USING THE THERMOMETER Figure 27
The cooker is fitted with a device to measure the temperature in the middle of the oven.
This lets you check the temperature inside the oven and adjust food cooking temperatures more accurately.
ELECTRIC OVEN
When you turn on the oven, the orange light comes on to indicate that the heating elements are working: The thermometer dial will start to move towards the set temperature.
The orange light will keeping coming on and off, indicating that the heating elements are working to maintain the temperature inside the oven.
The light may go off for a few minutes before the thermometer has reached the temperature required. This is normal, because operation of the heating elements is regulated so that heat is distributed properly inside the oven. Heat is optimally distributed inside the oven when the thermometer dial has stopped.
If the oven temperature drops or goes up, the thermometer dial will follow these variations in the same way.
When the oven is turned off, the temperature on the thermometer will slowly drop until it reaches room temperature.
NOTE: The temperatures on the knob are indicative. Follow the thermometer temperature for cooking.
GAS OVEN
When the oven is turned on, the burner will start working at the maximum and the thermometer dial will start to move towards the set temperature.
The flame may die down before the thermometer has reached the temperature required. This is because burner power is reduced so that heat can be evenly distributed inside the oven.
Heat is optimally distributed inside the oven when the thermometer dial has stopped.
When the oven is turned off, the temperature on the thermometer will slowly drop until it reaches room temperature.
NOTE: The Thermostat Position and Oven Temperature correspondence in table no. 6 is indicative and depends on various factors such as the type of gas and supply pressure.
Follow the thermometer temperature for cooking.
NOTE: it is normal to record different temperatures from those indicated on the panel thermometer, when you measure the temperature in the middle of the oven using a different thermometer.
The temperature indicated by the thermometer is the mean temperature inside the oven and does not indicate the temperature of any single point.
USING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
On models which have this device, the
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
Before any cleaning, unplug the appliance and turn off the gas tap.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance
Cleaning the hob:
Clean the burner heads, enamelled steel pan supports, enamelled caps and flame spreaders regularly using warm soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
Use a cloth to wipe away any liquids spilt from pans.
If the gas tap does not open or close easily, do not force it, but seek technical assistance immediately. Cleaning enamelled parts:
Clean enamelled parts frequently with soapy water, to keep their characteristics unaltered. Never use abrasive powders. Do not leave acid or alkaline substances (vinegar, lemon juice, salt, tomato juice, etc.) on enamelled parts, and clean the parts when still warm.
Cleaning stainless steel parts:
Clean with soapy water then dry with a soft cloth. Use special stainless steel cleaning products regularly to maintain the shine. Never use abrasive powders.
Cleaning the flame spreaders:
As the flame spreaders rest on the hob surface, to clean them, remove and wash with soapy water. Dry well and make sure the holes are not obstructed, before putting them back in position.
Cleaning the oven glass panel:
The oven glass panel can be removed. After opening the doors and blocking the hinges (figure 28) remove the glass panel (figure 29) and clean. Clean the panel when the oven is cold, using a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive
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