User manual DELONGHI EO 1455

[. . . ] DESCRIPTION OF THE APPLIANCE A B C D E F G H thermostat knob timer knob indicator light function selector knob glass door bottom heating element flat wire rack dripping pan I L M N O P shaped wire rack (if supplied) crumb tray top heating element inside light (if supplied) broil rack (if supplied) pizza plate (if supplied) N M A B D C E L G F H I O P IMPORTANT WARNINGS · · · · Read all the instructions carefully before using the appliance. This oven has been designed to cook food. It must never be used for other purposes, modified or tampered with in any way. Place the appliance on a horizontal surface at a height of at least 85 cm and out of reach of children. [. . . ] · For all types of grilling (see page 18): . . Thermostat knob in the "245°C" position. Timer knob (B) · To program the cooking time: . . Turn the knob clockwise to the desired time (max. 120 minutes); when the set time has elapsed, an audible signal will be emitted and the oven will automatically switch off. . Turn the knob to the "0" position To set times less than 20 minutes, first turn the knob all the way round, then back to the desired time. Function selector knob (D) This knob is used to select the cooking functions available, that is: DEFROSTING (*) (ventilation only) TRADITIONAL OVEN COOKING, KEEPING FOOD WARM (only top heating element and bottom heating element on) GRILLING (only top heating element on at maximum power) CONVECTION OVEN COOKING (*) (top heating element, bottom heating element and ventilation on) DELICATE COOKING (only bottom heating element on) Indicator light (C) The light on means that the oven is on. Inside light (N) (*) When the oven is on, the light inside the oven is always on. To replace the bulb, proceed as follows: unplug the appliance from the power socket, unscrew the glass cover and replace the burnt-out bulb with a new one of the same type (resistant to high temperatures) and then replace the glass cover. (*) only on some models 14 USING THE OVEN General tips · When cooking with the convection oven, traditional oven and grilling, always preheat the oven for 5 minutes to the set temperature, so as to achieve best results. · The cooking times depend on the quality of the products, on the temperature of the food and on personal tastes. The times indicated in the table are purely indicative and subject to variation, and do not include the time required to preheat the oven. · To cook frozen foods refer to the recommended times on the product packaging. Defrosting (*) For proper defrosting in a short time, proceed as follows: · Turn the function selector knob (D) to the position. · Turn the thermostat knob (A) to the "·" position. · Turn the Timer knob (B) to the desired time. · Place the flat wire rack (G) in the lower guide and rest the food to be defrosted on a tray on the wire rack, then close the door. Example of defrosting: 1 kg of meat, 80-90 minutes without turning it over. Delicate cooking Ideal for pastry and cakes with icing. Good results are also achieved when completing the cooking of the bottom of the foods or for cooking that requires heat above all at the bottom. · Place the wire rack (with a pan on it) in the lower guide, as shown in the figure on page 13. · Turn the function selector knob (D) to the position. · Select the required temperature using the thermostat knob (A). · Turn the Timer knob (B) to the desired time. At the end of the set time, an audible signal will be emitted; if cooking is complete before the end of the set time, turn the Timer knob (B) manually to the "0" position. Keeping food warm · Turn the thermostat knob (A) to the "60°C" position. · Turn the function selector knob (D) to the position. · Turn the Timer knob (B) to the desired time. · Place the flat wire rack (G) in the lower guide and rest the dish with the food on the rack. [. . . ] Clean the door, the inside walls and the enamel or painted surfaces of the oven with a soap and water solution; dry thoroughly. To clean the aluminium surfaces on the inside of the oven, never use products that corrode aluminium (detergents in spray cans) and never scrape the walls with sharp objects. To clean the outside surface always use a damp sponge. Avoid using abrasive products that may damage the paintwork. [. . . ]