Elba EC 967F SS User manual

COOKER
COOKER
COOKER
COOKER
Model
EC 967F SS

Dear Customer, IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND
ADVICE FOR THE USE OF
We thank you very much for choosing ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
our products.
The instructions and advice included in The use of any electrical appliance requires
this booklet are given to safeguard your the compliance with some basic rules,
safety and to use this appliance correctly. namely:
Be so kind as to keep this booklet.
It will be useful to clear any doubt !Do not touch the appliance with wet or
concerning its operation. damp hands (or feet)
This appliance must be only assigned !do not use the appliance bare feet
to the use for which it has been realized, !do not allow the appliance to be operated
that is for cooking food. by children or disabled without
Any other use has to be considered overseeing.
incorrect and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer declines any The manufacturer cannot be deemed
liability for damages caused by wrong, responsible for damages caused by wrong
incorrect or irrational use of the or incorrect use.
appliance.
Read the instructions carefully before installing and using the appliance.
CAUTION: this apparatus must only be installed in a permanently ventilated room in
compliance with the applicable regulations.
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
!Make sure that electrical cables
!After having unpacked the appliance, connecting other appliances in the
check to ensure that it is not damaged proximity of the cooker cannot come into
and that the oven door closes correctly. contact with the hob or become
In case of doubt, do not use it and consult entrapped in the oven door.
your supplier or a professionally qualified
!Do not line the oven walls with aluminium
technician. foil. Do not pace baking trays or the drip
!Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, tray on the base of the oven chamber.
polystyrene foam, nails, packing straps,
!The manufacturer declines all liability for
etc.) should not be left around within injury to persons or damage to property
easy reach of children, as these may caused by incorrect or improper use of
cause serious injuries. the appliance.
!Do not attempt to modify the technical
!The various components of the
characteristics of the appliance as this appliance are recyclable. Dispose of
may become dangerous to use. them in accordance with the regulations
!Do not carry out cleaning or in force in your country. If the appliance is
maintenance operations on the to be scrapped , cut off the power cord.
appliance without having previously
disconnected it from the electric power CAUTION:
supply.
!If the burner is accidentally extinguished,
!If you should decide not to use this
turn the gas off at the control knob and
appliance any longer (or decide to
wait at least 1 minute before attempting
substitute an older model), before
to relight.
disposing of it, it is recommended that it
!Gas cookers produce heat and humidity
be inoperative in an appropriate manner
in the environment in which they are
in accordance to health and
installed. Ensure that the cooking area is
environmental protection regulations,
well ventilated by opening the natural
ensuring in particular that all potentially
ventilation grilles or by installing an
hazardous parts be made harmless,
extractor hood connected to an outlet
especially in relation to children who
duct.
could play with unused appliances.
!If the cooker is used for a prolonged time
!Do not allow children or other incapable
it may be necessary to provide further
people to use the appliance without your
ventilation by opening a window or by
supervision.
increasing the suction power of the
!After use, ensure that the knobs are in off
extractor hood (if fitted).
position, and close the main gas delivery
valve or the gas cylinder valve.
!When the appliance is not being used, it
is advisable to keep the gas tap closed.
!During and after use of the cooker,
FIRST USE OF THE OVEN
certain parts will become very hot. Do not
It is advised to follow these instructions:
touch hot parts.
!Clean the interior of the oven with cloth
!Keep children away from the cooker
soaked in water and detergent (neutral)
when it is in use.
then dry carefully.
!Some appliances are supplied with a
!Furnish the interior of the oven by placing
protective film on steel and aluminium
the wire racks as described at chapter
parts. This film must be removed before
“Cleaning and maintenance”.
using the appliance.
!Insert shelves and try.
!Fire risk! Do not store flammable
!Switch on the empty oven on max to
material in the oven and in the
eliminate grease tracks from the heating
dishwarmer compartment.
elements.
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15-06 9
10
225
175
200
50
75
100
125
150
C
Fig. 1.1a
COOKING HOB
1. Double-ring burner(PB) 3,45 kW
2. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 1,90 kW
3. Fish burner(PE) 3,55 kW
4. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 1,90 kW
5. Auxiliary burner (A) 1,00 kW
Fig. 1.1b
CONTROLS DESCRIPTION Pushbuttons
1. Electronic clock / End cooking timer 9. Rotisserie switch
2. Multifunction oven switch knob 10. Electronic ignition pushbutton
3. Multifunction oven thermostat knob
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
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Note: The gas burners are fitted
with safety valves device which
stop the gas flow if the flame
should go out.
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1 - COOKING HOB - CONTROL PANEL

2 - USE OF THE COOKING HOB
GAS BURNERS
Each burner is controlled by a gas tap
assuring the opening and the closing of the
gas supply.
Turning the knob so that the indicator line
points to the symbols printed on the panel
achieves the following functions:
- symbol : off
- symbol : full on (nominal rate)
- symbol : reduced rate
To reduce the gas flow to minimum, rotate
the knob further anti-clockwise to point the
indicator towards the small flame symbol.
The maximum aperture position permits
rapid boiling of liquids, whereas the
minimum aperture position allows slower
warming of food or maintaining boiling
conditions of liquids.
Other intermediate operating adjustments
can be achieved by positioning the indicator
between the maximum and minimum
aperture positions, and never between the
maximum aperture and closed positions.
Fig. 2.1
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
LIGHTING GAS BURNERS FITTED
The device shall not be operated for
WITH SAFETY VALVE DEVICE more than 15 seconds. If after 15
To ignite the burners, the following seconds the burner has not lit, stop
instructions are to be followed: operating the device and wait at least 1
minute before attempting a further
Press in the corresponding knob and turn ignition of the burner.
counter-clockwise to the fu
until the flame has been lit (Fig. 2.2).
Press the electronic ignition push-button;
in the case of a mains failure light the
burner with a match or lighted taper.
Wait for about ten seconds af er the gas
burner has been lit before letting go of the
knob (valve activation delay);
Adjust the gas valve to the desired
position.
If the burner flame should go out for some
reason, the safety valve will automatically
stop the gas flow.
To re-light the burner, return the knob to
the closed position, wait for at least 1
minute and repeat the operations for
lighting.
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.
!
!
!
!
ll flame
position marked by the “ full on”
symbol (Fig. 2.1) and hold the knob in
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Fig. 2.2 Fig. 2.3

CHOICE OF THE BURNER CORRECT USE OF THE
On the control panel, near every knob, there DOUBLE-RING BURNER
is a diagram that indicates which burner is
controlled by that knob. The flat-bottomed pans are to be placed
The suitable burner must be chosen directly onto the pan-support.
according to the diameter and the capacity
used. To use the WOK you need to place the
As an indication, the burners and the pots proper stand in order to avoid any faulty
must be used in the following way: operation of the double-ring burner
(Figures. 25a, 2.5b).
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.
N.B. When the cooker is not being used,
set the gas knobs to their closed
positions and also close the cock valve
on the gas bottle or the main gas supply
line.
Fig. 2.4
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WRONG
CORRECT
Fig. 2.5b
Fig. 2.5a
BURNERS POT DIAMETER
Auxiliary 12 - 16 cm
Semi-rapid 16 - 22 cm
Rapid 20 - 24 cm
Double-ring up to 30 cm
from 12 x 30 to 18 x 40 cm
Fish
do not use pans with concave or convexe bases

3 - MULTIFUNCTION ELECTRIC OVEN
ATTENTION: the oven door becomes OPERATING PRINCIPLES
very hot during operation. Keep children
away. Heating and cooking in the MULTI-
Models with lid: The cooker lid must be FUNCTION oven are obtained in the
kept open when the multifunction following ways:
electric oven is in use. >by normal convection
The heat is produced by the upper and
lower heating elements.
As its name indicates, this is an oven that >by forced convection
presents particular features from an A fan sucks in the air contained in the
operational point of view. oven muffle, which sends it through the
In fact, it is possible to insert 7 different circular heating element and then
programs to satisfy every cooking need. sends it back through the muffle. Before
The 7 positions, thermostatically controlled, the hot air is sucked back again by the
are obtained by 4 heating elements which fan to repeat the described cycle, it
are: envelops the food in the oven,
- Lower element 2050 W provoking a complete and rapid
- Upper element 1250 W cooking. It is possible to cook several
- Grill element 2200 W dishes simultaneously.
- Circular element 2500 W >by semi-forced convection
The heat produced by the upper and
lower heating elements is distributed
NOTE: throughout the oven by the fan.
Upon first use, it is advisable to operate the
>by radiation
oven for 60 minutes in the and position The heat is irradiated by the infra red
with the thermostat knob set to 225°C and grill element.
for another 15 minutes (thermostat knob on
>by radiation and ventilation
position 200) in the position, to eliminate The irradiated heat from the infra red
possible traces of grease on the heating grill element is distributed throughout
elements. the oven by the fan.
Clean the oven and accessories with warm
water and washing-up liquid.
THERMOSTAT
To turn on the heating elements of the oven,
set the switch knob (Fig. 3.1a) on the
desired program and the thermostat knob
(Fig. 3.1b) onto the desired temperature.
The elements will turn on or off
automatically according to the energy need
which is determined by the thermostat.
The operation of the heating elements is
signalled by a light placed on the control
panel.
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THERMOSTAT KNOB (Fig. 3.1b)
This only sets the cooking temperature and GRILLING
does not switch the oven on. Rotate
clockwise until the required temperature is The infra-red heating element is switched
reached (from 50 to 225°C). on. The heat is diffused by radiation.
Use with the oven door closed and the
FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (Fig. thermostat knob to position 225°C for 15
3.1a) minutes, then to position 175°C.
Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven For correct use see chapter “USE OF THE
for one of the following functions. GRILL”.
It is recommended that you do not grill
for longer than 30 minutes at any one
OVEN LIGHT time.
Attention: the oven door becomes very
By turning the knob onto this setting we light hot during operation. Keep children
the oven cavity. away.
The oven remains alight while any of the
functions is on. Recommended for:
Intense grilling action for cooking with the
TRADITIONAL broiler; browning, crisping, “au gratin”,
CONVECTION COOKING toasting, etc.
The upper and lower heating elements are
switched on. The heat is diffused by natural DEFROSTING FROZEN
convection and the temperature must be FOODS
regulated between 50° C and 225° C with
the thermostat knob. Only the oven fan is on.
It is necessary to preheat the oven before To be used with the thermostat knob on “ ”
introducing the foods to be cooked. because the other positions have no effect.
The defrosting is done by simple ventilation
Recommended for: without heat.
For foods which require the same cooking
temperature both internally and externally, i. Recommended for:
e. roasts, spare ribs, etc. To rapidly defrost frozen foods; 1 kilogram
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Fig. 3.1a Fig. 3.1b
225
175
200
50
75
100
125
150
C

requires about one hour. The defrosting MAINTAINING
times vary according to the quantity and TEMPERATURE AFTER
type of foods to be defrosted. COOKING OR SLOWLY
HEATING FOODS
The upper element and the circular element
HOT AIR COOKING connected in series, are switched on; also
the fan is on.
The circular element and the fan are on. The heat is diffused by forced convection
The heat is diffused by forced convection with the most part being produced by the
and the temperature must be regulated upper element.
between 50° and 225 °C with the thermostat The temperature must be regulated
knob. between 50° and 150 °C with the thermostat
It is not necessary to preheat the oven. knob.
Recommended for: Recommended for:
For foods that must be well done on the To keep foods hot after cooking.
outside and tender or rare on the inside, i. e. To slowly heat already cooked foods.
lasagna, lamb, roast beef, whole fish, etc.
CONVECTION COOKING
VENTILATED GRILL WITH VENTILATION
COOKING
The upper and lower heating elements and
The infra-red ray grill and the fan are on. the fan turn on.
The heat is mainly diffused by radiation and The heat coming from the top and bottom is
the fan then distributes it throughout the diffused by forced convection.
oven. The temperature must be regulated
The temperature must be regulated between 50° and 225 °C with the thermostat
between 50° and 175°C max. with the knob.
thermostat knob. It is necessary to preheat
the oven for about 5 minutes. Recommended for:
For correct use see chapter “GRILLING For foods of large volume and quantity
ANDAUGRATIN”. which require the same internal and
external degree of cooking; for ex: rolled
Grilling with the oven door closed. roasts, turkey, legs, cakes, etc.
It is recommended that you do not grill
for longer than 30 minutes at any one
time.
Attention: the oven door becomes very
hot during operation. Keep children
away.
Recommended for:
For grill cooking when a fast outside
browning is necessary to keep the juices in,
i. e. veal steak, steak, hamburger, etc.
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to remember:
COOKING ADVICE !that it is advisable to maintain a tem-
perature between 180 and 200 °C.
STERILIZATION !that the cooking time depends on the
Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in full quantity and the type of foods.
and hermetically sealed jars, is done in the
following way: SIMULTANEOUS COOKING OF
!Set the switch to position . DIFFERENT FOODS
!Set the thermostat knob to position The MULTI-FUNCTION oven set on
175 °C and preheat the oven. position and consents a simultaneous
!Fill the dripping pan with hot water. heterogeneous cooking of different foods.
!Set the jars onto the dripping pan Different foods such as fish, cake and meat
making sure they do not touch each can be cooked together without mixing the
other and the door and set the smells and flavors together.
thermostat knob to position 125 °C. This is possible since the fats and vapors
are oxidized while passing through the
When sterilization has begun, that is, when electrical element and therefore are not
the contents of the jars start to bubble, turn deposited onto the foods.
off the oven and let cool. The only precautions to follow are:
!The cooking temperatures of the
REGENERATION different foods must be as close to as
Set the switch to position and the possible, with a maximum difference of
thermostat knob to position 150° C. 20°-25 °C.
Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with a !The introduction of the different dishes
few drops of water and put into the oven for in the oven must be done at different
about 10 minutes at the highest times in relation to the cooking times of
temperature. each one.
The time and energy saved with this type of
GRILLING AND “AU GRATIN” cooking is obvious.
Grilling may be done without the roasting
jack on position of the switch, because TRADITIONAL OVEN COOKING
the hot air completely envelops the food Preheat the oven to the required
that is to be cooked. temperature (the temperature light above
Set the thermostat to position 175 °C and the thermostat knob will go out) and place
after having preheated the oven, simply the food inside.
place the food on the rack. Remember to use ovenproof dishes and to
Close the oven door and let the oven alter the oven temperature during cooking if
operate with the thermostat on position necessary.
between 50 and 175 °C, until grilling is
done. USE OF THE GRILL
Adding a few dabs of butter before the end Turn on the grill as indicated in the previous
of the cooking time gives the golden “au paragraph and leave to warm up for
gratin” effect. approximately 5 minutes with the door
Grilling with the oven door closed. closed.
It is recommended that you do not grill Introduce the food to be cooked, positioning
for longer than 30 minutes at any one the rack as close to the grill as possible.
time. The dripping pan should be placed under
Attention: the oven door becomes very the rack to catch the cooking juices and fats.
hot during operation. Keep children Grilling with the oven door closed and do
away. not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any
one time. Attention: the oven door
ROASTING becomes very hot during operation.
To obtain classical roasting, it is necessary Keep children away.
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Fig. 3.2
COOKING ADVICE
For the consumer’s information, the
following table gives some dishes with their
relative cooking temperatures in °C.
The cooking time varies with the quantity.
ROTISSERIE (fig. 3.2)
This device is made up of:
an electrical motor mounted on the rear
part of the oven
stainless steel spit with a removable
DISHES TEMPERATURE stay-cool handle and two adjustable sets
of prongs
Baked lasagna 220° spit support to be inserted in the central
Oven cooked pasta 220° guide of the oven.
Pizza with anchovies 225°
Rice creole 225° The spit roaster is operated by pressing the
Baked onions 225° relative pushbutton (fig.3.3).
Spinach crepes 200°
Potatoes in milk 200° The rotation direction of the rotisserie can
Stuffed potatoes 225° be either clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Cheese soufflè 200°
Potatoes soufflè 200°
Roast veal 200°
Grilled veal joints 225°
Chicken breasts in tomato 200°
Grilled chicken - roast chicken 220°
Meat balls 200°
Veal meatloaf 200°
Turkish shishkebab 225°
Roast beef 220°
Sole fish filet 200°
Whiting 200°
Cream puffs 200°
Doughnuts 180°
Plum pie 200°
Marmalade pie 225°
Pound cake 225°
Cakes 180°
Biscuits 200°
Lemon cake 220°
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Fig. 3.3

Attention: the oven door becomes very
USE OF THE ROTISSERIE
hot during operation. Keep children
Very important: the rotisserie must
away.
always be used with the oven door
It is recommended that you do not grill
closed.
for longer than 30 minutes at any one
time.
!Insert the tray into the lowest rack
holders of the oven and insert the rod
support into the intermediate rack
holders.
!Put the meat to be cooked onto the rod,
being careful to secure it in the centre
with the special forks.
!Insert the rod into the side gear opening
“P”
!Remove the grip “H” by turning it to the
left
!Insert completely the rotisserie support;
he shaft “S” must be inserted in the spit
motor collar “G”
SAFETY GUARD
The glass on the oven door reaches high
temperatures during operation.
For child safety, a door guard can be fitted to
prevent contact with the hot glass.
The door guard is supplied as an accessory
at extra cost on request. Contact one of our
dealers or Service Centre and indicate the
relevant appliance model.
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4 - ELECTRONIC CLOCK / END COOKING TIMER
The electronic clock / end cooking timer is a device with the following functions:
>24 hours clock with illuminated display;
>Timing of oven cooking with automatic switch-off (max. 99 minutes).
ELECTRONIC CLOCK
Upon immediate connection of the cooker or after a mains failure, three zeros will flash on
the programmer panel.
To set the clock it is necessary to push the button and then, within 7 seconds,
the or button until you have set the correct time.
The clock will show zero after a mains failure.
Attention: When the programmer display shows three flashing zeros the oven cannot be
switched on.
The oven can be switched on when the symbol is shown in the display.
COOKING WITH AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF
The aim of this function is to automatically stop the cooking after a pre programmed time, for
a maximum period of 99 minutes.
To set the cooking time, push the or button until you obtain the desired time in the
display. The symbol AUTO will be shown in the display. Then you adjust the oven thermostat
knob according to the required temperature. The oven will immediately start to operate and
will work for the pre programmed time. The display shows the count down. Clock time can be
displayed by pressing the button.
Once the time has elapsed, the oven will switch off automatically, the symbol AUTO will go
off and an intermittent buzzer, lasting 7 minutes, will start; this can be stopped by pressing
the button.
Important: Before the buzzer is stopped switch off the oven manually.
To cancel the cooking program at any time press the and buttons together and
release the button first.
SETTING THE FREQUENCY OF THE ALARM SOUND
The selection from 3 possibilities of sound can be made by pressing the button.
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5 - CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
GENERAL ADVICE
!When the appliance is not being used, it
is advisable to keep the gas tap closed.
!Every now and then check to make sure
that the flexible tube that connects the
gas line or the gas cylinder to the
appliance is in perfect condition and
eventually substitute it if it shows signs of
wearing or damage.
!The periodical lubrication of the gas taps
must be done only by specialized
personnel.
!If the gas tap becomes stiff, it is
necessary to dismount it accurately,
clean it with gasoline and spread a bit of
special grease resistant to high
temperatures on it. This operation must
be executed by a qualified technician.
!Important: Before any operation of
cleaning and maintenance
disconnect the appliance from the
electrical network.
Do not use a steam cleaner because the
moisture can get into the appliance thus
make it unsafe.
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Do not close the cooker lid when the REGULATING OF THE BALANCE
burners or electric plates are still hot and Lower the lid and check the correct balance.
when the oven is on or still hot. While opened at 45° it should hang up.
Do not rest hot pans or heavy objects on The springs of the hinges can be adjusted if
the cooker lid. necessary by turning the screws “R”
Remove any spillages from the surface clockwise (fig. 5.1).
of the cooker lid before opening.
GLASS LID
For cleaning purposes, the lid can be easily
removed upwards once taken to the upright
position.
Should the hinges slip off, replace them in
their housing being careful that:
!The right housing must receive the hinge
marked “D” while the left housing must
receive the hinge marked “S” (fig. 5.1).
Models with glass lid
Fig. 5.1
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SS
DD
RR

ASSEMBLING THE BACKGUARD
Please note that :
!Before assembling remove any protective film/adhesive tape.
!The backguard “B” can be found packed on the cooktop.
!Check that the side supports “S” and “D” are correctly mounted in the backguard as
indicated in the picture.
!Insert the backguard group into the support guides in the cooker.
!The backguard can be removed for cleaning or fixed with a screw through the hole C.
Models with BACKGUARD
Fig. 5.2
S
D
B
C
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CLEANING BURNERS
All the enamelled parts must be cleaned They can be removed and washed only with
with a sponge and soapy water or other a soapy water.
non-abrasive products. Detergents can be used but must not be
Dry preferably with a soft cloth. abrasive or corrosive.
Acid substances like lemon juice, tomato Do not use abrasive sponges or pads.
sauce, vinegar etc. can damage the enamel Do not put in dishwasher.
if left too long.
After cleaning or wash, check that burner-
caps and burner-heads are dry before
placing them in the respective housings.
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES
CAUTION Special attention has to be paid in order
The STAINLESS STEELfront panels on this not to exchange the housing of the two
cooker (facia, oven door, storage small burners shown in fig.5.3.
compartment) are protected with a Special It is absolutely necessary to check the
Lacquer to reduce finger-print marks. perfect housing of the burner ring as an
To avoid damaging this lacquer, do not incorrect housing may cause serious
clean the stainless steel with abrasive inconvenience.
cleaners or abrasive cloths or scouring Check that the electrodes for ignition be
pads. always clean in order to ensure a regular
spark shooting.
ONLY SOAP/WARM WATER MUST BE Check also that the probe next to each
USED TO CLEAN THE STAINLESS STEEL burner is always clean to ensure correct
SURFACES. operation of the safety valves.
Both the probe and ignition plug must be
INSIDE OF OVEN very carefully cleaned.
This must be cleaned every time it is used.
Remove and refit the side runner frames as
described on the next chapter .
With the oven warm, wipe the inside walls
with a cloth soaked in very hot soapy water
or another suitable product. The bottom of
the oven, side runner frames, tray and rack
can be removed and washed in the sink.
REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT
BULB
Switch the cooker off at the mains.
Unscrew and replace the bulb with another
one resistant to high temperatures (300°C),
voltage 230 V (50 Hz), 15 W, E14.
WARNING - Ensure that the
appliance is switched off before
replacing the lamp to avoid the
possibility of electric shock.
Burner-cap ring
partially drilled
Burner-cap ring
fully drilled
Fig.5.3
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Fig. 5.4
Fig. 5.5
OVEN DOOR STORAGE COMPARTMENT
The internal glass panel can be easily The storage compartment is accessible
removed for cleaning by unscrewing the 4 through the pivoting panel (fig. 5.5).
retaining screws (fig. 5.4).
Do not store flammable material in the
oven or in the storage compartment.
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ASSEMBLY AND DISMANTLING OF
THE SIDE RUNNER FRAMES
[Fit the side runner frames into the holes
on the side walls inside the oven (fig.5.6).
[Slide the tray and rack into the runners.
[To dismantle, operate in reverse order.
OVEN FLOOR
The oven floor “F” (fig. 5.7) can be easily
removed to facilitate cleaning.
Remember to replace the floor correctly
afterwards.
Be careful not to confuse the tray “L” with
the oven floor “F”.
OVEN TRAY
The oven tray must be correctly placed on
its wire shelf support then insert into the
side runners (fig. 5.7).
Fig. 5.6
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Fig. 5.7
L
F