10Definition of Oven FeaturesGentle defrosting————————— kAdvantages:Recommended for delicate pastries only(i.e., whipped-cream gateaus).Circotherm ——————————— vAdvantages:– low soiling of oven interior– cooking on up to 3 shelf levels at onceis possible– shorter preheating times– low oven temperatures– gentle defrosting k– bread bakingCircotherm grilling ———————— vA system by which foods, that wouldnormally be grilled by direct heat from anelement, are cooked using Circotherm.Temperatures between 180 and 190 °C areselected and the food is placed on the wireshelf, roasting on the roasting/grill pan.Advantages:– ideal for steaks, sausages, chickenjoints, fish, kebabs and chops– no turning of food is required– three shelves of ‘grilled’ food can beprepared at one time– very convenientConventional Cooking(top and bottom heat) ——————— eThe food being cooked is exposed to heatfrom heating elements located at the topand bottom of the oven cavity.Cooking is possible on one shelf level only.Advantages:– Baking rich fruit cakes, pizza, quicheRadiant grill ——————————— ZThe food being cooked is exposed to heatfrom the grill element at the top of the ovencavity.Advantages:– Particularly suitable for flat, small cuts ofmeat, i.e., steaks and sausages, fish,vegetables and toast.Circo-roasting —————————— IWith Circo-roasting the fan and grillelements are activated alternately.The heat generated by the grill element isevenly distributed in the oven cavity by thefan. This method of cooking gives an effectsimilar to spit roasting (rotisserie).Advantages:– Particularly suitable for pork and poultrywhen a crisp skin is desired.Bottom heat —————————— wWith this setting on the heating element ifthe base of the oven cavity is activated.Advantages:– Particularly useful with dishes thatrequire a distinctive bottom crust orbrowning e.g. casseroles, baking blind,quiches. Use just before the end of thebaking or roasting time.Hydroclean system ———————— xThe hydroclean system featured in youroven is intended to help you keep youroven neat and tidy. An amount of cleaningsolution is vaporised automatically. Thecombined effects of heat and steam softenthe grease deposits on the oven enameland facilitate their removal. For moreinformation on this function, see the sectionon “Cleaning and Care” later in this booklet.Use this function with a cold oven only.Advantages:– takes the toil out of oven cleaning– protects the enamel on interior surfaces– constitutes an environmentally friendlycleaning method.