Smeg SC399X-8 manual

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50

Go to page of

A good user manual

The rules should oblige the seller to give the purchaser an operating instrucion of Smeg SC399X-8, along with an item. The lack of an instruction or false information given to customer shall constitute grounds to apply for a complaint because of nonconformity of goods with the contract. In accordance with the law, a customer can receive an instruction in non-paper form; lately graphic and electronic forms of the manuals, as well as instructional videos have been majorly used. A necessary precondition for this is the unmistakable, legible character of an instruction.

What is an instruction?

The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of Smeg SC399X-8 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.

Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of Smeg SC399X-8. 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.

What should a perfect user manual contain?

First and foremost, an user manual of Smeg SC399X-8 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of Smeg SC399X-8
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the Smeg SC399X-8 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the Smeg SC399X-8 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 SC399X-8 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 SC399X-8, 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 SC399X-8.

Why one should read the manuals?

It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the Smeg SC399X-8 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.

After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.

Table of contents for the manual

  • Page 1

    53 Contents INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain use r advice, description of the commands and the correct procedures fo r cleaning and maintenance of the appliance. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INST ALLER: th ese instructions are intended for the qualified tec hnician who m u st pe rf orm the installation, put it into operation and test the appliance.[...]

  • Page 2

    General instructions 54 1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE THIS MANU AL IS AN INTEGRAL P ART OF THE APPLIANCE. IT MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLA CE FOR THE WHOLE W ORKING LIFE OF THE APPLIANCE. CAREFUL READING OF THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTR UCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE IS ESSENTIAL. INST ALLA TION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY [...]

  • Page 3

    General instructions 55 DO NO T USE MET ALLIC SPONGES AND SHARP SCRAPERS AS THEY WILL D AMAGE THE SURF ACE. USE NORMAL NON-ABRASIVE PR ODUC TS, INCLUDING W OODEN OR PLASTIC UTENSILS IF NECESSARY . RINSE THOROUG H L Y AND DR Y USING A SOFT CLO T H OR CHAMOIS LEA THER. DO NO T ALLOW RESIDUES OF SUGAR Y FOODS (SUCH AS JAM) T O SET INSIDE THE O VEN. IF[...]

  • Page 4

    General instructions 56 2. SAFETY PRECA UTIONS REFER T O THE INST ALLA TION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFETY REGULA TIONS FOR ELECTRIC OR GAS APPLIANCES AND VENTILA TION FUNCTIONS. IN Y OUR IN TERESTS AND FOR Y OUR SAFETY IT HAS BEEN EST ABLISHED BY LAW THA T THE INST ALLA TION AND SERVICING OF ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IS T O BE CARRIED OUT BY QU ALIFI[...]

  • Page 5

    General instructions 57 DO NO T LET CHILDREN GO NEAR THE APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS IN OPERA TION OR PLA Y WITH IT A T ANY TIME. DO NO T INSERT POINTED MET AL OBJECTS (CUTLER Y OR UTENSILS) INTO THE SLITS IN THE APPLIANCE. IF THE APPLIANCE IS INST ALLED ON CARA V ANS OR BO A TS, IT MUST NO T BE USED T O HEA T ROOMS. DO NO T USE STEAM JETS FOR CLEANING TH[...]

  • Page 6

    Instructions f or disposal 58 3. ENVIR O NMENT AL RESPONSIBILITY 3.1 Our en vir onmental responsi bility Pursuant to Directives 2002/95/EC , 200 2/96/EC and 2003/108/EC relating to the reduction of the use of hazardous s ubstan ces in electrical and electronic appliances, as well as to the disposal of refuse. The crossed out bin symbol on the appli[...]

  • Page 7

    Instructions f or the user 59 4. GET T O KNO W Y OUR O VEN MUL TIFUNCTION PYROL YTIC Control panel Roof liner Oven light Self-cleaning side panels Inser t for the rotisserie rod Oven f an Rack and tray suppor t frames Oven seal 250 230 200 50 120 160 ECO P 90 8 7 4 6 2 1 5 3[...]

  • Page 8

    Instructions f o r the user 60 5. A V AILABLE A CCESSORIES NO TE: Some model s are not provided with all accessories. Rack: f or holding cooking containers. Tr a y r a c k : to be placed over the top of the oven tra y; for cooking f oods which may drip . Oven tray: f or collectin g f a t from f oods placed on th e ra ck a bove. Deep oven tray : for[...]

  • Page 9

    Instructions f or the user 61 5.1 Usi ng the rack The racks are equipped with a mechanical safety loc k which pre vents them from being taken out accidentally . T o inser t the rack correc t ly , check that the lock is f acing downwa rds (as shown in the figure below). T o take it out, lift the front edge of the rack sl ightly while sliding it out [...]

  • Page 10

    Instructions f o r the user 62 5.3 Using the r otisserie r od (on some models only) When cooking with the roti sserie, position the frame on the third runner (se e 8.2.1 Ov en runners). Once the frame is inserted, the shaped par t must sit f acing outwards (as shown in the figure). Then prepare the rotisserie rod with the food, using the clip forks[...]

  • Page 11

    Instructions f or the user 63 6. FR ONT P ANEL All the controls an d indicator lights can b e seen on the front panel. The tables below describe the symbols used. MUL TIFUNCTION PYRO L YTIC 3 5 1 1 2 3 4 5 250 230 200 90 120 160 250 230 200 50 120 160 ECO P 90 1 2 3 4 5[...]

  • Page 12

    Instructions f o r the user 64 RETRA CT A BLE KNOBS (on some models only) In order to us e the control knobs, they hav e to be extracted from their housing: just press them and they will pop out in the ON position. During operation, they can go back into their housing; just push them fully in until they st op. ELECTRIC O VEN THERMOST A T KNOB The c[...]

  • Page 13

    Instructions f or the user 65 THERMOST A T LIGHT (RED - on some models onl y ) When this is flashing, it indicates that the ov en is heating up to the temperature set using the ther mostat knob . Once the ov en has rea ched the selected temp erature, the light stops flashing and remains steady until the oven s witches off. In some models, the light[...]

  • Page 14

    Instructions f o r the user 66 O VEN FUNCTION KNOB T ur n the knob clockwise or anti-clock wise to select a function (so me functions are not present o n all mo dels) from t he following options: (See 9. COOKING WITH THE O VEN). TIMER KNOB (on some models only) This knob enables manual cooking or the timer to be selected; the timer s w itches off t[...]

  • Page 15

    Instructions f or the user 67 7. ELECTR ONIC ANALOGUE CLOCK FUNCTION KEY LIST TIMER BUTTON END OF COOKING BUTT ON CLOCK ADJUSTMENT AND R ESET V A LUE DEC REASE BUT T ON V ALUE INCREASE BUTT ON 7.1 Operation of the electr onic analogue c l ock in multifunction model s 7.1.1 Setting the time When the ov e n is used f o r the first time, or after an i[...]

  • Page 16

    Instructions f o r the user 68 7.1.2 Timer • This function does not stop cooking; it simply activates the b uzzer . Press and the display will light up as sho wn in figu re 1; • Within 6/7 seconds, press or to set the timer . Each time a key is pressed, 1 outside segment, representing 1 minute of cooking time, will light up or go out. (figure 2[...]

  • Page 17

    Instructions f or the user 69 7.1.3 Programming Cooking duratio n: press to set the cooking duration. Before it can be set, the ther mostat must be turned to the desired cooking te mperature and the function selector knob to any setting. T o set the cooking duration, proceed as fo l l ow s : • Press for 1 / 2 seconds; the pointer will go to posit[...]

  • Page 18

    Instructions f o r the user 70 Cooking star t: as well as setti ng a cooking duration, the cooki ng star t time can also be set (with a maximum delay o f 12 hours in relation to the current time). T o set the cooking star t/end time, proceed as follows: • Set the cooking duration as descr ibed in the previous point; • Within 6/7 seconds of the [...]

  • Page 19

    Instructions f or the user 71 7.1.4 “DEMO” Function Models with the an alogue/digital programmer feature a "DEMO" fu nction which deactivates the heating elements while leaving the other func tions unchanged. T o activ ate it, simply press and hold , and f or 6/7 seconds. A confir mation buzz er will inf orm the user that the function[...]

  • Page 20

    Instructions f o r the user 72 7.2.2 Timer • This function does not stop cooking; it simply activates the buzzer . Press and the display will light up as sho wn in figu re 1; • Hold down and simultaneously press or to set the timer . Each time a ke y is pressed, 1 outside s egment, re presenting 1 minute of cooking time, will light up or go out[...]

  • Page 21

    Instructions f or the user 73 7.2.3 Programming Cooking dura tion: the cooking duration can be set. Before it can be set, the ther mostat must be turned to th e desire d cooking temperature and the function selector knob to any setting. T o set the cooking duration, proceed as f ol lows: • Press and the display will light up as shown in figure 1;[...]

  • Page 22

    Instructions f o r the user 74 Cooking star t: as well as setti ng a cooking duration, the cooki ng star t time can also be set (with a maximum delay o f 12 hours in relation to the current time). T o set the cooking star t/end time, proceed as follows: • Set the cooking duration as descr ibed in the previous point; • Press again and hold it. T[...]

  • Page 23

    Instructions f or the user 75 8. USING THE O VEN 8.1 Bef ore using the appliance Remove any labels (apart from the tec hnical data plate) from trays, dripping pans and the cooking compartment. Remove any protective film from the outside or inside of the applia nce, including from accessories such as trays, dripping pans, the pizza plate or the base[...]

  • Page 24

    Instructions f o r the user 76 8.2.3 Oven inside lig hts The ov en lights co me on when the door is opened or any function is selected, e xcept f or (where present). If the ov en light fails, replace it as described in “11.1 Replac ing the light bulb”. 8.3 W arnings and general advice for usa g e All cooking operations must be carried out with [...]

  • Page 25

    Instructions f or the user 77 9. COOKING WITH THE O VEN ECO: Using the grill and the bottom heating el ement plus the fan is par ticular ly suitable f or cookin g small quantities of food, as it provides low energy consumption. ST A TIC: As the heat comes from abov e and below at the same time, this system is par ticular ly suitable f or cer tain t[...]

  • Page 26

    Instructions f o r the user 78 F AN-ASSISTED ST A TIC: The operation of the fan, combined with traditional cooking, ensures uniform cooking ev en with complex recipes. P erfect f or biscuits and cakes, e ven when simultaneously cooked on sev eral lev els. (For multiple-le vel cooking, you are advised to use the 2 nd and 4 th runners.) F AN-ASSISTED[...]

  • Page 27

    Instructions f or the user 79 TURBO: The combination of fan-assisted cooking and tradi tional cooking enables diff erent f oods to be cooked on sev eral lev els extremely quickly and efficiently , without any transf er of smells and flav ours. P erfect f or large volumes that call for intense cooking. (F or multiple-le vel cooking, you are advised [...]

  • Page 28

    Instructions f o r the user 80 9.1.3 Advice f or cooking desser ts and biscuits • Use dark me tal moulds for desser ts: they help to absorb the heat better . • The temperature and the cooking duration depend on the quality and consistency of the dough. • Check whether the d esser t is cooked rig h t through: at the end of the cooking time, pu[...]

  • Page 29

    Instructions f or the user 81 9.3 Defrost ing function (on some models only) In multifunction models, the defrosting func tion enab les any type of f ood to be defrosted. T o star t defrosting, turn the ov en function knob to , then a ventilation system will go into operation to ensure uniform distr ibution of the ambient temper ature inside the ov[...]

  • Page 30

    Instructions f o r the user 82 9.4 Cooking tabl es DISHES WEIGHT FUNCTION FIRST COURSES LASAGNE 3 kg Static O VEN-BAKED P AST A Static MEA T RO AST VE AL 1 kg F an-as sisted static LOIN OF PORK 1 kg F an-assist ed static SHOULDER OF PORK 1 kg T urbo RO AST RABBIT 1 kg Circular TURKEY BREAST 1 kg F an- assisted static RO AST NECK OF PORK 1 kg T urbo[...]

  • Page 31

    Instructions f or the user 83 RUNNER POSITION FRO M BO TT OM TEMPERA TURE °C TIME IN MINUTES 1 or 2 220 - 230 40 - 50 1 or 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 90 110 - 120 2 180 - 1 90 190 - 210 2 190 - 200 60 - 70 1 ST SURF ACE 2 ND SURF A C E 4 250 - 280 7 - 9 5 - 7 3 250 - 2[...]

  • Page 32

    Instructions f o r the user 84 DISHES WEIGHT FUNCTION PIZZA F an-assisted st atic BREAD Circular FOCA CCIA Tu r b o DESSERTS DOUGHNUT F an-assi sted static FR UIT T AR T F an-assisted static FR UIT T ART Static SHOR T P ASTR Y Circular JAM T AR T S T urbo P ARADISE CAKE F an-assisted stat ic P ARADISE CAKE Static ECLAIR T urbo LIGHT SPONGE CAKE Cir[...]

  • Page 33

    Instructions f or the user 85 RUNNER POSITION FRO M BO TT OM TEMPERA TURE °C TIME IN MINUTES 1 250 - 280 6 -10 2 190 - 200 25 -30 2 180 - 190 15 -20 2 160 55 - 60 2 160 30 - 35 2 170 35 - 40 2 160 - 170 20 - 25 2 160 20 - 25 2 160 55 - 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 2 a[...]

  • Page 34

    Instructions f o r the user 86 10.CLEANING A ND MAINTENANCE NEVER USE A STEAM JET FOR CLEANING THE APPLIANCE. 10.1 Cleaning s tainles s steel T o keep stainless steel in goo d condition it should be cleaned re gularly after use. Let it cool first. 10.2 Ordinary daily c leaning T o clean and preser ve the stainless steel surf aces, alwa ys use only [...]

  • Page 35

    Instructions f or the user 87 10.5 Cleaning the inside of the o ven F or the best ov en upkeep, clean it regularly after having allowed it to cool. • T ake out all remov able par ts. • Cl ean the oven rac ks with ho t water and non-abrasive detergent. Rinse a nd dr y . • For easier cleaning, the door can be remov ed (see “11.2 Removing the [...]

  • Page 36

    Instructions f o r the user 88 10.6 Removing guide frames Removing the guide frames mak es it easier to clean the side par ts of the ov en, and it also needs to be done whenev er the automatic cleaning cycle is used (only av ailable on some models). • T o remove the guide frames, pull the frame towards the inside of the oven to unhook it from its[...]

  • Page 37

    Instructions f or the user 89 10.7.1 Before starting th e automatic cleaning cycle Pyrolysis ma y be carried o ut at any time of the da y or night (i f you wish to benefit from the lower cost of electrici ty ov er night). • Comp letely remov e all accessor ies from inside the oven. • Remove the guide frames, see “10.6 Removing guide frames”[...]

  • Page 38

    Instructions f o r the user 90 10.7.2 Setting the auto matic cleaning cyc le (pyr olysis - on some models only) • P osition the oven function selector to the p yrolysis function symbol ; the programmer will increase its light intensity; • Press and hold the end of cooking ke y and simultaneously press and to increase or decrease the cycle time [...]

  • Page 39

    Instructions f or the user 91 10.8 V apor Clean: assisted c leaning (on some models onl y) V apor Cle an is an assisted cleaning proc ed ure which facilitates the removal of dirt. Thanks to this process, it is possible to cle an the inside of the oven with great ease. The dirt residues are softened by the heat and water vapour for an easier removal[...]

  • Page 40

    Instructions f o r the user 92 • P our approx. 400 cc of w ater onto the floor of the ov en (as shown in the figure). Make sure it does not ov erfl ow out of the ca vity . • Spra y a water and washing up liquid solution inside the oven using a spra y nozzle. Direct the spr ay against the side walls, roof , base and deflector . • At the end of[...]

  • Page 41

    Instructions f or the user 93 10.8.2 Setting the assi sted cleaning cycle Once the preparations hav e be en made for the assisted cleaning cycle, proceed as f oll ows: Models with programming clock: • T ur n the ov en function knob and the oven thermo stat knob to fo r t h e V apor Clean function; • Set a cookin g time of 18 minutes using the c[...]

  • Page 42

    Instructions f o r the user 94 11.EXTRA ORDINAR Y MAINTENANCE The ov en may require extraordinary ma intenance or repla cement of par ts subject to wear such as gask ets, b ulbs, etc. The fo llowing instructions descr ibe how to carry out these minor main tenance operations. Before an y inter vention that requires access to live par ts, disconnect [...]

  • Page 43

    Instructions f or the user 95 11.2 Removing t he door 11.2.1 With mo veable lever s Open the door completely . Lift the lev ers A of the two hinges aw ay from them until they engage. Grasp the door on both sides with both hands, lift it forming an angle of around 30° and remove it. If the hinges hav e not unlocked, repeat the operation, raising th[...]

  • Page 44

    Instructions f o r the user 96 11.2.2 Wi th pins Open the door co mpletely . Inser t two pins into the holes indica ted A in the two hinges towards the back of them until they engage . Grasp the door on both sides with both hands, lift it f or ming an angle of arou nd 30° and remov e it. T o reassemble the door , p ut the hinges in the relev ant s[...]

  • Page 45

    Instructions f or the user 97 11.3 Removing the do or seal For multifunction mo dels only: T o per mit thorough cleani ng of the ov en, the door seal may be remo ved. There are fasteners on all f ou r sides to attach it to the edge of the oven. Pull the edges of the seal outwards to detach the f asten ers. 11.4 Removing the i nternal glass panels T[...]

  • Page 46

    Instructions f o r the user 98 Remo ving the internal glass panel: • R emov e the inte rn al glass panel by pulling it upwards, f ollowing the mov ement indi cated by the arrows . Doing this detaches the 4 pins attached to the glass from their slots in the ov en door . Remo ving the middle gl ass panels: (pyr olytic models) • There ar e two mid[...]

  • Page 47

    Instructions f o r the installer 99 12.INST ALLING THE APPLIANCE 12.1 Electrical c onnection The identification plate bearing the technical da ta, serial number and brand name is visibly positioned on the applia nce. Do not remove this plate for any reason. The appliance must be connected to eart h in comp liance with electrical system safety regul[...]

  • Page 48

    Instructions f o r the installer 100 12.2 Cable replacement Should the supply cable need replacing, remov e th e back guard b y unscrewing the screws to gain access to the terminal. Replace t he cable. The cable c ross- section must be no less than 1.5 mm² (3 x 1.5). Make sure that the cab les (for the o ven or any hob) f ollow the best route in o[...]

  • Page 49

    Instructions f o r the installer 101 When installing in tal l units, comply with the dimensions shown in figures 1 and 2 , bearing in mind th at the top/rear of the unit must hav e an opening 35-40 mm deep . Remov e the screw cov ers on the frame and screw in the 2 scre ws A (fig. 5) to fix the appliance to the u nit. Replace the screw cov ers. For[...]

  • Page 50

    Instructions f o r the installer 102 FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4 FIG. 5[...]