (Steam): Provides excellent performance with steam. Cooking times and water quantities (100/200 ml) are in the online cooking table. Activate when the oven is cold and after pouring drinking water into the cavity bottom.
• CASSEROLE: Suggests the best temperature and method for pasta dishes.
• PIZZA: Cooks homemade pizza quickly (under 10 minutes) at temperatures above 300°C for a soft inside, crunchy edge, and even browning. Using the Pizza Stone WPro accessory and preheating for 30 minutes can bake pizza in 5-8 minutes (contact after-sales service or visit www.hotpoint.eu for orders/information).
• PASTRY: Suggests the best temperature and method for all types of cakes.

Conventional Functions

• CONVENTIONAL: For cooking any dish on one shelf only.
• GRILL: For grilling steaks, kebabs, sausages, cooking vegetables au gratin, or toasting bread. Use a drip tray with 500 ml of water below the wire shelf for meat grilling.
• FORCED AIR: For cooking different foods requiring the same temperature on multiple shelves (max three) simultaneously, preventing odour transfer.
• CONVECTION BAKE: For cooking meat or cakes with fillings on one shelf only.

Special Functions

• FAST PREHEAT: Quickly preheats the oven.
• TURBO GRILL: For roasting large joints of meat (legs, roast beef, chicken). Use a drip tray with 500 ml of water below the wire shelf.
• ECO CYCLE: For cooking stuffed roasting joints and meat fillets on a single shelf. The light remains off. Do not open the door until food is fully cooked to optimize power consumption.
• AIR FRY / CONVECT ROAST: Uses a dedicated air fry tray for cooking foods like French fries and chicken nuggets with less oil for crispiness. The fan circulates hot air. Position food in a single layer on the Air Fry tray and follow the Air Fry Cooking Table. Can also be used for roasting meat, poultry, potatoes, and vegetables with standard baking trays.
• RISING: For optimal proving of sweet or savoury dough. Do not activate if the oven is still hot.
• DIAMOND CLEAN: A low-temperature steam cleaning cycle to easily remove dirt and food residues. Pour 200 ml of drinking water on the bottom of the oven when cold. After the cycle, let it cool, remove residual water, and clean with a damp sponge.

First Time Use

1. Set the Time: When switching on for the first time, set the hour by turning the knob and pressing to confirm, then set the minutes similarly. The time may need resetting after power outages.
2. Settings: If required, change the default rated current (e.g., from 16 A to 13 A if your household power is lower). To change later, press and hold the [On/Off Button] for five seconds while the oven is off and repeat the steps.
3. Heat the Oven: A new oven may release manufacturing odours. Heat the empty oven to 200°C for about an hour, preferably using a function with air circulation (e.g., "Forced Air" or "Convection Bake"). Air the room afterwards.

Daily Use

1. Select a Function: When the oven is off, only the time is shown. Press and hold the [On/Off Button] to switch it on. Turn the [Rotary Knob] to view main functions on the left display. Select one and press to confirm. To select a sub-function, press again after selecting the main function. Turn the [Rotary Knob] to choose sub-functions on the right display and press to confirm.
2. Set the Function:
   • TEMPERATURE / GRILL LEVEL: When the °C icon flashes, turn the knob to change the value, then press to confirm. Grill level (3=high, 2=medium, 1=low) can also be set. Settings can be adjusted during cooking by pressing or turning the knob directly.
   • DURATION: When the clock icon flashes, use the knob to set the cooking time and press to confirm. You can choose not to set a duration for manual cooking. Press to confirm and start. Delayed start is not possible without setting a duration.
3. Activate the Function: Once settings are applied, press to activate. Press and hold to pause an active function.
4. Preheating: Some functions have a preheating phase. The display indicates activation. An audible signal and display message indicate the oven has reached the set temperature. Open the door, place food inside, close the door, and press to start cooking. Placing food before preheating is finished may affect results. Opening the door during preheating pauses it. Cooking time does not include preheating. Temperature can be changed during preheating.
5. End of Cooking: An audible signal and display message indicate completion. To extend cooking time, turn the knob to set a new time and press .
6. Special Functions:
   • DIAMOND CLEAN: With the oven cold, pour 200 ml of drinking water on the bottom, close the door. Access special functions, select "Diamond Clean", press to confirm. Press to start immediately or to set a delayed start. After the cycle, let it cool, remove residual water, and clean with a damp sponge.
   • KEYLOCK: Press and hold the [Back Button] for at least five seconds to lock the keypad. Repeat to unlock. This function can be activated during cooking. The oven can be switched off at any time by pressing the [On/Off Button].

Notes: Do not cover the oven interior with aluminium foil. Never drag pots or pans across the oven bottom to avoid damaging the enamel. Do not place heavy weights on the door or hold onto it. Higher temperatures for the Pizza cycle may result in slightly higher cooling fan noise.

Air Fry Cooking Table

For cooking fresh or homemade foods, spread a thin layer of oil across the food surface. To guarantee uniform cooking results, mix food halfway through the recommended cooking time.

Functions Accessories: Air Fry tray, Oven tray or cake tray on wire shelf, Drip tray / Baking tray or oven tray on wire shelf.

Cooking Table (Page 1)

* Estimated length of time: dishes can be removed from the oven at different times depending on personal preference. ** Turn food two thirds of the way through cooking (if necessary). *** Turn food halfway through cooking.

Functions Accessories: Wire shelf, Oven tray or cake tray on wire shelf, Drip tray / Baking tray or oven tray on wire shelf.

Cooking Table (Page 2)

* Estimated length of time: dishes can be removed from the oven at different times depending on personal preference. ** Turn food two thirds of the way through cooking (if necessary). *** Turn food halfway through cooking.

Functions Accessories: Wire shelf, Oven tray or cake tray on wire shelf, Drip tray / Baking tray or oven tray on wire shelf, Drip tray / Baking tray, Drip tray with 500 ml of water.

Cooking Table (Steam Bread/Meat/Fish)

Activate the STEAM function only when the oven is cold. Opening the door and topping up water during cooking may adversely affect the final cooking result.

Accessories: Air Fry tray, Oven tray or cake tray on wire shelf, Drip tray / Baking tray or oven tray on wire shelf.

Maintenance and Cleaning

Ensure the oven has cooled down before performing any maintenance or cleaning. Do not use steam cleaners.

Do not use wire wool, abrasive scourers, or abrasive/corrosive cleaning agents, as these could damage the surfaces of the appliance. Wear protective gloves. The oven must be disconnected from the mains before carrying out any kind of maintenance work.

Exterior Surfaces

Clean surfaces with a damp microfibre cloth. For heavy dirt, add a few drops of pH-neutral detergent. Finish with a dry cloth. Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents.

Interior Surfaces

After each use, let the oven cool and then clean it, preferably while still warm, to remove deposits or stains. To dry condensation from high-water-content cooking, let the oven cool completely and wipe with a cloth or sponge.

• Activate the "Diamond Clean" function for optimum cleaning of internal surfaces (only in some models).
• Clean the glass in the door with a suitable liquid detergent.
• The oven door can be removed for easier cleaning.

Accessories

Soak accessories in washing-up liquid solution after use, handling with oven gloves if still hot. Remove food residues with a brush or sponge. Do not clean Food Probe and Meat Probe (if present) in the dishwasher. The Air Fry tray (if present) can be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Cleaning the Catalytic Panels (only in some models)

These panels facilitate cleaning due to their self-cleaning coating. They are fitted to the shelf guides. Ensure the upper hooks of the guides are slotted into the panel holes when refitting. To maximize self-cleaning properties, heat the empty oven to 200°C for about an hour using the "Convection Bake" function. Let it cool, then remove residues with a non-abrasive sponge. Using abrasive cleaners or sprays can damage the catalytic surface.

Replacing the Lamp

For lamp replacement, contact the after-sales service.

Removing and Refitting the Door

1. Remove Door: Open the door fully, lower the catches to the unlock position. Close the door as much as possible. Hold the door firmly with both hands (not by the handle). Continue closing while pulling upwards until released from its seating. Rest the door on a soft surface.
2. Refit Door: Move the door towards the oven, aligning hinge hooks with seating, and secure the upper part. Lower the door and open it fully. Lower the catches to their original position, ensuring they are fully down. Apply gentle pressure to check catch position.
3. Check Alignment: Try closing the door and verify it aligns with the control panel. Repeat steps if alignment is incorrect, as improper function could damage the door.

Lowering the Top Heating Element (only in some models)

1. Remove the lateral shelf guides.
2. Pull the heating element out slightly and lower it.
3. To reposition, lift the heating element, pull it slightly towards you, and rest it on the lateral supports.

Troubleshooting

Additional Information

Policies, standard documentation, and additional product information can be found by:

• Using the [QR Code Symbol] on your product.
• Visiting the website docs.hotpoint.eu.
• Alternatively, contact the After-sales Service (see phone number in the warranty booklet). When contacting, state the codes provided on the product's identification plate.