DeLonghi DFS 901SS User Operating Instructions Manual

11OVEN LIGHTBy setting the knob to this position, only the oven light comes on (15 W).It remains on in all the cooking modes.DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODSOnly the oven fan comes on. Use with the thermostat knob set to “0” - other positionshave no effect. The food is thawed by ventilation without heating.Recommended for:Quick thawing of frozen foods; one kg requires approximately 1 hour.Thawing times vary according to the quantity and type of food to be thawed.GRILLINGThe infrared grill element comes on. The heat is dispersed by radiation.Set the thermostat knob to between 50° and 200°C.Always grill with the oven door closed.For cooking hints, see the chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”.Recommended for:Intense grilling, browning, cooking au gratin and toasting etc.Do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time on full heat (200°C).Caution: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.Keep children well out of reach.TRADITIONAL CONVECTION COOKINGThe upper and lower heating elements come on. The heat is dispersed by naturalconvection and the temperature must be set to between 50° and 225°C via thethermostat knob.The oven must be preheated before cooking.Recommended for:Food that requires the same degree of cooking both inside and out, for exampleroasts, spare pork ribs, meringues etc.