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The Various Features of the Cooker
The various functions featured with the oven are control-
led using the knobs and buttons on the control panel.
Control Knobs for the Gas Burners on the Hob
The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of the
knobs is shown by a symbol of a solid ring:
•
. To light one of
the burners, hold a lighted match or lighter near the burner.
Press down and turn the corresponding knob in the counter-
clockwise direction to the maximum setting. Each burner
can be operated at its maximum, minimum or intermediate
power. Shown on the knob are the different symbols for off
•
(the knob is on this setting when the symbol lines up with the
reference mark on the control panel), for maximum and
minimum .
To obtain these settings, turn the knob counter-clockwise
with respect to the off position. To turn off the burner, turn the
knob clockwise until it stops (corresponding again with the
•
symbol).
Electronic Lighting of the Hob Burners (only on certain
models)
Some models are equipped with instant electronic lighting of
the gas burners located on the hob, which can be identified
by the presence of an igniter device (see detail D). This de-
vice is activated by lighting pressing on the “L” button, identi-
fied by the
symbol. To turn on a burner, simply press the
“L” button and then press while, at the same time, pressing
in and turning the control knob for the burner in the anti-
clockwise direction until the burner lights. To light the burner
immediately, it is recommended that the button be
pressed first and then the knob turned.
Caution: If the burner accidentally goes out, turn off the
burner using the knob and wait at least one minute be-
fore relighting.
Models with Hob Gas Burner Safety Devices to
Prevent Leaks
These models can be identified by the presence of the de-
vice itself (see detail K).
Important: Since the hob burners are equipped with a safety
device, you must hold the control knob in for about 6 sec-
onds after the burner has been lighted to allow the gas to
pass until the safety thermocouple has heated.
Notice: The first time you use the oven, we recommend
that you set the thermostat on the highest setting and leave
the oven on for about a half of an hour with nothing in it.
Then, open the oven door and let the room air. The odour
that is often detected during this initial use is due to the
evaporation of substances used to protect the oven dur-
ing storage and until it is installed.
Attention: Only use the bottom shelf of the oven when
using the rotisserie to cook (where present). For all other
types of cooking, never use the bottom shelf and never
place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in
operation because this could damage the enamel. Always
place your cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on
the grate provided with the appliance inserted especially
along the oven guides.
Oven and Grill Control Knob (M)
This knob allows you to select the various features of the
oven and to set the most appropriate cooking tempera-
ture from among those indicated on the knob itself (be-
tween Min and Max).
To light the oven burner, hold a lighted match or lighter near
the "F" hole and, at the same time, press down and turn the
oven knob counter-clockwise to the Max setting.
F
Since the cooker is equipped with a safety device which
makes it necessary to keep the knob pressed in for about
6 seconds after the burner has been lighted to allow the
gas to pass through freely. (For the models equipped
with electronic lighting, see the relative paragraph).
The cooking temperature is selected by matching the de-
sired temperature with the reference mark on the panel; the
complete range of temperatures is shown below.
Min
•
150
•
180
•
220
Max
130
140
160
200
250
The temperature setting is then automatically reached and
kept constant by the thermostat (which is controlled by
the knob).
Press the “M” knob all the way in and turn it to the
setting in order to start the grill. The grill cooks by means of
infrared rays, making it possible to brown food to perfection.
It is also recommended for cooking roasts, sausages, roast
beef, etc.
Important Notice: In the event the flame for the oven or the
grill accidentally goes out, turn the control knob for the burner
to the off position and do not relight the burner for at least
one minute.
Electronic Ignition of the Oven Burner (only on some
models)
To light the oven burner, press the button marked with the
symbol and, at the same time, turn the oven control knob
(M) in the anticlockwise direction to the Max setting.
Once the burner lights, release the button but keep the
knob pressed in for about 6 seconds in order to allow
the gas to pass freely.
In the event of a power outage, the oven can be lighted manu-
ally following the instructions provided in the section entitled
“The Oven and Grill Knob.” The electronic lighting device for
the oven burner must not be activated for more than 15 sec-
onds. If after 15 seconds the burner has not been lighted,
release the button, open the oven door and wait for at least
one minute before trying to light the burner again.
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