Smeg CA61VM, User Manual

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Instructions for the user
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7 USING THE OVEN
In models with an electronic programmer, before using the oven make sure that is on the display.
In models with an analogue clock and a timer knob, it should be set to .
7.1 Warnings and general advice
Before using the oven and the grill for the first time, pre-heat to their maximum temperature (260 °C
for electric ovens and 275 °C for gas ovens) long enough to burn away any manufacturing oily
residues which could give the food a bad smell. After an interruption in the electricity supply, the
programmer display flashes
at regular intervals. To make any adjustments, refer to “8
ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER”.
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.
5 cm
WARNING: the gas oven must be lit with the oven door open. The oven is
equipped with a safety system that blocks ignition of the burner if the
door is closed. If you make a mistake in the lighting procedure, open the
oven door and wait a few minutes before trying to light it again.
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.
DURING THE COOKING OF DESSERTS AND VEGETABLES, DRIPPING FROM THE BOTTOM OF
THE DOOR COULD OCCUR. THIS IS A NATURAL PHYSICAL PHENOMENON WHICH MAINLY
OCCURS WHEN PREHEATING HAS NOT TAKEN PLACE. TO AVOID THIS, OPEN THE DOOR A
COUPLE OF TIMES DURING COOKING, TAKING GREAT CARE.
7.2 Cooling system
The oven is equipped with a cooling system which automatically comes on a few minutes after the
oven is turned 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.
7.3 Using the gas oven
7.3.1 Electronic spark ignition
Open the oven door fully, press the thermostat knob and turn it anticlockwise to
the maximum temperature; the electric spark ignition is activated automatically.
When the oven is lit, keep the knob pressed down for a few seconds to allow
the thermocouple to heat up.
If the burner does not ignite after 15 seconds, stop attempting to light it, open
the oven door completely and do not try to light it again for at least 1 minute.
7.3.2 Manual ignition
Open the oven door fully and turn the thermostat knob. Bring a lighted
match close to the mouth of flame pipe
A at the centre of the oven
surface and press the thermostat knob. Once it is lit, keep the knob
pressed down for a few seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up
and make sure that it has remained lit by looking through inspection
hole
B . The cooking temperature is selected by turning the knob
clockwise to the desired setting, between 50 °C and 275 °C.
If the burner is extinguished accidentally, turn the knob to the off position ( ) and wait at least one
minute before trying to light it again.