User manual SMEG A31X-6

[. . . ] PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY AND USE ____________________________ 4 INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE ____________________________________ 6 ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS______________________ 12 FINAL OPERATIONS ___________________________________________ 14 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS___________________________________ 15 USING THE HOB ______________________________________________ 22 USING THE OVENS ____________________________________________ 24 ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE _____________________________________ 25 COOKING ADVICE _____________________________________________ 27 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE _________________________________ 35 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE _______________________________ 40 Thank you for choosing our product. We advise you to read this manual carefully. It contains all necessary instructions for maintaining unaltered the appearance and functional qualities of the cooker. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the authorized person who is to check the gas supply system and install, commission and test the appliance. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these provide recommendations for use, a description of the controls and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintaining the appliance. 3 Presentation 1. [. . . ] At the end of the cooking time the timer will switch the oven heating elements off, the beeps will start to sound and the numbers on the dial will flash. The duration can also be reset by resetting the program selected: pressing the central key for 1 or 2 seconds will delete the duration set and the oven will have to be switched off in manual mode. Caution: it is not possible to set cooking durations of more than 6 hours. 20 Instructions for the User Starting cooking: as well as setting a cooking duration, the cooking start time can also be set (with a maximum delay of 12 hours from the current time). To set the cooking start/end time, proceed as follows: Set the cooking duration as described in the previous point. Within 6/7 seconds of the last pressure on the or keys, press key again to set the cooking start time. The current time will the appear on the display with internal segments illuminated to show the and keys to set the cooking end of cooking time. 6/7 seconds after the last key is pressed, the display will show the current time and the cooking start and end times, which will be represented by the illuminated inside segments. The display segments will be constantly illuminated as long as the current time is not the same as the cooking start time; as soon as the current time reaches the set starting time, all the inside segments will start to flash, indicating that the oven has started cooking. At the end of the cooking time the timer will switch the oven heating elements off, the beeps will start to sound and the numbers on the dial will flash. To reset the whole program set, keep the central key pressed for 1 or 2 seconds: if cooking has already started, the oven will have to be switched off by hand. Here we can see a programming example: the current time is 7:06 and cooking is programmed to start at 8:00 and end at 9:00. At 8 o'clock the inside segments between 8 and 9 will start to flash, while the hours hand will remain still. - - - Caution: for the oven to start cooking operations after the programming procedures just described, the thermostat and function selector knob must correctly set on the temperature and function required. 5. 2. 4 "DEMO" Function Models with analogue/digital programmer feature a "DEMO" function which deactivates the heating elements while leaving the other functions unchanged. To activate it, simply press the , , and keys for 3/4 seconds. A confirmation beep will inform the user that the function is active. To deactivate it, simply repeat the same procedure. 21 Instructions for the User 6. USING THE HOB 6. 1 Lighting the hob burners Before lighting the hob burners check that the flame diffuser rings are correctly in place with their respective burner caps, making sure that the holes A in the flame diffusers are aligned with the plugs and thermocouples. The special pan stand B is for use with woks. The burner it controls is shown next to each knob. The appliance is equipped with an electronic ignition device. Simply press the knob and turn it anti-clockwise to the maximum flame symbol , until the burner lights. Keep the knob pressed down for about 2 seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up. The burner may go out when the knob is released: this means that the thermocouple has not warmed up enough. Repeat the operation, keeping the knob pressed down for longer. [. . . ] Remove any dry residues with a wooden toothpick or a needle. 10. 3 Cleaning the ovens (without self-cleaning liners) To keep the ovens in good condition, they must be cleaned regularly, after allowing them to cool down. Remove the side runners by lifting them at the front and extracting them from the hole at the back. · Clean the oven shelves and side runners with hot water and nonabrasive detergents, rinse and dry. 37 Instructions for the User 10. 3. 1 Oven liners The oven is fitted with enamelled liners that are continuously selfcleaning. These liners simplify cleaning of the oven and ensure it continues to perform well over time. 10. 3. 2 Using the self-cleaning liners To keep the inside of the oven clean and free from food residues and unpleasant smells, it should periodically be operated empty at a temperature of at least 200° C for a time varying between 30 and 60 minutes. [. . . ]