Smeg SCP372X-8 User manual

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Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice, the 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.
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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ......................................................................... 40
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................ 42
3. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE............................................................................ 44
4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN...................................................................... 45
5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ....................................................................... 46
6. USING THE OVEN ...................................................................................... 48
7. COOKING WITH THE OVEN....................................................................... 55
8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE............................................................... 62
9. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 67
10. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE ................................................................... 71

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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 QUALIFIED PERSONNEL 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 FUNCTION: COOKING FOOD; ALL OTHER
USES ARE CONSIDERED UNSUITABLE.
THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR USES OTHER THAN THOSE
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 SLOTS 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 ORDINARY 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 OPERATIONS
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
CONSULT THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY STANDARDS ON
ELECTRICAL OR GAS APPLIANCES AND FOR VENTILATION FUNCTIONS.
IN YOUR INTERESTS AND FOR YOUR SAFETY THE LAW REQUIRES THAT THE
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF ALL HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES IS 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 UNPLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE IS DAMAGED, CONTACT THE TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE CENTRE IMMEDIATELY AND THEY WILL REPLACE IT.
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED TO EARTH IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SAFETY REGULATIONS.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION, CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION TEST,
FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT
FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE POWER SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 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.
THE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT PERMITTED TO PEOPLE (INCLUDING
CHILDREN) OF REDUCED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ABILITY, OR LACKING IN
EXPERIENCE IN THE USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, UNLESS THEY ARE
SUPERVISED OR INSTRUCTED BY ADULTS OR PEOPLE 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
SLOTS 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 HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCE
WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.
DO NOT USE SPRAY PRODUCTS WHILE THE PRODUCT IS STILL HOT.
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 spare parts.

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3. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
3.1 Our environmental care
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, the user must consign the
product that has reached the end of its working life to the appropriate selective
collection centres for electrical and electronic refuse, or deliver it back to the
retailer when purchasing an equivalent product, on a one for one basis.
Adequate selective collection for the subsequent forwarding of the
decommissioned product to recycling, treatment and ecologically compatible
disposal contributes to avoiding possible negative effects on the environment
and on health and promotes the recycling of the materials of which the
appliance consists. 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 care
Our product's packaging is made of non-polluting materials, 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 grid, removing it along with the plug.

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4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN
Control panel
Roof liner (on some models only)
Oven light
Rack and tray support frames (on some models only)
Oven fan (on some models only)

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5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
NOTE: Some models are not provided with all
accessories.
Rack: useful for holding cooking containers.
Tray rack: to be placed over the top of the oven
tray; for cooking foods which may drip.
Oven tray: useful for collecting fat from foods
placed on the rack above.
• Accessories available on request:
Original supplied and optional accessories may be ordered from any
Authorised Assistance Centre.
• Use original accessories only.

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5.1 Using the rack or tray
The racks or 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 (or the skirt where present) 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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6. USING THE OVEN
6.1 Before using the appliance
• Remove any labels (apart from the technical data plate) from trays, dripping
pans and the cooking compartment.
• Remove any protective film from the outside or inside of the appliance,
including from accessories such as trays, dripping pans, the pizza plate or
the base cover.
• Before using the appliance for the first time, remove all accessories from the
oven compartment and wash them as indicated in “8. CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE”.
Heat the empty appliance to the maximum temperature in order to remove
any manufacturing residues which could affect the food with unpleasant odours.
6.2 General Description
6.2.1 Oven runners
The oven features 4 runners for
positioning trays and racks at different
heights. The insertion heights are
indicated from the bottom upwards
(see figure).
6.2.2 Cooling system
The appliance is equipped with a cooling system
which comes into operation as soon as a cooking
function starts. The fan causes a steady outflow of
air from above the door which may continue for a
brief period of time even after the oven has been
turned off.

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6.2.3 Internal oven lights
The oven lights come on when the door is opened or any function is selected,
except for and .
6.3 General warnings and advice for use
All cooking operations must be carried out with the door closed.
Cooking processes using the grill / fan-assisted grill must not last more
than 20 minutes.
During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil
and do not place pans or oven trays on it as this may damage the enamel
coating. If you wish to use greaseproof paper, place it so that it will not interfere
with the hot air circulation inside the oven.
For the best cooking results, we recommend
placing cookware in the centre of the rack.
To prevent any steam in the oven from causing
problems, open the door in two stages: keep it
half open (5 cm approx.) for 4-5 seconds and
then fully open. If you need to access the food,
always leave the door open for as short a time
as possible to prevent the temperature in the
oven from falling and ruining the food.
To prevent excessive amounts of condensation from forming on the internal
glass, hot food should not be left inside the oven for too long after cooking.

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6.4 Description of the controls on the front panel
All the appliance's control and monitoring devices are located together on the
front panel.
OVEN THERMOSTAT KNOB
This knob allows to select the cooking
temperature.
Turn the knob clockwise to the required
value, between 50°C and 280°C.
THERMOSTAT LIGHT (on some models only)
When the indicator light 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. Moreover, the light switches on
when the automatic cleaning cycle (pyrolysis) starts and
remains lit until the cycle is complete.
PROGRAMMING CLOCK
The programming clock allows to
display the current time or to set a timer
or a programmed cooking operation.

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FUNCTION KNOB
Turn the knob clockwise or anti-
clockwise to select a function (some
functions are not present on all models)
from the following options: (see 7.
COOKING WITH THE OVEN).
DOOR LOCK (on some models only)
In pyrolytic models, this light only comes on when the
automatic cleaning cycle is activated.
6.5 Electronic programmer
Timer key
End of cooking key
Cooking duration key
Value decrease key
Value increase key
Manual mode key
6.5.1 Setting the time
On the first use, or after a power failure, will be flashing on the oven's
display.
Press to stop the flashing. The time can be set using or . Hold
down the key to increase or decrease rapidly.

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6.5.2 Using the timer
Warning: the timer does not stop the cooking operation. It only warns the user
that the preset number of minutes has passed.
The timer can be activated at any time.
Press ; the display will show the numbers ; press and hold
and use or to set the required number of minutes. When is
released, the countdown will start and and will appear on the display.
After the timer has been programmed, the display will go back to showing the
current time; to display the remaining time, press .
6.5.3 Stopping the buzzer
The buzzer stops automatically after about seven minutes. It can be deactivated
manually by pressing .
If a semi-automatic or automatic cooking process is programmed, pressing
to deactivate the buzzer will ensure that cooking continues in manual mode.
6.5.4 Semi-automatic cooking
Semi-automatic cooking is the function which allows a cooking operation to be
started and then ended after a specific length of time set by the user.
Having selected a function, press and hold ; the display will show the
numbers ; press and hold and simultaneously use or to
set the required number of minutes.
When is released, the count of the programmed cooking duration will start
and the display will show the current time together with and A (to indicate
that a programmed cooking operation has been set).

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6.5.5 Automatic cooking
Automatic cooking is the function which allows a cooking operation to be started
at a set time and then ended after a specific length of time set by the user.
Having selected a function, press and hold ; the display will show the
numbers ; press and hold and simultaneously use or to
set the required number of minutes.
Press and the sum of the current time plus the preset cooking time will
appear on the display. Press and hold and simultaneously press or
to set the cooking end time.
When is released, the automatic cooking process will start and the display
will show the current time together with and A (to indicate that a
programmed cooking process has been set).
After making the setting, press the key to view the remaining cooking time;
press the key to view the cooking end time.
6.5.6 End of semi-automatic / automatic cooking
At the end of cooking the oven will switch off automatically and simultaneously a
buzzer will start to sound intermittently. After the buzzer has been deactivated,
the display will return to show the current time together with the symbol to
indicate that the oven has returned to manual use mode.

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6.5.7 Deleting the set data
Having programmed a semi-automatic or automatic cooking operation, this
programming can be cancelled by holding down the key for the function which
has just been programmed and simultaneously pressing or until
appears on the display.
The programmer will interpret the cancellation of the program as terminating the
cooking operation.
6.5.8 Modifying the set data
The set cooking data can be modified at any time by holding down the function
key and at the same time pressing the keys or to change the value.
6.5.9 Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be set to 3 different levels. When the buzzer is in
operation, press to change the setting.

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7. COOKING WITH THE OVEN
ECO:
Using the grill and the 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.
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. (3rd or 4th shelf).
CIRCULAR:
The combination of the fan and the circular element
(incorporated in the rear of the oven) allows 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 uniform distribution of heat. It will be
possible, for instance, to cook fish, vegetables and biscuits
simultaneously (on different levels) without mixing odours and
flavours.
(For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to use the 1st and
3rd shelves.)
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).
We recommend using the 3rd shelf.

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TURBO:
The combination of fan-assisted cooking and traditional cooking
allows to cook different foods on several levels extremely quickly
and efficiently, without odours and flavours mingling.
Perfect for large volumes that call for intense cooking.
(For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to use the 1st and
3rd shelves.)
7.1 Cooking advice and instructions
7.1.1 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 cooking times by increasing the
temperature (the food could be well-cooked on the outside and undercooked on
the inside).
7.1.2 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.
7.1.3 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 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.

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7.1.4 Advice for defrosting and proving
• We recommend positioning frozen foods in a lidless container on the first
shelf 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.
7.1.5 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
cold oven; 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.
• We recommend placing the food at the centre of the rack.
7.2 To save energy
To save energy during use of the appliance, the following instructions may be
followed:
• 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.

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7.3 Cooking information table
TYPES OF FOOD WEIGHT FUNCTION
FIRST COURSES
LASAGNE 3 kg Static
OVEN-BAKED PASTA Static
MEAT
ROAST VEAL 1 kg Circular
PORK LOIN 1 kg Circular
PORK SHOULDER 1 kg Circular
ROAST RABBIT 1 kg Circular
TURKEY BREAST 1 kg Circular
ROAST PORK NECK 1 kg Circular
ROAST CHICKEN 1 kg Circular
GRILLED MEATS
PORK CHOPS Fan-assisted grill
PORK FILLET Grill
BEEF FILLET Grill
LIVER Fan-assisted grill
SAUSAGES Fan-assisted grill
MEAT BALLS Grill
FISH
SALMON TROUT 0.7 Kg Fan-assisted bottom