Cooking Advice And Instructions - Smeg Oven General Instructions Manual

ECO:
Using the grill and the bottom heating element plus the fan is
particularly suitable for cooking small quantities of food, as it provides
low energy consumption.
PYROLYSIS (on some models only):
When this function is set, the oven reaches temperatures of up to 500°C, destroying all
the grease which forms on the internal walls.
ECO PYROLYSIS (on some models only):
When this function is set, the oven executes one pyrolysis cycle at 500°C for an hour and
a half. For use in the case of ovens which are not too dirty.
8.1

Cooking advice and instructions

8.1.1 General advice
We recommend preheating the oven before putting the food in.
• For cooking on several levels, we recommend using a fan-assisted function to
achieve uniform cooking at all heights.
• In general, it is not possible to shorten the cooking times by increasing the
temperature (the food could be well-cooked on the outside and undercooked on the
inside).
8.1.2 Advice for cooking meat
• Cooking times, especially for meat, vary according to the thickness and quality of the
food and to consumer's taste.
• We recommend using a meat thermometer for meat when roasting it. Alternatively,
simply press on the roast with a spoon: if it is hard, it is ready; if not, it needs another
few minutes' cooking.
8.1.3 Advice for cooking desserts and biscuits
• Use dark metal moulds for desserts: they help to absorb the heat better.
• The temperature and the cooking duration depend on the quality and consistency of the
dough.
• Check whether the dessert is cooked all the way through: at the end of the cooking time,
put a toothpick into the highest point of the dessert. If the dough does not stick to the
toothpick, the dessert is cooked.
• If the dessert collapses when it comes out of the oven, on the next occasion reduce the
set temperature by about 10°C, selecting a longer cooking time if necessary.
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