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Table of Contents 1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY AND USE ___________________________ 44 2. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE ___________________________________ 46 3. ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS ______________________ 50 4. FINAL OPERATIONS ___________________________________________ 52 5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ___________________________________ 53 6[...]
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Presentation 1. PRECA UTIONS FOR SAFETY A ND USE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE . TAKE GOOD CARE OF IT AND KEEP IT TO HAND THROUGHOUT THE COOKER'S LIF E CYCLE. USERS ARE ADVISED TO READ THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS IT CONTAINS BEFORE USIN G THE COOKER. ALSO KEEP THE SET OF NOZZLES PROVIDED IN A SAFE PLACE. INS TALLATI[...]
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Presentation THE NAMEPLATE WITH THE TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND MARK IS IN A VISIBLE POSITION IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT. THE NAMEPLATE MUST NEVER BE REM OVED . NEVER PLACE PANS WITH BOTTOMS WHICH ARE NOT PERFECTLY FLAT AND SMOOTH ON THE HOB PAN STANDS. THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT DURING USE. TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INS[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 46 2. INST ALLING THE APPLIANCE Installation must be carried out by a qualified engineer in compliance with the relevant regulations. It may be installed against walls one of which is higher than the worktop surface, at least 50 mm from the side of the appl iance, as shown in t he installation class drawings A and B. [...]
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Instructions for the Installer 2.2 Electrical connection Check that the voltage and siz e of the power supply line are as specified on the nameplate inside the s torage compartment. This nameplate must never be removed. The plug on the end of the power supply cable and the wa ll socket must be of the same type (in compliance w ith the relevant nati[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 48 Operation at 380-415V3N ~: use a H05RR-F or H05RN-F five-wire cable (cable of 5 x 1.5 mm2). Operation at 380-415V2N~ : use a H05RR-F or H05RNF four-wire cable (cable of 4 x 2.5 mm2). Operation at 220-240 V~: use a H05RR-F / H05RNF three-wire cable (cable of 3 x 6 mm2). The earth wire (yellow-gr een) must be at leas[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 2.3 Ventilation requirements The room containing the appliance should ha ve an air supply in accordance with B.S. 5440 part 2 1989. 1. All rooms require an opening window o r equivalent, and some rooms will require a permanent vent as well. 2. For room volumes up to 5 m 3 an ai r vent of 100 cm 2 is required. 3. If th[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 50 3. AD APT A TION T O DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS Before performing any cleaning or maint enance work, switch off the power supply to the appliance . The cooking hob of the co oker is preset for G20 natural gas at a pressure of 20 mbar. In the case of functioning with other typ es of gas the burner nozzles must be chan g[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 3.2 Burner and nozzle characteris tics table Burner Rated heating capacity (kW) LPG – G30/G31 28/37 mbar (drawing ref. X238) Nozzle diameter 1/100 mm By-pass Mm 1/100 Reduced flowrate (W) Flowrate g/h G30 Flowrate g/h G31 Auxiliary 1.05 50 30 360 76 75 Semi rapid 1.8 65 33 450 131 129 Rapid 3.0 85 45 750 218 215 Fis[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 52 4. FINAL OPERA TIONS After changing the nozzles, put t he pan st ands, the burner caps and flame diffuser rings back in place. After adjusting for use of a gas other than t he gas used for testing the appliance, replace the gas setting label on the a ppliance with the la bel for the new gas. The label is s upplied [...]
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Instructions for the User 5.1 5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS The front panel All the cooker's control and monitori ng devic es are placed together on the front panel. At first use after a power blackout, press the middle knob for 1 / 2 seconds to enable oven cooki ng operations. KEY TO SYMBOLS FRONT LEFT-HAND BURNER REAR LEFT-HAND BURNER FRONT CEN[...]
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Instructions for the User 54 LEFT-HAND OVEN FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB Turn the knob to select one of the following functions: NO FUNCTION SET GRILL ELEMENT + FAN TOP AND BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENTS BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENT + FAN TOP AND BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENTS + FAN BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENT + FAN HEATING ELEMENT GRILL ELEMENT FAN HEATING ELEMENT + FAN DEFROST[...]
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Instructions for the User RIGHT-HAND OVEN THERMOSTAT KNOB The cooking temperature is set by turning the knob clockwise to the value requir ed, between 50° and 280° ( )C. The light comes on to indicate that the oven is heating up. This light goes out when the set temperatur e is reached. When it flashes at reg ular intervals, the temperature insid[...]
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Instructions for the User 56 5.2 Electronic Analogue Clock LIST OF FUNCTIONS MINUTE-MINDER BUTTON END OF COOKI NG BUTTON CLOCK ADJUSTMENT AND RESET VALUE DECREASE BUTTON VALUE INCREASE BUTTON 5.2.1 Setting the time When the oven is used for the first time, or after an interruption in the electricity supply, the display flashes at regular intervals.[...]
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Instructions for the User 5.2.2 Minute-Minder - This function does not stop cooking; it simply activates the buzzer. Press the key and the display will light up as shown i n figure 1; - Within 6/7 seconds, press the or keys to set the minute-minder. Each time a key is pressed, 1 outside segment, representing 1 minute of cooking time, will light up [...]
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Instructions for the User 58 5.2.3 Programming Cooking duration: the 2nd button can be pressed to set the c ooking duration. Before it can be set, the thermostat must be turne d to the cooking temperature req uired and the f unction selector knob to any setting. To set the cooking duration, proceed as follows: - Press the key for 1 / 2 seconds; the[...]
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Instructions for the User Starting cooking: as well as setting a cooking duration, the cooking start time can also be set (with a maximum delay of 12 hours from the curren t time). To set the cooking start/end time, proceed as follows: - Set the cooking durati on as described in the previous point. - Within 6/7 s econds of the last pressure on the [...]
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Instructions for the User 60 6.1 6. USING THE HOB Lighting the hob burners Before lighting the hob burn ers check that the flame diffuser rings are correctly in place with their re specti ve burner caps, making sure that the holes A in the flame diffuse rs are aligned with the plugs and thermocouples. The special pan stand B is for use with woks. T[...]
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Instructions for the User 6.2 Practical hints for using the hob burners For better burner efficiency and to minimise gas cons umption, use pans with lids of suitable size for the burne r, so that flam es do not reach up the sides of the pan (see point "6.3 Pan Diameters"). Onc e the contents come to the boil, turn down the flame far enoug[...]
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Instructions for the User 62 To avoid unpleasant contac t with any steam inside the oven, open the door in two sta ges: hold it half-open (abo ut 5 cm) for 4-5 seconds, then open it completely. If you have to carry out any procedures on foods, le ave the door open for as short a time as possible to prevent a drop in the oven temperature w hich will[...]
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Instructions for the User 8. USING THE "PIZZA" FUNCTION This appliance is equipped with a fu nction specially developed for cooking pizza. This function is identified by the symbol on the oven functions knob. To cook a pizza, procee d as described below. Set the oven functions knob on the symbol and the thermostat knob on the symbol. Preh[...]
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Instructions for the User 64 8.2 Attention • Grilling processes must never last more than 60 minutes. • The oven door must be closed d uring grill and grill + r otisserie cooking operations. • To prevent hazardous overheating, the appliance's glass lid must always be raised when using the oven or grill. • Accessible parts may be very h[...]
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Instructions for the User 9. A CCESSORIES A V AILABLE The oven is fitted with 4 runners for placing trays and shelves at different heights. Oven shelf: for cooking food on plates, small cakes or roasts or foods requiring light grilling. Tray grid: for placing on top of a tray for cooking foods which may drip. Oven tray: useful for collecting fat fr[...]
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Instructions for the User 66 Pizza plate: specially designed for cooki ng pizza. For use as descri bed in point "8 Using the "pizza" function". Optional accessories The bottom plinth and self-cleani ng oven liners can be or dered through our Authorised Service Centres. Before using accessories, read the accompanying instru ction[...]
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Instructions for the User 10. COOKING AD VICE The oven should a lways be preheated in fan mode to 30/40° C above the cooking temperature. This consider a bly shortens cooking times an d reduces electricity consumption, as well as giving better re sults. The oven door must be closed during cooking o perations. 10.1 Conventional cooki ng (left/right[...]
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Instructions for the User 68 10.2 Hot air cooking (left-hand oven) FUNCTION SELECTOR THERMOSTAT SET AT 50 - 250°C This system is suitable for cooking on several shelv es, even with foods of different kinds (fish, meat, et c.) without cross-contamination of flavours or smells. The air circulat ion ins ide the oven ensures un iform heat distribution[...]
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Instructions for the User Hot-air grilling (left/right oven) FUNCTION SELECTOR THERMOSTAT FROM 50° C TO 250°C THERMOSTAT FROM 50° TO 280°C ( ) Allows uniform heat distribution with better penetration t o the core of foods. Foods are lightly browned on the outside but still soft on the inside. During cooking the oven door must be closed, and the[...]
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Instructions for the User 70 10.5 Rotisserie cooki ng (left-hand oven) FUNCTION SELECTOR THERMOSTAT SET AT 50 -200°C Recommended for small pieces of meat. Prepare the rotisserie rod with the food, tightening the scr ews A of the prongs. Fit the shelf B onto the third r unners from the bott om. Remove the handle D a nd position the rotisserie ro d [...]
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Instructions for the User 10.6 Recommended cooking tables Cooking times, for meat in particular, vary depending on the food's thickness and quality and per sonal preference. CONVENTIONAL COOKING RUNNER HEIGHT FROM BOTTOM TEMPERATURE (°C) TIME IN MINUTES (*) PASTA LASAGNE PASTA BAKES 2 - 3 2 - 3 210 - 230 210 - 230 30 40 MEAT ROAST VEAL ROAST [...]
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Instructions for the User 72 HOT-AIR COOKING RUNNER HEIGHT FROM BOTTOM TEMPERATURE (°C) TIME IN MINUTES PASTA LASAGNE PASTA BAKES CREOLE RICE 2 2 2 190 - 210 190 - 210 190 - 220 20 - 25 25 - 30 20 - 25 MEAT ROAST VEAL ROAST PORK ROAST BEEF FILLET STEAK ROAST LAMB RARE ROAST BEEF ROAST CHICKEN ROAST DUCK ROAST TURKEY ROAST RABBIT ROAST HARE ROAST P[...]
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Instructions for the User 11. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Never use a jet of steam for cleaning the i nside of the oven . 11.1 Cleaning stainless steel To keep stainless steel in g ood condition, it must be cleaned regular ly, after each use, first allowing it to cool. 11.1.1 Routine daily cleaning When cleaning and car ing for stainless steel surface[...]
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Instructions for the User 74 11.2 Cleaning the hob components Before carrying out any o peration involving ac cess to live parts, disconnect the applian ce fr om the electricity supply. 11.2.1 Barbecue griddle plate After leaving it to cool, remove the barbecue plate by lifting it from the front as shown here, ta king care not to sp ill the residue[...]
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Instructions for the User 11.2.4 The burner caps, flame di ffuser rings and burners The burner caps and flame diffuser rings can be removed for easier cleaning; wash them in hot wat er and non-abrasive detergent, taking care to remove all deposits, and wait for them to dry completely. Replace the burner caps on their rings, makin g sure that the ho[...]
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Instructions for the User 76 11.3.1 Oven liners (main oven) The main oven is fitted with enamelled liners that ar e continuously self- cleaning. These liners simplify clea ning of the oven and e nsure it continues to perform well over time. 11.3.2 Using the self-cleaning liners To keep the inside of the oven clean and free from foo d residues and u[...]
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Instructions for the User 11.4 Door glazing The glass in the door should always be kept thoroughly clean. Us e absorbent kitchen roll; remove stubbor n dirt with a damp sponge and ordinary detergent. Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners fo r cleaning the door glazing. (e.g. powder products, oven-cleaner sprays , stain removers and metal scouri[...]
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Instructions for the User 78 • Before cleaning, remove any dirt burnt onto the stone with the aid of a metal spatula or a scraper of the kind used for cleaning cerami c hobs; • For best results, the stone must still be warm; otherwise, wash it in hot water; • Use metal mesh or non- abrasive scouring pads, dipped in lemon or vinegar; • Never[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 12. EXTRA ORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE Occasionally, the ovens will requir e minor servicing procedures or the replacement of parts subject to wear and tear, such as gaskets, light bulbs, etc. The specific oper ations fo r each pr ocedure of this kind are provided below. Before carrying out any o peration involving ac cess t[...]
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Instructions for the Installer 80 12.2 Removing the door Open the door completely and insert t he pins (supplied) into the holes from the inside. Close the door to an an gle of about 45° and lift it off. To reassemble, fit the hinges into their grooves, then lower the door into place and extract the pins. 12.3 Oven door gaskets To allow thorough c[...]