Hotpoint FA4S 544 IX H Built In Oven User Guide
- October 31, 2023
- Hotpoint
Table of Contents
Hotpoint FA4S 544 IX H Built In Oven User Guide
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Before using the appliance carefully read the Safety Instruction.
CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION
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SELECTION KNOB
For switching the oven on by selecting a function.
Turn to the position to switch the oven off. -
LIGHT
With the oven switched on, press to turn the oven compartment lamp on or off. -
SETTING THE TIME
For accessing the cooking time settings, delayed start and timer. For displaying the time when the oven is off. -
DISPLAY
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ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS
For changing the cooking time settings. -
THERMOSTAT KNOB
Turn to select the temperature you require when activating manual functions.
For automatic functions use /A.
Please note: All knobs are push-activated knobs. Push down on the centre of the knob to release it from its seating.
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.
Please note: It is advisable to air the room after using the appliance
for the first 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 drip tray to collect
the cooking juices: Position the tray 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 drip tray to collect the cooking juices: position the pan on any of
the levels below the wire shelf and add 200 ml of drinking water.
DEFROSTING
For defrosting food more quickly.
*
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 MODE** function is in use, the light will remain switched off
during cooking but can be switched on again by pressing.
- Function used as reference for the energy efficiency declaration in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 65 / 2014
BREAD AUTO
This function automatically selects the ideal temperature and baking time for bread. For best results, carefully follow the recipe. Activate the function when the oven is cold.
PASTRY AUTO
This function automatically selects the ideal temperature and baking time for
cakes. Activate the function when the oven is cold.
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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 ( /A).
To finish cooking, turn the selection knob to position 0.
Please note: You can set the cooking end time and timer.
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 beconsidered 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.
Notes: 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 canbe 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 “ ”.
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 position “ ” 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
RECIPE| FUNCTION| PREHEAT| TEMPERATURE (°C)| DURATION
(MIN)| LEVEL AND ACCESSORIES
---|---|---|---|---|---
Leavened cakes| ****| Yes| 170| 30 – 50| 2
****| Yes| 160| 30 – 50| 2
*| Yes| 160| 40 – 60| 4
****1
Biscuits/tattlers| ****| Yes| 160| 25 – 35| 3
****| Yes| 160| 25 – 35| 3
*| Yes| 160| 20 – 35| 4
2
Pizza / Focaccia| ****| Yes| 190 – 250| 15 – 50| 2
*| Yes| 190 – 250| 25 – 50| 4 2
Lasagne / baked pasta / cannelloni / flans| ****| Yes| 190 – 200| 45 – 65| 2
Lamb / veal / beef /pork 1 kg| ****| Yes| 190 – 200| 80 – 110| 3
Chicken/rabbit/duck 1 kg| ****| Yes| 200 – 230| 50 – 100| 2
Baked fish/en papillote 0,5 kg (fillets, whole)| ****| Yes| 170 – 190| 30 – 45| 2
Toasted bread| ****| 5’| 250| 2 – 6| 5
Roast potatoes| **| Yes| 200 – 210| 35 – 55 | 3
** Turn food two-thirds of the way through cooking (if necessary).
* Switch levels half way through cooking.
The level is indicated on the wall of the cooking compartment.
The time indicated does not include the preheating phase:**
we recommend placing the food in the oven and setting the cooking time only
after the required temperature has been reached.
Download the Use and Care Guide from
docs.hotpoint.eu for the table of tested recipes,
compiled for the certification authorities in accordance with the standards
IEC and IEC 60350-1.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Make sure that the oven has cooled down before carrying out 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.
CATALYTIC PANELS
This oven could be equipped with special catalytic liners that facilitate
cleaning of the cooking compartment thanks to their special self cleaning
coating, which is highly porous and able to absorb grease and grime.
These panels are fitted to the shelf guides: When repositioning and then
refitting the shelf guides, make sure that the hooks at the top are slotted
into the appropriate holes in the panels.
To make best use of the catalytic panels’ self-cleaning properties, we
recommend heating the oven to 200 °C for around one hour. The oven must be
empty during this time. Then leave the oven to cool down before removing any
remaining food residues using a non-abrasive sponge.
Please note: Using corrosive or abrasive cleaning agents, stiff brushes,
pan scourers or oven sprays could damage the catalytic surface and compromise
its self-cleaning properties. Please contact our After-sales Service if you
require replacement panels.
REMOVING AND REFITTING THE DOOR
To remove the door, open it fully and lower the catches until they are in the
unlock position (1). Close the door as much as you can (2). Take a firm hold
of the door with both hands – do not hold it by the handle. Simply remove the
door (3) by continuing to close it while pulling it upwards (a) at the same
time until it is released from its seating (b).
Put the door to one side, resting it on a soft surface. Refit the door by moving it towards the oven, aligning the hooks of the hinges with their seating and securing the upper part onto its seating. Lower the door and then open it fully. Lower the catches into their original position: make sure that you lower them down completely. 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.
CLICK & CLEAN – CLEANING THE GLASS
After removing the door and resting it on a soft surface with the handle
downwards, simultaneously press the two retaining clips (1) 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.
To correctly reposition the inner glass, make sure that the “R” is visible in
the left-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.
Refit the upper edge: a click will indicate correct positioning. Make sure the seal is secure before refitting the door.
Lift and firmly hold the inner glass with both hands, remove it and place it
on a soft surface before cleaning it. To correctly reposition the inner glass,
make sure that the “R” is visible in the left-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.
Refit the upper edge: a click will indicate correct positioning. Make sure the
seal is secure before refitting the door.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The oven does not work | Power cutDisconnection from the mains. | 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.
The display shows the letter “F” followed by a number| Software problem|
Contact you nearest After-sales Service Centre and state the letter or number
that follows the letter “F”.
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