19Operating the applianceOven interiorThe cooking compartment has four shelf positions.The shelf positions are counted from the bottom up.Note: When steaming, defrosting, dough proofing andregenerating, you can use up to three insertion levelsat the same time (levels 2, 3 and 4). You can only bakeon one level, use level 2 when baking (or level 1 forhigher cake tins).9 CAUTIONDo not place anything on the cookingcompartment floor. Do not cover it withaluminium foil. A build-up of heat could damagethe appliance or cause injury.9 CAUTIONThe cooking compartment floor must always bekept clear. Always place ovenware in aperforated cooking container or on a wire rack.9 CAUTIONDo not slide any accessories between the shelfpositions, or they may tip.Inserting accessoriesThe rack and the perforated cooking receptaclefeature a latching function. The latching functionprevents tilting of accessories when pulling them out.You must insert accessories in the cooking interiorcorrectly so that tilt protection will work. Whenremoving accessories, you must raise them slightly.When inserting the rack, make sure▯ that the engaging lug (a) points upward▯ that the rack's safety clip is at the rear and top.When pushing in the perforated cooking receptacle,make sure that the recess (a) points to the side.Turning on1 Set the required heating mode using the functionselector. The chosen heating mode and thedefault temperature are displayed.2 If you want to change the default temperature:set the required temperature with the rotaryselector.The preheating symbol “ appears on the display.The bar continuously shows the preheating status.When the set temperature is reached, a signal soundsand the preheating symbol “ goes off.Note: The oven interior lighting stays switched off at atemperature setting below 160° F (70 °C).Switching off:Turn the function selector to 0. DDDD