User manual SMEG BG91IX

[. . . ] INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ENVIRONMENTAL CARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 3. 1 Our environmental care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Advantages of an induction hob - Energy saving thanks to the direct transmission of energy to the pan (suitable magnetisable cookware is required) compared with traditional electric cooking. - Improved safety as the energy is only transmitted to the container placed on the hob. - High level of energy transmitted from the induction cooking zone to the base of the saucepan. - Reduced danger of burns as the cooking surface is only heated under the base of the saucepan; foods which overflow do not stick. 6. 1 Layout of the cooking zones Zone Outside diameter (mm) 180 210 270 Max absorbed power (W) * 1300 2300 2300 Absorbed power in booster function (W) * 1400 3000 3000 * power levels are indicative and can vary according to the pan used or the settings made. 39 Instructions for the user 6. 2 Cookware suitable for use in induction cooking The containers used on the induction cooking surface must be made of metal, with magnetic properties and a sufficiently large base. Cookware in multilayer stainless steel, ferritic stainless steel and aluminium with a special base. Unsuitable containers Copper, stainless steel, aluminium, fireproof glass, wood, ceramic and terracotta cookware. • • • To see whether the pan is suitable, bring a magnet close to the bottom: if it is attracted, the pan is suitable for induction cooking. If you do not have a magnet, you can put a small amount of water in the pan, place it on a cooking zone and start the hot plate. If the symbol appears on the display, it means the pan is not suitable. Use only cookware with a perfectly flat bottom. Using a cookware with an irregular bottom could jeopardise the efficiency of the heating system so that cookware is not detected on the hot plate. 6. 3 Limiting the cooking duration The hob has an automatic device which limits the duration of use. If the cooking zone settings are not changed, the maximum duration of operation of each zone depends on the power level selected. When the device for limiting the duration of use is activated, the cooking zone turns off, a short alert is sounded and if the zone is hot the symbol will show on the display. 6. 4 Protection from hob overheating If the hob is used on full power for a long period, the electronics will have trouble cooling down if the room temperature is high. To avoid excessively high temperatures forming in the electronics, the power to the cooking zone is managed automatically. 6. 5 Advice on energy-saving Below you will find advice on how to use your hob effectively and economically. • The diameter of the base of the saucepan must correspond to the diameter of the cooking zone. • When buying a saucepan, check whether the diameter indicated is that of the base or the top of the container, as the top is almost always larger than the base. • When preparing dishes with long cooking times, you can save time and energy by using a pressure cooker, which also makes it possible to preserve the vitamins in the food. • Make sure that the pressure cooker contains enough liquid as, if there is not enough and it overheats, this may cause damage to both the pressure cooker and the cooking zone. • Choose a saucepan suitable for the quantity of food to be cooked. A large, half-empty saucepan leads to a waste of energy. 40 Instructions for the user 6. 6 Power levels The power in the cooking zone can be adjusted to various levels. Suitable for OFF position Cooking small amounts of food (minimum power) Cooking Cooking large quantities of food, roasting larger portions Roasting, slow frying with flour Roasting Roasting / browning, cooking (maximum power) 6. 7 Cookware recognition If there is no saucepan on a cooking zone or if the saucepan is too small, no energy will be transmitted and the symbol will appear on the display. If there is a suitable saucepan on the cooking zone, the recognition system notices it and turns on the hob to the power level set using the knob. Energy transmission is also interrupted when the saucepan is removed from the cooking zone (the symbol will appear on the display). If the cookware recognition function is activated in spite of the saucepan or frying pan on the cooking zone being smaller than the zone itself, only the necessary energy will be transmitted. [. . . ] EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE The oven requires periodic minor maintenance or replacement of parts subject to wear, such as gaskets, light bulbs, etc. Specific instructions for each operation of this kind are given below. Before any intervention that requires access to live parts, disconnect the appliance from the power supply. WARNING: For your safety, you are advised to wear protective gloves while performing any cleaning or extraordinary maintenance. 10. 1 Removing the door Open the door completely and insert two pins into the holes on the hinges indicated in the figure. Grasp the door on both sides with both hands, lift it forming an angle of around 30° and remove it. To reassemble the door, put the hinges in the relevant slots in the oven, making sure that grooved sections A are resting completely in the slots. Lower the door and once it is in place remove the pins from the holes in the hinges. 10. 2 Replacing the light bulb (main oven) If a light bulb needs to be replaced because it is worn or burnt out, unscrew the bulb cover. [. . . ]