INDESIT KFWS3844HIXUK Built In Electric Oven User Guide
- June 1, 2024
- INDESIT
Table of Contents
Quick guide
THANK YOU FOR BUYING AN INDESIT PRODUCT
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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 “Turn & Go” function keep on .
FIRST TIME USE
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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 + o – 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 odors 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 odors.
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
MULTI LEVEL
For cooking different foods that require the same cooking temperature on
several shelves (maximum three) at the same time. This function can be used to
cook different foods without odours being transferred from one food to
another.
GRILL
For grilling steaks, kebabs and sausages, cooking vegetables au gratin or
toasting bread. When grilling meat, we recommend using a Baking tray to
collect the cooking juices: position the pan on any of the levels below the
wire shelf and add 500 ml of drinking water.
GRATIN
For roasting large joints of meat (legs, roast beef, chicken).
We recommend using a Baking tray to collect the cooking juices: position the
pan on any of the levels below the wire shelf and add 500 ml of drinking
water.
DEFROSTING
For defrosting food more quickly.
KEEP WARM
For keeping just-cooked food hot and crisp.
FREASY COOK
All the heating elements and the fan come on, guaranteeing the distribution of
heat consistently and uniformly throughout the oven. Preheating is not
necessary for this cooking mode. This mode is especially recommended for
cooking pre-packed food quickly (frozen or pre-cooked). The best results are
obtained if you use one cooking rack only.
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 .
TURN & GO
This function automatically selects an ideal temperature and time for baking a
wide range of recipes including meat, fish, pasta, sweets and vegetables.
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.
TURN & GO
To start the “Turn & Go” function, select the function turning the selection knob on the relevant icon, keeping the thermostat knob on the icon.
To end the cooking, turn the selection knob on “ ”.
Please note: You can set the cooking end time and timer. To obtain the best cooking results using the “Turn & Go” function, follow the suggested weights for each kind of food in the following table.
| Food | Recipe | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Meat | Roast veal, Roast Beef rare | 0.6 – 0.7 |
| Chicken / Leg of lamb in pieces | 1.0 – 1.2 | |
| Fish | Salmon fillet / Baked fish (whole) | 0.9 – 1.0 |
| Fish en papillote | 0.8 – 1.0 | |
| Vegetables | Stuffed vegetables | 1.8 – 2.5 |
| Vegetable pie | 1.5 – 2.5 | |
| Salty cakes | Quiche lorraine / Flan | 1.0 – 1.5 |
| Pasta | Lasagne / Timbale of pasta or rice | 1.5 – 2.0 |
| Pastry | Leavened cake / Plum cake | 0.9 – 1.2 |
| Baked apples | 1.0 – 1.5 | |
| Bread | Bread loaf | 0.5 – 0.6 |
| Baguettes | 0.5 – 0.8 |
KEEP WARM
To start the “Keep Warm” function, turn the thermostat knob to the relevant
symbol; if the oven is set to a different temperature (or if the cavity
temperature is above 65°C) the function will not start.
Please note: You can set the cooking time, cooking end time (only if you
set a cooking time) and a timer.
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PREHEATING
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 “ ”. -
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 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.
Notes: To cancel the setting, switch the oven off by turning the selection knob to the position.
Notes: 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
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Leavened cakes| | Yes| 160| 30 – 50|
| Yes| 160| 40 – 60|
Biscuits/tartlets| | Yes| 160| 25 – 35|
| Yes| 150| 35 – 45|
Pizza / Focaccia| | Yes| 220 – 250| 10 – 25|
| Yes| 200 – 240| 20 – 45|
Lasagne / baked pasta / cannelloni / flans| | Yes| 180 – 200| 45 – 65|
Lamb / veal / beef /pork 1 kg| | Yes| 180 – 200| 80 – 110|
Chicken/rabbit/duck 1 kg| | Yes| 200 – 230| 50 – 100|
Baked fish/en papillote 0,5 kg (fillets, whole)| | Yes| 170 – 190| 30 – 45|
Toasted bread| | 5’| 250| 2 – 6|
Sausages / kebabs / spare ribs / hamburgers| | 5′| 250| 15 – 30*|
Roast potatoes| | Yes| 200 – 210| 35 – 55|
FUNCTIONS| Grill| Gratin| Multilevel| Eco Multilevel
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ACCESSORIES**| Wire shelf| Baking dish or cake tin
on the wire shelf| Baking tray/Drip tray or
Baking dish on the wire shelf| Drip tray / Baking tray| Drip tray / Baking
tray
with 200 ml of water
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- Turn food halfway through cooking.
Turn food two thirds of the way through cooking (if necessary).
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.
The level is indicated on the wall of the cooking compartment
Download the complete Use and Care Guide from docs.indesit.eu** for the table of tested recipes, compiled for the certification authorities in accordance with the standard 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.
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 maksure 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 (3). 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 (4). Refit the upper edge (5): 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 cut. | |
| Disconnection 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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References
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