Ariston FM 51 IX GB User Manual

FM 51 IX GB

Multifunction Oven

Instructions for installation and use

Congratulations on choosing an Ariston appliance, which you will find is dependable and easy to use . W e recommend
that you read this manual for best performance and to extend the life of your appliance. Thank you.

Close-up View

A. Control Panel
B. Knob for selecting the cooking features.
C. Knob for adjusting the cooking temperature.
D. Timer Knob (only on certain models)
E. Oven Light (only on certain models) - When the light

is on, it indicates that the oven is heating. It will turn off

when the temperature setting has been reached.
F. Drip pan
G. Oven Racks
H. Guides for sliding the racks or drip pan in and out.

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How T o Use Y our Appliance

The Multifunction oven combines in a single appliance the
advantages of traditional convection ovens with those of
modern forced air ventilation ovens .
It is an extremely versatile appliance that allo ws you to easily
and safely choose between 5 diff erent cooking modes. The
various features are selected by means of the selector knob
(B) and the thermostat knob (C) on the control panel.
Attention: The first time you use the oven we recommend
that you set the thermostat on the hightest setting and leave
the oven on for about a half of an hour with nothing in it.
Then, open the oven door and let the room air. The odour
that is often detected during this initial use is due to the
evaporation of substances used to protect the oven during
storage and until it is installed.

Convection Mode

Set the termostat knob (C) between 60°C and Max.
The outer heating elements at both the top and the bottom
of the oven will come on. The heat is distributed uniformly
from the top to the bottom. The convection mode is
recommended for preparing meat-based dishes featuring
beef or veal which require slow cooking with the addition
of liquids. It still remains the best cooking mode for dry
pastries and fruit in general. When cooking in con v ection
mode, only use one drip pan or cooking rack at a time,
otherwise the the heat distribution with be uneven. Select
from among the various rack heights based on the whether
the dish needs more or less heat from the top or bottom.

Ventilation Mode

Set the thermostat knob (C) between 60°C and Max.
Both the heating elements and the fan will come on. Since
the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the
oven, the air cooks and browns food uniformly over its
entire surface. With this mode , you can also cook v arious
dishes at the same time, as long as their respective
cooking temperatures are the same. A maximum of 2 rac k
levels can be used at the same time, following the
instructions in the section entitled, "Cooking On More Than
One Rack".
This cooking mode is ideal for au gratin dishes or those
which require an extended cooking time.
Moreover , the excellent heat distribution mak es it possible
to use lower temperatures when cooking roasts. This
results in less loss of juices, meat which is more tender
and a decrease in the loss of weight for the roast.
The ventilated mode is especially suited for cooking fish,
which can be prepared with the addition of a limited amount
of condiments, thus maintaining their flavor and
appearance.
The ventilated mode can also be used to thaw white or
red meat, fish and bread by setting the temperature to
80°-100°C. To thaw more delicate foods , set the termostat
to 60°C or use only the cold air circulation feature by setting
the thermostat to 0°C.

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Grill

Set the thermostat to “C”: Max.
The central heating element of the grill will come on. The
incandescent heating element cooks food by means of
thermal radiation directed downward. 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 .

Double Grill

Set the thermostat to “C”: Max.
Both of the grill elements are activated. This oversized grill
has a completely new design, increasing cooking efficiency
by 50%. The double grill also eliminates pock ets of unheated
air in the corners of the oven.

Ventilated Double Grill

Set the thermostat to “C”: betw een 60°C and 200°C.
Both of the heating elements of the grill are activated, as
well as the fan. This combination of features increases the
effectiveness of the unidirectional thermal radiation of the
heating elements through forced air circulation of the air
throughout the oven. This helps prevents foods from b urning
on the surface, allowing the heat to penetrate into the f ood.

Timer (D)
To use the timer, it must be wound using the "D" knob. Turn

the knob almost one full turn in the clockwise direction .
Then, turn the knob back , and set the time by positioning

the number (minutes) on the knob dial beneath the mark on
the control panel.

Oven Light

The light comes on when the "B" knob is turned to the
setting. The light illuminates the ov en and remains on when
any of the heating elements is turned on.

Forced Air V entilation

In order to reduce the external temperature of the oven, some
models have been equipped with a cooling f an which comes
on when the "B" knob is turned to a cooking setting. The fan
remains on during the cooking process and a flow of air can
be heard exiting between the o ven door and the control panel.
After you have finished cooking, it a good idea to keep the
fan on f or a few minutes by setting the thermostat knob to "•"
in order to allow the oven to cool do wn rapidly.

3rd Oven Glass

This appliance conforms to all relevant European
Standards regarding surface temperatures, however, in
order to further decrease the temperature of the oven door
and reduce energy consumption, a supplementary kit has
been made available as an optional extra. The fitting of
this kit should be considered, if energy saving is desirable
or if young children may be present. To purchase the
supplementary kit code 053413 contact your nearest
Merloni Service Centre.

Warning

Only use the bottom shelf of the oven when using the
rotisserie to cook (where present). For all other types of
cooking, never use the bottom shelf and never place
anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in operation
because this could damage the enamel. Alw ays place y our
cookware (dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on the grate
provided with the appliance inserted especially along the
oven guides.

How to Keep Your Oven in Shape

Before cleaning your o ven, or perf orming maintenance,
disconnect it from the power supply .

T o extend the lif e of your ov en, it must be cleaned frequently ,
keeping in mind that:

• The self-cleaning panels (if present) and the enameled
parts should be washed with warm water - abrasive
powders and corrosive substances should be av oided;

• The inside of the oven should be cleaned immediately
after use with warm water and soap; the soap should be
rinsed away and the interior dried thoroughly;

• Stainless steel can be stained if it remains in contact with
agressive detergents (containing phosphorus) or water
with a high lime content. We recommend that you rinse
these parts thoroughly and dry them well after cleaning.
It is also a good idea to dry any water spills;

• Never line the bottom of the oven with aluminium foil
because the buildup of heat will not only impede the
cooking process, but could also damage the enamel.

Replacing the Lamp in the Oven

• Cutoff the supply of power to the ov en by turning off the
omni-polar switch connecting it to the mains, or by
removing the plug if it is accessible;

• Unscrew the glass cover attached to the lamp holder;

• Unscrew the lamp and replace it with another high-tem­perature lamp (300°C) with the follo wing characteristics:

- V oltage: 230/240 V

- Wattage: 25W

- Socket: E14

• Remount the glass cover and reconnect the appliance to
the power supply.

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