5.3 Adaptation to different types of gas 5.4 Positioning 5.5 Electrical connection 5.6 For the installer 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 • Do not allow children younger than 8 years old to come near the 1.1 General safety instructions appliance when in operation. • Cleaning and maintenance must Risk of personal injury not be carried out by unsupervised •...
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Instructions • When in use, do not place metal • NEVER USE AEROSOL CANS IN objects, such as dishes or cutlery, THE VICINITY OF THIS on the surface of the cooktop as APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN they may overheat. OPERATION.
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Instructions Risk of damaging the appliance • Do not put sealed tins or containers in the oven. • Do not use abrasive or corrosive • Remove all trays and racks which detergents (e.g. scouring are not required during cooking. powders, stain removers and metallic sponges) on glass parts.
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Instructions • Do not use cleaning products • To prevent overheating, the containing chlorine, ammonia or appliance must not be installed bleach on steel parts or parts with behind a decorative door or a metallic surface finishes (e.g. panel. anodizing, nickel- or chromium- •...
Instructions • The tightening torque of the screws 1.3 Manufacturer liability of the terminal supply wires must The manufacturer declines all liability be 1.5 - 2 Nm. for damage to persons or property caused by: Installation • use of the appliance other than •...
Instructions 1.6 How to read the user manual This user manual uses the following reading conventions: Instructions General information on this user manual, on safety and final disposal. Description Description of the appliance and its accessories. Information on the use of the appliance and its accessories, cooking advice.
Description 2.2 Cooktop AUX = Auxiliary R = Rapid SR = Semi-rapid UR = Ultra rapid 2.3 Control panel 1 Programmer clock 3 Door lock indicator light It comes on when the automatic (pyrolytic Useful for displaying the current time, setting function) cleaning cycle is activated.
Description 5 Cooktop burner knobs Interior lighting Useful for lighting and adjusting the cooktop The appliance interior lighting comes on: burners. • When the door is opened Press and turn the knobs anti-clockwise to • When any function is selected the value to light the relative burners.
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Description Rack Tray Useful for collecting fat from foods placed Useful for supporting containers with food on the rack above. during cooking. Deep tray Tray rack Useful for collecting fat from foods placed To be placed over the top of the oven tray; on the rack above.
3 Use Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces 3.1 Instructions High temperature inside the oven • Do not cover the bottom of the oven during use cavity with aluminium or tin foil sheets. Danger of burns • If you wish to use greaseproof paper, place it so that it will not interfere with the •...
Abnormal operation High temperature inside the oven during use Any of the following are considered to be abnormal operation and may require Danger of fire or explosion service: • Do not spray any spray products near • Yellow tipping of the hotplate burner the oven.
3.3 Using the accessories Ring reducers The ring reducers have to be placed on the Racks and trays cooktop grids. Make sure they are placed Racks and trays have to be inserted into the properly. side guides until they come to a complete stop.
3.4 Using the cooktop Correct positioning of the flame- spreader crowns and burner caps All the appliance's control and monitoring devices are located together on the front Before lighting the cooktop burners, make panel. The burner controlled by each knob sure that the flame-spreader crowns are is shown next to the knob.
3.5 Using the storage compartment Preheating stage The storage compartment is at the bottom of Cooking functions are always preceded by the cooker. To open it, pull the handle a preheating stage, which allows the towards you. It can be used to store appliance to heat up to cooking cookware or metallic objects necessary temperature.
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Small grill Fan forced Using only the heat released from The combination of the fan and the the central element, this function circular heating element enables small portions of meat and (incorporated in the rear of the fish to be grilled for making kebabs, oven) allows you to cook different toasted sandwiches and all types of foods on several levels, as long as...
3.7 Cooking advice • Foods should be seasoned before cooking. Foods should also be coated General advice with oil or melted butter before cooking. • Use a fan assisted function to achieve • Use the oven tray on the first bottom shelf consistent cooking at several levels.
Advice for defrosting and proving 3.8 Programmer clock • Place frozen foods without their packaging in a lidless container 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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Timed cooking Setting the time Timed cooking is the function If the time is not set, the oven will which allows a cooking operation not switch on. to be started and then ended after a specific length of time set by the On the first use, or after a power failure, the user.
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6. Press the keys at the same 3. Use the key to set the required minutes. time to reset the programmer clock. 4. Wait approx. 5 seconds without pressing It is not possible to set a cooking any key in order for the function to time of more than 10 hours.
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Minute minder timer The minute minder timer does not stop the cooking operation but rather informs the user when the set time has run out. The minute minder timer can be activated at any time. 1. Press the key . The display shows the digits and the indicator light flashing between the hours and the...
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Cooking information table Runner posi- Weight Temperature Food Function tion from the Time (minutes) (Kg) (°C) bottom Lasagne 3 - 4 Convection 220 - 230 45 - 50 Pasta bake 3 - 4 Convection 220 - 230 45 - 50 Roast veal Fan assisted/Fan forced 180 - 190...
Cleaning and maintenance 4 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the cooktop 1. Pour some non-abrasive detergent on a 4.1 Instructions damp cloth and wipe down the surfaces. 2. Rinse thoroughly. Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces 3. Dry with a soft cloth or a microfibre cloth. Cleaning the cooktop grids, flame- •...
Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the igniters and thermocouples 4.3 Removing the door For easier cleaning, the door can be • If necessary, clean the igniters and removed and placed on a tea towel. thermocouples with a damp cloth. To remove the door proceed as follows: •...
Cleaning and maintenance 3. To reassemble the door, put the hinges in 4.5 Removing the internal glass panes the relevant slots in the oven, making sure For easier cleaning the door internal glass that grooved sections A are resting panes can be disassembled. completely in the slots.
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Cleaning and maintenance 4. Clean the external glass pane and the Removing racks/trays support frames panes previously removed. Use Removing the guide frames enables the absorbent kitchen roll. In case of sides to be cleaned more easily. This stubborn dirt, wash with a damp sponge operation should be performed each time and neutral detergent.
Cleaning and maintenance 4.6 Vapour Clean • Pour approximately 40 cc of water into the tray. Make sure it does not overflow Vapour Clean is an assisted 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.
Cleaning and maintenance Vapour Clean setting 4.7 Extraordinary maintenance 1. Turn the function knob to the symbol Removing and installing the oven seal To remove the oven seal: the temperature knob to the symbol • Unhook the clips in the 4 corners and in 2.
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Cleaning and maintenance Replacing the oven light bulb 4. Slide out and remove the light bulb. Live parts Danger of electrocution • Unplug the appliance. The oven is fitted with a 40W light bulb. 1. Completely remove all accessories from Do not touch the halogen light inside the oven.
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Cleaning and maintenance What to do if... The appliance does not work. • The circuit breaker is faulty: look in the fuse box and check that the circuit breaker is in working order. • Power cut: check whether the kitchen light works.
Installation 5 Installation 5.1 Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces Freestanding cooker 5.2 Gas connection Gas leak Danger of explosion • After carrying out any operation, check that the tightening torque of gas connections is between 10 Nm and 15 • If required, use a pressure regulator that complies with current regulations.
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Installation A test point (for checking the gas pressure) Once all burners have been tested is supplied as a separate fitting in the case individually, turn all burners on together. of ULPG (propane) appliances. Warranty service calls do not cover these adjustments! Connection of the appliance to the gas supply must be in accordance with the...
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Installation Connection to liquid gas Use a pressure regulator and make the connection on the gas cylinder following the guidelines set out in the regulations in force. Make sure that the supply pressure complies with the values indicated in section “ Burner and nozzle characteristics table”.
Installation 5.3 Adaptation to different types of Turn the knob rapidly from the maximum to the minimum setting: the flame should not go out. Repeat the operation on all gas cocks. In case of operation with other types of gas, the burner nozzles must be changed and the minimum flame adjusted on the gas cocks.
Installation Burner and nozzle characteristics table 1 ULPG 2.75 kPa Nominal gas consumption (MJ/h) 11.0 15.0 Injector (1/100 mm) 2 NG 1.0 kPA Nominal gas consumption (MJ/h) 12.0 13.0 Injector (1/100 mm) 5.4 Positioning Overall dimensions Location of gas and electrical connection Heavy appliance points.
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Installation General information This appliance may be installed next to walls, one of which must be higher than the worktop, at a minimum distance of 50 mm from the side of the appliance, as shown in figures A and C relative to the installation classes.
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Installation Positioning and levelling Fastening to the wall Heavy appliance The anti-tip devices must be installed in order to prevent the Risk of damage to the appliance appliance tipping over. • Insert the front feet first and then the rear 1.
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Installation 3. Assemble the fastening bracket. 5. Align the base of the fastening bracket with the ground and tighten the screws to fix the measurements. 6. Use 50 mm for the distance from the side 4. Align the base of the hook on the of the appliance to the bracket holes.
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Installation 7. Move the bracket onto the wall and Wall fixing mark the position of the holes to be 1. Turn the screw placed behind the drilled in the wall. cooktop near the gas connection. 8. After drilling the holes in the wall, use 2.
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Installation 4. Mark the wall in the position where the Assembling the upstand hole is to be drilled. The upstand provided is an integral part of the product. It must be fastened to the appliance prior to installation. The upstand must always be positioned and secured correctly on the appliance.
Installation 5.5 Electrical connection The appliance can work in the following modes: Power voltage • 220-240 V 1N~ Danger of electrocution • Have the electrical connection performed by authorised technical personnel. use a 3 x 1,5 mm² three-core cable. • Use personal protective equipment. The values indicated above refer •...
Installation 5.6 For the installer • The plug must remain accessible after the installation is complete. Do not kink or trap the mains connection cable. • The appliance must be fitted according to the installation diagrams. • Do not attempt to turn or stress the threaded elbow on the manifold.
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