User manual SMEG SF341GGX

[. . . ] 34 DESCRIPTION OF FRONT PANEL CONTROLS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 USING THE OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 COOKING ADVICE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] BEFORE INSTALLATION Never leave packaging residues unattended in the home. Separate waste packaging materials by type and consign them to the nearest separate disposal centre. The inside of the appliance should be cleaned to remove all manufacturing residues. When the oven and grill are used for the first time, they should be heated to the maximum temperature for long enough to burn off any oily residues left by the manufacturing process, which might contaminate foods with unpleasant smells. 34 Instructions for the User 6. DESCRIPTION OF FRONT PANEL CONTROLS All the cooker's control and monitoring devices are placed together on the front panel. The table below provides the key to the symbols used. 35 Instructions for the User FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (STATIC OVEN) The cooking temperature is selected by turning the knob clockwise to the value required, between 50° and 240/250°C (depending on the model). For different heating effects, users can switch on only the bottom heating element ( ) or only the grill element ( ). At the end of the knob rotation scale, the symbol switches on the rotisserie motor and the grill top heating element. THERMOSTAT KNOB (MULTIFUNCTION OVEN) The cooking temperature is selected by turning the knob clockwise to the value required, between 50° and 240/250°C (depending on the model). THERMOSTAT LIGHT Illuminates to indicate that the oven is heating up. Goes out when the set temperature is reached; flashes at regular intervals to indicate that the temperature inside the oven is being kept constantly at the set level. 36 Instructions for the User FUNCTION CONTROL KNOB (MULTIFUNCTION OVEN) Rotate the knob in either direction to select desired function from the following: NO FUNCTION SET THAWING INSIDE LIGHT (NO HEATING ELEMENTS ON) TOP+BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENTS GRILL ELEMENT IN OPERATION ALTERNATING WITH BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENT + FAN GRILL ELEMENT TOP+BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENTS+FAN GRILL ELEMENT + FAN FAN HEATING ELEMENT SMALL GRILL ELEMENT + FAN BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENT BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENT + FAN TOP+BOTTOM HEATING ELEMENTS + FAN HEATING ELEMENT SMALL GRILL ELEMENT MINUTE MINDER KNOB Setting is on a gradual scale and intermediate positions between the numbers can be used. TIMER KNOB Allows selection of manual cooking or the minute minder function with the oven automatically switched off at the end of the cooking time. Tray grid: for placing on top of a tray for cooking foods which may drip. Oven tray: useful for collecting fat from foods placed on the grid above. Roof liner: remove it to simplify cleaning inside the oven. Rotisserie shelf (models with static oven only): for fitting onto the oven runners before the rotisserie rod is used. Rotisserie rod (models with static oven only): useful for cooking chicken, sausages and all foods which require uniform cooking over their entire surface. Chromium-plated gripper: useful for removing hot shelves and trays. Not all accessories are provided on some models. Optional accessories Original accessories can be ordered through our Authorised Service Centres. 41 Instructions for the User 9. COOKING ADVICE The oven should always be preheated in fan mode to 30/40°C above the cooking temperature. This considerably shortens cooking times and reduces electricity consumption, as well as giving better results. The oven door must be closed during cooking operations. 9. 1 Conventional cooking FUNCTION SELECTOR THERMOSTAT 50 ÷ 250 °C This conventional cooking method, with heat from above and below, is suitable for cooking food on just one shelf. Do not place the food in the oven until the thermostat light goes out. The only precaution required is to set temperatures about 20°C lower and cooking times about 1/4 longer than for fresh meat. 9. 2 Hot air cooking FUNCTION SELECTOR THERMOSTAT 50 ÷ 250 °C This system is suitable for cooking on several shelves, even with foods of different kinds (fish, meat, etc. ) without cross-contamination of flavours or smells. [. . . ] 2); 4 Replace the liners in their original positions. 10. 6 Cleaning the door glazing The glass in the door should always be kept thoroughly clean. Use absorbent kitchen roll; remove stubborn dirt with a damp sponge and ordinary detergent. 50 Instructions for the Installer 11. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE Occasionally, the oven will require minor servicing procedures or the replacement of parts subject to wear and tear, such as gaskets, light bulbs, etc. The specific operations for each procedure of this kind are provided below. [. . . ]