Smeg SC770U User Manual

Table of Contents

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................. 4

2. INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Oven Use ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

3. GUIDE TO OVEN CONTROLS ............................................................................................... 8

3.1 Front panel ...................................................................................................................................................... 8

3.2 Description of controls ..................................................................................................................................... 8

4. ELECTRONIC ANALOG CLOCK ............................................................................................ 9

5. USING THE OVEN ................................................................................................................ 11

5.1 General advice .............................................................................................................................................. 11

5.2 Turning on the oven ...................................................................................................................................... 11

5.3 Inside light ..................................................................................................................................................... 11

5.4 Cooling fan .................................................................................................................................................... 11

5.5 Using the rotisserie rod ................................................................................................................................. 12

6. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 13

7. COOKING HINTS .................................................................................................................. 14

7.1 Traditional cooking ........................................................................................................................................ 14

7.2 Hot-air cooking .............................................................................................................................................. 14

7.3 Broiler ............................................................................................................................................................ 15

7.4 Broiler with hot air ......................................................................................................................................... 15

7.5 Defrosting ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF THE OVEN ............................................................... 16

8.1 Cleaning stainless steel ................................................................................................................................ 16

8.2 Oven door glass ............................................................................................................................................ 16

9. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 17

9.1 Replacing the oven light ................................................................................................................................ 17

9.2 Removing the oven door ............................................................................................................................... 18

NOTE: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE INSTALLED SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN. ANY TECHNICAL PROCEDURES MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AN AUTHORIZED TECHNICIAN.

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

Important Safety Instruction

1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages throughout this manual and on the appliance. Read all instructions before using the appliance and always obey all safety messages.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION This is a safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS A signal word – DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION – is used with the safety alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. It means you can be killed or seriously injured if you do not immediately follow the instructions. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

follow the instructions. WARNING means you can be killed or seriously injured if you do not

WARNING

- This appliance is intended for home use only.

- Only use the appliance for its intended purpose. The manufacturer can not be

held responsible for damages caused by improper use of this oven.

- This appliance complies with current safety requirements. Improper use of the

appliance can lead to personal injury and material damage.

- Read all the instructions before installing or using the oven for the first time.

- Keep these operating instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.

Important Safety Instruction

2. INSTALLATION

- Before installation, make sure that the voltage and frequency listed on the ID plate correspond with

the household electrical supply. This data must be the same to prevent injury or damage to the

appliance. Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt.

- Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

- To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, the appliance must always be continuously

connected to an effective grounding system. This basic safety requirement must be met. If there is

any doubt, have your household electrical system checked by a qualified electrician.

- The manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by the lack or inadequacy of an effective

grounding system or the failure to meet the requirements of national and local electrical codes.

- The oven should not be operated until it has been properly installed within the cabinetry.

- Installation, maintenance and repair work should be performed by an authorized service technician.

Work by unqualified persons can be dangerous and may void the warranty.

- Before installation or service, disconnect the power supply to the work area by “tripping” the circuit

breaker, or shutting off the main power.

2.1 Oven Use

WARNING

- Prevent children from touching the appliance when in use.

- Use heat-resistant pot holders when placing items in the oven, shifting them, or removing them

from the oven. The upper heating element and oven racks can become very hot and cause burns.

- To prevent burns, always place the oven racks at the desired height while the oven is cool.

- Always open the door carefully. Allow hot air or steam to exit before food is placed in the oven or

BURN HAZARD

This oven can produce high temperatures that can cause burns. To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, personal injury, or damage when using the oven, follow the basic precautions, including the following:

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- To prevent burns, allow the heating element to cool before cleaning by hand.

- Only clean the parts listed in this manual.

CAUTION: heating elements may be hot even if not glowing. During and after use, do not allow clothing or other flammable materials to enter into contact with the heating elements or interior surfaces of the oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. External parts of the oven such as the oven door glass, vent openings and the control panel may also become hot.

Important Safety Instruction

- Do not obstruct oven vents.

- Do not let metal objects (aluminum, foil, metal pans) come into contact with the heating elements.

- Do not slide cookware across the bottom of the oven. This could scratch and damage the surface.

- Do not lean, sit or place heavy items on the open oven door. The door can support a maximum

weight of 75 lbs. (34 kg).

- Do not heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure could build up and the container could

burst.

- Never add water to a hot oven tray or pan or pour water directly on food in a hot oven. The steam that

is formed could cause serious burns or scalds. Any sudden change in temperature can damage the

oven’s enamel.

- This oven must only be used for cooking. Do not usethis appliance as a dryer, kiln, dehumidifier,

etc. Fumes or vapors given off by glues, plastics or other non-food items could ignite and cause

material damage to property or personal injury.

- Cover all cooked food that is left in the oven to be kept warm. This will prevent moisture from

condensing on the inside of the oven. Long-term or excessive condensation could damage the oven.

- Never use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. Do not place pots, pans or baking sheets

directly on the oven bottom when using the upper and lower heating elements, the upper and lower

heating elements + convection fan or the convection heating element. This could crack the enamel of

the oven bottom.

- Never store flammable liquids or materials in, above or under an oven or near cooking

surfaces.

- Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the oven. Steam could penetrate electrical components and

cause a short circuit.

- Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the oven is in use. Never allow

children to sit or stand on any part of the oven.

CAUTION: Item of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above the oven. Children

climbing on the oven to reach these items could be seriously injured.

Important Safety Instruction

- Do not leave the oven unattended when cooking with oils or fats as there is an increased risk of fire if

overheated.

- Do not use water on grease fires!

- Put the fire out with a properly rated dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

- Be careful of loose fitting or hanging garments while operating the oven.

- Do not use the oven as a room heater.

- Make sure that the power cords of small appliances do not come into contact with or get caught in

the oven door.

- Use only dry, heat resistant potholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces may result

in steam burns. Do not let potholders come into contact with hot oil. Do not substitute towels or other

bulky cloth in place of potholders.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of

California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to give warning of potential exposure to such substances.

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

This appliance can cause low-level exposure to some of the substances listed, including benzene, formaldehyde, carbon monoxide, toluene, and soot.

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