AUTOMATIC COOKING CONTROL

This can be used to set an automatic cooking programme in the bottom left fan oven only. It switches the electricity on and off at the pre-set times.

The maximum length of cooking programme which can be set is 23 hours and 59 minutes e.g. delay time + cooking time = maximum 23 hours and 59 minutes.

Before setting a programme check that the clock is telling the correct time of day, and have the following information to hand:

zThe length of time the food needs to cook.

zThe time that the food is to finish cooking.

zThe oven control setting required.

SETTING THE AUTOMATIC COOKING PROGRAMME

Either the STOP TIME or the COOK TIME buttons can be pressed first.

Each setting will remain displayed for 5 seconds before changing back to display the time of day.

An example of setting a programme using the cook time

button first.

The food needs 2 hours and 30 minutes at 140ºC and is required to be ready by 18.00 hours.

1.Place the food on the correct shelves in the oven.

2.Check that the clock is telling the correct time of day.

3.Press the COOK TIME button and then the plus + or minus - buttons until 2 hours 30 minutes is displayed.

4.Press the STOP button and then the plus + or minus - buttons until 18.00 hours is displayed.

5.Set the oven temperature control to 140ºC.

6.5 seconds after setting, the clock will display the time of day and AUTO.

7.When cooking starts the COOK TIME symbol illuminates and remains throughout cooking.

8.When the cooking has finished, a beep will sound and continue for 2 minutes, unless cancelled manually.

The AUTO symbol will flash. To cancel these and return to manual press MANUAL COOK

button twice.

SETTING AN END TIME ONLY , AUTOMATICALLY

1.Place the food on the correct shelves in the oven.

2.Press the STOP button until the time at which cooking is to end, appears on the display.

3.Set the oven temperature control.

Cooking will start immediately and the COOK TIME symbol will illuminates and remain

throughout cooking.

 

4.

When the cooking is finished, a bleep will sound and continue for 2 minutes unless cancelled

 

manually.

 

 

The AUTO symbol will flash.

 

5.

To cancel and return to manual mode, press the MANUAL COOK TIME

twice.

Programmes can be adjusted at any time by pressing the appropriate buttons and the plus + and minus - buttons as described previously.

CANCELLING A PROGRAMME

The cooking programme can be cancelled by pressing the COOK TIME button and the minus - buttons until 0.00 appears in the display.

Press the MANUAL COOK TIME button to return the oven to manual mode.

NOTE: When an automatic cooking programme has been set, the time of day clock cannot be adjusted.

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Aga Ranges dc6 owner manual Automatic Cooking Control, Setting the Automatic Cooking Programme, Cancelling a Programme

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