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Cooking modes
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A temperature value can be set for all cooking modes
between 60°C and Max, except for the following modes
• TOP OVEN and GRILL (recommended: set only to
MAX power level).
• GRATIN (recommended: do not exceed 200°C).
TRADITIONAL OVEN
mode
Both the top and bottom heating elements will come
on. When using this traditional cooking mode, it is best
to use one cooking rack only. If more than one rack is
used, the heat will be distributed in an uneven manner.
MULTILEVEL
mode
All the heating elements (top, bottom and circular)
switch on and the fan begins to operate. Since the heat
remains constant throughout the oven, the air cooks
and browns food in a uniform manner. A maximum of
two racks may be used at the same time.
TOP OVEN
mode
The central part of the top heating element is switched
on. The high and direct temperature of the grill is
recommended for food that requires a high surface
temperature (veal and beef steaks, fillet steak and
entrecôte). This cooking mode uses a limited amount of
energy and is ideal for grilling small dishes. Place the
food in the centre of the rack, as it will not be cooked
properly if it is placed in the corners.
GRILL
mode
The central part of the top heating element is switched
on. The high and direct temperature of the grill is
recommended for food that requires a high surface
temperature (veal and beef steaks, fillet steak and
entrecôte). This cooking mode uses a limited amount of
energy and is ideal for grilling small dishes. Place the
food in the centre of the rack, as it will not be cooked
properly if it is placed in the corners.
GRATIN
mode
The top heating element and the fan will begin to
operate. This combination of features increases the
effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal radiation
provided by the heating elements through forced
circulation of the air throughout the oven. This helps
prevent food from burning on the surface and allows
the heat to penetrate right into the food.
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The TOP OVEN, GRILL and GRATIN cooking modes
must be performed with the oven door shut.
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When using the TOP OVEN and GRILL cooking
modes, place the rack in position 5 and the dripping
pan in position 1 to collect cooking residues (fat and/
or grease). When using the GRATIN cooking mode,
place the rack in position 2 or 3 and the dripping pan
in position 1 to collect cooking residues.
Cooking on several shelves simultaneously
If it is necessary to use two racks, use the MULTILEVEL
cooking mode, as this is the only cooking mode suited
to this type of cooking. We also recommend that:
• Positions 1 and 5 are not used. This is because
excessive direct heat can burn temperature
sensitive foods.
• Positions 2 and 4 are used and that food that
requires more heat is placed on the rack in position
2.
• When cooking foods that require different cooking
times and temperatures, set a temperature
that is halfway between the two recommended
temperatures (see Oven cooking advice table) and
place the more delicate food on the rack in position
4. Remove the food that requires a shorter cooking
time first.
• When cooking pizzas on several racks with the
temperature set to 220°C, the oven is preheated for
15 minutes. Generally speaking, cooking on the rack
in position 4 takes longer: we recommend that the
pizza cooked on the lowest rack position is removed
first, followed by the pizza cooked in position 4 a few
minutes later.
• Place the dripping pan on the bottom and the rack
on top.
• After selecting any of the oven programs, the
parameter setting of the product is activated. It
optimizes the performance of cooking, but could
result in a delayed ignition of fan and heating
elements.
