The various functions included in the cooker are selected by operating the control devices located on the cooker control panel.
Control Knobs for the Gas Burners on the Hob
The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of the knobs is shown by a symbol of a solid ring:•. To light
one of the burners, hold a lighted match or lighter near the burner. Press down and turn the corresponding knob
in the counter-clockwise direction to the maximum setting. Each burner can be operated at its maximum, minimum or intermediate power. Shown on the knob are
the different symbols for off •(the knob is on this setting
when the symbol lines up with the reference mark on the
control panel), for maximum and minimum .
To obtain these settings, turn the knob counter-clockwise with respect to the off position. To turn off the burner, turn the knob clockwise until it stops (corresponding again with
the •symbol).
Electronic Lighting of the Hob Burners (only a few models)
Some models are equipped with instant electronic light- ing of the gas burners located on the hob, which can be identified by the presence of an igniter device (see detail C). This device is activated by lighting pressing on the “L”
button, identified by the symbol. To turn on a burner, simply press the “L” button and then press while, at the same time, pressing in and turning the control knob for the burner in the anticlockwise direction until the burner lights. To light the burner immediately, it is recom- mended that the button be pressed first and then the knob turned.
Caution: If the burner accidentally goes out, turn off the burner using the knob and wait at least one minute before relighting.
Models with Flame Failure Device (only a few models) These models are identified by the presence of a flame detection device (see detail H).
Important: Since the top burners are equipped with a safety device, after lighting the burner keep the knob pressed in for about 6 seconds to allow the gas to pass until the safety thermocouple is heated.
Gas Cut Off (only a few models)
This cooker has a safety cut out feature which switches off the burners when you close the cover. This device is provided as a safety feature in case the cover is lowered with the burners on. Always turn off the gas and allow the burners to cool before closing the cover. Failure to follow these instructions may cause the glass cover to shatter. Keep the cover open when using the oven.
Notice: The first time you use your appliance, we recom- mend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting and leave the oven on for about half an hour with nothing in it, with the oven door shut. Then, open the oven door and let the room air. The odour that is often detected dur- ing this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances
used to protect the oven during storage and until it is in- stalled.
Attention: Only use the bottom shelf of the oven when using the rotisserie to cook (where present). For all other types of cooking, never use the bottom shelf and never place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in operation because this could damage the enamel. Always place your cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on the grate provided with the appliance inserted especially along the oven guides.
Attention: to use the oven in manual mode without the cooking control timer, match the indicator on the control
panel with the symbol on the timer knob.
Using the oven
When the oven control knob (M) is turned in a clockwise
direction to the symbol the fan and oven light will come on to assist in the defrosting of frozen food. Rotating further to the complete range of temperatures shown on the dial you can choose which is most suitable for the food you are going to cook. The temperature is reached automatically and controlled by the oven thermostat (from 50°C to 240°C).
Note: Whilst using tag oven for conventional cooking knob (O) must be set with “MAX” in line with the reference mark on the control panel.
Grill
The top centre heating element will come on and the rotisserie motor (if present) will be activated. On this setting, food is cooked by the thermal radiation given off in the downward direction by the electric heating element. The very high temperature and direct heat of the grill make it possible to brown meats on the surface while locking in the juices to keep them tender.
Double Grill
Both of the top heating elements turn on and the rotisserie motor (if present) is activated.
This over-sized grill has a completely new design, which is the reason why cooking efficiency has increased by 50%. In addition, the double grill eliminates heat gaps in the corners of the oven.
Important: 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.