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32 Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER : these pro vide recommendations for use, a description of the controls and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintaining th e appliance INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INST ALLER : these are intended for the qualified engineer who is to install, commission and test the applia nce 1. PRECAUTIONS [...]
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33 Precautions f or use 1. PRECA UTIONS FOR USE THIS MANU AL IS AN INTEGRAL P AR T OF THE APPLIANCE. T AKE GOOD CARE OF IT AND KEEP IT T O HAND THROUGHOUT THE O VEN'S LIFE CYCLE. WE URGE Y OU TO READ THIS MANU AL AND ALL THE INFORMA TION IT CONT AINS CAREFULL Y BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. INST ALLA TION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QU ALIFIED ST AFF[...]
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34 Disposal instructions 2. DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS - OUR EN VIR ONMENT POLICY Our products are only packaged using non-pollutant, environment-friendly , recyclable materials . We urge you to cooperate by disposing of the packaging properly . Contact your local dealer or the competent local organisati ons f or the addresses of collection, recycling a[...]
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35 Safety precautions 3. SAFETY PRECA UTIONS REFER T O THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFETY REGULA TION S FOR ELECTRIC OR GAS APPLIANCES AND VENTILA TION FUNCTIONS. IN Y OUR INTEREST AND TO ENSURE Y OUR SAFETY , BY LA W ALL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES MUST ONL Y BE INST ALLED AND SER VICED BY QU ALIFIED ST AFF , IN ACCORD ANCE WITH THE RELEV ANT [...]
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36 Instructions f or the user 4. GET T O KNO W Y OUR O VEN 5. BEFORE INST ALLA TION CONTROL P ANEL O VEN LIGHT O VEN F AN SHELF AND TRA Y R UNNERS TEMPERA TURE SENSOR ROOF LINER/GRILL GUARD Nev er l eav e packaging residues unattended in the home. Separate waste packaging materials by type and consign them to the nearest separate disposal centre. T[...]
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37 Instructions f or the user 6. DESCRIPTION OF FRONT P ANEL CONTR OLS All the appliance's control and monitor ing devices are placed together on the front panel. The table below provides the key to the symbols used. THERMOST A T -TIMER KNOB PT1 This knob allows you to set the time, select the cooking temp erature and duration and p rogram the[...]
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38 Instructions f or the user FUNCTION-SWITCH ON KNOB PT2 Simply tur n this knob to the right or le ft to select the function required , from those listed below . From no w on, for con venience it will be referred to as PT2. PT2 The table belo w provides a shor t descr iption of the functions av ailable: NO FUNCTION SET GRILL ELEMENT GRILL ELEMENT [...]
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39 Instructions f or the user 7. USING THE O VEN 7.1 Precautions a nd General Advice All cooking operations must be carried out with the door c losed When the oven and grill are used for the first time, they should be heated to the maximum temperature for long enough to burn off any oily residues left by the manuf a cturing pro cess, which might co[...]
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40 Instructions f or the user 7.3 Fir st use At first use, or after a power f ailure, the ov en display (DSP1), will show a flashing symbol. T o star t any cooking operation, the current time must be set. (F or fur ther informatio n about settin g or adjusting th e current time, see point "7.6 Secondary menu"). 7.4 Selecting the function [...]
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41 Instructions f or the user W a rn ing. The minute minder does not stop the cooking process. It only warns the user that the preset number of minutes hav e passed. T o swit ch the ov en off complete ly , tur n PT2 to the "0" symb ol. Modifying the data set Once the countdown has star ted, its duration can be changed while cooking is in [...]
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42 Instructions f or the user 7.5.3 A utomatic cooking Automatic cooking is the function which all ows a cooking operation to be star ted at a set time and then ended after a specific l ength of time set by the user . Select a cooking fu nction, set the co oking temperature required or leav e the preset temperature (see point “7.4 Selecting the f[...]
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43 Instructions f or the user 7.6 Secondary men u This appliance also has a "secondar y menu" allowing the user to: 1 Set the time shown on the display (DSP1). 2 (P1: OF / ON) Activate or deactivate the child safety lock ( ; this function locks out all the functions and knobs afte r 2 minutes of operation without any co mmand from the use[...]
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44 Instructions f or the user 7.6.1 Modifying the sec ondary menu settin gs The secondar y menu appears th e first time the appliance is u sed or after a power black out, or can be accessed by keeping PT1 depressed f or 3 seconds with the ov en in OFF status (see point “7.2 Operating modes”). Changing the settings of the se condar y menu parame[...]
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45 Instructions f or the user 7.7 Cooling fan system The appliance is equipped with a co oling system which comes into operation as soon as a cooki ng function or a cleaning cycle (Pyrolysis) star ts. Operation of the f ans generates a nor mal air flow which comes out abov e and under neath the d oor and may continue f or a shor t time ev en after [...]
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46 Instructions f or the user 8. USING THE PIZZA FUNCTION (ON SOME MODELS ONLY) This appliance is equipped with a function specially dev elop ed f or cooking pizza. This function is identified by the symbol on the oven functions knob . T o cook a pizza, proceed as descr ibed below . With the oven cold, remo ve the circular cov er from the bottom of[...]
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47 Instructions f or the user 8.2 T o save energ y The pizza stone acts as a heat rese r voi r . This allows energy consumption to be reduced, especially in cookin g operations requirin g pre-heating or medium-long times. In these cases, si mply turn the thermostat to zero 10- 12 minutes bef ore the end of the cooking time. The he at gradually emit[...]
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48 Instructions f or the user 9. A CCESSORIES A V AILABLE The ov en is fitted with 4 runners f or placing tra ys and shelves at different heights. Shelf: useful to suppor t pan s containing the f ood for cooking. Tr a y g r i d : for placing on top of a tra y for cooking foods which ma y dr ip . Oven tray: useful for collecting f at from foods plac[...]
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49 Instructions f or the user 10. RECOMMENDED COOKING T ABLES The ov en must be preheated before all cooking operations. Do not place the foods inside the oven until the degrees Centigrade symbol on the display stops flashing and the bee p has sounded to co nfir m that the set temperat ure has been reache d. Cooking times, for meat in par ticular ,[...]
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50 Instructions f or the user HOT AIR COOKING RUNNER P OSITION FROM THE BO TTOM TEMPERA TURE °C. TIME IN MINUTES PA S TA LASA GNE P AST A BAKES 2 2 210 - 230 210 - 230 45 - 50 25 - 30 MEA T ROAST VEAL LOIN OF PORK SHOULDER OF PORK RABBIT TURKEY BREAST RO AST CHICKEN 2 2 2 2 2 2 180 - 190 180 - 190 180 - 190 180 - 190 180 - 190 180 - 190 70 - 80 70[...]
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51 Instructions f or the user GRILLING RUNNER POSITION FR OM THE BO TTOM TIME IN MINUTES 1ST SIDE 2ND SIDE PORK CUTLET PORK FILLE T FILLET STEAK SLICED LI VER VEAL ESCALOPES HALF CHICKEN SA USAGE MEA TBALLS FISH FILLET T OASTED SAND WICHES 4 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 7 - 9 9 - 11 9 - 11 2 - 3 7 - 9 9 - 14 7 - 9 7 - 9 5 - 6 2 - 4 5 - 7 5 - 9 9 - 11 2 - 3 5 [...]
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52 Instructions f or the user 11. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Before carrying out any operations, disconnect the appliance from the electricity supply . Nev er use a jet of steam for cleaning the inside of the ov en. 11.1 Cleaning stainless steel T o keep stainless steel in good condition, it must be cleaned regularly , after each use of the ov en, af[...]
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53 Instructions f or the user 11.4 Cleaning the oven T o keep the oven in good condition, it must be cleaned regula rly , after allowing it to cool down. Remove all remov able par ts. • Clean the oven shelv es with hot water and non-abrasive detergents, rinse an d dr y . • F or easier cl eaning, the door can be removed (see point “12.2 Removi[...]
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54 Instructions f or the user • The oven should be operated at the maximum heat setting for 15/20 minutes after use of specific products, to b ur n off the residues left inside the o v en. The pizza plate must be washed separately; • Before cleaning, remove an y dir t bur nt onto the sto ne with the aid of a metal spatula or a scraper of the ki[...]
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55 Instructions f or the user 11.5 Cleaning th e oven with sel f-cle aning liners (on some models only) The ov en is fitted with enamelled lin er s that are continuously self-cleaning. These liners simplify cle aning of the oven and ensure it continues to perf or m well ov er time. 11.5.1 Using the self-cleaning liner s T o keep the inside of the o[...]
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56 Instructions f or the user 12. EXTRA ORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE Occasionally , the ov en will require min or ser vicing procedures or the replacement of par ts subject to wear and tear , such a s gaskets , light bulbs, etc. The specific operations fo r each proced ure of this kind are provided below . Before carrying out any operation involving acces[...]
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57 Instructions f or the user 12.2 Remo ving the door 12.2.1 With type 1 mobile lever s With the door completely open, lift the lev ers A of the two hinges unti l they touch the hinges B and take hold of the two sides of the door 1) with both h ands close to the hin ges. Raise the door to an angle of about 45° and remove it. If the hinges hav e no[...]
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58 Instructions f or the user 12.4 Remo ving the inside glas s with the door cold The glass in the d oor should always be k ept thoroughly clean. Fo r easier cleaning, the door glazing can be full y remov ed by proceeding as describe d below . After opening the door and locking it in place as describe d in point “12.2 Removing the door”, remove[...]
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59 Instructions f or the installer 13. INST ALLING THE APPLIANCE 13.1 Electrical connection: The nameplate with the technica l data, ser ial number and mar k is in a visible position on the ov en door surround. The nameplate must nev er be removed. The appliance must be connected to ear th in compliance with electrical system safety regulations. If[...]
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60 Instructions f or the installer 13.2 P ositioning the o v en The appliance is designed for building- in to cabinets made from any heat- resistant mater ial. Comply with t he dimensions shown in figures 1 , 2 , and 3 . When installing und er worktops, comply with th e dimensions shown in figure 1 - 3 . When installing under work tops incor porati[...]