Using The Oven; General Tips - DeLonghi EO 2079 User Manual

USING THE OVEN

General tips

• When cooking with the convection oven, traditional oven and grilling, always preheat the oven for 5
minutes to the set temperature.
• The cooking times depend on the quality of the products, on the temperature of the food and on perso-
nal tastes. The times indicated in the table are subject to variation, and do not include the time required
to preheat the oven.
• To cook frozen foods refer to the recommended times on the product packaging.
Defrost (only on some models)
For proper defrosting in a short time, proceed as follows:
• Turn the function selector knob (D) to the
• Turn the thermostat knob (A) to the "•" position.
• Rotate the timer knob (B) in a clockwise direction.
• Place the bake pan (H) in guide 3, the wire rack (G) in the guide 2 and rest the food to be defrosted, then
close the door.
• After defrosting, turn the Timer knob (B) back to "0" position.
Example of defrosting: 1 kg of meat, 80-90 minutes without turning it over.
Slow bake
Ideal for pastry and cakes. Good results are also achieved when completing the cooking of the bottom of the
foods or for cooking that requires heat above all at the bottom.
• Place the bake pan (H) in guide 3, as shown in the table on page 15.
• Turn the function selector knob (D) to the
• Select the required temperature using the thermostat knob (A).
• Turn the Timer knob (B) in a clockwise direction; after cooking, manually turn the Timer knob (B) back to
"0" position.
Keep warm
• Turn the thermostat knob (A) to the
• Turn the function selector knob (D) to the
• Rotate the timer knob (B) in a clockwise direction.
• Place the bake pan (H) in guide 3 and rest the food on the bake pan.
• To end the operation, manually turn the Timer knob (B) back to "0" position.
It is recommended not to leave the foods in the oven for too long, as these may dry out.
Convection oven cooking
This function is ideal for baking excellent pizzas, lasagna, "au gratin" dishes, all types of meat dishes (apart
from small poultry), roast potatoes, cakes in general and bread.
Proceed as follows:
• Place the wire rack (G) or the bake pan (H) in the position shown in the table on page 15.
• Turn the function selector knob (D) to the
• Select the required temperature by turning the thermostat knob (A).
• Rotate the timer knob (B) in a clockwise direction.
• After having pre-heated the oven for 5 minutes, place the food to be cooked inside.
• After cooking, manually turn the Timer knob (B) back to "0" position.
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