Cooking Hints - Smeg SCP 160 XU Instruction Manual

8.3 Cooking hints

Each function has its own preset preheating cycle during which the thermostat lamp flashes. When the
preset temperature is reached, the lamp remains constantly on.
The oven door must be closed during cooking operations.
8.3.1 Conventional cooking
FUNCTION SELECTOR
THERMOSTAT
This conventional cooking method, with heat from above and below, is suitable for cooking food on just
one shelf. The oven must be preheated to the chosen temperature. Do not place the food in the oven
until the thermostat light goes out. Very fatty meats can be placed inside the oven when it is still cold.
Place frozen meat in the oven directly, without thawing. The only precaution required is to set
temperatures about 70 °F lower and cooking times about 1/4 longer than for fresh meat.
Use deep containers to prevent splashes from dirtying the sides of the oven.
Hot air cooking
8.3.2
FUNCTION SELECTOR
THERMOSTAT
This conventional cooking method, with heat from above and below, is suitable for cooking food on just
one shelf. The oven must be preheated to the chosen temperature. Do not place the food in the oven
until the thermostat light goes out. Very fatty meats can be placed inside the oven when it is still cold.
Place frozen meat in the oven directly, without thawing. The only precaution required is to set
temperatures about 70 °F lower and cooking times about 1/4 longer than for fresh meat.
Multiple cooking is possible provided that all foods require the same temperature.
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Instructions for the user
120 ÷ 540 °F
120 ÷ 540 °F