Ariston K3G21/G - Manual (Page 10)

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Oven and Grill Control Knob (M)
This knob allows you to select the various features of the oven
and to set the most appropriate cooking temperature from among
those indicated on the knob itself (between Min and Max).
To light the oven burner, hold a lighted match or lighter near the
“F” hole and, at the same time, press down and turn the oven
knob counter-clockwise to the Max setting.
Since the cooker is equipped with a safety device which
makes it necessary to keep the knob pressed in for about 6
seconds after the burner has been lighted to allow the gas
to pass through freely.
The cooking temperature is selected by matching the desired
temperature with the reference mark on the panel; the complete
range of temperatures is shown below.
Min • 150 • 180 • 220 Max
140 145 160 200 250
The temperature setting is then automatically reached and kept
constant by the thermostat (which is controlled by the knob).
To use the grill, turn the knob clockwise till to setting
, after
holding a lighted match or a lighter close to the grill burner.
In the grill burner equipped with a safety device, the knob
must be held pressed in for about 6 seconds in order to
activate the flame failure device. In this way the infrared ray
comes on for browning the food or cooking roast, chops,
sausages, roast-beef, etc.; for grill cooking, place a drip-pan under
the grill to catch the grease.
Important Notice: In the event the flame for the oven acciden-
tally goes out, turn the control knob for the burner to the off
position and do not relight the burner for at least one minute.
Important: when using the grill, the oven door must be left partly
open by positioning the deflector “D” between door and panel to
prevent the cooker knobs from overheating.
Oven Light Button (O)
This button is marked by the
8
symbol and switches on
the light inside the oven so that you can monitor the cook-
ing process without opening the door.
Cooking Control Timer Knob (only a few models)
Some models are equipped with a timer program to control when
the oven shuts off during cooking. To use this feature, you must
wind the “P” knob one full turn in the counter-clockwise direction
5
; Then, turn the knob in the clockwise direction
4
, to set the
time by matching up the indicator on the control panel with the
number of minutes on the knob.
Caution
Keep children away from the oven door when in use be-
cause it becomes very hot.
WARNING
To remove the sliding protection “A”, unscrew screw “S”.
When you have finished, replace the protection and lock
it in place with screw “S”.
Before using the oven, make sure the sliding protection
“A” is fastened in the correct position.
Storage recess below the oven (only a few models)
Below the oven a recess can be used to contain cooking
pans and cooker accessories. Moreover, during oven
operation, it may be used to keep food warm.To open the
storage is necessary turn it downwards.
Caution: this storage recess must not be used to store
inflammable materials.
Practical advice for burner use
In order to get the maximum yield it is important to
remember the following:
· Use appropriate cookware for each burner (see table)
so as to avoid flames overshooting the edges.
· At boiling point turn the knob to minimum.
· Use cookware with lids.
· Always use cookware with flat bottoms.
F
S
A
Burner ø Cookware diameter (cm)
Fast (R) 24 - 26
Semi Fast (S) 16 - 20
Auxiliary (A) 10 - 14
D