User manual KITY TOUPIE 626

[. . . ] 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 you 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. [. . . ] The various features offered by the oven are selected by means of selector knob “L” and thermostat “M” situated on the control panel. Cooling ventilation (only in certain models) In order to cool down the exterior of the appliance, some models are equipped with a cooling fan which comes on automatically when the oven is hot. When the fan is on, a normal flow of air can be heard exiting between the oven door and the control panel. Note:When cooking is done, the fan stays on until the oven cools down sufficiently. Notice: The first time you use your appliance, we recommend that you set the thermostat to the highest setting and leave the oven 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. Notice: Place the dripping pan provided on the bottom shelf of the oven to prevent any sauce and/or grease from dripping onto the bottom of the oven only when grilling food or when using the rotisserie (only available on certain models). For 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 foil, etc. ) on the grid provided with the appliance inserted especially along the oven guides. This mode is especially recommended for cooking pre-packed food quickly (as pre-heating is not necessary), such as for example: frozen or pre-cooked food) as well as for a few “homemade” dishes. The best results when cooking using the “Fast cooking” mode are obtained if you use one cooking rack only (the second from the bottom), please see the table entitled “Practical Cooking Advice”. multi-cooking Mode b Position of thermostat knob “M”: between 60°C and Max. The heating elements, as well as the fan, will come on. Since the heat remains constant and uniform throughout the oven, the air cooks and browns food uniformly over its entire surface. With this mode, you can also cook various dishes at the same time, as long as their respective cooking temperatures are the same. A maximum of 2 racks can be used at the same time, following the instructions in the section entitled: “Cooking On More Than One Rack”. This Multi-cooking mode is particularly recommended for dishes requiring a gratin finish or for those requiring considerably prolonged cooking times, such as for example: lasagne, pasta bakes, roast chicken and potatoes, 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 Multi-cooking 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. Desserts: the Multi-cooking mode is also perfect for baking leavened cakes. [. . . ] It is not necessary to remove the food from all the racks at the same time. For best results when cooking pizza, use setting w for “ Pizza Mode”: • Preheat the oven for at least 10 minutes • Use a light aluminium pizza pan, placing it on the rack 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 cooking; • If the pizza has a lot of toppings (three or four), we recommend you add the mozzarella cheese on top halfway through the cooking process. €¢ If cooking on more than one rack (up to 2), we advise you to use the Multi-cooking Mode Mode w would heat the bottom rack more than the others. [. . . ]