Smeg SA987CX-2 User Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

Before operating this oven, please read these manual completely.

To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside the oven cavity.

MICROWAVE CONVECTION/ GRILL OVEN

SA987CX-2

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(a) 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.

(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.

must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person : (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches(broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d) 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.

(e) WARNING : Liquids and other foods must not be heated in

sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

(f) WARNING : 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 aged from 8 years and above and supervised.

(g) WARNING : When the appliance is operated in the combination

mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperature generated. ( if provided )

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• INSTALLATION AND EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................ 3

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................. 4

• WHICH UTENSILS CAN BE USED IN THE OVEN?........................................................... 7

• COOKING INSTRUCTIONS.................................................................................................8

• ZERO STAND-BY - HOW IT WORKS .................................................................................9

• CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................................. 10

• ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................. 11

• BEFORE OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 12

SETTING THE LANGUAGE ..............................................................................................12

STAND-BY "0" MODE ........................................................................................................13

• OPERATION...................................................................................................................... 14

MICROWAVE COOKING ...................................................................................................14

GRILL COOKING............................................................................................................... 15

CONVECTION COOKING (with pre-heat) ......................................................................... 16

CONVECTION COOKING (traditional cooking)................................................................. 17

COMBINATION COOKING ................................................................................................ 18

AUTO DEFROST ............................................................................................................... 21

CAKE ................................................................................................................................. 22

CRUSTY .............................................................................................................................25

AUTO COOK...................................................................................................................... 27

KITCHEN TIMER ...............................................................................................................29

MEMORY COOK ............................................................................................................... 30

SPEEDY COOK ................................................................................................................. 30

LESS, MORE ..................................................................................................................... 30

MANUAL COOLING........................................................................................................... 31

SCROLL SPEED CONTROL ............................................................................................. 31

TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING ...............................................32

ABNORMAL MESSAGE .....................................................................................................32

ARCING ............................................................................................................................. 32

• GENERAL GUIDE LINES...................................................................................................33

• KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN................................................................................................. 34

• BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE .................................................................................. 35

• QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.......................................................................................... 36

• SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 37

• DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ...............................37

INSTALLATION AND EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS

How to examine your microwave oven after unpacking.

Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the oven for any damage such as dents, broken door, latches or cracks in the door. Do not remove the film from inside the door. Notify dealer immediately if the oven is damaged. Do not install if the oven is damaged.

Where to place your microwave oven.

1. Place the oven on a flat and stable surface.

2. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.

3. Surface of the oven is protected by a plastic film which should be removed before using.

4. Leave space behind and sides and upper of the oven. All air vents should be kept a clearance. If all vents are covered during operation, the oven may overheat and, eventually, lead to oven failure.

5. Keep away from radio and TV sets. If the oven is located close to a TV, radio interference may result.

6. Keep away from heating appliances and water taps. Keep the oven away from hot air, steam or splash when choosing a place to position it, or the insulation might be adversely affected and breakdowns occur.

7. THE MINIMUM HEIGHT

OF FREE SPACE NECESSARY ABOVE THE TOP SURFACE OF THE OVEN IS MINIMUM 170MM.

Prior to use (If your oven has a grill element)

In order to protect your oven during transportation and storage, the grill element is covered with a protective coating. To remove this coating the grill element must be heated for 5 minutes. This procedure will produce some bad odours as the protective coating on the element disappears.

To remove the coating, use the following procedures:

1. Place an overproof and microwave safe bowl, containing 200cc of water or more, in the oven.

2. Press the convection button.

3. Set the time to 5 minutes.

4. Press the start button.

5. When the 5 minutes has elapsed, an acoustic signal sounds.

Note:

The protective coating has now been removed and the oven is ready to use. Please be aware that your oven now is very hot.

6. Open the oven door and remove the bowl with water (use

oven gloves when removing the bowl).

- WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without

supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

Electrical Connection

WARNING-THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.

REFER TO RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CHECK THAT THE APPLIANCE VOLTAGE CORRESPONDS WITH THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE IN YOUR HOME.

We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets that can be switched off when the machine is not in use.

IMPORTANT-The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code

GREEN AND YELLOW-EARTH BLUE-NEUTRAL BROWN-LIVE

As the colour of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

• This oven requires a current of approximately 10amperes, 240V, 50Hz.

• Power supply cord is about 1.2 meters long.

• The voltage used must be the same as specified on this oven.

Using a higher voltage may result in a fire or other accident

causing oven damage. Using low voltage will cause slow cooking. We are not responsible for damage resulting from use of this oven with a voltage of ampere fuse other than those specified.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter "E" or the earth symbol or coloured GREEN AND YELLOW, or GREEN. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "N" or coloured BLACK, or BLUE. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter "L" or coloured RED , or BROWN. If the terminals in the plug are unmarked or you are in any doubt as to the correct connections, consult a qualified electrician.

If you do not make the proper electrical connections you will damage your microwave oven and possibly injure yourself. Neither the manufacturer nor the supplier are liable if this happens.

MOULDED PLUGS Should it be necessary to remove a moulded on plug from the mains cable, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable replacement.

The moulded plug cannot be used for any other appliance, therefore remove the fuse and dispose immediately and safely to prevent anyone, especially children from plugging it in to a wall socket, which will create a safety hazard.

Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and should only be replaced with a flexible cord obtained from the manufacturer.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other warnings:

Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure high performance from this oven:

1. Do not use the oven for any reason other than food preparation, such as for drying clothes, paper, or any other nonfood items or for sterilizing purposes.

2. Do not use the oven when empty, this could damage the oven.

3. Do not use the oven cavity for any type of storage, such as papers, cookbook, cookware, etc.

4. Do not operate the oven without the metal tray in place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base.

5. Make sure you remove caps or lids prior to cooking when you cook food sealed in bottles.

6. Do not put foreign material between the oven surface and door. It could result in excessive leakage of microwave energy.

7. Do not use recycled paper products for cooking. They may contain impurities which could cause sparks and/or fires when used during cooking.

8. Do not pop popcorn unless popped in a microwave approved popcorn popper or unless it's commercially

packaged and recommended especially for microwave ovens. Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield than conventional popping; there will be a number of unpopped kernels. Do not use oil unless specified by the manufacturer.

9. Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers, etc., without first piercing them several times with a fork.

10. Do not pop popcorn longer than the manufacturer's directions. (popping time is generally below 3 minutes). Longer cooking does not yield more popped corn, it can cause scorchings and fire. Also, the cooking tray can become too hot to handle or may break.

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

12. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

13. 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.

14. Always test the temperature of food or drink which has been heated in a microwave oven before you give it to somebody, especially to children or elderly people. This is important because things which have been heated in a microwave oven carry on getting hotter even though the microwave oven cooking has stopped.

15. Eggs in their shell and whole hardboiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended;

16. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.

17. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire.

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

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

a) Do not overheat the liquid. b) Stir the liquid both before and

halfway through heating it

c) Do not use straight-sided

containers with narrow necks.

d) After heating, allow the container

to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

e) Use extreme care when inserting

a spoon or other utensil into the container.

19. This 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.

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

21. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

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

23. Do not use a steam cleaner in the oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

11. Do not use the oven for any reason other than food

preparation, such as for drying clothes, paper, or any other nonfood items or for sterilizing purposes. They may catch on fire.

12. Do not use the oven when empty, this could damage the

oven.

13. Do not use the oven cavity for any type of storage, such

as papers, cookbook, cookware, etc.

14. Do not operate the oven without the turntable tray in

place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base.

15. Be caution when removing the turntable tray after cooking

meats that may have caused an accumulation of grease in the tray.

16. Unlike microwave-only ovens, this oven may become hot

on the cabinet and oven door. Always use hot pads or oven mitts when placing or removing food and/or accessories from the oven. Be cautions about touching parts other then control panel during or immediately following grill or combination cooking.

17. If the oven is hot from combination cooking, do not use

plastic or Styrofoam cookware for microwave cooking. They may melt.

18. Do not use recycled paper products for cooking.

They may contain impurities which could cause sparks and/or fires when used during cooking.

19. Do not continue to cook with metal utensils if sparking

appears. See "Accessories" section on page 7 for proper use of cookware.

10. Do not leave the oven unattended during short cooking times. Overcooking and fire may result.

11. Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers, etc., without first piercing them several times with a fork.

12. Do not pop popcorn unless popped in a microwave approved popcorn popper or unless it's commercially packaged and recommended especially for microwave ovens. Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield than conventional popping; there will be a number of unpopped kernels. Do not use oil unless specified by the manufacturer.

13. Do not attempt to operate this appliance with the door open.

14. Do not attempt to remove covers, panels, etc.

15. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials.

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

17. Microwave heating of berverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the container.

18. Make sure you remove caps or lids prior to cooking when you cook food sealed in bottles.

19. Do not put foreign material between the oven surface and door. It could result in excessive leakage of microwave energy.

20. Do not pop popcorn longer than the manufacturer's directions. (popping time is generally below 3 minutes). Longer cooking does not yield more popped corn, it can cause scorchings and fire. Also, the cooking tray can become too hot to handle or may break.

21. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.

22. Always test the temperature of food or drink which has been heated in a microwave oven before you give it to somebody, especially to children or elderly people. This is important because things which have been heated in a microwave oven carry on getting hotter even though the microwave oven cooking has stopped.

23. 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;

24. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the

oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.

25. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control

the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire.

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

27. Do not use a steam cleaner in the oven.

General Use

Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure top performance from this oven:

1. Eggs

Never cook eggs in their shells. Steam will build up inside the shell during cooking and the egg will explode. If you want to cook or reheat eggs which have not been broken up by scrambling or mixing, you must always pierce the yolks or these will also explode. You should slice shelled hard boiled eggs before you reheat them in your microwave oven.

2. Piercing

Always pierce food which has a skin or membrane, for example, potatoes, tomatoes, apples, sausages etc. If you don't pierce them, steam will build up inside and they may explode.

3. Lids

Always remove the lids of jars and containers and take away food containers, before you cook using your microwave oven. If you don't, then steam and pressure might build up inside and cause an explosion even after the microwave cooking has stopped.

Shallow containers give more even cooking results. Utensils made of china and ceramic excellent to use in your microwave oven. Most types of glass are also very good. Lead crystal glass can crack and should therefore, not be used. Plastics and paper can also be used, provided they can withstand the temperature of the heated food. For cooking only use plastics, which will withstand a temperature of over 120˚C, e.g. polypropene and polyamide. Some plastic materials, e.g. melamine, will be heated by the microwave, and be damaged. To find out if a certain container is suitable, the following simple test can be made: Place the empty container and a glass of water inside the microwave oven. The water is needed because the oven must not be operated empty or with empty containers only. Let the oven work on full power for one minute. A suitable container will only be lukewarm.

Metal containers, e.g. saucepans or frying pans should not be used in microwave ovens. Nor should plates or vessels with decorations be used since metal e.g. gold, might be part of the decoration and such decorations will be damaged. Small pieces of aluminiuum foil can be used, but only to shield the areas that would over-cook (e.g. for covering chicken wings, leg tips and fish tails) but the foil must not touch the side of the oven as damage may occur.

Microwave function only

Utensils and cooking containers used in a microwave oven should be of a material that does not act as a barrier to microwave energy. Generally this means that you should cook in either (paper), plastic, glass or ceramic. Metal pans reflect microwave energy and inhibit cooking, and should not be used. In addition to material, the shape of the container should also be considered. Round oval shapes give the most even cooking. Square or rectangular containers may over-cook foods in the corners because more energy is absorbed there.

TO AVOID EXPLOSION AND SUDDEN BOILIING

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

Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.

WHICH UTENSIL CAN BE USED IN THE OVEN?

WARNING

Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. 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 a spoon or other utensilis is inserted into the liquid. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: a) Do not overheat the liquid. b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it c) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the

microwave oven for a short time before removing the container.

e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil

into the container.

Caution:

• There are a number of accessories available on the market. Before you buy, make sure they are suitable for microwave use.

• When you put food in the microwave oven, make sure that food, food supports or covering do not come in direct contact with any of the internal walls or the ceiling of the cavity since discolouration may take place.

Glass (general) No Yes (1) No Glass (heat resistant) Yes Yes Yes Glass-ceramic and ceramic (heat resistant) Yes Yes (1) Yes (1) Earthenware Yes Yes Yes China (heat resistant) Yes Yes Yes Plastic (general) No Yes (2) No Plastic (heat resistant) Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2) Aluminium foil containers /aluminium foil Yes Yes (3) Yes Metal baking tins Yes (4) No Yes (4) Metal (pots.pans, etc) Yes No No Paper No Yes No

1. Without metal parts or metal trims.

2. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain temperatures. Check carefully!

3. It is possible to use aluminium foil to shield deliate areas of food (this prevents over-cooking).

4. Metal tins can be used in the combination methods, however if these are very deep, they will greatly reduce the efficiency, as metal shields the microwave energy from the food.

Material

Grill &

Convection

cooking

Microwave

cooking

Combined

cooking

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various of utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.

● : Recommended use ▲ : Limited Use ✕ : Not Recommended

Utensil Safe Comments

Aluminium foil

Crust plate

China and earthenware

Disposable polyester cardboard dishes

Fast-food packaging

• Polystyrene cups containers

• Paper bags or newspaper

• Recycled paper or metal trims

Glassware

• Oven-to-table ware

• Fine glassware

• Glass jars

Metal

• Dishes

• Freezer bag twist ties

Paper

• Plates, cups, napkins and Kitchen paper

• Recycled paper

Plastic

• Containers

• Cling film

• Freezer bags

Wax or grease-proof paper

Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to the oven wall or if too much foil is used.

Do not preheat for more than 8minutes.

Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are usually suitable, unless deco-rated with a metal trim.

Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.

Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the polystyrene to melt. May catch fire. May cause arcing.

Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim. Can be used to warm foods or liquids. Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly. Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.

May cause arcing or fire.

For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb excess moisture. May cause arcing.

Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do not use Melamine plastic. Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the food. Take care when removing the film as hot steam will escape. Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight. Prick with a fork, if necessary.

Can be used to retain moisture and prevent spattering.

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What is Stand-by Power ...

This oven has a special feature that can reduce stand-by power consumption by not unplugging or totally switching off.

So the oven will get turned off automatically when not in use for 10 minutes after finishing working. Although the oven is always plugged in, the oven does not consume energy in power save mode at all. When a user will open the door once, the oven wake up out of power save mode and get ready to work. Stand-by power refers to the electric power consumed by electronic and electrical appliances while they are switched off or in a stand-by mode.

ZERO STAND-BY - HOW IT WORKS

1. Now unplugged. 2. Connect its power cord to an outlet. but its display will not turn on.

3. Open the door for using the oven. and then its display will turn on.

How to turn on the oven at first ...

1. The oven will get turned off automatically when not in use for 10 minutes after finishing working

2. Open the door for using the oven. and then its display will turn on.

How to turn on the oven after working ...

CONTROL PANEL

DISPLAY WINDOW

MICROWAVE indicator, showing

microwaving in progress.

DEFROST indicator, showing

defrosting in progress.

GRILL(upper grill heater) indicator,

showing grilling in progress.

GRILL(lower grill heater) indicator,

showing grilling in progress.

CONVECTION indicator, showing

convectioning in progress.

% percentage microwave power level

indicator.

BUTTONS

Language : Press to select the

language.

Kitchen Timer : Use to set Kitchen

Timer.

Less : Use to remove time from

cooking.

More : Use to add time to cooking.

Memory : Use to set favorite cooking

mode.

Cake : Press to select cake menu.

Crusty : Press to select crusty menu.

Auto Cook : Press to select auto cook

menu.

M/W : Press to select microwave

power level.

GRILL : Press to select grill.

COMBI : Press to select combi

cooking mode.

CONVECTION : Press to select

convection temperature.

AUTO DEFROST : Press to select

defrost menu.

Dial knob : Use to set time, weight

and quantity.

STOP / CLEAR : Press once to stop a

programme, and twice to cancel a programme.

START / SPEEDY COOK : Press to

start a programme, also for speedy start (each press adds 30 seconds microwave cooking time).

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6 5

7 8

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ACCESSORIES

This oven comes equipped with several accessories. They can be used in various ways to facilitate cooking.

■ Rotating base

This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven’s cavity floor.

This to remain in the oven for all cooking. It should only be removed for cleaning.

■ Turntable tray or turntable

This metal tray fits over the rotating base and locks into place.

This is to be used in the oven for all cooking. It rotates clockwise or counterclockwise during cooking. It is easily removable for cooking and cleaning needs.

■ Metal rack

This metal rack is used with the turntable tray.

■ HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES OF COOKING

Important:

The rotating base must be placed in the center of the oven’s cavity and fitted in the rotating shaft exactly. In case the rotating base does not fit in the rotating shaft, the rotating base might become as tray and sparks can occur.

■ Turntable

• Microwave cooking

• Convection cooking

• Combination cooking

• Auto cooking (1,2,3,7,8,9)

■ Metal rack (high)

• Grill cooking

• Auto cooking (4)

■ Metal rack (low)

• Defrost

• Grill cooking

• Convection cooking

• Auto cooking (5, 6)

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