Hotpoint FA4S 541 JBLG H Electric Oven User Guide

Hotpoint FA4S 541 JBLG H Electric Oven

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

1. 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.

Please note: the knobs are retractable. Press the knobs in the middle and they pop up.

SLIDING SHELVES AND SHELF GUIDES

Before using the oven remove the protective tape [a] and then remove the protective foil [b] from the sliding runners.

REMOVING THE SLIDING RUNNERS [c]
Pull the lower part of the sliding runner to uncouple the lower hooks (1) and pull the the sliding runners upwards, removing them from the upper hooks (2).

REFITTING THE SLIDING RUNNERS [d]
Hook the upper hooks on the shelf guides (1) then press the lower part of the sliding runners against the shelf guides, until the lower hooks are clicking (2).

REMOVING AND REFITTING THE SHELF GUIDES

1. 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.
2. 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.

FIRST TIME USE

SETTING 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. The oven must be empty during this time.

FUNCTIONS & DAILY USE

CONVENTIONAL
For cooking any kind of dish on one shelf only.

CONVECTION BAKE
To cook on a maximum of two shelves at the same time. It is a good idea to swap the position of the baking trays halfway through cooking.

GRILL
For grilling steaks, kebabs and sausages, cooking vegetables au gratin or toasting bread. When grilling meat, we recommend using a dripping pan to collect the cooking juices: position the pan on any of the levels below the wire shelf and add 200 ml of drinking water.

TURBO GRILL
For roasting large joints of meat (legs, roast beef, chicken). We recommend using a dripping pan to collect the cooking juices: position the pan on any of the levels below the wire shelf and add 200 ml of drinking water.

ECO FORCED AIR
For cooking roasts and stuffed roasting joints on a single shelf. Food is prevented from drying out excessively by gentle, intermittent air circulation. When this ECO function is in use, the light will remain switched off during cooking but can be switched on again by pressing .

The functions provide excellent results thanks to the addition of steam in cooking cycles. Only when the oven is cold, pour drinking water on the bottom of the oven and select the specific function for your preparation. The optimal water quantities and temperatures for each food category are listed in the relative cooking table. Do not preheat the oven before inserting food.

FUNCTIONS

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 will be on . You can set the cooking time, cooking end time (only if you set a cooking time) and a timer.

Only when the oven is cold, fill the embossing of the cavity with the quantity of drinking water suggested in the relative cooking table. Place the food in the oven.
Set and activate the function: At the end, carefully open the door and let steam escape slowly.
Please note: During steam cooking, do not open the door and never top up the water.

PREHEATING AND RESIDUAL HEAT

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. After cooking and with the function deactivated, the icon may continue to remain visible on the display even after the cooling fan has switched off to indicate that there is residual heat in the compartment.
Please note: The time after which the icon switches off varies because it depends on a series of factors such as ambient temperature and function used. In any case, the product should be considered to be off when the pointer on the selection knob is at “0”.

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 forcooking to finish at the time you have set.
Please note: To cancel the setting, switch the oven off by turning the selection knob to the position.
Please note: Delay to start functionality is not available for Grill and Turbo Grill functions.

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 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”.

COOKING TABLE

The time indicated includes the preheating phase: we recommend placing the food in the oven and setting the cooking time when starting the function. To remove the remaining limescale from the bottom of the cavity after the cooking, just pour 250 ml of white vinegar onto the embossing of the cavity (alternatively, use a specific descaling product. For availability please contact the After Sales Service). Leave it to work at room temperature for 30 minutes, then clean the cavity with warm drinking water and a soft cloth. Cleaning is recommended at least for every 5 to 10 cooking cycles.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

• The oven is not working.
• The display shows the letter “F” followed by a number or letter.

Possible cause

• Power cut. Disconnection from the mains.
• Oven failure.

Solution

• Check for the presence of mains electrical power and whether the oven is connected to the electricity supply. Turn off the oven and restart it to see if the fault persists.
• Contact you nearest Client After-sales Service Centre and
  state the number following the letter “F”.

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

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

References

• Whirlpool Docs

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