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Twin cavity ceramic cooker PC 16/2 SS Users Operating Instructions Before operating this cooker, please read these instructions carefully...
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Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our appliances, carefully designed and built by our specialist staff and thoroughly tested to satisfy your cooking requirements. We suggest that you read this Instruction Booklet so that you will understand fully how to operate your appliance. Please keep the booklet handy.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this CDA cooker which has been carefully designed and produced to give you many years of satisfactory use. Before using this appliance it is essential that the following instructions are carefully read and fully understood.
Features and technical data Attention: Detach the Vitroceramic cooking hob appliance from the mains 1. 3 circuits cooking zone Ø 180 1700 W if the ceramic hob is 2. 3 circuits cooking zone Ø 145 1200 W cracked. 3. Oval cooking zone Ø...
Control panel Fig. 3 Control panel - Controls description 1. Front right cooking zone control knob 2. Rear right cooking zone control knob 3. Central cooking zone control knob 4. Rear left cooking zone control knob 5. Front left cooking zone control knob 6.
Electronic programmer (main oven only) The electronic programmer is a device that groups together the following functions: – 24 hour clock with illuminated display – Timer (up to 23 hours and 59 minutes) – Programme for automatic oven cooking – Programme for semi-automatic oven cooking. Description of the buttons: Automatic cooking taking place Timer...
Electronic clock Electronic timer (fig. 5) The programmer is equipped with an The timer programme consists only of a electronic clock with lighted numbers buzzer which may be set for a maximum which indicate hours and minutes. period of 23 hours and 59 minutes. Upon immediate connection of the oven If the AUTO is flashing push the or after a blackout, three zeroes will flash...
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Automatic oven cooking 3. Set the temperature and the cooking programme by using the switch and To cook food automatically in the oven, it thermostat knobs of the oven (see is necessary to: specific chapters). 1. Set the length of the cooking time 2.
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At the end of cooking, the oven and the Semi-automatic cooking symbol will turn off, the AUTO will This is used to automatically switch off flash and a buzzer will sound; that can be the oven after the desired cooking time stopped by pushing any of the buttons.
How to use the vitroceramic hob The ceramic surface of the hob allows a 3 circuits hotplate fast transmission of heat in the vertical Incorporating 3 heating elements you can direction, from the heating elements control and light up all together or sepa- underneath the ceramic glass to the pans rately by a 6 position switch.
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Double and oval radiant zones The heating element is formed of a coil of resistant material which reaches the work- ing temperature quickly. Operation of the cooking zone is con- trolled by a continuous energy regulator from “1” to “12” (maximum temperature) (fig.
Cooking hints Cooking plate Cooking plate Knob controlled by a controlled by a Type of cooking setting 7 position 12 position switch switch Switched OFF For melting operations (butter, chocolate). To maintain food hot and to heat small quantities of liquid (sauces, eggs).
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Residual indicator Cooking hints – To reduce the cooking time, you can turn the control knob to the max when The hob also features 5 warning lamps you switch the plate on. which are wired to the corresponding plate. After a short time you will set the control knob to the required position When the temperature of a cooking plate for the cooking.
Cleaning the hob Safety hints: Before you begin cleaning make sure – Before you switch the hob on, make sure that the appliance is switched off. you know which knob controls the required cooking plate. We advise you to Remove spillages and other types of set the pan over the cooking plate before incrustations by using a scraper.
How to use the Multifunction main oven General features As its name indicates, this is an oven that presents particular features from an operational point of view. In fact, it is possible to insert 7 different programs to satisfy every cooking need. The 7 positions, thermostatically controlled, are obtained by 4 heating elements which are: –...
Fig. 21 Fig. 20 Thermostat knob Function selector knob (Fig. 20) (Fig. 21) This only sets the cooking temperature Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for and does not switch the oven on. Rotate one of the following functions. clockwise until the required temperature is reached (from 50 to 250°C).
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Grilling The infrared grill element comes on. The heat is dispersed by radiation. Use with the oven door closed and the thermostat knob to position 225°C for max 15 minutes, then to position 175°C. For cooking hints, see the chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”. Recommended for: Intense grilling, browning, cooking au gratin and toasting etc.
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Ventilated grill cooking The infrared grill element and the fan come on. The heat is dispersed mainly by radiation and the fan then distributes it all over the oven. Use with the door closed. The temperature can be regulated via the thermostat knob to between 50°...
Cooking advice Sterilization Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in full and hermetically sealed jars, is done in the fol- lowing way: a. Set the switch to position b. Set the thermostat knob to position 185 °C and preheat the oven. c.
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Grilling and “au gratin” Grilling may be done without the roasting jack on position of the switch, because the hot air completely envelops the food that is to be cooked. Set the thermostat to position 175 °C and after having preheated the oven, simply place the food on the rack.
How to use the Conventional oven General features As its name indicates, this is an oven that presents particular features from an operational point of view. The conventional oven is provided with 3 heating elements which are: – Bottom element 800 W –...
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Oven light By setting the knob to this position, only the oven light comes on (15 W). It remains on in all the cooking modes. Traditional convection cooking or plate warming The upper and lower heating elements come on. The heat is dispersed by natural convec- tion.
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Use of the grill Switch the grill on, setting the two knobs: – Function selector to position. – Thermostat selector to position 225°C for 15 minutes then to 175°C. Leave to warm up for approximately 5 minutes with the door closed. Place the food inside positioning the rack as near as possible to the grill.
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Use of special dish rack This special shelf can be used as dish rack or turning over, as normal shelf for oven cooking. It must be inserted between the guides of the lateral racks. Using the special shelf as a dish rack Slide in the shelf on the guides, on the lower level of the lateral racks.
Do’s and do not’s Do’s and do not’s • Do always grill with the oven door closed. • Do read the user instructions carefully before using the cooker for the first time. • Do allow the oven to heat for one and a half hours, before using for the first time, in order to expel any smell from the new oven insulation, without the introduction of food.
Important notes – The appliance should be installed by a qualified electrician in compliance with the laws in force in your country and in observation of the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Failure to comply with this condition will render the guarantee invalid. –...
Care and maintenance Important: As a safety measure, before you start cleaning the cooker be sure to disconnect it from the mains supply. Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus make it unsafe. Spillage Any spillage should be dealt with as soon as possible to prevent it becoming burnt on.
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Removal of the inner glass door panel The inner glass door panel can easily be removed for cleaning by unscrewing the – four screws (fig. 27). When re-assembling ensure that the inner glass is correctly positioned and do not – over tighten the screws.
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Inside of oven This must be cleaned regularly. Remove and refit the side runner frames as described in the next chapter. With the oven warm, wipe the inside walls with a cloth soaked in very hot soapy water or another suitable product. Side runner frames, tray, lower panel and rack can be removed and washed in the sink.
Removing the oven door Fig. 31a Please operate as follows: Open the door completely. The swivel retainers of the rh and lh hinges (fig. 31a) are hooked onto the metal bar above them (fig. 31b). Lift the oven door slightly. The notch on the bottom of the hinge will disengage (fig.
FOR THE INSTALLER Location Important – The appliance should be installed by a qualified electrician in compliance with the laws in force in your country and in observation of the instructions supplied by the manufacturer. Failure to comply with this condition will render the guarantee invalid. –...
Fitting the adjustable feet Fig. 33 Fig. 33a Fig. 33b Fig. 34 The cooker is equipped with 4 levelling feet which must be fitted to the base of the cooker before use, in the following manner: – Rest the rear of the cooker on a piece of the polystyrene packaging exposing the base for the fitting of the feet (figure 33).
Moving the cooker Warning When raising cooker to upright posi- tion always ensure two people carry out this manoeuvre to prevent dam- age to the appliance (fig. 34). Warning Be carefull: do not lift the cooker by the door handle when raising to the upright position (fig.
Electrical installation IMPORTANT: The cooker must be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Incorrect installation, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility, may cause injury to persons, animals or equipment. For your safety please read the following information: – Connection to the mains must be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with current regulations.
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Replacing the power cord must be entrusted to skilled personnel in accordance with the instructions supplied by the manufacturer and in compliance with established safety standards. Connecting the mains cable To connect the feeder cable to the cooker it is necessary to: –...
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