AEG BSK574221M Single Oven Instruction Manual

: June 10, 2024
: AEG

**AEG BSK574221M Single Oven Instruction Manual

AEG BSK574221M Single Oven
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR SAFETY AND THAT OF OTHERS IS VERY IMPORTANT

This manual and the appliance itself provide important safety warnings, to be read and observed at all times.

| This is the danger symbol, pertaining to safety, which alerts users to potential risks to themselves and others. All safety warnings are preceded by the danger symbol and the following terms:
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Symbol | Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause serious injury.
Symbol | Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could cause serious injury

All safety warnings give specific details of the potential risk present and indicate how to reduce risk of injury, damage and electric shock resulting from improper use of the appliance.

Carefully observe the following instructions:

The appliance must be disconnected from the power supply before carrying out any installation work.
Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified technician, in compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions and local safety regulations.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically stated in the user manual.
Power cable replacement must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Contact an authorized service centre.
Regulations require that the appliance is earthed.
The power cable must be long enough for connecting the appliance, once fitted in its housing, to the power supply socket.
For installation to comply with current safety regulations, an all-pole disconnect switch with minimum contact gap of 3 mm must be utilized.
Do not use multiple plug adapters or extension leads.
Do not pull the power supply cable in order to unplug the appliance.
The electrical components must not be accessible to the user after installation.
Do not touch the appliance with any wet part of the body and do not operate it when barefoot.
This appliance is designed solely for use as a domestic appliance for cooking food.
No other type of use is permitted (e.g.: heating rooms).
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for inappropriate use or incorrect setting of the controls.
This appliance can be used by children from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
The accessible parts of the appliance may become very hot during use.
Young children should be kept away from the appliance and supervised to ensure that they do not play with it.
The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements.
Children less than 8 years old shall be kept away, unless continuously supervised.
During and after use, do not touch the heating elements or interior surfaces of the appliance – risk of burns.
Do not allow the appliance to come into contact with cloths or other flammable materials until all the components have cooled sufficiently.
At the end of cooking, exercise caution when opening the appliance door, letting the hot air or steam exit gradually before accessing the oven.
When the appliance door is shut, hot air is vented from the aperture above the control panel.
Do not obstruct the vent apertures.
Use oven gloves to remove pans and accessories, taking care not to touch the heating elements.
Do not place flammable materials in or near the appliance: a fire may break out if the appliance is inadvertently switched on.
Do not heat or cook sealed jars or containers in the appliance.
The pressure that builds up inside might cause the jar to explode, damaging the appliance.
Do not use containers made of synthetic materials.
Overheated oils and fats catch fire easily.
Always remain vigilant when cooking foods rich in fat and oil.
Do not leave the appliance unattended during food drying.
If alcoholic beverages are used when cooking foods (e.g. rum, cognac, wine), remember that alcohol evaporates at high temperatures.
As a result, there is a risk that vapours released by the alcohol may catch fire upon coming into contact with the electrical heating element.
Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
Do not touch the oven during the pyrolysis cycle.
Keep children away from the oven during the pyrolysis cycle (only for ovens with Pyrolysis function).
Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Do not use aluminum foil to cover food in the cooking vessel (only for ovens with cooking vessel supplied).
Use protective gloves to perform all unpacking and installation operations.

Scrapping of household appliances

This appliance is manufactured with recyclable or reusable materials.
Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. Before scrapping, cut off the power supply cable.
For further information on the treatment, recovery and recycling of household electrical appliances, contact your competent local authority, the collection service for household waste or the store where you purchased the appliance.

INSTALLATION

After unpacking the oven, be sure that it has not been damaged during transport and that the oven door closes properly.
In the event of problems, contact the dealer or your nearest After-sales Service.
To avoid any damage, only remove the oven from its polystyrene foam base at the time of installation.

PREPARING THE HOUSING UNIT

Kitchen units in contact with the oven must be heat resistant (min 90°C).
Carry out all cabinet cutting work before fitting the oven in the housing and carefully remove all wood chips and sawdust.
After installation, the bottom of the oven must no longer be accessible.
For correct appliance operation, do not obstruct the minimum gap between the worktop and the upper edge of the oven.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Be sure the power voltage specified on the appliance data plate is the same as the mains voltage.
The data plate is on the front edge of the oven (visible when the door is open).

Power cable replacement (type H05 RR-F 3 x 1.5 mm2) must be carried out by a qualified electrician.
Contact an authorized service centre

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Before use:

Remove cardboard protection pieces, protective film and adhesive labels from accessories.
Remove the accessories from the oven and heat it at 200° for about an hour to eliminate the smell and fumes from the insulating materials and protective grease.

During use:

Do not place heavy objects on the door as they could damage it.
Do not cling to the door or hang anything from the handle.
Do not cover the inside of the oven with aluminium foil.
Do not pour water into the inside of a hot oven; this could damage the enamel coating.
Do not drag pots or pans across the bottom of the oven as this could damage the enamel coating.
Be sure that the electrical cables of other appliances do not touch hot parts of the oven or become trapped in the door.
Do not expose the oven to atmospheric agents.

SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT

Disposal of packing material
The packing material is 100% recyclable and is marked with the recycle symbol ( ).
The various parts of the packing must therefore be disposed of responsibly and in full compliance with local authority regulations governing waste disposal.

Scrapping the product

This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help avoid potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that it should not be treated as domestic waste but must be taken to an appropriate collection centre for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Energy saving

Only pre-heat the oven if specified in the cooking table or your recipe.
Use dark lacquered or enameled baking molds as they absorb heat far better.
Switch the oven off 10/15 minutes before the set cooking time. Food requiring prolonged cooking will continue to cook even once the oven is switched off

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This oven, which is intended to come into contact with foodstuffs, complies with European Regulation ( ) n.1935/2004 and has been designed, manufactured and sold in conformity with the safety requirements of the “Low Voltage” directive 2006/95/CE (which replaces 73/23/CEE and subsequent amendments), the protection requirements of “EMC” 2004/108/CE.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The oven does not work:

Check for the presence of mains electrical power and if the oven is connected to the electrical supply.
Turn off the oven and restart it to see if the fault persists.

The door will not open:

Turn off the oven and restart it to see if the fault persists.
Important: during self-cleaning, the oven door will not open.
Wait until it unlocks automatically (see paragraph “Cleaning cycle of ovens with pyrolysis function”).

The electronic programmer does not work:

If the display shows the letter “ F ” followed by a number, contact your nearest After-sales Service.
Specify in this case the number that follows the letter “ ”.

AFTER-SALES SERVICE

Before calling the After-Sales Service:

See if you can solve the problem yourself with the help of the suggestions given in the “Troubleshooting guide”.
Switch the appliance off and back on again it to see if the fault persists.
If after the above checks the fault still occurs, get in touch with the nearest After-sales Service.

Always specify:

a brief description of the fault;
the type and exact model of the oven;
the service number (number after the word Service on the rating plate), located on the right hand edge of the oven cavity (visible when the oven door is open).
The service number is also indicated on the guarantee booklet;
your full address;
your telephone number

If any repairs are required, please contact an authorized After-sales Service (to guarantee that original spare parts will be used and repairs carried out correctly).

CLEANING

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Do not use steam cleaning equipment.
Clean the oven only when it is cool.
Disconnect power before servicing.

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Oven exterior
IMPORTANT: do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents.
If any of these products unintentionally comes into contact with the appliance, clean immediately with a damp cloth.

Clean the surfaces with a damp cloth.
If it is very dirty, add a few drops of washing up detergent to the water.
Finish off with a dry cloth.

Oven interior

IMPORTANT: do not use abrasive sponges or metallic scrapers or scourers.
Over time, these can ruin enamelled surfaces and the oven door glass.

After every use, allow the oven to cool then clean it preferably while it is still warm in order to remove built-up dirt and stains caused by food residues (e.g. food with a high sugar content).
Use proprietary oven detergents and follow the manufacturer’s instructions to the letter.
Clean the door glass with a suitable liquid detergent.
The oven door can be removed to facilitate cleaning (see MAINTENANCE).
The top heating element of the grill (see MAINTENANCE) can be lowered (some models only) to clean the roof of the oven.
N.B.: during prolonged cooking of foods with a high water content (e.g. pizza, vegetables, etc.) condensation may form on the inside of the door and around the seal.
When the oven is cold, dry the inside of the door with a cloth or sponge.

Accessories:

Soak the accessories in water with washing up detergent immediately after use, handling them with oven gloves if still hot.
Food residues can be easily removed using a brush or sponge.

Cleaning the rear wall and catalytic side panels of the oven (if present):

IMPORTANT: do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents, coarse brushes, pot scourers or oven sprays which could damage the catalytic surface and ruin its self-cleaning properties.

Operate the oven empty with the fan-assisted function at 200°C for about one hour
Next, leave the appliance to cool down before removing any food residue with a sponge.

MAINTENANCE

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Use protective gloves.
Ensure the oven is cold before carrying out the following operations.
Disconnect power before servicing.

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REMOVING THE DOOR

To remove the door:

Open the door fully.
Lift the catches and push them forwards as far as they will go (fig. 1).
Close the door as far as it will go (A), lift it up (B) and turn it (C) until it is released (D) (fig. 2).

To refit the door:

Insert the hinges in their seats.
Open the door fully.
Lower the two catches.
Close the door.

MOVING THE TOP HEATING ELEMENT (SOME MODELS ONLY)

Remove the side accessory holder grilles (Fig. 3).
$Moving The Top Heating Element $Some Models Only$$
Pull the heating element out a little (Fig. 4) and lower it (Fig. 5).
To reposition the heating element, lift it up, pulling it slightly towards you, be sure it comes to rest on the lateral supports.
$Moving The Top Heating Element $Some Models Only$$

REPLACING THE OVEN LAMP

To replace the rear lamp (if present):

Disconnect the oven from the power supply.
Unscrew the lamp cover (Fig. 6), replace the lamp (see note for lamp type) and screw the lamp cover back on (Fig. 7).
Reconnect the oven to the power supply.

N.B.:

Only use 25-40W/230V type E-14, T300°C incandescent lamps or 20-40W/230 V type G9 T300°C halogen lamps (depending on model).
Lamps are available from our After-sales Service.

IMPORTANT:

Do not use the oven until the lamp cover has been repositioned.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR OVEN USE

FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION, SEE THE PARAGRAPH ON INSTALLATION

Instructions For Oven Use

Control panel
Upper heating element/grill
Cooling system (if present)
Data plate (not to be removed)
Light
Baking ventilation system (if present)
Turnspit (if present)
Lower heating element (not visible)
Door
Position of shelves
Rear wall

N.B.:

At the end of cooking, after the oven has been switched off, the cooling fan may continue to run for a while.
Your product may appear slightly different from the drawing.

COMPATIBLE ACCESSORIES

(for the accessories supplied with oven refer to the tech fiche)

Drip-tray (Fig. 1)
For collecting fat and bits of food when placed under the wire shelf, or as a plate for cooking meat, chicken and fish, etc., with or without vegetables.
Pour a little water into the drip-tray to avoid spatters of fat and smoke.

Baking tray (Fig. 2)
For baking biscuits, cakes and pizzas.

Wire shelf (Fig. 3)
For grilling food or as a support for pots, cake tins and other cooking receptacle.
It can be placed on any available level.
The wire shelf can be inserted with its curvature facing up or down.

Catalytic side panels (Fig. 4)
These panels have a special microporous enamel coating that absorbs fat spatters.
It is advisable to do an automatic cleaning cycle after cooking particularly fatty food (see CLEANING).

Turnspit (Fig. 5) Use the turnspit as indicated on Fig. 9. Also check “Recommended use and tips” section for advice.

Grill Pan Set (Fig. 6)
The set comprises a wire shelf (6a) and an enameled recipient (6b).
This set must be placed on the wire shelf (3) and used with the Grill function.

Grease filter (Fig. 7)
Use only for particularly greasy cooking.
Hook it on the rear wall of the oven compartment, opposite the fan.
It can be cleaned in a dishwasher and used with the fanassisted function.

Sliding shelves (Fig. 8)
They allow the wire shelves and drip-trays to be pulled half out during cooking.
Suitable for all the accessories, they can be cleaned in a dishwasher.

CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION

The knobs are retractable. Press the knobs in the middle and they pop up.
Your product may appear slightly different from the drawing.

Function selector knob
Electronic programmer
Thermostat knob
Red thermostat led

HOW TO OPERATE THE OVEN

Turn the selector knob to the required function.
The oven light switches on.
Turn the thermostat knob clockwise to the required temperature.
The thermostat led lights up, switching off again when the oven reaches the selected temperature

At the end of cooking, turn the knobs to “0”.

USING THE ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER

Button – : to decrease the value shown on the display
Button : for selecting the various settings:
a. Timer
b. Cooking time
Button + : to increase the value shown on the display
A. The symbol indicates that the timer function is in operation
B. The AUTO symbol confirms the setting has been made

Using the oven for the first time
Setting the time of day and the tone of the acoustic signal.
Upon connection of the oven to the mains power supply, AUTO and 0.00 flash on the display.
To set the time of day, press buttons – and + at the same time: the central dot flashes.
Set the time of day using the buttons + and -.
Having selected the desired value, press the middle button.
The display shows “ton 1”.
To select the desired tone, press button –.
Having selected the preferred tone, press the middle button.
To change the time of day, proceed as described above.

Setting the timer
To set the timer, long-press the middle button: the display shows 0.00 and the bell symbol flashes.
Set the timer using the button + (the maximum programmable value is 23 hours and 59 minutes).
The countdown begins after a few seconds.
The display shows the time of day and the bell remains lit, confirming the timer has been set.
To view the countdown and change it if necessary, press the middle button again.

Setting cooking time
After selecting the cooking mode and temperature using the knobs, press the middle button: the display shows 0.00 and the bell symbol flashes.
Press the middle button again: on the display and 0.00 appear in sequence and AUTO flashes.
Set cooking time using the buttons + and – (the maximum programmable value is 10 hours).
After a few seconds the display shows the time of day and AUTO remains lit, confirming the setting.
To view the remaining cooking time and change it if necessary, press the middle button for 2 seconds and then press it again a second time.
At the end of the set time, the symbol switches off, the alarm sounds and AUTO flashes on the display.
Press any button to deactivate the alarm.
Return the functions and temperature knob to zero and press the middle button for two seconds to end cooking.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTION TABLE

FUNCTIONS KNOB

**| OFF| To stop cooking and switch off the oven.
**| LAMP| To switch the oven light on/off.
**| CONVENTIONAL| To cook any kind of dish on one shelf only. Use the 2nd shelf. Preheat the oven to the required temperature. The thermostat led turns off when the oven is ready and food can be placed in it.
**| CONVECTION BAKE| For baking cakes with liquid filling (sweet or savoury) on a single shelf. This function can also be used for cooking on two shelves. Switch the position of the dishes to cook food more evenly. Use the 2nd shelf to cook on one shelf only, and the 2nd and 4th to cook on two shelves. Preheat the oven before cooking.
**| GRILL| To grill steak, kebabs and sausages; to cook vegetables au gratin and toast bread. Place food on the 4th shelf. When grilling meat, use the drip tray to collect the cooking juices. Position it on the 3rd shelf, adding approx. half a litre of water. Preheat the oven for 3-5 min. During cooking the oven door must remain closed.
**| TURBO GRILL| To roast large joints of meat (legs, roast beef, chickens). Position the food on the middle shelves. Use the drip tray to collect the cooking juices. Position it on the 1st/2nd shelf, adding approx. half a litre of water. It is advisable to turn the meat over during cooking for more even browning. The oven does not have to be preheated. During cooking the oven door must remain closed.
| DEFROST| To speed up defrosting of food. Place food on the middle shelf. Leave food in its packaging in order to prevent it from drying out on the outside.
**| BOTTOM + CONVECTION BAKE| For cooking fruit, cakes, vegetables, pizza, poultry, etc. on a single level.
**| FORCED AIR| Also to cook different types of food requiring the same cooking temperature (e.g. fish, vegetables, cakes) on a maximum of two shelves at the same time. This function allows cooking without odours being transferred from one food to another. It is advisable to use the 2nd level to cook on a single shelf. To cook on two shelves, it is advisable use the 1st and 3rd levels, preheating the oven first.
**| BOTTOM HEATING**| Use this function after cooking to brown the bottom of the dish. It is advisable to place the food on the 1st /2nd cooking level. The function can also be used for slow cooking, such as vegetables and meat stews; in this case use the 2nd cooking level. The oven does not have to be preheated.

COOKING TABLE

Recipe| Function| Preheating| Shelf (from bottom)| Temperature (°C)| Time (min)| Accessories
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Leavened cakes| | Yes| 2| 150-175| 35-90| Cake tin on wire shelf
| Yes| 1-3| 150-170| 30-90| Shelf 3: cake tin on wire shelf
Shelf 1: cake tin on wire shelf
Filled pies (cheesecake, strudel, apple pie)| | Yes| 2| 150-190| 30-85| Drip tray/ baking tray or cake tin on wire shelf
| Yes| 1-3| 150-190| 35-90| Shelf 3: cake tin on wire shelf
Shelf 1: cake tin on wire shelf
Biscuits/Tartlets| | Yes| 2| 160-175| 20-45| Drip tray / baking tray
| Yes| 1-3| 150-175| 20-45| Shelf 3: wire shelf
Shelf 1: drip tray / baking tray
Choux buns| | Yes| 2| 175-200| 30-40| Drip tray / baking tray
| Yes| 1-3| 170-190| 35-45| Shelf 3: oven tray on wire shelf
Shelf 1: drip tray / baking tray
Meringues| | Yes| 2| 100| 110-150| Drip tray / baking tray
| Yes| 1-3| 100| 130-150| Shelf 3: oven tray on wire shelf
Shelf 1: drip tray / baking tray
Bread / Pizza / Focaccia| | Yes| 2| 190-250| 12-50| Drip tray / baking tray
| Yes| 1-3| 190-250| 25-50| Shelf 1: oven tray on wire shelf
Shelf 3: drip tray / baking tray
Frozen pizza| | Yes| 2| 250| 10-15| Shelf 1: Drip tray / baking tray or wire shelf
| Yes| 1-3| 250| 10-20| Shelf 3: oven tray on wire shelf
Shelf 1: drip tray / baking tray
Savoury pies (vegetable pie, quiche)| | Yes| 2| 175-200| 40-50| Cake tin on wire shelf
| Yes| 1-3| 175-190| 55-65| Shelf 3: cake tin on wire shelf
Shelf 1: cake tin on wire shelf
Recipe| Function| Preheating| Shelf (from bottom)| Temperature (°C)| Time (min)| Accessories
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Vols-au-vent / Puff pastry crackers| | Yes| 2| 175-200| 20-30| Drip tray / baking tray
| Yes| 1-3| 175-200| 25-45| Shelf 3: oven tray on wire shelf
Shelf 1: drip tray / baking tray
Lasagne / Baked pasta / Cannelloni / Flans| **| Yes| 2| 200| 45-55| Oven tray on wire shelf
Lamb / Veal / Beef / Pork 1 Kg| **| Yes| 2| 200| 80-110| Drip tray or oven tray on wire shelf
Chicken / Rabbit / Duck 1 Kg| **| Yes| 2| 200| 50-100| Drip tray or oven tray on wire shelf
Turkey / Goose 3 Kg| **| Yes| 1/2| 200| 80-130| Drip tray or oven tray on wire shelf
Baked fish / en papillote (fillet, whole)| **| Yes| 2| 175-200| 40-60| Drip tray or oven tray on wire shelf
Stuffed vegetables (tomatoes, courgettes, aubergines)| **| Yes| 2| 175-200| 50-60| Oven tray on wire shelf
Toast| **| Yes| 4| 200| 2-5| grill
Fish fillets / steaks| **| Yes| 4| 200| 20-30| Shelf 4: wire shelf (turn food halfway through cooking)
Shelf 3: drip tray with water
Sausages / Kebabs / Spare ribs / Hamburgers| **| Yes| 4| 200| 30-40| Shelf 4: wire shelf (turn food halfway through cooking)
Shelf 3: drip tray with water
Roast chicken 1-1.3 Kg| **| –| 2| 200| 55-70| Shelf 2: wire shelf (turn food two thirds of the way through cooking if necessary)
Shelf 1: drip tray with water
Roast chicken 1-1.3 Kg| **| –| 2| 200| 60-80| Shelf 2: turnspit
Shelf 1: drip tray with water
Roast Beef rare 1 Kg| **| –| 2| 200| 35-45| Oven tray on wire shelf (turn food two thirds of the way through cooking if necessary)
Leg of lamb / Shanks| **| –| 2| 200| 60-90| Drip tray or oven tray on wire shelf (turn food two thirds of the way through cooking if necessary)
Roast potatoes| **| –| 2| 200| 45-55| Drip-tray / baking tray (if necessary, turn food two thirds of the way through cooking)
Vegetable| **| –| 2| 200| 20-30| Oven tray on wire shelf
Lasagna & Meat| **| Yes| 1-3| 200| 50-100| Shelf 3: oven tray on wire shelf
Shelf 1: drip tray or oven tray on wire shelf
Recipe| Function| Preheating| Shelf (from bottom)| Temperature (°C)| Time (min)| Accessories
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Meat & Potatoes| **| Yes| 1-3| 200| 45-100| Shelf 3: oven tray on wire shelf
Shelf 1: drip tray or oven tray on wire shelf
Fish & Vegetables| **| Yes| 1-3| 175| 30-50| Shelf 3: oven tray on wire shelf
Shelf 1: drip tray or oven tray on wire shelf

The times given in the table are for cooking done with delayed start mode (if available).
Cooking times may be longer, depending on the dish.
N.B.: the cooking function symbols can be slightly different from the drawing.
N.B.: cooking times and temperatures are approximate for 4 portions.

RECOMMENDED USE AND TIPS

How to read the cooking table
The table indicates the best function to use for any given food, to be cooked on one or more shelves at the same time.
Cooking times start from the moment food is placed in the oven, excluding pre- heating (where required).
Cooking temperatures and times are purely for guidance and will depend on the amount of food and type of accessory used.
Use the lowest recommended values to begin with and, if the food is not cooked enough, then move on to higher values.
Use the accessories supplied and preferably dark closured metal cake tins and oven trays.
You can also use pans and accessories in pyrex or stoneware, but bear in mind that cooking times will be slightly longer.
To obtain best results, follow the advice given in the cooking table for the choice of accessories (supplied) to be placed on the various shelves.
When cooking food that contains lots of water, preheat the oven.

Cooking different foods at the same time
Using the “CONVECTION BAKE” function (if present), you can cook different foods which require the same cooking temperature at the same time (for example: fish and vegetables), using different shelves.
Remove the food which requires less cooking time and leave food which requires longer cooking time in the oven.

Desserts

Cook delicate desserts with the conventional function on one shelf only.
Use dark coloured metal cake tins and always position them on the wire shelf supplied.
To cook on more than one shelf, select the forced air function and stagger the position of the cake tins on the shelves, aiding optimum circulation of the hot air.
To check whether a raising cake is cooked, insert a wooden toothpick into the centre of the cake.
If the toothpick comes out clean, the cake is ready.
If using non-stick cake tins, do not butter the edges as the cake may not rise evenly around the edges.
If the cake “sinks” during cooking, set a lower temperature the next time, perhaps reducing the amount of liquid in the mixture and mixing more gently.
For sweets with moist fillings (cheesecake or fruit pies) use the “CONVECTION BAKE” function (if present).
If the base of the cake is soggy, lower the shelf and sprinkle the bottom of the cake with breadcrumbs or biscuit crumbs before adding the filling

Meat

Use any kind of oven tray or pyrex dish suited to the size of the piece of meat being cooked.
For roast joints, it is best to add some stock to the bottom of the pan, basting the meat during cooking for added flavor.
When the roast is ready, let it rest in the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or wrap it in aluminum foil.
When you want to grill meat, choose cuts with an even thickness all over in order to achieve uniform cooking results.
Very thick pieces of meat require longer cooking times.
To avoid the meat from burning on the outside, lower the position of the wire shelf, keeping the food farther away from the grill.
Turn the meat two thirds of the way through cooking.
To collect the cooking juices it is advisable to place a drip-tray with half a liter of water directly under the grill on which the meat is placed. Top-up when necessary.

Turnspit (only in some models)
Use this accessory to evenly roast large pieces of meat and poultry.
Place the meat on the spit rod, tying it with string if chicken, and check that it is secure before inserting the rod in the seat located on the front wall of the oven and resting it on the respective support.
To avoid smoke and to collect cooking juices, it is advisable to place a drip- tray with half a litre of water on the first level.
The rod has a plastic handle which must be removed before starting to cook, and used at the end of cooking to avoid burns when taking the food out of the oven.

Pizza
Lightly grease the trays to ensure the pizza has a crispy base. Scatter the mozzarella over the pizza two thirds of the way through cooking.

Rising function (present only in specific models)
It is always best to cover the dough with a damp cloth before placing it in the oven. Dough proving time with this function is reduced by approximately one third
compared to proving at room temperature (20-25°C).
Proving time for a 1 Kg batch of pizza dough is around one hour.