User manual SMEG CB854/1/A

[. . . ] 49 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 USING THE OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 COOKING WITH THE OVEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. 56 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. OVEN THERMOSTAT KNOB This knob can be used to select the cooking temperature. Traditional cooking, also known as static or thermal radiation cooking, is suitable for cooking just one dish at a time. Perfect for all types of roasts, bread and cakes and in any case particularly suitable for fatty meats such as goose and duck. GRILL: The heat coming from the grill element gives perfect grilling results, especially for thin and medium thickness meat and, in combination with the rotisserie (when present), it allows the food to be browned evenly at the end of cooking. This function enables large quantities of food, particularly meat, to be grilled evenly. FAN-ASSISTED BOTTOM: The combination of the fan with just the lower heating element allows cooking to be completed more rapidly. This system is recommended for sterilising or for finishing off the cooking of foods which are already well-cooked on the surface, but not inside, which therefore need a little more heat. BOTTOM: The heat coming solely from the bottom makes it possible to complete the cooking of foods that require a greater basic temperature, without affecting their browning. Lay out the foodstuffs to be defrosted evenly, not overlapping. When defrosting meat, we recommend using a rack positioned on the second runner with the food on it and a tray positioned on the first runner. In this way, the liquid from the defrosting food drains away from the food. The most delicate parts can be covered with aluminium foil. For successful proving, a container of water should be placed in the bottom of the oven. 7. 1. 5 Advice for cooking with the Grill and the Fan-assisted grill Using the Grill function , meat can be grilled even when it is put into the oven cold; preheating is recommended if you wish to change the effect of the cooking. With the Fan-assisted grill function preheat the oven before grilling. We recommend placing the food at the centre of the rack. , however, we recommend that you 7. 2 To save energy To save energy during use of the appliance, the following instructions may be followed: · Stop cooking a few minutes before the time normally used. Cooking will continue for the remaining minutes with the heat which has accumulated inside the oven. · Reduce any opening of the door to a minimum to avoid heat dispersal. [. . . ] The glass panels of the door can be completely removed by following the instructions provided below. Warning: before removing the glass panels, make sure that at least one of the door's hinges has been locked in the open position as described in "9. 2 Removing the door". This operation may have to be repeated during the glass removal process if the door is accidentally freed. 77 Instructions for the user Removing the internal glass panel: · Remove the internal glass panel by pulling it upwards, following the movement indicated by the arrows. 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. [. . . ]