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Cooking advice
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 per-
sonal experience.
Baking cakes
The oven should always be warm before putting in cakes
wait till the end of preheating (about 10-15 min.). Cake-
baking temperatures are normally around 160°C/200°C.
Do not open the oven door during the baking process as
this could cause the cake to sink.In general:
Pastry is too dry
Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the
cooking time.
on, the clock must be reset to the current time
Timer Feature
The timer operates by counting down a given period of
time. This feature does not, however, turn the oven on or
off. It merely emits an acoustical alarm when the time has
run out.
How to Set the Timer
Turn the knob until the indicator is set on the length of
time desired (using the inside numbers). The time is clearly
visible through the transparent window on the indicator
itself.
The timer will begin to count down immediately.
The sound will stop automatically after approximately 2
minutes and the timer will be set to the
symbol (clock
function).
To turn off the buzzer, or to use only the clock, set the
indicator on the symbol.
How to Set the Current Time
The oven must be connected to the power supply.
Pull and turn the knob in the clockwise direction to set
the time.
N.B.: The clock is electric. Therefore, in the event of a
power outage, the clock will stop for the entire time the
oven remains without power. When the power comes back
Storage recess below the oven (only a few models)
Below the oven a recess can be used to contain cooking pans
and cooker accessories. Moreover, during oven operation, it may
be used to keep food warm.To open the storage is necessary
turn it downwards.
Caution: this storage recess must not be used to store
inflammable materials.
Practical advice for burner use
In order to get the maximum yield it is important to remember
the following:
·
Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table) so as
to avoid flames overshooting the edges.
·
At boiling point turn the knob to minimum.
·
Use cookware with lids.
·
Always use cookware with flat bottoms.
Burner
ø Cookware diameter (cm)
Fast (R)
24 - 26
Semi Fast (S)
16 - 20
Auxiliary (A)
10 - 14
Country Style Clock and Timer