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Shelf supports
The oven has four shelf levels. The shelf positions are
counted from the bottom of the oven as shown in the
diagram.
Always use oven
gloves
to remove and replace food
in the oven.
The temperatures inside the oven can reach 250°C.
Always ensure that you are using oven proof baking
trays, oven dishes, etc.
Do not place pans, biscuit pans or aluminium foil
directly on the base of the oven. This could cause a
heat build-up which could affect the performance of
the oven and damage the oven enamel.
Carefully supervise cookings with
fats or oil
, since
these types of foodstuff can result in a fire, if over-
heated.
For the same reason, be careful when placing or
removing food in the oven, not to let any fat or oil fall
on the oven base. If this happens, carefully clean the
oven to avoid unpleasant smells or smoke.
Always cook with the oven door closed
To open the oven door, always catch the handle
in its central part.
Using the Oven
Once the oven has been installed:
a) set the thermostat knob to MAX;
b) switch the oven function control knob to conventional
cooking (
);
c) allow the oven to run empty for approximately 45
minutes;
d) open a window for ventilation.
During this time, an unpleasant odour may be emitted.
This is absolutely
normal
, and is caused by residues of
manufacturing.
Once this operation is carried out, let the oven cool
down, then clean the oven cavity with a soft cloth soaked
in warm soapy water.
Before cooking for the first time, carefully wash the
shelf
and the
dripping pan.
When the oven is first installed
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3
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The Conventional Oven
When using this setting, heat comes from both the top
and bottom elements. This allows you to cook on a single
level and is particularly suitable for dishes which require
extra base browning such as quiches and flans.
Gratins, lasagnes and hotpots which require extra top
browning also cook well in the conventional oven. This
form of cooking gives you the opportunity to cook without
the fan in operation.
How to Use the
Conventional Oven
Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol
(
) and set the thermostat knob on the required tem-
perature.
F
Bottom oven element only
Turn the oven function control knob to the relevant symbol
(
) and set the thermostat knob on the required tem-
perature.
This function is particularly useful when blind-baking
pastry. It may also be used to finish off quiches or flans
to ensure the base pastry is cooked through.
