Indesit K 6C8 P-G User manual

Cooker with new "7
cuochi" oven and
ceramic hob
Instructions for installation and use
K 6C8 P/G

Cooker with new "7 cuochi" oven and ceramic hob
Instructions for installation and use

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Instruction
1 Thisapplianceisintendedfornon-professional use within
the home.
2 Before using the appliance,carefully read the instructions
contained in this manual, as they provide important
information for ensuring safe installation, use and
maintenance. Keep this manual as a reference guide.
3Remove thepacking and makesurethe appliancehasn’t been
damaged during transport. If you have any doubts, don’t use
the appliance. Call a qualified technician for assistance. For
safety,keeppackingmaterials(plastic bags,polystyrene foam,
tacks, etc.) away from children.
4The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.No liability for
injuryordamagetopersons,animalsorpropertywillbeaccepted
by the manufacturer arising from failure to follow these
instructions.
5The electrical safety of this appliance is ensured only if it is
correctly connected to an efficiently earthed system in
accordance with electrical safety regulations. Make sure this
basic safety requirement has been complied with.If in doubt,
haveitcheckedbya qualified technician.Noliabilityfordamage
will be accepted by the manufacturer because of defective
earthing.
6Before connecting the appliance, make sure the specifications
on the rating plate correspond with those of your power supply.
7Check that your supply and sockets are sufficient for the total
loadtakenbyyourappliancewhichisstatedontheratingplate.
Ifyouhaveanydoubts,contactaqualifiedtechnicianforservice.
8A multipole circuit breaker with a space between contacts of 3
mm or more must be fitted for installation
9Ifthesocketandcookerplugarenotcompatible,havethesocket
replaced with a suitable model by a qualified technician who
should also check that the cross-section of the socket cable is
suited to the power absorbed by the appliance. The use of
adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extensions, is not
recommended. If their use can not be avoided, remember to
useonlysingleormultipleadaptersandextensionswhichcomply
with current safety regulations. In these cases, never exceed
the maximum current capacity indicated on the single adaptor
orextensionand the maximumpowerindicated onthe multiple
adapter.
10 Do not leave the appliance plugged in if it is not necessary.
Switchoffthemain switchandgascockwhenyouarenot using
the cooker.
11 Theopeningsandslots used forventilationanddispersion
of heat must never be closed or plugged.
12 The user must not replace the supply cable of this appliance.
Always call an after-sales servicing centre authorised by the
manufacturer in the case of cable damage or replacement.
13 This appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was
expressly designed.
Anyotheruse(e.g.heatingrooms)isconsideredtobeimproper
andconsequentlydangerous.
Themanufacturerdeclinesallresponsibilityfordamageresulting
from improper and irresponsible use.
14 A number of fundamental rules must be followed when using
electricalappliances.Thefollowingareofparticularimportance:
·donottouchthe appliance whenyourhands or feetarewet
·do not use the appliance barefooted
·do not use extensions, but if these are necessary caution
must be exercised.
·neverpullthe powersupplycableorthe appliancetounplug
the appliance plug from the mains.
·never leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric agents
(rain, sun etc.)
·do not allow children or persons who are not familiar with
the appliance to use it, without supervision.
15 Always unplug the hob from the mains or switch off the main
switchbeforecleaningorcarryingoutmaintenanceoperations.
16 If the surface of the glass breaks, disconnect the appliance
immediately. 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.
17 If you are no longer using the appliance, remember to make it
unserviceable byunpluggingtheappliancefromthemainsand
cutting the supply cable. Also make all potentially dangerous
parts of the appliance, safe, above all for children who could
play with the appliance.
18 The vitreous china hob is resistant to temperature fluctuations
and shockproof. Remember however that sharp kitchen tools
or cutters may break the surface of the hob. If this happens,
unplug the cooker immediately from the mains and call your
local servicing centre.
19 Remember that the cooking surface remains hot for at least
half an hour after you switch off the surface. Do not place
containers or other objects on the hot surface.
20 Avoid setting anything on the glass surface of the cooktop.
21 Do not turn on the cooking surfaces if there are sheets of
aluminium foil or plastic on the hob.
22 Keep away from the hot surfaces.
23 When using small electrical household appliances close to the
hob, ensure that the power cable does not rest on the hot
surfaces
24 Keep pot handles turned inwards to avoid knocking the pot off
the hob.
25 When you turn on the cooking surface always place a pot on
thesurfaceimmediatelyasitwillotherwiseoverheatveryquickly
and possibly damage the heating elements.
26 Preliminaryinstructions.Theglasssealantutilised mayleave
traces of grease on the glass.Remember to wipe these away
with a normal non abrasive detergent before you turn on the
appliance. During the first few hours of use there may be a
smell of rubber which will disappear very quickly.
27 When the appliance is in use, the heating elements and some
parts of the oven door become extremely hot. Make sure you
don't touch them and keep children well away.
28 Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”o” position when the appli-
ance is not in use.
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:
• call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer
• always use original Spare Parts

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Installation
Important: beforemakinganyadjustements,maintenance
etc.to the cooker, first ensure that it is disconnected from
the electricity supply.
Positioning
Theappliance can beinstallednexttofurnitureunitswhich
are no taller than the top of the cooker hob. For proper
installation of the cooker, the following precautions must
be taken:
a) Kitchen cabinets installed next to the cooker that are
taller than the top of the hob must be situated at least
200 mm from the edge of the hob.
b) Hoodsmustbe installedaccording to therequirements
inthe installation manualforthe hoods themselves and
in any case at a minimum distance of 650 mm.
c) Place the wall cabinets adjacent to the hood at a
minimum height of 420 mm from the hob (see figure).
d) Should the cooker be installed beneath a wall cabinet,
the latter should be situated at least 700 mm
(millimetres) away from the hob, as shown in the figu-
re.
e) the cut-out for the cooker cabinet should have the
dimensions indicated in the figure.
HOOD
420
Min.
min.
650
mm. with hood
min.
700
mm. without hood
mm.
600
Min. mm.
420
Min. mm.
Levelling
Inorder tohave a perfectlevelling of thecookeradjustable
feets are supplyed. They can be screwed in the seats
positioned in the corners of the cooker base.
Electrical connection
Electric cookers come without a power supply cable.The
cooker is designed to operate on an electricity supply
whichconformsto the electrical data shown on the Rating
Plate. The cooker can be connected to the mains only
after removing the back panel of the cooker itself with a
screwdriver.
N.B.: the following installation procedure must be carried
outbyaqualifiedelectrician.Theelectricalinstallation must
complywith the IEERegulations,Building & localBy-Lays.
For the installation of the feeding cable carry out the
following operations:
lUnscrew screw “V” (see fig. A)
lPull and open the junction blok lid
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:
Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or or
coloured Green or Green &Yellow.
Brown wire to terminal marked“L”or coloured Red.
Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black (see
fig.B).
lfixthe feeding cablein thespecial cablestopand close
the cover.
N.B.:thepowersupplycablemusthavetheseminimum
requirements:
Type: H05RR-F
Section: 3x4 mm2
V
Fig.A Fig. B
Connecting the supply cable to the mains
WARNINGS:THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Important: The cooker must be connected to the mains
by a switched (double pole) cooker outlet correctly fused
with a capacity appropriate to that shown on the cooker
Rating Plate.All electrical wiring from the consumer unit
to the cooker, via the switched double pole cooker outlet,
mustbeof an acceptabletype andcurrent ratingas above.
Note: the supply cable must be positioned so that it never
reaches at any point a temperature 50°C higher than the
room temperature. The cable must be routed away from
the rear vents.
If the cooker is connected directly to the mains, an
omnipolar circuit-breaker with a minimum opening of 3
mm between the contacts.
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Technical characteristics
Oven
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.5x40x39 cm
Volume 53 lt
Oven absorption Max 2800W
Ceramic Hob
Front Left 1700W
Back Left 1200W
Back Right 2100W
Front Right 1200W
Hob Ceramic absorption Max 6200W
Voltage and frequency 230-240V~ 50 Hz
This appliance conforms with the following European
Economic Community directives:
- 73/23/EEC of19/02/73 (LowVoltage)and subsequent
modifications;
- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;
- 93/68/EEC of22/07/93and subsequentmodifications.
Cooker description
AControl panel
BOven grate shelf
CDrip pan or cooking plate
DAdjustable fet
EThermostat Light
GSelector Knob
HThermostat Knob
I Electric plate knob
LThe pilot lamp
MAnalogue Programmer for Start/End CookingTime
A
D
B
C
D
GHM I
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Using instructions the oven
The various functions included in the cooker are selected
by operating the control devices located on the cooker
control panel.
Attention:The firsttime youuse theovenwerecommend
thatyousetthethermostatonthehighest setting andleave
the oven on for about a half of an hour with nothing in it.
Then, open the oven door and let the room air.The odour
that is often detected during this initial use is due to the
evaporation of substances used to protect the oven dur-
ing storage and until it is installed.
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
operationbecause this could damage the enamel.Always
place your cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc.etc.) on
the grate provided with the appliance inserted especially
along the oven guides.
The Oven Control Knobs
The 7 Cuochi oven combines the advantages of tradi-
tional convection ovens with those of the more modern
forced air ventilation models. It is an extremely versatile
appliance that allows you to easily and safely choose
between 7 different cooking modes.The various features
offered by the “7 Cuochi” oven are selected by means of
the knobs located on the control panel:
G - selector knob (identified by the symbol);
H- thermostat knob (identified by the symbol).
When the selector knob is on any other setting than that
identified by the “•”, symbol, the oven light turns on.The
setting identified by the symbol makes it possible to
turn the ovenlighton without having any ofthe oven heat-
ing elements on.
1. Convection Mode
- Position of the “G” knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: between 50°C and Max
Onthis setting, the light comes on and the topand bottom
heating elements are activated.This is the classic, tradi-
tional type oven which Ariston has perfected, with excep-
tional heat distribution and reduced energy consumption.
The convection oven is still unequalled when it comes to
cooking dishes made up of several ingredients, e.g.cab-
bage with ribs, stews, etc.Excellent results are achieved
whenpreparing meat-based dishesaswell(braisedmeats,
stew, goulash, wild game, ham etc.) which need to cook
slowly and require basting or the addition of liquid. It still
remains the best system for cooking pastries and fruit in
general.When cooking in convection mode, only use one
dripping-pan or cooking rackata time,otherwisethe heat
distributionwill be uneven.Select from among the various
rack heights based on whether the dish needs more or
less heat from the top or bottom.
2. Pastry Mode
- Position of the “G” knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: between 50° and Max
The fan will start and all of the heating elements will turn
on.This provides a delicate heating process with a preva-
lence of heat from the bottom.This mode is ideal for bak-
ing and cooking delicate foods - especially pastries that
need to rise because the heat coming from the bottom
helps the leavening process.Some advice:
•Always preheat the oven;
•Never place more than one dish in the oven at a time;
•The rack (unless cooking directly on the dripping-pan)
should be used because it allows for better air circula-
tion; In any case, do not leave unused dripping-pans
in the oven;
•Position the rack at the third or second height from the
bottomin order to takefull advantage of the heat rising
from the bottom of the oven; Place the pastry pan in
the centre of the rack;
•Do not open the door when cooking pastries in order
to prevent rapid temperature changes that could im-
pede the cooking process and make the pastry drop.
3. Pizza Mode
- Position of the "G" knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: between 50°C and Max
The bottom and circular heating elements, as well as the
fan,will come on.This combinationrapidlyheats the oven
due to the large amount of power used by the appliance
(2800W), which results in the production of considerable
heat coming prevalently from the bottom and from forced
air circulation. The pizza mode is ideal for foods which
need high temperatures to cook, like pizza and large
roasts.Use only one dripping-pan or rack at a time.How-
ever, if more than one is used, they must be switched half
way through the cooking process.
4.Ventilation Mode
- Position of the “G” knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: between 50°C and Max
Boththe heatingelements andthe fanwill comeon.Since
theheatremainsconstantand uniformthroughouttheoven
due to the fan at the bottom, the air cooks and browns
food uniformly over its entire surface.With this mode, you
can also cook various dishes at the same time, as long as
their respective cooking temperatures are the same. A
maximum of 2 rack levels can be used at the same time,
following the instructions in the section entitled, "Cooking
On MoreThan One Rack".This cooking mode is ideal for
augratindishes or those which requirean extendedcook-
ing time like lasagne etc...
Moreover, the excellent heat distribution makes it possi-
ble to use lower temperatures when cooking roasts.This
results in less loss of juices, meat which is more tender
and a decrease in the loss of weight for the roast. The
ventilatedmodeis especially suitedforcooking fish,which
can be prepared with the addition of a limited amount of
condiments, thus maintaining their flavour and appear-
ance. Excellent results can also be attained when cook-
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gettes, aubergines, peppers, etc.
Desserts: leavened cakes are also perfect for the venti-
latedmode.Moreover, thismode canalso be usedto thaw
white or red meat, fish and bread by setting the tempera-
ture to 80°-100°C. To thaw more delicate foods, set the
thermostat to 50°C or useonly thecold air circulation fea-
ture by setting the thermostat to 0°C.
5. Grill
- Position of the “G” knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: Max
The central heating element of the grill will come on.The
incandescent heating element cooks food by means of
thermal radiation directed downward.The extremely high
and direct temperature of the grill makes it possible to
brown the surface of meats and roasts while locking in
the juices to keep them tender.The grill is also highly rec-
ommended for dishes that require high temperature on
thesurface:beef steaks,veal, entrecôte,filets,hamburger
etc...
6. Double Grill
- Position of the “G” knob :
- Position of the “H” knob : Max
Thisoversizedgrill has a completely new design,increas-
ing cooking efficiency by 50%.The double grill also elimi-
nates pockets of unheated air in the corners of the oven.
7.Ventilated Double Grill
- Position of the “G” knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: between 50 and 200°C
This combination of features increases the effectiveness
of the unidirectional thermal radiation of the heating ele-
ments through forced air circulation of the air throughout
the oven.This helps prevents foods from burning on the
surface, allowing the heat to penetrate into the food. Ex-
cellentresults are achieved with kebabs madewith meats
and vegetables, sausages, ribs, lamb chops, chicken,
quail, pork chops, etc.This mode is also ideal for cooking
fish steaks, like swordfish, tuna, grouper etc.
Thermostat Light (E)
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.
Green Light (L)
This turns on whenever any electric heating element in
the cook-top.
Attention
Avoid the children touch the oven door because it is very
hot during the cooking.
3rd Oven Glass
In order to further decrease the temperature of the oven
door and reduce energy consumption, a supplemental kit
has been made available. This kit should be installed if
the oven is used in the presence of small children.To in-
stallthe protective glass fortheoven door (code074657),
contact your nearest Merloni Eletrodomestici Service
Centre indicated on the list provided with the appliance.
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How to Reset the CurrentTime
Theovenmustbe connectedto thepowersupply.
Press the knob and turn it in the counter-clockwise direction
untilthecorrecttimeappears.
NB: The programmer runs on electricity.Therefore, it will stop
duringapoweroutagefortheentirelengthoftimethatthepower
isoff.Afterthe power comes back on,the current timewill have
tobesetagain.
ManualOperation
NB:Thismodeshouldbeusedwhenthecookingtimedoes
not need to be programmed.
1Turntheknobinthecounter-clockwisedirectionuntilthe
symbolappears in thesmallwindow.
2 Pull the knob and turn it in the counter-clockwise direction
until the marker is aligned with the current time.A click indi-
catesthatthe procedurehasbeen completed.
Use the oven knob to select the desired cooking program.To
turn the oven off, turn the knob to the "0" setting.
Programmed CookingTime - Immediate Start
1Turntheknobinthecounter-clockwisedirectionuntiltheTo-
talCookingTime desired appearsin thesmall timedisplay.
2 Pull the knob and turn it in the counter-clockwise direction
until the marker is aligned with the current time.A click indi-
catesthat the procedure has beencompleted.
Usethe oven knob toselect the desired cooking program.
The oven will turn on immediately and stay on for the entire
length of the programmed cooking time. The oven will buzz to
indicatethatithas automatically turned off.
To interrupt the programmed cooking time, turn the knob in the
counter-clockwise direction until the symbol appears in the
smallwindow.
Programmed CookingTime - Delayed Start
1TotalCookingTime:
Turntheknobinthecounter-clockwisedirectionuntiltheTo-
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talCookingTimedesired appearsin the timedisplay.
2StartCookingTime:
Pull the knob and turn it in the counter-clockwise direction
until the marker is aligned with the desired Start Cooking
Time.
Use the oven knob to select the desired cooking program.
The oven will turn on at the time set for the Start CookingTime
and will stay on for the entire length of time programmed.The
oven will buzz to indicate that it has automatically turned off.
To interrupt the programmed cooking time, turn the knob in the
counter-clockwise direction until the symbol appears in the
smallwindow.
Practical Cooking Advice
The 7 cuochi oven offers a wide range of alternatives which
allowyouto cookany type of foodin the bestpossibleway.The
various features make it possible to select the level of heat and
todirect it asyoulike:from thebottom,from above or uniformly.
With time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile
cookingapplianceandthefollowingdirectionsareonlyaguide-
linewhichmaybevariedaccordingtoyourown personal expe-
rience.
Preheating
If the oven must be preheated (this is generally the case when
cookingleavenedfoods),the "pizzamode"(settingthree)
can be used to reach the desired temperature as quickly as
possible in order to save on energy. Once the food has been
placed in the oven, the most appropriate cooking mode can
thenbe selected.
Cooking on MoreThan One Rack
Ifyouhavetocookonmorethanonerackatthesametime,use
onlysetting4, “ventilatedmode,”whichistheonlyonethat
is appropriate for this type of cooking.The rack heights used
should be the three centre ones, as the bottom and top racks
receive too much direct heat, which could burn more delicate
foods.If three racks are used at the same time, the food on the
middle rack will take a little longer to cook.Therefore, leave it in
the oven for an additional few minutes. If you are preparing a
complete meal with all three racks at the same time, place the
dish that calls for a lower cooking temperature (generally pas-
tries) on the middle rack.
Using the Grill
The 7 Chefs oven offers youthree differentgrillingmodes.
Use setting 5 “grill” for small portions. Although
electrical consumption is a mere 1200 W, it allows you to
grillsmall portions like toastedsandwiches,hotdogs, etc.,
toperfection.
Positionthe foodunderthe centreof the grill becauseonly
the central part of the top heating element is turned on.
Food placed in the corners will not cook properly.
Setting 6 “Double Grill” allows you to grill along the
entire surface area of the grill. Use this mode when you
have food distributed uniformly throughout the oven and
you would like to brown the items uniformly.
When using the grill,the oven door must be left partly
open.
Setting7 “Ventilated Double Grill”isextremelyuseful
for grilling foods rapidly, as the distribution of heat makes
it possible not only to brown the surface, but also to cook
the bottom part.
This mode can also be used for browning foods at the
end of the cooking process.
Whenusing the“Ventilated Double Grill”,the ovendoor
must be closed.
When utilizing the grill, place the rack as indicated in the
cooking table.To catch grease or fat and prevent smoke,
place a drip pan at the bottom rack level.
BakingPastries
Whenbakingpastries,alwaysplacethemintheovenafterithas
been preheated. Make sure you wait until the oven has been
preheated thoroughly (the red “E” light will turn off).The tem-
peratureisnormallyaround 160°C.Do notopen the doorwhile
thepastryiscookinginordertopreventitfromdropping.Batters
must not be too runny, as this will result in prolonged 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 Pizza
For best results when cooking pizza, use setting 3 “The
Pizza Oven”:
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•Use a light aluminium pizza pan, placing it on the broiler
supplied with the oven. If the dripping-pan is used, this will
extend the cooking time, making it difficult to get a crispy
crust;
•Donotopentheovendoorfrequentlywhilethepizzaiscook-
ing;
•If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three of four), it is recom-
mended that the mozzarella cheese be placed on top half-
way through the cooking process.
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 tempera-
ture 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
goodideatostartwithahightemperaturesetting(200°C-220°C)
forashorttime,thenturntheoven downafterwards.Ingeneral,
thelargertheroast,thelowerthetemperaturesetting.Placethe
meat on the centre of the rack and place the dripping pan be-
neath it to catch the fat. Make sure that the rack is inserted so
thatitisinthecentreoftheoven.Ifyouwouldliketoincreasethe
amount of heat from below, use the low rack heights. For sa-
voury roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat
with lard or bacon on the top.
Pratical advice for oven cooking
Selection
Knob Setting Type of Food Wt. (Kg) Rack Position From Oven
Bottom
Preheating Time
(minutes) Thermostat Knob
Setting
Cooking
Time
(minutes)
1 Convection
Mode Duck
Roast beef
Roast pork
Biscuits
1
1
1
-
3
3
3
3
15
15
15
15
200
200
200
160
65-75
70-75
70-80
15-20
2 Pastry Mode Cakes
Pies 0.5 13 2/3 15 15 180 180 20-30 45-50
3 Pizza Mode Pizza
Roast beef
Chicken
0.5
1
1
3
3
2/3
15
10
10
220
200
180
15-20
45-55
60-70
4 Ventilation
Mode Pizza (several levels)
Lasagne
Baked Tagliatelle
Baked Pasta
Lamb
Chicken
Mackerel
Sea Bream
Chocolate cake
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1.5
1
2/3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
15
10
10
10
10
15
10
10
10
220
180
180
180
180
200
180
180
160
15-20
30-35
20-30
20-30
40-45
60-70
50-55
55-60
50-60
5 Grill Mode Sole and squid
Calamari and shrimp
Kabobs
Cod fillets
Grilled vegetables
1
1
1
1
4
4
4
3-4
5
5
5
5
Max
Max
Max
Max
8
4
10
8-10
6 Double Grill
Mode Veal steaks
Chops
Hamburgers
Mackerel
1
1.5
1
1
4
4
3
4
5
5
5
5
Max
Max
Max
Max
15-20
25
7
20-25
7 Double Grill
Ventilation
Mode Grilled chicken
Stuffed cuttle-fish 1.5 1.5 2 25 5200 200 55-60 40-45
NB: cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste.

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User's instructions the ceramic hob
Description
Thehobs have beenprovidedwithradiantelectric heaters.
These heaters are incorporated under the surface of the
hob as zones which redden while they are in use.
A. Cooking area (A).
B. A lights which indicate whether the corresponding
heaters are at a temperature in excess of 60° C;even
if the hob/zone has been switched off.
AA
B
Description of the heating elements
The radiant heating elements are composed of circular
heatingelements.Theyonlybecomeredafter being turned
on for 10-20 seconds.
Instructions for using the pyroceram top
To obtain the best results from your hob, there are some
basic rules to follow when cooking or preparing food.
·Alltypes ofpots andpans maybe used onthe ceramic
glass cooktop. However, the bottom surface must be
perfectly flat. Naturally, the thicker the bottom of the
pot or pan, the more uniformly the heat is distributed.
·Make sure that the base of the pan completely covers
the cooking ring, so as to make full use of the heat
produced
·Always make sure that the pan base is always dry and
clean so as to guarantee proper contact as well as
longer-lasting pans and the long life-span of the hob.
·Do not use the same pans which are used for cooking
on gas burners.The heat strength of gas burners may
deform thepan baseand willnot give the same results
if it is subsequently used on a glazed ceramic hob.
Pratical advice for using the electric plates
The cook-top electric plate control knobs (I)
The cookers may be equipped with standard, fast and
automaticelectricplates in various combinations (the fast
plates distinguished from the others by a red dot in the
centre, the automatic ones by a round aluminium disk at
the centre.
To avoid heat dispersion and damage to the plates,
recommend using cooking vessels with flat bottoms in
diameters which are not smaller than the plate diameter.
Table shows the correspondence between the position
indicated on the knobs and the use for which the plates
advised.
Setting Normal or Fast Plate
0Off
1Cooking vegetables, fish
2Cooking potatoes (using steam) soups,
chickpeas, beans.
3Continuing the cooking of large quantities of
food, minestrone
4For roasting (average)
5For roasting (above average)
6For browning and reaching a boil in a short
time.

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Routine maintenance and cleaning of the oven
Disconnect the oven from the source of electricity
before performing any maintenance or cleaning. To
ensure a long life for your oven, clean it frequently and
carefully, keeping in mind that:
·the enamelled parts and the self-cleaning panels
shouldbe washedwith warmwaterwithouttheaddition
of abrasive powders or corrosive substances which
could damage the finish;
·stainless steel may become marked if it comes into
contact with very hard water or harsh detergents
(containingphosphorous) forlongperiodsoftime.After
cleaning, it is advisable to rinse thoroughly and dry. It
is also recommended to dry any water drops;
·avoid dirt and greaseaccumulatingonthecontrol panel
bycleaning it frequently.Use non-abrasive sponges or
softcloths toavoidscratchingenamelled orshiny steel
parts.
Cleaning the hob surface
Prior to cooking,thehobsurfaceshouldalways be cleaned
using a damp cloth to remove any dust or stray food
particles. The hob surface should be regularly cleaned
with a lukewarm solution of water and a mild detergent.
Periodically it may be necessary to use a proprietary
ceramic hob cleaner. First remove all spilt food and fat
with a window scrape, preferably the razor blade type
(not supplied) or, failing that, the fixed blade
razor edge type (see Fig. A).Then clean the hob while it
isstill warm to the touch with a suitable cleaner andpaper
towel.
Thenrinseitandwipe itdrywitha cleancloth.If aluminium
foil or plastic items are accidentally allowed to melt on the
hob surface they should be immediately removed from
the hot cooking area with a scraper. This will avoid any
possibledamage to the surface.Thisalso appliesto sugar
or any food with a high sugar content.
Do not use abrasive sponges or scourers of any type.
Corrosive cleaners such as oven sprays and stain
removers should also not be used (see Fig. B).
Fig.A Fig. B
Glass ceramic hob cleaners Available from
Window scraper Razor blade
scrapers DIY Stores
Replacement blades DIY Stores,
supermarkets,
chemists
COLLO luneta
HOB BRITE
Hob Clean
SWISSCLEANER
Boots, Co-op stores,
department stores, Regional
Electricity Company shops,
supermarkets
Replacing the oven light bulb
·Eitherpull outthe plug (ifit isaccessible)ordisconnect
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 230/240V
- Wattage 25W
- Type E14
·Replace the glass cover and reconnect the power
supply to the oven.

Merloni Elettrodomestici
Viale Aristide Merloni 47
60044 Fabriano
Italy
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