User manual SMEG SUK91CMX8

[. . . ] • Children must never play with the appliance. • This appliance may be used by children aged at least 8 and by people of reduced physical and mental capacity, or lacking in experience in the use of electrical appliances, as long they are supervised or instructed by adults who are responsible for their safety. • Never rest metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on the appliance during use. • Switch the appliance off immediately after use. [. . . ] Heating within the smaller circle is adjusted pressing and turning the knob to one of the positions between minimum and maximum. To heat double zones turn the knob to the symbol or . Releasing the knob will return it to the maximum position. To adjust heating turn the knob anticlockwise to the required position. Lower element The heat coming just from the bottom allows you to complete the cooking of foods that require a higher bottom temperature, without affecting their browning. Perfect for cakes, pies, tarts and pizzas. • Choose a pan suitable for the quantity of food to be cooked. A large, half-empty pan leads to a waste of energy. • The bottom of the receptacles must be very thick and perfectly flat; before placing on the cooking hob, make sure that it, as well as the cooking hob itself, are perfectly clean and dry. • To avoid scratching of the cooking hob, never use cast-iron receptacles or receptacles with a rough bottom. 14 Use Small grill + rotisserie7 The rotisserie works in combination with the central grill heating element and allows food to be perfectly browned. Grill The heat coming from the grill element gives perfect grilling results above all for thin and medium thickness meat and in combination with the rotisserie (where fitted) gives the food an even browning at the end of cooking. Perfect for sausages, spare ribs and bacon. • The temperature and the cooking time depend on the quality and consistency of the dough. • To check whether the dessert is cooked right through: at the end of the cooking time, put a toothpick into the highest point of the dessert. If the dough does not stick to the toothpick, the dessert is cooked. • If the dessert collapses when it comes out of the oven, on the next occasion reduce the set temperature by about 10°C, selecting a longer cooking time if necessary. • 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. Advice for defrosting and proving • Place frozen foods without their packaging in a lidless container on the first shelf of the oven. • To defrost meat, use the rack placed on the second level and a tray on the first level. 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. 16 Use To save energy • Stop cooking a few minutes before the time normally used. [. . . ] • The tightening torque of the screws of the terminal supply wires must be 1. 5 - 2 Nm. General information Check the grid characteristics against the data indicated on the plate. The identification plate bearing the technical data, serial number and brand name is visibly positioned on the appliance. Do not remove this plate for any reason. [. . . ]