User manual SMEG SFA125

[. . . ] 61 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 FRONT PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 ELECTRONIC ANALOGUE CLOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 USING THE OVEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 7. 1. 4 Display brightness reduction key can be pressed briefly to again. To reduce the energy consumption in stand-by, reduce the display brightness. To restore the normal brightness, press 76 Instructions for the user 8. USING THE OVEN 8. 1 Before using the appliance Remove any labels (apart from the technical data plate) from trays, dripping pans and the cooking compartment. Remove any protective film from the outside or inside of the appliance, including from accessories such as trays, dripping pans, the pizza plate or the base cover. Before using the appliance for the first time, remove all accessories from the oven compartment and wash them as indicated in "10. Heat the empty appliance to the maximum temperature in order to remove any manufacturing residues which could affect the food with unpleasant odours. 8. 2 General Description 8. 2. 1 Oven runners The oven features 5 runners for positioning trays and racks at different heights. The insertion heights are indicated from the bottom upwards (see figure). (When using the recipes, the display will show the recommended runner for the selected recipe. ) 8. 2. 2 Cooling system The appliance is equipped with a cooling system which comes into operation as soon as a cooking function starts. 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. 77 Instructions for the user 8. 2. 3 Oven inside lights The oven lights come on when the door is opened or any function is selected, except for (where present). If the oven light fails, replace it as described in "11. 1 Replacing the light bulb". 8. 3 Warnings and general advice for usage All cooking operations must be carried out with the door closed. 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. While cooking desserts or vegetables, excessive condensation may form on the glass. In order to avoid this, open the door very carefully a couple of times while cooking. 9. 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. Alternatively, simply press on the roast with a spoon: if it is hard, it is ready; if not, it needs another few minutes' cooking. 81 Instructions for the user 9. 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 right through: at the end of the cooking time, put a toothpick into the highest point of the dessert. 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. · 9. 1. 4 Advice for defrosting and proving · · · · We recommend positioning frozen foods in a lidless container on the first runner of the oven. When defrosting meat, we recommend using a rack positioned on the second runner with the food on it and a tray positioned on the first runner. In this way, the liquid from the defrosting food drains away from the food. For successful proving, a container of water should be placed in the bottom of the oven. · · 9. 1. 5 Advice for cooking with the Grill and the Fan-assisted grill · Using the Grill function , meat can be grilled even when it is put into the oven cold; preheating is recommended if you wish to change the effect of the cooking. · With the Fan-assisted grill function preheat the oven before grilling. , however, we recommend that you 82 Instructions for the user 9. 2 To save energy To save energy during use of the appliance, the following instructions may be followed: · Stop cooking a few minutes before the time normally used. [. . . ] There are fasteners on all four sides to attach it to the edge of the oven. Pull the edges of the seal outwards to detach the fasteners. 11. 4 Removing the internal glass panels The glass in the door should always be kept thoroughly clean. To facilitate cleaning, it is possible to remove the door (see 11. 2 Removing the door) and place it on a canvas, or open it and lock the hinges in order to extract the glass panels. The glass panels of the door can be completely removed by following the instructions provided below. [. . . ]