Smeg C9MAXSSA9 User manual

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1 Instructions 4
1.1 General safety instructions 4
1.2 Identification plate 8
1.3 Manufacturer liability 8
1.4 Appliance purpose 8
1.5 This user manual 8
1.6 How to read the user manual 8
2 Description 9
2.1 General Description 9
2.2 Cooking hob 10
2.3 Control panel 10
2.4 Other parts 11
2.5 Available accessories 11
3 Use 13
3.1 Instructions 13
3.2 First use 14
3.3 Using the accessories 15
3.4 Using the hob 17
3.5 Using the oven 18
3.6 Using the storage compartment 20
3.7 Cooking advice 20
3.8 Programmer clock 21
4 Cleaning and maintenance 26
4.1 Instructions 26
4.2 Cleaning the appliance 26
4.3 Removing the door 27
4.4 Cleaning the door glazing 27
4.5 Removing the internal glass panes 28
4.6 Vapor Clean 30
4.7 Extraordinary maintenance 31
5 Installation 33
5.1 Gas connection 33
5.2 Adaptation to different types of gas 36
5.3 Positioning 38
5.4 Electrical connection 41
5.5 For the installer 42
We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for
maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
For further information on the product: www.smeg.com

Instructions
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1 Instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• During use the appliance and its
accessible parts become very hot.
Never touch the heating elements
during use.
• Protect your hands by wearing
oven gloves when moving food
inside the oven.
• Never try to put out a fire or flames
with water: turn off the appliance
and smother the flames with a fire
blanket or other appropriate
cover.
• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity, or
lacking in experience in the use of
electrical appliances, provided
that they are supervised or
instructed by adults who are
responsible for their safety.
• Children must never play with the
appliance.
• Keep children under the age of 8
at a safe distance unless they are
constantly supervised.
• Keep children under the age of 8
away from the appliance when it
is in use.
• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by
unsupervised children.
• Make sure that the flame-spreader
crowns are correctly positioned in
their seats with their respective
burner caps.
• Be aware of how rapidly the
cooking zones heat up. Do not
place empty pans on the heat.
Danger of overheating.
• Fats and oils can catch fire if they
overheat. Do not leave the
appliance unattended while
preparing foods containing oils or
fats. If fats or oils catch fire, never
put water on them. Place the lid
on the pan and turn off the
relevant cooking zone.
• Cooking process should always
be kept under control. A short
cooking process must be
continuously surveyed.
• While cooking do not place metal
objects, such as cutlery or dishes
on the hob surface as they may
overheat.
• Do not insert pointed metal objects
(cutlery or utensils) into the slots in
the appliance.
• Do not pour water directly on very
hot trays.
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.

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• If you need to move food or at the
end of cooking, open the door
5 cm for a few seconds, let the
steam come out, then open it fully.
• Do not open the storage
compartment (where present)
when the oven is on and still hot.
• The items inside the storage
compartment could be very hot
after using the oven.
• DO NOT USE OR STORE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN
THE STORAGE
COMPARTMENT (IF AVAILABLE)
OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
•DONOTUSEAEROSOLSIN
THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN
USE.
• Switch off the appliance after use.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.
• Before any operation on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement) always wear PPM.
• Before performing any operation
on the appliance, switch off the
power supply.
• Have qualified personnel carry out
installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention
of a qualified technician.
• Do not pull the cable to remove
the plug.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring
powders, stain removers and
metallic sponges) on glass parts.
• Use wooden or plastic utensils.
• Racks and trays should be inserted
as far as they will go into the side
guides. The mechanical safety
locks that prevent them from being
removed must face downwards
and towards the back of the oven.
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils
could overheat and take fire. Be
very careful.
• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.

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• DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE
TO HEAT ROOMS FOR ANY
REASON.
• Do not spray any spray products
near the oven.
• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers for cooking.
• Do not place sealed tins or
containers in the oven cavity.
• Remove all trays and racks which
are not required during cooking.
• Do not cover the bottom of the
oven cavity with aluminium or tin
foil sheets.
• Do not place pans or trays directly
on the bottom of the oven cavity.
• If you wish to use greaseproof
paper, place it so that it will not
interfere with the hot air circulation
inside the oven.
• Do not use the open door to place
pans or trays on the internal
glazing pane.
• Cooking vessels or griddle plates
should be placed inside the
perimeter of the hob.
• All pans must have smooth, flat
bottoms.
• If any liquid does boil over or spill,
remove the excess from the hob.
• Take care not to spill acid
substances such as lemon juice or
vinegar on the hob.
• Do not put empty pans or frying
pans on switched on cooking
zones.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal scrapers.
• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia or
bleach on parts made of steel or
that have metallic surface finishes
(e.g. anodizing, nickel- or
chromium-plating).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring
powders, stain removers and
metallic sponges) on glass parts.
• Do not wash the removable
components such as the hob
grids, flame-spreader crowns and
burner caps in a dishwasher.
• Never use the oven door to lever
the appliance into place when
fitting.
• Avoid exerting too much pressure
on the door when open.
• Do not use the handle to lift or
move this appliance.
Installation
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE
INSTALLED IN A BOAT OR
CARAVAN.
• This appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.

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• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of a
second person.
• To prevent any possible
overheating, the appliance should
not be installed behind a
decoration door or a panel.
• Have the gas connection
performed by authorised staff.
• Installation using a hose must be
carried out so that the length of
the hose does not exceed
2 metres when fully extended for
steel hoses and 1.5 metres for
rubber hoses.
• The hoses should not come into
contact with moving parts and
should not be crushed in any way.
• If required, use a pressure
regulator that complies with
current regulations.
• After carrying out any operation,
check that the tightening torque of
gas connections is between
10 Nm and 15 Nm.
• At the end of the installation, check
for any leaks with a soapy
solution, never with a flame.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised
technicians.
• The appliance must be connected
to ground in compliance with
electrical system safety standards.
• Use cables withstanding a
temperature of at least 90°C.
• The tightening torque of the screws
of the terminal board leads must
be 1.5 - 2 Nm.
• Before installation, make sure that
the local distribution conditions
(nature and pressure of the gas)
and the adjustment of the
appliance are compatible;
• The adjustment conditions for this
appliance are shown on the gas
setting label.
• This appliance is not connected to
an exhaust system for combustion
products. It must be installed and
connected in compliance with the
current installation regulations.
Special attention should be paid
to the relevant requirements as for
ventilation.
For this appliance
• Ensure that the appliance is
switched off before replacing the
bulb.
•Donotrestanyweight or sit on the
open door of the appliance.
• Take care that no objects are stuck
in the doors.

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1.2 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the
technical data, serial number and
brand name of the appliance. Do not
remove the identification plate for
any reason.
1.3 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage to persons or property
caused by:
• use of the appliance other than
that specified;
• failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual;
• tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• the use of non-original spare
parts.
1.4 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered inappropriate.
•The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
1.5 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of
the appliance and must therefore be
kept in its entirety and within the
user’s reach for the whole working
life of the appliance.
• Read this user manual carefully
before using the appliance.
1.6 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1. Use instruction sequence.
• Standalone use instruction.
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.
Description
Description of the appliance and its
accessories.
Use
Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories,
cooking advice.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Installation
Information for the qualified
technician: installation, operation
and inspection.
Safety instructions
Information
Advice

Description
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
1 Upstand
2 Cooking hob
3 Control panel
4 Oven light
5 Seal
6 Door
7 Fan
8 Storage compartment
Rack/tray support frame shelf

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2.2 Cooking hob
AUX = Auxiliary
SR = Semi-rapid
R = Rapid
UR = Ultra rapid
2.3 Control panel
1 Hob burner knobs
Useful for lighting and adjusting the hob
burners.
Press and turn the knobs anti-clockwise to
the value to light the relative burners.
Turn the knobs to the zone between the
maximum and minimum setting to
adjust the flame.
Return the knobs to the position to turn
off the burners.
2 Indicator light
The indicator light comes on to indicate that
the oven is heating up. It turns off as soon as
it reaches the set temperature. It flashes
regularly to indicate that the temperature set
inside the oven is kept constant.

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3 Temperature knob
This knob allows you to select the cooking
temperature.
Turn the knob clockwise to the required
value, between the minimum and maximum
setting.
4 Programmer clock
For displaying the current time, setting
programmed cooking operations and the
minute minder timer.
5 Function knob
The oven’s various functions are suitable for
different cooking modes. After selecting the
required function, set the cooking
temperature using the temperature knob.
2.4 Other parts
Shelves
The appliance features shelves to position
trays and racks at different heights. The
insertion heights are indicated from the
bottom upwards (see 2.1 General
Description).
Interior lighting
The appliance’s interior lighting comes on:
• When the door is opened.
• When any function is selected, apart
from the function.
Cooling fan
The fan cools the oven and comes into
operation during cooking.
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.
2.5 Available accessories
Ring reducers
Useful when using small cookware.
Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.

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WOK ring
Useful when using a wok.
Rack
Useful for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
Tray
Useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above.
Deep tray
Useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above and for cooking pies,
pizzas and baked desserts.
Rotisserie
Useful for cooking chicken and all foods
which require uniform cooking over their
entire surface.
The accessories intended to come
into contact with food are made of
materials that comply with the
provisions of current legislation.
Supplied and optional accessories
can be requested to Authorised
Assistance Centres. Use only
original accessories supplied by
the manufacturer.

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3 Use
3.1 Instructions
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of burns
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Protect your hands wearing heat
resistant gloves when moving food
inside the oven.
• Do not touch the heating elements inside
the oven.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
• Keep children under the age of 8 away
from the appliance when it is in use.
• If you need to move food or at the end
of cooking, open the door 5 cm for a
few seconds, let the steam come out,
then open it fully.
Improper use
Danger of burns
• Make sure that the flame-spreader
crowns are correctly positioned in their
housings with their respective burner
caps.
• Oils and fats could catch fire if
overheated. Be very careful.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not cover the bottom of the oven
cavity with aluminium or tin foil sheets.
• If you wish to use greaseproof paper,
place it so that it will not interfere with the
hot air circulation inside the oven.
• Do not place pans or trays directly on
the bottom of the oven cavity.
• Do not use the open door to rest pans or
trays on the internal glass pane.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
• Cooking vessels or griddle plates
should be placed inside the perimeter of
the hob.
• All pans must have smooth, flat bottoms.
• If any liquid does boil over or spill,
remove the excess from the hob.
High temperature inside the
storage compartment
Danger of burns
• Do not open the storage compartment
when the oven is on and still hot.
• The items inside the storage
compartment could be very hot after
using the oven.

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Escaping gas may cause an explosion.
If you smell gas or notice any faults in the
gas installation:
• Immediately shut off the gas supply or
close the gas cylinder valve.
• Immediately extinguish all naked flames
and cigarettes.
• Do not use any light or appliance
switches and do not pull any plugs out of
sockets. Do not use any telephones or
mobile phones within the building.
• Open windows and ventilate the room.
• Call the aftersales service or the gas
supplier.
Abnormal operation
Any of the following are considered to be
abnormal operation and may require
service:
• Yellow tipping of the hotplate burner
flame.
• Sooting up of cooking utensils.
• Burners not igniting properly.
• Burners failing to remain alight.
• Burners extinguishing whilst in operation.
• Gas valves with are difficult to turn.
In case the appliance fails to operate
correctly, contact the Authorised Assistance
Centre in your area.
3.2 First use
1. Remove any protective film from the
outside or inside of the appliance,
including accessories.
2. Remove any labels (apart from the
technical data plate) from the
accessories and from the oven cavity.
3. Remove all the accessories from the
appliance and clean them (see 4
Cleaning and maintenance). Heat the
empty oven at the maximum temperature
to burn off any residues left by the
manufacturing process.
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of fire or explosion
• Do not spray any spray products near
the oven.
• Do not use or leave flammable materials
near the oven or the storage
compartment.
• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not put sealed tins or containers in
the oven.
• Do not leave the oven unattended
during cooking operations where fats or
oils could be released.
• Remove all trays and racks which are
not required during cooking.

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3.3 Using the accessories
Ring reducers
The ring reducers have to be placed on the
hob grids. Make sure they are placed
properly.
Racks and trays
Racks and trays have to be inserted into the
side guides until they come to a complete
stop.
The mechanical safety locks that prevent the
rack from being taken out accidentally have
to face downwards and towards the oven
back.
Gently insert racks and trays into
the oven until they come to a stop.
Clean the trays before using them
for the first time to remove any
residues left by the manufacturing
process.

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Rotisserie
1. Insert the 4 supplied bushings in the 4
corner holes of the deep tray and screw
them onto the ring nuts with a suitable
tool (such as a screwdriver).
2. Position the rotisserie supports in the
bushings as shown in the figure below.
3. Prepare the rotisserie rod with the food
using the clip forks provided. The clip
forks can be tightened using the
fastening screws.
4. Once you have prepared the rotisserie
rod, place it on the supports. Insert the tip
of the rod in the housing of the
mechanism on the left-hand support until
it stops.

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5. Place the tray on the first runner (see
“General Description”).
6. Insert the tip of the rod in the rotisserie
motor housing on the left of the rear wall
of the oven.
7. To activate the rotisserie, turn the function
knob to the position and set the
cooking temperature using the
temperature knob.
8. When cooking is complete, remove the
tray with the rotisserie.
9. Screw on the handle provided so that
you can handle the rotisserie rod more
easily.
3.4 Using the hob
All the appliance’s control and monitoring
devices are located together on the front
panel. The burner controlled by each knob
is shown next to the knob. The appliance is
equipped with an electronic ignition device.
Simply press the knob and turn it anti-
clockwise to the maximum flame symbol,
until the burner ignites. If the burner does not
light in the first 15 seconds, turn the knob
to and wait 60 seconds before trying
again. After lighting, keep the knob pressed
in for a few seconds to allow the
thermocouple to heat up.
The burner may go out when the knob is
released: In this case, the thermocouple has
not heated up sufficiently. Wait a few
moments and repeat the operation. Keep
the knob pressed in longer.
These operations must be
performed with the oven off and
cold.
Pour a little water into the tray to
prevent smoke from forming.
In case of an accidental switching
off, a safety device will be tripped,
cutting off the gas supply, even if
the gas cock is open. Return the
knob to and wait at least 60
seconds before lighting it again.

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Correct positioning of the flame-
spreader crowns and burner caps
Before lighting the hob burners, make sure
that the flame-spreader crowns are
correctly positioned in their housings with
their respective burner caps. Make sure that
the holes 1in the flame-spreader crowns
are aligned with the thermocouples 2and
igniters 3.
Practical tips for using the hob
For better burner efficiency and to minimise
gas consumption, use pans with lids and of
suitable size for the burner, so that the
flames do not reach up the sides of the pan.
Once the contents come to the boil, turn
down the flame far enough to ensure that
the liquid does not boil over.
3.5 Using the oven
Switching on the oven
To switch on the oven:
1. Select the cooking function using the
function knob.
2. Select the temperature using the
temperature knob.
Functions list
Cookware diameters:
• Auxiliary: 12 - 14 cm.
• Semi-rapid: 16 - 24 cm.
• Rapid: 18 - 26 cm.
• Ultra-rapid: 18 - 28 cm.
Ensure that the programmer clock
shows the cooking duration
symbol , otherwise it will not
be possible to turn on the oven.
Press the key to reset the
programmer clock.
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 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.

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Fan + lower element
The combination of the fan with just
the lower heating element allows
cooking to be completed more
rapidly. This system is
recommended for sterilising or for
finishing off the cooking of foods
which are already well-cooked on
the surface, but not inside, which
therefore need a little more heat.
Perfect for any type of food.
Grill + Rotisserie
The rotisserie works in combination
with the central grill heating element
and allows food to be perfectly
browned.
Grill
The heat coming from the grill
element gives perfect grilling results
above all for thin and medium
thickness meat and, in combination
with the rotisserie (where fitted),
gives the food an even browning at
the end of cooking. Perfect for
sausages, spare ribs and bacon.
This function enables large
quantities of food, particularly meat,
to be grilled evenly.
Fan with grill
The air produced by the fan softens
the strong heatwave generated by
the grill, grilling perfectly even very
thick foods. Perfect for large cuts of
meat (e.g. shin of pork).
Fan assisted
The operation of the fan, combined
with traditional cooking, ensures
consistent cooking even with
complex recipes. Perfect for biscuits
and cakes, even when
simultaneously cooked on several
levels. (For multiple-level cooking,
we recommend using the 2nd and
4th shelves).
Fan with circulaire
The combination of the fan and the
circulaire heating element
(incorporated in the rear of the
oven) allows you to cook different
foods on several levels, as long as
they need the same temperatures
and same type of cooking. Hot air
circulation ensures instant and even
distribution of heat. It will be
possible, for instance, to cook fish,
vegetables and biscuits
simultaneously (on different levels)
without odours and flavours
mingling.
Lower element
The heat coming just from the
bottom allows you to complete the
cooking of foods that require a
higher bottom temperature, without
affecting their browning. Perfect for
cakes, pies, tarts and pizzas.

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3.6 Using the storage compartment
There is a storage compartment located at
the bottom of the cooker; this can be used
to store pans or metal objects required to
use the cooker.
Press lightly on the sides of the door to open it.
3.7 Cooking advice
General advice
• Use a fan assisted function to achieve
consistent cooking at several levels.
• It is not possible to shorten cooking times
by increasing the temperature (the food
could be overcooked on the outside and
undercooked on the inside).
Advice for cooking meat
• Cooking times vary according to the
thickness and quality of the food and to
consumer taste.
• Use a meat thermometer when roasting
meat, or simply press on the roast with a
spoon. If it is hard, it is ready; If not, it
needs another few minutes cooking.
Advice for cooking with the Grill and the
Fan with grill
• Meat can be grilled even when it is put
into the cold oven or into the preheated
oven if you wish to change the effect of
the cooking.
• With the Fan with grill function, we
recommend that you preheat the oven
before grilling.
• We recommend placing the food at the
centre of the rack.
• With the Grill function, we recommend
that you turn the temperature knob to the
maximum value near the symbol to
optimise cooking.
• Foods should be seasoned before
cooking. Foods should also be coated
with oil or melted butter before cooking.
• Use the oven tray on the first bottom shelf
to collect liquids produced by grilling.
Rapid defrost
Rapid defrost is helped by the
activation of a fan to ensure uniform
distribution of room temperature air
inside the oven. Perfect for any type
of food.
Eco
Using the grill and the lower heating
element in combination is
particularly suitable for cooking on
a single shelf, as it provides low
energy consumption. Ideal for
cooking meat, fish and vegetables.
Not recommended for desserts
which must rise.

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• Grilling processes must never last more
than 60 minutes.
Advice for cooking desserts/pastries and
biscuits
• Use dark metal moulds: They help to
absorb the heat better.
• The temperature and the cooking time
depend on the quality and consistency
of the dough.
• To 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 dough does not stick
to the toothpick, the dessert is cooked.
• 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.
• 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.
Advice for defrosting and proving
• Place frozen foods without their
packaging in a lidless container on the
first shelf of the oven.
• Avoid overlapping the food.
• To defrost meat, use the rack placed on
the second level and a tray on the first
level. In this way, the liquid from the
defrosting food drains away from the
food.
• The most delicate parts can be covered
with aluminium foil.
• For successful proving, a container of
water should be placed in the bottom of
the oven.
To save energy
• Stop cooking a few minutes before the
time normally used. Cooking will
continue for the remaining minutes with
the heat which has accumulated inside
the oven.
• Reduce any opening of the door to a
minimum to avoid heat dispersal.
• Keep the inside of the appliance clean
at all times.
3.8 Programmer clock
Value decrease key
Clock key
Value increase key
Ensure that the programmer clock
shows the cooking duration
symbol , otherwise it will not
be possible to turn on the oven.
Press the key to reset the
programmer clock.

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Setting the time
On the first use, or after a power failure, the
digits will be flashing on the
appliance’s display.
1. Hold down the clock key for two
seconds. The dot between the hours and
the minutes flashes.
2. The time can be set via the value
increase key and value decrease
key . Keep the key pressed in to
increase or decrease rapidly.
3. Wait 7 seconds. The dot between the
hours and the minutes stops flashing.
4. The symbol on the display indicates
that the appliance is ready to start
cooking.
Timed cooking
1. Keep the clock key pressed until the
symbol appears.
1. Press the clock key again. On the
display the symbol and the text
appear, alternating with the
current time.
2. Use the value increase and value
decrease keys to set the required
minutes of cooking.
3. Select a function and a cooking
temperature.
4. Wait approx. 5 seconds without pressing
any key in order for the function to
activate. The current time and the
symbols and will appear on the
display.
At the end of cooking the heating elements
will be deactivated. On the display, the
symbol turns off, the symbol
flashes and the buzzer sounds.
5. To turn the buzzer off, simply press one of
the programmer clock keys.
If the time is not set, the oven will
not switch on.
To change the time, hold down the
value increase key and value
decrease key at the same time
for two seconds, then set the time.
Timed 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.