8
Using the Electric Oven
Oven Control knob
It makes it possible to choose the most appropriate tem-
perature and to select the elements radiating heat one
by one.
Explanation of symbols:
0
Oven in off position
Oven light
50-max
Temperature
Bottom heating element - The heat comes
from the bottom of the oven only
Top heating element - The heat comes from
the top of the oven only
Grill - The heat comes from the top element
only
To select the temperature, turn the knob clockwise until
the pointer is on the position indicating the desired tem-
perature, included hetween 50°C and max.
The temperature will be kept constant by the thermostat.
If you want more heat coming from the bottom or more
heat coming from the top turn the knob so as to place
the pointer on the symbol
(bottom heat) or
(top
heat).
Under these conditions the temperature will never exceed
about 200°C in the bottom heat position
and 180°C
in the top heat position
and it will not he regulated
by the thermostat.
Electric fixed grill (if present)
In the models with electric oven turn the knob so as to
place the pointer on the symbol
.
In the models with gas oven press and turn the knob
clockwise until the stop position is reached
, at the
same time the grill light will come on.
Place the dripping pan under the wire shelf so as to
prevent fat from dripping on the bottom of the oven.
When using the grill, the oven door must be
kept half-open and the knobs-protection
shield (fig. 11) must be in position.
Operation pilot light (Red light)
When lit, it shows the insertion of one or more heating
elements.
Oven thermostat pilot light
(Yellow light)
It turns off when the oven reaches the selected tempe-
rature and re-lights when the heating elements operate
to stabilize the temperature.
0
01
0
0
5
5 1
0
0
2
0
Fig.12
FO 2194
Mechanical minute-minder
The minute-counter may be set for a maximum time of
one hour. The regulation knob (fig. 13) must be turned
clock-wise until the 60-minute position is reached and
then anti-clockwise to the required time.
Once the pre-set time has elapsed, a signal will be heard
which automatically cuts out. The oven, however, will
remain on.
0
5
0
1
51
0
3
0
4
0
5
0
2
Fig.13
FO 2130