Smeg ALFA135BE User Manual

Table of Contents

1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY AND USE _____________________ 19

2. INSTALLING THE OVEN __________________________________ 21

3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ____________________________ 23

4. USING THE OVEN_______________________________________ 24

5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ___________________________ 29

6. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE _________________________ 31

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the
qualified engineer who is to install, commission and test the appliance

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these provide recommendations for
use, a description of the controls and the correct procedures for cleaning
and maintaining the appliance.

18

Introduction

1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY AND USE

THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE. TAKE GOOD
CARE OF IT AND KEEP IT TO HAND THROUGHOUT THE OVEN'S LIFE
CYCLE. WE URGE YOU TO READ THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE
INFORMATION IT CONTAINS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED STAFF IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE RELEVANT REGULATIONS. THIS OVEN IS
INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE AND COMPLIES WITH THE EEC
DIRECTIVES CURRENTLY IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE IS BUILT TO
PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING FUNCTION: COOKING AND HEATING FOODS;
ALL OTHER USES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED IMPROPER.

THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL LIABILITY FOR USES OTHER THAN
THOSE STATED ABOVE.

NEVER LEAVE PACKAGING RESIDUES UNATTENDED IN THE HOME.
SEPARATE THE VARIOUS PACKAGING MATERIALS BY TYPE AND
CONSIGN THEM TO THE NEAREST SEPARATE DISPOSAL CENTRE.

THE APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED TO EARTH IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SAFETY REGULATIONS.

IF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION IS TO BE MADE BY MEANS OF A
PLUG AND SOCKET, THEY MUST BOTH BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND MUST
BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY LEAD IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE RELEVANT REGULATIONS.

NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.

NEVER OBSTRUCT THE OPENINGS PROVIDED FOR VENTILATION OR
HEAT DISPERSAL.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION, CARRY OUT A QUICK TEST ON THE
OVEN FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED LATER IN THIS
MANUAL. IF THE APPLIANCE FAILS TO OPERATE, DISCONNECT IT FROM
THE ELECTRICAL MAINS AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE
CENTRE. NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE YOURSELF.

AFTER EACH USE OF THE OVEN, ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL
KNOBS ARE TURNED TO 0 (OFF).

NEVER PLACE FLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: IF IT SHOULD
ACCIDENTALLY BE SWITCHED ON, THIS MIGHT CAUSE A FIRE.

19

Introduction

THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT DURING USE. OVEN GLOVES
SHOULD ALWAYS BE WORN.

THE NAMEPLATE WITH THE TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND
MARK IS IN A VISIBLE POSITION ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN.

THIS NAMEPLATE MUST NEVER BE REMOVED.

THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE BY TRAINED
STAFF. KEEP CHILDREN AT A SAFE DISTANCE AND NEVER ALLOW THEM

TO PLAY WITH IT.

BEFORE USE, WASH THE PANS WITH A SPECIAL OVEN-WARE
DETERGENT (NEVER USE ABRASIVE PRODUCTS).

THE OVEN'S SIZE IS CALCULATED FOR A MAXIMUM LOAD OF 3.5 KG.

THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
(WEEE).
THIS GUIDELINE IS THE FRAME OF A EUROPEAN-WIDE VALIDITY OF
RETURN AND RECYCLING ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT.

BEFORE THE APPLIANCE IS PUT INTO OPERATION, ALL THE LABELS AND
PROTECTIVE FILMS APPLIED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE MUST BE REMOVED.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for injury or damage caused by
failure to comply with the above regulations or deriving from tampering with even
just one part of the appliance and the use of non-original spare parts.

20

Instructions for the Installer

2. INSTALLING THE OVEN

The oven is designed for free-standing installation on a horizontal work­top. It must be far enough from the wall behind it to allow easy access to
the terminal board for connection of the power supply lead. Installation
must be carried out by a qualified engineer in compliance with the
relevant EEC DIRECTIVES.

2.1 Electrical connection

Check that the power supply voltage and size are as specified on the
nameplate on the side of the oven. This nameplate must never be
removed.

The oven is fitted with a H07RN-F
three-core cable for operation at
240-240V∼.
For operation at 380-415V2N∼ or
380-415V3N∼, the power supply
cable has to be replaced and the
connection to the terminal board
modified. The terminal board can
be accessed by removing the
panel on the back of the oven.

The power supply lead supplied is of
H07RN-F type, gauge 3 x 4 mm2.
For operation at 380-415V2N∼ or 380-

415V3N∼, the power supply cable has to be

replaced with one of H07RN-F type. The
gauge of the wires in the new cable must be
at least 2.5-1.5 mm2 (4 x 2.5 mm2 -5 x

1.5 mm2), bearing in mind that the earth wire
(yellow-green) must be at least 20 mm
longer at the end for connection to the oven.

21

Instructions for the Installer

In case of connection to the electrical mains by means of socket and pin,
the connection must be completed with a three-pin plug of suitable rating
(25A), or, for operation at 380-415V2N∼ or 380-415V3N∼, a five-pin plug
(16A). The power supply plug and wall socket must be of the same type
(in compliance with CEI standards). Check that the power supply line is
properly earthed. The use of reductions, adapters or junctions is not
recommended.

If a permanent connection to the elctrical mains is used, the appliance's
power supply line must be fitted with an omnipolar breaking device with
contact breaking gap of at least 3 mm, located in an easily accessible
position close to the appliance itself.

WARNING: if the mains voltage drops below 190 VAC there might be
an impairment of the oven's performance; this is not due to the
appliance itself.

2.1.1 Safety thermostat

The oven is fitted with a safety device tripped in case of a serious
malfunction. To reset the safety device, call the after-sales service.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for injury or damage
caused by failure to comply with the above regulations or deriving from
tampering with even just one part of the appliance.

2.2 Levelling

Level the oven by means of its four adjustable feet. To make the
adjustment, undo the lock-nut and unscrew the foot. The adjuster screw
travel is 10 mm.

2.3 Steam vent pipes

Depending on the model, the back of
the oven is fitted with two pipes
which vent the steam produced
during cooking. These pipes must
be left free of all obstructions. Take
care not to crush them.

22

Instructions for the User

3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

START BUTTON

Use this button to set the time when turning on the
appliance for the first time or after a power failure, edit
programs and start cooking cycles. It also selects the
operating power.

STOP BUTTON

Use this button to set the time when turning on the
appliance for the first time or after a power failure, edit
programs and terminate cooking cycles. It also selects the
operating power.

DISPLAY

Displays the current time, the selected program, the cooking
parameters of the selected program and the operating
power.

PROGRAM SELECTION KNOB

Turn this knob to set the cooking cycle by means of a preset
or editable program.

23

Instructions for the User

4. USING THE OVEN

4.1 Precautions and General Advice

When the oven is used for the first time, it should
be heated to the maximum temperature for long
enough to burn off any oily residues left by the
manufacturing process.
If you have to carry out any procedures on
foods, leave the door open for as short a time as
possible to ensure the temperautre inside the
oven does not drop far enough to impair cooking
results.

4.2 Setting the time

At first use, or after a power failure, the current time must be set. The
display will show the flashing numbers .

To set the current time, hold down START + STOP together until the
display stops flashing.
Now press or hold down START to increment the hour display. Once the
current hour has been set, press STOP to set the minutes and increment
them as before by pressing the START button.
When the correct time is set, press the STOP button and the display will
stop flashing.

4.3 Power setting

After having set the time as described above and pressed the STOP
button to confirm the setting, the display will show P8.3 (maximum power
absorption 8.3 kW) if the oven is connected to a three-phase power
supply, or P5.5 (maximum power absorption 5.5 kW) if the power supply is
single-phase.
Press START repeatedly to scroll thorugh the power absorption settings
available:

P8.3, P5.5 or P3.0 for three-phase power connection;
P5.5 or P3.0 for single-phase power connection.

After selecting the appropriate power, press STOP to confirm the setting.

N.B. This power setting operation only has to be carried out the first time
the oven is connected. The value set is saved and automatically used
whenever the oven is switched on after this. To modify this setting or the
time, press START + STOP together to return to the point described in
section “4.2 Setting the time”

24

Instructions for the User

4.4 Program selection

This oven has 15 different cooking programs, including:
14 user-editable programs for fan-mode cooking (P1 to P14);

1 manual editable program for fan-mode cooking (
The following table shows the parameters for each program.

Uprh

preheating

temperature
P1 Same as edited Ut°C Preset 185°C Preset 16‘
P2 Same as edited Ut°C Preset 190°C Preset 15’

P3…P14 Same as edited Ut°C Editable Editable

Same as edited Ut°C Editable Editable

cooking

temperature

Ut °C

).

U Ct

cooking time

4.5 How to Edit a Program

The programs the user is able to edit are from P1 to P14
A number of parameters can be edited for each program:

• cooking temperature [U t°C] User heating

• cooking time [U Ct] : User cooking time

To edit a program by entering the parameters exactly as required, turn the
knob to one of the programs from P1 to P14.
The display shows the parameters contained in the selected program.
Hold down STOP for 2 seconds.
A beep sounds to indicate that the editing mode has been accessed, and
the message Ut°C appears on the display.
Press START to display the cooking temperature.
Press START or keep it pressed to increase the cooking temperature;
each time START is pressed the temperature increments by 1°C (from 50°
to 300°), or hold START down for increments of 5°C.
Press STOP to move on to displaying the next parameter
The display shows U Ct.
Press START to display the cooking time.
Press START or keep it pressed to increase the cooking time (from 1 min.
to 99 min.).
Press STOP to complete the program editing procedure.
The display shows UEnd.
The parameters set are now saved in the chosen program.
Press START to display the parameters just set.
Press START again to run the program just edited.

4.6 Fan mode cooking

Use the knob to select one of the preset programs (P1 – P14).
The display shows the parameters of the selected program.

25

Press START to confirm the start of the program.
The program starts, performing the preheating stage; the display shows
"PrEh".
When the preheating is complete, a "BEEP" sounds to indicate that
cooking can start, and the message "PrEh" flashes on the display.
Keep START pressed for a few seconds to start cooking; another BEEP
sounds to signal the switch from preheating to cooking. (If START is not
pressed after the beep, the temperature is held constant for about 10
minutes, after which it will start to drop for a period up to a maximum time
of 20 minutes, counted from when the beep sounded. After this the oven
switches off).
N.B. – although this is not recommended in terms of cooking quality, the
program can be started even before the preheating temperature is
reached by keeping START pressed for a few seconds.
During cooking, the display shows the time left until the end of the cooking
process, the temperature set and the number of the program being used,
in alternation. During the last minute of cooking, the display will only show
the countdown from 60 to zero seconds (end of cooking time). When all
the cooking time has passed, a BEEP and the flashing message "End" will
indicate that cooking is over. Once a cooking operation has finished, the
user can extend the cooking time exactly as required in manual mode, as
follows. Press START; the display will show "tp00". From now on, each
pressure on the START key corresponds to one more minute's cooking;
up to 10 extra minutes are permitted. Cooking will restart at the
programmed temperature after 5 seconds. After these additional minutes,
the program repeats the cooking end procedure described above and
word "End" will flash for 20 minutes, during which time the temperature will
gradually fall, stabilising at 100°C for cooking processes at 100°C or
above, or at the program temperature for cooking operations at below
100°C. After 20 minutes, the oven switches off.
N.B. - during preheating and cooking, whenever the door is opened the
message "door" will appear on the display and a beep will sound to warn
the user that the door must be closed while these operations are in
progress.

Instructions for the User

4.7 Modifying a previously edited program

To modify one of the programs, turn the knob to one of the programs from
P1 to P14 edited previously.
The parameters saved earlier will appear on the display.
Hold down STOP for 2 seconds.
The display shows U t°C.
Press START to display the cooking temperature.
Press START or keep it pressed to increase the cooking temperature;
each time START is pressed the temperature increments by 1°C (from 50°
to 300°), or hold START down for increments of 5°C.
Press STOP to move on to displaying the next parameter

26

Instructions for the User

The display shows U Ct.
Press START to display the cooking time.
Press START or keep it pressed to increase the cooking time (from 1 min.
to 99 min.).
Press STOP to complete the program editing procedure.
The display shows UEnd.
The parameters set are now saved in the chosen program.

4.8 Manual cooking

Use the knob to select the manual program ( ).
The special feature of this user-editable program is that the cooking
parameters set are not retained in the memory when the knob is turned to
any other position.
This means that an "empty" program is always immediately available for
quick, easy editing.

4.8.1 How to use this program

Use the knob to select the manual program (
The display shows the number of the program P10.
Press START or keep it pressed to increase the cooking temperature;
each time START is pressed the temperature increments by 1°C (from 50°
to 300°), or hold START down for increments of 5°C.
Press STOP or keep it pressed to increase the cooking time from 1 min. to
99 min. if you require a timed cooking operation, or set "InF" if an indefinite
cooking time is required.
Release STOP and preheating will start automatically after 5 seconds; the
oven will preheat to the set cooking temperature.
N.B. – When the cooking process is over, to repeat the same program do
not turn the knob and press START again.

).

27

Instructions for the User

4.9 Rapid cooling

The oven has a special function which allows its interior to be cooled
quickly. To activate this function, turn the function selector to "0", open the
door and press the START key for at least 2 seconds. The fans inside the
oven will come into operation with the heating elements off. To stop the
function, press the STOP key.

4.10 Key to the oven's beep sounds

All the beep sounds the oven emits are different from each other, in order
to allow the user to identify exactly what the oven is doing.
Parameter setting/modification menu = 1 single beep
End of preheating and pause before start of cooking = 5 beeps followed by
a pause of 2 seconds.
Start of cooking = 2 single beeps.
Door open during preheating and cooking = continuous beep.
End of cooking = 3 beeps followed by pause of 4 seconds.

4.11 Possible error messages on the display

4.11.1 Err1

This message appears whenever the software detects that the sensor
connector is not properly connected to the electronic circuit board or has
short-circuited.

This error resets automatically when the oven’s power supply is switched
off. If the error persists, call the After-Sales Service.

28

4.12 Technical notes

If the power supply to the appliance fails at any time, always return the
knob to the 0 setting before running any programs.

Instructions for the User

5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Important:

never point jets of water straight at the oven and do not use high­pressure water cleaners.

Before carrying out any operation, disconnect the oven from the
electricity supply.

5.1 Cleaning stainless steel

To keep stainless steel in good condition, it must be cleaned regularly at
the end of each day, after allowing it to cool.

When cleaning and caring for stainless steel surfaces, always use only
specific products which do not contain abrasives or chlorine-based acids.
Instructions for use: pour the product onto a damp cloth and wipe over
the surface, then rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or chamois
leather.

Never use metal scouring pads or sharp scrapers; they will
damage surfaces.
Use ordinary non-abrasive products for steel, with the aid of
wooden or plastic utensils if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or chamois leather.

29

Instructions for the User

5.2 Cleaning the inside of the oven

To keep the oven in good condition, it must be cleaned regularly at the
end of each day, after allowing it to cool. Remove all removable parts.
Remove the side runners by removing the hook "C" from the hole or pin
"D" (depending on the model) and the pin "A" from the hole "B" on the
bottom of the oven.

30

• Clean the oven shelves and side runners with hot water and non­abrasive detergents, rinse and dry.

5.3 Door glazing

The glass in the door should always be kept thoroughly clean. Use
absorbent kitchen roll; remove stubborn dirt with a damp sponge and
ordinary detergent.

Instructions for the User

6. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE

Occasionally, the oven will require minor servicing procedures or the
replacement of parts subject to wear and tear, such as gaskets, light
bulbs, etc. The specific operations for each procedure of this kind are
provided below.

Before carrying out any operation, disconnect the oven from the
electricity supply.

6.1 Changing the light bulb

Remove the protective cover A. Replace the light bulb B with another of
the same type. Replace the protective cover A.

Use only light bulbs approved for ovens (T 300 °C).

31

Instructions for the User

6.2 Removing the door

Open the door completely and insert the pins (supplied) into the holes from the
inside. Close the door to an angle of about 45° and lift it off. To reassemble, fit the
hinges into their grooves, then lower the door into place and extract the pins.

6.3 Oven door gasket

To allow thorough cleaning of the oven, the door gasket
can be removed. Before removing the gasket, remove the
oven door as described above. Once the door has been
removed, lift the tangs at the corners as shown on the
right.

32