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31 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AN D USE ..................... 32 2. INSTALLATION ........ ................ ............................ ........... 35 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ... ......................... ......... 37 4. USING THE OVEN ..... .......................................... ........... 43 5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ......... .............[...]
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32 Instructions f or saf ety and use 1. INSTR UCTIONS FOR SAFE TY AND USE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LI FE OF THE O VEN. WE ADVISE READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN BEFO RE USING THE OVEN. INSTALLATION MU ST BE CARRIE[...]
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33 Instructions f or saf ety and use NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: IF IT SHOULD ACCIDENTALLY BE SWITCHED ON, THIS MIGHT CAUSE A FIRE. DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHN ICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND BRAND NAME IS POSITIONED VISIBLY ON THE OVEN [...]
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34 Instructions f or saf ety and use INFORMATION FOR USERS Pursuant to Directives 20 02/ 95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC relating to th e reduction o f the use of hazardous substan ces in electrical and electronic appl iances, as wel l as to the disposal of refuse. The crossed out bin symbol on the appliance indicates th at the product, at the en[...]
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35 Instructions f or the installer 2. INST ALLA TION 2.1 Electric al connectio n Make sure the v oltage an d the cro ss-section of the pow er cord match the specifications indicate d on the identification plate p ositioned on the frame of the o v en door . Do not remo ve this plate f or any reason . The appliance must be connected to ea r t h in co[...]
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36 Instructions f or the installer 2.2 P ositioning the oven The ov en is designed f or mounti ng into any piece of furniture as long as it is heat-resi stant. Proceed according to the dimensions shown in Figures 1 , 2 and 3 . F or installing under a wor k top , f ollow the dimensions given in Figure 1 - 3 . F o r installing under a wor k top w ith[...]
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37 Instructions f or the user 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 3.1 The fro nt panel All the ov en controls are grouped together on the fro nt panel. At first use or after a power outag e, press the centre button for 1 / 2 seconds to enable the oven for cooking. FUNCTIONS SWITCH KNOB Turn the knob in either direction to select a function from the followin[...]
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38 Instructions f or the user THERMOSTAT KNOB The cooking temperature is selected by tur ning the knob clockwise to the desired setting, between 50 ° and 250 °C . THERMOSTAT INDICATOR LIGHT (ORANGE) The light comes on to i ndicate that th e ov en i s heating up. When it goes out, the preset heati ng temperature has been reached. When the light fl[...]
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39 Instructions f or the user 3.2 E lectronic Analog ue Clock LIST OF FUNC TIONS TIMER BUTTON END OF COOKING BUTT ON CLOCK ADJUSTMENT AND RESET VALUE DECREASE BUTTON VALUE INCREASE BUTTON 3.2.1 Se tting the time When the ov en is used f or the first time, or after an electr icity supply f a ilure, the display flashes at regular inter v als. Press f[...]
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40 Instructions f or the user 3.2.2 Timer • This function does n ot stop cooking; it simply activa tes the buzz er . Press and the display will light up as shown in figure 1; • Within 6/7 seconds, press the or ke ys to set the timer . Each time a k ey is pressed, 1 outside segment, representing 1 minute of cooking time, will light u p or go out[...]
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41 Instructions f or the user • Once cooking has star ted the di splay will show the current time, represented by the constantly illuminated segments, and the minutes left to the end of the co oking time, represented by the flashing segments (each flashing segment me ans 12 minutes of cooking time left). • At the end of the cooking time the tim[...]
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42 Instructions f or the user • Here we can see a programming e xample: the current time is 7:06 and co oking is programmed to star t at 8.00 and end at 9.00. • At 8 o'cloc k the inside segments between 8 and 9 will star t to flash, while the hours hand wil l remain still. W arning: for the o ven to star t co oking opera tions after the pr[...]
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43 Instructions f or the user 4. USING THE O VEN 4.1 W arnings and ge neral advice Bef ore using the ov en f or the first time, pre-heat it to maximum temperature ( 250°C ) long enough to burn any manuf actur ing oily residues which could give the f ood a bad smell. During cooking, do not cover the bo ttom of the oven with aluminiu m or tin foil a[...]
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44 Instructions f or the user 4.4 Attent ion • Grill ing processes must never last more than 60 minutes. • The oven door must be closed during grill and grill + rotisseri e cooking operations . • Accessib le parts may be very hot during an d after use of the grill; keep children well away fro m the appliance. • When using th e oven, remove [...]
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45 Instructions f or the user 5. A V AILABLE A CCES SORIES The ov en features 4 runners f or positioning pans and racks at diff erent heights. Not all accessories are provided on some models. Rack: useful for holding cooking contai ners. Pan rack: for placing on top of a pan for cooking foods which may d rip. Oven pan: useful for co llecting fat fr[...]
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46 Instructions f or the user 6. COOKING HINTS In fan-assisted mode preheating sh ould be carried out at 30/40°C above the cooking temperature. This considerably shortens cooking times and reduces power consumption, a s well as giving b etter cooking results. Keep the oven do or closed during coo king. 6.1 T raditional cooking FUNCTIONS SWITCH THE[...]
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47 Instructions f or the user 6.2 Hot-air c ooking FUNCTIONS SWITCH THERMOSTAT 50 ÷ 250°C This system is suitable for cooking on several levels, in cluding different types of food (fish, meat etc.), without tastes and smells min gling. Air circulation in the oven ensures a uniform hea ting. Multiple cooking is possib le as long as the cooking tem[...]
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48 Instructions f or the user 6.4 Hot-air grilling FUNCTIONS SWITCH THERMOSTAT 200 Ensures unifo rm heating with g reater heat pen etration i nto the food. Food will be lightly browned on the outside and remain soft inside . Keep the oven door closed during cooking. Heating up time m u s t n o t exceed 60 minutes . 6.5 Delicat e cooking FUNCTIONS S[...]
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49 Instructions f or the user 6.6 Thawin g FUNCTIONS SWITCH THERMOSTAT IN POSITION 0 The movement of air ensu red by the fan causes faster thawing of foo ds. The air circulating insi de the ov en is at room temperature. Thawing at room temperature has th e advantage of no t altering the taste and appearance of the food.[...]
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50 Instructions f or the user 6.7 Rotisserie cooking FUNCTIONS SWITCH THERMOSTAT IN POSITION 200 Prepare the roti sserie rod with the food, tightening the screws A of the prongs. Fit the fr ames B into the hole s of the basin F . Remove the handle D and position the ro tisserie rod so that the pulley E remains guided on the troug h of the fr ame B [...]
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51 Instructions f or the user 6.8 T able of recommend ed cooking settings Cooking times, especially for meat, v ar y according to the thickness, quality of the f ood and to consumer's taste. Cooking times are given f or a pre-heated ov e n. TRADITIONAL COOKING RUNNER POSITION FROM BOTTOM TEMPERATURE (°C) TIME IN MINUTES (*) FIRST COURSES LASA[...]
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52 Instructions f or the user GRILL COOKING RUNNER POSITION FROM BOTTOM TIME IN MINUTES FIRST SIDE SECOND SIDE PORK CHOPS FILLET OF PORK FILLET OF BEEF LIVER VEAL ESCALOPES HALF CHICKEN SAUSAGES MEAT-BALLS FISH FILLET TOASTED SANDWICHES 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 7 - 9 9 - 11 9 - 11 2 - 3 7 - 9 9 - 14 7 - 9 7 - 9 5 - 6 2 - 4 5 - 7 5 - 9 9 - 11 2 - 3 5 - 7[...]
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53 Instructions f or the user 7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Do not use a steam jet fo r cleaning the appliance. Before any intervention that re quires acces s to live par ts, disconnect the power sup ply of the applia nce. 7.1 Cleaning st ainless steel To keep stainless steel in good conditi on it shoul d be cleaned regu larly after use. Let it cool [...]
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54 Instructions f or the user 7.2 Cleaning of the oven (w it hout self-c leaning pane ls) For best oven upkeep clean re gularly after having all owed to cool. Take out all re movable p arts. • Clean the oven rac k and side r unners wi th hot water and non- abrasiv e detergent. Rinse and dr y . • F or easier cl eaning, the door c an b e remov ed[...]
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55 Instructions f or the user 7.3.3 Remov ing the self-cleaning panels Remov e all the accessor ies from the oven and carry o ut the follo wing operations: 1 Remo v e the side racks (fig.1); 2 Slide out the side panels “ F ” and “ G ” (fig. 2); 3 Extr act the rear pane l “ A ” after first unscrewing the threaded rings “ C ” (fig. 2)[...]
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56 Instructions f or the user 7.4.2 Removing the door with pins Open the door completely a nd inser t the pins (supplie d) into the holes from the inside. Close the door to an angle of ab out 45° and lift it o ff . T o reassemble, fit the hinges into their groo v es, then low er the door into place and extr a ct the pins. If the pins get lost, two[...]
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57 Instructions f or the user 1) 2) 3) Use absorbent kitchen roll ; in case of stubbor n dir t remov e with a damp sponge and an ordi nar y de tergent. Warning: before remo ving the glass panels, make su re that the door has been locke d in an open po sition as describ ed in point “ 7.4 Removing the door ” . This operation might also have to be[...]
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58 Instructions f or the user 8. EXTRA ORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE The ov en may require e xtraordinar y maintenance or replacement of par ts subject to wear such as seals, b ulbs, and so on. The follo wing instr uctions descr ibe h ow to carr y out thes e minor maintena nce operations. Before any intervention that requires access to live parts, dis conn[...]