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 and 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.
1. Select the desired cooking mode by turning the
SELECTOR knob.
2. Select the desired temperature with the
THERMOSTAT knob. See the Cooking advice
table for cooking modes and the suggested
cooking temperatures (see Cooking Modes).
3. When lit, the THERMOSTAT indicator light
indicates that the oven is heating up to the
temperature set.
4. You may do the following during cooking:
- change the cooking mode by turning the
SELECTOR knob.
- change the temperature by turning the
THERMOSTAT knob.
- stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to the
"0" position.
! ! ! ! ! There is no preheating stage for the BARBECUE mode.
! ! ! ! ! Never put objects directly on the bottom of the
oven; this will prevent the enamel coating from being
damaged.
! ! ! ! ! Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.
Cooling ventilation
In order to cool down the external temperature of the
oven, some models are fitted with a cooling fan
which blows air out between the control panel and
the oven door.
Once cooking has been completed, the cooling fan
remains on until the oven has cooled down
sufficiently. In the BAKING mode, the cooling fan is
only activated when the oven is hot.
! Once cooking has been completed, the cooling fan
continues to operate until the oven has cooled down
sufficiently.
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Oven light
This is switched on by selecting
SELECTOR knob. It remains lit when a cooking
mode is selected.
Cooking modes
! A temperature value between 60°C and MAX can
be set for all cooking modes except the following:
• BARBECUE (recommended: set only to MAX
power level)
• GRATIN (recommended: do not exceed 200°C).
TRADITIONAL OVEN mode
When using this traditional cooking mode, it is best
to use one cooking rack only. if more than one rack
is used, the heat will be distributed unevenly.
BAKING mode
This mode is ideal for baking temperature sensitive
foods (such as cakes, which need to rise) and for
the preparation of "bitesize pastries" on 3 shelves
simultaneously.
FAST COOKING mode
This mode is particularly suitable for cooking pre-
packed food quickly (frozen or pre-cooked). The
best results are achieved using one cooking rack
only.
MULTILEVEL mode
Since the heat remains constant throughout the
oven, the air cooks and browns food in a uniform
manner. A maximum of two racks may be used at
the same time.
PIZZA mode
This combination heats the oven rapidly by
producing a considerable amount of heat,
particularly from the element at the bottom. If you
use more than one rack at a time, switch the position
of the dishes halfway through the cooking process.
BARBECUE mode
The high and direct temperature of the grill is
recommended for food which requires a high surface
temperature. Always cook in this mode with the oven
door closed.
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