User manual SMEG ALFA43XUK

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] It can constitute a suffocation hazard for children, especially the plastic bags. Important: hand over your appliance to the local agency authorised for the collection of electrical appliances no longer in use. Before disposing of your appliance it is important to remove doors and leave shelves in the same position as for use, to ensure that children cannot accidentally become trapped inside during play. It is also necessary to cut the connecting cable to the power grid, removing it along with the plug. 8 Instructions for the user 4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN OVEN FAN LAMP RACK AND TRAY SUPPORT RUNNERS CONTROL PANEL 9 Instructions for the user 4. 1 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS THERMOSTAT KNOB This knob allows to select the most suitable cooking temperature for the food to be cooked. The cooking temperature is selected by turning the knob clockwise to the desired setting between 50° and 250°C. Adjustment is progressive so that the oven also operates at any intermediate value. The grill function can also be activated by turning the knob to the symbol (only in models with grill). ORANGE INDICATOR LIGHT When on, it indicates that the oven is heating up. This light will switch on and off intermittently during cooking, to indicate that the temperature is being kept constant inside the oven. 10 Instructions for the user OVEN HUMIDIFCATION KNOB (on some models only) This knob allows to select the most suitable amount of steam for the food to be cooked. Turning the knob clockwise, the selection options range from the 0 setting (no steam is supplied), to the 1 setting (maximum steam supply). Steam continues to be supplied until the knob is released; once released the knob automatically returns to the 0 setting. Note: The oven thermostat knob must be set between 150°C and 250°C for humidified cooking. To prevent water from collecting inside the oven, do not use steam while the grill function is active. GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT When off, it indicates the beginning of timed cooking. When it lights up, timed cooking is complete. TIMER KNOB This knob enables manual cooking or the timer to be selected; the timer switches off the oven automatically at the end of cooking. Adjustment is progressive so that the time can also be set to any intermediate value between these numbers. Upon completion of the cooking cycle, the knob automatically returns to 0, the oven turns off and a buzzer signal is set off. 11 Instructions for the user 5. USING THE OVEN THE OVEN IS DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM LOAD OF 3. 5 KG. 5. 1 • Warnings and general advice • When using the oven for the first time, heat it up to its maximum temperature for a duration long enough to burn off any oily residues from the manufacturing process. To access food during cooking, always leave the door open as short a time as possible to prevent the temperature in the oven from falling and ruining the food. For models with humidifcation function only: • The hardness of the water to be used during humidification must not exceed 10-11°F. Use tap water that has been treated with a water purification or softening system. • To prevent any steam in the oven from causing problems, open the door in two stages: keep the door ajar (about 5-6 cm) for 4-5 seconds and then open it fully. Note: As the oven door is opened, the fan, the heating elements and the steam dispenser are deactivated automatically. 5. 2 Internal ventilation (depending on the model) On some models, the fan rotates in both directions and when the door is opened it is deactivated automatically, and starts again when the door is closed. 5. 3 Inside light The oven light comes on: • When the oven door is opened (depending on the model). • When the thermostat knob is turned. 12 Instructions for the user 5. 4 Defrosting TIMER KNOB SET TO MANUAL THERMOSTAT KNOB SET TO VENTILATION The movement of air at room temperature causes frozen food to quickly thaw. [. . . ] If the appliance is not working properly, before calling Customer Service, ensure that the procedures listed below have been performed. PROBLEM The oven is not working • • • • Foods either take too long or too little to • cook No steam is being supplied • • Moisture forms inside the oven and on • the foods LIKELY SOLUTION The timer knob is positioned on 0. Do not leave them in the oven for more than 15-20 minutes after the end of the cooking time. The device controlling the supply of water inside the oven is not working properly. [. . . ]