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METOS 700 Ranges, Gas solid top
• The appliance is equipped with a manual reset safety ther-
mostat that interrupts heating when the operating temperatu-
re exceeds the maximum permitted value.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
The electric oven is controlled by two knobs (for selecting the
type of heating and the cooking temperature). A yellow indicator
light indicates operation of the heating elements.
The control knob has the following positions :
0 Off
Top element (grill) on
Bottom element on
Top e bottom element on
The thermostat control knob has the following positions:
0 Off
50 Minimum temperature
300 Maximum temperature
Switching on
• Turn the control knob to the chosen position.
• Turn the thermostat knob to the chosen temperature setting
for cooking.
• The yellow indicator light switches on.
• The yellow indicator light switches off when the oven reaches
the set temperature .
Switching off
• Turn the thermostat knob to position “0”.
• Turn the knob to position “0”.
17 PROLONGED DISUSE
Before any prolonged disuse of the appliance, proceed as fol-
lows:
• Clean the appliance thoroughly.
• Rub stainless steel surfaces with a cloth soaked in vaseline
oil to create a protective fi lm.
• Leave pot lids open.
• Shut off taps and main switches upline of appliances.
Following prolonged disuse, proceed as follows:
• Inspect the appliance thoroughly before using it again.
• Allow electric appliances to operate at the lowest temperatu-
re for at least 60 minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLEANING
REMINDERS FOR CLEANING
The manufacturer will not be liable for any damage or inju-
ry resulting from failure to observe the following rules.
• Disconnect the appliance electric supply, if present, before
carrying out any operation.
• Clean the satin fi nish stainless steel exterior surfaces, the
cooking wells and the surface of the hotplates every day.
• At least twice a year, have an authorized technician clean the
internal parts of the appliance.
• Do not use direct or high pressure water jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not use corrosive products to clean the fl oor beneath the
appliance.
BURNER IGNITION AND EXTINCTION
The control knob for the thermostatic valve has the following
positions :
Off
Pilot ignition
100 Lowest cooking temperature
300 Highest cooking temperature
Pilot ignition
Press and turn the knob to position “
”.
• Press the knob down fully and light the pilot using the piezoe-
lectric igniter.
• Hold the knob down for about 20 seconds before releasing it.
If the pilot fl ame goes out, repeat the operation.
• The pilot fl ame can be seen through the peep hole on the
fl oor of the oven. First of all lift the peep hole cover.
• The pilot fl ame can be lit with a fl ame.
Main burner ignition
• Turn the knob to the chosen temperature setting for cooking.
Switching off
To switch the main burner off, turn the knob to position “
”.
To switch off the pilot fl ame, press and turn the knob to position
“
”.
15 USING THE ELECTRIC HOB
REMINDERS FOR USE
• The appliance is designed for cooking foods contained in
pots and pans.
• Use fl at-bottomed pans.
• Do not leave the hotplates switched on with no pan or an
empty pan in place.
• Do not pour cold liquids onto the hot hotplate.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
The control knob has the following positions :
0 Off
1 Minimum temperature
2 ÷5 Intermediate temperatures
6 Maximum temperatures
Switching on
• Turn the control knob to the chosen position.
• The yellow indicator light switches on.
Switching off
• Turn the knob to position “0”.
• The yellow indicator light switches off when all the hotplates
are switched off.
16 USING THE ELECTRIC OVEN
REMINDERS FOR USE
• The appliance is designed for cooking foods placed on the
grilles provided.
• Do not leave the door even partially open during use.
