Elba 126 EX 339 User manual

Cookers - Cuisinières
Instruction for the use - Mode d’emploi
COOK 100 cm
DREAMline

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Identification label
Plaquette des caractéristiques
126 EX 884
126 EX 984
126 EX 634
126 EX 339
Models - Modèles
GB FR
Mode d’emploi - Conseils pour l’installation
Français Page 67
Instruction for the use - Installation advice
English Page 4

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased and given your
preference to our product.
The safety precautions and recommendations
reported below are for your own safety and that of
others. They will also provide a means by which to
make full use of the features offered by your
appliance.
Please preserve this booklet carefully. It may be
useful in future, either to yourself or to others in the
event that doubts should arise relating to its
operation.
This appliance must be used only for the task it
has explicitly been designed for, that is for cooking
foodstuffs. Any other form of usage is to be
considered as inappropriate and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the
event of damage caused by improper, incorrect or
illogical use of the appliance.
Instruction for the use
English

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TIPS FOR THE USER
• During and after use of the cooktop, certain parts will become very hot. Do not
touch hot parts.
• Keep children away from the cooking hob when it is in use.
• After use, ensure that the knobs are in position ●(off), and close the main gas
delivery valve or the gas cylinder valve.
• In case of difficulty in the gas taps operation, call Service.
Risk of fire!
• Do not leave inflammable material on the cooktop.
• Make sure that the electrical cables of other appliances installed nearby cannot
come into contact with the cooktop.
• Never cook the food directly on the electric hotplates, but in special pans or con-
tainers.
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DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY
This cooking hob has been designed, constructed, and marketed in compliance with:
- Safety requirements of the "Gas" Directive 90/396/EEC;
- Safety requirements of EEC Directive “Low voltage” 73/23;
- Safety requirements of EEC Directive “EMC” 89/336;
- Requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.

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USEFUL HINTS
After removing the appliance from its
packing, make sure of its integrity.
In case of doubt, please apply to your
supplier or to a qualified engineer.
The packing materials (plastic bags,
polyfoam, nails, metal strips etc.) must
be moved away from the reach of the
children as potential sources of danger.
– Do not attempt to alter the technical
features of the appliance as this may
result very dangerous.
– Do not carry out any operation of
cleaning or maintenance without prior
disconnection of the appliance from
the electric supply.
– Do not line the oven walls with alumi-
nium foil. Do not place baking trays or
the drip tray on the base of the oven
chamber.
– If you should decide not to use this
appliance any longer (or decide to
substitute an older model), before
disposing of it, it is recommended that
it be made inoperative in an appro-
priate manner in accordance to health
and environmental protection regula-
tions, ensuring in particular that all
potentially hazardous parts be made
harmless, especially in relation to chil-
dren who could play with old applian-
ces.
– Gas hobs produce heat and humidity
in the environment in which they are
installed.
Ensure that the cooking area is well
ventilated by opening the natural
ventilation grilles or by installing an
extractor hood connected to an out-
let duct.
– If the hob is used for a prolonged time
it may be necessary to provide further
ventilation by opening a window or by
increasing the suction power of the
extractor hood (if fitted).
– Read the instructions carefully before
installing and using the appliance.
CAUTION: this apparatus must only
be installed in a permanently ventila-
ted room in compliance with the appli-
cable regulations.
FIRST USE THE OVEN
It is advised to follow these instructions:
• Furnish the interior of the oven by placing
the wire racks as described at chapter
“
NETTOYAGE ET ENTRETIEN
”.
• Insert shelves and tray.
• Turn on the oven, and operate at the max-
imum temperature in order to eliminate
any traces of grease on the heating ele-
ments (see oven operating instructions for
the specific model).
• Clean the interior of the oven with cloth
soaked in water and detergent (neutral)
then dry carefully.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND
ADVICE FOR THE USE OF
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
The use of any electrical appliance
requires the compliance with some basic
rules, namely:
– do not touch the appliance with wet or
damp hands (or feet)
– do not use the appliance bare feet
– do not allow the appliace to be operat-
ed by children or disabled without
overseeing.
The manufacturer cannot be deemed
responsible for damages caused by
wrong or incorrect use.

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11COOKING HOBS - CONTROL PANELS
Fig. 1.1a
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4
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TECHNICAL FEATURES - Cooking hob
1. Auxiliary burner (A) 1,00 kW
2. Rapid burner (R) 3,00 kW
3. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 1,75 kW
4. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 1,75 kW
5. Triple-ring burner (TC) 3,50 kW
126 EX 884
Note:
The electric ignition
is incorporated in
the knobs.
If the appliance has
a safety valve sys-
tem fitted, the flow
of gas will be
stopped if and when
the flame should
accidentally go out.
Cooker: Cat: I 3+
Fig. 1.1b
CONTROL PANEL - Controls description
1. Thermostat control knob (left oven)
2. Alarm 60’
3. Rotisserie/oven light control knob (left oven)
4. Front left burner control knob
5. Rear left burner control knob
6. Central burner control knob
7. Rear right burner control knob
8. Front right burner control knob
9. Conventional oven switch knob (right oven)
10. Conventional oven thermostat knob (right oven)
11. Right oven thermostat indicator light
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TECHNICAL FEATURES - Cooking hob
1. Auxiliary burner (A) 1,00 kW
2. Rapid burner (R) 3,00 kW
3. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 1,75 kW
4. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 1,75 kW
5. Fish-burner (PS) 2,95 kW
Cooker: Cat: I 3+
Fig. 1.2a
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5
4
1
2
Fig. 1.2b
CONTROL PANEL - Controls description
1. Thermostat control knob (left oven)
2. Alarm 60’
3. Rotisserie/oven light control knob (left oven)
4. Front left burner control knob
5. Rear left burner control knob
6. Central burner control knob
7. Rear right burner control knob
8. Front right burner control knob
9. Conventional oven switch knob (right oven)
10. Conventional oven thermostat knob (right oven)
11. Right oven thermostat indicator light
126 EX 984
Note:
The electric ignition
is incorporated in
the knobs.
If the appliance has
a safety valve sys-
tem fitted, the flow
of gas will be
stopped if and when
the flame should
accidentally go out.
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TECHNICAL FEATURES - Cooking hob
1. Auxiliary burner (A) 1,00 kW
2. Auxiliary burner (central) (A) 1,00 kW
3. Triple-ring burner (TC) 3,50 kW
4. Semi-rapid burner
( left) (SR) 1,75 kW
5. Bruciatore rapido (R) 3,00 kW
6. Semi-rapid burner (right)(SR) 1,75 kW
Cooker: Cat: I 3+
Fig. 1.3b
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CONTROL PANEL - Controls description
1. Electronic programmer (left oven only)
2.
Multifunction oven switch knob
(left oven)
3. Multifunction oven temperature knob
(left oven)
4. Front left burner control knob
5. Rear left burner control knob
6. Central front burner control knob
7. Central rear burner control knob
8. Rear right burner control knob
9. Front right burner control knob
10. Conventional oven switch knob (right
oven)
11. Conventional oven thermostat knob
(right oven)
12. Right oven thermostat indicator light
13. Multifunction oven temperature
indicator light
(left oven)
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126 EX 634
Note:
The electric ignition
is incorporated in
the knobs.
If the appliance has
a safety valve sys-
tem fitted, the flow
of gas will be
stopped if and when
the flame should
accidentally go out.
Fig. 1.3a
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Attention: Detach
the appliance from
the mains if the
ceramic hobs is
cracked.
Note:
When the hob tem-
perature is above
60°C, the corre-
sponding indicator
light 6 (Fig. 1.5a)
will come on to indi-
cate that the hob is
hot.
Fig. 1.4b
Fig. 1.4a
126 EX 339
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6
3
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TECHNICAL FEATURES - Cooking hob
1. 3 circuits cooking zone
Ø 145 - 1200 W
2.
3 circuits cooking zone Ø 180 - 1700 W
3.
3 circuits cooking zone Ø 145 - 1200 W
4.
Oval cooking zone Ø 140 x 250
- 1800/1000 W
5. Double cooking zone Ø 140 x 250 - 1800/1000 W
6. Cooking zone residual heat indicators
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CONTROL PANEL - Controls description
1. Electronic programmer (left oven only)
2.
Multifunction oven switch knob
(left oven)
3. Multifunction oven temperature knob
(left oven)
4.
Front left cooking zone control knob
5. Rear left cooking zone control knob
6. Central cooking zone control knob
7. Rear right double cooking zone control
knob
8. Front right cooking zone control knob
9. Conventional oven switch knob (right
oven)
10. Conventional oven thermostat knob
(right oven)
11.Ceramic hob ON indicator light
12. Conventional oven temperature indi-
cator light
( right oven )
13.
Multifunction oven temperature
indicator light
(left oven)

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Fig. 2.1
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22USE OF COOKING HOB
GAS BURNERS
Each burner is controlled by a gas tap
assuring the opening and the closing of
the gas supply.
Make the lever of the knob match with
the indicator on the control panel to
obtain:
– symbol ●= off
– symbol = full on (nominal rate)
– symbol = reduced rate
- The electric ignition is incorporated in
the knobs (★symbol beside flame
- max. heat/max. gas flow fig. 2.1).
- The maximum setting permits rapid
boiling of liquids, whereas the mini-
mum setting allows slower warming of
food or maintaining simmering condi-
tions of liquids.
- Other intermediate operating can be
achieved by positioning the control
knob indicator between the maximum
and minimum setting, but not between
the maximum and off positions.
N.B. When the cooker is not being used,
set the gas knobs to their closed posi-
tions and also close the cock valve on
the gas bottle or the main gas supply
line.
Caution!
the cooking hob becomes very hot
during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.

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Fig. 2.3a
It is important that the diameter of the
pot be suitable to the potentiality of the
burner so as not to compromise the high
output of the burners and therefore
energy waste.
A small pot on a large burner does not
give you a boiling point in a shorten
amount of time since the capacity of
heat absorption of a liquid mass
depends on the volume and the surface
of the pot.
DIAMETERS OF PANS WHICH MAY BE USED
ON THE HOBS
BURNERS MINIMUM MAX.
Auxiliary 12 cm 14 cm
Semirapid 16 cm 24 cm
Rapid 24 cm 26 cm
Rapid ( central rear) 24 - 24 cm
Triple-ring 26 cm 28 cm
Fish-burner from 12x30 up to 18x40 cm
Wok max 36 cm
do not use pans with concave or convex bases
Fig. 2.2
LIGHTING GAS BURNERS FITTED
To ignite the burner, the following
instructions are to be followed:
1) Press in the corresponding knob and
turn counter-clockwise (fig. 2.2 to the
full flame position marked by the
symbol (fig. 2.1) and hold the knob in
until the flame has been lit.
In the case of a mains failure light the
burner with a match or lighted taper.
2) Wait for about ten seconds after the
gas burner has been lit before letting
go of the knob (valve activation
delay).
3) Adjust the gas valve to the desired
position.
If the burner flame should go out for
some reason, the safety valve will auto-
matically stop the gas flow.
To re-light the burner, return the knob to
the closed ●position, wait for at least
1 minute and then repeat the lighting
procedure.
If your local gas supply makes it difficult
to light the burner with the knob set to
maximum, set the knob to minimum and
repeat the operation.
CHOICE OF THE BURNER
On the control panel, near every knob,
there is a diagram that indicates which
burner is controlled by that knob.
The suitable burner must be chosen
according to the diameter and the capac-
ity used.
As an indication, the burners and the
pots must be used in the following way:

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SPECIAL GRIDS FOR WOKS (fig. 2.4a - 2.4b)
The special grid for woks rests on the grid of the double-crown burner.
Warning:
– Using woks without this special grid could seriously damage the burner.
– Do not use this grid with flat bottomed pans (fig. 2.4a - 2.4b).
AIR FLOW
(cooling fan) AIR FLOW (cooling fan) AIR FLOW (cooling fan)
CORRECT USE OF CENTRAL REAR RAPID BURNER
Fig. 2.3b
Fig. 2.4b
Fig. 2.4a
WRONG CORRECT

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Fig. 2.6
Fig. 2.5
USE OF COOKING HOB - VITROCERAMIC
The ceramic surface of the hob allows a
fast transmission of heat in the vertical
direction, from the heating elements
underneath the ceramic glass to the
pans set on it.
The heat does not spread in the horizon-
tal direction, so that the glass stays
“cool” at only a few centimeters from the
cooking plate.
The 5 cooking zones are shown by dark
disks on the ceramic surface.
Check that the cooker top is clean.
NOTE IMPORTANTI:
The heating elements incorporate a
thermolimiter that switches ON/OFF the
element in all settings to protect any
overheating of the ceramic glass.
The use of incorrect pans and/or wrong
pan positioning will cause the tempera-
ture limiter to operate more frequently,
resulting in a reduction of cooking per-
formance.
3 CIRCUITS RADIANT ZONES
Incorporating 3 heating elements (fig.
2.6) you can control and light up all
together or separately by a 6 position
switch (fig. 2.5).
Reaches the working temperature in a
very short time.

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Fig. 2.7
DOUBLE AND OVAL RADIANT ZONES
The heating element is formed of a coil
of resistant material which reaches the
working temperature quickly.
Operation of the cooking zone is con-
trolled by a continuous energy regulator
from “1” to “12” (maximum temperature)
(fig. 2.7).
By switching on the second element (fig.
2.8 and 2.9), the surface area of the rear
right and central radiant zones can be
extended.
For this purpose, turn the control knob
(fig. 2.7 ) fully to the right (position
).
Fig. 2.9
Fig. 2.8
Second element
Second element
OVAL ZONE
DOUBLE ZONE

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TYPE OF COOKING
Switched OFF
For melting operations
(butter, chocolate).
To maintain food hot and to
heat small quantities of
liquid (sauces, eggs).
To heat bigger quantities; to
whip creams and sauces.
(vegetables, fruits, soups).
Slow boiling, i.e.: boiled
meats, spaghetti, soups,
continuations of steam
cooking of roasts, stews,
potatoes.
For every kind of frying,
cutlets, uncovered cooking,
i.e.: risotto.
Browning of meats, roasted
potatoes, fried fish,
omelettes, and for boiling
large quantities of water.
Fast frying, grilled steaks,
etc.
Switching on the second
element (Double and oval
radiant plate only)
0
Knob
setting
1
2
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6
2
0
1
2
2
3
4
3
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7
47
8
4
5
8
9
10
611
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After a short period of use, experience
will teach you which setting is the right
one for your needs.
CO0KING HINTS
Cooking plate con-
trolled by a 7 posi-
tion switch
Cooking plate con-
trolled by a 12 posi-
tion switch
1
2
3
4
5
6
Fig. 2.10
Heating
Cooking
Roasting-frying
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Cooking hints:
– To reduce the cooking time, you can
turn the control knob to the max when
you switch the plate on.
After a short time you will set the
control knob to the required position
for the cooking.
– You should use pots and pans with
flat bases (pans with the test mark for
glass-ceramic hobs are available from
specialist shops).
The diameter of the pan should match
that of the cooking plate (or be slightly
bigger) to make the most of the
energy.
– Since the cooking surface stays hot
for a certain time after the plate has
been switched off, you can switch it
off 5 or 10 minutes before the end of
the cooking.
The residual heat of the hob will
complete the cooking.
– To save electricity, use pan lids
whenever possible.
– Never cook the food directly on the
glass ceramic cooktop, but in special
pans or containers.
Fig. 2.11
RESIDUAL HEAT INDICATOR
The hob also features 5 warning lamps
which are wired to the corresponding
plate.
When the temperature of a cooking
plate is over 60°C, the relevant warning
lamp is also lit-up to warn of heat on the
surface of the hob.
This lamp also stay on after the cooking
plate has been switched off to shown
that the hob surface is still hot.
This residual heat lasts for a rather long
time after the cooking plate has been
switched off.
During this period of time you should
avoid touching the hob surface over
the cooking area.
Please pay special attention to ensur-
ing children are not allowed near the
hob.
The lamp will switch off automatically as
soon as the surface temperature of the
cooking plate falls below 60°C.
Caution!
the cooking hob becomes very
hot during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.

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Fig. 2.12
Safety hints:
– Before you switch the hob on, make
sure you know which knob controls the
required cooking plate. We advise you
to set the pan over the cooking plate
before switching it on. Remove the pan
after you have switched the cooking
plate off.
– Do not use pots and pans with rough
bases (pay attention to cookware made
of cast-iron). Rough bases can damage
the glass surface of the hob (scratches).
Make sure that the pan bottom is dry
and clean.
– Pots with aluminium bottoms may leave
silver streaks or spots on the hob.
– Do not leave wet or damp lids on the
hob.
– The glass-ceramic surface and pans
must be clean. Carefully eliminate any
food remains (especially containing
sugar), dirt etc. with the aid of a cleans-
ing agent.
– Pan handles should never stand out
beyond the kitchen worktop, as there is
a great danger of knocking the pan
over.
This will also ensure that children
cannot reach them.
–Do not use the hob if the glass sur-
face is broken or cracked in any
way. Please disconnect the hob
from the mains and contact the
after-sales service.
– Do not lean over the cooking plate when
in use.
– Do not lay cooking foil or plastic materi-
als on the ceramic surface when it is
hot.
– Remember that the surface remains hot
for a long time (about 30 min.) after the
cooking plate has been switched off.
– Follow the cleaning instructions careful-
ly.
Do not scratch the cooktop with
cutting or sharp objects.
Do not use the cooktop as a work
surface.
CLEANING
Before you begin cleaning make
sure that the appliance is
switched off.
Remove spillages and other types of
incrustations.
Dust or food particles can be removed
with a damp cloth.
If you use a detergent, please make sure
that it is not abrasive or scouring.
Abrasive or scouring powders can dam-
age the glass surface of the hob.
All traces of the cleaner have to be
removed with a damp cloth.
It is highly recommended to keep off the
hob any article which can melt: plastic,
aluminium foil, sugar, sugar syrup mix-
tures etc.
If any of these products has melted on
the ceramic surface, you should remove
it immediately (when the surface is still
hot) by using a scraper to avoid any per-
manent damage to the surface of the
hob.
Avoid using any knife or sharp utensil
since these can damage the ceramic.
Do not use steel wool or an abrasive
sponge which could scratch the surface
in an irreparable way
ATTENTION: MOST IMPORTANT!
If cleaning the glass ceramic hob
using a special tool (i.e. scraper)
take extra care to avoid damage to
the seal at the edges of the glass
ceramic surface.

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33 MAIN GAS OVEN (left oven)
The glass on the oven door reach-
es high temperatures during oper-
ation.
Keep children away.
Fig. 3.1
Fig. 3.2
126 EX 884, 126 EX 984
GENERAL FEATURES
The oven is furnished completely clean;
it is advisable, however, upon first use,
to turn the oven on to the maximum tem-
perature (position ) to eliminate pos-
sible traces of grease from the oven
burner.
The same operation should be followed
for grill burner.
The gas oven is provided with two
burners:
– One gas burner (wattage: 3,70 kW),
located at the bottom, providing safety
device.
– One gas grill (wattage: 2,50 kW),
placed on the top, providing safety
device.
THERMOSTAT
The numbers 1 to 10 printed on the
knob (fig. 3.1) indicate the increasing
oven temperature value (see table 3.2).
To regulate the temperature, set the
chosen number onto the control panel
indicator (or onto the knob indicator).
The thermostat which regulates the flow
of gas to the oven burner has a safety
valve which automatically shuts off the
gas supply when the flame goes out.
The temperature is kept constant on the
regulated value.
THERMOSTAT GRADE TABLE
Thermostat Oven
indicator temperature
1 150 °C
2 165 °C
3 180 °C
4 195 °C
5 210 °C
6 225 °C
7 240 °C
8 255 °C
9 270 °C
10 285 °C
OVEN BURNER
It carries out normal “oven cooking”.
The gas flow to the burner is regulated
by a thermostat which allow to maintain
the oven temperature constant.
The control of the temperature is
assured by a thermostatic probe posi-
tioned inside the oven.
The probe must be always kept in its
housing, in a clean condition, as an
incorrect position or encrustment may
cause an alteration in the control of the
temperature.

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Fig. 3.3
For efficient oven preheating, we
recommend that grill trays and
racks are removed from the oven
and replaced after about 15 min-
utes.
IGNITION OF THE OVEN BURNER
To ignite the oven burner:
1 – Open the oven door to the full
extent.
WARNING: Risk of explosion!
The oven door must be open dur-
ing this operation.
2 – Lightly press and turn the thermo-
stat knob anti-clockwise (fig. 3.3) to
max position “” (fig. 3.1).
Press the knob right down to prime
the electric ignition.
Never continue this operation for
more than 15 seconds. If the bur-
ner has still not ignited, wait for
about 1 minute prior to repeating
the ignition.
In case of power cut, press the knob
and immediately approach a lighted
match to the opening “A” (fig. 3.4).
3 – After lighting the burner, wait a few
seconds before releasing the knob
(until the safety valve stays open).
4 – Gently close the oven door and set
the oven control knob to the requi-
red temperature.
If the flame extinguishes for any reason,
the safety valve will automatically shut
off the gas supply to the burner.
To re-light the burner, first turn the oven
control knob to position ●, wait for at
least 1 minute and then repeat the
lighting procedure.
ATTENTION: Never turn the thermostat
before pressing the ignition button or
before approaching a flame to the hole
“A” of the floor of the oven.
Fig. 3.4
A

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OVEN COOKING
Before introducing the food, preheat the
oven to the desired temperature.
For a correct preheating operation, it is
advisable to remove the tray from the
oven and introduce it together with the
food, when the oven has reached the
desired temperature.
Check the cooking time and turn off the
oven 5 minutes before the theoretical
time to recuperate the stored heat.
COOKING EXAMPLES
Temperatures and times are
approximate as they vary depending on
the quality and amount of food.
Remember to use ovenproof dishes and
to adjust the oven temperature during
cooking if necessary.
DISHES TEMPERATURE
Lasagne 190°
Baked pasta 190°
Pizza 220°
Creole rice 190°
Baked onions 190°
Spinach crêpes 185°
Potatoes baked in milk 185°
Stuffed tomatoes 180°
Cheese soufflé 170°
Roast veal 180°
Grilled veal chops 210°
Chicken breasts with tomato 180°
Grilled chicken - roast chicken 190°
Veal loaf 175°
Roast beef 170°
Fillet of sole 175°
Aromatic hake 170°
Beignets 160°
Ring cake 150°
Plum tart 170°
Jam tartlets 160°
Sponge cake 170°
Sweet dough 160°
Sweet puffs 170°
Plain sponge cake 170°