16en-us Operating the applianceSetting the date formatThe three possible formats D.M.Y, D/M/Y and M/D/Yappear in the display. The D.M.Y is the default.1. Set the required format with the rotary selector.2. Confirm with ™.Setting the dateThe default date appears in the display. The day setting isalready active.1. Set the required day with the rotary selector.2. Switch to the month setting with the C symbol.3. Set the month with the rotary selector.4. Switch to the year setting with the C symbol.5. Set the year with the rotary selector.6. Confirm with ™.Setting the temperature unitThe two possible units °C and °F will appear on thedisplay. The default unit is °C.1. Use the rotary selector to select the unit you require.2. Press ™ to confirm.Completing initial set-up"Initial set-up complete" will appear on the display.Press ™ to confirm.The appliance will switch to standby mode and thestandby display will appear. The appliance is now readyto use.Heating up the ovenMake sure that there is no leftover packaging in thecooking compartment.To eliminate the new-appliance smell, heat up the ovenwith it empty and the door closed. One hour with hotair H at 200 °C is ideal for this.Cleaning accessoriesBefore using accessories for the first time, thoroughlyclean them with hot soapy water and a soft dish cloth.1 Operating the applianceOperatingtheapplianceOven interiorThe oven interior has four insertion levels. These arecounted from the bottom up.9 CAUTIONDo not place anything on the cooking compartmentfloor. Do not cover it with aluminium foil. A build-upof heat could damage the appliance or causeinjury.9 CAUTIONDo not slide any accessories between the shelfpositions, or they may tip.Inserting the rackThe accessories feature a rack stop function. The rackstop function prevents tilting of accessories when pullingthem out. You must insert accessories in the oven interiorcorrectly so that tilt protection will work.Inserting the rack1. Tilt the rack to guide the rack stop in between the railsof the rack holders ¨. The rack stop has to facedownwards.2. Lower the rack and slide it into the oven, so that therack stop can engage ©. Make sure the rack’s safetyrod is at the rear and top ª.