C 3V9 P.2 - Cooker HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL C 3V9 P.2 HOTPOINT

To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:

• call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer
• always use original Spare Parts

1 This appliance is intended for nonprofessional use within the home.
2 These instructions are only for those countries whose symbols appear in the booklet and on the serial no. plate of the appliance.
3 This owner's manual is for a class 1 appliance (insulated) or class 2, subclass 1 appliances (installed between two cabinets.
4 Before using your appliance, read the instructions in this owner's manual carefully since it provides all the information you need to ensure safe installation, use and maintenance. Always keep this owner's manual close to hand since you may need to refer to it in the future.
5 When you have removed the packing, check that the appliance is not damaged. If you have any doubts, do not use the appliance and contact your nearest Ariston Service Centre. Never leave the packing components (plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) within the reach of children since they are a source of potential danger.
6 The appliance must be installed only by a qualified technician in compliance with the instructions provided. The manufacturer declines all liability for improper installation, which may result in personal injury and damage to property.
7 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guaranteed if it is correctly and efficiently earthed, in compliance with regulations on electrical safety. Always ensure that the earthing is efficient. If you have any doubts, contact a qualified technician to check the system. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage resulting from a system which has not been earthed.
8 Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check that the specifications indicated on the date plate (on the appliance and/or packaging) correspond with those of the electrical and gas systems in your home.
9 Check that the electrical capacity of the system and sockets will support the maximum power of the appliance, as indicated on the data plate. If you have any doubts, contact a qualified technician.
10 An omnipolar switch with a contact opening of at least 3 mm or more is required for installation.
11 If the socket and appliance plug are not compatible, have the socket replaced with a suitable model by a qualified technician, who should also check that the cross-section of the socket cable is sufficient for the power absorbed by the appliance. The use of adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extensions, is not recommended. If their use cannot be avoided, remember to use only single or multiple adapters and extensions which comply with current safety regulations. In these cases, never exceed the maximum current capacity indicated on the individual adaptor or extension and the maximum power indicated on the multiple adapter.

12 Do not leave the appliance plugged in if it is not in use. Switch off the main switch and gas supply when you are not using the appliance.
13 The openings and slots used for ventilation and heat dispersion must never be covered.
14 The user must not replace the supply cable of this appliance. Always contact an after-sales service centre which has been authorised by the manufacturer if the cable has been damaged or needs replacement.
15 This appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was expressly designed. Any other use (e.g. heating rooms) is considered to be improper and consequently dangerous. The manufacturer declines all liability for damage resulting from improper and irresponsible use.
16 A number of fundamental rules must be followed when using electrical appliances. The following are of particular importance:

• Do not touch the appliance when your hands or feet are wet.
• Do not use the appliance barefooted.
• Do not use extensions, but if they are necessary, caution must be exercised.
• Never pull the power supply cable or the appliance to unplug the appliance plug from the mains.
• Never leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents (rain, sun etc.)
• Do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with the appliance to use it, without supervision.

17 Always unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the main switch before cleaning or carrying out maintenance.
18 If you are no longer using an appliance of this type, remember to make it unserviceable by unplugging the appliance from the mains and cutting the supply cable. Also make all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance safe, above all for children who could play with the appliance.
19 To avoid accidental spillage do not use cookware with uneven or deformed bottoms on the electric plates. Turn the handles of pots and pans inwards to avoid knocking them over accidentally.
20 Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol or gasoline, etc. near the appliance when it is in use.
21 When using small electric appliances near the hob, keep the supply cord away from the hot parts.
22 Make sure the knobs are in the “ ”/“○” position when the appliance is not in use.
23 When the appliance is in use, the heating elements and some parts of the oven door become extremely hot. Make sure you don't touch them and keep children well away.
24 If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the necessary precautions to prevent the same from sliding off the pedestal itself.

The following instructions should be read by a qualified technician to ensure that the appliance is installed, regulated and technically serviced correctly in compliance with current regulations.

Important: disconnect the cooker from the electricity when making any adjustment, maintenance operation, etc.

Positioning

The appliance can be installed next to furniture units which are no taller than the top of the cooker hob. For proper installation of the cooker, the following precautions must be taken:

a) Kitchen cabinets installed next to the cooker that are taller than the top of the hob must be situated at least 200mm from the edge of the hob.
b) Hoods must be installed according to the requirements in the installation manual for the hoods themselves and in any case at a minimum distance of 650~mm .
c) Place the wall cabinets adjacent to the hood at a minimum height of 420mm from the hob (see figure).
d) Should the cooker be installed beneath a wall cabinet, the latter should be situated at least 700~mm (millimetres) away from the hob, as shown in the figure.
e) the cut-out for the cooker cabinet should have the dimensions indicated in the figure.

Levelling

In order to have a perfect levelling of the cooker adjustable feets are supplied. They can be screwed in the seats positioned in the corners of the cooker base.

Electrical connection

The power supply cable since its size depends on the electric connection (see the following connection diagram).

400 3N～ H05RR-F 5x2.5 CEI-UNEL 35363

400V 2N～ H05RR-F 4x2.5 CEI-UNEL 35363

230V 1N～ H07RN-F 3x4 CEI-UNEL 35364

Feeding cable installation

Terminal block opening:

• Unscrew screw "V"
  Pull and open the junction block lid

For the installation of the feeding cable carry out the following operations:

• position the small connection A-B according to the type of connection that has to be performed using the scheme shown in the figure.

Note: the small connections are prepared by the Factory for the 230V monophase connection (contacts 1-2-3 are connected to one another). The bridge 4-5 is situated in the lower part of the terminal block.

• introduce the cables (N and 1 ) as shown in the figure and tighten the relative screws.
• fix the remaining cables on the 1-2-3 clips.
• fix the feeding cable in the special cable stop and close the cover fastening it with the screw "V".

Connecting the supply cable to the mains

Fit a plug, normalised for the load indicated on the data plate, on the cable; when making the connection directly to the mains, an omnipolar switch with a minimum opening of 3mm between the contacts, must be installed between the appliance and the mains. This switch must be sufficient for the load and must comply to regulations in force (the earthing wire must not be interrupted by the switch). The power supply cable must be positioned so that it does not exceed 50^ more than room temperature at any point of its length. Before making the connection check that:

• the limiter valve and the home system can support the appliance load (see data plate);
• the power supply system has an efficient earthing connection which complies with the provisions of current regulations;
• the socket or omnipoar circuit-breaker is easily accessible once the cooker has been installed.

Oven

Dimensions (WxDxH) 39x41x34 cm

Volume 54 It

Oven absorption Max 2700 W

Ceramic Hob

Front Left 1200 W

Back Left 1100/2000 W

Back Right 1800W

Front Right 700/1700W

Hob Ceramic absorption Max 6700 W

ENERGY LABEL

Directive 2002/40/EC on the label of electric ovens

Norm EN 50304

Energy consumption for Natural convection

heating mode: Convection

Declared energy consumption for Forced convection

Class

heating mode: Ventilation

Voltage and frequency

230/400 V 3N AC 50 Hz

Inner Dimensions of the Food Warmer:

Width: 42 cm

Depth: 44 cm

Height: 23 cm

This appliance conforms with the following European Economic Community directives:

• 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent modifications;
• 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;
  93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.

The cooker with new “7 cuochi” oven and ceramic hob

E. Control Panel
F. Adjustable Feet or Legs
G. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet
K. Oven Rack
L. Selector knob
M. Thermostat Knob
N. The control knobs for the electric plates
O. Thermostat Light
Q. The green pilot lamp
R. The electronic cooking programmer
S. Door lock device (only on certain models)

The various features of cooker are controlled through the knobs and buttons located on the control panel.

Notice: The first time you use your appliance, we recommend 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 during this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances used to protect the oven during storage and until it is installed.

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.

N.B.: Should the appliance be equipped with an electronic programmer, to use the electric oven, just press buttons and at the same time (the symbol will appear on the display) before selecting the desired cooking function.

Door lock device (only present on some models)

Some models are equipped with a "door lock" device situated between the control panel and the oven door. To open the door, lift up device "A" indicated in the figure.

The Oven Control Knobs

The "7 Programms" oven combines all the advantages of traditional "static" ovens with those of modern "ventilated" ones.

The"7 Programms" oven is extremely versatile and offers 7 different but sure and easy ways of cooking. Use the knobs to select the different cooking functions available on the "7 Programms" oven:

L - selector knob;

M - thermostat knob.

When the selector knob is on any other setting than that identified by the “o”, the oven light turns on. The setting identified by the symbol makes it possible to turn the oven light on without having any of the oven heating elements 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.Convection Mode

• Position of the "L" knob:

• Position of the "M" knob: between 50^ and Max

On this setting, the light comes on and the top and bottom heating elements are activated. This is the classic, traditional type oven which has perfected, with exceptional heat distribution and reduced energy consumption. The convection oven is still unequalled when it comes to cooking dishes made up of several ingredients, e.g. cabbage with ribs, stews, etc. Excellent results are achieved when preparing meat-based dishes as well (braised meats, stew, goulash, wild game, ham etc.) which need to cook slowly and require basting or the addition of liquid. It still remains the best system for cooking pastries and fruit in general and when using specific covered containers for oven cooking. When cooking in convection mode, only use one dripping-pan or cooking rack at a time, otherwise the heat distribution will be uneven. Select from among the various rack heights based on whether the dish needs more or less heat from the top or bottom.

2. Pastry Mode

• Position of the "L" knob:
• Position of the "M" knob: between 50^ and Max

The fan will start and all of the heating elements will turn on. This provides a delicate heating process with a prevalence of heat from the bottom. This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate foods - especially pastries that need to rise because the heat coming from the bottom helps the leavening process. Some advice:

Always preheat the oven;
- Never place more than one dish in the oven at a time;
- The rack (unless cooking directly on the dripping-pan) should be used because it allows for better air circulation; In any case, do not leave unused dripping-pans in the oven;
- Position the rack at the third or second height from the bottom in order to take full advantage of the heat rising from the bottom of the oven; Place the pastry pan in the centre of the rack;
- Do not open the door when cooking pastries in order to prevent rapid temperature changes that could impede the cooking process and make the pastry drop.

3. Pizza Mode

• Position of the "L" knob:

• Position of the "M" knob: between 50^ C and Max

The bottom and circular heating elements, as well as the fan, will come on. This combination rapidly heats the oven due to the large amount of power used by the appliance (2700 W), which results in the production of considerable heat coming prevalently from the bottom and from forced air circulation. The pizza mode is ideal for foods which need high temperatures to cook, like pizza and large roasts. Use only one dripping-pan or rack at a time. However, if more than one is used, they must be switched half way through the cooking process.

4. Ventilation Mode

• Position of the "L" knob:
• Position of the "M" knob: between 50^ and Max

Since the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the oven due to the fan at the bottom, 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 like lasagne etc...

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 flavour and appearance. Excellent results can also be attained when cooking vegetable like courgettes, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes, etc. Desserts: leavened cakes are also perfect for the ventilated mode. Moreover, this mode can also be used to thaw meat, fish and bread by setting the temperature to 80^ 100^ . To thaw more delicate foods, set the thermostat to 50^ or use only the cold air circulation feature by setting the thermostat to 0^ .

5. Grill

• Position of the "L" knob:
• Position of the "M" knob: Max

The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill makes it possible to brown the surface of meats and roasts while locking in the juices to keep them tender. The grill is also highly recommended for dishes that require high temperature on the surface: beef steaks, veal, entrecôte, fillets, hamburger etc...

6. The "Double Grill"

• Position of the "L" knob:
• Position of the "M" knob: Max

This oversized grill has a completely new design, increasing cooking efficiency by 50% . The double grill also eliminates pockets of unheated air in the corners of the oven.

Important: Always leave the oven door closed when using the grill setting n order to achieve the best results and save on energy (about 10% ).

When using the grill, place the rack at the top rack heights (see cooking table) and place the dripping-pan beneath the oven rack to prevent grease from falling onto the bottom of the oven.

7. Ventilated Double Grill

• Position of the "L" knob:
• Position of the "M" knob: between 50 and 200^ C

This combination of features increases the effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal radiation of the heating elements through forced air circulation of the air throughout the oven. This helps prevents foods from burning on the surface, allowing the heat to penetrate into the food. Excellent results are achieved with kebabs made with meats and vegetables, sausages, ribs, lamb chops, chicken, quail, pork chops, etc. This mode is also ideal for cooking fish steaks, like swordfish, tuna, grouper etc.

In this function, the rotisserie motor will also turn on (where present). Cooking with this function is especially recommended for meat dishes such as loins, poultry, etc....

Note: When using the grill (features 5, 6, 7), the oven door must be closed.

Thermostat Light (O)

This light indicates that the oven is heating. When it turns off, the temperature inside the oven has reached the setting made with the thermostat knob. At this point, the light will turn on and off as the oven maintains the temperature at a constant level.

Attention

Avoid the children touch the oven door because it is very hot during the cooking.

The rotisserie

To operate the rotisserie, proceed as follows:

a) place the dripping-pan on the 1st rack;
b) insert the special rotisserie support on the 4th rack and position the spit by inserting it through the special hole into the rotisserie at the back of the oven;
c) to start the spit, set the oven selection knob (L) on setting

Oven door kit

In order to further decrease the temperature of the oven door and reduce energy consumption, a supplemental kit has been made available. This kit should be installed if the oven is used in the presence of small children. To install the protective glass for the oven door (code 076650), contact your nearest Merloni Eletrodomestici Service Centre indicated on the list provided with the appliance.

This feature allows you to program the oven or the grill as follows :

• delayed start for a specific length of time;
• immediate start for a specific length of time;
  timer.

Button Functions:

: timer - hours and minutes;
:cooking time;
: end cooking time;
: set cooking time - backward;
: set cooking time - forward.

How to reset the digital clock.

After the appliance has been connected to the power supply, or when the power has gone out, the clock display will automatically reset to 0:00 and begin to blink.

• Press the l and l buttons consecutively and then reset the time (within 4 seconds) using the l and l buttons.

The + button sets the time forward.

The button sets the time backward.

Whenever the time must be reset, follow this same procedure.

Manual Operation of the Oven

After resetting the time, the program automatically switches to the manual mode.

Note: To reset the manual mode after each "automatic" cooking, press the and buttons simultaneously.

Start delayed cooking with preset duration

The length of the cooking program as well as the time at which the cooking program ends must be set. If we assume that the time displayed on the timer is 10:00:

1. Turn the oven control knobs to the feature and temperature desired (e.g. conventional oven, 200^ );
2. Press the button and then set the cooking time (within four seconds) using the - and + buttons. Let us suppose that we set the cooking time at 30 minutes. The display will read as follows:

0.30

After the button has been released, the current time will be displayed again after approximately 4 seconds, along with the symbol and the letter “A” (AUTO);

1. Press the button and then use the + and + buttons to set the time for when the cooking program should end. Let us suppose this time to be 1:00 p.m.

13·00

1. After the button has been released, the current time will be displayed after approximately 4 seconds:

10·00

The letter “A” will light up reminding you that the length and end cooking time were programmed in automatic mode. At this point, the oven will turn on automatically at 12:30 and then turn off after 30 minutes. When the oven is turned on, the symbol will be displayed for the entire cooking time. At any time during the cooking process, the length of the cooking time can be displayed by pressing the button, and the end cooking time by pressing the button.

After the cooking time has expired, the timer will ring for several minutes; to turn it off, simply press any of the buttons except the and + buttons.

Immediate start with preset duration

By programming just the duration (points 1 and 2 of the "Start delayed cooking with preset duration" section), cooking will start up immediately.

To cancel a cooking schedule already programmed

Press the and buttons simultaneously.

Timer Feature

The timer feature allows you to enter a given amount of time from which the timer begins to count down. This feature does not turn the oven on or off; it merely sounds when the time has expired.

When the button has been pressed, the display will read as follows:

$$ 0 \cdot 0 0 $$

Then use the + and - buttons to set the desired time. After the button has been released, the timer will start to count down and the current time will be displayed.

$$ 1 0 \text {口} 0 0 $$

After the time has expired, an acoustical signal will be emitted, which can be turned off by pressing any of the buttons (except the + and - buttons) at this point the symbol will also turn off.

Correction/Cancellation of Data

• The data entered can be changed at any time by pressing the corresponding button and the + or - buttons.
• When the data for the length of the cooking time is cancelled, the data for the end cooking time are also cancelled automatically, and vice versa.
• If the oven has been programmed, it will not accept end cooking times which are before the start of the cooking process.

Buzzer volume control

Once you have made and confirmed the clock settings, use button to adjust the volume of the alarm buzzer.

The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which allow you to cook any type of food in the best possible way. With time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the following directions are only a guideline which may be varied according to your own personal experience.

Preheating

If the oven must be preheated (this is generally the case when cooking leavened foods), the “pizza mode” (setting three) can be used to reach the desired temperature as quickly as possible in order to save on energy. Once the food has been placed in the oven, the most appropriate cooking mode can then be selected.

Cooking on More Than One Rack

If you have to cook on more than one rack at the same time, use only setting 4, "ventilated mode," which is the only one that is appropriate for this type of cooking. The rack heights used should be the three centre ones, as the bottom and top racks receive too much direct heat, which could burn more delicate foods. If three racks are used at the same time, the food on the middle rack will take a little longer to cook. Therefore, leave it in the oven for an additional few minutes. If you are preparing a complete meal with all three racks at the same time, place the dish that calls for a lower cooking temperature (generally pastries) on the middle rack.

Using the Grill

The oven allows you to use two different grilling methods. Use the no. 5 setting "Grill" for small portions. Energy consumption for this feature is only 1200W ; however, it is ideal for grilling small dishes or portions, e.g. toast, frankfurters, etc.

Place the food in the centre of the grill, as only the centre of the heating element is turned on. Food in the corners of the oven will not be cooked.

The no. 6 setting “Double Grill” allows you to grill along the entire surface area of the grill itself. Use this feature when you have food distributed uniformly beneath the grill and you want it to be browned evenly.

Important: Always leave the oven door closed when using the grill setting in order to achieve the best results and save on energy (about 10% ).

When using the grill settings, it is recommended that the thermostat be set to maximum, as this is the optimal setting for the grill, which utilizes radiation produced by infrared rays. However, this does not mean that lower temperature settings cannot be used when necessary by simply turning the control knob.

When using the grill, place the rack at the 4 rack heights (see cooking table) and place the dripping-pan beneath the oven rack to prevent grease from falling onto the bottom of the oven.

Setting 7 "Ventilated Double Grill", is extremely useful for grilling foods rapidly, as the distribution of heat makes it possible not only to brown the surface, but also to cook the bottom part. It can also be used to grill large pieces of meat or fowl. Moreover, it can also be used for browning foods at the end of the cooking process.

When using this function, place the grid on the 2nd or 3rd oven rack from the bottom (see cooking table) then, to prevent fat and grease from dripping onto the bottom of the oven and thus smoke from forming, place a dripping-pan on the 1st rack from the bottom. When using this function together with the spit (only on some models), you can also cook dishes on the dripping-pan situated on the 1st rack, for example: potatoes, etc....

Baking Pastries

When baking pastries, always place them in the oven after it has been preheated. Make sure you wait until the oven has been preheated thoroughly (the red “O” light will turn off). The temperature is normally around 160^ . Do not open the door while the pastry is cooking in order to prevent it from dropping. Batters must not be too runny, as this will result in prolonged cooking times. In general:

Pastry is too dry

Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the cooking time.

Pastry dropped

Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C.

Pastry is too dark on top

Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.

Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside

Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time.

The pastry sticks to the pan

Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of flour or use greaseproof paper.

I used more than one level and they are not all at the same cooking point

Use a lower temperature setting. It is not necessary to remove the food from all the racks at the same time.

Cooking Pizza

For best results when cooking pizza, use setting 3 "The Pizza Oven":

• Preheat the oven for at least 15 minutes;
• Use a light aluminium pizza pan, placing it on the broiler supplied with the oven. If the dripping-pan is used, this will extend the cooking time, making it difficult to get a crispy crust;
• Do not open the oven door frequently while the pizza is cooking;
• If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three of four), it is recommended that the mozzarella cheese be placed on top halfway through the cooking process.

Cooking fish and meat

When cooking white meat, fowl and fish use low temperatures. (150^ - 175^) . When red meat must be superficially well-cooked but succulent inside, it is advisable to start with a high temperature (200 - 220^) for a short time, and then to reduce it at a later point. Generally

speaking, the more meat there is, the lower the temperature and the longer the cooking time should be. Place the meat in the centre of the grid and put a spill-tray underneath to catch grease drips. Insert the grid so that it is in the middle of the oven. If more heat from below is required, use the 1^ bottom shelf.

User's instructions the ceramic hob

Description

The hobs have been provided with radiant electric heaters. These heaters are incorporated under the surface of the hob as zones which redden while they are in use.

B Radiant cooking rings
C Double diameter radiant cooking rings
D A lights which indicate whether the corresponding heaters are at a temperature in excess of 60^ C ; even if the hob/zone has been switched off.
E Special control knobs
F Traditional control knobs

Description of heating elements

Traditional radiant elements are composed of circular heating elements. They only become red after being turned on for 10-20 seconds.

Double diameter radiant elements. They are functionally similar to traditional radiant elements but are different in that the heating area is clearly distinct. It is possible to turn on either only the inner part or both.

• Control knobs for traditional cooking rings. Each ring is controlled by a knob which offers a choice of 12 different temperatures ranging from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 12.

• Control knobs for special cooking rings. The control knob allows you to choose two different power levels which can both be set at a minimum of 1 up to a maximum of 12. By turning the knob clockwise from 1 to 12, the lower power level is set. By turning the knob until it stops ( / ) , when a slight click is heard, the maximum power level is set and can also be used in any position from 12 to 1 by turning the knob anticlockwise. To reset the minimum power level, the knob must be turned back to the zero position. In the case of glazed ceramic hobs with double power-level cooking rings, the smaller element ( / ) is activated by turning the knob until there is a click; to activate both parts and thus have a larger cooking area, the knob must be turned to the (inner ring) position; the required power level from 12 to 1 may then be selected.

Set.	Radiant Burner
0	Off
1	To melt butter and chocolate.
2	To heat liquids.
3
4	For creams and sauces.
5
6	For cooking at the boiling point.
7
8	For roasts.
9
10	For boiling large pieces of meat.
11
12	For frying.
/●	For utilising both cooking areas.

Instructions for using the pyroceram top

To obtain the best results from your hob, there are some basic rules to follow when cooking or preparing food.

• All types of pots and pans may be used on the ceramic glass cooktop. However, the bottom surface must be perfectly flat. Naturally, the thicker the bottom of the pot or pan, the more uniformly the heat is distributed.

• Make sure that the base of the pan completely covers the cooking ring, so as to make full use of the heat produced

• Always make sure that the pan base is always dry and clean so as to guarantee proper contact as well as longer-lasting pans and the long life-span of the hob.
• Do not use the same pans which are used for cooking on gas burners. The heat strength of gas burners may deform the pan base and will not give the same results if it is subsequently used on a glazed ceramic hob.

The catalytic self-cleaning system

Some models have oven liners coated with a porous enamel also known as catalytic enamel.

When hot, this enamel destroys all greasy food particles. For this "oxidation" to occur, the oven liners must reach a temperature of at least 170^ . The porosity of the catalytic enamel increases its surface area, thus making the oxidation process more effective.

When cooking is done, should some grease and food particles remain on the oven liners, leave the appliance on with nothing in it and the door shut, with the temperature knob on the maximum setting, for 60-90 minutes, depending on the degree of soil. You can remove large amounts of grease using hot water and a soft brush.

Attention: catalytic enamel is very strong, but nonetheless, avoid:

• scratching the enamel with sharp objects (i.e. a knife),
• using abrasive detergents or products to clean it,
  otherwise you will destroy the enamel's self-cleaning properties.

The enamel will not be damaged by the accessories (shelves, tray, rotisserie set). Do not be concerned if white marks appear on these accessories where they come into contact with the enamel surfaces.

Practical Cooking Advice

Selection Knob Setting	Type of Food	Wt. (Kg)	Rack Position From Oven Bottom	Preheating Time (minutes)	Thermostat Knob Setting	Cooking Time (minutes)
1 Covection Mode	Duck	1	3	15	200	65-75
	Roast beef	1	3	15	200	70-75
	Roast pork	1	3	15	200	70-80
	Biscuits	-	3	15	180	15-20
	Tarts	1	3	15	180	30-35
2 Pastry Mode	Cakes	0.5	3	15	180	20-30
	Pies	1	2/3	15	180	45-50
	Plum cake	-	3	15	180	40-50
	Sponge cake	-	3	15	160	25-30
3 Pizza Mode	Pizza	0.5	3	15	220	15-20
	Roast beef	1	2	10	220	25-30
	Chicken	1	2/3	10	180	60-70
4 Ventilation Mode	Pizza (on 2 racks)	1	2-4	15	230	15-20
	Lasagne	1.8	3	10	180	30-35
	Pasta bakes au gratin	1	3	10	180	20-30
	Baked Pasta	1.5	3	10	180	20-30
	Lamb	1.5	2	10	180	40-45
	Chicken + potatoes	1	2-4	15	200	60-70
	Mackerel	1.5	2	10	180	30
	Sea Bream	1	3	10	180	55-60
	Plum cake	0.5	2-4	10	160	40-50
	Cream puffs (on 2 racks)	0.5	2-4	10	190	20-25
	Biscuits (on 2 racks) Sponge cake (on 2 racks)	1	2-4	10	180	10-15
	Pasta bakes au gratin (on 2 racks)	2.5	2-4	15	165	20-25
						35-40
5 Grill Mode	Sole and squid	1	4	5	Max	8
	Squid and shrimp on spits	1	4	5	Max	4
	Cod fillets	1	4	5	Max	10
	Grilled vegetables	1	3/4	5	Max	8-10
6 Double Grill	Veal steaks	1	4	5	Max	15-20
	Cutlets	1.5	4	5	Max	20
	Hamburgers	1	3	5	Max	7
	Caballas	1	4	5	Max	15-20
	Toasted sandwiches	n.° 4	4	5	Max	5
	With rotisserie
	Veal on the spit	1.0	-	5	Max	70-80
	Chicken on the spit	2.0	-	5	Max	70-80
7 Ventilated Double Grill	Grilled chicken	1.5	2	5	200	55-60
	Cuttle-fish	1.5	2	5	200	30-35
	Chicken (inserted on the spit) + potatoes (on the dripping-pan)	1.5	-	5	200	70-75
						70-75
	With rotisserie
	Veal on the spit	1.5	-	5	200	70-80
	Chicken on the spit	1.5	-	5	200	70-80
	Lamb on the spit	1.5	-	5	200	70-80
	With multi-skewer rotisserie
	(only a few models)
	Meat kebabs	1.0	-	5	Max	40-45
	Vegetable kebabs	0.8	-	5	Max	25-30

NB: cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste. When cooking using the grill or double grill or ventilated double grill, the dripping-pan must always be placed on the 1st oven rack from te bottom.

Disconnect the oven from the source of electricity before performing any maintenance or cleaning. To ensure a long life for your oven, clean it frequently and carefully, keeping in mind that:

• Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance.
• the enamelled parts and the self-cleaning panels should be washed with warm water without the addition of abrasive powders or corrosive substances which could damage the finish;
• The inside of the oven should be cleaned fairly often while it is still warm, using warm water and detergent followed by careful rinsing and drying;
• stainless steel may become marked if it comes into contact with very hard water or harsh detergents (containing phosphorous) for long periods of time. After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse thoroughly and dry. It is also recommended to dry any water drops;
• avoid dirt and grease accumulating on the control panel by cleaning it frequently. Use non-abrasive sponges or soft cloths to avoid scratching enamelled or shiny steel parts.

Cleaning the hob surface

Prior to cooking, the hob surface should always be cleaned using a damp cloth to remove any dust or stray food particles. The hob surface should be regularly cleaned with a lukewarm solution of water and a mild detergent. Periodically it may be necessary to use a proprietary ceramic hob cleaner. First remove all spilt food and fat with a window scrape, preferably the razor blade type

CERA (not supplied) or, failing that, the fixed blade razor edge type.

Then clean the hob while it is still warm to the touch with a suitable cleaner and paper towel. Then rinse it and wipe it dry with a clean cloth. If aluminium foil or plastic items are accidentally allowed to melt on the hob surface they should be immediately removed from the hot cooking area with a scraper. This will avoid any possible damage to the surface. This also applies to sugar or any food with a high sugar content. Do not use abrasive sponges or scourers of any type. Corrosive cleaners such as oven sprays and stain removers should also not be used.

Glass ceramic hob cleaners	Available from
Window scraper Razor blade scrapers	DIY Stores
Replacement blades	DIY Stores, supermarkets, chemists
COLLO lunetaHOB BRITEHob CleanSWISSCLEANER	Boots, Co-op stores,department stores, Regional Electricity Company shops,supermarkets

Replacing the oven light bulb

• Either pull out the plug (if it is accessible) or disconnect the oven from the mains by turning off the multipole switch used for connecting the oven to the electricity source;
• Remove the glass cover of the lamp holder;

• Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a high temperature resistant bulb (300^) with the following characteristics:

• Voltage 230/240 V
  Wattage 25W

• Type E14

• Replace the glass cover and reconnect the power supply to the oven.