Indesit IF-51-K.A-IX-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.

How to use the timer

1. To set the buzzer, turn the TIMER knob clockwise almost 

one complete revolution.

2. Turn the knob anticlockwise to set the desired time: align 

the minutes shown on the TIMER knob with the indicator 

on the control panel.

3. The timer operates in minutes: when the selected time 

has elapsed, a buzzer will sound.

!

 The timer does not turn the oven on or off.

Cooking modes

Cooking modes

!

 A temperature value between 60°C and MAX can be set 

for all cooking modes except the following:

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

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

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.

MULTILEVEL 

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.

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.

GRATIN 

mode

The top heating element, as well as the fan, will come on.   

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. Always 

cook in this mode with the oven door closed. 

Practical cooking advice

!

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

cooking. This is because excessive direct heat can burn 

temperature sensitive foods.

!

 In the GRILL and GRATIN cooking modes, particularly when 

using the rotisserie spit, place the dripping pan in position 1 

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

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MULTI-COOKING

•  Use positions 2 and 4, placing the food which requires 

more heat on 2.

•  Place the dripping pan on the bottom and the rack on top.

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.

PIZZA

•  For  best  results  when  cooking  pizza,  use  the  MULTI-

COOKING mode.

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

provided. 

  For a crispy crust, do not use the dripping pan (prevents 

crust from forming by extending 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.

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 

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 

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 

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 

Toasts 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

1 

4 

4 

4 

4 

3 or 4 

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 

Gratin 

Grilled chicken 

Cuttlefish 

1.5 

1.5 

2 

2 

5 

5 

200 

200 

55-60 

30-35 

Cooking advice table