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- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
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Contents 29 EN 1 Instructions 30 1.1 How to read the user manual 30 1.2 This user manual 30 1.3 Appliance purpose 30 1.4 General safety instructions 30 1.5 Manufacturer liability 31 1.6 Identification plate 31 1.7 Disposal 31 2 Description 32 2.1 General Description 32 2.2 Control panel 33 2.3 Other parts 33 2.4 Available accessories 34 3 Use 36 3.[...]
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Instructions 30 1 Instructions 1.1 How to read the user manual This user manual uses the following reading conventions: 1. Use instruction sequence. • Single use instruction. 1.2 This user manual This user manual is an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept in its entirety and in an accessible place for the whole working life o[...]
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Instructions 31 EN For this appliance • Do not obstruct ventilation openings and heat dispersal slots. • Do not insert pointed metal objects (cutlery or utensils) into the slots in the appliance. • Do not rest any weight or sit on the open door of the appliance. • T ake care that no objects are stuck in the doors. • Do not use the applian[...]
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Description 32 2 Description 2.1 General Description 1 Control panel 2 Oven light 3 Seal 4 Fan 5 Rack/tray support frames Frame shelf[...]
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Description 33 EN 2.2 Control panel Auxiliary oven temperature knob (1) This knob allows you to select the cooking temperature. T urn the knob clockwise to the required value, between the minimum and maximum setting. Auxiliary oven thermostat indicator light (2) The thermostat indicator light remains lit when the oven is heating up. Once the oven h[...]
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Description 34 Cooling fan The fan cools the oven and comes into operation during cooking. The fan causes a steady outflow of air from above the door which may continue for a brief period of time even after the appliance has been turned off. Interior lighting The oven light comes on when the door is opened or any function is selected. 2.4 Available[...]
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Description 35 EN Oven tray Useful for collecting fat from foods placed on the rack above. Deep tray Useful for collecting fat from foods placed on the rack above and for cooking pies, pizzas and baked desserts. The oven accessories intended to come into contact with food are made of materials that comply with the provisions of current legislation.[...]
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Description 36 3 Use 3.1 Instructions 3.2 First use 1. Remove any protective film from the outside or inside of the appliance, including accessories. 2. Remove any labels (apart from the technical data plate) from the accessories and from the oven cavity. 3. Remove and wash all the appliance accessories (see 4 Cleaning and maintenance). 4. Heat the[...]
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Description 37 EN 3.3 Using the accessories Racks and trays Racks and trays have to be inserted into the side guides until they come to a complete stop. • The mechanical safety locks that prevent the rack from being taken out accidentally have to face downwards and towards the oven back. Tray rack The tray rack has to be inserted into the tray. I[...]
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Use 38 3.4 Using the oven Switching the oven on T o switch the oven on: 1. Select the cooking function using the function knob. 2. Select the temperature using the temperature knob. Functions list Eco Using the grill and the lower heating element in combination is particularly suitable for cooking on a single shelf, as it provides low energy consum[...]
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Use 39 EN 3.5 Cooking advice General advice • Use a fan assisted function to achieve consistent cooking at several levels. • It is not possible to shorten cooking times by increasing the temperature (the food could be overcooked on the outside and undercooked on the inside). Advice for cooking meat • Cooking times vary according to the thickn[...]
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Use 40 Advice for cooking desserts/pastries and biscuits • Use dark metal moulds: they help to absorb the heat better. • The temperature and the cooking time depend on the quality and consistency of the dough. • T o check whether the dessert is cooked right through: at the end of the cooking time, put a toothpick into the highest point of the[...]
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Use 41 EN 3.6 Programmer clock 1 Minute minder timer key 2 End of cooking key 3 Cooking duration key 4 V alue decrease key 5 V alue increase key 6 Manual mode key Setting the time On the first use, or after a power failure, will be flashing on the appliance's display. Press to stop the flashing. The time can be set using or . Keep the key pres[...]
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Use 42 Programmed cooking Having selected a function, press and hold . The display shows the figures . Hold down and simultaneously use or to set the required number of minutes. Press . The sum of the current time plus the preset cooking duration will appear on the display. Press and hold and simultaneously press or to set the cooking end time. Whe[...]
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Use 43 EN Adjusting the buzzer volume The buzzer volume can be set to 3 different levels. When the buzzer is in operation, press to change the setting. Stopping the buzzer The buzzer stops automatically after about seven minutes. It can be deactivated manually by pressing . If a timed or programmed cooking process is programmed, pressing to deactiv[...]
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Use 44 Main oven cooking information table Food Weight (Kg) Function Runner position from the bottom Temperature (°C) Time (minutes) Lasagne 3 Static 1 or 2 220 - 230 40 - 50 Pasta bake 2.5 Static 1 or 2 220 - 230 40 Roast veal 1 Fan assisted 2 180 - 190 70 - 80 Pork loin 1 Fan assisted 2 180 - 190 70 - 80 Pork shoulder 1 T urbo 2 180 - 190 90 - 1[...]
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Use 45 EN Auxiliary oven cooking information table Food Weight (Kg) Function Runner position from the bottom Temperature (°C) Time (minutes) Lasagne 3 / 4 Static 1 or 2 220 - 230 50 - 60 Pasta bake 2 Static 1 or 2 220 - 230 40 Roast veal 1 Static 2 180 - 190 70 - 80 Pork loin 1 Static 2 180 - 190 70 - 80 Pork shoulder 1 Static 2 180 - 190 90 - 100[...]
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Cleaning and maintenance 46 4 Cleaning and maintenance 4.1 Instructions 4.2 Cleaning the surfaces T o keep the surfaces in good condition, they should be cleaned regularly after use. Let them cool first. 4.3 Ordinary daily cleaning Always use only specific products that do not contain abrasives or chlorine-based acids. Pour the product onto a damp [...]
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Cleaning and maintenance 47 EN 3. To reassemble the door, put the hinges in the relevant slots in the oven, making sure that grooved sections A are resting completely in the slots. Lower the door and once it is in place remove the pins from the holes in the hinges. 4.6 Cleaning the door glazing The glass in the door should always be kept thoroughly[...]
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Cleaning and maintenance 48 4. Clean the external glass pane and the panes previously removed. Use absorbent kitchen roll. In case of stubborn dirt, wash with a damp sponge and neutral detergent. 5. Refit the panes in the reverse order in which they were removed. 6. Reposition the internal glass pane. Take care to centre and insert the 4 pins into [...]
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Cleaning and maintenance 49 EN Removing racks/trays support frames Removing the guide frames enables the sides to be cleaned more easily. This operation should be performed each time the automatic cleaning cycle is used (on some models only). T o remove the guide frames: Pull the frame towards the inside of the oven to unhook it from its groove A ,[...]
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Cleaning and maintenance 50 Incandescent lamps: 4. Unscrew and remove the lamp. 5. Replace the lamp with one of the same type (25W). 6. Refit the cover correctly, so that the moulded part of the glass is facing the door. 7. Press the cover completely down so that it attaches perfectly to the bulb support. Halogen lamps: 8. Slide out and remove the [...]
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Installation 51 EN 5 Installation 5.1 Electrical connection General information Check the grid characteristics against the data indicated on the plate. The identification plate bearing the technical data, serial number and brand name is visibly positioned on the appliance. Do not remove this plate for any reason. The appliance works at 220-240 V~. [...]
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Installation 52 5.2 Cable replacement 1. Unscrew the fastening screws 2 of the terminal board cover. 2. Slide the tabs 1 of the terminal board cover out of the grooves; 3. Loosen the screw of the cable retention bracket in the right lower part of the oven back 3 ; 4. Make sure that the cables (for the oven or any hob) follow the best route in order[...]
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Installation 53 EN Fixing Screw 6 screws through the holes on the appliance sides to fasten the appliance to the unit. Appliance overall dimensions (mm) Mounting (mm) The oven is designed for mounting into any piece of furniture as long as it is heat- resistant. Respect the unit dimensions and the oven overall dimensions for positioning. Depending [...]
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Installation 54 Create an opening with a total surface area of at least 200 cm² in the bottom front part of the unit. Create an opening 35-40 mm deep in the top rear part of the unit.[...]