Ariston FM 51 IX GB User manual

MultifunctionOven
Instructions for installation and use
FM 51 IX GB

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Congratulations on choosing an Ariston appliance, which you will find is dependable and easy to use.We recommend
that you read this manual for best performance and to extend the life of your appliance.Thank you.
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A. Control Panel
B. Knob for selecting the cooking features.
C. Knob for adjusting the cooking temperature.
D. Timer Knob (only on certain models)
E. Oven Light (only on certain models) -When the light
is on, it indicates that the oven is heating.It will turn off
when the temperature setting has been reached.
F. Drip pan
G. Oven Racks
H. Guides for sliding the racks or drip pan in and out.
The Multifunction oven combines in a single appliance the
advantages of traditional convection ovens with those of
modern forced air ventilation ovens.
Itisanextremelyversatileappliance thatallowsyoutoeasily
and safely choose between 5 different cooking modes.The
various featuresareselectedbymeansoftheselectorknob
(B) and the thermostat knob (C) on the control panel.
Attention: The first time you use the oven we recommend
thatyousetthethermostatonthehightest setting and leave
the oven on for about a half of an hour with nothing in it.
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.
Convection Mode
Set the termostat knob (C) between 60°C and Max.
Theouter heating elements atboththe top and thebottom
of the oven will come on.The heat is distributed uniformly
from the top to the bottom. The convection mode is
recommendedforpreparing meat-based dishes featuring
beef or veal which require slow cooking with the addition
of liquids. It still remains the best cooking mode for dry
pastries and fruit in general.When cooking in convection
mode, only use one drip pan or cooking rack at a time,
otherwise the the heat distribution with be uneven.Select
fromamongthevariousrackheightsbasedonthewhether
the dish needs more or less heat from the top or bottom.
Ventilation Mode
Set the thermostat knob (C) between 60°C and Max.
Boththe heating elementsand the fanwill come on.Since
the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the
oven, 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
cookingtemperaturesare the same.A maximum of 2rack
levels can be used at the same time, following the
instructions in the section entitled, "Cooking OnMoreThan
One Rack".
This cooking mode is ideal for au gratin dishes or those
which require an extended cooking time.
Moreover,theexcellentheatdistributionmakesitpossible
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,
whichcanbepreparedwiththeadditionofalimitedamount
of condiments, thus maintaining their flavor and
appearance.
The ventilated mode can also be used to thaw white or
red meat, fish and bread by setting the temperature to
80°-100°C.Tothawmoredelicate foods,set the termostat
to60°Coruseonlythecoldaircirculationfeaturebysetting
the thermostat to 0°C.
How To UseYour Appliance

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Grill
Set the thermostat to“C”:Max.
The central heating element of the grill will come on. The
incandescent heating element cooks food by means of
thermalradiationdirecteddownward.Theextremelyhighand
directtemperatureof the grillmakesitpossibletobrownthe
surface of meats and roasts while locking in the juices to
keep them tender.
Double Grill
Set the thermostat to“C”:Max.
Both of the grill elements are activated.This oversized grill
has a completely new design, increasing cooking efficiency
by 50%.Thedoublegrillalsoeliminatespocketsofunheated
air in the corners of the oven.
Ventilated Double Grill
Set the thermostat to “C”:between 60°C and 200°C.
Both of the heating elements of the grill are activated, as
well as the fan. This combination of features increases the
effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal radiation of the
heating elements through forced air circulation of the air
throughouttheoven.Thishelpspreventsfoodsfrom burning
on the surface, allowing the heat to penetrate into the food.
Timer (D)
To use the timer, it must be wound using the "D" knob.Turn
the knob almost one full turn in the clockwise direction .
Then, turntheknobback ,andsetthetimebypositioning
the number (minutes) on the knob dial beneath the mark on
thecontrolpanel.
Oven Light
The light comes on when the "B" knob is turned to the
setting.Thelight illuminates the ovenandremainsonwhen
any of the heating elements is turned on.
ForcedAirVentilation
Inordertoreducetheexternaltemperatureoftheoven,some
modelshavebeenequipped withacoolingfanwhichcomes
onwhenthe"B"knobisturnedtoacookingsetting. Thefan
remainson during thecooking process and a flow ofair can
beheardexitingbetweentheovendoorandthecontrolpanel.
After you have finished cooking, it a good idea to keep the
fanonfor afewminutesbysettingthethermostat knobto"•"
in order to allow the oven to cool down rapidly.
3rd Oven Glass
This appliance conforms to all relevant European
Standards regarding surface temperatures, however, in
ordertofurther decrease thetemperatureoftheoven door
andreduce energy consumption,a supplementary kit has
been made available as an optional extra. The fitting of
thiskit should beconsidered, if energy savingisdesirable
or if young children may be present. To purchase the
supplementary kit code 053413 contact your nearest
Merloni Service Centre.
Warning
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
becausethiscoulddamage the enamel.Alwaysplaceyour
cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on the grate
provided with the appliance inserted especially along the
ovenguides.
How to KeepYour Oven in Shape
Beforecleaningyouroven,or performingmaintenance,
disconnectitfromthepowersupply.
To extendthelifeofyouroven,itmustbecleaned frequently,
keeping in mind that:
• The self-cleaning panels (if present) and the enameled
parts should be washed with warm water - abrasive
powders and corrosive substances should be avoided;
• The inside of the oven should be cleaned immediately
after use with warm water and soap;the soap should be
rinsed away and the interior dried thoroughly;
• Stainlesssteelcanbestained ifitremainsincontactwith
agressive detergents (containing phosphorus) or water
with a high lime content.We recommend that you rinse
these parts thoroughly and dry them well after cleaning.
It is also a good idea to dry any water spills;
• Never line the bottom of the oven with aluminium foil
because the buildup of heat will not only impede the
cooking process, but could also damage the enamel.
Replacing the Lamp in the Oven
• Cutoff the supply of power to the oven by turning off the
omni-polar switch connecting it to the mains, or by
removing the plug if it is accessible;
• Unscrew the glass cover attached to the lamp holder;
• Unscrew the lamp and replace it with another high-tem-
peraturelamp (300°C)withthefollowingcharacteristics:
-Voltage:230/240V
-Wattage:25W
- Socket: E14
• Remounttheglasscoverandreconnect theapplianceto
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Practical Cooking Advice
Preheating
If the oven must be preheated (generally this is the case when
cooking leavened foods) the “ventilation” mode can be
used to reach the desired temperaure as quickly as possible in
orderto save on energy.
Oncethefoodhasbeenplacedintheoven,themostappropriate
cooking mode can then be selected.
Cooking on MoreThan One Rack
Ifyouhavetocookonmorethanonerackatthesametime,use
only the “ventilation” mode, as it is the only one which is
appropriate for this type of cooking.
• Theovenhas5rackheights.Whencookingwiththeventilation
mode, use a combination of two of the three central rack
heights. The topmost and bottommost rack heights are
subjecttomoredirectcontactwiththehotairbeingcirculated
intheoven,andusingtheselevelscouldresultinmoredeli-
catefoodbeingburned;
• Ingeneral,use the second andfourth rackheightsfor foods
whichrequiremoreheat.Foreexample,whencookingroasts
together with other foods, put the roast at the second rack
height and use the fourth for more delicate food;
• When cooking dishes which require different temperatures
and/or cooking times, set the temperature to that between
the temperatures required for the two dishes and place the
more delicate food at the fourth rack height.Then remove
the dish with a shorter cooking time first;
• Usethedrippanatthebottomrackheightandthebroilerat
thetop;
• When cooking pastries on two racks at the same time, use
thethirdandthefourthrackheights,notthesecondbecause
itreceivestomuchheat.
Using the Grill
TheMultifunction ovenoffersyouthreedifferent grillingmodes.
Use the “grill”setting for small portions.Although electrical
consumptionisamere1200W,itallowsyoutogrillsmallportions
liketoastedsandwiches,hotdogs,etc.,toperfection.
Position the food under the center of the grill because only the
centralpartofthetopheatingelementisturnedon.Foodplaced
inthe corners will notcook properly.
The “DoubleGrill”settingallowsyoutogrillalongtheentire
surface area of the grill. Use this mode when you have food
distributed uniformly throughout the oven and you would like to
browntheitemsuniformly.
The “VentilatedDoubleGrill”isextremelyusefulforgrilling
foods rapidly, as the distribution of heat makes it possible not
only to brown the surface, but also to cook the bottom part.
Thismodecanalsobeusedforbrowningfoodsattheendofthe
cookingprocess.
Whenusing anyof the three grilling modes, it is recommended
thatthethermostatknobbeturnedtothehighestsetting,asitis
themostefficientwaytousethegrill(whichutilizesinfraredrays).
If necessary, however, the thermostat can be set to lower
temperaturesbysimplyturning the knobto the desired setting.
When utilizing the grill, place the rack at the lower levels (see
cookingtable).Tocatchgreaseorfatandpreventsmoke,place
a drip pan at the bottom rack level.
Grillingmustbe done with the door partiallyopento avoid
increasing the grilling time.
Note: When using the “Ventilated Double Grill”, the oven
door must be closed.
BakingPastries
Whenbakingpastries,alwaysplacethemintheovenafterithas
been preheated. Make sure you wait until the oven has been
preheatedthoroughly(thered"E"lightwillturnoff).Donotopen
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
cookingtimes.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.
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
Forbestresultswhencookingpizzausethe"ventilationmode"
:
• Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes;
• Use a light aluminum pizza pan, placing it on the broiler
suppliedwiththeoven.Ifthedrippanisused,thiswillextend
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
recommendedthatthemozzarellacheesebeplacedontop
halfway through the cookingprocess;
• When cooking more than one pizza at the same time, use
rackheights2and4atatemperatureof 220°C.Preheatthe
oven for at least 10 minutes. In general, the pizza at rack
height 4 cooks slightly slower.Therefore, remove the pizza
at rack level 2 first and leave the other in the oven for a few
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Cooking Fish and Meat
Meat must weigh at least 1 Kg in order to prevent it from drying
out.When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use low tempera-
ture settings (150°C-175°C).For red meat that should be well
done on the outside while tender and juicy in the inside, it is a
goodideatostartwithahightemperaturesetting(200°C-220°C)
forashorttime,thenturntheovendownafterwards.Ingeneral,
thelargertheroast,thelowerthetemperaturesetting.Placethe
meatonthecentreoftherackandplacethedrippingpanbeneath
ittocatch the fat.
Makesurethattherackisinsertedsothatitisinthecentreofthe
oven.Ifyouwouldliketoincreasetheamountofheatfrombelow,
usethelowrackheights.Forsavoryroasts(especiallyduckand
wild game), dress the meat with lard or bacon on the top.
Safety Is A Good HabitTo Get Into
• This appliance is designed for non-professional, household
use and its functions must not be changed.
• These instructions are only valid for the countries whose
symbols appear on the manual and the serial number plate.
• The electrical system of this appliance may be used safely
only when it is correctly connected to an efficient earthing
system in complaince with the safety standards currently in
effect.
The following items are potentially dangerous, and,
therefore, appropriate measures must be taken to prevent
children and the disabled from coming into contact with
them:
- Controls and the appliance in general;
- Packaging (bags, polystyrene, nails, etc.);
- The appliance immediately after use of the oven or grill due to
the heat generated;
- The appliance when no longer in use (potentially dangerous
parts must be made safe).
Avoid the following:
- Touching the appliance with wet parts of the body;
- Using the appliance when barefoot;
- Pulling on the appliance or the supply cord to unplug it from
the electrical outlet;
- Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots;
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:
• use only the MANUFACTURER Service
• use only ORIGINAL Spare Parts
Selection
knob Food to be cooked Wt. (Kg) Cooking position from
bottom
Heating time
(min.) Thermostat knob Cooking time
(min.)
1 Static Roast pork
Roast veal
Duck
Meringues
Biscuits
0,5
0,5
0,5
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-
2
2
1-2
2
2
15
15
15
10
10
200
200
200
100
140
35
30
30-35
60-75
15-20
2 Fan oven
cooking Pizza
Lasagne
Baked noodles
Lamb
Chicken
Mackerel
Red porgy
Chocolate cake
1
1
1
1
1
1
1,5
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
15
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
220
180
180
180
180
180
180
160
20-35
30-35
20-30
40-45
60-75
50-55
55-60
50-60
3 Grill Sole and cuttle fish
Squid and shrimp on
spits
Cod steaks
Grilled vegetables
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3-4
5
5
5
5
Max
Max
Max
Max
8
4
10
8-10
4 Double Grill Veal steaks
Cutlets
Hamburgers
Caballas
1
1,5
1
1
4
4
3
4
5
5
5
5
Max
Max
Max
Max
15-20
25
7
20-25
5 Ventilated
Double Oven Grilled chicken
Cuttle fish 1,5 1,5 2 25 5200 200 55-60 40-45
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- Allowing power supply cords for small appliances to come into
contact with the hot parts of the appliance;
- Exposing the appliance to atmospheric agents (rain, sun);
- Using the oven for storage purposes;
- Using flammable liquids near the appliance;
- Using adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extension cords;
- Attempting to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel must be contacted in the following
cases:
- Installation (following the manufacturer's instructions);
- When in doubt about operating the appliance;
- Replacing the electrical outlet when it is not compatible with
the plug for the appliance.
Service Centres authorized by the manufacturer must be
contacted in the following cases:
- Ifin doubtabout thesoundness oftheapplianceafterremoving
it from the packaging;
- If the power supply cord has been damaged or needs to be
replaced;
- Ifthe appliancebreaksdownorfunctionspoorly;askfor original
spare parts.
It is a good idea to do the following:
- Only use the appliance to cook food, nothing else;
- Check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked;
- disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains if it is not
functioning properly and before cleaning or performing
maintenance;
- When the appliance is not used for an extended period of
time, cut off the supply of power and close the gas cock (if
present);
- Use cooking gloves to place cookware in the oven or when
removing it;
- Always grasp the oven door in the centre because the ends
may be hot due to the escape of hot air;
- Make sure that the control knobs are on the “•”/”o” setting
when the appliance is not in use;
- Cut the power supply chord after disconnecting it from the
mains when you decide not to use the appliance any longer.
• The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages that
might arise out of incorrect installation or improper, incorrect
or unreasonable use of the appliance.
Installation
Important: The power supply to the appliance must be
cut off before any adjustments or maintenance work is
done on it.
Installation of Built-in Ovens
In order to insure that the built-in appliance functions
properly, the cabinet containing it must be appropriate.
The figure below gives the dimensions of the cutout for
installation under the counter or in a cabinet wall unit.
595 mm.
595 mm.
20 mm. 543 mm.
5 mm.
567 mm.
23 mm.
593 mm.
45 mm.
558 mm.
595 mm.
595 mm.
20 mm. 543 mm.
5 mm.
567 mm.
23 mm.
575-585 mm.
558 mm.
595 mm.
45 mm.
min.
45 mm.
min.
In order to ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of
the cabinet must be removed.Installing the oven so that it
rests on two strips of wood is preferable.
In the case where the oven rests on a continuous, flat
surface, there must be an aperture of at least 45 x 560
mm.
560 mm.
45 mm.
To fasten the oven to the cabinet, open the door of the
oven and fasten it by inserting the 4 wood screws into the
4 holes locate on the perimeter of the frame.
The panels of the adjacent cabinets must be made of
heatresistantmaterial.Inparticular, cabinets with aveneer
exterior must be assembled with glues able to withstand
temperatures of up to 100°C.
In compliance with current safety standards, contact with
the electrical parts of the oven must not be possible once
it has been installed.
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not be able to be removed without the use of a tool.
Electrical Connection
Thoseovens equipped with a three-pole powersupplycord
are designed to operate with alternating current with the
voltageandfrequency indicated on thedataplate (located
on the appliance) and in the instruction manual.The wire
for grounding the appliance is yellow-green in color.
Electricalconnection
Ovenswithathree-pole power supply cableare designed
tooperate with alternated current at the supply frequency
and voltage indicated on the data plate (at the bottom of
the oven dashboard).The earthing conductor of the cable
is the yellow-green conductor.
Two types of connection are provided:
Connection n° 1
Connecting the power supply cable to the mains.
Fit a normalized plug to the cable, which corresponds to
the load indicated on the data plate; if the cooker is
connected directly to the mains, an omnipolar circuit-
breaker with a minimum opening of 3 mm between the
contacts, suitable for the load indicated and complying
with current directives, must be installed between the
appliance and the mains (the earthing wire must not be
interrupted bythe circuit-breaker).The powersupplycable
must be positioned so that it does not exceed room tem-
perature by 50°C at any point of its length.Before making
the connection check that:
•the circuit breakers or fuses of the home system can
support appliance load (see data plate);
•the power supply system has an efficient earthing
connection which complies with the provisions of
current regulations and the law;
•there is easy access to the socket or the omnipolar
circuit-breaker once the cooker has been installed.
N.B.: do not use reducers, adapters or shunts as these
could cause heating or burning.
Connection n° 2
Disposing of the plug.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make
thepinsunusablesothatit cannot be accidentally inserted
intoa socket.Instructionsforconnectingcableto an alter-
native plug:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green &Yellow -Earth
Blue -Neutral
Brown -Live
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead do not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
Connect Green &Yellow wire to terminal marked“E”or
or coloured Green or Green &Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured
Red.ConnectBlue wire to terminal marked“N”orcoloured
Black.If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted
with a 13 amp fuse.
A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp fuse, either
in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.If you
are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your
machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.
How to connect an alternative plug
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
BLUE “NEUTRAL”(N)
BROWN “LIVE”(L)
GREEN AND YELLOW “EARTH”(E)
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 amp fuse
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
Disposing of the appliance
When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug
by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the
plug body and dispose of it as described above.
TechnicalSpecifications
Inner Dimensions of the Oven: Width: 40.5 cm
Depth: 39 cm
Height: 32.5 cm
InnerVolume of the Oven: 51 Liters
EnergyConsumption: To reach 200°C: 0.45 kWh
To maintain the temp.at 200°C for 1 hour: 0.7 kWh
Total: 1.15 kWh
Voltage and Frequency of Power Supply:
230-240V / 50 - 60Hz / 1900-2000 W
This appliance conforms with the following European
EconomicCommunitydirectives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (LowVoltage) and subsequent
modifications;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;
- 93/68/EEC of22/07/93and subsequent modifications.