Indesit K 645 V.C/G User manual

Cooker with electric
ventilated oven
Instructions for installation and use
K 645 V.C/G
K 645R V.C/G
K 647R V.C/G

Cooker with electric ventilated oven
Instructions for installation and use

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Important safety warnings
1 This owner's manual is for a class 1 appliance (installed
independently)orclass2-sub-class1appliances (installed
between two cabinets).
2 Before using the appliance, read the instructions in this
owner’s manual carefully since you should find all the
instructionyourequire toensuresafeinstallation,useand
maintenance.
Always keep this owner’s manual close to hand since you
may need to refer to it in the future.
3Whenyouhaveremovedthe packing,checkthat the appliance
isnotdamaged.Ifyouhaveanydoubts,donotusetheappliance,
contact your nearest Ariston Service Centre. Never leave the
packing components (plastic bags, foamed polystyrene, nails,
etc.) within the reach of children since they are a source of
potentialdanger.
4The 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.
5Theelectricalsafetyof this appliancecanonlybe guaranteedif
the cooker is correctly and efficiently earthed, in compliance
withcurrentregulationsonelectrical safety.Always ensure that
theearthingisefficient;ifyouhave anydoubtscallinaqualified
electrician to check the system.The manufacturer declines all
responsibility for damage resulting from a system which has
not been earthed.
6Before connecting the appliance to the mains, check that the
specificationsindicatedontheratingplatecorrespondtothose
of the electrical mains system of your home.
7The cooker must be connected to the mains electrical supply
viaa earthed13 or15amp.socketoutlet,meetingtheelectrical
current requirements detailed under “electrical Connection” in
the installation section later in this book.
8The openings and slots used for ventilation and dispersion of
heat on the rear and below the control panel must never be
covered.
9This appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was
expressly designed. Any other use (e.g. heating rooms) is
considered to be improper and consequently dangerous.The
manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage resulting
from improper and irresponsible use.
10 A number of fundamental rules must be followed when using
electricalappliances.Thefollowingareofparticularimportance:
•donottouch the appliance whenyourhandsorfeetarewet
•do not use the appliance barefooted
•never allow the Mains Cable to be stretched, pulled or
damaged if the Cooker is moved for cleaning etc. Do not
use the cooker if the Mains Cable is damaged, consult a
qualified electrician.
•donotallowthecookertobeusedunsupervisedbychildren
or persons unfamiliar with it.
11 Alwaysswitchofftheelectricalsupplytothecookerand allowit
to cool down before carrying out any cleaning operations etc.
12 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 compromise the safety of the appliance.
13 Remember if you are discarding any domestic appliance with
whichchildrenetc.mayplay,makeitsafebyremovingtheMains
Cable from it, after first disconnecting the electricity supply.
Removeglasspartswherepossible,andconsidersharp edges
etc.which may now be exposed.
14 Ovenglovesorsimilarprotectionshouldbeused when moving
containersin oroutofhotovensand careshouldbe betakento
avoid contact with hot surfaces by exposed skin on wrists or
arms.
15 One of the commonest types of accident involving cooking
appliances is burns to babies 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
16 Please remember that a small child’s skin is far more sensitive
and therefore easily burnt.You are, therefore, strongly advised
to keep babies and young children well clear of this appliance
during use and whilst it is cooling down after use.
17 Unstable oroutofshapepansshouldnotbeusedonthe hobin
case they cause spillage of hot liquids by tipping over.
18 Pans must only be placed in the centre of the burners.Placing
pans off centre may cause cooking irregularites.
19 Specialcareshouldbetakenwhenusingchippansetc.in order
toavoidsplashingorspillageofhotoil.They shouldnotbeused
unattended since overheated oil may boil over and could also
ignite.
20 Parts of this appliance, cooking surfaces, retain heat for
considerableperiods afterswitchingoff.Careshould,therefore,
betakenwhentouchingtheseareasbeforetheyhavecompletely
cooleddown.
21 Remembertokeep childrenaway fromthe appliancewhen
you use the grill or oven, since these parts become very
hot.
22 Never use flammable liquids such as alcohol or gasoline, etc.
near the appliance when it is in use.
23 Wear oven gloves when placing coockware in the oven or
removing it.
24 Never use the oven as place to store flammable material.
25 When using small electric appliances near the hob, keep the
supply cord away from the hot parts.
26 Makesuretheknobsareinthe“•”/”O”positionwhentheappliance
is not in use.
27 Warning: open the door with care since if you are not careful
you may hurt yourself in the hinge area.
28 Gas units need a regular air replacement for a correct
functioning.Make sure thatthe requirements requestedin
the“Positioning”paragraphare allobservedintheowner’s
manual.
29 If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the necessary
precautions to prevent the same from sliding off the pedestal
itself.
To maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:
• use only the MANUFACTURER Service
• use only ORIGINAL Spare Parts

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Installation
Thefollowinginstructionsshouldbereadbyaqualifiedtechnician
toensurethattheapplianceisinstalled,regulatedandtechnically
serviced correctly in compliance with current regulations.
Important: remember to unplug the appliance from the
mains before regulating the appliance or carrying out any
maintenancework.
Positioning
Important:thisunitmaybeinstalledandusedonlyinpermanently
ventilated rooms according to the British Standards Codes Of
Practice:B.S.6172/B.S.5440,Par.2andB.S.6891CurrentEditions.
Thefollowingrequirementsmustbeobserved:
a) Thecookershould not beinstalled inabedsittingroom with a
volume of less than 20m3.If it is installed in a room of volume
lessthan5m3anairventofeffectiveareaof110cm2isrequired,
if it is installed in a room of volume between 5m3and 10m3a
supplementaryairventareaof50cm2isrequired,ifthevolume
exceeds 11m3noairventisrequired.However, iftheroomhas
a door or a window which opens directly to the outside no air
vent is required even when the volume is between 5m3and
11m3.
b) During prolonged use of the appliance you may consider it
necessarytoopenawindowtotheoutsidetoimproveventilation.
c) If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room,
B.S.5440 Part 2 Current Edition, should, be consulted to
determinetherequisiteairventrequirements.
Levelling your appliance (only on a few models)
Your cooker is supplied with feet for levelling the appliance. If
necessary, these feet can be screwed into the housings in the
corners of the cooker base.
Mounting the legs (only on a few models)
Press-fitlegsaresuppliedwhichfitunderthebaseofyourcooker.
Installation of the cooker
Theappliancecanthereforebeinstallednexttocabinets,provided
theheightdoesnotexceedthatofthehob.Ifthecookerisplaced
touchingwallsorsidesofneighbouringcabinets,thesemustbe
capableofwithstandingatemperatureriseof50°Caboveroom
temperature.Foracorrectinstallationofthecookerthefollowing
precautionsmustbefollowed:
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) Thefurnitureunits nextto the cooker,thatishigherthanthe
working boards, must be placed at least 110mm from the
edge of the board.Curtains must not be fitted immediately
behindthecookerorwithin110mm.ofthesidesofthecooker.
c) Thehoods must be installed according tothe requirements
inthehood handbook.
d) Wall cabinets may be fitted in linewith thesidesofthebase
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 (Fig.A).
e) The wall in contact with the back of the cooker must be of
flameproofmaterial.
f) Thecookerisfittedwithasafetychainthatmustbeattachedto
ahook, securedtothewallbehindtheappliance.
Note:somemodelscanhavetheirgasconnectioninverted.
Itisimportanttomakesurethesafetychainisalwayssituated
on the side which corresponds to the hose holder (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
Gasconnection
The cooker should be connected to the gas-supply by a corgi
registeredinstaller.Duringinstallationofthisproductitisessential
tofitanapprovedgastaptoisolatethesupplyfromtheappliance
for the convenience of any subsequent removal or servicing.
Connectionoftheappliancetothegasmainsorliquidgasmust
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
paragraphheaded“Adaptationtodifferentgastypes”.Inthecase
ofconnectiontoliquidgas,bytank,usepressureregulatorsthat
conform to the regulation in force. The gas supply must be
connected to the left of the appliance. Be sure that the hose
doesnotpassthroughtherearofthecookertouchinghotparts.
HOT PARTS
Important:makesurethesupplypressureconformswiththevalues
showninthetableentitled“Caracteristicsoftheburnersandnozzles”.
When the cooker is installed between cabinets (recessed),
thegasconnection must beeffected byan approvedflexible
hose with bayonet fitting (BS 669 Current Edition).The gas

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inlet for the cookers is a threaded G 1/2 gas female fitting.
Connecting the gas supply
To make the connection, a flexible hose should be used
correspondingto thecurrentgas regulationswhichare:
•thehosemustneverbeatanypointinitslenghtincontactwith
the“hot”partsof the cooker;
•thehosemustneverbelonger than1,5metre;
•thehosemustnot be subject toanytension or torsional stress
and it must not have any excessively narrow curves or
bottlenecks;
•thehosemustbeeasytoinspectalongitsentirelengthtocheck
itscondition;
•the hose must always be in good condition, never attempt to
repair.
Important:theinstallationmustcomplywithgassafety(installation
and use) regulations 1984. In all cases for the above, by low, a
qualified,corgiapprovedengineermustbecalledforinstallation.
Electrialconnection
Power supply voltage and frequency:230-240V a.c.50 Hz.
Note:thesupplycablemustbepositionedsothatitneverreaches
atanypointatemperature50°Chigherthantheroomtemperature.
The cable must be routed away from the rear vents.Should you
require it, you may use a longer cable, however, you must ensure
thatthecablesuppliedwiththeapplianceisreplacedbyoneofthe
same specifications in accordance with current standards and
legislation.
Your appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that can be
pluggedintoa 13 amp socketforimmediate use.Beforeusing the
appliancepleasereadtheinstructionsbelow.
WARNING -THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THEFOLLOWINGOPERATIONSSHOULDBECARRIEDOUT
BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Replacingthe fuse:
Whenreplacingafaultyfuse,a13ampASTAapprovedfusetoBS
1362shouldalwaysbeused,andthefusecoverre-fitted.Ifthefuse
coverislost,theplugmustnotbeuseduntilareplacementisobtained.
Replacementfusecovers:
Ifa replacementfusecoverisfitted, itmustbeofthecorrectcolour
asindicatedbythecolouredmarkingorthecolourthatisembossed
in words on the base of the plug.Replacements can be obtained
directlyfrom yournearestServiceDepot.
Removing the plug:
Ifyourappliancehasanon-rewireablemouldedplugandyoushould
wishto removeittoadda cableextensionortore-route the mains
cablethroughpartitions,unitsetc.,pleaseensurethateither:
•theplugisreplacedbyafused13ampre-wireableplugbearing
theBSI markof 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
accessiblewithoutmovingtheappliance.
Pleasenote:forapplianceswitharatinggreaterthan13amp(eg:
electric hob, double ovens and freestanding electric cookers etc.)
the mains cable must be wired into a cooker output point with a
ratingof 45 amp.Inthis casethecableis not supplied.
Disposing of the plug:
Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make the pins
unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted into a socket.
Instructionsforconnectingcabletoanalternativeplug:
Important:thewiresinthemainsleadarecolouredinaccordance
withthefollowingcode:
Green&Yellow -Earth
Blue -Neutral
Brown -Live
Ifthecoloursofthewiresinthemainsleaddonotcorrespond with
thecolouredmarkingsidentifyingtheterminalsinyourplug,proceed
asfollows:
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or or
colouredGreen orGreen&Yellow.
ConnectBrownwiretoterminalmarked“L”orcolouredRed.
ConnectBluewire toterminalmarked“N”orcolouredBlack.
Ifa 13 amp plug(BS1363) is used itmustbe fittedwitha 13 amp
fuse.A15 ampplugmustbeprotectedbya15amp fuse,either in
the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board. If you are in any
doubtabouttheelectricalsupplytoyourmachine,consultaqualified
electricianbeforeuse.
How to connect an alternative plug:
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
followingcode:
BLUE “NEUTRAL”(“N”)
BROWN “LIVE”(“L”)
GREENANDYELLOW “EARTH”(“E”)
GREEN &
YELLOW
BROWN
BLUE
13 amp fuse
CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP
Disposingof the appliance
Whendisposingoftheappliancepleaseremovetheplugbycutting
themainscableascloseaspossibletotheplugbodyanddispose
ofitas describedabove.
Adapting the cooker to different types of gas
Inordertoadaptthecookertoadifferenttypeofgaswithrespect
to the gas for which it was produced (indicated on the label
attached to the lid), follow these steps:
a) replacethe hoseholdermountedontheappliancewiththat
supplied in the bag of“cooker accessories”.
Important:the hoseholderforliquid gasismarked8, the hose
holder for methane gas is marked 13. Always fit the sealing
gasket.
b) Replacing the burner nozzles on the hob:
•remove the gridsand slide the burnersfrom their housings;
•unscrew the nozzles using a 7 mm socket spanner, and
replacethemwithnozzlesforthenewtypeofgas(seetable
1“Burner and nozzle characteristics”).
• replaceallthecomponentsbyrepeatingthestepsinreverse
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c) Minimumregulation of the hob burners:
• turn the taptominimum;
• remove the knob and adjust the regulation screw, which is
positionedinornexttothetappin,untiltheflameissmallbut
steady.
N.B.:in the case of liquidgas,theregulationscrewmustbe
screwed in to the bottom.
• check that theflamedoesnotturn off whenyouturnthetap
quickly from high to low.
d) Regulating the primary air of the burners:
The primary air of the burners requires no regulation.
Important
On completion of the operation, replace the old rating sticker
with one indicating the new type of gas used. This sticker is
availablefrom our Service Centres.
Note
Should the pressure of the gas used be different (or vary) from
the recommended pressure, it is necessary to fit a suitable
pressureregulatorontotheinletpipeincompliancewithcurrent
NationalRegulationsrelativeto“regulatorsforchannelledgas”.
Raised border assembly (only on a few models)
To assemble the raised border correctly, please follow the
instructions below:
·Unscrew the 4 screws and the 2 spacers on the rear
part of the worktop;
·Placetheraisedborderon the rear part of the worktop;
·Screw the raised border onto the worktop using the
fourscrewsyoupreviouslyremoved, ensuringthatyou
reposition the spacers on the outermost screws.

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Burner and nozzle characteristics
Table 1 Liquid Gas Natural Gas
Burner Diameter
(mm) Thermal Power kW (p.c.s.*) By-Pass 1/100 Nozzle 1/100 Flow* g/h Nozzle 1/100 Flow* l/h
Nominal Reduced (mm) (mm) *** ** (mm)
Fast
(Large)(R) 100 3.00 0.7 41 86 218 214 116 286
Semi Fast
(Medium)(S) 75 1.90 0.4 30 70 138 136 106 181
Auxiliary
(Small)(A) 55 1.00 0.4 30 50 73 71 79 95
Triple Crown
(TC) 130 3.25 1.5 63 91 236 232 133 309
Supply
Pressures
Nominal (mbar)
Minimum (mbar)
Maximum (mbar)
28-30
20
35
37
25
45
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
SS
RATC A
SR
K 645V.C/G K 647RV.C/G
K 645RV.C/G

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Technical characteristics
Inner dimensions of the oven: Width: 40 cm
Depth: 39 cm
Height: 33 cm
InnerVolume of the Oven: 52 lt
Innder dimensions of the plate plate warmer:
Width: 43 cm
Depth: 43 cm
Height: 8 cm
ENERGY LABEL
Directive 2002/40/EC on the label of electric ovens
Norm EN 50304
Declaredenergyconsumption forForcedconvectionClass
heating mode: Fan assisted
Voltage and Frequency of Power Supply:
see data plate
Burners:
adaptable for use with all the types of gas indicated on
the data plate
This appliance conforms with the following European
Economic Community directives:
- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (LowVoltage) and subsequent
modifications;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;
- 90/396/EEC of 29/06/90 (Gas) and subsequent
modifications;
- 93/68/EEC of22/07/93and subsequent modifications.
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
K 645 V.C/G
K 645R V.C/G II2H3+ 7,80 (567 g/h - G30)
(557 g/h - G31) 240V~ 50/60Hz 2200W
K 647R V.C/G II2H3+ 9,15 (665 g/h - G30)
(653 g/h - G31) 240V~ 50/60Hz 2200W
(1) The values in g/h refer to the capacities with liquid gas (Butane, Propane).

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The cooker with electric ventilated oven
ATray for Catching Overflows
BGas Burner
CInstantaneous Electronic Lighting Device (only a few
models)
DTop Grate
EControl Panel
FAdjustable Feet or Legs
GDripping Pan or Baking Sheet
HFlame Failure Device for Cooktop Burners (only a
few models)
IThermostat Light
KOven Rack
LElectronic Lighting for Hob Burners (only a few mod-
els)
MOven Control Knob
NControl Knobs for Gas Burners on Hob
OVariable grill Knob
PCooking ControlTimer Knob (only a few models)
F
A
E
K
G
D
B
C
H
OMP
I
Grill
MAX
MIN
1/2
LN
OMP
I
Grill
MAX
MIN
1/2
LN

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The different functions and uses of the oven
The various functions included in the cooker are selected
by operating the control devices located on the cooker
control panel.
Control Knobs for the Gas Burners on the Hob
The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of
the knobs is shown by a symbol of a solid ring:•. To light
one of the burners, hold a lighted match or lighter near
the burner. Press down and turn the corresponding knob
in the counter-clockwise direction to the maximum
setting. Each burner can be operated at its maximum,
minimum or intermediate power. Shown on the knob are
the different symbols for off •(the knob is on this setting
when the symbol lines up with the reference mark on the
control panel), for maximum and minimum .
To obtain these settings, turn the knob counter-clockwise
with respect to the off position.To turn off the burner, turn
theknobclockwiseuntil it stops(corresponding again with
the •symbol).
Electronic Lighting of the Hob Burners (only a few
models)
Some models are equipped with instant electronic light-
ing of the gas burners located on the hob, which can be
identified by the presence of an igniter device (see detail
C).This device is activated by lighting pressing on the“L”
button, identified by the symbol.To turn on a burner,
simply press the “L” button and then press while, at the
same time, pressing in and turning the control knob for
the burner in the anticlockwise direction until the burner
lights. To light the burner immediately, it is recom-
mended that the button be pressed first and then the
knob turned.
Caution: If the burner accidentally goes out, turn off
the burner using the knob and wait at least one minute
before relighting.
Models with Flame Failure Device (only a few models)
These models are identified by the presence of a flame
detection device (see detail H).
Important: Since the top burners are equipped with a
safety device, after lighting the burner keep the knob
pressed in for about 6 seconds to allow the gas to pass
until the safety thermocouple is heated.
Gas Cut Off (only a few models)
This cooker has a safety cut out feature which switches
off the burners when you close the cover.This device is
provided as a safety feature in case the cover is lowered
with the burners on.Always turn off the gas and allow the
burners to cool before closing the cover. Failure to follow
these instructions may cause the glass cover to shatter.
Keep the cover open when using the oven.
Notice:The first time you use your appliance, we recom-
mend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting
and leave the oven on for about half an hour with nothing
in it, with the oven door shut. Then, open the oven door
and let the room air.The odour that is often detected dur-
ing this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances
used to protect the oven during storage and until it is in-
stalled.
Attention: Only use the bottom shelf of the oven when
using the rotisserie to cook (where present).For all other
types of cooking, never use the bottom shelf and never
place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in
operationbecausethiscoulddamage the enamel.Always
place your cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc.etc.) on
the grate provided with the appliance inserted especially
along the oven guides.
Attention: to use the oven in manual mode without the
cooking control timer, match the indicator on the control
panel with the symbol on the timer knob.
Using the oven
When the oven control knob (M) is turned in a clockwise
direction to the symbol the fan and oven light will
comeonto assist in the defrosting offrozen food.Rotating
further to the complete range of temperatures shown on
the dial you can choose which is most suitable for the
food you are going to cook. The temperature is reached
automaticallyand controlled bytheoven thermostat (from
50°C to 240°C).
Note:Whilstusing tag oven forconventionalcookingknob
(O)mustbeset with“MAX”in line with thereferencemark
on the control panel.
Grill
The top centre heating element will come on and the
rotisserie motor (if present) will be activated. On this
setting, food is cooked by the thermal radiation given off
inthe downwarddirection bytheelectricheatingelement.
The very high temperature and direct heat of the grill
make it possible to brown meats on the surface while
locking in the juices to keep them tender.
Double Grill
Bothofthe top heating elements turnon and the rotisserie
motor (if present) is activated.
This over-sized grill has a completely new design, which
is the reason why cooking efficiency has increased by
50%. In addition, the double grill eliminates heat gaps in
the corners of the oven.
Important: when using the grill, the oven door must be
left partly open by positioning the deflector “D” between
door and panel to prevent the cooker knobs from
overheating.
D

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Oven Light
The light comes on when the "M" knob is turned to the
setting.The light illuminates the oven and remains
on when any of the heating elements is turned on.
Thermostat Light (I)
This light indicates that the oven is heating.When it turns
off, the temperature inside the oven has reached the set-
ting made with the thermostat knob.At this point, the light
will turn on and off as the oven maintains the temperature
at a constant level.
Cooking ControlTimer Knob (only a few models)
Somemodelsareequippedwith a timer programtocontrol
whentheoven shutsoffduring cooking.Tousethis feature,
you must wind the "P" knob one full turn in the counter-
clockwisedirection ;Then,turntheknob in theclockwise
direction , to set the time by matching up the indicator
on the control panel with the number of minutes on the
knob.
Atthe end of theprogrammed length of time,the timer will
sound and automatically turn off the oven.
Attention: to use the oven in manual mode without the
cooking control timer, match the indicator on the control
panel with the symbol on the timer knob.
Whenthe oven isnotinuse,thecooking control timer can
be used like a normal timer.
Practical advice for burner use
In order to get the maximum yield it is important to
remember the following:
·Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table)
so as to avoid flames overshooting the edges.
·At boiling point turn the knob to minimum.
·Use cookware with lids.
·Always use cookware with flat bottoms.
Burner ø Cookware Diameter (cm)
Fast (R) 24 - 26
Semi Fast (S) 16 - 20
Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14
Triple Crown (TC) 24 - 26
N.B. On the models supplied with a reducer shelf,
remember that this should be used only for the auxiliary
burner when you use casserole dishes with a diameter
under 12 cm.

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When using the oven, only one rack or drip pan should be
used at a time. The rack or pan should be inserted into
the bottom or top guides depending on whether the food
needs more heat from the top or bottom.
Preheating
If the oven must be preheated (this is generally required
for leavened foods), we recommend using the
"conventional" oven feature which makes it possible to
reach the temperature desired in a very short time.After
the oven has been preheated, the red indicator light (I)
will turn off.At this point, you can select the most suitable
setting to cook the dish.
Cooking Fish and Meat
Meat must weigh at least 1 Kg in order to prevent it from
drying out. When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use
low temperature settings (150°C-175°C). For red meat
that should be well done on the outside while tender and
juicy in the inside, it is a good idea to start with a high
temperature setting (200°C-220°C) for a short time, then
turn the oven down afterwards. In general, the larger the
roast, the lower the temperature setting. Place the meat
on the centre of the rack and place the drip pan beneath it
to catch the fat.
Makesurethattherackisinsertedsothatitisinthecentre
of the oven. If you would like to increase the amount of
heat from below, use the low rack heights. For savory
roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat
with lard or bacon on the top.
Cooking Pastries
Always preheat the oven when cooking pastries. Do not
openthedoorinordertopreventthe pastry from dropping.
The batter or dough should not be too liquidy so that the
cooking time is not excessive.In general:
Pastry is too dry
Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the
cooking time.
Pastry dropped
Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C.
Pastry is too dark on top
Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and
increase the cooking time.
Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the
outside
Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase
the cooking time.
The pastry sticks to the pan
Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of
flour.
I used more than one level and they are not all at
the same cooking point
Use a lower temperature setting. It is not necessary to
remove the food from all the racks at the same time.
Using the Grill
Grilling may be carried out with a two stage heating
element situated in the top of the oven chamber. The
centre, or the complete area of the grill can be selected
by turning the oven control knob (M) in a clockwise
direction to align the symbols ( for the centre,
for the complete area) with the mark on the control panel.
The variable temperature control (O) is positioned to right
of the oven knob. This knob will provide varying grill
temperatures when rotated from“max” to “min” and may
beadjusted to varythe level of heat atanytime duringthe
grilling operation.
To operate the grill
1. Turn the oven control knob (M) clockwise until the
required grilling symbol is in line with the mark on the
control panel.The element is now“on”.
2. The variable grill control (O) can now be operated to
select the required heat.
When utilizing the grill, place the rack at the lower levels
(see cooking table).To catch grease or fat and prevent
smoke, place a drip pan at the bottom rack level.
Cooking advice

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Cooker routine maintenance and cleaning
Before each operation, disconnect the cooker from
the electricity.Toassure the long lifeofthecooker, it must
be thoroughly cleaned frequently, keeping in mind that:
·Donotuse steam equipment tocleantheappliance.
· 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;
·theflame spreaders should bewashedfrequently with
hot water and detergent taking care to eliminate any
scale;
·in cookers equipped with automatic lighting, the
terminal part of the electronic instant lighting devices
should be cleaned frequently and the gas outlet holes
of the flame spreaders should be checked to make
sure they are free of any obstructions;
·Stainless steel may become marked if it comes into
contact with very hard water or harsh detergents
(containingphosphorous)forlongperiods of time.After
cleaning, it is advisable to rinse thoroughly and dry. It
is also recommended to dry any water drops;
•On models with glass covers, the covers should be
cleaned with hot water; the use of rough cloths or
abrasives is to be avoided.
N.B: avoid closing the cover while the gas burners
are still warm. Remove any liquid from the lid before
opening it.
Important: periodically check the wear of the gas hose
andsubstituteitifthereareanydefects;werecommended
changing it every year.
Replacing the oven lamp
·Unplug the oven from the mains;
·Remove the glass cover of the lamp-holder;
·Remove the lamp and replace with a lamp resistant to
high temperatures (300°C) with the following
characteristics::
-Voltage 230V
-Wattage 25W
- Type E14
·Replace the glass cover and reconnect the oven to
the mains.
Greasing theTaps
The taps may jam in time or they may become difficult to
turn. If so, the tap itself must be replaced.
N.B.:This operation mustbe performedbyatechnician
authorised by the manufacturer.

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Pratical advice for oven cooking
Food to be cooked Wt.
(wt) Cooking position of
shelves from
bottom
Temperature
(°C) Variable grill Pre-heating time (min) Cooking time
(min.)
Pasta
Lasagne 2.5 3 210 - 75-80
Cannelloni 2.5 3 210 MAX - 75-80
Oven-baked noodles 2.5 3 210 - 75-80
Meat
Veal 1.7 3 230 - 85-90
Chicken 1.5 3 220 - 110-115
Turkey 3.0 3 MAX MAX - 95-100
Duck 1.8 3 230 - 120/125
Rabbit 2 3 230 - 105/110
Pork 2.1 3 230 - 100/110
Lamb 1.8 3 230 - 90-95
Fish
Mackerel 1.1 3 210-230 - 55-60
Dentex 1.5 3 210-230 MAX - 60-65
Trout baked in paper 1.0 3 210-230 - 40-45
Pizza
Napolitan 1.0 3 MAX MAX 15 30-35
Cake
Biscuits 0.5 3 180 15 30-35
Tarts 1.1 3 180 MAX 15 30-35
Chocolate cake 1 3 200 15 45-50
Raised Cakes 1 3 200 15 50/55
Grill cooking
Toast n.° 4 4 10
Pork chops 1.5 4 MAX-MIN 30
Mackerel 1.1 4 35
Note: cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste.

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