Smeg SF4604VCNR, SF4604VCNX, SF4604PVCNX User Manual
Contents
EN
1 Instructions 84
1.1 General safety instructions 84
1.2 Manufacturer liability 85
1.3 Appliance purpose 85
1.4 Disposal 85
1.5 Identification plate 86
1.6 This user manual 86
1.7 How to read the user manual 86
2 Description 87
2.1 General Description 87
2.2 Control panel 87
2.3 Other parts 88
2.4 Available accessories 88
2.5 Other cooking containers 89
3 Use 90
3.1 Instructions 90
3.2 First use 91
3.3 Using the accessories 91
3.4 Using the oven 92
3.5 Cooking advice 115
3.6 Special functions 115
3.7 Preset recipes 124
3.8 Personal programs 133
3.9 Settings 137
4 Cleaning and maintenance 144
4.1 Instructions 144
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 144
4.3 Removing the door 144
4.4 Cleaning the door glazing 145
4.5 Cleaning the oven interior 147
4.6 Vapor Clean 147
4.7 Descaling 150
4.8 Cleaning the reservoir 153
4.9 Extraordinary maintenance 156
5 Installation 158
5.1 Electrical connection 158
5.2 Cable replacement 158
5.3 Positioning 159
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.
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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Information
Advice
1. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
Description
1 Control panel
2 Oven light
3 Seal
4 Door
2.2 Control panel
1 Display
The touchscreen display allows you to
interact with the appliance. Press the icons
to access the various available functions.
The display will show all operational
parameters, such as: selected function,
time/temperature settings or pre-set
cooking program settings.
5 Fan
6 Evaporation tray
7 Water supply tube
8 Rack support frames
Frame shelf
In general, press the symbol to return to
the previous menu or end a function; press
the symbol to confirm the selected options.
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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;
• Press the symbol to manually
activate the oven light or the symbol
to deactivate it during use.
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).
2.4 Available accessories
Perforated tray
Useful for steaming fish and vegetables.
Tray
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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When the door is open, it is not
possible to turn off the interior
lighting.
Description
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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.
• Do not allow children to approach the
appliance when it is in operation.
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
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.
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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.
Use
EN
Home screen
Press the time on the display. It is now
possible to select the various available
functions on the home screen of the
appliance.
1 Settings
2 Preset recipes
3 Cooking functions
4 Special functions
5 Personal programs
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 time on the display to activate
the appliance.
3. Select the cooking functions icon
on the “home screen”.
4. Select the “steam” function.
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5. Enter the required duration (for example
25 minutes: first touch the minutes box,
then the numbers 2 and 5).
6. Press the symbol to confirm.
Even if a longer time is set, the
appliance will set the cooking
duration to the maximum time
allowed.
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.
7. Fill a container (e.g. a jug) with sufficient
water for the cooking duration.
8. Open the oven door.
9. Rest the container on the open door.
Note: the container with the water
must have a gross weight lower
than 5 kg.
A request to fill the reservoir with water is
shown on the display.
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EN
10. Extract the tube from its seat and
immerse its end in the container until it
reaches all the way to the bottom.
11. Press the symbol to start filling the
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.
12. When finished, the display indicates
that you can start to use the steam
function.
13. Shake the tube in order to remove any
remaining water.
The appliance will automatically
draw the quantity of water
necessary for cooking on the basis
of the set duration.
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14. 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.
The display shows the screen for setting the
steaming parameters.
15. Press the displayed temperature to
change it.
16. Use the symbols and to set the
required temperature.
17. Press the symbol to confirm the
cooking temperature set (for example
90°C).
18. If you wish to set an end of cooking
time, press the symbol and select
“function delayed”.
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19. Enter the time at which you require
cooking to end (for example 13:30: first
touch the hours box, then the numbers 1
and 3; touch the minutes box, then the
numbers 3 and 0).
The minimum temperature that can
be set is 30°C. The value changes
by 5°C each time the symbols
and are pressed.
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20. Press the symbol to confirm the end
of cooking time (for example 13:30).
The appliance waits for the delay start time.
If programmed cooking has been
set (in our example ending at
13:30), cooking will start at a time
according to the set parameters.
Press and hold the return symbol
for a few seconds to immediately
interrupt cooking at any time and
return to the main menu.
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:
21. When the appliance is in the cooking
phase, press the symbol .
22. Enter the new cooking duration
required on the numeric keypad.
23. Press the symbol to confirm.
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.
24. When the appliance is waiting to start
cooking, press the symbol and
select “function delayed”.
25. Enter the time at which you require
cooking to end (for example 13:30: first
touch the hours box, then the numbers 1
and 3; touch the minutes box, then the
numbers 3 and 0).
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26. Press the symbol to confirm the
cooking end time.
27. The appliance waits for the delay start
time.
End of the steam function
When cooking is finished, “steam function
ended” appears on the display and a
buzzer sounds that can be deactivated by
pressing the symbol or .
To select another cooking cycle,
turn the control knob to the right or
the left.
Removing the residual water
It is recommended to empty the
reservoir after each cooking
cycle in order to prevent residue
build up.
30. When the steam function has ended,
press the return symbol : the
appliance prompts you to drain water
from the reservoir.
31. Remove the cover from the evaporation
tray and dry it with the sponge supplied.
28. Stand to the side of the appliance and
open the door ajar for a few seconds to
allow excess steam to escape.
29. Fully open the door when safe to do so
and cautiously remove the food from the
oven.
Note: The evaporation tray cover
may be very hot: use appropriate
protection.
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32. We recommend positioning the
supplied sponge inside the evaporation
tray.
If you do not wish to empty the
reservoir, keep the return symbol
pressed for a few seconds.
33. Press the symbol to start draining
the residual 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.
34. Press “ok” to confirm.
35. Squeeze out the water from the sponge
into a separate container.
Take care: the water may be very
hot.
36. 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 it 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
1. Press the time on the display to activate
the appliance.
2. Select the cooking functions icon
on the “home screen”.
3. Select a combination cooking function.
5. Press the symbol to confirm.
Even if a longer time is set, the
appliance will set the cooking
duration to the maximum time
allowed.
A request to fill the reservoir with water is
shown on the display.
4. Enter the required duration (for example
25 minutes: first touch the minutes box,
then the numbers 2 and 5).
Fill the reservoir as described in chapter
“Filling the reservoir”.
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When the reservoir is full, the display shows
the screen for setting the parameters of the
selected combination cooking function.
6. Press the displayed temperature to
change it.
7. Use the symbols and to set the
required temperature.
8. Press the symbol to confirm the
cooking temperature set (for example
200°C).
9. Press the symbol to change the
percentage of steam used for cooking.
10. Use the symbols and to
change the percentage of steam used
for cooking.
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The minimum temperature that can
be set is 50°C. The value changes
by 5°C each time the symbols
and are pressed.
The minimum percentage that can
be set is 20%. The value changes
by 5% each time the symbols
and are pressed.
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11. Press the symbol to confirm the
percentage of steam set (for example
50%).
12. If you wish to set an end of cooking
time, press the symbol and select
“function delayed”.
14. Press the symbol to confirm the end
of cooking time (for example 13:30).
15. The appliance waits for the delay start
time.
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.
13. Enter the time at which you require
cooking to end (for example 13:30: first
touch the hours box, then the numbers 1
and 3; touch the minutes box, then the
numbers 3 and 0).
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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 symbol to start cooking.
Press and hold the return symbol
for a few seconds to immediately
interrupt cooking at any time and
return to the main menu.
Steam
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Type of food
25% Breads and cakes
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.
30% Duck
40% Beef, veal and lamb
50% Chicken and chops
70% Whole fish
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