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INTRODUCTION

To.get.the.best.out.of.your.new.appliance,.please.read.this.user.guide.carefully.

before using it for the first time. Take particular note of the safety precautions. We

also.recommend.that.you.keep.the.instructions.for.future.reference,.so.that.you.can.
remind.yourself.of.the.functions.of.your.appliance.

SAFETY MEASURES

General.
•. Incorrect.use.of.this.appliance.may.cause.personal.injury.and.damage.
•. Use.for.its.intended.purpose.only..The.manufacturer.is.not.responsible.for.any.

injury.or.damage.resulting.from.incorrect.use.or.handling.(see.also.Guarantee.
Terms).

•. For.domestic.use.only..Not.for.outdoor.or.commercial.use.
•. For.connection.to.230.V,.50.Hz.only..The.appliance.must.be.earthed.
•. The.appliance,.cord.or.plug.must.not.be.placed.in.water.or.any.other.liquid.
•. Make.sure.that.no.liquid.gets.into.the.appliance.
•. Never.touch.the.appliance,.cord.or.plug.with.wet.or.damp.hands.
•. Keep.the.appliance.under.constant.supervision.while.in.use..and.keep.an.eye.on.

children.

•. The.oven.will.become.very.hot.during.use..Never.move.whilst.hot..When.the.

oven.is.hot,.only.touch.the.oven.door.handle.and.the.controls,.and.be.very.
careful.when.handling.hot.dishes,.oven.accessories.or.foods.–.use.oven.gloves!

•. Make.sure.you.do.not.scratch.the.glass.in.the.oven.door,.and.never.place.

objects.on.the.oven.door.when.it.is.open.

•. Never.insert.anything.into.the.ventilation.slots.or.other.openings.
•. Do.not.use.the.appliance.if.there.are.cleaning.agent.residues.inside.it.

Positioning the appliance

• The appliance should be placed on a solid flat surface, with clearance of at least

10 cm from the sides (including rear and top) to ensure sufficient ventilation. The
appliance is not suitable for built-in fitting.

•. Check.that.the.vent.holes.in.the.cabinet.are.not.covered..If.they.are.covered.

while.the.appliance.is.in.use,.there.is.a.risk.of.overheating..Do.not.use.the.
appliance.until.it.has.cooled.down.

•. Do.not.place.the.appliance.or.the.cord.near.hot.areas,.for.example.gas.rings.and.

electric.hotplates.

•. Do.not.place.on.untreated.wooden.surfaces,.as.it.may.damage.them.
•. The.feet.can.leave.a.colour.stain..If.this.happens,.remove.with.a.damp.cloth.and.

ordinary.detergent.or.spirit.

Cord and plug

•. Ensure.that.the.cord.is.fully.extended.
•. Do.not.allow.the.cord.to.hang.over.the.edge.of.a.table/counter,.and.keep.it.away.

from hot objects and naked flames.

•. Check.that.it.is.not.possible.to.pull.or.trip.over.the.cord.or.any.extension.cord.
•. Remove.the.plug.from.the.socket.when.cleaning,.or.when.not.in.use..Avoid.

pulling.the.cord.when.removing.the.plug.from.the.socket..Instead,.hold.the.plug..

•. Check.regularly.that.neither.cord.nor.plug.is.damaged.and.do.not.use.if.they.are,.

or.if.the.appliance.has.been.dropped.or.damaged.in.any.other.way..

•. If.the.appliance,.cord.or.plug.have.been.damaged,.have.them.inspected.and.

if.necessary.repaired.by.an.authorised.repair.engineer..Never.try.to.repair.the.
appliance.yourself..Please.contact.the.store.where.you.bought.the.appliance.for.

repairs under guarantee. Unauthorised repairs or modifications to the appliance

will.invalidate.the.guarantee.

Fire hazard!

To reduce the risk of fire occurring in the oven compartment, please note the

following.points:
•. Do.not.cover.the.crumb.tray,.the.heating.elements.or.sides.with.tin.foil.
•. Do.not.use.steel.scourers.for.cleaning,.since.it.is.possible.for.steel.fragments.to.

break.off,.increasing.the.risk.of.electric.shock.

•. Food.must.not.touch.the.heating.elements.
•. Only.use.dishes,.tins.and.other.kitchen.utensils.that.are.intended.for.use.in.

ovens, e.g. glass, fireproof ceramic or metal items.

•. Do.not.use.the.oven.compartment.for.storing.anything.other.than.the.

accompanying.accessories.

•. Do.not.cook.food.for.too.long.or.at.too.high.a.temperature..Do.not.leave.

unattended if hot and baking parchment or other flammable materials have been

used.

• If materials in the appliance catch fire, leave the door closed. Switch off

immediately,.and.remove.the.plug.from.the.wall.socket.

KEY TO MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE APPLIANCE

1.. Oven.door
2.. Handle
3.. Upper.heating.element.(not.

visible.in.the.picture)

4.. Baking.tray
5.. Grid
6.. Lower.heating.element
7.. Crumb.tray
8.. Display
9.. Control.panel

......a....“Function”.button.(function)
......b....“Temp”.button.(temperature)
......c....“Time”.button.(time)
......d....Set.button
......e....“Select/Start/Stop”.button.(select/start/stop)

PREPARING THE APPLIANCE

Each.individual.appliance.is.checked.at.the.factory,.but.
for.safety’s.sake,.after.unpacking.it,.you.should.check.carefully.that.it.has.not.been.
damaged.during.transport..
•. Check.whether.there.is.any.visible.damage.(e.g..in.the.form.of.dents.or.similar),.

if.the.door.(1).closes.properly,.and.if.the.hinges.are.in.order..

•. If.the.appliance.appears.to.have.been.damaged,.contact.the.shop.where.you.

bought.it,.and.do.not.use.it.until.it.has.been.checked.by.an.authorised.specialist..

•. Before.use,.check.that.you.have.removed.all.packaging.inside.and.out..
•. Wash.and.wipe.the.baking.tray.(4).and.the.grille.(5).before.use.

The.heating.elements.were.oiled.during.manufacture.and.these.will.therefore.smoke.

slightly when the oven is first used. This is entirely safe and will stop after a few

minutes..However,.so.that.the.food.does.not.taste.of.this.smoke,.we.recommend.

that you take the following action before using the appliance for the first time:

•. Leave.the.oven.door.ajar.
•.

time.for.15.minutes.(See.“Operating.the.Appliance”.below)..Start.appliance.

•. The.appliance.will.start.automatically.after.15.minutes.
......The.smoke.will.now.have.completely.disappeared,.and.you.can.use.the.

appliance.to.cook.food.

Setting the clock

1.. When.power.is.connected,.a.beep.is.heard.and.the.display.(8).will.show."0:00".

2. Press the "Time" button; the hour number will start to flash.

3.. Set.the.hours.by.turning.the.set.button.

4. Press the "Time" button; the minute number will start to flash.

5.. Set.the.minutes.by.turning.the.set.button.
6.. Press.the."Time".button.to.complete.the.setting.

7. The two dots between the figures will start to flash, which means the clock is

functioning.

OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

Basic.operation
1.. Plug.in.and.switch.on.the.power.
2.. Set.the.clock.as.described.in.“Setting.the.clock”.above.
3.. Check.that.the.crumb.tray.(7).is.correctly.positioned.
4.. Place.the.food.in.the.oven.(unless.the.oven.has.to.preheat).
5.. Close.the.oven.door.
6.. Select.function.by.pressing.the.“Function”.button.(a).and.turning.the.set.button.

until.the.symbol.for.the.required.function.is.shown.(see.the.table.below)..

7.. .Set.temperature.and/or.time.as.described.below.
8.. Press.the.“Select/Start/Stop”.button.(e).to.commence.cooking.

o The relevant symbols will start to flash and the display will show the

remaining.cooking.time.(after.preheating.where.appropriate).

9.. Cooking.can.be.temporarily.interrupted.at.any.time.by.pressing.the.“Select/

Start/Stop”.button.(practical.if.the.food.needs.turning).

......o...When.cooking.is.temporarily.interrupted,.the.remaining.cooking.time.will.

flash on the display.

......o...Cooking.is.recommenced.by.pressing.the.“Select/Start/Stop”.button.again.
10..Once.the.cooking.time.set.has.elapsed,.the.oven.will.switch.off.automatically..

The.oven.will.beep.3.times.and.the.display.will.return.to.showing.the.clock.

11..If.the.“Select/Start/Stop”.button.is.held.down.during.setting,.the.programming.is.

reset.and.the.display.returns.to.showing.the.clock.

Select.upper.or.lower.heat,.set.the.temperature.at.

235

.°C.and.set.the.cooking.