10
Oven Functions Explained
Only use the Quick start to heat the oven quickly if you are in a
hurry, and do not operate it for longer than 20 minutes or after it
has reached temperature. Do not use the quick start to cook.
Also remember that the quick start uses more electricity if left
on for prolonged periods of time.
When using the baking oven or roasting oven function, it is
advisable to reduce the oven temperature by up to 20°C if
following a recipe written for a conventional oven. Check the
food often through the latter stages of cooking until you are
used to the cooking times and temperatures, as these functions
are extremely efficient. It is also possible to open the door to
check sponges, on fan settings because the regain of heat is
very quick.
4 function
selector
9 function
selector
Temperature
selector
Oven Interior Lamp
The oven lamp is illuminated for one minute when the function
selector switch is operated. It will then come on again when the
oven gets up to temperature, illuminating the oven for you to
place in the food.
You can also switch the lamp on any time by pushing in the
thermostat button for the oven you need to see into. Again, it
will illuminate for one minute.
9 Function Selector
Pizza Oven.
Default temperature setting 300ºC. Cook
mid oven, this setting is ideal for different types of
breads or cooking a pizza quickly on a high
temperature.
Conventional Oven.
Default temperature setting
180ºC. Ideal for cooking on one shelf. This function
imitates an old-fashioned range, except it is more
efficient. The elements get hot at the top and bottom
of the oven to create the correct temperature in the
centre. This function is ideal for fruit cakes and larger
items such as turkey where the meat needs to cook
for a longer time than usual. This function prevents
the meat drying out over its prolonged cooking time.
Slow Cooker.
Default temperature setting 140ºC.
This function is a slow cooker or cool oven up to
140ºC. It is heated by the lower element only. The
Slow Cooker function is ideal for cooking casseroles,
slow roasts and meringues or for proving bread at
30ºC.
Browning Oven.
Default temperature setting 140ºC.
The oven is heated by the upper element and is used
for light grilling or browning. Ideal for melting cheese
on cottage pies or pasta dishes.
Standard Grill.
Default temperature setting 180ºC.
This function is the same as all grills on all electric
cookers. The only difference with ILVE grills is that
they are controlled by a thermostat instead of a
regulator.
The grill uses radiant heat to get to temperature.
When the pilot light is on it is grilling.
Set the temperature to warm the element on a low
setting then prepare your food.
Then start grilling. Turn the control gradually up as
the light goes out.
By the time you have reached the highest setting
most foods will be cooked. The only time you let the
light go out is when you want to slow grill your food.
Fan Grill.
Default temperature setting 180ºC. This
function makes a standard grill twice as quick by
spinning the heated air all around your food. Unlike
the standard grill you do not need to keep adjusting
the temperature to maintain grilling. For it to work
correctly, grill on the second runner down. Or grill on
an oven shelf with the grill pan underneath. The food
will grill both sides, no need to turn the food hence a
quicker cooking time. Sausages will be ready by the
time you would normally turn them.
Note 1.
Be careful not to over grill your food as this
function is deceptively fast form of grilling.
Note 2.
You can place the food in the oven without
the need to pre-heat the oven.
Roasting oven.
Default temperature setting 180ºC.
This function is also called a Fan Oven.
Baking Oven.
Default temperature setting 180ºC.
This function is also called a True Fan Oven. This
setting uses an element hidden behind the rear
panel. The element is a three-turn element, making it
more reliable than most other manufacturers. It works
best when at least two shelves are used or one shelf
with an empty tin on the self not being used. This is
the only function that you can open the door and
check or adjust food when baking, due to a fast
