DeLonghi ESM 495 ST, User Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 11 / 24

MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE AFTER COOKING OR
SLOWLY HEATING FOODS
The upper element, the circular element and the fan come on.
The heat is dispersed by forced convection with greater intensity in the upper part.
The temperature can be set to between 50° and 150°C via the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
Keeping food warm after any type of cooking. Slow heating of cooked food.
CONVECTION COOKING WITH VENTILATION
The upper and lower heating elements come on and the fan.
The heat coming from above and below is dispersed by convection with ventilation.
The temperature can be set to between 50° and 250°C via the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
Voluminous dishes and large quantities which require the same degree of cooking
both inside and out, for example rolled roasts, turkey, roast legs, cakes etc.
Bottom oven Cooking advice
STERILIZATION
Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in full and hermetically sealed jars, is done in the
following way:
a. Set the function selector switch to position .
b. Set the thermostat knob to position 185 °C and preheat the oven.
c. Fill the grill pan with hot water.
d. Place the jars in the grill pan making sure they do not touch each other and the
door and set the thermostat knob to position 135 °C.
When sterilization has begun, that is, when the contents of the jars start to bubble,
turn off the oven and leave to cool.
REGENERATION
Set the function selector switch to position and the thermostat knob to position
150° C.
Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with a few drops of water and put into the oven
for about 10 minutes.
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