Ariston FR 34 S GB User Manual

FB 36 GB
FB 36 IX GB
FR 34 S GB

^ Electric ventilated oven

Instructions for installation and use

ÍÍ1 ARISTON

Congratulations on choosing an Aristón 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 performance and to extend the life
of your appliance, as it will provide you with all the instructions you require to ensure its safe installation, use and
maintenance. Always keep this owner’s manual close to hand since you may need to refer to it in the future. Thank you.

Close-up view

A. Control Panel
B. Cooking mode selection knob
C. Variable Grill Knob

E. Oven indicator light (only available on certain models)

- When lit, it indicates the ovens is heating up to the
temperature set.

F. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet

G. Oven Rack

H. Guides for sliding the racks or dripping pan in and

out

Electronic programmer (only available on certain

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models) - 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.

O. Country Style Timer Knob (only available on certain

models)

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How to use your oven

The various features offered by your oven are selected by

means of selector knob “B” and thermostat “C” situated

on the control panel.

Notice: The first time you use your appliance, we recom
mend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting
and leave the oven on for about 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 dur
ing this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances
used to protect the oven during storage and until it is in
stalled.

Notice: Place the dripping pan provided on the bottom
shelf of the oven to prevent any sauce and/or grease from
dripping onto the bottom of the oven only when grilling
food or when using the rôtisserie (only available on cer
tain models). 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 dam
age the enamel. Always place your cookware (dishes, alu

minium foil, etc. etc.) on the grid provided with the appli
ance inserted especially along the oven guides.

N.B.: Should the appliance be equipped with an electronic
programmer, to use the electric oven, just press button 0

(the symbol will appear on the display) before selecting
the desired cooking function.

Thermostatically controlled oven (Fan Assisted
Mode)

When the oven control knob (B) is turned in a clockwise
direction to the symbol J the fan and oven light will come
on to assist in the defrosting of frozen food. Rotating further
to the complete range of temperatures shown on the dial
you can choose which is most suitable for the food you
are going to cook. The temperature is reached
automatically and controlled by the oven thermostat (from
60“C to MAX).

Note: Whilst using tag oven for conventional cooking knob
(C) must be set with “MAX” in line with the reference mark

on the control panel.

Grill □

Both of the top heating elements turn on. On this setting,
food is cooked by the thermal radiation given off in the
downward direction by the electric heating element. The
very high temperature and direct heat of the grill make it
possible to brown meats on the surface while locking ,n
the juices to keep them tender.

The oven light

Set knob “B” to the J symbol to turn it on. It lights the
oven and stays on when any of the electrical heating ele

ments in the oven come on.

Clock with Country Style timer

How to reset the correct time

The oven must be plugged in.
Pull the knob and turn it anticlockwise until you set the correct
time.

Cooling ventilation

In order to cool down the exterior of the appliance, some
models are equipped with a cooling fan which comes on
automatically when the oven is hot.
When the fan is on, a normal flow of air can be heard
exiting between the oven door and the control panel.

Note: When cooking is done, the fan stays on until

the oven cools down sufficiently.

Timer Feature

The timer feature allows you to enter a given amount of time
from which the timer begins to count down. This feature does
not turn the oven on or off; it merely sounds when the time has
elapsed.

How to set the timer

Turn the knob anticlockwise until the marker lines up with the

desired time (internal scale), which can be seen in the “window”.
The time countdown will begin immediately.
To interrupt the timer buzzer, or to use only the clock feature, set

the marker to the ^ symbol.

NB.: The programmer is electrically powered, therefore in the
event of a power shortage, it will stop working for the entire
duration of the same. Following this power failure, the correct
time will have to be reset.

Electronic Cooking Programmer

The programmer makes it possible to preset the oven and
the grill in terms of;

• delay start with a preset length of time for cooking;

• immediate start with a preset length of time for cooking;

• timer.
Button functions:

: Timer with hour and minutes;

: Length of cooking time;
: End cooking time;

: Manual change;
0: Change time (backwards);
[+]: Change time (forwards).

How to Reset the Digital Clock

After the appliance has been connected to the power source

or following a power outage, the clock display will begin to
blink and read: 0:00

• Press the and buttons at the same time. Then
use (within 4 seconds) the 0 and buttons to set the

exact time.
Use the button to move the time forwards.

Use the 0 button to move the time backwards.

The time can also be changed in the following two ways:

1. Repeat all of the foregoing steps.

2. Press the button, and then use the 0 and buttons
to reset the time.

Manual Operation Mode for the Oven

After the time has been set, the programmer is automati
cally set to manual mode.

Note: Press the 0 button to return the oven to manual mode
after every “Automatic” cooking session.

Delayed Start Time with Preset Cooking Length

The length and the end cooking times must be set. Let us
suppose that the display shows 10:00.

1. Turn the oven control knob to the cooking setting and
temperature desired (example: convection oven at
200°C).

2. Press the and the use (within 4 seconds) the 0 and
0 buttons to set the length of the cooking time. Let us

suppose that 30 minutes was set for the length of the
cooking time. In this case, the display will show:

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Release the button, and within 4 seconds, the current time

will reappear with the symbol and “auto.”

3. Press the 0 button, and then use the 0 and 0 buttons
to set the end cooking time. Let us suppose that it is

13:00

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4. Release the button and the display will show the current
time within 4 seconds:

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When “auto” is lighted, it indicates that the length and end
cooking time have been preset to operate in automatic
mode. At this point, the oven will turn on automatically at

12:30 in order to finish the cooking session within 30

minutes. When the oven is on, the i’"i symbol (cooking
pot) will appear on the display for the entire length of the

cooking process. The 0 button can be pressed at any
time to display the setting for the length of the cooking

time, while the 0 button can be pressed to display the end

cooking time.

At the end of the cooking time, an acoustic signai wiii
sound. Press any button it turn it off (except the 0

and 0 buttons).

Immediate Start Time with Preset Cooking Length

When only the length of the cooking time is set (points 1 and
2 of the paragraph entitled, “Delayed Start Time with Preset

Cooking Length”), the cooking session starts immediately.

Cancelling a Preset Cooking Time

Press the 0 button, and use the 0 button to set the time to;

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Then press the manual cooking mode button 0.

Timer Feature

The timer can be used to count down from a given length of
time. This feature does not control when the oven comes on
or turns off, but, rather, it only emits an acoustic signal when
the preset time has run out.

Press the button, and the display will read:

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Then use the 0 and 0 buttons to set the desired time.

Release the button, and the timer will start at that second.
The display will show the current time.

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At the end of the preset time, an acoustic signal will sound,
which can be turned off by pressing any button (except the

0 and 0 buttons), and the symbol will turn off.

Changing and Cancelling Settings

• The settings can be changed at any time by pressing the
corresponding button and using the 0 or 0 button.

• When the length setting for the cooking time is cancelled,

the end cooking time setting is also cancelled, and vice
versa.

• When in automatic cooking mode, the appliance will not

accept end cooking times prior to the start cooking time
proposed by the appliance itself.

How to Keep Your Oven in Shape

Before cleaning your oven, or performing maintenance,
disconnect it from the power supply.

To extend the life of your oven, it must be cleaned
frequently, keeping in mind that:

• the enamelled or stainless steel parts should be
washed with lukewarm water without using any abra

sive powders or corrosive substances which could ruin
them; Stainless steel could get stained. If these stains
are difficult to remove, use special products available
on the market. After cleaning, it is advisable to rinse
thoroughly and dry.

• the inside of the oven should preferably be cleaned

immediately after use, when it is still warm, with hot
water and soap; the soap should be rinsed away and

the interior dried thoroughly. Avoid using abrasive de

tergents (for example cleaning powders, etc...) and
abrasive sponges for dishes or acids (such as
limescale-remover, etc...) as these could damage the
enamel. If the grease spots and dirt are particularly
tough to remove, use a special product for oven clean
ing, following the instructions provided on the packet.

• if you use your oven for an extended period of time,
condensation may form. Dry it using a soft cloth.

• there is a rubber seal surrounding the oven opening
which guarantees its perfect functioning. Check the

condition of this seal on a regular basis. If necessary,
clean it and avoid using abrasive products or objects
to do so. Should it become damaged, please contact
your nearest After-sales Service Centre. We recom

mend you avoid using the oven until it has been re

paired.

• never line the oven bottom with aluminium foil, as the
consequent accumulation of heat could compromise
the cooking and even damage the enamel.

• clean the glass door using non-abrasive products or

sponges and dry it with a soft cloth.

How to remove the oven door

For a more thorough clean, you can remove the oven
door. Proceed as follows:

• open the door fully;

• lift up and turn the small levers situated on the two
hinges;

• grip the door on the two external sides, shut it slowly
but not completely;

• pull the door towards you, pulling it out of its seat;

Reassemble the door by following the above procedures
backwards.

Disconnect the oven from the power supply by means
of the omnipolar switch used to connect the appliance

to the electrical mains; or unplug the appliance if the

plug is accessible;
Remove the glass cover of the lamp-holder;
Remove the lamp and replace with a lamp resistant to
high temperatures (300°C) with the following charac
teristics:

- Voltage: 230/240 V

- Wattage 25W

- Type El 4
Replace the glass cover and reconnect the oven to

the mains power supply.

Practical Cooking Advice

When cooking in the oven, use only one dripping pan or
rack at a time. Select from among the top or bottom rack
heights based on whether the dish needs more or less
heat from the top.

Preheating

If the oven must be preheated (this is generally the case
when cooking leavened foods), we recommend you use
the “convection mode” to reach the desired temperature

as quickly as possible. When preheating is over, which is

indicated by the red light “E” going out, select the

required cooking mode.

Cooking Fish and Meat

When cooking white meat, fowl and fish, use temperature

settings from 180 “C to 200 “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 grid and place
the dripping pan beneath it to catch the fat.

Make sure that the grid 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 savoury

roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat

with lard or bacon on the top.

Baking Cakes

When baking cakes, always preheat the oven and do not

open the oven door during baking to prevent the cake

from dropping. 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 dark on top

Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the
outside

Use less liquid, lower the temperature, and increase

the cooking time.

The pastry sticks to the pan

Grease the pan well and sprinkle it with a dusting of
flour or use greaseproof paper.

Using the Griii

Use the Q “griii” mode, placing the food under the cen

tre of the grill (situated on the 3rd or 4th rack form the

bottom) because only the central part of the top heating
element is turned on.

Use the bottom rack (1st from the bottom), placing the

dripping pan provided to collect any sauce and/or grease

and prevent the same from dripping onto the oven bot

tom.

The variable temperature control (C) is positioned to right
of the oven knob. This knob will provide varying grill
temperatures when rotated from “max” to “min” and may
be adjusted to vary the level of heat at any time during the
grilling operation.

To operate the grill

1. Turn the oven control knob (B) clockwise until the

required grilling symbol is in line with the mark on the
control panel. The element is now “on”.

2. The variable grill control (C) can now be operated to

select the required heat.

Therefore the best results when using the grill modes
are obtained by placing the grid on the lower racks

(see cooking table) then, to prevent fat and grease
from dripping onto the bottom of the oven and smoke
from forming, place a dripping-pan on the 1st oven

rack from the bottom.

Grilling must be done with the door partially open.

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

Food to be cooked

Pasta

Lasagne 2.5
Cannelloni
Oven-baked noodles 2.5

Meat

Veal

Chicken

Turkey
Duck 1.8
Rabbit 2
Pork
Lamb 1.8

Fish

Mackerel 1.1
Dentex 1.5
Trout baked in paper 1.0

Pizza

Napolitan

Cake

Biscuits

Tarts

Chocolate cake 1
Raised Cakes

Grill cooking

Toast
Pork chops 1.5
Mackerel 1.1

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

Wt. Cooking
(wt) position of

shelves from

bottom

3 210

2.5

1.7

1.5

3.0

2.1

1.0

0.5

1.1

1

n.° 4

3 210
3 210

3 230
3
3 MAX
3
3
3

3

3 210-230
3
3

3

3
3
3
3

4
4
4

Temperature

(“C)

220

230
230
230
230

210-230 MAX
210-230

MAX MAX

180
180 MAX

200
200

Variable

MAX-MIN

grill

MAX

MAX

Pre-heating time

(min)

-

-

-

-

■ -

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

15 30-35

15 30-35
15 30-35
15
15

Cooking

time

(min.)

75-80
75-80
75-80

85-90

110-115

95-100
120/125
105/110
100/110

90-95

55-60
60-65
40-45

45-50
50/55

10
30
35

Safety Is A Good Habit To Get Into

To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appiiance, we recommend that you do the foiiowing;

• oniy cail the Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer

• aiways use originai spare parts

• When handiing the appiiance, we recommend you
aiways use the purpose provided handies recessed

into the sides of the oven to prevent harming
people or damaging the appliance itself.

• This appliance is designed for non-professional, house

hold 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 can only be used
safely when it is correctly connected to an efficient
earthing system in compliance with current safety
standards.

• When the appliance is in use, the heating elements
and some parts of the oven door become extremely

hot. Make sure you don’t touch them and keep chil

dren well away.

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 itself, immediately after use of the oven
or grill due to the heat generated;

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

Avoid the following:

- Touching the appliance with wet parts of the body;

- Using the appliance when barefoot;

- Pulling on the appliance or the supply cable to unplug

it from the electrical outlet;

- Improper or dangerous operations;

- Obstructing the ventilation or heat dissipation slots;

- Allowing power supply cables of small appliances to

come into contact with the hot parts of the appliance;

- Exposing the appliance to atmospheric agents such

as rain, or sunlight;

- Using the oven for storage purposes;

- Using flammable liquids near the appliance;

- Using adapters, multiple sockets and/or extension
leads;

- 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 socket when it is not compat
ible with the appliance piug.

Service Centres authorised by the manufacturer
must be contacted in the foiiowing cases:

- If in doubt about the soundness of the appliance after

removing it from its packaging;

- If the power supply cable has been damaged or needs

to be replaced;

- If the appliance breaks down or functions poorly; ask

for original spare parts.

It is a good idea to do the foliowing:

- Only use the appliance to cook food and 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 perform
ing maintenance;

- When left unused, unplug the appliance form the elec
tricity mains and turn off the gas tap (if foreseen);

- Use oven gioves to place cookware in the oven or when

removing it;

- Always grip the oven door handle in the centre as the

extremities of the same may be hot due to any hot air
leaks;

- Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”o” position when the

appliance is not in use.

- Cut the power supply cable after disconnecting it from

the mains when you decide not to use the appliance any
longer.

• The manufacturer may not be held responsible for any
damage due to: incorrect installation, improper, incorrect
and irrational use.

Instalation

The appliance must be installed only by a qualified
person in compliance with the instructions provided.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for improper
installation which may harm persons and animals and
damage property.
Important: The power supply to the appliance must be
cut off before any adjustments or maintenance work is
done on it.

Installation of Buiit-in Ovens

In order to ensure that the built-in appliance functions prop
erly, the cabinet containing it must be appropriate. The
figure below gives the dimensions of the cut-out for instal

lation under the counter or in a wall cabinet unit.

The panels of the adjacent cabinets must be made of heat-

resistant material. In particular, cabinets with a veneer ex
terior must be assembled with glues which can 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 the safe operation of the appliance
must be removable only with the aid of a tool.
For the correct centring of your appliance, position the 4
tabs on the sides of the oven in correspondence with the
4 holes on the perimeter of the frame. In particular, if the
cabinet side panel:

• is 20 mm thick: the removable part of the tab must be
removed (Fig. A);

• is 18 mm thick: use the first groove, which is factory­set (Fig. B);

• is 16 mm thick: use the second groove (Fig.C)

In order to ensure adequate ventilation, the back panel of
the cabinet unit must be removed. Installing the oven so
that it rests on two strips of wood is preferable. If the oven

rests on a continuous, flat surface, there must be an ap

erture of at least 45 x 560 mm.

Fig. A

Fig.C
To fasten the oven to the cabinet, open the door of the
oven and attach it by inserting the 4 wooden screws into
the 4 holes located on the perimeter of the frame.

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.

Two 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 power supply cable

must be positioned so that it does not exceed room tem

perature by 50°C at any point of its length. Before 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 alter
native 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.

A15 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.

The plug and socket must be easily accessible.

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Technical Specifications

Inner dimensions of the oven:

Inner Volume of the Oven:

Consumption (fan assisted models):

to reach 200°C: kWh 0,40

to maintain 200°C for an hour: kWh 0,95

total consumption: kWh 1,35

Width 43.5 cm

Depth 40 cm

Height 32 cm

56 litres

Voltage and Frequency of Power Supply:

230-240V ~ 50Hz 2250-2400W

C€

This appliance conforms with the foliowing

European 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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