User manual SMEG ALFA135XB

[. . . ] IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO BE GROUNDED ACCORDING TO THE METHODS REQUIRED BY SAFETY RULES. 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. 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. [. . . ] TIMER KNOB This permits to select manual or timer-controlled cooking with automatic turning off of the oven at end of the cooking cycle. To set to manual, turn the knob anticlockwise to . To set cooking time, turn the knob clockwise. Adjustment is progressive so that time can also be set to any intermediate value. Upon completion of the cooking cycle, the knob automatically returns to 0, the oven turns off and a buzzer signal is set off, which switches off automatically after 20 seconds. ORANGE LIGHT When on, indicates that oven is heating up. When the set temperature is reached, the light goes off. During the cooking cycle, the light comes on and goes off various times signalling that the temperature in the oven is being kept constant as per the set value. GREEN LIGHT When off, indicates that timed cooking is in progress. When on, indicates that the timed cooking cycle has been completed. 25 Instructions for the user 4. USE OF THE OVEN 4. 1 Warnings and general advice When using for the first time, it is advisable to heat up the oven to its maximum temperature (250°C) for enough time to burn off any possible oily manufacturing residues. It should be borne in mind that when the oven door is opened, the heating elements and the fan are automatically switched off. This means that, if the food being cooked needs to be checked, it is best to leave the door open for as short a time as possible in order to avoid the temperature inside the oven from dropping too much and thus compromising cooking results. 4. 2 Oven lights The lights inside the oven come on automatically upon turning the thermostat knob. 4. 3 Defrosting TIMER KNOB SET TO MANUAL THERMOSTAT KNOB SET TO VENTILATION Moving air at ambient temperature causes frozen food to quickly thaw. This type of thawing is ideal as the taste and appearance of the defrozen food, whether previously deep-frozen or frozen in the domestic freezer, remain unaltered. 4. 4 Pre-heating Before cooking, it is advisable to pre-heat the oven to the desired temperature for at least 15 minutes. 26 Instructions for the user 4. 5 Manual cooking TIMER KNOB SET TO MANUAL THERMOSTAT KNOB SET TO BETWEEN 50° AND 250°C Es. The oven heats up as signalled by the orange light going on. Upon the set temperature being reached, the light goes off. The orange light comes on and goes off various times during the cooking cycle indicating that the temperature in the oven is being kept constant. 4. 6 Timed cooking TIMER KNOB SET TO BETWEEN 5' AND 60' THERMOSTAT KNOB SET TO BETWEEN 50° AND 250°C Es. Es. The oven heats up as signalled by the orange light going on. Upon the set temperature being reached, the light goes off. The orange light comes on and goes off various times during the cooking cycle indicating that the temperature in the oven is being kept constant. Upon completion of the cooking cycle, the oven automatically turns off, the green light comes on and the buzzer sounds for a few seconds. To completely turn off, set the thermostat knob to 0. 27 Instructions for the user 5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important: never spray water directly on to the oven. Never use pressure nozzles. Before any intervention, disconnect the power supply of the oven. 5. 1 Cleaning stainless steel parts To maintain stainless steel parts in perfect condition, clean regularly at the end of the work day. [. . . ] This will help to avoid unnecessary expenses. PROBLEM The oven is not working PROBABLE SOLUTION · The minute minder knob is positioned on 0. · The plug is not properly inserted in the socket. · The electrical system is damaged or not working properly. · The fuses have blown or the circuit breakers have been activated. [. . . ]