SELECTING THE FUNCTIONS (fig. 2.1)

The cooking function is selected by turning the function selector knob and matching the mark with the symbol printed on the print (or the symbol with the mark printed on the print).

Important: In all cooking functions the oven must always be used with the DOOR CLOSED.

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If the door stays open “door” appears on the programmer dis- play and after five minutes an audible warning sounds for 30 seconds and “door” flashes.

To silence the audible warning press any programmer pushbutton.

NOTE: The heating elements work even with the door open and this signal just

Fig. 2.1indicates that energy is being wasted and the control panel/knobs are excessive- ly heated.

OVEN LIGHT (this is not a cooking function)

Turning the knob to this position, only the oven lamp lights up.

The lamp is always on in all the cooking functions (not for the self cleaning).

DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS (this is not a cooking function)

Only the fan and the oven lamp switch on. Defrosting takes place by fan, without heating. The electronic program shows dEF

Recommended for:

To rapidly defrost frozen foods; 2.2 lbs (1 kg) requires about one hour.

The defrosting times vary according to the quantity and type of foods to be defrosted.

CONVECTION COOKING WITH VENTILATION

The circular element and the fan switch on. The heat from the back is diffused by fan convection. The temperature can be set between 120 °F (50 °C) and 480 °F (250 °C). On selecting this function the electronic program starts cooking with a pre-heating tem- perature set at 320 °F (180 °C). To vary the temperature see the “Setting the cooking” sec- tion.

Recommended for:

For foods of large volume and quantity which require the same internal and external degree of cooking; for ex: rolled roasts, turkey, legs, cakes, etc.

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24 E, 24 SS specifications

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