Indesit IT50LW - Manual (Page 13)

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The oven has different heat zones - the thermostat
settings refer to the temperature on the middle shelf;
above this shelf it is hotter and below it is cooler.
Two shelves enable full use of the temperatures
inside the oven.
The grill pan without the handle can be used in the
oven. The maximum size of baking tray that should
be used is 300mm x 330mm (12" x 13").
TO USE THE OVEN
1. Place oven shelves in the chosen positions (refer
to cooking charts).
2. Press the ignition button and then push in and
turn the oven control knob fully anti-clockwise.
Continue to press the ignition button until the
spark lights the gas.
3. Turn the control knob clockwise to the required
setting (refer to cooking chart). There is a delay of
about six seconds whilst the safety device
operates before the burner comes on full.
4. To turn off, turn the control knob fully clockwise
the the symbol 0.
Never place dishes on the oven base over the
burner.
An odour may be noticed when first using the
oven - this should cease after a short period of
use.
5. The oven temperature control marking are gas
marked 0 to 9.
The equivalent degrees Celsius (sometimes called Centi-
grade) and degrees Fahrenheit are shown below as a gui-
de.
Gas Mark
MAIN OVEN
(Centre Oven Temperature)
Celisius
°C
Fahrenheit °F
1 120 250
2 150 300
3 175 350
4 195 385
Gas Mark
MAIN OVEN
(Centre Oven Temperature)
Celsius
°C
Fahrenheit °F
5 210 410
6 220 430
7 230 445
8 235 455
9 240 465
RELIGHTING THE BURNER
In the event of the burner flames being accidentally
extinguished, turn off the burner control and do not
Oven
attempt to re-ignite the burner for at least one minute
COLD START COOKING
Anything requiring long slow cooking such as
casseroles and rich fruit cakes can be put into a
cold oven. Satisfactory results can also be obtained
with creamed mixture, rich pastries or yeast
mixtures, but for perfection we recommend
preheating the oven for about 15 minutes.
ROASTING OF LARGE POULTRY
The maximum weight of poultry that can be
accommodated is 8kg (18 Ibs) of suitable shape. It
is important to check that the bird DOES NOT
overhang the burner at the back of the oven.
STORAGE AND RE-HEATING OF FOOD
It is vitally important to strictly adhere to the basic
principles of food handling and hygiene to prevent
the possibility of bacterial growth.
1. If food is to be frozen or not served immediately,
cool it in a clean container as quickly as possible.
2. Completely thaw frozen food in the refrigerator
before reheating.
3. Re-heat food thoroughly and quickly either on the
hotplate or in a hot oven, Mk. 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, and then serve
immediately.
4. Only re-heat food once.
‘COOK CHILL’ DISHES
These should always be placed in a pre-heated oven
ideally on the first or second shelf position. Follow
the packet instructions for cooking time.
ALUMINIUM FOIL
If using Aluminium Foil:
1. Remember that it is important to increase the
cooking time by one third.
2. Never allow the foil to touch the sides of the oven.
3. Never cover the oven interior with foil.
4. Never cover the oven shelves with foil.