4.11 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...
Instructions 1 Instructions • Have authorised persons 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 •...
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. •...
Instructions 1.7 How to read the user manual • Deliver the appliance to the appropriate 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.
Description 2 Description 2.1 General Description 1 Control panel 5 Fan 2 Oven light 6 Evaporation tray 3 Seal 7 Water supply tube 4 Door 8 Rack support frames Frame shelf...
Description 2.2 Control panel 1 Temperature knob 2 Display This knob can be used to select: Displays the current time, the selected cooking temperature and function and any • The cooking temperature time set. • The duration of a function •...
Description 2.3 Other parts 2.4 Available accessories Shelves Perforated tray 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 oven and comes into operation during cooking.
Description Rack The appliance accessories intended to come into contact with food are made of materials that comply with the provisions of current legislation. Supplied original and optional accessories can be requested to Useful for supporting containers with food Authorised Assistance Centres. during cooking.
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 •...
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.
Trays 3.4 Using the oven The tray must be inserted in the groove in Display the rack. Eco-logic indicator light In particular, the perforated tray must be inserted in the groove in the rack above it. Showroom indicator light This allows liquids to be collected Minute minder timer indicator light separately from the food which is being cooked.
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Setting the time Operating modes Stand-by: When no function is selected, the On the first use, or after a power failure, display shows the current time will be flashing on the appliance's display. To be able to start any cooking function, the current time must be set.
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Traditional cooking Steaming settings Each time the temperature knob is pressed Do not place food or any other during a function, the parameters will be object directly on the bottom of the cycled through in the following order. oven. The base of the oven and the evaporation tray must always Temperature be left free.
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4. Press the temperature knob to confirm the At this point it is possible to set programmed required cooking duration. The timed cooking. cooking indicator light remains on Programmed cooking is the steadily, while the temperature indication function which allows cooking to starts flashing.
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10. Press the function knob. A request to fill 14. Extract the tube from its seat and the tank with water is shown on the immerse its end in the container until it display. reaches all the way to the bottom. Filling the tank •...
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16. When the appliance has finished taking 18. Press the function knob to start steaming. in water, shake the tube to remove any Cooking can be interrupted at any residual water. time by pressing and holding the function knob for a few seconds. Each time the door is opened, the function in progress will stop and then automatically restart when the...
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Modifying programmed cooking If you set a longer cooking time If programmed cooking is set, after than that previously set - meaning modifying the cooking time, the that the water added to the tank end of cooking time must be re-set. will be insufficient - the indicator light will flash on the display...
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Removing the residual water End of steaming When steaming finishes, a buzzer will We recommend emptying the sound and the following screens will tank each time you finish using alternate on the display. the appliance to avoid scale build-up. 29. Remove the cover from the evaporation tray and dry it with the sponge supplied.
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If the remaining quantity of water is over Advice for steam cooking 500 ml, the water will be discharged into • Pasta and rice: upon reaching 100°C, the evaporation tray in two different steps to the cooking time will be the same as with facilitate drying.
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• Fish: due to the delicate nature of fish, • Reheating: using the steam cooking steaming gives excellent results. For oily function will not dry foods out and gives fish such as salmon or trout, cook at a moister result. A previously prepared 100°C for around 5 minutes.
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5. Turn the temperature knob to the right or Combination cooking functions left to select the required temperature Combined cooking functions are ideal for preparing moist cakes and bread and for tender roast 6. Press the temperature knob if you wish to meats.
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Preheating stage Traditional cooking functions 1. Press the function knob to activate the Combination functions are always preceded by a preheating stage, which appliance. allows the appliance to heat up to cooking 2. Turn the function knob to the right or left temperature.
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Preheating stage Traditional functions list Traditional functions are always preceded Fan forced by a preheating stage, which allows the The combination of the fan and the appliance to heat up to cooking circular heating element temperature. (incorporated in the rear of the The temperature reached flashes to oven) allows you to cook different indicate that this stage is in progress.
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Convection Supercook As the heat comes from above and The combination of fan assisted below at the same time, this system cooking and traditional cooking is particularly suitable for certain allows different foods to be cooked types of food. Traditional cooking, on several levels extremely quickly also known as static cooking, is and efficiently, without odours and...
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Minute minder Timed cooking Timed cooking is the function This function only activates the which allows a cooking operation buzzer, without stopping cooking. to be started and then ended after a specific length of time set by the The minute minder can be user.
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3. A few seconds after the required Modifying the data set during timed cooking duration is set, the indicator light During operation, it is possible to modify stops flashing and timed cooking starts. timed cooking duration: 4. At the end of the cooking time STOP 1.
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3. Press the temperature knob a fourth time. Programmed cooking The indicator light flashes. Turn the Programmed cooking is the knob right or left to set the cooking end function which allows cooking to time. be stopped at an established time depending on the time set by the 4.
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5. At the end of the cooking time STOP Modifying the data set during programmed cooking appears on the display and a buzzer sounds that can be deactivated by After modifying the cooking pressing the temperature knob. duration, the end of cooking time must be re-set.
3.5 Cooking advice Advice for steam cooking • Cooking times depend on the density of General advice foods and not their quantity. For • It is not possible to shorten cooking times example, one piece of broccoli will take by increasing the temperature (the food the same time as 20 florets.
3.6 Special functions • Place frozen foods without their packaging in a lidless container Defrost by time on the first shelf of the oven. • Avoid overlapping the food. • To defrost meat, use the rack placed on the second level and a tray on the first level.
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4. Turn the temperature knob to set the Sabbath mode proving duration (from 00:00 to 13:00). 5. Press the function knob to start the proving function. 6. At the end, the word STOP will be displayed. Heating This mode allows food to be cooked while respecting the requirements of the Jewish Sabbath.
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Defrost by weight After activating the Sabbath mode it will no longer be possible to modify any parameters. Any action on the knobs will produce no effect; only the function knob remains active to allow the appliance to be turned off. 1.
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6. Press the function knob to confirm the Automatic programs parameters and start defrosting. 7. At the end, the word STOP will be displayed. Preset parameters: Weight Time Type (minutes) The automatic cooking programs Meat are divided by the type of food to be cooked.
DESSERTS/PASTRIES (13 - 16) Steam Weight Temp. Time Subcategory Function Shelf (°C) (minutes) 13 Biscuits/muffins (in trays/moulds) 14 Tarts (in a tray) Syrup pudding (up to 300 g in moulds, over 400 g in a pudding basin) 16 Sponge cake 1000 PASTA (17 - 20) Steam...
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Child lock mode Showroom mode (for exhibitors only) This mode allows the appliance to lock the This mode allows the appliance to controls automatically after one minute of deactivate all heating elements, while normal operation without any intervention keeping the control panel active. from the user.
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Keep Warm mode Water hardness setting mode This mode allows the appliance to keep The appliance is factory set for cooked food warm (at low temperatures) water of medium hardness. for around an hour after cooking finishes with a cooking cycle for which a duration has been set (if this is not manually interrupted).
Cleaning and maintenance 4 Cleaning and maintenance 4.4 Food stains or residues Do not use metallic sponges or sharp 4.1 Instructions scrapers as they will damage the surfaces. Use ordinary non-abrasive products with Improper use the aid of wooden or plastic utensils if Risk of damage to surfaces necessary.
Cleaning and maintenance 2. Grasp the door on both sides with both 4.6 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.
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Cleaning and maintenance 4. Raise the intermediate glass unit 7. The rubber strips A, B and C of the upwards. intermediate glass unit must face the outer glass. 5. Clean the external glass pane and the panes removed previously. Use absorbent kitchen roll.
Cleaning and maintenance 4.8 Cleaning the inside of the oven 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.
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Cleaning and maintenance 3. Press the function knob to start the Manual descaling descaling function. When you wish to perform descaling in advance, you can run the function manually: 1. Press and turn the function knob to select the descaling function. 4.
Cleaning and maintenance Removing the rack/tray support frames 4.9 Cleaning the tank Removing the guide frames enables the To guarantee optimum sides to be cleaned more easily. performance of your appliance, To remove the guide frames: we recommend cleaning the tank 1.
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Cleaning and maintenance 4. Open the oven door. 8. When the appliance has finished taking in water, shake the tube to remove any 5. Rest the container on the open door. residual water. Note: the container with the solution must have a gross weigh lower than 5 kg.
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Cleaning and maintenance When the cleaning process is complete, a The residual solution is discharged into the buzzer will sound and the display will show evaporation tray. the solution draining screen. Being the remaining quantity of solution over 500 ml, the solution will be discharged into the evaporation tray in two different steps to facilitate drying.
Cleaning and maintenance 4.10 Vapour Clean • Spray a water and washing up liquid solution inside the oven using a spray Vapour Clean is an assisted nozzle. Direct the spray against the side cleaning procedure which walls, upwards, downwards and facilitates the removal of dirt.
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Cleaning and maintenance End of the Vapour Clean cycle Vapour Clean setting 1. Open the door and wipe away the less stubborn dirt with a microfibre cloth. 2. Use an anti-scratch sponge with brass filaments on tougher encrustations. 3. In case of grease residues use specific oven cleaning products.
Cleaning and maintenance 4.11 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.
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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: •...
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 •...
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.
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Installation Fastening bushings Appliance overall dimensions (mm) Remove the bushing covers inserted on the oven front. (front view) Mount the appliance into the recess. Secure the appliance to the piece of furniture using screws. (top view) Cover the bushings with the covers removed previously.
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Installation Mounting under worktops (mm) (side view) Make sure that the piece of furniture rear/bottom part has an opening of approx. 60 mm.
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Installation Mounting into a column (mm) Make sure that the piece of furniture top/rear part has an opening approx. 35-40 mm deep.
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