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Contents 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE ________________ 4 2. INSTALLATION __________________________________________ 6 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS _____________________________ 9 4. USE OF THE OVEN ______________________________________ 14 5. AVAILABLE ACC ESSORIES _______________________________ 15 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 NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: THEY COUL D BE ACCIDENTALLY LIGHTED AND CAUSE FIRES. DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE TH E OVEN. TO AVOID BURNS AND SCALDS CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATI ON NUMBER AND BRAND NAME IS POSITI[...]
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Instructions for the installer 2. INST ALLA TION 2.1 Electrical co nnection Check that mains voltage and power cable ratin gs are as per the indications provided on the l abel attached to the oven door frame. This label must never be removed. It is obligatory for the electrical syst em to be grounded according to the methods required by safety rule[...]
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Instructions for the installer 2.2 Mounting the oven The oven is des igned for mounting into any piece of furniture as long as heat-resistant. Proceed acc ording to the dimensions s hown in Figures 1 , 2 and 3 . For installing under a work top, follow the dime nsions given in Figure 1 - 3 . For insta lling under a work top with combined heating pla[...]
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Instructions for the installer 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. 8[...]
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Instructions for the user 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 3.1 Front control panel All the oven controls are grou ped together o n the front panel. FUNCTION SWITCH KNOB Rotate the knob in either direction to sel ect desired function from the following: NO FUNCTION SET UPPER AND LOWER HEATING ELEMENT + VENTILATION UPPER AND LOWER HEATING ELEMENT UPPER AND[...]
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Instructions for the user THERMOSTAT KNOB Cooking temperature is s elected by turning the knob clockwise to the desired setting, between 50 ° and 240 °C. TIMER KNOB (ONLY ON SOME MODELS) Lets you choose manual co oking or the timer with automatic turn-off of the oven when done. For manual control of cooking time, turn the knob anticlockwise to th[...]
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Instructions for the user 3.2.1 Setting the time When the oven is use d for the first time, or after a power blackout, the display flashes on and off at regular interv als. Press the key for 1/2 seconds to stop the display flashing and star t setting of the current time. Press the value modification keys or to increase or decrease by one minute for[...]
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Instructions for the user 3.2.3 Programming Cooking duration time: the 2 nd button can be used to set the cook ing time. Before setting it, turn the thermostat to the cook ing temperature of choice and the function selector knob to any setting. To set the cookin g time, proceed as follows: - Press the key for 1/2 seconds; the pointer will move to p[...]
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Instructions for the user Cooking start: as well as setting a cooking duration time, the user can also set the cooking start time (up to 12 hours after the c urrent time). To set the cooking start/end time, proceed as follows. - Set the cookin g duration time as described in the previous point. - W ithin 6/7 seconds after the last time the or keys [...]
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Instructions for the user 4. USE OF THE O VEN 3 operations are required to s witch the oven on: 1st: make sure that the timer is turned to “ ”; 2nd: turn the thermostat; 3rd: turn the function selector to any fu nction (the “lamp” setting does not switch on any heating elements). In models equipped w ith analogue digital timer, the user has[...]
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Instructions for the user 5. A V AILABLE A CCESSORIES The oven features 4 support positions for plates and racks of different height. Some models do not feature all accessories . Grill: useful for holding cooking vessels. Plate grill: for placing above plate for cooking foods that might drip. Oven plate: useful for catching fat from foods on the gr[...]
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Instructions for the user 6. COOKING HINTS In fan-assisted mode pr eheating shou ld be carried out at 30/40°C above the cooking temperature. Thi s cons iderably shortens cook ing times and reduces power consumpti on, as well as giving better cooking results. Keep the oven door closed during cooking 6.1 Traditional cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTA[...]
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Instructions for the user 6.2 Hot-air coo king FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH 50 ÷ 250°C This system is suitable for cooking on sever al levels, including different types of food (fish, meat etc.), without the tastes and smells mingling. Air circulation in the oven ensur es a uniform distribution of hea t. Pre-heating is not necessary. Multipl[...]
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Instructions for the user 6.4 Hot-air grilling FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH 220 Ensures uniform heat distrib ution with greater he at penetration into the food. Food will be lightly brow ned on the outside and remain soft inside. Keep the oven door closed during cooking. Heating up time must not exceed 60 minutes. 6.5 Defrosting FUNCTION SWITC[...]
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Instructions for the user 7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before performing any operat ions requiring access to powered parts, switch off the po wer supply to the machine. 7.1 Cleaning stainless steel To keep stainless steel i n good condition it shoul d be cleaned regular ly after use. Let it cool first. 7.1.1 Ordinary Daily Cleaning To clean and pres[...]
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Instructions for the user • DO NOT USE A STEAM JET FOR CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN. • Clean the oven grill and side guides with hot water and non-abrasive detergent. Rinse and dry. • Clean the internal wal ls of the oven with a soft amm oniac-soaked cloth. Rinse and dry. If there are st ill stains or drops, place a damp ammoniac-soaked cl[...]
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Instructions for the user 7.3 Door glas s The door glass should always be kept clean. Use abs orbent kitchen paper to clean. In case of tough spots, clean with a damp sponge using regular detergent. 8. EXTRA ORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE The oven may require extraor dinary ma intenance or replacement of p arts subject to wear such as seals, bulbs, and so o[...]
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Instructions for the user 8.2 Removing Raise leve rs on each hing e A to l ock the hinge s before a ttempting to remove the doo r. Hold the door on both sid es with both hands near hinges B . Lift up the door forming an angle of abo ut 45° and remove. To refit, sli de the hinges A into slot s in oven frame. Locate the gro oves ( C ) over frame of [...]