Instruction for the user

7 USE OF THE OVEN

For those models with electronic programmer, before using the oven make sure that the display shows the symbol .

For those models with analogue clock and timer, place on the symbol .

7.1Warnings and general advice

Using the oven and the grill for the first time, heat them to the maximum temperature (260°C for electric oven and 275°C for gas oven) for as long as it takes to burn off any production oil residues which could give a nasty flavour to the food. After a power cut, the oven display will flash intermittently

and show . To adjust refer to paragraph "8 ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER (ONLY ON EQUIPPED MODELS)”.

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.

The oven accessories which may come into contact with food are made from materials which conform to the standing directives.

WARNING: the gas oven is lit with the door open. The oven is equipped with a safety system which stops the burners being lit when the door is closed. If this is done wrongly, open the door and wait for a few moments before lighting once more.

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.

7.2Use of the gas oven

7.2.1Electronic spark lighting

Open the oven door completely, press the thermostat knob and turn it clockwise to max. temperature. The electronic spark lighting device will be enabled automatically. Once the oven is lit, hold the knob down for a few seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up.

This device should not be enabled for more than 15 seconds; if after this time the burner has not come on, stop, fully open the oven door and try again after one minute.

7.2.2Manual lighting

Open the oven door completely and turn the thermostat knob. Place a lit match to the mouth of the flame pipe A in the centre of the oven floor and press the thermostat knob. Once the oven is lit, hold the knob down for a few seconds to allow the thermocouple to heat up and check that the oven is lit through the inspection hole B. Choose the cooking temperature by turning the knob clockwise to the desired temperature, between 50° and 275°C.

If the burner is accidentally switched off, turn the knob to the off position () and wait for one minute before lighting again.

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SP106VLIR, SP106VLME specifications

The Smeg SP106VLME and SP106VLIR are both premium built-in ovens that exemplify Smeg's commitment to combining aesthetic elegance with advanced cooking technology. These models are part of Smeg's extensive range of kitchen appliances, designed to enhance cooking experiences while adding a touch of sophistication to modern kitchens.

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