. At boiling point turn the knob to minimum. . Use cookware with lids. . Always use cookware with flat bottoms. Burner o Cookware diameter (cm) Fast (R) 24 - 26 Semi Fast (S) 16 - 20 Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14 Grill Position of thermostat knob “M”: Between 50°C and Max. The top heating element and the turnspit come 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... Always leave the oven door ajar during cooking, except when using the turnspit. Some grilling examples are included in the “Practical Cooking Advice” paragraph. Fan Assisted Grill Position of thermostat knob “M”: between 50°C and 200°C. The top central heating element and the fan come on.This combination of features increases the effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal radiation of the heating elements through forced circulation of the air throughout the oven. This helps prevent food from burning on the surface, allowing the heat to penetrate right into the food. Excellent results are achieved with kebabs made with meats and vegetables, sausages, ribs, lamb chops, chicken in a spicy sauce, quail, pork chops, etc. All “gratin” cooking must be done with the oven door shut. This mode is also ideal for cooking fish steaks, like swordfish, tuna, grouper, stuffed cuttlefish etc. The oven-operating pilot lamp (O) Signals when the oven is heating. It switches off when the temperature inside the oven reached the temperature selected by the knob. At this point the alternate turning on and turning off of this light indicates that the thermostat is operating correctly to keep the oven temperature constant. Timer Knob (S) In order to use the timer, it must be wound by turning the "S" knob almost one complete turn in the clockwise direc tion .Then, turning it back , set the desired time by lining up the number for the minutes with the mark on the control panel. Storage recess below the oven (only a few models) 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: this storage recess must not be used to store inflammable materials. 10 Cooking advice 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. Baking cakes The oven should always be warm before putting in cakes wait till the end of preheating (about 10-15 min.). Cake- baking temperatures are normally around 160°C/200°C. Do not open the oven door during the baking process as this could cause the cake to sink.In general: Pastry is too dry Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the cooking time. Pastry dropped Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C. Pastry is too dark on top Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time. Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase the cooking time. Cooking fish and meat When cooking white meat, fowl and fish use low temperatures. (150°C-175°C). When red meat must be superficially well-cooked but succulent inside, it is advisable to start with a high temperature (200-220°C) for a short time, and then to reduce it at a later point. Generally speaking, the more meat there is, the lower the temperature and the longer the cooking time should be.Place the meat in the centre of the grid and put a spill- tray underneath to catch grease drips. Insert the grid so that it is in the middle of the oven. If more heat from below is required, use the 1° bottom shelf. To grill When using any of the grilling modes, it is recommended that the thermostat knob be turned to the highest setting, as it is the most efficient way to use the grill (which utilizes infrared rays). If necessary, however, the thermostat can be set to lower temperatures for grilling. When using the grill functions, place 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. Important: always use the grill with the oven door closed. This will allow you both to obtain excellent results and to save on energy (approximately 10%). Table 1 includes the recommended temperatures, cooking times and positions for you to obtain the best results when cooking. The pastry sticks to the pan Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of flour. 11 Cooker routine maintenance and cleaning Before each opera...