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Contents 3 1. INSTRUCTIONS PROPER USE ___________________________________________ 4 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTION _________________________________________________ 5 3. KNOW YOUR OVEN ____________________________________________________ 6 4. BEFORE FIRST USE ____________________________________________________ 6 5. ELECTRONIC ANALOGUE CLOCK (O NLY ON SOME [...]
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Instructions for proper use 4 1. INSTR UCTIONS PROPER USE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION: PLEASE REFER TO INSTALLA TION INSTRUCTION FOR THE GAS & ELECTRICAL SAFETY RE GULATIONS AND THE VENTI LATION REQUIREMENTS. IN YOUR OWN INTEREST , AND THAT OF SAFETY, IT IS THE LAW THAT ALL GAS APPLIANCES BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY COMPETEN T PERSONS, WHO WILL COMP[...]
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Safety instruction 5 2. SAFETY INSTR UCTION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: THESE ARE INTENDED FOR THE QUALIF IED TECHNICIAN WHO MUST INSTALL THE APPLIA NCE, SET IT FUNCTIONING AND CARRY OUT AN INSPECTION TEST. DO NOT ATTEMP TO MOVE THE APPLIANCE BY PULLING ON THE DOOR HANDLES. OPEN THE DOOR AND GRASP THE FRAM E OF THE OVEN TAKING CA RE THAT THE DO[...]
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Instructions for the user 6 3. KNO W Y OUR O VEN FRONT CONTROL PANEL OVEN CAVITY OVEN FAN OVEN LIGHT OVEN DOOR DOOR HANDLE OVEN GUIDE FOR SHELF AND PAN COOLING SYSTEM The appliance is equipped 1 coolin g fan which comes i nto operation a few minutes after the oven is switched on. Operation of the fan generates a normal air flow whi ch comes out bet[...]
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Instructions for the user 7 5. ELECTR ONIC ANALOGUE CLOCK (ONL Y ON SOME MODELS) The programmer user instructions are valid only for the large oven . LIST OF FUNCTIONS MINUTE-MINDER BUTTO N AUTOMATIC DURATION / AUTOMATIC STAR TIM E BUTTON TIME SETTING AND RESET DECREASE TIME BUTTON INCREASE TIME BUTTON 5.1.0 Setting the time When the oven is used f[...]
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Instructions for the user 8 5.1.2 Programming Cooking duration time: the 2 nd button can be used to set the cooking time. Before setting i t, turn the thermostat to the cooking temp erat ure of choice and the function se l ector knob to any setting. To set the cooking time, proceed a s follows: - Press the key for 1 to 2 second s; the pointer will [...]
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Instructions for the user 9 6. ELECTR ONIC PROGRAMMER (ONL Y ON SOME MODELS) The programmer user instructions are valid only for the large oven . LIST OF FUNCTIONS MINUTE MINDER BUTTON COOKING DURATION B UTTON END-OF-COOKING BUTTON DECREASE TIME BUTTON INCREASE TIME BUTTON 6.1.0 Clock adjustment When using the ove n for the first time, or after a p[...]
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Instructions for the user 10 6.1.3 End of cooking When cooking is over, the oven will automatically swit ch off and, at the same time, an intermittent alarm will sound. After switching off the alarm, the display will once again show the right time t ogether with the symbol , indicating that the oven has returned to manual o peration mode. 6.1.4 Adj[...]
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Instructions for the user 11 7. OV E N C A V I T Y GRILL UPPER HEATING ELEMENT ROOF OVEN LIGHT Large oven: it comes on w hen the function switch knob is turned to an y position. Small oven: rotate the temperature knob clockwise to the first setting aligned with the lamp symbol ( ). The light will remain on throughout entire oven operation. SELF CLE[...]
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Instructions for the user 12 8. A V AILABLE A CCESSORIES The large oven has 4 supports for positioning plates and racks at various heigh ts and has upper protection. The small oven has 2 supports . Some models do not feature all accessories. Oven shelf: useful for holding coo king vessels. Grill rack: for placing above plate for cooking foods that [...]
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Instructions for the user 13 9. DESCRIPTION OF CONTR OL Large oven thermostat indicator light Large oven function knob Clock and electronic programmer Large oven thermostat knob Small oven thermostat indicator light Small oven thermostat knob Small oven variable grill knob[...]
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Instructions for the user 14 9.1 Lar ge oven function knob Turn the knob in either direction onto o ne of the following symbols: NO FUNCTION SET DEFROSTING: The flow of air produced by the fan ensures quicker defrosting. The air circulating in side the oven is at room temperature. OVEN LIGHT WIDE GRILL ELEMENT + VENTILATION : For rapid brownin g of[...]
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Instructions for the user 15 9.3 Small o ven thermostat knob Set to the required temperature, between 50° a nd 250°C. The oven is switche d on by turning the knob clockwise to any one of the fo llowing functions except the oven light: No function set LOWER HEATING ELEMENT: this function is used whe n blind-baking pastry or cooking pizza. It may a[...]
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Instructions for the user 16 10. COO KING FUNCTION UPPER AND LOWER HEATING ELEMENT Keep the oven door closed during cooking. Ideal for all types of cooking, espe cially baking, fish, terrines and vegetable based dishe s. To ensure even heat distri bution, we recommen d you cook on one level only. Preheating is recom mended in pa rticular when ba ki[...]
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Instructions for the user 17 LOWER HEATING ELEMENT Keep the oven door closed during cooking. This function is recommended when blind-baking pastry or cooking pizza. It may also b e used to finish off quiches or flans to ensure the base pastry is properly cooked. Preheating is recommended in parti cular when baking cakes and pizza. How to cook? SMAL[...]
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Instructions for the user 18 WIDE GRILL ELEMENT + VENTILATION GRILL ELEMENT + VENTILATION Keep the oven door closed during grilling. Fan grilling offers an alternative method of cooki ng food items normally associated with conventional grilling. The grill element and the oven fan oper ate simultaneously, circulating hot air aroun d the food. The ne[...]
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Instructions for the user 19 11. O VEN TEMPERA TURE CONVERSION CHART[...]
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Instructions for the user 20 12. COOKING CHART ROASTING GUIDE Function selector Shelf level Temperature selector Cooking time in minutes Beef Fan 2 150 – 160 20-30 per 500 g and 20-30 ove r Conventional 2 200 – 210 Ditto Lamb Fan 2 160 – 180 Ditto Conventional 2 190 – 200 Ditto Pork & Veal Fan 2 160 – 180 Ditto Conventional 2 180 – [...]
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Instructions for the user 21 13. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE CLEANING Before performing any opera tions requiring access to power ed parts, switch off the power supply to the machine. 13.1 Cleaning stainless steel To keep stainless steel i n good condition it should be cleaned regularly after use. Let it cool first. 13.1.0 Ordinary Daily Cleaning To c[...]
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Instructions for the user 22 13.3.5 Assembling the self-cle aning liners (maxi oven) 1. Remove all accessories from the oven; 2. Remove the side grilles (fig.1); 3. Extract the side liners “ C ” and “ D ”(fig. 2); 4. Remove the back panel “ A ” after undoing the thre aded ring-nut “ B ” (fig. 2). 5. Reassemble the panels, restori ng[...]
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Instructions for the user 23 13.5 Door glass The door glass should alwa ys be kept clean. For easier cleaning, the glass part s of the door can be fully removed by pr oceeding as described below. After opening the door and locking it in place with at le ast one of the hinges (see point 13.4 Removing door), remove the two panes of glass. The first p[...]
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Instructions for the user 24 14. SOMETHING W R ONG? PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES WHAT TO DO? The oven doesn’t work - The oven is not wired i n or switched on at the wall. - There is a power failure - An automatic cooking program has been set - Switch on at the wall - Check powe r suplly - Set the programmer back to the off position The results of cook[...]
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Instructions for the installer 25 15. INST ALLA TION 15.1 T ec hnical information Oven type See rating plate Electrical connections 220-240 V - 380-415 V 2N - 380-415 V 3N ~ 50 Hz Required protection fuse fo r the oven 30 Amps OVEN RATING Ovens Electric Maximum ele ctrical power 6.1 kW Oven grilling Electric Large grilling power 3.0 kW (230 V) Smal[...]
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Instructions for the installer 26 For operation on 380-415 V 2N ∼ : use an H05RR-F / H05RN-F type four-core cable (4 x 1.5 mm 2 ). For operation on 220-240 V ∼ : use an H05R R-F / H05RN-F typ e three- core cable (3 x 4 mm 2 ). The cable end to be connected to the appliance must be provide d with an earth wire (yellow-green) at least 20 mm longe[...]
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Instructions for the installer 27 15.4 Installing the o ven The oven is designed for installing into any piece of furniture as long as heat-resistant. Follow th e dimensions given in Figure 1 - 2-3 . Tighten the four screws A inside the frame to secure (Fig. 1-3 ). For the installation procedure shown in figure 1, ensures that the cabin et has the [...]