Using The Oven - Smeg Oven Instructions For The User

Instructions for the user

8. USING THE OVEN

8.1 Warnings and general advice
In models with an electronic programmer, before using the oven make sure that is on the display.
When using the oven and the various heating elements for the first time, they should be heated to the
maximum temperature (260°C) for long enough to burn off any oily residues left by the manufacturing
process, which might contaminate foods with unpleasant smells.
After an interruption in the electricity supply, the programmer display flashes at regular intervals.
For setting instructions, see point "9. ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER".
WHILE COOKING DESSERTS AND VEGETABLES, LIQUID MAY DRIP FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE
DOOR. THIS IS A NATURAL PHYSICAL PHENOMENON WHICH MAINLY OCCURS WHEN
PREHEATING HAS NOT TAKEN PLACE. IN ORDER TO AVOID THIS, OPEN THE DOOR VERY
CAREFULLY A COUPLE OF TIMES WHILE COOKING.
The oven accessories intended to come into contact with food are made of materials that comply with
the provisions of Directive 89/109/EEC, dated 21/12/88, and of Legislative Decree 108, dated 25/01/92.
During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil and do not place pans or
oven trays on it as this may damage the enamel coating. If you wish to use greaseproof paper, place it
so that it will not interfere with the hot air circulation inside the oven.
To prevent any steam in the oven from causing problems, open the door in two
stages: half open (5 cm approx.) for 4-5 seconds and then fully open. If you
need to access the 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.
8.2 Cooling system
This system keeps the door and internal components of the oven at a lower temperature through forced
recirculation of cool air, guaranteeing increased safety and a longer life for the household appliance.
The tangential cooling system remains active even after cooking has finished and continues working
when the oven has been switched off in order to disperse all the heat that has built up inside. This
mechanism allows all the furniture units surrounding the appliance to be protected, preventing them from
overheating.
8.3 Using the electric grill
For short cooking processes, such as final browning of cooked meat, select the static grill function
or and turn the thermostat knob to the maximum temperature setting. The fan-assisted grill
function (on some models only) allows real cooking processes to be carried out, thanks to the
forced fan system that allows the heat to penetrate inside the food. For this type of cooking operation,
select the fan-assisted grill function and use the thermostat knob to set the ideal cooking temperature
(in all cases no more than 200°C).
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