User manual SMEG SX81M-1

[. . . ] 59 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 ELECTRONIC ANALOGUE CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 USING THE OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] After a few seconds, the display will again show the cooking start time; At the end of the cooking time, the timer will switch the oven heating elements off, the buzzer will start to sound and the numbers on the dial will flash; · · To reset the whole set program, keep the central key pressed for a few seconds: if cooking has already started, the oven will have to be switched off manually. At the end of the programmed cooking time, the oven must be reset to manual by pressing for a few seconds. Warning: for the oven to start cooking operations after the programming procedures described above, the thermostat and function selector knob must be correctly set to the desired temperature and function. 7. 2. 4 "DEMO" Function Models with the analogue/digital programmer feature a "DEMO" function which deactivates the heating elements while leaving the other functions unchanged. To activate it, simply press , and for a few seconds. A confirmation beep will inform the user that the function is active. Once the display is showing the current time with demo function activated, the number 6 will flash. To deactivate it, simply repeat the same procedure. · 74 Instructions for the user 8. USING THE OVEN 8. 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 "10. In pyrolytic models, the special defrosting and proving functions are brought together under the same function (see "9. 3 Defrosting function (on some models only)" for further details). CIRCULAR: The combination of the fan and the circular element (incorporated in the rear of the oven) enables different foods to be cooked on several levels, as long as they need the same temperature and cooking time. Hot air circulation ensures instant and uniform distribution of heat. It will be possible, for instance, to cook fish, vegetables and biscuits simultaneously (on different levels) without mixing smells and flavours. (For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to use the 2nd and 4th runners. ) 78 Instructions for the user TURBO: The combination of fan-assisted cooking and traditional cooking enables different foods to be cooked on several levels extremely quickly and efficiently, without any transfer of smells and flavours. Perfect for large volumes that call for intense cooking. (For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to use the 2nd and 4th runners. ) DEFROSTING: (on some models only) Rapid defrosting is helped by switching on the fan and the top heating element to ensure uniform distribution of low temperature air inside the oven. 9. 1 Cooking advice and instructions 9. 1. 1 General advice We recommend preheating the oven before putting the food in. · For cooking on several levels, we recommend using a fan-assisted function ( · ) to achieve uniform cooking at all heights. · In general, it is not possible to shorten the cooking times by increasing the temperature (the food could be well-cooked on the outside and undercooked on the inside). While cooking desserts or vegetables, excessive condensation may form on the glass. In order to avoid this, open the door very carefully a couple of times while cooking. 9. 1. 2 Advice for cooking meat · · Cooking times, especially for meat, vary according to the thickness and quality of the food and to consumer's taste. We recommend using a meat thermometer for meat when roasting it. [. . . ] · Then pull the front of the glass panel upwards (2). · Doing this detaches the 4 pins attached to the glass from their slots in the oven door. Removing the middle glass panels: (pyrolytic models) · There are two middle glass panels in pyrolytic models, attached using 4 small locks. Remove the middle panes by lifting them upwards. [. . . ]