User manual SMEG S201X

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 INSTRUCTIONS FOR DISPOSAL ­ OUR ENVIRONMENTAL CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] To prevent any steam in the oven creating problems, open the door in two stages: half open (5 cm approx. ) for 4-5 seconds and then fully open. To access food, always leave the door open as short a time as possible to prevent the temperature in the oven from falling and ruining the food. When the door is opened oven ventilation is automatically switched off; it then resumes as soon as the door is closed. 42 Instructions for the user 7. 2 Cooling system The oven is equipped with a cooling system which automatically comes on when the oven is being turned on. Fans cause a steady outflow of air from above the door which may continue for a brief period of time even after the oven has been turned off. 7. 3 Microwave cooking Microwave cooking is possible at different power levels that can be selected with the MICORWAVE POWER REGULATION KNOB. Below is a list of the most suitable operations for each power level selected. MIN-20%: softening dairy products and cream spreads, keeping foods hot; 30-50%: thawing foods, cooking sauces, cooking tender meat in combination with the normal functions; 60-80%: cooking pasta or rice, cooking chicken, vegetables or large fish in combination with the normal functions; 90-100%: heating up pre-cooked meals, cooking fresh and frozen vegetables, combined with the normal functions for cooking turkey and fatty chicken, cooking cakes and desserts; To activate the microwave you must set a cooking time, select a power setting, select a function (among those serigraphed in orange on the control panel) and press the key on the control panel. 43 Instructions for the user 7. 3. 1 Safety warnings concerning the use of the microwave 1 Do not activate the microwave if: · there is no food inside the oven; · the oven door is buckled, its hinges are loose or its seal is defective. In each of these cases, a specialised technician must intervene. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES The oven features 4 support positions for plates and racks of different height. Grill: useful for holding cooking containers. Pastry plate: for baking cakes, pizza and oven desserts. Accessories available on request Original accessories may be ordered from any Authorised Service Centre. 46 Instructions for the user 9. COOKING HINTS WITHOUT MICROWAVE In fan-assisted mode preheating should be carried out at 30/40°C above the cooking temperature. This considerably shortens cooking times and reduces power consumption, as well as giving better cooking results. Keep the oven door closed during cooking. 9. 1 Traditional cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT 50 ÷ 250 °C This traditional cooking method, in which heat comes from above and below, is suitable for cooking food on a single level. You have to pre-heat the oven until the set temperature is reached. Place the food in the oven only after the thermostat indicator light has turned off. Put frozen meat in immediately, without waiting for it to thaw. The only precaution you need to take is to set the temperature about 20°C lower and cooking time about 1/ 4 longer than you would for fresh meat. 9. 2 Hot-air cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT 50 ÷ 250 °C This system is suitable for cooking on several levels, including different types of food (fish, meat etc. ), without the tastes and smells mingling. Air circulation in the oven ensures a uniform distribution of heat. Multiple cooking is possible as long as the cooking temperature of the different foods is the same. 47 Instructions for the user 9. 3 Grill cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT Permits rapid browning of foods. For short-term cooking of small quantities, place the grid in the fourth guide from the bottom. For long-term cooking and grills, put the grid in the lowest guide in accordance with the size of the pieces. Keep the oven door closed during cooking. [. . . ] The door is not closed Verify the door is closed. The oven lamp stays lit with The door is not closed Verify the door is closed. Smoke during cooking High cooking temperatures Reduce the cooking Kitchenware not right for temperature. Use only kitchenware with suitable characteristics. [. . . ]