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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max

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30

60

220

100

180

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max

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180

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F

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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.

2

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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Practical Cooking Advice

Preheating

If the oven must be preheated (gener ally this is the case when
cooking leavened foods) the “ventilation ” mode can be

used to reach the desired temperaure as quickly as possible in
order to save on energy.
Once the food has been placed in the ov en, the most appropriate
cooking mode can then be selected.

Cooking on More Than One Rac k

If you hav e to cook on more than one rack at the same time, use
only the “ventilation” mode, as it is the only one which is

appropriate for this type of cooking.

• The oven has 5 rack heights. When cooking with the ventilation
mode, use a combination of two of the three central rack
heights. The topmost and bottommost rack heights are
subject to more direct contact with the hot air being circulated
in the oven, and using these le vels could result in more deli­cate food being burned;

• In general, use the second and fourth rack heights for f oods
which require more heat. F ore example, when cooking roasts
together with other foods, put the roast at the second rack
height and use the fourth for more delicate food;

• When cooking dishes which require different temperatures
and/or cooking times, set the temperature to that between
the temperatures required for the two dishes and place the
more delicate food at the fourth rack height. Then remove
the dish with a shorter cooking time first;

• Use the drip pan at the bottom rack height and the broiler at
the top;

• When cooking pastries on two racks at the same time, use
the third and the fourth rack heights, not the second because
it receives to much heat.

Using the Grill

The Multifunction oven off ers you three diff erent grilling modes.

Note: When using the “Ventilated Double Grill”, the oven
door must be closed.

Baking Pastries

When baking pastries, always place them in the oven after it has
been preheated. Make sure you wait until the oven has been
preheated thoroughly (the red "E" light will turn off). Do not open
the door while the pastry is cooking in order to prevent it from
dropping.
Batters must not be too runny, as this will result in prolonged
cooking times. In general:

Pastry is too dry

Increase the temperature by 10°C and reduce the
cooking time.

Pastry dropped

Use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C.

Pastry is too da rk on t op

Place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature, and
increase the cooking t ime.

Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside

Use less liquid, l ower the temperature, and increas e the
cooking time.

The pastry sticks to the pan

Grease the pan well and sprinkl e it wit h a dusting of
flour.

Use the “grill” setting for small portions. Although electrical
consumption is a mere 1200 W , it allows you to grill small portions
like toasted sandwiches, hotdogs, etc., to perf ection.
Position the f ood under the center of the grill because only the
central part of the top heating element is turned on. Food placed
in the corners will not cook properly.

The “Doub le Grill” setting allows you to grill along the entire
surface area of the grill. Use this mode when you have food
distributed uniformly throughout the oven and y ou would like to
brown the items uniformly .

The “V entilated Double Grill” is extremely useful f or grilling
foods rapidly, as the distribution of heat makes it possible not
only to brown the surface, b ut also to cook the bottom part.
This mode can also be used for browning f oods at the end of the
cooking process.
When using any of the three grilling modes, it is recommended
that the thermostat knob be turned to the highest setting, as it is
the most efficient way to use the grill (which utilizes infrared r ays).
If necessary, however, the thermostat can be set to lower
temperatures by simply turning the knob to the desired setting.
When utilizing the grill, place the rack at the lower levels (see
cooking table). To catch grease or fat and prev ent smoke, place
a drip pan at the bottom rack lev el.

Grilling must be done with the door partially open to av oid
increasing the grilling time.

I used more than one level and they are not all at

the same cooking point

Use a lower temperature setting. It is not necessary to
remove the food from all the racks at the same time.

Cooking Pizza
For best results when cooking pizza use the "ventilation mode"

:

• Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes;

• Use a light aluminum pizza pan, placing it on the broiler
supplied with the oven. If the drip pan is used, this will extend
the cooking time, making it difficult to get a crispy crust;

• Do not open the oven door frequently while the pizza is
cooking;

• If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three of four), it is
recommended that the mozzarella cheese be placed on top
halfway through the cooking process;

• When cooking more than one pizza at the same time, use
rack heights 2 and 4 at a temperature of 220°C. Preheat the
oven for at least 10 minutes. In general, the pizza at rack
height 4 cooks slightly slower . Theref ore , remov e the pizza
at rack lev el 2 first and leav e the other in the o v en f or a f ew
minutes more.

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Cooking Fish and Meat

Meat must weigh at least 1 Kg in order to prev ent it from drying
out. When cooking white meat, f owl and fish, use low tempera-

ture settings (150°C-175°C). For red meat that should be well
done on the outside while tender and juicy in the inside, it is a

good idea to start with a high temperature setting (200°C-220°C)
for a short time, then turn the oven down afterwards. In general,

the larger the roast, the lower the temperature setting. Place the
meat on the centre of the rack and place the dripping pan beneath
it to catch the fat.
Make sure that the rack is inserted so that it is in the centre of the
oven. If you would like to increase the amount of heat from below ,
use the low rack heights. For sa vory roasts (especially duck and
wild game), dress the meat with lard or bacon on the top.

Selection

knob

1 Static

2 Fan oven
cooking

3 Grill

Food to be cooked Wt.

(Kg)

Roast pork
Roast veal
Duck
Meringues
Biscuits

Pizza
Lasagne
Baked noodles
Lamb
Chicken
Mackerel
Red porgy
Chocolate cake

Sole and cuttle fish

0,5
0,5
0,5

-

­1

1
1
1
1
1

1,5

1

1
Squid and shrimp on
spits
Cod steaks
Grilled vegetables

1

1

1

Cooking

position f rom

bottom

2
2

1-2

2
2

2
3
3
2
2
2
2
3

4
4

4

3-4

Heating time

(min.)

15
15
15
10
10

15
10
10
10
10
10
10
10

5
5

5
5

Thermostat

knob

200
200
200
100
140

220
180
180
180
180
180
180
160

Max
Max

Max
Max

Cooking

time

(min.)

35

30
30-35
60-75
15-20

20-35
30-35
20-30
40-45
60-75
50-55
55-60
50-60

8
4

10

8-10

4 Double Grill

5 Ventilated

Double Oven

Veal steaks
Cutlet s
Hamburger s
Caballas

Grilled chicken
Cuttle fish

1

1,5

1
1

1,5
1,5

4
4
3
4

2
2

5
5
5
5

5
5

NB: cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste.

Safety Is A Good Habit To Get Into

T o maintain the EFFICIENCY and SAFETY of this appliance, we recommend:

• use only the MANUFACTURER Service

• use only ORIGINAL Spare Parts

• This appliance is designed for non-professional, household
use and its functions must not be changed.

• These instructions are only valid for the countries whose
symbols appear on the manual and the serial number plate.

• The electrical system of this appliance may be used safely
only when it is correctly connected to an efficient earthing
system in complaince with the safety standards currently in
effect.

The following items are potentially dangerous, and,
therefore, appropriate measures must be taken to prevent
children and the disabled from coming into contact with
them:

- Controls and the appliance in general;

- Packaging (bags, polystyrene, nails, etc.);

- The appliance immediately after use of the oven or grill due to
the heat generated;

- The appliance when no longer in use (potentially dangerous
parts must be made safe).

Av oid the following:

- Touching the appliance with wet parts of the body;

- Using the appliance when barefoot;

- Pulling on the appliance or the supply cord to unplug it from
the electrical outlet;

- Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots;

Max
Max
Max
Max

200
200

15-20

25

7

20-25
55-60

40-45

5

- Allowing power supply cords for small appliances to come into
contact with the hot parts of the appliance;

- Exposing the appliance to atmospheric agents (rain, sun);

- Using the oven for storage purposes;

- Using flammable liquids near the appliance;

- Using adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extension cords;

- Attempting to install or repair the appliance without the
assistance of qualified personnel.

Qualified personnel must be contacted in the following
cases:

- Installation (following the manufacturer's instructions);

- When in doubt about operating the appliance;

- Replacing the electrical outlet when it is not compatible with
the plug for the appliance.

Service Centres authorized by the manufacturer must be
contacted in the following cases:

- If in doubt about the soundness of the appliance after removing
it from the packaging;

- If the power supply cord has been damaged or needs to be
replaced;

- If the appliance breaks down or functions poorly; ask for original
spare parts.

Installation

It is a good idea to do the following:

- Only use the appliance to cook food, nothing else;

- Check the soundness of the appliance after it has been
unpacked;

- disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains if it is not
functioning properly and before cleaning or performing
maintenance;

- When the appliance is not used for an extended period of
time, cut off the supply of power and close the gas cock (if
present);

- Use cooking gloves to place cookware in the oven or when
removing it;

- Always grasp the oven door in the centre because the ends
may be hot due to the escape of hot air;

- Make sure that the control knobs are on the “•”/”o” setting
when the appliance is not in use;

- Cut the power supply chord after disconnecting it from the
mains when you decide not to use the appliance any longer.

• The manufacturer will not be held liable for an y damages that
might arise out of incorrect installation or improper, incorrect
or unreasonable use of the appliance.

Important: The power supply to the appliance must be
cut off before any adjustments or maintenance work is
done on it.

Installation of Built-in Ovens

In order to insure that the built-in appliance functions
properly, the cabinet containing it must be appropriate.
The figure below gives the dimensions of the cutout for
installation under the counter or in a cabinet wall unit.

567 mm.

45 mm.

558 mm.

593 mm.

45 mm.

min.

23 mm.

595 mm.

5 mm.

595 mm.

543 mm.

20 mm.

In order to ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of
the cabinet must be removed. Installing the oven so that it
rests on two strips of wood is preferable.
In the case where the oven rests on a continuous, flat
surface, there must be an aperture of at least 45 x 560
mm.

45 mm.

560 mm.

To fasten the oven to the cabinet, open the door of the
oven and fasten it b y inserting the 4 wood screws into the
4 holes locate on the perimeter of the frame.

595 mm.

595 mm.

20 mm.

23 mm.

5 mm.

543 mm.

567 mm.

558 mm.

595 mm.

575-585 mm.

45 mm.

min.

The panels of the adjacent cabinets must be made of
heat resistant material. In particular, cabinets with a veneer
exterior must be assembled with glues able to withstand

temperatures of up to 100°C.
In compliance with current safety standards, contact with

the electrical parts of the oven must not be possible once
it has been installed.
All parts which ensure safe operation of the appliance must

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not be able to be removed without the use of a tool.

GREEN &
YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 amp fuse

CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

Electrical Connection

Those ovens equipped with a three-pole power supply cord
are designed to operate with alternating current with the
voltage and frequency indicated on the data plate (located
on the appliance) and in the instruction manual. The wire
for grounding the appliance is yellow-green in color.

Electrical connection

Ovens with a three-pole power supply cable are designed
to operate with alternated current at the supply frequency
and voltage indicated on the data plate (at the bottom of
the oven dashboard). The earthing conductor of the cable
is the yellow-green conductor .

Tw o types of connection are provided:
Connection n° 1

Connecting the power supply cable to the mains.

Fit a normalized plug to the cable, which corresponds to
the load indicated on the data plate; if the cooker is
connected directly to the mains, an omnipolar circuit­breaker with a minimum opening of 3 mm between the
contacts, suitable for the load indicated and complying
with current directives, must be installed between the
appliance and the mains (the earthing wire must not be
interrupted by the circuit-breaker). The pow er supply cable
must be positioned so that it does not exceed room tem­perature by 50°C at any point of its length. Bef ore making
the connection check that:

• the circuit breakers or fuses of the home system can

support appliance load (see data plate);

• the power supply system has an efficient earthing

connection which complies with the provisions of
current regulations and the law;

• there is easy access to the socket or the omnipolar

circuit-breaker once the cooker has been installed.

N.B.: do not use reducers, adapters or shunts as these
could cause heating or burning.

Connection n° 2

Disposing of the plug.

WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, you make

the pins unusable so that it cannot be accidentally inserted
into a socket. Instructions for connecting cable to an alter­native plug:
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow -Earth
Blue -Neutral
Brown -Live

If the colours of the wires in the mains lead do not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
Connect Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or
or coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Connect Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured
Red. Connect Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured
Black. If a 13 amp plug (BS 1363) is used it must be fitted
with a 13 amp fuse.
A 15 amp plug must be protected by a 15 amp fuse, either
in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.If you
are in any doubt about the electrical supply to your
machine, consult a qualified electrician before use.

How to connect an alternative plug

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:

BLUE “NEUTRAL” (N)
BROWN “LIVE” (L)
GREEN AND YELLOW “EARTH” (E)

Disposing of the appliance

When disposing of the appliance please remove the plug
by cutting the mains cable as close as possible to the
plug body and dispose of it as described above.

Inner Dimensions of the Oven:

Inner Volume of the Oven:

Energy Consumption:

To maintain the temp. at 200°C for 1 hour: 0.7 kWh

T echnical Specifications

Width: 40.5 cm

Depth: 39 cm

Height: 32.5 cm

51 Liters

To reach 200°C: 0.45 kWh

Total: 1.15 kWh

V oltage and Frequency of P ower Supply:

230-240V / 50 - 60Hz / 1900-2000 W

This appliance conforms with the following Eur opean
Economic Community directives:

- 73/23/EEC of 19/02/73 (Low Voltage) and subsequent
modifications;

- 89/336/EEC of 03/05/89 (Electromagnetic
Compatibility) and subsequent modifications;

- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.

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