Smeg BG91IX2 User manual

Table of contents
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1 Instructions 52
1.1 General safety instructions 52
1.2 Manufacturer’s liability 57
1.3 Appliance purpose 57
1.4 Identification plate 57
1.5 This user manual 57
1.6 Disposal 57
1.7 How to read the user manual 58
1.8 To save energy 59
1.9 Information for European Control Bodies 59
2 Description 60
2.1 General Description 60
2.2 Cooking hob 61
2.3 Control panel 62
2.4 Other parts 62
2.5 Available accessories 63
3 Use 64
3.1 Using the accessories 65
3.2 Using the hob 66
3.3 Using the storage compartment 72
3.4 Using the oven 72
3.5 Cooking advice 74
3.6 Programmer clock 75
4 Cleaning and maintenance 81
4.1 Cleaning the hob 82
4.2 Cleaning the door 83
4.3 Cleaning the oven cavity 85
4.4 Vapor Clean 86
4.5 Extraordinary maintenance 88
5 Installation 90
5.1 Positioning 90
5.2 Electrical connection 95
5.3 Instructions for the installer 97
We advise you to read this manual carefully, as it contains all the instructions for maintaining
the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
For further information on the product: www.smeg.com
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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 not play with the
appliance.
• Keep children under the age of
eight 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.
• 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.
• The cooking process must always
be monitored. A short cooking
process must be continuously
monitored.
• Do not place metal objects, such
as dishes or cutlery, on the hob
surface during use as they may
overheat.

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• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
• Do not pour water directly onto
very hot trays.
• Keep the oven door closed
during cooking.
• 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 PRESENT)
OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT USE AEROSOLS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN
USE.
• Switch off the appliance
immediately after use.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.
• Always use any necessary/
required personal protective
equipment (PPE) before
performing any work on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement).
• Before performing any work on
the appliance, switch off the
power supply.
• Installation and servicing should
be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with
current standards.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the assistance
of a qualified technician.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.

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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 cavity.
• 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 be released, as these could
then heat up and catch fire. Be
very careful.
• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.
• DO NOT FOR ANY REASON
USE THE APPLIANCE AS A
SPACE HEATER.
• Do not spray any spray products
near the oven.
• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not put sealed tins or
containers in the oven.
• 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 rest
pans or trays on the internal glass
pane.
• Cooking vessels or griddle plates
should be placed inside the
perimeter of the hob.
• All pans must have smooth, flat
bottoms.

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• 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.
• If cracks or fissures form, or if the
glass ceramic cooking surface
breaks, turn off the appliance
immediately. Disconnect the
power supply and call Technical
Support.
• People who have pacemakers or
other similar devices fitted must
make sure that the operation of
these devices is not affected by
the induction field, the frequency
range of which is between 20
and 50 kHz.
• In conformity with the provisions
regarding electromagnetic
compatibility, the electromagnetic
induction cooking hob comes
under group 2 and class B (EN
55011).
• 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 removable parts
such as the hob pan support
grids, flame-spreader crowns and
burner caps in the dishwasher.
• Never use the oven door to lever
the appliance into place when
fitting.
• Avoid exerting too much pressure
on the oven door when open.
• Do not use the handle to lift or
move the appliance.

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Installation
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE
INSTALLED IN BOATS OR
CARAVANS.
• The appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of a
second person.
• To avoid potential overheating,
the appliance must not be
installed behind a decorative
door or a panel.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised
technical personnel.
• The appliance must be connected
to earth in compliance with
electrical system safety standards.
• Use cables withstanding a
temperature of at least 90 °C.
• The tightening torque of the
terminal board screws for the
power supply wires must be 1.5 -
2 Nm.
For this appliance
• After use, switch off the plates.
Never rely solely on the
cookware detector.
• Supervise children carefully as
they cannot readily see the
residual heat indication. After use
the cooking zones remain hot for
a certain period of time even if
they have been turned off. Keep
children away from the cooking
zones.
• The glass ceramic surface is
highly resistant to impact.
However, prevent hard, solid
objects from falling on the
cooking surface as they may
cause it to break if they are sharp.
• Do not use the glass ceramic
cooking surface as a support
surface.
• 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.

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1.2 Manufacturer’s 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.
1.3 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered improper.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
1.4 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.
1.5 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.
1.6 Disposal
This appliance conforms to the
WEEE European directive
(2012/19/EU) and must be
disposed of separately from other
waste at the end of its service life.
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.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power
supply.
• Unplug the appliance.

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• 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.
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,
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

Instructions
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1.8 To save energy
• Only preheat the appliance if the
recipe requires you to do so.
• Unless otherwise indicated on the
package, defrost frozen foods
before placing them in the oven.
• When cooking several types of
food it is recommended to cook
the foods one after the other to
make the best use of the already
hot oven.
• Use dark metal moulds: They help
to absorb the heat better.
• Remove all trays and racks which
are not required during cooking.
• Stop cooking a few minutes
before the time normally used.
Cooking will continue for the
remaining minutes with the heat
which has accumulated inside the
oven.
• Reduce any opening of the door
to a minimum to avoid heat
dispersal.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean
at all times.
1.9 Information for European Control
Bodies
Fan forced mode
the ECO function used to define the energy
efficiency class complies with the
specifications of European standard EN
60350-1.
Energy efficiency technical data
Information in accordance with the
European energy labelling and ecodesign
regulations is contained in a separate
document accompanying the product
instructions. These data are present in the
"Product information sheet" that can be
downloaded from the website at the page
dedicated to the product in question.
Light sources
• This appliance contains user-
replaceable light sources.
• The light sources contained in the
appliance are declared suitable for
operation at ambient temperature
≥300°C and intended for use in high
temperature applications such as ovens.
• This appliance contains light sources of
efficiency class "G".

Description
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
1 Cooking hob
2 Control panel
3 Light bulb
4 Seal
5 Door
6 Fan
7 Storage compartment
Rack/tray support frames