Smeg SF4120M User manual

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1 Instructions 38
1.1 General safety instructions 38
1.2 Instructions for using microwaves 39
1.3 Manufacturer liability 41
1.4 Appliance purpose 41
1.5 Identification plate 41
1.6 Disposal 41
1.7 This user manual 42
1.8 How to read the user manual 42
2 Description 43
2.1 General Description 43
2.2 Control panel 44
2.3 Other parts 44
2.4 Microwaves 45
2.5 Available accessories 45
3 Use 46
3.1 Instructions 46
3.2 First use 47
3.3 Using the accessories 48
3.4 Using the oven 49
3.5 Cooking functions 51
3.6 Special functions 58
3.7 Secondary menu 62
4 Cleaning and maintenance 64
4.1 Instructions 64
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 64
4.3 Ordinary daily cleaning 64
4.4 Food stains or residues 65
4.5 Drying 65
4.6 Cleaning the door glazing 65
4.7 Cleaning the inside of the oven 65
5 Installation 68
5.1 Electrical connection 68
5.2 Cable replacement 68
5.3 Positioning 69
We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for
maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
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1 Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE.
1.1 General safety instructions
Risk of personal injury
• WARNING: If the door or the
door seal is damaged, the oven
must not be used 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 which involves
the removal of a cover which
offers protection against exposure
to microwave energy.
• WARNING: Liquids and other
foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
• WARNING: 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.
• 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, as long they are
supervised or instructed by adults
who are responsible for their
safety.
• Children must never play with the
appliance.
• The appliance must never be
cleaned by unsupervised children.
• Switch off the appliance
immediately after use.
• If smoke is emitted, switch off or
unplug the appliance and keep
the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
• Never attempt to extinguish a
flame or fire with water.
• Have qualified personnel carry
out installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
• 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.

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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 use a steam jet 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.
• 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 Instructions for using
microwaves
• Check the appliance visually
during the cooking of foods in
plastic or paper containers.
• Use the microwave only for the
preparation of food for
consumption. Other types of
applications are strictly forbidden
(e.g. drying clothes, warming
slippers, sponges, wet cloths or the
like, dehydrating foods) because
they can lead to the risk of injury or
fire.
Improper use
Danger of explosion
• When using the microwave to
heat or reheat liquids, the boiling
process may be delayed – boiling
temperature can be reached
without the formation of the usual
"rolling boil". This delayed boiling
and consequent superheating of
the liquid can generate an
explosion inside the appliance, or
sudden boiling over of the
superheated liquid can occur
when removing the container from
the appliance. To avoid these
dangers, it is necessary to insert
the supplied boiling rod (or a
heat-resistant plastic spoon) in the
container while heating.

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• Clean the appliance constantly
and remove any food residue.
• Do not use the microwave to dry
food.
• Do not use the microwave to heat
oils or fry.
• Do not use the appliance to heat
foods or beverages containing
alcohol.
• Baby food should not be heated
in sealed containers. Remove the
cover or the teat (in the case of
baby bottles). Always check the
preparation's temperature once
heating has completed, it should
not be too high. For an even
temperature and to avoid scalding
stir or shake the contents.
• Do not heat eggs in their shells or
whole hard boiled eggs; they may
explode even after the heating
process has completed.
• Before cooking food with a hard
skin or peel (e.g. potatoes, apples,
etc.) it is necessary to puncture the
skin.
• Do not heat food contained within
food packages.
• Do not use the microwave
functions when the oven is empty.
• Use cookware and utensils that
are suitable for use in a
microwave oven.
• Do not use aluminium containers
to cook food.
• Do not use dishes with metallic
decorations (gold-plated or silver).
• The appliance operates in the
2.4GHz ISM band.
• In compliance with the provisions
relating to electromagnetic
compatibility the appliance
belongs to group 2 and class B
(EN 55011).
• This appliance complies with the
standards and directives currently
in force concerning safety and
electromagnetic compatibility. It is
however recommended for
pacemaker wearers to maintain a
minimum distance of 20-30cm
between the microwave when it is
operating and the pacemaker.
Consult the pacemaker
manufacturer for more information.

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1.3 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage to persons or property caused by:
• Use of the appliance other than the one
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 inappropriate. It
cannot be used:
• in employee kitchens, shops, offices
and other working environments.
• in farms/agritourism establishments.
• by guests in hotels, motels and
residential environments.
• in bed and breakfast establishments.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
1.5 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.
1.6 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 (if present).
• 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.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the main power supply.
• Disconnect the power cable from the
electrical system.

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Our appliances are packed in non-
polluting and recyclable materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to the
appropriate recycling centre.
1.7 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.
1.8 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1. Use instruction sequence.
• Single use instruction.
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

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2 Description
2.1 General Description
1 Control panel
2 LH Light bulb
3 RH Light bulb (on some models only)
4 Seal
5 Door
6 Rack/tray support frames
Frame shelf

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2.2 Control panel
Temperature knob (1)
This knob is used to select:
• Microwave power level
• Cooking temperature
• Function's duration
• Programmed cooking procedures
• Current time
• Switching on or off of the appliance
internal lamp.
Display (2)
Displays the current time, the selected
cooking function, power and temperature
and any time set.
Function knob (3)
This knob can be used to:
• Turn the appliance on and off
• Select a function
• Temporarily start or stop a function.
2.3 Other parts
Shelves
The appliance features shelves to position
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 oven and comes into
operation during cooking.
The fan causes a steady outflow of air from
above the door which may continue for a
brief period of time even after the appliance
has been turned off.
Interior lighting
The oven light comes on when the door is
opened or any function is selected. To save
energy, the lamp will remain on for one
minute at the beginning of each cooking
cycle (this feature can be disabled through
the secondary menu).
Turn the temperature knob briefly to the right
to activate or deactivate internal lighting.

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2.4 Microwaves
The appliance is equipped with a
microwave generator called a magnetron.
The microwaves generated are evenly
emitted into the oven compartment in order
to reach the food and heat it.
Heating takes place through the process of
friction between the molecules contained
within the food (mainly water molecules),
with the consequent generation of heat.
The heat generated directly inside the food
leads to defrosting, re-heating or cooking in
a shorter length of time compared to
traditional cooking.
The use of suitable containers for
microwave cooking allows the microwaves
to reach the food in a uniform manner (see
Materials suitable for microwaves).
2.5 Available accessories
Rack
Useful for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
Baker Plate
Good for browning foods evenly.
Boiling Rod
To be placed in containers when heating
liquids, necessary to avoid delayed boiling
with resulting superheating.
Some models are not provided
with all accessories. The oven accessories intended to
come into contact with food are
made of materials that comply with
the provisions of current legislation.
Original supplied 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
Materials suitable for microwaves
In general, in order for the food to be
reached, the materials used for microwave
cooking must be transparent to microwave
energy.
Below is a table of materials to use and
those not to use:
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 to get near the
oven when it is in operation.
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.
• Do not use plastic kitchenware to cook
food (except with the microwave
function).
• 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.
Improper use
Risk of damage to enamelled
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 bang or drag cookware over the
glazed bottom of the oven
compartment.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
MATERIALS TO USE:
Glass*
• Baking ware
• Glasses
•Glass jars
Always remove the
covers.
Porcelain
Ceramic
Plastic*
• Containers
• Plastic wrap
Only where suitable
for microwave use.
Where film is used it
must not come into
contact with the
food.
*only if heat-resistant

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Testing dishes
To check whether or not cookware is
suitable for use with microwave cooking
carry out this simple test:
1. Remove all accessories from the oven
compartment.
2. Place the cookware to be tested into the
oven compartment.
3. Select the maximum power level (e.g.
1000W).
4. Set a cooking time of 30 seconds.
5. Start cooking.
6. At the end of the test the cookware must
be either cold or slightly warm. If the
cookware is hot then it should be
considered as unsuitable for microwave
use.
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 oven cavity.
3. Remove and wash all the appliance
accessories (see 4 Cleaning and
maintenance).
4. Heat the empty oven at maximum
temperature (using the traditional
functions) so as to remove any
manufacturing residues.
NOT TO BE USED
Metal
• Aluminium foil
• Aluminium trays
• Plates
• Metal utensils
• Freezer bags tie wraps
These can lead to
arcing or sparks.
Wood
Crystal glasses
Paper Risk of fire.
Expanded polystyrene
containers
Risk of food
contamination.
*only if heat-resistant
Dishes must be without metal
decorations.
Do not use metal accessory trays
in the microwave or combined
microwave functions.
The microwave function can be
used without any food inside the
oven only for this test.
Unsuitable cookware
Risk of damages to the appliance
• If there is crackling or if sparks are
emitted from the cookware then
immediately terminate the test. In this
instance the cookware is not suitable for
microwave cooking.
For the first heating use a
traditional function and not a
microwave function.

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3.3 Using the accessories
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.
Baker Plate
The Baker plate must be placed in the
centre of the rack for perfect operation.
High temperature
Danger of burns
• The accessory gets very hot. Always use
oven gloves when handling.
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.
High temperature
Danger of burns
• The accessory gets very hot. Always use
oven gloves when handling.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use knives directly on the surface
of the plate
• When cleaning, do not use metal
sponges or scourers which could
damage the surface.

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Boiling Rod
When using the microwave to heat or
reheat liquids, the boiling process may be
delayed. To avoid this dangerous
phenomenon, it is necessary to insert the
supplied boiling rod (or a heat-resistant
plastic spoon) in the container while
heating.
3.4 Using the oven
Display
Clock indicator light
Minute minder timer indicator light
Timed cooking with delayed start
indicator light
Timed cooking indicator light
Child lock indicator light
Showroom indicator light
Eco logic indicator light
Microwave indicator light
Temperature level reached
Improper use
Danger of explosion/burns
• To avoid the danger of explosion inside
the appliance or the sudden boiling over
of superheated liquids, it is always
necessary to immerse the boiling rod in
the liquid being heated.
High temperature
Risk of damage to the accessory
• Use the boiling rod only with
Microwave functions. The rod must not
be used with combined and traditional
functions.

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Operating modes
Stand-by: When no function is selected, the
display shows the current time and the
symbol .
ON: When any function starts the display
shows the current settings such as
temperature, duration, microwave power
level and the temperature level reached.
Each time the temperature knob is pressed
during the operation of a function the
parameters will be cycled through in the
following order.
For each parameter the setting can be
altered by turning the temperature knob to
the right or left. Keep the knob turned to
produce a faster increase or decrease.
If a microwave function is selected:
1. Microwave power level.
2. Function duration.
If a Microwave+Grill function is selected:
1. Temperature.
2. Function duration.
3. Microwave power level.
If a Grill function is selected:
1. Temperature
2. Minute minder timer duration.
3. Function duration.
4. Programmed cooking duration (if timed
cooking has been selected).
5. Time display.

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Setting the time
On the first use, or after a power failure,
will be flashing on the appliance's
display. To be able to start any cooking
function, the current time must be set.
1. Turn the temperature knob to set the hour
displayed (to increase or decrease more
quickly keep the knob turned to the right
or left).
2. Press the temperature knob.
3. Turn the temperature knob to set the
minutes displayed (to increase or
decrease more quickly keep the knob
turned to the right or left).
4. To confirm the settings press the
temperature knob.
3.5 Cooking functions
It may become necessary to
change the current time, for
example for daylight saving time.
From stand-by mode keep the
temperature knob turned to the
right or left until the hour value
flashes.
It is not possible to change the time
if the oven is ON.
For microwave cooking, the food
must be placed in a container on
the rack on the first shelf.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO
COOK FOOD IN A
CONTAINER RESTING ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE COOKING
COMPARTMENT.
For best results, with prolonged
microwave and combined
cooking, it is best to stir foods once
or twice.

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Microwave:
1. Select the microwave function using
the function knob.
2. Press the temperature knob.
3. Turn the temperature knob to change the
cooking time (max 30 minutes).
4. Press the temperature knob.
5. Turn the temperature knob to change the
power level from 100W to 1000W (see
Microwave power levels).
6. Press the function knob to start
microwave cooking.
7. At the end of the cooking time the display
will indicate the word Stop.
If the door is opened then cooking
will stop. Once the door is closed
press the function knob to resume
cooking.
Press the function knob to
temporarily stop the cooking
function. Press it again to resume
cooking.
Turn the temperature knob to set an
additional cooking time.
Press the function knob to start
cooking.
To turn off the appliance press and
hold the function knob.
Microwaves
Given that they penetrate directly
into the food, microwaves allow
cooking to take place in a very short
period of time and with a
considerable saving of energy.
They are suitable for cooking
without fat and also for defrosting
and re-heating food while
maintaining its original appearance
and fragrance.

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Microwave power levels
Below is a list of the power levels that can
be selected:
QUICK START microwave function
1. From stand-by mode press the function
knob twice.
2. The appliance will start the microwave
oven with the default settings.
Combination Microwave + grill function
1. Select the Microwave+Grill function with
the function knob.
2. Press the temperature knob.
3. Turn the knob to set the temperature.
4. Press the temperature knob.
5. Turn the temperature knob to change the
cooking time.
6. Press the temperature knob.
7. Turn the temperature knob to change the
power level (from 100W to 700W).
Power (W) Useful for
100
Defrosting food200
300
400 Cooking meat or delicate cooking
500
600
Re-heating and cooking food700
800
900 Heating liquids
1000
The QUICK START function allows
the microwave to be started
quickly. This is useful for heating
small quantities of liquid or food.
Combination cooking is a mix of
traditional cooking and microwave
operation.
Microwave + Grill
The use of the grill results in perfect
browning of the food's surface.
Using the microwave on the other
hand leads to rapid internal
cooking of the food.

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8. Press the function knob to start
combination cooking.
Grill Function
1. Select the Grill function with the function
knob.
2. Press the temperature knob.
3. Turn the knob to set the temperature.
4. Press the function knob to start
combination cooking.
Pre-heating stage
In the grill function, cooking itself is
preceded by a preheating stage, which
allows the oven to heat to the cooking
temperature more quickly.
This stage is indicated by the flashing of
the temperature level reached indicator.
At the end of the preheating stage the
temperature level reached indicator
remains on and a buzzer sounds to
indicate that food can be placed into
the oven.
Improper use
Risk of damages to the appliance
• Do not use the combined functions to
heat or boil liquids.
Grill
The heat coming from the grill
element gives perfect grilling results
above all for thin and medium
thickness meat and allows you to
give the food an even browning at
the end of the cooking. Perfect for
sausages, spare ribs and bacon.
This function enables large
quantities of food, particularly meat,
to be grilled evenly.
Cooking can be stopped at any
time by pressing and holding the
function knob for at least 3
seconds.

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Minute minder
1. Press the temperature knob once (twice if
cooking is already in progress). The
display shows and the
indicator light flashes.
2. Turn the temperature knob to set the
duration (from 1 minute to 4 hours). After
a few seconds, the indicator light
stops flashing and the countdown starts.
3. Select the grill function and wait for the
buzzer to sound, indicating that the
cooking time is over. The indicator
light flashes.
4. Turn the knob to select an additional
minute minder. Or else press the
temperature knob to stop the buzzer.
Timed cooking (only for grill function)
1. After selecting a cooking function and
temperature, press the temperature knob
three times. The display shows
and the indicator light flashes.
2. Turn the temperature knob to set the
cooking time (from 00:01 a 12:59).
Keep the knob turned to produce a
faster increase or decrease.
This function only activates the
buzzer, without stopping cooking.
The minute minder can be
activated both during cooking and
when the appliance is in standby.
Timed cooking is the function
which allows a cooking operation
to be started and then ended after
a specific length of time set by the
user.
Activation of timed cooking
cancels any minute minder timer
which may previously have been
set.

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3. A few seconds after the required
duration is set, the indicator light
stops flashing and timed cooking starts.
4. At the end of the cooking time STOP
appears on the display and a buzzer will
sound that can be deactivated by
pressing the temperature knob.
Programmed cooking (only for grill
function)
1. After selecting a cooking function and
temperature, press the temperature knob
three times. The display shows
and the indicator light flashes.
To select an additional timed
cooking period turn the
temperature knob to the right or
left.
To extend the cooking time
manually, press the temperature
knob again. The appliance will
resume its normal operation with
the previously selected cooking
settings.
To turn off the appliance press and
hold the function knob.
Timed cooking is the function
which allows a cooking operation
to be started and then ended after
a specific length of time set by the
user.
Activation of timed cooking
cancels any minute minder timer
which may previously have been
set.
Programmed cooking refers to the
function that allows cooking to be
stopped automatically at a time set
by the user followed by the oven
automatically turning itself off.