User manual SIEMENS HC744540

[. . . ] Instruction manual HC744540 Making cooking as much fun as eating Please read this instruction manual. This will ensure that you make use of all the technical benefits the cooker has to offer. You will then be introduced to the individual components of your new cooker and we will show you how to adjust it step by step. The tables list the settings and shelf heights for numerous well known dishes. [. . . ] When the time has elapsed Changing the timer duration Cancelling the setting The timer and cooking time count down at the same time A signal sounds. To call up the remaining x Duration, y End time or 0 Clock: Press the 0 Clock button repeatedly until the relevant symbol appears. The value you are checking appears for several seconds on the display. 33 Childproof lock Oven The oven has a childproof lock to prevent children switching it on accidentally. Switching the childproof lock on and off The function selector must be switched off. To switch on: press the p button until the p symbol appears in the display. If the childproof lock is active, it will be cancelled following a power cut. 34 Care and cleaning With meticulous care and cleaning your hob and oven will retain its looks and remain in good working order for a long time. We will explain here how you should care for and clean them correctly. Notes Slight differences in the colours on the front of the oven are caused by the use of different materials, such as glass, plastic and metal. Shadows on the door panel which look like streaks, are caused by reflections made by the oven light. This will not impair the anti corrosion protection. Cleaning agents Damage to the various different surfaces caused by using the wrong cleaning agent can be avoided by observing the following information. For the hob H Do not use undiluted washing up liquid or dishwasher detergent H Do not use abrasive materials, scouring sponges H Do not use aggressive cleaners such as oven spray or stain removers H Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam jet cleaners For the oven H Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning agents H Do not use cleaning agents with high concentrations of alcohol H Do not use hard scouring pads and sponges 35 H Do not use high pressure cleaners or steam cleaners. Area Appliance exterior Cleaning agents Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Special stainless steel cleaning agents suitable for warm surfaces are available from our after sales service or from specialist retailers. Follow the cleaning instructions on the packaging. Stainless steel Hob d Glass scraper for heavy soiling: Remove the protective cover and only clean using the blade. Do not scour. Hob surround Door panels Cooking compartment Oven carriage floor Glass cover for the oven light Seal (Do not remove. ) 36 Area Accessories Plinth drawer Cleaning agents Hot soapy water: Soak and clean with a dish cloth or brush. Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth. Cleaning the self cleaning surfaces in the cooking compartment The back wall of the cooking compartment is coated with self cleaning enamel. This coating absorbs and disintegrates splashes from baking and roasting while the oven is in operation. The higher the temperature and the longer the oven is in operation, the better the result will be. If dirt is still visible after several uses, clean the back wall with hot soapy water and a soft sponge. If oven cleaner accidentally gets on to the coating, remove it immediately with a soft sponge and plenty of water. Cleaning the cooking compartment floor, ceiling and side walls Use a dish cloth and hot soapy water or a vinegar solution. If there are heavy deposits of dirt, use a stainless steel scouring pad or oven cleaner. Never treat the self cleaning surfaces with a scouring pad or oven cleaner. 37 Detaching and refitting the rails Detaching the rails The rails can be removed for cleaning. [. . . ] 1½ 64 Preserving Preparation The jars and rubber seals must be clean and intact. The time will depend on the room temperature, number of jars, and the quantity and temperature of the contents. Before you switch off the appliance or change the cooking mode, make sure that the contents of the jars are bubbling as they should. Set the temperature selector to between 170 and 180 ºC. 65 Preserving fruit After approximately 40 to 50 minutes, small bubbles begin to form at short intervals. [. . . ]