USING THE OVEN
• CONVENTIONAL ELECTRIC OVEN
The oven is fitted with:
• a lower heating element;
• an upper heating element
Oven thermostat knob (fig. 1)
to obtain an oven temperature between 60° and MAX°C, turn the knob clockwise.
Oven function knob (fig. 2)
It is possible to select one of following functions turning the commutator knob clockwise.
Note:
All the functions mentioned above switch the internal light of the oven on.
A warning light on the control panel will stay lit until the temperature is reached. Afterwards, it will light up
intermittently.
Minute minder knob (fig. 3)
Turn the knob clockwise to set the cooking time.
The minute minder can be set between 5 and 60 minutes.
At the end of the fixed time it marks them acoustic informs of the end cooking.
ATTENTION:
The temperature shown on the control panel corresponds to the temperature in the centre of the oven only when
the function is selected.
NOTE: The oven door MUST always be closed when using the oven, in all functions.
Function Description Table
Function Description of Function
CONVENTIONAL
To cook any kind of dish on one shelf only. Use the 2nd level. Preheat the
oven to the required temperature; the oven is ready for introducing food
when the thermostat light goes off.
GRILL
To grill chops, kebabs and sausages; to gratinate vegetables and toast bread.
It is advisable to place food on the 4th level. When grilling meat, use the drip-
tray to collect the cooking juices. Position it on the 3rd level, adding about
half a litre of water. Preheat the oven for 3 - 5 min. The oven door must
remain closed during cooking.
TOP HEATING
For browning food. It is advisable to place food on the 3rd/4th level. Preheat
the oven for 3 - 5 min. This function can also be used at the end of cooking
to brown or gratinate (vegetables au gratin, flans, baked pasta). The oven
door must remain closed during cooking.
BOTTOM HEATING
This function is recommended for slow cooking, e.g. meat stews or
vegetables; It can also be used to finish cooking sweet or savoury dishes with
very liquid consistency and to thicken sauces. It is advisable to place food on
the 1st cooking level.
fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 3