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PRACTICAL COOKING TIPS
Selector knob setting
Food to be cooked
Weight
Cooking rack
Preheating
Thermostat
Cooking
(in kg)
position from
time
knob setting
time
bottom
(Minutes)
(˚C)
(Minutes)
7. BAKING
Tarts
0.5
3
15
180
20-30
Fruit cakes
1
2/3
15
180
40-45
Fruitcake
0.7
3
15
180
40-50
Sponge cake
0.5
3
15
160
25-30
Stuffed pancakes (on 2 racks)
1.2
2-4
15
200
30-35
Small cakes (on 2 cakes)
0.6
2-4
15
190
20-25
Cheese puffs (on 2 cakes)
0.4
2-4
15
210
15-20
Cream puffs (on 3 cakes)
0.7
1-3-5
15
180
20-25
Biscuits (on 3 racks)
0.7
1-3-5
15
180
20-25
Meringues (on 3 racks)
0.5
1-3-5
15
90
180
8. FAST COOKING
Frozen food
Pizza
0.3
2
–
250
12
Courgette and prawn pie
0.4
2
–
200
20
Country style spinach pie
0.5
2
–
220
30-35
Turnovers
0.3
2
–
200
25
Lasagna
0.5
2
–
200
35
Golden Rolls
0.4
2
–
180
25-30
Chicken morsels
0.4
2
–
220
15-20
Pre-cooked food
Golden chicken wings
0.4
2
–
200
20-25
Fresh Food
Biscuits (short pastry)
0.3
2
–
200
15-18
Fruitcake
0.6
2
–
180
45
Cheese puffs
0.2
2
–
210
10-12
9. PIZZA
Pizza
0.5
3
15
220
15-20
Roast veal or beef
1
2
10
220
25-30
Chicken
1
2/3
10
180
60-70
NB: cooking times are approximate and may vary according to individual tastes. when
cooking using the grill or fan assisted grill the dripping pan must always be placed on the
1st oven rack from the bottom.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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coNvectIoN mode ( )
Position the thermostat knob “C” between 60°C and Max on this setting. The top and bottom heating
elements will be activated. This is the classic, traditional type of oven which has been perfected for
efficient heat distribution and reduced energy consumption. The convection oven is ideal for cooking
dishes such as cabbage with ribs, spanish style cod, Ancona style stockfish, tender veal strips with
rice, etc. Excellent results are achieved when preparing veal or beef-based dishes as well (braised
meats, stew, goulash, wild game, ham etc.) which need to be cooked slowly and basting or the
addition of liquid. It is the ideal system for baking cakes as well as fruit and cooking using covered
casserole dishes for oven baking. When cooking in convection mode, only use one dripping pan or
cooking rack at a time for even heat distribution. select any of the different rack heights to balance
the amount of heat between the top and the bottom of the oven. Choose rack heights based on
whether the dish needs more or less heat from the top.
Fast cookINg mode ( )
Position the thermostat knob “C” between 60°C and Max. The top and bottom heating elements, as
well as the fan, will be activated, ensuring constant heat distribution throughout the oven.
This mode is especially recommended for cooking pre-packed food quickly (as pre-heating is not
necessary), for instance, frozen or pre-cooked food) as well as for a few “home-made” dishes.
The best results for cooking using the “Fast cooking” mode are obtained if you use one cooking only
(the second from the bottom), please refer to the table entitled “Practical Cooking Advice”.
multI-cookINg mode ( )
Position the thermostat knob “C” between 60°C and Max. The top, circle and bottom heating
elements, as well as the fan will be activated alternately. since the heat remains constant and uniform
throughout the oven, the air cooks and browns food uniformly over its entire surface. This mode also
allows you cook various dishes simultaneously as long as their respective cooking temperatures are
the same. A maximum of 2 racks can be used at the same time. Please follow the instructions in the
“Cooking on More Than One Rack” section. This cooking mode is particularly recommended for
dishes requiring a gratin finish or for those requiring considerably prolonged cooking times, for
instance: lasagna, pasta backs, roast chicken and potatoes, etc. 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 less weight loss for the roast. The Multi-cooking mode is
especially suited for cooking fish, which can be prepared with limited amounts of condiments, thus
maintaining their flavour and appearance. Excellent results can be obtained when cooking vegetable-
based side dishes like courgettes, aubergines, peppers, etc.
desserts:
this mode is also perfect for baking leavened cakes.
Use this mode to quickly thaw white or red meat and bread by setting the temperature to 80°C to thaw
more delicate foods, set the thermostat to 60°C or use only the cold air circulation feature by setting
the thermostat to 0°C.
pIzza mode ( )
Position the thermostat “C” between 60°C and 250°C. The bottom and circle heating elements, as
well as the fan, will be activated. This combination rapidly heats the oven due to the large amounts
of power used by the appliance, resulting in considerable heat coming prevalently from the bottom.
The pizza mode is ideal for foods requiring high temperatures to cook, like pizzas and large roasts.
Only use one oven tray or rack at a time. However, if more than one is used, these must be switched
halfway through the cooking process.
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