La Cornue AlberTine 90 Mode D'emploi page 8

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ArtNo.281-0027 Knob and Symbols
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ArtNo.280-0012 - MF
knob Fan Oven
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ArtNo.280-0103 - Knob and Symbols
Fanned Grilling
This function operates the fan while the top
element is on. It produces a more even, less fierce
heat than a conventional grill. For best results place
ArtNo.030-0018 - MF Fan Grill Symbol
the food to be grilled on the pan provided. Thick
pieces of meat or fish are ideal for cooking in this way, as
the circulated air reduces the fierceness of the heat from the
grill. The oven door should be kept closed while cooking is
in progress, so saving energy. You will also find that the food
needs to be watched and turned less than for normal grilling.
Preheat this function before cooking.
Fan Assisted Oven
This function operates the fans, circulating air
heated by the elements at the top and the base of
the oven. The combination of fan and conventional
ArtNo.030-0014 - Top & Bottom Fan Symbol
cooking (top and base heat) makes this function
ideal for cooking large items that need thorough cooking,
such as a large meat roast. It is also possible to bake on two
racks at one time, although they will need to be changed over
during the cooking time, as the heat at the top of the oven is
greater than at the base, when using this function.
This is a fast intensive form of cooking; keep an eye on the
food cooking until you have become accustomed to this
function.
Conventional Oven (Top and Base Heat)
This function combines the heat from the top and
base elements. It is particularly suitable for roasting
ArtNo.030-0015 - Top & Bottom Symbol
and baking pastry, cakes and biscuits. Food cooked
on the top rack will brown and crisp faster than
on the lower rack, because the heat is greater at the top of
the oven than at the base, as in 'Convection assisted oven'
function. Similar items being cooked will need to be changed
around for even cooking. This means that foods requiring
different temperatures can be cooked together, using the
cooler zone in the lower half of the oven and hotter area to
the top.
Browning Element
This function uses the element in the top of the
oven only. It is a useful function for the browning or
finishing of pasta dishes, vegetables in sauce and
ArtNo.030-0019 - MF Top Element Symbol
lasagne, the item to be browned being already hot
before switching to the top element.
Base Heat
This function uses the base element only. It will
ArtNo.030-0020 - MF Bottom Element Symbol
crisp up your pizza or quiche base or finish off
cooking the base of a pastry case on a lower rack.
It is also a gentle heat, good for slow cooking of
casseroles in the middle of the oven or for plate warming.
The Browning and Base heat functions are useful additions
to your oven, giving you flexibility to finish off items to
perfection. With use, you will soon realize how these
functions can combine to extend your cooking skills.
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