Indesit K 344 EC-G User Manual

Cooker with electric
oven

Instructions for installation and use

K 344 E.C/G

Cooker with electric oven

Instructions for installation and use

Important safety warnings

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

• call only the Service Centers authorized by the manufacturer

• always use original Spare Parts

1 This appliance is intended for nonprofessional use

within the home.

2 These instructions are only for those countries whose

symbols appear in the booklet and on the serial no.
plate of the appliance.

3 This owner’ s manual is f or a class 1 appliance (in-

sulated) or class 2, subc lass 1 appliances (installed
between two cabinets.

4 Before using your appliance, read the instructions in

this owner’s manual carefully since it provides all the
information you need to ensure 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.

5 When you have removed the packing, check that the

appliance is not damaged. If y ou have any doubts, do
not use the appliance and contact your nearest Ariston
Service Centre. Never leave the packing components
(plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, etc.) within the
reach of children since they are a source of potential
danger.

6 The appliance must be installed only by a qualified tech-

nician in compliance with the instructions provided. The
manufacturer declines all liability for improper installa­tion, which may result in personal injury and damage
to property.

7 The electrical safety of this appliance can only be guar-

anteed if it is correctly and efficiently earthed, in com­pliance with regulations on electrical safety. Always
ensure that the earthing is efficient. If you have any
doubts, contact a qualified technician to check the sys­tem. The manuf acturer declines all liability for damage
resulting from a system which has not been earthed.

8 Before plugging the appliance into the mains, check

that the specifications indicated on the date plate (on
the appliance and/or packaging) correspond with those
of the electrical and gas systems in your home.

9 Check that the electrical capacity of the system and

sockets will support the maximum power of the appli­ance, as indicated on the data plate. If you have any
doubts, contact a qualified technician.

10 An omnipolar switch with a contact opening of at least

3 mm or more is required for installation.

11 If the socket and appliance plug are not compatible,

have the socket replaced with a suitable model by a
qualified technician, who should also check that the
cross-section of the socket cable is sufficient for the
power absorbed by the appliance. The use of adap­tors, multiple sockets and/or e xtensions, is not recom­mended. If their use cannot be avoided, remember to
use only single or multiple adapters and extensions
which comply with current safety regulations. In these
cases, never exceed the maximum current capacity
indicated on the individual adaptor or extension and
the maximum power indicated on the multiple adapter .

12 Do not leave the appliance plugged in if it is not in use .

Switch off the main switch and gas supply when you
are not using the appliance.

13 The openings and slots used for ventilation and heat

dispersion must nev er be cov ered.

14 The user must not replace the supply cable of this ap-

pliance. Always contact an after-sales service centre
which has been authorised by the manufacturer if the
cable has been damaged or needs replacement.

15 This appliance must be used for the purpose for which

it was expressly designed. An y other use (e.g. heating
rooms) is considered to be improper and consequently
dangerous. The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage resulting from improper and irresponsible use.

16 A number of fundamental rules must be follow ed when

using electrical appliances. The following are of par­ticular importance:

• Do not touch the appliance when your hands or feet
are wet.

• Do not use the appliance barefooted.

• Do not use extensions, but if they are necessary,
caution must be exercised.

• Nev er pull the power supply cable or the appliance
to unplug the appliance plug from the mains.

• Nev er leave the appliance exposed to atmospheric
agents (rain, sun etc.)

• Do not allow children or persons who are not famil­iar with the appliance to use it, without supervision.

17 Always unplug the appliance from the mains or s witch

off the main switch before cleaning or carrying out main­tenance.

18 If you are no longer using an appliance of this type,

remember to make it unserviceable by unplugging the
appliance from the mains and cutting the supply cable.
Also make all potentially dangerous parts of the appli­ance safe, above all for children who could play with
the appliance.

19 To a void accidental spillage do not use cookw are with

uneven or def ormed bottoms on the electric plates. T urn
the handles of pots and pans inwards to av oid knoc k­ing them over accidentally.

20 Never use flammab le liquids such as alcohol or gaso-

line, etc. near the appliance when it is in use.

21 When using small electric appliances near the hob,

keep the supply cord away from the hot parts.

22 Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”¡” position when

the appliance is not in use.

23 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 chil­dren well awa y.

24 If the cooker is placed on a pedestal, take the

necessary precautions to prevent the same from sliding
off the pedestal itself.

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Installation

All instruction on the following pages must be carried out
by a competent person (corgi registered) in compliance
with gas safety (installation and use) regulation 1984.

Important: disconnect the cooker from the electrycity
and gas supply when any adjustment, etc.

Positioning
Important: this unit may be installed and used only in

permanently ventilated rooms according to the British
Standards Codes Of Practice: B.S. 6172/B.S. 5440, Par. 2
and B.S. 6891 Current Editions. The f ollowing requirements
must be observed:

a) The cooker should not be installed in a bed sitting room

with a volume of less than 20m3. If it is installed in a room
of volume less than 5m3 an air vent of effective area of
110cm2 is required, if it is installed in a room of volume
between 5m3 and 10m3 a supplementary airvent area of
50cm2 is required, if the volume exceeds 11m3 no airvent
is required. Howev er , if the room has a door or a window
which opens directly to the outside no air vent is required
even when the v olume is between 5m3 and 11m3.

b) During prolonged use of the appliance y ou may consider

it necessary to open a window to the outside to improve
ventilation.

c) If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same

room, B.S.5440 Part 2 Current Edition, should, be
consulted to determine the requisite air vent requirements.

Levelling your appliance (only on a fe w models)
Y our cook er is supplied with feet for le velling the appliance.
If necessary , these feet can be screwed into the housings
in the corners of the cooker base.

50°C above room temperature. For proper installation of
the cooker, the following precautions must be taken:
a) The appliance can be placed in a kitchen, dining room

or bedsit, but not in a bathroom.

b) All furniture around the appliance must be placed at

least 200 mm from the top of the cooker, should the
surface of the appliance be higher than the worktop of
this furniture. Curtains should not be placed behind
the cooker or less than 200 mm away from the sides
of the appliance.

c) Any hoods must be installed according to the require-

ments in the installation manual for the hoods them­selves.

d) If the cooker is installed beneath a wall cabinet, the

latter must be situated at a minimum of 420 mm above
the hob. The minimum distance between the worktop
and kitchen units made of combustible material is 700
mm (Fig. A).

e) The wall in direct contact with the back panel of the

cooker must be made of non-flammable materials.

f) The cooker is fitted with a safety chain that must be

attached to a hook, secured to the wall behind the
appliance.
Note: some models can have their gas connection
inverted. It is important to make sure the safety chain
is always situated on the side which corresponds to
the hose holder (Fig. B).

HOOD

Min. mm.

600

mm.

420

Min.

mm. with hood

420

650

Min. mm.

min.

mm. without hood

700

min.

Mounting the legs (only on a few models)
Press-fit legs are supplied which fit under the base of your
cooker.

Installation of the cooker

The appliance can be installed next to furniture units which
are no taller than the top of the cooker hob. The wall in
direct contact with the back panel of the cooker must be
made of non-flammable material. During operation the
back panel of the cooker could reach a temperature of

Fig. A Fig. B

Gas connection

The cooker should be connected to the gas-supply by a
corgi registered installer. During installation of this product
it is essential to fit an approved gas tap to isolate the supply
from the appliance for the conv enience of any subsequent
removal or servicing. Connection of the appliance to the
gas mains or liquid gas must be carried out according to
the prescribed regulation in force, and only after it is
ascertained that it is adaptable to the type of gas to be
used. If not, follow the instructions indicated in the
paragraph headed “Adaptation to diff erent gas types”. On
some models the gas supply can be connected on the left
or on the right, as necessary; to change the connection,
reverse the position of the hose holder with that of the cap
and replace the gasket (supplied with the appliance). In
the case of connection to liquid gas, by tank, use pressure
regulators that conform to the regulation in force. The gas
supply must be connected to the left of the appliance. Be
sure that the hose does not pass through the rear of the
cooker touching hot parts.

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HOT PARTS

GREEN &
YELLOW

BROWN

BLUE

13 amp fuse

CROSS-BAR
CORD GRIP

Important: make sure the supply pressure conforms with
the values shown in the table entitled “Caracteristics of the
burners and nozzles”. When the cooker is installed

between cabinets (recessed), the gas connection must
be effected by an approved flexible hose with bayonet
fitting (BS 669 Current Edition). The gas inlet for the
cookers is a threaded G 1/2 gas female fitting.

Connecting the gas supply

To make the connection, a flexible hose should be used
corresponding to the current gas regulations which are:

• the hose must never be at an y point in its lenght in contact
with the “hot” parts of the cooker;

• the hose must never be longer than 1,5 metre;

• the hose must not be subject to any tension or torsional

stress and it must not have an y excessively narrow curves
or bottlenecks;

• the hose must be easy to inspect along its entire length
to check its condition;

• the hose must always be in good condition, ne ver attempt
to repair.

Important: the installation must comply with gas safety
(installation and use) regulations 1984. In all cases for the
above, b y low , a qualified, corgi approv ed engineer must be
called for installation.

Electrial connection

Pow er supply voltage and frequency: 230-240V a.c. 50/60 Hz.
Note: the supply cable must be positioned so that it never
reaches at any point a temperature 50°C higher than the
room temperature. The cable must be routed a way from the
rear vents. Should you require it, you ma y use a longer cable,
however, you must ensure that the cable supplied with the
appliance is replaced by one of the same specifications in
accordance with current standards and legislation.
Y our appliance is supplied with a 13 amp fused plug that can
be plugged into a 13 amp socket f or immediate use. Bef ore
using the appliance please read the instructions below.

WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
THE FOLLOWING OPERA TIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED
OUT BY A QU ALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Removing the plug:

If your appliance has a non-rewireable moulded plug and
you should wish to remov e it to add a cable extension or to
re-route the mains cable through partitions, units etc., please
ensure that either:

• the plug is replaced by a fused 13 amp re-wireable plug
bearing the BSI mark of approval.

or:

• the mains cable is wired directly into a 13 amp cable outlet,
controlled by a switch, (in compliance with BS 5733) which
is accessible without moving the appliance.

Please note: for appliances with a rating greater than 13
amp (eg: electric hob , double ovens and freestanding electric
cookers etc.) the mains cable must be wired into a cooker
output point with a rating of 45 amp. In this case the cable is
not supplied.

Disposing of the plug:

Ensure that before disposing of the plug itself, y ou 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”)

Replacing the fuse:

When replacing a faulty fuse, a 13 amp ASTA approved fuse
to BS 1362 should always be used, and the fuse cover re­fitted. If the fuse cover is lost, the plug must not be used until
a replacement is obtained.

Replacement fuse covers:

If a replacement fuse cover is fitted, it must be of the correct
colour as indicated by the coloured marking or the colour
that is embossed in words on the base of the plug.
Replacements can be obtained directly from your nearest
Service Depot.

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.

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Adapting the cooker to different types of gas

In order to adapt the cooker to a different type of gas with
respect to the gas for which it was produced (indicated on
the label attached to the lid), follow these steps:
a) replace the hose holder mounted on the appliance with

that supplied in the bag of “cooker accessories”.
Important: the hose holder f or liquid gas is marked 8, the
hose holder for methane gas is marked 13. Alwa ys fit the
sealing gasket.
b) Replacing the burner nozzles on the hob:

• remove the grids and slide the burners from their

housings;

• unscrew the nozzles using a 7 mm socket spanner,

and replace them with nozzles for the new type of gas

(see table 1 “Burner and nozzle characteristics”).

• replace all the components by repeating the steps in

reverse order.

c) Minimum regulation of the hob burners:

•

turn the tap to minimum;

• remove the knob and adjust the regulation screw , which
is positioned in or next to the tap pin, until the flame is
small but steady.
N.B.: in the case of liquid gas, the regulation screw
must be screwed in to the bottom.

• check that the flame does not turn off when you turn
the tap quickly from high to low.

d Regulating the primary air of the burners:
The primary air of the burners requires no regulation.

Important

On completion of the operation, replace the old rating
sticker with one indicating the new type of gas used. This
sticker is av ailab le from our Service Centres.

Note

Should the pressure of the gas used be different (or vary)
from the recommended pressure, it is necessary to fit a
suitable pressure regulator onto the inlet pipe in
compliance with current National Regulations relative to
“regulators for channelled gas”.

Burner and nozzle characteristics

Table 1 Liquid Gas Natural Gas

Burner Diameter

(mm)

Fast
(Large)(R)

Semi Fast
(Medium)(S)

Auxiliary

(Small)(A)
Supply

Pressures

100 3.00 0.7 41 86 218 214 116 286

75 1.90 0.4 30 70 138 136 106 181

55 1.00 0.4 30 50 73 71 79 95

* At 15°C and 1013 mbar- dry gas
** Propane P.C.S. = 50,37 MJ/Kg
*** Butane P.C.S. = 49,47 MJ/Kg

Natural P.C.S . = 37,78 MJ/m

Thermal Power

kW (p.c.s.*)

Nominal Reduced (mm) (mm) *** ** (mm)

Nominal (mbar)

Minimum (mbar)

Maximum (mbar)

3

By-Pass

1/100

Nozzle

1/100

28-30

S

20
35

Ø145

Flow*

g/h

37
25
45

Nozzle

1/100

Flow*

20
17
25

l/h

K 344 E.C/G

6

R

A

104

60

50

85/90

Technical Specifications

Oven:

dimensions (HxLxP): 34x39x44

volume: 58 lt

Maximum absorbed oven: 2000W

Inner Dimensions of the Food Warmer:

Width: 42 cm

Depth: 44 cm

Height: 17 cm

ENERGY LABEL

Directive 2002/40/EC on the label of electric ovens
Norm EN 50304
Energy consumption Class certification Natural convection

heating mode: a Static

V olta ge and Frequency of Power Supply:

see data plate

Burners:

adaptable for use with all the types of gas indicated on

the data plate situated inside the flap or, once the

dishwarmer drawer has been opened, on the inside wall

of the left-hand side panel.

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

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

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

- 90/396/EEC of 29/06/90 (Gas) and subsequent
modifications;

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

Mains frequency and voltage of the electric section and charac teristics of the gas secti on

Model Gas section Electric section

Class

K 344 E.C/G II2H3+

(1) The values in g/h ref er to the c apaci ties with l iquid ga s (Butan e, Propan e).

Rated power

kW (1)

7.8 (567 g/h - G30)
(557 g/h - G31)

230-240V~ 50/60Hz

Voltage

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The cooker with electric oven

A. Tr ay f or Catching Overflo ws
B. Gas Burner
D. Top Grate
E. Control Panel
F. Adjustable Feet or Legs
G. Dripping Pan or Baking Sheet
J. Electr onic Lighting Device
K. Oven Rack
L. Selection knob
M. Thermostat knob
N. Contr ol Knobs for Gas Burners on Hob
O. The oven-operating pilot lamp
S. Timer Knob
T. Electronic Lighting for Hob Burners

J

A

B

E

D

K

O

T

S

LM

N

G

F

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The different functions and uses of the oven

The various functions included in the cooker are selected by
operating the control devices located on the cooker control
panel.

Control Knobs for the Gas Burners on the Hob (N)
The position of the gas burner controlled by each one of the

knobs is shown by a symbol of a solid ring:•. To light one of

the burners, hold a lighted match or lighter near the burner.
Press down and turn the corresponding knob in the counter-

clockwise direction to the maximum E setting. Each burner
can be operated at its maximum, minimum or intermediate

power. Shown on the knob are the diff erent symbols for off •

(the knob is on this setting when the symbol lines up with the
reference mark on the control panel), for maxim um E and

minimum C.

To obtain these settings, turn the knob counter-clockwise
with respect to the off position. T o turn off the burner, turn the

knob clockwise until it stops (corresponding again with the •

symbol).

Electronic Ignition for the Gas Hob

Some of the models are provided with instant electronic lighting
of the hob gas burners; these models are identified by the pres­ence of a lighting device (see detail J). This device operates
when a slight pressure is applied to the “T” button marked with

1 symbol. To light a specific burner just press the button la-

belled “T” while pushing the corresponding knob all the wa y in
and turning it counter-clockwise until it lights. For immediate

lighting, first press the b utton and then turn the knob.
Important: Should the burner flames accidentally go out,
turn off the control knob and wait at least 1 minute before
trying to relight.

Notice: The first time y ou use your appliance, we recom-

mend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting
and leave the ov en 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 dur­ing this initial use is due to the evaporation of substances
used to protect the oven during storage and until it is in­stalled.

Attention: Only use the bottom shelf of the oven when using
the rotisserie to cook (where present). 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. Alwa ys place your cookware
(dishes, aluminium foil, etc. etc.) on the grate provided with
the appliance inserted especially along the oven guides.

The oven knobs

With these two controls you can select the different
functions of the oven and choose the cooking temperatu­re suitable for the food you are preparing. The different
cooking functions are set up by operating the two knobs:

L - the selection knob (identified by the symbol G)
M - the thermostat knob (identified by the symbol H) on

the oven panel.

For any selection-knob setting diff erent from idle, identified
by the “0”, the o ven light turns on; the knob setting marked

8 permits turning on the oven light without any heating

element being switched on. When the oven light is on, it
means that the oven is in use, and it will remain on f or the
entire time the oven is being used.

1. Static oven

- Knob “L” setting: a

- Knob “M” setting: anywhere between 50°C and Max
The oven light turns on and the top and bottom heating

elements (resistors) switch on. The temperature , fix ed by
the thermostat knob, is reached automatically and kept
constant by the thermostat control. This function permits
cooking and type of food thanks to e xcellent temperature
distribution.

2. The bottom heating element

- Knob “L” setting: y

- Knob “M” setting: an ywhere betw een 50°C and Max
The oven light turns on and so does the bottom heating

element. The temperature, fixed by the thermostat knob,
is reached automatically and kept constant. This setting
is recommended for finishing the cooking of foods (placed
in pans) that are well done on the outside but still not done
inside or for desserts covered with fruit or jam which require
a light browning on top. Note that this function does not
permit reaching the maximum (250°C) temperature inside
for cooking foods always on this oven setting unless the
foods are cakes which only require temperatures below
or equal to 180°C.

3. The grill

- Knob “L” setting: F

- Knob “M” setting: Max
The oven light turns on and so does the infra-red ray g rill,

and the motor starts turning the spit. The rather high and
direct temperature of the grill permits browning the outside
of meats immediately thus keeping in the juices and
assuring tenderness.

4. The double grill

- Knob “L” setting: d

- Knob “M” setting: Max
The oven light turns on and so does the double heating

element of the grill and the motor starts tur ning the spit.
This grill is larger than the average and has a completely
new design: cooking perf ormance is increased 50%. The
double grill makes sure that ev en the corners are touched
by heat.
Important: when utilizing the gr ill, place the rack at the
lower levels (see cooking table). To catch grease or fat
and prevent smoke, place a dripping-pan at the bottom
rack le vel.
Important: when using the grill, the oven door must be
left partly open by positioning the deflector “D” between
door and panel to prevent the cooker knobs from
overheating.

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D

The oven-operating pilot lamp (O)

Signals when the oven is heating. It s witches off when the
temperature inside the oven reached the temperature
selected by the knob. At this point the alternate turning on
and turning off of this light indicates that the thermostat is
operating correctly to keep the ov en temperature constant.

Timer Knob

T o use the timer , the ringer “S” must be wound up by turning
the knob one full turn clockwise 4; then turn it back 5, to

the desired time so that the number of minutes on the knob
matches the reference mark on the panel.

Attention

Av oid the children touch the oven door because it is very hot
during the cooking.

Practical advice for burner use

In order to get the maximum yield it is important to remember
the following:

· Use appropriate cookware for each bu rner (see table) so

as to avoid flames ov ershooting the edges .

· At boiling point turn the knob to minimum.

· Use cookware with lids.

· Always use cookware with flat bottoms .

Storage recess below the oven (only a f ew models)
Below the oven a recess can be used to contain cooking pans
and cooker accessories. Moreover, during ov en operation, it may
be used to keep food warm.To open the storage is necessary
turn it downwards.
Caution: this storage recess must not be used to store
inflammable materials.

Oven door kit

In order to further decrease the temperature of the oven door
and reduce energy consumption, a supplemental kit has been
made availab le. This kit should be installed if the oven is used in
the presence of small children. To install the protective glass for
the oven door (code 076650), contact your nearest Merloni
Eletrodomestici Service Centre indicated on the list provided
with the appliance.

Burner ø Cookware diameter (cm)

Fast (R) 24 - 26
Semi Fast (S) 16 - 20

Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14

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Cooking advice

The oven off ers a wide range of alternatives which allow
you to cook any type of food in the best possib le wa y . With
time you will learn to make the best use of this versatile
cooking appliance and the following directions are only a
guideline which may be varied according to your o wn per­sonal experience.

Baking cakes

The oven should alwa ys be warm before putting in cak es
wait till the end of preheating (about 10-15 min.). Cake­baking temperatures are normally around 160°C/200°C.
Do not open the oven door during the baking process as
this could cause the cake to sink.In general:

Pastry is too dr y

Increase the tempe rature b y 10°C and r educe th e

cooking time.

Pastry dropped

Use less liquid or lower the t emperat ure b y 10°C.

Pastry is too dark on top

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

Cooking fish and meat

When cooking white meat, fowl and fish use low
temperatures. (150°C-175°C). When red meat must be
superficially well-cooked but succulent inside, it is
advisable to start with a high temperature (200-220°C)
for a short time, and then to reduce it at a later point.
Generally speaking, the more meat there is, the lower the
temperature and the longer the cooking time should
be.Place the meat in the centre of the grid and put a spill­tray underneath to catch grease drips. Insert the grid so
that it is in the middle of the oven. If more heat from below
is required, use the 1° bottom shelf.

T o grill

When using any of the 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 rays). If necessary, however , the
thermostat can be set to lower temperatures for grilling.
When using the grill functions, place 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 rac k from the bottom.

Cooked well on the inside but sticky on the
outside

Use less liquid, lower t he tem perat ure, and incr ease

the cooking time.

The pastry sticks to the pan

Grease the pan well an d sprin kle it with a d ustin g of
flour.

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Cooker routine maintenance and cleaning

Before each operation, disconnect the cooker from
the electricity .T o assure the long lif e of the cooker , it must

be thoroughly cleaned frequently , k eeping in mind that:

· Do not use steam equipment to clean the appliance.

· the enamelled parts and the self-cleaning panels are

washed with warm water without using any abrasive
powders or corrosive substances which could ruin
them;

· the inside of the oven should be cleaned fairly often
while it is still warm using warm water and detergent,
followed by careful rinsing and drying;

· the flame spreaders should be washed frequently with
hot water and detergent taking care to eliminate any
scale;

· Stainless steel may become marked if it comes into
contact with very hard water or harsh detergents
(containing phosphorous) for long periods of time. After
cleaning, it is advisable to rinse thoroughly and dry. It
is also recommended to dry any water drops;

Important: per iodically check the wear of the gas hose
and substitute it if there are any defects; we recommended
changing it every year .

Replacing the oven lamp

· Unplug the oven from the mains;

· 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
characteristics::

- V oltage 230V

- Wattage 25W

- T ype E14

· Replace the glass cover and reconnect the oven to

the mains.

Gas tap maintenance

The taps may jam in time or they ma y become difficult to
turn. If so , the tap itself must be replaced.

N.B.: This operation m ust be performed by a technician
authorised by the manufacturer.

Removing the lid

The cooker lid can be removed to f acilitate cleaning. To
remove the lid, first open it completely and pull it
upwards (see figure)

12

G

Cooking advice

Selection
knob setting

1 Static

a

2 Oven
bottom

y

Foods Wt.

(Kg)

Lasagne
Cannelloni
Pasta bakes au gratin
Veal
Chicken
Duck
Rabbit
Pork
Lamb
Mackerel
Red porgy
Trout baked in paper
Napolitan pizza
Biscuits or coo kies
Flan or tart
Savoury pie
Yeast cake
Fruit cake

Finishing touches

2,5
2,5
2,0
1,7
1,5
1,8

2

2,1

1,8
1,1
1,5

1

1
0,5
1,1

1
0,5

1

Cooking

position from

bottom

2
3
3

2
3
3
3
3
3

2

2

2

2
3
3
3
3
3

Heating time

(minutes)

5
5

5
10
10
10
10
10
10

5

5

5
15
10
10
10
10
10

Thermostat

knob

H

200
200
200
180
200
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
220
180
180
180
160
170

Cooking

time

(minutes)

45-50
30-35
30-35
60-70
80-90

90-100

70-80
70-80
70-80
30-40
30-35
25-30
15-20
10-15
25-30
30-35
25-30
25-30

3 Grill

F

4 Double Grill

d

cooking times are appr oxi mate and m ay va ry acc ordin g to per sonal t aste. W hen co oking us ing the g rill or

NB:

double grill, the drippi ng-pan mus t alway s be pla ced on th e 1st oven r ack fr om the b ottom.

Sole and cuttlefish
Squid and shrimp on
spits
Cod fillets
Grilled vegetables

Veal steaks
Cutlets
Hamburgers
Mackerels
Toast sandwiches

1
1

1
1

1

1,5

1
1

n.° 4

4
4

4

3/4

4
4
3
4
4

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

5

Max
Max

Max
Max

Max
Max
Max
Max
Max

8
4

10

8-10

15-20

20

7

15-20

5

13

14

15

Merloni Elettrodomestici

Viale Aristide Merloni 47
60044 Fabriano
Italy
T el [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.merloni.com

04/03 - 195039141.00

Cucina con forno elettrico (Spec. GB)