Optichef A BH3 - Convection Oven MOULINEX - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Convection oven
Brand	Moulinex
Model	Optichef A BH3
Capacity	16 L
Total power	2200 W
Power in oven mode	2200 W
Power in grill mode	1100 W
Wall coating	Aluminized (model BH3)
Cooking functions	Conventional oven, Grill
Controls	Thermostat knob, on/off switch, temperature control indicator
Supplied accessories	Reversible rack (high and low rack), optional tray
Cooking levels	3 levels
Energy consumption (rise to 200°C)	0.11 kWh
Energy consumption (maintaining 1h at 200°C)	0.67 kWh
Total energy consumption	0.78 kWh
Power supply	220-240 V, 10 A minimum
Cleaning	Damp soapy sponge, do not use metal scouring pads
Safety	Grounded outlet required, do not touch hot surfaces, keep children away
Maximum temperature	270°C

Frequently Asked Questions - Optichef A BH3 MOULINEX

How to clean the interior walls of the Optichef A BH3 oven?

For the BH3 model with aluminized walls, use a sponge soaked in hot soapy water. Remove greasy splatters. Never use metal scouring pads or abrasive powders. For the ceiling, fold down the upper heating element before cleaning. For the floor, lift the lower heating element.

What is the difference between the BH3 model and the BH4, BH5, BH6 models?

The BH3 model has aluminized walls. The BH4, BH5, BH6 models have self-cleaning walls. The BH5 adds a timer, and the BH6 adds a timer and a Snack zone.

How to use the grill function?

Set the oven/grill selector to position GRILL. The door remains ajar with a red tab. Preheat for 4 minutes. Place food on the rack at level 3, at least 2 cm from the upper heating element. Turn halfway through cooking. Use a dish with a little water on the lower heating element to catch drippings.

Can I line the inside of the oven with aluminum foil?

No, do not line the inside of your oven with household aluminum foil. This could seriously damage the appliance by interfering with the proper functioning of the thermostat.

How to eliminate the new appliance smell before first use?

Run the appliance empty with the door open, turn the thermostat knob to 270°C for 15 minutes. This will eliminate the new smell.

What to do if the oven does not heat up?

Check that the appliance is plugged into a grounded outlet and that the circuit breaker is at least 10 amps. For BH3 and BH4 models, make sure the on/off switch is in the 'I' position. For models with a timer, set a cooking time. If the problem persists, contact an authorized Moulinex service center.

What are the recommended preheating times?

For oven mode, preheating takes about 2 to 4 minutes depending on the thermostat setting. For grill mode, allow around 4 minutes.

Can I use glass or earthenware dishes?

Yes, using earthenware dishes is recommended to reduce smoke and odors. Avoid dishes that cannot withstand heat. The oven accepts oven-safe dishes.

How to set the timer if the time is less than 25 minutes?

For models with a timer (BH5, BH6), turn the knob to 30 minutes, then turn back to the desired time. This ensures accurate setting.

What to do in case of grease splatters catching fire during grill cooking?

Do not worry, these flames go out by themselves and have no consequences. After cooking, carefully clean the grease splatters on the bottom heating element and the lower wall.

USER MANUAL Optichef A BH3 MOULINEX

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Thank you for choosing this Moulinex OPTICHEF Oven. It is just one of a complete range of cleverly designed, safe and practical products which will help to make your life easier.

Your OPTICHEF oven has several advantages:

• 16l capacity with hinged heating elements for easier cleaning and the following additional functions:-
  . Model BH3 - Aluminium coated walls
  . Model BH4 - Self-cleaning walls
  . Model BH5 - Self-cleaning walls and timer
  . Model BH6 - Self-cleaning walls, timer and snack function.

Contents

Description page 14

Technical characteristics page 15

Safety advice page 15

Before using your appliance for the first time page 16

How to use your appliance page 17

Oven cooking page 17

Grill cooking page 17

Practical advice page 18

Cleaning page 19

Maintenance page 19

Cooking tables page 19

Description

Familiarise yourself with the various parts of your OPTICHEF oven and its accessories.

Open out the diagram sheets inside the front cover. The red numbers correspond to the diagrams of the various functions of your oven and are used throughout the following pages

① 1) The oven

A Door

A1 Door Handle

B Grill heating Element

C Oven heating Element

D 3 cooking levels

E Air vents

② 2) Control panel

F On/Off switch (models BH3 and BH4)

G Thermostat dial

H Temperature control indicator light

I Timer dial (up to 120 mn, on BH5 and BH6 models only)

J 500gr cooking guide (models BH3, BH4 and BH5)

K Oven/Grill selector button

L Snack button

③ 3) Accessories

M Reversible grid shelf

M1 Highest grid shelf position

M2 Lowest grid shelf position

N Optional dish with certain models

Technical characteristics

- Walls with self-cleaning enamel lining (BH4, BH5 and BH6)

- 16l Capacity

- Total power : 2200W

- Oven power : 2200W

- Grill power : 1100W

- Energy consumption: BH3 BH4-BH5-BH6

. heating to 200°C 0,11 Kwh 0,12 Kwh

. maintaining 200°C for 1hr 0,67 Kwh 0,73 Kwh

TOTAL 0,78 KWh 0,85 KWh

Safety advice

1) Connection

- Check that the appliance's rating plate corresponds to the voltage marked on your mains supply meter. This appliance must be earthed.

Any error in connecting the appliance invalidates the guarantee.

Wiring instructions for U.K and Ireland only : APPLIANCES WITH FITTED PLUG

Important : For your convenience this appliance is supplied complete with a plug incorporating a 13 amp fuse.

In the event of replacing a fuse in the plug supplied, a 13 amp fuse approved by ASTA to BS1362 must be used.

If the socket outlets are not of the 13A BS 1363 type, and therefore do not accept the plug connected to this appliance, cut off the plug.

When cut off, this plug is a shock hazard if inserted into a socket outlet and must therefore be disposed of safely.

If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. Replacement covers can be obtained from your Moulinex service agent.

Fit the appropriate plug according to the instructions in paragraph "Fitting a plug". With alternative plugs a 15 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the main fuse box.

APPLIANCES WITHOUT FITTED PLUG FITTING A PLUG - IMPORTANT

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

GREEN & YELLOW : EARTH

BLUE : NEUTRAL

BROWN : LIVE

As the colours in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN & YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter 'E' or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'N' or coloured black. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'L' or coloured red.

This appliance is manufactured to conform to the Low Voltage Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1989 and is designed to comply with BS 3456. It complies with the requirements of the EEC Directive (89/336/EEC).

2) Installation

• Place your oven on a work surface or kitchen unit able to withstand a temperature of at least 90^ C. This appliance must not be built in or placed inside a cupboard.
• Ensure that there is nothing covering the air vents (E) of the oven: do not place tea towels or dishes on top of your appliance.

3) Precautions

• This domestic appliance is exclusively for the cooking of food.
• Avoid touching the hot surfaces of the oven, particularly the glass in the door, whilst the oven is in use.
• For safety reasons, keep out of the reach of children.

④ - Do not place anything on the open door of the oven if the handle is not resting on a work surface.

- Do not line the inside of your oven as this could cause serious damage by preventing the thermostat from functioning properly.

Before using your appliance for the first time

• Unpack the accessories. Wash and dry them.
• Switch on the empty oven leaving the door open and turning the thermostat dial (G) to 270°C for 15 minutes to get rid of the «new» smell.

How to use your appliance

⑤ 1) Oven cooking

- Set the Oven/Grill selector button (K) to Oven setting

a) Conventional oven mode

• Select the cooking temperature by turning the thermostat dial (G)
  . For models BH3 and BH4 put the on/off switch (F) on to «|»
  . For models BH5 and BH6 set the timer dial (I) to the required cooking time allowing if needed extra time for pre-heating (between 2 and 4 minutes depending on the temperature).

Note: For a cooking time less than 25 minutes, set the timer dial (I) to 30 minutes and turn it back to the required cooking time.

The temperature control indicator light (H) will light up. When the selected temperature is reached the light will go out.

• Place your food inside the oven on the grid shelf (M) at a height to suit the food to be cooked (see cooking tables)
• Close the oven door
  . For models BH3 and BH4 - The oven is switched off by the on/off switch (F) to the «O» position when you consider the cooking time to be complete.
  . For models BH5 and BH6 with timer, when the cooking time is complete the oven will switch off automatically (the oven gives off an audible signal to indicate the end of the cooking time).
• Open the door and remove your food.

To choose cooking times refer to the cooking tables at the end of this leaflet, they will give you the cooking time for given dishes, the temperature and the position of the grid shelf.

Note : On conventional oven mode do not select «snack» position - these two functions cannot be used simultaneously.

b) Snack mode (model BH6 only)

To reheat pizzas and small pies simply turn the button (L) to the appropriate zone (see the Snack table at the end of this leaflet)

To avoid any risk of burning your food, we advise you to place a sheet of aluminium foil on the grid shelf to prevent any spillages from running on to the lower element.

⑥ 2) Grilling

The grill allows you to seal and cook meat and fish and to brown the top of cheese dishes.

• Open the door.
• Set the Oven/Grill Selector button (K) to Grill setting GRILL. A red spur will appear which prevents the door from

closing to enable the air to circulate during grilling. Do not try to force the door shut.

• Place a dish containing a little water on the lower element (this does not heat up during grilling) to catch any dripping fat during cooking.
  . For models BH3 and BH4 turn the on/off switch (F) to position «I» (approximately 4 mins preheating time).
  . For models BH5 and BH6, turn the timer dial to the required cooking time plus approximately 4 minutes preheating time.

Note : For a cooking time less than 25 minutes set the timer dial (I) to 30 minutes and turn it back to the required cooking time.

• The temperature control indicator light will light up.
• Place the food to be grilled on the grid shelf on level 3. The height and position of the grid shelf shall be determined by the size of the food to be grilled.
• Food should be at least 2 cm from the grill element.
• Keep an eye on your food and turn it half-way through the cooking process.
  . For models BH3 and BH4, when the cooking time has elapsed switch the grill off by pressing the Stop/Start button (F) to the «0» position.
  . For models BH5 and BH6 with timer, the grill will switch off automatically when the cooking time has elapsed (the oven gives off an audible signal to indicate the end of the cooking process).
• Open the door and remove your food.

During cooking spitting fat which comes into contact with the grill element can catch fire. Do not worry. This will go out and will not cause any damage.

Once grilling is finished, clean any fat that may have spilled on to the lower element and the back wall of the oven.

Practical advice

Cooking food always produces steam and occasionally smoke from the front of the oven.

Smoke and smells can be reduced by always keeping the oven walls clean.

They can also be reduced by :

• placing a dish containing a little water at the start of cooking process,
• by using the correct cooking temperature and lowering it if it appears too hot,
• by preferably using earthenware dishes.

Cleaning

- Unplug the oven and allow it to cool completely before any cleaning.

- For ease of cleaning wipe a damp soapy sponge over the warm outside walls of the oven. Dry carefully.

- The interior walls are covered in a self-cleaning enamel (except model BH3). To preserve their efficiency and ensure that they will last, wipe any spills of fat or smoke with a damp, soapy sponge as soon as they appear and then set the oven for 30 mins on 270°C.

- The interior walls of model BH3 are aluminium coated and should be wiped with a sponge dipped in hot soapy water.

⑦ - To thoroughly clean the roof (top panel) pull down the grill element and wipe with a sponge dipped in hot soapy water.

- Replace the grill element to its proper position when cleaning is complete.

⑦. To thoroughly clean the base (lower panel), lift the lower element and wipe with a sponge dipped in hot soapy water.

. The grid shelf and the plate (on certain models) can be washed with hot water and washing-up liquid.

- Do not use abrasive pads or cloths, scouring powders or oven cleaning products to clean these ovens.

Maintenance

If your appliance does not work contact your local dealer or Moulinex Service Agent (see list in Moulinex Service leaflet).

Changing the Mains Lead : If the mains lead or the plug are damaged, do not use your appliance. In order to avoid any accident, they must be replaced by an approved Moulinex Centre (see list in the leaflet "Moulinex Service").

Cooking Tables

Table showing temperatures on the Optichef oven compared to temperatures shown in certain cookery books:

90^:1 - 2210^:7 - 8

All the times and temperatures stated are only to be used as a guideline. They can vary depending on which recipe or dish is being prepared.

Cooking in the Conventional Oven

Type of Food Thermostat Cooking Shelf°C Time position
ENTREES
Cheese souffle 240 35 min 1 lowQuiche Lorraine 220 30 min 1 highStuffed tomatoes 240 30/40 min 1 highCauliflower cheese 240 30/40 min 1 highPizza 230 30 min 1 highPoached eggs 260 10 min 2 lowCheese strawsWelsh RarebitMEAT (for 500g)BeefLamb(shoulder, leg) 270 12/15 min 1 highPorkVealFISHSea BreamPOULTRYChicken 500 grRABBIT (500 gr) 240 30 min 1 highCAKESShortbreadFruit cakeClafoutisSponge cakeTartsBaked applesMeringues	1 low1 high1 high1 high1 high1 high1 high1 high1 high1 high1 high1 high1 high1 high1 low10 min 1 low50 min 1 low220 45 min 2 low160 45/60 min 1 low240 30/35 min 1 high220 30 min 2 low110110 min2 high

Grill mode - Oven door ajar Preheat approx. 4 min.

Food	Cooking time Shelf		position
	1st side	2nd side
Steak	5 min	3 min	3 high
Lamb chop	8 min	6 min	3 high
Rib steak	8 min	6 min	3 high
Rib of beef	15 min 15 min 3 low
Pork chop	10 min	8 min	3 high
Veal chop	8 min	6 min	3 high
Sausages	9 min	7 min	3 high
Kebabs	15 min 10 min 3 low
Cod steaks	10 min	8 min	3 high

Cooking «Snack» Mode (model BH6 only)

Food Dial position	on Shelf (Button (L))	position
Cauliflower cheese (frozen)	3
Fish pie (fresh) 2 2 high
Welsh Rarebit 1 2 high
Pizzas:Thin crust fresh 1 2 high
Thin crust frozen 1 2 high
Thin crust prepared 3 2 high
Thick crust fresh 2 2 high
Thick crust frozen 3 2 high