Classic Convection
Also known as static cooking or baking, this function is best used for slow cooking at low temperatures — for instance, stews, casseroles and braised meats. Also perfect for custards and fruitcakes and sensitive foods. Best positions are levels two and three as they are not too close to the heat sources. Top shelf will assist in browning and the bottom shelf will assist in cooking content and the base. Used at low temperatures Convection provides gentle constant heat.
Defrost
Defrosting is aided by the fan, ensuring an even distribution of air circulation at room temperature. This symbol selection ensures no elements are activated. Any fan selection can be used to thaw provided the thermostat selection is at zero or a very low position.
Eco
When household circumstances dictate that peak demand for electricity will not allow to many electrical appliances or services (air-conditioning, heating) t be run simultaneously, at least the Smeg oven can be selected to the ECO mode to reduce its energy consumption at any time and spread the total consumption over a longer duration.
Fan Forced
The most frequently used and versatile function. An excellent function to use when requiring the whole oven as the fan directs the hot air to all parts of the oven without flavours and odours mixing. It means you can use the top and bottom shelves without them being subjected to radiant heat, for the most efficient results use shelves 2 and 3.This is the perfect position for your roast to sit when cooking or reheating food.
Fan Grill
Ideal for cooking lean red and white meats, as well as fish, and perfect for satays, shellfish, grilling bacon or adding extra colour to foods. The fan diffuses the radiant heat from the top element, allowing the food to grill perfectly as well as cook through, all at the same time. To use the Fan Grill effectively, turn your oven to 200ºC. While using shelf 4 to grill, the rest of the oven is suitable for baking and general cooking on the middle shelves or, if at a low temperature, holding food.
Half Fan Grill
The centre element gives direct and radiant heat from the grill, perfect for finishing a family sized lasagne top. It’s like a heat spot light in the roof of your oven, simply place whatever you wish to grill directly in the centre of shelf 4. Use the top shelves for effective cooking and browning while the remaining shelves, although receiving some radiant heat, are best used as warming shelves and for gentle cooking. Use it to fine tune your browning for a consistent even finish.
Half Static Grill
Same as Static Grill but for smaller quantities of food placed from rear to front in the centre for maximum results. You will often find however that the half function is the perfect size to brown the average family size dish, while half Static Grill is perfect for smaller quantities of food it is also perfect for melting the cheese on a large lasagne or oven bake. When using Half Static Grill always place the food in the centre of the oven on shelf 4 from the back of the oven to the front.
Static Grill
The full force of the radiant heat is directed onto the whole of shelf 4, making it perfect for browning large food quantities. This is a very powerful grill and will immediately colour anything placed underneath it. Use more for food that is cooked or not very thick. Use this function if grilling a crème brulee top or making cheese on toast, use shelf 4 at all times for maximum efficiency. Like all Smeg grill functions, for maximum efficiency — keep the oven door closed.