Smeg A21X-6 User manual

Contents
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE________________ 4
2. INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE_________________________ 6
3. ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS _______________ 11
4. FINAL OPERATIONS_____________________________________ 12
5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ____________________________ 14
6. USE OF THE COOKING HOB ______________________________ 20
7. USE OF THE OVENS_____________________________________ 21
8. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES _______________________________ 22
9. COOKING HINTS________________________________________ 23
10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ___________________________ 28
11. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE _________________________ 32
12. PROBLEMS AND CAUSES ________________________________ 34
Thank you for choosing our product.
We advise you to read this manual carefully. It contains all necessary
instructions for maintaining unaltered the appearance and functional
qualities of the cooker.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are for the qualified
technician who must carry out a suitable check of the gas system,
install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out an inspection test.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice,
description of the commands and the correct procedures for cleaning
and maintenance of the appliance.
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Introduction
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE
THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND
THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE
PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE COOKER. WE ADVISE
READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE
USING THE COOKER. ALSO KEEP THE SERIES OF NOZZLES SUPPLIED.
INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS
INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USES AND CONFORMS TO CURRENT
REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT TO CARRY
OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: COOKING AND HEATING-UP OF FOOD.
ALL OTHER USES ARE CONSIDERED IMPROPER.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROPER
USE.
DO NOT LEAVE THE PACKING IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT. SEPARATE
THE VARIOUS WASTE MATERIALS AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST
SPECIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION CENTRE.
IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO BE GROUNDED
ACCORDING TO THE METHODS REQUIRED BY SAFETY RULES.
THE PLUG TO BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER CABLE AND THE SOCKET
MUST BE THE SAME TYPE AND MUST CONFORM TO CURRENT
REGULATIONS.
THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN
BUILT IN.
NEVER UNPLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION
TEST OF THE APPLIANCE, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW.
SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE
SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE POSITION
(OFF) WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE HOB.
NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS INTO AN OVEN: IF THEY CATCH FIRE
THEY COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE HOME.
THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATION NUMBER AND
BRAND NAME IS POSITIONED VISIBLY IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT.
THE PLATE MUST NOT BE REMOVED.
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DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE ON A RAISED PLATFORM.
DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO
TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN.
DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY SMOOTH AND FLAT BOTTOMS
ON THE COOKING HOB GRIDS.
DO NOT USE CONTAINERS OR BROILERS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE
OUTER PERIMETER OF THE HOB.
THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ADULTS. DO NOT ALLOW
CHILDREN TO GO NEAR OR PLAY WITH IT.
REPLACED APPLIANCES MUST BE TAKEN TO A SPECIAL GARBAGE
COLLECTION CENTRE.
WHERE THIS APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED IN MARINE CRAFT OR IN
CARAVANS, IT SHALL NOT BE USED AS A SPACE HEATER.
DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT
IS IN OPERATION.
BEFORE THE APPLIANCE IS PUT INTO OPERATION, ALL THE LABELS AND
PROTECTIVE FILMS APPLIED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE MUST BE REMOVED.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons
or things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance or by the use of non-original
spares.
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2. INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by authorised persons.
Clearance around the cooker must comply with the requirements of
AS5601.
2.1 Electrical connection
Make sure that the power line voltage matches the specifications
indicated on the rating plate located inside the storage compartment.
This rating plate must never be removed.
The plug at the end of the power cable and the wall socket must be the
same type (conforming to regulations in force). Check that the power line
is adequately grounded. Do not use reducers, adapters or shunts.
On the power line, install an omnipolar cut-off device with contact cut-off
distance greater than or equal to 3 mm, located in an easily accessible
position near the unit.
Use an H05RR-F-type three-core cable (3 x
2.5 mm2).
The cable end to be connected to the
appliance must be provided with an ground
wire (yellow-green) at least 20 mm longer.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons
or things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance.
Overall dimensions: location of gas and electrical connection points (all
measures in mm).
A 110
B 760
C 150
D 170

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2.2 Gas connection
This appliance is suitable for installation with Natural
Gas or ULPG (propane). Refer to page 12 for the
relevant burner pressure and appropriate injector sizes.
When the appliance is to be connected to Natural Gas
then the pressure regulator supplied must be fitted to the
gas inlet. A test point (for checking the gas pressure) is
supplied either with the regulator or as a separate fitting
in the case of ULPG (propane) appliances.
Connection of the appliance to the gas supply must be in
accordance with the requirements of AS5601. A ½” BSP
connector at the inlet is recommended and the gas
supply line to the appliance must be of adequate length
to allow sufficient withdrawal of appliance for service or
disconnection and be:
1. annealed copper pipe or;
2. flexible hose according to AS/NZ1869 & be at
least Class “B”, 10 mm diameter.
The appliance must be installed with provision to allow the gas to be
turned off and disconnected for servicing and removal of the appliance
as required from the gas supply.
Before the appliance is operated make certain all relevant parts are
placed in the correct position.
When the installation is completed the installation connections of
appliance will require to be leak tested, the burner operating pressure
and flame checked and adjusted.
Warranty service calls do not cover these adjustments!
To check the operating pressure of the appliance it is recommended at
least 2 large size burners are used. Ensure appliance is secured to wall
when installation is completed.
N.G. The regulator supplied must be fitted to the ½ BSP thread at the
rear of the appliance. An approved manual shut-off valve must be
installed. The N.G. regulator must be checked and adjusted to 1.0kPa
after installation.
ULPG: Can be connected to the inlet fitting directly. The
pressure must be checked to ensure it is operating at
2.75kPa. A separate test point fitting must be installed
between the piping & the appliance for the pressure to
be checked to ensure it is operating at 2.75kPa.
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2.3 Room ventilation
Caution – This cooker may only be installed and operated in rooms
permanently ventilated in accordance with current regulations. For
proper operation of a gas appliance it is essential for the air necessary
for combustion of the gas to be able to flow naturally into the room. Air
must flow directly into the room through openings in its outside walls.
This (these) opening (s) must have a free passage cross-section of at
least 100 cm2, or 200 cm2for appliances not equipped with gas safety
device. These openings must be constructed so that they cannot be
obstructed indoors or outdoors, and should preferably be close to the
floor on the side opposite to the combustion gas discharge point. If it is
not possible to make the openings in the room where the cooker is
installed, the necessary air may be taken from an adjoining room,
proveded it is not a bedroom or a room with fire risk.
2.4 Clearance above and around domestic cookers
Extract from AS5601

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REQUIREMENTS
1Overhead clearances – (Measurement A)
Range hoods and exhaust fans shall be installed in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions. However, in no case shall the
clearance between the highest part of the hob of the cooking
appliance and a range hood be less than 600 mm or, for an overhead
exhaust fan, 750 mm.
Any other downward facing combustible surface less than 600 mm
above the highest part of the hob shall be protected for the full width
and depth of the cooking surface area in accordance with Clause
5.12.1.2. However, in no case shall this clearance to any surface be
less than 450 mm.
2Side clearances – (Measurements B& C)
Where B, measured from the periphery of the nearest burner to any
vertical combustible surface, is less than 200 mm, the surface shall
be protected in accordance with Clause 5.12.1.2 to a height Cof not
less than 150 mm above the hob for the full dimension (width or
depth) of the cooking surface area. Where the cooking appliance is
fitted with a ‘splashback’, protection of the rear wall is not required.
3Additional requirements for Freestanding and Elevated Cooking
Appliaces – (Measurements D& E)
Where D, the distance from the periphery of the nearest burner to a
horizontal combustible surface is less than 200 mm, then Eshall be
10 mm or more, or the horizontal surface shall be above the trivet.
See insets above.
NOTES
1Requirement 3 does not apply to a freestanding or elevated
cooking appliance which is designed to prevent flames or the
cooking vessels from extending beyond the periphery of the
appliance.
2The ‘cooking surface area’ is defined as that part of the
appliance where cooking normally takes place and does not
include those parts of the appliance containing control knobs.
3For definition of hob, see Clause 1.4.64.
4For definition of trivet, see Clause 1.4.109.
5Consideration is to be given to window treatments when
located near cooking appliances. See Clause 5.3.4.
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2.5 Instruction for wall fixing
1) Fix the screw to the wall and hook the chain (B);
2) Hook the chain to the hole positioned at the rear of the cooker by the
gas pipe (A);
3) Once the chain is in position, push the cooker against the wall;
4) The height of the screw hole from floor level must not exceed 800
mm (C).
A
B
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3. ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance work, detach the
appliance from the electrical socket.
The cooker hob is set for natural gas G20 (2H) at a pressure of 1.0 kPa.
In the case of functioning with other types of gas the burner nozzles must
be changed and the minimum flame adjusted on the gas taps. To change
the nozzles, proceed as described below.
3.1 Replacement of nozzles on the hob
This operation requires no primary air regulation.
1. Extract the grids and remove all the caps and flame-spreader
crowns;
2. unscrew the burner nozzles with a 7 mm socket wrench;
3. replace the nozzles according to the type of gas to be used and the
description in paragraph “3.2 Burner and nozzle characteristics
table”.
Replace the burners in the correct position.
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3.2 Burner and nozzle characteristics table
Burner ULPG (PROPANE)–2.75 KPa
Nominal gas consumption
(MJ/h) Injector (mm)
Auxiliary 3.9 0.54
Semi rapid 6.3 0.68
Rapid 10.8 0.88
WOK 12.8 1.00
Burner NG –1.0 KPa
Nominal gas consumption
(MJ/h) Injector (mm)
Auxiliary 3.7 0.90
Semi rapid 6.5 1.20
Rapid 10.9 1.55
WOK 12.7 1.75
3.3 Arrangement of burners on cooking hob
BURNERS
1Auxiliary
2Semi rapid
3Rapid
4WOK
5WOK
4. FINAL OPERATIONS
After replacing the nozzles, reposition the flame-spreader crowns, the
burner caps and the grids.
After adjustment to a different kind of gas from the one for which the
cooker has been tested, replace the plate inside the storage
compartment with one corresponding to the new kind of gas. This plate
can be obtained from your nearest Authorised Assistance Centre.

Instructions for the installer
4.1 Adjustment of minimum for natural gas
Light the burner and take it to the minimum .
Remove the gas tap knob and turn the
adjustment screw inside or at the side of the tap
shaft (depending on the model) until there is a
regular minimum flame. Replace the knob and
check burner flame stability: (rapidly turning the
knob from maximum to minimum position, the
flame should not go out). Repeat the operation on
all the gas taps.
4.2 Positioning and levelling of the appliance
Having carried out the electricity and gas hook-up, level the appliance
using the four adjustable legs.
4.3 Mounting the rear top upstand
•Position the upstand above the top, taking care to align holes Awith
holes B.
•Secure the upstand to the top by tightening screws C.
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5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
5.1 Front control panel
All the cooker controls and commands are on the front panel.
The user has only to press the central key for 1 - 2 seconds to
enable use of the oven on first use or after a power blackout.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
BACK LEFT BURNER BACK RIGHT BURNER
FRONT LEFT BURNER FRONT RIGHT BURNER
FRONT CENTRAL
BURNER
BACK CENTRAL
BURNER
MAIN OVEN
THERMOSTAT
AUXILIARY OVEN
THERMOSTAT
MAIN OVEN
FUNCTIONS
AUXILIARY OVEN
FUNCTIONS
COOKING HOB BURNER COMMAND KNOB
The flame is lit by pressing the knob and turning it
anticlockwise to maximum flame . To adjust the
flame turn the knob between maximum ( ) and
minimum ( ). The burner goes out when the knob is
returned to the position .

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THERMOSTAT KNOB (OVENS)
Selection of cooking temperature is carried out
by turning the knob clockwise to the required
temperature, between 50° and 250°C.
The tell-tale light comes on to indicate that the
oven is warming up. When it goes out it means
that the required temperature has been
reached. Regular flashing means that oven
temperature is being constantly maintained at
the programmed level.
Main oven Auxiliary oven
FUNCTION SWITCH KNOB (OVENS)
Turn the knob to select from the following
functions:
Main oven Auxiliary oven
MAIN OVEN AUXILIARY OVEN
NO FUNCTION SET NO FUNCTION SET
UPPER AND LOWER
HEATING ELEMENT
UPPER AND LOWER
HEATING ELEMENT
UPPER AND LOWER HEATING ELEMENT
+ VENTILATION
UPPER HEATING ELEMENT
GRILL ELEMENT LOWER HEATING ELEMENT
GRILL ELEMENT + VENTILATION GRILL ELEMENT
LOWER HEATING ELEMENT +
VENTILATION
UPPER HEATING ELEMENT + GRILL
LOWER HEATING ELEMENT +
VENTILATED HEATING ELEMENT
GRILL + SPIT ELEMENT
VENTILATED HEATING ELEMENT +
VENTILATION
DEFROSTING
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5.2 Electronic Analogue Clock
LIST OF FUNCTIONS
MINUTE-MINDER BUTTON
AUTOMATIC SWITCH-OFF TIMING BUTTON
TIME SETTING AND RESET
VALUE DECREASE BUTTON
VALUE INCREASE BUTTON
5.2.1 Setting the time
When the oven is used for the first time, or after a power blackout, the
display flashes on and off at regular intervals. Press the key for 1/2
seconds to stop the display flashing and start setting of the current time.
Press the value modification keys or to increase or decrease by
one minute for each time a key is pressed.
Press one of the two value modification keys until the current time
appears. The clock will start from the time set 6/7 seconds after the last
key is pressed.
At the end of each programmed cooking operation, the clock gives 8
beeps, repeated 3/4 times at intervals of about 1 and a half minutes.
The beeps can be stopped at any moment by pressing any key.

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5.2.2 Minute-minder
This function does not stop cooking but just triggers the beeps.
- When the key is pressed the display
illuminates, appearing as shown in figure 1;
- Press the or keys within 6/7 seconds to
set the minute-minder. Whenever a key is
pressed, 1 outside segment, representing 1
cooking minute will light up (figure 2 shows 10
cooking minutes).
- The countdown will start 6/7 seconds after the
last key is pressed; at the end of it, you will hear
the beeps.
- During cooking with countdown, the current
time can be displayed by pressing the key
once; press again to return to the minute-
minder display.
- At the end of the countdown, the oven has to be
switched off by hand, by turning the thermostat
and the function selector to 0.
1
2
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5.2.3 Programming
Cooking duration time: the 2nd button can be used to set the cooking
time. Before setting it, turn the thermostat to the cooking temperature of
choice and the function selector knob to any setting. To set the cooking
time, proceed as follows:
- Press the key for 1/2 seconds; the pointer will
move to position 12 (Fig. 1).
- Use the and keys to set the cooking time;
whenever the key is pressed, 1 minute will be
added to the cooking time, and every 12 minutes
a new inside segment will light up (figure 2
shows a cooking time of 1 hour).
- Once the required time has been set, cooking
will start about 6 seconds after the last time the
or . key is pressed.
- Once cooking has started, the display will show
the current time, represented by the constantly
on segments, and the minutes left until cooking
finishes, represented by the flashing segments
(every flashing segments indicates 12 minutes of
cooking time left).
1
2
- When the end of the cooking time is reached, the timer will switch
off the oven heating elements, the beeps will start and the numbers
on the dial will flash.
- The cooking time can also be reset by deleting the program set;
pressing the central key for 1 or 2 seconds will delete the time
set and the oven will have to be switched off by hand.
Caution: cooking times of more than 6 hours cannot be set.

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Cooking start: as well as setting a cooking duration time, the user can
also set the cooking start time (up to 12 hours after the current time). To
set the cooking start/end time, proceed as follows.
- Set the cooking duration time as described in the previous point.
- Within 6/7 seconds after the last time the or keys are pressed,
press the key to set the cooking start time. The display will show
the current time with the inside segments indicating the cooking end
time illuminated. Use the and keys to set the cooking start
time.
- 6/7 seconds after the last time a key is pressed, the display will
show the current time and the cooking start and end times, indicated
by the illuminated inside segments. The segments on the display
will be constantly on until the current time is the same as the
cooking start time; as soon as the current time reaches the cooking
start time set, all the inside segments will start to flash, indicating
that the oven has started cooking.
- When the end of the cooking time is reached, the timer will switch
off the oven heating elements, the beeps will start and the numbers
on the dial will flash.
- To reset the entire program set, keep the central key pressed for
1 or 2 seconds: if cooking has already started the oven will have to
be switched off by hand.
- The image on the right shows an example of
programming: the current time is 7.06 and
cooking is programmed to start at 8 o'clock
and finish at 9.
- At 8 o'clock, the inside segments between 8
and 9 will start to flash and the hour pointer will
remain still.
Caution: for the oven to start cooking after the programming
procedure just described, the thermostat and function selector must
be properly set on the temperature and function required.
5.2.4 "DEMO" Function
Models with analogue/digital programmer feature a "DEMO" function
which deactivates the heating elements while leaving the other functions
unchanged. To activate it, simply press the , and keys for 3/4
seconds. A confirmation beep will inform the user that the function is
active. To deactivate it, simply repeat the same procedure.
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6. USE OF THE COOKING HOB
6.1 Lighting of the cooking hob burners
Before lighting the hob burners check that the flame caps are in the
correct position and that their burner caps are in place, making sure that
the holes Ain the flame caps correspond to the spark plugs and
thermocouples.
Grid Bshould be used with Chinese woks.
Each knob corresponds to the burner indicated. The appliance is
equipped with an electronic lighting device. Just press and turn the knob
anticlockwise to the maximum flame symbol until the burner lights.
Keep the knob pressed for about 2 seconds to let the thermocouple heat
up. If the burner turns off when the knob is released, it means that the
thermocouple isn’t hot enough. Repeat ignition and keep the knob
pressed longer.
If the burners turn off accidentally, a safety device will trip after about 20
seconds to cut off gas flow (even with the gas tap open).
6.2 Practical advice for using the cooking hob burners
For better use of the burners and lower gas consumption, use covered
containers that are proportional in size to the burner to prevent the flame
from licking the sides (see paragraph “6.3 Diameter of containers”).
When water reaches the boiling point, lower the flame so that it doesn’t
overflow. To avoid burns or damage to the hob, all recipients or griddle
plates must be placed within the perimeter of the cooking hob. All
containers have to have a flat and smooth bottom. When using fats or
oils, be extremely careful that they don’t overheat and catch fire.
If the flame accidentally goes out, turn off the control knob and wait at
least 1 minute before trying to re-light the burner.
6.3 Diameter of containers
BURNERS
1Auxiliary
2Semi rapid
3Rapid
4WOK
5WOK
Ø min. and max. (in cm)
12-14
16-20
18-24
20-24
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7. USE OF THE OVENS
7.1 Warnings and general advice
Before using the oven for the first time, pre-heat it to maximum
temperature (250°C) long enough to burn any manufacturing oily
residues which could give the food a bad taste.
The user has only to press the central key for 1 - 2 seconds to enable
use of the oven on first use or after a power blackout. To regulate, refer
to paragraph "5.2 Electronic Analogue Clock”.
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.
To prevent any steam in the oven creating
problems, open the door in two stages: half open
(5 cm approx.) for 4-5 seconds and then fully
open. To access food, always leave the door
open as short a time as possible to prevent the
temperature in the oven from falling and ruining
the food.
5 cm
7.2 Oven Light
It comes on when the function switch knob is turned to any position.
7.3 Cooling fan
The appliance is equipped with a cooling system, which comes into
operation as soon as a cooking function is selected. This is also the case
for cooking with the minute minder.
Fans cause a steady outflow of air from the rear top skirtboard on the rear
of the cooking hob, which may continue for a brief period of time even
after the oven has been turned off.
This ventilation system ensures that the temperatures on the outside of
the appliance meet the standards required by the current regulations.
7.4 Storage compartment
The storage drawer is at the bottom of the
cooker, underneath the oven. For access,
pull the bottom of the door.
Never store inflammable materials such as
rags, paper or the like. The compartment is
intended only for holding the metal
accessories of the range.
Never open the storage compartment when the oven is on and still hot.
The temperature inside may be very high.
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8. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
The oven features 4 support positions for
plates and racks of different height.
Oven grill: for cooking food on plates, small
cakes, roasts or food requiring light grilling.
Plate grill: for placing above plate for
cooking foods that might drip.
Oven plate: useful for catching fat from
foods on the grill above.
Pastry plate: for baking cakes, pizza and
oven desserts.
Roasting spit: useful for cooking chicken,
sausages and anything else requiring
uniform cooking over the whole surface.
Only for auxiliary oven.
Spit Frame: to be inserted in the guides of
the auxiliary oven before using the spit.
Accessories on Request
You can order the lower base and self-cleaning oven panels through
Authorised Assistance Centres.