The various functions included in the cooker are selected by operating the control devices located on the cooker control panel.
Control Knobs for the Gas Burners on the Hob (N) The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of the
knobs is shown by a symbol of a solid ring:•. To light one of
the burners, hold a lighted match or lighter near the burner. Press down and turn the corresponding knob in the counter-
clockwise direction to the maximum Esetting. Each burner can be operated at its maximum, minimum or intermediate
power. Shown on the knob are the different symbols for off •
(the knob is on this setting when the symbol lines up with the reference mark on the control panel), for maximum E and
minimum C.
To obtain these settings, turn the knob counter-clockwise with respect to the off position.To turn off the burner, turn the
knob clockwise until it stops (corresponding again with the •
symbol).
Electronic Ignition for the Gas Hob
Some of the models are provided with instant electronic lighting of the hob gas burners; these models are identified by the pres- ence of a lighting device (see detail J). This device operates when a slight pressure is applied to the “T” button marked with
1symbol. To light a specific burner just press the button la-
belled “T” while pushing the corresponding knob all the way in and turning it counter-clockwise until it lights. For immediate lighting, first press the button and then turn the knob.
Important: Should the burner flames accidentally go out, turn off the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before trying to relight.
Notice: The first time you use your appliance, we recom- mend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting and leave the oven on for about half an hour with nothing in it, with the oven door shut. Then, open the oven door and let the room air. The odour that is often detected dur- ing this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances used to protect the oven during storage and until it is in- stalled.
Attention: Only use the bottom shelf of the oven when using the rotisserie to cook (where present). For all other types of cooking, never use the bottom shelf and never place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in operation because this could damage the enamel. Always place your cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on the grate provided with the appliance inserted especially along the oven guides.
The oven knobs
With these two controls you can select the different functions of the oven and choose the cooking temperatu- re suitable for the food you are preparing. The different cooking functions are set up by operating the two knobs:
L - the selection knob (identified by the symbol G)
M - the thermostat knob (identified by the symbol H) on the oven panel.
For any selection-knob setting different from idle, identified by the “0”, the oven light turns on; the knob setting marked
8permits turning on the oven light without any heating
element being switched on. When the oven light is on, it means that the oven is in use, and it will remain on for the entire time the oven is being used.
1. Static oven
-Knob “L” setting: a
-Knob “M” setting: anywhere between 50°C and Max
The oven light turns on and the top and bottom heating elements (resistors) switch on. The temperature, fixed by the thermostat knob, is reached automatically and kept constant by the thermostat control. This function permits cooking and type of food thanks to excellent temperature distribution.
2. The bottom heating element
-Knob “L” setting: y
-Knob “M” setting: anywhere between 50°C and Max
The oven light turns on and so does the bottom heating element. The temperature, fixed by the thermostat knob, is reached automatically and kept constant. This setting is recommended for finishing the cooking of foods (placed in pans) that are well done on the outside but still not done inside or for desserts covered with fruit or jam which require a light browning on top. Note that this function does not permit reaching the maximum (250°C) temperature inside for cooking foods always on this oven setting unless the foods are cakes which only require temperatures below or equal to 180°C.
3. The grill
-Knob “L” setting: F
-Knob “M” setting: Max
The oven light turns on and so does the infra-red ray grill, and the motor starts turning the spit. The rather high and direct temperature of the grill permits browning the outside of meats immediately thus keeping in the juices and assuring tenderness.
4. The double grill
-Knob “L” setting: d
-Knob “M” setting: Max
The oven light turns on and so does the double heating element of the grill and the motor starts turning the spit. This grill is larger than the average and has a completely new design: cooking performance is increased 50%. The double grill makes sure that even the corners are touched by heat.
Important: when utilizing the grill, place the rack at the lower levels (see cooking table). To catch grease or fat and prevent smoke, place a dripping-pan at the bottom rack level.
Important: when using the grill, the oven door must be left partly open by positioning the deflector “D” between door and panel to prevent the cooker knobs from overheating.
