Smeg C30GGXU1 Owners Manual - Page 13

Instructions for the user 6. USING THE OVEN 6.1 General Instructions NOTE: Before using the oven for the first time, pre-heat it to the maximum temperature (530°F), and operate long enough to burn away any oily residue remaining from the manufacturing process that could give the food a bad taste. BURN HAZARD WARNING To prevent burns caused by steam in the oven, open the door in two stages: partially open (approximately 5 cm or 2 inches) for 4- 5 seconds, long enough to permit the steam to escape, and then fully open. When accessing the food in the oven, always leave the door open the shortest possible time to prevent the oven temperature from falling and ruining the food. WARNING Never cover any slots, ports or orifices in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, creating a fire hazard. NOTE: If the flame accidentally goes out, an internal safety device will block the flow of gas. To restore the correct operation of the lighting system, return the knob to the position procedure. and repeat the NOTE: Do not attempt to manually light the oven or the broil burner. NOTE: The broil and oven burners cannot be operated simultaneously. NOTE: No attempt should be made to operate the appliance during a power failure. 15