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The different functions of the cooker and how they may be used
The various functions included in the cooker are selected by
operating the control devices located on the cooker control
panel.
The oven and grill knob (G)
This knob is used to selct the different functions of the oven
and choose the right cooking temperature for the food to be
prepared in the oven from among the temperatures shown
on the knob (from 60°C to 240°C). By turning the knob
clockwise to the position indicated by the symbol , the
oven lamp lights up without turning on the heating elements.
By continuing to turn the knob clockwise both the upper and
the lower heating element (electric resistances) begin
working. It is possible to choose, from among the complete
range of temperatures here below, the right cooking tempe-
rature for the food to be prepared. To do so, match the desired
temperature value shown with the permanent reference on
the panel. This temperature is reached automatically and
kept constant by the knob-controlled thermostat. The oven
lamp indicates that the oven is in use and stays on during
cooking.
Position bottom heating element
It is possible to use only the lower heating element by turning
the knob (G) past the MAX. Setting and onto the setting
marked. On this setting the oven will heat up slowly until it
reaches maximum (240°C) at which temperature it will be
maintained. It is not possible to use this function al lower
setting. This setting is recommended for finishing the cooking
of foods in containers that are well done on the outside but
still not done inside, or for desserts covered with fruit or jam
which requires a light browning on top.
Grill position
Turning the oven knob (G) till to this position, the oven light
turns on, so does the infra-red ray grill. The rather high and
direct temperature of the grill permits browning the outside
of meats immediately thus keeping in the juices and assuring
tenderness.
Attention: before using the oven and grill for the first time,
turn the oven on for approximately one half hour. Make sure
that the oven is empty, the thermostat on high, the door open,
and the room properly ventilated. The odor which can be
detected at times is due to the evaporation off the substances
used to protect the oven and the grill during the period
between the time of production and installation of the
appliance.
Using the grill
When using the grill, the oven door must be left partly open
by positioning the deflector “D” between door and panel to
prevent the cooker knobs from overheating. When using the
grill, place a dripping-pan under
the grill to catch the grease.
Caution: the deflector “D” will
get extremely hot during grilling.
Allow time to cool in position,
to a safe temperature, before
attempting to remove.
The cook-top electric plate control knobs (H)
The cookers may be equipped with standard or fast (the fast
plates distinguished from the others by a red dot in the centre).
To avoid heat dispersion and damage to the plates,
recommend using cooking vessels with flat bottoms in
diameters which are not smaller than the plate diameter. Table
shows the correspondence between the position indicated
on the knobs and the use for which the plates advised.
Setting Normal or Fast Plate
0
Off
1
Cooking vegetables, fish
2
Cooking potatoes (using steam) soups, chickpeas,
beans.
3
Continuing the cooking of large quantities of food,
minestrone
4
For roasting (average)
5
For roasting (above average)
6
For browning and reaching a boil in a short time.
The electric plates pilot lamp (I)
This turns on whenever any electric heating element in the
hob is on.
Storage recess below the oven
Below the oven a recess can be used to contain cooking
pans and cooker accessories.
Caution: this storage recess must not be used to store
inflammable materials.
WARNING
Do not attempt to operate the hob when the lid is down. Do
not close the lid when the electric plates are on. Allow the
electric plates to cool down after use before lowering the lid.
Attention
Do not allow children to touch the glass fronted door when
cooking as it becomes very hot.
Baking cakes
Remember to preheat the oven when baking cakes. The
temperatures are normally around 160°C. Do not open the
oven door during the baking process as this could cause the
cake to sink. Beaten cake mixtures should not be too soft as
this could considerably lengthen cooking times. In general:
Pastry is too dry
Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the cooking
time.
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