Smeg Classica SSA91MAX9 User manual

Contents
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1 Instructions 4
1.1 General safety instructions 4
1.2 Manufacturer liability 8
1.3 Appliance purpose 8
1.4 Identification plate 9
1.5 This user manual 9
1.6 Disposal 9
1.7 How to read the user manual 10
1.8 To save energy 10
1.9 Information for European Control Bodies 11
2 Description 12
2.1 General Description 12
2.2 Cooking hob 13
2.3 Control panel 13
2.4 Other parts 14
2.5 Available accessories 14
3 Use 16
3.1 First use 17
3.2 Using the accessories 18
3.3 Using the hob 18
3.4 Using the storage compartment 19
3.5 Using the oven 19
3.6 Cooking advice 21
3.7 Programmer clock 23
4 Cleaning and maintenance 27
4.1 Cleaning the appliance 27
4.2 Removing the door 28
4.3 Cleaning the door glazing 29
4.4 Removing the internal glass panes 29
4.5 Vapor Clean 31
4.6 Extraordinary maintenance 32
5 Installation 34
5.1 Gas connection 34
5.2 Adaptation to different types of gas 37
5.3 Positioning 39
5.4 Electrical connection 43
5.5 For the installer 44
We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for
maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
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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. Keep children well
away from the appliance.
• 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 can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance
in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children must not 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.
• Cooking process should
always be kept under control.
A short cooking process must
be continuously surveyed.
• 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.
• 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.

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• Keep the oven door closed
during cooking.
• 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.
• Switch off the appliance after
use.
• Do not pull the cable to remove
the plug.
• DO NOT USE OR STORE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN
THE STORAGE
COMPARTMENT (IF
AVAILABLE) OR NEAR THE
APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT USE AEROSOLS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN
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.
• In order to avoid hazard, if the
power supply cable is damaged,
contact technical support and
they will replace it.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use harsh abrasive
cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the oven
door glass since they can
scratch the surface, which may
result in shattering of the glass.
• Use wooden or plastic utensils.
• Do not use steam jets to clean
the appliance.
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal
slots.

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• Do not sit on the appliance.
• 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.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils
could overheat and take fire.
Be very careful
• Danger of fire: do not store items
on the cooking surfaces.
• Do not spray any spray
products near the oven.
• DO NOT USE THE
APPLIANCE TO HEAT
ROOMS FOR ANY REASON.
• 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 use steam jets to clean
the appliance.

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• Do not put empty pans or frying
pans on switched on cooking
zones.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Before installation, make sure
that the local distribution
conditions (nature and pressure
of the gas) and the adjustment
of the appliance are
compatible.
• 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.

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• The adjustment conditions for
this appliance are shown on
the gas setting label.
• 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.
For this appliance
• Ensure that the appliance is
switched off before replacing
the bulb.
• Do not rest any weight or sit on
the open door of the
appliance.
• Take care that no objects are
stuck in the doors.
1.2 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;
• use of non-original spare parts.
1.3 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is

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considered inappropriate.
• The appliance is not designed
to operate with external timers
or with remote-control systems.
1.4 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.
1.5 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 Disposal
This appliance conforms to the
WEEE European directive
(2012/19/EU) and must be
disposed of separately from other
waste at the end of its service life.
The appliance does not contain
substances in quantities sufficient to
be considered hazardous to health
and the environment, in accordance
with current European directives.
To dispose of the appliance:
• Cut the power supply cable and
remove it along with the plug.
• Deliver the appliance to the
appropriate recycling centre for
electrical and electronic
equipment waste, or return it to
the retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for
one basis.
Our appliances are packaged in
non-polluting and recyclable
materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to
the appropriate recycling centre.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power
supply.
• Unplug the appliance.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or
any part of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the
plastic bags.

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1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
1.8 To save energy
• Only preheat the appliance if the
recipe requires you to do so.
• Unless otherwise indicated on the
package, defrost frozen foods
before placing them in the oven.
• When cooking several types of
food it is recommended to cook
the foods one after the other to
make the best use of the already
hot oven.
• Use dark metal moulds: They help
to absorb the heat better.
• Remove all trays and racks which
are not required during cooking.
• 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 oven clean
at all times.
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.
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

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1.9 Information for European Control
Bodies
Fan forced mode
the ECO function used to define the energy
efficiency class complies with the
specifications of European standard EN
60350-1.
Energy efficiency technical data
Information in accordance with the
European energy labelling and ecodesign
regulations is contained in a separate
document accompanying the product
instructions. These data are present in the
"Product information sheet" that can be
downloaded from the website at the page
dedicated to the product in question.
Light sources
• This appliance contains user-
replaceable light sources.
• The light sources contained in the
appliance are declared suitable for
operation at ambient temperature
≥300°C and intended for use in high
temperature applications such as ovens.
• This appliance contains light sources of
efficiency class "G".

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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 Programmer clock
For displaying the current time, setting
programmed cooking operations and the
timer.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.

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5 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.
2.4 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).
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.
Interior lighting
The appliance interior lighting comes on:
• When the door is opened
• When any function is selected, apart
from the function.
2.5 Available accessories
WOK ring
Useful when using a wok.
Ring reducers
Useful when using small cookware.
Tray
Useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above.
Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.

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Deep tray
Useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above.
Tray rack
To be placed over the top of the oven tray;
for cooking foods which may drip.
Rack
Useful for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
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
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.
• Do not allow children younger than 8
years old to come near the appliance
when in operation.
• 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.
3.1 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 kitchenware 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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3.2 Using the accessories
Ring reducers
The ring reducers have to be placed on the
hob grids. Make sure they are properly
placed.
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.
3.3 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 lights. 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.
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.
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.
3.4 Using the storage compartment
The storage compartment is at the bottom of
the cooker. To open it, pull the handle
towards you. It can be used to store
cookware or metallic objects necessary
when using the appliance.
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.
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 time symbol
, otherwise it will not be
possible to turn on the oven.
Press the keys and at the
same time to reset the programmer
clock.

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Functions list
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.
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.
Small grill
Using only the heat released from
the central element, this function
allows you to grill small portions of
meat and fish for making kebabs,
toasted sandwiches and any types
of grilled vegetable side dishes.
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).

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3.6 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.
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.
Eco
This function is particularly suitable
for cooking on a single shelf with
low energy consumption.
Ideal for cooking meat, fish and
vegetables. It is not recommended
for leavened foods. To obtain
maximum energy savings and
reduce cooking times, it is
recommended to place food in the
oven without preheating.
Cooking (and preheating) times
are longer with the ECO function.
When using the ECO function,
avoid opening the door during
cooking.
Vapor Clean
This function makes cleaning easier
using the steam produced by a
small quantity of water poured onto
the appropriate groove placed on
the bottom.

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• 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.
• 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.