DeLonghi EDF 495 ST User Operating Instructions Manual

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cooking advice

9FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (fig. 3.1)Rotate the knob clockwise to set the ovento one of the following functions:OVEN LAMPBy turning the function selector knob tothis setting, the oven light will illuminate inthe oven cavity (15W).The oven light will operate on all selectedfunctions.DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODSOnly the oven fan is on.To be used with the thermostat knob inthe off “●” position because the otherpositions have no effect.The defrosting is done by simple ventila-tion without heat.Recommended for:To rapidly defrost frozen foods; 1 kilogramrequires about one hour.The defrosting times vary according to thequantity and type of foods to be defrost-ed.THERMOSTAT KNOB (fig. 3.2)To turn on the heating elements of theoven, set function selector knob to therequired position and the thermostat knobto the desired temperature.To set the temperature, turn the thermostatcontrol knob indicator mark to the requiredtemperature.The elements will turn on or off automati-cally which is determined by the thermo-stat.The operation of the heating elements issignalled by a light placed on the controlpanel.HOT AIR COOKINGThe circular element and the fan are on.The heat is diffused by forced convectionand the temperature must be regulatedbetween 50°C and the maximum positionwith the thermostat knob.It is not necessary to preheat the oven.Recommended for:For foods that must be well done on theoutside and tender or rare on the inside,i. e. lasagna, lamb, roast beef, whole fish,etc.GRILLINGThe infra-red heating element is switchedon. The heat is diffused by radiation.Use with the oven door closed and thethermostat knob must be regulatedbetween 50°C and 225°C maximum.For correct use see chapter “USE OF THEGRILL”.Recommended for:Intense grilling action for cooking with thebroiler; browning, crisping, “au gratin”,toasting, etc.It is recommended that you do not grillfor longer than 30 minutes at any onetime.Attention: the oven door becomes veryhot during operation.Keep children away.