Hotpoint-Ariston FH G IX /HA: Start-up and use

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Start-up and use

WARNING!

 The oven is 

provided with a stop system 

to extract the racks and 

prevent them from coming 

out of the oven (1).

As shown in the drawing, 

to extract them completely, 

simply lift the racks, holding 

them on the front part, and 

pull (2).

!

 The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty oven 

with its door closed at its maximum temperature for at least half 

an hour. Ensure that the room is well ventilated before switching 

the oven off and opening the oven door. The appliance may emit 

a slightly unpleasant odour caused by protective substances 

used during the manufacturing process burning away.

Starting the oven

This knob is used not only to select the different oven 

modes, but also to choose the right cooking temperature 

for various foods from among the temperatures shown on 

the knob itself (the range is from 140°C to 240°C inclusive). 

The electronic ignition device of the oven is built into the 

control knob. To light the oven burner, press the OVEN 

knob in as far as possible and turn it anti-clockwise, setting 

it to position 

 (keeping the oven door shut). The oven is 

equipped with a safety device. After lighting the burner allow 

the gas to circulate until the safety thermocouple is heated 

by keeping the OVEN knob pressed in for about 6 seconds.

!

 The electronic ignition device of the oven burner must not 

be activated for more than 15 seconds. If the burner fails to 

light after 15 seconds, stop pressing the OVEN knob, open 

the oven door and wait for at least one minute before you 

try to light the burner again.

The cooking temperature is selected by matching the 

desired temperature with the reference mark on the control 

panel; the complete range of temperatures is shown below:

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•

15

0

•

18

0

•

220

•

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140 145

160

200

230 240

The oven will automatically reach the temperature set, and 

the thermostat, which is controlled by the knob, will keep 

the temperature constant.

Switching the oven on manually

In the event of a power failure, the oven burner can be lit 

manually:

1. Open the oven door.

F

2. Hold a match or lighter near 

the burner hole as shown in 

the figure, press knob 

F

 (see 

figure)  in  fully  and  turn  it 

anticlockwise, setting it to the 

Max position.

The oven is equipped with a safety device. After lighting 

the burner allow the gas to circulate until the safety 

thermocouple is heated by keeping the OVEN knob pressed 

in for about 6 seconds.

3. Once the burner is lit, shut the oven door.

!

 If the burner flame is accidentally extinguished, turn the OVEN 

control knob to the off position, open the oven door and wait 

for at least one minute before trying to light the burner again.

The GRILL knob

Your oven is equipped with an electric grill. The extremely high 

and direct temperature of the grill makes it possible to brown 

the surface of meats and roasts while locking in the juices to 

keep them tender. The grill is also highly recommended for 

dishes that require a high surface temperature: beef steaks, 

veal, rib steak, fillets, hamburgers etc...

Some examples of how the grill may be used are included 

in the “Practical Cooking Advice” section.

!

 When using the grill, the oven door must be kept shut.

!

 Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven - this 

could result in damage to the enamel coating.

!

 Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.

Cooling ventilation

In order to cool down the external temperature of the oven, 

some models are fitted with a cooling fan that blows air out 

between the control panel and the oven door.

!

 Once the cooking has been completed, the cooling fan 

remains on until the oven has cooled down sufficiently.

Turnspit* 

To operate the rotisserie 

function  (see  diagram) 

proceed as follows:

1. Place the dripping pan in 

position 1.

2. Place the rotisserie support 

in position 3 and insert the spit 

in the hole provided on the 

back panel of the oven.

3. Start the rotisserie using 

the knob to select 

;

*

 Only available in certain models.