This document provides comprehensive instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Lamona Built-In Single Fan Oven (Model LAM3406). It is designed to help users quickly and safely utilize their new appliance.
Function Description
The Lamona Built-In Single Fan Oven is a domestic cooking appliance primarily designed for baking, roasting, and grilling various food items. It features a fan-assisted heating system that circulates hot air throughout the oven cavity, ensuring even cooking and consistent results. The oven offers multiple operating modes to cater to different cooking needs, including:
- Lamp: Illuminates the oven interior, automatically activating the cooling fan.
- Defrosting: Circulates air at room temperature to gently defrost frozen foods without altering their protein content.
- Circular Heating Element and Fan: Utilizes a fan to distribute heat from a circular element, ideal for simultaneous cooking of different foods (e.g., meat and fish) without flavor mixing, and suitable for delicate items like sponge cakes and pastries.
- Grill: Employs the top heating element for mixed grills, kebabs, and gratin dishes. Preheating is recommended for red meats.
- Grill and Fan: Combines the top heating element with the fan to circulate hot air, suitable for thicker food items like pork or poultry, ensuring browning without drying.
The oven is equipped with a cooling fan that continues to run for a period after cooking to cool both the appliance and surrounding cabinetry.
Usage Features
The oven's control panel includes an oven/grill function knob, a main oven temperature control knob, and an oven/grill temperature indicator. The digital display shows the time and provides feedback on various timer functions.
- Setting the Clock: Upon initial power-up, the clock display flashes "12:00". The time can be adjusted using the '+' and '-' buttons. The oven will not operate until the clock is set.
- Selecting Temperature and Operating Mode: Users can set the desired temperature using the thermostat knob and choose an operating mode with the function knob. The temperature indicator light remains on during heating until the set temperature is reached.
- Shelf Positions: The oven features five shelf positions, allowing flexibility in placing cookware. It is crucial to correctly insert wire shelves into the runners to prevent damage to the door.
- Timer Functions:
- Minute Minder: Allows setting a countdown timer (0.01 min - 23.59 hr). An alarm sounds when the time elapses.
- Timed Operation Period: The oven cooks for a selected duration (0.01 min - 23.59 hr) and then stops.
- Time Stop Point: The oven cooks until a designated stop time is reached.
- Delayed Start Cooking: Combines the Timed Operation Period and Time Stop Point to initiate cooking at a future time.
- Key Lock (Child Lock): This feature can be activated by touching the 'Set +' touchpad for 5 seconds, locking all functions and displaying "STOP". It is deactivated by repeating the same action.
- Energy Saving Tips: The manual provides advice on optimizing energy consumption, such as using dark-colored cookware, avoiding frequent door opening, cooking multiple dishes simultaneously, and defrosting frozen foods beforehand.
- Cooking and Baking Advice: Detailed tips are provided for baking cakes and pastries, roasting meats, and grilling, including recommendations for temperature adjustments, shelf positions, and food preparation techniques.
Maintenance Features
Regular cleaning and maintenance are essential for extending the product's service life and ensuring optimal performance.
- General Cleaning: The oven should be cleaned thoroughly after each use to prevent residue buildup. Warm water with washing liquid and a soft cloth or sponge are recommended. Abrasive cleaners, sharp objects, and steam cleaners should be avoided. Stainless steel surfaces and handles should be wiped with a soft cloth and liquid detergent in a horizontal direction.
- Control Panel Cleaning: The control panel and knobs can be cleaned with a damp cloth and wiped dry. The control knobs should not be removed for cleaning.
- Oven Door Glass Cleaning: Harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers should not be used on the oven door glass to prevent scratching. The inner door glass can be removed for thorough cleaning by following a specific procedure: opening the door, unlocking hinge clips, removing screws, detaching the top cover, and gently pulling out the glass. Care must be taken during removal, cleaning, and refitting.
- Replacing the Oven Lamp: The oven lamp is a special electric lamp designed to resist high temperatures. To replace it, the appliance must be disconnected from the mains, the glass cover turned counter-clockwise, the old lamp removed, and a new one installed before refitting the glass cover.
- Removing and Cleaning Wire Racks: Wire racks can be removed by pulling them in the direction of the arrows. They can be cleaned in a dishwasher or with a wet sponge and should be dried before reinstallation.
Safety Precautions
The manual emphasizes several safety precautions:
- The appliance is for domestic cooking only; commercial use voids the guarantee.
- It must be connected to an earthed outlet with a suitable fuse.
- Do not operate if the power cable is damaged or if the product has visible defects.
- Repairs should only be carried out by qualified service agents.
- Avoid excessive water for cleaning to prevent electric shock.
- Do not heat closed tins or glass jars in the oven.
- Do not place aluminum foil or baking trays on the oven base.
- Keep ventilation slots clear.
- Parts of the appliance become hot during and after use; allow sufficient time to cool.
- Do not allow the oven to cool with the door open.
- Ensure the door seal is clean for proper closure.
- Always use heat-resistant oven gloves.
- Do not use the product if any door glass is removed or damaged.
- Ensure electrical connections do not contact the hot rear surface of the oven.
- Do not trap the mains cable over hot surfaces.
- Switch off function knobs after every use.
- The cooling fan continues to run for 20-30 minutes after the oven control is turned off; do not switch off at the mains isolation switch immediately after cooking.
- Children under 8 years old should be kept away from the appliance during operation and cooling.
- Packaging materials should be kept away from children.
- Any electrical work must be performed by authorized and qualified persons.
This comprehensive guide ensures users can safely and effectively operate and maintain their Lamona Built-In Single Fan Oven.