Hot Air Cooking - DeLonghi EDF 495 ST User Operating Instructions Manual

THERMOSTAT KNOB
To turn on the heating elements of the
oven, set function selector knob to the
required position and the thermostat knob
to the desired temperature.
To set the temperature, turn the thermostat
control knob indicator mark to the required
temperature.
The elements will turn on or off automati-
cally which is determined by the thermo-
stat.
The operation of the heating elements is
signalled by a light placed on the control
panel.
FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB
Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven
to one of the following functions:
OVEN LAMP
By turning the function selector knob to
this setting, the oven light will illuminate in
the oven cavity (15W).
The oven light will operate on all selected
functions.
DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS
Only the oven fan is on.
To be used with the thermostat knob in
the off " " position because the other
positions have no effect.
The defrosting is done by simple ventila-
tion without heat.
Recommended for:
To rapidly defrost frozen foods; 1 kilogram
requires about one hour.
The defrosting times vary according to the
quantity and type of foods to be defrost-
ed.
(fig. 3.2)
(fig. 3.1)

HOT AIR COOKING

The circular element and the fan are on.
The heat is diffused by forced convection
and the temperature must be regulated
between 50°C and the maximum position
with the thermostat knob.
It is not necessary to preheat the oven.
Recommended for:
For foods that must be well done on the
outside and tender or rare on the inside,
i. e. lasagna, lamb, roast beef, whole fish,
etc.
GRILLING
The infra-red heating element is switched
on. The heat is diffused by radiation.
Use with the oven door closed and the
thermostat knob must be regulated
between 50°C and 225°C maximum.
For correct use see chapter "USE OF THE
GRILL".
Recommended for:
Intense grilling action for cooking with the
broiler; browning, crisping, "au gratin",
toasting, etc.
It is recommended that you do not grill
for longer than 30 minutes at any one
time.
Attention: the oven door becomes very
hot during operation.
Keep children away.
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