User manual SMEG SC0521X-8

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Correct disposal enables intelligent recovery of valuable materials. Before disposing of your appliance it is important to remove doors and leave shelves in the same position as for use, to ensure that children cannot accidentally become trapped inside during play. It is also necessary to cut the connecting cable to the power grid, removing it along with the plug. 36 Instructions for the user 4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN Control panel Roof liner Oven light Drawn runners 37 Instructions for the user 5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES NOTE: Some models accessories. are not provided with all Rack: for holding cooking containers. Oven tray: for collecting fat from foods placed on the rack above. · · Accessories available on request: Original supplied and optional accessories may be ordered from any Authorised Support Centre. Use original accessories only. 5. 1 Using the rack or tray The racks and trays are equipped with a mechanical safety lock which prevents them from being taken out accidentally. To insert the rack or tray correctly, check that the lock is facing downwards (as shown in the figure at the side). To remove the rack or tray, lift the front slightly. The mechanical lock must always face the back of the oven. Insert racks and trays fully into the oven until they come to a stop. 38 Instructions for the user 6. USING THE OVEN 6. 1 · Before using the appliance Remove any labels (apart from the technical data plate) from trays, dripping pans and the cooking compartment. Remove any protective film from the outside or inside of the appliance, including from accessories such as trays, dripping pans, the pizza plate or the base cover. Before using the appliance for the first time, remove all accessories from the oven compartment and wash them as indicated in "8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE". · · Heat the empty appliance to the maximum temperature in order to remove any manufacturing residues which could affect the food with unpleasant odours. 6. 2 General Description 6. 2. 1 Oven runners The oven features 4 runners for positioning trays and racks at different heights. The insertion heights are numbered from the bottom upwards (see figure). 6. 2. 2 Cooling fan system The appliance is equipped with a cooling system which comes into operation as soon as a cooking function starts. The fan causes a steady outflow of air from above the door which stops when the oven is turned off. 39 Instructions for the user 6. 2. 3 Internal oven lights The oven lights come on by selecting any function or turning the funtion knob on . 6. 3 Warnings and general advice for usage All cooking operations must be carried out with the door closed. During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil and do not place pans or oven trays on it as this may damage the enamel coating. If you wish to use greaseproof paper, place it so that it will not interfere with the hot air circulation inside the oven. For the best cooking results, we recommend placing cookware in the centre of the rack. To prevent any steam in the oven from causing problems, open the door in two stages: half open (5 cm approx. ) for 4-5 seconds and then fully open. If you need to access the food, always leave the door open for as short a time as possible to prevent the temperature in the oven from falling and ruining the food. To prevent excessive amounts of condensation from forming on the internal glass, hot food should not be left inside the oven for too long after cooking. 40 Instructions for the user 6. 4 Description of the controls on the front panel All the appliance's control and monitoring devices are located together on the front panel. SINGLE HEATING HOB CONTROL KNOB Using these knobs it is possible to adjust the power of the hob in the single heating zones. 7. 1. 2 Advice for cooking meat Cooking times, especially for meat, vary according to the thickness and quality of the food and to consumer taste. We recommend using a meat thermometer for meat when roasting it. Alternatively, simply press on the roast with a spoon: if it is hard, it is ready; if not, it needs another few minutes cooking. 42 Instructions for the user 7. 1. 3 Advice for cooking desserts and biscuits · · · Use dark metal moulds for desserts: they help to absorb the heat better. [. . . ] · Reposition the internal glass panel, taking care to centre and insert the 4 pins attached to the glass into their slots in the oven door by applying slight pressure. 53 Instructions for the installer 10. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE 10. 1 Electrical connection The identification plate bearing the technical data, serial number and brand name is visibly positioned on the appliance. Do not remove this plate for any reason. The appliance must be connected to earth in compliance with electrical system safety regulations. If a fixed connection is being used, fit the power line with an omnipolar circuitbreaker in accordance with the installation rules, located in a position which is easy to reach and near the appliance. [. . . ]