
16.2.2004 Rev. 1.0
Operating instructions
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4.2.6 Preheating
Preheating the chambers will ensure excellent cooking results. To do so, make sure that
the door is closed and set cooking chamber temperature to a value that is about 25-50°C
higher than the required cooking temperature. Considering the decrease in temperature
that occurs in the chamber when you open the oven door, you should wait until the set
temperature has stabilised (the "heating on" indicator light goes out) before placing any
products into the oven and setting the cooking temperature. If you need to cook foodstuffs
that require high temperatures, leave the pans or wire shelves in the oven while preheating
it.
4.3 After-use care
4.3.1 Cleaning
Before carrying out any cleaning or maintenance operations, turn the appliance off and
disconnect it from the electricity supply.
The main causes for stainless steel wear or corrosion are:
• using abrasive or acid detergents, especially chlorine-based products such as hy-
drochloric acid or sodium hypochlorite (bleach). Therefore, before buying a deter-
gent, make sure that it does not cause stainless steel corrosion;
• stagnation of ferrous deposits (such as those created by rust dissolved in the water
flowing through the piping, especially after the appliance has remained idle for
some time). Therefore, avoid such stagnation. Do not use wire wool pads to re-
move the most stubborn food stains. Use, rather, wool or spatulas made of stainless
steel or softer, non-ferrous materials;
• stagnation of substances having acid components such as vinegar, lemon juice,
sauces, salt, etc. Avoid prolonged contact of the stainless steel surfaces of the ap-
pliance with those substances. The evaporation of saline solutions over the surfac-
es of the appliance is particularly harmful to them.
Cleaning the appliance thoroughly on a daily basis (switch power off!) is the best way to
keep it in excellent working condition and increase its lifetime.
Never use direct water jets to clean the appliance, as this could cause water to enter the
appliance and damage it.
4.3.2 Routine cleaning
Clean the appliance with a damp cloth and soapy water or detergent, but avoid acid or
abrasive detergents as discussed above. Those detergents should not even be used to clean
the floor near the appliance, as their vapours may deposit on the steel surfaces and damage
them. Rinse the appliance off with clean water and wipe it dry.
Carry out routine cleaning using a damp cloth. To remove the most stubborn food stains,
pour a small quantity of regular detergent on the cloth. Finally, eliminate any residue of
detergent from the cooking plate and dry it by heating it for a few seconds. After complet-
ing this operation, apply a thin film of vegetable oil.