Smeg SA112-8 User Manual

Contents

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................................................................ 4

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................... 6

3. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ............................................... 8

4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN............................................................. 9

5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ............................................................ 10

6. USING THE OVEN ........................................................................... 15

7. COOKING WITH THE OVEN............................................................ 36

8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.................................................... 45

9. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ................................................ 56

10. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE........................................................ 63

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

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these instructions are intended for
the qualified technician who must perform the installation, put it into
operation and test the appliance.

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General instructions

1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE. IT MUST BE KEPT IN ITS
ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF
THE APPLIANCE.
CAREFUL READING OF THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE IS ESSENTIAL. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED
OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE AND COMPLIES
WITH THE EEC DIRECTIVES CURRENTLY IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN
BUILT TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: COOKING FOOD; ALL OTHER
USES ARE CONSIDERED UNSUITABLE.
THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR USE OTHER THAN AS
INDICATED.

DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE FOR HEATING ROOMS.

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

DO NOT REST ANY WEIGHT OR SIT ON THE OPEN DOOR OF THE APPLIANCE.

THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE WITH THE TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND
BRAND NAME HAS BEEN VISIBLY AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE.

DO NOT REMOVE THIS PLATE FOR ANY REASON.

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

TAKE CARE THAT NO OBJECTS ARE STUCK IN THE DOOR OF THE OVEN.

THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT INSIDE DURING USE. SUITABLE HEAT­PROOF GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN FOR ALL OPERATIONS.

DO NOT USE STEEL SPONGES AND SHARP SCRAPERS AS THEY WILL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
USE NORMAL NON-ABRASIVE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WOODEN OR
PLASTIC UTENSILS IF NECESSARY. RINSE THOROUGHLY AND DRY
USING A SOFT CLOTH OR A MICROFIBRE CLOTH.
DO NOT ALLOW RESIDUES OF SUGARY FOODS (SUCH AS JAM) TO SET
INSIDE THE OVEN. IF THEY ARE ALLOWED TO SET FOR TOO LONG,
THEY COULD RUIN THE ENAMEL COVERING THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN.

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DO NOT USE PLASTIC KITCHENWARE OR CONTAINERS. THE HIGH
TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE OVEN COULD MELT THE PLASTIC, DAMAGING THE
APPLIANCE.

DO NOT USE SEALED TINS OR CONTAINERS IN THE APPLIANCE.
OVERPRESSURE MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE CONTAINERS DURING COOKING,
CREATING A DANGER OF EXPLOSION.

DO NOT LEAVE THE APPLIANCE UNATTENDED DURING COOKING PROCESSES
WHERE FATS OR OILS COULD BE RELEASED.
FATS AND OILS MAY CATCH FIRE.

DO NOT COVER THE BOTTOM OF THE OVEN WITH ALUMINIUM OR TINFOIL
SHEETS DURING COOKING AND DO NOT PLACE PANS OR TRAYS ON IT TO AVOID
DAMAGE TO THE ENAMELLED SURFACE.

IF THE SURFACES ARE STILL VERY HOT DURING COOKING, DO NOT POUR
WATER DIRECTLY ONTO THE TRAYS. THE STEAM COULD CAUSE SEVERE BURNS
AND DAMAGE TO ENAMELLED SURFACES.

ALL COOKING OPERATIONS MUST TAKE PLACE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED.

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General instructions

2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFETY REGULATIONS
FOR ELECTRIC OR GAS APPLIANCES AND VENTILATION FUNCTIONS.
IN YOUR INTERESTS AND FOR YOUR SAFETY THE LAW REQUIRES THAT THE
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IS CARRIED
OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE.
OUR APPROVED INSTALLERS GUARANTEE A SATISFACTORY JOB.
GAS OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MUST ALWAYS BE DISCONNECTED BY
SUITABLY SKILLED PEOPLE.

BEFORE CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER GRID, CHECK THE DATA
ON THE PLATE AGAINST THE DATA FOR THE GRID ITSELF.

BEFORE CARRYING OUT INSTALLATION / MAINTENANCE WORK, MAKE SURE
THAT THE APPLIANCE IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE POWER GRID.

THE PLUG TO BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND ITS SOCKET
MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND CONFORM TO THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT-IN.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.

IF THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE IS DAMAGED, CONTACT THE TECHNICAL
SUPPORT SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND THEY WILL REPLACE IT.

IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE EARTHED
ACCORDING TO THE METHODS LAID DOWN BY SAFETY REGULATIONS.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION TEST,
FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT
FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CALL THE
NEAREST TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTRE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.

NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: IF IT IS SWITCHED ON BY
ACCIDENT, IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE.

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

THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT BE USED BY PEOPLE (INCLUDING CHILDREN) OF
REDUCED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPACITY, OR LACKING IN EXPERIENCE IN
THE USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, UNLESS THEY ARE SUPERVISED OR
INSTRUCTED BY ADULTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.

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DO NOT LET CHILDREN GO NEAR THE APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS IN OPERATION OR
PLAY WITH IT AT ANY TIME.

DO NOT INSERT POINTED METAL OBJECTS (CUTLERY OR UTENSILS) INTO THE
SLITS IN THE APPLIANCE.

DO NOT USE STEAM JETS FOR CLEANING THE APPLIANCE.
THE STEAM COULD REACH THE ELECTRONICS, DAMAGING THEM AND CAUSING
SHORT-CIRCUITS.

DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.

DO NOT SPRAY ANY SPRAY PRODUCTS NEAR THE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE
WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.
DO NOT USE SPRAY PRODUCTS WHILE THE PRODUCT IS STILL HOT.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage to persons or things caused by
failure to observe the above instructions, by interference with any part of the
appliance or by the use of non-original spare parts.

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Instructions for disposal

3. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY

Our product's packing is made of non-polluting materials, which are therefore
compatible with the environment and recyclable. Please help by disposing of the
packaging correctly. You can obtain the addresses of collection, recycling and
disposal centres from your retailer or from the competent local organisations.

Do not discard the packaging or any part of it, or leave it unattended. It can
constitute a suffocation hazard for children, especially the plastic bags.

Your old appliance also needs to be disposed of correctly.
Important: hand over your appliance to the local agency authorised for the
collection of electrical appliances no longer in use. Correct disposal enables
intelligent recovery of valuable materials.
Before disposing of your appliance it is important to remove doors and leave

shelves in the same position as for use, to ensure that children cannot
accidentally become trapped inside during play. It is also necessary to cut the
connecting cable to the power grid, removing it along with the plug.

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Instructions for the user

4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN

Control panel

Upper guard

Inside lights

Rack and tray support frames

Self-cleaning side panels (on
some models only)

Insert for the rotisserie rod (on
some models only)

Oven fan

Bottom plate (on some models only)

Pizza plate or cover recess (on
some models only)

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Instructions for the user

5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

NOTE:

Rack: useful for holding cooking containers.

For use in ovens with frames.

Tray rack: to be placed over the top of the oven
tray; for cooking foods which may drip.

Oven tray: for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above.

Deep oven tray: for baking cakes, pizza and
oven desserts.

Some models are not provided with all
accessories.

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Handle: for removing hot racks and trays.

Pizza plate: specially designed for cooking

pizza and similar dishes.

Instructions for the user

Pizza spatula: for easy placement of the pizza

on the pizza plate.

Pizza plate cover: for covering the pizza plate
when it is not in use.

• Accessories available on request:
Original supplied and optional accessories may be ordered from any
Authorised Support Centre.

• Use original SMEG accessories only.

The rotisserie kit is available on request, including the following accessories
(to be used as described below):

Rotisserie frame: supports the rotisserie rod.

Rotisserie rod: for cooking chicken and all

foods which require uniform cooking over their
entire surface.

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Instructions for the user

5.1 Using the rack or tray

The racks and trays are equipped with a
mechanical safety lock which prevents them
from being taken out accidentally. To insert the
rack or tray correctly, check that the lock is
facing downwards (as shown in the figure at the
side).
To remove the rack or tray, lift the front slightly.

The mechanical lock must always face the
back of the oven.

Insert racks and trays fully into the oven until they come to a stop.

5.2 Using the support rack

The support rack is inserted into the tray (as
shown in the figure).
Using this, foods can be cooked and the fat can
be collected separately from the food which is
being cooked.

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5.3 Using the handles

The handles are used to extract hot trays and
racks from the oven.
Use the accessories as shown in the figures at
the side.

Instructions for the user

5.4 Using the rotisserie rod (on some models only)

When cooking with the rotisserie, position the
frame on the third runner (see 6.2.1 Oven
runners). Once the frame is inserted, the
shaped part must sit facing outwards (as shown
in the figure).
Then prepare the rotisserie rod with the food,
using the clip forks provided.
So that you can handle the rod with the food on
it readily, screw on the handle provided.

Having prepared the rotisserie rod with the
food, position it on the guide frame as shown in
the figure.
Insert the rod into the hole (detail B) so that it
connects with the rotisserie motor.
Make sure that the pin is placed correctly on
the guide frame (detail A).

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5.5 Using the pizza plate (on some models only)

With the oven cold, remove the circular cover
from the bottom (as shown in the figure) and
insert the pizza plate.
Make sure that the plate is inserted correctly in
the recess provided.
To cook, follow recipe usage instructions (see

6.11 Selecting a recipe).

Do not use the pizza plate other than as described, for example do not use it on
gas or glass-ceramic hobs or in ovens which are not designed for this purpose.

If you wish to add oil to your pizza, it is best to add it after removing it from the
oven since oil stains on the pizza plate are unsightly and may reduce its
efficiency.

In models where it is provided, if the pizza plate is not in use, cover the bottom
of the oven with the cover provided.

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5.6 Using the pizza spatula (on some models only)

Always grip the pizza spatula on the wooden or
plastic handle to put food in and take it out of
the oven.
You are advised to dust the steel surface
lightly with flour to make it easier to slide fresh
products on and off, as they could stick to the
steel due to their moisture content.

Instructions for the user

6. USING THE OVEN

6.1 Before using the appliance

• Remove any labels (apart from the technical data plate) from trays, dripping
pans and the cooking compartment.

• Remove any protective film from the outside or inside of the appliance,
including from accessories such as trays, dripping pans, the pizza plate or
the base cover.

• Before using the appliance for the first time, remove all accessories from the
oven compartment and wash them as indicated in “8. CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE”.

Heat the empty appliance to the maximum temperature in order to remove
any manufacturing residues which could affect the food with unpleasant odours.

6.2 General Description

6.2.1 Oven runners

The oven features 5 runners for positioning trays
and racks at different heights. The insertion heights
are numbered from the bottom upwards (see figure).
(When using the recipes, the display will show the
recommended runner for the selected recipe.)

6.2.2 Cooling system

The appliance is equipped with a cooling system
which comes into operation as soon as a cooking
function starts. The fan causes a steady outflow of
air from above the door which may continue for a
brief period of time even after the oven has been
turned off.

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6.2.3 Oven inside lights

The oven lights come on when the door is opened or

any function or recipe is selected, except for ,

and (where present).

When set to ON, the oven lights can be switched on/
off by briefly pressing the on/off button.

(ON/OFF knob)

6.3 Warnings and general advice for usage

All cooking operations must be carried out with the door closed.

During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil
and do not place pans or oven trays on it as this may damage the enamel
coating. If you wish to use greaseproof paper, place it so that it will not interfere
with the hot air circulation inside the oven.

For the best cooking results, we recommend
placing cookware in the centre of the rack.

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Instructions for the user

To prevent any steam in the oven from causing
problems, open the door in two stages: half
open (5 cm approx.) for 4-5 seconds and then
fully open. If you need to access the food,
always leave the door open for as short a time
as possible to prevent the temperature in the
oven from falling and ruining the food.

To prevent excessive amounts of condensation from forming on the internal
glass, hot food should not be left inside the oven for too long after cooking.

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Instructions for the user

6.4 Description of the controls on the front panel

All the appliance's control and monitoring devices are located together on the
front panel.

Temperature selection knob ON/OFF

knob

This knob can be used to: set the
clock, select a temperature and the
cooking time, and set programmed
cooking.
(Temperature knob)

This knob can be used to access
the three oven operating modes or
select a cooking function/recipe.
(ON/OFF knob)

Pyrolitic models only

Multifunction models only

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It indicates the current time
and, during programmed
cooking, it shows the
remaining cooking time or
the completion time.

Indicates the set or preset
cooking temperature for the
selected recipe or function

If the symbols to the side of the display are lit up, it means:

If flashing, it indicates
that the time is being
set; if steady it shows
the normal display.

Delayed-start

timed cooking

activated

Instructions for the user

Indicates that the door lock
is activated (on pyrolytic
models only). In
multifunction models, this

symbol is replaced with

which indicates that the
"showroom" mode is

Recommended
runner number
according to the
selected recipe.

activated (see 6.14
Secondary menu).

Appliance in
cooking phase

Timed cooking
activated.

Timer countdown
activated.

Recommended
runner number
according to the
selected recipe.

Child lock
function on.
(see 6.14
Secondary
menu).

Modification of the
parameters for cooking
recipes.

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Instructions for the user

6.5 Operating modes

This appliance has three operating modes which can be activated by pressing
the on / off knob.

STAND-BY setting: the appliance displays the current time (activated as soon
as the current time has been confirmed).

ON setting: from the standby setting, press the ON/OFF knob once. It is now
possible to select a function or recipe as described in “6.8 Selecting a cooking
function” , “6.11 Selecting a recipe”. If no function is selected within 20 seconds,
the oven goes into STAND-BY position automatically.

OFF setting: from the ON position, hold down the ON/OFF knob until it

switches off. Only will remain lit up.

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6.6 First use

On the first use, or after a power failure, will be flashing on the oven's

display. To be able to start any cooking function, the current time must be set.

Instructions for the user

6.7 Setting the current time

Turn the temperature selection knob right or left to
reduce or increase the displayed time.
Keep it in the turned position to reduce or increase
more rapidly.

A few seconds after the last adjustment is made, the
time display will steady and the colon separating the
hours from the minutes will flash to indicate the start
of the countdown.

It may become necessary to change the current
time, for example for daylight saving time. Starting
from stand-by (see “6.5 Operating modes”), keep the
temperature selection knob turned to the left or the
right in order to enter time adjustment mode.

6.8 Selecting a cooking function

In the ON state only, a cooking function can be
selected by simply turning the ON/OFF knob to the
right or left.
The selected function will light up and the preset
cooking time will be displayed.

After selection of the desired function, the oven will
start the cooking procedure at the preset

temperature and will light up. Cooking itself is

preceded by a preheating stage, which allows the
oven to heat to the cooking temperature more

(Temperature knob)

(Temperature knob)

(ON/OFF knob)

quickly. flashes to indicate that this stage is in

progress. When the preheating stage is over,

will remain lit steadily and a buzzer will sound to
indicate that the food can be placed inside the oven.

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Instructions for the user

On pyrolytic models, the special defrosting and proving functions are brought

together under the same function indicated by .

See “7.4 Proving and defrosting functions” for further details.

Cooking can be interrupted at any time by holding down the ON/OFF knob for

at least two seconds.

6.8.1 Modifying the preset temperature

The preset temperature for each function can be
changed to suit the user's requirements.
At any time while cooking is in progress, turn the
temperature selection knob right or left to increase or
decrease the cooking temperature by 5 degrees at a
time. (Keep the knob turned to produce a faster
increase or decrease).

6.9 Using the timer

Warning: the timer does not stop the cooking process. It only warns the user that the
preset number of minutes have passed.

(Temperature knob)

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The timer can be activated in both STAND-BY and
ON settings. Press the temperature selection knob

and the display will show the figures

(constantly on) and the symbol (flashing).

Turn the knob right or left to set the minutes from
00:01 to 04:00.

A few seconds after the required duration is set,

will stop flashing and stay on constantly; the
countdown will start from that moment.

(Temperature knob)

(Temperature knob)