DeLonghi DEBIGE DEBIGE 2440 E User Operating Instructions Manual

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15BROILINGThe infra-red broil heating element is switched on. The heat is diffused by radiation.Use with the oven door closed and the temperature selector knob can be regulatedbetween and position (see “TEMPERATURE SETTING TABLE”).We suggest to set the temperature selector knob on position.For correct use see chapter “VENTILATED BROILING AND BROILING”.Recommended for:Intense broiling action for cooking with the infra-red element, browning, crisping, “augratin”, toasting, etc.Always broil with the oven door closed.Attention: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.Keep children away.COOKING ADVICESTERILIZATIONSterilization of foods to be conserved, in full and hermetically sealed jars, is done in thefollowing way:a. Set the function selector knob to positionb. Set the temperature selector knob to position and preheat the oven.c. Fill the broiler tray with hot water.d. Set the jars onto the broiler tray making sure they do not touch each other and thedoor and set the thermostat knob to position .When sterilization has begun, that is, when the contents of the jars start to bubble, turnoff the oven and let cool.REGENERATIONSet the function selector knob to position and the temperature selector knobto position .Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with a few drops of water and put into the oven forabout 10 minutes.ROASTINGTo obtain classical roasting, it is necessary to remember:– that it is advisable to maintain a temperature between 350 and 400 °C.– that the cooking time depends on the quantity and the type of foods.COOKING DIFFERENT DISHES AT THE SAME TIMEWith the function selector in position the ventilated oven allows you to cookdifferent types of food at the same time.Fish, cakes and meat can be cooked together without the smells and flavours mixing.The only precautions required are the following:– The cooking temperatures must be as close as possible with a maximum differenceof 70° - 80°F between the different foods.– Different dishes must be placed in the oven at different times according to the cook-ing time required for each one. This type of cooking obviously provides a consider-able saving on time and energy.