9
Operating Instructions
Oven Functions
Internal Oven Light
Defrost function
You can start the defrost operation by putting the frozen food into oven and bringing the
function control knob to the indicated mark. This function will not cook/bake the food; it only
helps to defrost it within a short time.
Put the food to be defrosted on the wire rack that you will place on the middle rack support from
the bottom (Figure 13). To collect the water that accumulates due to the melting ice, insert an
oven tray onto a lower rack. This function is perfect for finishing off the defrost process for
frozen food that has been in the refrigerator from the evening before and may not be completely
thawed out.
Convection mode
Set the thermostat knob (c) between 50
℃
and 250
℃
.
The outer heating elements at both the top and the bottom of the oven will turn on. The heat is
distributed uniformly from top to the bottom. The convection mode is recommended for
preparing meat-based dishes featuring of liquids. It still remains the best cooking mode for dry
pastries and fruit in general. When cooking in convection mode, only use one dripping-pan or
cooking rack at a time, otherwise the heat distribution with be uneven. Select from among the
various rack heights based on the whether the dish needs more or less heat from the top or
bottom.
Fan forced function
Set the thermostat knob (C) between 50
℃
and 250
℃
. The circular heating element and the fan
will turn on. Since the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the oven, the air cooks
and browns food uniformly over its entire surface. With this mode, you can also cook various
dishes at the same time, as long as their respective cooking temperatures are the same. A
maximum of 2 rack levels can be used at the same time. This cooking mode is ideal for au
gratin dishes or those which require an extended cooking time.
Moreover, the excellent heat distribution makes it possible to use lower temperatures when
cooking roasts. This results in less loss of juices, meat which is more tender and a decrease in
the loss of weigh for the roast. The ventilated mode is especially suited for cooking fish, which
can be prepared with the addition of a limited number of condiments, thus maintaining their
flavour and appearance. The ventilated mode can also be used to thaw white or red meat, fish
and bread by setting the temperature to 80
℃
-100
℃
Grill function
Important:
Do not set thermostat knob (C) to over 200
℃
. During grilling, keep the oven door
closed. Food is cooked in the grill by the downward thermal rays produced by an incandescent
electric heating element. The high, direct grill temperature immediately browns meat, thus
stopping juice dispersion and keeping meat more tender. The grill is particularly recommended
for cooking dishes requiring a high superficial temperature.
Maxi grill function
Important: Do not set the thermostat knob (C) to over 200
℃
. During grilling, keep the oven door
closed. Both of the heating elements of the grill are activated. For more intensive grilling, select
this function.
