5.2 Electrical connection 5.3 Instructions for the installer TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS 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 • Keep children under the age of 8 away from the appliance when it 1.1 General safety instructions is in use. • Cleaning and maintenance must Risk of personal injury not be carried out by • During use the appliance and its unsupervised children.
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Instructions • Do not insert pointed metal objects • Switch off the appliance (cutlery or utensils) into the slots in immediately after use. the appliance. • DO NOT MODIFY THIS • Do not pour water directly onto APPLIANCE. very hot trays. •...
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Instructions Risk of damaging the appliance • DO NOT FOR ANY REASON USE THE APPLIANCE AS A • Do not use abrasive or corrosive SPACE HEATER. detergents (e.g. scouring • Do not spray any spray products powders, stain removers and near the oven.
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Instructions • All pans must have smooth, flat • Do not use abrasive or corrosive bottoms. detergents (e.g. scouring powders, stain removers and • If any liquid does boil over or spill, metallic sponges) on glass parts. remove the excess from the hob. •...
Instructions • Have the electrical connection 1.2 Manufacturer’s liability performed by authorised The manufacturer declines all liability technical personnel. for damage to persons or property • The appliance must be connected caused by: to earth in compliance with • Use of the appliance other than electrical system safety standards.
Instructions 1.4 Identification plate 1.6 Disposal The identification plate bears the This appliance must be technical data, serial number and disposed of separately from brand name of the appliance. Do not other waste (Directives remove the identification plate for 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC, any reason.
Instructions • Deliver the appliance to the 1.7 How to read the user manual appropriate recycling centre for This user manual uses the following reading electrical and electronic conventions: equipment waste, or return it to the Instructions retailer when purchasing an General information on this user equivalent product, on a one for manual, on safety and final...
Description 2 Description 2.1 General Description 1 Upstand 6 Door 2 Hob 7 Fan 3 Control panel 8 Storage compartment (on some models only) 4 Left light Rack/tray support frames 5 Seal...
Description 2.2 Hob External Internal Max. power Max. power Zone diameter Diameter draw (W)* draw (W)* (mm) (mm) 1200 1800 2200 oval plate 2200 1400 * power levels are approximate and may vary according to the settings made and the mains voltage.
Description 2.3 Control panel 1 Temperature knob 4 Digital programmer (on some models only) This knob allows you to select the cooking temperature. Useful for displaying the current time, setting Turn the knob clockwise to the required programmed cooking operations and value, between the minimum and maximum programming the minute minder timer.
Description 2.4 Other parts Interior lighting The appliance’s interior lighting comes on: Shelves • When the door is opened. The appliance features shelves to position • When any function is selected, apart trays and racks at different heights. The insertion heights are indicated from the bottom from the function.
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Description Tray rack (on some models only) Deep tray To be placed over the top of the tray; for Useful for collecting fat from foods placed cooking foods which may drip. on the rack above and for cooking pies, pizzas and baked desserts. Tray (on some models only) Some models are not provided with all accessories.
3 Use High temperature inside the storage compartment 3.1 Instructions Danger of burns High temperature inside the oven • Do not open the storage compartment during use when the appliance is on and still hot. Danger of burns • The items inside the storage compartment could be very hot after •...
First use Improper use 1. Remove any protective film from the Risk of damage to surfaces outside or inside of the appliance, including accessories. • Do not cover the bottom of the oven 2. Remove any labels (apart from the cavity with aluminium or tin foil sheets.
Racks and trays 3.3 Using the hob Racks and trays have to be inserted into the Residual heat side guides until they come to a complete stop. Improper use • The mechanical safety locks that prevent Danger of burns the rack from being removed accidentally must face downwards and •...
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Switching off the cooking zones • When buying a saucepan, check whether the diameter indicated is that of To switch off the cooking zones, turn the the base or the top of the container, as corresponding knobs to the top is almost always larger than the base.
3.4 Using the oven Switching on the oven Small grill Using only the heat released from To switch on the oven: the central element, this function 1. Select the cooking function using the allows you to grill small portions of function knob.
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Turbo The combination of fan assisted This function is particularly suitable cooking and traditional cooking for cooking on a single shelf with allows different foods to be cooked low energy consumption. on several levels extremely quickly Ideal for cooking meat, fish and and efficiently, without odours and vegetables.
3.5 Digital programmer (on some Setting the time models only) If the time is not set, the oven will not switch on. On the first use, or after a power failure, the digits will be flashing on the appliance’s display. 1.
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Timed cooking 5. To turn off the buzzer just press any key of the programmer clock. Timed cooking is the function which allows a cooking operation 6. Press the keys at the same to be started and then ended after time to reset the programmer clock.
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Programmed cooking 6. To turn off the buzzer just press any key of the programmer clock. Programmed cooking is the 7. Press the keys at the same function which allows a cooking operation to be started at a set time to reset the programmer clock. time and then ended after a specific length of time set by the After the setting, to display the...
3.6 Analogue programmer (on some Minute minder timer models only) 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.
Timed cooking 3.7 Using the storage compartment (on some models only) Timed cooking is the function There is a storage compartment at the which allows a cooking operation bottom of the appliance. To open it, pull the to be started and then ended after handle towards you.
3.8 Cooking advice Advice for cooking with the Grill • Meat can be grilled even when it is put General advice into the cold oven or into the preheated • Use a fan assisted function to achieve oven if you wish to change the effect of consistent cooking at several levels.
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• To check whether the dessert is cooked • Bread and fruit, if divided into pieces, will right through: At the end of the cooking take the same amount of time to defrost, time, put a toothpick into the highest point regardless of the total weight and quantity.
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Cooking information table Weight Temperature Food Function Shelf Time (minutes) (Kg) (°C) Lasagne 3 - 4 Static 220 - 230 45 - 50 Pasta bake 3 - 4 Static 220 - 230 45 - 50 Veal roast Turbo/Circulaire 180 - 190 90 - 100 Pork loin Turbo/Circulaire...
Cleaning and maintenance 4 Cleaning and maintenance 4.2 Cleaning the surfaces To keep the surfaces in good condition, 4.1 Instructions they should be cleaned regularly after use. Let them cool first. Improper use Risk of damage to surfaces Ordinary daily cleaning Always and only use specific products that •...
Cleaning and maintenance 4.3 Cleaning the hob Weekly cleaning Clean and maintain the hob once a week Cleaning the glass ceramic hob using an ordinary glass ceramic cleaning Light coloured marks from pans with product. Always follow the manufacturer’s aluminium bases can be easily cleaned off instructions.
Cleaning and maintenance 4.4 Cleaning the door 3. To reassemble the door, put the hinges in the relevant slots in the oven, making sure Removing the door that grooved sections A are resting For easier cleaning it is recommended to completely in the slots.
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Cleaning and maintenance Removing the internal glass panes 4. Clean the external glass pane and the panes removed previously. Use For easier cleaning the internal glass panes absorbent kitchen roll. In case of of the door can be removed. stubborn dirt, wash with a damp sponge 1.
Cleaning and maintenance 4.5 Cleaning the oven cavity Cleaning the racks and trays In order to keep your oven in the best Clean the racks and trays with warm water possible condition, clean it regularly after and non-abrasive detergents. Carefully letting it cool down.
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Cleaning and maintenance Vapor Clean • Spray a water and washing up liquid solution inside the oven using a spray Vapor Clean is an assisted nozzle. Direct the spray towards the side cleaning procedure which walls, upwards, downwards and facilitates the removal of dirt. towards the deflector.
Cleaning and maintenance End of the Vapor Clean cycle 4.6 Extraordinary maintenance 4. Open the door and wipe away the less Installing and removing the seal stubborn dirt with a microfibre cloth. To remove the seal: 5. Use a non-scratch sponge with brass •...
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Cleaning and maintenance Replacing the internal light bulb 4. Slide out and remove the light bulb. Live parts Danger of electrocution • Unplug the appliance. • Use protective gloves. 1. Completely remove all accessories from inside the oven. 2. Remove the rack/tray support frames. Do not touch the halogen light 3.
Installation 5 Installation Any wall units installed above the appliance’s worktop must be positioned at 5.1 Positioning least Y mm from it. If a hood is installed above the hob, refer to the hood instruction Heavy appliance manual to ensure the correct clearance is Crushing hazard left.
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Installation Appliance overall dimensions 600 mm 600 mm B - Class 2 subclass 1 min. 150 mm (Built-in appliance) 900 - 915 mm 750 mm 450 mm 600 mm Minimum distance from side walls or other flammable material. Minimum cabinet width (=A). C - Class 2 subclass 1 (Built-in appliance) The appliance must be installed by...
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Installation Appliance dimensions: location of Positioning and levelling electrical connection (mm) Heavy appliance Risk of damage to the appliance • Insert the front legs first and then the rear ones. After making the electrical and/or gas connections, screw the four adjustable legs supplied with the appliance.
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Installation 3. Assemble the fastening bracket. Fastening to the wall The anti-tip devices must be installed in order to prevent the appliance from tipping over. 1. Screw the wall fastening plate to the rear of the appliance. 4. Align the base of the hook on the fastening bracket with the base of the slot on the wall fastening plate.
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Installation 5. Align the base of the fastening bracket 7. Move the bracket onto the wall and with the ground and tighten the screws to mark the position of the holes to be fix the measurements. drilled in the wall. 8.
Installation 5.2 Electrical connection Assembling the upstand The upstand provided is an Power voltage integral part of the product. It must Danger of electrocution be fastened to the appliance prior to installation. • Have the electrical connection performed by authorised technical The upstand must always be positioned and personnel.
Installation The appliance can work in the following The aforementioned power cables modes: are sized taking into account the • 220-240 V 2~ coincidence factor (in compliance with standard EN 60335-2-6). Fixed connection Fit the power line with an all-pole circuit 3 x 4 mm²...
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