Smeg SF4603VCNX, SF4603VCNR User Manual
Contents
1 Instructions 80
1.1 General safety instructions 80
1.2 Manufacturer liability 81
1.3 Appliance purpose 81
1.4 Disposal 81
1.5 Identification plate 82
1.6 This user manual 82
1.7 How to read the user manual 82
2 Description 83
2.1 General Description 83
2.2 Control panel 84
2.3 Other parts 85
2.4 Available accessories 85
2.5 Other cooking containers 86
3 Use 87
3.1 Instructions 87
3.2 First use 88
3.3 Using the accessories 88
3.4 Using the oven 89
3.5 Cooking advice 108
3.6 Special functions 109
3.7 Preset recipes 118
3.8 Personal recipes 126
3.9 Settings 131
4 Cleaning and maintenance 137
4.1 Instructions 137
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 137
4.3 Removing the door 137
4.4 Cleaning the door glazing 138
4.5 Removing the internal glass panes 138
4.6 Cleaning the oven interior 140
4.7 Cleaning the reservoir 143
4.8 Vapor Clean 146
4.9 Extraordinary maintenance 148
5 Installation 150
5.1 Electrical connection 150
5.2 Cable replacement 150
5.3 Positioning 151
EN
We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for
maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
For further information on the product: www.smeg.com
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Instructions
1 Instructions
1.1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• During use the appliance and its
accessible parts become very hot.
Children must be kept away from the
appliance.
• Never touch the heating elements
during use.
• Keep children below the age of 8
away from the appliance unless they
are constantly supervised.
• Children must not play with the
appliance.
• Never rest metallic objects such as
knives, forks, spoons and lids on the
appliance during use.
• Switch off the appliance immediately
after use.
• Never try to put out a fire or flames
with water: Turn off the appliance
and smother the flames with a fire
blanket or other appropriate cover.
• Cleaning and maintenance must not
be carried out by unsupervised
children.
• Do not clean the appliance
immediately after turning it off – wait
for it to cool down first.
• Have qualified personnel carry out
installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Do not insert pointed metal objects
(cutlery or utensils) into the slots in the
appliance.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention of
a qualified technician.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical support
immediately and they will replace it.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring powders,
stain removers and metallic sponges)
on glass parts as this could cause
them to break.
• Use wooden or plastic utensils.
• Do not seat on the appliance.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not obstruct ventilation openings
and heat dispersal slots.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils could
be released.
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• Never leave objects on the cooking
surface.
• Do not use the appliance to heat
rooms for any reason.
• Do not remove the seal on the face
of the oven.
For this appliance
• Ensure that the appliance is switched off
before replacing the bulb.
• Do not rest any weight or sit on the open
door of the appliance.
• Take care that no objects are stuck in the
doors.
1.2 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage to persons or property caused by:
• Use of the appliance other than that
specified;
• Failure to comply with the instructions in
the user manual;
• Tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• The use of non-original spare parts.
1.3 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for cooking
food in the home environment. Every
other use is considered improper.
• This appliance may be used by children
over the age of 8 and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capacity, or without sufficient experience
or knowledge, provided that they are
supervised or instructed by adults who
are responsible for their safety.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
1.4 Disposal
This appliance must be disposed of
separately from other waste
(Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/
96/EC, 2003/108/EC). The appliance
does not contain substances in quantities
sufficient to be considered hazardous to
health and the environment, in accordance
with current European directives.
To dispose of the appliance:
• Cut the power supply cable and remove
it along with the plug.
EN
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power supply.
• Unplug the appliance.
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• Deliver the appliance to the appropriate
recycling centre for electrical and
electronic equipment waste, or return it to
the retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for one
basis.
Our appliances are packaged in nonpolluting and recyclable materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to the
appropriate recycling centre.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or any part
of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the plastic
bags.
1.5 Identification plate
The identification plate bears the technical
data, serial number and brand name of the
appliance. Do not remove the identification
plate for any reason.
1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
Instructions
General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.
Description
Description of the appliance and its
accessories.
Use
Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories,
cooking advice.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Installation
Information for the qualified
technician: Installation, operation
and inspection.
1.6 This user manual
This user manual is an integral part of the
appliance and must therefore be kept in its
entirety and within the user’s reach for the
whole working life of the appliance.
Read this user manual carefully before using
the appliance.
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Safety instructions
Information
Advice
1. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
2 Description
2.1 General Description
Description
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1 Control panel
2 Oven light
3 Seal
4 Door
5 Fan
6 Evaporation tray
7 Water supply tube
8 Rack support frames
Frame shelf
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2.2 Control panel
Description
1 Return knob
This knob allows you to return to the
previous item in the appliance's menu. It
also allows you to turn the oven light on or
off manually.
2 Display
Displays the current time, the cooking
parameters and all the appliance’s
functions.
3 Control knob
This knob allows you to turn the appliance
on and off and select the various available
functions.
Turn the knob right or left to change/select
the required item. Press to confirm.
Keep the knob pressed in for at
least 5 seconds to immediately
complete any cooking operation.
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2.3 Other parts
Shelves
The appliance features shelves to position
trays and racks at different heights. The
insertion heights are indicated from the
bottom upwards (see 2.1 General
Description).
Cooling fan
The fan cools the oven and comes into
operation during cooking.
The fan causes a steady outflow of air from
above the door which may continue for a
brief period of time even after the appliance
has been turned off.
Interior lighting
The appliance’s interior lighting comes on:
• When the door is opened.
• When any function is selected, with the
exception of the Descaling ,
Sabbath and Vapor Clean
functions;
• Turning the return knob to the right or left
when no function is selected (turn the
temperature knob to the right or left
again to switch off the internal lighting).
In order to save energy, the light turns off
after a minute at the start of cooking (this
function can be deactivated via the
secondary menu).
When the door is open, it is not
possible to turn off the interior
lighting.
2.4 Available accessories
Perforated tray
Useful for steaming fish and vegetables.
Tray
EN
Useful when cooking cakes (with cooking
times of less than 25 minutes or without
steam), rice, beans and cereals. It is also
essential for collecting liquids produced by
steaming or defrosting foods contained in
the perforated tray above.
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a
Rack
Useful for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
Evaporation tray cover
Evenly distributes steam inside the oven.
Sponge
Useful for removing condensation and the
remaining water from the oven.
The accessories intended to come
into contact with food are made of
materials in accordance with the
provisions of current legislation.
Original supplied and optional
accessories can be requested to
Authorised Assistance Centres.
Use only original accessories
supplied by the manufacturer.
2.5 Other cooking containers
• You may also use your own containers
for cooking, as long as they are resistant
to high temperatures.
• For steam cooking, the use of metal
containers is recommended. Metal
facilitates better distribution of heat to the
foods.
• It is normal for metal containers to
deform somewhat during hightemperature cooking, but they will return
to their original shape when they cool.
• Thick ceramic plates may require more
heat than normal. Longer cooking times
may be necessary.
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.
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3 Use
3.1 Instructions
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of burns
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Protect your hands by wearing oven
gloves when moving food inside the
oven.
• Open the appliance door carefully
during or after cooking.
• Take care because steam may not be
visible at certain temperatures.
• Do not cook dishes containing large
quantities of strong alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol vapours in the oven could catch
fire.
• Do not touch the heating elements inside
the oven.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
• Keep children away from the appliance
when it is in use.
Improper use
Risk of damage to enamelled
surfaces
• When steaming, always place the tray
below the perforated tray in order to
catch any drips.
• Do not cover the bottom of the oven
cavity with aluminium or tin foil sheets.
• The base of the oven and the
evaporation tray must always be left
free.
• Dishes must be heat and steam resistant.
• Do not use silicone moulds when
steaming.
• If you wish to use greaseproof paper,
place it so that it will not interfere with the
hot air circulation inside the oven.
• Do not place pans or trays directly on
the bottom of the oven cavity.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
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High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of fire or explosion
• Do not spray any spray products near
the appliance.
• Do not use or leave flammable materials
near the appliance.
• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not put sealed tins or containers in
the oven.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
during cooking operations where fats or
oils could be released.
• Remove all trays and racks which are
not required during cooking.
3.2 First use
1. Remove any protective film from the
outside or inside of the appliance,
including accessories.
2. Remove any labels (apart from the
technical data plate) from the
accessories and from the oven cavity.
3. Remove and wash all the appliance
accessories (see 4 Cleaning and
maintenance).
4. Heat the empty oven at the maximum
temperature for at least 20 minutes to
burn off any residues left by the
manufacturing process (see 3.4 Using
the oven).
5. You must set the current time in order to
start using the appliance (see “Setting the
time”).
3.3 Using the accessories
Racks
The racks must be inserted into the side
guides until they come to a complete stop.
• The mechanical safety locks that prevent
the rack from being taken out
accidentally have to face downwards
and towards the oven back.
Gently insert the racks into the
oven until they come to a stop.
Clean the racks and trays before
using them for the first time to
remove any residues left by the
manufacturing process.
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Trays
The tray must be inserted in the groove in
the rack.
In particular, the perforated tray must be
inserted in the groove in the rack above it.
In this way it is possible to collect the liquids
separately from the food that is being
cooked (configuration 2 + 1, see “Preset
recipes table”).
3.4 Using the oven
Setting the time
EN
When using the appliance for the first time,
or after a power failure, the symbol
will flash on the display. In order
to be able to start any cooking operation,
the current time must be set (if the oven is
being turned on for the first time, it is also
recommended you set the required
language).
Press the control knob to enter the settings
menu.
The appliance language is set to
“English” by default.
When first connecting or after the
power has been cut for a time it
will be necessary to wait a few
seconds before you can interact
with the appliance.
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Steam function settings
Do not place food or any other
object directly on the bottom of the
oven. The base of the oven and
the evaporation tray must always
be left free.
1. Place the food inside the oven.
2. Press the control knob to activate the
appliance.
3. From the main menu, turn the control
knob to select “cooking functions”.
4. Press the control knob to confirm the
selection.
5. Turn the control knob to select the
“steam” function.
6. Press the control knob to confirm the
selected function. The display shows the
screen for setting the steaming
parameters.
7. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking temperature.
The lowest temperature that can
be set is 30°C. The value varies by
5°C each time the control knob is
turned.
8. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking temperature set (for example
90°C).
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9. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking duration.
10. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking time set (for example 25
minutes).
11. If you wish to set an end of cooking
time, turn the control knob to set
programmed cooking.
12. Press the control knob to confirm the
end of cooking time (for example
13:30).
A request to fill the reservoir with water is
shown on the display.
EN
Filling the reservoir
• Use cold tap water which is not
too hard, softened water or still
mineral water.
• Do not use distilled water, tap
water with a high chloride
content (> 40 mg/l), or other
liquids.
14. Fill a container (e.g. a jug) with sufficient
water for the cooking duration.
15. Open the oven door.
16. Rest the container on the open door.
Note: the container with the water
must have a gross weight lower
than 5 kg.
13. If you do not wish to set an end of
cooking time, wait a few seconds.
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17. Extract the tube from its seat and
immerse its end in the container until it
reaches all the way to the bottom.
18. Press the control knob to start filling the
appliance’s reservoir with water.
In the event that the water runs out,
the appliance will automatically
stop the cooking process, a
buzzer will sound and the display
will show a request to fill the
reservoir with water.
19. When finished, the display indicates
that you can start to use the steam
function.
20. Shake the tube in order to remove any
remaining water.
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The appliance will automatically
draw the quantity of water
necessary for cooking on the basis
of the set duration.
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21. Return the tube to its original position,
remove the container of water and close
the door.
When the door is closed, an
automatic system will automatically
draw in any residual water in the
tube to avoid drips.
22. Press the control knob to start the steam
function.
If programmed cooking has been
set (in our example ending at
13:30), cooking will start at a time
according to the set parameters.
Cooking can be interrupted at any
time by pressing and holding the
control knob for a few seconds.
Each time the door is opened, the
function in progress will stop and
then automatically restart when the
door is closed again.
Preheating stage
Steaming is always preceded by a
preheating stage, which allows the
appliance to heat up to cooking
temperature.
This stage is indicated by a progressive
increase in the temperature level reached.
At the end of preheating the temperature
reaches the maximum set level.
If cooking has just been performed
with temperatures greater than
100°C, you must wait for the oven
to cool in order to use the steam
function.
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A buzzer sounds to indicate that cooking
starts automatically.
Modifying the set data
During operation, it is possible to modify the
cooking duration:
23. When the appliance is cooking, press
the control knob.
24. Turn the control knob right or left to alter
the preset cooking time.
If a longer length of time is set
compared to the previous one,
such that the quantity of water in
the reservoir is insufficient, when
the reservoir is empty, the display
will show a message indicating
that water should be added.
Modifying programmed cooking
If programmed cooking is set, after
modifying the cooking time, the
end of cooking time must be re-set.
25. When the appliance is waiting to start
cooking, press the control knob. The
timed cooking indicator light will
start flashing.
26. Turn the control knob right or left to alter
the preset cooking time.
27. Press the control knob again. The timed
cooking indicator light switches off
and the programmed cooking indicator
light starts flashing. The display
shows the end of cooking time.
28. Turn the control knob to the right or left
to delay the end of cooking time.
29. After a few seconds the timed
cooking and programmed
cooking indicator lights stop flashing
and programmed cooking restarts with
the new settings.
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End of the steam function
At the end of the cooking cycle, “steam
function ended” appears on the display
and a buzzer sounds that can be
deactivated by pressing the control knob.
To select another cooking cycle,
turn the control knob to the right or
the left.
30. Stand to the side of the appliance and
open the door ajar for a few seconds to
allow excess steam to escape.
31. Fully open the door when safe to do so
and cautiously remove the food from the
oven.
Removing the residual water
It is recommended to empty the
reservoir after each cooking
cycle in order to prevent residue
build up.
At the end of steaming, the appliance
prompts for the water to be emptied from
the reservoir.
32. Remove the cover from the evaporation
tray and dry it with the sponge supplied.
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Note: The evaporation tray cover
may be very hot: use appropriate
protection.
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33. We recommend positioning the
supplied sponge inside the evaporation
tray.
34. Press the control knob to start emptying
the remaining water from the reservoir.
The residual water is discharged into the
evaporation tray: as well as facilitating
removal, this contributes to cooling down
the oven more quickly.
If the remaining quantity of water is over
500 ml, the water will be discharged into
the evaporation tray in two different steps to
facilitate drying. The display indicates “STEP 1”,
when the first stage has finished, and
draining will stop. You have to press the
control knob again to complete the draining
with “STEP 2”.
When finished, “reservoir emptying ended”
appears on the display.
35. Press the control knob to confirm.
If you do not wish to empty the
reservoir, keep the control knob
pressed down for a few seconds.
36. Squeeze out the water from the sponge
into a separate container.
Take care: the water may be very
hot.
37. Also remove condensation from the
base and walls of the oven, the door
glass and drip tray and the front of the
appliance.
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Advice for steam cooking
• Pasta and rice: upon reaching 100°C,
the cooking time will be the same as with
cooking on a hob. Place the pasta or
rice in a metal tray and cover with
around a centimetre of water. For best
results when cooking rice, place a lid on
the container or cover with aluminium foil.
This procedure allows the rice to absorb
all the water, and it can then be served
directly to the table.
• Eggs: these may be boiled, scrambled
or poached by using the steam function
at 100°C. To obtain perfect boiled
eggs, place them on a perforated tray
and cook for 4-6 minutes for soft boiled
eggs and 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled
eggs. For scrambled eggs, place the
beaten eggs in a metal tray together with
milk, butter and seasoning. Cover the
tray with aluminium foil. Mix every
couple of minutes using a fork. For
poached eggs, pour boiling water into
the metal tray with a drop of vinegar and
steam cook for around 4-5 minutes.
• Vegetables: steam cooking vegetables
gives excellent results. They maintain their
colour, flavour and nutritional properties.
For dense vegetables such as potatoes,
turnips and parsnips, cook at 100°C for
the same length of time as you would
boil them for on a hob. For broccoli and
carrots, cook for 6 minutes if you want
them to remain firm, or 10 minutes if you
want them to be softer.
• Fish: due to the delicate nature of fish,
steaming gives excellent results. For oily
fish such as salmon or trout, cook at
100°C for around 5 minutes. For white
fish such as cod or haddock, cook at
80°C for around 5 minutes. When
cooking different foods at the same time,
all fish should be cooked in the
perforated tray placed on the lower shelf
of the oven in order to prevent the fish
juices from dripping onto other foods.
• Meat: this can also be steamed, but the
use of a combined cooking function is
preferable in order to obtain a nicely
browned result. However, stews and
braised meat casseroles are perfect for
steaming. Prepare the meat as you
would for cooking it normally in the oven.
Place it in a metal tray, cover with a lid or
aluminium foil, and cook for between 45
minutes and 3 hours depending on the
cut of meat used.
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• Thin soups: steam cooking allows
flavours to develop perfectly with
minimum effort, as the liquids will not boil
over. To prepare a vegetable soup of
just the right consistency, first steam the
vegetables, then add the stock and
steam at 100°C. The steam function is
also ideal for preparing the stock.
• Soups: Thicker soups are also easy and
quick to prepare. Place the soup in a
metal tray, cover with a lid or aluminium
foil and steam cook at 100° C for the
same time you would cook it in a
microwave oven. Mix midway through
cooking for a creamier consistency.
• Reheating: using the steam cooking
function will not dry foods out and gives
a moister result. A previously prepared
home-cooked meal, covered with
aluminium foil, will take around 10-12
minutes to reheat. Ready meals will
require approximately double the time
indicated on the package.
• Defrosting: it is possible to use the steam
function to defrost foods. Times vary, but
defrosting with the steam cooking
function takes around half the time
necessary for covered foods left to
defrost at room temperature.
• Peeling peppers and tomatoes: this
otherwise time-consuming operation is
very simple when you use the steam
cooking function. Use a knife to cut a
small cross in the skin of the tomato, and
steam cook for 1 minute. Peppers have
tougher skin, and may require up to 4
minutes to soften them sufficiently for
peeling.
• Chocolate: this can be melted using the
steam cooking function. Place the
chocolate in a metal tray, cover with
aluminium foil and steam cook for 1
minute. Chocolate is unlikely to burn in
the steam oven.
• Hot towels: ideal for facial treatments, a
close shave or for cleaning hands after a
meal. They are simple to prepare using
the steam function. Moisten a towel with
water, roll it up and steam it for 1 minute.
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Combination cooking functions
Combination cooking functions
are ideal for preparing moist cakes
and bread and for tender roast
meats.
Combination functions list
Steam + circulaire + fan
The combination of the fan, the
circulaire heating element and the
steam is particularly suitable for
preparing roast meats, chicken and
baked goods such as bread and
leavened sweets.
Steam + static + fan
The operation of the fan combined
with traditional cooking, with the
assistance of steam, ensures uniform
cooking even with complex recipes.
Ideal for roast veal, roast duck and
cooking whole fish.
1. Press the control knob to activate the
appliance.
2. From the main menu, turn the control
knob to select “cooking functions”.
3. Press the control knob to confirm the
selection.
4. Turn the control knob to select a
“combination” function.
5. Press the control knob to confirm the
selected function. The display shows the
screen for setting the parameters of the
selected combination function.
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6. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking temperature.
The lowest temperature that can
be set is 50°C. The value varies by
5°C each time the control knob is
turned.
7. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking temperature set (for example
200°C).
8. Turn the control knob in order to change
the percentage of steam used for
cooking.
9. Press the control knob to confirm the
percentage of steam that has been set
(for example 50%).
11. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking time set (for example 25
minutes).
12. If you wish to set an end of cooking
time, turn the control knob to set
programmed cooking.
13. Press the control knob to confirm the
end of cooking time (for example
13:30).
14. If you do not wish to set an end of
cooking time, wait a few seconds.
A request to fill the reservoir with water is
shown on the display.
10. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking duration.
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15. Fill the reservoir as described in chapter
“Filling the reservoir”.
16. Press the control knob to start
combination cooking.
Preheating stage
Combination functions are always
preceded by a preheating stage, which
allows the appliance to heat up to cooking
temperature.
This stage is performed without using steam
and is indicated by the progressive increase
in the temperature level reached.
At the end of preheating the temperature
reaches the maximum set level.
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the food to
be cooked can be put in the oven.
• Press the control knob to start cooking.
Cooking can be interrupted at any
time by pressing and holding the
control knob for a few seconds.
Steam
percentage
Type of food
25% Breads and cakes
30% Duck
40% Beef, veal and lamb
50% Chicken and chops
70% Whole fish
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With traditional cooking, food can
be placed in the oven immediately
or after preheating, as the user
prefers.
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