Using The Oven - Smeg CS18A-6 Manual

Instructions for the user

7. USING THE OVEN

Before using the oven make sure that the analogue programmer shows
the symbol (see paragraph "5.2.4 Manual mode cooking ").
In models equipped with analogue digital timer, the user has only to
press the central key for 1/2 seconds to enable use of the oven on first
use or after a power blackout.
7.1 General warnings and advice
When the oven is used for the first time, it 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 odours.
To prevent any steam in the oven from causing
problems, open the door in two stages: hold it
half-open (about 5 cm) for 4-5 seconds, then
open it completely. To access 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.
During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or
tin foil, and do not place pans or trays on it; this may damage the enamel
coating. If you wish to use greaseproof paper, position it so that it does
not interfere with the hot air circulation inside the oven.
7.2 Oven Light
It comes on when the function switch knob is turned to any position.
7.3 Cooling fan system
The appliance is equipped with a cooling system, which comes into
operation as soon as a cooking function is selected. The same applies to
timed cooking operations.
Fans cause a steady outflow of air from the rear top skirt board on the
rear of the cooking hob, which may continue for a brief period of time
even after the oven has been turned off.
This ventilation system ensures that the temperatures on the outside of
the appliance meet the standards required by the current regulations.
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