Smeg KE455X, KE455EB, KE280X, KE250X, KE455N User Manual

Contents

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE______________ 113

2. INSTALLATION ________________________________________ 115

3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ___________________________ 118

4. USE OF THE OVEN_____________________________________ 128

5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ______________________________ 129

6. COOKING HINTS_______________________________________ 130

7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE __________________________ 135

8. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ________________________ 137

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the
qualified technician who must install the appliance, set it functioning
and carry out an inspection test.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice,
description of the commands and the correct procedures for cleaning
and maintenance of the appliance.

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Introduction

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE

THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND
THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE
PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE OVEN. WE ADVISE
CAREFUL READING OF THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS
THEREIN BEFORE USING THE OVEN. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED
OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC
USES AND CONFORMS TO CURRENT REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THE
APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING
FUNCTIONS: COOKING AND HEATING-UP OF FOOD. ALL OTHER USES
ARE CONSIDERED IMPROPER.

THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROPER
USE.

DO NOT LEAVE THE PACKING IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT. SEPARATE
THE VARIOUS WASTE MATERIALS AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST
SPECIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION CENTRE.

IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO BE GROUNDED
ACCORDING TO THE METHODS REQUIRED BY SAFETY RULES.

WHEN LINKING UP TO MAINS BY PLUG AND SOCKET, MAKE SURE THAT
BOTH ARE COMPATIBLE AND CONNECT BY MEANS OF A POWER CABLE
COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN
BUILT IN.

NEVER UNPLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.

DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION OPENINGS AND HEAT DISPERSAL
SLITS.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION
TEST OF THE OVEN, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. SHOULD
THE APPLIANCE NOT FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE SUPPLY AND
CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.

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ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE “ZERO” (OFF)
POSITION WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE OVEN.

NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: THEY COULD BE
ACCIDENTALLY LIGHTED AND CAUSE FIRES.

DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO
TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN.

THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATION NUMBER AND
BRAND NAME IS POSITIONED VISIBLY ON THE OVEN DOOR FRAME.

THE PLATE MUST NOT BE REMOVED.

THE OVEN IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ADULTS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN

TO GO NEAR OR PLAY WITH IT.

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.

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The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons
or things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance or by the use of non-original
spares.

Instructions for the installer

2. INSTALLATION

2.1 Electrical connection

Check that mains voltage and power cable ratings are as per the
indications provided on the label attached to the oven door frame.
This label must never be removed.

It is obligatory for the electrical system to be grounded according to the
methods required by safety rules.

If a plug and socket connection is being used make sure that the plug
and socket are compatible. Avoid use of adapters and shunts as these
could cause overheating and risk of burns.

If a fixed connection is being used fit power line with an omnipolar circuit
breaker with a contact opening gap equal to or greater than 3 mm in an
easily accessible position in proximity to the oven.

For operation on 230V∼: use an H05RR-F
/ H05RN-F type three-core cable (3 x 2.5
mm2).

The cable end to be connected to the
appliance must be provided with an ground
wire (yellow-green) at least 20 mm longer.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons
or things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance.

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2.2 Mounting the oven

The oven is designed for mounting into any piece of furniture as long as
heat-resistant. Proceed according to the dimensions shown in Figures 1,
2 and 3. For installing under a work top, follow the dimensions given in
Figure 1-3. For installing under a work top with combined heating plates,
ensure a minimum clearance from any side walls of at least 110 mm as
shown in Figure 1.
For installing in a column, follow the dimensions given in Figure 1-2
allowing for a clearance of 80 to 90 mm at the top and sides of the
column. Tighten the four screws A inside the frame to secure (Fig. 1).
For installing beneath a non-integrated top, allow for a rear and bottom
clearance as shown in Figure 1 (ref. B). See relevant instructions for
fitting and securing the cook top.

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Instructions for the installer

Never use the oven door to lever the oven into
place when fitting.
Avoid exerting too much pressure on the oven door
when open.

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Instructions for the user

3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

3.1 Front control panel

All the oven controls are grouped together on the front panel.

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Instructions for the user

FUNCTION SWITCH KNOB

Rotate the knob in either
direction to select desired
function from the
following:

NO FUNCTION SET

OVEN LIGHT

UPPER AND LOWER
HEATING ELEMENT

WIDE GRILL
ELEMENT

LOWER HEATING
ELEMENT

UPPER AND LOWER HEATING
ELEMENT + VENTILATED
HEATING ELEMENT

UPPER AND LOWER
HEATING ELEMENT +
VENTILATION
WIDE GRILL ELEMENT +
VENTILATION

DEFROSTING

VENTILATED
HEATING ELEMENT

LOWER HEATING
ELEMENT +
VENTILATION

THERMOSTAT KNOB

(multifunction oven)

Cooking temperature is
selected by turning the
knob clockwise to the
desired setting, between

50° and 250°C.

THERMOSTAT INDICATOR LIGHT

When this light comes on, the oven is heating up.
When this light goes out, the preset heating
temperature has been reached.
When the light flashes, the temperature inside the
oven is steady at the set temperature.

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PILOT LIGHT (GREEN)

This light comes on when any of the oven elements
is receiving power.

MINUTE COUNTER KNOB

Turn the knob clockwise to the desired time.
Time is expressed in minutes (maximum 55

minutes).

Adjustment is continuous so that intermediate times between markings
can also be set. Alarm activation at end of pre-set time does not turn off
the oven (no end of cooking).

TIMER KNOB

Lets you choose manual cooking or the timer with
automatic turn-off of the oven when done.

For manual control of cooking time, turn the knob anticlockwise to
the symbol .

To set cooking time turn the knob clockwise. The numbers from 5 to 90
correspond to minutes. Adjustment is progressive and intermediate
positions between the numbers shown may be used.
At the end of programmed cooking, an audible alarm sounds which goes
off automatically after 4-5 seconds.

IMPORTANT

(in models with flush controls only)

To access to the control knobs simply press them and
they will spring out into the operating position (fig. A).
They must remain out in this position while the oven is in
operation to prevent them from overheating. To return
them to the retrected position, simply press down until the
catch engages.
To open the oven door, press the handle and it will spring
out into the operating position (fig. B). It must remain in
this position while the oven is in operation to prevent it
from overheating.

A

B

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