Start-Up And Use; Using The Oven; Cooking Modes - Indesit KN6C11/EX Mode D'emploi

Start-up and use

Using the oven

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! The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty
oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature
for at least half an hour. Ensure that the room is well
ventilated before switching the oven off and opening
the oven door. The appliance may emit a slightly
unpleasant odour caused by protective substances
used during the manufacturing process burning away.
! Before operating the product, remove all plastic film
from the sides of the appliance.
1. Select the desired cooking mode by turning the
SELECTOR knob.
2. Select the recommended temperature for the
cooking mode or the desired temperature by turning
the THERMOSTAT knob.
A list detailing cooking modes and suggested cooking
temperatures can be found in the relevant table (see
Oven cooking advice table).
During cooking it is always possible to:
• Change the cooking mode by turning the
SELECTOR knob.
• Change the temperature by turning the
THERMOSTAT knob.
• Set the total cooking time and the cooking end time
(see below).
• Stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to the
"0" position.
! Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven;
this will avoid the enamel coating being damaged.
Only use position 1 in the oven when cooking with the
rotisserie spit.
! Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.

Cooking Modes

Convection Mode
Position of thermostat knob between 60°C and Max.
On this setting, the top and bottom heating elements
come on. This is the classic, traditional type of oven
which has been perfected, with exceptional heat
distribution and reduced energy consumption. The
convection oven is still unequalled when it comes to
cooking dishes made up of several ingredients, e.g.
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 cook slowly and
require basting or the addition of liquid. It nonetheless
remains the best system for baking cakes as well as
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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,
otherwise the heat distribution will be uneven. Using
the different rack heights available, you can balance
the amount of heat between the top and the bottom of
the oven. Select from among the various rack heights
based on whether the dish needs more or less heat
from the top.
Pastry Mode
Position of thermostat kno: Between 60°C and Max.
The bottom heating element comes on.
This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate
foods - especially cakes that need to rise because
the heat coming from the bottom helps the leavening
process.
Please note that it takes a considerable amount of time
for the higher temperatures to be reached, therefore
we recommend you use the "Convection Mode" in
these cases.
"Top" Oven
Position of thermostat knob: Between 60°C and Max.
The top heating element comes on.
This mode can be used to brown food at the end of
cooking.
Grill
Position of thermostat knob: Max
The top central heating element comes on.
The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill
makes it possible to brown the surface of meats and
roasts while locking in the juices to keep them tender.
The grill is also highly recommended for dishes that
require a high temperature on the surface: beef steaks,
veal, rib steak, filets, hamburgers etc...
Some grilling examples are included in the "Practical
Cooking Advice" paragraph.
The oven light
Set knob to the symbol to turn it on. It lights the
oven and stays on when any of the electrical heating
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Only available in certain models.