Smeg SC445MCX User Manual

Instructions for Use

Bedienungsanweisung

Dear Customer: Before going any further, we want to thank you for

preferring our product. We are sure that this modern, functional and practical microwave oven, manufactured with top quality materials, will fully meet your expectations.

We ask you to read the instructions in this booklet very carefully as this will allow you to get the best results from using your microwave oven.

KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Always keep the instruction manual handy. If you lend the microwave oven to someone else give them the manual as well!

Environmental protection

Disposal of the packaging

The packaging bears the Green Point mark. Dispose of all the packaging materials such as

cardboard, expanded polystyrene and plastic wrapping in the appropriate bins. In this way you can be sure that the packaging materials will be re-used.

Disposal of equipment no longer used

According to European Directive 2002/96/EC on the management of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), home electrical appliances should not be put into the normal systems for disposal of solid urban waste.

Outdated appliances should be collected separately to optimise component material recovery and re-cycling rates and to prevent potential harm to human health and the environment. The symbol of a rubbish container superimposed by a diagonal cross should be put on all such products to remind people of their obligation to have such items collected separately.

Consumers should contact their local authorities or point of sale and request information on the appropriate places to leave their old home electrical appliances.

Before disposing of your appliance, render it nonusable by pulling out the power cable, cutting this and disposing of it.

Contents

Installation instructions ..................................................................................................................... 3

Before installation ............................................................................................................................. 3

Electrical Installation ......................................................................................................................... 3

After installation ................................................................................................................................ 3

Microwave safety ................................................................................................................................ 4

The advantages of microwaves ......................................................................................................... 6

Description of your oven .................................................................................................................... 7

Basic settings ..................................................................................................................................... 8

Setting the clock ............................................................................................................................... 8

Hiding/Displaying the Clock .............................................................................................................. 8

Basic settings ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Child lock .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Basic Functions ................................................................................................................................ 10

Microwaves ..................................................................................................................................... 10

Grill ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Microwaves + Grill .......................................................................................................................... 11

Hot-Air ............................................................................................................................................ 11

Microwaves + Hot-Air ..................................................................................................................... 12

Grill + Fan ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Defrosting by time (manual) ............................................................................................................ 13

When the oven is working... ............................................................................................................. 14

Interrupting a cooking cycle ............................................................................................................ 14

Altering parameters ........................................................................................................................ 14

End of a cooking cycle .................................................................................................................... 14

Defrosting .......................................................................................................................................... 15

General instructions for defrosting .................................................................................................. 15

Cooking with a microwave oven ..................................................................................................... 17

Cooking with the grill ....................................................................................................................... 19

Cooking with Microwaves + Hot-Air ................................................................................................ 22

Cooking with Hot-Air ........................................................................................................................ 23

What kind of ovenware can be used? ............................................................................................. 24

Microwave function ......................................................................................................................... 24

Grill and Hot-Air functions ............................................................................................................... 24

Combined functions ........................................................................................................................ 24

Aluminium containers and foil ......................................................................................................... 24

Lids ................................................................................................................................................. 24

Oven Cleaning and Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 26

Front surface .................................................................................................................................. 26

Oven interior ................................................................................................................................... 26

Oven ceiling ................................................................................................................................ .... 27

Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 27

What should I do if the oven doesn’t work? ................................................................................... 28

Technical characteristics ................................................................................................................. 29

Installation ................................................................................................ ................................ ......... 59

Installation instructions

Before installation

Check that the input voltage indicated on the

characteristics plate is the same as the voltage of the power outlet you are going to use.

Open the oven door and take out all the accessories and remove the packing material, including the white polystyrene part that holds the turntable plate.

Do not remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the interior! This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator.

Warning! The front surface of the oven may be wrapped with a protective film. Before using the oven for the first time, carefully remove this film, starting on the inside.

Make sure that the oven is not damaged in any way. Check that the oven door closes correctly and

that the interior of the door and the front of the oven opening are not damaged. If you find any damage contact the Technical Assistance Service.

DO NOT USE THE OVEN if the power cable or the plug are damaged, if the oven does not function correctly or if it has been damaged or dropped. Contact the Technical Assistance Service.

Put the oven on a flat and stable surface. The oven must not be put close to any sources of heat, radios or televisions.

During installation, make sure that the power cable does not come into contact with any moisture or objects with sharp edges behind the oven. High temperatures can damage the cable.

certificate, which should be kept together with this manual.

The electric connection is made via plug (where accessible) or via an omnipolar switch, which is suitable for the intensity to be tolerated and which has a minimum gap of 3mm between its contacts, to ensure disconnection in case of emergency or when cleaning the microwave.

The connection should include correct earthing, in compliance with current norms. WARNING: THE

OVEN MUST BE EARTHED.

If the flexible supply cable fitted to the microwave ever needs to be changed, it should be replaced by an official After Sales Service, because it requires special tools.

The manufacturer and retailers do not accept responsibility for any damage that may be caused to

people, animals or property if these installation instructions are not observed.

After installation

The oven only functions when the door is closed

correctly. After the first use, clean the inside of the oven and the

accessories, following the cleaning instructions given in the section “Oven cleaning and maintenance”.

Fit the Turntable support in the centre of the oven cavity and put the Turntable ring and the Turntable plate on top, making sure they slot in. Whenever you use the microwave, the turntable plate and the respective accessories must be inside and correctly fitted. The

turntable plate can rotate in both directions.

Warning: after the oven is installed you must make sure you can access the plug.

Electrical Installation

Electrical installation must be performed by an electrician qualified in accordance with the legislation in force.

Before connecting the microwave oven to the electric mains, check that the voltage and frequency of the mains matches that which is shown on the rating plate located in the cavity front, and on the guarantee

During installation, follow the instructions supplied separately.

Microwave safety

Warning: Don’t use the baking tray with

microwave function or combined microwave function.

Warning! Never leave the oven unwatched,

especially when using paper, plastic or other combustible materials. These materials can char and may fire. FIRE RISK!

Warning! If you see smoke or fire, keep the

door closed in order to smother the flames. Switch off the oven and take the plug out of the socket or cut off the oven power supply.

Warning! Do not heat pure alcohol or alcoholic

drinks in the microwave. FIRE RISK!

Warning! Do not heat liquids or other foods in

closed containers since these may explode readily.

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

Warning! If the oven has a combined function

mode (microwave with other means of heating), children should not be allowed to use the oven without adult supervision on account of the high temperatures generated.

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

Warning: Accessible parts may become hot

during use. Young children should be kept away.

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.

Beware!

Never heat baby foods or drinks in bottles

or jars with the teats or lids on them. After heating the food mix or shake well so that the heat is spread evenly. Check the food temperature before feeding this to the child. DANGER OF BURNING!

To avoid food overheating or burning it is very

important not to select long time periods or power levels that are too high when heating small quantities of food. For example, a bread roll can burn after 3 minutes if the power selected is too high.

For toasting, use just the grilling function and

watch the oven all the time. It you use a combined function to toast bread it will catch fire in a very short time.

Make sure you never catch the power cables of

other electrical appliances in the hot door or the oven. The cable insulation may melt. Danger of short-circuiting!

Warning! The oven cannot be used if:

- The door is not closed correctly;

- The door hinges are damaged;

- The surfaces of the contact between the door and the oven front are damaged;

- The door window glass is damaged;

- There is frequent electrical arcing inside the oven even though there is no metal object inside.

The oven can only be used again after it has

been repaired by a Technical Assistance Service technician.

Take care when heating liquids!

When liquids (water, coffee, tea, milk, etc.) are nearly at boiling point inside the oven and are taken out suddenly, they may spurt out of their containers. DANGER OF INJURIES AND BURNS!

To avoid that type of situation when heating liquids, put a teaspoon or glass rod inside the container.

Microwave safety

This oven is exclusively for domestic use! Use the oven only for preparing meals. Avoid damaging the oven or other dangerous

situations by following these instructions:

Do not switch on the oven without the

turntable support, the turntable ring and the respective plate being in place.

Never switch on the microwave when it is

empty. If there is no food inside there may be an electrical overcharge and the oven could be damaged. RISK OF DAMAGE!

For carrying out oven programming tests

put a glass of water inside the oven. The water will absorb the microwaves and the oven will not be damaged.

Do not cover or obstruct the ventilation

openings.

Use only dishes suitable for microwaves.

Before using dishes and containers in the microwave, check that these are suitable (see the section on types of dishes).

Never remove the mica cover on the ceiling

of the oven interior! This cover stops fat and pieces of food damaging the microwave generator.

Do not keep any inflammable object inside

the oven as it may burn if the oven is

switched on. Do not use the oven as a pantry. Eggs with their shells and whole boiled

eggs must not be heated in microwave ovens

because they may explode. Do not use the oven for frying as it is

impossible to control the temperature of oil

heated by microwaves. To avoid being burnt, always use oven gloves

for handling dishes and containers and

touching the oven.

The turntable and the grills can bear a

maximum load of 8 kg. To avoid damaging the oven, do not exceed this load.

Cleaning:

Warning! Your microwave oven must be

cleaned regularly. All food remains must be removed (see section on Oven Cleaning). If the microwave oven is not kept clean its surface may deteriorate and this may

shorten the oven’s working life and could

even result in a dangerous situation.

The door contact surfaces (the front of the

cavity and the inside part of the doors) must be kept very clean in order to ensure the oven functions correctly.

Please follow the instructions regarding

cleaning in the section “Oven Cleaning and

Maintenance”.

Repairs:

Warning – Microwaves! The outer protection

of the oven must not be removed. It is

dangerous for anyone not authorised by the manufacturer to carry out any kind of repair or maintenance work.

If the power cable is damaged it should be

substituted by the manufacturer, authorised agents or technicians qualified for this task in order to avoid dangerous situations. Furthermore, special tools are required for this task.

Repair and maintenance work, especially of

current carrying parts, can only be carried out by technicians authorised by the manufacturer.

Do not lean or sit on the open oven door.

This may damage the oven, especially in the

hinge zone. The door can bear a maximum

weight of 8 kg.

The advantages of microwaves

In conventional ovens, heat radiated by electrical elements or gas burners slowly penetrates the food from outside to inside. On account of this there is a major amount of energy is wasted heating the air, the oven components and the food containers.

In a microwave oven, heat is generated by the food itself and the heat travels from inside to outside. No heat is lost to the air, the walls of the oven cavity or the dishes and containers (if these are suitable for use in microwave oven), in other words, only the food is heated.

Microwave ovens have the following advantages:

1. Shorter cooking times; in general these are up to 3/4 less than the time required for conventional cooking.

2. Ultra-fast food defrosting, thus reducing the danger of bacterial development.

3. Energy savings.

4. Conservation of the nutritional value of foods due to the shorter cooking times.

Why food heats up

Most foods contain water and water molecules vibrate when subjected to microwaves.

The friction between molecules produces heat which raises the temperature of the food, defreezing it, cooking it or keeping it hot.

Since the heat arises inside the food:

This can be cooked with little or no liquid or

fats/oils;

De-freezing, heating or cooking in a microwave

oven is quicker than in a conventional oven;

The vitamins, minerals and nutritional

substances in the food are conserved;

The natural colour and aroma of the food are

unchanged.

Microwaves pass through china, glass, cardboard or plastic but do not go through metal. For this reason, metal containers or ones with metal parts must not be used in a microwave oven.

Microwaves are reflected by metal...

5. Easy to clean.

How a microwave oven works

In a microwave oven there is a high tension valve called a magnetron which converts electrical energy into microwave energy. These electromagnetic waves are channelled to the interior of the oven through a wave guide and distributed by a metallic spreader or through a turntable.

Inside the oven the microwaves propagate in all directions and are reflected by the metal walls, uniformly penetrating the food.

... but go through glass and china...

... and are absorbed by foods.

1. Function Selector

7. Stop key

2. Thermostat

8. Power level indicator light

3. Display

9. Operating time indicator light

4. “+” and “-“ keys

10. Defrost indicator light

5. OK key

11. Clock indicator light

6. Start key

12. Child lock indicator light

Control panel

Turntable support

Door window glass

Turntable ring

Lateral supports

Turntable plate

Catches Hot Air Output

Rectangular Glass tray

Rectangular Rack

Description of your oven

Basic settings

Setting the clock

After your microwave oven is first plugged-in or after a power failure, the clock display will flash to indicate that the time shown is not correct. Before using the microwave oven, adjust the clock through the procedure described below but starting on Step 3.

To set the clock, proceed as follows:

1. Press the “+” (4) key until the Clock Indicator Light starts to flash.

2. Press the OK (5) key.

3. Press “+” (4) and “–” (3) keys to set the correct hour value.

Hiding/Displaying the Clock

If the clock display disturbs you, you can hide it.

4. Press the OK (5) key to validate the hour value. The minute numbers will start to flash.

5. Press “+” (4) and “–” (3) keys to set the correct minute value.

6. To finish, press the OK (5) key again.

1. Press the “+” (4) and “-” (3) keys simultaneously for 3 seconds. The dots that separate the hours and minutes will flash but the rest of the clock display will be hidden.

2. If you want to see the clock again, press the “+” (4) and “-” (3) simultaneously again for 3 seconds.

SAFE

Basic settings

Child lock

The oven functioning can be blocked (for example to stop it being used by children).

1. To Block the oven, press the Stop key (7) for 3 seconds. When a key is pressed the display shows a Key symbol and the oven performs no function.

2. To unblock the oven press again the Stop key (7) for 3 seconds.

Basic Functions

Microwaves

Use this function to cook and heat vegetables, potatoes, rice, fish and meat.

1. Rotate the Function Selector (1) to the position corresponding to the Microwave Function

6. The Power Level Indicator Light will start to flash.

2. The Operating Time Indicator Light flashes.

3. Press the OK key (5).

4. Using the “+” (4) and “-” (3) keys set the desired operating time.

5. Press the OK key (5).

Grill

Use this function to brown the top of food quickly.

7. Using the “+” (4) and “-” (3) keys set the required microwave power level.

8. Press the OK key (5).

9 Press the Start key (6). The oven will start to

operate.

1. Rotate the Function Selector (1) to the position corresponding to the Grill Function.

2. The Operating Time Indicator Light and the Display start to flash.

3. With the “+” (4) and “-” (3) keys set the desired operating time.

4. Press the OK key (5).

5. Press the Start key (6). The oven will start to operate.

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