Candy Oven User Instructions
Brand: Candy
General Instructions
Thank you for choosing a Candy product. For best results, read this manual carefully and retain it for future reference. Before installation, note the serial number for customer service. Check for damage during transportation; if damaged, consult a qualified technician. Keep packaging material away from children. Initial use may produce smoke due to insulation glue heating, which is normal. Wait for smoke to dissipate before cooking. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage resulting from failure to observe instructions. Note that functions, properties, and accessories may vary by model.
1.1 Safety Indications
Use the oven only for cooking food. Other uses, like as a heat source, are improper and dangerous. The manufacturer is not liable for damage from improper use. Observe fundamental rules for electrical appliances: do not pull the power cable to disconnect; do not touch with wet hands/feet; avoid adaptors, multiple sockets, and extension cables; switch off and do not tamper with the appliance in case of malfunction.
1.2 Electrical Safety
ENSURE THAT AN ELECTRICIAN OR QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN MAKES THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. The power supply must conform to local laws. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage due to non-compliance. The oven must be connected to an earthed wall outlet or a disconnector with multiple poles. The supply should be protected by suitable fuses, and cables must have adequate cross-section. The power cable connects to a 220-240 Vac 50 Hz supply. Check power voltage and disconnector settings. The grounding wire must be connected to the power supply's earth terminal. WARNING: Before connecting, have a qualified electrician check the earth terminal continuity. The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents due to improper earthing.
NOTE: Keep another wall socket available for maintenance. The power cable should only be substituted by qualified technical service staff.
1.3 Recommendations
Regular cleaning extends the oven's lifecycle. Wait for the oven to cool before cleaning. Never use abrasive detergents, steel wool, or sharp objects on enamelled parts. Use water, soap, or bleach-based detergents (ammonia). Clean the glass window with absorbent kitchen towel after each use. For stubborn stains, use a well-wrung, detergent-soaked sponge and rinse with water. Clean the oven window seal with a slightly damp sponge. Clean accessories with a wet, soapy sponge, rinse, and dry; avoid abrasive detergents. After using the grill, remove the drip pan, pour out hot fat, and wash in hot water with sponge and washing-up liquid. For greasy residues, soak the pan in water and detergent, or use a dishwasher or commercial oven detergent. Never put a dirty pan back into the oven.
Do not line oven walls with aluminum foil or single-use protection, as it can melt and damage the enamel. To prevent excessive dirt and smoke, avoid very high temperatures; extend cooking time and lower temperature slightly. Use only dishes and baking moulds resistant to very high temperatures.
1.4 Installation
Manufacturers are not obligated to perform installation. Assistance for faults arising from incorrect installation is not covered by the guarantee. Follow installation instructions for qualified personnel. Incorrect installation can cause harm or injury. The oven can be located high in a column or under a worktop. Ensure good ventilation for cooling and internal part protection. Make specified openings according to fitting type (refer to diagrams).
1.5 Waste Management and Environmental Protection
This appliance is labelled according to the European Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE). WEEE contains pollutants and reusable base elements. Specific treatments are required for pollutant removal and material recovery. Individuals can help by not treating WEEE as domestic waste and taking it to dedicated collection areas. When buying a new appliance, the old one can be returned to the vendor free of charge if of equivalent type and function.
Saving and Respecting the Environment: Avoid pre-heating when possible and fill the oven. Open the door infrequently. Switch off the oven 5-10 minutes before the planned end of cooking to use residual heat. Keep seals clean to prevent heat dispersal. Use the "delayed cooking" program for energy saving with hourly tariffs.
1.6 Declaration of Compliance
Parts in contact with foodstuffs comply with EEC Directive 89/109. The CE mark confirms compliance with all applicable European safety, health, and environmental requirements.
Product Description
2.1 Overview
The oven includes the following components:
- 1. Control panel
- 2. Shelf positions (lateral wire grid if included)
- 3. Metal grill
- 4. Drip pan
- 5. Fan (behind the steel plate)
- 6. Oven door
Diagram Description: An illustration shows an open Candy oven with its main components labeled numerically.
2.2 Accessories
- Metal grill: Holds baking trays and plates.
- Drip pan: Collects residues that drip during cooking.
- Lateral wire grids: (If included) Provide shelf positions.
Image Descriptions: Images show a metal grill, a drip pan, and lateral wire grids.
2.3 First Use
PRELIMINARY CLEANING: Clean the oven before first use. Wipe external surfaces with a damp soft cloth. Wash all accessories and wipe the inside with hot water and washing-up liquid. Set the empty oven to maximum temperature for 1 hour to remove any newness smells.
Use of the Oven
3.1 Display Description
The control panel display shows:
- 1. Minute minder
- 2. Clock setting
- 3. Cooking time
- 4. End of cooking
- 5. Temperature or clock display
- 6. LCD display adjustment controls
- 7. Thermostat selector knob
- 8. Function selector knob
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the oven's control panel with numbered indicators for various functions.
WARNING: The first operation after installation or power cut is to set the time. If the display flashes 12:00, a power cut has occurred. The temperature LED flashes until the set temperature is reached. The display shows "HOT" when the oven is still hot after a program finishes.
3.3 Setting the Correct Time
WARNING: Setting the correct time is the first operation after installation or power interruption (indicated by a pulsating 12:00 display).
Steps:
- Push the central button 4 times.
- Set the time using the "-" and "+" buttons.
- Release all buttons.
Diagram Description: An illustration shows the time setting interface with buttons for selection and adjustment.
ATTENTION: The oven will only operate if the clock is set.
3.4 Cooking Modes
This table details the available cooking modes:
| Function Dial | Function (Depends on the oven model) |
|---|---|
| LAMP | Turns on the oven light. |
| DEFROST | The fan circulates room temperature air around frozen food to defrost it quickly without altering protein content. |
| FAN COOKING | Recommended for poultry, pastries, fish, and vegetables. Heat penetrates food better, reducing cooking and preheating times. Allows cooking different foods simultaneously. Provides even heat distribution and prevents smell mixing. Allow approximately 10 minutes extra when cooking multiple items. |
| FAN ASSISTED GRILL | Uses the turbo-grill with the door closed. The top heating element and fan circulate air. Preheating is necessary for red meats but not white meats. Ideal for thick food items like roast pork or poultry. Place food centrally on the middle shelf, with a drip tray underneath. Ensure food is not too close to the grill. Turn food halfway through cooking. |
| FAN + LOWER ELEMENT | Circulates air inside the oven. Ideal for fruit flans, tarts, quiches, and pâté. Prevents food drying and encourages rising in cakes and bread dough. Place the shelf in the bottom position. |
| CONVENTIONAL COOKING | Uses both top and bottom heating elements. Preheat for about ten minutes. Ideal for traditional roasting and baking, seizing red meats, roast beef, lamb, game, bread, foil-wrapped food, and flaky pastry. Place food on a shelf in the mid position. |
| GRILL | Uses the top heating element alone; temperature is adjustable. Requires 5 minutes preheating for red-hot elements. Suitable for grills, kebabs, and gratin dishes. White meats should be placed further from the grill for longer cooking and better taste. Red meats and fish can be placed on the shelf with the drip tray. Oven has two grill positions: Grill (2140 W) and Barbecue (3340 W). Grill function must be performed at 200°C maximum. |
| Funzione pizza | Hot air circulated in the oven ensures perfect results for dishes like pizza or focaccia. |
| COOK LIGHT | A healthier cooking method reducing fat/oil. Uses grill and fan with pulsed air to retain moisture, grill the surface, and cook faster without compromising taste. Suitable for meat, roasted vegetables, and omelettes. Preserves nutritional values and ensures rapid, uniform cooking. |
*Tested in accordance with CENELEC EN 60350-1 for energy class definition.
Oven Cleaning and Maintenance
4.1 General Notes on Cleaning
Regular cleaning extends the appliance's lifecycle. Wait for the oven to cool before manual cleaning. Avoid abrasive detergents, steel wool, or sharp objects. Use water, soap, or bleach-based detergents (ammonia).
- GLASS PARTS: Clean the glass window with absorbent kitchen towel after each use. For stubborn stains, use a well-wrung detergent-soaked sponge and rinse with water.
- OVEN WINDOW SEAL: Clean the seal with a slightly damp sponge if dirty.
- ACCESSORIES: Clean accessories with a wet, soapy sponge, rinse, and dry. Avoid abrasive detergents.
- DRIP PAN: After grilling, remove the pan, pour out hot fat, and wash in hot water with a sponge and washing-up liquid. For greasy residues, soak the pan in detergent or use a dishwasher/commercial oven detergent. Never put a dirty pan back into the oven.
4.2 Aquactiva Function
The Aquactiva procedure uses steam to remove fat and food particles.
- Pour 300 ml of water into the Aquactiva container at the bottom of the oven.
- Set the oven function to Static [Static symbol] or Bottom Heater [Bottom Heater symbol].
- Set the temperature to the Aquactiva icon [Aquactiva symbol].
- Allow the program to operate for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, switch off the program and allow the oven to cool down.
- When the appliance is cool, clean the inner surfaces with a cloth.
Warning: Ensure the appliance is cool before touching. Be careful of hot surfaces to avoid burns. Use distilled or drinkable water.
N.B.: For certain pyrolytic ovens with Precò Touch User Interface, activate Aquactiva by setting the function selector to the AQUACTIVA symbol [AQUACTIVA symbol] and oven temperature to 90° using the "-" and "+" keys.
Diagram Description: Illustrations show pouring 300ml of water into the oven's Aquactiva container and the oven interior during the steam cleaning process.
4.3 Maintenance
REMOVAL OF THE OVEN WINDOW
- Open the front window.
- Open the clamps of the hinge housing on the right and left side of the front window by pushing them downwards.
- Replace the window by carrying out the procedure in reverse.
REMOVAL AND CLEANING OF THE GLASS DOOR
- Open the oven door.
- Lock the hinges, remove screws, and remove the upper metal cover by pulling it upwards.
- Carefully extract the glass (for pyrolytic ovens, also remove the second and third glass if present).
- Reassemble parts in reverse order.
Ensure the indication "Pyro" is legible and positioned on the left side of the door, near the left-hand lateral hinge, so the printed label of the first glass is inside the door.
Diagram Description: A series of numbered images illustrate the steps for removing and cleaning the oven door glass, including locking hinges, removing screws, and extracting the glass panel.
CHANGING THE BULB
- Disconnect the oven from the mains supply.
- Undo the glass cover, unscrew the bulb, and replace it with a new bulb of the same type.
- Replace the glass cover once the bulb is changed.
Image Descriptions: Images show hands unscrewing an oven bulb and a replacement bulb with its glass cover.
Troubleshooting
5.1 FAQ
| PROBLEM | POSSIBLE CAUSE | SOLUTION |
|---|---|---|
| The oven does not heat up | The clock is not set | Set the clock |
| The oven does not heat up | The child lock is on | Deactivate the child lock |
| The oven does not heat up | A cooking function and temperature has not been set | Ensure that the necessary settings are correct |
Installation
Diagram Description: Diagrams illustrate oven dimensions and required openings for installation. One diagram shows an oven with dimensions 590mm (height) x 560mm (width) x 546mm (depth), indicating ventilation openings of 460mm x 15mm. Another shows similar dimensions with 595mm height. A third diagram details ventilation requirements for plinth mounting (500x10mm or 5000 mm²) and for furniture with a back bottom panel for power supply cable access.
Note on Ventilation: If plinth mounting obstructs air circulation, create an opening of 500x10mm or 5000 mm² for maximum performance. If the oven lacks a cooling fan, create an opening of 460 mm x 15 mm.
Note on Cable Access: If the furniture has a bottom at the back, provide an opening for the power supply cable.
General Disclaimer
The manufacturer is not responsible for inaccuracies resulting from printing or transcription errors. Modifications to products may be made without prejudice to safety or function characteristics.
