The provided document is a user manual for the "MB 91 AUS Built-in Maxioven" by Ariston. It details the oven's functions, technical specifications, usage instructions, and maintenance procedures.
Function Description
The Ariston "Maxioven" is a versatile built-in oven that combines traditional convection with modern forced air ventilation. It offers nine different cooking modes, allowing users to easily and safely select the desired function. The oven features an electronic cooking programmer for automatic operation, including delayed start and programmed end times.
Cooking Modes:
- Convection Mode: Utilizes both top and bottom heating elements for uniform heat distribution, ideal for slow-cooked meat dishes and dry pastries.
- Lower Heating Element: Activates the lower heating element, suitable for finishing foods that are superficially cooked but still soft inside.
- Upper Heating Element: Activates the upper heating element, recommended for finishing foods that are well-cooked inside but still soft superficially.
- Grill: Uses an incandescent electric heating element for direct, high-temperature grilling, quickly browning meat and sealing in juices. Recommended for dishes requiring a high superficial temperature.
- Maxigrill: Activates both grill heating elements for more intensive grilling.
- Ventilated Maxigrill: Combines both grill heating elements with the fan for increased thermal radiation effectiveness and forced air circulation, preventing surface burning while ensuring heat penetrates the food.
- "Gentle Pastry Oven": Activates the lower heating element and the fan, ideal for delicate pastries that need to rise, as bottom heat facilitates leavening.
- Ventilation Mode: Activates the circular heating element and the fan, providing constant and uniform heat throughout the oven. This mode allows for cooking multiple dishes simultaneously (if they require the same temperature) and is suitable for au gratin dishes, extended cooking, roasting (with less juice loss), and thawing.
- To Thaw: Uses cold air circulation to thaw delicate foods.
Electronic Cooking Programmer:
The programmer allows for automatic oven operation, including switching on at a required time and off at the end of a set cooking time. It features a 4-figure luminous display showing the actual time, programming times, and oven status (Oven on, Minute minder, Automatic programme AUTO). Functions can be programmed for up to 23 hours and 59 minutes, with a maximum cooking time of 10 hours.
- Adjusting the clock: Set the time using the - and + keys in manual mode.
- Manual oven mode: Switches the oven on without a set program.
- Semi-automatic oven mode:
- Programmed cooking time: Set duration, and the oven switches on, then automatically switches off at the end.
- Programmed end of cooking time: Set the end time, and the oven switches on, then automatically switches off at the end.
- Automatic oven mode: Program both cooking duration and end time. The programmer calculates the start time, and the oven operates automatically.
- Minute minder: Sets a countdown timer with an acoustic signal.
- Buzzer: Emits a sound for 7 minutes after a program ends, with three selectable tones.
- Program control: Allows checking remaining time or end of cooking time.
- Erasing programs: Programs are automatically erased after completion or can be manually cancelled.
Multi-Skewer Rotisserie:
The oven is equipped with a removable multi-skewer rotisserie for cooking meat or kebabs. The spit is inserted into the motor shaft and supported by guides.
Important Technical Specifications
- Oven size:
- Width: 54 cm
- Depth: 38 cm
- Height: 33 cm
- Electric oven size: 68 litres
- Voltage and frequency: 230-240V / 50Hz
- Power supply Max: 3400W (240V) - 3100W (230V)
- Power consumption (240V / 230V):
- Static oven: 2550W / 2350W
- Lower heating element: 1400W / 1300W
- Upper heating element: 1150W / 1050W
- Grill: 2200W / 2000W
- Maxigrill: 3350W / 3050W
- Ventilated Maxigrill: 3350W / 3050W
- Gentle pastry oven: 1400W / 1300W
- Ventilated oven: 3050W / 2800W
- Lamp specifications: Voltage: 230/240 V, Wattage: 15W, Socket: E14 (high-temperature lamp, 300°C).
- Installation requirements: Minimum contact opening of 3 mm for the omnipolar circuit-breaker. Ventilation openings required: at least 200 cm² intake at the bottom, and at least 60 cm² exhaust at the top.
Usage Features
- Control Panel: Includes a selector knob for cooking features, a knob for adjusting temperature, an electronic cooking programmer, and an oven light.
- Oven Light: Illuminates when the selector knob is in any position other than "0" and turns off when the set temperature is reached. Can be turned on independently by setting the selector knob to the light symbol and the thermostat to "0".
- Thermostat Light (E): Indicates when the oven is heating up. It turns off when the desired temperature is reached and cycles on/off to maintain temperature.
- Preheating: Recommended for leavened foods. The "Ventilation mode" can be used for faster preheating to save energy.
- Grilling: Always use with the oven door closed to achieve optimal results and save energy. Recommended thermostat setting for grilling is 175°C. Place the rack at lower levels and a dripping-pan at the bottom to catch grease.
- Baking Pastries: Always preheat the oven thoroughly. Avoid opening the door while pastries are cooking to prevent them from dropping. Adjust temperature and cooking time based on pastry dryness, browning, or stickiness. Grease pans well and dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- Cooking Pizza: Use "Ventilation mode" for best results. Preheat for at least 10 minutes. Use a light aluminum pizza pan. Avoid frequent door opening. For pizzas with many toppings, add mozzarella halfway through cooking.
- Cooking Fish and Meat: Meat should weigh at least 1 kg to prevent drying. Use lower temperatures (150°C-200°C) for white meat, fowl, and fish. For red meat, start with high temperatures (200°C-220°C) then lower. Larger roasts require lower temperatures. Place meat on the center rack with a dripping pan below.
- Multi-level cooking: If cooking on multiple levels, use a lower temperature setting.
Maintenance Features
- Safety First: Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before any cleaning or maintenance.
- Inside the Oven Door: Clean with a cloth moistened with hot water and non-abrasive liquid detergent, then rinse and dry.
- Inside the Oven:
- The oven interior is coated with a special self-cleaning microporous enamel glaze that oxidizes and eliminates grease spots at 200-300°C. Regular wiping with a wet cloth after cooking removes ash.
- For stubborn grease or after liquid overflows, run the oven at maximum temperature to eliminate residues.
- If grease stains persist after long-term use, clean with hot water and a soft cloth (no detergents).
- Do not use sharp objects to remove caked-on grease to avoid etching the coating.
- Self-cleaning panels can be ordered from an authorized Service Centre if the original coating is damaged or worn.
- General Cleaning:
- Self-cleaning panels and enameled parts should be washed with warm water; avoid abrasive powders and corrosive substances.
- Clean the oven interior immediately after use with warm water and soap, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Stainless steel parts should be rinsed thoroughly and dried well after contact with aggressive detergents or high lime water.
- Never line the bottom of the oven with aluminum foil, as it can impede cooking and damage the enamel.
- Replacing the Lamp:
- Disconnect power.
- Unscrew the glass cover and the old lamp.
- Replace with a new high-temperature lamp (230/240 V, 15W, E14, 300°C).
- Remount the glass cover and reconnect power.
- Disassembling/Assembling the Oven Door:
- Open the door completely and lift the two levers (B).
- Close the door slightly and lift it out by pulling out the hooks (A).
- To reassemble, insert hooks (A) into slots, ensure seat (D) is hooked, open the door fully, unhook levers (B) downwards, and shut the door.
- Protective Kit: An additional child-safety device (code BAB) is available from Service Centres.
- General Safety Advice:
- Use the appliance only for cooking food.
- Disconnect from mains if not functioning properly or before cleaning.
- Cut off power if not used for an extended period.
- Use cooking gloves for hot cookware.
- Grasp the oven door in the center as ends may be hot.
- Ensure control knobs are on "o" setting when not in use.
- Cut the power supply cord if discarding the appliance.
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