Instructions for the user
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8
USING THE OVEN
In models with an electronic programmer, before using the oven make sure that appears
on the display.
In models with an analogue clock and a timer knob, it should be set to
.
8.1
General warnings and advice
Before using the oven and the grill for the first time, pre-heat to their maximum temperature (
260
°C for
electric ovens and
275
°C for gas ovens) long enough to burn away any manufacturing oily residues
which could give the food unpleasant odours. After a power outage, the oven will show the display
flashing and the symbol
. To adjust it, see paragraph "9 ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER (ON
CERTAIN MODELS ONLY)”.
During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil and do not place pans
or oven trays on it as this may damage the enamel coating. If you wish to use greaseproof paper,
place it so that it will not interfere with the hot air circulation inside the oven.
The oven accessories intended to come into contact with food are made of materials that comply with
the provisions of the directives in force.
WARNING: the gas oven must be lit with the oven door open. The oven is
equipped with a safety system that blocks ignition of the burner if the door
is closed. If you make a mistake in the lighting procedure, open the oven
door and wait a few minutes before trying to light it again.
To prevent any steam in the oven from causing problems, open the door in two
stages: half open (5 cm approx.) for 4-5 seconds and then fully open. To access
food, always leave the door open as short a time as possible to prevent the
temperature in the oven from falling and ruining the food.
8.2
Tangential cooling system
This system keeps the door and internal components of the oven at a lower temperature through
forced recirculation of cool air, guaranteeing increased safety and a longer life for the household
appliance.
The tangential cooling system remains active even after cooking has finished and continues working
when the oven has been switched off in order to disperse all the heat that has built up inside. This
mechanism allows all the furniture units surrounding the appliance to be protected, preventing them
from overheating.
8.3
Using the gas oven
8.3.1
Electronic spark ignition
Open the oven door fully, press the thermostat knob and turn
it anticlockwise to the maximum temperature; the electric
spark ignition is activated automatically. When the oven is lit,
keep the knob pressed down for a few seconds to allow the
thermocouple to heat up.
If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, stop attempting
to light it, open the oven door completely and do not try to
light it again for at least 1 minute.