User manual SMEG SE900

[. . . ] WHEN LINKING UP TO MAINS BY PLUG AND SOCKET, MAKE SURE THAT BOTH ARE COMPATIBLE AND CONNECT BY MEANS OF A POWER CABLE COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT IN. VENTILATION OPENINGS AND HEAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION TEST OF THE OVEN, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE. [. . . ] 3. 2. 5 Muting the alarm To mute the alarm turn small knob A anticlockwise until pointer is aligned with . 28 Instructions for the user 4 USE OF THE OVEN Before using the oven make sure that all procedures described in point "3. 2. 2 Manual cooking" have been carried out. 4. 1 Warnings and general advice Before using the oven for the first time, pre-heat it to maximum temperature (250°C) long enough to burn any manufacturing oily residues which could give the food a bad taste. 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. 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. 4. 2 Cooling system The oven is equipped with a cooling system which automatically comes on upon the oven 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. 4. 3 Oven light the inside oven light may be turned on by simultaneously rotating the function selector knob and the timer knob. When the oven is not working, the light comes on by simply opening the door. 29 Instructions for the user 5 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES The oven features 4 support positions for plates and racks of different height. Grill: useful for holding cooking vessels. Plate grill: for placing above plate for cooking foods that might drip. Oven plate: useful for catching fat from foods on the grill above. Pastry plate: for baking cakes, pizza and oven desserts. Roof liner/Grill guard: removing this simplifies cleaning procedures inside the oven. Chromium-plated tubular gripper for removing hot racks and plates from the oven. Accessories available on request Original accessories may be ordered from any Authorised Service Centre. 30 Instructions for the user 6 COOKING HINTS 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 6. 1 Traditional cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH 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 preheat the oven until the set temperature is reached. Place the food in the oven only after the thermostat indicator light has turned off. very fatty meats may be put in when the oven is still cold. 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. 6. 2 Hot-air cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH 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 ifferent foods is the same. 31 Instructions for the user 6. 3 Grill cooking FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH Permits rapid browning of foods. You are advised to place the pan in the highest guide. [. . . ] If left to set for too long, they might damage the enamel lining of the oven. 36 Instructions for the user 8 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE The oven may require extraordinary maintenance or replacement of parts subject to wear such as seals, bulbs, and so on. The following instructions describe how to carry out these minor maintenance operations. Before any intervention, disconnect the power supply of the device. 8. 1 Replacement of light bulb Remove the bulb protector A by turning anticlockwise and change bulb B with a similar one. Re-fit the bulb protector A. Only use oven bulbs (T 300°C). 8. 2 Removing Raise levers B and hold the door on both sides with both hands near hinges A. Lift up the door forming an angle of about 45° and remove. [. . . ]