User manual SMEG ALFA41

[. . . ] WHEN CONNECTING TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY USING PLUG AND SOCKET, MAKE SURE THAT BOTH ARE COMPATIBLE AND CONNECT THEM TO THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. VENTILATION OPENINGS AND HEAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION TEST OF THE OVEN, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT WORK, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE. ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE 0 (OFF) POSITION WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE OVEN. 21 Presentation NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: THEY COULD BE ACCIDENTALLY LIGHTED AND CAUSE FIRES. [. . . ] The plug and wall-mounted socket must be of the same type (in accordance with current regulations). Also check that the power supply line is provided with adequate earthing. Avoid use of adapters and shunts. 3. 1. 1 Safety thermostat The oven is fitted with a safety device which trips in case of serious malfunction. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or things caused by the non-observance of the above prescriptions or deriving from tampering with any part of the appliance. 24 Instructions for the installer 3. 2 Levelling Adjust the four feet so as to set the oven on a perfectly level plane. The range of adjustment of the screw is 10 mm. 3. 3 Steam exhaust pipe An exhaust pipe is fitted on the back of the oven to allow the discharge of steam during cooking. DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROLS THERMOSTAT KNOB This knob allows to select the most suitable cooking temperature for the food to be cooked. Adjustment is progressive so that the oven also operates at any intermediate value. TIMER KNOB This knob allows to select manual cooking or the timer: the oven switches off automatically at the end of cooking. Adjustment is progressive so that time can also be set to any intermediate value between these numbers. Upon completion of the cooking cycle, the knob automatically returns to 0, the oven turns off and a buzzer signal is set off. 26 Instructions for the user FUNCTIONS SWITCH KNOB Turn the knob in either direction to select a function among the following: NO FUNCTION SET OVEN LIGHT GRILL ELEMENT + VENTILATION UPPER AND LOWER HEATING ELEMENTS LOWER HEATING ELEMENT + VENTILATION GRILL ELEMENT VENTILATED HEATING ELEMENT DELAYED START KNOB Allows the oven to be switched on at the set temperature from 1 to 14 hours later. Turn the knob anticlockwise to the desired time; the intermediate values between each number can also be used. ORANGE LIGHT When on, it indicates that the oven is heating up. During the cooking cycle, the light comes on and goes off various times signalling that the temperature in the oven is being kept constant as per the set value. GREEN LIGHT When off, it indicates the beginning of timed cooking. When on, indicates that the timed cooking cycle has been completed. 27 Instructions for the user 5. USING THE OVEN 5. 1 Warnings and general advice When using for the first time, it is advisable to heat up the oven to its maximum temperature for enough time to burn off any possible oily manufacturing residues. If the food being cooked needs to be checked, it is best to leave the door open for as short a time as possible in order to avoid the temperature inside the oven from dropping too much and thus compromising cooking results. 5. 2 Internal ventilation (depending on the model) On some models, the fan rotates in both directions and when the door is opened it is deactivated automatically, and starts again when the door is closed. 5. 3 Inside light (Depending on model) The oven light comes on: - When the oven door is opened. - When the function switch knob is turned to any symbol. 5. 4 Thawing The movement of air at room temperature causes frozen food to quickly thaw. This type of thawing is ideal as the taste and appearance of the defrozen food, whether previously deep-frozen or frozen in the domestic freezer, remain unaltered. TIMER KNOB SET TO MANUAL THERMOSTAT KNOB SET TO VENTILATION Multi-function models TIMER KNOB SET TO MANUAL THERMOSTAT KNOB SET TO `0' FUNCTIONS SWITCH KNOB ON A SYMBOL WITH THE FAN 28 Instructions for the user 5. 5 Pre-heating Before cooking, it is advisable to pre-heat the oven to the desired temperature for at least 15 minutes. 5. 6 Manual cooking The oven heats up as signalled by the orange light going on. The orange light comes on and goes off various times during the cooking cycle indicating that the temperature in the oven is being kept constant. 2 TIMER KNOB SET TO MANUAL THERMOSTAT KNOB ON ANY POSITION Multi-function models TIMER KNOB SET TO MANUAL THERMOSTAT KNOB ON ANY POSITION FUNCTIONS SWITCH KNOB ON ANY SYMBOL Ex. Ex. 29 Instructions for the user 5. 7 Timed cooking The oven heats up as signalled by the orange light going on. [. . . ] at a time) THERMOSTAT KNOB BETWEEN 150° AND 250°C TIMER KNOB No steam is created at temperatures lower than 150°C: temperatures below 150°C cause condensation and consequent dripping. Therefore, turn the thermostat knob to 150°C and wait until the (orange) thermostat indicator light switches off before beginning the steam supply. 37 Additional instructions for steam ovens 8. 4 If the oven is not working properly This product meets the current safety regulations in force for electrical appliances. To prevent safety hazards for users, all technical inspections or repairs must be carried out by qualified personnel. If the appliance is not working properly, before calling Customer Service, ensure that the procedures listed below have been performed. [. . . ]