Cooker with new "7
cuochi" oven and
ceramic hob
Instructions for installation and use
K 6C8 P/G
Cooker with new "7 cuochi" oven and ceramic hob
Instructions for installation and use
Instruction
T o 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 non-professional use within
the home.
2 Before using the appliance, carefully read the instructions
contained in this manual, as they provide important
information for ensuring safe installation, use and
maintenance. Keep this manual as a reference guide.
3 Remove the packing and mak e sure the appliance hasn’t been
damaged during transport. If you have any doubts, don’t use
the appliance. Call a qualified technician for assistance. For
safety , keep pac king materials (plastic bags, polystyrene foam,
tacks, etc.) aw a y from children.
4 The appliance must be installed by a qualified technician in
accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. No liability f or
injury or damage to persons, animals or property will be accepted
by the manufacturer arising from failure to follow these
instructions.
5 The electrical safety of this appliance is ensured only if it is
correctly connected to an efficiently earthed system in
accordance with electrical safety regulations. Make sure this
basic safety requirement has been complied with. If in doubt,
have it chec ked by a qualified technician. No liability for damage
will be accepted by the manufacturer because of defective
earthing.
6 Before connecting the appliance, make sure the specifications
on the rating plate correspond with those of your pow er supply .
7 Check that your supply and sockets are sufficient for the total
load taken by your appliance which is stated on the r ating plate.
If you have an y doubts, contact a qualified technician for service.
8 A multipole circuit breaker with a space between contacts of 3
mm or more must be fitted for installation
9 If the socket and cooker plug are not compatib le, have the soc ket
replaced with a suitable model by a qualified technician who
should also check that the cross-section of the sock et cable is
suited to the power absorbed by the appliance. The use of
adaptors, multiple sockets and/or extensions, is not
recommended. If their use can not 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 single adaptor
or extension and the maximum power indicated on the m ultiple
adapter.
10 Do not leave the appliance plugged in if it is not necessary.
Switch off the main switch and gas cock when y ou are not using
the cooker.
11 The openings and slots used f or ventilation and dispersion
of heat must never be closed or plugged.
12 The user must not replace the supply cable of this appliance.
Always call an after-sales servicing centre authorised by the
manufacturer in the case of cable damage or replacement.
13 This appliance must be used for the purpose for which it was
expressly designed.
Any other use (e.g. heating rooms) is considered to be improper
and consequently dangerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage resulting
from improper and irresponsible use.
14 A number of fundamental rules must be followed when using
electrical appliances. The follo wing 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 these are necessary caution
must be ex ercised.
· never pull the po wer supply cable or the appliance to unplug
the appliance plug from the mains.
· never lea ve 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.
15 Always unplug the hob from the mains or switch off the main
switch before cleaning or carrying out maintenance operations.
16 If the surface of the glass breaks, disconnect the appliance
immediately. For repairs call only an authorised after-sales
servicing centre and request the use of original spare par ts
only. Failure to comply with the above may compromise the
safety of the appliance.
17 If you are no longer using the appliance, remember to mak e 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.
18 The vitreous china hob is resistant to temperature fluctuations
and shockproof. Remember however that sharp kitchen tools
or cutters may break the surface of the hob. If this happens,
unplug the cooker immediately from the mains and call your
local servicing centre.
19 Remember that the cooking surface remains hot for at least
half an hour after you switch off the surface. Do not place
containers or other objects on the hot surface.
20 Avoid setting an ything on the glass surf ace of the cooktop .
21 Do not turn on the cooking surfaces if there are sheets of
aluminium foil or plastic on the hob .
22 Keep a wa y from the hot surf aces .
23 When using small electrical household appliances close to the
hob, ensure that the power cable does not rest on the hot
surfaces
24 Keep pot handles turned inwards to avoid knocking the pot off
the hob.
25 When you turn on the cooking surface always place a pot on
the surface immediately as it will otherwise overheat v ery quickly
and possibly damage the heating elements.
26 Preliminary instructions. The glass sealant utilised may leave
traces of grease on the glass. Remember to wipe these away
with a normal non abrasive detergent before you turn on the
appliance. During the first few hours of use there may be a
smell of rubber which will disappear very quickly.
27 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 aw a y.
28 Make sure the knobs are in the “•”/”o” position when the appli-
ance is not in use.
29 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
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HOT PARTS
Important: before making any adjustements, maintenance
etc. to the cook er , first ensure that it is disconnected from
the electricity supply .
Positioning
The appliance can be installed next to furniture units which
are no taller than the top of the cooker hob. For proper
installation of the cooker, the following precautions must
be taken:
a) Kitchen cabinets installed next to the cooker that are
taller than the top of the hob must be situated at least
200 mm from the edge of the hob.
b) Hoods must be installed according to the requirements
in the installation manual for the hoods themselv es and
in any case at a minimum distance of 650 mm.
c) Place the wall cabinets adjacent to the hood at a
minimum height of 420 mm from the hob (see figure).
d) Should the cooker be installed beneath a wall cabinet,
the latter should be situated at least 700 mm
(millimetres) awa y from the hob , as shown in the figure.
e) the cut-out for the cooker cabinet should have the
dimensions indicated in the figure.
For the installation of the feeding cable carry out the
following operations:
l Unscrew screw “V” (see fig. A)
l Pull and open the junction blok lid
Important: the wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Green & Yellow Earth
Blue Neutral
Brown Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Green & Yellow wire to terminal marked “E” or or
coloured Green or Green & Yellow.
Brown wire to terminal marked “L” or coloured Red.
Blue wire to terminal marked “N” or coloured Black (see
fig. B).
l fix the feeding cable in the special cable stop and close
the cover.
N.B.: the power supply cable must ha ve these minimum
requirements:
T ype: H05RR-F
Section: 3x4 mm
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HOOD
Min. mm.
600
mm.
420
Min.
mm. with hood
420
650
Min. mm.
min.
mm. without hood
700
min.
Levelling
In order to have a perf ect levelling of the cook er adjustable
feets are supplyed. They can be screwed in the seats
positioned in the corners of the cooker base.
Electrical connection
Electric cookers come without a power supply cable. The
cooker is designed to operate on an electricity supply
which conforms to the electrical data shown on the Rating
Plate. The cooker can be connected to the mains only
after removing the back panel of the cooker itself with a
screwdriver.
N.B.: the following installation procedure must be carried
out by a qualified electrician. The electrical installation must
comply with the IEE Regulations, Building & local By-Lays.
Fig. A Fig. B
Connecting the supply cable to the mains
WARNINGS: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
Important: The cooker must be connected to the mains
by a switched (double pole) cook er outlet correctly fused
with a capacity appropriate to that shown on the cooker
Rating Plate. All electrical wiring from the consumer unit
to the cooker, via the switched double pole cooker outlet,
must be of an acceptable type and current rating as abov e.
Note: the supply cable must be positioned so that it nev er
reaches at any point a temperature 50°C higher than the
room temperature. The cable must be routed away from
the rear vents.
If the cooker is connected directly to the mains, an
omnipolar circuit-breaker with a minimum opening of 3
mm between the contacts.
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Technical characteristics
GHM I
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Oven
Dimensions (WxDxH) 34.5x40x39 cm
V olume 53 lt
Oven absorption Max 2800 W
Ceramic Hob
Front Left 1700 W
Back Left 1200 W
Back Right 2100 W
Front Right 1200 W
Hob Ceramic absorption Max 6200 W
V oltage and frequency 230-240V~ 50 Hz
Cooker description
A
B
C
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;
- 93/68/EEC of 22/07/93 and subsequent modifications.
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A Control panel
B Oven grate shelf
C Drip pan or cooking plate
D Adjustable fet
E Thermostat Light
G Selector Knob
H Thermostat Knob
I Electric plate knob
L The pilot lamp
M Analogue Programmer for Start/End Cooking Time
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Using instructions the oven
The various functions included in the cooker are selected
by operating the control devices located on the cooker
control panel.
Attention: The first time y ou use the oven we recommend
that you set the thermostat on the highest 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.
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 never
place anything on the bottom of the oven when it is in
operation because this could damage the enamel. Always
place your cookware (dishes, aluminium f oil, etc. etc.) on
the grate provided with the appliance inserted especially
along the oven guides.
The Oven Control Knobs
The
7 Cuochi
tional convection ovens with those of the more modern
forced air ventilation models. It is an extremely versatile
appliance that allows you to easily and safely choose
between 7 different cooking modes. The various f eatures
offered by the “7 Cuochi” oven are selected by means of
the knobs located on the control panel:
G - selector knob (identified by the symbol);
H - thermostat knob (identified by the symbol).
When the selector knob is on any other setting than that
identified by the “•”, symbol, the oven light turns on. The
setting identified by the symbol makes it possible to
turn the oven light on without having any of the ov en heating elements on.
1. Con vection Mode
- Position of the “G” knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: between 50°C and Max
On this setting, the light comes on and the top and bottom
heating elements are activated. This is the classic, traditional type oven which Ariston has perfected, with e xceptional heat distribution and reduced energy consumption.
The convection oven is still unequalled when it comes to
cooking dishes made up of several ingredients , e.g. cabbage with ribs, stews, etc. Excellent results are achieved
when preparing meat-based dishes as well (braised meats,
stew, goulash, wild game, ham etc.) which need to cook
slowly and require basting or the addition of liquid. It still
remains the best system for cooking pastries and fruit in
general. When cooking in convection mode , only use one
dripping-pan or cooking rack at a time, otherwise the heat
distribution will be unev en. Select from among the v arious
rack heights based on whether the dish needs more or
less heat from the top or bottom.
oven combines the advantages of tradi-
2. P astry Mode
- Position of the “G” knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: betw een 50 ° and Max
The fan will start and all of the heating elements will turn
on. This provides a delicate heating process with a pre valence of heat from the bottom. This mode is ideal f or baking and cooking delicate foods - especially pastries that
need to rise because the heat coming from the bottom
helps the leavening process. Some advice:
• Always preheat the oven;
• Ne v er place more than one dish in the ov en at a time;
• The rack (unless cooking directly on the dripping-pan)
should be used because it allows for better air circulation; In any case, do not leave unused dripping-pans
in the oven;
• P osition the rack at the third or second height from the
bottom in order to take full advantage of the heat rising
from the bottom of the oven; Place the pastry pan in
the centre of the rack;
• Do not open the door when cooking pastries in order
to prevent rapid temperature changes that could impede the cooking process and make the pastry drop.
3. Pizza Mode
- Position of the "G" knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: betw een 50 °C and Max
The bottom and circular heating elements, as well as the
fan, will come on. This combination rapidly heats the ov en
due to the large amount of power used by the appliance
(2800 W), which results in the production of considerable
heat coming prevalently from the bottom and from f orced
air circulation. The pizza mode is ideal for foods which
need high temperatures to cook, like pizza and large
roasts. Use only one dripping-pan or rack at a time. Ho wever , if more than one is used, they must be s witched half
way through the cooking process.
4. V entilation Mode
- Position of the “G” knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: betw een 50°C and Max
Both the heating elements and the fan will come on. Since
the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the oven
due to the fan at the bottom, the air cooks and browns
food uniformly over its entire surf ace. With this mode, y ou
can also cook various dishes at the same time, as long as
their respective cooking temperatures are the same. A
maximum of 2 rack levels can be used at the same time,
following the instructions in the section entitled, "Cooking
On More Than One Rac k". This cooking mode is ideal f or
au gratin dishes or those which require an extended cooking time like lasagne 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
ventilated 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 also be attained when cooking vegetable-based side dishes like cabbage, beats , cour-
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gettes, aubergines, peppers, etc.
Desserts: leavened cakes are also perfect for the ventilated mode. Moreover , this 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
thermostat to 50°C or use only the cold air circulation feature by setting the thermostat to 0°C.
ments through forced air circulation of the air throughout
the oven. This helps prevents foods from burning on the
surface, allowing the heat to penetrate into the food. Excellent results are achieved with k ebabs made with meats
and vegetables, sausages, ribs, lamb chops, chicken,
quail, pork chops, etc. This mode is also ideal for cooking
fish steaks, like s wordfish, tuna, grouper etc.
5. Grill
- Position of the “ G” knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: 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 e xtremely 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 . The grill is also highly recommended for dishes that require high temperature on
the surface: beef steaks, veal, entrecôte , filets, hamburger
etc...
6. Double Grill
- Position of the “G” knob :
- Position of the “ H” knob : Max
This oversized grill has a completely new design, increasing cooking efficiency by 50%. The double grill also eliminates pockets of unheated air in the corners of the oven.
7. V entilated Double Grill
- Position of the “ G” knob:
- Position of the “H” knob: between 50 and 200°C
This combination of features increases the effectiveness
of the unidirectional thermal radiation of the heating ele-
Thermostat Light (E)
This light indicates that the oven is heating. When it turns
off, the temperature inside the oven has reached the setting made with the thermostat knob. At this point, the light
will turn on and off as the oven maintains the temperature
at a constant level.
Green Light (L)
This turns on whenever any electric heating element in
the cook-top.
Attention
Av oid the children touch the ov en door because it is v ery
hot during the cooking.
3rd Oven Glass
In order to further decrease the temperature of the oven
door and reduce energy consumption, a supplemental kit
has been made available. This kit should be installed if
the oven is used in the presence of small children. To install the protective glass for the o ven door (code 074657),
contact your nearest Merloni Eletrodomestici Service
Centre indicated on the list provided with the appliance.
Analogue Programmer for Start/End Cooking Time
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How to Reset the Current Time
The oven must be connected to the power supply.
Press the knob and turn it in the counter-clockwise direction
until the correct time appears.
NB: The programmer runs on electricity. Therefore, it will stop
during a power outage for the entire length of time that the po wer
is off. After the power comes back on, the current time will ha ve
to be set again.
Manual Operation
NB: This mode should be used when the cooking time does
not need to be programmed.
1 T urn the knob in the counter-clockwise direction until the
symbol appears in the small window .
2 Pull the knob and turn it in the counter-clockwise direction
until the marker is aligned with the current time. A click indicates that the procedure has been completed.
Use the oven knob to select the desired cooking program. To
turn the oven off, turn the knob to the "0" setting.
Programmed Cooking Time - Immediate Start
1 T urn the knob in the counter-clockwise direction until the T o-
tal Cooking Time desired appears in the small time displa y .
2 Pull the knob and turn it in the counter-clockwise direction
until the marker is aligned with the current time. A click indicates that the procedure has been completed.
Use the oven knob to select the desired cooking program.
The oven will turn on immediately and stay on for the entire
length of the programmed cooking time. The o ven will b uzz to
indicate that it has automatically turned off.
T o interrupt the programmed cooking time , turn the knob in the
counter-clockwise direction until the symbol appears in the
small window .
Programmed Cooking Time - Dela yed Start
1 T otal Cooking Time:
T urn the knob in the counter-clockwise direction until the T o-
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tal Cooking Time desired appears in the time displa y .
2 Start Cooking Time:
Pull the knob and turn it in the counter-clockwise direction
until the marker is aligned with the desired Start Cooking
Time.
Use the oven knob to select the desired cooking program.
Practical Cooking Advice
The oven will turn on at the time set for the Start Cooking Time
and will stay on for the entire length of time programmed. The
oven will buzz to indicate that it has automatically turned off.
T o interrupt the programmed cooking time, turn the knob in the
counter-clockwise direction until the symbol appears in the
small window.
The 7 cuochi oven offers a wide range of alternatives which
allow you to cook any type of f ood in the best possible wa y . The
various features make it possib le to select the lev el of heat and
to direct it as you like: from the bottom, from above or unif ormly .
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.
Preheating
If the oven must be preheated (this is generally the case when
cooking leavened f oods), the "pizza mode" (setting three)
can be used to reach the desired temperature as quickly as
possible in order to save on energy. Once the food has been
placed in the oven, 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 setting 4, “ventilated mode, ” which is the only one that
is appropriate for this type of cooking. The rack heights used
should be the three centre ones, as the bottom and top racks
receive too much direct heat, which could burn more delicate
foods. If three rac ks are used at the same time, the food on the
middle rack will take a little longer to cook. Therefore, leave it in
the oven for an additional few minutes. If you are preparing a
complete meal with all three racks at the same time, place the
dish that calls for a lower cooking temper ature (generally pastries) on the middle rack.
end of the cooking process.
When using the “Ventilated Double Grill ”, the oven door
must be closed.
When utilizing the grill, place the rack as indicated in the
cooking table. To catch grease or fat and pre vent smoke,
place a drip pan at the bottom rack level.
Baking Pastries
When baking pastries, always place them in the ov en after it has
been preheated. Make sure you wait until the oven has been
preheated thoroughly (the red “E” light will turn off). The temperature is normally around 160°C. 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 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.
Using the Grill
The
7 Chefs
Use setting 5 “grill” for small portions. Although
electrical consumption is a mere 1200 W, it allows you to
grill small portions like toasted sandwiches, hotdogs, etc.,
to perfection.
Position the f ood under the centre 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 .
Setting 6 “Double Grill” 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
you would like to bro wn the items unif ormly.
When using the grill, the oven door m ust be left partly
open.
Setting 7 “Ventilated Double Grill” is extremely useful
for grilling foods rapidly, as the distribution of heat makes
it possible not only to brown the surface , but also to cook
the bottom part.
This mode can also be used for browning foods at the
oven off ers you three different grilling modes.
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.
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 setting 3 “The
Pizza Oven”:
• Preheat the oven f or at least 15 minutes;
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• Use a light aluminium pizza pan, placing it on the broiler
supplied with the oven. If the dripping-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 cook-
ing;
• If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three of four), it is recom-
mended that the mozzarella cheese be placed on top halfway through the cooking process.
Pratical advice for oven cooking
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 temperature 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 savoury roasts (especially duck and wild game), dress the meat
with lard or bacon on the top.
Selection
Knob Setting
1 Convection
Mode
2 Pastry Mode
3 Pizza Mode
4 Ventilation
Mode
Type of Food Wt.
Duck
Roast beef
Roast pork
Biscuits
Cakes
Pies
Pizza
Roast beef
Chicken
Pizza (several levels)
Lasagne
Baked Tagliatelle
Baked Pasta
Lamb
Chicken
Mackerel
Sea Bream
Chocolate cake
(Kg)
1
1
1
-
0.5
1
0.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1.5
1
Rack Position
From Oven
Bottom
3
3
3
3
3
2/3
3
3
2/3
2/3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
Preheating Time
(minutes)
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
10
10
15
10
10
10
10
15
10
10
10
Thermostat
Knob
Setting
200
200
200
160
180
180
220
200
180
220
180
180
180
180
200
180
180
160
Cooking
Time
(minutes)
65-75
70-75
70-80
15-20
20-30
45-50
15-20
45-55
60-70
15-20
30-35
20-30
20-30
40-45
60-70
50-55
55-60
50-60
5 Grill Mode
6 Double Grill
Mode
7 Double Grill
Ventilation
Mode
NB: cooking times are approximate and may vary according to personal taste.
Sole and squid
Calamari and shrimp
Kabobs
Cod fillets
Grilled vegetables
Veal steaks
Chops
Hamburger s
Mackerel
Grilled chicken
Stuffed cuttle-fish
1
1
1
1
1
1.5
1
1
1.5
1.5
4
4
4
3-4
4
4
3
4
2
2
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Max
Max
Max
Max
Max
Max
Max
Max
200
200
8
4
10
8-10
15-20
25
7
20-25
55-60
40-45
User's instructions the ceramic hob
Description
The hobs have been pro vided with radiant electric heaters.
These heaters are incorporated under the surface of the
hob as zones which redden while they are in use.
A. Cooking area (A).
B. A lights which indicate whether the corresponding
heaters are at a temperature in excess of 60° C; even
if the hob/zone has been switched off .
AA
B
Description of the heating elements
The radiant heating elements are composed of circular
heating elements. They only become red after being turned
on for 10-20 seconds.
Instructions for using the pyroceram top
To obtain the best results from your hob, there are some
basic rules to follow when cooking or preparing food.
· All types of pots and pans may be used on the ceramic
glass cooktop. However, the bottom surface must be
perfectly flat. Naturally, the thicker the bottom of the
pot or pan, the more uniformly the heat is distributed.
· Make sure that the base of the pan completely covers
the cooking ring, so as to make full use of the heat
produced
· Always mak e sure that the pan base is always dry and
clean so as to guarantee proper contact as well as
longer-lasting pans and the long life-span of the hob.
· Do not use the same pans which are used for cooking
on gas burners. The heat strength of gas b urners may
deform the pan base and will not give the same results
if it is subsequently used on a glazed ceramic hob.
Pratical advice for using the electric plates
The cook-top electric plate control knobs (I)
The cookers may be equipped with standard, fast and
automatic electric plates in various combinations (the fast
plates distinguished from the others by a red dot in the
centre, the automatic ones by a round aluminium disk at
the centre.
To avoid heat dispersion and damage to the plates,
recommend using cooking vessels with flat bottoms in
diameters which are not smaller than the plate diameter.
Table shows the correspondence between the position
indicated on the knobs and the use for which the plates
advised.
Setting Normal or Fast Plate
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
Off
Cooking vegetables, fish
Cooking potatoes (using steam) s oups,
chickpeas, beans.
Continuing the cooking of lar ge quanti ties of
food, minestrone
For roasting (average)
For roasting (above average)
For browning and reaching a boil in a shor t
time.
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Routine maintenance and cleaning of the oven
Disconnect the oven from the source of electricity
before performing any maintenance or cleaning. To
ensure a long life for your oven, clean it frequently and
carefully, keeping in mind that:
· the enamelled par ts and the self-cleaning panels
should be washed with warm water without the addition
of abrasive powders or corrosive substances which
could damage the finish;
· 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;
· avoid dirt and grease accumulating on the control panel
by cleaning it frequently . Use non-abrasiv e sponges or
soft cloths to avoid scr atching enamelled or shiny steel
parts.
Cleaning the hob surface
Prior to cooking, the hob surface should always be cleaned
using a damp cloth to remove any dust or stray food
particles. The hob surface should be regularly cleaned
with a lukewarm solution of water and a mild detergent.
Periodically it may be necessary to use a proprietar y
ceramic hob cleaner. First remove all spilt food and fat
with a window scrape, preferably the razor blade type
(not supplied) or, failing that, the fixed blade
razor edge type (see Fig. A). Then clean the hob while it
is still warm to the touch with a suitable cleaner and paper
towel.
Then rinse it and wipe it dry with a clean cloth .If aluminium
foil or plastic items are accidentally allowed to melt on the
hob surface they should be immediately removed from
the hot cooking area with a scraper. This will avoid any
possible damage to the surface . This also applies to sugar
or any food with a high sugar content.
Do not use abrasive sponges or scourers of any type.
Corrosive cleaners such as oven sprays and stain
removers should also not be used (see Fig. B).
Glass ceramic hob cleane rs Availabl e from
Window scrape r R azor bl ad e
scrapers
Replacement blades DIY Stores,
COLLO luneta
HOB BRITE
Hob Clean
SWISSCLEANER
DIY Stores
supermar kets,
chemists
Boots, Co-op st ore s,
depar tment sto res, Regi ona l
Electri ci t y Compa ny sh ops,
supermar kets
Replacing the oven light bulb
· Either pull out the plug (if it is accessible) or disconnect
the oven from the mains by turning off the multipole
switch used for connecting the oven to the electricity
source;
· Remove the glass cover of the lamp holder;
· Unscrew the bulb and replace it with a high tempera-
ture resistant bulb (300°C) with the following
characteristics:
- Voltage 230/240 V
- Wattage 25W
- T ype E14
· Replace the glass cover and reconnect the power
supply to the oven.
Fig. A Fig. B
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Merloni Elettrodomestici
Viale Aristide Merloni 47
60044 Fabriano
Italy
Tel +39 0732 6611
Fax +39 0732 662501
www .merloni.com
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