Smeg A1pyid7 Manual

							Instructions for the user
59
•  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.
•  Accessories available on request: Original supplied and optional
accessories may be ordered from any Authorised Assistance Centre.
•  Use only original accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
5.1 Using the oven racks and trays
The racks and trays are equipped with a
mechanical safety lock which prevents them
from being taken out accidentally. To insert
the rack or tray correctly, check that the lock
is facing downwards (as shown in the figure
at the side).
To remove the rack or tray, lift the front
slightly.
The mechanical lock (or the extension piece
where present) must always face the back
of the oven.
Gently insert racks and trays into the oven until they come to a stop. 
						

							Instructions for the user
60
5.2 Using the rotisserie rod
Keep the oven door closed during cooking.
Use the clip forks provided to prepare the rotisserie rod with the food. The clip
forks can be tightened using the fastening screws.
 
Place the rotisserie supports into the
inserts at the corners of the tray.
The supports should be placed as shown
in the adjacent figure.
Place the rotisserie rod on the supports. Make sure the pins are correctly
positioned on the shaped part of the supports. 
						

							Instructions for the user
61 After having prepared the rotisserie rod, place the tray on the first runner (see 4.
GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE).
Rocking the rotisserie supports, insert the tip of the rotisserie rod into the hole of
the rotisserie motor on the side of the oven.
At the end of cooking, screw on the handle provided so that you can move the
rod with the food on it readily.
Pour a little water in the drip tray to prevent smoke from forming.
Regular flashing of the thermostat indicator light during cooking is normal and
indicates that the temperature inside the oven is being maintained constant. 
						

							Instructions for the user
62
6. USING THE COOKING HOB
6.1 General warnings and advice
On first connection to the electrical mains, an operating check will be carried out
automatically and all indicator lights will come on for a few seconds.
After use, turn off the hot plates used returning the appropriate knob to the “O”
position. Never rely solely on the cookware detector.
Never place metal objects, such as dishes or cutlery, on the induction hob surface
as they may overheat: Danger of burns.
Take care not to spill sugar or sweet mixtures onto the hob when hot. Never place
materials or substances which may melt (plastic or aluminium foil) on the hob. If
this occurs, promptly switch off the cooking zones and remove the molten material
with the scraper provided while the hot plate is still lukewarm to prevent the
surface from being damaged.
The hob is equipped with an induction generator for each cooking zone. Each
generator located under the glass ceramic cooking surface creates an
electromagnetic field which induces a thermal current in the base of the
saucepan. This means the heat is no longer transmitted from the hob to the pan
but created directly inside the pan by the inductive current.
6.2 Layout of the cooking zones
ZoneOuter diameter
(mm)Max absorbed power
 (W) *Absorbed power in 
booster function (W) *
114514002200
218018503000
327026003700
421023003700
* power levels are indicative and can vary according to the pan used or the settings made. 
						

							Instructions for the user
63
To prevent damage to the appliance or adjacent units, all pans or griddles must
be placed inside the perimeter of the hob.
6.3 Cookware suitable for use in induction cooking
On first connection to the electrical mains, an operating check will be carried out
automatically and all indicator lights will come on for a few seconds.
Use only cookware with bases suitable for induction hot plates.
Suitable cookware:
•  Enamelled steel cookware with thick bases.
•  Cast iron cookware with an enamelled base.
•  Cookware in multilayer stainless steel, ferritic stainless steel and aluminium
with a special base.
Unsuitable cookware:
•  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 cookware with an irregular
bottom could jeopardise the efficiency of the heating system so that the
cookware is not detected on the hot plate. 
						

							Instructions for the user
64
6.4 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.
6.5 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.
6.6 Advice on energy-saving
•  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. 
•  If possible, always cover saucepans with a suitable lid. 
•  Choose a saucepan suitable for the quantity of food to be cooked. A large,
half-empty saucepan leads to a waste of energy.  
						

							Instructions for the user
65
6.7 Power levels
The power in the cooking zone can be adjusted to various levels. The table
shows the levels suitable for various types of cooking.
Power levelSuitable for
0OFF position
UDishwarming
1 - 2Cooking small amounts of food (minimum power)
3 - 4Cooking
5 - 6Cooking large quantities of food, roasting larger
portions
7 - 8Roasting, slow frying with flour
9Roasting
P*Roasting / browning, cooking (maximum power)
* See Booster function.
6.8 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.
Cookware recognition limits: The minimum diameter of the saucepan base is
indicated by a circle inside the cooking zone. Pans with smaller diameters risk
not being detected and therefore not activating the inductor. 
						

							Instructions for the user
66
6.9 Residual heat
If the cooking zone is still hot after being switched off, the symbol   will appear
on the display. The symbol clears once the temperature drops below 60°C.
Supervise children carefully as they cannot readily see the residual heat
indicator. The cooking zones remain hot for a certain period of time even after
they have been turned off.
6.10 Heating accelerator
Each cooking zone is equipped with a heating accelerator that allows the
maximum power to be supplied for a time that is proportional to the selected
power.
Turn the knob to the left to the “A” position and then release; the symbol 
appears on the display. Select the required heating power (1...8) within 3
seconds. The selected power and symbol   will flash alternately on the
display.
The power level can be increased at any moment, the “maximum power” period
will automatically be modified.
If the power is reduced, turning the knob anti-clockwise, the heating accelerator
will automatically be disabled.
Up to four cooking zones can be activated simultaneously in the heating
accelerator function (see 6.12 Power management). If a fifth zone is activated,
the system will automatically deactivate one of the previously activated zones.
6.11 Booster function
The booster function allows the cooking zone to be activated at maximum power
as long as 10 minutes. It can be used to bring a large quantity of water to a boil
rapidly or to broil meat.
Turn the knob clockwise to the “P” position for two seconds and then release;
the symbol   will appear on the display. After 10 minutes the booster function
will automatically be disabled and cooking will continue at power level “9”.
The booster function has priority over the heating accelerator function. 
						

							Instructions for the user
67
6.12 Power management
The hob is fitted with a power management module that
optimises/limits consumption. If the overall set power
levels surpass the maximum limits permitted, the
electronic circuit board will automatically manage the
power supplied by the hot plates.
The module will try to maintain the maximum possible
power levels supplied and the levels imposed by the
automatic management will appear on the display. The flashing of a power level
indicates that it will automatically be limited to a new level selected by the power
management module.
Priority is given to the last zone set.
6.13 Control lock
The control lock is a device that protects the appliance from accidental or
inappropriate use. With all cooking zones turned off, simultaneously turn the first
two knobs to the left (position “A”). Keep them turned until the symbols 
appear on the display, then release the knobs.
In order to remove the control lock repeat the same operations previously
described.
If the knobs have been kept rotated in the “A” position for more than 30 seconds
a fault message   will appear on the display.
After a prolonged power failure, the control lock will be deactivated. If this is the
case, turn it back on as described above. 
						

							Instructions for the user
68
7. USING THE OVEN
7.1 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 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 “9. CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE”.
Heat the empty appliance to the maximum temperature in order to remove
any manufacturing residues which could affect the food with unpleasant odours.
7.2 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 that
exits from the rear of the appliance and which may continue for a brief period of
time even after the appliance has been turned off.
7.3 Storage compartment
The storage compartment is in the bottom of the cooker, underneath the ovens.
To open it, pull on the bottom of the door.
It provides storage space for the appliance’s metal accessories and must not be
used to store flammable materials, cloths, paper etc.
Do not open the storage compartment when the oven is on and still hot. The
temperatures inside it may be very high.
7.4 Internal oven lights
The oven lights switch on by selecting any function.