Smeg SC436X-8 User manual

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Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these instructions contain user
recommendations, a description of the controls and the correct
procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified
technician who must install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out
an inspection test.
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ......................................................................... 44
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................ 46
3. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ........................................................ 48
4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN...................................................................... 49
5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 50
6. FRONT PANEL ............................................................................................ 53
7. USING THE OVEN ...................................................................................... 56
8. COOKING WITH THE OVEN....................................................................... 59
9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 68
10. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 75
11. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................... 79

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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE. IT MUST BE KEPT IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF
THE APPLIANCE.
CAREFUL READING OF THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE IS ESSENTIAL. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED
OUT BY COMPETENT PERSONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE AND COMPLIES
WITH THE EEC DIRECTIVES CURRENTLY IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN
BUILT TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: COOKING FOOD; ALL OTHER
USES ARE CONSIDERED UNSUITABLE.
THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR USE OTHER THAN AS
INDICATED.
IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED ON BOATS OR IN CARAVANS, DO NOT USE IT AS
A ROOM HEATER.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE FOR HEATING ROOMS.
THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC
ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE).
THIS DIRECTIVE DEFINES THE STANDARDS FOR THE COLLECTION AND
RECYCLING OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT APPLICABLE
THROUGHOUT THE EUROPEAN UNION.
NEVER OBSTRUCT THE OPENINGS AND SLITS PROVIDED FOR VENTILATION AND
HEAT DISPERSAL.
DO NOT REST ANY WEIGHT OR SIT ON THE OPEN DOOR OF THE APPLIANCE.
THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE WITH THE TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND
BRAND NAME HAS BEEN VISIBLY AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS PLATE FOR ANY REASON.
BEFORE THE APPLIANCE IS PUT INTO OPERATION, ALL THE PROTECTIVE FILMS
APPLIED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE MUST BE REMOVED.
TAKE CARE THAT NO OBJECTS ARE STUCK IN THE DOOR OF THE OVEN.
THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT INSIDE DURING USE. SUITABLE HEAT-
PROOF GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN FOR ALL OPERATIONS.

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DO NOT USE STEEL SPONGES AND SHARP SCRAPERS AS THEY WILL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
USE NORMAL NON-ABRASIVE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WOODEN OR
PLASTIC UTENSILS IF NECESSARY. RINSE THOROUGHLY AND DRY
USING A SOFT CLOTH OR A MICROFIBRE CLOTH.
DO NOT ALLOW RESIDUES OF SUGARY FOODS (SUCH AS JAM) TO SET
INSIDE THE OVEN. IF THEY ARE ALLOWED TO SET FOR TOO LONG,
THEY COULD RUIN THE ENAMEL COVERING THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN.
DO NOT USE PLASTIC KITCHENWARE OR CONTAINERS. THE HIGH
TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE OVEN COULD MELT THE PLASTIC, DAMAGING THE
APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE SEALED TINS OR CONTAINERS IN THE APPLIANCE. OVERPRESSURE
MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE CONTAINERS DURING COOKING, CREATING A DANGER
OF EXPLOSION.
DO NOT LEAVE THE APPLIANCE UNATTENDED DURING COOKING PROCESSES
WHERE FATS OR OILS COULD BE RELEASED.
FATS AND OILS MAY CATCH FIRE.
DO NOT COVER THE BOTTOM OF THE OVEN WITH ALUMINIUM OR TINFOIL
SHEETS DURING COOKING AND DO NOT PLACE PANS OR TRAYS ON IT TO AVOID
DAMAGE TO THE ENAMELLED SURFACE.
IF THE SURFACES ARE STILL VERY HOT DURING COOKING, DO NOT POUR WATER
DIRECTLY ONTO THE TRAYS. THE STEAM COULD CAUSE SEVERE BURNS AND
DAMAGE TO ENAMELLED SURFACES.
ALL COOKING OPERATIONS MUST TAKE PLACE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED.

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFETY REGULATIONS
FOR ELECTRIC OR GAS APPLIANCES AND VENTILATION FUNCTIONS.
IN YOUR INTERESTS AND FOR YOUR SAFETY THE LAW REQUIRES THAT THE
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES ARE CARRIED
OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE.
OUR APPROVED INSTALLERS GUARANTEE A SATISFACTORY JOB.
GAS OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MUST ALWAYS BE DISCONNECTED BY
SUITABLY SKILLED PEOPLE.
BEFORE CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER GRID, CHECK THE DATA
ON THE PLATE AGAINST THE DATA FOR THE GRID ITSELF.
BEFORE CARRYING OUT INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE WORK, MAKE SURE THAT
THE APPLIANCE IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE POWER GRID.
THE PLUG TO BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND ITS SOCKET
MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND CONFORM TO THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT IN.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE IS DAMAGED, CONTACT THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND THEY WILL REPLACE IT.
IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE EARTHED
ACCORDING TO THE METHODS LAID DOWN BY SAFETY REGULATIONS.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION, CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION TEST,
FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT
FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CALL THE
NEAREST TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTRE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.
NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: IF IT IS SWITCHED ON BY
ACCIDENT, IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE.
DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH
THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN.
THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT BE USED BY PEOPLE (INCLUDING CHILDREN) OF
REDUCED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPACITY, OR LACKING IN EXPERIENCE IN
THE USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, UNLESS THEY ARE SUPERVISED OR
INSTRUCTED BY ADULTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.

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DO NOT LET CHILDREN GO NEAR THE APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS IN OPERATION OR
PLAY WITH IT AT ANY TIME.
DO NOT INSERT POINTED METAL OBJECTS (CUTLERY OR UTENSILS) INTO THE
SLITS IN THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE STEAM JETS FOR CLEANING THE APPLIANCE.
THE STEAM COULD REACH THE ELECTRONICS, DAMAGING THEM AND CAUSING
SHORT-CIRCUITS.
DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT SPRAY ANY SPRAY PRODUCTS NEAR THE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE
WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.
DO NOT USE SPRAY PRODUCTS WHILE THE PRODUCT IS STILL HOT.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage to persons or things caused by
failure to observe the above instructions, by interference with any part of the
appliance or by the use of non-original spare parts.

Instructions for disposal
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 Our environmental responsibility
Pursuant to Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC relating to
the reduction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
appliances, as well as to the disposal of refuse, the crossed out bin symbol on
the appliance indicates that at the end of the useful life of the product, it must be
collected separately from other refuse. Therefore, at the end of the product’s
working life, the user must deliver it to the appropriate differentiated
collectioncentres for electrical and electronic waste, or deliver it back to the
retailer when purchasing an equivalent product, on a one-for-one basis.
Adequate differentiated collection for the subsequent forwarding of the
decommissioned product to recycling, processing and ecologically compatible
disposal contributes to avoiding possible negative effects on the environment
and on health, and promotes recycling of the appliance's constituent materials.
Illicit disposal of the product by the user will lead to the application of
administrative sanctions.
The product does not contain substances in quantities sufficient to be
considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance with
current European directives.
3.2 Your environmental responsibility
Our products’ packing is made of non-polluting materials, which are therefore
compatible with the environment and recyclable. Please help by disposing of the
packaging correctly. You can obtain the addresses of collection, recycling and
disposal centres from your retailer or from the competent local organisations.
Do not discard the packaging or any part of it, or leave it unattended. It can
constitute a suffocation hazard for children, especially the plastic bags.
Your old appliance also needs to be disposed of correctly.
Important: hand over your appliance to the local agency authorised for the
collection of electrical appliances no longer in use. Correct disposal enables
intelligent recovery of valuable materials.
Before disposing of your appliance it is important to remove doors and leave
shelves in the same position as for use, to ensure that children cannot
accidentally become trapped inside during play. It is also necessary to cut the
connecting cable to the power supply network, removing it along with the plug.

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4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN
Control panel
Oven light
Drawn runners (on some models
only)
Rack and tray support frames (on
some models only)
Roof liner (on some models only)
Self-cleaning side panels (on
some models only)
Oven fan (on some models only)
Oven seal
Pizza plate or cover recess (on
some models only)
Bottom plate (on some models
only)
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5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
NOTE: Some models are not provided with all
accessories.
Rack: for holding cooking containers.
Tray rack: to be placed over the top of the oven
tray; for cooking foods which may drip.
Oven tray: for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above.
Pizza plate: specially designed for cooking
pizza and similar dishes.
Pizza spatula: for easy placement of the pizza
on the pizza plate.
Pizza plate cover: for covering the pizza plate
when it is not in use.
• Accessories available on request:
Original supplied and optional accessories may be ordered from any
Authorised Support Centre.
• Use original accessories only.

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5.1 Using the rack or tray
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).
To remove the rack or tray, lift the front slightly.
The mechanical lock must always face the back of the oven.
Ovens with frames Ovens with runners
Insert racks and trays fully into the oven until they come to a stop.
5.2 Using the support rack
The support rack is inserted into the tray
(as shown in the figure).
Using this, foods can be cooked and the
fat can be collected separately from the
food which is being cooked.

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5.3 Using the pizza plate (on some models only)
With the oven cold, remove the circular
cover from the bottom (as shown in the
figure) and insert the pizza plate. Make
sure that the plate is inserted correctly in
the recess provided.
For cooking use the special pizza
function .
Do not use the pizza plate other than as described, for example do not use it on
gas or glass ceramic hobs or in ovens which are not designed for this purpose.
If you wish to add oil to your pizza, it is best to add it after removing it from the
oven since oil stains on the pizza plate are unsightly and may reduce its
efficiency.
In models where it is provided, if the pizza plate is not in use, cover the bottom
of the oven with the cover provided.
5.4 Using the pizza spatula (on some models only)
Always grip the pizza spatula on the
wooden handle to put food in and take it
out of the oven. You are advised to dust
the steel surface lightly with flour to
make it easier to slide fresh products on
and off, as they could stick to the steel
due to their moisture content.

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6. FRONT PANEL
All the controls and indicator lights can be seen on the front panel. The tables
below describe the symbols used.
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TIMER KNOB (on some models only)
This knob enables manual cooking or the
timer to be selected; the timer switches off the
oven automatically at the end of cooking. If no
cooking time is selected, the timer knob
must be positioned on .
To set the cooking time, turn the knob clockwise until it reaches the “90” position
and then set the desired cooking time. The numbers from 5 to 90 correspond to
minutes. Adjustment is progressive so that the time can also be set to any
intermediate value between these numbers. At the end of the programmed
cooking time, a buzzer will sound and switch off automatically after 4-5 seconds.
THERMOSTAT KNOB (on some models only)
The cooking temperature is selected by
turning the knob clockwise to the desired
setting, between 50°C and 250°C.
This knob also enables the temperature to be
selected for Vapor Clean (on some models
only).
THERMOSTAT INDICATOR LIGHT (RED)
When this is flashing, it indicates that the oven is heating up to the
temperature set using the thermostat knob. Once the oven has
reached the selected temperature, the light stops flashing and
remains steady until the oven switches off.
In some models, the light switches on when the automatic cleaning cycle
(pyrolysis) starts and remains lit until the cycle is complete.

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FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (on some models only)
Turn the knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to select a function from the following
options (some functions are not present on all models):
STATIC OVEN FUNCTION LARGE FAN-ASSISTED GRILL
FUNCTION
LARGE GRILL FUNCTION
FAN + CIRCULAR HEATING
ELEMENT FUNCTION (on some
models only)
VAPOR CLEAN FUNCTION (on
some models only)
LOWER HEATING ELEMENT +
FAN FUNCTION (on some models
only)
TURBO FUNCTION (on some
models only)
GRILL + LOWER HEATING
ELEMENT + FAN FUNCTION
DEFROSTING FUNCTION (on
some models only)
LOWER HEATING ELEMENT
FUNCTION (on some models only)
FAN-ASSISTED STATIC
FUNCTION
GRILL + LOWER HEATING
ELEMENT + FAN FUNCTION (on
some models only)

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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 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 “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 General Description
7.2.1 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 figure).
Ovens with frames Ovens with runners

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7.2.2 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.
7.2.3 Oven inside lights
The oven lights come on when the door is opened (only on some models) or any
function is selected, except for (where present).

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7.3 Warnings and general advice for usage
All cooking operations must be carried out with the door closed.
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. To
access 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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8. COOKING WITH THE OVEN
ECO (on some models only):
Using the grill and the bottom heating element plus the fan is
particularly suitable for cooking small quantities of food, 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.
BOTTOM (on some models only):
The heat coming solely from the bottom makes it possible to
complete the cooking of foods that require a greater basic
temperature, without affecting their browning. Perfect for cakes,
pies, tarts and pizzas.
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.
SMALL GRILL (on some models only):
Using only the heat released from the central element, this
function enables small portions of meat and fish to be grilled for
making kebabs, toasted sandwiches and all types of grilled
vegetable side dishes.
FAN-ASSISTED STATIC (on some models only):
The operation of the fan, combined with traditional cooking,
ensures uniform cooking even with complex recipes. Perfect for
biscuits and cakes, even when simultaneously cooked on
several levels. (For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to
use the 2nd and 4th runners.)

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FAN-ASSISTED GRILL:
The air produced by the fan softens the strong heatwave
generated by the grill, giving perfect grilling results even with
very thick foods. Perfect for large cuts of meat (e.g. shin of
pork).
FAN-ASSISTED BOTTOM (on some models only):
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.
In pyrolytic models, the special defrosting and proving functions are brought
together under the same function (see “8.3 Defrosting function” for further
details).
CIRCULAR (on some models only):
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 2nd and 4th runners.)
TURBO:
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 2nd and 4th runners.)
DEFROSTING (on some models only):
Rapid defrosting is helped by switching on the fan and the top
heating element to ensure uniform distribution of low-
temperature air inside the oven.

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PIZZA (on some models only):
The operation of the fan, combined with the grill and the lower
heating element, ensures uniform cooking even with complex
recipes. Perfect not just for pizzas, but also for biscuits and
cakes.
8.1 Cooking advice and instructions
8.1.1 General advice
For cooking on several levels, we recommend using a fan-assisted function
(, , ) to achieve uniform cooking at all heights.
In general, it is not possible to shorten the cooking times by increasing the
temperature (the food could be well-cooked on the outside and undercooked on
the inside).
8.1.2 Advice for cooking meat
Cooking times, especially for meat, vary according to the thickness and quality
of the food and to consumer taste.
We recommend using a meat thermometer for meat when roasting it.
Alternatively, simply press on the roast with a spoon: if it is hard, it is ready; if
not, it needs another few minutes cooking.
8.1.3 Advice for cooking desserts and biscuits
• Use dark metal moulds for desserts: they help to absorb the heat better.
• The temperature and the cooking duration depend on the quality and
consistency of the dough.
• Check whether the dessert is cooked all the way 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.

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8.1.4 Advice for defrosting and proving
• We recommend positioning frozen foods in a lidless container on the first
runner of the oven.
• The food must be defrosted without its wrapping.
• Lay out the foodstuffs to be defrosted evenly, not overlapping.
• When defrosting meat, we recommend using a rack positioned on the
second runner with the food on it and a tray positioned on the first runner. 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.
8.1.5 Advice for cooking with the Grill and the Fan-assisted grill
• Using the Grill function , meat can be grilled even when it is put into the
oven cold; preheating is recommended if you wish to change the effect of the
cooking.
• With the Fan-assisted grill function , however, we recommend that you
preheat the oven before grilling.
• When using the Fan-assisted Grill function , you are advised never to
set the temperature above 200°C.
We recommend placing the food at the centre of the rack.