Indesit KG 6407 BG/G User manual

KG 6407 WG/G
KG 6407 BG/G
KG 6407 XG/G
Cooker with gas oven and gas grill
Instructions for installation and use

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1 These instructions are only for those countries
whose symbols appear in the booklet and on the
matriculation plate of the appliance.
2 Thisapplianceisintendedfornon-professionaluse
within the home.
3 This owner’s manual is for a class 1 appliance
(installed independently) or class 2 - sub-class 1
appliances (installed between two cabinets).
4 Before using your appliance, read your owner’s
manual carefully since it provides important
instructions for the safe installation, use and
maintenance of your cooker. Keep in a safe place
for future reference.
5When you have removed the packing, check that the
appliance is not damaged. If you have any doubts, do
not use the appliance, contact your nearest Ariston
Service Centre. Never leave the packing components
(plastic bags, foamed polystyrene, nails, etc.) within
thereachofchildrensincetheyareasourceofpotential
danger.
6The appliance must be installed only by a qualified
person in compliance with the instructions provided.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for
improper installation which may harm persons and
animals and damage property.
7The electrical safety of this appliance can only be
guaranteed if the cooker is correctly and efficiently
earthed, in compliance with current regulations on
electrical safety. Always ensure that the earthing is
efficient; if you have any doubts call in a qualified
electrician to check the system. The manufacturer
declines all responsibility for damage resulting from a
system which has not been earthed.
8Before connecting the appliance to the mains, check
thatthe specificationsindicated onthe ratingplate (on
the appliance and/or packaging) correspond to those
of the electrical mains system of your home.
9The cooker must be connected to the mains electrical
supply via a earthed 13 or 15 amp. socket outlet, me-
etingtheelectrical current requirementsdetailedunder
“Electrical Connection” in the installation section later
in this book.
10 The openings and slots used for ventilation and
dispersion of heat on the rear and below the control
panel must never be covered.
11 Thisappliance mustbe usedfor thepurpose forwhich
it was expressly designed.Any other use (e.g. heating
rooms)is considered tobe improper and consequently
dangerous.The manufacturer declines allresponsibility
for damage resulting from improper and irresponsible
use.
12 Anumberof fundamental rulesmust be followed when
using electrical appliances. The following are of
particular importance:
•do not touch appliance with wet or damp hands or
feet
•do not use the appliance while bare-footed
•do not use extension leads other than with the
utmost caution
•do not pull the power supply cable or the appliance
itself to disconnect the plug from the socket.
•do not expose the appliance to weather agents
(raing, sun, etc)
•donotallowunsupervisedchildrenorinexperienced
persons to use the appliance.
13 Always switch off the electrical supply to the cooker
and allow it to cool down before carrying out any
cleaning operations etc.
14 In the case of faults and/or faulty operation, switch off
the electricity supply to the cooker and do not tamper
with it. For repairs call only an authorised after-sales
servicing centre and request the use of original spare
parts only. Failure to comply with the above may com-
promise the safety of the appliance.
15 Remember if you are discarding any domestic
appliance with which children etc. may play, make it
safe by removing the Mains Cable from it, after first
disconnecting the electricity supply. Remove glass
parts where possible, and consider sharp edges etc.
which may now be exposed.
16 Ovenglovesor similar protectionshouldbe used when
moving containers in or out of hot ovens and care
should be taken to avoid contact with hot surfaces of
exposed skin on wrists or arms.
17 One of the commonest types of accident involving
cooking appliances is burns to tabies and young
children. These can occur by:
a) Touching hot parts
b) Being splashed with hot liquids
c) By pulling projecting pan handles and tipping hot
liquids over themselves
18 Please remember that a small child’s skin is far more
sensitiveandtherefore more easily burnt thananadult.
Youare,therfore, strongly advised to keep babies and
young children well clear of this appliance during use
and whilst it is cooling down after use.
19 Unstable or out of shape pans should not be used on
the hob in case they cause spillage of hot liquids.
20 Pansmust only be placed inthe centre of electric rings
andof gridson gasburners. Placingpans offcentreor
to one side may cause spillage.
21 Special care should be taken when using chip pans
etc. in order to avoid splashing or spillage of hot oil.
Theyshould not beused unattended since overheated
oil may boil over and ignite on the hot heating element
or gas flame.
22 Somepartsoftheappliance,inparticularthehotplates,
remainheated fora longtime afteruse. Makesure not
to touch them.
23 Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol or
gasoline, etc. near the appliance when it is in use.
24 Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”o” position when
the appliance is not in use.
25 Gas appliances require regular air exchange to
ensure trouble-free performance. When installing
the cooker, follow the instructions provided in the
paragraph on “Positioning” the appliance.
26 When you are using the grill or the oven, some parts
of the door can become very hot. Keep children away
from these.
Important safety warnings

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Installationinstructions
All instruction on the following pages must be carried out
by a competent person (corgi registered) in compliance
with gas safety (installation and use) regulation 1984.
Important: disconnect the cooker from the electrycity
and gas supply when any adjustment, etc.
Positioning
Important: this unit may be installed and used only in
permanently ventilated rooms according to the British
StandardsCodesOf Practice: B.S.6172/B.S.5440, Par. 2
andB.S.6891CurrentEditions.Thefollowingrequirements
must be observed:
a) Thecookershould not be installedina bed sitting room
with a volume of less than 20m3. If it is installed in a
room of volume less than 5m3an air vent of effective
area of 110cm2is required, if it is installed in a room of
volume between 5m3and 10m3a supplementary
airvent area of 50cm2is required, while if the volume
exceeds 11m3no airvent is required. However, if the
room has a door or a window vhich opens directly to
the outside no air vent is required even when the volu-
me is between 5m3and 11m3.
b) During prolonged use of the appliance you may
consider it necessary to open a window to the outside
to improve ventilation.
c) If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same
room, B.S.5440 Part 2 Current Edition, should, be
consulted to determine the requisite air vent
requirements.
Installation of the cooker
The cooker is prepared with protection degree against
excessive heating of type X, the appliance can therefore
beinstalled next to cabinets, provided the heightdoes not
exceed that of the hob. If the cooker is placed touching
walls or sides of neighbouring cabinets, these must be
capableof withstanding a temperature rise of 60°Cabove
roomtemperature. Levelling feet suppliedwith the cooker,
can be fitted to the cooker to accomodate uneven floors.
See fitting instruction on feet packing. For a correct
installation of the cooker the following precautions must
befollowed:
a) The cooker may be located in a kitchen, a kitonen/
diner or bed sitting room, but not in a bathroom or
shower room.
b) The furniture units next to the cooker, that is higher
than the working boards, must be placed at least
110 mm from the edge of the board. Curtains must not
be fitted immediately behind the cooker or within
110 mm. of the sides of the cooker.
c) The hoods must be installed according to the
requirements in the hood handbook.
d) Wall cabinets may be fitted in line with the sides of the
base units, providing that the lower edge of the wall
cabinet is a minimum of 420 mm. above the worktop.
The minimum distance combustible material kitchen
units can be fitted directly above the worktop is 700
mm. (see Fig. A)
e) The wall in contact with the back of the cooker must
be of flameproof material.
f) The cooker is fitted with the a safety chain that must
be attached to a hook, secured to the wall behind the
appliance (see Fig. B).
HOOD
420
Min.
min.
650
mm. with hood
min.
700
mm. without hood
mm.
600
Min. mm.
420
Min. mm.
Fig.A Fig. B
Connecting the gas
The cooker should be connected to the gas-suply by a
corgiregistered installer. Duringinstallation of this product
itisessentialtofitanapprovedgastaptoisolatethesupply
fromthe appliance for theconvenience of anysubsequent
removal or servicing. Connection of the appliance to the
gas mains or liquid gas must be carried out according to
the prescribed regulation in force, and only after it is
ascertained that it is adaptable to the type of gas to be
used. If not, follow the instructions indicated in the
paragraph headed “Adaptation to different gas types”. In
thecase of connectionto liquid gas, by tank, use pressure
regulatorsthat conform to the regulation in force.Thegas
supply must be connected to the right of the appliance.
Be sure that the hose does not pass through the rear of
the cooker touching hot parts.
Important: makesure thesupply pressureconforms with
the values shown in the table entitled “Caracteristics of
the burners and nozzles”.
Whenthecookeris installed between cabinets (recessed),
the gas connection must be effected by an approved
flexiblehose with bayonetfitting (BS 669Current Edition).
The gas inlet for the cookers is a threaded G 1/2 gas
femalefitting.
Connectingthe gas supply
To make the connection, a flexible hose should be used
corresponding to the current gas regulations which are:
•the hose must never be at any point in its lenght in
contact with the “hot” parts of the cooker;
•the hose must never be longer than 1.5 metre;
•thehosemust not be subjecttoany tension or torsional
stress and it must not have any excessively narrow
curves or bottlenecks;
•thehose must be easyto inspect alongits entire lenght
to check its condition;
•the hose must always be in good condition, never
attempt to repair.
Important: the installation must comply with gas safety
(installationand use) regulations 1984. Inall cases for the
above, by low, a qualified, corgi approved engineer must
be called for installation.

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ElectricalConnection
Your appliance is now supplied with a 13 amp fused plug
that can be plugged into a 13 amp socket for immediate
use. Before using the appliance please read the
instructions below.
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERATIONS SHOULD BE
CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Replacing the fuse:
When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved
fuse to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse
cover re-fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not
be used until a replacement is obtained.
Replacement fuse covers:
Ifareplacementfusecoverisfitted,itmustbeofthecorrect
colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour
that is embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacementscan be obtained directly from your nearest
Service Depot.
Removingtheplug:
If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to remove it to add a cable extension or
to re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc.,
please ensure that either:
- the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable
plug bearing the BSI mark of approval
or:
- the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable
outlet, controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS
5733) which is accessible without moving the
appliance.
Please note: for appliances with a rating greater than 13
amp (eg: electric hob, double ovens and freestanding
electric cookers etc.) the mains cable must be wired into
a cooker output point with a rating of 45 amp. In this case
the cable is not supplied.
Disposingoftheplug:
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make
thepinsunusable so that itcannotbe accidentally inserted
into a socket.
Instructionsforconnectingcableto an alternativeplug:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green&Yellow - Earth
Blue - Neutral
Brown - Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may 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.
Connect Blue wire to terminal marked "N" or coloured
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
ampfuse,either in theplugor adaptor oratthe 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:
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 amp fuse
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
BLUE "NEUTRAL" ("N")
BROWN "LIVE" ("L")
GREENAND YELLOW "EARTH" ("E")
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.
Adaptation to the different types of gas
The cooker is supplied adjusted for natural gas
(methane).
To adapt the cooker to a type of gas which is different
from the one it was designed for the following operations
must be carried out:
Important: disconnect the cooker from the electricity.
1) Replacement of nozzles and regulating air.
a) Upper burners
•Removegrids,flameseparatorplatesandburnersfrom
thehob.
•Loosen screws “A” (see Fig. C) remove bushes from
work top and lift the latter up.
•Loosen screws “B” and lift the pipe “C” (Fig. D).
•Unscrew the nozzles and replace them (see Fig. D)
with those suitable for the new gas as supplied with
the cooker in accordance with table 2.
•To regulate the amount of airto the burner,adjust hose
“C” according to the values indicated in table 1, “Air
Regulationfor Burners”. Once theadjustment is made,
fix hose “C” with the screw “B” (Fig. D).
A
B
C
B
A
B
Fig.C Fig. D

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b) Oven burner
•Remove the floor of the oven (Fig. E), unscrew screw
“A” holding the burner in place (Fig. F), lift and shift the
burner from the centering connector.
Fig.E
•Loosen screw “B” and slide the air regulation hose,
making sure that it does not fall inside the burner hose
(Fig. F). For some typees of gas, the hose must be
turned upside down.
•Unscrew the nozzle and replace it with that suitable
for the new gas as supplied with the cooker in
accordance with table 2.
•To regulate the amount of air to the burner, use the
valuesindicated in table1 “Air Regulation for Burners.”
Once the adjustment is made, fix hose “C” with the
screw “B” (Fig. F).
C
B
D
A
Fig.F
c) Grill burner
•Unscrewscrew “D” and remove burner from centering
connector (Fig. F).
•Loosen screw “B” and slide the air regulation hose,
making sure that it does not fall inside the burner hose
(Fig. F). For some typees of gas, the hose must be
turned upside down.
•Unscrew the nozzle and replace it with that suitable
for the new gas as supplied with the cooker in
accordance with table 2.
•To regulate the amount of air to the burner, use the
valuesindicated in table1 “Air Regulation for Burners.”
Once the adjustment is made, fix hose “C” with the
screw “B” (Fig. F).
Table 1
Regulating air "a" (mm)
Burner Butane
Propane Natural Gas G20
Fast large
(Front right)
Fast
(Rear left)
Medium
(Rear right)
Medium
(Front left)
11
13
13
13
0
0
0
0
Oven burner
Grill burner
(Side A) 1
(Side A) 1
(Side B) 0
(Side A) 0
2) Minimum regulation
When installing the cooker make sure that the minimums
of al upper burners are duly regulated. Regulation of
minimus is essential when changing the type of gas.
a) Upper burners
•Taking one burner at a time, switchon to the maximum
position.
•Remove the knob, insert the special screwdriver into
the hole of the tap rod and slightly unscrew to regulate
the minimum (Fig. G). It the tap rod hasn’t the hole
insert a screwdriver into the hole of the facia panel
andslightlyunscrew“S” screwtoregulatetheminimum
(Fig. G bis).
•Then turn the tap to minimum position.
•Rotate to the left to increase the flame and rotate to
the right o lower the flame.
S
MT
Fig.G
b) Oven
•Remove the bottom rack from the oven.
•Turn the oven burner on and leave it on maximum for
about 10 minutes with the oven door closed.
Fig. G bis
a
AB
a

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•Turn the knob to minimum and make sure (with the
doorclosed) that the flame became smaller, but stable
(about 3 o 4 mm). If the flame is not stable on the
minimumsetting,removetheknob,unscrewthescrew
from the control panel and remove it. Turn the screw
“M” to adjust the thermostat minimum, turning it
counter-clockwiseif the flame is too low andclockwise
if the flame is too high (Fig. G).
c) The grill burners has no regulation of the minimum.
N.B.: in the case of liquid gas, the regulation screw must
be screwed in to the bottom.
Check that the flame does not turn off when you turn the
tap quickly from high to low.
Attention: on completion of the above operation, please
replace the current technical data label with a new one
containingdetails of the gas which the appliance has now
been converted to. The new technical data label is
contained in the nozzles Kit supplied with the cooker.
Note: should the pressure of the gas used be different (or
vary) from the recommended pressure, it is necessary to
fit a suitable pressure regulator onto the inlet pipe in
compliance with current National Regulations relative to
“regulators for channelled gas”.
Burner and nozzles characteristics
Table 2
Liquid Gas Natural Gas
Burner Diameter
(mm) Thermal power kW
(p.c.s.*)
By-pass
1/100
(mm)
Nozzle
1/100
(mm)
Flow*
g/h
Nozzle
1/100
(mm)
Flow*
l/h
Nomin. Reduc. *** **
Front-Right 90 3.30 0.70 42 90 240 236 135 314
Rear-Left 78 2.70 0.70 42 83 196 193 122 257
Front-Left 50 1.70 0.40 29 65 124 121 97 162
Rear-Right 50 1.70 0.40 29 65 124 121 97 162
Oven - 3.35 1.20 53 90 244 239 135 319
Grill - 2.20 - - 78 160 157 117 209
Supply
pressures
Nominal (mbar)
Minimum (mbar)
Maximum (mbar)
37**
25**
45**
28-30***
20***
35***
20
17
25
* At 15°C and 1013 mbar-dry gas
** Propane P.C.S. = 50,37 MJ/Kg
*** Butane P.C.S. = 49,47 MJ/Kg
Natural P.C.S. = 37,78 MJ/m3
Technical characteristics
Mains frequency and voltage of the electric section and characteristics of the gas section
Model Gas section Electric section
Class Rated power
kW (1) Voltage Power (W)
KG 6407 BG/G
KG 6407 WG/G
KG 6407 XG/G II2H3+ 11,88 (864 g/h - G30)
(848 g/h - G31) 220-240V~ 50-60Hz 19
(1) The values in g/h refer to the capacities with liquid gas (Butane, Propane).

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Dimensions of the oven:
- width cm 43,5
- depth cm 45,5
- height cm 32
Volume of the oven: 63 Liters
Dimensions of food-warmer drawer:
- width cm 51
- depth cm 48
- height cm 8
This appliance conforms with the following European
Economic Communitary directives:
- 73/23/EEC of19/02/73(LowVoltage) and subsequent;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent;
- 90/396/EEC of 29/06/90 (Gas) and subsequent.
- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent.
AHob surface
BGas burners
CControl panel
DTop grate
EDrip tray or cooking plate
FOven shelf
GInner glass
HOven door
IDrawer
JInstant electronic lighting device (only on certain
models)
A
D
C
F
B
E
I
H
G
CONTROL PANEL
16 5
1/4
OVEN GRILL
4
3
2
ON OFF
7
1/2
1
3
59
h
7
1Timer
2Elec. Ignition Switch (only on certain models)
3Rotisserie Switch
4Oven Light Switch
5Oven and grill knob
6BURNER CONTROLS
7CUT-OFF CONTROL (only on certain models)
Cooker description
16 5
1/2
OVEN GRILL
3 - 4
4
68h
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
0
1
J

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The different functions of the cooker and how they may be used
The various functions included in the cooker are selected
by operating the control devices located on the cooker
control panel.
Cut-off gas control (only on certain models)
Thehotplate lid is fitted with a safety device which cuts off
the gas supply to all burners when the lid is closed. To
restore the gas supply proceed as follows:
•Lift up the lid to the vertical position.
•Makesurethatallburnerknobsarein the OFF position.
•Rotatethecut-offknobanticlockwisetotheONposition:
the cut-off valve will open and the knob will remain in
the ON position.
Warning: the gas supply will shut off automatically when
the lid is closed and the cut-off knob will return to the OFF
position automatically. Don’t turn the cut-off knob to the
OFFpositionmanually, you may damage the safetydevice.
The oven and grill knob (5)
Checkthat Cut-OFF Gas Control (onlyon certain models)
isin ON position. Use theknob to select the differentoven
functions and to set the cooking temperature you require
fromthose indicated onthe knob.Tolight the ovenburner,
hold a lighted match or lighter near hole “A”, at the same
timepressdownand turn the oven knobcounterclockwise
up to the Max position “h”.
A
Sincethe cooker isequipped with asafety device on oven
burner, the knob must be kept pressed in for about 10
seconds to activate the flame failure device.
The cooking temperature is selected by matching the
desiredtemperature withthe permanentreference onthe
panel;thecompleterangeoftemperaturesisshownbelow:
OVEN TEMPERATURE GUIDE
Cas.
Mark Descript. Temperature
°C °F
1/4
1/2 COOL 121 250
1/2
1VERY SLOW 121 235 250 275
1
2SLOW 135 149 275 300
2
3VERY MODERATE 149 177 300 350
4 MODERATE 190 375
5 MODERATE HOT 204 400
6
7HOT 218 233 425 450
8
9VERY HOT 246 260 475 500
hMAX - -
This temperature is reached automatically and kept
constantbytheknob-controlledthermostat. Before placing
food inside the oven this should be heated at maximum
temperature for approximately 15 minutes, and then the
knob should be rotated back to desired temperature.
Caution: Check that the burner has lit, through the holes
atthe sides of the oven. When using the oven keep the lid
of the cooker completely open so that the fumes can
circulatethrough the vent and cut-offvalve remains in ON
position.
Important Notice: Cooking utensils, dishes, etc., should
notbe placed on thebottom floor ofthe oven.After placing
a lit match or lighter near the grill burner, press the knob
in all the way and turn it to the “Grill” setting (Fig. H), This
will turn on the grill with infrared rays which is ideal for
browning, as well as for cooking roasts, chops, sausage,
androast-beef. When using the grill, place a dripping-pan
under the grill to catch the grease.Always make sure that
the flame is lit on both sides of the burner.
Since the cooker is equipped with a safety device on
ovenburner,theknobmust bekeptpressedinfor about
10 seconds to activate the flame failure device.
Turn the grill on a few minutes before placing food in the
oven. When using the grill the oven door should be left in
the intermediate STOPposition.
Important: Before lighting the grill, the guard plate, as
supplied with the cooker, should be placed in position
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Fig.H Fig. I
The guard plate gets hot when the grill is in use. Remove
itwith care, using an ovenglove or similar, and putit away
carefullyina safe place.Theguardplatemust be removed
before attempting to fully close the oven door.
Caution: To operate the Grill Pan use the proper handle
as shown in figure. When you are using the grill or the
oven, some parts of the door can become very hot. Keep
children away from these.
1/4
OVEN GRILL
1/2
1
3
59
h
7
GAS OVEN
Use of rotisserie
Switch on grill as previously explained. Place food on spit
and secure with the special forks. Spread the weight
equally so as to avoid unnecessary strain on the motor.
Place the end of the spit in the motor hole and hang it on
the sliding support located on the oven guides. Unscrew
the plastic handle and switch on motor. Always keep the
door half open.
Hob
CheckthatCUT-OFFGasControl(only on certain models)
is in the ON position.
Warning:Youare remindedthatalthoughthisappliance
has a gas shut off device for when the lid is lowered,
residual heat of the burners could demage the lid.
Thereforedonotlowertheliduntilthecookingsurface
has cooled down.
The control knobs for the cook-top gas burners (6)
The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of
the knobs is shown by a solid ring. To light one of the
burners, hold a lighted match or lighter near the burner.
Push and turn the corresponding knob counter clockwise
till to max position . Each burner can be operated at
its maximum, minimum or intermediate power. Show on
the knob are the different symbols for off •and it is in this
position when the symbol corresponds with the reference
markformaximum andminimum . Toobtainthese
settings, turn the knob counter clockwise with respect to
the off position. To turn off the burner, turn the knob
clockwise until it stops (corresponding again with the
symbol •).
Gas cook-top electronic ignition (2) (only a few
models)
This device operates when a sliht pressure is applied on
the botton “2” marked with . To light a specific burner
just press the button labeled “2” while pushing the
corresponding knob all the way in and turning it counter-
clockwise until it lights. For immediate lighting, first press
the button and then turn the knob.
Important: should the burner flames accidentally go
out, turn off the control knob and wait at least 1 minute
before trying to re-light.
Oven light button (4)
This is marked by the symbol and switchs on the light
insidetheoven so thatyoucan control thecookingwithout
opening the door.
The timer knob (1)
To use the timer the ringer must be wound up by turning
the knob one full turn clockwise; then turn it back to the
desired time so that the number of minutes on the knob
matches the reference mark on the panel.
3rdglass-door
You can buy aspecialkitto reduce door temperature when
the oven is on and save energy. If there are little children
in the house, this kit is a must. The kit code number is
039888 or039104 (for traditional models with plate-metal
door) and it may be purchased for installation from an
authoriseddealeroraTechnicalAssistanceServicecentre
indicatedinthelist included with the appliancedocuments.
Practical advice for using the burners
In order to obtain the best performance keep in mind the
following:
•Use the appropriate cookware for each burner (see
table) so that the flames do not emerge from beneath
the bottom of the container.
•Only flat bottom containers should be used.

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•At the boiling point, turn the knob to minimum.
•Always use cookware with a lid.
Burner Cookware Diameter (cm)
Rapid (Front right) 24 - 26
Rapid (Rear left) 22 - 24
Semi-Rapid (Rear right) 16 - 20
Semi-Rapid (Front left) 16 - 20
N. B.: On the models supplied with a reducer shelf,
rememberthat this should be usedonly for the semi-rapid
burner when you use casserole dishes with a diameter
under 12 cm.
Baking cakes
Theoven should always be warm before putting in cakes.
Cake-baking temperatures are normally around 160°C.
Do not open the oven door during the baking process as
this could cause the cake to sink. Beaten cake mixtures
shouldnot betoo softas thiscould considerablylengthen
cooking times. 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 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 fish and meat
Meat must weigh at least one Kg. to stop it becoming too
dry. When cooking white meat, fowl and fish use low
temperatures. (150°C-175°C). When red meat must be
superficially well-cooked but succulent inside, it is
advisable to start with a high temperature (200-220°C)
for a short time, and then to reduce it at a later point.
Generallyspeaking, the more meat there is, the lower the
temperature and the longer the cooking time should
be.Place the meat in the centre of the grid and put a spill-
tray underneath to catch grease drips. Insert the grid so
thatit is in the middle of the oven. If more heat from below
is required, use the 1° bottom shelf. For tastier roasts,
wrap the meat with bacon rashers or dot the meat with
lardand place it in theupper part of the oven. When some
types of food are cooked in the ventilated oven (duck,
rabbit, large fowl) they become too dry; in these cases,
better results are obtained using the combined oven.
Caution
H. M. Government Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and
Food announcement necessitates the following warning.
The insertion of foodstuffs covered in close wrap plastic
(cling film) into utensils for cooking or within the oven for
baking/roasting is not recommended as it is possible that
certain elements of the plastic film can be absorbed by
foodstuffs when subjected to heat.
Pratical advice on using the oven
N. B.: The cooker is equipped with a protective grate
located on the front part of the cooking surface to prevent
cookwarefromfalling accidentally.When the front burners
are in use, this grate must be raised.
Inner glass oven door
The cooker is provided with an inner glass that can be
removedunscrewing the two screws.This glass must be
replacedaftercleaningandalwaysbeinpositionwhen
cooking.

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Beforeeachoperation,disconnectthecookerfromthe
electricity. Toassure the longlife of thecooker,it must be
thoroughly cleaned frequently, keeping in mind that:
•the enamelled parts and the self-cleaning panels are
washed with warm water without using any abrasive
powders or corrosive substances which could ruin
them;
•the inside of the oven should be cleaned fairly often
while it is still warm using warm water and detergent,
followed by careful rinsing and drying;
•the electric plates are cleaned with a damp cloth and
they should be lubricated with a little oil while they still
warm;
•the stainless steel parts should be rinsed with water
and dried with a soft, clean cloth or chamois. In case
of difficult spots, use normal, non abrasive detergents
available on the market or else a little warm vinegar;
•in models with glass covers, the covers are cleaned
with hot water, and use of rough cloths or abrasives is
to be avoided.
Important: periodically check the wear of the gas hose
andsubstituteitif there are any defects;werecommended
changing it every year.
Replacing the oven light bulb
•Eitherpull out theplug (if it is accessible) or disconnect
the oven from the mains by turning off the multipole
switch used for connecting the oven to the electricity
source;
•Remove the glass cover of the lamp holder;
•Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a high tempera-
ture resistant bulb (300°C) with the following
characteristics:
- Voltage 230V
- Wattage 25W
- Type E14
•Replace the glass cover and reconnect the power
supply to the oven.
Greasing the taps
The taps may jam in time or they may become difficult to
turn.If so,they mustbe cleanedinternally andthe grease
replaced.
N.B: This operation must be carried by a technician
authorised by the manufacturer.
Routine maintenance and oven cleaning

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