Smeg SUK61PX8 User manual [GB]

Table of contents

1 Instructions 4

1.1 General safety instructions 4

1.2 Manufacturer liability 9

1.3 Appliance purpose 9

1.4 Identification plate 9

1.5 This user manual 9

1.6 Disposal 9

1.7 How to read the user manual 10

2 Description 11

2.1 General Description 11

2.2 Cooking hob 12

2.3 Control panel 12

2.4 Other parts 13

2.5 Available accessories 14

3 Use 15

3.1 Instructions 15

3.2 Using the accessories 17

3.3 Using the hob 18

3.4 Using the oven 19

3.5 Programmer clock 21

3.6 Using the storage compartment 24

3.7 Cooking advice 25

4 Cleaning and maintenance 28

4.1 Instructions 28

4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 28

4.3 Cleaning the hob 29

4.4 Cleaning the door 30

4.5 Cleaning the oven cavity 32

4.6 Pyrolytic 33

4.7 Extraordinary maintenance 35

5 Installation 36

5.1 Gas connection (not valid for the UK) 36

5.2 Adaptation to different types of gas 39

5.3 Positioning 42

5.4 Electrical connection 47

5.5 Instructions for the installer 48

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ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

We advise you to read this manual carefully, as it contains all the instructions for maintaining
the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.

For further information on the product: www.smeg.com

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Instructions

1 Instructions

1.1 General safety instructions

Risk of personal injury

• During use the appliance and its
accessible parts become very hot.
Never touch the heating elements
during use.

• Protect your hands by wearing
oven gloves when moving food
inside the oven.

• Never try to put out a fire or
flames with water: turn off the
appliance and smother the flames
with a fire blanket or other
appropriate cover.

• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical,
sensory or mental capacity, or
lacking in experience in the use of
electrical appliances, provided
that they are supervised or
instructed by adults who are
responsible for their safety.

• Children must not play with the
appliance.

• Keep children under the age of
8 away from the appliance when
it is in use.

• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by
unsupervised children.

• Make sure that the flame­spreader crowns are correctly
positioned in their seats with their
respective burner caps.

• Be aware of how rapidly the
cooking zones heat up. Do not
place empty pans on the heat.
Danger of overheating.

• Fats and oils can catch fire if they
overheat. Do not leave the
appliance unattended while
preparing foods containing oils or
fats. If fats or oils catch fire, never
put water on them. Place the lid
on the pan and turn off the
relevant cooking zone.

• Cooking process should always
be kept under control. A short
cooking process must be
continuously surveyed.

• Keep children under the age of 8
at a safe distance unless they are
constantly supervised.

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Instructions

• While cooking do not place
metal objects, such as cutlery or
dishes on the hob surface as they
may overheat.

• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.

• Do not pour water directly on very
hot trays.

• Keep the oven door closed
during cooking.

• If you need to move food or at the
end of cooking, open the door
5 cm for a few seconds, let the
steam come out, then open it fully.

• Do not open the storage
compartment (where present)
when the oven is on and still hot.

• The items inside the storage
compartment could be very hot
after using the oven.

• DO NOT USE OR STORE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN
THE STORAGE
COMPARTMENT (IF AVAILABLE)
OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT USE AEROSOLS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN
USE.

• Switch off the appliance after use.

• DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.

• Before any operation on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement) always wear PPM.

• Before performing any operation
on the appliance, switch off the
power supply.

• Have qualified personnel carry
out installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.

• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention
of a qualified technician.

• Do not pull the cable to remove
the plug.

• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.

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Instructions

Risk of damaging the appliance

• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring
powders, stain removers and
metallic sponges) on glass parts.

• Use wooden or plastic utensils.

• Racks and trays should be
inserted as far as they will go into
the side guides. The mechanical
safety locks that prevent them from
being removed must face
downwards and towards the
back of the oven.

• Do not sit on the appliance.

• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.

• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.

• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils
could overheat and take fire. Be
very careful

• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.

• DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE
TO HEAT ROOMS FOR ANY
REASON.

• Do not spray any spray products
near the oven.

• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers for cooking.

• Do not place sealed tins or
containers in the oven cavity.

• Remove all trays and racks which
are not required during cooking.

• Do not cover the bottom of the
oven cavity with aluminium or tin
foil sheets.

• Do not place pans or trays
directly on the bottom of the oven
cavity.

• If you wish to use greaseproof
paper, place it so that it will not
interfere with the hot air circulation
inside the oven.

• Do not use the open door to
place pans or trays on the internal
glazing pane.

• Cooking vessels or griddle plates
should be placed inside the
perimeter of the hob.

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Instructions

• All pans must have smooth, flat
bottoms.

• If any liquid does boil over or spill,
remove the excess from the hob.

• Take care not to spill acid
substances such as lemon juice or
vinegar on the hob.

• Do not put empty pans or frying
pans on switched on cooking
zones.

• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.

• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal scrapers.

• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia or
bleach on parts made of steel or
that have metallic surface finishes
(e.g. anodizing, nickel- or
chromium-plating).

• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring
powders, stain removers and
metallic sponges) on glass parts.

• Do not wash the removable
components such as the hob
grids, flame-spreader crowns and
burner caps in a dishwasher.

• Never use the oven door to lever
the appliance into place when
fitting.

• Avoid exerting too much pressure
on the door when open.

• Do not use the handle to lift or
move this appliance.

Installation

• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT
BE INSTALLED IN A BOAT OR

CARAVAN.

• This appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.

• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of a
second person.

• To prevent any possible
overheating, the appliance should
not be installed behind a
decoration door or a panel.

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• Have the gas connection
performed by authorised staff.

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Instructions

• Installation using a hose must be
carried out so that the length of
the hose does not exceed
2 metres when fully extended for
steel hoses and 1.5 metres for
rubber hoses.

• The hoses should not come into
contact with moving parts and
should not be crushed in any way.

• If required, use a pressure
regulator that complies with
current regulations.

• After carrying out any operation,
check that the tightening torque of
gas connections is between
10 Nm and 15 Nm.

• At the end of the installation,
check for any leaks with a soapy
solution, never with a flame.

• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised
technicians.

• The appliance must be connected
to ground in compliance with
electrical system safety standards.

• Use cables withstanding a
temperature of at least 90 °C.

• The tightening torque of the
screws of the terminal board
leads must be 1.5 - 2 Nm.

• Before installation, make sure that
the local distribution conditions
(nature and pressure of the gas)
and the adjustment of the
appliance are compatible;

• The adjustment conditions for this
appliance are shown on the gas
setting label.

• This appliance is not connected to
an exhaust system for combustion
products. It must be installed and
connected in compliance with the
current installation regulations.
Special attention should be paid
to the relevant requirements as for
ventilation.

For this appliance

• Ensure that the appliance is
switched off before replacing the
bulb.

• Do not rest any weight or sit on
the open door of the appliance.

• Take care that no objects are
stuck in the doors.

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Instructions

1.2 Manufacturer liability

The manufacturer declines all liability
for damage to persons or property
caused by:

• use of the appliance other than
that specified;

• failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual;

• tampering with any part of the
appliance;

• use of non-original spare parts.

1.3 Appliance purpose

• This appliance is intended for

cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered inappropriate.

• The appliance is not designed to

operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.

1.4 Identification plate

1.5 This user manual

This user manual is an integral part of
the appliance and must therefore be
kept in its entirety and within the
user’s reach for the whole working
life of the appliance.

Read this user manual carefully
before using the appliance.

1.6 Disposal

This appliance must be
disposed of separately from

other waste (Directives
2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC,
2003/108/EC). The appliance
does not contain substances in
quantities sufficient to be considered
hazardous to health and the
environment, in accordance with
current European directives.

To dispose of the appliance:

• Cut the power supply cable and

remove it along with the plug.

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The identification plate bears the
technical data, serial number and
brand name of the appliance. Do not
remove the identification plate for
any reason.

Power voltage

Danger of electrocution

• Disconnect the mains power

supply.

• Unplug the appliance.

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Instructions

• Deliver the appliance to the
appropriate recycling centre for
electrical and electronic
equipment waste, or return it to
the retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for
one basis.

Our appliances are packaged in
non-polluting and recyclable
materials.

• Deliver the packing materials to
the appropriate recycling centre.

Plastic packaging

Danger of suffocation

• Do not leave the packaging or
any part of it unattended.

• Do not let children play with the
plastic bags.

1.7 How to read the user manual

This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:

Instructions

General information on this user
manual, on safety and final
disposal.

Description

Description of the appliance and its
accessories.

Use

Information on the use of the
appliance and its accessories.

Cleaning and maintenance

Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.

Installation

Information for the qualified
technician: Installation, operation
and inspection.

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Safety instructions

Information

Advice

1. Sequence of instructions for use.

• Standalone instruction.

2 Description

2.1 General Description

Description

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1 Cooking hob
2 Control panel
3 Light bulb
4 Seal

5 Door
6 Fan
7 Storage compartment

Rack/tray support frames

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2.2 Cooking hob

Description

AUX = Auxiliary burner
SR = Semi-rapid burner

2.3 Control panel

1 Temperature knob

This knob allows you to select the cooking
temperature.

Turn the knob clockwise to the required
value, between the minimum and maximum
setting.

UR-3c = Ultra-rapid burner

2 Indicator light

The indicator light comes on to indicate that
the oven is heating up. It turns off as soon as
it reaches the set temperature. It flashes
regularly to indicate that the temperature set
inside the oven is kept constant.

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Description

3 Function knob

The oven’s various functions are suitable for
different cooking modes. After selecting the
required function, set the cooking
temperature using the temperature knob.

4 Door lock indicator light

It comes on when the automatic (pyrolytic)
cleaning cycle is activated.

5 Programmer clock

Useful for displaying the current time, setting
programmed cooking operations and
programming the minute minder timer.
Intermediate positions between the figures
can be used.

The minute minder timer only
activates the buzzer, without
stopping cooking.

6 Hob burner knobs

Used for lighting and adjusting the hob
burners. Press and turn the knobs anti-

clockwise to in order to light the
relative burners. Turn the knobs to the zone

between the maximum and minimum

2.4 Other parts

Shelves

The appliance features shelves to position
trays and racks at different heights. The
insertion heights are indicated from the
bottom upwards (see 2.1 General
Description).

Cooling fan

The fan cools the appliance and comes into
operation during cooking. The fan causes a
steady outflow of air that exits from the rear
of the appliance and which may continue
for a brief period of time even after the
appliance has been turned off.

Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal slots.

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setting to adjust the flame. Return the

knobs to the position to turn off the
burners.

Interior lighting

The appliance’s interior lighting comes on:

• when the door is opened;

• when any function is selected, apart from
the ECO and pyrolytic function.

when the door is open, it is not
possible to turn off the interior
lighting.

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Description

2.5 Available accessories

Not all accessories are available
on some models.

Rack

Deep tray

Useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above and for cooking pies,
pizzas and baked desserts.

Oven tray

Useful for supporting containers with food
during cooking.

Tray rack

To be placed over the top of the oven tray;
for cooking foods which may drip.

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Useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above.

The oven accessories intended to
come into contact with food are
made of materials that comply with
the provisions of current legislation.

Original supplied and optional
accessories can be requested to
Authorised Assistance Centres.
Use only original accessories
supplied by the manufacturer.

Use

3 Use

3.1 Instructions

High temperature inside the oven
during use

Danger of burns

• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.

• Protect your hands wearing heat
resistant gloves when moving food
inside the oven.

• Do not touch the heating elements inside
the oven.

• Do not pour water directly on very hot
trays.

• Keep children under the age of 8 away
from the oven when it is in use.

• If you need to move food or at the end
of cooking, open the door 5 cm for a
few seconds, let the steam come out,
then open it fully.

Improper use

Danger of burns

• Make sure that the flame-spreader
crowns are correctly positioned in their
seats with their respective burner caps.

• Oils and fats could catch fire if
overheated. Be very careful.

High temperature inside the
storage compartment

Danger of burns

• Do not open the storage compartment
when the appliance is on and still hot.

• The items inside the storage
compartment could be very hot after
using the appliance.

• It must not be used to store flammable
materials, cloths or paper.

Improper use

Risk of damage to surfaces

• Do not cover the bottom of the oven
cavity with aluminium or tin foil sheets.

• If you wish to use greaseproof paper,
place it so that it will not interfere with the
hot air circulation inside the oven cavity.

• Do not place pans or trays directly on
the bottom of the oven cavity.

• Do not use the open door to place pans
or trays on the internal glazing pane.

• Do not pour water directly on very hot
trays.

• Cooking vessels and griddle plates
should be placed inside the perimeter of
the hob.

• All pans must have smooth, flat bottoms.

• If any liquid does boil over or spill,
remove the excess from the hob.

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Use

High temperature inside the
storage compartment

Danger of fire or explosion

• Do not spray any spray product near the
appliance.

• Do not use or leave flammable materials
near the appliance or the storage
compartment.

• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers for cooking.

• Do not place sealed tins or containers in
the oven cavity.

• Do not leave the appliance unattended
during cooking operations where fats
and oils could be released.

• Remove all trays and racks which are
not required during cooking.

Precautions

A gas leak can cause an explosion.

If you smell gas or there are faults in the gas
system:

• Immediately turn off the gas supply or
close the valve on the gas cylinder.

• Extinguish all open flames and cigarettes.

• Do not turn on power switches or
appliances and do not remove plugs
from power sockets. Do not use phones
or mobile phones inside the building.

• Open the window in order to ventilate
the room.

• Call customer assistance services or your
gas supplier.

Malfunctions

Any of the following indicate a malfunction
and you should contact a service centre:

• Yellowing of the burner plate.

• Damage to kitchen utensils.

• The burners do not ignite properly.

• It is difficult to keep the burners lit.

• The burners go out when the appliance
is in use.

• It is difficult to turn the gas valves.

If the appliance does not work properly,
contact your local Authorised Service
Centre.

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Use

First use

1. Remove any protective film from the
outside or inside of the appliance,
including accessories.

2. Remove any labels (apart from the
technical data plate) from the
accessories and from the oven cavity.

3. Remove and wash all the appliance's
accessories (see 4 Cleaning and
maintenance).

4. Heat the empty oven at the maximum
temperature to burn off any residues left
by the manufacturing process.

3.2 Using the accessories

Racks and trays

Racks and trays have to be inserted into the
side guides until they come to a complete
stop.

• The mechanical safety locks that prevent
the rack from being taken out
accidentally have to face downwards
and towards the oven back.

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Gently insert racks and trays into
the oven until they come to a stop.

Clean the trays before using them
for the first time to remove any
residues left by the manufacturing
process.

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