Using the Oven, Precautions and General Advice

Instructions for the User

5. USING THE OVEN

In models with electronic programmer, before using the oven, check that the display is showing the symbol.

In models with analogue clock and timer knob, locate on the symbol.

5.1 Precautions and General Advice

When the oven and grill are used for the first time, they should be heated to the maximum temperature for long enough to burn off any oily residues left by the manufacturing process, which might contaminate foods with unpleasant smells. After an interruption in the electricity supply, the

programmer display flashes at regular intervals, showing . For setting instructions, see point "8.

ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER”.

Oven accessories which may come into contact with foods are made from materials compliant with directive 89/109/EEC of 21/12/88 and relevant national regulations.

WARNING: the gas oven's door must be open when lit. The oven is fitted with a safety system which cuts out burner ignition if the door is closed. If you mistakenly attempt to light the burner with the door closed, open the door and wait a few moments before trying again.

To avoid unpleasant contact with any steam inside the oven, open the door in two stages: hold it half-open (about 5 cm) for 4-5 seconds, then open it completely. If you have to carry out any procedures on foods, leave the door open for as short a time as possible to prevent a drop in the oven temperature which will impair the cooking results.

5.2 Ventilated system

The oven is equipped with a cooling system which automatically comes on upon the oven being turned on.

Fans cause a steady outflow of air from above the door which may continue for a brief period of time even after the oven has been turned off.

5.3 Using the grill

For short cooking procedures, such as the final crisping of meat which is already cooked, select the static grill function / and turn the thermostat knob to the maximum temperature.

5.3.1Operation of the grill + rotisserie

The static grill functions allow cooking in combination with the rotisserie. Fit the spit rod into the

rotisserie bushing, select the grill function and turn the thermostat knob to the temperature required. (never exceed 200° C).

5.3.2Using the rotisserie in cookers with normal oven

Place the rotisserie shelf "B" on the second pair of runners from the bottom and fit the rod "A" into the hole in the back of the oven.

On some models the rotisserie is an optional and is not supplied as standard. It is available on request from an Authorised Service Centre.