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Contents 29 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _____________________ 30 2. INSTALLATION ________________________________________________ 32 3. DESCRIPTIO N OF CO NTROLS ___________________________________ 36 4. USE OF THE O VEN ____________________________________________ 44 5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES _____________________________________ 45 6. [...]
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Introduction 30 1. INSTR UCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PR OPER USE THIS M ANUAL IS AN INTEGR AL PAR T OF THE APPL IANC E AND THEREFOR E MUST B E K EPT IN IT S EN TIRET Y AND IN AN ACCES SIBL E PLACE FOR TH E W HOLE WORKI NG L IFE OF THE OVEN. W E ADVI SE CAREFUL READING OF THIS MA NUAL AND ALL THE I NSTRUCTIONS THERE IN B EFORE U SING TH E OV EN. IN STA[...]
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Introduction 31 ALWAYS CHEC K THA T TH E CONTR OL KN OBS ARE IN THE “ZER O” (OFF) POSITI ON WH EN YO U FIN ISH USING TH E OVEN . NEVER PUT IN FLAMMA BLE OBJE CTS IN TH E OV EN: TH EY CO ULD BE ACCIDE NTALLY LIGHTED AND CAUSE FI RES. THE I.D. PLATE WIT H TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATI ON NUMBER AND BRAND N AME IS POSIT IONED VIS IBLY ON TH E OV EN D[...]
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Instruct ions for th e in stalle r 32 2. INST ALLA TION 2.1 Electrical connectio n Check that m ains volta ge and p ower cabl e ratings are as per the indications provided o n the la bel attac hed to the oven do or frame. This label must n ever b e removed. I t is obli gator y for the el ectr ical system t o be grou n ded acc ording to th e[...]
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Instruct ions for th e in stalle r 33 For operation on 230V ∼ : use an H 05RR- F / H05RN-F type three-c ore cabl e (3 x 2.5 mm 2 ). For operation on 400V2N ∼ : use an H05RR-F / H05RN -F ty pe four-core cabl e (4 x 2.5 mm 2 ). Fo r o p er a t io n on 400V3N ∼ : us e an H 0 5R RF / H 05R N- F type five-core cabl e (5 x 1.5 mm 2 ). The cable e n[...]
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Instruct ions for th e installe r 34 2.2 Mounting the oven The oven is designed for mount ing into any pi ece of furniture as long as heat-resistan t. Proceed according to the dimensions shown in Figures 1 , 2 and 3 . F or installi ng under a work top, follow the dimens ions given in Figure 1 - 3 . For inst alling und er a work top with com bin[...]
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Instruct ions for th e installe r 35 Never us e the oven door to lever th e oven int o place wh en fitting. Avoid exerti ng too much pressure on the ove n door when o pen. 2.3 Connecting the cook top to the oven Once inst alled, the c ook top must be c onnected to the ov en. Mount the oven allowing enough room for the follow ing operations to b[...]
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Instructions for the user 36 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTR OLS 3.1 Front control panel All the oven c ontrols are grouped together on the fron t panel. STATIC MODEL 6-FUNCTIONS MODEL 8-FUNCTIONS MODEL[...]
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Instructions for the user 37 STATIC MODEL + COOK TOP CONTROLS 8-FUNCTIONS MODEL + COOK TOP CONTROLS FUNCTION SWITCH KNOB (static oven) Cooking temperatur e is selected by turning the knob cloc kwise to the desired set ting, between 50 ° and 250 ° C. This knob p ermits to select either the bottom ( )or top (gri ll) ( ) heating element. A furt her [...]
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Instructions for the user 38 FUNCTION SWITCH KNOB (8-functions) Rotate the k nob in either direc tion to select des ired function from the following: NO FUNCTION SE T UPPER AND LOWER HEATING ELEMENT DEFRO STIN G GRILL ELE MENT UPPER AND LOWER HEATING ELEMENT + VENTI LATIO N LOWER HEATING ELEMENT GRILL ELE MENT + VENTI LATIO N UPPER AND LOWER HEATIN[...]
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Instructions for the user 39 MINUTE COUNTER KNOB Turn cloc kwise to w ind up the a larm and set to the desired tim e. Time is ex pressed in minutes (max imum 55 minutes). Adjustment is continuous s o that intermediat e times between markings can also be set. Alarm activation at end of pre-set t ime does not turn off the oven (no e nd of cooking). T[...]
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Instructions for the user 40 3.2 Electr oni c programmer LIST OF FUNCTIONS MINUTE -COUNTER KEY END-OF-COOKING KEY COOKING TIME K EY TIME BAC K KEY TIME FORWARD KEY MANUAL OPERATIO N KEY 3.2.1 Clock adjustm ent When us ing the ov en for t he first time, or after a power failur e, the displ ay flashes regu larly and indicat es . To stop flas [...]
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Instructions for the user 41 By pre ssing key , the display lights up, showing ; k eep the key pressed and at the same time, p ress k eys or to set the cook ing time. Release k ey to start the program med cooking tim e count. The display will now s how the right time t ogether with sym bols A and . 3.2.3 Automatic cooking Use this s etting to a[...]
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Instructions for the user 42 3.2.6 Switching off the al arm The alarm s witches off automatic ally after s e ven mi nutes. It can be manually tur ned off by press ing key . 3.2.7 Minute-counter The programm er can also be used as a simple minute c ounter. The use of th e minute-counter wi ll not interrupt ov en operation at the end of the s[...]
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Instructions for the user 43 3.3 Clock + timer with end of cooking Permits to s elect manua l cooking or to s e t timer and c ooking time. Always rotate t he small knob A ANTIC LOCKWISE. Select func tion and cooking temperature bef ore setting cook ing time. 3.3.1 Adjusting the cl ock To adj ust t o corr ect ti me, PRESS and rotate the sm a[...]
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Instructions for the user 44 4. USE OF THE O VEN In the m odels equipped with e lectronic programmer before using the ov en make sure that the electronic programmer displays the symbol (see "3.2.1 Clock adjus tment"). In the models equipped analog programmer (se e " 3.3. 2 Manual c ooking " ) and with timer knob m ake sure t[...]
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Instructions for the user 45 5. A V AILABLE A CCESSORIES The oven feat ures 4 support positi ons fo r pla te s and r acks of di ffer ent h eigh t. Some models d o not feature all accessories. Grill: useful f or holding cooking vessels. Plate grill: for p lacing ab ove plate for cooking foo ds that might drip. Oven plate: useful for c atching f [...]
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Instructions for the user 46 6. COOKING HINTS 6.1 Traditional cooking (multifunction models) FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH 50 ÷ 250°C This traditio nal cooking meth od, in which heat comes from abov e and below, is suitable for cooking food on a singl e level. You have t o pre- heat the oven until the set t emperature is reach ed. Pla[...]
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Instructions for the user 47 6.3 Grill cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH . Permits rapid browning o f foods. You are adv ised to place the p an in the highest guide. For short-term cookin g of small qua ntities, plac e the grid in the four th guide from the bottom. For lon g-term cooking and grills, put the grid i n the lowest guide in [...]
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Instructions for the user 48 6.5 Delicate cooking (in some models only) FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH 50 ÷ 250 ° C Ideal for pastries an d cakes with wet c o vering an d little sugar and d amp desserts in moulds. Excellent results c an also be achiev ed in completin g cooking at t he bottom and wit h dishes requiring heat in the lower are[...]
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Instructions for the user 49 6.7 Spit roastin g (mod els with static o ven) THERMOSTAT SWITCH Prepare the f ood on t he spit rod a nd block fork s crews A . Insert the frame B in t he third level fr om the bottom . Remove hand le D and position the spit rod so the pulley E remains guided on frame B . Completely fi t frame B until the tip of the[...]
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Instructions for the user 50 6.8 Recommended cook ing table Cooking times , especially m eat, vary accordin g to the thickness and quality of th e food and to cons umer taste. TRADITIONAL COOKING LEVEL FROM BELOW TEMPERATURE ( ° C) TIME IN MINUTE S (* ) FIRST COURSES LASAGNE OVEN-BAKED PASTA 2 - 3 2 - 3 210 - 23 0 210 - 23 0 30 40 MEAT ROAST V[...]
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Instructions for the user 51 HOT-AIR COOKING LEVEL FROM BELOW TEMPERATURE ( ° C) TIME IN MINUTES FIRST COURSES LASAGNE OVEN-BAKED PASTA CREOLE RICE 2 2 2 190 - 21 0 190 - 21 0 190 - 22 0 20 - 25 25 - 30 20 - 25 MEAT ROAST VEAL ROAST PORK ROASTED BEEF FILLET O F BEEF ROAST LAMB ROAST BEEF ROAST CHICKEN ROAST DUCK ROAST TURKEY ROAST RABBIT ROAST HAR[...]
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Instructions for the user 52 7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before perform ing any operations r equiring access to powered parts, switch off th e power supply to the m achine. 7.1 Cleaning stain less st eel To keep s tainless s teel in good con dition it s hould be cle aned regul arly after use. Let it cool first. 7.1.1 Ordinary Daily Clea[...]
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Instructions for the user 53 • Clean t he internal walls of t he oven with a soft ammoni ac-soaked cloth. Rinse and dry. If there ar e still stains or drops, place a damp ammoniac -soaked cloth on the bot tom of the oven , close the door and after a few hours wash the oven with hot water and liquid detergent. R i nse and dry . 7.3 Door glass [...]
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Instructions for the user 54 Only use ove n bulbs (T 300°C). 8-functions model w ith glass front pan e l The standard bulbs are hal ogen: do not touch them dir ectly with your fingers . Use ins ulation to protect y our hand. Use only bu lbs that are av ailable at authorised s ervice c entres. 8.2 Removing Hold the door on both sides w i th bot[...]