Smeg CB61ME User manual

Contents
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1INSTRUCTIONS FOR SA
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E AND PROPER US
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2INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE__________________________________________6
3ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS _________________________________9
4FINAL OPERATIONS______________________________________________________15
5DESCRIPTION OF FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ________________________________17
6USE OF THE COOKING HOB _______________________________________________19
7USE OF THE OVEN_______________________________________________________22
8ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER (ONLY ON EQUIPPED MODELS) __________________26
9DIGITAL TIMER (CERTAIN MODELS ONLY) ___________________________________28
10 ANALOGUE CLOCK (ONLY ON EQUIPPED MODELS) _________________________28
11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ___________________________________________29
12 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE _________________________________________31
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE VALID ONLY FOR END USER COUNTRIES WHOSE IDENTIFICATIO
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SYMBOLS APPEAR ON THE COVER OF THIS MANUAL.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are for the qualified technician who must carry out
a
suitable check of the gas system, install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out an inspection test.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice, description of the commands and th
e
correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.

Introduction
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1INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE
THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT
IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE
COOKER. WE ADVISE READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN
BEFORE USING THE COOKER. ALSO KEEP THE SERIES OF NOZZLES SUPPLIED.
INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USES AND
CONFORMS TO CURRENT REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT TO
CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: COOKING AND HEATING-UP OF FOOD. ALL
OTHER USES ARE CONSIDERED IMPROPER.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROPER USE.
DO NOT LEAVE THE PACKING IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT. SEPARATE THE VARIOUS
WASTE MATERIALS AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST SPECIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION
CENTRE.
IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO BE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO THE
METHODS REQUIRED BY SAFETY RULES.
WHEN LINKING UP TO MAINS BY PLUG AND SOCKET, MAKE SURE THAT BOTH ARE
COMPATIBLE AND CONNECT BY MEANS OF A POWER CABLE COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS.
THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT IN.
NEVER UNPLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION TEST OF THE
APPLIANCE, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT
FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE CENTRE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.
WHEN NOT IN USE, MAKE SURE THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE CORRECT (OFF)
POSITION .
NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: THEY COULD BE ACCIDENTALLY
LIGHTED AND CAUSE FIRES.
THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATION NUMBER AND BRAND NAME IS
POSITIONED VISIBLY IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
THE PLATE MUST NOT BE REMOVED.
DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY SMOOTH AND FLAT BOTTOMS ON THE COOKING
HOB GRIDS.
DO NOT USE CONTAINERS OR BROILERS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE OUTER PERIMETER
OF THE HOB.

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LOWER THE GLASS COVER SLOWLY AND BY HAND.
WARNING: THE GLASS COVER MAY SHATTER IF IT OVERHEATS. SWITCH OFF ALL RINGS
AND WAIT FOR THEM TO COOL DOWN BEFORE CLOSING THE COVER.
DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE
HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN.
THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ADULTS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO GO
NEAR OR PLAY WITH IT.
WHEN OPERATING THE GRILL ALL ACCESSIBLE PARTS COULD BECOME VERY HOT: KEEP
OUT OF THE WAY OF CHILDREN.
IF THE APPLIANCE IS TO BE POSITIONED ON A PLATFORM IT MUST BE INSTALLED IN SUCH
A WAY AS TO PREVENT IT FROM SLIPPING OFF THE FORMER.
THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE).
THIS GUIDELINE IS THE FRAME OF A EUROPEAN-WIDE VALIDITY OF RETURN AND
RECYCLING ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT.
BEFORE THE APPLIANCE IS PUT INTO OPERATION, ALL THE LABELS AND PROTECTIVE
FILMS APPLIED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE MUST BE REMOVED.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or things caused by non
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observance of the above prescriptions or by interference with any part of the appliance or by the us
e
of non-original spares.

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2INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons. Corgi gas installers ar
e
approved to work to safe and satisfactory standards. All gas installation, servicing and repair wor
k
must be in accordance with the gas safety regulations 1984 (installation and use) as amended 1990.
It can be placed against walls higher than the hob, at a distance of at least 50 mm from the side of th
e
appliance, as shown in the drawings A and B relating to the installation classes. Wall units or extracto
r
hoods located above the hob must be at least 750 mm away from it.
AB
Built-in appliance Free-standing installation
AB
Built-in appliance Free-standing installation

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2.1 Electrical connection
Make sure that the power line voltage matches the specifications indicated on the rating plate located
inside the storage compartment.
This rating plate must never be removed.
If the appliance is hooked-up to the supply by means of a fixed connection, install a multipolar cut-out
device on the line, with contact opening distance equal to or greater than 3 mm, located near the
appliance and in an easily reachable position.
Hook-up to the supply may be fixed or with plug and socket. In the latter case the plug and socket
must be suitable for the cable employed and conform with the regulations in force. Regardless of the
type of connection, earthing of the appliance is absolutely obligatory. Before connection make sure
that the supply line is suitably earthed. Avoid the use of reducers, adapters or shunts.1
If the power cable is replaced, the wire section on the new cable must
not be less than 1.5 mm2(3 x 1.5 cable), keeping in mind that the end to
be connected to the hob must have the ground wire (yellow-green)
longer by at least 20 mm. Use only H05V2V2-F cable or similar which has
a maximum temperature of 90°C. This must be done by a specialised
technician, who must connect the cooker to the electricity supply
according to the diagram shown here.
L= brown
N= blue
= yellow-green.
2.2 Ventilation requirements
The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with B.S. 5440 part 2
1989.
1. All rooms require an opening window or equivalent, and some rooms will require a permanent vent
as well.
2. For room volumes up to 5 m3an air vent of 100 cm2is required.
3. If the room has a door that opens directly to the outside, and the room exceeds 1 m3no air vent is
required.
4. For room volumes between 5 m3 3 2
and 10 m an air vent of 50 cm is required.
5. If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room B.S. 5440 part 2 1989 should be
consulted to determine the air vent requirements.
6. This appliance must not be installed in a bed sitting room of less than 20 m3or in a bathroom o
r
shower room.
Windows and permanent vents should therefore not be blocked or removed without first consulting a
Corgi gas installer.
Failure to install appliances correctly is dangerous and could lead to prosecution.

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2.3 Connecting to natural and LPG gas
(Please see connection diagram)
Make the connection to the appliance using flexible bayonet style hose in
accordance to B.S. 669. The hose connection at the rear of the appliance has a ½”
BSP internal thread. Please use seal Cbetween the flexible connection Land the
appliance supply tube B. When making the connection, make sure that no stress of
any kind is applied to the cooker and that the hose does not touch any sharp
edges.
If connecting to LPG the bayonet hose must have red bands on it.

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3ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance work, detach the appliance from the electrical socket.
The cooker hob is set for natural gas G20 (2H) at a pressure of 20 mbar for cookers with maxi oven,
and for LPG G30/G31 (3+) at a pressure of 28/37 mbar for cookers with gas-bottle compartments. In
the case of functioning with other types of gas the burner nozzles must be changed and the minimum
flame adjusted on the gas taps. To change the nozzles, proceed as described below.
3.1 Replacement of nozzles on the hob
This operation requires no primary air regulation.
1. Extract the grids and remove all the caps and flame-spreader crowns;
2. unscrew the burner nozzles with a 7 mm socket wrench;
3. replace the nozzles according to the type of gas to be used and the description in paragraph “3.2
/
3.3 Burner and nozzle characteristics table”.
4. Replace the burners in the correct position.

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3.2 Burner and nozzle characteristics table (60 cm models)
Burner
Rated
heating
capacity
(kW)
LPG –G30/G31 28/37 mbar
Nozzle
diameter
1/100 mm
By-pass
mm
1/100
Reduced
flowrate
(W)
Flowrate
g/h G30 Flowrate g/h G31
Auxiliary 1.0 50 30 350 73 71
Semi-rapid 1.75 65 33 450 127 125
Rapid (3) 3.0 85 45 800 218 214
Rapid (5) 2.3 75 45 800 167 164
Triple crown 3.2 91 65 1500 233 229
Oven 3.2 87 48 850 233 229
Grill 2.9 87 // // 218 214
Burner
Rated
heating
capacity
(kW)
NATURAL GAS – G20 20 mbar
Nozzle diameter
1/100 mm
Reduced Flowrate
(W)
Auxiliary 1.0 72 350
Semi-rapid 1.75 97 450
Rapid (3) 3.0 115 800
Rapid (5) 2.3 103 800
Triple crown 3.5 133 1500
Oven 3.2 130 850
Grill 2.9 130 //

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3.3 Burner and nozzle characteristics table (80 cm models)
Burner
Rated
heating
capacity
(kW)
LPG –G30/G31 28/37 mbar
Nozzle
diameter
1/100 mm
By-pass
mm
1/100
Reduced
Flowrate
(W)
Flowrate
g/h G30
Flowrate
g/h G31
Auxiliary 1 50 30 350 73 71
Semi-rapid 1.75 65 33 450 127 125
Rapid 2.5 79 45 800 167 164
Triple crown 3.5 94 65 1500 254 250
Oven 3.2 87 48 850 233 229
Maxi oven 4.6 106 59 1200 334 328
Grill 3.7 94 // // 269 264
Burner
Rated
heating
capacity
(kW)
NATURAL GAS – G20 20 mbar
Nozzle diameter
1/100 mm
Reduced Flowrate
(W)
Auxiliary 1 72 350
Semi-rapid 1.75 97 450
Rapid 2.5 108 800
Triple crown 3.5 140 1500
Oven 3.2 130 850
Maxi oven 4.6 155 1200
Grill 3.7 145 //

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3.4 Burner and nozzle characteristics table (90 cm. models)
Burner
Rated
heating
capacity
(kW)
LPG –G30/G31 28/37 mbar
Nozzle
diameter
1/100 mm
By-pass
mm
1/100
Reduced
flowrate
(W)
Flowrate
g/h G30
Flowrate
g/h G31
Auxiliary 1 50 30 350 73 71
Semi-rapid 1.75 65 33 450 127 125
Rapid 3 85 45 800 218 214
Triple crown 3.2 91 65 1500 233 229
Fish pan 1.9 68 45 800 138 136
Oven 3.2 87 48 850 233 229
Maxi oven 5.2 110 59 1200 378 371
Grill 2.9 87 // // 218 214
Grand grill 4.0 100 // // 291 286
Burner
Rated
heating
capacity
(kW)
NATURAL GAS – G20 20 mbar
Nozzle diameter
1/100 mm
Reduced Flowrate
(W)
Auxiliary 1 72 350
Semi-rapid 1.75 97 450
Rapid 3 115 800
Triple crown (8) 3.5 140 1500
Triple crown (4) 3.5 133 1500
Fish pan 1.9 94 800
Oven 3.2 130 850
Maxi oven 5.2 164 1200
Grill 2.9 130 //
Grand Grill 4.0 150 //

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3.5 Arrangement of burners on cooking hob
BURNERS
1. Auxiliary
2. Semi-rapid
3. Rapid (60 X 60)
4. Triple crown
5. Rapid (60 X 50)
3.6 Arrangement of burners on cooking hob
BURNERS
1. Auxiliary
2. Semi-rapid
3. Rapid
4. Triple crown
5. Large electric hob (1500W)
6. Small electric hob (1000W)
7. Fish pan
8. Triple crown

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3.7 Adjustment of the oven burner (only for gas oven models)
To adjust the oven burners follow the procedure described below from
inside the oven:
•Open the oven door;
•Remove the oven dish and shelf.
•Lift up the oven floor and remove.
3.7.1 Replacement of the oven and grill burner nozzles
•Loosen the fixing screws Aon the oven burner.
•Push the burner Btowards the right to get to the
nozzle.
•Use a 13 socket wrench to change the nozzle, fitting
the one for the type of gas to be used (see point
“3.2/3.3 Table of burner and nozzle characteristics”).
3.7.2 Regulation of the primary air on the oven and grill burners
•Loosen the register screws “A” on the air regulation coupling.
•Turn the register coupling “B” to the position corresponding to the type of gas
to be used according to the table below.
•Tighten the register screws and mount the seals.
•Once the operation is completed reassemble the burner correctly.
G30/G31 (LPG)
NATURAL (N)
X = 5 mm 10 mm

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4FINAL OPERATIONS
After replacing the nozzles, reposition the flame-spreader crowns, the burner caps and the grids.
Following adjustment to a gas other than the preset one, replace the gas adjustment label fixed to th
e
appliance with the one corresponding to the new gas. This label is in the packet together with th
e
nozzles.
4.1 Regulation of the hob burner minimum level for natural gas
Light the burner and turn it to the minimum position . Extract the gas tap
knob and turn the adjustment screw at the side of the tap rod until the
correct minimum flame is achieved.
Replace the knob and check burner flame stability: (rapidly turning the
knob from maximum to minimum position, the flame should not go out).
Repeat the operation on all the gas taps.
For models with valves, keep the knob at minimum level for about 1 minute to keep the flame lit and t
o
activate the safety device.
4.2 Regulation of the hob burner minimum level for LPG
For regulating the minimum with LPG, the screw at the side of the tap rod must be turned clockwise all
the way.
The bypass diameters for each individual burner are shown in paragraph “3.2 / 3.3 Burner and nozzle
characteristics table”. Once the regulation has been completed, replace the seal on the by-passes
using paint or similar materials.
4.3 Regulation of the oven burner minimum level
The oven thermostat is equipped with a by-pass to regulate the minimum level, which is visible
underneath the thermostat knob.
When the gas type is changed, the by-pass should be regulated as follows:
1. Turn on the oven burner to maximum for 10/15 minutes with the door closed and without the floor.
Turn the knob to the minimum temperature, remove the knob and regulate using a flat
screwdriver.
2. For LPG turn the by-pass screw clockwise as far as it will go. The by-pass diameter is shown in
the paragraph “3.2 / 3.3 Burner and nozzle characteristics table”.
3. For natural gas, regulate the by-pass so that turning the thermostat knob from minimum to
maximum the flame remains stable and constant. Once the regulation has been completed,
replace the seal on the by-pass using paint or similar materials. Close the oven door and make
sure that the burner stays on minimum.

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4.4 Mounting the rear top skirtboard (where applicable)
•Loosen screws Alocated beneath the skirt.
•Loosen nuts B.
•Position the skirt above the top, taking care to
align pins Cwith holes D.
•Secure the skirt to the top by tightening screws
E.
4.5 Positioning and levelling of the appliance (Depending on models)
Having carried out the electricity and gas hook-up, level the appliance using the four adjustable legs.
For best cooking the appliance must be perfectly level.
Depending on the model you have purchased, the foot height adjustment range may vary from 70 to
95 mm and from 110 to 160 mm. These heights refer to the distance between the highest point of the
foot (fixed part) and the lowest point (movable part which rests on the floor).

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5DESCRIPTION OF FRONT PANEL CONTROLS
All the oven controls are grouped together on the front panel. The table below provides a description
of the symbols used.
FRONT CENTRAL BURNER
FRONT RIGHT BURNER
CENTRAL BURNER
BACK RIGHT BURNER
GAS OVEN THERMOSTAT KNOB
BACK LEFT BURNER
OVEN LIGHT / ROTISSERIE / GRILL
SWITCH
FRONT LEFT BURNER
BACK CENTRAL BURNER BURNER IGNITION BUTTON
OVEN LIGHT SWITCH
If the cooker is equipped with an electronic programmer, before using the oven make sur
e
that the symbol ; appears on the display. See paragraph “8.1 Clock adjustment”.
COOKING HOB BURNER COMMAND KNOB
(CERTAIN MODELS ONLY)
The flame is lit by pressing the knob and turning it
anticlockwise to minimum flame /. To adjust the
flame turn the knob between maximum ( /) and
minimum (
/). The burner goes out when the knob is
returned to the position .
BURNER IGNITION BUTTON
(CERTAIN MODELS ONLY)
In the models fitted with this button, the flame is ignited by turning
the knob anticlockwise to the minimum flame setting /, while
simulta-neously pressing this button. To adjust the flame, turn the
knob to the zone between the maximum (
/) and the minimum
(/) settings. To turn out the burner, return the knob to the
position.

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GAS OVEN THERMOSTAT KNOB
(CERTAIN MODELS ONLY)
This knob is used to ignite the gas burner inside the oven.
The cooking temperature is selected by turning the knob
anticlockwise to the desired setting, between Min. and
275°C.
For information on how to ignite the gas oven, see point “ 7.3 Us
e
of the gas oven ”.
OVEN LIGHT / ROTISSERIE / GRILL SELECTOR
KNOB
(CERTAIN MODELS ONLY)
This knob allows the user to activate the Grill / Rotisserie
function or to switch on the light inside the oven to check the
point reached in cooking the food.
CAUTION: IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO OPERATE THE GAS
OVEN AND THE GRILL / ROTISSERIE
SIMULTANEOUSLY.
MINUTE COUNTER KNOB
(CERTAIN MODELS ONLY)
Turn clockwise to wind up the alarm and set to the desired
time.
Time is expressed in minutes (maximum 55 minutes).
Adjustment is continuous so that intermediate times
between markings can also be set. Alarm activation at end
of pre-set time does not turn off the oven (no end of
cooking).
OVEN LIGHT SWITCH
(CERTAIN MODELS ONLY)
This switch allows the light inside the oven to be switched on at any moment.
Tramite questo tasto è anche possibile far partire il motorino girarrosto..

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6USE OF THE COOKING HOB
6.1 Lighting of the cooking hob burners
Before lighting the hob burners check that the flame caps are in the correct position and that thei
r
burner caps are in place, making sure that the holes Ain the flame caps correspond to the spark plug
s
and thermocouples.
Before lighting the burners lift the glass cover; before lowering the cover, turn off all the burners an
d
wait for them to cool down.
The optional grid Bis for use with “woks” (Chinese pans).
To prevent deterioration of the hob we have equipped the cooker with a raised pan stand C to b
e
placed underneath pans more than 26 cm in diameter.
The supplied reduction rest Cis alsa used for small pans.
The drawing next to each knob shows the corresponding burner. The
appliance has an electronic lighting device. In the models that’s not fitted with
a burner ignition button, simply press and turn the knob anticlockwise to the
minimum flame symbol /, until the ring is lit. In the models fitted with a
burner ignition button turn the knob as described earlier, while pressing the
button at the same time. Hold the knob down for a few seconds to allow the
thermocouples to heat up. The burner may go out when the knob is released:
this is because the thermocouple has not been sufficiently heated. Repeat the
operation holding down the knob for a little longer. This operation is not
necessary for burners without thermocouples.
For models with thermocouples, if the burner should accidentally go out, a safety device will b
e
activated which stops the gas flow even if the tap is open.
6.2 Practical advice for using the cooking hob burners
For better use of the burners and lower gas consumption, use covered containers that are proportional
in size to the burner to prevent the flame from licking the sides (see paragraph “6.3/6.4 Diameter of
containers”). When water reaches the boiling point, lower the flame so that it doesn’t overflow. To
avoid burns or damage to the hob, all recipients or griddle plates must be placed within the perimete
r
of the cooking hob. All containers have to have a flat and smooth bottom. When using fats or oils, be
extremely careful that they don’t overheat and catch fire.
If the flame accidentally goes out, turn off the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before trying to
re-light the burner.

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6.3 Diameter of containers (60 cm. models)
BURNERS
(60 X 50)
Ø min. and
max. (in cm.)
BURNERS
(60 X 60)
Ø min. and
max. (in cm.)
1. Auxiliary 1. Auxiliary12 – 14 12 – 14
2. Semi-rapid 2. Semi-rapid16 – 22 16 – 24
5. Rapid 3. Rapid18 – 24 18 – 26
4. Triple crown 18 – 26
6.4 Diameter of containers (90 cm. models)
Ø min. and max.
(in cm.)
BURNERS
1. Auxiliary 12 – 14
2. Semi-rapid 16 – 22
3. Rapid 18 – 26
4. Triple crown 18 – 26
7. Fishburner use special
oval-shaped
pan
6.5 Diameter of containers (80 cm. models)
BURNERS
Ø min. e max. (in cm.)
1. Auxiliary 12 – 14
2. Semirapid
16 – 22
3. Rapid 18 – 24
4. Triple crown 18 – 26

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6.6 Switching on the electric hob
6.6.1 Switching on the electric hobs
The cookers are equipped with hobs of different diameters. These are controlled by a switch and are
turned on by turning the knob to the desired position. On the front panel above each knob a small
drawing shows which hob corresponds to each knob. A yellow warning light lights up when the hob is
switched on.
6.6.2 How to use the electric hobs
The rapid hobs offer the advantage of ultra-rapid cooking. Purely as an example the regulation table
for the hobs is shown below.
RAPID HOBS HEAT INTENSITY POSSIBLE COOKING
0 Off -
1 Weak To melt butter, chocolate, etc.
To heat small amounts of liquid.
2 Soft To heat larger amounts of liquid.
3 Slow To defrost frozen food and prepare stews, cooking at
or just below boiling point.
4 Medium To cook food which has to reach boiling point, to roast
delicate meat or fish.
Strong For roasts, steaks and large boiled joints.
5
To boil large amounts of water, to fry.
6 Very strong
WARNING
When switching on the hob for the first time, or if the hob has not been used for a
long time, to remove any humidity from the insulating material it should be dried
out by placing the hob on position 1 for 30 minutes.
To use correctly remember to:
•Switch the hob only after having placed the pan on it.
•Use flat and thick bottomed pans.
•Never use pans which are smaller than the hob.
•Dry the bottom of the pan before placing it on the hob.
•After use, to make sure that the surfaces are clean and long lasting, the
electric hob must be treated with specific cleaning products which are
available on the market. This necessary operation prevents oxidisation (rust
formation).
•When cooking with flammable oils and fats, never leave the appliance.
•The hobs will stay hot for a long time after use: do not touch them or place
any objects on them.
•Before switching on the electric hobs, lift up the glass cover on the cooker;
before closing it, switch off the hobs and wait for them to cool down.
•If any dents appear in the hob surface, switch it off immediately and contact
the nearest authorised servicing centre.

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7USE OF THE OVEN
For those models with electronic programmer, before using the oven make sure that th
e
display shows the symbol .
For those models with analogue clock and timer, place on the symbol .
7.1 Warnings and general advice
Using the oven and the grill for the first time, heat them to the maximum temperature (260°C fo
r
electric oven and 275°C for gas oven) for as long as it takes to burn off any production oil residues
which could give a nasty flavour to the food. After a power cut, the oven display will flash intermittently
and show . To adjust refer to paragraph "8 ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER (ONLY ON EQUIPPED
MODELS)”.
During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil and do not place pans o
r
oven trays on it as this may damage the enamel coating. If you wish to use greaseproof paper, plac
e
it so that it will not interfere with the hot air circulation inside the oven.
The oven accessories which may come into contact with food are made from materials which confor
m
to the standing directives.
WARNING: the gas oven is lit with the door open. The oven is equippe
d
with a safety system which stops the burners being lit when the door i
s
closed. If this is done wrongly, open the door and wait for a few moment
s
before lighting once more.
To prevent any steam in the oven creating problems, open the door in tw
o
stages: half open (5 cm approx.) for 4-5 seconds and then fully open. To acces
s
food, always leave the door open as short a time as possible to prevent th
e
temperature in the oven from falling and ruining the food.
7.2 Use of the gas oven
7.2.1 Electronic spark lighting
Open the oven door completely, press the thermostat knob
and turn it clockwise to max. temperature. The electronic
spark lighting device will be enabled automatically. Once the
oven is lit, hold the knob down for a few seconds to allow the
thermocouple to heat up.
This device should not be enabled for more than 15 seconds;
if after this time the burner has not come on, stop, fully open
the oven door and try again after one minute.
7.2.2 Manual lighting
Open the oven door completely and turn the thermostat knob. Place a lit
match to the mouth of the flame pipe Ain the centre of the oven floor
and press the thermostat knob. Once the oven is lit, hold the knob down
for a few seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up and check that
the oven is lit through the inspection hole B. Choose the cooking
temperature by turning the knob clockwise to the desired temperature,
between 50° and 275°C.
If the burner is accidentally switched off, turn the knob to the off position ( ) and wait for one minut
e
before lighting again.