Using the cooking timer
1.To set the buzzer, turn the COOKING TIMER knob clockwise almost one complete revolution.
2.Turn the knob anticlockwise to set the desired time: align the minutes shown on the COOKING TIMER knob with the indicator on the control panel.
3.When the selected time has elapsed, a buzzer sounds and the oven turns off.
4.When the oven is off the cooking timer can be used as a normal timer.
To use the oven manually, in other words when you do not wish to use the end of cooking timer, turn the COOKING TIMER knob until it reaches the ' symbol.
Cooking modes
A temperature value can be set for all cooking modes
between 60°C and Max, except for the following modes
•TOP OVEN and GRILL (recommended: set only to MAX power level).
•GRATIN (recommended: do not exceed 200°C).
TRADITIONAL OVEN mode
Both the top and bottom heating elements will come on. When using this traditional cooking mode, it is best to use one cooking rack only. If more than one rack is used, the heat will be distributed in an uneven manner.
MULTILEVEL mode
All the heating elements (top and bottom) switch on and the fan begins to operate. Since the heat remains constant throughout the oven, the air cooks and browns food in a uniform manner. A maximum of two racks may be used at the same time.
TOP OVEN mode
The central part of the top heating element is switched on. The high and direct temperature of the grill is recommended for food that requires a high surface temperature (veal and beef steaks, fillet steak and entrecôte). This cooking mode uses a limited amount of energy and is ideal for grilling
small dishes. Place the food in the centre of the
rack, as it will not be cooked properly if it is placed GB in the corners.
GRILL mode
The central part of the top heating element is switched on. The high and direct temperature of the grill is recommended for food that requires a high surface temperature (veal and beef steaks, fillet steak and entrecôte). This cooking mode uses a limited amount of energy and is ideal for grilling small dishes. Place the food in the centre of the rack, as it will not be cooked properly if it is placed in the corners.
GRATIN mode
The top heating element and the fan will begin to operate. This combination of features increases the effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal radiation provided by the heating elements through forced circulation of the air throughout the oven. This helps prevent food from burning on the surface and allows the heat to penetrate right into the food.
The TOP OVEN, GRILL and GRATIN cooking modes must be performed with the oven door shut.
When using the TOP OVEN and GRILL cooking modes, place the rack in position 5 and the dripping pan in position 1 to collect cooking residues (fat and/or grease). When using the GRATIN cooking mode, place the rack in position 2 or 3 and the dripping pan in position 1 to collect cooking residues.
Cooking on several shelves simultaneously
If it is necessary to use two racks, use the MULTILEVEL cooking mode, as this is the only cooking mode suited to this type of cooking. We also recommend that:
•Positions 1 and 5 are not used. This is because excessive direct heat can burn temperature sensitive foods.
•Positions 2 and 4 are used and that food that requires more heat is placed on the rack in position 2.
•When cooking foods that require different cooking times and temperatures, set a temperature that is halfway between the two recommended temperatures (see Oven cooking advice table)
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