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30 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER : these pro vide recommendations for use, a description of the controls and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintaining th e appliance INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INST ALLER : these are intended for the qualified engineer who is to install, commission and test the appl iance 1. PRECAUTI ONS[...]
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31 Precautions f or Use 1. PRECA UTIONS FOR USE THIS MANU AL IS AN INTEGRAL P AR T OF THE APPLIANCE. T AKE GOOD CARE OF IT AND KEEP IT T O HAND THROUGHOUT THE O VEN'S LIFE CYCLE. WE URGE Y OU TO READ THIS MANU AL AND ALL THE INFORMA TION IT CONT AINS CAREFULL Y BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. INST ALLA TION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QU ALIFIED ST AFF[...]
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32 Disposal instructions 2. DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS - OUR EN VIRONMENT POLICY Our products are only packaged using non-pollutant, environment-friendly , recyclable materials . We urge you to cooperate by disposing of the packaging properly . Contact your local dealer or the competent local organisati ons f or the addresses of collection, recycling an[...]
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33 Safety Precautions 3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SEE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY REGULA TIONS FOR ELECTRIC OR GAS APPLIANCES AND FOR VENTILA TION FUNCTIONS. IN Y OUR INTEREST AND TO ENSURE Y OUR SAFETY , BY LA W ALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES MUST ONL Y BE INST ALLED AND SER VICED BY QU ALIFIED ST AFF , IN ACCORD ANCE WITH THE RELEV ANT REGULA TIONS[...]
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34 Instructions f or the User 4. GET T O KNO W Y OUR O VEN 5. BEFORE INSTALLATION CONTROL P ANEL O VEN LIGHT HOT AIR F A N (ON SOME MODELS ONL Y) SHELF AND TRA Y R UNNERS Nev er leav e packaging residues unattended in the ho me. Separate waste packaging materials by type and consign them to the nearest separate disposal centre. The inside of the ap[...]
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35 Instructions f or the User 6. DESCRIPTION OF FRONT P ANEL CONTR OLS All the cooker's control and monitor i ng devices are placed together on the front panel. The table belo w provid es the ke y to the symbols used.[...]
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36 Instructions f or the User FUNCTION SELEC T OR KNOB (STA TIC OVEN) The cooking temperature is selected by turning the knob clockwise to the value required, between 50 ° and 240/250 °C (depend ing on the model). F or different heating effects , users c an switch on only the bottom heating element ( ) or only the grill elem ent ( ). At the end o[...]
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37 Instructions f or the User FUNCTION CONTROL KNOB (M UL TIFUNCTION O VEN) Rotate the knob in either direction to se lect desired fu nction from th e f ollowing: NO FUNCTION SET THA WING INSIDE LIGHT (NO HEA TING ELEMENTS ON) T OP+BO TTOM HEA TING ELEMENTS+F AN T OP+BO TT OM HEA T ING ELEMENTS GRILL ELEMENT + F AN GRILL ELEMENT IN OPERA TION AL TE[...]
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38 Instructions f or the User TIMER KNOB Allows selection of manual cooking or the minute minder function with the ov en automatically switched off at the end of the cooking time. If no cooking duration is selected, the timer knob must be turned to the symbol. T o set the cooking duration, tur n th e knob clockwise to the "9 0/120" settin[...]
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39 Instructions f or the User 7. USING THE OVEN 7.1 Precautions a nd General Advice When the ov en and grill are used for the first time , they should be heated to the maximum temperature for long enough to burn off any oily residues left by the manuf actur ing process, which might contaminate foods with unpleasant smells. During cookin g, do not c[...]
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40 Instructions f or the User 7.2 Cooling fan system (on some models onl y) The appliance is equipp ed with a cooling system which comes into operation when the oven is s witched on. The operation of the fans generates a nor mal air fl ow which comes out above the door depending on the mo del, and may contin ue fo r a shor t time e ven af ter the o[...]
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41 Instructions f or the User 8. A CCESSORIES A V AILABLE The ov en is fitted with 4 runners f or placing tra ys and shelves at different heights. Shelf: useful to suppor t pan s containing the f ood for cooking. Tr a y g r i d : for placing on top of a tray f or cooking foods which ma y dr ip . Oven tray: useful for collecting f at from foods plac[...]
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42 Instructions f or the User 9. COOKING AD VICE The ov en should always be preheated in f an mode to 30/40°C above the cooking temperature. This considerably shor tens cooki ng times and reduces electricity consumptio n, as well as giving better results. The ov en door must be closed during cookin g operations. 9.1 Con ventional cooking FUNCTION [...]
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43 Instructions f or the User 9.3 Delica te cooking FUNCTION SELECT OR THERMOST A T 50 ÷ 250 °C This type of cooking, for which it is e xtremely impor tant to preheat the ov en in fan mode, is par ticularly suitable f or finishing cooking of foods under neath, or for processes which require heat ma inly from below . The tra y should be placed on [...]
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44 Instructions f or the User Keep th e door c losed during grill ing. Grilling with the door open ma y permanently damage the oven and reduce operating safety . 9.6 Thawing FUNCTION SELECT OR THERMOST A T 0 The air mov ement provided by the hot air f an alone thaws foods more quickly . The air circulating inside t he ov en is at room temperature. [...]
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45 Instructions f or the User 9.7 Rotisse rie cookin g (models with static oven only) THERMOST A T Prepare the rotisser ie rod with the fo od, tightening the screws A of the prongs. Fit the shelf B o nto the third r unners from the bottom. Remov e the handle D and position the rotisser ie rod so that the p ulley E is still in the guides on th e she[...]
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46 Instructions f or the User 9.8 Recommended co oking tables Cooking times, for meat in par ticular , vary dependi ng on the food's thickness and quality and personal pref erence. All times are calculated with the oven preheated. CON VENTIONAL COOK ING RUNNER P OSITION FROM THE BO TTOM TEMPERA TURE °C. TIME IN MINUTES PA S T A LASA GNE P AST[...]
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47 Instructions f or the User HOT AIR COOKING RUNNER P OSITION FROM THE BO TTOM TEMPERA TURE °C. TIME IN MINUTES P AST A LASA GNE P AST A BAKES CREOLE RICE 2 2 2 190 - 210 190 - 210 190 - 210 20 - 25 25 - 30 20 - 25 MEA T ROAST VEAL ROAST PORK ROAST BEEF FILLET STEAK ROAS T LA M B RARE RO AST BEEF RO AST CHICKEN RO AST DUCK ROAST TURKEY RO AST RAB[...]
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48 Instructions f or the User 10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before carrying out any operations, disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply . Nev er use a jet of steam for cleaning the inside of the ov en. 10.1 Cleaning stainles s steel T o keep stainless steel in good condition, it must be cleaned regularly , after each use of the ov en, a[...]
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49 Instructions f or the User 10.4 Clea ning the ove n T o keep the oven in good condition, it must be cleaned regula rly , after allowing it to cool down. Remove all remov able par ts. • Clean the oven shelv es with hot water and non-abrasive detergents, rinse an d dr y . • F or easier cl eaning, the door can be removed (see point “10.6 Remo[...]
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50 Instructions f or the User 10.5.3 Removing the self-cleaning liner s Remove all accessories from the inside of the ov en and proceed as f ollows: 1 Remove the side runners (fig.1); 2 Extract the side liners “ F ” a nd “ G ” (fig. 2); 3 Extract the back liner “ A ” after undoing the threaded r ing-nut “ C ” (fig. 2); 4 Repla ce th[...]
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51 Instructions f or the User 10.6.2 Removing door s with pins Open the door completel y and inser t the pins (supp lied) into the h oles from the inside. Close the door to an ang le of about 45° and lift it off. T o reassemble, fit the hinges into their groov es, then lower the door into place and extr act the pins. 10.7 Remo ving the door glazin[...]
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52 Instructions f or the User 1) 2) 3) Use absorbent kitchen rol l; remov e stubbor n dir t with a damp sponge and ordinary detergent . W a rn ing: before remo ving the panes of glass, make sure that the door has been locked in open position as described in points "10.6 Removing the door". This operation might h av e to be repeated d urin[...]
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53 Instructions f or the User 11. EXTRA ORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE Occasionally , the ov en will require min or ser vicing procedures or the replacement of par ts subject to wear and tear , such as gaskets , light bulbs, etc. The specific operations fo r each proced ure of this kind are provided below . Before carrying out any operation involving access[...]
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54 Instructions f or the Installer 12. INST ALLING THE APPLIANCE 12.1 Electrical connection The nameplate with the technica l data, ser ial number and mar k is in a visible position on the ov en door frame. The nameplate must nev er be removed. The appliance must be connected to ear th in compliance with electrical system safety regulations. If a p[...]
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55 Instructions f or the Installer 12.2 P ositioning the oven The appliance is designed for building- in to cabinets made from any heat- resistant materi al. Comply with the dimensions shown in figures 1 , 2 , and 3 . When installing und er worktops, comply with th e dimensions shown in figure 1 - 3 . When in stalling under worktops incor porating [...]
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56 Instructions f or the Installer Nev er use the d oor f or lev erage when inser ting the ov en in the cabinet. Nev er apply excessiv e pressure to the open doo r .[...]