User manual DELONGHI EO 2131

[. . . ] CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 1. 1 1. 2 1. 3 1. 4 CHAPTER 2 2. 1 2. 2 2. 3 GENERAL Specifications . . 13 Description of the oven and the accessories . . 16 USE OF THE OVEN AND REFERENCE COOKING TIMES Use of the controls . . 18 · Delicate cooking (if fitted) . [. . . ] Always contact an authorised service centre. · This appliance is designed for domestic use only. Professional or inappropriate use, or failure to observe the instructions absolves the manufacturer from all responsibility and invalidates the guarantee. · When not in use and before cleaning, always unplug the appliance. · If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. Keep these instructions · · · · · 16 CHAPTER 2 - USE OF THE OVEN AND REFERENCE COOKING TIMES 2. 1 - USE OF THE CONTROLS · THERMOSTAT KNOB (E) Select the desired temperature as follows Keeping food warm: Thermostat knob set to . Oven cooking: Thermostat knob set from 80°C to 230°C. All types of grilling and cooking with the turnspit (if fitted): Thermostat knob in position . · TIMER KNOB (IF FITTED) (G) To set the cooking time: Turn the knob clockwise to the desired time (max. A bell will ring when the set time has elapsed, and the oven will automatically switch itself off. To switch the oven off: Turn the knob to position "0". - When setting times of less than 10 minutes, first turn the knob all the way round, and then set the desired time. · FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (H) This knob is used to select from the available cooking functions, as follows: OVEN COOKING AND KEEPING FOOD WARM (top heating element and bottom heating element on only) DELICATE COOKING (IF FITTED) lower heating element only operating) GRILLING TURNSPIT (IF FITTED) (top heating element on only, at maximum power) · THERMOSTAT PILOT LIGHT (F) The light comes on to indicate that the oven is heating up, and goes off when the oven has reached the set temperature. 17 Chapter 2 - Use of the oven and reference cooking times 2. 2 - GENERAL ADVICE · For oven cooking and "delicate" cooking, for best results the oven should always be preheated to the desired temperature. · The cooking times depend on the quality of the products, the temperature of the food and individual tastes. The times given in the table are only intended as a guide, and may need to be varied. They do not take into account the time required to preheat the oven. · When cooking frozen food, follow the recommendations on the package. 2. 3 - HOW TO SET THE FUNCTIONS · KEEPING FOOD WARM Place the dripping pan or the wire rack with a pan on top in guide no. This function is used to keep the food warm until serving. The food should not be left in the oven too long, as it may become too dry (to avoid this, cover the pan with tinfoil or baking paper). Turn the function selector knob (H) to position Turn the thermostat knob (E) to . . Turn the Timer knob (if fitted) (G) to the time desired. A bell will ring when the set time has elapsed; if the food being kept warm is served before the end of the set time, manually turn the Timer knob (if fitted) (G) to position "0". · DELICATE COOKING (IF FITTED) Place the dripping pan or the wire rack with a pan on top in guide 3, as shown in the figure on page 15. Ideal for pastries and cakes with icing. Good results are also achieved when completing the cooking of the base of foods or for cooking that requires heat above all at the bottom. The baking pan should be inserted in the lower guide (3). [. . . ] The wire rack, dripping pan, and spit (if supplied) are washed like normal dishes, by hand or in the dishwasher. Always use a damp sponge to clean the outer surface. Avoid using abrasive products that may damage the surface finish (enamel or paint). Make sure water or liquid soap does not infiltrate through the slits on the right-hand side of the oven. [. . . ]