User manual ARIETE 985

[. . . ] Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Children under age 8 should not be allowed to handle appliance and its power cord which must be kept out of their reach. [. . . ] Never use the appliance if the power cord or plug are damaged or if the appliance itself is faulty; in this case, take it to your nearest Authorised Assistance Centre. To prevent any risks, if the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Technical Assistance Service or a similarly qualified person. This appliance is designed for HOME USE ONLY and may not be used for commercial or industrial purposes. This appliance conforms to the 2006/95/EC and EMC 2004/108/EC directives. Any changes to this product that have not been expressly authorised by the manufacturer may lead to the user’s guarantee being rendered null and void. In the event that you decide to dispose of the appliance, we advise you to make it inoperative by cutting off the power cord. We also recommend that any parts that could be dangerous be rendered harmless, especially for children, who may play with the appliance or its parts. Packaging must never be left within the reach of children since it is potentially dangerous. The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. 1) A Handle B Heating elements C Grill D Drip pan E Cooking levels F Appliance body G Thermostat dial H Function select dial I Temperature light L Power on and timer dial M Fork to remove grill and drip pan N Crumb tray USING FOR THE FIRST TIME Carry out an ”empty” cooking cycle so as to remove any smell and smoke from the protective coatings applied to metal parts: - switch on the oven by turning the dial (H) to the symbol ; set the temperature to the maximum and the timer to 15 minutes; - leave the appliance to operate with the door open in a well-aired environment. During this operation, it is usual for smoke to come off metal parts and side openings. After this operation, ventilate the room. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE - Prepare the foods for cooking by placing them on the grill (C) or inside the drip pan (D). - Plug the appliance into the mains power and use the function select dial (H) to select the type of cooking required: top cooking (for gratin); bottom cooking; cooking at full power (top and bottom at the same time); top cooking with convection; bottom cooking with convection; top and bottom cooking at the same time with convection. Note: Owing to the fan function, hot ventilated air guarantees an even temperature distribution and permits an uniform cooking on several levels without mixing up smells. -8- EN - Turn the dial of the thermostat (G) and set the required cooking temperature. - Place the grill (C) with the previously prepared food into the oven at the required cooking level (E), by using the suitable fork (M) (Fig. When cooking foods on the grill (C), also insert the drip pan (D) at a lower level (E) than the grill (C) so as to collect any cooking fat. [. . . ] - Always wipe the outside clean with a damp sponge. Do not use abrasive products that can damage the paintwork. - Never use products that might corrode aluminium (spray detergents) to clean the inside surfaces and never scrape the sides with sharp or pointed objects. [. . . ]