Prestige PR1-SO Installation and operating instructions

Instructions for use
Installation advice
MULTI-FUNCTION
OVEN
PR1-SO
Before operating this oven,
please read these instructions carefully
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing a Prestige Oven.
The safety precautions and recommendations within this booklet
are for your own safety and that of others. They will also provide
a means by which to make full use of the features offered by your
appliance.
Please preserve this booklet carefully. It may be useful in future,
either to yourself or to others in the event that doubts should arise
relating to its operation.
This appliance must be used only for the task it has explicitly
been designed for, that is for cooking foodstuffs. Any other form
of usage is to be considered as inappropriate and therefore dan-
gerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of
damage caused by improper, incorrect or illogical use of the
appliance.
DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY
–This oven has been designed to be used only for cooking. Any other use (such as
heating a room) is improper and dangerous.
–This oven has been designed, constructed, and marketed in compliance with:
- Safety requirements of the “Low voltage” Directive 2006/95/EC;
- Safety requirements of the “EMC” Directive 89/336/EC;
- Requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as
urban waste. It must be taken to a special local authority differentiated
waste collection centre or to a dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative
consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropriate
disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to obtain
significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of the need
to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked
with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
•Read the instructions carefully before installing and using the appliance.
•After unpacking the appliance, check that it is not damaged. In case of doubt, do
not use the appliance and contact your supplier or a qualified engineer.
•Remove all the packing materials (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, etc.) and do
not leave it around within easy reach of children, as these may cause serious injuries.
The packaging materials are recyclable.
•Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance, as it may
become dangerous to use.
•The appliance should be installed and all the electrical connections made by a qual-
ified engineer in compliance with local regulations in force and following the manu-
facturer's instructions.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
Use of any electrical appliance implies the necessity to follow a series of fundamen-
tal rules. In particular:
•Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet;
•do not operate the appliance barefooted;
•do not allow children or disabled people to use the appliance without your supervi-
sion.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper,
incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance.
USING THE DOUBLE OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME
You are advised to carry out the following operations:
•Assemble the interior of the oven as described under the heading “Cleaning and
maintenance”
•Switch the empty oven ON at maximum temperature for about two hours to eliminate
traces of grease and smell from the components.
•Let the oven cool down, switch off the electrical supply, then clean the inside of the
oven with a cloth soaked in water and neutral detergent and dry thoroughly.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS & RECOMMENDATIONS
• Do not carry out any cleaning or maintenance without first disconnecting the appli-
ance from the electrical supply.
• During and after use of the oven, certain parts will become very hot. Do not
touch hot parts.
• After use always ensure that the control knobs are in the OFF position.
• Keep children away from the oven during use.
• Do not allow young children or infirm persons to use the appliance without your
supervision.
• WARNING
When correctly installed, your product meets all safety requirements laid down for
this type of product category. However special care should be taken around the rear
or the underneath of the appliance as these areas are not designed or intended to
be touched and may contain sharp or rough edges, that may cause injury.
• Fire Risk! Do not store inflammable materials inside the oven.
• Always use oven gloves when removing the shelves and food trays from the oven
whilst hot.
•Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil. Do not place baking trays or the drip tray
on the base of the oven chamber.
• Clean the oven regularly and do not allow fat or oils to build up in the oven base
or trays. Remove spillages as soon as they occur.
• Always stand back from the oven when opening the oven door to allow steam and
hot air to escape before removing the food.
• Do not hang towels, dishcloths or other items on the cooker or its handle – as this
could be a fire hazard.
• Make sure that electrical cords connecting other appliances in the proximity cannot
become entrapped in the oven door.
• Before disposing of an unwanted appliance, it is recommended that it is made inop-
erative and that all potentially hazardous parts are made harmless.
• Important: This appliance has been designed for domestic use only. The appliance
is NOT suitable for use within a semi-commercial, commercial or communal environ-
ment.
• Safe food handling: leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before and
after cooking. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause food poi-
soning. Take particular care during warmer weather.

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CONTROL PANEL
1. Function selector knob
2. Oven thermostat knob
3. Electronic programmer
4. Power on indicator lamp
5. Oven temperature indicator lamp
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THERMOSTAT
The temperature range of the thermostat is 50-250 Deg C
Fig. 1.2
CONTROL PANEL
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NB: Your appliance has been fitted with a cooling fan to achieve optimum efficiency
of the controls and to ensure lower surface temperatures are maintained.
The cooling fan is thermostatically controlled and will operate when the oven is turned
on and will continue to be heard running for a short period of time until the oven cavity
has cooled down to a predetermined level.
Fig. 1.1

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GENERAL FEATURES
As its name indicates, this is an oven
that presents particular features from an
operational point of view.
In fact, it is possible to insert 7 different
programs to satisfy every cooking need.
The 7 positions, thermostatically con-
trolled, are obtained by 4 heating ele-
ments which are:
•Lower element 1300 W
•Upper element 1000 W
•Grill element 2000 W
•Circular element 2200 W
NOTE:
Before using for the first time, it is
advisable to operate the oven at the
maximum temperature (thermostat knob
on position 250) for 60 minutes in the
position
and
to eliminate possi-
ble traces of grease on the heating ele-
ments.
Repeat the operation for another 15
minutes with the grill element on as
explained in the chapters GRILLING
and USE OF THE GRILL.
WARNING:
The door is hot, use the handle.
During use the appliance becomes
hot. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements inside the
oven.
Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Heating and cooking in the MULTI-
FUNCTION oven are obtained in the fol-
lowing ways:
a. by normal convection
The heat is produced by the upper
and lower heating elements.
b. by forced convection
A fan sucks in the air contained in the
oven, which circulates it through the
circular heating element and then
forced back into the oven by the fan.
Before the hot air is sucked back
again by the fan to repeat the
described cycle, it envelops the food
in the oven, provoking a complete
and rapid cooking. It is possible to
cook several dishes simultaneously.
c. by semi-forced convection
The heat produced by the upper and
lower heating elements is distributed
throughout the oven by the fan.
d. by radiation
The heat is radiated by the infra red
grill element.
e. by radiation and ventilation
The radiated heat from the infra red
grill element is distributed throughout
the oven by the fan.
f. by ventilation
The food is defrosted by using the
fan only function without heat.
HOW TO USE THE OVEN
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THERMOSTAT KNOB (fig. 2.1)
To turn on the heating elements of the oven, set function selector knob to the required
position and the thermostat knob to the desired temperature.
To set the temperature, turn the thermostat control knob indicator mark to the required
temperature.
The elements will turn on or off automatically which is determined by the thermostat.
The operation of the heating elements is signalled by a light placed on the control
panel.
Fig. 2.2Fig. 2.1
FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (fig. 2.2)
Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven to one of the following functions:
TRADITIONAL CONVECTION COOKING
The upper and lower heating elements are switched on.
The heat is diffused by natural convection and the temperature must be regulated
between 50°C and the maximum position with the thermostat knob.
It is necessary to preheat the oven before introducing the foods to be cooked.
Recommended for:
For foods which require the same cooking temperature both internally and externally,
i. e. roasts, spare ribs, meringue, etc.
OVEN LIGHT AND COOLING FAN
By turning the function selector knob to this setting, the cooling fan will operate and
the oven light will illuminate in the oven cavity (15W).
The oven light and cooling fan will operate on all selected functions.

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GRILLING
The infra-red heating element is switched on. The heat is diffused by radiation.
Use with the oven door closed and the thermostat knob must be regulated between
50°C and 200°C maximum.
For correct use see chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”.
Recommended for:
Intense grilling action for cooking with the broiler; browning, crisping, “au gratin”, toasting,
etc.
DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS
Only the oven fan is on.
To be used with the thermostat knob in the off
“ ● ” position because the other positions
have no effect.
The defrosting is done by simple ventilation without heat.
Recommended for:
To rapidly defrost frozen foods; 1 kilogram requires about one hour.
The defrosting times vary according to the quantity and type of foods to be defrosted.
HOT AIR COOKING
The circular element and the fan are on.
The heat is diffused by forced convection and the temperature must be regulated
between 50°C and the maximum position with the thermostat knob.
It is not necessary to preheat the oven.
Recommended for:
For foods that must be well done on the outside and tender or rare on the inside, i.
e. lasagna, lamb, roast beef, whole fish, etc.
VENTILATED GRILL COOKING
The infra-red grill and the fan are on.
The heat is mainly diffused by radiation and the fan then distributes it throughout the
oven.
The temperature must be regulated between 50°C and 190°C maximum with the ther-
mostat knob.
It is necessary to preheat the oven for about 5 minutes.
For correct use see chapter “GRILLING AND AU GRATIN.
Always grill with the oven door closed.
Recommended for:
For grill cooking when a fast outside browning is necessary to keep the juices in, i. e. veal
steak, steak, hamburger, etc.

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The external parts of the oven
become hot during operation.
Keepchildren well out of reach.
COOKING ADVICE
STERILIZATION
Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in
full and hermetically sealed jars, is done
in the following way:
a. Set the function selector switch to
position .
b. Place the thermostat knob to posi-
tion 185 °C and preheat the oven.
c. Fill the grill pan with hot water.
d. Set the jars into the grill pan making
sure they do not touch each other
and the door and set the thermostat
knob to position 135 °C.
When sterilization has begun, that is,
when the contents of the jars start to
bubble, turn off the oven and leave to
cool.
REGENERATION
Set the function selector switch to posi-
tion and the thermostat knob to
position 150° C.
Bread becomes fragrant again if wet
with a few drops of water and put into
the oven for about 10 minutes.
ROASTING
To obtain classical roasting, it is neces-
sary to remember:
•that it is advisable to maintain a tem-
perature between 180 and 200 °C.
•that the cooking time depends on the
quantity and the type of foods.
MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE AFTER COOKING OR SLOWLY HEATING FOODS
The upper element and the circular element connected in series, are switched on; also the
fan is on.
The heat is diffused by forced convection with the most part being produced by the upper
element.
The temperature must be regulated between 50° and 150 °C with the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
To keep foods hot after cooking.
To slowly heat already cooked foods.
CONVECTION COOKING WITH VENTILATION
The upper and lower heating elements and the fan turn on.
The heat coming from the top and bottom is diffused by forced convection.
The temperature must be regulated between 50°C and the maximum position with
the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
For foods of large volume and quantity which require the same internal and external
degree of cooking; for ex: rolled roasts, turkey, legs, cakes, etc.

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USE OF THE GRILL
Set the function selector knob to posi-
tion and the thermostat knob
between 50°C and 200°C max.
Leave to warm up for approximately 5
minutes with the door closed.
Introduce the food to be cooked, posi-
tioning the grill pan as close to the grill
as possible.
Always grill with the oven door
closed.
Grilling with the oven door closed and
not for longer than 30 minutes at any
one time.
Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
COOKING DIFFERENT DISHES AT
THE SAME TIME
With the function selector in position
the ventilated oven allows you to cook
different types of food at the same time.
Fish, cakes and meat can be cooked
together without the smells and flavours
mixing.
The only precautions required are the
following:
•The cooking temperatures must be as
close as possible with a maximum dif-
ference of 20° - 25°C between the dif-
ferent foods.
•Different dishes must be placed in the
oven at different times according to
the cooking time required for each
one. This type of cooking obviously
provides a considerable saving on
time and energy.
GRILLING AND “AU GRATIN”
Grilling may be done by selecting
grill+fan setting with the function
selector knob, because the hot air com-
pletely envelops the food that is to be
cooked.
Set the thermostat knob between 50°C
and 190°C maximum and after having
preheated the oven, simply place the
food on the grid.
Close the door and let the oven operate
until grilling is done.
Adding a few dabs of butter before the
end of the cooking time gives the gold-
en “au gratin” effect.
Always grill with the oven door
closed.
It is recommended that you do not
grill for longer than 30 minutes at any
one time.
Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.