Instructions for the user
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7
USING THE OVEN
In models with electronic programmer, before using the oven, check that the display is showing the
symbol.
In models with analogue clock and timer knob, locate on the
symbol.
7.1
Precautions and General Advice
When the oven and grill are used for the first time, they should be heated to the maximum temperature
(
260°
C for electric oven and
275°
C for gas oven) for long enough to burn off any oily residues left by
the manufacturing process, which might contaminate foods with unpleasant smells. After an
interruption in the electricity supply, the programmer display flashes at regular intervals, showing
. For setting instructions, see point "8. ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER”.
Oven accessories which may come into contact with foods are made from materials compliant with
directive 89/109/EEC of 21/12/88 and national relevant regulations.
WARNING: the gas oven's door must be open when lit. The oven is fitted
with a safety system which cuts out burner ignition if the door is closed. If
you mistakenly attempt to light the burner with the door closed, open the
door and wait a few moments before trying again.
To avoid unpleasant contact with any steam inside the oven, open the door in
two stages: hold it half-open (about 5 cm) for 4-5 seconds, then open it
completely. If you have to carry out any procedures on foods, leave the door
open for as short a time as possible to prevent a drop in the oven temperature
which will impair the cooking results.
7.2
Cooling fan system
The appliance is equipped with a cooling system which comes into operation a few minutes after the
oven is lit. Operation of the fan generates a normal air flow which comes out above the door and may
continue for a short time even after the oven is turned off.
7.3
Using the gas oven
7.3.1
Electronic spark ignition
Completely open the oven door and press the thermostat knob while turning it
anti-clockwise to the maximum temperature setting; this automatically activates
the electric spark ignition device. Once the burner has ignited, keep the knob
pressed down for a few seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up.
If the burner has not lit after 15 seconds, stop trying, open the oven door
completely and wait 1 minute before trying again.
7.3.2
Lighting the burner by hand
Completely open the oven door and turn the thermostat knob anti-
clockwise. Place a lit match close to the end of the flame pipe
A
in the
centre of the bottom of the oven and press the thermostat knob. Once
the burner has ignited, keep the knob pressed down for a few seconds
to allow the thermocouple to heat up and check that the burner has lit
properly through the inspection hole
B
. The cooking temperature is set
by turning the knob clockwise to the value required, between
50°
and
275
°C.
If the burner accidentally goes out, turn the knob to the off (
) position and wait at least one minute
before trying to relight it.
