Smeg Multi-function Built-in Ovens, SA398, SA708 Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

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Multi-function

Built-in Ovens

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MULTI-FUNCTION OVENS

CONTENTS

Getting started guide
Setting and using the electronic clock
The cooking functions explained
The oven features explained
Using the cooking functions
The cooking charts
Looking after the oven
Problem solving
Model SA708 special features
Warranty and After sales service

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PRINTED 1997

#8*,£nB9 GETTING STARTED GUIDE

MULTI-FUNCTION OVENS

L) First steps in using your new Smeg oven

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Remove all packaging materials
from the oven and fill in the de­tails on your warranty card.

SEE DETAILS ON

PAGE 10

Keep this in a safe place along
with your original purchase in­voice.

Turn on the power to the oven.
The electronic clock/timer will

start flashing CA 0 . 00

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Set the electronic clock to
correct time of day.
® Press in the r_j symbol. The

display will stop flashing and a
pronounced click will be heard.
© Press the'_+_ button to increase
time to the correct time of day.
If time is over run, use the [—j
button to go back to correct time.

CI) Press in the

lj button.

The

display
will stop
Hashing.

'Advance the time
with this button.
Hold in to rapidly
advance time or press
in single steps to
advance

one

digit at

a

time.

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Release buttons and the clock
will show time of day.

I his is a 24 hour clock:

i.e. 2.00pm = 14.00

The oven is now in manual
mode and the oven is ready for
operation.

The Alarm Bell

The alarm bell is adjustable
in 3 levels. If your alarm
sound is either to quiet or to
loud adjust as follows:
Press and set minute minder

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—

toot

Adjust time for lminute
When alarm sounds press
H to adjust sound. Each
press will change the sound
volume.

D Burning In

Burning off the protective ele­ment coating is important.
With the door shut, and all racks
and shelves fitted,
Set thermostat to between

130 - 160°C

Switch the function selector to
each of the following symbols
and operate oven for 15 minutes
on each symbol.
"Super fan forced"
And "Fan grill" «s^ ,*^»,

3?) Start Cooking

With the Smeg 8 or 10 function ovens there are many options in
choosing a heating function to cook various food types. The func­tion described are the main 4 functions used for every day meals.

Notes on using a Smeg oven
Getting the best from your Smeg multi-function fan ovens will
require some alteration to your cooking techniques.
Lower all cooking temperatures by 30°C, fanned cooking does
not require very high temperatures, try around 160"C and move
up or down slightly from there.
Do not use covered roasting dishes, oven bags or add additional
moisture to your cooking. (This upsets the moisture balance)
Defrost food thoroughly before cooking. Use the defrost func­tion $£ to speed up this process.

On some models the alternative
super fan forced function will
need to be operated in order to
burn in the elements.

Super fan forced model SA708

FAMILY ROAST

(Ti^) Super Fan Forced

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Operate oven Tempera-

A ture between 150 "175°C

Pre-heat 5-10 minutes

Meals:

Family meals, roast chicken,
roast pork, roast lamb, beef etc.
Includes vegetables and other
foods on different levels.

Open the door and allow the
oven to cool down. The smell
will soon dissipate. You are
now ready to cook.

If the smell persists then heat
each function for fifteen min­utes on 200"C

FAN GRILLED STEAK

Fan Grill

(closed door grilling)
Operate oven Temperature
between 160 "200°C

Pre-heat 5 minutes on max
temperature. Turn thermostat
to 180°C during cooking

Meals:

Grilled steak, chops, sausages,
chicken peices.
Browning cheese toppings.

Use upper 2 shelf rack positons

The Oven Door Switch

Your oven has a door micro switch. This switch will auto­matically turn off any element and the oven fan when the door
is opened. This prevents the loss of heat when the door is
opened during cooking.
You can not grill with the door open. Static grilling is
possible for quick grilling with the door closed.

PIES,

PIZZA, QUICHES ! II BAKING, CAKES SCONES

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Fan Forced

Operate oven temperature
between 140' 180°C

Pre-heat until oven
cycles at required temperature

Meals:

Cooking pies, pizza's, quiches,
potato dishes, general heating
such as sausage rolls, baked fish
and warming. Multi level bak­ing.

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Fan Assisted

^ Operate oven temperature

between 140"

180° C

Pre-heat until oven
cycles at required temperature

Meals:

Baking biscuits, cakes etc on
middle 2 shelf levels. General
heating and warming, Casse­roles.

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MULTI-FUNCTION OVENS —

2

"A" Display for automatic
cooking

anualor

Start of automatic cooking

USING THE MINUTE MINDER

Display for

minute minder

a

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+

a

Minute minder symbol, sets minute minder alarm
Programs End Of Cooking Time

Programs Time The Meal Is To Cook For

Decreases time on clock when adjusting or setting time

Increases time on clock when adjusting or setting time

Switches oven back to manual operation after automatic
function is activated, cancels alarm.

SETTING TIME OF DAY:

©Press the ft symbol.Thedis- l IE - 30 J
play will stop flashing and a £L j^ ffl - + A
pronounced click will be heard. O O O O $) Q

©Press the + button to increase
time to the correct time of day.
If time is over run, use - button
to go back to correct time.

24 hourclock.i.c.

1.00pm = 13

00

The minute minder provides a loud audible alarm that
sounds at the end of a pre-set time.
TO SET A TIME:
Press Jl and while holding in press the + button to set the
desired time. A maximum of 23hrs 59 minutes. 23:59

After setting the minute minder, the clock will return to
showing time of

day,

and the .^.symbol will be displayed.

To check how much time is left press the fj. symbol
To cancel the alarm press the Q symbol

At the end of the automatic cooking time the oven will switch
off and a buzzer will sound for 7minutes. To stop the buzzer
press

E| . The A symbol will no longer be illuminated and the

I—I will appear. The oven is now ready for normal manual

use.

The electronic clock always reverts to show time of day.
You can re-check the 'time left' of

the

cooking time by press-

ing the appropriate button. ">wf

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SETTING THE AUTOMATIC FUNCTIONS

© A

©Advance the time with this ©Press in
button. Hold in to rapidly this button,
advance time or press in The display
single steps to advance one will stop
digit at a time flashing.

AUTOMATIC END TO COOKING TIME

To start and stop oven automatically, follow these

procedures:
O Set up oven, place food on racks at the correct height
and close door.
© Set thermostat to the desired temperature.
© Set oven function selector to the desired cooking func­tion.

Press the I I button 0.00 will appear in the display at
the same time press the + button to set the time you need
the oven to operate for in order to cook the meal. eg. lhour
30 min = 1:30

Now, press the J2S, button . A time equal to the time of

day + the previously entered cooking time will be dis-

played.

Override this time and press the + button to set

the time when you want the meal to be ready.

eg.

6.00pm.=18:00

Release |25( the time of day will reappear and the
A (automatic) symbol will remain

on.

The oven

is

now wait-

ing for the cooking start time to be reached.

The oven can be operated manually but programmed to stop
at a desired time.

An example: To start the meal at 6.00 pm and have the oven

switch off automatically an hour and a half later at 7.30pm.

O Set up oven, place food on racks at the correct height and
close door.
© Set thermostat to the desired temperature.

© Set oven function selector to the desired cooking function.
Press the lUHj button (the display will show 0.00) keep this
button pressed and at the same time use the + button to set
the time you want the oven to operate for. e.g. 1.30

lhour

30min.

Release the buttons and the time of

day

will appear and the A

and | | will appear on the display.

You can check

the

time left before the oven turns off, by press-

ing [^J at any time.

CANCELLING SETTINGS AND ADJUSTING THE ALARM

VOLUME

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To cancel any setting, hold in that function button and using

+ or - bring up 0.00 in the display.

A he alarm sound is adjustable in 3 levels (tones). When it is

sounding, press the # button to change

volume.

This level

will then be set for the future. Pressing fl cancels the alarm sound.

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Cooking function
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CONVENTIONAL COOKING

Top + lower element
2100 warts

SPECIALITY COOKING

MULTI-FUNCTIONOVEN

COOKING FUNCTIONS

CONVENTIONAL GRILLING

1800 watts
Only works with door closed!

FAST BROWNING

BASE

HEAT SYSTEM

Provide gentle base heat
from lower element. 1300
watts

PIES ETC FROM FROZEN

SUPER FAN FORCED

3 elements linked to give
total oven heating at 3000
watts

COMPLETE FAMIL Y MEALS

DEFROST

Fan assisted defrosting without
heating

FAST THAWING

FAN ASSISTED HEATING

Top and bottom elements + fan

distribution 2100 watts

CAKE AND BISCUIT BAKING

FAN GRILLING

Full grill element 2600 watts
Fan distribution

CLOSED DOOR GRILING

FAN

FORCED Element
surrounds fan for even heat
distribution
2200 watts

ROASTING & BAKING, MULTILEVELS

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS FOR MODELS SA650 & SA210

FAN GRILLING (ECONOMY)

Centre grill element 1800
watts + fan heat distribution

ECONOMY FAN GRILLING (door closed)

FAN LOWER HEATING

Lower bake element with fan heat
distribution (1300 watts)

LONG SLOW BAKING, FRUITCAKES

ALTERNATIVE FUNCTIONS FOR MODELS SA708 (70cm )

SUPER FAN FORCED

2 elements linked to give _^ ^ >^
total oven heating at 2900
watts

COMPLETE FAMILY MEALS

SMEG OVEN FEATURES

THERMO-SEAL OVEN

The oven compartment is thermo-sealed, which means
only small amounts of cooking vapours escape during
the cooking process. More heat and moisture are retained
in the oven during cooking. This results in faster cook­ing at lower temperatures and with less drying out of
food.

RECOMMENDATIONS

Because your Smeg oven has many cooking options you
may wish to experiment with different functions to cook
various meals and food types.

The oven is primarily as a fan oven, the use of static
( non fan functions) is an option.
(See cooking chart Pg 6).

Always cook meats elevated on the wire rack or grill
tray. The moving hot air from the fan ensures the food is
cooked completely without turning.

Do not open the oven door often to test food or baste.
Watch your cooking temperatures and times. This oven

heats very quickly on super fan forced and fan grill.
As a guide, lower normal cooking temperatures a mini-

mum of 20-30"C for recipes used in conventional ovens.

Temperatures above 200"C are not normally required.

For fan cooking 160 -175°C is very effective.

The use of 250 or maximum thermostat setting should

be done with caution. Refer "static grilling" Pg4.

PREHEATING

Warming the oven prior to cooking is always worth do­ing. Normally 5 minutes at the desired cooking tempera­tures is all that is needed. During winter condensation in
the oven increases. During this time we recommended
pre-heating on [Q] conventional heating for at least 10
minutes before cooking food on a fan function.

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FAN COOKING

SUPER FAN FORCED

The oven function combines fanned hot
air produced from the very hot fan
element, and conventional top and
bottom element cooking to allow food to be
cooked very quickly. This allows cooking on
multiple levels at a time.

•5j£ Temperatures should not be higher than
180"C

•>•> Ideal for large items which require thorough
cooking for example large roasts, turkey and
ham.

•>£ This function can also be used to start the
cooking of a large item which can then be

completed on a slow bake (thermo-fan) or
fan forced cooking.

FAN FORCED

Cooking with just the fan and fan element is

ideal for all multi-level heating and baking. It

gives even heating and allows food

to

be placed

on any shelf position. Keep temperature under

180 C and pre-heat the oven.

FAN ASSISTED COOKING

FAN GRILLING

This oven function combines fan and uAu
conventional heating

to

allow food

to

be
cooked very evenly and quickly. Cooking on
multiple levels at the same time. It differs from
fan forced cooking in that heat is reflected from
the top and bottom elements.
It is ideal for roasts, poultry, biscuits, cakes and
general baking.

•>?£ Do not use the very top rack or lower

element cover positions.

-'£ A maximum of 2 levels of baking is

recommended.

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Temperatures should be 20-30 ° C lower than

required in conventional ovens.

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This is the the main method of grilling
in your Smeg

oven.

The fan grill system
offers fast healthy grilling at lower
temperatures with the door closed. This method
of grilling uses the themostat to control oven
heat, grilling without the need to turn the food.

See grill fan chart Pg6.

The oven combines fan and conventional grilling
to allow even grilling, with the fan reducing the
risk of burning.

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Temperatures should not be higher than

200"C.

See grill chart Pg6.

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Grill on one level only. Upper shelf position

3 or

4.

Other food can be in the oven at the same

time.

•>?c Ideal for all forms of grilling, snacks and
crisping of pasta toppings

plus

grilling of chicken

pieces, steak, sausages, bacon, chops.

CLEANING UP AFTER GRILLING

Allow oven to COOl. (To aid this, turn function control­ler to conventional heat and leave the thermostat off. This
will run the oven cooling fan.)

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Remove roof liner "A" and wash clean.

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Flip the grill rack over in the grill tray and

soak in water with a little detergent.

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Wash up tray and grill rack in the

dishwasher or in the sink.

STATIC GRILLING

Can only be done with the door
closed!

•Sfs Use this function with caution!
Only for short periods of

time

for browning and
crisping. Maximum operating time is ten
minutes.

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Do not leave this function on while the oven
is unattended. Watch food carefully to prevent
burning.

/fc Be careful when opening the oven door, do
so by first cracking the door open just a few
millimeters. Then after 10-15 seconds open
fully.

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The door is closed during grilling. Cook

only on one level. Use high rack position [4]

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Set the temperature from 175"C to 225"C
to control the grill heat, otherwise use the high
temperatures for intense fast browning only.

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Ideal for fast snacks that require crisping or

browning for

example:

Cheese on Toast, Grilled

Tomatoes, Bacon.

CONVENTIONAL HEATING

The oven operates with both top
element and bottom clement only. The

lower element is situated under the

removable lower element cover.
With heat provided from top and bottom this
function uniformly cooks food of-all kinds. Do

not use this function in preference to fan forced.

Heating and cooking from these elements is
slower than fan cooking functions.

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Cook on one level at a

time.

Use centre rack

position or 2nd from top.

-Jfc Temperatures should not be higher than

200"

C.

Preheat the oven for 10 to 15min

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Ideal for slow cooking of casseroles and

delicate baking such as souffles or pavlova.

SUPPLEMENTARY FUNCTIONS

DEFROSTING WITH FAN
The oven operates with fan only, no
heating, to quickly thaw out any type
of food.
Food can be placed on multiple levels.
For faster thawing use the Fan & Bottom
Element function at a low temperature of 50"C

FAN + LOWER ELEMENT
The oven combines fan and

conventional upper heating element to
allow even browning and heating of

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foods without drying out the bottom of

the

food.

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Maximum temperature 150°C

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Cooking on one level only. Centre to

high shelf position.

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Ideal for cooking of vegetable dishes,

pastas and au-gratin dishes

BASE HEAT SYSTEM
The base heating system operates with

the lower element on. It is a slow and
gentle bottom heat, ideal for browning the bot­tom of dishes when the base has not cooked

though.

Food should be placed on the lower element
cover or rack position 1.

As this function produces only a low heat, the

thermostat setting should not be higher than
120"C.

#JJ*h§oE£9 THE OVEN FEATURES EXPLAINED MULTI-FUNCTION OVENS

THERMO-ZONE TEMPERATURE CONTROL

50 75

100

120 140 160

180

200 225

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WARMING LOW HEAT WARM MODERATE HOT VERY HOT OVEN

MODEL SA650 has this selectable zone thermostat system. These temperature settings have
been arranged to provide maximum flexibility along with ease of

use.

Temperatures of 140,160,

180°C will cover almost all normal baking, roasting and fan grilling of family meals.

OVEN RACKS AND POSITIONS

MODEL DATA PLATE

Side racks

•Wire rack

Shallow dish
Grill rack and grill
tray

SLower element

cover

ABOUT THE OVEN

OVEN LIGHT CONTROL

The oven light has no separate control switch.
The oven light comes on when any cooking
function is selected.

The oven light will also come on automatically
when the door is opened.

CAVITY COOLING SYSTEM

The Smeg oven has an additional cooling fan.
This cooling fan helps keep the oven cool and

provides air ventilation
around the oven cavity.

When any function is se-

lected the this fan starts
automatically.
When operating the oven you will feel warm
air flowing out from under the bottom of the
oven door.
Open the oven door, by firstly just cracking
open the door just a little, the fan will capture
some of the steam from the oven. This is an
important user

tip

to reduce condensation when

opening the oven door.

PULL-OUT ROOF LINER

Your oven is equipped with a removable roof

liner "A". It protects the roof of the oven from
grease spatters. The roof liner pulls out easily
so it can be washed and cleaned after grilling or

roasting.

LOWER ELEMENT COVER

The lower element cover "

B"

is the

bottom shelf

of your

oven.

With any fan function, oven proof

dishes can be placed directly on this base.

This is removable for cleaning once the side
racks have been removed. This will only need
to be done if a spill over has occurred, other
wise as part of a 6 monthly oven maintenance.

THE THERMOSTAT CONTROL

On most models the oven temperature control
is variable.
Turn thermostat knob clockwise to the desired
temperature. Turn backwards anticlockwise to
return to the off position.

Throughout this manual we refer to lower tem­peratures than most people would expect to op­erate their oven. These temperature recommen­dations are important to reduce soiling and in
the successful operation of your Smeg oven.

THERMOSTAT INDICATOR

LAMP

The small orange lamp on the front of the con­trol panel illuminates to show the oven is heat­ing.

It switches off

once

the temperature selected
has been reached.
This lamp should switch on and off during the
cooking process, even when grilling.
Because the loss of heat from this oven is low it
takes some time for the temperature to drop in­side the oven and the thermostat to cycle.

OVEN DOOR CONTROL

Your Smeg oven has a door micro switch. This
switch will automatically turn off any element
and the oven fan when the door is opened. This
prevents the loss of heat when the door

is

opened

during cooking.

You cannot grill with the door open. Static
grilling is possible for quick grilling with the
door closed.

COOKING CHARTS

MULTI-FUNCTION OVENS

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by

food type

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BEST FUNCTION TO USE

FOOD TYPE

MEATS

Roast Lamb & beef
Roast pork

Steak

Chops & sausages
Hamburger patties

CHICKEN

Whole chicken

Chicken breasts & fillets
Chicken legs & pieces
Grilled Chicken

FISH
Whole ( baked)
Fillets

CASSEROLES

Meatballs

in

spaghetti

BAKING

Bread
Cakes
Scones

EGG RECIPES
Custards
Quiche
Pavlova & souffle

TOPPINGS

Toast

and

Cheese

on

toast

Au gratin dishes

COMPLETE FAMILY MEAL

Roast meat, veges, roast
potatoes, fruit

pie

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FAN GRILLING CHART

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Times given

are

based

on a

pre-heated oven.

FOOD

STEAK

LAMB

OR

PORK
CHOPS
CHICKEN WINGS

OR

PIECES
CHICKEN FILLETS
KEBABS
SAUSAGES
FISH FILLETS

FISH FINGERS
HASH BROWNS
CHEESE TOPPINGS
CHEESE

ON

TOAST

SHELF

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3
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TEMP'C

180

- 190

160

- 175

160

- 175

160

- 175

160

- 175

160

- 175

150

- 160

160

- 175

180

- 190

160

- 175

180

- 190

TIME

MINUTES

8-10

8-12

10-15

10-15
10-15
10-15
15-20
10-15

8-10
8-10

6-8

FAN FORCED

COOKING CHART

Times given

are

based

on a

pre-heated oven.

FOOD

BAKED WHOLE FISH
ROAST PORK FILLET
ROAST CHICKEN
MEAT LOAF
QUICHE
LAMB CURRY
MEAT

PIE
LASAGNE
APPLE

OR

FRUIT

PIE
APPLE CRUMBLE
SPONGE CAKE

SHELF

2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
3

TEMP

°C

160
160
160
160
160

140

- 160

150

- 160

160-175

160
160
160

TIME

MINUTES

20
40

100

-120

60

20-25

120

60

30

min

40

40-50

25

#XJ*S[Qfte9 LOOKING AFTER THE OVEN

MULTI-FUNCTION OVENS

REMOVING AND CLEANING

THE SIDE RACKS

Side racks "A" are removed by unscrewing the
large nut

"B"

on each side and pulling the racks

slightly to the centre of the

oven.

The side racks
fit in most dishwashers for cleaning, otherwise
use Scotch-brite or steel soap pads to keep clean.

Replace the side racks fitting " C"

into the back
liner. Screw the nuts
"B"

in firmly

When installing the
racks put a little
cooking oil on the
thread of the stud
"B",

this will stop the
nut seizing on at later
date.

GENERAL

CARE

AND

MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning the oven always switch off
power and allow a hot oven to cool down.
Regular cleaning will keep your oven looking
good for a long time. If fat and food splashes
are left they will bake on and be difficult

to

clean

off

later.

The oven should be wiped out with a

damp cloth on a regular basis.

CLEANING PROCEDURES

External Surfaces, buttons and selector
knobs.

Wipe the outside of

the

oven regularly with a

soft damp cloth using a cream cleaner or spray

on-wipe off all purpose cleaners that are safe

for painted surfaces. Do not use chemical or

abrasive cleaners or materials.

CHANGING THE OVEN LAMP

Replacement light bulbs are available from
Smeg dealers or Smeg approved service centres.
Part

No.S9563

Use only a Smeg light bulbs, they

are special high temperature lamps.

1.

Switch off power to oven.

2.

Unscrew glass cover "A" by turning anti-

clockwise.

3.

Screw out light bulb and replace.

4.

Refit glass cover, do not over tighten.

REPLACING THE DOOR SEAL

Regularly check the oven door seal as it must
be intact at all times. If it becomes broken or
worn REPLACE immediately.

^ To remove seal "A" lift from tab "B"

% Sponge seal with hot soapy water.

$£ Re-mount seal "A" keeping the longer side

horizontal and inserting tabs "B" into the

holes "C" starting with the upper holes.

REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR

Removing the oven door

1.

Open oven door .fully.

Lift catch "B" and hook into arm "C" on

both sides.

2.

With hands clasping either side of the

door lift as if
closing the door
until its about
30%

opened . Lift

slightly and pull
the door forward
removing it from
the oven. If you

need to force the

door then its not

in the correct

position.

Refitting the Oven
Door

1.

The parts A, B, & C must be latched

together.

2.

Place the door in front of

the

oven at a

position about 70% open.

3.

Fit the long arms "C" into the top slots on

the oven sides, keeping the door square

so both arms go in together.

4.

Lift the door up and backwards towards

you slightly until you feel the long arms

catch in their slots.

5.

Lower the door as if

opening,

inserting

the lower arm "A" into the bottom slot on

oven side, guide in with forefinger.

6. Make sure that the notch in arm "A"
engages in on the lip of

the

oven hinge

section.

7.

Try to wiggle the door gently from side

to side, it should be firm and clearly
latched into the oven. If force is required

to fit the door then the door position is
incorrect.

8. Open door fully, release catch "B".

9. Close the door slowly and check that it
closes correctly, the door is square to the
oven and not catching on any part.

If you have

difficulty in removing or refitting the

door,

we

recommend you

visit

any Smeg

appliance

retailer.

They will willingly demonstrate

this

procedure.

LOOKING AFTER THE
CONTINUOUS CLEAN LINERS

Your Smeg oven is fitted with special continu­ous clean liners. These are brown coloured pan­els fitted to the side and -^^
rear of

the

oven interior.
They are coated in a spe­cial enamel that absorbs
cooking fats into the coat­ing. These fats are then dispersed
thinly over the surface of the liner so the heat
from

the

oven will oxidize

the

fats and burn them

out during ongoing cooking.

Using the oven at the lower temperatures will
help these liners work best.

DOS AND DON'TS WITH CC LINERS
% Never spray oven cleaner or any chemicals

onto the liner surface.

% Never scratch the surface coating.
% Remove and wash every 6-12 months in

very hot water with a little detergent.

% Splotchy marks and stains on the liners are

normal.

% Replace liners if they become damaged.

LOOKING AFTER THE OVEN

MULTI-FUNCTION OVENS ...

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CLEANING THE OVEN

COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS

There are several brands of commercial oven cleaners that are
available from most supermarkets. These products are a spray on
foam and are generally caustic based. These products are fine to
use on the inside of the oven only once the continuous clean lin­ers are removed.

You can clean the side racks, oven interior, roof

liner,

oven racks

and trays. Always follow the direction on the product.

Never spray these cleaners onto any stainless steel or white
painted parts of the oven. Be very careful.

CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN

Although the oven is fitted with continuous clean liners, the oven
will still get dirty and needs periodic maintenance.
The interior of

the

oven strips down for ease of cleaning:

W: Remove all internal racks and trays.
%£ Remove pull-out roof liner
% Remove the side racks
% Remove continuous clean liner panels, side and back
% Lift up lower element cover and remove, (this is hooked over

the back of the lower element, sometimes it is a little difficult to
get out.)

Once the interior

is

stripped of hardware the cavity and elements
can be sprayed with oven cleaners and wiped clean with paper
towels.

The fan blade on the oven fan gets quite dirty, It is
held on by a knurled nut with a left hand thread. This
blade can be either removed and washed or sprayed
with oven cleaner and sponged off.

Once the oven racks and side racks have been removed they can
be cleaned with scouring pads, like Scotch-brite, steel wool and
abrasive cleaners.
NB.

The side racks will easily fit into the dishwasher.

The enamel trays can be cleaned with hot water and detergent

and abrasive cleaners.

CARING FOR THE STAINLESS STEEL FINISH

The stainless steel exterior of your oven is easily scratched and
once marked they are difficult to remove.

Take care of the stainless steel exterior by wiping with a clean
damp cloth and an abrasive free cleaner. Methylated sprits works
well to remove finger

marks.

There are commercial stainless steel
cleaners available. Be careful they do not polish the surface as
this will leave a mark on the brushed finish of the oven.

PROBLEM SOLVER

CONDENSATION AND STEAM

Often there is a concern from new users to Smeg ovens with the
amount of steam and condensation inside the oven. A greater
level of moisture than is normally expected inside the oven is
normal and helps to keep the food moist during cooking. The
amount of moisture is dependent on the food type, i.e. if it is
fresh, defrosted or still frozen when cooking.

Excessive moisture can sometimes be found and comes from:

% Frozen food or food that is not fully defrosted.
% Not pre-heating the oven.

^ Using static ( non fan) functions to cook meat.

% Excessive oven temperatures. Greater than 160-175 "C.

$z Adding extra liquid to increase oven humidity.

W Using a covered roasting dish or oven bag.
Climatic conditions also play a part in oven condensation. Dur­ing winter it pays to pre-heat the oven longer to reduce conden­sation.

WATER

LEAKS OUT THE

DOOR WHEN COOKING

This is sometimes noticeable when the door is opened during

roasting meats. To eliminate this:

Ensure the oven is well pre-heated. Keep the door closed, do not

inspect the food until you are expecting it to be ready. You do not

need to baste nor turn food. The more you open the door to in­spect or test the food the more condensation will result.

WHAT TO DO IF

THE OVEN WILL NOT HEAT

%£ Check power is on (is the clock flashing 0:00)
^ Check the cook is set correctly, not on automatic yA 0.00 )

% Check the OJ symbol is showing on the clock display.
% Check you have both temperature and function selected.

THE OVEN LIGHT WILL NOT GO

The oven light is controlled off the door micro switch. It will
work when:
% Any cooking function is selected.

The oven door is opened.
Always check the oven lamp. Replacing the oven lamp is not
covered under warranty. (See Pg7.)

NO ALARM SOUND FROM CLOCK

The clock has 3 tone adjustments. Refer

to

Pgl. or

Pg2.

for notes

on adjusting the tone levels.

THE OVEN SHUTS DOWN

This oven is protected by a safety thermostat. If your oven stops
and the clock

goes

out giving the impression of a power cut, your
oven may have overheated. The oven will reset automatically
once the temperature in the cabinet has lowered. You will need
to set the oven clock again as it will be flashing (0.00).

If this happens check:
What temperature and cooking function were you using when
this problem occurred? ( using static non fan functions and high
oven temperatures over 200°C for long periods can cause this
problem).

The cavity cooling fan is running. (turn on any cooking function
and feel for air coming out from just under the oven door.

Use the oven again, only if the problem persists should you need
to consider after sales service.

SA708 SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

MULTI-FUNCTION OVENS

SPECIAL FEATURES FOR

MODEL SA708

The Smeg 70 cm wide oven model SA708 has
some special features:

ROTISSERIE GRILL OPTION:

The rotisserie grill operates on any cooking

function as long as the turn spit is fitted into
the drive motor. "B"

The rotisserie can be used with :

FAN GRILL

STATIC GRILL

FAN FORCED

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Use thermostat set
at 150-175°C

Use normal cooking

temperatures,

as

described

in this manual.

ASSEMBLE TURN SPIT AS SHOWN

Insert rotisserie into drive motor "B" with
function controller set to 0 OFF position.

REMOVING THE DOOR SEAL

Clean in hot soapy water and replace.

INNER DOOR GLASS

It is possible to clean the inner door glass.
% The door should be removed from the oven.

/& loosen the screws "A" by two turns.

% firmly secure the door glass by holding it

on the lower and upper sides.

% Pull the panel

"B"

towards you evenly until

it is removed.

^ Clean in hot soapy water and replace.

NOTE: The glass must be repositioned with
the writing

"D"

legible, this means the reflec-

tive surface is facing the right direction.

REMOVING THE DOOR

The door on the SA708 oven removes slightly
differently to that described on Pg 7.

1.

Open door fully

2.

Remove the bottom of the oven door seal,

(fig 1)

3.

Flip

up the tab

"B"

on each hinge upwards until
they catch, letting the door rest on the tabs "B"
the door will remain adjar. (fig 2)

4.

Hold the door firmly on both sides, close
slightly and lift up and towards you in order to
remove it from the oven.

REFITTING THE DOOR

To reposition the door, reverse the procedure.

1.

Place the door onto the oven at about 30%

open, (fig 3)

2.

Slip the left and right hinge arms into the
oven with the door square and level, so both
arms go in evenly.

3.

Once inserted, open the door fully. Remove
and fold away the tabs "B".

4.

Refit the door seal.

5.

Close the door slowly to ensure there are no

problems.

WARRANTY AND SERVICE

MULTIFUNCTION OVENS ^

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IDENTIFYING YOUR OVEN MODEL

The appliance DATA PLATE is attached on
the inside of the left hand frame panel.

The model No. eg. SA398

BEFORE CALLING FOR WARRANTY
ASSISTANCE

OVEN IS NOT OPERATING

/fc Check power is on.

•#-

Check clock is correctly set and on

manual.

•>£ The oven door is shut.

The oven light bulbs are not covered by war­ranty. If the oven light does not go, check the

lamp first.

OPERATING PROBLEMS

If you are have problems getting

the

results you
expect from your oven, read through this
manual again and check you are following the
procedures.

Your

Smeg

oven operates differently from most

other ovens and will require some adjustment

in cooking technique.

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Smeg Appliances are distributed by:

AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR

OMEGA APPLIANCES PTY LTD

2-8 BAKER ST
EAST BOTANY NSW

P.O.

BOX 55, BOTANY NSW 2019

PHONE: FREE CALL 1800-815-581

NEW ZEALAND DISTRIBUTOR

APPLICO GROUP LTD

120 CAPTAIN SPRINGS ROAD

ONEHUNGA, AUCKLAND

PRIVATE BAG 92900, ONEHUNGA
AUCKLAND.

PH [phone] FAX [phone]

SERVICE AND WARRANTY

Smeg appliances are covered by a 2 year (24month) exclusive warranty. It is important to
record your Date of Purchase and retain your original purchase invoice.
If you have moved into a home with the product already installed and you do not know the date
of purchase, you must record the date you took occupancy and the name of the builder or estate
agent.
Proof of purchase is required in order to obtain warranty service.
Smeg products are only warranted to the original (first) user.

We recommend that you record these details here as well as filing the invoice and any other
details in a safe place.

Dealer from whom the product was purchased:

Date of Purchase: Model No:

Each country has consumer legislation that applies. Any warranty offered by the distributor is in
addition to the rights available to you under that legislation.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

After sales service is available through a national service network.

AUSTRALIA

Sydney

Queensland
Newcastle
Canberra
Wagga Wagga
Victoria

Tasmania

South Australia
Western Australia

Telephone No.
[phone] sale/adim
[phone] service
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]
[phone]

[phone]

[phone]
[phone]

[phone]

[phone]
[phone]
(07)3268

3112

(049) 622

738

(06) 280

7137

(0269)

214 526

(03)9795

1017

[phone]
[phone]
[phone]

NEW ZEALAND

For service assistance, contact the retailer where the appliance was purchased, they will arrange
service for you.
Or contact Applico Group Ltd. directly on [phone] or Toll free on 0800-65-55-25
Service Direct Fax. [phone]

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Smeg Appliances are distributed by:

AUSTRALIAN DISTRIBUTOR

OMEGA APPLIANCES PTY LTD

2-8 BAKER ST
EAST BOTANY NSW

P.O.

BOX

55,

BOTANY NSW 2019

PHONE: FREE CALL 1800-815-581

NEW ZEALAND DISTRIBUTOR

APPLICO GROUP LTD

120 CAPTAIN SPRINGS ROAD
ONEHUNGA, AUCKLAND

PRIVATE BAG 92900, ONEHUNGA
AUCKLAND.

PH [phone] FAX [phone]