Beko BDVG693 User Manual - Page 22

4 Preparation Tips for saving energy First cleaning of the appliance The following tips will help you to use your appliance in an ecological way and to save energy: • Use dark coloured and enamel coated trays, since the heat transmission will be better. • While cooking your meals, perform a preheating operation if it is advised in the user manual or cooking instructions. • During cooking, do not open the oven door frequently. • Try to cook more than one type of meal within the oven at the same time (You can cook two different meals at the same time by locating cooking bowls on the same shelf). It will be suitable to cook more than one meal after each other. The oven will already be hot. • Defrost frozen meals before cooking them. • Use pots/pans with lids for cooking. Without a lid, the energy consumption may be up to four times higher. • Choose the burner/plate which is suitable to the saucepan base. Always choose the correct size of saucepans for your meals. For larger burners/plates more energy is needed. ID The surface may get damaged by some detergents or cleaning materials. Do not use aggressive detergents, cleaning powder/cream or any sharp objects. 1. Remove all packaging materials. 2. Wipe the surfaces of the appliance with a damp cloth or sponge and dry with a cloth. Initial heating Ads, Hot surfaces may cause burns! Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. Use oven gloves. Keep children away from the appliance. . . ID Smell and smoke may emit during first heating. Ensure that the room is well ventilated. Any production residues or conservation layers must be burnt off before the first use. Heat up the appliance for about 30 minutes and then switch it off. Gas oven 1. Take all baking trays and wire shelf from the oven. 2. Close oven door. 3. Select largest flame of the gas oven; see How to use the gas oven, page 25. 4. Heat approximately 30 minutes. 5. Switch off oven; see How to use the gas oven, page 25 21 1EN