Smeg SUK61IPX5 manual Guide to Cooking Functions

Instructions for the user

10.GUIDE TO COOKING FUNCTIONS

TOP AND BOTTOM ELEMENT

This is usually referred to as conventional cooking. When using this function the oven will require pre-heating before use. By natural conduction heat travels to the centre of the oven. For best results food is therefore best located in the middIe ofthe oven cavity. This function is ideaI for traditional styIes of cooking ie roast meats, fruit cakes, bread products and Yorkshire Puddings.

GRILL ELEMENT

Enables rapid cooking and browning of small food items. Best results are obtained by pre- heating the grill, and locating food items on the wire rack provided with your cooker. Thicker items of food may require the shelf to be located further away trom the grill element. AlI grilling shouId be carried out with the oven door closed. This cooker comes with a comprehensive cooling system and therefore there is no requirement to Ieave the oven door open.

GRILL AND ROTISSERIE

See par. “9.3.1 Operation of the grill + rotisserie”

BOTTOM ELEMENT

When selecting this function the element at the bottom of the oven provides the heat. Suitable for cooking pastry cases blind as it will enable you to achieve a crispy base without browning. Also suitable for meringues or for the slow cooking of stews and casseroles.

TOP, BOTTOM ELEMENT AND FAN

The fan combined with the top and bottom elements helps to circulate the hot air around the cavity. This function is suitable for cooking casseroles, stews or baked items. Preheating is required.

GRILL ELEMENT AND FAN

To select this function - turn to grill and fan symbol and select temperature required on oven control knob. When utilising this cook function the fierce heat trom the grill is reduced. The residual heat is circulated around the oven. This is ideaI for cooking small food items giving good even cooking resuIts and prevents food from drying out. As with cooking by grill alI operations are carried out with the oven door closed.

BOTTOM ELEMENT AND FAN

This combination is ideaI for foods which require high heat on the base but less from the top eg pizzas and quiches. Pre-heating is required.

CIRCULAIR

This is a hot air cooking system where a circular element and fan combination give a uniform heat distribution through the oven cavity with no cold spots. No pre-heat is required before use, providing the cooking time is more than 20 minutes. Different types of food can be cooked at the same time with no flavour transfer. Food can be Iocated anywhere in the cavity and will be cooked at a lower temperature between 10 and 20°C Iess and for approximately 10% shorter cooking time than recipes wouId normally recommend for conventional cooking. This is the most widely used cooking function and suitable for most types of food.

TOP, BOTTOM AND CIRCULARFAN HEATING ELEMENT

By combining all 3 of these elements the oven is able to cook more quickly. This function is ideaI for Iarger pieces of meat or poultry, where it gives a similar result to the rotisserie. With this function the food is static and the heat rotates around the food, giving an even and consistent cooking result. A short pre-heat is required.

PYROLITIC CLEANING FUNCTION

Pyrolitic cleaning utilises a high temperature to remove soiling. (Excess spills must be removed with a warm soapy cloth prior to commencing cleaning). To utilise this function - remove alI oven furniture - shelves and trays etc. Turn function knob to 'P' setting - cleaning will commence and the oven door will lock closed.

The minimum cleaning time is 1 hour 30 minutes this will clean only the oven lining.

The maximum cleaning time is 3 hours this will clean the entire oven cavity and the glass door.

To use this cleaning process for Ionger than 1 hour 30 minutes, set the timer to the desired cleaning time.

To do this press the third button from the Ieft underneath the clock, along with the or button.

The oven will turn off automatically at the end of the cleaning time. Leave oven to cool.

Wipe any dust from the oven liners and trom the base of the cavity. Buff the exterior of the oven with a dry blue E-cloth .

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