Smeg FMI325X - BUILT-IN OVEN Manual

Smeg FMI325X - BUILT-IN OVEN Manual

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Smeg FMI325X - BUILT-IN OVEN Manual

Description

Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

Parts and Accessories Overview

  1. Control panel
  2. Turntable shaft
  3. Turntable ring assembly
  4. Glass tray
  5. Observation window
  6. Door assembly
  7. Safety interlock system
  8. Grill Rack (only for Grill series)

Specifications

Model: FMI325X.
Rated Voltage: 230V~50 Hz
Rated Input Power (Microwave): 1450 W
Rated Output Power (Microwave): 900 W
Rated Input Power (Grill): 1000 W
Oven Capacity: 25 L
Turntable Diameter: Ø 315 mm
External Dimensions: 595x401x388mm
Net Weight: Approx. 19,5 kg

Use

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:

  • Glass tray.
  • Turntable ring assembly.
  • Instruction Manual.

Turntable Installation

  1. Hub (underside)
  2. Glass tray
  3. Turntable shaft
  4. Turntable ring assembly
  • Never place the glass tray upside down. The glass tray should never be restricted.
  • Both glass tray and turntable ring assembly must always be used during cooking.
  • All food and containers of food are always placed on the glass tray for cooking.
  • If glass tray or turntable ring assembly cracks or breaks, contact your nearest authorized service center.

Utensils


Personal Injury Hazard
It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven". There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.
Utensil Test:

  1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250 ml) along with the utensil in question.
  2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
  3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
  4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.
Dinnerware Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish
Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal or metal- trimmed utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

Operation Instructions

Clock Setting

When the microwave oven is electrified, the screen will display "0:00", buzzer will ring once.

  1. Press twice to select clock function, the hour figures will flash.
  2. Press or "+" or "-" to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0--23.
  3. Press , the minute figures will flash.
  4. Press "+" or "-" to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59.
  5. Press to finish clock setting. ":" will flash, and the time will light.

information

  1. If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered.
  2. During the process of clock setting, if you press , the oven will go back to the previous status automatically.

Microwave Cooking

  1. Press , the LED will display "P100".
  2. Press for times or press or "+" or "-" to choose the power you want, and "P100", "P80", "P50", "P30" or "P10" will display for each added press. Then press to confirm, and press or "+" or "-" to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00.
  3. Press again to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps:

  1. Press once, the screen displays "P100".
  2. Press once again or press or "+" or "-" to choose 80% microwave power.
  3. Press to confirm, and the screen displays "P 80".
  4. Press or "+" or "-" to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays "20:00".
  5. Press to start cooking.

information The step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as follow:

  • 0-1 min: 5 seconds
  • 1-5 min: 10 seconds
  • 5-10 min: 30 seconds
  • 10-30 min: 1 minute
  • 30-95 min: 5 minutes

"P" Pad instructions

Order Display Microwave Power Grill Power
1 P100 100%
2 P80 80%
3 P50 50%
4 P30 30%
5 P10 10%
6 G 0% 100%
7 C-1 55% 45%
8 C-2 36% 64%

Grill or Combi. Cooking

  1. Press once, the LED will display "P100".
  2. Press for times or press or "+" or "-" to choose the power you want, and "G", "C-1" or "C-2" will display for each added press. Then press to confirm, and press or "+" or "-" to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00.
  3. Press again to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use 55% microwave power and 45% grill power (C1) to cook for 10 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps.

  1. Press once, the screen displays "P100".
  2. Press times or press or "+" or "-" to choose combi 1 mode.
  3. Press to confirm, and the screen displays "C-1".
  4. Press "+" or "-" to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays "10:00".
  5. Press to start cooking.

information If half the grill time passes, the oven sounds twice, and this is normal.
In order to have a better effect of grilling food, you should turn the food over, close the door, and then press to contime cooking.
If no operation, the oven will continue cooking.

Quick Start

  1. In waiting state, press to start 30 seconds cooking with 100% power, each added press will increase 30 seconds cooking time up to 95 minutes.
  2. In microwave, grill, combi, cooking or time defrost state, each press of can increase 30 seconds of cooking time.
  3. In waiting state, press "-" to set cooking time with 100% microwave power, then press to start cooking.

Defrost

By Weight

  1. Press , once, and the oven will display "dEF1".
  2. Press "+" or "-" to select the weight of food from 100 to 2000 g.
  3. Press to start defrosting.

By Time

  1. Press , twice, and the oven will display "dEF2".
  2. Press "+" or "-" to select the defrost time.
  3. Press to start defrosting.

Kitchen Timer

  1. Press once, the screen will display 00:00.
  2. Press "+" or "-" to enter the correct time.(The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)
  3. Press to confirm setting.
  4. When the kitchen time is reached the buzzer will ring 5 times. If the clock has been set (24-hour system), the screen will display the current time.

information The kitchen Time is different from 24-hour system. Kitchen Timer is a timer.

Multi-section cooking

At most 2 sections can be set for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one section is defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed in the first section.
Example: If you want to defrost food for 5 minutes and then cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes, operate it as the following:

  1. Press , twice, and the oven will display "dEF2".
  2. Press "+" or "-" to select the defrost time till "5:00" display.
  3. Press once, the screen displays "P100".
  4. Press once again or press "+" or "-" to choose 80% microwave power.
  5. Press to confirm, and the screen displays "P 80".
  6. Press "+" or "-" to adjust the cooking time till the oven displays "7:00".
  7. Press to start cooking and buzzer will sound once for the first section, defrosting time counts down; buzzer will sound once again entering the second cooking. When cooking finishes, buzzer sounds five times.

Auto Menu

  1. Press "+" to choose the menu, and "A-1" to "A-8" will display, which means pizza, meat, vegetable, pasta, potato, fish, beverage and popcorn.
  2. Press to confirm.
  3. Press "+" or "-" to choose the default weight as the menu chart.
  4. Press to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use "Auto Menu" to cook fish for 350g.

  1. Press "+" till "A-6" displays.
  2. Press to confirm.
  3. Press "+" or "-" to select the weight of fish till "350" displays.
  4. Press to start cooking.

The automatic menu procedure:

Menu Weight Display
A-1
PIZZA
200g 200
400g 400
A-2
MEAT
250g 250
350g 350
450g 450
A-3
VEGETABLE
200g 200
300g 300
400g 400
A-4
PASTA
50g (with 450ml cold water) 50
100g (with 800ml cold water) 100
A-5
POTATO
200g 200
400g 400
600g 600
A-6
FISH
250g 250
350g 350
450g 450
A-7
BEVERAGE
1 cup (120ml) 1
2 cup (240ml) 2
3 cup (360ml) 3
A-8
POPCORN
50g 50
100g 100

Inquiring Function

  1. In states of microwave, grill and combination cooking, press , the current power will be displayed for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the oven will turn back to the former state.
  2. In cooking state, press to inquire the time and the time will display for 3 seconds.

Lock-out Function for Children

  1. Lock: In waiting state, press for 3 seconds, there will be a long beep denoting entering the children-lock state and the current time will display if the time has been set, otherwise, the LED will display "0:00".
  2. Lock quitting: In locked state, press for 3 seconds, there will be a long "beep" denoting that the lock is released.

Specification

  1. must be pressed to continue cooking if the door is opened during cooking;
  2. Once the cooking programme has been set, is not pressed in 5 minutes. The current time will be displayed. The setting will be cancelled.
  3. The buzzer sounds once by efficient press, inefficient press will be no response.
  4. The buzzer will sound five times to remind you when cooking is finished.

Open the oven door

Press button, the oven door will be opened. If the button does not work, please open the door by the sucker. Refer to the following figures.

Troubleshooting

Normal
Microwave oven interfering TV reception Radio and TV reception may be interfered when microwave oven operating. It is similar the interference of small electrical appliances, like mixer, vacuum cleaner, and electric fan. It is normal
Dim oven light In low power microwave cooking, oven light may become dim. It is normal.
Steam accumulating on door, hot air out of vents In cooking, steam may come out of food. Most will get out from vents. But some may accumulate on cool place like oven door. It is normal.
Oven started accidentally with no food in. It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside. It is very dangerous.
Trouble Possible Cause Remedy
Oven can not be started.
  1. Power cord not plugged in tightly
Unplug. Then plug again after 10 seconds
  1. Fuse blowing or circuit breaker works.
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker (repaired by professional personnel of our company)
  1. Trouble with outlet
Test outlet with other electrical appliances.
Oven does not heat.
  1. Door not closed well
Close door well.
Glass turntable makes noise when microwave oven operates
  1. Dirty roller rest and oven bottom.
Refer to "Maintenance of Microwave" to clean dirty parts.

Cleaning and maintenance

Instructions

Be sure to unplug the appliance from the power supply.

  1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a slightly damp cloth.
  2. Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy water.
  3. The door frame and seal and neighboring parts must be cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty.
  4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
  5. Cleaning Tip---For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml (1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% microwave power for 10 minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

Installation

  1. This appliance is only intended for domestic use.
  2. This oven is intended for built-in use only. It is not intended for counter-top use or for use inside a cupboard.
  3. The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected to a properly installed earthed socket.
  4. The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage specified on the rating plate.
  5. The socket must be installed and connecting cable must only be replaced by a qualified electrician. If the plug is no longer to accessible following installation, an all-pole disconnecting device must be present on the installation side with a contact gap of at least 3mm.
  6. Adapters, multi-way strips and extension leads must not be used. Overloading can result in a risk of fire

High temperatures inside the oven after use
burn hazard Danger of burns

  • The accessible surface may be hot during operation.

Electrical connection
The oven is fitted with a plug and must be only connected to a properly installed earthed socket.
In accordance with the appropriate regulations, the socket must only be installed and the connecting cable must only be replaced by a qualified electrician.
If the plug is no longer accessible following installation and all-pole isolating switch must be present on the installation side with a contact gap at least 3mm.

  1. Built-in furniture
    The built-in cabinet shall not have a rear wall behind the appliance.
    Minimum installation height is 85cm.
    Do not cover ventilation slots and air intake points.
    Appliance overall dimensions (mm)
    Appliance overall dimensions
  2. Prepare the cabinet
    1. Screws
    2. Bracket
    3. Trim-kit plastic cover
  1. Put the BOTTOM CABINET TEMPLATE on the bottom plane o f cabinet. Make the center line of the template coincides with the bottom of cabinet.
    Prepare the cabinet - Step 1
  2. Fix the bottom bracket (2) with two screws (1) and remove the BOTTOM CABINET TEMPLATE.
    Prepare the cabinet - Step 2
  1. Install the oven
  1. Install the oven into the cabinet.
    information Do not trap or bend the power cable.
    Install the oven - Step 1
  2. Bottom Bracket is just installed against the back shell of the oven.
    Install the oven - Step 2
  3. Open the door.
  4. Fix the oven to cabinet with screw (1) at installation hole (A) of Trim-Kit.
  5. Fix the Trim-kit plastic cover (2) to the installation hole (A).
    Install the oven - Step 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS


PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE.

General safety instructions

Risk of personal injury


  • If the door or the door seal is damaged, the oven must not be used until it has been repaired by a competent person.

  • It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which offers protection against exposure to microwave energy.

  • Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

  • During use the appliance and its accessible parts become very hot.
  • Never touch the heating elements during use.
  • Keep children under eight years of age at a safe distance if they are not constantly supervised.
  • This appliance may be used by children aged at least 8 and by people of reduced physical and 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 never play with the appliance.
  • The appliance must never be cleaned by unsupervised children.
  • Switch off the appliance immediately after use.
  • If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
  • Never attempt to extinguish a flame or fire with water.
  • 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 on glass parts (e.g. powder products, stain removers and metallic sponges).
  • Use wooden or plastic utensils.
  • Do not use a steam jet 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.
  • Do not use the appliance to heat rooms for any reason.
  • Do not rest any weight or sit on the open door of the appliance.
  • Take care that no objects are stuck in the doors.

Instructions for using microwaves

  • Check the appliance visually during the cooking of foods in plastic or paper containers.
  • Use the microwave only for the preparation of food for consumption. Other types of applications are strictly forbidden (e.g. drying clothes, warming slippers, sponges, wet cloths or the like, dehydrating foods) because they can lead to the risk of injury or fire.
  • Clean the appliance constantly and remove any food residue.
  • Do not use the microwave to dry food.
  • Do not use the microwave to heat oils or fry.
  • Do not use the appliance to heat foods or beverages containing alcohol.
  • Baby food should not be heated in sealed containers. Remove the cover or the teat (in the case of baby bottles). Always check the preparation's temperature once heating has completed, it should not be too high. For an even temperature and to avoid scalding stir or shake the contents.
  • Do not heat eggs in their shells or whole hard boiled eggs; they may explode even after the heating process has completed.
  • Before cooking food with a hard skin or peel (e.g. potatoes, apples, etc.) it is necessary to puncture the skin.
  • Do not heat food contained within food packages.
  • Do not use the microwave functions when the oven is empty.
  • Use cookware and utensils that are suitable for use in a microwave oven.
  • Do not use aluminum containers to cook food.
  • Do not use dishes with metallic decorations (gold-plated or silver).
  • The appliance operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band.
  • In compliance with the provisions relating to electromagnetic compatibility the appliance belongs to group 2 and class B (EN 55011).

The instructions for use for fixed appliances and built-in appliances being used equal or higher than 900 mm above the floor and having detachable turntables shall state that care should be taken not to displace the turntable when removing containers from the appliance. This is not applicable for appliances with horizontal bottom hinged door.
This appliance complies with the standards and directives currently in force concerning safety and electromagnetic compatibility. It is however recommended for pacemaker wearers to maintain a minimum distance of 20-30cm between the microwave when it is operating and the pacemaker.
Consult the pacemaker manufacturer for more information.

To Reduce the Risk of Injury to Persons Grounding Installation

Power voltage

Danger of electrocution

  • Electric Shock Hazard Touching some of the internal components can cause serious personal injury or death. Do not disassemble this appliance.
  • Electric Shock Hazard
  • Improper use of the grounding can result in electric shock.
  • Do not plug into an outlet until appliance is properly installed and grounded.
  • This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
  • Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
  • If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord.
  1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
  2. If a long cord set or extension cord is used:
    • The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
    • The extension cord must be a grounding type 3-wire cord.
    • The long cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

Manufacturer liability

The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to persons or property caused by:

  • Use of the appliance other than the one envisaged;
  • Non-observance of the user manual provisions;
  • Tampering with any part of the appliance;
  • Use of non-original spare parts.

Appliance purpose

  • This appliance is intended for cooking food in the home environment. Every other use is considered inappropriate. It cannot be used:
    • in employee kitchens, shops, offices and other working environments.
    • in farms/agritourism establishments.
    • by guests in hotels, motels and residential environments.
    • in bed and breakfast establishments.
  • The appliance is not designed to operate with external timers or with remote-control systems.

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.

SMEG S.p. A.
Via Leonardo Da Vinci, 4
42016 San Girolamo di
Guastalla (RE)
ITALY
www.smeg.com

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