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    SA304X-8 electric oven operating and installation instructions[...]

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    SA304X-8 electric oven operating and installation instructions[...]

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    3 Content s INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these cont ain user advice, description of the commands and the c orrect procedures for cleaning and maintenance of the applia nce. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INST ALLER: the se instructions ar e intended for the qualified technician who must pe rform the installation, put it into operation and test the appliance. 1[...]

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    General instructions 4 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL P ART OF THE APPLIANCE. IT MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PL ACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE APPLIANCE. CAREFUL READING OF THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCT IONS THEREIN BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE IS ESSENTIA L. INST ALLA TION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QU[...]

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    General instructions 5 DO NOT USE STEEL SPONG ES AND SHARP SCRAPERS AS THEY WILL DAMAGE THE SURF ACE. USE NORMAL NON-ABRASIVE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WOODEN OR PLASTIC UTENSILS IF NECESSARY . RINSE THOROUGHL Y AND DRY USING A SOFT CLOTH OR A MICROFIBRE CLOTH. DO NOT ALLOW RESIDUES OF SUGARY FOODS (SUCH AS JAM) T O SET INSIDE THE OVEN. IF THEY ARE ALLOW[...]

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    General instructions 6 2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REFER TO THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUC TIONS FOR THE SAFETY REGULA TIONS FOR ELECTRIC OR GAS APPLIANCES AND VENTILA TION FUNCTIONS. IN YOUR INTERESTS AND FOR YOUR SAF ETY THE LA W REQUIRES THA T THE INST ALLA TION AND SERVICING OF ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IS CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE[...]

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    General instructions 7 DO NOT LET CHILDREN GO NEAR THE APPL IANCE WHEN IT IS IN OPERA TION OR P L AY W I T H I T AT A N Y T I M E . DO NOT INSERT POINTED MET AL OBJECTS (CUTLERY OR UTENSILS) INTO THE SLITS IN THE APPLIANCE. IF THE APPLIANCE IS INST ALLED ON CARA V ANS OR BOA TS, IT MUST NOT BE USED TO HEA T ROOMS. DO NOT USE STEAM JETS FOR CLEANING[...]

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    Instructions for disposal 8 3. ENVIRONMENT AL RESPONSIBILITY Our product's packing is made of non-pol luting mate rials, which are therefore compatible with the environment and recyclab le. Please help by disposing of the packaging correctly . Y ou can obtain th e addresses of colle ction, recycling and disposal centres from your re tailer or [...]

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    Instructions for the User 9 4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN Multifunction Control panel Roof liner Inside lights Rack and tray support frames (on some models only) Insert for the rotisserie rod (on some models only) Bottom plate (on some models only) Multifunction Pizza plate or cover recess (on some models only) Oven fan Pyrolytic[...]

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    Instructions for the User 10 5. A V AILABLE ACCESSORIES NOTE: Some models are not provided with all accessories. Rack: useful for holding cooking containers. For use in ovens with frames. Rack: useful for holding cooking containers. For use in ovens with moulded runners. T ray rack: to be placed over the to p of the oven tray; for cooking foods whi[...]

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    Instructions for the User 11 The rotisserie k it is available on request, including the foll owing accessories (to be used as described below): Rotisserie frame: supports the rotisserie rod. Rotisserie rod: for cooking chicken and all foods which require uniform co oking over their entire surface. 5.1 Using th e rack or tray The racks and tra ys ar[...]

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    Instructions for the User 12 The support rack i s inserted into the tray (as shown in the illustration). Using this, foods can be cooked and the fat can be collected separately from the food which is being cooked. 5.3 Using the ha ndle The handle is used to extract hot tray s and racks from the oven. Use the accessory as shown in the illustrations.[...]

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    Instructions for the User 13 5.4 Using the rotisserie rod (on some models only) When cooking with the rotisserie, positio n the frame on the th ird runner (see 6.2.1 Oven runners). Once the frame is in serted , the shaped part must sit facing outwards (as shown in the illu stration). Then prepare the rotisser ie rod with t he food, using the clip f[...]

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    Instructions for the User 14 6. USING THE OVEN 6.1 Before using the appliance • Remove any labels (ap art from the te chnical data plate) from trays, dripping pans and the cooking compartment. • Remove any protective film from the outside or inside of the appl iance, including from accessories such as trays, dripping pans, the pizza pla te or t[...]

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    Instructions for the User 15 6.2.2 Cooling system The appliance is equipped with a cooling system which comes into operation as so on as a cooking function starts. The fan ca uses a steady outflow of air from above the door which may continue for a brief period of time even after the ove n has been turned off. 6.2.3 Oven inside light s The oven lig[...]

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    Instructions for the User 16 6.3 W arnings and general advice for usage All cooking operations must be carried out with the door clos ed. Cooking proces ses using the grill / fan-ass isted grill must not last more than 20 minutes. During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil and do not place pans or oven trays on i[...]

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    Instructions for the User 17 6.4 Descrip tion of the controls on the front p anel All the appliance's control and monitoring devices are located together on the front panel. Multifunction model Multifunction model Pyrolytic Model OVEN THERMOST A T KNOB This knob can be used to sele ct the cooking temperature. T urn the knob clockwise to the de[...]

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    Instructions for the User 18 THERMOST A T INDICA TOR LIGHT (multifunction models) The indicator light comes on to indicate that the oven is heating up . It goes out when the set temperature i s reached; When it flashes at regular intervals, the temperature inside the oven is being kept constantly at the set level. THERMOST A T INDICA TOR LIGHT (pyr[...]

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    Instructions for the User 19 TIMER KNOB (on some models only) T o set a cooking time, turn the knob clockwise to select the desired value in minutes. At the end, a bu zzer will sound and the cooking process will be interrupted . T o st art cooki ng with any of the function s, a cooki ng time must be set or the timer knob must be turned to for cooki[...]

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    Instructions for the User 20 FUNCTION KNOB T urn the knob clockwise or anti-clockwise to select a function from the following options (see 7. COOKING WITH THE OVEN): Some functio n s are not prese nt on all models. Multifunction model Pyrolytic Model Eco Defrosting S tatic Fan-assisted static Grill Fan-assisted grill Grill (Rotisserie) Circular Bot[...]

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    Instructions for the User 21 6.5 Electronic programmer (on some mo dels only) T imer button End of cooking button Cooking duration button V alue decrease button V alue increase button Manual mode button 6.5.1 Setting the time On the first use, or after a p ower fa ilure, will be flashin g on the oven's display . Press to stop the flashing. The[...]

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    Instructions for the User 22 6.5.3 Stopping the buzzer The buzzer stops automatically after about seven minutes. It can be deactivated manually by pressing . If a semi-autom atic or automatic cooking process is programmed, pressing to deactivate t he buzzer will ensure that cooking continues in manual mode. 6.5.4 Semi-automatic cooking Semi-automat[...]

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    Instructions for the User 23 6.5.6 End of semi-automatic / automatic cook ing At the end of the coo king time the oven will swi tch off automatically and simultaneously a buzzer will start to sound intermittently . After the buzzer has been deactivate d, the display will return to show the current time togeth er with the symbol to indicate that the[...]

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    Instructions for the User 24 7. COOKING WITH THE OVEN ECO: Using the grill and the lower heating elemen t in combination is particularly suitable for cooking on a singl e runner only , as i t provides low energy consumption. ST A TIC : As the heat comes from above and below at the same time , this system is particularly suit able for certain types [...]

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    Instructions for the User 25 F AN-ASSISTED GRILL: The air produced by the fan softens the strong heatwave generated by the grill, giving perf ect grilling even with very thick foods. Perfect for larg e cuts of meat (e.g. shin of pork). We recommend using the 3rd runner . In pyrolytic models, this function also include s defrosting and proving, see [...]

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    Instructions for the User 26 7.1 Cooking advice and instruction s 7.1.1 General advice We recommend preheating the oven b efore putting the food in . Do not put food into the compartmen t until the warn in g light has sw itched off to indicate that the preset temperature has been reach ed or until the display is flashin g. For cooking on several le[...]

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    Instructions for the User 27 When defrosting meat, we recommend using a rack positioned on the second runner with the food on it and a tray posi tioned on the first runner . In this way , the liquid from the defrosting food drains away from th e food. The most delicate parts can be covered with aluminium foil. For successful proving, a container of[...]

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    Instructions for the User 28 7.3 Cooking process inf ormation table DISHES WEIGHT FUNCTION FIRST COURSES LASAGNE 3 kg S tatic OVEN-BAKED P AST A S tatic MEA T ROAST VEAL 1 kg Fan-assisted static LOIN OF POR K 1 kg Fan-assist ed static SHOULDER OF PORK 1 kg - T urb o / Circular ROAST RABBIT 1 kg Circular TURKEY BREAST 1 kg Fan-assisted static ROAST [...]

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    Instructions for the User 29 RUNNER POSITION FROM BOTTOM TEMPERA TURE °C TIME IN MINUTES 1-2 220 - 230 40 - 50 1-2 220 - 230 40 2 180 - 190 70 - 80 2 180 - 190 70 - 80 2 180 - 1 90 90 - 100 2 180 - 190 70 - 80 2 180 - 1 90 1 10 - 120 2 180 - 1 90 1 10 - 120 2 190 - 200 60 - 70 1 ST SURF ACE 2 ND SURF ACE 4 250 - 280 7 - 9 5 - 7 3 250 - 280 9 - 1 1[...]

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    Instructions for the User 30 DISHES WEIGHT FUNCTION PIZZA Fan-assisted static BREAD Circular FOCACCIA - T u rbo / Circular DESSERTS DOUGHNUT Fan-assi sted static FRUIT T ART Fan-assisted static FRUIT T ART S tatic SHORT P ASTR Y Circular JAM T ARTS - T urb o / Circular P ARADISE CAKE Fan-assisted static P ARADISE CAKE S tatic ECLAIR - T urb o / Cir[...]

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    Instructions for the User 31 RUNNER POSITION FROM BOTTOM TEMPERA TURE °C TIME IN MINUTES 1 280 8 2 190 - 200 30 -35 2 180 - 190 15 -20 2 160 - 170 50 - 55 2 160 - 170 30 - 35 2 170 35 - 40 2 160 - 170 20 - 25 2 170 20 - 25 2 160 - 170 50 - 60 2 170 50 - 60 2 150 - 160 40 - 50 2 150 - 160 45 - 50 2 160 40 - 50 2 170 50 - 60 2 160 25 - 30 31 8 0 6 0[...]

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    Instructions for the User 32 7.4 Proving and def rosting f unctions On pyrolytic models only: The special defrosting and provin g functions are brought together under the same function indicate d by . The choice of temperature determi nes wh ether defrostin g or proving ta kes place based on the table below . T emperature (°C) Function Runner p os[...]

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    Instructions for the User 33 8. CLEANING A ND MAINTENANCE NEVER USE A STEAM JET FOR CLEANING THE A PPLIANCE. We recommend the use of cleaning products distributed by SMEG. 8.1 Cleaning st ainless steel T o keep stainless steel in good condition it should be cleaned re gularly after use. Let it cool first. 8.2 Ordinary daily cleaning T o clean and p[...]

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    Instructions for the User 34 8.5 Cleaning the inside of t he oven For the best oven upkeep, clean it regul arly after having allowed it to cool. • T ake out all removable part s. • Clean the oven racks with hot water a nd non-abrasive dete rgent. Rinse and dry . • For easier cleaning, the door ca n be removed (see “9.2 Removing the door”)[...]

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    Instructions for the User 35 On pizza models only , to clean the bott om of the oven, the foll owing operations have to be carried out first: Remove the cover then the base on which it is resting. The base must be lifted a few millimetres, then pulled outwa rds. Ovens with frames Ovens with runners Lift up the edge of the lower heating elemen t a f[...]

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    Instructions for the User 36 8.5.1 Removing guide frames Removing the guide frames makes it easier to clean th e side parts, and it also needs to be done whene ver the automatic cleaning cycle is used (only available on some models). • T o remove the guide frames, pull the frame towards the inside of the oven to unhook it from its housing A , the[...]

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    Instructions for the User 37 8.6 Pyrolysis: au tomatic oven cleaning (on some models only) Pyrolysis is an automatic high-temperature cleaning proced ure which causes dirt to dissolve. Thanks to this process, it is possib le to clean the inside of the oven very easi ly . During the first automa tic cleaning cycl e, unpleasant smells ma y occur due [...]

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    Instructions for the User 38 8.6.1 Before starting the automatic cleaning cycle Pyrolysis may be carried out at any time of the day or night (if you wish to benefit from the lower cost of electricity overnight). • Completely remove all acce ssories from inside the oven and th e roof lining, as shown in the illustratio n. • Make sure that the ov[...]

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    Instructions for the User 39 8.6.2 Setting the cleaning cycle T urn th e function selection knob to sel ect one of the two cleaning cycles out of and . T o st art the cleaning cycle (Pyrolysis), press followed by . Press and hold ; press or to set the duration of th e cycle between a minimum o f 1h 30m and a maximum of 3h 00m (apart from the cycle [...]

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    Instructions for the User 40 8.7 V APOR CLEAN: assisted oven cleanin g (on some models on ly) V APOR CLEAN is an assisted clean ing procedure which facilitates the removal of dirt. Thanks to this process, it is possible to clean the inside of the oven very easily . The dirt residues are softened by the heat and water vapo ur for an easier removal a[...]

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    Instructions for the User 41 • S pray a water an d washing up liquid solution inside the oven using a spray nozzle. Aim the spray towards the side wa lls, roof, floor and deflector (the coloured zone on the illustr ation to the side shows where the solution can be sprayed). Do not spray excessive amounts of the water and washing up liquid solutio[...]

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    Instructions for the User 42 8.7.3 End of th e assisted cleaning cycle The water remaining at the end of the assisted cleaning cycle cannot be left inside the oven for long (for example overnight). Y ou are advised to wear a pair of gloves during these processes. At the end of the cleaning cycle, open the door and wipe away the less stubborn dirt w[...]

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    Instructions for the User 43 9. EXTRAORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE The oven may require ex traordinary ma in tenance or replacement of parts subject to wear such as gaskets, bulbs, etc. The following instructions descri be how to carry out these minor ma intenance operations. Before any intervention that requires access to live part s, disconn ect the powe[...]

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    Instructions for the User 44 9.2 Removing the door 9.2.1 With moveable leve rs Open the door co mpletely . Lift th e levers A of the two hinges away from them until they e ngage. Grasp the door on both sides with both hands, lift it forming an angle of around 30° and remove it. If the hinges have not unlocked, repeat the operation, raising the lev[...]

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    Instructions for the User 45 9.2.2 With pins Open the door completely . Insert two pins into th e holes indicated A in the two hinges towards th e back of them until they engage. Grasp the door on both sides with both hands, lift it forming an angle of around 30° and remove it. T o reassemble the door , put the hinges in the rele vant slots in the[...]

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    Instructions for the User 46 9.3 Removing the door seal For multifunctio n models only: T o permit thorou gh cleaning of the oven, the door seal may be removed. There are fasteners on all four sid es to attach it to the edge of the oven. Pul l the edges of the seal outwards to detach the fasteners. 9.4 Removing the internal gla ss p anels The glass[...]

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    Instructions for the User 47 Removing the internal glass panel: • Remove the internal glass panel by pulling it upwards, following the movement indicated by the arrows. Doing this detaches the 4 pins attached to the glass from their slots in the o ven door . Removing the middle glass panels: (pyrolytic models) • The re are two middle glass pane[...]

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    Instructions for the User 48 10.INST ALLING THE APPLIANCE 10.1 Electrical conne ction The identification plate be aring the technical data, serial numb er and brand name is visibly positioned on the appliance. Do not remove this plate for any reason. The appliance must be con nected to earth in compli ance with electrical system safety regulations.[...]

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    Instructions for the User 49 10.3 Positioning the oven Never use the oven door to lever the oven into place when fitti ng. Avoi d exerting too much pressure on the door when open. We recommend installing the oven with the help of a second person. The base on whic h the oven is resting must be comple te as shown in the illustrations below . The oven[...]

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    Instructions for the inst aller 50 When installing in tall units, comply with th e dimensions shown in fig ures 1 and 2 , bearing in mind that the top /rear of the unit must have an opening 35-40 mm deep. Remove the screw covers on the frame and screw in the 2 screws A (fig. 5) to fix the appliance to the unit. Replac e the screw covers. For instal[...]

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