User manual SMEG 3L34X

[. . . ] 47 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 CLOCK WITH TIMER AND COOKING END TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 USING THE COOKING HOB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Heat the empty appliance to the maximum temperature in order to remove any manufacturing residues which could affect the food with unpleasant odours. 9. 2 General Description 9. 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). (When using the recipes, the display will show the recommended runners for the selected recipe. ) 9. 2. 2 Oven inside lights The oven light comes on every time the oven door is opened or when any function is set using the function selector knob. See "12. 1 Replacing the light bulb" for instructions on replacing the oven light. 55 Instructions for the user 9. 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. 9. 4 Tangential cooling system This system keeps the door and internal components of the oven at a lower temperature through forced recirculation of cool air, guaranteeing increased safety and a longer life for the household appliance. The tangential cooling system remains active even after cooking has finished and continues working when the oven has been switched off in order to disperse all the heat that has built up inside. This mechanism allows all the furniture units surrounding the appliance to be protected, preventing them from overheating. 56 Instructions for the user 9. 5 Using the electric grill 9. 5. 1 Using the grill in cookers with an electric oven For short cooking processes, such as final browning of cooked meat, select the static grill function and turn the thermostat knob to the maximum temperature setting. The fan-assisted grill function (on some models only) allows real cooking processes to be carried out, thanks to the forced fan system that allows the heat to penetrate inside the food. FAN-ASSISTED STATIC: The operation of the fan, combined with traditional cooking, ensures uniform cooking even with complex recipes. Perfect for biscuits and cakes, even when simultaneously cooked on several levels. (For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to use the 2nd and 4th runners. ) 59 Instructions for the user 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. ) DEFROSTING: (on the multifunction model 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. 10. 1 Cooking advice and instructions 10. 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). 10. 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. 10. 1. 3 Advice for cooking desserts and biscuits · · · Use dark metal moulds for desserts: they help to absorb the heat better. The temperature and the cooking duration depend on the quality and consistency of the dough. [. . . ] CONNECTION USING RUBBER HOSES COMPLYING WITH THE CURRENT REGULATIONS IS ONLY PERMITTED IF THE HOSE CAN BE INSPECTED ALONG ITS ENTIRE LENGTH. THE TIGHTENING TORQUE BETWEEN CONNECTIONS INCORPORATE A GASKET MUST NOT EXCEED 10Nm. 13. 4. 2 Connection to natural and city gas Make the connection to the gas mains using a rubber hose whose specifications comply with the current regulations (verify that the reference standard is stamped on the hose). Screw hose connector A onto gas connection B on the appliance, inserting gasket C in between the two. [. . . ]