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For each BURNER knob there is a complete ring showing

the strength of the flame for the relevant burner.

To light one of the burners on the hob:

1. Bring a flame or gas lighter close to the burner.

2. Press the BURNER knob and turn it in an

anticlockwise direction so that it is pointing to the

maximum flame setting 

-

.

3. Adjust the intensity of the flame to the desired level by

turning the BURNER knob in an anticlockwise direction.

This may be the minimum setting 

+

, the maximum setting

-

 or any position in between the two.

If the appliance is fitted with an

electronic lighting device* (

see

figure

), press the BURNER

knob and turn it in an

anticlockwise direction,

towards the minimum flame

setting, until the burner is lit.

The burner may be

extinguished when the knob is released. If this occurs,

repeat the operation, holding the knob down for a

longer period of time.

 If the flame is accidentally extinguished, switch off

the burner and wait for at least 1 minute before

attempting to relight it.

If the appliance is equipped with a flame failure safety

device*, press and hold the BURNER knob for

approximately 2-3 seconds to keep the flame alight

and to activate the device.

To switch the burner off, turn the knob until it reaches

the stop position •.

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For the burners to work in the most efficient way

possible and to save on the amount of gas consumed,

it is recommended that only pans that have a lid and a

flat base are used. They should also be suited to the

size of the burner:

 For models equipped with a reducer grid, the latter

must be used only for the auxiliary burner, when pans

with a diameter of less than 12 cm are used.

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Press  the

PROGRAMMER  knob

and turn it in an

anticlockwise  direction

to set the correct time.

 The clock can only be set if the oven is connected

to the electricity mains. In case of a power failure,

the  PROGRAMMER  will  stop:  the  correct  time  will

need to be reset once the power has returned.

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 The first time you use your appliance, heat the empty

oven with its door closed at its maximum temperature

for at least half an hour. Ensure that the room is well

ventilated before switching the oven off and opening the

oven door. The appliance may emit a slightly

unpleasant odour caused by protective substances

used during the manufacturing process burning away.

 Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven;

this will avoid the enamel coating being damaged.

 Before operating the product, remove all plastic film

from the sides of the appliance.

1. Select the desired cooking mode by turning the

SELECTOR  knob.

2. Select the recommended temperature for the

cooking mode or the desired temperature by turning

the THERMOSTAT knob.

A list detailing cooking modes and suggested

cooking temperatures can be found in the relevant

table (

see Oven cooking advice table

).

During cooking it is always possible to:

• Change the cooking mode by turning the

SELECTOR  knob.

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Only

available

in

certain

models.

To

identify

the

type

of

burner,

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contained

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the

“Burner

and

nozzle

specifications”.

Burner

ø Cookware Diameter (cm)

Fast (R)

24 - 26

Semi Fast (S)

16 - 20

Auxiliary (A)

10 - 14

Triple Crown (TC)

24 - 26

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• Change the temperature by turning the

THERMOSTAT  knob.

• Stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to

the “0” position.

 Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.

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When this is illuminated, the oven is generating heat.

It switches off when the inside of the oven reaches

the selected temperature. At this point the light

illuminates and switches off alternately, indicating

that the thermostat is working and is maintaining the

temperature at a constant level.

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When this is illuminated, the oven is generating heat.

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This is switched on by turning the SELECTOR knob to

any position other than “0”. It remains lit as long as the

oven is operating. By selecting 

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 with the knob, the

light is switched on without any of the heating

elements being activated.

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 A temperature value can be set for all cooking modes

between 60°C and Max, except for the following modes

• GRILL (recommended: set only to MAX power level)

• GRATIN (recommended: do not exceed 200°C).

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TRADITIONAL

OVEN

mode

Both the top and bottom heating elements will come

on. When using this traditional cooking mode, it is

best to use one cooking rack only. If more than one

rack is used, the heat will be distributed in an uneven

manner.

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BAKING mode

The rear heating element and the fan are switched on,

thus guaranteeing the distribution of heat in a delicate

and uniform manner throughout the entire oven. This

mode is ideal for baking and cooking temperature

sensitive foods (such as cakes that need to rise) and

for the preparation of pastries on 3 shelves

simultaneously.

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 mode

The heating elements and the fan come on,

guaranteeing the distribution of heat consistently and

uniformly throughout the oven.

Preheating is not necessary for this cooking mode.

This mode is particularly suitable for cooking pre-

packed food quickly (frozen or pre-cooked). The best

results are achieved using one cooking rack only.

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KING

mode

All the heating elements (top, bottom and circular) switch on

and the fan begins to operate. Since the heat remains

constant throughout the oven, the air cooks and browns

food in a uniform manner. A maximum of two racks may be

used at the same time.

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mode

The circular heating elements and the elements at the

bottom of the oven are switched on and the fan is activated.

This combination heats the oven rapidly by producing a

considerable amount of heat, particularly from the element

at the bottom. If you use more than one rack at a time,

switch the position of the dishes halfway through the

cooking process.

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GRILL

mode

The central part of the top heating element is switched on.

The high and direct temperature of the grill is recommended

for food that requires a high surface temperature (veal and

beef steaks, fillet steak and entrecôte). This cooking mode

uses a limited amount of energy and is ideal for grilling small

dishes. Place the food in the centre of the rack, as it will not

be cooked properly if it is placed in the corners.

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 GRATIN

mode

The

top

heating

element

and

the

rotisserie

(where

present)

are

activated

and

the

fan

begins

to

operate

.  

This

combination

of

features

increases

the

effectiveness

of

the

unidirectional

thermal

radiation

provided

by

the

heating

elements

through

forced

circulation

of

the

air

throughout

the

oven

. 

This

helps

prevent

food

from

burning

on

the

surface

and

allows

the

heat

to

penetrate

right

into

the

food

.

 The GRILL and GRATIN cooking modes must be

performed with the oven door shut.

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1. Turn the PROGRAMMER knob in an anticlockwise

direction until the desired cooking time is displayed.

2. Pull the PROGRAMMER knob and turn it in an

anticlockwise direction until the marker corresponds

with the current time. A click will indicate the end of

the programming phase.

3. Select the desired cooking mode using the

SELECTOR knob. The oven switches on immediately

and remains on for the entire duration of the set

cooking time.

4. When the set time has elapsed, a buzzer will sound.

To stop the cooking process, turn the PROGRAMMER

knob in an anticlockwise direction until the symbol “

'

”

is displayed.

5. Turn the SELECTOR knob to the “0” position.

• For example: it is 9:00 a.m. and a time of 1 hour

and 15 minutes is programmed. The programme

will stop automatically at 10:15 a.m.

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1. Turn the PROGRAMMER knob in an anticlockwise

direction until the desired cooking time is displayed.

2. Pull the PROGRAMMER knob and turn it in an

anticlockwise direction until the marker corresponds

with the desired cooking start time.

3. Select the desired cooking mode using the

SELECTOR knob. The oven will switch on at the set

cooking start time and will remain on for the entire

duration of the set cooking time.

4. When the set time has elapsed, a buzzer will sound.

To stop the cooking process, turn the PROGRAMMER

knob in an anticlockwise direction until the symbol “

'

”

is displayed.

5. Turn the SELECTOR knob to the “0” position.

• For example: it is 9:00 a.m., a time of 1 hour and 15

minutes is programmed and the start time is set to

11:00 a.m. The programme will start automatically

at 11:00 and will end at 12:15.

 To cancel programming, turn the PROGRAMMER

knob anticlockwise until the symbol “

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” is displayed.

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 Do not place racks in position 1 or 5 during fan-assisted

cooking. Excessive direct heat can burn temperature

sensitive foods.

MULTILEVEL

• Use positions 2 and 4, placing the food that

requires more heat on the rack in position 2.

• Place the dripping pan on the bottom and the rack

on top.

GRILL

• When using the GRILL cooking mode, place the

rack in position 5 and the dripping pan in position 1

to collect cooking residues (fat and/or grease).

When using the GRATIN cooking mode, place the

rack in position 2 or 3 and the dripping pan in

position 1 to collect cooking residues.

• We recommend that the power level is set to

maximum. The top heating element is regulated by

a thermostat and may not always operate

constantly.

PIZZA MODE

• Use a light aluminium pizza pan. Place it on the

rack provided.

For a crispy crust, do not use the dripping pan as it

prevents the crust from forming by extending the

total cooking time.

• If the pizza has a lot of toppings, we recommend

adding the mozzarella cheese on top of the pizza

halfway through the cooking process.

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Cooking 

modes 

Foods Weight 

(in kg) 

Rack Position  Pre-heating 

time 

(minutes) 

Recommended 

temperature 

Cooking 

time 

(minutes) 

Traditional 

Oven 

Duck 

Roast veal or beef 

Pork roast 

Biscuits (short pastry) 

Tarts 

1 

1 

1 

- 

1 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

200 

200 

200 

180 

180 

65-75 

70-75 

70-80 

15-20 

30-35 

Baking 

Mode 

Tarts 

Fruit cakes 

Plum cake 

Sponge cake 

Stuffed pancakes (on 2 racks) 

Small cakes (on 2 racks) 

Cheese puffs (on 2 racks) 

Cream puffs (on 3 racks) 

Biscuits (on 3 racks) 

Meringues (on 3 racks) 

0.5 

1 

0.7 

0.5 

1.2 

0.6 

0.4 

0.7 

0.7 

0.5 

3 

2 or 3 

3 

3 

2 and 4 

2 and 4 

2 and 4 

1 and 3 and 5 

1 and 3 and 5 

1 and 3 and 5 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

180 

180 

180 

160 

200 

190 

210 

180 

180 

90 

20-30 

40-45 

40-50 

25-30 

30-35 

20-25 

15-20 

20-25 

20-25 

180 

Frozen food 

Pizza 

Courgette and prawn pie 

Country style spinach pie 

Turnovers 

Lasagne 

Golden Rolls 

Chicken morsels 

0.3 

0.4 

0.5 

0.3 

0.5 

0.4 

0.4 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

2 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

250 

200 

220 

200 

200 

180 

220 

12 

20 

30-35 

25 

35 

25-30 

15-20 

Pre-cooked food 

Golden chicken wings 

0.4 

2 

- 

200 

20-25 

Fast 

cooking 

Fresh Food 

Biscuits (short pastry) 

Plum cake 

Cheese puffs 

0.3 

0.6 

0.2 

2 

2 

2 

- 

- 

- 

200 

180 

210 

15-18 

45 

10-12 

Multi-

cooking 

Pizza (on 2 racks) 

Lasagne 

Lamb 

Roast chicken + potatoes 

Mackerel 

Plum cake 

Cream puffs (on 2 racks) 

Biscuits (on 2 racks) 

Sponge cake (on 1 rack) 

Sponge cake (on 2 racks) 

Savoury pies 

1 

1 

1 

1+1 

1 

1 

0.5 

0.5 

0.5 

1 

1.5 

2 and 4 

3 

2 

2 and 4 

2 

2 

2 and 4 

2 and 4 

2 

2 and 4 

3 

15 

10 

10 

15 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

15 

230 

180 

180 

200 

180 

170 

190 

180 

170 

170 

200 

15-20 

30-35 

40-45 

60-70 

30-35 

40-50 

20-25 

10-15 

15-20 

20-25 

25-30 

Pizza Mode 

Pizza 

Roast veal or beef 

Chicken 

0.5 

1 

1 

3 

2 

2 or 3 

15 

10 

10 

220 

220 

180 

15-20 

25-30 

60-70 

Barbecue 

Soles and cuttlefish 

Squid and prawn kebabs 

Cuttlefish 

Cod filet 

Grilled vegetables 

Veal steak 

Sausages 

Hamburgers 

Mackerels 

Toasted sandwiches (or toast) 

0.7 

0.6 

0.6 

0.8 

0.4 

0.8 

0.6 

0.6 

1 

4   a nd   6  

4 

4 

4 

4 

3 or 4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

10-12 

8-10 

10-15 

10-15 

15-20 

15-20 

15-20 

10-12 

15-20 

3-5 

Gratin 

Grilled chicken 

Cuttlefish 

1.5 

1.5 

2 

2 

10 

10 

200 

200 

55-60 

30-35