FO 87.1/E
FO 87.1/E IX
FO 87 C.2/E
FO 87 C.2/E IX
FO 87 C.2/E TD IX
FO 97 C.1/E
FO 97 C.1/E IX
New oven “7 Chefs”
Instructions for installation and use
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Congratulations on choosing an Ariston appliance, which you will find is dependable and easy to use. We recommend
that you read the instructions in this owner’ s manual carefully before use for the best perf ormance and to extend the lif e
of your appliance, as it will provide you with all the instructions you require to ensure its safe installation, use and
maintenance. Always k eep this owner’ s manual close to hand since you may need to ref er to it in the future. Thank you.
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A. Control Panel
B. Cooking mode selection knob
C. Cooking temperature selection knob
D. Electronic programmer - Allows you to programme
the desired cooking mode by selecting the cooking time
and the end cooking time. It can also be used as a
timer.
F. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet
G. Oven Rack
H. Guides for sliding the racks or dripping pan in and
out
1. Oven Light
2. Clock adjustment
3. Timer adjustment
4. End cooking time
5. Cooking time
6. Setting confirmation
7. Timer indicator
8. Pre-heating (m flashing) or cooking (m on) under
way indicator
9. Programming complete indicator
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How to use your appliance
The
7 Cuochi
convection ov ens with those of the more modern fan assisted
models in a single appliance.
It is an extremely versatile appliance that allo ws you to choose
easily and safely between 7 different cooking modes. The
various features off ered by the ov en are selected by means
of selector knob “B” situated on the control panel.
Notice: The first time you use y our appliance, we recommend
that you set the thermostat to the highest setting and leave
the oven on f or at least half an hour with nothing in it, with the
oven door shut. 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.
Setting the digital clock
The time can only be set on the clock when knob “B” is in
position 0.
After the appliance has been connected to the power supply ,
or when the power has gone out, the clock display will
automatically reset to 0:00 and begin to blink. 0.00.
T urn knob C to set the hours and then press OK to confirm.
Turn knob C again to set the minutes and then press OK
to confirm the time definitively . Any changes can be made
by pressing button 2 and f ollowing the abo v e procedure .
Timer Feature
The timer does not control the starting or stopping of the
oven, it merely sounds a b uzzer when the time is up and
can be interrupted at any time just by pressing a button.
To set the timer, press button 3, adjust it using knob C and
then press the OK button to confirm. The n icon will remind
you the timer is on.
Once the countdown is over , a buzzer will sound, and will stop
doing so after 1 minute or if you press any b utton whatsoever .
The oven light
It can be turned on at any time with the oven turned off,
simply by pressing button 1.
Cooling ventilation
In order to reduce the temperature of the exterior of the
oven, a cooling fan generates a flow of air that can be
heard exiting between the ov en door and the control panel.
Note: When cooking is done, the fan stays on until
the oven cools down sufficiently.
Note: In “Fast cooking” mode , the fan comes on automatically
only when the oven is hot.
Reminder: the appliance is fitted with a diagnosis system
which detects any malfunctions. The user is informed of the
latter by messages such as “Fn m” that come up on the
display (n and m = single digit numbers). In these cases, you
need to call for technical assistance as the ov en is f aulty.
How T o Use Y our Oven
T urn knob B to select the desired cooking mode. The oven
will immediately start the pre-heating phase, during which
the icon m will flash on the displa y , and the cooking temperature associated with the mode selected will be
displayed: should this value not be the one you desire,
you can modify it simply by turning knob C.
oven combines the adv antages of traditional
Once pre-heating is complete, an acoustic signal will sound
and the icon m will come on permanently, and at this
stage you can place the food to be cooked inside the preheated oven.
Note: the F AST COOKING and GRILL modes do not inclu-
de a pre-heating phase. Please remember that you can
always do the follo wing when cooking is under wa y:
• change the cooking mode by turning knob “B”;
• change the temperature by turning knob “C”;
• programme the cooking time and end cooking time (see
paragraph entitled “Prog ramming the cooking mode”).
• stop it at any time by setting knob “B” back to 0.
Note: For safety reasons, a cooking time of 2 hours is set
for each cooking mode by default. Should this time fail to
be adjusted, the oven will be automatically turned off once
this time is up.
Notice: Place the ov en tra y provided on the bottom shelf of
the oven to pre v ent an y sauce and/or grease from dripping
onto the bottom of the oven only when grilling food or when
using the turnspit (only available on certain models). F or all
other types of cooking, never use the bottom shelf and ne ver
place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in
operation because this could damage the enamel coating.
Always place your cookware (dishes , aluminium foil, etc. etc.)
on the grid provided with the appliance inserted especially
along the oven guides.
Convection Oven a
Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
On this setting, the top and bottom heating elements come
on. This is the classic, traditional type of oven which has
been perfected, with exceptional heat distribution and reduced
energy consumption. The convection o ven is still unequalled
when it comes to cooking dishes made up of several
ingredients, e.g. cabbage with r ibs, local stockfish recipes,
tender veal with rice, etc. Excellent results are achieved when
preparing meat-based dishes as well: braised meats, ste w,
goulash, game, ham etc. which need to cook slowly and
require basting or the addition of liquid. It nonetheless remains
the best system for baking cakes and pastries as well as
fruit and cooking casseroles. When cooking in convection
mode, use only one rack, as the temperature would not be
distributed evenly on se v er al rac ks . Using the different rack
heights available, you can balance the amount of heat
between the top and the bottom of the oven. Select from
among the various rack heights based on whether the dish
needs more or less heat from the top.
Multi-Cooking Mode b
Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The heating elements and the fan come on alternately . Since
the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the oven,
the air cooks and browns food unif ormly over its entire surface.
With this mode, you can also cook various dishes at the
same time, as long as their respective cooking temperatures
are the same. A maximum of 2 racks can be used at the
same time, following the instructions in the section entitled:
“Cooking On More Than One Rack”.
This cooking mode is particularly recommended for dishes
requiring a gratin finish or for those requiring considerably
prolonged cooking times, such as for example: lasagne, pasta
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bakes, roast chicken and potatoes, etc… Moreover, the
excellent heat distribution makes 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 Multi-cooking mode is
especially suited for cooking fish, which can be prepared
with the addition of a limited amount of condiments, thus
maintaining their flavour and appearance . Excellent results
can be attained when cooking vegetable-based side dishes
like courgettes, aubergines, peppers , etc.
Desserts: this mode is also perfect for baking lea vened cakes.
Moreover , this mode can also be used to thaw quickly white
or red meat and bread by setting the temperature to 80 °C.
To thaw more delicate foods, set the thermostat to 60°C or
use only the cold air circulation feature by setting the
thermostat to 0°C.
Grill 2
Position of thermostat knob “C”: Between 50% and 100%.
The top heating element and the turnspit (where present)
come on.
The extremely high and direct temperature of the grill make s
it possible to brown the surface of meats and roasts while
locking in the juices to keep them tender. The grill is also
highly recommended for dishes that require a high
temperature on the surface: such as beef steaks, veal, rib
steak, filets, hamburgers etc...
Always leave the oven door ajar during cooking, except
when using the turnspit.
Some grilling examples are included in the “Practical Cooking
Advice” paragraph.
Turn knob “C” and the display will indicate the different
energy percentages which represent the minimum (50%)
and maximum (100%) settings.
Gratin T
Position of thermostat knob “C ”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The top heating element, the fan and the turnspit (where
present) come on.
This combination of features increases the effectiv eness of
the unidirectional thermal radiation of the heating elements
through forced circulation of the air throughout the ov en. This
helps prevent f ood from burning on the surface, allo wing the
heat to penetrate right into the food. Excellent results are
achieved with kebabs made with meats and vegetables,
sausages, ribs, lamb chops, chicken in a spicy sauce , quail,
pork chops, etc.
All “gratin” cooking must be done with the o ven door shut.
The “gratin” mode is ideal f or cooking grouper steaks , tuna,
swordfish, stuff ed cuttlefish etc.
Baking Mode u
Position of thermostat knob “C ”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The rear heating element and the fan come on, guaranteeing
delicate heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven.
This mode is ideal for baking and cooking delicate foods especially cakes that need to rise - and for the preparation of
certain tartlets on 3 shelv es at the same time. Here are a few
examples: cream puffs, sweet and sa voury biscuits, savoury
puffs, Swiss rolls and small portions of vegetables au gratin,
etc…..
“Fast cooking” Mode v
Position of thermostat knob “C ”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The heating elements and the fan come on, guaranteeing
constant heat distributed uniformly throughout the oven.
This mode is especially recommended for cooking prepacked f ood quickly (as pre-heating is not necessary), such
as for example: frozen or pre-cooked food) as well as for a
few “home-made” dishes.
The best results when cooking using the “F ast cooking” mode
are obtained if you use one cooking rack only (the second
from the bottom), please see the table entitled “Practical
Cooking Advice”.
“Defrosting” ModeU
Position of thermostat knob “C”: any
The fan located on the bottom of the oven makes the air
circulate at room temperature around the food. This is
recommended for the defrosting of all types of f ood, but in
particular for delicate types of food which do not require
heat, such as for example: ice cream cakes, cream or
custard desserts, fruit cakes. By using the fan, the
defrosting time is approximately halved. In the case of
meat, fish and bread, it is possible to accelerate the
process using the “multi-cooking” mode and setting the
temperature to 80° - 100°C.
The turnspit (only available on certain models)
To start the turnspit, proceed as f ollows:
a) place the oven tra y on the 1st rac k;
b) insert the special tur nspit support on the 3rd rack and
position the spit by inserting it through the special hole
into the turnspit at the back of the oven;
c) start the turnspit using knob “B” to select setting 2 / T.
Pizza Mode w
Position of thermostat knob “C ”: Between 40°C and 250°C.
The bottom and circular heating elements, as well as the
fan, will come on. This combination rapidly heats the oven
due to the large amounts of power used by the appliance
(2800 W), which results in the production of considerable
heat coming prevalently from the bottom.
The pizza mode is ideal for foods requiring high temperatures
to cook, like pizzas and large roasts. Only use one oven tr ay
or rack at a time. However, if more than one is used, these
must be switched halfwa y through the cooking process.
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