La Germania LUEP51-90-S, User Instructions

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Description of oven functions
When the function selector control knob is set to one of these
nine positions the orange thermostat indicator light activates,
indicating that the oven is being energised and the light turns on
and off as the elements cycle on and off to maintain the required
temperature.
The cooking chart on page 23 lists the shelf positions for specific
types of food. Personal experience will help determine any
variations in the values reported in the table. In any case, it is
recommended to follow the instructions of the specific recipe used.
Oven light
Oven light will also be activated on all other cooking functions.
Conventional cooking
Thermostat setting from 50˚C - 250˚C.
Moderate oven 180˚C.
This mode uses upper and lower heating elements to cook a
single dish. Cooking is possible on one shelf position only and
food should be placed towards the centre of the oven on shelf
position 3. This mode of cooking is suitable for:
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Baking rich fruit cakes
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Pavlova
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Meringues
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Souffles
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Casseroles
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Large cakes
Upper element
Thermostat setting from 50˚C - 200˚C.
In this mode heat is provided from the upper element only. Food
should be placed towards the centre of the oven and cooking
should be done on one level only. This function is ideal for finishing
foods which require additional surface cooking such as moist
cakes.
Lower element
Thermostat setting from 50˚C - 200˚C.
In this mode heat is provided by the lower element only and food
should be placed on shelf 4 or 5. Ideal for foods which require
additional cooking of the base such as:
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Quiches
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Apple pies
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Pizzas
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Radiant grilling
These modes use radiant heat provided by the centre part of the
grill element and centre plus outer element respectively. Shelf
positions 2 or 3 should be used. Ideal for quick browning of
small quantities of food such as cheese on toast.
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Always use the grill pan and wire grid together.
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Turn the food after approximately two thirds of cooking time.
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Lightly brush wire grill with oil to avoid the food sticking.
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Always monitor food being grilled in these two modes.
Fan grilling
Thermostat setting from 50˚C - 175˚C.
In this mode both grill elements as well as the fan are activated.
The heat generated by the grill elements is evenly distributed
throughout the oven interior, eliminating the need to turn the
food. This mode can be used for grilling meat and vegetables.
At 170˚C, this mode will also give an effect similar to spit
roasting, especially for poultry or pork where a crisp skin is
desired. It is also ideal for foods which require additional
browning such as au gratin or pork crackling.
Fan forced cooking
Thermostat setting from 50˚C - 250˚C.
Moderate oven 170˚C.
In this mode the rear circular heating element provides heat
whilst the fan distributes the heat evenly throughout the oven
interior. It is possible to cook several dishes simultaneously on
different shelves and food can be placed on any shelf position.
Meat cooked in fan forced mode will brown on all sides,
eliminating the need for a separate rotisserie function. It is
particularly suitable for roasting cuts of meat weighing more
than 150g. Place meat on the wire grid in the universal pan and
roast at approximately 170˚C. Advantages of this mode are:
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Shorter pre-heating time
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Cooking with lower temperatures
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Shorter cooking times
Ideal for all multi-level cooking including:
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Bread
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Roasts
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Cakes
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Pastries