Indesit FIMS-20-K.A-AX-S: Start-up and use

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Start-up and use

WARNING !

 The oven is 

provided with a stop system 

to extract the racks and 

prevent them from coming 

out of the oven (1).

As shown in the drawing, 

to extract them completely, 

simply lift the racks, holding 

them on the front part, and 

pull (2).

!

 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.

Starting the oven

1. Select the desired cooking mode by turning the 

SELECTOR knob.

2. Select the desired temperature using the THERMOSTAT 

knob. A list detailing cooking modes and suggested cooking 

temperatures can be found in the Cooking advice table (see 

Cooking modes).

3. The THERMOSTAT indicator light indicates that the oven 

is heating up to the temperature set.

4. During cooking it is always possible to:

- change the cooking mode by turning the SELECTOR knob;

- adjust the temperature by turning the THERMOSTAT knob;

- stop cooking by turning the SELECTOR knob to the “0” 

position.

!

 Never put objects directly on the bottom of the oven; this 

will prevent the enamel coating from being damaged.

!

 Always place cookware on the rack(s) provided.

Cooling ventilation

In order to cool down the external temperature of the oven, 

a cooling fan blows a stream of air between the control 

panel and the oven door, as well as towards the bottom of 

the oven door.

!

 Once cooking has been completed, the cooling fan 

continues to operate until the oven has cooled down 

sufficiently.

Oven light

When selecting 

 with the SELECTOR knob the oven 

light goes on. It remains lit when a cooking mode is selected.

Cooking modes

Cooking modes

!

 A temperature value can be set for all cooking modes 

between 60°C and MAX, except for the GRILL programme, 

for which only the MAX power level is recommended.

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 unevenly.

BAKING 

mode

The lower heating element comes on. This mode may be 

used in cooking temperature sensitive foods, especially 

pies, which need to rise and so should be heated from below.

TOP OVEN  

mode

The top heating element comes on. This mode can be used 

to brown food at the end of cooking.

GRILL 

mode

The top heating element comes on. 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 recommended 

for dishes that require a high temperature on the surface: 

such as beef steaks, veal, rib steak, filets, hamburgers etc... 

Some grilling examples are included in the “Practical 

Cooking Advice” paragraph. Always cook in this mode with 

the oven door closed.

Practical cooking advice

!

 In the GRILL cooking mode, place the dripping pan in 

position 1 to collect cooking residues (fat and/or grease).

GRILL

•  Place the rack in position 3 or 4. Position the food in the 

centre of the rack.

•  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.

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Cooking 

modes 

Foods 

Weight 

(in kg) 

Rack 

position 

Pre-heating 

time (min) 

Recommended 

temperature 

Cooking 

time 

(minutes) 

Convection 

Oven 

Duck 

Roast veal or beef 

Pork roast 

Biscuits (short pastry) 

Tarts 

Lasagne 

Lamb 

Mackerel 

Plum-cake 

Cream puffs 

Sponge-cake 

Savoury pies 

1 

1 

1 

- 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

0.3 

0.5 

1.5 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

3 

2 

2 

2 

3 

3 

3 

15 

15 

15 

15 

15 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

10 

15 

200 

200 

200 

180 

180 

190 

180 

180 

170 

180 

170 

200 

65-75 

70-75 

70-80 

15-20 

30-35 

35-40 

50-60 

30-35 

40-50 

30-35 

20-25 

30-35 

Pastry Mode 

Raised Cakes 

Tarts  

Fruit cakes  

Brioches 

0,5 

1 

1 

0,5 

3 

3 

3 

3 

15 

15 

15 

15 

160 

180 

180 

160 

30-40 

35-40 

50-60 

25-30 

Top oven 

Browning food to perfect cooking 

- 

3/4 

15 

220 

- 

Grill 

Soles and cuttlefish 

Squid and prawn kebabs 

Cod filet 

Grilled vegetables 

Veal steak 

Cutlets 

Hamburgers 

Mackerels 

Toasted sandwiches 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

n.° 4 

4 

4 

4 

¾ 

4 

4 

4 

4 

4 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

5 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

Max 

8-10 

6-8 

10 

10-15 

15-20 

15-20 

7-10 

15-20 

2-3 

! 

Cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste.  When cooking using the grill, the

dripping pan must always be placed on the 1st oven rack from the bottom.

Cooking advice table