DI Lusso OV604MS, Operating Manual

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Oven Light
– Use this function to turn on the oven light when not cooking.
Defrost
– The fan operates without the heating elements. Can be used to defrost frozen food. The
required time for defrosting depends on the type and quantity of food, and the room temperature. Always
check food packaging for instructions.
Fan Forced
– The circular heating element and the fan comes into operation. Heat is distributed evenly to
all levels. Several dishes can be cooked on different shelves. Fan forced mode is ideal for baking, cooking
large serves of food and cooking different dishes together.
Grill + Fan
– The top grill element operates with fan assistance. The fan disperses the radiant heat from
the elements. Suitable for browning food, whilst keeping it moist. The door must be closed whilst grilling.
Grill
– The top grill heating element operates. Provides direct heat to the top surface of the food. It is
suitable for small portions of foods, e.g. toast. Keep oven door closed when in use.
General Advise
The oven offers various kind of heating:
1
. The conventional heating for the cooking of special roasts
2 . The fan forced heating for the cooking of cakes, biscuits and similar.
If the fan heating is chosen, it is recommended to take advantage of it by cooking on more levels to prepare a
complete menu, to save time and energy.
Fan heating
By this function a continuous circulation of warm air is created, suitable for the cooking on multiple levels. The oven
will reach the preset temperature in a very short time.
Grill Cooking
To cook with the grill, pre-heat the oven for about 5 minutes. During grill operation the heat comes from above; and
its suitable for thin cuts meat and for toasts. The table shows some examples of cooking times and shelf positions.
The cooking times vary according to the type of food, its homogeneity and volume.
Cooking Of Pastry
The air circulation of the oven assures an instantaneous and uniform heat distribution. More trays can be inserted
into the oven together with the pastries, taking care not to use the top level. Together with the pastry, other foods
can be cooked at the same time (fish, meat, etc.), provided they can be cooked at the same temperature.
Gratinating (use the Grill Function)
“Gnocchi alla romana”, polenta pasticciata, rice, lasagnas, noodles and vegetables dressed with béchamel are typical
preparation for this type of cooking.
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