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Contents GB 27 1. Preliminary instructions ___________________________________ 29 1.1 D ISPOSING OF PACKAGING __________________________________ 30 1.2 D ISPOSING OF OLD APPLIANCES ______________________________ 30 2. Description of controls ____________________________________ 31 2.1 F RONT CONTROL PANEL ___________________________________ 31 2.2 [...]
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GB Introduction 28 Thank you for having preferred our product. From now on we feel sure you will enjoy creatively using your new oven. We recommend you carefully read the instructions in this manual. A lot of room has been given to the best and most correct way of using the oven. These instructions will also make it easier for you to become acquain[...]
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Preliminary instructions GB 29 1. Preliminar y instructions WE ADVISE YOU READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN. THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: - COOKING AND HEATING FOOD - ANY OTHER USE IS TO BE CONSIDERED IMPROPER. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROPER USE. NEVER TRY TO REPA[...]
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GB Preliminary instructions 30 WHEN THROWING AWAY AN OLD APPLIANCE, AL WAYS MAKE SURE ANY PARTS WHICH COULD INJURE PERSONS OR DAMAGE THINGS ARE RENDERED HARMLESS. NEVER ALLOW THE OVEN TO BE USED BY CHILDREN W ITHOUT ADULT SUPERVISION. DURING THE AUTOMATIC CLEANING CYCLE (PYROLYSIS) THE OUTER DOOR WINDOW COULD BECOME HOTTER THAN NORMAL. KEEP CHILDRE[...]
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Description of controls GB 31 2. Description of controls 2.1 F RONT CONTROL PANEL All the oven controls are grouped together on the front panel. STATIC MODEL 8-FUNCTIONS MODEL THERMOSTAT INDICATOR LIGHT When this light comes on, the oven is heating up. When this light goes out, the preset heating temperature has been reached. When the light flashes[...]
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GB Description of controls 32 THERMOSTAT KNOB Cooking temperature is selected by turning the knob clockwise to the desired setting, between 50 and 280 °C. FUNCTION SWITCH Turn the switch to select one of the following functions: OVEN LIGHT UPPER AND LO WER HEATING ELEMENT + VENTILATION UPPER AND LO WER HEATING ELEMENT GRILL ELEMENT + VENTILATION L[...]
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Description of controls GB 33 2.2 E LECTRONIC PROGRAMMER ( CERTAIN MODELS ONLY ) LIST OF FUNCTIONS MINUTE-COUNTER KEY END-OF-COOKING KEY COOKING TIME KEY TIME BACK KEY TIME FORWARD KEY MANUAL OPERATION KEY 2.2.1 Clock adjustment When using the oven for the first time, or after a power failure, the display flashes regularly and indicates . To stop f[...]
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GB Description of controls 34 NOTE : BEFORE SETTING THE PROGRAMMER ACTIVATE THE DESIRED FUNCTION AND TEMPERATURE. 2.2.2 Semiautomatic cooking Use this setting for automatic oven switch-off at the end of cooking time. By pressing key , the display lights up, showing ; keep the key pressed and at the same time, press keys or to set the cooking time. [...]
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Description of controls GB 35 2.2.5 Adjusting alarm volume The acoustic alarm has three different settings. These can be operated, while the alarm is sounding, by pressing key . 2.2.6 Switching off the alarm The alarm switches off automatically after seven minutes. It can be manually turned off by pressing key . 2.2.7 Minute-counter The programmer [...]
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GB Description of controls 36 2.3 C LOCK AND PROGRAMMER ( CERTAIN MODELS ONLY ) IMPORTANT : THE KNOB A MUST ALWAYS BE TURNED ANTICLOCKWISE . 2.3.1 Setting the clock To set the correct time, PRESS and turn knob A anticlockwise. NOTE : BEFORE SETTING THE PROGRAMMER ACTIVATE THE DESIRED FUNCTION AND TEMPERATURE. 2.3.2 Semiautomatic cooking Use this se[...]
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Using the oven FR 37 3. Using the oven 3.1 W ARNINGS AND GENERAL ADVICE Before using the oven for the first time, pre-heat it to maximum temperature (280°C) long enough to burn any manufacturing oily residues which could give the food a bad taste. After a power failure, the display will flash at regular intervals showing . To regulate, refer to pa[...]
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GB Available accessories 38 4. Available accessories The oven features 4 support positions for plates and racks of different height. NOTE : SOME MODELS DO NOT FEATURE ALL ACCESSORIES. Baking plate for cakes or biscuits. Tubular rack : for cooking food on plates, small cakes, roasts or food requiring light grilling. Tubular tray-holder rack : for co[...]
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Available accessories GB 39 Chromium-plated tubular gripper for removing hot racks and plates from the oven. The chromium-plated tubular gripper is a very useful accessory in the kitchen. Besides firmly gripping plates and racks, it prevents direct contact (avoiding the use of oven gloves and fabric pot-holders). Request original accessories direct[...]
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GB Cooking hints 40 5. Cooking hints 5.1 T RADITIONAL COOKING FUNCTION SWITCH 50 - 280 °C THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH - 50-280°C This traditional cooking system where heat flows from both above and below is suitable for cooking food on one level only. The oven must be preheated until the preset temperature has been reached. Only place the food in [...]
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Cooking hints GB 41 This system is ideal for cooking different types of food (fish, meat, etc.,) on more than one level without spreading of smell or taste. The circulation of air in the oven ensures uniform heat. No preheating is required. Multiple cooking is possible as long as the cooking temperature of the different foods is the same. 5.3 G RIL[...]
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GB Cooking hints 42 5.5 D ELICATE COOKING FUNCTION SWITCH 50 - 280 °C THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH - 50-280°C Ideal for pastries and cakes with wet covering and little sugar and damp desserts in moulds. Excellent results can also be achieved in completing cooking at the bottom and with dishes requiring heat in the lower area in particular. The plat[...]
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Cooking hints GB 43 5.7 S PIT ROASTING (certain models only) FUNCTION SWITCH MAX. THERMOSTAT SWITCH AT MAXIMUM This is an energy saving-cooking system. Place the food at the centre of the plate or rack and cook as indicated in para. 5.3 “ Grill cooking ”. Recommended for small pieces only. Prepare the food on the spit rod and block fork screws [...]
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GB Recommended cooking table 44 6. Recommended cooking table Cooking times, especially meat, vary according to the thickness and quality of the food and to consumer taste. TRADITIONAL COOKING FOOD LEVEL FROM BELOW TEMPERATURE (°C) TIME IN MINUTES (*) FIRST COURSES Lasagne Oven-baked pasta 2 - 3 2 - 3 210 - 230 210 - 230 30 40 MEAT Roast veal Roast[...]
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Recommended cooking table GB 45 HOT-AIR COOKING FOOD LEVEL FROM BELOW TEMPERATURE (°C) TIME IN MINUTES FIRST COURSES Lasagne Oven-baked pasta Creole rice 2 2 2 190 - 210 190 - 210 190 - 220 20 - 25 25 - 30 20 - 25 MEAT Roast veal Roast pork Roasted beef Fillet of beef Roast lamb Roast beef Roast chicken Roast duck Roast turkey Roast rabbit Roast h[...]
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GB Maintenance and cleaning 46 7. Maintenance and cleaning 7.1 E NAMELLED PARTS Wait for the oven to cool, take out all the removable parts and proceed to wash with water and regular detergent. Dry and replace components. For cleaning enamelled parts, never use abrasive products, metal wire sponges or sharp objects so as not to damage the surface. [...]
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Maintenance and cleaning GB 47 Before proceeding, check the following: • remove all the accessories from the oven (some of them will not withstand heat and become damaged and/or deformed); • remove the most obvious traces of dirt (Pyrolysis cleaning would take too long); • make sure the oven door is properly closed; • when setting the clean[...]
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GB Maintenance and cleaning 48 ON - ON 300 °C OFF 500 °C OFF 300 °C 7.4.3 Setting the automatic cleaning cycle with the electronic programmer FUNCTION SWITCH MINIMUM DURATION OF CLEANING CYCLE: 1 hour 30 min. Position the function selector switch on the symbol : the thermostat indicator light will come on and the programmer will automatically se[...]
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Maintenance and cleaning GB 49 7.4.4 Setting the cleaning cycle with the programmer clock FUNCTION SWITCH DURATION OF CLEANING CYCLE Position the function selector knob on symbol : the thermostat indicator light will come on. Turn the knob A anticlockwise to set duration of pyrolysis in window B . This can be set from a minimum of 1 hour 30' t[...]
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GB Extraordinary maintenance 50 8. Extraordinar y maintenance Periodically, the oven will require small maintenance operations or the replacement of parts subject to wear like seals, light bulbs, etc. Below are some specific instructions for maintenance jobs of this type. BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATIONS REQUIRING ACCESS TO PO WERED PARTS, S W ITCH[...]