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DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS
Only the oven fan is on. To be used with the thermostat knob on “
0
” because the other
positions have no effect. The defrosting is done by simple ventilation without heat.
Recommended for:
To defrost frozen foods.
The defrosting times vary according to the quantity and type of foods to be defrosted.
HOT AIR COOKING
The circular element and the fan are on. The heat is diffused by forced convection and the
temperature must be regulated between 50°C and 250 °C with the thermostat knob.
It is not necessary to preheat the oven.
Cooking temperature may be reduced for fan assisted ovens, see “OVEN TEMPERATURE
GUIDE”.
Recommended for:
For foods that must be well done on the outside and tender or rare on the inside, i. e.
lasagna, lamb, roast beef, whole fish, etc.
VENTILATED GRILL COOKING
The infra-red ray grill and the fan are on. The heat is mainly diffused by radiation and the
fan then distributes it throughout the oven. The temperature must be regulated between
50°C and 225°C
for max 30 minutes
, with the thermostat knob.
It is necessary to preheat the oven for about 5 minutes.
Use with the oven door closed.
Note: It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
Attention: The oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children away.
Recommended for:
For grill cooking when a fast outside browning is necessary to keep the juices in, i. e. veal
steak, steak, hamburger, etc.
SLOW HEATING AND KEEPING FOOD WARM
The upper element and the circular element connected in series, are switched on; also the
fan is on. The heat is diffused by forced convection with the most heat being produced by
the upper element.
The temperature must be regulated between 50°C and 140°C with the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
To keep foods hot after cooking. To slowly heat already cooked foods.
CONVECTION COOKING WITH VENTILATION
The upper and lower heating elements and the fan turn on.
The heat coming from the top and bottom is diffused by forced convection.
The temperature must be regulated between 50°C and 250°C with the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
For foods of large volume and quantity which require the same internal and external degree
of cooking; for ie: rolled roasts, turkey legs, joints of meat, cakes, etc.
