Smeg Sap306x-9 Manual

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6. USING THE OVEN
6.1 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 “8. 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.
6.2 General Description
6.2.1 Oven runners
The oven features 4 runners for
positioning trays and racks at different
heights. The insertion heights are
numbered from the bottom upwards
(see illustration). 
						

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6.2.2 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.
6.2.3 Oven inside lights
The oven lights come on when the door is opened or
any function or recipe is selected, except for 
(where present). 
						

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6.3 Warnings and general advice for usage
All cooking operations must be carried out with the door closed.
Cooking processes using the grill / fan-assisted grill must not last more
than 20 minutes.
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. If you wish to use greaseproof paper, place it so that it will not interfere
with the hot air circulation inside the oven.
For the best cooking results, we recommend
placing cookware in the centre of the rack.
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.
To prevent excessive amounts of condensation from forming on the internal
glass, hot food should not be left inside the oven for too long after cooking. 
						

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6.4 Description of the controls on the front panel
All the appliances control and monitoring devices are located together on the
front panel.
OVEN THERMOSTAT KNOB
This knob can be used to select the cooking temperature.
Turn the knob clockwise to the desired value, between 50°C and 250°C / 280°C
(depending on the model).
THERMOSTAT INDICATOR LIGHT
When it flashes, it indicates that the oven is in the
preheating phase prior to reaching the preset temperature.
Once the temperature has been reached, the light remains
lit until the oven is switched off. 
						

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PROGRAMMING CLOCK
The programming clock can be used to
display the current time or to set a timer
or cooking programme.
DOOR LOCK INDICATOR LIGHT (pyrolytic models)
When this light comes on, it indicates that the door lock
device is activated. This device activates during the
automatic cleaning cycle only.
FUNCTION KNOB
Turn the knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to select a function from the following
options (see 7. COOKING WITH THE OVEN):
Some functions are not present on all models.
Eco Static
Grill Circular
Fan-assisted grill Turbo
Automatic cleaning cycle see (8.6 Pyrolysis: automatic oven cleaning
(on some models only) 
						

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6.5 Electronic programmer (on some models only)
Timer button
End of cooking button
Cooking duration button
Value decrease button
Value increase button
Manual mode button
6.5.1 Setting the time
On the first use, or after a power failure,   will be flashing on the ovens
display.
Press   to stop the flashing. The time can be set using   or  . Hold
down the button to increase or decrease rapidly.
6.5.2 Using the timer
Warning: the timer does not stop the cooking process. It only warns the user
that the preset number of minutes have passed.
The timer can be activated at any time.
Press   ; the display will show the numbers   ; press and hold 
and use   or   to set the desired number of minutes. When   is
released, the countdown will start and   and   will appear on the display.
After the timer has been programmed, the display will go back to showing the
current time; to display the remaining time, press  . 
						

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6.5.3 Stopping the buzzer
The buzzer stops automatically after about seven minutes. It can be deactivated
manually by pressing  . If a semi-automatic or automatic cooking process is
programmed, pressing   to deactivate the buzzer will ensure that cooking
continues in manual mode.
6.5.4 Semi-automatic cooking
Semi-automatic cooking is the function which allows a cooking operation to be
started and then ended after a specific length of time set by the user.
Having selected a function, press and hold ; the display will show the numbers
; press and hold   and simultaneously use   or   to set the
desired number of minutes.
When   is released, the programmed cooking time will start and the display will
show the current time together with   and 
A (to indicate that a programmed
cooking process has been set).
6.5.5 Automatic cooking
Automatic cooking is the function which allows a cooking operation to be started
at a set time and then ended after a specific length of time set by the user.
Having selected a function, press and hold ; the display will show the numbers
; press and hold   and simultaneously use   or   to set the
desired number of minutes.
Press   and the sum of the current time plus the preset cooking time will appear
on the display. Press and hold   and simultaneously press   or   to set the
cooking end time. When   is released, the automatic cooking process will start
and the display will show the current time together with   and 
A (to indicate that a
programmed cooking process has been set).
After making the setting, press the   button to view the remaining cooking
time; press the   button to view the cooking end time. 
						

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6.5.6 End of semi-automatic / automatic cooking
At the end of the cooking time the oven will switch off automatically and
simultaneously a buzzer will start to sound intermittently. After the buzzer has
been deactivated, the display will return to show the current time together with
the   symbol to indicate that the oven has returned to manual use mode.
6.5.7 Deleting the set data
Having programmed a semi-automatic or automatic cooking process, this
programming can be cancelled by holding down the key for the function which
has just been programmed and simultaneously pressing   or   until
 appears on the display.
The programmer will interpret the cancellation of the program as terminating the
cooking process.
6.5.8 Modifying the set data
The set cooking data can be modified at any time by holding down the function
button and at the same time pressing the buttons   or   to change the
value.
6.5.9 Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be set to 3 different levels. When the buzzer is in
operation, press   to change the setting. 
						

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7. COOKING WITH THE OVEN
ECO:
Using the grill and the lower heating element in combination is
particularly suitable for cooking on a single runner only, as it
provides low energy consumption.
STATIC:
As the heat comes from above and below at the same time, this
system is particularly suitable for certain types of food.
Traditional cooking, also known as static or thermal radiation
cooking, is suitable for cooking just one dish at a time. Perfect
for all types of roasts, bread and cakes and in any case
particularly suitable for fatty meats such as goose and duck.
GRILL:
The heat coming from the grill element gives perfect grilling
results, especially for thin and medium thickness meat and, in
combination with the rotisserie (when present), it allows the
food to be browned evenly at the end of cooking. Perfect for
sausages, ribs and bacon. This function enables large
quantities of food, particularly meat, to be grilled evenly. (3
rd or
4th runner).
CIRCULAR:
The combination of the fan and the circular element
(incorporated in the rear of the oven) enables different foods to
be cooked on several levels, as long as they need the same
temperature and cooking time. Hot air circulation ensures
instant and uniform distribution of heat. It will be possible, for
instance, to cook fish, vegetables and biscuits simultaneously
(on different levels) without mixing smells and flavours.
(For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to use the 1
st and 3rd runners.)
FAN-ASSISTED GRILL:
The air produced by the fan softens the strong heatwave
generated by the grill, giving perfect grilling even with very thick
foods. Perfect for large cuts of meat (e.g. shin of pork). We
recommend using the 3rd runner.
In pyrolytic models, this function also includes defrosting and
proving, see 7.4 Proving and defrosting functions. 
						

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The combination of fan-assisted cooking and traditional cooking
enables different foods to be cooked on several levels extremely
quickly and efficiently, without any transfer of smells and
flavours.
Perfect for large volumes that call for intense cooking.
(For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to use the 1
st and
3rd runners.)