Indesit K3 G55S: Start-up and use

Start-up and use: Indesit K3 G55S

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Using the hob

Lighting the burners

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 

E

.

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 

C

, the maximum setting 

E

 or any position

in between the two.

If the appliance is fitted with

an electronic lighting

device* (

X

), press the

ignition button, marked with

the symbol 

, then hold

the BURNER knob down

and turn it in an

anticlockwise direction, towards the maximum flame

setting, until the burner is lit.

Several models are equipped with an ignition device

which is built into the knob; in this case the

electronic ignition device* is present (

C

) but the

ignition button is not. Simply press the BURNER

knob and turn it in an anticlockwise direction so that

it is pointing to the maximum 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*(X), 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 •.

Start-up and use

Practical advice on using the burners

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.

To identify the type of burner, please refer to the

diagrams contained in the “Burner and nozzle

specifications”.

Using the oven

!

 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.

!

 Before operating the product, remove all plastic

film from the sides of the appliance.

! ! 

!  Only use the bottom shelf of the oven when using

the rotisserie to cook (where present). For all other

types of cooking, never use the bottom shelf and

never place anything on the bottom of the oven

when it is in operation because this could damage

the enamel. Always place your cookware (dishes,

aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on the grate provided with

the appliance inserted especially along the oven

guides.

The Oven Control Knobs

The “5 Programms” oven combines all the

advantages of traditional “static” ovens with those of

modern “ventilated” ones.

The”5 Programms” oven is extremely versatile and

offers 5 different but sure and easy ways of cooking.

Use the knobs to select the different cooking

functions available on the “5 Programms” oven:

selector knob ;

 thermostat knob .

*

 Only available in certain models.

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Fast

(R)

24

-

26

Semi

Fast

(S)

16

-

20

Auxiliary

(A)

10

-

14

X

C

WARNING! The glass lid can

WARNING! The glass lid can

WARNING! The glass lid can

WARNING! The glass lid can

WARNING! The glass lid can

break in if it is heated up. Turn

break in if it is heated up. Turn

break in if it is heated up. Turn

break in if it is heated up. Turn

break in if it is heated up. Turn

off all the burners and the

off all the burners and the

off all the burners and the

off all the burners and the

off all the burners and the

electric plates before closing

electric plates before closing

electric plates before closing

electric plates before closing

electric plates before closing

the lid. *Applies to the models

the lid. *Applies to the models

the lid. *Applies to the models

the lid. *Applies to the models

the lid. *Applies to the models

with glass cover only.

with glass cover only.

with glass cover only.

with glass cover only.

with glass cover only.

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When the selector knob is on any other setting than

that identified by the “ooooo”, the oven light turns on.

The setting identified by the    symbol makes it

possible to turn the oven light on without having any

of the oven heating elements on. When the oven

light is on, it means that the oven is in use, and it

will remain on for the entire time the oven is being

used.

“Defrosting” Mode 

Position of thermostat knob : any

any

any

any

any

The fan located on the bottom of the oven makes the

air circulate at room temperature around the food.

This is recommended for the defrosting of all types

of food, but in particular for delicate types of food

which do not require heat, such as for example: ice

cream cakes, cream or custard desserts, fruit

cakes. By using the fan, the defrosting time is

approximately halved. In the case of meat, fish and

bread, it is possible to accelerate the process using

the “ventilation mode” mode and setting the

temperature to 80° - 100°C.

1.Convection Mode 

- Position of thethermostat knob:  between 50

50

50

50

50°C and

M a x

M a x

M a x

M a x

M a x

On this setting, the light comes on and the top and

bottom heating elements are activated. This is the

classic, traditional type oven which has perfected,

with exceptional heat distribution and reduced

energy consumption. The convection oven is still

unequalled when it comes to cooking dishes made

up of several ingredients, e.g. cabbage with ribs,

stews, etc. Excellent results are achieved when

preparing meat-based dishes as well (braised

meats, stew, goulash, wild game, ham etc.) which

need to cook slowly and require basting or the

addition of liquid. It still remains the best system for

cooking pastries and fruit in general and when using

specific covered containers for oven cooking. When

cooking in convection mode, only use one dripping-

pan or cooking rack at a time, otherwise the heat

distribution will be uneven. Select from among the

various rack heights based on whether the dish

needs more or less heat from the top or bottom.

2. Ventilation Mode  

- Position of the thermostat  knob: between 50

50

50

50

50°C

and  Max

Max

Max

Max

Max

Since the heat remains constant and uniform

throughout the oven due to the fan at the behind, the

air cooks and browns food uniformly over its entire

surface. With this mode, you can also cook various

dishes at the same time, as long as their respective

cooking temperatures are the same. A maximum of

2 rack levels can be used at the same time,

following the instructions in the section entitled,

“Cooking On More Than One Rack”. This cooking

mode is ideal for au gratin dishes or those which

require an extended cooking time like lasagne,

macaroni bake, chicken and roast potatoes, etc...

Moreover, the excellent heat distribution makes it

possible to use lower temperatures when cooking roasts.

This results in less loss of juices, meat which is more

tender and a decrease in the loss of weight for the roast.

The ventilated mode is especially suited for cooking fish,

which can be prepared with the addition of a limited

amount of condiments, thus maintaining their flavour and

appearance. Excellent results can also be attained when

cooking vegetable like courgettes, aubergines, peppers,

tomatoes, etc.

Desserts: leavened cakes are also perfect for the

ventilated mode. Moreover, this mode can also be

used to thaw meat, fish and bread by setting the

temperature to 80°-100°C. To thaw more delicate

foods, set the thermostat to 50°C or use only the

cold air circulation feature by setting the thermostat

to 0°C.

3.Top heating element  

- Position of the thermostat knob: between 50

50

50

50

50°C and

M a x

M a x

M a x

M a x

M a x

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 high temperature on the surface:

beef steaks, veal, entrecôte, filets, hamburger etc...

4. The “Grill” 

- Position of the thermostat  knob: between 50

50

50

50

50°C

and  Max

Max

Max

Max

Max

This oversized grill has a completely new design,

increasing cooking efficiency by 50%. The double

grill also eliminates  pockets of unheated air in the

corners of the oven.

Important: Always leave the oven door

Important: Always leave the oven door

Important: Always leave the oven door

Important: Always leave the oven door

Important: Always leave the oven door

closed when using the grill setting 

closed when using the grill setting 

closed when using the grill setting 

closed when using the grill setting 

closed when using the grill setting  n order to

achieve the best results and save on energy (about

10%).

When using the grill, place the rack at the top rack

heights (see cooking table) and place the dripping-

pan beneath the oven rack to prevent grease from

falling onto the bottom of the oven.

5. Ventilated  Grill : 

- Position of the “thermostat  knob: between 50

50

50

50

50°C

and  Max

Max

Max

Max

Max

This combination of features increases the

effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal radiation

&

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of the heating elements through forced air circulation

of the air throughout the oven. This helps prevents

foods from burning on the surface, allowing the heat

to penetrate into the food. Excellent results are

achieved with kebabs made with meats and

vegetables, sausages, ribs, lamb chops, chicken,

quail, pork chops, etc. This mode is also ideal for

cooking fish steaks, like swordfish, tuna, grouper

etc.

In this function, the rotisserie motor will also turn on

(where present). Cooking with this function is

especially recommended for meat dishes such as

loins, poultry, etc….

Note: When using the grill (features 3, 4, 5), the oven

door must be closed.

Thermostat Light

This light indicates that the oven is heating. When it

turns off, the temperature inside the oven has

reached the setting made with the thermostat knob.

At this point, the light will turn on and off as the oven

maintains the temperature at a constant level.

Cooking Control Timer Knob (only on a few

 (only on a few

 (only on a few

 (only on a few

 (only on a few

models)

models)

models)

models)

models)

Some models are equipped with a timer program to

control when the oven shuts off during cooking. To

use this feature, you must wind the knob one full

turn in the counter-clockwise direction 

; Then, turn

the knob in the clockwise direction 

, to set the

time by matching up the indicator on the control

panel with the number of minutes on the knob. At

the end of the programmed length of time, the timer

will sound and automatically turn off the oven.

!!!!!: to use the oven in manual mode without the

cooking control timer, match the indicator on the

control panel with the 

 symbol on the timer knob.

When the oven is not in use, the cooking control

timer can be used like a normal timer.

!

 Avoid the children touch the oven door because it is

very hot during the cooking.

The rotisserie

To operate the rotisserie, proceed as follows:

a )

a )

a )

a )

a )

place the dripping-pan on

the 1st rack;

b )

b )

b )

b )

b )

insert the special rotisserie

support on the 4th rack and

position the spit by inserting it

through the special hole into the

rotisserie at the back of the

oven;

c )

c )

c )

c )

c )

to start the spit, set the

oven selection knob on setting 

Storage recess below the oven*

Below the oven a recess can

be used to contain cooking

pans and cooker accessories.

Moreover, during oven

operation, it may be used to

keep food warm.To open the

storage is necessary turn it

downwards.

Caution:

Caution:

Caution:

Caution:

Caution: this storage recess

must not be used to store

inflammable materials.

The oven offers a wide range of alternatives which

allow you to cook any type of food in the best

possible way. With time you will learn to make the

best use of this versatile cooking appliance and the

following directions are only a guideline which may

be varied according to your own personal

experience.

Preheating

If the oven must be preheated (this is generally the

case when cooking leavened foods), the “fan

fan

fan

fan

fan

assisted

assisted

assisted

assisted

assisted” mode   can be used to reach the

desired temperature as quickly as possible in order

to save on energy.

Once the food has been placed in the oven, the

most appropriate cooking mode can then be

selected.

Cooking on More Than One Rack

If you have to cook on more than one rack at the

same time, use only the “fan assisted mode

fan assisted mode

fan assisted mode

fan assisted mode

fan assisted mode” 

which is the only one that is appropriate for this type

of cooking.

• The oven is fitted with 5 racks. During fan

assisted cooking, use two of the three central

racks; the lowest and highest racks receive the

hot air directly and therefore delicate foodstuffs

could be burnt on these racks.

• As a general rule, use the 2nd and 4th rack from

the bottom, placing the foodstuffs that require

greater heat on the 2nd rack from the bottom. For

example, when cooking meat roasts together with

other food, place the roast on the 2nd rack from

the bottom and the more delicate food on the 4th

rack from the bottom.

• When cooking foodstuffs that require differing

times and temperatures, set a temperature that is

somewhere between the two temperatures

required, place the more delicate food on the 4th

rack from the bottom and take the food requiring

less time out of the oven first.

• Use the dripping pan on the lower rack and the

grid on the upper;

 Only available in certain models.

*

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*

 Only available in certain models.

Using the Grill

This multi-function oven offers you 2 different

2 different

2 different

2 different

2 different

grilling modes.

grilling modes.

grilling modes.

grilling modes.

grilling modes.

Use the “grill

grill

grill

grill

grill” mode 

 with the oven door

with the oven door

with the oven door

with the oven door

with the oven door

shut

shut

shut

shut

shut, placing the food under the centre of the grill

(situated on the 3rd or 4th rack from the bottom).

To catch any fat and/or grease that may drip from

the rack, place the dripping pan provided on the

first rack from the bottom.

When using this mode, we recommend you set the

energy level to the highest setting, even though

lower levels can be set, simply by adjusting the

thermostat knob to the desired level.

Setting , 

“fan assisted grill

fan assisted grill

fan assisted grill

fan assisted grill

fan assisted grill”,only with the

only with the

only with the

only with the

only with the

oven door shut,

oven door shut,

oven door shut,

oven door shut,

oven door shut, is extremely useful for grilling

foods rapidly, as the distribution of heat makes it

possible not only to brown the surface, but also to

cook the bottom part.

Moreover, it can also be used for browning foods at

the end of the cooking process, such as adding that

gratin finish to pasta bakes, for example.

When using this mode, place the grid on the 2nd or

3rd oven rack from the bottom (see cooking table)

then, to prevent fat and grease from dripping onto

the bottom of the oven and thus smoke from

forming, place a dripping-pan on the 1st rack from

the bottom.

! Always use the grill with the oven door

! Always use the grill with the oven door

! Always use the grill with the oven door

! Always use the grill with the oven door

! Always use the grill with the oven door

shut. 

shut. 

shut. 

shut. 

shut. This will allow you both to obtain excellent

results and to save on energy (approximately 10%).

When using this mode, we advise you to set the

thermostat to 200°C, as it is the most efficient way

to use the grill, which is based on the use of infrared

rays. However, this does not mean you cannot use

lower temperatures, simply by adjusting the

thermostat knob to the desired temperature.

Therefore the best results when using the grill

modes are obtained by placing the grid on the lower

racks (see cooking table) then, to prevent fat and

grease from dripping onto the bottom of the oven

and smoke from forming, place a dripping-pan on

the 1st oven rack from the bottom.

Baking Cakes

When baking cakes, always place them in a

preheated oven. Make sure you wait until the oven

has been preheated thoroughly (the red light “O

O

O

O

O” will

turn off). Do not open the oven door during baking to

prevent the cake from dropping.

Cooking Pizza

For best results when cooking pizza, use the

For best results when cooking pizza, use the

For best results when cooking pizza, use the

For best results when cooking pizza, use the

For best results when cooking pizza, use the

“““““fan assisted  “

  “

  “

  “

 “   mode:

 mode:

 mode:

 mode:

 mode:

• Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes;

• Use a light aluminium pizza pan, placing it on the

grid supplied with the oven. If the dripping pan is

used, this will extend the cooking time, making it

difficult to get a crispy crust;

• Do not open the oven door frequently while the

pizza is cooking;

• If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three of four),

we recommend you add the mozzarella cheese on

top halfway through the cooking process.

• When cooking pizza on two racks, use the 2nd

and 4th with a temperature of 220°C and place the

pizzas in the oven after having preheated it for at

least 10 minutes.

Cooking Fish and Meat

When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use

temperature settings from 180 °C to 200 °C.

For red meat that should be well done on the outside

while tender and juicy in the inside, it is a good idea

to start with a high temperature setting (200°C-

220°C) for a short time, then turn the oven down

afterwards.

In general, the larger the roast, the lower the

temperature setting. Place the meat on the centre of

the grid and place the dripping pan beneath it to

catch the fat.

Make sure that the grid is inserted so that it is in the

centre of the oven. If you would like to increase the

amount of heat from below, use the low rack heights.

For savoury roasts (especially duck and wild game),

dress the meat with lard or bacon on the top.

Electronic timer*

This function displays the time and works as a timer

which counts down to zero.

!

 All functions will be implemented approximately 7

seconds after they have been set.

Resetting the clock

After the appliance has been connected to the

power supply, or after a power cut, the clock display

will begin to blink, showing the figure: 0:00

0:00

0:00

0:00

0:00

• Press button

  G

  G

  G

  G

  G

 and then buttons 

-

 and 

+

 to set

the exact time. Press and hold the buttons to

quicken the count upwards.

Any necessary modifications can be made by

repeating the above process.

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Oven cooking advice table

Timer feature

This function may be accessed by pressing the 

nnnnn

button, after which the display will show the symbol

nnnnn

. Every time the 

+

 button is pressed it

corresponds to a time increase of 10 seconds, until

it reaches 99 minutes and 50 seconds. After this

point, each press of the button represents an

increase of one minute, up to a maximum of 10

hours.

Pressing the 

-

 button reduces the time.

After the time period has been set, the timer will

begin to count down. When the timer reaches zero,

the buzzer will sound (this may be stopped by

pressing any button).

The time may be displayed by pressing the 

G

G

G

G

G

button, and the 

nnnnn

 symbol indicates that the timer

function has been set. After approximately 7

seconds, the display will automatically revert to the

timer.

Cancelling a time that has already been set

Press the 

– 

button until the display shows 0:00.

0:00.

0:00.

0:00.

0:00.

Adjusting the buzzer volume

After selecting and confirming the clock settings,

use the 

button to adjust the volume of the alarm

buzzer.