Ardo boards: features and instructions for use

The world famous Ardo company has its origins since 1930. In the small Italian town of Fabriano, from where young people systematically left in search of decent earnings, Senator Aristide Merloni founded a small factory.

Then she was engaged in the production of scales. Gradually, its scale grew, the range of goods expanded. Soon the small factory turned into a world-famous company. Now Ardo is a trade brand that produces a variety of home appliances. Popular items include stoves. They will be discussed in the article.

The company began producing kitchen stoves in 1995, when it bought out JSC Technogaz (a company producing such equipment). Today the range includes gas, electric and combined devices. As a rule, they are of standard sizes. The height of the products is 85 cm, the width is 50-60 cm, although in some models this figure reaches 90 cm.The depth of the slabs is 50 cm.

A gas stove is the most common type of appliance. The surface of the products is made of stainless steel or coated with enamel. The most commonly used color is white. There are 4 hotplates of different sizes on the hob. There are handles on the control panel, above which images are applied. They indicate which knob belongs to the corresponding cooking zone. Hotplates of different power and size provide different cooking speeds: fast, medium and normal.

Many models of Ardo gas stoves are equipped with an electric ignition. This is very convenient as it does not require the use of matches. In addition, this method is safer if children use the stove. If necessary, this mechanism can be disabled and then enabled again. You can always light the stove manually, using matches.

The electric ignition circuit in most models assumes the presence of a safety mechanism for the thermocouple. That is, each burner has a gas leakage prevention system called "gas control". In case of accidental flame attenuation, the thermocouple does not heat up, the charge disappears, and the valve in the system is closed. Fuel supply stops.

In almost all models, the hob is equipped with a glass lid. Considering that it can crack when heated, you should wait until the burners have completely cooled down. Only then can it be omitted.

It should be noted that in modern models this manufacturer does not use piezo ignition, in contrast to the electric option. The fact is that piezo ignition is a low-power and unreliable device that lowers the quality of products.

The gas oven and grill have manual control and electric ignition. Most models support gas control mode. The oven is equipped with a timer for 1 hour of operation. Additional accessories are included with the device. There is a system for easy cleaning of the inside of the oven.

For example, the Ardo KTLE 6640 G6 inox gas stove is made of stainless steel. It has standard dimensions 85: 60: 60 cm. There are 4 burners on the hob with different power (from 1000 to 3100 W) and operating speed. Manual control and electric ignition are available. There is no gas control system for the burners. The grate and burner covers are cast iron. The hob is equipped with a glass lid.

Grill oven - gas, volume 52 liters. There are:

• timer;
• quick cleaning system;
• backlight;
• heat-resistant glass.

The oven is switched on by means of an electric ignition or manually. There is gas control here. Additional spare parts include an enameled tray and baking sheet, a grid. All necessary utensils are stored in a drawer. The device operates both on main gas and on liquefied gas. The device comes with nozzles.

The bodies of the brand's electric stoves are made of stainless steel or enamelled. Cooking surfaces - glass-ceramic or cast iron. Electric burners are presented in 3 versions:

• for quick cooking;
• ordinary;
• automatic.

Regular and quick burners work in 6 positions, which are regulated by the mode selector. Automatic work in 12 positions. The instant cooking zones allow you to create a dish in the shortest possible time. Automatic hob surfaces save energy.

The glass-ceramic surface is absolutely smooth. The cooking zones are limited to circles. Glowing occurs only inside them. When the temperature reaches 60 °, the indicator light comes on. If the temperature drops below this mark, the light goes out. This is a residual heat indicator. The temperature switch operates in 6 or 12 positions.

The ceramic hob has undeniable advantages. First of all, it is the rate of heating and cooling. Also worth noting is the non-stick properties. However, due to the fact that the material is quite specific, it requires some precautions during operation.

For glass-ceramic panels, the Hi-Light heating type is supported on some models. This is a more advanced system that allows the product to heat up for 5 seconds and has greater heat dissipation.

Ardo electric ovens have 2 types of convection:

• natural;
• forced.

For most types of baking and baking, this is not enough, since this one-sided mode does not allow the dish to be baked evenly and beautifully from all sides. In this case, forced convection will help. Its action is provided by a fan, which causes hot air to scatter throughout the oven. Thus, a certain temperature regime acts on your dish from all sides. It bakes evenly, does not dry out. In addition, an appetizing golden brown crust forms on its surface. Forced convection can be used in several temperature conditions.

The brand's electric ovens provide the functions of defrosting, heating ready meals, regular and quick cooking. They are equipped with several heating elements that work simultaneously or in isolation. This significantly improves the quality of food preparation and allows you to bake more sophisticated dishes. The electric grill and skewer expand your culinary options even further.

The Ardo KC 60 EE F inox model is an excellent option for a cooker with advanced features. The height of the device is standard 85 cm, the width and depth are 60 cm. The hob is glass-ceramic with the Hi-Light heating type. The panel has two cooking zones with a diameter of 14.5 cm and a power of 1200 watts. There are also 2 instant cooking zones with a diameter of 18 cm and a power of 1800 watts.

The electric oven has a capacity of 55 liters. It has 7 functions in its arsenal:

• defrosting at room temperature;
• bottom, top heating;
• bottom, top heating + convection;
• grill + thermostat;
• grill + convection;
• grill: bottom heating + convection;
• grill: rear heating + convection.

There is a timer that allows you to set the start and end times of the cooking process. The operation of the thermostat is controlled by indicators. The oven door is equipped with heat-resistant glass. There is a drawer for dishes.

Such devices allow both gas and electric control. For example, it can be a combination of a gas hob with an electric oven. Also in the assortment there are models with a combined hob and gas oven.

The PL 999 XS stainless steel cooker is a wonderful appliance. The height is the usual 85 cm, the width differs from the standard dimensions (90 cm), the depth is 60 cm. There are 5 electric ignition burners on the gas hob. Front - fast and auxiliary, rear - accelerated heating. The central element is triple.

The electric oven has 8 functions and supports forced convection. The volume of the oven is 85 liters. The door is equipped with double heat-resistant glass, gas control operates. Additional characteristics:

• electric grill;
• thermostat;
• backlight;
• easy cleaning;
• movable protective panel;
• adjustable legs;
• additional accessories - pallet, lattice.

The Ardo C 6631 U cooker has a combined hob with 3 gas and 1 electric burners. Gas burners have different power and cooking speed.

The electric oven works in 3 modes. It is supplemented with a spit and an electric grill, equipped with indicators, a timer, and backlighting. The cleaning system makes it easier to free the cavity from grease and carbon deposits. Like other models, this one is equipped with a drawer for dishes, additional accessories.

Ardo cookers are a guarantee of quality and reliability. However, the manufacturer guarantees the correct functioning of its products only with proper care and use. Therefore, before putting the device into operation, it is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with the operating instructions, which are necessarily included in the kit.

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