User manual

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Hints and tips for using the oven
Always cook with the oven door
closed.
The oven is supplied with an exclusive
system which produces a natural
circulation of air and the constant
recycling of steam. This system makes
it possible to cook in a steamy
environment and keep the dishes soft
inside and crusty outside. Moreover, the
cooking time and energy consumption are
reduced to a minimum. During cooking
steam may be produced which can be
released when opening the oven door.
This is absolutely normal.
However, always stand back
from the oven when opening the
oven door during cooking or at
the end of it to allow any build
up of steam or heat to release.
When food is heated, it produces
steam in the same way as a
boiling kettle does. When steam
comes in contact of the oven
door glass, it will condense and
produce water droplets.
To reduce condensation, ensure
the oven is well heated before
placing food in the oven cavity.
A short oven pre-heating (about
10 minutes) will then be
necessary before any cooking.
We recommend you to wipe
away condensation after each
use of the appliance.
Conventional cooking
Heat comes from the top and from the
bottom, therefore it is preferable to use the
central runners. If cooking requires more
heat from the top or from the bottom use
the top or the bottom runners or turn the
control knob to the relevant positions (bottom
heating and top heating ).
Grilling
When grilling meat or fish, spread a little oil
on them and always place them on the oven
grid. The shelf level depends on the
thinckness of the food.
Always place the dripping pan at the lowest
level, with some water in it, to avoid smoke
and unpleasant smells.
Some hints
For baking cakes
Cakes require a moderate temperature
(normally between 150 and 200 °C). In
addition, the oven must be heated up
beforehand - for about 10 minutes.
The oven door should not be opened before
at least 3/4 of the set cooking time is up.
Normal short pastry dough should be cooked
in a mould or tin for 2/3 of total cooking time
required and then garnished as desired
before being cooked completely.