Smeg SDK398X-5, SDK380X-5 manual Cooking Hints, Traditional cooking multifunction models

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Instructions for the user

6. COOKING HINTS

In fan-assisted mode preheating should be carried out at 30/40°C above the cooking temperature. This considerably shortens cooking times and reduces power consumption, as well as giving better cooking results.

Keep the oven door closed during cooking

6.1 Traditional cooking (multifunction models)

FUNCTION SWITCH

 

THERMOSTAT SWITCH

50 250°C

This traditional cooking method, in which heat comes from above and below, is suitable for cooking food on a single level. You have to pre- heat the oven until the set temperature is reached. Place the food in the oven only after the thermostat indicator light has turned off. very fatty meats may be put in when the oven is still cold. Put frozen meat in immediately, without waiting for it to thaw. The only precaution you need to take is to set the temperature about 20°C lower and cooking time about 1/4 longer than you would for fresh meat.

6.2 Hot-air cooking (multifunction models)

FUNCTION SWITCH

 

THERMOSTAT SWITCH

50 250°C

This system is suitable for cooking on several levels, including different types of food (fish, meat etc.), without the tastes and smells mingling. Air circulation in the oven ensures a uniform distribution of heat. Pre-heating is not necessary.

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Contents Contents Instructions for Safe and Proper USE Introduction114 Electrical connection InstallationThis label must never be removed Mounting the oven Instructions for the user Front control panel Description of ControlsThermostat Knob multifunction oven Function Switch KnobModels with flush controls only Minute Counter KnobElectronic programmer Clock adjustmentSemiautomatic cooking End of cooking Adjusting alarm volumeSwitching off the alarm Automatic cookingMinute-counter Cancellation of set dataChanging the set data Electronic Analogue Clock on some models only Setting the timeMinute-minder 125 Programming 127 Cooling system on some models USE of the OvenOven light Some models do not feature all accessories Available AccessoriesTraditional cooking multifunction models Cooking HintsHot-air cooking multifunction models Hot-air grilling Grill cooking200 Defrosting multifunction models Function Switch Thermostat Switch in PositionRecommended cooking table Traditional CookingHOT-AIR Cooking Ordinary Daily Cleaning Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning stainless steel Cleaning of the oven without self-cleaning panelsAssembling the self-cleaning liners Self-cleaning liners only on some modelsUsing the self-cleaning liners Looking after the self-cleaning linersReplacement of light bulb Extraordinary MaintenanceDoor glass Oven door seal Removing

SDK398X-5, SDK380X-5 specifications

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