Indesit K6G52S/R: How To Use Your Appliance

How To Use Your Appliance

The various features of cooker are controlled through the

panel with the

symbol on the timer knob.

knobs and buttons located on the control panel.

The Oven Control Knobs

Control Knobs for the Gas Burners on the Hob (N)

This multi-function oven combines the advantages of tra-

The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of the

ditional convection ovens with those of the more modern

knobs is shown by a solid ring

•. To light one of the burners,

fan assisted models in a single appliance.

hold a lighted match or lighter near the burner and, at the

It is an extremely versatile appliance that allows you to

same time, press down and turn the corresponding knob

choose easily and safely between 5 different cooking

modes. The various features offered by the oven are se-

counter clockwise to the maximum

E setting. Each burner

lected by means of selector knob “L” and thermostat “M”

can be operated at its maximum, minimum or intermediate

situated on the control panel.

power. Shown on the knob are the different symbols for off

•

(the knob is on this setting when the symbol corresponds

Notice: The first time you use your appliance, we recom-

with the reference mark on the control panel), for maximum

mend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting

and leave the oven on for about half an hour with nothing

E and minimum C.

in it, with the oven door shut. Then, open the oven door

To obtain these settings, turn the knob counter clockwise

and let the room air. The odour that is often detected dur-

with respect to the off position. To turn off the burner, turn the

ing this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances

knob clockwise until it stops (corresponding again with the

•

used to protect the oven during storage and until it is in-

symbol).

stalled.

Electronic Ignition for the Gas Hob

Notice: Place the dripping pan provided on the bottom

Some of the models are provided with instant electronic light-

shelf of the oven to prevent any sauce and/or grease from

ing of the hob gas burners; these models are identified by

dripping onto the bottom of the oven only when grilling

the presence of a lighting device (see detail C). This device

food or when using the rotisserie (only available on cer-

operates when a slight pressure is applied to the “T” button

tain models). For all other types of cooking, never use the

marked with

symbol. To light a specific burner just press

bottom shelf and never place anything on the bottom of

the button labelled “T” while pushing the corresponding knob

the oven when it is in operation because this could dam-

all the way in and turning it counter-clockwise until it lights.

age the enamel. Always place your cookware (dishes, alu-

For immediate lighting, first press the button and then

minium foil, etc. etc.) on the grid provided with the appli-

turn the knob.

ance inserted especially along the oven guides

Important: Should the burner flames accidentally go

out, turn off the control knob and wait at least 1 minute

Attention: to use the oven in manual mode without the

before trying to relight.

cooking control timer, match the indicator on the control

Models with Flame Failure Device for Hob Burners

panel with the

symbol on the timer knob.

These models are identified by the presence of a flame de-

“Defrosting” Mode

tection device (see detail H).

Important: Since the top burners are equipped with a safety

Position of thermostat knob “M”: any

device, after lighting the burner keep the knob pressed in

The fan located on the bottom of the oven makes the air

for about 3 seconds to allow the gas to pass until the safety

circulate at room temperature around the food. This is

thermocouple is heated.

recommended for the defrosting of all types of food, but in

particular for delicate types of food which do not require

Attention: The first time you use the oven we recommend

heat, such as for example: ice cream cakes, cream or

that you set the thermostat on the highest setting and leave

custard desserts, fruit cakes. By using the fan, the

the oven on for about a half of an hour with nothing in it.

defrosting time is approximately halved. In the case of

Then, open the oven door and let the room air. The odour

meat, fish and bread, it is possible to accelerate the

that is often detected during this initial use is due to the

process using the “multi-cooking” mode and setting the

evaporation of substances used to protect the oven dur-

temperature to 80° - 100°C.

ing storage and until it is installed.

Convection Mode

Position of thermostat knob “M”: between 60°C and Max.

Attention: Only use the bottom shelf of the oven when

On this setting, the top and bottom heating elements come

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

on. This is the classic, traditional type of oven which has

types of cooking, never use the bottom shelf and never

been perfected, with exceptional heat distribution and re-

place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in

duced energy consumption. The convection oven is still

operation because this could damage the enamel. Always

unequalled when it comes to cooking dishes made up of

place your cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on

several ingredients, e.g. cabbage with ribs, Spanish style

the grate provided with the appliance inserted especially

cod, Ancona style stockfish, tender veal strips with rice,

along the oven guides.

etc. Excellent results are achieved when preparing veal

or beef-based dishes as well (braised meats, stew, gou-

Attention: to use the oven in manual mode without the

lash, wild game, ham etc.) which need to cook slowly and

cooking control timer, match the indicator on the control

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require basting or the addition of liquid. It nonetheless re-

Fan Assisted Grill

mains the best system for baking cakes as well as fruit

Position of thermostat knob “M”: between 60°C and 200°C.

and cooking using covered casserole dishes for oven bak-

The top central heating element and the fan come on. This

ing. When cooking in convection mode, only use one drip-

combination of features increases the effectiveness of the

ping pan or cooking rack at a time, otherwise the heat

unidirectional thermal radiation of the heating elements

distribution will be uneven. Using the different rack heights

through forced circulation of the air throughout the oven.

available, you can balance the amount of heat between

This helps prevent food from burning on the surface, al-

the top and the bottom of the oven. Select from among

lowing the heat to penetrate right into the food. Excellent

the various rack heights based on whether the dish needs

results are achieved with kebabs made with meats and

more or less heat from the top.

vegetables, sausages, ribs, lamb chops, chicken in a spicy

sauce, quail, pork chops, etc.

Fan Assisted Mode

All “gratin” cooking must be done with the oven door shut.

Position of thermostat knob “M”: Between 60°C and Max.

This mode is also ideal for cooking fish steaks, like sword-

The heating elements, as well as the fan, will come on.

fish, tuna, grouper, stuffed cuttlefish etc.

Since the heat remains constant and uniform throughout

the oven, the air cooks and browns food uniformly over its

The turnspit

entire surface. With this mode, you can also cook various

To start the turnspit, proceed as follows:

dishes at the same time, as long as their respective cook-

a) place the oven tray on the 1st rack;

ing temperatures are the same. A maximum of 2 racks

b) insert the special turnspit support on the 3rd rack and

can be used at the same time, following the instructions in

position the spit by inserting it through the special hole

the section entitled: “Cooking On More Than One Rack”.

into the turnspit at the back of the oven;

This fan assisted mode is particularly recommended for

c) start the turnspit using knob “L” to select setting

.

dishes requiring a gratin finish or for those requiring con-

siderably prolonged cooking times, such as for example:

lasagne, pasta bakes, roast chicken and potatoes, etc…

Moreover, the excellent heat distribution makes it possi-

ble 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 fan

assisted 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 appear-

ance.

Desserts: the fan assisted mode is also perfect for baking

leavened cakes.

The oven light

Moreover, this mode can also be used to thaw quickly

Set knob “L” to the

symbol to turn it on. It lights the

white or red meat and bread by setting the temperature to

oven and stays on when any of the electrical heating ele-

80 °C. To thaw more delicate foods, set the thermostat to

ments in the oven come on.

60°C or use only the cold air circulation feature by setting

the thermostat to 0°C.

Thermostat Light (O)

This light indicates that the oven is heating. When it turns

“Top” oven

off, the temperature inside the oven has reached the set-

Position of thermostat knob “M”: Between 60°C and Max.

ting made with the thermostat knob. At this point, the light

The top heating element comes on.

will turn on and off as the oven maintains the temperature

This mode can be used to brown food at the end of cook-

at a constant level.

ing.

Cooking Control Timer Knob (only on a few models)

Grill

Some models are equipped with a timer program to control

Position of thermostat knob “M”: Max

when the oven shuts off during cooking. To use this feature,

The top heating element and the turnspit come on.

you must wind the "S" knob one full turn in the counter-

The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill makes

clockwise direction

; Then, turn the knob in the clockwise

it possible to brown the surface of meats and roasts while

locking in the juices to keep them tender. The grill is also

direction

, to set the time by matching up the indicator

highly recommended for dishes that require a high

on the control panel with the number of minutes on the

temperature on the surface: such as beef steaks, veal, rib

knob.

steak, filets, hamburgers etc...

At the end of the programmed length of time, the timer will

Use the “grill” mode with the oven door ajar.

sound and automatically turn off the oven.

Some grilling examples are included in the “Practical Cooking

Attention: to use the oven in manual mode without the

Advice” paragraph.

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.

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Practical Advice on Using the Burners

In order to obtain the best performance, keep in mind the

following:

• Use the appropriate cookware for each burner (see ta-

ble) so that the flames do not extend beyond the bot-

tom of the cookware.

• Only flat bottom cookware should be used.

• At the boiling point, turn the knob to low.

• Always use a lid with the cookware.

Burner ø Cookware diameter (cm)

Fast (R) 24 - 26

Semi Fast (S) 16 - 20

Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14

NB. On the models supplied with a reducer grate, remem-

ber that this should be used only for the auxiliary burner

when you use casserole dishes with a diameter under 12

cm.

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