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Contents 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _______________ 29 2. INSTALLATION _________________________________________ 31 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTRO LS ____________________________ 35 4. USE OF THE OVEN ______________________________________ 41 5. AVAILABLE ACC ESSORIES _______________________________ 43 6. COOKING HINTS ______________________[...]
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Introduction 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PR OPER USE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN A N ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE OVEN. WE ADVISE CAREFUL READING OF THIS MANUAL AN D ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE USING THE OVEN. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QU[...]
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Introduction ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE “ZERO” (OFF) POSITION WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE OVEN. NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: THEY COULD BE ACCIDENTALLY CATCH LIGHT AND CAUSE FIRES. DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN. THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHNICAL[...]
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Instructions for the installer 31 2. INST ALLA TION 2.1 Electrical connection Check that the mains vo ltage and power cable ratings are as per the information provided on the label attach ed to the oven door frame. This label must never be removed . It is obligatory for the electrical system to be e arthed according to the methods required by safet[...]
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Instructions for the installer 32 For operation on 220-240V ∼ : use an H05RR-F / H05RN-F type three-core cable (3 x 4 mm 2 ). For operation on 380-415V2N ∼ : use an H05RR-F / H05RN-F type four-core cabl e (4 x 2.5 mm 2 ). For operation on 380-415V3 N ∼ : use an H0 5 RR F / H0 5 R N- F type five-core cable (5 x 1.5 mm 2 ). The cable end to be [...]
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Instructions for the installer 33 2.2 Installing the oven The oven is designed for inst allation into any piece of furniture as long as it is heat-resistant. Proceed according to the dimensions shown in Figure s 1 , 2 and 3 . For installing under a work top, follo w the dimensions given in Figure 3 . For installing under a work to p beneath a hob w[...]
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Instructions for the installer 34 Never use the oven door to lever the oven into place when fitting. Avoid exerting too much pres sure on the oven door when open. 2.3 Connecting the hob to the oven Once installed, the hob must be con nected to the oven. Install the oven allowing enough room for the followin g operations to take place. • Connect t[...]
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Instructions for the user 35 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 3.1 Front control panel All the oven controls are grou ped together o n the front panel. 5- FUNCTION MODEL 6- FUNCTION MODEL 8- FUNCTION MODEL 10- FUNCTION MODEL[...]
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Instructions for the user 36 5- FUNCTION MODEL + HOB CONTROLS 8- FUNCTION MODEL + HOB CONTROLS FUNCTION CONTROL KNOB (5/6/8/10 functions) Rotate the knob in either direction to select desired function from the following: NO FUNCTION SET DEFROSTING OVEN LIGHT (NO ELEMENT ENGAGED) UPPER AND LOWER HEATING ELEMENT + VENTILATION UPPER AND LOWER HEATING [...]
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Instructions for the user 37 THERMOSTAT CONTROL KNOB (multifunction oven) Cooking temperature is se lected by turning the knob cl ockwise to the desired setting, between 50 ° and 250 °C. Maximum temperature in models with front glass p anel is 260 °C. THERMOSTAT INDICATOR LIGHT When this light comes on, the oven is he ating up. When this light g[...]
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Instructions for the user 38 Important (in models with flush controls only) To access to the control knobs simply press them and they will spring out into the operating position (fig. A). They must remain out in this position while the oven is in operation to prevent them fr om overheating. To return them to the retrected positio n, simply press do[...]
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Instructions for the user 39 3.2 Electronic programmer LIST OF FUNCTIONS MINUTE-COUNTER KEY END-OF-COOKING KEY COOKING TIME KEY TIME BACK KEY TIME FORWARD KEY MANUAL OPERATION KEY 3.2.1 Clock adjustment When using the oven for th e first time, or after a power failure, the display flashes regularly and indic ates . To stop flashing, press k ey on t[...]
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Instructions for the user 40 Release key to start the programmed cooking time count. The display will now show the right time together with symbols A and . 3.2.3 Automatic cooking Use this setting to automatically start and stop the oven. By pressing key , the display lights up showing ; keep the key pressed and at the same time, press keys or to s[...]
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Instructions for the user 41 3.2.7 Minute-counter The programmer can also be used as a sim ple minute counter. The use of the minute-co unter will not interrupt oven operation at the end of the set time. By pressing key , the display shows ; keep t he key pressed and at the same time press keys or . By releasing the ke y , the programmed count star[...]
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Instructions for the user 42 4.1 Warnings and general advice Before using the oven for the first time, pre-heat it to maximum temperature ( 250 °C) long enough to burn any man ufacturing oily residues which could give the food a bad taste. In the models featuring an electronic pro grammer, a power failure causes the display to start flashing at re[...]
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Instructions for the user 43 5. A V AILABLE A CCESSORIES The oven features 4 support positions for shelves and pans of different height. Some models do not feature all accessories . Chrome shelf: useful for holdi ng cooking vessels. Grill mesh: for placing above grill pan to allow juices to drip into pan below . Roasting/Grill pan: to be used for r[...]
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Instructions for the user 44 6. COOKING HINTS In fan-assisted mode pr eheating shou ld be carried out at 30/40°C above the cooking temperature. Thi s considerably shortens cooking tim es and reduces power consumpti on, as well as giving better cooking results. Keep the oven door closed during cooking 6.1 Traditional cooking (multifunction models) [...]
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Instructions for the user 45 6.3 Grill cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH . Permits rapid browning of foods. You are advised to plac e the pan in the highest position. When cook ing small items for a short time the pan should be in the highest position. Fo r larger items requiring long er cooking times, the pan should be lower ed to avoid fo[...]
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Instructions for the user 46 6.5 Delicate cooking (in some models only) FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH 50 ÷ 250°C Ideal for pastries and cakes with a liquid surface and littl e sugar and moist desserts in moulds. Excellent result s can also be achieved in completing cooking at the base and with dishes requirin g heat in the lower area in parti[...]
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Instructions for the user 47 6.7 Recommended cooking table Cooking times, especially m eat, vary according to the thickness and quality of the food and to consumer taste. TRADITIONAL COOKING SHELF POSITION ( 1 IS LOWEST) TEMPERATURE (°C) TIME IN MINUTES (*) FIRST COURSES LASAGNE OVEN-BAKED PASTA 2 - 3 2 - 3 210 - 230 210 - 230 30 40 MEAT ROAST VEA[...]
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Instructions for the user 48 FAN COOKING SHELF POSITION ( 1 IS LOWEST) TEMPERATURE (°C) TIME IN MINUTES FIRST COURSES LASAGNE OVEN-BAKED PASTA CREOLE RICE 2 2 2 190 - 210 190 - 210 190 - 220 20 - 25 25 - 30 20 - 25 MEAT ROAST VEAL ROAST PORK ROASTED BEEF FILLET OF BEEF ROAST LAMB ROAST BEEF ROAST CHICKEN ROAST DUCK ROAST TURKEY ROAST RABBIT ROAST [...]
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Instructions for the user 49 7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE NEVER USE A STEAM JET TO CLEAN THE APPLIANCE. Before carrying out any maintenan ce, switch off the power supply to the machine. 7.1 Cleaning stainless steel To keep stainless steel i n good condition it shoul d be cleaned regularly after use. Let it cool first. 7.1.1 Ordinary Daily Cleaning T[...]
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Instructions for the user 50 • Clean the oven gril l and side guides with hot water and non-abrasiv e detergent. Rinse and dry. • The oven should be oper ated at t he maximum temperature for about 15/20 minutes after using specific pr oducts, to eliminate the residues deposited inside the oven. • For easier cleaning, the door can be rem oved [...]
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Instructions for the user 51 8. ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE The oven may require additi onal maintenance or replacem ent of parts subject to wear such as seals, bulbs, and so on. The following instructions describe how to carry out these minor maintenance operations. Before any intervention, disconnect the p ower supply. 8.1 Replacement of light bulb Re[...]
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Instructions for the user 52 frame of ove n in hinge cut out , lower the door and release t he locking levers (figure B). 8.3 Oven door seal To permit thorough clean ing of the oven, the seal may be r emoved . Before re moving the seal, take off the door as described above. Once the door has been taken off, lift the tabs at the corners as shown in [...]