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AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC IGNITION OF THE OVEN
BURNER
Open the oven door,
push lightly the oven knob (ref. B)
and turn anti clockwise to the maximum temperature
position, then then depress the control knob.
Automatically the ignition spark shoots.
Check through the opening (C) (fi g. 10) that it has
ignited. Continue to push gas control knob for 15
seconds after ignition has occurred. If ignition does
not occur, turn gas control knob off, open the warming
compartment door and wait 60 seconds to allow gas to
disperse, then repeat ignition procedure.
Note: At the end of this operation, correctly put
again the shield (S) (fi g. 9). Take care to not scratch
the enamel of the bottom plate, moving this shield.
MANUAL IGNITION OF THE OVEN BURNER
In the event of power failure or component malfunction,
manual ignition of the oven can be obtained by
repeating the above steps, but instead of pushing
ignition button, placing a lit match at the access hole
(B) in the base plate (see fi g. 10).
USING THE OVEN
Having ignited the oven, the gas control knob should
be adjusted to the desired temperature and the oven
door left open for 2 to 3 minutes and then gently close
the door to avoid extinguishing the fl ame. Preheat the
oven for approximately 15 minutes.
Your appliance’s heat circulation pattern is quite
different to many other cookers. It employs an
ingenious, natural, “Rapid Draught” convection system.
Hot air is effi ciently circulated through the oven very
quickly producing relatively even heat zoning.
With planning and a clear understanding of your
appliance’s characteristics and capabilities you will be
able to produce superb results and larger than normal
quantities. However in order to obtain maximum
effi ciency it is useful to remember:
• Cooking times and shelf positions will probably be
different from your previous oven. The size and type
of dishes used will affect cooking times and the use
of aluminium foil will increase cooking times. We
recommend doing a test bake, and comparing the
times in the time and temperature chart to some of
your favourite recipes. Add 10 to 15 degrees C when
cooking larger quantities. Shelves are numbered
from the bottom (see fi g. 1).
• Be sure to remove the enamelled grill tray when
the oven is in use. It is not intended to be used for
baking or roasting purposes and it can interfere with
heat distribution in the oven.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER
• The larger capacity ovens of the your appliance will
require slightly higher cooking temperatures than a
smaller oven. Add between 5-10 degree C.
• Slightly more heat is generated from the bottom
of the oven upwards, with the top shelf being the
marginally cooler zone. This is the reverse of
other ovens you may have used and some minor
adjustment to your cooking methods with some
dishes may be required. Most baking would be
done on the middle shelves, with the lower shelves
being used for a greater degree of base browning.
• Always preheat the oven when cooking frozen or
chilled foods.
• Best results are achieved when preparing large
quantities or using two shelves simultaneously by
positioning serves with an "air space" around. More
even cooking can be made possible if two medium
sized baking trays are used per shelf, leaving a
3-4 cm "air space" between the trays and from the
trays to the oven wall. A single larger tray may divert
or block the usual fl ow of hot air around the oven.
When using two shelves simultaneously allow an "air
space" by leaving one shelf space empty between.
• You can plan batch baking to make the most effi cient
use of the hotter and cooler zones, by cooking a
different food requiring slightly different temperature
on each shelf e.g. small cakes and slab cakes, or
two different types of biscuits (refer to the chart on
page 11).
• Light weight, uncoated aluminium trays and pans
are recommended for general cooking. Heavy
gauge and dark coloured utensils do attract extra
heat and may be unsuitable for some foods.
Contact our Service if assistance is required
with cooking results or thermostat operation
appears incorrect.
