Ariston FM 51 IX GB Close-up View, How To Use Your Appliance, Convection Mode, Ventilation Mode

Congratulations on choosing an Ariston appliance, which you will find is dependable and easy to use. We recommend that you read this manual for best performance and to extend the life of your appliance. Thank you.

Close-up View

A.Control Panel

B.Knob for selecting the cooking features.

C.Knob for adjusting the cooking temperature.

D.Timer Knob (only on certain models)

E.Oven Light (only on certain models) - When the light is on, it indicates that the oven is heating. It will turn off when the temperature setting has been reached.

F.Drip pan

G.Oven Racks

H.Guides for sliding the racks or drip pan in and out.

E

45	15	max	60
		220
			100
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	30		140

B D C

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G

45	15	max	60
		220
			100
			180
	30		140

H

F

How To Use Your Appliance

The Multifunction oven combines in a single appliance the advantages of traditional convection ovens with those of modern forced air ventilation ovens.

It is an extremely versatile appliance that allows you to easily and safely choose between 5 different cooking modes. The various features are selected by means of the selector knob (B) and the thermostat knob (C) on the control panel.

Attention: The first time you use the oven we recommend that you set the thermostat on the hightest setting and leave the oven on for about a half of an hour with nothing in it. Then, open the oven door and let the room air. The odour that is often detected during this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances used to protect the oven during storage and until it is installed.

Convection Mode

Set the termostat knob (C) between 60°C and Max. The outer heating elements at both the top and the bottom of the oven will come on. The heat is distributed uniformly from the top to the bottom. The convection mode is recommended for preparing meat-based dishes featuring beef or veal which require slow cooking with the addition of liquids. It still remains the best cooking mode for dry pastries and fruit in general. When cooking in convection mode, only use one drip pan or cooking rack at a time, otherwise the the heat distribution with be uneven. Select from among the various rack heights based on the whether the dish needs more or less heat from the top or bottom.

Ventilation Mode

Set the thermostat knob (C) between 60°C and Max. Both the heating elements and the fan will come on. Since the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the oven, the air cooks and browns food uniformly over its entire surface. With this mode, you can also cook various dishes at the same time, as long as their respective cooking temperatures are the same. A maximum of 2 rack levels can be used at the same time, following the instructions in the section entitled, "Cooking On More Than One Rack".

This cooking mode is ideal for au gratin dishes or those which require an extended cooking time.

Moreover, the excellent heat distribution makes it possible to use lower temperatures when cooking roasts. This results in less loss of juices, meat which is more tender and a decrease in the loss of weight for the roast.

The ventilated mode is especially suited for cooking fish, which can be prepared with the addition of a limited amount of condiments, thus maintaining their flavor and appearance.

The ventilated mode can also be used to thaw white or red meat, fish and bread by setting the temperature to 80°-100°C. To thaw more delicate foods, set the termostat to 60°C or use only the cold air circulation feature by setting the thermostat to 0°C.

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