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Alarm (minute minder)2 meaningsAlarm (minute minder)On the electronic timer the bell shows the alarm. Press MODE until it flashes, set up to 23:59 with + and −; it then stays lit. When the time is up it beeps and flashes; press any key to silence it. The alarm only beeps: it does not switch the oven on or off.Differs by brand.On Candy
Alarm off (crossed-out bell)CookingAlarm off (crossed-out bell)On the analogue clock-timer, turn the knob until the crossed-out bell shows in the window to stop the ringing alarm or cancel a timed programme.On Cooking
Automatic programme (A)CookingAutomatic programme (A)A steady A means a cooking time or end time is programmed. A flashing A means the programme has ended (the oven stops and beeps) or the clock still needs setting after a power cut. Turn the oven knobs to 0 and press any button to return to manual use.On Candy
Bottom heatCookingBottom heatOnly the lower heating element works. Meant for heating food up rather than cooking it.On Candy
Conventional heating (top and bottom)3 meaningsConventional heating (top and bottom)The upper and lower heating elements work together for traditional static baking. Heat comes evenly from above and below, so both sides of the food cook evenly. Suits cakes, sponge, pastry, baked pasta, lasagne and pizza. Preheat for about 10 minutes.Differs by brand.On Candy
Cooking in progressCookingCooking in progressOn the electronic timer display this symbol means the oven is enabled and, in an automatic programme, that cooking is running. After a power cut it is missing and the oven will not heat until you set the clock: press + and − together, then set the time.On Candy
Cooking method selector (P)CookingCooking method selector (P)Marks the knob used to choose the cooking method (conventional, grill, rotisserie, fan cooking and so on). Choose the method here, then set the temperature on the thermostat knob.On Candy
Cooking zone locator (rear left)CookingCooking zone locator (rear left)The dot shows which cooking zone the knob controls; here the rear left zone. Match the sign to the zone you want before turning the knob.On Candy
Cooking zone positionCookingCooking zone positionThe four squares stand for the four cooking zones as they sit on the hob. The filled square is the zone this knob controls (here the rear left). Settings 1 = keep warm, 2–3 = gentle heating, 4–6 = cooking, frying and boiling.On Candy
Decrease (down arrow)CookingDecrease (down arrow)Lowers the time when setting the clock, minute minder, cooking time or end of cooking. Hold it together with the function button (bell, TIMER or END). On some models it is marked with a minus sign.On Cooking
DefrostCookingDefrostThe oven light, the indicator light and the fan come on, but the heating elements stay off. Moving air thaws frozen food faster; it does not cook it. Put the food on the wire rack and a tray below to catch melt water.On Candy
Defrost (fan only)CookingDefrost (fan only)The fan runs with no heating element on, moving room-temperature air around frozen food so it thaws in a few minutes without being cooked.On Cooking
Double grillCookingDouble grillThe grill and the upper heating element both work, covering the whole top of the oven. For larger amounts of grilled food, roast chicken and skewers. Keep the door closed and set about 190 °C.On Candy
Double grill with fanCookingDouble grill with fanGrill, upper element and fan work together for faster grilling over a larger surface, roast chicken and skewers. Keep the door closed and set about 190 °C.On Candy
Dual zoneCookingDual zoneOn a dual (two-ring) cooking zone, turning the knob to this mark heats the outer ring as well as the inner one, for large pans. Without it only the small inner ring heats.On Candy
END buttonCookingEND buttonHold END and set the time of day when cooking should finish. Used with TIMER for a delayed start: for example 45 minutes of cooking ending at 12:30 starts automatically at 11:45. If END is set without a cooking time, cooking starts at once and stops at the END time.On Cooking
Extensible (oval) zoneCookingExtensible (oval) zoneTurning the knob to this mark switches on the extension next to the round zone, making an oval area for fish kettles or roasting dishes. Both parts then heat together.On Candy
Fan oven (fan between lines)CookingFan oven (fan between lines)Heated air is blown by the fan onto all shelf levels, so different foods (for example meat and fish) can cook at the same time without mixing smells or flavours. Gentle heat, well suited to sponge cakes and pastries.On Cooking
Fan oven (fan in a circle)CookingFan oven (fan in a circle)Same function as the fan oven: the fan blows heated air onto all shelf levels so several dishes can cook at once without mixing flavours. Set the temperature between 50 °C and maximum.On Cooking
Fan oven (turbo fan)CookingFan oven (turbo fan)The ring element around the fan heats the air and the fan spreads it evenly, so you can cook on several shelves at once. Use the lowest temperature that suits all the dishes; two trays take a little longer than one. Preheat for about 10 minutes.On Candy
Fan oven with bottom heat (pizza)CookingFan oven with bottom heat (pizza)The fan spreads heat from the ring element while the lower element bakes from below. Ideal for pizza and anything that needs a crisp base. Preheat for about 10 minutes.On Candy
Fan with bottom heat2 meaningsFan with bottom heatThe lower element heats and the fan spreads the heat through the oven. Use it to warm food evenly in a short time.Differs by brand.On Candy
Fan with top and bottom heat2 meaningsFan with top and bottom heatThe upper and lower elements heat the oven and the fan circulates the air, so food cooks evenly on all sides. Good for pastry on a single tray. Preheat for about 10 minutes.Differs by brand.On Candy
Flashing 0:00CookingFlashing 0:00After installation or a power cut the display flashes 0:00. Set the time of day first: hold TIMER and END (bell and TIMER on some models) and use the arrow buttons. This is the first thing to do before using the oven.On Cooking
Gas ignition (star)CookingGas ignition (star)Turn the burner knob to the star and press it in until the flame lights; models with electronic ignition make a spark. On burners with a safety thermocouple keep the knob pressed for a few seconds after the flame appears, or it will go out. Without power, light the gas with a match.On Candy
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