Use and Care Manual

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6.1 Before using the oven for the first time
¡ Remove all packing materials and literature from the
cooktop surface.
¡ Wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.
¡ There may be a slight odor during the first several uses.
This is normal and will disappear.
¡ Optimum cooking results depend on the proper
cookware being selected and used. See “Choosing
Cookware - Cookware Recommendations”.
¡ Read and understand all safety precautions and
information in the Use and Care Manual prior to
operating.
Setting the time
Once the appliance is connected to a power supply, ⁠ ⁠:
flashes on the display. Set the time.
1. Use the and buttons to set the time.
2. Press the button.
a The time has now been set.
Note:Once the period allowed for setting the time on the
clock has elapsed, the time will automatically be saved.
Prepping the oven
1. Remove the accessories and the rack guides from the
oven cavity.
2. Completely remove any leftover packaging, e.g. small
pieces of polystyrene, from the oven cavity.
3. Remove protection film from parts.
4. Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp
cloth.
5. Clean the oven cavity with hot soapy water.
Pre-cleaning the oven
1. Remove the accessories and the hook-in rack guides
from the oven cavity.
2. Completely remove any leftover packaging, e.g. small
pieces of polystyrene, from the oven cavity.
3. Some parts are covered with a protective film. Remove
this scratch protection film.
4. Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft, damp
cloth.
5. Clean the oven cavity with hot soapy water.
Initial start up
In order to prevent excess smoke and odor from
manufacturing oils, heat up the oven for the first time when
it is empty and closed.
Note:Make sure that there is no leftover packaging, such
as polystyrene pellets, in the oven cavity. Before heating
the appliance, wipe the smooth surfaces in the oven cavity
with a soft, damp cloth. Keep the kitchen ventilated while
the appliance is heating.
1. Turn the function selector to bake.
2. Use to set the maximum temperature.
3. Switch the oven off after one hour.
4. Once oven has cooled wipe out with hot soapy water
and replace rack guides.
Note:When the appliance is heating up for the first time,
you may hear crackling noises coming from the oven.
Re-cleaning the oven
1. Clean the oven cavity with hot soapy water.
2. Reinstall the rack guides.
3. If necessary, clean the door panels.
Cleaning the accessories
▶ Before using the accessories, clean them thoroughly
using a cloth and warm soapy water.
6.2 Before using the cooktop for the first
time
¡ Remove all packing materials and literature from the
cooktop surface.
¡ Wipe with a clean, damp sponge and dry.
¡ There may be a slight odor during the first several uses.
This is normal and will disappear.
¡ Optimum cooking results depend on the proper
cookware being selected and used.
→ "Cookware recommendations", Page24
¡ Read and understand all safety precautions and
information in the Use and Care Manual prior to
operating.
Typical flame characteristics
The burner flame should be blue in color and stable with
no yellow tips, excessive noise or fluttering. It should burn
completely around the burner cap.
Checking the flame characteristics:
Yellow flames:
Further adjustment is
required.
Yellow tips on outer cones:
Normal for propane gas.
Soft blue flames:
Normal for natural gas.
Orange flames:
Can be normal if certain
types of humidifiers are
used in the home. Flames
should return to blue
without the humidifier
running.
Note
¡ If the flame is completely or mostly yellow, verify that
the regulator is set for the correct fuel. Retest after
adjustment.