Built-in oven HBN531.
Ú Table of contents onIstrucienma][ nual Important safety information..................................................... 3 Causes of damage .............................................................................5 Your new oven ............................................................................ 5 Control panel .......................................................................................5 Function selector............................................................................
Risk of fire! ■ Combustible items stored in the cooking compartment may catch fire. Never store combustible items in the cooking compartment. Never open the appliance door if there is smoke inside. Switch off the appliance and unplug it from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. ■ A draught is created when the appliance door is opened. Greaseproof paper may come into contact with the heating element and catch fire.
Causes of damage the baking tray leaves stains that cannot be removed. If possible, use the deeper universal pan. Caution! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Accessories, foil, greaseproof paper or ovenware on the cooking compartment floor: do not place accessories on the cooking compartment floor. Do not cover the cooking compartment floor with any sort of foil or greaseproof paper. Do not place ovenware on the cooking compartment floor if a temperature of over 50 ºC has been set. This will cause heat to accumulate.
Function selector Temperature selector With the function selector knob you can set the heating mode for the oven. The function selector knob can be rotated to the right or to the left. Use the temperature selector to set the temperature and the grill setting. When the required type of heating is set, the oven light lights up. Positions û Off Positions Function 50-270 Temperature range Temperature in °C 1, 2, 3 Grill settings ý Off The oven is switched off.
Your accessories The accessories supplied with your appliance are suitable for making many meals. Ensure that you always insert the accessories into the cooking compartment the right way round. left when pushing the baking tray in. Otherwise, it will be difficult to push the tray in and the enamelled surfaces could be damaged. There is also a selection of optional accessories, with which you can improve on some of your favourite dishes, or simply to make working with your oven more convenient.
Before using the oven for the first time In this section, you can find out what you must do before using your oven to prepare food for the first time. First read the section on Safety information. Setting the clock After the oven has been connected, the 0 symbol and three zeros light up in the display. Set the clock. 1. Press the 0 button. The time 12:00 appears in the display and the 0 symbol flashes. 2. Use the + or - button to change the clock.
6. Use the + button to set a later end time. Cancelling the setting Press the 0 Clock button. Press the - button until zero is shown on the display. Switch off the function selector. The setting is adopted after a few seconds. The display shows the end time until the oven starts operating. Setting the cooking time if the clock is hidden K PLQ NJ Press the 0 Clock button twice and make your settings as described in point 4.
Setting the timer You can use the timer as a kitchen timer. It runs independently of the oven. The timer has a special signal. This means that you can tell whether the timer duration or the cooking time has elapsed. You can also set the timer if the childproof lock is active. Changing the timer duration Setting procedure Press the S Timer button. Press the - button until zero is shown on the display. 1. Press the S Timer button. The S symbol flashes. 2.
Accessories Soak in hot soapy water. Clean with a brush or sponge. Aluminium baking tray (option) Do not clean in the dishwasher. Never use oven cleaner. To avoid scratches, never touch the metal surfaces with a knife or similarly sharp object. Clean horizontally with some washing-up liquid and a damp glass cleaning cloth or a microfibre cloth. Dry with a soft cloth. Do not use any abrasive materials, scouring sponges or rough cleaning cloths.
Detaching and attaching the oven door For cleaning purposes and to remove the door panels, you can detach the oven door. The oven door hinges each have a locking lever. When the locking levers are closed (figure A), the oven door is secured in place. It cannot be detached. When the locking levers are open in order to detach the oven door (Fig. B), the hinges are locked. They cannot snap shut. $ 3. Fold back both locking levers (figure C). Close the oven door.
Installation 3. Put the cover back in place and press on it. During installation, make sure that the lettering "top right" is upside down at the bottom left. 4. Attach the oven door. 1. Insert the panel at an angle towards the back (fig. A). Do not use the oven again until the panels have been correctly installed. 2. Insert the top panel at an angle towards the back into the brackets. The smooth surface must face outwards. (fig. B). $ % Troubleshooting Malfunctions often have simple explanations.
After-sales service Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance needs to be repaired. We will always find the right solution in order to avoid unnecessary visits from a service technician. E number and FD number When calling us, please give the product number (E no.) and the production number (FD no.) so that we can provide you with the correct advice. The rating plate containing these numbers is found on the side of the oven door.
Tested for you in our cooking studio Here you will find a selection of dishes and the ideal settings for them. We will show you which type of heating and which temperature are best suited for your dish. You can find information about suitable accessories and the height at which they should be inserted. There are also tips about cookware and preparation methods. Notes ■ The values in the table always apply to dishes placed into the cooking compartment when it is cold and empty.
3D-Hot air: Baking on 1 level Food Dish Shelf Type of position heating Temperature in °C Time in minutes Rich fruit cake Wire rack + Ø 23 cm high round tin or 20 cm square tin 2 : 140 170-190 Meringues Universal pan 3 : 80 100-150 Pavlova** Universal pan 3 : 150+100 100-150 Jacket potatoes Universal pan 2 : 160 70-80 Shelf Type of position heating Temperature in °C Time in minutes Victoria sandwich, 2 levels 2 wire racks** + 4 x Ø 20 cm tins 3+1 : 160 35-40 Scones*, 2 le
Meat, poultry, fish Meat should be turned half way through the cooking time. Ovenware When the roast is ready, switch off the oven and leave the roast to stand for 10 minutes with the oven door closed. This allows the meat juices to distribute more favourably. You may use any heatresistant ovenware. The universal pan is suitable for large roasts. Glass ovenware is the most suitable. Ensure that the lid of the roasting dish fits well and closes properly.
Tips for roasting and grilling The table does not contain information for the weight of the joint. Select the next lowest weight from the instructions and extend the time. How to tell when the roast is ready. Use a meat thermometer (available from specialist shops) or carry out a “spoon test”. Press down on the roast with a spoon. If it feels firm, it is ready. If the spoon can be pressed in, it needs to be cooked for a little longer. The roast is too dark and the crackling is partly burnt.
Defrosting Take food out of its packaging and place in suitable ovenware on the wire rack. The defrosting time depends on the amount and type of food. Place poultry with the breast side to the plate. Observe the instructions on the packaging. Frozen food Accessories Level e.g.
Acrylamide in foodstuffs Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products prepared at high temperatures, such as potato crisps, chips, toast, bread rolls, bread or fine baked goods (biscuits, gingerbread, cookies). Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum when preparing food General ■ Keep cooking times to a minimum. ■ Cook meals until they are golden brown, but not too dark. ■ Large, thick pieces of food contain less acrylamide. With top/bottom heating max. 200 °C.
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