Electrolux FHH 6885 GK User manual

Electric cooker
Cucina elettrica
FHH 6885 GK
instruction booklet
istruzioni per l’uso
CH

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Welcome to the world of Electrolux
Thank you for choosing a first class product from Electrolux, which hopefully
will provide you with lots of pleasure in the future.
The Electrolux ambition is to offer a wide variety of quality products that make
your life more comfortable.
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to study this manual so that you can take advantage of the benefits of your new
machine.
We promise that it will provide a superior User Experience delivering Ease-of-
Mind.
Good luck!

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The following symbols will be found in the text to guide you throughout the
Instructions:
Safety Instructions
Step by step instructions for an operation
Hints and Tips
Environmental information
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Guide to Use the instructions
This appliance complies with the following E.E.C. Directives:
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•73/23 - 90/68373/23 - 90/683
73/23 - 90/68373/23 - 90/683
73/23 - 90/683 (Low Voltage Directive);
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•89/33689/336
89/33689/336
89/336 (Electromagnetical Compatibility Directive);
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•93/6893/68
93/6893/68
93/68 (General Directives) and subsequent modifications.
Important safety information .............................................................................. 4
Description of the appliance .............................................................................. 7
Before the first use of the appliance ................................................................... 7
Ceramic glass hob ............................................................................................ 8
Electric oven.................................................................................................... 11
Electronic programmer .................................................................................... 13
Hints and tips for using the oven ..................................................................... 18
Cooking tables ................................................................................................ 22
Cleaning and maintenance .............................................................................. 25
Something not working ................................................................................... 29
Original spare parts ......................................................................................... 33
For the user
For the installer
Technical data ................................................................................................. 30
Instructions for the installer .............................................................................. 31
Electrical connection ....................................................................................... 32
Contents

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Installation
"The work of installation must be
carried out by competent and
qualified installers according to the
regulations in force.
• Any modifications to the domestic
electrical mains which may be
necessary for the installation of the
appliance should be carried out only
by competent personnel.
• Avoid installation of the cooker near
inflammable material (e.g. curtains,
tea towels, etc.).
• The appliance has to be placed on
the floor and it cannot be placed on
a base.
Child Safety
"This appliance has been designed for
use by adults. Take care, therefore,
that children do not attempt to play
with it.
• The appliance remains hot for a long
time after being switched off.
Supervise children at all times,
paying attention that they do not
touch surfaces or remain in the
vicinity of the appliance when in use
or when not completely cooled.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by children or other persons whose
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge prevents them from using
the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a
responsible person to ensure that
they can use the appliance safely.
During Operation
"This product is intended for the
cooking of food and must not be
used for other purposes.
• It is dangerous to modify, or attempt
to modify, the characteristics of this
appliance.
• The appliance becomes very hot with
use, and retains the heat for a long
period after use. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the oven.
"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.
"Unstable or deformed pans should
not be placed on the burners or
plates in order to avoid accidents
caused by upsetting or boiling over.
• Particular care should be taken when
cooking with oil or fat.
•Always ensure that the knobs are
in the «» or «00
00
0» (Stop) position
when the appliance is not in use.
• Always insert the dripping pan when
using the grill or when cooking meat
on the grid. Pour a little water into the
dripping pan to avoid grease burning
and creating unpleasant smells.
• Always use oven gloves to remove
dishes from the oven.
• The accessories should be washed
before using for the first time.
• Take care when using cleaning
products in spray form: never direct
the spray onto the resistance or the
thermostat bulb.
This warnings has been given for the safety of you and others. We therefore
ask you to carefully read the procedures of installing and using this cooker.
Important safety information
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• If, when placing food in the oven, or
when removing it, a large quantity of
oil, juice, etc. spills onto the bottom
of the oven, re-clean before starting
to cook to avoid unpleasant smoke
and also the possibility of these
substances catching fire.
• For reasons of hygiene and safety
this appliance must always be kept
clean. A build up of grease or other
food can cause fires.
• The oven becomes hot with the
movement of air. The holes on the
bottom of the oven must never be
obstructed. Do not cover the sides of
the oven with aluminium foil, in
particular the lower part of the
opening.
• The appliance is heavy, move it
carefully.
• Before maintenance and cleaning
disconnect the appliance and allow
to cool.
• This appliance cannot be cleaned
with steam or with a steam cleaning
machine.
• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners
or sharp metal scraper to clean the
oven door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may result
in shattering of the glass.
• Ensure that the oven grids are
inserted correctly (see instructions).
• If there are self-cleaning panels they
should only be cleaned with soap
and water (see cleaning instructions).
• Only heat-resistant plates may be
placed in the drawer situated under
the oven. Do not put combustible
materials there.
Service
"In case of repairs, do not attempt to
correct yourself. Repairs carried out
by unqualified persons can cause
damage. Contact an authorized
Technical Assistance Centre and
insist an original spareparts.
Environmental Information
"After installation, please dispose of
the packaging with due regard to
safety and the environment.
• When disposing of an old appliance,
make it unusable, by cutting off the
cable.
The symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that this
product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be
handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more
detailed information about recycling of
this product, please contact your local
city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.

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It is very important that this instruction book should be kept safely forIt is very important that this instruction book should be kept safely for
It is very important that this instruction book should be kept safely forIt is very important that this instruction book should be kept safely for
It is very important that this instruction book should be kept safely for
future consultation. If the appliance should be sold or given to anotherfuture consultation. If the appliance should be sold or given to another
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new owner can know of the functions of the machine and also be aware ofnew owner can know of the functions of the machine and also be aware of
new owner can know of the functions of the machine and also be aware ofnew owner can know of the functions of the machine and also be aware of
new owner can know of the functions of the machine and also be aware of
the warnings.the warnings.
the warnings.the warnings.
the warnings.
These instructions are only for the countries stated by the symbol printed
on the front cover of this instruction book.

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Description of the appliance
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WD
HeightHeight
HeightHeight
Height ((
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WidthWidth
Width ((
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850 mm 600 mm 600 mm
b) allow the oven to run empty for ap-
proximately 45 minutes;
c) open a window for ventilation.
During this time, an unpleasant odour
may be emitted. This is absolutely nor-
mal, and is caused by residues of manu-
facturing.
Once this operation is carried out, let
the oven cool down, then clean the oven
cavity with a soft cloth soaked in warm
soapy water.
This procedure should be repeated
with the “thermal grilling” function
and “pizza” cooking function for ap-
proximately 5-10 minutes.
Before cooking for the first time,Before cooking for the first time,
Before cooking for the first time,Before cooking for the first time,
Before cooking for the first time,
carefully wash thecarefully wash the
carefully wash thecarefully wash the
carefully wash the oven accessories.oven accessories.
oven accessories.oven accessories.
oven accessories.
Before the first use of the appliance
Before using the appliance, remove all packaging, both inside and outside
the appliance, including the advertising labels and any protective film.
The ceramic glass hob
When using the hob for the first time:
1) place on all the cooking zones a pan
filled with some water;
2) switch the cooking zones on for
about 10 minutes at “maximum”
position (3) until water inside the
pans boils;
3) open a window for ventilation.
During this time, the plates may
smoke a little and an unpleasant odour
may be emitted. This is absolutely nor-
mal and is caused by residues of
manufacturing.
Once this operation is carried out, let
the cooking zones to cool down, then
clean them with a soft cloth soaked in
warm water.
The ovenThe oven
The ovenThe oven
The oven
The oven will work only if the timeThe oven will work only if the time
The oven will work only if the timeThe oven will work only if the time
The oven will work only if the time
of day has been set (see chapterof day has been set (see chapter
of day has been set (see chapterof day has been set (see chapter
of day has been set (see chapter
"Electronic Programmer")."Electronic Programmer").
"Electronic Programmer")."Electronic Programmer").
"Electronic Programmer").
When using the oven for the first time:
a) set the oven knob to “Fan cooking”
and the thermostat knob to MAX;

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Using the hotplates
The control panel incorporates
knobs to operate the four cooking
zones.
A) This is a 7 position control knob:
0 = off and 1-3 indicate the levels of
power up to the maximum (Fig. 1).
B) Double circuit cooking zone (Fig. 2):
this cooking zone has two heating el-
ements.
- To switch on the smaller cooking
zone, turn the relevant control knob
to the required heat setting between
1 and 3.
- To switch on both heating elements,
turn the control knob to maximum
heat setting (3) then turn the knob
further to nearly reach the “0” sym-
bol. You will hear a “click” and the
wider cooking zone will switch on.
Then turn back the knob and adjust
it to the required heat setting.
Now the two heating elements will
operate together, giving a higher
power output that a normal cooking
zone.
Ceramic glass hob
Fig. 1
Fig. 2

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Practical hints
Hob pilot lights
The ceramic glass hob is equipped
with four pilot lights which turn on when
the surface is too hot; it is a helpful device
which protects users from burns.
This lights turn on some minutes after
the cooking zone has been set into opera-
tion, and they stay on during the whole
time of functioning and also when the
cooking zone is off to show the presence
of residual heat in the pyroceram surface.
The pilot lights turn finally off only when
the surface temperature decreases to
safety values (lukewarm temperature),
more o less 50°C, allowing users to clean
the cooking zones with no risk.
The ceramic glass hob is resistent to
sudden changes in temperature, it is
insensitive to heat and cold and hals also
a good resistence to mechanical blows;
a sharpened object, however, no matter
if it is small (for example a point of a knife)
can irreparably damage the cooking sur-
face, jeopardising its functionality.
Before using the cooking plate for the
first time, carefully wash the pyroceram
plate with a non-abrasive detergent, dry
it and then wsitch it on for about 10 mi-
nutes at the highest position.
When using the cooking plate for the
first time, unpleasant smells, or smell of
burnt material, might be smelt: this is
absolutely normal and it is due to the
evaporation of greasy working residues
and of hte dope used during the installa-
tion. These smells will vanish after some
time of working.
ATTENTION! If scratches or
cracks are noticed, disconnect
the appliance from the
electrical supply to avoid the
risk of electric shock and call
your nearest Service Force
Centre.

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Suitable pans and pots
Remember that a large pan offers a
larger surface to heat and therefore
cooks food quicker than a narrow pan.
Always use pans of a size suitable for
the food to be cooked. In particular, take
care that pans are not too small for liquid
preparations which could easily spill over
or that they are not too big for food
which must be cooked quickly;
uncovered areas on the bottom are
easily burnt by fats and juice.
For cakes, it is preferable to use tins
which do not open. A tin which opens
lets out fruit juices and sugar which,
when spilling onto the bottom of the
oven, caramelize and are difficult to
clean. Avoid placing pans with plastic
handles in the oven as they may not
support the heat.
Saucepans suitable for use on solid
plate hobs should have several
characteristics:
- they should be heavy duty.
- they should fit the heat area exactly,
or be slightly larger for efficient use,
NEVER smaller.
- they should have a flat base to
ensure good contact with the plate.
This is particularly important when
using pans for high temperature frying or
pressure cooking.
Ensure pans are large enough to
avoid liquids being split onto the plates.
Never leave the plates on without a
pan on them or with an empty pan on
them.
During cooking, when using
fats or oils, take particular care
as they can, when over-
heated, self-ignite.
Fig. 3Fig. 3
Fig. 3Fig. 3
Fig. 3

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Switch to choose type of
cooking and thermostat
regulation
These two switches allow you to se-
lect the type of cooking (choice of
heating element) as well as temperature,
according to the requirements of the
recipe.
The oven light stays on in all posi-
tions.
Explanation of symbols
00
00
0 The oven is off
Oven light
Conventional cooking
Fan assist cooking
Bottom heating element
Inner grill
Full grill
Thermal grilling
Fan forced cooking
Pizza
Operating control light
The operating control light indicates
that one or more of the heating elements
of the oven/hob are turned on.
Oven thermostat control light
The oven thermostat control light will
come on when the thermostat control
knob is turned. The light will remain on
until the correct temperature is reached.
It will then cycle on and off to show the
temperature is being maintained.
Electric oven
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Coventional cooking
Turn the oven function control knob
to the position and regulate the ther-
mostat to the temperature required.
Bottom heating element only
Turn the oven function control knob
to the position and regulate the ther-
mostat to the temperature required.
Fan assist cooking
Turn the oven function control knob
to position and regulate the thermo-
stat to the temperature required.
The food is cooked by means of
preheated air force blown evenly round
the inside of the oven by a fan set on the
rear wall of the oven itself. Heat thus
reaches all parts of the oven evenly and
fast and this means that you can
simultaneously cook different types of
foods positioned on the various oven
shelves (Fig. 6).
Fan cooking ensures rapid
elimination of moisture and the dryer
oven environment stops the different
aromas and flavours from being
transmitted from one food to another.
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44
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33
33
3
22
22
2
11
11
1
Fig. 6
Fan assist cooking
Fan assisted cooking is
recommended for cooking cakes. To
obtaing the best cooking results, use the
lowest set of runners.
Grilling
Turn the oven function control knob
to position (inner grill) or to position
(full grill) and regulate the thermostat
to the temperature required.
Full grill is recommended for
large quantities of food.
Fan forced cooking
Turn the oven function control knob
to position and regulate the thermo-
stat to the temperature required.
The food is cooked by means of
preheated air force blown evenly round
the inside of the oven by a circular
element set on the rear wall of the oven
itself. Hot air is spread around the oven
cavity by means of a fan.This means that
you can simultaneously cook different
types of foods positioned on the various
oven shelves.
Thermal grilling
Turn the oven function control knob
to position and regulate the thermo-
stat to the temperature required.
This function offers an alternative
method of cooking food items, normally
associated with conventional grilling.
The grill element and the oven fan
operate together, circulating hot air
around the food.
When using this function, se-
lect a maximum temperature
of 200°C.

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1.1.
1.1.
1. Push button for selecting a function
2.2.
2.2.
2. Decreasing control button “ ”
3.3.
3.3.
3. Increasing control button “ ”
4.4.
4.4.
4. Display
5.5.
5.5.
5. “Cooking Duration” pilot lamp
6.6.
6.6.
6. “End of cooking” pilot lamp
7.7.
7.7.
7. “Minute minder” pilot lamp
8.8.
8.8.
8. “Time of day” pilot lamp
The oven will only work if theThe oven will only work if the
The oven will only work if theThe oven will only work if the
The oven will only work if the
time of day has been set.time of day has been set.
time of day has been set.time of day has been set.
time of day has been set.
However, the oven can also be
operated without any programme.
aucune programmation.
Setting the time of day
When the power supply is switched
on, or after a power failure, the “Time of
day” pilot lamp will flash on the dis-
play.
To set the correct time of day:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Press button or .
2.2.
2.2.
2. After the setting is carried out, wait
for 5 seconds: the “Time of day” pilot
lamp will go out and the display
will show the set time. The appliance
is ready for use.
To reset the correct time of day:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Press button repeatedly to select
the “Time of day” function. The rel-
evant pilot lamp will start flashing.
Then proceed as described above.
The time of day can only be reset if
no automatic function (cook duration
or end of cooking ) .
Electronic programmer
In the event of a power failure, all
the settings (time of day,
programme setting or programme
in operation) will be cancelled.
When the power is restored, the
numbers in the display will flash,
and the clock/timer has to be
reset.
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“Cooking Duration” function“Cooking Duration” function
“Cooking Duration” function“Cooking Duration” function
“Cooking Duration” function
This function allows the oven to au-
tomatically switch off at the end of a pro-
grammed cooking duration time. Place
food in the oven, select a cooking func-
tion and adjust the cooking temperature.
Press button repeatedly to select the
“Cooking Duration” function. The rel-
evant pilot lamp clichote.
Ensuite, procédez en suivant les in-
structions suivantes:
To set the duration time:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Press button or .
2.2.
2.2.
2. After the setting is carried out, wait
for 5 seconds: the "Cooking Duration"
pilot lamp will come on and the
display will revert to the time of day.
3.3.
3.3.
3. When cooking time is over, the oven
will be switched off automatically and
an acoustic alarm will be heard, while
the pilot lamp will start flashing. Turn
the oven function and the thermostat
control knob to zero.
To switch off the acoustic alarm, press
any button.
NOTE: turning the acoustic alarm off
will reset the oven to manual, and if
the oven function and the thermostat
knobs are not set to zero the oven
will start to heat again.
To cancel the duration time:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Press button repeatedly to select
the “Cooking Duration” function. The
relevant pilot lamp will flash and
the display will show the remaining
cooking time.
2.2.
2.2.
2. Press button until the display
shows “0:00”. After 5 seconds the pi-
lot lamp will go out and the display
will revert to the time of day.

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“End of cooking” function
With this function, you can set the
oven to switch off automatically when a
programmed end of cooking time is
over. Place food in the oven, select a
cooking function and adjust the cooking
temperature. Press button repeat-
edly to select the “End of cooking” func-
tion. The relevant pilot lamp will start
flashing. Then, proceed as follows:
To set the End of cooking time:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Press button or .
2.2.
2.2.
2. After the setting is carried out, wait for
5 seconds: the “End of cooking” pilot
lamp will come on and the display
will revert to the time of day.
3.3.
3.3.
3. When cooking time is over, the oven
will be switched off automatically and
an acoustic alarm will be heard, and
the pilot lamp will start flashing. Turn
the oven function and the thermostat
control knob to zero.
To switch off the acoustic alarm,
press any button.
NOTE: turning the acoustic alarm off
will reset the oven to manual, and if the
oven function and the thermostat knobs
are not set to zero the oven will start to
heat again.
To cancel the End of cooking time:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Press button repeatedly to select
the “End of cooking” function. The rel-
evant pilot lamp will flash and the
display will show the programmed End
of cooking time.
2.2.
2.2.
2. Press button until the display shows
the current time of day. The program-
mer will beep and the pilot lamp will go
out.

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“Cooking duration”“Cooking duration”
“Cooking duration”“Cooking duration”
“Cooking duration” andand
andand
and
“End of cooking time”“End of cooking time”
“End of cooking time”“End of cooking time”
“End of cooking time”
combinedcombined
combinedcombined
combined
The functions “Cooking duration”
and “End of cooking time” can be used
simultaneously to set the oven to switch
on and off automatically at a later time.
1.1.
1.1.
1. With the “Cooking duration” function
(carry out the cooking duration
setting as described in the relevant
chapter) set the duration time. Then,
press button : the display will show
the programmed setting.
2.2.
2.2.
2. With the “End of cooking time” function
(carry out the End of cooking setting
as described in the relevant chapter) set
the end of cooking time.
The relevant pilot lamps will come on
and the display will show the time of
day. The oven will switch on and off
according to the set programmes.
“Minute minder” function
The minute minder alarm will sound
at the end of a timed period, but the
oven will remain on, if it is in use.
To set the minute minder:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Press button repeatedly to select
the “Minute minder” function. The
relevant pilot lamp will start flashing.
2.2.
2.2.
2. Then, press button or (maximum:
2 hours, 30 minutes).
3.3.
3.3.
3. After the setting is carried out, wait for
5 seconds: the “Minute minder” pilot
lamp will come on.
4.4.
4.4.
4. At the end of the timed period, the pilot
lamp will start flashing and an acoustic
alarm will be heard. To switch off the
acoustic alarm, press any button.

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To cancel the minute minder:
1.1.
1.1.
1. Press button repeatedly to select
the “Minute minder” function. The rel-
evant pilot lamp will flash and the
display will show the remaining time.
2.2.
2.2.
2. Press button until the display shows
“0:00”. After 5 seconds the pilot lamp
will go out and the display will revert to
the time of day.
How to switch off the display
1.1.
1.1.
1. Press two programmer push buttons
simoultaneously and keep them
pressed for about 5 seconds. The dis-
play will switch off.
2. To switch on the display, press any but-
ton.
The display can be switched off
only if no other functions have been
set.

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Always cook with the oven
door closed.
Stand clear when opening the
drop down oven door. Do not
allow it to fall open - support
the door using the door
handle, until it is fully open.
The oven has four shelf levels.
The shelf positions are counted
from the bottom of the oven as
shown in the diagram.
It is important that the shelf is
correctly positioned.
Attention! - Do not place
cookware directly on the oven
base and do not cover it with
aluminium foil while cooking, as
this could cause a heat build-
up which would affect the
baking results and damage the
oven enamel. Always place
pans, heat-resisting pans and
aluminium foils on the grid
which has been inserted in the
oven shelves.
Condensation and Steam
The oven is supplied with an exclu-
sive 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.
Hints and tips for using the oven
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However, always stand backHowever, always stand back
However, always stand backHowever, always stand back
However, always stand back
from the oven when openingfrom the oven when opening
from the oven when openingfrom the oven when opening
from the oven when opening
the oven door during cookingthe oven door during cooking
the oven door during cookingthe oven door during cooking
the oven door during cooking
or at the end of it to allow anyor at the end of it to allow any
or at the end of it to allow anyor at the end of it to allow any
or at the end of it to allow any
build up of steam or heat tobuild up of steam or heat to
build up of steam or heat tobuild up of steam or heat to
build up of steam or heat to
release.release.
release.release.
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.
For the cooking of cakes
Pre-heat the oven, unless indicated
differently, for at least 10 minutes before
use. Do not open the oven door when
cooking dishes which must raise (e.g.
raised pastries and soufflés); the jet of
cold air would block the raising process.
To check if cakes are cooked, insert a
toothpick into the mixture; if it comes out
clean the cake is ready. Wait until at least
3/4 of the cooking time has passed be-
fore doing this check.
As a general rule remember that:
a dish which is well-cooked on the
outside but not sufficiently cooked inside
would have required a lower tempera-
ture and longer cooking time. On the
contrary, a “dry” texture would have re-
quired a shorter time and higher cook-
ing temperature.

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For the cooking of meat
Meat to be cooked in the oven
should weigh at least 1 kilo to avoid its
becoming too dry. If you want roasts
with a good colour, use very little oil. If
the piece is lean, use oil or butter or a
little of both. Butter or oil are on the other
hand unnecessary if the piece has a strip
of fat. If the piece has a strip of fat on one
side only, put it in the oven with this side
upwards; when melting the fat will
grease the lower side sufficiently.
Red meat should be removed from
the fridge one hour before cooking oth-
erwise the sudden change of tempera-
ture could cause it to become tough. A
roast, especially if of red meat, must not
be salted at the beginning of cooking as
salt causes juices and blood to seep out
of the meat, thus preventing the forma-
tion of a well-browned crust.
It is advisable to salt the outside of
the meat after just over half the cooking
time.
Place the roast in the oven in a dish
having a low rim; a deep dish shields
heat.
Meat can be placed on an ovenproof
dish or directly on the grill, under which
the dripping pan will be inserted to col-
lect juice. Ingredients for gravy should
only be put in the dish immediately if
cooking time is brief, otherwise they
should be added during the last half
hour.
Begin cooking rare meat at a high
temperature, reducing the temperature
to finish cooking the inside.
The cooking temperature for white
meat can be moderate throughout.
The degree of cooking can be
checked by pressing the meat with a
fork; if it does not give the meat is
cooked.
At the end of cooking it is advisable
to wait at least 15 minutes before cut-
ting the meat in order that the juices are
not lost.
Before serving plates can be kept
warm in the oven at minimum tempera-
ture.
Grilling
The following types of meat are suit-
able for grilling. Mostly meat or offal cut in
slices or pieces of various sizes, but not
usually very thick, poultry cut in half and
flattened, fish, some vegetables (e.g.
courgettes, aubergines, tomatoes, etc.),
skewers of meat or fish and seafood.
Meat and fish to be grilled should be
lightly brushed with oil and always
placed on the grill; meat should be
salted upon completion of cooking;
whereas fish should be salted on the in-
side before cooking. The grill should be
positioned in the guides nearest or fur-
thest from the grill element according to
the thickness of the meat, in order to
avoid burning the surface and cooking
the inside insufficiently. The formation of
smoke caused by drops of juice and fat
can be avoided by pouring 1 or 2
glasses of water into the dripping pan.
The grill can also be used to brown,
toast bread and grill certain types of fruit,
such as bananas, halved grapefruit,
slices of pineapple, apples, etc. Fruit
should not be placed too near the
source of heat.
Cooking times
Cooking times can vary according to
the type of food, its consistency and its
volume. It is advisable to watch when
cooking for the first time and check re-
sults since when preparing the same
dishes, in the same conditions, similar
results are obtained. The “table of cook-
ing times” relating to cooking in the oven
and by grill is provided as a guide. Ex-