User manual SMEG STG2

[. . . ] The penetration depth of waves into the food isapproximately 2. 5 cm; if the food is thicker, the coreof the food will be cooked by conduction, as intraditional cooking. It is valuable to note that the microwaves triggerwithin the food a simple thermal phenomenon andthat they are not harmful to one's health. Fig. 01 PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT This appliance's packing materials are recyclable. Recycle them and play a role in protecting theenvironment by disposing of them in municipalcontainers provided for this purpose. Thus it is stampedwith this logo to indicate to you that usedappliances should be mixed with otherwaste. The recycling of appliancesorganised by your manufacturer will takeplace under the best conditions, in compliance withEuropean directive 2002/96/CE concerning electricaland electronic equipment waste. Consult your cityhall or your retailer to find the drop-off points forused appliances that is nearest to your home. [. . . ] To avoid such incidents, never usethe same times recommended for cooking in atraditional oven. · If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. · In order to evacuate moisture, your appliance is fitted with a delayed ventilation function. Depending on the applied cooking mode (solo/grill/combination), the oven ventilation will continue to operate after the cooking end. · The appliance is not intended to be used bypersons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental abilities, or persons lackingexperience or awareness, unless using it with thehelp of a person responsible for their safety, orunder supervision and with prior instruction in itsuse. Some dishes absorb the heat of foods and, therefore, are very hot. 86 General description Identification label · THE TURNTABLE : Drive shaft Wheel support Turntable ensures equal cooking of food throughout with no need to stir or turn the dish. - If it does not turn, verify that all components are properly positioned. - For easy removal, wells are provided on either side. · TURNTABLE OFF : stops the turntable from revolving in order to use platters which require the entire oven space. · THE WHEEL SUPPORT : Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually, as you could damage the drive system. If it does not turn smoothly, make sure that there is nothing in the well beneath the turntable. 87 Control panel A Display window : to simplify programming, the display indicates : the time of day, the types of food and functions, the minutes / seconds, or weight programmed. D-E-F The "AUTO" keys : automatically set the appropriate programme time according to the weight and the selected food type. · For those models featuring the fan function, 2 grilling levels are available : HIGH GRILL and LOW GRILL . As a rule, use the HIGH GRILL level to grill meat and fish and the LOW GRILL level to brown delicate dishes. · WARNING : certain exposed parts may heat up during use of the grill. Protect your hands when taking out the dish because it can be extremely hot. Do not serve stuffed foods (apple pastry for example) too quickly because they can be warm on the surface whereas the filling is extremely hot. If you wish to cook several dishes consecutively with the PIZZA function, allow the oven to cool 10 minutes between dishes for better browning. 95 The PIZZA function Example : to cook a frozen pizza (350 g) Place the frozen pizza directly on the PIZZA dish, place the PIZZA dish on the middle of the turntable. Programming Press the key 3 times : is displayed 6:00 Program 6 minutes 6:00 Press START . is displayed the turntable revolves, the oven light comes on. Be sure and use an oven mitt to remove the pizza dish. 2 1 3 96 The PIZZA dish Care of the PIZZA dish · The inside of the dish is covered with a non-stick coating, so it is not necessary to grease it before use. · Do not cut foods directly in the PIZZA dish as this damages the non-stick coating. · Use a sponge, hot water and dishwashing liquid to wash the dish. Do not use a metallic sponge or scouring powder. The PIZZA dish POWDER Recommendations · Do not place the PIZZA dish on the rack; this could cause irremediable damage to your oven. · Do not place the PIZZA dish in a traditional oven, on gas, electric or other stoves or on any very hot surface. [. . . ] If the appliance is not kept clean, its surface could deteriorat and adversely affect its life and possibly result in a hazardous situation. If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person. SOAP + WATER · A steam cleaner is not to be used. · Do not use abrasives, alcohol or solvents as they are liable to damage the oven. · In the event of unsavory odors or caked-on dirt, boil water containing lemon juice or vinegar in a cup for 2 minutes and clean the walls with a little dishwashing liquid. · For those ovens with grill or convection heat functions, the top and rear air vents become very hot. Do not touch these parts after use; wait till the appliance has cooled down in order to clean it. Use a fine steel wool pad on the metal parts. · The turntable can be removed for cleaning. [. . . ]