Hotpoint Oven SC98 User Manual

kitchen think  
Instructions for Installation and Use  
Electric Multifunction Oven  
Models ST98, SD98, SC98  
The Recipe Book  
Hotpoint has come up with a small recipe book - which is practical, full of helpful tips and easy to use - to help you  
rediscover the delights of cooking.  
It contains a wide variety of handy tips to keep in mind to try out new dishes effortlessly.  
It also has 15 recipes preprogrammed into the oven, so thanks to the interactive display, once you have done the  
preparation all you have to do is make one simple selection.  
To the Installer  
Before installation fill in the product details on the back cover this book.  
The information can be found on the rating plate.  
To the User  
You must read the instructions prior to installing and using the appliance and  
then retain them for future reference.  
 
CONTENTS  
Introduction  
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5
6
For Your Safety  
Know your Oven  
The Controls  
Setting the Oven to Switch On and Off  
Automatically  
7-9  
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The Accessories  
Cooking Advice  
A Few Examples of Cooking on One Level  
Care and Cleaning  
Fast Clean  
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11-12  
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Installation  
15  
Electrical Connection  
Troubleshooting  
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After Sales Service  
Hotpoint Guarantee  
Key Contacts  
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Back Cover  
Retention of this Instruction Book  
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use of the  
appliance.  
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is also  
provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.  
If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:  
GDA LTD., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB  
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Introduction  
Your new electric oven is guaranteed* and will give lasting service. This guarantee is only applicable if the appliance  
has been installed in accordance with the installation instructions detailed in this booklet.  
To help make best use of your cooking equipment, please read this booklet carefully.  
The oven is designed specifically for domestic use and responsibility will not be accepted for use in any other installation.  
Note:When the oven is first used, an odour may be omitted - this will cease after a short period of use.  
To help remove the 'new' smell, heat the empty oven to maximum temperature for a minimum of two to three hours,  
keeping the door/s closed. Ensure that the room is well ventilated (eg. open a window or use an extractor fan) and that  
persons who may be sensitive to the odour avoid any fumes. It is suggested that any pets be removed from the room  
until the smell has ceased.  
This odour is due to any temporary finish on oven linings and elements and any moisture absorbed by the insulation.  
*The guarantee is subject to the provisions that the appliance:  
(a) Has been used solely in accordance with this booklet.  
(b) Has been properly connected to a suitable supply voltage as stated on the rating plate, attached to the  
appliance.  
(c) Has not been subjected to misuse or accident or been modified or repaired by any person other than the  
manufacturers authorised employee or agent.  
(d) Has been correctly installed.  
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ForYour Safety  
When used properly your appliance is completely safe but as with any electrical product there are certain  
precautions that must be observed.  
PLEASE READ THE BELOW PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USINGYOUR APPLIANCE.  
To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend you do the following:  
- only call the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer.  
- always use genuine spare parts.  
ALWAYS:  
NEVER:  
- attempt to install or repair the appliance without the  
assistance of qualified personnel.  
- remove the oven shelves whilst the oven is hot.  
- allow anyone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.  
- store items above the appliance that children may attempt  
to reach.  
- heat up unopened food containers, as pressure can build  
up causing the container to burst.  
- use the appliance to heat up anything other than food.  
- use the appliance as a room heater.  
- use the grill to warm plates.  
- dry items on the oven doors.  
- install the appliance next to curtains of other soft  
furnishings.  
- allow children to play with or tamper with the controls.  
- use steam cleaners.  
- use the oven for storage purposes.  
- use flammable liquids near the appliance.  
- use adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension leads.  
- pull on the appliance or the supply able to unplug it from  
the electrical outlet.  
- allow power cables of other appliances to come into  
contact with hot parts of this appliance.  
- expose the appliance to atmospheric agents, such as  
rain or sunlight.  
- make sure you remove all packaging and literature from  
inside the appliance before switching on for the first time.  
- check the soundness of the appliance after it has been  
unpacked.  
- make sure you understand the controls before using the  
appliance.  
- keep children away from the appliance during use, as  
surfaces will get extremely hot during and after cooking.  
Care should be taken to avoid touching the heating  
elements inside the oven during use.  
- make sure the controls are turned off when you have  
finished cooking and when not in use.  
- grip the handle in the centre when opening the door.  
- stand back when opening the door to allow any build up  
of steam or heat to disperse.  
- use dry, good quality oven gloves when removing items.  
- take care to avoid heat/steam burns when operating the  
controls.  
- switch off the electricity supply at the wall switch, and  
allow to cool, before cleaning or performing maintenance..  
- make sure the shelves are in the correct position before  
switching on the oven.  
- keep the door closed when the appliance is not in use.  
- keep the appliance clean as a build up of grease or fat  
from cooking can cause a fire.  
- operate the appliance with wet hands.  
- operate the appliance when barefoot.  
- follow the basic principles of food handling and hygiene  
to prevent the possibility of bacterial growth.  
- keep any ventilation slots clear of obstructions.  
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Know your Oven  
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A. Control Panel  
1. End cooking time setting/ clock/ date  
B. Function Selector  
2. Control panel lock / timer / set cooking time  
3. Language setting  
4. Start cooking / stop cooking / oven light / display  
brightness  
C. Cooking temperature / time selection knob  
D. Electronic programmer  
F. Grill Pan / BakingTray  
G. Oven Shelf  
5. Function description  
H. Guides for sliding the shelves or Grill Pan in and  
out  
6. Function number  
7. Cooking time  
8. End cooking time  
9. Graduated temperature scale  
10.Energy level for grill functions  
11.Time or temperature / Energy percentage  
12.Electric elements in use  
13.Clock display  
14.Programmed cooking indicator  
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The Controls  
The 7 Chefs oven combines the advantages of a  
The oven light  
convection oven with those of fan assisted models in a  
single appliance.  
It is extremely versatile allowing you to choose easily and  
safely between different cooking modes. The various  
features offered by the oven are selected by means of the  
function selector "B" situated on the control panel.  
At any time, including during pre-heating and cooking, you  
can turn the oven light on or off by pressing button 4.When  
the oven is turned off, the light turns off automatically 10  
minutes after the last instructions were entered onto the  
control panel.  
Cooling ventilation  
SettingTime and Date  
In order to reduce the external temperature of the oven,  
this appliance has been equipped with a cooling fan.During  
cooking, the fan is always on and a normal flow of air can  
be heard exiting between the oven door and the control  
panel.  
In order to raise the temperature inside the oven more  
quickly during pre-heating, the speed of the air outlet is  
approximately half the speed of air outlet during cooking.  
If there is a hob above the oven, the cooling fan may switch  
itself on automatically to protect the electronic components,  
even if the appliance has been switched off.  
Note:When cooking is done, the fan stays on until the  
oven cools down sufficiently.  
Selecting the language  
Press button 3 for a few seconds with the oven turned off.  
The languages available appear in sequence on the display  
panel.Press button 3 again to select the desired language.  
Setting the clock  
The clock can only be set if the oven is turned off.  
After the appliance has been connected to the power  
supply, or following a power failure, the clock displays a  
flashing 12:00 or the last time memorised.  
The time can be changed by pressing button 1 and resetting  
the clock using knob "C", which you can modify only whilst  
the scrolling writing crosses the display.  
Setting the date  
To update the date, press and hold down button 1 until the  
word "YEAR" comes up on the display. Update the year by  
turning knob "C" and then press button 1 to set the month,  
again using knob "C". Press button 1 again to set the day  
using knob "C". Press button 1 to memorise the date set.  
HowTo Choose a Cooking Mode/Function or a Pre-  
Set Recipe:  
Turn the function selector "B" clockwise to choose from  
the default cooking modes or from the pre-entered recipes  
available (see the recipe book).  
Minute Minder Feature  
For each cooking mode, the display will indicate the  
following:  
The timer can only operate when the oven is turned off.  
Please remember that the timer does not control the  
starting or stopping of the oven, it merely sounds a buzzer  
when the time is up and can be interrupted at any time just  
by pressing a button.  
the cooking mode name (or that of the recipe);  
the cooking mode number (or that of the recipe);  
the default temperature;  
the heat sources;  
To set the Minute Minder, press button 2, and then make  
the necessary adjustment using knob "C".  
Press button 4 to start the timer.  
Should the recommended temperature not be to your liking,  
you can always adjust it using control "C".  
Each cooking mode is also associated with a  
recommended cooking time, which you can modify, from  
one minute to 10 hours, by pressing button 2 and then  
turning control "C" to set it to the desired value.The cooking  
time can be adjusted until the scrolling wording disappears  
completely from the display panel. The selected cooking  
time does not include the time required for preheating the  
oven.  
At all times during the Minute Minder operation, you may:  
adjust its duration using knob "C";  
stop the countdown by pressing button 4 for  
approximately 3 seconds or turning knob "B" anti-  
clockwise;  
enable/disable the control panel lock, by pressing button  
2 for at least 3 seconds (see the paragraph entitled  
"Locking and Unlocking the Control Panel").  
To start cooking, press cooking start button 4.  
Locking and Unlocking the Control Panel  
With the exception of the "Fast cooking" and "Grill" modes,  
the oven will now begin the pre-heating stage, during which  
you may still:  
This option enables the user to lock all the buttons and  
knobs.We especially advise you to use this option if there  
are children present.To enable the control panel lock, press  
button 2 for a few seconds. The word "LOCKED" comes  
up on the display. To restore the usual commands to the  
appliance, just press button 2 again for a few seconds.  
The word "UNLOCKED" will come up on the display.  
change the temperature by turning control "C";  
change the cooking time by pressing button 2 and then  
turning control "C";  
enable/disable the control panel lock, by pressing but-  
ton 2 for at least 3 seconds (see the paragraph entitled  
"Locking and Unlocking the Control Panel");  
stop cooking and turn the oven off by turning the function  
selector "B" anti-clockwise.  
Selecting the display panel brightness  
To update the date, press and hold down button 4 until the  
word "BRIGHTNESS" comes up on the display.  
Turn knob "C" clockwise/anticlockwise to increase/  
decrease the brightness of the display panel.A few seconds  
after this selection, the oven will be ready for further  
instructions.  
Note: pre-heating is performed automatically by the appli-  
ance, which sets the pre-heating time according to the tem-  
perature selected by the user.The display panel will feature  
how long the oven will take to preheat before cooking starts.  
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Once the temperature set has been reached, the oven  
starts the cooking stage in itself, during which you may  
still:  
In this case, use the grill pan as a dish support and place  
it on the 2nd shelf position from the oven bottom.  
: "Multicooking"  
change the temperature by turning control "C"; if you  
increase it by more than 25°C, the oven returns to the  
pre-heating mode;  
Position control “C”: between 40°C and 250°C.  
All the heating elements are activated alternately and the  
fan comes on. Since the heat remains constant and uni-  
form throughout the oven, the air cooks and browns food  
uniformly over its entire surface. With this mode, you can  
also cook various dishes at the same time, as long as their  
respective cooking temperatures are the same. A maxi-  
mum of 2 shelves can be used at the same time, following  
the instructions in the section entitled: “Cooking On More  
Than One Shelf”. This cooking mode is particularly  
recommended for dishes requiring a gratin finish or for  
those requiring considerably prolonged cooking times.  
Moreover, the excellent heat distribution makes it possible  
to use lower temperatures when cooking roasts. This re-  
sults in less loss of juices, meat which is more tender and  
a decrease in the loss of weight for the roast.  
change the cooking time by pressing button 2 and then  
turning control "C";  
enable/disable the control panel lock, by pressing but-  
ton 2 for at least 3 seconds (see the paragraph entitled  
"Locking and Unlocking the Control Panel");  
stop cooking and turn the oven off by turning the function  
selector "B" anti-clockwise.  
Once cooking is finished, the wording "END-READY" will  
come up on the display, and a buzzer will sound, which will  
stop after 1 minute, after you press a button or after you  
turn one of the two knobs.  
Cooking mode description  
The cooking modes are selected by turning the function  
selector "B".  
The Multi-cooking mode is especially suited for cooking  
fish, which can be prepared with the addition of a limited  
amount of condiment, thus maintaining their flavour and  
appearance.  
Excellent results can be attained when cooking vegeta-  
ble-based side dishes like courgettes, aubergines,peppers,  
etc.  
This mode can also be used to thaw red or white meat,  
fish and bread, by setting the temperature to 80 °C. To  
thaw more delicate foods, set the thermostat to 60°C.  
: "Traditional"  
Position knob “C”: between 40°C and 250°C.  
The top and bottom heating elements are used. In this  
mode, the coolest part of the oven is the centre.The con-  
vection oven is best for cooking dishes made up of several  
ingredients, e.g.tender veal strips with rice, braised meats,  
stews, goulash etc. and dishes that need to cook slowly  
and require basting or the addition of liquid and cooking  
using covered casserole dishes for oven baking. When  
cooking in convection mode, only use one baking tray or  
shelf at a time, otherwise the heat distribution will be  
uneven. Using the different shelf position available, you  
can balance the amount of heat between the top and the  
bottom of the oven. Select from among the various shelf  
positions based on whether the dish needs more or less  
heat from the top.  
: "Pizza"  
Position knob “C”: between 40°C and 250°C.  
The heating elements (bottom and circular) are turned on  
to heat the oven up quickly.  
Your pizzas and tarts will benefit from a greater amount  
of heat from below, thus guaranteeing the rapid baking of  
the dough during cooking.Whilst the fan browns the surface  
as necessary, making the food even more appetising.  
Use the baking tray as a dish support and place it on the  
1st shelf position from the oven bottom.  
We recommend you pre-heat the oven before placing your  
dishes in it.  
: "Pastry"  
Position knob “C”: between 40°C and 250°C.  
Only the circular heating element and the fan come on to  
provide delicate heat, suitable for baking cakes and  
pastries such as brioches, chocolate cake, fruitcake,  
sponge cake, mini cup cakes, meringues, etc.  
In this case, use the grill pan as a dish support and place  
it on the 2nd shelf position from the oven bottom.  
We recommend you pre-heat the oven before placing your  
dishes in it.  
: "Grill"  
The top heating element comes on: the grill goes red and  
emits infrared rays, this cooking mode does not intend to  
heat up the air inside the oven, but rather to expose the  
food directly to these rays.  
Use this cooking mode with the oven door closed.We  
recommend you start with the oven cold.  
The amount of heat radiated is adjustable on the  
temperature selector.  
: "Fast cooking"  
Place the grill pan on one of the top shelf positions,  
depending on the size of the food.  
Position knob “C”: between 40°C and 250°C.  
The combination of all the heating elements together with  
the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of heat throughout  
the oven.  
This particular cooking mode is ideal for fast cooking (not  
requiring any pre-heating) and for cooked dishes (frozen,  
pre-cooked food).  
: "Gratin"  
Only the top heating element comes on, with the emission  
of infrared rays.The forced circulation of air caused by the  
fan at the back of the oven ensures the uniform distribution  
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of heat throughout the latter, and all foods thus benefit  
from the following at the same time:  
When using the "grill" or "gratin" modes, remember  
to keep children away from the accessible parts of  
the appliance as they become very hot.  
the infrared rays are excellent for sealing in the  
tenderness and juices in meat,  
: Fast Clean  
the hot air allows the food to be cooked thoroughly  
via conduction.  
This process cleans the oven fully.  
This cooking mode is recommended when cooking roasts  
(red or white meats), and for poultry.  
Place the shelf on the 2nd shelf position from the oven  
bottom as a support for the meat and the grill pan on the  
1st shelf position from the bottom to catch any dripping  
fat or juices.  
For further details on the oven's fast clean properties,  
please see 'Fast Clean' section.  
Always place your food in the oven when it is cold.  
Rotisserie  
Your appliance is fitted with a rotisserie, which can be  
used with the "grill" and "gratin" modes.  
Always keep the oven door shut when using the rotisserie  
and start with the oven cold in order to avoid scalding  
yourselves when positioning the spit.  
Place the grill pan on the 1st shelf position from the bottom  
to catch any dripping fat or juices and position the rotisserie  
on the 3rd shelf position from the oven bottom (please see  
the next paragraph for instructions on positioning the  
rotisserie).  
Setting the Oven to Switch On and Off Automatically  
To programme the cooking mode, follow the instructions  
below:  
select the cooking mode by turning the function selector  
"B", and the temperature by turning control "C".  
After these selection procedures, the display panel will  
show the time at which preheating will commence  
(where required), and that at which cooking will finish.  
The latter can still be altered up until the cooking mode  
and temperature reappear on the display panel. Any  
incorrect data can be corrected simply by repeating  
the above instructions.  
set the cooking time by pressing button 2. The  
recommended cooking time comes up on the display,  
and you can adjust this by turning control "C". Please  
remember that the time entered does not include the  
necessary pre-heating stage.  
set the end cooking time by pressing button 1. Turn  
control "C" until the display panel features the time you  
want the food to be ready.The display panel will feature  
the end cooking time and the start time is calculated  
by subtracting the cooking time, as well as the time  
necessary for the oven to preheat (automatically  
calculated by the appliance according to the cooking  
mode selected).  
This information will now be remembered until you  
press start or turn selector 2.  
press button 4 to start the programme.  
To modify the settings made, press button 4 for  
approximately 3 seconds and repeat the above  
procedures.  
To cancel a cooking programme  
To cancel any programme which has been entered, turn  
the function selector "B" anticlockwise until the word "OFF"  
appears on the display panel.  
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The accessories  
Your oven offers you many differing cooking modes. These  
can only be achieved thanks to a number of accessories  
which we have chosen for you.  
The rotisserie  
These accessories slide in and out of the different shelf  
positions inside your oven and can thus be positioned  
according to the individual cooking requirements of differing  
foods and dishes.  
Wing screw  
Spit  
Spit cradle  
Prong  
The grill pan / baking tray  
Use it:  
as a grill pan or baking tray. There is a grid to grill food  
on which fits into the grill pan.  
as a dish support for all dishes when cooking on  
one rack only and in Bain Marie cooking,  
as a support for food (mini cup cakes, etc.),  
Spit handle  
This accessory is ideal for roasting meats, as it rotates the  
meat slowly and browns uniformly until cooking is finished.It  
is comprised of the following:  
a support situated on the 3rd shelf position from the  
oven bottom so the rotisserie fits into the hollow shaft  
of the rotisserie motor located at the back of the oven,  
behind the perforated oven back panel.  
as a drip tray to catch juices and fat dripping from  
food situated on the rod shelf.  
We advise against using the baking tray / grill pan on the 4th  
and 5th shelf positions from the oven bottom.  
a spit that passes through the roast, which is kept  
firmly in place on both ends by two adjustable sliding  
forks each fastened onto the spit by means of a wing  
nut.  
The large rod shelf  
Always use this with the edges upwards and together with  
the grill pan.  
Warning: when positioning the rotisserie assembly, ensure  
the spit fits firmly into the hollow shaft connected to the motor.  
Make sure you position the following correctly:  
- the spit in the centre of the roast  
- the roast at an equal distance from both ends of the spit.  
When it is positioned on the 2nd shelf position from the  
oven bottom, it acts as a meat support, with the grill pan  
placed on the 1st shelf position from the bottom to catch  
any dripping fat or juices.  
When it is positioned on the top shelf position  
a removable handle made of insulating material to  
screw onto the front of the spit allows you:  
- to have a rotisserie which is long enough for even  
the largest of roasts  
(depending on the size of the foodstuff) for grilled food,  
the grill pan is to be placed on the 1st shelf position from  
the oven bottom to catch any dripping fat or juices.  
When it is positioned on the top shelf position for  
- to avoid scalding yourself when removing the roast  
at the end of cooking.  
cooking on more than one shelf.  
Screw on the handle tightly to take out the spit (the handle  
We advise against placing meat directly onto the grill  
pan when using the "gratin" mode as the fat and juices  
heated from below in this particular cooking mode could  
in fact char and splash onto the oven inside panels and  
create smoke.  
should be removed from the spit during cooking).  
Rotisserie timer  
This oven is fitted with a rotisserie timing device.  
When cooking is finished, the rotisserie motor continues to  
turn the spit and only comes to a stop when the temperature  
inside the oven has dropped sufficiently: this prevents the  
surface of the meat from burning.  
When cooking is finished, leave the function selector set to  
the cooking mode under way and set the temperature  
selector back to the minimum setting.  
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Cooking Advice  
The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allows  
Using the Fast CookingMode  
you to cook any type of food in the best possible way.  
With time you will learn to make the best use of this  
versatile cooking appliance and the following are only a  
guide, which may be varied according to your own personal  
taste.  
Functional, fast and practical for those of you who use  
frozen or pre-cooked food along with other food items.  
You will find useful suggestions in the Cooking Chart.  
Using the Grill  
The 7 Chefsoven offers you several different grilling  
modes.  
Use the d grillmode, placing the food in the centre of  
Cooking on More Than One Shelf  
the grill pan (situated on the 3rd or 4th shelf from the bot-  
tom), because only the central part of the top heating ele-  
ment is turned on.  
To catch any fat and/or grease that may drip from the shelf,  
place the baking tray provided on the first shelf from the  
bottom.  
If you have to cook food on several shelves, use either the  
pastrymode u or the b Multi-cookingmode, as  
these are the only modes that allow you to do so.  
When cooking delicate food on more than one shelf, use  
the pastrymode, u which allows you to cook on 3  
shelves at the same time (the 1st, 3rd and 5th from the  
bottom). Some examples are included in the Cooking  
Chart.  
When using this mode, we recommend you set the tem-  
perature control to the highest setting.Lower temperatures  
can also be set, simply by setting the temperature control  
to the temperature required.  
When cooking other food on several shelves, use the  
Multi-cookingmode bkeeping the following sugges-  
tions in mind:  
In models fitted with a rotisserie, you can use the spit kit  
provided when using the grillmode. In this case, cook  
with the oven door shut, placing the spit kit on the third  
oven shelf from the bottom and the dripping pan on the  
bottom shelf to collect any sauce and /or dripping fat.  
The oven is fitted with 5 shelves. During fan assisted  
cooking, use two of the three central shelves; the low-  
est and highest shelves receive the hot air directly and  
therefore delicate foodstuffs could be burnt on these  
shelves.  
Setting e Gratin, is extremely useful for grilling foods  
rapidly, as the distribution of heat makes it possible not  
only to brown the surface, but also to cook the bottom  
part.  
Moreover, it can also be used for browning foods at the  
end of the cooking process, such as adding that gratin  
finish to pasta bakes.  
When using this mode, place the shelf on the 2nd or 3rd  
shelf position from the bottom (see cooking table) then, to  
prevent fat and grease from dripping onto the bottom of  
the oven and thus smoke from forming, place a baking  
tray on the 1st shelf position from the bottom.  
Important: always cook inGratinmode with the oven  
door shut. This will allow you both to obtain excellent re-  
sults and to save on energy (approximately 10%).  
When using this mode, we advise you to set the tempera-  
ture control to 200°C, as it is the most efficient way to use  
the grill, which is based on the use of infrared rays. How-  
ever, this does not mean you cannot use lower tempera-  
tures, simply by adjusting the temperature control to the  
desired temperature.  
As a general rule, use the 2nd and 4th shelf from the  
bottom, placing the foodstuffs that require greater heat  
on the 2nd shelf from the bottom. For example, when  
cooking meat roasts together with other food, place  
the roast on the 2nd shelf position from the bottom  
and the more delicate food on the 4th shelf position  
from the bottom.  
When cooking food that require differing times and  
temperatures, set a temperature that is somewhere  
between the two temperatures required, place the more  
delicate food on the 4th shelf position from the bottom  
and take the food requiring less time out of the oven  
first.  
Use the baking tray on the lower shelf position and the  
shelf on the upper;  
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Cooking Fish and Meat  
When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use temperature  
settings from 180 °C to 200 °C.  
For red meat that should be well done on the outside while  
tender and juicy in the inside, it is a good idea to start with  
a high temperature setting (200°C-220°C) for a short time,  
then turn the oven down afterwards.  
Baking Cakes  
When baking cakes, always preheat the oven. Make sure  
you wait until the oven has preheated thoroughly (the red  
oven indicator light "E" will go out). Do not open the oven  
door during baking to prevent the cake from dropping. In  
general, if:  
In general, the larger the roast, the lower the temperature  
setting. Place the meat on the centre of the shelf and place  
the grill pan/baking tray beneath it to catch the fat.  
Make sure that the shelf is inserted so that it is in the centre  
of the oven. If you would like to increase the amount of  
heat from below, use the low shelf positions.  
Pastry is too dry  
Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the cooking  
time.  
Pastry has dropped  
Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C.  
Pastry is too dark on top  
Place it on a lower shelf, lower the temperature and increase  
the cooking time.  
Cooking Pizza  
For best results when cooking pizza, use setting  
Pizza Mode:  
for  
Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes  
It is cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside  
Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase the  
cooking time.  
Use a light aluminium pizza pan, placing it on the shelf  
supplied with the oven. If the baking tray is used, this  
will extend the cooking time, making it difficult to get a  
crispy crust;  
Do not open the oven door frequently while the pizza  
is cooking;  
If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three or four), we  
recommend you add the mozzarella cheese on top  
halfway through the cooking process.  
The pastry sticks to the pan  
Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of flour  
or use greaseproof paper.  
You used more than one shelf (in the fan assisted oven  
mode) and they are not all at the same cooking point.  
If cooking on more than one shelf (up to 2), we advise  
you to use the Multi-cooking Mode  
as the Pizza  
Use a lower temperature setting. It is not necessary to  
remove the food from all the shelves at the same time.  
Mode  
would heat the bottom shelf more than the  
others.  
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A FEW EXAMPLES OF COOKING ON ONE LEVEL  
Dish  
Cooking mode  
Temperature  
Time  
Shelf level  
Remarks  
Preheat  
Bread (1 kg loaf)  
Multicooking  
210°C  
30-35'  
2
on backing tray  
Yes  
20-25'  
Depending on thickness  
Savoury pasties  
Multicooking  
200°C  
2
on backing tray  
Yes  
Pizza (bread dough)  
Quiche  
Pizza  
Pizza  
240°C  
220°C  
10-15'  
30'  
1
1
on backing tray  
Yes  
Yes  
Tin on backing tray  
Tin diam. 20 cm on backing  
tray  
Cheese soufflé  
Multicooking  
200°C  
30-40'  
2
Yes  
Bain-marie on backing tray  
(start with hot water)  
Pâté  
Traditional  
Gratin  
180°C  
210°C  
200°C  
50-60'  
2
2-1*  
2
Yes  
No  
Leg of lamb  
1 hour for 1,5 à 2 kg  
Meat on shelf  
Potatoes au gratin  
cooked with cream  
40-45'  
Depending on thickness  
Gratin  
Tin on backing tray  
Yes  
Traditional  
Gratin  
Grill  
200°C  
240°C  
250°C  
2
2-1*  
2-1*  
Fillets + liquid, enamelled tray  
Whole on shelf  
Fish on shelf for grilling  
Depending on type and  
thickness of fish  
Fish  
Yes  
Gratin  
Rotisserie grill  
210°C  
250°C  
1 hour for  
1,2 à 1,5 kg  
2-1*  
3-1*  
Meat on shelf  
Rotisserie,oven door shut  
Chicken  
No  
No  
Depends on how well  
cooked required  
Roast beef  
Gratin  
210°C  
2-1*  
Meat on shelf  
Roast pork  
Roast veal  
Gratin  
Gratin  
210°C  
210°C  
200°C  
1 hour for 1kg  
1 hour for 1kg  
20-25'  
2-1*  
2-1*  
2
Meat on shelf  
Meat on shelf  
No  
No  
Stuffed tomatoes  
Multicooking  
Tin on backing tray  
Yes  
Follow  
instructions on  
packet  
Follow instructions on  
packet  
Frozen meals  
Fast cooking  
2
Tin on backing tray  
No  
Depending on  
thickness  
Lasagne  
Fast cooking  
Fast cooking  
200°C  
200°C  
2
2
Tin on backing tray  
Tin on backing tray  
No  
No  
Depending on  
thickness  
Moussaka  
Buns  
Cake  
Pastry  
Pastry  
160°C  
160°C  
35-45'  
60'  
2
2
Aluminium tin on backing tray  
Aluminium tin on backing tray  
Yes  
Yes  
Small savoury profiteroles on  
backing tray  
Profiteroles  
Pastry  
200°C  
20-25'  
2
Yes  
Individual ramekins in bain-  
marie (start with hot water)  
Crème caramel  
Sponge cake  
Macaroons  
Traditional  
Pastry  
180°C  
190°C  
180°C  
30'  
30'  
2
2
2
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Aluminium tin on backing tray  
on backing tray  
15-20'  
Depending on thickness  
Pastry  
3 hour  
Depending on thickness  
White meringues  
Blond meringues  
Baked apples  
Pastry  
Pastry  
70-80°C  
110°C  
2
2
2
Drying small meringues  
Drying small meringues  
Tin on backing tray  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
2 hour  
Depending on thickness  
20-25'  
Depending on thickness  
Multicooking  
210°C  
Shortbread biscuits  
Apple tart  
Pastry  
Pizza  
190°C  
220°C  
10-15'  
30'  
2
1
on backing tray  
Yes  
Yes  
Cake tin on backing tray  
Aluminium baking tin on  
backing tray  
Shortbread biscuits  
Jam tart  
Ventilated oven  
Ventilated oven  
Ventilated oven  
190°C  
190°C  
190°C  
10-15'  
15-25'  
10-15'  
2
2
2
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Aluminium baking tin on  
backing tray  
Aluminium baking tin on  
backing tray  
Savoury biscuits  
X - Y* in the "Shelf level" column  
X = shelf or spit rod at level X  
Y = baking tray at level Y to catch the roasting juices  
Reminder: always place the shelf with the indentations facing downwards  
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Care and Cleaning  
- Always unplug the appliance from the mains or switch  
off the main switch before all operations.  
Disassembling the oven door  
The oven door can easily be removed to clean the space  
between the bottom of the door and the front of the oven.To  
disassemble the door, proceed as follows:  
- open the oven door fully,  
Inside the oven  
We recommend you clean your oven each time you use it,  
especially after cooking roasts. In fact, it is advisable to  
prevent food residue from building up during cooking: the  
residue would be re-cooked each time the oven is used  
and would char and release smoke and unpleasant  
odours.  
- lift up and turn the small levers situated on the two hinges,  
- shut the door, but not completely,  
- grip the door on the two external sides and pull it towards  
you, pulling it out of its seat.  
Reassemble the door by following the above procedures  
in reverse order.  
Oven exterior  
ST / SD 98  
Clean the enamelled or stainless steel exterior surfaces of  
your oven using a sponge soaked in soapy water, making  
sure you rinse and dry these thoroughly, without using  
abrasive or corrosive products which could damage them.  
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2
3
Stainless steel  
Rinse stainless steel parts and dry them thoroughly using  
a soft cloth.Use a specific non-abrasive product to remove  
tougher stains,  
SC 98  
1
DO NOT use aluminium foil to line the bottom of the  
oven.  
2
3
To avoid having to clean the bottom of the oven, you must  
never be tempted to line it with some aluminium foil. We  
strongly advise against this.The aluminium foil sheet  
in direct contact with the heated enamel coating could  
melt and damage the enamel coating inside the oven  
irreversibly.  
Cleaning the rotisserie and other accessories  
The rotisserie can be removed completely using the 2 wing  
nuts. The elements comprising the rotisserie assembly  
should be cleaned together with the other accessories  
(baking tray) in the sink using a damp sponge and ordinary  
detergent or in your dishwasher.  
Replacing the oven lamp  
- Always unplug the appliance from the mains or switch  
off the main switch before all operations.  
-With the aid of a narrow, flat item (such as a screwdriver  
or a spoon handle, etc), remove the glass cover.  
- Unscrew the lamp and replace it with another featuring  
the same characteristics:  
Rubber Seal  
- voltage 230/240 W  
- wattage 25 W  
- type E 14  
There is a rubber seal surrounding the oven opening which  
guarantees its perfect functioning. Check the condition of  
this seal on a regular basis. If necessary, clean it using  
warm water and dry thoroughly.  
DO NOT use abrasive products or objects to do so. Should  
the seal become damaged, please contact Hotpoint Service  
(see KEY CONTACTS, back page). We recommend you  
avoid using the oven until it has been repaired.  
- Replace the glass cover and ensure you reposition the  
seal correctly.  
Oven  
compartment  
Lamp  
Seal  
Glass door  
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Fast clean  
Safety  
How to start the cleaning process  
In fast clean mode, the temperature inside the oven reaches  
500°, which is necessary for the destruction of food and fat  
residue, as illustrated below.  
Take all the accessories out of the oven. Remove the  
toughest grease and food spots and especially all  
substantial overflows in order to avoid the creation of  
flames or smoke.  
Given this high temperature, your oven is fitted with some  
safety devices:  
Shut the oven door.  
Turn the function selector "B" and set it to FAST CLEAN  
The cleaning process takes approximately 90 minutes.  
You can set the duration of the cleaning cycle (60 - 90 - 120  
minutes) depending on the degree of soil of your oven.  
Press key 4 to start the cycle.  
the oven door is locked automatically as soon as  
the temperature reaches 125°C in order to avoid risks  
of burns.  
the heating elements are no longer powered if an  
anomaly occurs.  
Just as for cooking, you can set a fast clean cycle with a  
delayed start.  
Note:  
When looking through the oven door, you may notice some  
particles that light up when they are destroyed by pyrolysis  
upon contact with the heating elements: this is simply  
spontaneous combustion, it is extremely normal and  
without danger.  
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The oven door is locked automatically as soon as  
you start a fast clean cycle.  
The key indicator light flashes while the door is being  
ð
locked and the cycle time gradually decreases. The  
indicator light stops flashing and stays on as soon as the  
oven door is locked.  
Precautions to be taken before performing the  
fast clean process  
As long as the temperature inside the oven stays below  
125°C, you can unlock the oven door by pressing key 3  
for 3 seconds.The door is unlocked immediately.  
If you forget to relock the oven door again, the latter will  
be locked automatically as soon as the temperature inside  
the oven reaches 325°C.  
1- Try to remove the larger food residue from inside the  
oven using a wet sponge.We highly advise against the use  
of detergents or all other products recommended for cleaning  
ovens.  
2- Remove all the accessories from the oven: they are  
not designed to withstand such high temperatures. What's  
more, some of these accessories would alter the result of  
the pyrolytic self-cleaning process and obstruct the circulation  
of heat inside the oven. The accessories can easily be  
cleaned like everyday crockery and are dishwasher-proof.  
3- Don't leave any tea towels on the oven door handle.  
What happens at the end of the fast clean  
cycle?  
- The programmer beeps,  
- and the word END comes up on the display.  
Press key 4 to stop the beeping, the word END disappears  
and the key indicator light flashes.  
You may only open the oven door after the temperature inside  
the oven has dropped sufficiently.  
Warning: the oven surfaces may get hot during the fast  
clean process: keep children well away.  
You will notice some white dust deposits on the bottom and  
sides of the oven, remove them with a damp sponge when  
the oven has cooled down completely.  
If on the other hand you want to take advantage of the heat  
accumulated during the process to start cooking, the dust  
can stay where it is: it is completely harmless and will not  
affect your food.  
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INSTALLATION  
The panels of the adjacent cabinets must be made of heat-  
The appliance must be installed only by a qualified  
person in compliance with the instructions provided.  
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for improper  
installation which may harm persons and animals and  
damage property.  
Important: The power supply to the appliance must be  
cut off before any adjustments or maintenance work is  
done on it.  
resistant material. In particular, cabinets with a veneer  
exterior must be assembled with glues which can with-  
stand temperatures of up to 100 °C.  
In compliance with current safety standards, contact with  
the electrical parts of the oven must not be possible once  
it has been installed.  
All parts which ensure the safe operation of the appliance  
must be removable only with the aid of a tool.  
For the correct centring of your appliance, position the 4  
tabs on the sides of the oven in correspondence with the  
4 holes on the perimeter of the frame. In particular, if the  
cabinet side panel:  
Installation of Built-in Ovens  
In order to ensure that the built-in appliance functions prop-  
erly, the cabinet containing it must be appropriate. The  
figure below gives the dimensions of the cut-out for  
installation (N.B.: Installation in compliance with the  
consumption declaration) under the counter or in a wall  
cabinet unit.  
is 20 mm thick: the removable part of the tab must be  
removed (Fig. A);  
is 18 mm thick: use the first groove, which is factory-  
set (Fig. B);  
is 16 mm thick: use the second groove (Fig. C).  
45 mm.  
595 mm.  
545 mm.  
Fig. A  
Fig. B  
20/28 mm.  
Fig. C  
To fasten the oven to the cabinet, open the door of the  
oven and attach it by inserting the 4 wood screws into the  
4 holes located on the perimeter of the frame.  
In order to ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of  
the cabinet unit must be removed.Installing the oven so that  
it rests on two strips of wood is preferable. If the oven rests  
on a continuous, flat surface, there must be an aperture of at  
least45x560mm.  
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INSTALLATION  
C
Fastening the oven to the cabinet  
D
1. Place brackets "A" up against the oven support "B".  
2. Place the tabs "C" up against brackets "A".In particular,  
if the cabinet side panel:  
is 16 mm thick: mount the tab so that the number 16 it  
features is facing you;  
A
D
C
E
E
C
is 18 mm thick: mount the tab so that the part without  
any wording is facing you;  
D
is 20 mm thick: do not mount the tab.  
3. Fasten the brackets and tabs on the oven cabinet side  
panel using screws "D".  
B
4. Fasten the oven to the cabinet using the screws and  
plastic washers "E".  
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Electrical Connection  
Electrical connection  
Fasten the power supply cable in the corresponding  
The electrical connection to the mains must be made on  
the appliance. The power voltage and frequency are as  
indicated on the rating plate.  
cable clamp and close the cover.  
Power cable supply connection to the electrical  
mains:  
We recommend you use a power supply cable which is  
long enough to allow you to take the oven out of its recess  
in the event of maintenance operations (only use HAR - H  
05 - RRF quality cables fitted with a plug conforming to  
the regulations in force.  
WARNING:THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.  
Mounting the power supply cable  
To open the terminal board:  
Using a screwdriver, press on the tabs situated on each  
side of the terminal board cover.  
Pull open the terminal board cover.  
The plug must be accessible at all times.  
Unplug the appliance before all operations, even when  
replacing the oven lamp.  
To mount the power supply cable, proceed as follows:  
Unscrew the cable clamp screw and the contact  
screws.  
Using the appliance without correct earthing is highly  
dangerous.  
Position the jumpers accordingly to the type of  
connection you wish to make as per the diagrams  
below.  
IMPORTANT:  
Note: The jumpers are factory set for a 230V single  
After connecting the appliance to the flexible cable, tighten  
all the screws on the terminal board.  
phase connection.  
This appliance conforms to the following EEC  
Directives:  
Low Voltage Equipment  
73/23/EEC  
Electrical Connections:  
93/68/EEC  
1
2
3
4
5
Electromagnetic Compatibility  
89/336/EEC  
93/68/EEC  
L
N
92/31/EEC  
Voltage Frequency:  
Fuse Section:  
230 V-1+N 50Hz  
3
32A 4mm  
Inner dimensions of the oven:  
width  
depth  
height  
43.5cm  
40.0cm  
32.0cm  
You can connect your oven to the system means of a  
terminal board. Refer to above information for the minimal  
cable sections and the calibration of the protective  
elements according to the connection.  
If the appliance is installed with a junction box, an  
omnipolar circuit breaker - with a minimum contact  
opening of 3mm - should be installed between the  
appliance and the mains.  
Inner volume of the oven:  
56 litres  
Voltage and frequency of power supply:  
230-240V  
50-60Hz  
2250-2400W  
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Troubleshooting  
If your oven releases a lot of smoke during cooking:  
Make sure you have selected the correct cooking mode for the type of dish you want to prepare and that you have  
selected the right accessories and put the dish in the oven at the recommended rack height.  
Check the temperature selected: is it too high for the type of cooking required?  
Check the degree of soil of the oven, and whether it needs to be cleaned. Food residue encrusted onto the enamel  
coating inside the oven becomes charred and creates both smoke and pungent smells.  
Splashes of grease or overflows onto very hot surfaces create smoke.  
Notice: the appliance is fitted with a diagnosis system which  
detects any malfunctions. The user is informed of the latter  
by messages such as:  
"F nn" (nn = a number comprising two digits): in these  
cases, you need to call for technical assistance as the  
oven is faulty;  
"W nn" (nn = number comprising two digits): in these  
cases, it is best to call for technical assistance as the  
oven has detected a malfunction, although it contin-  
ues to operate.  
Energy Label  
Energy Label Directive 2002/40/CE of electric ovens.Norm  
EN 50304.  
Energy consumption (based on standard load) :  
Conventional  
Forced air convection  
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Note  
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Note  
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After Sales Service  
"No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a  
Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer"  
As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully inclusive parts  
and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the advantage of free  
replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint  
engineer. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after sales  
service options:  
Repair Service and Information Help Desk  
UK: 08709 066066  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance  
Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the largest white  
goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers. All repairs include a  
parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair.  
If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators are on hand with  
help and advice.  
All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer two service cover  
plans to give you total peace of mind.  
Repair Protection Plan - FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during the period of cover.  
Kitchen Cover - FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less than 8 years old.  
Genuine Parts and AccessoriesUK: 08709 077 077  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our web site.  
Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all  
available on our web-site at:  
 
Guarantee  
"Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back"  
We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have  
purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair service or  
to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee, we will replace your machine or, if  
you prefer, give you your money back.  
All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as free replacement  
parts for the first 5 years (except microwaves, selected integrated appliances and cooker hoods, which have  
a one year guarantee) provided that they are fitted by a Hotpoint engineer.  
Guarantee terms and conditions  
Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject to the following  
provisions that your appliance:  
Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet.  
Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises (ie.not for commercial  
or trade use).  
Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the appliance rating  
plate.  
Has not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other than one of our own  
service engineers.  
For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70  
Recycling & Disposal Information  
As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves the right to use  
quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise material wastage.  
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.  
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the door, plug and cut mains cable off flush with the appliance.  
Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be plugged into a mains socket,  
and the door cannot be locked shut.  
 
Key Contacts  
After Sales Service  
Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete confidence in  
both the appliances and services we offer.  
Repair Service and Information Desk  
UK: 08709 066 066  
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays)  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200  
Note: Our operators will require the following information:  
Model number:  
Serial number:  
Extended Warranties  
UK: 08709 088 088  
(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Sun)  
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200  
Genuine Parts and Accessories  
UK: 08709 077 077  
(Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat)  
Republic of Ireland: (01) 842 6836  
General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.  
195.036.362.00  
December 2002 Part no. FP139 - 01  
 

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