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Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Smeg FOVP. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.
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First and foremost, an user manual of Smeg FOVP should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Smeg FOVP
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Smeg FOVP item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Smeg FOVP item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
Why don't we read the manuals?
Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of Smeg FOVP alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of Smeg FOVP, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the Smeg service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of Smeg FOVP.
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It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Smeg FOVP item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.
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Contents 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _______________ 20 2. INSTALLATION OF THE OVEN _____________________________ 22 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ____________________________ 25 4. USE OF THE OVEN ______________________________________ 26 5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ___________________________ 28 6. EXTRAORDINARY MA INTENANCE ____________[...]
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Introduction 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APP LIANCE AND THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN A N ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE OVEN. WE ADVISE READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTR UCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE USING THE OVEN. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED ENG[...]
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Introduction NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: THEY COUL D BE ACCIDENTALLY LIGHTED AND CAUSE FIRES. THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT DURING USE. WEAR HEAT-P ROOF GLOVES AT ALL TIMES. THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATI ON NUMBER AND BRAND NAME IS LOCATED IN AN EXPOSED POSITION AT THE REAR OF THE OVEN. THE PLATE MUST NOT BE REMOVED[...]
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Instructions for the installer 2. INST ALLA TION OF THE O VEN The oven must be s et up on a perfectly flat surface and left standing free. Make sure to allow eno ugh room at t he back for easy access to t he terminal strip for connection of the power cable to ma ins. Installation must be carried out by a qualified technician in compliance with appl[...]
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Instructions for the installer The standard cable is of the three-core 3 x 2.5 mm 2 H07RN-F type. For operation from a 40 0V3N ∼ power supply, replace the standard cable w ith one of the H07RN-F type. The cross section of the leads of the latter cable must not be less than 1.5 m m 2 (5 x 1.5 mm 2 ); the ground (yellow-green) of the termination to[...]
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Instructions for the installer 2.2 Levelling Adjust the four feet so as to set t he oven on a perfectly level plane. For this purpose, loosen the lock nut and unsc rew the foot. The range of adjustment of the screw is 10 mm. 2.3 Steam exh aust pipe An exhaust pipe is fitted on the top of the oven to allow the discharge of steam during cooking. Make[...]
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Instructions for the user 3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS All oven knobs and controls are located on the sid e panels. THERMOSTAT KNOB This permits selection of t he ideal cook ing temperature. Rotate clockwise to the desir ed temperature ( 50 ° to 250 °C) . Adjustment is progressive so t hat the ove n also operates at any intermediate value. ORANGE L[...]
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Instructions for the user 4. USE OF THE O VEN 4.1 Warnings and general advice When using for the first time, it is advisable to heat up the o ven to its maximum temperature (250°C) for enough time to burn off any possible oily manufacturing residues. It should be borne in mind t hat when the oven door is opened, the heat ing elements and the fan a[...]
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Instructions for the user 4.5 Manual coo king TIMER KNOB SET TO MANUAL THERMOSTAT KNOB SET TO BETWEEN 50° AND 250°C Es. The oven heats up as signal led by t he orange light going on. Upon the set temperature being reached, t he light goes off. The orange light comes on and goes off various times during the cooki ng cycle indicating that the tempe[...]
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Instructions for the user 5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Important: never spray water directly on to the oven. Ne ver use press ure nozzles. Before any intervention, disconnect the power supply of the oven. 5.1 Cleaning stainless steel parts To maintain stainless steel p arts in perfect condition, clean regularly a t the end of the work day. Allow to [...]
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Instructions for the user 5.2 Cleaning the inside of the oven To maintain the oven in perfect condition, clean it regularly at the end of the work day. Allow to cool firs t. Take off all re movable parts. Remove the side guides by lifting them up from the front; slide them out of the rear hole and take off. • Clean oven grill and side guides with[...]
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Instructions for the user 6. EXTRA ORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE The oven may require extraor dinary ma intenance 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 the oven. 6.1 Replacing th[...]
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Additional instructions for steam ovens 7. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR STEAM O VENS 7.1 General instructions The hardness of the water used in the oven water res ervoir for steaming must not exceed 10-11°F . Use natural mineral water, or tap wat er that has been treated with a water purif ication or softening system. Water line connection Connect [...]
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Additional instructions for steam ovens GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT When this light goes out it signals the begi nning of the cooking time. When it comes on it signals the end of the cooking tim e. ORANGE INDICATOR LIGHT This light indicates that the oven is in the he ating phase. It switches off when the temper atur e set by th e thermostat knob has bee[...]
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Additional instructions for steam ovens 7.3 Use of the oven Warnings and gene ral suggestions To prevent any problems that coul d be caused from the steam in the oven, open the door in two stages: keep the door ajar (about 5-6 cm) for 4-5 seconds and then open it fully. N.B. The fan, ove n elements and steam supply are all disc onnected automatical[...]
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Additional instructions for steam ovens 7.4 If the oven is not working properly This product meets the current saf ety regulations in force for electrical appliances. To prevent safety hazards for users, al l technical inspections or repairs must be carried out by qualified persons. If the appliance is not working prop erly , before calling Custome[...]