Smeg FME24X-1 User manual

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Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
The control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Setting the clock / Microwave power settings . . . . . . . . . . .84
The display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
The selector knobs / Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Microwave programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
The grilling rack / The grill function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Programming the grill / the microwave + grill function . . . .89
The pizza function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
The pizza dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Linked programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Care & cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
After Sales Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Important safety instructions.
Read carefully and keep for future reference.
Contents

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Installation
Leave sufficient space around the oven :
- 5 cm between the sides of the oven
and any walls or objects
- 14 cm above the oven
- 10 cm behind the oven.
LOCATION
BEFORE CONNECTION
• The oven must be set on a work surface at least 85 cm above floor level.
• Place the oven on a flat and horizontal surface, away from any source of heat or
steam. To ensure the stability of the microwave oven, the front left foot is
adjustable (5 positions). Turn it to raise or lower the appliance.
• Make sure that air may circulate freely around the oven.
• Allow nothing to obstruct the ventilation
louvers at the back of the appliance.
• Make sure the electrical plug will be accessible after installation.
• Check whether your oven has suffered any damage during transport (deformed door or
door seal, etc.). If you see any signs of damage, contact your dealer before use.
• Verify the power voltage. If there is a PERMANENT undervoltage (200-210 volts), consult your
electrical installer.
• Your installation must be protected by a 16 Amp thermal fuse.
• It is mandatory to use a power point with a ground terminal, connected in accordance with
current safety regulations.
• In your electrical installation, provide a device that is accessible to the installer, capable of
separating the appliance from the mains power and whose contact opening is at least 3 mm
at all of the poles.
• Never operate the oven if the supply cord and/ or its plug are damaged. In case of damage,
call in a specialised technician trained by the manufacturer.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
5 cm
14 cm
10 cm
5 cm

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Warning
• Your appliance is designed exclusively for the domestic purposes of defrosting, heating or
cooking foods. The manufacturer bears no responsibility in the case of improper usage.
• Only use ustensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• To avoid deterioration of your microwave oven, never operate it empty or without the
turntable.
• Never tamper with the lock mechanism of your microwave oven; you could cause damage
requiring repair by an authorised technician.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
• It is not advisable to use metal recipients, forks, spoons, knives, metal ties or staples for
deep-freeze bags.
• The contents of feeding bottles are baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the
temperature checked before consumption in order to avoid burns.
• Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions
have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands
the hazards of improper use.
• Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers they are liable to explode.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens
since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care
must be taken when handling the container.
• For small amounts (one sausage, a single croissant, etc.), place a glass of water along-
side the food item.
• Time settings that are too long may dry out and burn the food. To avoid such incidents,
never use the same cooking times as those recommended for traditional ovens.
• If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
• In order to evacuate moisture, your appliance is fitted with a delayed ventilation func-
tion. Depending on the applied cooking mode (solo/grill/combination), the oven venti-
lation will continue to operate after the cooking end.

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General description
•THE TURNTABLE :
ensures equal cooking of food throughout with no need to stir or turn the dish.
- It may be used as a cooking platter.
- Rotation is controlled by the drive shaft and the wheel support.
- The turntable revolves in both directions.
- If it does not turn, verify that all components are properly positioned.
- For easy removal, wells are provided on either side.
•TURNTABLE OFF :
stops the turntable from revolving in order to use platters which require the entire oven
space.
•THE WHEEL SUPPORT :
Do not try to rotate the roller ring manually, as you could damage the drive system.
If it does not turn smoothly, make sure that there is nothing in the well beneath the
turntable.
TurntableDrive shaft Wheel
support
Identification
label

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Control panel
A Display window :
to simplify programming, the display indi-
cates : the time of day, the types of food
and functions, the minutes / seconds, or
weight programmed.
B The selector knob :
to choose the food type or function.
C The selector knob :
to choose the programme time or weight.
D-E-F The “AUTO” keys :
automatically set the appropriate pro-
gramme time according to the weight
and the selected food type.
G The MODE key :
to choose the appropriate function.
H The GRILL/PIZZA key :
to directly programme the grill / microwave
+ grill / pizza function.
K The KEEP WARM key :
to keep your dish warm.
J The PAUSE/CANCEL key C:
to interrupt (press once) or cancel a pro-
gramme (press twice).
Also used to set the clock.
K STOP-TURNTABLE key :
to stop the turntable from revolving.
L START key :
to start all programmes.
M DOOR OPEN button :
press this button to open the door or stop
the appliance.
B
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F
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POWER SETTING APPLICATION
Setting the clock
After first plugging in your microwave oven or after a power outage,
the clock reads 00:00 and the two dots flash.
To set the clock :
- Press the PAUSE / CANCEL key Cfor 5 seconds.
"0000::0000"flashes, and a tone sounds requesting the hour be set.
- Turn the selector knob to display the correct time.
- Validate by pressing the PAUSE / CANCEL key C.
Your clock is set.
Microwave power settings
DEFROST To defrost all frozen food or to top off cooking
of delicate dishes or to cook very slowly.
SIMMER
To cook fish and poultry. To finish programmes
begun with the HIGHCOOK power setting,
for instance beans, lentils, or dairy products.
(This power setting is available when you pro-
gramme the function using the mode key ).
HEAT To heat up all liquids and all fresh or frozen
pre-cooked dishes.
HIGH COOK To cook vegetables and soup.
Microwave output power : 900 W
0000::0000
1122::0000
0000::0000

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The display and the selector knobs guide you in your choice of :
les aliments
functions
DEFROST SIMMER REHEAT COOK
KEEP WARM
LOW GRILL HIGH GRILL MICROWAVE PIZZA
+ GRILL
the weight for an AUTO programme
the length of the programme (or time of day)
The food type or function being selected will flash in the display.
12:00
beverages beef,
lamb vegetables poultry frozen
ready-
made
dishes
fresh
ready-
made
dishes
pork,
veal
turkey
fish
The display
12:30

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The 2 selector knobs are used for the various programmes:
The first to select :
- the food type
- the function
the second to programme :
- the length of the programme
- the weight of the food
Programming
Your microwave oven is now plugged in and the clock is set.
Open the door. Set the dish inside, close the door. If the door is nor properly shut, the appliance
will not operate.
•
3 beeps announce the end of a programme. The beeps are repeated every minute for 10 minutes
until you open the door.
•
If you think there is insufficient space for the dish to turn freely inside the oven, press the STOP
TURNTABLE key before or during the programme.
• If there is an error in the programming, press the CANCEL key C twice.
The selector knobs
FOOD TYPE / FUNCTION
TIME / WEIGHT

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Automatic programming by weight :
with the AUTO keys , the programme length is calculated automatically.
▼▼Choose the food type with the selector knob (ex. fish).
▼▼Press one of the microwaving keys , or (ex. COOK ).
▼▼50g blinks;programme the weight of your food item using the selector knob
(ex. 500 g).
▼▼Press start . The appropriate power level is programmed, the adequate pro-
gramme length is displayed automatically (ex. 7 min) and the programme begins.
Automatic programming by function
▼▼Press the MODE key to select the desired function, ex. press 4 times for the
SIMMER function. The SIMMER symbol is displayed.
▼▼Set the desired programme length (ex. 5 minutes), with the selector knob .
▼▼Press start .
Available programmes :
Express programming
▼▼Set the desired programme length (ex. 2 minutes) with the selector knob .
▼▼Press start . The maximum power setting is programmed directly
for quick reheating.
55::0000
22::0000
77::0000
Microwave programming
550000
Programming the keep warm function
▼▼Press the KEEP WARM key, 10:00 is displayed, the symbol flashes.
You may shorten the time with the selector knob .
▼▼Press start . Your dish is kept warm for ten minutes.
1100::0000

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The grilling rack
•The rack is for use with the GRILL function, to brown shallow
dishes. When grilling, you may either set dishes directly on the
turntable or on the rack.
•Make sure that the rack is always well centered on the turntable.
•Never use any metal dish with the rack with the microwave,
grill + microwave or pizza functions.
Nevertheless you may heat up food in an aluminium tray if
you place a plate between the tray and the rack.
the rack
The grill function
This function enables you to brown dishes such as gratins or meat. It may
be used before or after cooking, as called for in the recipe.
•After grilling make sure to use an oven mitt to handle dishes, and remember to use only
ovenproof cookware such as ceramic dishes or heat resistant glass.
•For those models featuring the fan function, 2 grilling levels are available :
HIGH GRILL and LOW GRILL . As a rule, use the HIGH GRILL level to grill
meat and fish and the LOW GRILL level to brown delicate dishes.
•WARNING : certain exposed parts may heat up during use of the grill. Be sure to keep
children away.

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Programming the grill
Using the 2 level grill
▼▼Press the key once to choose the LOW GRILL ,twice to choose the
HIGH GRILL .
▼▼Set the desired programme length with the selector knob and press start
.
Using the microwave + grill function
▼▼Select the microwave + grill function by pressing the key 4 times.
An intermediate microwave power level together with the high grill are
programmed.
▼▼Set the programme length with the selector knob , ex. 10 min.
▼▼Press start .
1100::0000
This function enables you to use the microwaves and grill simultaneously, for rapid
cooking.
The microwave + grill function

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With the PIZZA function you can save time and energy cooking your favorite dishes and
have them turn out as crispy, tasty and golden brown as if cooked in a traditional oven.
•Use of the PIZZA key together with the PIZZA dish, allows you to use the grill and
microwave functions simultaneously.
•The PIZZA dish features a special coating that absorbs microwaves through its bottom.
•It radiates heat from below the food to cook or reheat it, giving it the required color
and crispness while the grill browns the top.
2 cooking methods :
• Without preheating - by using the PIZZA function you can cook and brown most
frozen meals and fresh, dough-based dishes without preheating the PIZZA dish.
They turn out as crispy as if cooked in a traditional oven.
• With preheating - the PIZZA dish can be preheated using the PIZZA key for a maxi-
mum of 2 minutes. Preheating is recommended to cook or brown small pieces of
meat or fish and some dough-based, frozen and take-out dishes.
Recommendations :
•Take foods out of their metallic or plastic packaging before cooking or rehea
ting them with the PIZZA function.
•It is advisable to program shorter cooking times and extend if necessary.
•All foods with a skin or wrapping, such as potatoes and sausages, must be pierced
before cooking.
•Make sure pieces of meat are completely thawed out and dried off before searing
with the PIZZA function.
•Keep an eye on the food’s coloring, just as you would with a traditional oven.
•Protect your hands when taking out the dish because it can be extremely hot.
•Do not serve stuffed foods (apple pastry for example) too quickly because they can
be warm on the surface whereas the filling is extremely hot.
•Cooking or reheating of eggs with the PIZZA function is prohibited.
•If you wish to cook several dishes consecutively with the PIZZA function, allow the
oven to cool 10 minutes between dishes for better browning.
The PIZZA function

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The PIZZA function
Example : to cook a frozen pizza (350 g)
Place the frozen pizza directly on the PIZZA dish,
place the PIZZA dish on the middle of the turntable.
Programming
➤Press the key 3 times :
is displayed
➤Program 6 minutes
is displayed
➤Press START .
the turntable revolves, the oven light comes on.
➤Be sure and use an oven mitt to remove the
pizza dish.
6:00
1
2
3
6:00

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Care of the PIZZA dish
•The inside of the dish is covered with a non-stick coating,
so it is not necessary to grease it before use.
•Do not cut foods directly in the PIZZA dish as this
damages the non-stick coating.
•The PIZZA dish is dishwasher-safe.
•Use a sponge, hot water and dishwashing liquid
to wash the dish. Do not use a metallic sponge
or scouring powder.
Recommendations
•Do not place the PIZZA dish on the rack; this could
cause irremediable damage to your oven.
•Do not place the PIZZA dish in a traditional oven, on
gas, electric or other stoves or on any very hot surface.
- The PIZZA dish may be preheated for certain purposes
but never preheat for longer than 2 minutes.
•Do not leave any utensils in a hot PIZZA dish as the high
temperature may damage them.
- If you wish to cook several dishes consecutively with
the PIZZA function, allow the oven to cool 10 minutes
between dishes for better browning
.
The PIZZA dish
The PIZZA dish
POWDER

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Linked programmes
You may link 2 different programmes, combining any of the available
functions : microwave / grill / microwave + grill / pizza / keep warm.
Example : Using linked programming to defrost ten minutes followed by
simmer level microwave + grill programme for 20 minutes
①①Proceed as if setting only a defrost programme :
- press the key and select the defrost function
- set the programme time (ex. 10 min).
②②Instead of pressing START, programme the next operation :
- press the grill key 4 times to select the microwave + grill function
- set the programme length by adding the microwave + grill time (ex. 20 min)
to the defrost time.
③③Press START .
The linked microwave + grill programme will automatically begin at the end of the defrost
programme.
10:00
30:00

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Recommendations
WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING :
•You may stop or start the turntable revolving during a programme by pressing the
TURNTABLE STOP key .
•To change the food type or function selection, press the
CANCEL key Ctwice and pro-
gramme again.
•If you open the door before the end of the programme, shut the door and press the
START key to continue the programme.
•When using the defrost function , a beep indicates the mid-point of the pro-
gramme (the oven continues to operate); to obtain the best results, turn the food at
this time, close the door and press the START key to continue the second half of
the programme.
•If you remove a dish before the end of the programme, press the
CANCEL key Ctwice
to erase the programme
.
REMARKS :
•If you wait longer than 4 minutes to press the START key after having entered a
programme, it will be cancelled (the clocktime will be displayed).
•If you wish to defrost frozen food after using one of the grill functions, for better
results, first let the microwave oven cool down for about ten minutes.

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Care & cleaning
• WARNING : It is recomended to clear the oven regularly and to take
any food deposit inside and outside the appliance.Use a soapy and
wet cloth. If the appliance is not kept clean, its surface could deteriorat
and adversely affect its life and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a competent person.
• A steam cleaner is not to be used.
• Do not use abrasives, alcohol or solvents as
they are liable to damage the oven.
•In the event of unsavory odors or caked-on dirt, boil water containing lemon juice or
vinegar in a cup for 2 minutes and clean the walls with a little dishwashing liquid.
•For those ovens with grill or convection heat functions, the top and rear air vents beco-
me very hot. Do not touch these parts after use; wait till the appliance has cooled down
in order to clean it. Use a fine steel wool pad on the metal parts.
•The turntable can be removed for cleaning. Wells are
provided on both sides for easy access.
If you remove the drive shaft, do not allow water
to enter the motor shaft hole.
Be sure to put the turntable, the drive shaft and the wheel support back in their proper place.
SOAP
+
WATER

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Troubleshooting guide
Problem
▼The time counts down, but the appliance
does not function (the turntable does
not rotate, the light does not come on
and the food is not heated).
▼The microwave oven is noisy when
operating.
▼Condensation forms on the door glass.
▼The turntable does not revolve correctly.
▼The microwave programmes do not pro-
duce the desired results.
▼The appliance produces sparks.
Suggestion
▲Press the TURNTABLE OFF key for
5 seconds.
▲Adjust the front left foot.
Clean the wheels and the well area
beneath the turntable.
▲Clean the vents under the appliance.
▲Clean the wheels and the well beneath
the turntable.
▲Clean the vents under the appliance.
Make sure that you use only containers
which are suitable for microwave cooking.
▲Check whether the wheel support is
correctly positioned.
Thoroughly clean the appliance :
remove any greasy deposits, cooking
residue, etc...
Move any metal objects away from
the oven walls.
Never use metallic containers with a
rack.

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After-sales service
• If the equipment has sustained any damage :
-Check that the door is not deformed.
• If the oven does not operate, before calling the repairman :
- Check the electrical supply.
- Check that the door is properly closed.
- Check your programming.
CAUTION : never attempt to repair your oven yourself.
WARNING : it is dangerous for anyone other than qualified personnel to make any repairs
requiring removal of the cover providing protection from exposure to microwave energy.
Only a specially trained technician is qualified
to repair your microwave oven.