Smeg MI20XU Setup guide

Litre Electronic Microwave
Owner’s Instruction Manual
Read the Instructions carefully and Keep for Future Reference
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MI20XU

- The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance
is operating.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
- WARNING: when the appliance is operated in the combination mode,
children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to
the temperatures generated;
- WARNING: if the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be
operated until it has been repaired by a competent person;
- WARNING: it is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to
carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal
of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy;
- WARNING: liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode
- only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens
- when heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition;
- if smoke is observed, switch of or unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames;
- microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care must be taken when handling the container;
- the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns;
- 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;
- the oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed;
- failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation;
- if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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1 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. IN
THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT
CIRCUIT, GROUNDING REDUCES THE RISK
OF ELECTRIC SHOCK BY PROVIDING AN
ESCAPE WIRE FOR THE ELECTRIC
CURRENT. THIS APPLIANCE IS EQUIPPED
WITH A CORD HAVING A GROUNDING WIRE
WITH A GROUNDING PLUG. THE PLUG
MUST BE PLUGGED INTO AN OUTLET THAT
IS PROPERLY INSTALLED AND GROUNDED.
WARNING! IMPROPER USE OF THE
GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK.
CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR
SERVICEMAN IF THE GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT COMPLETELY
UNDERSTOOD, OR IF DOUBT EXISTS AS
TO WHETHER THE APPLIANCE IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED, AND DO NOT USE
AN EXTENSION CORD. IF THE POWER
SUPPLY CORD IS TOO SHORT, HAVE A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICEMEN
INSTALL AN OUTLET NEAR THE
APPLIANCE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS, OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY:
 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
 READ AND FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” FOUND ON THIS MANUAL.
 THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED. CONNECT ONLY
TO PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET. SEE “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” FOUND ON THIS MANUAL.
 INSTALL OR LOCATE THIS APPLIANCE ONLY IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVIDED INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.
 SOME PRODUCTS SUCH AS WHOLE EGGS AND SEALED
CONTAINERS FOR EXAMPLE, CLOSED GLASS JARS ARE
ABLE TO EXPLODE AND SHOULD NOT BE HEATED IN THIS
OVEN.
 USE THIS APPLIANCE ONLY FOR ITS INTENDED USE AS
DESCRIBED IN THE MANUAL. DO NOT USE CORROSIVE
CHEMICALS OR VAPORS IN THIS APPLIANCE. THIS TYPE
OF OVEN IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO HEAT, COOK,
OR DRY FOOD. IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR INDUSTRIAL OR
LABORATORY USE.
 AS WITH ANY APPLIANCE, CLOSE SUPERVISION IS
NECESSARY WHEN USED BY CHILDREN.
 DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE IF IT IS HAS A
DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG, IF IT IS NOT WORKING
PROPERLY, OR IF IT HAS BEEN DAMAGED OR DROPPED.
 THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE SERVICED ONLY BY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CONTACT NEAREST
AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY FOR EXAMINATION,
REPAIR, OR ADJUSTMENT.
 DO NOT COVER OR BLOCK ANY OPENINGS ON THE
APPLIANCES.
 DO NOT STORE THIS APPLIANCE OUTDOORS. DO NOT
USE THIS PRODUCT NEAR WATER FOR EXAMPLE, NEAR
A KITCHEN SINK, IN A WET BASEMENT, NEAR A
SWIMMING POOL, OR SIMILAR LOCATIONS.
 DO NOT IMMERSE CORD OR PLUG IN WATER.
 KEEP CORD AWAY FROM HEATED SURFACES.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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 DO NOT LET CORD HANG OVER EDGE OF TABLE OR
COUNTER.
 WHEN CLEANING SURFACES OF DOOR AND OVEN THAT
COMES TOGETHER ON CLOSING THE DOOR, USE ONLY
MILD, NONABRASIVE SOAPS, OR DETERGENTS APPLIED
WITH A SPONGE OR SOFT CLOTH.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY:
 DO NOT OVERCOOK FOOD. CAREFULLY ATTEND
APPLIANCE WHEN PAPER, PLASTIC, OR OTHER
COMBSTIBLE MATERIALS ARE OLACED INSIDE THE OVEN
TO FACILITATE COOKING.
 REMOVE WIRE TWIST-TIES FROM PAPER OR PLASTIC
BAGS BEFORE PLACING BAG IN OVEN.
 IF MATERIALS INSIDE THE OVEN IGNITE, KEEP OVEN
DOOR CLOSED, TURN OVEN OFF, AND DISCONNECT THE
POWER CORD, OR SHUT OFF POWER AT THE FUSE OR
CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL.
 DO NOT USE THE CAVITY FOR STORAGE PURPOSES. DO
NOT LEAVE PAPER PRODUCTS, COOKING UTENSILS, OR
FOOD IN THE CAVITY WHEN NOT IN USE.
 LIQUIDS SUCH AS WATER, COFFEE, OR TEA ARE ABLE TO
BE OVERHEATED BEYOND THE BOILING POINT WITHOUT
APPEARING TO BE BOILING.
 VISIBLE BUBBLING OR BOILING WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
REMOVED FROM THE MICROWAVE OVEN IS NOT ALWAYS
PRESENT. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS
DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL INTO THE LIQUID.
TO AVOID THAT TYPE OF SITUATION WHEN HEATING
LIQUIDS, PUT A TEASPOON OR GLASS ROD INSIDE THE
CONTAINER.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
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3 PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS OVEN WITH
THE DOOR OPEN SINCE OPEN – DOOR
OPERATION CAN RESULT IN HARMFUL EXPOSURE
TO MICROWAVE ENERGY. IT IS IMPORTANT NOT
TO DEFEAT OR TAMPER WITH THE SAFETY
INTERLOCKS.
DO NOT PLACE ANY OBJECT BETWEEN THE OVEN
FRONT FACE AND THE DOOR OR ALLOW SOIL OR
CLEANER RESIDUE TO ACCUMULATE ON SEALING
SURFACES.
DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN IF IT IS DAMAGED. IT
IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT THAT THE OVEN
DOOR CLOSE PROPERLY AND THAT THERE IS NO
DAMAGE TO THE: DOOR (BENT), HINGES AND
LATCHES (BROKEN OR LOOSENED), DOOR SEALS
AND SEALING SURFACES.
THE OVEN SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR
REPAIRED BU ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY
UALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
PACEMAKERS:
MOST PACEMAKERS ARE SHIELDED FROM
INTERFERENCE FROM ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS,
INCLUDING MICROWAVES. HOWEVER, PATIENTS
WITH PACEMAKERS MAY WISH TO CONSULT
THEIR PHYSICIANS IF THEY HAVE CONCERNS.

Safety Precautions USA
INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED STAFF IN COMPLIANCE WITH
THE RELEVANT REGULATIONS. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
AND COMPLIES WITH THE EEC DIRECTIVES CURRENTLY IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE IS
BUILT TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING FUNCTION: COOKING AND HEATING FOODS; ALL
OTHER USES ARE TO BE CONSIDERED IMPROPER.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL LIABILITY FOR USES OTHER THAN THOSE
STATED ABOVE.
KEEP THE DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PRODUCT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
ALWAYS KEEP THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL HANDY. IF YOU LEND THE MICROWAVE
OVEN TO SOMEONE ELSE GIVE THEM THE MANUAL AS WELL!
THIS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR COOKING FOOD AND IT SHALL NOT
BE USED AS A SPACE HEATER.
DO NOT SPRAY AEROSOLS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS APPLIANCE WHILE IT
IS IN OPERATION.
NEVER LEAVE PACKAGING RESIDUES UNATTENDED IN THE HOME. SEPARATE THE
VARIOUS PACKAGING MATERIALS BY TYPE AND CONSIGN THEM TO THE NEAREST
SEPARATE DISPOSAL CENTRE.
THIS APPLIANCE IS TAGGED UNDER EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE 2002/ 6/EC ON WASTE
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE).
THIS DIRECTIVE CONTAINS THE REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE COLLECTION AND
RECYCLING OF DECOMMISSIONED APPLIANCES THROUGHOUT THE EUROPEAN
UNION.
REPLACED APPLIANCES MUST BE TAKEN TO A SPECIAL GARBAGE
COLLECTION CENTRE.
NEVER OBSTRUCT THE OPENINGS AND SLITS PROVIDED FOR VENTILATION AND
HEAT DISPERSAL.
THE I.D. PLATE WITH TECHNICAL DATA, REGISTRATION NUMBER AND
BRAND NAME IS POSITIONED VISIBLY ON THE OVEN DOOR FRAME.
THE PLATE MUST NOT BE REMOVED.
NEVER USE METAL SCOURING PADS OR SHARP SCRAPERS WHICH WILL
DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
USE ORDINARY NON-ABRASIVE PRODUCTS WITH THE AID OF WOODEN OR
PLASTIC UTENSILS IF NECESSARY. RINSE THOROUGHLY AND DRY WITH A
SOFT CLOTH OR CHAMOIS LEATHER.
DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS OF FOODS WITH HIGH SUGAR CONTENT (E.G. JAM)
TO DRY INSIDE THE OVEN. IF THEY DRY FOR TOO LONG, THEY MIGHT
DAMAGE THE ENAMEL COATING OF THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN.

Disposal Instructions
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4 DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS -
OUR ENVIRONMENT POLICY
Our products are only packaged using non-pollutant, environment-friendly,
recyclable materials. We urge you to cooperate by disposing of the
packaging properly. Contact your local dealer or the competent local
organisations for the addresses of collection, recycling and disposal
facilities.
Never leave all or part of the packaging lying around. Packaging parts,
and especially plastic bags, may represent a suffocation hazard for
children.
our old appliance must also be disposed of properly.
Important: deliver the appliance to your local organisation authorised to
collect scrapped appliances. Proper disposal allows the intelligent
recovery of valuable materials.
Before scrapping your appliance it is important to remove doors and leave
shelves in position as for use, to ensure that children cannot accidentally
become trapped inside the oven during play. Also, cut the power supply
lead and remove it and the plug.

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Safety Precautions
5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFETY
REGULATIONS FOR ELECTRIC OR GAS APPLIANCES AND VENTILATION
FUNCTIONS.
IN YOUR INTEREST AND TO ENSURE YOUR SAFETY, BY LAW ALL ELECTRIC
APPLIANCES MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED
STAFF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RELEVANT REGULATIONS.
OUR APPROVED INSTALLATION ENGINEERS GUARANTEE YOU A JOB WELL
DONE.
GAS OR ELECTRIC APPLIANCES MUST ALWAYS BE DISCONNECTED BY
SUITABLY SKILLED PEOPLE.
THE PLUG TO BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY LEAD AND THE
RELATIVE SOCKET MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND COMPLY WITH THE
RELEVANT REGULATIONS.
THE POWER SUPPLY SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE EVEN AFTER THE
APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT-IN.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE POWER SUPPLY LEAD
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION, CARRY OUT A QUICK TEST ON THE
OVEN FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED LATER IN THIS MANUAL.
DURING THE TESTS PUT A GLASS OF WATER INSIDE THE OVEN AS IT WILL
ABSORB THE MICROWAVES AND THE OVEN WILL NOT BE DAMAGED. IF THE
APPLIANCE FAILS TO OPERATE, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE ELECTRICAL
MAINS AND CONTACT YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTRE. NEVER ATTEMPT
TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING! NEVER LEAVE THE OVEN UNWATCHED, ESPECIALLY WHEN
USING PAPER, PLASTIC OR OTHER COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. THESE
MATERIALS CAN CHAR AND MAY FIRE. FIRE RISK!
WARNING! IF YOU SEE SMOKE OR FIRE, KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED IN
ORDER TO SMOTHER THE FLAMES. SWITCH OFF THE OVEN AND TAKE THE
PLUG OUT OF THE SOCKET OR CUT OFF THE OVEN POWER SUPPLY.
WARNING! DO NOT HEAT PURE ALCOHOL
.+ OR ALCOHOLIC DRINKS IN THE MICROWAVE. FIRE RISK!
WARNING! DO NOT HEAT LIQUIDS OR OTHER FOODS IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS SINCE THESE MAY EXPLODE READILY.
WARNING! NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN THEY COULD
BE ACCIDENTALLY CATCH LIGHT AND CAUSE FIRES.
THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR USE BY PERSONS (INCLUDING
CHILDREN) WITH REDUCED PHYSICAL, SENSORY OR MENTAL
CAPABILITIES, OR LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE, UNLESS THEY
HAVE BEEN GIVEN SUPERVISION OR INSTRUCTION CONCERNING USE OF
THE APPLIANCE BY A PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED TO ENSURE THAT THEY DO NOT PLAY
WITH THE APPLIANCE.
WARNING: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT DURING USE. YOUNG
CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.

USA Safety Precautions
WARNING: DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES HOT. CARE SHOULD BE
TAKEN TO AVOID TOUCHING HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN. TO
AVOID BURNS AND SCALDS CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT AWAY.
WARNING! THE OVEN CANNOT BE USED IF:
 THE DOOR IS NOT CLOSED CORRECTLY;
 THE DOOR HINGES ARE DAMAGED;
 THE SURFACES OF THE CONTACT BETWEEN THE DOOR AND
THE OVEN FRONT ARE DAMAGED;
 THE DOOR WINDOW GLASS IS DAMAGED;
 THERE IS FREQUENT ELECTRICAL ARCING INSIDE THE OVEN
EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO METAL OBJECT INSIDE.
THE OVEN CAN ONLY BE USED AGAIN AFTER IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY A
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
BEWARE!
NE ER HEAT BABY FOODS OR DRINKS IN BOTTLES OR JARS WITH THE
TEATS OR LIDS ON THEM. AFTER HEATING THE FOOD MIX OR SHAKE
WELL SO THAT THE HEAT IS SPREAD E ENLY. CHECK THE FOOD
TEMPERATURE BEFORE FEEDING THIS TO THE CHILD. DANGER OF
BURNING!
TO AVOID FOOD OVERHEATING OR BURNING IT IS VERY IMPORTANT NOT
TO SELECT LONG TIME PERIODS OR POWER LEVELS THAT ARE TOO HIGH
WHEN HEATING SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOOD. FOR EXAMPLE, A BREAD
ROLL CAN BURN AFTER 3 MINUTES IF THE POWER SELECTED IS TOO HIGH.
FOR TOASTING, USE JUST THE GRILLING FUNCTION AND WATCH THE
OVEN ALL THE TIME. IT YOU USE A COMBINED FUNCTION TO TOAST BREAD
IT WILL CATCH FIRE IN A VERY SHORT TIME.
THIS O EN IS EXCLUSI ELY FOR DOMESTIC USE!
USE THE O EN ONLY FOR PREPARING MEALS.
AVOID DAMAGING THE OVEN OR OTHER DANGEROUS SITUATIONS BY
FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
 D n t switch n the ven without the turntable supp rt, the
turntable ring and the respective plate being in place.
 Never switch on the microwave when it is empty. If there is
n f d inside there may be an electrical vercharge and the
ven c uld be damaged. RISK OF DAMAGE!
 D n t c ver r bstruct the ventilation openings.
 Use nly dishes suitable f r micr waves. Bef re using dishes
and c ntainers in the micr wave, check that these are suitable
(see the secti n n types f dishes).
 Never remove the mica cover on the ceiling of the oven
interior! This c ver st ps fat and pieces f f d damaging the
micr wave generat r.
 D n t keep any inflammable object inside the ven as it may
burn if the ven is switched n.
 D n t use the ven as a pantry.
 Eggs with their shells and whole boiled eggs must n t be
heated in micr wave vens because they may expl de.