Smeg SE900-5, SE900 User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE______________________22

2 INSTALLATION_________________________________________________24
3 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS____________________________________27
4 USE OF THE OVEN _____________________________________________29
5 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ______________________________________30
6 COOKING HINTS _______________________________________________31
7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE __________________________________ 35
8 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ________________________________37

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for th
qualified technician who must install the appliance, set it functionin
and carry out an inspection test.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice, descriptio
of the commands and the correct procedures for cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.

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1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE

THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND

THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN
ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE
OVEN. WE ADVISE CAREFUL READING OF THIS MANUAL AND ALL
THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE USING THE OVEN.
INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THIS
APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC USES AND CONFORMS
TO CURRENT REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN
BUILT TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: COOKING
AND HEATING-UP OF FOOD. ALL OTHER USES ARE CONSIDERED
IMPROPER. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY
FOR IMPROPER USE.

DO NOT LEAVE THE PACKING IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT.

SEPARATE THE VARIOUS WASTE MATERIALS AND TAKE THEM TO
THE NEAREST SPECIAL GARBAGE COLLECTION CENTRE.

IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TO BE

GROUNDED ACCORDING TO THE METHODS REQUIRED BY SAFETY
RULES.

WHEN LINKING UP TO MAINS BY PLUG AND SOCKET, MAKE SURE

THAT BOTH ARE COMPATIBLE AND CONNECT BY MEANS OF A
POWER CABLE COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS
BEEN BUILT IN.

NEVER UNPLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.

DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION OPENINGS AND HEAT

DISPERSAL SLITS.

Introduction

IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF

INSPECTION TEST OF THE OVEN, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS
BELOW. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT
FROM THE SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE CENTRE.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.

ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE CONTROL KNOBS ARE IN THE “ZERO”

(OFF) POSITION WHEN YOU FINISH USING THE OVEN.

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Introduction

NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: THEY COULD

BE ACCIDENTALLY LIGHTED AND CAUSE FIRES.

DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO
TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN.

THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATION NUMBER

AND BRAND NAME IS POSITIONED VISIBLY ON THE OVEN DOOR
FRAME.

THE PLATE MUST NOT BE REMOVED.
THE OVEN IS DESIGNED FOR USE BY ADULTS. DO NOT ALLOW

CHILDREN TO GO NEAR OR PLAY WITH IT.

REPLACED APPLIANCES MUST BE TAKEN TO A SPECIAL GARBAGE

COLLECTION CENTRE.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or
things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance or by the use of non-original
spares.

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Instructions for the installer

2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Electrical connection

Check that mains voltage and power cable ratings are as per the

indications provided on the label attached to the oven door frame.
This label must never be removed.

It is obligatory for the electrical system to be grounded according to the

methods required by safety rules.

If a plug and socket connection is being used make sure that the plug

and socket are compatible. Avoid use of adapters and shunts as thes e
could cause overheating and risk of burns.

If a fixed connection is being used fit power li ne with an omn ipol ar circuit

breaker with a contact opening gap equal to or greater than 3 mm in an
easily accessible position in proximity to the oven.

Remove rear cover by loosening relevant screws to gain access to the

terminal strip. Secure power cable to oven by means of th e appropriate
fitting.

If the power cable is replaced, the wire
section on the new cable must not be
less than 1.5 mm2(3 x 1.5 cable),
keeping in mind that the end to be
connected to the hob must have the
ground wire (yellow-green) longer by
at least 20 mm.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons
or things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance.

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Instructions for the installer

The oven is designed for mounting into any piece of furniture as long as

2.2 Mounting the oven

heat-resistant. Proceed according to the dimensions shown in Figures 1,
2 and 3. For installing under a work top, follow the dimens ions given in

Figure 1-3. For installing under a work top with combined heating plates ,
ensure a minimum clearance from any side walls of at least 110 mm as
shown in Figure 1.
For installing in a column, follow the dimensions given in Figure 1-2
allowing for a clearance of 80 to 90 mm at the top and sides of the
column. Tighten the four screws A inside the frame to secure (Fig. 1).
For installing beneath a non-integrated top, allow for a rear and bottom
clearance as shown in Figure 1 (ref. B). See relevant instructions for
fitting and securing the cook top.

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Instructions for the installer

Never use the oven door to lever the oven into place
when fitting.
Avoid exerting too much pressure on the oven door
when open.
Never use the oven door handle to move the
appliance.

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Instructions for the user

3 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS

All the oven controls are grouped together on the front panel.

3.1 Front control panel

Ruotare la manopola in uno dei due sensi per
scegliere una funzione tra le seguenti:

FUNCTION SWITCH KNOB

NO FUNCTION SET

UPPER AND LOWER

HEATING ELEMENT

WIDE GRILL

GRILL ELEMENT +

GRILL ELEMENT

ELEMENT

VENTILATION

THERMOSTAT KNOB

Cooking temperature is selected by turning the
knob clockwise to the desired setting, between 50°
and 250°C.

THERMOSTAT INDICATOR LIGHT (ORANGE)

When this light comes on, the oven is heating up.
When this light goes out, the preset heating temperature
has been reached.
When the light flashes, the temperature inside the oven is
steady at the set temperature.

LOWER HEATING

ELEMENT + VENTILATED
HEATING ELEMENT

UPPER AND LOWER
HEATING ELEMENT +
VENTILATION

DEFROSTING

VENTILATED

HEATING ELEMENT

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When on, indicates that the function selector knob has been
set on any one of the functions and that the oven is
receiving power. However, to start cooking the thermostat
knob also has to be turned until the relative pilot light comes
on.

3.2 Clock + timer with end of cooking

Instructions for the user

FUNCTION PILOT LIGHT (BLUE/RED)

Permits to select manual cooking or to set timer and cooking time.

Always rotate the small knob A ANTICLOCKWISE.

At end of cooking the oven turns off automatically and the alarm starts

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Select function and cooking temperature before setting cooking time.

3.2.1 Adjusting the clock
To adjust to correct time, PULL and rotate the small knob A clockwise.

3.2.2 Manual cooking

For manual cooking, rotate small knob A clockwise until pointer is
aligned with

3.2.3 Setting cooking time

To set cooking time, rotate small knob A clockwise to the desired length
of time (maximum 90 minutes).

3.2.4 End of cooking

sounding.

3.2.5 Muting the alarm

To mute the alarm turn small knob A anticlockwise until pointer is
aligned with

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Before using the oven for the first time, pre-heat it to maximum

4 USE OF THE OVEN

Before using the ov en make sure that all procedures described in point

“3.2.2 Manual cooking” have been carried out.

4.1 Warnings and general advice

temperature (250°C) long enough to burn any manufacturing oily
residues which could give the food a bad taste.

During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or

tin foil and do not place pans or oven trays on it as this may damage the
enamel coating. If you wish to use greaseproof paper, place it so that it
will not interfere with the hot air circulation inside the oven.

To prevent any steam in the oven creatin

problems, open the door in two stages: half ope
(5 cm approx.) for 4-5 seconds and then fully
open. To access food, always leave the door
open as short a time as possible to prevent th
temperature in the oven from falling and ruinin
the food.

The oven is equipped with a cooling system

the inside oven light may be turned on by simultaneously rotating the

4.2 Cooling system

which automatically comes on upon the oven
being turned on.
Fans cause a steady outflow of air from above
the door which may continue for a brief period of
time even after the oven has been turned off.

4.3 Oven light

function selector knob and the timer knob.
When the oven is not working, the light comes on by simply opening the
door.

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5 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES

The oven features 4 support positions for plates
and racks of different height.

Instructions for the user

Grill: useful for holding cooking vessels.

Plate grill: for placing above plate for cooking foods

that might drip.
Oven plate: useful for catching fat from foods on the

grill above.

Pastry plate: for baking cakes, pizza and oven
desserts.

Roof liner/Grill guard: removing this simplifies
cleaning procedures inside the oven.

Chromium-plated tubular gripper for removing hot
racks and plates from the oven.

Accessories available on request

Original accessories may be ordered from any Authorised Servic
Centre.

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6 COOKING HINTS

In fan-assisted mode preheating should be carried out at 30/40°C

above the cooking temperature. This considerably shortens cooking
times and reduces power consumption, as well as giving better
cooking results.

Keep the oven door closed during cooking

6.1 Traditional cooking

FUNCTION SWITCH

THERMOSTAT SWITCH 50 ÷ 250° C

This traditional cooking method, in which heat comes from abov e and
below, is suitable for cooking food on a single level. You have to pre­heat the oven until the set temperature is reached. Place the food in the
oven only after the thermostat indicator light has turned off. very fatty
meats may be put in when the oven is still cold. Put frozen meat in
immediately, without waiting for it to thaw. The only precaution you need
to take is to set the temperature about 20°C lower and cooking time
about 1/4 longer than you would for fresh meat.

6.2 Hot-air cooking

FUNCTION SWITCH

THERMOSTAT SWITCH 50 ÷ 250° C

This system is suitable for cooking on several levels, including different
types of food (fish, meat etc.), without the tastes and smells mingling.
Air circulation in the oven ensures a uniform distribution of heat.

Instructions for the user

Multiple cooking is possi ble as long as the cooking temperature of th

ifferent foods is the same.

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6.3 Grill cooking

FUNCTION SWITCH

THERMOSTAT SWITCH

Permits rapid browning of foods. You are ad vised to place the pa n in t h e

highest guide. For short-term cooking of small quantities, place the grid
in the fourth guide from the bottom. For long-term cooking and grills, put
the grid in the lowest guide in accordance with the size of the pieces.
While cooking a great deal of heat will come out: keep children away

from the oven.
Keep the oven door closed during cooking.

6.4 Hot-air grilling

FUNCTION SWITCH

THERMOSTAT SWITCH 200

Ensures uniform heat distribution with greater heat penetration into the

food. Food will be lightly browned on the outside and remain soft inside.

Keep the oven door closed during cooking. Heating up time must
not exceed 60 minutes.

6.5 Defrosting

FUNCTION SWITCH

THERMOSTAT SWITCH IN POSITION

The flow of air produced by the fan ensures quicker defrosting.

The air circulating inside the oven is at room temperature.

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The advantage of defrosting at room temperature is that it does not alter

the taste and appearance of the food.

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6.6 Recommended cooking table

Cooking times, especially meat, vary according to the thickness and

FIRST COURSES

LASAGNE 2 - 3 210 – 230 30
OVEN-BAKED PASTA 2 - 3 210 – 230 40

MEAT

ROAST VEAL 2 170 – 200 3 0 – 4 0 P E R K G .
ROAST BEEF 2 210 - 240 3 0 – 4 0 P E R K G .
ROAST PORK 2 170 – 200 3 0 – 4 0 P E R K G .
CHICKEN 2 170 – 200 45 - 60
DUCK 2 170 – 200 45 - 60
GOOSE - TURKEY 2 140 – 170 45 - 60
RABBIT 2 170 – 200 50 - 60
LEG OF LAMB 2 170 – 200 40 - 50
FISH 1 - 2 170 - 200 ACCORDING TO

PIZZA 1 - 2 210 - 240 40 - 45

DESSERT

SHORT PASTRY 1 - 2 170 – 200 15 - 20
CIAMBELLA 1 - 2 165 35 - 45
BRIOCHE 1 - 2 170 – 200 40 - 45
FRUIT CAKE 1 - 2 170 – 200 20 - 30
PARADISE CAKE 1 - 2 170 60
APPLE CAKE 1 - 2 190 60
RICE CAKE 1 - 2 180 60

(*) = WITH PREHEATED OVEN

quality of the food and to consumer taste.

TRADITIONAL COOKING

LEVEL

FROM BELOW

TEMPERATURE

(°C)

TIME

IN MINUTES (*)

DIMENSIONS

GRILLING

FIRST SURFACE SECOND SURFACE
PORK CHOPS 4 7 – 9 5 – 7
FILLET OF PORK 3 9 - 11 5 – 9
FILLET OF BEEF 3 9 – 11 9 – 11
LIVER 4 2 – 3 2 – 3
VEAL ESCALOPES 4 7 – 9 5 – 7
HALF CHICKEN 3 9 – 14 9 – 11
SAUSAGES 4 7 – 9 5 - 6
MEAT-BALLS 4 7 – 9 5 – 6
FISH FILLETS 4 5 – 6 3 – 4
TOAST 4 2 - 4 2 - 3

LEVEL FROM BELOW TIME IN MINUTES

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HOT-AIR COOKING

FIRST COURSES
LASAGNE 2 190 - 210 20 – 25
OVEN-BAKED PASTA 2 190 – 210 25 – 30
CREOLE RICE 2 190 - 220 20 - 25

MEAT

ROAST VEAL 2 150 - 170 65 – 90
ROASTED BEEF 2 150 – 160 70 – 100
ROAST PORK 2 160 - 170 65 – 90
FILLET OF BEEF 2 160 – 180 35 – 45
ROAST LAMB 2 130 – 150 100 – 130
ROAST-BEEF 2 170 – 180 40 – 45
ROAST CHICKEN 2 170 70 – 90
ROAST DUCK 2 160 - 170 100 – 160
ROAST TURKEY 2 150 – 160 160 – 240
ROAST RABBIT 2 150 – 160 80 – 100
ROAST HARE 2 160 – 170 30 – 50
ROAST PIGEON 2 140 - 170 15 – 25
FISH 2 – 3 150 - 170 ACCORDING TO

PIZZA 2 – 3 210 - 240 30 – 50
BREAD 2 – 3 190 - 210 40
TOAST 2 – 3 220 - 240 7

DESSERTS

SHORT PASTRY 2 - 3 150 – 160 20
CIAMBELLA 2 - 3 150 – 160 35 - 45
BRIOCHE 2 – 3 150 – 160 40 – 60
FRUIT CAKE 2 – 3 150 – 160 40 – 50
PARADISE CAKE 2 – 3 150 – 160 65
APPLE CAKE 2 – 3 150 – 160 65
RICE CAKE 2 - 3 150 – 160 65

LEVEL

FROM BELOW

TEMPERATURE

(°C)

TIME

IN MINUTES (*)

DIMENSIONS

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7.1.1 Ordinary Daily Cleaning

To clean and preserve the stainless steel surfaces, always use only

Periodically, to prevent food residues and unpleasant smells from

7 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before performing any operations requiring access to powere
parts, switch off the power supply to the machine.

7.1 Cleaning the outside of the oven

To keep stainless steel in g ood condition it should be cleaned regularl

after use. Let it cool first.

specific products that do not contain abrasives or chlorine-based acids.
How to use: pour the product on a damp cloth and wipe the surface,
rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or deerskin.

7.1.2 Door glass

The door glass should always be kept clean. Use absorbent kitchen

paper to clean. In case of tough spots, clean with a damp sponge using
regular detergent.

7.2 Cleaning the inside of the oven

For best oven upke ep clean regularly after having allowed to cool. Ta k

out all removable parts.

• Clean the oven grill and side guides with hot water and non­abrasive detergent. Rinse and dry.

• Clean the inside walls of the oven (after removing the self-cleaning
liners, see point 7.2.4 Removing the self-cleaning liners) with a soft
cloth moistened with an ammonium solution, rinse then dry. If there
are still stains or drops, place a damp ammoniac-soaked cloth on
the bottom of the oven, close the door and after a few hours wash
the oven with hot water and liquid detergent. Rinse and dry.

7.3 Self-cleaning liners

This oven is equipped with continuous self-cleaning enamelled liners.
These liners make the oven easier to clean and ensure its efficiency
over time.

7.3.1 Using the self-cleaning liners

accumulating inside the oven, the appliance should be operated empty
at temperatures of not less than 200°C for a time varying from 30 to 6 0

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minutes, in order to allow the self-cleaning liners to oxidise the res idues
present; when the oven has cooled, these will then be removed with a
damp sponge

The liners should not be cleaned with abrasive creams or ordinary

1. Remove all accessories from the oven;

7.3.2 Looking after the self-cleaning liners

detergents. Use a damp sponge only, so as not to damage the special
characteristics of the enamel which coats the liners.

7.3.3 Assembling the self-cleaning liners

2. Remove the side grilles (fig.1);

3. Extract the side liners “F” and “G”(fig. 2);

4. Remove the back panel “A” after undoing the threaded ring-nut “C”

5. Reassemble the panels, restoring them to their original position.

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(fig. 2).

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7.3.4 Food stains or residues

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Do not use metallic sponges or sharp scrapers: they will
damage the surface.
Use normal non-abrasive products for steel, and a wooden or
plastic tool if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or deerskin.
Do not allow residues of sugary foods (such as jam) to set
inside the oven. If left to set for too long, they might damage
the enamel lining of the oven.

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8 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE

The oven may require extraordinary maintenance or replacement of
parts subject to wear such as seals, bulbs, and so on. The following
instructions describe how to carry out these minor maintenance
operations.

Before any intervention, disconnect the power supply of th
device.

8.1 Replacement of light bulb

Remove the bulb protector A by turning anticlockwise and change bulb
B with a similar one. Re-fit the bulb protector A.

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Only use oven bulbs (T 300°C).

8.2 Removing

Raise levers B and hold the door on both sides with both hands near
hinges A. Lift up the door forming an angle of about 45° and remove. To
refit, slide the hinges A in the grooves, drop the do or and release lever s
B.

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8.3 Oven door seal

To permit thorough cleaning of the oven, the seal

may be removed. Before removing the seal, take off
the door as described above. Once the door has
been taken off, lift the tabs at the corners as shown
in the figure.
To clean, use water and an ordinary detergent
After cleaning, refit the seal with the longer side
horizontal and insert the tabs into the appropriate
holes starting from the top ones. For the bottom,
take care to insert the tangs in the innermost holes.

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