Smeg A4BL-81 User manual

Contents
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1 Instructions 58
1.1 General safety instructions 58
1.2 Identification plate 62
1.3 Manufacturer liability 62
1.4 Appliance purpose 62
1.5 This user manual 62
1.6 Disposal 63
1.7 How to read the user manual 63
2 Description 64
2.1 General Description 64
2.2 Cooking hob 65
2.3 Control panel 65
2.4 Other parts 67
2.5 Available accessories 67
3 Use 70
3.1 Instructions 70
3.2 First use 71
3.3 Using the accessories 71
3.4 Using the hob 74
3.5 Using the ovens 76
3.6 Using the storage compartment 78
3.7 Cooking advice 79
3.8 Programmer clock 80
4 Cleaning and maintenance 85
4.1 Instructions 85
4.2 Cleaning the appliance 85
4.3 Removing the doors 86
4.4 Cleaning the door glazing 87
4.5 Cleaning the inside of the ovens 87
4.6 Vapor Clean: assisted oven cleaning (main oven only) 90
4.7 Extraordinary maintenance 92
5 Installation 93
5.1 Gas connection (not valid for the UK) 93
5.2 Adaptation to different types of gas 96
5.3 Electrical connection 101
5.4 Positioning 103
5.5 Instructions for the installer 106
We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for
maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
For further information on the product: www.smeg.com

Instructions
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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.
• 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 never play with the
appliance.
• Keep children under the age of 8
at a safe distance unless they are
constantly supervised.
• 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 flame-spreader
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.
• 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.

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• 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.
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.

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• 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.
• 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.

Instructions
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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.
• Have the gas connection
performed by authorised staff.
• 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.

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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.
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
that specified;
• failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual;
• tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• the 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 inappropriate.
•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 packaged 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. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains 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 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.
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
FB = Fish Kettle Burner
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.
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.

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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.