Page 1: Table Of Contents
4.9 Extraordinary maintenance 5 Installation 5.1 Electrical connection 5.2 Cable replacement 5.3 Positioning 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...
Page 2: Instructions
Instructions 1 Instructions • Have qualified personnel carry out installation and assistance 1.1 General safety instructions interventions according to the standards in force. Risk of personal injury • Do not modify this appliance. • During use the appliance and its •...
Page 3: Manufacturer Liability
Instructions • Never leave objects on the cooking 1.3 Appliance purpose surface. • This appliance is intended for cooking food in the home environment. Every • Do not use the appliance to heat other use is considered improper. rooms for any reason. •...
Page 4: Identification Plate
Instructions • Deliver the appliance to the appropriate 1.7 How to read the user manual recycling centre for electrical and This user manual uses the following reading electronic equipment waste, or return it to conventions: the retailer when purchasing an Instructions equivalent product, on a one for one basis.
Page 5: Description
Description 2 Description 2.1 General Description 1 Control panel 6 Evaporation tray 2 Oven light 7 Water supply tube 3 Seal 8 Rack support frames 4 Door Frame shelf 5 Fan...
Page 6: Control Panel
Description 2.2 Control panel 1 Return knob 3 Control knob This knob allows you to return to the This knob allows you to turn the appliance previous item in the appliance's menu. It on and off and select the various available also allows you to turn the oven light on or functions.
Page 7: Other Parts
Description 2.3 Other parts In order to save energy, the light turns off after a minute at the start of cooking (this Shelves function can be deactivated via the secondary menu). The appliance features shelves to position trays and racks at different heights. The When the door is open, it is not insertion heights are indicated from the possible to turn off the interior...
Page 8: Other Cooking Containers
Description Rack 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. Used for supporting containers with food Use only original accessories during cooking.
Page 9: Use
3 Use Improper use Risk of damage to enamelled 3.1 Instructions surfaces High temperature inside the oven • When steaming, always place the tray during use below the perforated tray in order to Danger of burns catch any drips. • Do not cover the bottom of the oven •...
Page 10: First Use
3.3 Using the accessories High temperature inside the oven during use Racks Danger of fire or explosion The racks must be inserted into the side guides until they come to a complete stop. • Do not spray any spray products near the appliance.
Page 11: Using The Oven
3.4 Using the oven Trays The tray must be inserted in the groove in First use the rack. In particular, the perforated tray must be When using the appliance for the first time, inserted in the groove in the rack above it. or after a power failure, the symbol In this way it is possible to collect the liquids will flash on the display.
Page 12 6. Press the control knob to confirm the Steam function settings selected function. The display shows the Do not place food or any other screen for setting the steaming object directly on the bottom of the parameters. oven. The base of the oven and the evaporation tray must always be left free.
Page 13 9. Turn the control knob to modify the 13. If you do not wish to set an end of cooking duration. cooking time, wait a few seconds. A request to fill the reservoir with water is 10. Press the control knob to confirm the shown on the display.
Page 14 17. Extract the tube from its seat and In the event that the water runs out, immerse its end in the container until it the appliance will automatically reaches all the way to the bottom. stop the cooking process, a buzzer will sound and the display will show a request to fill the reservoir with water.
Page 15 21. Return the tube to its original position, Preheating stage remove the container of water and close Steaming is always preceded by a the door. preheating stage, which allows the appliance to heat up to cooking When the door is closed, an temperature.
Page 16 A buzzer sounds to indicate that cooking Modifying programmed cooking starts automatically. 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.
Page 17 Removing the residual water End of the steam function At the end of the cooking cycle, “steam It is recommended to empty the function ended” appears on the display reservoir after each cooking and a buzzer sounds that can be cycle in order to prevent residue deactivated by pressing the control knob.
Page 18 33. We recommend positioning the When finished, “reservoir emptying ended” appears on the display. supplied sponge inside the evaporation tray. 34. Press the control knob to start emptying the remaining water from the reservoir. 35. Press the control knob to confirm. If you do not wish to empty the reservoir, keep the control knob The residual water is discharged into the...
Page 19 Advice for steam cooking • Vegetables: steam cooking vegetables gives excellent results. They maintain their • Pasta and rice: upon reaching 100°C, colour, flavour and nutritional properties. the cooking time will be the same as with For dense vegetables such as potatoes, cooking on a hob.
Page 20 • Thin soups: steam cooking allows • Defrosting: it is possible to use the steam flavours to develop perfectly with function to defrost foods. Times vary, but minimum effort, as the liquids will not boil defrosting with the steam cooking over.
Page 21 1. Press the control knob to activate the Combination functions appliance. Combination cooking functions 2. From the main menu, turn the control are ideal for preparing moist cakes knob to select “cooking functions”. and bread and for tender roast 3. Press the control knob to confirm the meats.
Page 22 5. Press the control knob to confirm the 8. Turn the control knob in order to change selected function. The display shows the the percentage of steam used for screen for setting the parameters of the cooking. selected combination function. 9.
Page 23 13. Press the control knob to confirm the 15. Fill the reservoir as described in chapter “Filling the reservoir”. end of cooking time (for example 13:30). 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.
Page 24 • Press the control knob to start cooking. Traditional cooking functions 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.
Page 25 6. The appliance will begin preheating. The display will show the chosen function, the To extend the cooking time preset temperature, the current time and manually, press the control knob the progress bar of the temperature again. The appliance will resume reached (preheating).
Page 26 Traditional functions list Static As the heat comes from above and Circulaire below at the same time, this system The combination of the fan and the is particularly suitable for certain circulaire heating element types of food. Traditional cooking, (incorporated in the rear of the also known as static cooking, is oven) allows you to cook different suitable for cooking just one dish at...
Page 27 Timer during function Turbo The combination of fan assisted This function only activates the cooking and traditional cooking buzzer, without stopping cooking. allows different foods to be cooked on several levels extremely quickly 1. Press the control knob during a cooking and efficiently, without odours and function.
Page 28 3. A few seconds after the required Timed cooking duration is set, the symbol stops Timed cooking is the function flashing and timed cooking starts. which allows a cooking operation to be started and then ended after a specific length of time set by the user.
Page 29 Delay cooking Delay cooking is the function Turn the control knob to add some which allows a cooking operation minutes of cooking time. to be stopped at an established time depending on the time set by To extend the cooking time the user, after which the oven will manually, press the control knob switch off automatically.
Page 30 7. At the end of the cooking cycle, “function 4. After a few seconds the symbols ended” appears on the display and a stop flashing. The appliance buzzer will sound that can be deactivated waits for the delay start time. by pressing the control knob.
Page 31: Cooking Advice
3.5 Cooking advice Modifying the data set during programmed cooking To save energy After modifying the cooking • Reduce any opening of the door to a duration, the end of cooking time minimum to avoid heat dispersal. must be re-set. •...
Page 32: Special Functions
Advice for steam cooking List of special functions • Cooking times depend on the density of Empty reservoir foods and not their quantity. For This function allows you to empty example, one piece of broccoli will take the reservoir. the same time as 20 florets. Increasing the quantity of a casserole also increases Clean reservoir its density, and so the cooking time will...
Page 33 Empty reservoir Reheat 1. Turn the control knob to the right or left to This function allows you to reheat select empty reservoir from the “special previously cooked food kept cool functions” menu. or in the refrigerator. Sabbath This function allows food to be cooked in accordance with the provisions of the Jewish religion day of rest.
Page 34 3. Remove the cover from the evaporation The residual water is discharged into the evaporation tray: as well as facilitating tray and dry it with the sponge supplied. 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.
Page 35 Timer 4. If you leave the timer setting screen, the symbol will be displayed at the top 1. Turn the control knob to the right or left to select timer from the “special functions” left, indicating that a timer is active. menu.
Page 36 Defrost by weight 5. Turn the control knob to select the weight (in kilograms) of the food to defrost. 1. Place the food inside the appliance. 2. Turn the control knob to the right or left to select defrost by weight from the “special functions”...
Page 37 8. Fill the reservoir as described in chapter Pre-set parameters: “Filling the reservoir”. Time 9. Press the control knob to start defrosting. Type Weight (kg) (default) 0.1 to 1.1 Meat 01 h 45 m (default 0.5) 0.1 to 0.7 Fish 00 h 40 m (default 0.4) 0.1 to 0.5...
Page 38 Defrost by time 5. Press the control knob to confirm the set parameters. 1. Place the food inside the appliance. 2. Turn the control knob to the right or left to select defrost by time from the “special functions” menu. 3.
Page 39 9. While the function is in progress, it is Proving possible to further modify the defrosting For successful proving, a container duration. Turn the control knob to the of water should be placed in the right or left to make the required bottom of the oven.
Page 40 4. Turn the control knob to modify the 7. Press the control knob to start the proving duration. function. The appliance will begin preheating. 5. Press the control knob to confirm the parameters. A request to fill the reservoir 8. It will then proceed with the selected with water is shown on the display.
Page 41 9. At the end of the function, “function Reheat ended” appears on the display and a This function allows you to heat buzzer will sound that can be previously cooked food which has deactivated by pressing the control been kept cool or in the knob.
Page 42 2. Press the control knob to confirm. Sabbath This function results in the appliance operating in a particular way: • Cooking can proceed indefinitely, it is not possible to set any cooking duration. • No preheating will be performed. 3. Turn the control knob to the right or left to •...
Page 43: Preset Recipes
3.7 Preset recipes Starting a preset recipe 1. Turn the control knob to the right or left to This mode allows you to select a select the required type of dish from the previously stored program for “preset recipes” menu. cooking food.
Page 44 4. Select the type of cooking (where If you select the start option, when you are using the steam or combination cooking possible, depending on the dish chosen) function, a request to fill the reservoir with and press the control knob to confirm. water appears on the display (see “Filling 5.
Page 45 Preset recipe end Changing a preset recipe permanently 1. When the preset recipe has finished, the 1. Inside the selected preset recipe, turn the appliance will warn the user with control knob to the left or right to select change from the menu of the selected buzzers and the flashing symbol dish.
Page 46 3. Turn the control knob to the right or left to 5. Turn the control knob to the right or left to select the weight of the dish to associate select the cooking temperature to with the preset recipe. Press the control associate with the preset recipe.
Page 47 7. Pressing the control knob again will Selecting delay cooking for a preset recipe return to point 2 of the change sequence. You must press the return knob to save 1. Within the selected preset recipe, turn the the preset recipe. The appliance will ask control knob to the left or right to select to confirm the changes which have just delay cooking from the menu of the...
Page 48 Preset recipes table MEATS Weight Steam Temp. Time Subcategory Cooking Function Shelf (Kg) (°C) (minutes) Rare Roast beef Medium Well done Pork spare ribs Fresh Pork chops Fresh Pork sausages Fresh Bacon Fresh Chicken breast Fresh 2 + 1 Wurstel Precooked 2 + 1 Roast pork...
Page 49 FISH Weight Steam Temp. Time Subcategory Cooking Function Shelf (Kg) (°C) (minutes) Baked fish Fresh Seabass fillet Fresh 2 + 1 Cod fillet Fresh 2 + 1 Salmon fillet Fresh 2 + 1 Prawns Fresh 2 + 1 Fish (whole) Fresh 2 + 1 VEGETABLES...
Page 50 DESSERTS/PASTRIES Weight Steam Temp. Time Subcategory Cooking Function Shelf (Kg) (°C) (minutes) Bundt cake Fresh Biscuits/Muffins Fresh Profiteroles Fresh Meringues Fresh Tart Fresh Croissants Fresh Apple compote Fresh 2 + 1 Syrup pudding Fresh Strudel Fresh Sponge cake Fresh BREAD Weight Steam Temp.
Page 51 PIZZA Weight Steam Temp. Time Subcategory Cooking Function Shelf (Kg) (°C) (minutes) Pan baked pizza Fresh PASTA/RICE Weight Steam Temp. Time Subcategory Cooking Function Shelf (Kg) (°C) (minutes) Pasta bake/Lasagne Fresh Paella Fresh Quiche Fresh Soufflé Fresh Basmati rice Fresh 2 + 1 SLOW COOKING Weight...
Page 52: Personal Recipes
3.8 Personal recipes Adding a recipe 1. Select add from the “personal recipes” This menu allows you to enter a menu. personal recipe with the parameters you wish to use. On first use, the appliance will only offer you to add a new recipe. After storing your recipes, these will then be available in the relative menu.
Page 53 4. Turn the control knob to the right or left to 8. Turn the control knob to the right or left to select the weight of the dish to associate select the cooking temperature to with the recipe. associate with the recipe. 5.
Page 54 12. Pressing the control knob again will 14. After entering the name of your recipe, return to point 2 of the change sequence. press the return knob to confirm or cancel You must press the return knob to save the information you have entered. Select the recipe.
Page 55 Starting a personal recipe Cooking will start with the parameters previously set for the recipe. 1. Turn the control knob to the right or left to select a previously stored personal recipe from the “personal recipes” menu (in the example, the recipe test has been stored).
Page 56 Modifying a personal recipe Deleting a personal recipe 1. Turn the control knob to the right or left to 1. Turn the control knob to the right or left to select a previously stored personal select a previously stored personal recipe from the “personal recipes”...
Page 57 5. Confirm the deletion. Select YES to Delay cooking permanently delete the recipe. 1. Turn the control knob to the right or left to select a previously stored personal recipe from the “personal recipes” menu (in the example, the recipe test has been stored).
Page 58: Settings
5. Turn the control knob to the right or left to 3.9 Settings select the cooking end time with the The product configuration can be control knob. The symbol flashes. set using this menu. 1. On the clock screen, press the control knob to access the main menu.
Page 59 Language Clock Sets the interface language from those Allows you to change time displayed. available. 1. Turn the control knob to the right or left to select language from the “settings” menu. 1. Turn the control knob right or left to set the hours.
Page 60 Controls lock Demo mode (for showrooms only) Allows the appliance to automatically lock This mode allows the appliance to the controls after one minute of normal deactivate all heating elements, while operation without any intervention from the keeping the control panel active. user.
Page 61 Eco-Logic (on some models only) Sound This mode allows the appliance to limit the Whenever one of the knobs is pressed, the appliance beeps. This setting disables these power used. Suitable for simultaneous use sounds. with further home appliances. If this option is enabled, the symbol will appear on the display.
Page 62 Keep warm Eco-Light This mode allows the appliance to keep For greater energy savings, the light is cooked food warm (at low temperatures) automatically deactivated one minute after after cooking finishes with a cooking cycle the start of cooking. for which a duration has been set (if this is not manually interrupted), without altering the taste and smell obtained during cooking.
Page 63 Digital clock (on some models only) When no appliance function is active, the display will show the current time in digital Displays the time in digital format. format. • To confirm the activation of the digital clock, select YES.
Page 64 Depending on the water hardness value Water hardness that has been set, after the steam function has been used for a certain number of The appliance is factory preset for hours, the display will prompt you to carry a medium water hardness index (3). out the descaling procedure (see “Descaling”).
Page 65: Cleaning And Maintenance 151
Cleaning and maintenance 4 Cleaning and maintenance Pour the product onto a damp cloth and wipe the surface, rinse thoroughly and dry 4.1 Instructions with a soft cloth or a microfibre cloth. Food stains or residues Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces Do not use steel sponges and sharp scrapers as they will damage the surface.
Page 66: Cleaning The Door Glazing
Cleaning and maintenance 2. Grasp the door on both sides with both 4.4 Cleaning the door glazing hands, lift it forming an angle of around The glass in the door should always be kept 30° and remove it. thoroughly clean. Use absorbent kitchen roll.
Page 67 Cleaning and maintenance 4. Raise the intermediate glass unit 7. The rubber strip A of the intermediate upwards. glass unit can be placed inside the exterior glass. 5. Clean the external glass pane and the panes removed previously. Use absorbent kitchen roll. In case of stubborn dirt, wash with a damp sponge and neutral detergent.
Page 68: Cleaning The Oven Interior
Cleaning and maintenance 4.6 Cleaning the oven interior Descaling For the best oven upkeep, clean it regularly The presence of scale due to lack after having allowed it to cool. of descaling can compromise Take out all removable parts. correct operation of the appliance Clean the oven racks with warm water and in the long term.
Page 69 Cleaning and maintenance 3. Pour approximately 250 ml of white 7. When you have finished cleaning, close vinegar into the evaporation tray, thus the door again. also covering part of the base of the We recommend performing oven. descaling every time this is indicated on the display in order to keep the boiler in perfect operating condition.
Page 70 Cleaning and maintenance Manual descaling Removing racks/trays support frames When you wish to perform descaling in Removing the guide frames enables the advance, you can run the function sides to be cleaned more easily. manually: To remove the guide frames: 1.
Page 71: Cleaning The Reservoir
Cleaning and maintenance 4.7 Cleaning the reservoir 4. Open the oven door. 5. Rest the container on the open door. To guarantee optimum performance of your appliance, Note: the container with the we recommend cleaning the solution must have a gross weigh reservoir every 2-3 months.
Page 72 Cleaning and maintenance 7. Press the control knob to start filling the 9. Return the tube to its original position, remove the container of solution and reservoir with the solution. close the door. When the door is closed, an automatic system will automatically draw in any residual solution in the tube to avoid drips.
Page 73 Cleaning and maintenance 11. Remove the cover from the evaporation The residual solution is discharged into the evaporation tray. tray and dry it with the sponge supplied. Because the quantity of solution remaining is greater than 500 ml, drainage of the solution into the evaporation tray will take place in two different steps in order to facilitate drying.
Page 74: Vapor Clean
Cleaning and maintenance 4.8 Vapor Clean • Pour approx. 40 cc of water onto the floor of the oven. Make sure it does not Vapor Clean is an assisted overflow out of the cavity. cleaning procedure which facilitates the removal of dirt. Thanks to this process, it is possible to clean the inside of the oven very easily.
Page 75 Cleaning and maintenance Vapor Clean cycle setting The duration and temperature If the internal temperature is parameters cannot be changed by greater than that required for the the user. Vapor clean function, the cycle will be stopped immediately and 3. Press the control knob twice to start the “Internal temperature unsafe, cleaning cycle.
Page 76 Cleaning and maintenance Setting the programmed Vapor Clean cycle End of the Vapor Clean cycle It is possible to program the vapor clean 1. Open the door and wipe away the less cycle start time, like any cooking function. stubborn dirt with a microfibre cloth. 1.
Page 77: Extraordinary Maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance 4.9 Extraordinary maintenance 4. Slide out and remove the light bulb. Live parts Danger of electrocution • Unplug the appliance. Replacing the internal light bulb 1. Completely remove all accessories from inside the oven. 2. Remove the rack/tray support frames. Do not touch the halogen light bulb directly with your fingers, but 3.
Page 78 Cleaning and maintenance What to do if... The display is completely off: • Check the mains power supply. • Check whether an omnipolar switch upstream of the appliance supply line is in the “ON” position. The appliance does not heat up: •...
Page 79: Installation
Installation 5 Installation Fixed connection Fit the power line with an omnipolar circuit 5.1 Electrical connection breaker in compliance with installation regulations. Power voltage The omnipolar circuit breaker should be Danger of electrocution located near the appliance and in an easily reachable position, according to •...
Page 80: Positioning
Installation 5.3 Positioning Position of the power cable Heavy appliance Crushing hazard • Position the appliance into the cabinet cutout with the help of a second person. Pressure on the open door Risk of damage to the appliance • Never use the oven door to lever the appliance into place when fitting.
Page 81 Installation Fastening bushings Appliance overall dimensions (mm) Remove the bushing covers on the front of the oven. (front view) Mount the appliance into the recess. Secure the appliance to the carcase using the screws. (top view) Cover the bushings with the previously removed covers.
Page 82 Installation Mounting under worktops (mm) (side view) Make sure that the carcase rear/ bottom section has an opening of approx. 60 mm.
Page 83 Installation Mounting into a column (mm) Make sure that the top/rear part of the piece of furniture has an opening approx. 35-40 mm deep.

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