Hotpoint SA2 540 H BL Built in Oven User Guide

: June 1, 2024
: Hotpoint

Table of Contents

SA2 540 H BL Built in Oven
Specifications:
Product Description:
Control Panel:
Accessories:
Functions:
Usage Instructions:
Inserting Accessories:
Operating the Oven:
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: How do I clean the oven?
Q: Can I use aluminum foil in the oven?
- Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
- Download This Manual (PDF format)

SA2 540 H BL Built in Oven

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Specifications:

Brand: Hotpoint
Product Type: Oven
Model: [Model Name/Number]
Power Supply: [Voltage/Power Rating]
Capacity: [Capacity in Liters]
Color: [Color Options Available]

Product Description:

The Hotpoint oven features a control panel with various
functions for cooking versatility. It includes a fan for even heat
distribution, a lamp for illumination, and accessory guides for
convenient placement of cooking tools. The oven also has upper and
lower heating elements for optimal cooking results.

Control Panel:

Selection Knob: Used to switch the oven on/off
by selecting a function.
Light: Press to turn the oven lamp
on/off.
Setting the Time: Access cooking time
settings, delayed start, and timer.
Display: Shows relevant information.
Adjustment Buttons: Change cooking time
settings.
Thermostat Knob: Select cooking
temperature.

Accessories:

The oven comes with accessories such as a wire shelf and baking
tray. These accessories can be inserted horizontally onto the
designated levels within the oven.

Functions:

Conventional: Cook any dish on one shelf.
Convection Bake: Cook on up to two shelves
simultaneously.
Grill: Ideal for grilling meats and
vegetables.
Turbo Grill: Roast large joints of meat
effectively.
Eco Convection Bake: Prevents food from drying
out excessively.
Bread Auto: Automatically selects temperature
and time for bread baking.

Usage Instructions:

Inserting Accessories:

Insert the wire shelf by holding it tilted slightly upwards and
resting the raised rear side down first. Slide it horizontally
along the runners.
Other accessories like the baking tray can be inserted
horizontally on the runners as well.

Operating the Oven:

Select the desired function using the selection knob on the
control panel.
Adjust the temperature using the thermostat knob if
necessary.
Place the food inside the oven on the appropriate shelf level
based on the cooking method.
Monitor the cooking progress through the display and adjust
settings as needed using the adjustment buttons.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How do I clean the oven?

A: Refer to the Use and Care Guide for detailed cleaning
instructions specific to your Hotpoint oven model.

Q: Can I use aluminum foil in the oven?

A: It is recommended to avoid using aluminum foil directly on
the heating elements to prevent damage. However, you can use it to
cover food for certain cooking methods.

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DAILY REFERENCE GUIDE
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN HOTPOINT PRODUCT To receive more comprehensive help and support, please register your product at www.hotpoint.eu/register

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You can download the Safety Instructions and the Use and Care Guide by visiting our
WWW website www.hotpoint.eu and following
the instructions on the back of this booklet.

Before using the appliance carefully read the Health and Safety guide.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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1. Control panel

2. Fan

3. Lamp
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4. Accessory guides (the level is indicated on the wall of the cooking compartment)
5. Door

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6. Upper heating element/grill

7. Identification plate (do not remove)

8. Lower heating element

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(not visible)

CONTROL PANEL

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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.

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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

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5. ADJUSTMENT BUTTONS For changing the cooking time settings.
6. THERMOSTAT KNOB Turn to select the temperature you require when activating manual functions. Automatic functions use 0/A.

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ACCESSORIES

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WIRE SHELF

BAKING TRAY

The number of accessories may vary depending on which model is purchased. Other accessories can be purchased separately from the After-sales Service.

INSERTING THE WIRE SHELF AND OTHER ACCESSORIES
. Insert the wire shelf onto the level you require by holding it tilted slightly upwards and resting the raised rear side (pointing upwards) down first. Then slide it horizontally along the runners as far as possible.

. Other accessories, like the baking tray, are to be inserted horizontally, letting them slide on the runners.

FUNCTIONS

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CONVENTIONAL For cooking any kind of dish on one shelf only.
CONVECTION BAKE For cooking 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 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 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.
ECO CONVECTION BAKE 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 .
BREAD AUTO This function automatically selects the ideal temperature and baking time for bread. For best results, carefully follow the recipe WWW. Activate the function when the oven is cold.

DESSERTS AUTO This function automatically selects the ideal temperature and baking time for cakes. Activate the function when the oven is cold. DIAMOND CLEAN The action of the steam released during this special low-temperature cleaning cycle allows dirt and food residues to be removed with ease. Pour 200 ml of drinking water on the bottom of the oven and only activate the function when the oven is cold.

Function used as reference for the energy efficiency declaration in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 65/2014

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EN USING THE APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. 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.

2. HEATING 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, preferably using the “Convection Bake” function. The oven must be empty during this time. Follow the instructions for setting the function correctly.
Please note: It is advisable to air the room after using the appliance for the first time.

DAILY USE

1. 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.
2. ACTIVATE A FUNCTION
MANUAL To start the function you have selected, turn the thermostat knob to set the temperature you require.

3. 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.
. 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.

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 only 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 “Cakes”), keep the thermostat knob at the position for automatic functions (0/A). To finish cooking, turn the selection knob to position 0.
Please note: You can set the cooking end time and timer.

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.

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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 for cooking to finish at the time you have set.

. DIAMOND CLEAN FUNCTION To activate the “Diamond Clean” cleaning function, pour 200 ml of drinking water into the bottom of the oven, then turn the selection knob and the thermostat knob to the icon. Please note: The position of the icon does not correspond to the temperature reached during the cleaning cycle. The function will activate automatically: The display shows the time remaining to the end, alternating with “DC”.
Please note: It is only possible to programme the end time of this function. The duration is automatically set to 35 minutes.

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. Please note: To cancel the timer, keep pressing until the icon starts flashing, then use to reset the time to “00:00”.
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EN COOKING TABLE

RECIPE
Leavened cakes
Filled pies (cheesecake, strudel, fruit tart)
Biscuits/tartlets
Choux buns
Meringues Bread Bread/pizza/focaccia
Frozen pizza
Savoury tarts (vegetable pie, quiche)
Vols-au-vents/puff pastry crackers Lasagne/baked pasta/ cannelloni/flans Lamb/veal/beef/pork 1 kg

FUNCTION PREHEAT TEMPERATURE (°C) DURATION (MIN)

Yes

160 – 180

30 – 90

Yes

160 – 180

30 – 90 ***

Yes

160 200

35 – 90

Yes

160 200

35 – 90 ***

Yes

170 – 180

15 – 45

Yes

160 – 180

20 – 45 ***

Yes

180 – 220

30 – 40

Yes

180 – 190

35 – 45 ***

Yes

90

150 – 200

Yes

90

140 – 200

–

60

Yes

190 – 250

15 – 50

Yes

190 – 250

25 – 50 ***

Yes

250

10 – 15

Yes

250

10 – 20 ***

Yes

175 – 200

45 – 60

Yes

175 – 200

45 – 60 ***

Yes

190 – 200

20 – 30

Yes

180 – 190

15 – 40 ***

Yes

190 – 200

45 – 65

Yes

190 – 200

80 – 110

LEVEL AND ACCESSORIES
2/3 41 2 4 2 3 42 3 42 3 42 2 2 42 3 42 3 42 3 42 2 3

FUNCTIONS

Conventional

ACCESSORIES

Wire shelf

Grill

Turbo Grill

Convection Bake

Bread Auto

Eco Convection Bake

Baking dish or baking tray Baking tray/oven tray on Baking tray with 200 ml of

on the wire shelf

wire shelf

water

Baking tray
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RECIPE

FUNCTION PREHEAT TEMPERATURE (°C) DURATION (MIN)

Chicken/rabbit/duck 1 kg

Yes

200 – 230

50 – 100

Turkey/goose 3 kg

–

190 – 200

100 – 160

Baked fish/en papillote (fillet, whole)
Stuffed vegetables (tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines)
Toasted bread

Yes

170 – 190

Yes

180 – 200

5′

250

30 – 50 50 – 70
2 – 6

Fish fillets/slices
Sausages/kebabs/spare ribs/ hamburgers
Roast chicken 1-1.3 kg

–

230 – 250

–

250

Yes

200 – 220

15 – 30 15 – 30 55 – 70 **

Roast beef rare 1 kg

Yes

200 – 210

35 – 50 **

Leg of lamb/knuckle

Yes

200 – 210

60 – 90 **

Roast potatoes

Yes

200 – 210

35 – 55 **

Vegetable gratin

–

200 – 210

25 – 55

Lasagne and meat

Yes

200

50 – 100 ****

Meat and potatoes

Yes

190 – 200

45 – 100 ****

Fish and vegetables

Yes

180

30 – 50 ****

Roast meat/stuffed roasting joints

–

170 – 180

100 – 150

LEVEL AND ACCESSORIES
2 2 2 2 5 43 54 21 3 3 3 3 41 41 41 2

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.

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

Download the Use and Care Guide from www.hotpoint.eu for the table of tested recipes, compiled for the certification authorities in accordance with the standard IEC 60350-1.

FUNCTIONS

Conventional

ACCESSORIES

Wire shelf

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Grill

Turbo Grill

Convection Bake

Bread Auto

Eco Convection Bake

Baking dish or baking tray Baking tray/oven tray on Baking tray with 200 ml of

on the wire shelf

wire shelf

water

Baking tray

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

EN

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Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
Use protective gloves during all operations.

Carry out the required operations with the oven cold.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Do not use wire wool, abrasive scourers or abrasive/corrosive cleaning agents, as these could damage the surfaces of the appliance.

EXTERIOR SURFACES
· Clean the surfaces with a damp microfibre cloth. If they are very dirty, add a few drops of pH-neutral detergent. Finish off with a dry cloth. · Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents. If any of these products inadvertently comes into contact with the surfaces of the appliance, clean immediately with a damp microfibre cloth.
INTERIOR SURFACES
· After every use, leave the oven to cool and then clean it, preferably while it is still warm, to remove any deposits or stains caused by food residues. To dry any condensation that has formed as a result of cooking foods with a high water content, leave the oven to cool completely and then wipe it with a cloth or sponge.

· Activate the “Diamond Clean” function for optimum cleaning of the internal surfaces. · The door can be easily removed and refitted to facilitate cleaning of the glass WWW. · Clean the glass in the door with a suitable liquid detergent. · The top heating element of the grill can be lowered to clean the upper panel of the oven WWW.
ACCESSORIES
Soak the accessories in a washing-up liquid solution after use, handling them with oven gloves if they are still hot. Food residues can be removed using a washing-up brush or a sponge.

REMOVING AND REFITTING THE DOOR
1. To remove the door, open it fully and lower the
catches until they are in the unlock position.

CLICK TO CLEAN – CLEANING THE GLASS
1. After removing the door and resting it on a soft
surface with the handle downwards, simultaneously press the two retaining clips and remove the upper edge of the door by pulling it towards you.

2. Close the door as much as you can.
Take a firm hold of the door with both hands do not hold it by the handle. Simply remove the door by continuing to close it while pulling it upwards (a) at the same time until it is released from its seating (b).
~15° b
~60°
a
Put the door to one side, resting it on a soft surface.
3. 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.
4. Lower the door and then open it fully.
Lower the catches into their original position: Make sure that you lower them down completely.
5. 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.

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 legible 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 (a), then lower it into position (b).
a b
4. Refit the upper edge: A click will indicate correct
positioning. Make sure the seal is secure before refitting the door.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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Problem The oven does not work

Possible cause
Power cut Disconnection from the mains

The display shows the letter “F” Software problem followed by a number

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 After-sales Service Centre and state the letter or number that follows the letter “F”

USEFUL TIPS
HOW TO READ THE COOKING TABLE
The table lists the best function, accessories and level to use to cook various different types of food. Cooking times start from the moment food is placed in the oven, excluding preheating (where required). Cooking temperatures and times are approximate and depend on the amount of food and the type of accessory used. Use the lowest recommended settings to begin with and, if the food is not cooked enough, then switch to higher settings. Use the accessories supplied and preferably dark-coloured metal cake tins and baking trays. You can also use Pyrex or stoneware pans and accessories, but bear in mind that cooking times will be slightly longer.

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BREAD AUTO FUNCTION
For best results you should carefully follow the instructions, using the recipe for mixing 1000 g of dough: 600 g of flour, 360 g of water, 11 g of salt, 25 g of fresh yeast (or two packets of yeast powder).

For optimal rising, allow about 90 minutes at room temperature.

Put the dough into the (cold) oven, pour 100 cc of cold drinking water on to the bottom of the oven and activate the “Bread Auto” function. After cooking, leave the dough to stand on a wire shelf until completely cooled.

COOKING DIFFERENT FOODS AT THE SAME TIME
The “Convection Bake” function enables you to cook different foods (such as fish and vegetables) on different shelves at the same time. Remove the food which requires a shorter cooking time and leave the food which requires a longer cooking time in the oven.

PRODUCT FICHE WWW The product fiche with energy data of this
appliance can be downloaded from the website www.hotpoint.eu
HOW TO OBTAIN THE USE AND CARE GUIDE > WWW Download the Use and Care Guide from our website www.hotpoint.eu (you can use this QR Code), specifying the product’s commercial code.