Place the food directly on the wire rack. The dripping pan is used to collect any drops of fat. Ideal for dishes that need to be cooked au gratin (e. coquilles Saint-Jacques, etc. In this case, the container (with the food inside) should be placed on the wire rack. Ideal for cooking chickens, fowl in general, roast pork, etc. A glass of water can be poured into the dripping pan to make cleaning easier and prevent smoke being produced by the burning fat. 15 GRILLING WITH THE TURNSPIT (IF FITTED) 1 2 3 Chapter 1 - General 1. 4 - WARNINGS Read all the instructions carefully before using the appliance. This oven has been designed to cook food. It must never be used for other purposes, modified or tampered with in any way. Place the appliance on a horizontal surface at a height of at least 85 cm and out of reach of children. Wash all accessories thoroughly before use. Before plugging into the mains, make sure that: the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage indicated on the rating plate; the mains socket has a minimum rating of 16A and an earth wire. The manufacturer declines all liability in the event that this important accident-prevention rule is not respected. · Before using the oven for the first time, remove any paper and other material inside the oven such as protective cardboard, booklets, plastic bags, etc. · Before using for the first time, operate the oven empty with the thermostat at maximum for at least 15 minutes to eliminate the "new" smell and any smoke caused by the presence of protective substances applied to the elements before transport. During this operation, ventilate the room. IMPORTANT: when you have unpacked the appliance, make sure the door is undamaged and working correctly. The door is made from glass and is therefore fragile. If it is visibly chipped, scored or scratched, it should be replaced. While using, cleaning or moving the appliance, avoid slamming or knocking the door violently...