Smeg SFA4395VCX1 User Manual
Contents
EN
1Instructions 4
1.1 General safety instructions 4
1.2 Appliance purpose 8
1.3 Manufacturer liability 8
1.4 This user manual 8
1.5 Identification plate 8
1.6 Disposal 8
1.7 How to read the user manual 9
2 Description 10
2.1 General Description 10
2.2 Control panel 11
2.3 Other parts 12
2.4 Advantages of steam cooking 12
2.5 Available accessories 13
2.6 Other cooking containers 14
3Use 15
3.1 Instructions 15
3.2 Preliminary operations 16
3.3 Using the accessories 16
3.4 Using the oven 17
3.5 Cooking advice 39
3.6 Special functions 40
3.7 Preset programs 53
3.8 Personal recipes 63
3.9 Settings 70
4 Cleaning and maintenance 76
4.1 Instructions 76
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 76
4.3 Cleaning the door 77
4.4 Cleaning the oven 79
4.5 Cleaning the reservoir 85
4.6 Extraordinary maintenance 88
5Installation 90
5.1 Electrical connection 90
5.2 Positioning 91
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Never touch the heating elements
during use.
• Protect your hands by wearing
oven gloves when handling food
inside the oven cavity.
• 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.
• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity, or
lacking in experience in the use of
electrical appliances, as long they
are supervised or instructed by
adults who are responsible for
their safety.
• Children must not be allowed to
play with the appliance.
• Keep children under eight years of
age at a safe distance if they are
not constantly supervised.
• Do not allow children younger
than 8 years old to come near the
appliance when in operation.
• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by unsupervised
children.
• Fats and oils can catch fire if they
overheat. Do not leave the
appliance unattended while
preparing foods containing oils or
fats. If fats or oils catch fire, never
put water on them. Place the lid on
the pan and turn off the relevant
cooking zone.
• The cooking process must always
be monitored. Short cooking
processes must be monitored
continuously.
• Do not cook dishes containing
large quantities of strong alcoholic
beverages. Alcohol vapour inside
the oven could ignite.
• Do not insert pointed metal objects
(cutlery or utensils) into the slots in
the appliance.
• Do not pour water directly onto
very hot trays.
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Instructions
EN
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• If you need to move food or at the
end of cooking, open the door 5
cm for a few seconds, let the
steam come out, then open it fully.
• DO NOT USE OR STORE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR
THE APPLIANCE.
• NEVER USE AEROSOL CANS
NEAR THE APPLIANCE WHILE IT
IS IN OPERATION.
• Switch the appliance off
immediately after use.
• Do not clean the appliance
immediately after switching it off,
rather wait for it to cool down.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.
• Before carrying out any work on
the appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
moving), wear personal protective
equipment.
• Before carrying out any work on
the appliance, disconnect the
mains power supply.
• Have authorised persons carry out
installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention
of authorised persons.
• Do not pull the cable to remove
the plug.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia or
bleach on steel parts or parts with
metallic surface finishes (e.g.
anodizing, nickel- or chromiumplating).
• Racks and trays must be inserted
as far as they will go into the side
guides. The mechanical safety
locks that prevent them from being
removed must face downwards
and towards the back of the oven
cavity.
• Do not seat on the appliance.
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Instructions
• 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 in which fats or oils
could be released that could
overheat and catch fire. Be very
careful
• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.
• DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE
TO HEAT ROOMS FOR ANY
REASON.
• Do not spray any spray products
near the appliance.
• Do not use plastic kitchenware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not put sealed tins or
containers in the oven.
• 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 use the open door to rest
pans or trays on the internal glass
panel.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not remove the seal on the
front of the oven.
• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal scrapers.
• Never use the oven door to lever
the appliance into place when
fitting.
• Avoid exerting too much pressure
on the oven door when open.
• Do not use the handle to lift or
move the appliance.
• Remove all trays and racks which
are not required during cooking.
• Do not cover the bottom of the
oven cavity with aluminium or tin
foil sheets.
• Do not place pans or trays directly
on the bottom of the oven cavity.
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Instructions
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Installation
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE
INSTALLED IN BOATS OR
CARAVANS.
• The appliance must not be
installed on a stand.
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cutout with the help of a
second person.
• To prevent overheating, the
appliance must not be installed
behind a decorative door or a
panel.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised persons.
• The appliance must be connected
to earth in compliance with
electrical system safety standards.
• Use cables withstanding a
temperature of at least 90 °C.
• The tightening torque of the screws
of the terminal supply wires must
be 1.5 - 2 Nm.
For this appliance
• Take care because steam may not
be visible at certain temperatures.
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Open the appliance door
carefully during or after cooking.
• 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 silicon moulds when
steaming.
• 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.
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Instructions
1.2 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered improper.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
1.3 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage to persons or property
caused by:
• use of the appliance other than the
one envisaged;
• failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual;
• tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• the use of non-original spare parts.
1.4 This user manual
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.
1.6 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
This user manual is an integral part of
the appliance and must therefore be
kept in its entirety and in an
accessible place for the whole
working life of the appliance.
Read this user manual carefully
before using the appliance.
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• Disconnect the mains power supply.
• Unplug the power cable from the
socket.
Instructions
EN
• Deliver the appliance to the
appropriate recycling facility for
electrical and electronic
equipment waste, or deliver it
back to the retailer when
purchasing an equivalent product,
on a one for one basis.
Our appliances are packaged in
non-polluting and recyclable
materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to
the appropriate recycling facility.
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.
1.7 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 authorised persons:
installation, operation and
inspection.
Safety instructions
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
5 Fan
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6 Evaporation tray
7 Water supply tube
8 Rack support frames
Frame shelf
EN
2.2 Control panel
Description
1 Return knob
Using this knob you can return to the
appliance’s previous menu item. It also lets
you turn the oven light on and 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.
To interrupt the function in progress
and switch off the appliance, press
the control knob for a few
seconds.
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Description
2.3 Other parts
Interior lighting
The appliance’s interior lighting comes on:
• When the door is opened.
• When any function is selected, apart
from the Descaling , Sabbath
mode and Vapour Clean
function.
• When no function is selected, or during a
cooking function, turn the return knob
briefly to the right to activate or
deactivate 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 (on some models only).
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 appliance 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.
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2.4 Advantages of steam cooking
The steam cooking system cooks any type
of food very gently.
It is also ideal for quick defrosting, for
heating foods without making them tough or
dry out and for naturally removing the salt
from salted foods.
Description
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2.5 Available accessories
Sponge
Useful for removing condensation from the
oven cavity.
Evaporation tray cover
Useful for distributing the steam uniformly
inside the oven.
Jug
Perforated tray
Useful when 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
when steaming or defrosting foods
contained in the perforated trays above.
Useful for containing liquids when filling and
emptying the reservoir.
Rack
Useful for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
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Tray rack
Description
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.
The accessories intended to come
into contact with food are made of
materials that comply with the
provisions of current legislation.
To be placed over the top of the oven tray;
for cooking foods which may drip.
Deep tray
Useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above and for cooking pies,
pizzas and baked desserts.
Original supplied and optional
accessories can be requested to
Authorised Assistance Centres.
Use only original accessories
supplied by the manufacturer.
2.6 Other cooking containers
• You can also use your own containers for
cooking as long as they are high
temperature resistant.
• It is recommended to use metal
containers for steaming. Metal promotes
a better distribution of heat when
cooking foods.
•It is normal for metal containers to deform
during high temperature cooking but they
return to their original shape when they
cool down.
• Thick ceramic plates may require more
heat than is necessary. Longer cooking
times may be required.
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Use
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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 vapour inside the oven cavity
could ignite.
• 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 silicon 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 kitchenware 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 Preliminary operations
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 3.3 Using
the accessories).
5. You must set the current time in order to
start using the appliance (see “First use”).
3.3 Using the accessories
Racks and trays
Racks and trays have to be inserted into the
side guides until they come to a complete
stop.
• The mechanical safety locks that prevent
the racks and trays from being removed
accidentally must face downwards and
towards the back of the oven cavity.
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2+1 Configuration
If you intend to use the perforated tray for
steam cooking, it must be inserted on the
second shelf whilst the tray must be inserted
on the first shelf. In this way, it is possible to
collect the liquids separately from the food
that is being cooked (2+1 configuration,
see “Predefined programs table”).
Carefully insert the racks and trays
as far as they will go into the oven
cavity.
Clean the trays before using them
for the first time to remove any
residues left by the manufacturing
process.
3.4 Using the oven
First use
When using the appliance for the first time
or after a power failure, will flash
on the appliance’s 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).
The appliance language is set to
“English” by default.
Tray rack
The tray rack has to be inserted into the tray.
In this way, fat can be collected separately
from the food that is being cooked.
When connecting the appliance
for the first time or after a power
failure it will be necessary to wait a
few seconds before you can
interact with the appliance.
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1. On the clock screen, press the control
knob to access the main menu.
2. Turn the control knob to the right or left to
select settings from the main menu.
3. Press the control knob to confirm.
4. Turn the control knob to the right or left to
select clock from the “settings” menu.
7. Turn the control knob right or left to set the
minutes.
8. Press the return knob to confirm.
For safety reasons, when connecting the
appliance to the mains for the first time or
after a power failure, even if there is only a
very small amount of water inside the
reservoir, at the end of the first set function
(even if steam is not used) a message
appears on the display prompting you to
empty the reservoir.
5. Turn the control knob right or left to set the
hour.
6. Press the control knob to move to
changing the minutes.
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• Empty the reservoir as described in
chapter “Removing residual water”.
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Steam cooking 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.
6. Press the control knob to confirm the
selected function. The display shows the
screen for setting the parameters of the
steam function.
7. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking temperature.
The minimum temperature which
can be set is 30°C. Each
movement of the control knob
changes the value by 5°C.
8. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking temperature set (for example
90°C).
5. Turn the control knob to select the
“steam” function.
9. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking duration.
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10. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking duration 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 (e.g. 13:30).
13. If you do not wish to set an end of
cooking time, simply wait a few seconds.
A request to fill the reservoir with water is
shown on the display.
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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 the jug provided (or a container)
with sufficient water for the cooking
duration.
15. Open the oven door.
16. Place the jug (or container) on the open
door.
PLEASE NOTE: the jug (or
container) together with the water
must not weigh more than 5 kg.
17. Extract the tube from its seat and
immerse the end of it onto the jug (or
container) until it reaches the bottom.
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18. Press the control knob to start drawing
water into the appliance's reservoir.
The appliance will automatically
draw the quantity of water
necessary for cooking on the basis
of the set duration.
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, press the control knob
to confirm that you have finished filling
the reservoir.
20. Shake the tube to remove any residual
water.
21. Return the tube to its seat and remove
the jug (or container).
When the door is closed, an
automatic system will automatically
draw in any residual water in the
tube to avoid drips. You may hear
a bubbling sound, this is perfectly
normal.
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22. Close the door. The appliance starts the
function automatically using the set
parameters.
If programmed cooking has been
set (in our example, ending at
13.30), the cooking will begin at a
time depending on 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.
A progressive increase in the temperature
reached indicates that this stage is in
progress.
When the preheating finishes, the
temperature will have reached the
maximum level set.
If cooking has just been performed
with temperatures greater than
100°C, you must wait for the oven
to cool in order to carry out steam
cooking.
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A buzzer sounds to indicate the start of
cooking.
End of steam cooking
At the end of the cooking cycle, “function
ended” appears on the display and a
buzzer will sound that can be deactivated
by pressing or turning one of the two knobs
or by opening the door.
Removing residual water
At the end of steam cooking, the water can
be drained from the reservoir.
We recommend emptying the
reservoir each time you finish
using the appliance to prevent
deposits of limescale forming.
23. Hold the control knob down for a few
seconds. The ‘empty reservoir’ screen
appears on the display.
24. Stand to the side of the appliance and
open the door ajar for a few seconds to
allow excess steam to escape.
25. Fully open the door when safe to do so
and cautiously remove the food from the
oven.
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To extend the cooking time
manually, after having deactivated
the buzzer, press the control knob.
The appliance will resume its
normal operation with the
previously selected cooking
settings.
Press it again to set the
temperature parameters, timer,
timed cooking and delayed
cooking.
It is only possible to drain the water
when the door is open. Always
make sure that you have extracted
the tube and inserted it into the jug
(or container) before pressing the
control knob to start draining the
water.
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26. Place the jug provided (or container)
on the open door.
27. Extract the tube from its seat and insert
its end into the jug (or container).
When completed, the display will indicate
that the residual water draining process has
ended.
29. Shake the tube to remove any residual
water.
28. Press the control knob to start draining
the water into the jug (or container).
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30. Return the tube to its seat and remove
the jug.
31. Remove the cover from the evaporation
tray inside the oven cavity and dry it
using the sponge provided.
PLEASE NOTE: The evaporation
tray cover may be very hot: use
appropriate protection.
32. Use a sponge to remove condensation
from the base and walls of the oven
cavity, the door glass, the door drip tray
and the front of the appliance.
Take care: the water may be very
hot.
Advice for steaming
• Pasta and rice: once a temperature of
100°C has been reached the cooking
time will be the same as on a cooktop.
Put the pasta or rice in a metal tray and
cover with about a centimetre of water.
For best results when cooking rice, place
a lid on the container or cover with
aluminium foil. This enables the rice to
absorb all the water and can be served
directly.
• Eggs: can be boiled, scrambled or
poached using the steam function at
100°C. For perfect boiled eggs, place
them in the perforated tray and cook
them for 4-6 minutes for soft-boiled eggs
and 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
For scrambled eggs, place the beaten
eggs in the metal tray together with milk,
butter and the condiments. Cover it with
aluminium foil. Every couple of minutes
stir the contents with a fork. For poached
eggs pour boiling water into the metal
tray with a drop of vinegar and steam for
about 4-5 minutes.
• Vegetables: they are perfect when
steamed. They maintain their colour,
flavour and nutritional value. 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 the cooktop. For broccoli and carrots,
cook for 6 minutes for a firm consistency
or up to 10 minutes for a softer
consistency.
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• Fish: being a naturally delicate food, it is
perfect when steamed. For fatty fish such
as salmon or trout, cook at 100°C for
about 5 minutes. For white fish such as
cod and haddock cook at 80°C for
about 5 minutes. When cooking different
foods at the same time, all the 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: casseroles and curry are perfect
for steaming. Prepare the casserole as
you would for cooking it normally in the
oven. Place it in the metal tray, cover with
a lid or aluminium foil and according to
the cut of meat, cook it between 45
minutes and 3 hours.
• Thin soups: steaming helps to enhance
the flavour with minimal supervision
because the liquids will not overflow. To
produce vegetable soup of the right
consistency, first steam the vegetables,
then add the stock and steam at 100°C.
The steam function is also ideal for
preparing quantities to store.
• Soups: they are simple and quick to
prepare. Put the soup in a metal tray,
cover with a lid or aluminium foil and
steam at 100°C for the same length of
time as for microwave cooking. To obtain
a creamy texture stir half way through
cooking.
• Reheating foods: the steam function will
not dry the foods and will improve
moisture content. A previously prepared
home-made meal, covered with
aluminium foil requires about 10-12
minutes to cook. Ready meals require
about double the amount of time
indicated on the packaging.
• Defrosting: the steam function can be
used to defrost foods. Times may vary,
but defrosting using steam takes about
half the time compared to leaving
covered foods to defrost in a corner of
the kitchen.
• Peeling tomatoes and peppers: this is
very easy to do when using the steam
function. Cut a small cross on the skin of
the tomato using a knife and steam for
about 1 minute. Peppers have tougher
skin and it will take up to 4 minutes to
soften them sufficiently for peeling.
• Chocolate: it can be melted using the
steam function. Place the chocolate in the
metal tray, cover with aluminium foil and
steam for 1 minute. Chocolate is unlikely
to burn in the steam oven.
• Hot towels: useful for facial care such as
a close shave or for use after a meal.
They are simple to prepare using the
steam function. Dampen a towel with
water, roll it up and heat using steam for
1 minute.
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Combination functions
Combination cooking is
particularly suitable for preparing
moist cakes, bread and juicy
roasts.
Combination functions list
Combination steam
The combination of the fan and the
circular heating element and steam,
is particularly suitable for preparing
roasts, chicken and oven baked
products such as leavened cakes
and bread.
Steam + static + fan
The operation of the fan, combined
with traditional cooking and aided
by 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.
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5. Press the control knob to confirm the
selected function. The display shows the
screen for setting the parameters of the
selected combination function.
6. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking temperature.
The minimum temperature which
can be set is 50°C. Each
movement of the control knob
changes the value by 5°C.
7. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking temperature set (for example
200°C).
8. Turn the control knob to modify the steam
percentage for cooking.
9. Press the control knob to confirm the
steam percentage set (for example
50%).
10. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking duration.
11. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking duration set (for example 25
minutes).
12. If you wish to set an end of cooking
time, turn the control knob to set
programmed cooking.
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13. Press the control knob to confirm the
end of cooking time (e.g. 13:30).
For safety reasons, it is not possible
to set the end of cooking time by
itself without setting the cooking
duration.
14. If you do not wish to set an end of
cooking time, simply wait a few seconds.
A request to fill the reservoir with water is
shown on the display.
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 the use of
steam, and is indicated by the progressive
increase in the temperature level reached.
When the preheating finishes, the
temperature will have reached the
maximum level set.
A buzzer sounds to indicate that the dish to
be cooked can be placed inside the oven.
15. Fill the reservoir as described in chapter
“Filling the reservoir”.
16. After having completed the reservoir
filling procedure, press the control knob
to start combination cooking.
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When using combination functions,
food can be placed in the oven
immediately or after preheating, as
the user prefers.
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