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Using the Oven
Shelf Positions
The oven shelves can be placed at different heights to
obtain better cooking results.
The levels are shown in Fig. 27.
Fig. 27
Always cook with the oven door
closed.
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Always use oven gloves to remove and replace food
in the oven.
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Always ensure that you are using oven proof baking
trays, oven dishes, etc.
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The oven is supplied with an exclusive system which
produces a natural circulation of air and the constant
recycling of steam. This system makes it possible to
cook in a steamy environment and keep the dishes
soft inside and crusty outside. Moreover, the cooking
time and energy consumption are reduced to a
minimum. During cooking steam may be produced
which can be released when opening the oven door.
This is absolutely normal.
However, always stand back from the oven when
opening the oven door during cooking or at the
end of it to allow any build up of steam or heat
to release.
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Do not place baking trays, cake tins or aluminium foil
directly on the base of the oven. This could cause a
heat build-up which could affect the performance of the
oven and damage the oven enamel.
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Carefully supervise cooking with fat or oil, since
these types of foodstuff can result in a fire, if over-
heated. For the same reason, be careful when placing
or removing food in the oven, not to let any fat or oil fall
on the oven base. If this happens, carefully clean the
oven to avoid unpleasant smells or smoke.
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Hints and Tips on Cooking
Fish and Meat
You can place meat in oven proof dishes, or directly on the
oven shelf. In this case, remember to place the drip tray
in the first position from the bottom with some water in it.
The dripping pan will avoid the falling of melted fat on the
oven base.
White meat, poultry and fish in general, need to be
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cooked at a medium temperature (between 150 and 175
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°C). If you need to cook red meat (slightly browned on the
outside and more gently cooked in the inside), a higher
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temperature (between 200 and 250 °C) for a short time is
recommended.
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Hints and Tips on baking
Cakes usually need to be cooked at a medium tempera-
ture (between 150 and 200 °C).
A short oven pre-heating (about 10 minutes) is
recommeded when cooking cakes or baking. Once the
cooking has been started, keep the oven door closed
during all the cooking time, and check the cooking results
through the oven door glass.
Hints and Tips on grilling
If you need to grill meat or fish, place them directly on the
shelf after spreading a little oil on them.
In the grill function, heat comes only from the top element.
Therefore, you need to adjust the cooking level depending
on meat or fish's thickness.
Always remember to place the dripping pan in the lower
position with some water in it.
When using the Thermal Grill Function, select
a maximum temperature of 200°C
When food is heated, it produces steam in the
same way as a boiling kettle does. When
steam comes in contact of the oven door
glass, it will condense and produce water
droplets.
To reduce condensation, ensure the oven is
well heated before placing food in the oven
cavity. A short oven pre-heating (about 10
minutes) will then be necessary before any
cooking.
We recommend you to wipe away
condensation after each use of the appliance.
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