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Function Selector Knob (Fig. 2)
Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for one of the following functions.
Oven Light
By turning the function selector knob to this setting, the oven light will illuminate in the oven cavity.
The oven light will operate on all selected functions.
Defrosting Frozen Foods
Only the oven fan comes on. Use with the thermostat knob set to “ ” - other positions have no effect.
The food is thawed by ventilation without heating.
Recommended for:
Quick thawing of frozen foods; one kg requires approximately 1 hour.
Thawing times vary according to the quantity and type of food to be thawed.
Hot Air Cooking
The circular element and fan come on. The heat is dispersed by forced convection and the temperature can
be regulated to between 50 °C and 225 °C via the thermostat knob. The oven does not require preheating.
Recommended for:
Food which has to be well-cooked outside and soft or rosy inside, for example lasagne, lamb, roast beef,
whole fish etc.
Traditional Grilling
The infrared grill element comes on. The heat is dispersed by radiation.
Use with the oven door closed. The temperature can be regulated via the thermostat knob to between
50 °C and 225 °C.
For cooking hints, see the chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”.
Recommended for:
Intense grilling, browning, cooking au gratin and toasting etc.
It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
Caution: the oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children well out of reach.