Smeg A4BL-8 User manual

Contents
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1 Instructions 48
1.1 General safety instructions 48
1.2 Identification plate 49
1.3 Manufacturer liability 49
1.4 Appliance purpose 49
1.5 This user manual 49
1.6 Disposal 50
1.7 How to read the user manual 50
2 Description 51
2.1 General Description 51
2.2 Cooking hob 52
2.3 Control panel 52
2.4 Other parts 54
2.5 Available accessories 54
3 Use 57
3.1 Instructions 57
3.2 First use 58
3.3 Using the accessories 58
3.4 Using the hob 61
3.5 Using the ovens 63
3.6 Using the storage compartment 66
3.7 Cooking advice 66
3.8 Programmer clock 68
4 Cleaning and maintenance 72
4.1 Instructions 72
4.2 Cleaning the appliance 72
4.3 Removing the doors 74
4.4 Cleaning the door glazing 74
4.5 Cleaning the inside of the ovens 75
4.6 Extraordinary maintenance 77
5 Installation 79
5.1 Gas connection 79
5.2 Adaptation to different types of gas 82
5.3 Electrical connection 86
5.4 Positioning 87
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maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
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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.
• Keep children under eight years
of age at a safe distance if they
are not constantly supervised.
• Children must never play with the
appliance.
• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical and
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.
• 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.
• The appliance must never be
cleaned by unsupervised children.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Switch off the appliance
immediately after use.
• Never rest metallic objects such
as knives, forks, spoons and lids
on the appliance during use.
• 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.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.
• Do not open the storage
compartment when the oven is on
and still hot.
• The items inside the storage
compartment could be very hot
after using the oven.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents on glass parts (e.g.
powder products, stain removers
and metallic sponges).
• Use wooden or plastic utensils.
• Do not seat on the appliance.
• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.

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• 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.
• 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 be released.
• Do not use the appliance to heat
rooms for any reason.
• Remove any food residues or
large spills from previous cooking
operations from the inside of the
oven.
For this appliance
• Before replacing the bulb, switch off the
power supply to the appliance.
• Do not rest any weight or sit on the open
door of the appliance.
• Take care that no objects are stuck in the
doors.
1.2 Identification plate
• The identification plate bears the
technical data, serial number and brand
name of the appliance. Do not remove
the identification plate for any reason.
1.3 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage to persons or property caused by:
• Use of the appliance other than as
envisaged;
• Non-observance of the user manual
provisions;
• Tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• Use of non-original spare parts.
1.4 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for cooking
food in the home environment. Every
other use is considered improper.
• This appliance may be used by children
aged at least 8 and by people of
reduced physical and 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.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
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.

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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.
• 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 packed in non-
polluting and recyclable materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to the
appropriate recycling centre.
1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1. Use instruction sequence.
• Standalone use instruction.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the main power supply.
• Unplug the appliance.
Plastic packaging
Danger of suffocation
• Do not leave the packaging or any part
of it unattended.
• Do not let children play with the
packaging plastic bags.
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,
cooking advice.
Cleaning and maintenance
Information for proper cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
Installation
Information for the qualified
technician: Installation, operation
and inspection.
Safety instructions
Information
Advice

Description
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
1 Cooking hob
2 Control panel
3 Oven light
4 Seal
5 Pizza plate
6 Main oven door
7 “Pizza” oven door
8 Fan
9 Storage compartment
Rack/tray support frame shelf

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2.2 Cooking hob
Aux = Auxiliary
SR = Semi-rapid
R = Rapid
UR2 = Ultra-rapid
BBQ = Barbecue plate
2.3 Control panel
1 Programmer clock
Useful for displaying the current time, setting
programmed cooking operations and
programming the minute minder timer.
2 Main oven 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.
3 Main oven 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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4 Main oven function knob
The oven's various functions are suitable for
different cooking methods. After selecting
the required function, set the cooking
temperature using the temperature knob.
5 Hob burner knobs
Useful for lighting and adjusting the hob
burners.
Press and turn the knobs anti-clockwise to
the value to light the relative burners.
Turn the knobs to the zone between the
maximum and minimum setting to
adjust the flame.
Return the knobs to the position to turn
off the burners.
6 Barbecue knob
Adjusts the power of the barbecue element
on the hob.
Turn the knob to any position from 1to 9to
activate the heating element.
7 Barbecue indicator light
Turns on to indicate that the barbecue
heating element is on. It turns off as soon as
it reaches the set temperature. It flashes
regularly to indicate that the temperature set
for the element is kept constant.
8 “Pizza” oven timer knob
This knob enables manual cooking or a
timer to be set; the timer automatically
switches off only the “pizza” oven at the
end of cooking.
To set the cooking time, turn the knob
clockwise until it reaches the required
position and then set the required cooking
function and temperature.
The numbers indicated are minutes. The
adjustment is progressive and intermediate
positions between the figures can be used.
At the end of the timed cooking operation,
a buzzer will sound and switch off
automatically after 3-4 seconds.
9 “Pizza” oven 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.
10 “Pizza” oven 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.
11 “Pizza” oven function knob
The oven's various functions are suitable for
different cooking methods. After selecting
the required function, set the cooking
temperature using the temperature knob.

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2.4 Other parts
Shelves
The appliance features shelves for
positioning 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 ovens 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.
Interior lighting
The appliance interior lighting comes on:
• When the door is opened
• When any function is selected
2.5 Available accessories
Oven tray
Useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above.
Deep tray
Useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above and for cooking pies,
pizzas and baked desserts.
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.

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Tray rack
To be placed over the top of the oven tray;
for cooking foods which may drip.
Rack
Useful for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
Rotisserie support
To be used to support the rotisserie rod.
Rotisserie rod
Useful for cooking chicken and all foods
which require uniform cooking over their
entire surface.

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Pizza plate
Specially designed for cooking pizza and
similar dishes.
Pizza spatula
For easily placing the pizza on the pizza
plate.
Pizza plate cover
To be used in place of the pizza plate when
this is not being used.
Self-cleaning panels
Useful for absorbing small grease residues.
WOK ring
Useful when using a wok.
The oven accessories intended to
come into contact with food are
made of materials that comply with
the provisions of current legislation.
Supplied original and optional
accessories can be requested to
Authorised Assistance Centres.
Use only original accessories
supplied by the manufacturer.

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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 onto very hot
trays.
• Do not allow children younger than 8
years old to come near the appliance
when in operation.
• 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.
High temperature inside the
storage compartment
Danger of burns
• Do not open the storage compartment
when the oven is on and still hot.
• The items inside the storage
compartment could be very hot after
using the oven.
Improper use
Danger of burns
• Make sure that the flame-spreader
crowns are correctly positioned in their
housings with their respective burner
caps.
• Oils and fats could catch fire if
overheated. Be very careful.
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of fire or explosion
• Do not spray any spray products near
the oven.
• Do not use or leave flammable materials
near the oven or the storage
compartment.
• Do not use plastic kitchenware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not put sealed tins or containers in
the oven.
• Do not leave the oven unattended
during cooking operations where fats or
oils could be released.
• Remove all trays and racks which are
not required during cooking.

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3.2 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 cooking
compartments.
3. Remove all the accessories from the
appliance and clean them (see 4
Cleaning and maintenance). Heat the
empty ovens at the maximum
temperature to burn off any residues left
by the manufacturing process.
3.3 Using the accessories
Tray rack
The tray rack has to be inserted into the tray.
In this way fat can be collected separately
from the food which is being cooked.
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.
• Do not place pans or trays directly on
the bottom of the oven cavity.
• Do not use the open door to rest pans or
trays on the internal glass pane.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
• Make sure that the flame-spreader
crowns are correctly positioned in their
housings with their respective burner
caps.
• Cooking vessels or 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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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.
Ring reducers
The reduction pan stands have to be
placed on the hob grids. Make sure they
are properly placed.
Rotisserie (main oven)
When cooking with the rotisserie, position
the rotisserie support frame on the second
shelf. Once the rod frame is inserted, the
shaped part must sit facing outwards.
Prepare the rotisserie rod with the food
using the clip forks provided.
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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Screw on the handle provided so that you
can handle the rod with the food on it
readily.
Once you have prepared the rotisserie rod,
place it on the rotisserie support.
Insert the rod into the hole Aso that it
connects with the rotisserie motor.
Make sure the pin is correctly positioned on
the shaped part Bof the rotisserie support.
Pizza plate and cover (“pizza” oven)
With the oven cold, remove the cover from
the bottom and insert the pizza plate. Make
sure that the plate is inserted correctly in the
recess provided.
For cooking use the special pizza function
.
Remove the handle before closing
the door
We recommend that you place the
tray on the first shelf to collect fats
more easily.
Pour a little water into the drip tray
to prevent smoke from forming.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use the pizza plate other than as
described, for example do not use it on
gas or glass ceramic hobs or in ovens
which are not designed for this purpose.
• If you like oil on your pizza, it is best to
add it after removal from the oven since
oil stains on the pizza plate are unsightly
and may reduce its efficiency.
• If the pizza plate is not in use, cover the
bottom of the oven with the cover
provided.

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Pizza spatula
Always grip the pizza spatula on the
wooden handle to put food in and take it
out of the oven. You are advised to dust the
steel surface lightly with flour to make it
easier to slide fresh products on and off, as
they could stick to the steel due to their
moisture content.
3.4 Using the hob
All the appliance’s control and monitoring
devices are located together on the front
panel. The burner controlled by each knob
is shown next to the knob. The appliance is
equipped with an electronic ignition device.
Simply press the knob and turn it anti-
clockwise to the maximum flame symbol,
until the burner lights. If the burner does not
light in the first 15 seconds, turn the knob to
and wait 60 seconds before trying
again. After lighting, keep the knob pressed
in for a few seconds to allow the
thermocouple to heat up. The burner may
go out when the knob is released: In this
case, the thermocouple has not heated up
sufficiently. Wait a few moments and repeat
the operation. Keep the knob pressed in
longer.
The pizza plate can also be used
in the main oven. On the bottom of
the oven there are some circular
drawn components; the pizza
plate should be positioned on the
widest one.
In case of an accidental switching
off, a safety device will be tripped,
cutting off the gas supply, even if
the gas tap is open. Return the
knob to and wait at least 60
seconds before lighting it again.

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Correct positioning of the flame-
spreader crowns and burner caps
Before lighting the hob burners, make sure
that the flame-spreader crowns are
correctly positioned in their housings with
their respective burner caps. Make sure that
the holes in the flame-spreader crowns are
aligned with the igniters and thermocouples
(A).
Practical tips for using the hob
For better burner efficiency and to minimise
gas consumption, use pans with lids and of
suitable size for the burner, so that flames
do not reach up the sides of the pan. Once
the contents come to the boil, turn down the
flame far enough to ensure that the liquid
does not boil over.
Barbecue plate
For grilling, cooking au gratin or as a
barbecue.
1. Remove the barbecue grill before starting
cooking.
2. Lift heating element Aand hold it in place
with stop B.
Cookware diameters:
• Auxiliary: 12 - 14 cm.
• Semi-rapid: 16 - 24 cm.
• Rapid: 18 - 26 cm.
• Ultra-rapid: 18 - 28 cm.
High temperature
Danger of burns
• After prolonged use, the hot plate
remains hot even after the heating
element has switched off. Keep children
at a safe distance.
• Remove the plate only when it has
cooled down.

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3. In the tray under the heating element you
can put:
• Water to catch the fat and any grease
dripping from the cooking
• Lava rock that keeps in the heat for
longer and therefore improves the
cooking times and quality
4. Remove the heating element stop Band
then lower the element so that the four
reference marks rest on the edge of the
tray.
5. Replace the grill on the hob.
6. Turn the barbecue heating element knob
to a position between 1and 9. The light
turns on to indicate that the heating
element is on.
3.5 Using the ovens
Switching on the main oven
To switch on the oven:
1. Select the cooking function using the
function knob.
2. Select the temperature using the
temperature knob.
Main oven functions
Pay attention not to fill above the
edge of the tray.
It is recommended you pre-heat
the element for 5-6 minutes before
placing food on it.
Regular flashing of the thermostat
indicator light during cooking is
normal and indicates that the
temperature is being maintained
constant inside the oven.
Static
As the heat comes from above and
below at the same time, this system
is particularly suitable for certain
types of food. Traditional cooking,
also known as static cooking, is
suitable for cooking just one dish at
a time. Perfect for all types of roasts,
bread and cakes, and in any case,
particularly suitable for fatty meats
such as goose and duck.
Fan assisted
The operation of the fan, combined
with traditional cooking, ensures
consistent cooking even with
complex recipes. Perfect for biscuits
and cakes, even when
simultaneously cooked on several
levels. (For multiple-level cooking,
we recommend using the 2nd and
4th shelves).

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Grill
The heat coming from the grill
element gives perfect grilling results
above all for thin and medium
thickness meat and, in combination
with the rotisserie (where fitted),
gives the food an even browning at
the end of cooking. Perfect for
sausages, spare ribs and bacon.
This function enables large
quantities of food, particularly meat,
to be grilled evenly.
Fan with grill
The air produced by the fan softens
the strong heatwave generated by
the grill, grilling perfectly even very
thick foods. Perfect for large cuts of
meat (e.g. shin of pork).
Fan + lower element
The combination of the fan with just
the lower heating element allows
cooking to be completed more
rapidly. This system is
recommended for sterilising or for
finishing off the cooking of foods
which are already well-cooked on
the surface, but not inside, which
therefore need a little more heat.
Perfect for any type of food.
Lower element + fan with circulaire
Fan-assisted cooking is combined
with the heat coming from the
bottom and allows you at the same
time to slightly brown food. Perfect
for any type of food
Fan with circulaire
The combination of the fan and the
circulaire heating element
(incorporated in the rear of the
oven) allows you to cook different
foods on several levels, as long as
they need the same temperatures
and same type of cooking. Hot air
circulation ensures instant and even
distribution of heat. It will be
possible, for instance, to cook fish,
vegetables and biscuits
simultaneously (on different levels)
without odours and flavours
mingling.
Rapid defrost
Rapid defrost is helped by the
activation of a fan to ensure uniform
distribution of room temperature air
inside the oven. Perfect for any type
of food.

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Switching on the “pizza” oven
To switch on the oven:
1. Select the cooking function using the
function knob.
2. Select the temperature using the
temperature knob.
3. Select a cooking time or manual cooking
using the timer knob.
“Pizza” oven functions
If no cooking time is selected, the
minute minder knob must be
positioned on the symbol
(manual). Otherwise, it will not be
possible to turn on the oven
Regular flashing of the thermostat
indicator light during cooking is
normal and indicates that the
temperature is being maintained
constant inside the oven.
Static
As the heat comes from above and
below at the same time, this system
is particularly suitable for certain
types of food. Traditional cooking,
also known as static cooking, is
suitable for cooking just one dish at
a time. Perfect for all types of roasts,
bread and cakes, and in any case,
particularly suitable for fatty meats
such as goose and duck.
Grill
The heat coming from the grill
element gives perfect grilling results
above all for thin and medium
thickness meat and, in combination
with the rotisserie (where fitted),
gives the food an even browning at
the end of cooking. Perfect for
sausages, spare ribs and bacon.
This function enables large
quantities of food, particularly meat,
to be grilled evenly.
Fan + lower element
The combination of the fan with just
the lower heating element allows
cooking to be completed more
rapidly. This system is
recommended for sterilising or for
finishing off the cooking of foods
which are already well-cooked on
the surface, but not inside, which
therefore need a little more heat.
Perfect for any type of food.
Fan with grill
The air produced by the fan softens
the strong heatwave generated by
the grill, grilling perfectly even very
thick foods. Perfect for large cuts of
meat (e.g. shin of pork).

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3.6 Using the storage compartment
The storage compartment is at the bottom of
the cooker. To open it, pull the handle
towards you. It can be used to store
cookware or metallic objects necessary
when using the appliance.
3.7 Cooking advice
General advice
• Use a fan assisted function to achieve
consistent cooking at several levels.
• It is not possible to shorten cooking times
by increasing the temperature (the food
could be overcooked on the outside and
undercooked on the inside).
• Using more ovens at the same time might
affect the final cooking results.
Advice for cooking meat
• Cooking times vary according to the
thickness and quality of the food and to
consumer taste.
• Use a meat thermometer when roasting
meat, or simply press on the roast with a
spoon. If it is hard, it is ready; If not, it
needs another few minutes cooking.
Advice for cooking with the Grill and the
Fan with grill
• Meat can be grilled even when it is put
into the cold oven or into the preheated
oven if you wish to change the effect of
the cooking.
• With the Fan with grill function, we
recommend that you preheat the oven
before grilling.
• We recommend placing the food at the
centre of the rack.
Fan assisted
The operation of the fan, combined
with traditional cooking, ensures
consistent cooking even with
complex recipes. Perfect for biscuits
and cakes, even when
simultaneously cooked on several
levels. (For multiple-level cooking,
we recommend using the 2nd and
4th shelves).
Pizza
The operation of the fan, combined
with the grill and the lower heating
element, ensures uniform cooking
even with complex recipes. Perfect
not just for pizzas, but also for
biscuits and cakes.