Smeg SA34MX User Manual

MODEL:SA34MX

Read these instructions carefully before using your
microwave oven, and keep it carefully.

If you follow the instructions, your oven will provide you with
many years of good service.

SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

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TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since this can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to break or tamper
with the safety interlocks.

(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.

(c) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the
oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by
a competent person.

ADDENDUM

If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of
cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect the
lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous situation.

Specifications

Model:

Rated Voltage:
Rated Input Power(Microwave):
Rated Output Power(Microwave):
Rated Input Power(Grill):

Oven Capacity:
Turntable Diameter:
External Dimensions(LxWxH):
Net Weight:

SA34MX

230-240V~50Hz
1

550W

1000W
1

100W

34L

315mm

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to
persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven
energy when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:

1. Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated
in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

2. 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.

3. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are older than
8 and supervised.

4. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.

5. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave

.ovens

6. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits should be removed.

7. Read and follow the specific:"PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY".

8. When heating food in plastic or paper containers,

keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

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9. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.

10. Do not overcook food.

11. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes.
Do not store items, such as bread, cookies, etc. inside
the oven.

12. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from
paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in
the oven.

13. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the
installation instructions provided.

14. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should

ir
not be heated in microwave ovens since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended.

15.This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:

-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;

-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;

-farm houses;

-bed and breakfast type environments.

16. 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.

17. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

18. Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool.

19. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high
when the appliance is operating. The surfaces are liable
to get hot during use. Keep cord away from heated

surface, and do not cover any vents on the oven.

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20. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

21. 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.

22.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.

23. Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken
when handling the container.

24.The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

25.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.

26.The appliances are not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote-control
system.

27.Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young
children should be kept away.

28.Steam cleaner is not to be used.

29.During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should
be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the
oven.

30.Only use the temperature probe recommended for
this oven.(for ovens provided with a facility to use a

temperature-sensing probe.)

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31. WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years
of age shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.

32.The microwave oven must be operated with the
decorative door open. (for ovens with a decorative door.)

33.The rear surface of appliance shall be placed against
a wall.

34.The microwave oven must not be placed in a cabinet.

35.The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages.Drying of food or clothing and heating of
warming pads,slippers,sponges,damp cloth and similar
may lead to risk of injury,ignition or fire.

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REFERENCE

To Reduce the Risk of Injury to Persons

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Grounding Installation
DANGER

Electric Shock Hazard
Touching some of the
internal components can
cause serious personal
injury or death. Do not
disassemble this
appliance.

WARNING

Electric Shock Hazard

Improper

can
Do not plug into an outlet
until appliance is properly
installed and grounded.

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.

use of the grounding

result in electric 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.
If it is necessary to use an
extension cord, use only
a 3-wire

1. A short power-supply cord
is provided to reduce the risks
resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.

2. If a long cord set

cord is used:

1)The marked electrical rating
of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the
appliance.

2)The extension cord must be
a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

3)The long cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over
unintentionally.

extension cord.

or extension

CLEANING

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Be sure to unplug the

1. Clean the cavity of the oven after using with a slightly damp
cloth.

2. Clean the accessories in the usual way in soapy water.

3. The door frame and seal and neighbouring parts must be
cleaned carefully with a damp cloth when they are dirty.

4. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers
to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.

5. Cleaning Tip---For easier cleaning of the cavity walls that the
food cooked can touch: Place half a lemon in a bowl, add 300ml
(1/2 pint) water and heat on 100% microwave power for 10
minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry cloth.

appliance from the power

supply.

UTENSILS

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

It is hazardous for
anyone other than a

compentent person to
carry out any service

or repair operation that
involves the removal of

a cover which gives
protection against
exposure to microwave

energy.

See the instructions on "Materials you can use in
microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not
safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the
utensil in question following the procedure below.

Utensil Test:

1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.

2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is
warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.

4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

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Utensils Remarks

Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of

meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from
oven walls.

Browning dish

Dinnerware

Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking
bags

Paper plates
and cups

Paper towels

Parchment
paper

Plastic

Plastic wrap

Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
cracked or chipped dishes.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
slits to allow steam to escape.

Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
while cooking.

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
for a short-term cooking only.

Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal­trimmed utensils

Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam

Wood

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
May cause a fire in the oven.

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed
to high temperature.

Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split
or crack.

SETTING UP YOUR OVEN

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Names of Oven Parts and Accessories

Remove the oven and all materials from the carton and oven cavity.
Your oven comes with the following accessories:
Glass tray 1
Turntable ring assembly 1
Instruction Manual 1

F

A

G

Grill Rack( Only be used in grill function
and be placed on the glass tray )

Turntable Installation

Hub (underside)

Glass tray

Turntable shaft

Turntable ring assembly

E

a. Never place the
tray should never be restricted.
b. Both
always be used during cooking.
c. All food and containers of food are always placed
on the
d. If
breaks, contact your nearest authorized service
center.

glass tray

glass tray

glass tray

or

turntable ring assembly

C B

D

A) Control panel
B) Turntable shaft
C) Turntable ring assembly
D) Glass tray
E) Observation window
F) Door assembly
G) Safety interlock system

glass tray

and

for cooking.

upside down. The glass

turntable ring assembly

cracks or

must

Countertop Installation

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Remove all packing material and accessories.
Examine the oven for any damage such as
dents or broken door. Do not install if oven is
damaged.

Installation

1.Select a level surface that
provide enough open space
for the intake and/or outlet
vents.

30cm

0cm

20cm

min85cm

(1) The minimum installation
height is 85cm.
(2) The rear surface of
appliance shall be placed
against a wall.
Leave a minimum clearance
of 30cm above the oven, a
minimum clearance of 20cm
is required between the oven
and any adjacent walls.
(3) Do not remove the legs
from the bottom of the oven.

(4) Blocking the intake and/
or outlet openings can
damage the oven.

20cm

Cabinet: Remove any protective film found
on the microwave oven cabinet surface.

Do not remove the light brown Mica cover
that is attached to the oven cavity to
protect the magnetron.

(5) Place the oven as far
away from radios and TV
as possible. Operation of
microwave oven may
cause interference to your
radio or TV reception.

2. Plug your oven into a
standard household outlet.
Be sure the voltage and
the frequency is the same
as the voltage and the
frequency on the rating
label.

WARNING: Do not install
oven over a range cooktop
or other heat-producing
appliance. If installed near
or over a heat source, the
oven could be damaged
and the warranty would be
void.

The accessible
surface may be
hot during operation.

Operation Instructions

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1. Clock Setting

When the microwave oven is electrified, the LED will display "0:00", buzzer will ring once.

1) Press " " once, the hour figures will flash.

2) Turn " " to adjust the hour figures, the input time should be within 0--23.

Clock/ Kitchen Timer

3) Press " ", the minute figures will flash.

4) Turn " " to adjust the minute figures, the input time should be within 0--59.

5) Press " " to finish clock setting. ":" will flash, and the time will light.

Note: 1) If the clock is not set, it would not function when powered.

2) During the process of clock setting, if you press " ", the oven
will go back to the previous status automatically.

Clock/ Kitchen Timer

Clock/ Kitchen Timer

Stop/Clear

2. Microwave Cooking

Press " " the LED will display "P100 .Press " " for times
or turn " "to choose the power you want, and "P100", "P80" "P50", "P30" or
"P10" will display for each added press. Then press" " to
confirm, and turn " " to set cooking time from 0:05to 95:00. Press

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

" " again to start cooking.
Example: If you want to use 80% microwave power to cook for 20 minutes, you can

operate the oven as the following steps.

1) Press " " once, the screen display "P100".

2) Press " " once again or turn" " to choose 80% microwave power.

Microwave

Microwave

Microwave

"

Microwave

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

3) Press " " to confirm, and the screen displays "P 80".

4) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays "20:00".

5) Press " " to start cooking .
Note: the step quantities for the adjustment time of the coding switch are as follow:

0---1 min : 5 seconds
1---5 min : 10 seconds
5---10 min : 30 seconds
10---30 min : 1 minute
30---95 min : 5 minutes

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

"Microwave" Pad instructions

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Order

1

Display

P100

Microwave

Power

100%

2

3

4

5

P80
P50
P30
P10

80%

50%

30%

10%

3. Grill or Combi. Cooking

Press " " the LED will display"G",and press " "for times or
turn the " " to choose the power you want, and "G","C-1" or "C-2" will display
for each added press. Then press " "to confirm, and turn " "
to set cooking time from 0:05 to 95:00. Press " " again to
start cooking.

Example: If you want to use 55% microwave power and 45% grill power(C-1) to cook for
10 minutes, you can operate the oven as the following steps.

1) Press " " once, the screen display "G".

2) Press " " once again or turn " " to choose combi. 1 mode.

3) Press " " to confirm, and the screen displays "C-1".

4) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time until the oven displays "10:00".

Grill/Combi.

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Grill/Combi.

Grill/Combi.

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Grill/Combi.

5) Press " " to start cooking .

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

"Grill/Combi." Pad instructions

Order

1

2

3

Note:If half the grill time passes, the oven sounds twice, and this is normal. In order
to have a better effect of grilling food, you should turn the food over,

close the door, and then press" " to continue cooking.
If no operation, the oven will continue working.

Display

G
C-1
C-2

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Microwave

Power

0%

55%

36%

Grill

Power

100%

45%

64%

4. Quick Start

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1) In waiting state, Press " " to start cooking with 100% power,
each added press will increase 30 seconds cooking time up to 95 minutes.

2) In microwave, grill, combi. cooking or time defrost state, each press of
Start/+30Sec./Confirm

" " can increase 30 seconds of cooking time.

3) In waiting state, turn " " anti-clockwise to set cooking time with 100%

microwave power, then press " " to start cooking.

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

5. Defrost By Weight

1) Press " " once, and the oven will display "dEF1".

2) Turn " " to select the weight of food from 100 to 2000 g.

Weight Defrost

3) Press " " to start defrosting.

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

6. Defrost By Time

1) Press " " once, and the oven will display "dEF2".

2) Turn " " to select the defrost time. The MAX.time is 95 minutes.

3) Press " " to start defrosting. The power is P30 and it cannot
be adjusted.

Time Defrost

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

7. Auto Menu

1) Turn " " right to choose the menu, and "A-1" to "A-10" will display, which

means pizza, potato, meat,fish,vegetable, beverage,pasta, popcorn, cake and

chicken.

2) Press " " to confirm.

3) Turn " " to choose the default weight as the menu chart.

4) Press " " to start cooking.

Example: If you want to use "Auto Menu" to cook fish for 350g.

1) Turn " " clockwise till "A-4" display.

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

2) Press " " to confirm.

3) Turn " " to select the weight of fish till "350" display.

4) Press " " to start cooking.

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Auto menu Chart

Weight(g)

Display

200

200

350

350

1

2 cups (about

2

200

240ml)

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Menu

A1

PIZZA

A2

Potato

A3

Meat

A4

Fish

A5

Vegetable

Beverage

/Coffee

A8

A9

Chicken

A6

A7

Pasta

Popcorn

Cake

A10

400
200

400
600

250

3 cups (about
50(with water

100(with water

350
450
250

450

300
400

1 cup (about

50
100

1 cup

400
600

1000
1200

120ml)

360ml)

450ml)

800ml)

Power

400
200
400

600
250
350
450

250

450
200

300
400

3

50

100

50
100

1

400
600
1000
1200

100%

100%

100%

80%

100%

80%

80%

100%

80%

C-

1

8. Kitchen Timer

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(1) Press " " twice, LED will display 00:00.

(2) Turn " " to enter the correct time.(The maximum cooking time is 95 minutes.)

(3) Press " " to confirm setting, clock indicator will be lighted.

(4) When the kitchen time is reached, clock indicator will go out. The buzzer will ring 5 times.
If the clock be set (24-hour system), LED will display the current time.

Note: The kitchen Time is differ from 24-hour system,Kitchen Timer is a timer.

Clock/ Kitchen Timer

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

9. Multi-section cooking

At most 2 sections can be set for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one section is
defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed in the first section.

Example: If you want to defrost food for 5 minutes and then cook with 80% microwave
power for 7 minutes, operate it as the following:

1) Press " " twice, and the oven will display "dEF2".

2) Turn " " to select the defrost time till "5:00" display.

3) Press " " once, the screen display "P100".

4) Press " " once again or turn " " to choose 80% microwave power.

Time Defrost

Microwave

Microwave

5) Press " " to confirm, and the screen displays "P 80".

6) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time till the oven displays "7:00".

7) Press " " to start cooking, and buzzer will sound once for the
first section, defrosting time counts down; buzzer will sound once again entering
the second cooking. when cooking finish, buzzer sounds five times.

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

Start/+30Sec./Confirm

10. Inquiring Function

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(1) In states of microwave,grill and combination cooking, press " ", the
current power will be displayed for 3 seconds. After 3 seconds, the oven will turn back
to the former state;
(2) In cooking state, press " " to inquire the time and the time will display
for 3 seconds.

Clock/ Kitchen Timer

Microwave

11. Lock-out Function for Children

Lock: In waiting state, press " " for 3 seconds, there will be a long beep
denoting entering the children-lock state and the locked indicator will display if the
time has been set, otherwise, the LED will display " ".
Lock quitting: In locked state, press " " for 3 seconds, there will be a long
"beep" denoting that the lock is released.

Stop/Clear

Stop/Clear

Trouble shooting

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It is forbidden to run the unit without any food inside.
It is very dangerous.

According to Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) directive, WEEE should be separately collected and
treated. If at any time in future you need to dispose of this
product please do NOT dispose of this product with household
waste. Please send this product to WEEE collecting points
where available.