reference mark on the control panel; the complete range of temperatures is shown below:
Min | • | 150 • | 180 • | 220 • | Max |
140 | 145 | 160 | 200 | 230 | 240 |
The oven will automatically reach the temperature set, and the thermostat, which is controlled by the knob, will keep it constant.
Lighting the oven manually
In the event of a brief power failure, the oven burner can be lit by hand:
a)open the oven door
b)hold a match or lighter near the burner hole as shown in the figure, press knob “ B” in fully and turn it anticlockwise, setting it to the Max position. Since the oven is equipped with a safety device, after lighting the burner keep knob “B” pressed in for about 6 seconds to allow the gas to pass until the safety thermocouple is heated.
c)once the burner is lit, shut the oven door.
Important Notice: should the burner flame accidentally go out, turn control knob “B” to the off position, open the oven door and wait for at least one minute before trying to light the burner again.
The grill knob (B)
Your oven is equipped with an electric grill. 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: such as beef steaks, veal, rib steak, filets, hamburgers etc...
Some grilling examples are included in the “Practical Cooking Advice” paragraph.
Press knob “B” in fully and set it to position 2 the grill (which uses infrared rays) and the rotisserie motor (only available on some models) will come on, the latter will stay on as long as the grill is in operation.
Important: when using the grill, the oven door must be kept shut. For further details on how to use the rotisserie, please read the corresponding paragraph.
The rotisserie (only available on certain models) To start the rotisserie, proceed as follows:
a)place the dripping pan on the 1st rack;
b)insert the special rotisserie support on the 3rd rack and position the spit by inserting it through the special hole into the rotisserie at the back of the oven;
c)start the rotisserie using knob “B” to select setting 2.
Notice: the oven door gets hot during cooking. Please keep children well away.
The oven light button (C)
This is the button indicated by symbol 3 and allows you to turn the light on inside your oven to supervise cooking without having to open the oven door.
The grill indicator light (E)
This light comes on when the grill starts.
Timer (only available on certain models)
To use the timer, the buzzer “D” must be wound up by turning the knob one full turn clockwise 4; then turn it back 5 to the desired time so that the number of minutes on the knob matches the reference mark on the panel.
Cooling ventilation
In order to cool down the temperature of their exterior, some models are equipped with a cooling fan that comes on by turning the selector knob “B”. During cooking, the fan is always on and a normal flow of air can be heard exiting between the oven door and the control panel.
Note: when cooking is done, the fan stays on until the oven cools down sufficiently.
Warning: do not use the oven in the event of a prolonged power failure or if the cooling fan does not work.
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