Using The Oven - Smeg OFGE9MXA Manual

Instructions for the user

8. USING THE OVEN

When the oven is used for the first time, it should be heated to the maximum temperature (250-220°C)
for long enough to burn off any oily residues left by the manufacturing process, which might contaminate
foods with unpleasant smells.
Before using the oven, check that the display is showing the symbol.
The appliance becomes very hot during use. oven gloves should always be worn.
8.1 Precautions and general advice
When the oven and grill are used for the first time, they 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 smells. After an interruption in the electricity supply, the display flashes at regular
intervals, showing . For setting instructions, see paragraph " ".
Oven accessories which may come into contact with foods are made from materials compliant with the
relevant regulations.
During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium foil, and do not place pans or trays
on it; 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 avoid unpleasant contact with any steam inside the oven, open the door in
two stages: hold it half-open (about 5 cm) for 4-5 seconds, then open it
completely. If you have to carry out any procedures on foods, leave the door
open for as short a time as possible to prevent a drop in the oven temperature
which will impair the cooking results.
8.2 Oven Light
It comes on when the function selector is turned to any setting.
8.3 Cooling system
A cooling system comes into operation a few minutes after the oven is switched on. The fan causes a
steady outflow of air from above the door which may continue for a brief period of time even after the
oven has been turned off.
8.4 Using the electric grill
For short cooking procedures, such as final browning of cooked meat, select the static grill function /
and turn the thermostat knob to the maxium temprature setting. The fan grill function (on some
models only) allows real cooking processes to be carried out, thanks to the forced fan system that
ensures the heat penetrates inside the food. For this type of cooking operation, select the fan grill
function and use the function selector knob to set the ideal cooking temperature (in all cases no more
than 200°C).
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