Smeg MI20XU User Manual

Litre Electronic Microwave

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Owner’s Instruction Manual

MI20XU

Read the Instructions carefully and Keep for Future Reference

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

- WARNING: when the appliance is operated in the combination mode,
children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to
the temperatures generated;

- WARNING: if the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be

operated until it has been repaired by a competent person;

- WARNING: it is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to

carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal

of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy;

- WARNING: liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode

- only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens

- when heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the

oven due to the possibility of ignition;

- if smoke is observed, switch of or unplug the appliance and keep the

door closed in order to stifle any flames;

- microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,

therefore care must be taken when handling the container;

- the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or

shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns;

- eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in

microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave
heating has ended;

- the oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed;

- failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to

deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation;

- if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,

its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.

- The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance

is operating.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

USA

1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. IN
THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT
CIRCUIT, GROUNDING REDUCES THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK BY PROVIDING AN
ESCAPE WIRE FOR THE ELECTRIC
CURRENT. THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED
WITH A CORD HAVING A GROUNDING WIRE
WITH A GROUNDING PLUG. THE PLUG
MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET THAT
IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND GROUNDED.

WARNING! IMPROPER USE OF THE
GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR
SERVICEMAN IF THE GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT COMPLETELY
UNDERSTOOD, OR IF DOUBT EXISTS AS
TO WHETHER THE APPLIANCE IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED, AND DO NOT USE
AN EXTENSION CORD. IF THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD IS TOO SHORT, HAVE A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICEMEN
INSTALL AN OUTLET NEAR THE
APPLIANCE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

USA

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS, OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY:

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE

APPLIANCE.

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READ AND FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE

ENERGY” FOUND ON THIS MANUAL.

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THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. CONNECT ONLY

TO PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET. SEE “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” FOUND ON

THIS MANUAL.

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INSTALL OR LOCATE THIS APPLIANCE ONLY IN

ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVIDED INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.

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SOME PRODUCTS SUCH AS WHOLE EGGS AND SEALED

CONTAINERS – FOR EXAMPLE, CLOSED GLASS JARS ARE
ABLE TO EXPLODE AND SHOULD NOT BE HEATED IN THIS
OVEN.

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USE THIS APPLIANCE ONLY FOR ITS INTENDED USE AS

DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL. DO NOT USE CORROSIVE
CHEMICALS OR VAPORS IN THIS APPLIANCE. THIS TYPE
OF OVEN IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HEAT, COOK,
OR DRY FOOD. IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR
LABORATORY USE.

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AS W ITH ANY APPLIANCE, CLOSE SUPERVISION IS

NECESSARY WHEN USED BY CHILDREN.

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DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE IF IT IS HAS A

DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG, IF IT IS NOT WORKING
PROPERLY, OR IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR DROPPED.

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THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE SERVICED ONLY BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CONTACT NEAREST
AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY FOR EXAMINATION,
REPAIR, OR ADJUSTMENT.

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DO NOT COVER OR BLOCK ANY OPENINGS ON THE

APPLIANCES.

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DO NOT STORE THIS APPLIANCE OUTDOORS. DO NOT

USE THIS PRODUCT NEAR WATER – FOR EXAMPLE, NEAR
A KITCHEN SINK, IN A W ET BASEMENT, NEAR A
SWIMMING POOL, OR SIMILAR LOCATIONS.

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DO NOT IMMERSE CORD OR PLUG IN WATER.

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KEEP CORD AWAY FROM HEATED SURFACES.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

USA

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DO NOT LET CORD HANG OVER EDGE OF TABLE OR

COUNTER.

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WHEN CLEANING SURFACES OF DOOR AND OVEN THAT
COMES TOGETHER ON CLOSING THE DOOR, USE ONLY
MILD, NONABRASIVE SOAPS, OR DETERGENTS APPLIED
WITH A SPONGE OR SOFT CLOTH.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY:

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DO NOT OVERCOOK FOOD. CAREFULLY ATTEND

APPLIANCE WHEN PAPER, PLASTIC, OR OTHER
COMBSTIBLE MATERIALS ARE OLACED INSIDE THE OVEN
TO FACILITATE COOKING.

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REMOVE WIRE TWIST-TIES FROM PAPER OR PLASTIC

BAGS BEFORE PLACING BAG IN OVEN.

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IF MATERIALS INSIDE THE OVEN IGNITE, KEEP OVEN

DOOR CLOSED, TURN OVEN OFF, AND DISCONNECT THE
POWER CORD, OR SHUT OFF POWER AT THE FUSE OR
CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL.

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DO NOT USE THE CAVITY FOR STORAGE PURPOSES. DO

NOT LEAVE PAPER PRODUCTS, COOKING UTENSILS, OR
FOOD IN THE CAVITY WHEN NOT IN USE.

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LIQUIDS SUCH AS WATER, COFFEE, OR TEA ARE ABLE TO

BE OVERHEATED BEYOND THE BOILING POINT WITHOUT
APPEARING TO BE BOILING.

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VISIBLE BUBBLING OR BOILING WHEN THE CONTAINER IS

REMOVED FROM THE MICROWAVE OVEN IS NOT ALWAYS
PRESENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL INTO THE LIQUID.

TO AVOID THAT TYPE OF SITUATION WHEN HEATING
LIQUIDS, PUT A TEASPOON OR GLASS ROD INSIDE THE
CONTAINER.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE

MICROWAVE ENERGY

USA

3 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS OVEN WITH
THE DOOR OPEN SINCE OPEN – DOOR
OPERATION CAN RESULT IN HARMFUL EXPOSURE
TO MICROWAVE ENERGY. IT IS IMPORTANT NOT
TO DEFEAT OR TAMPER WITH THE SAFETY
INTERLOCKS.
DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECT BETWEEN THE OVEN
FRONT FACE AND THE DOOR OR ALLOW SOIL OR
CLEANER RESIDUE TO ACCUMULATE ON SEALING
SURFACES.
DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN IF IT IS DAMAGED. IT
IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT THAT THE OVEN
DOOR CLOSE PROPERLY AND THAT THERE IS NO
DAMAGE TO THE: DOOR (BENT), HINGES AND
LATCHES (BROKEN OR LOOSENED), DOOR SEALS
AND SEALING SURFACES.
THE OVEN SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR
REPAIRED BU ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

PACEMAKERS:

MOST PACEMAKERS ARE SHIELDED FROM
INTERFERENCE FROM ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS,
INCLUDING MICROWAVES. HOWEVER, PATIENTS
WITH PACEMAKERS MAY WISH TO CONSULT
THEIR PHYSICIANS IF THEY HAVE CONCERNS.

Safety Precautions

USA

INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED STAFF IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE RELEVANT REGULATIONS. THIS APPLIANCE 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 T HAN THOSE
STATED ABOVE.
KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ALWAYS KEEP THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL HANDY. IF YOU LEND THE MICROWAVE
OVEN TO SOMEONE ELSE GIVE THEM THE MANUAL AS WELL!

THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR COOKING FOOD AND IT SHALL NOT
BE USED AS A SPACE HEATER.

DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT
IS IN OPERATION.

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

THIS APPLIANCE IS TAGGED UNDER EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC ON WASTE
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (W EEE).
THIS DIRECTIVE CONTAINS THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE COLLECTION AND
RECYCLING OF DECOMMISSIONED APPLIANCES THROUGHOUT THE EUROPEAN
UNION.

REPLACED APPLIANCES MUST BE TAKEN TO A SPECIAL GARBAGE
COLLECTION CENTRE.

NEVER OBSTRUCT THE OPENINGS AND SLITS PROVIDED FOR VENTILATION AND
HEAT DISPERSAL.

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

THE PLATE MUST NOT BE REMOVED.

NEVER USE METAL SCOURING PADS OR SHARP SCRAPERS WHICH W ILL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
USE ORDINARY NON-ABRASIVE PRODUCTS WITH THE AID OF WOODEN OR
PLASTIC UTENSILS IF NECESSARY. RINSE THOROUGHLY AND DRY W ITH A
SOFT CLOTH OR CHAMOIS LEATHER.
DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS OF FOODS W ITH HIGH SUGAR CONTENT (E.G. JAM)
TO DRY INSIDE THE OVEN. IF THEY DRY FOR TOO LONG, THEY MIGHT
DAMAGE THE ENAMEL COATING OF THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN.