Smeg SF4301MCX User manual

Contents
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1Instructions 50
1.1 General safety instructions 50
1.2 Appliance purpose 56
1.3 Manufacturer’s liability 56
1.4 This user manual 56
1.5 Identification plate 56
1.6 Disposal 57
1.7 How to read the user manual 58
1.8 To save energy 58
2 Description 59
2.1 General Description 59
2.2 Control panel 60
2.3 Other parts 61
2.4 Accessories 62
3Use 63
3.1 Materials suitable for microwaves 64
3.2 Using the accessories 65
3.3 Using the oven 67
3.4 Cooking advice 78
3.5 Special functions 81
3.6 Settings 83
4 Cleaning and maintenance 87
4.1 Cleaning the surfaces 87
4.2 Cleaning the door 88
4.3 Cleaning the oven cavity 88
5Installation 90
5.1 Electrical connection 90
5.2 Positioning 90
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
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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1 Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
1.1 General safety instructions
•ATTENTION: If the door or the
door seal is damaged, the
appliance must not be used until
it has been repaired by a
competent person.
•ATTENTION: 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.
•ATTENTION: Liquids and other
foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
•ATTENTION: During use, the
appliance and its accessible
parts become very hot. Never
touch the heating elements
during use.
•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.
RISK OF INJURY

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•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.
•The cooking process must
always be monitored. A short
cooking process must be
continuously surveyed.
•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.
•Do not pour water directly onto
very hot trays.
•Keep the oven door closed
during cooking.
•Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into
the slots in the appliance.
•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.
•Switch off the appliance
immediately after use.
•DO NOT USE OR STORE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
•DONOTUSEAEROSOLSIN
THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN
USE.
•DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.
• 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.
•Do not pull the cable to unplug
the appliance.

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•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.
•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.
•Do not heat eggs in their shells
or whole hard boiled eggs; they
may explode even after the
heating process has completed.
•Do not heat food contained
within food packages.
USE OF MICROWAVES
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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•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.
•Before cooking food with a
hard skin or peel (e.g. potatoes,
apples, etc.) it is necessary to
puncture the skin.
• 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).
•This appliance complies with
the current standards and
directives regarding safety and
electromagnetic compatibility. It
is however recommended for
pacemaker wearers to maintain
a minimum distance of
20-30 cm between the
microwave when it is operating
and the pacemaker. Consult the
pacemaker manufacturer for
more information.
•The appliance operates in the
2.4 GHz ISM band.
•In compliance with the
provisions regarding
electromagnetic compatibility,
the appliance belongs to
group 2 and class B (EN
55011).
•Donotuseabrasiveor
corrosive detergents (e.g.
scouring powders, stain
removers and metallic sponges)
on glass parts. Use wooden or
plastic utensils.
RISK OF DAMAGING THE
APPLIANCE

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•Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal
scrapers.
•Do not sit on the appliance.
•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).
•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 use steam jets to clean
the appliance.
•Do not spray any spray product
near the appliance.
•(on some models only) Before
starting the pyrolytic cycle,
remove any food residues or
large spills from previous
cooking operations from the
inside of the oven.
•Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal
slots.
•Fire hazard: never leave objects
in the oven cavity.
•DO NOT FOR ANY REASON
USE THE APPLIANCE AS A
SPACE HEATER.
•Donotuseplastic cookware or
containers when cooking food.
•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.

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•If you wish to use greaseproof
paper, place it so that it will not
interfere with the hot air
circulation inside the oven
cavity.
•Do not use the open door to rest
pans or trays on the internal
glass pane.
•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.
Installation and maintenance
•THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT
BE INSTALLED IN A BOAT OR
CARAVAN.
•The appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.
•Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of
a second person.
•Do not install/use the appliance
outdoors.
•To prevent any possible
overheating, the appliance
should not be installed behind a
decoration door or a panel.
• Installation and servicing should
be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with
current standards.
•Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised
technical personnel.
•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.
•If the power cable becomes
damaged, contact technical
support immediately to arrange
for it to be replaced in order to
avoid possible hazards.

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•Always use any necessary/
required personal protective
equipment (PPE) before
performing any work on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement).
•Before performing any
operation on the appliance,
switch off the power supply.
•This appliance can be used up
to a maximum altitude of 2,000
metres above sea level.
1.2 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.
•infarms/agritourism
establishments.
•by guests in hotels, motels and
residential environments.
•In bed and breakfast
accommodation.
1.3 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;
•use of non-original spare parts.
1.4 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.
• The explanations in this manual include
images, which describe all that regularly
appears on the display. However, it
should be kept in mind that the appliance
may be equipped with an updated
version of the system, and as such, all
that appears on the display may differ
from those in the manual.
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.

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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 cable and remove it.
• 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.
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.

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1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
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.
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/suggestion

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2 Description
2.1 General Description
1 Control panel
2 Light bulb
3 Seal
4 Door
5 Fan
6 Rack/tray support frames
Frame shelf

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2.2 Control panel
1 Function knob
This knob can be used to:
• Turn the appliance on and off;
• Select a function.
2 Display
Displays the current time, the selected
cooking temperature, power and function
and any time set.
3 Selection knob
This knob can be used to set:
• The cooking temperature;
• The duration of a function;
• Programmed cooking procedures;
• The current time;
• Temporarily start or stop a function.
Turn the Function knob to the
position 0to immediately complete
any cooking operation.

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2.3 Other parts
Interior lighting
The appliance’s interior lighting comes on:
• when the door is opened;
• when any function is selected.
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.
When the door is open, it is not
possible to turn off the interior
lighting.

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2.4 Accessories
Rack
Used for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
Glass dish
Useful for any type of cooking and
collecting fat from foods placed on the rack
above.
Tray rack
To be placed over the top of the oven tray;
for cooking foods which may drip.
Boiling rod
To be placed in containers when heating
liquids, necessary to avoid delayed boiling.
Not all accessories are available
on some models.
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
Instructions
Microwaves
The appliance is equipped with a
microwave generator called a magnetron.
The microwaves generated are evenly
emitted into the oven cavity 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
allows defrosting, re-heating or cooking in
a shorter length of time compared to
traditional cooking.
The use of suitable containers for
microwave cooking leads to the
microwaves reaching the food in a uniform
manner.
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of burns
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Protect your hands by wearing oven
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 approach the
oven when it is in operation.
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 cavity.
• Do not place pans or trays directly on
the bottom of the oven cavity.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of fire or explosion
• Do not spray any spray product near the
appliance.
• Do not use or leave flammable materials
near the appliance.
•Donotuseplastic cookware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not put sealed tins or containers in
the oven.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
during cooking operations where fats or
oils could be released.
• Remove all trays and racks which are
not required during cooking.

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3.1 Materials suitable for
microwaves
In general, in order for all of 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:
MATERIALS TO USE:
- Glass (always remove the lids)*
•Bakingware
•Glasses
•Cans
- Porcelain
- Ceramic
- Plastic (only where suitable for
microwave use)*
•Containers
• Plastic wraps (must not come into contact
with the food)
*only if heat-resistant.
MATERIALS NOT TO USE:
- Metal (can lead to arcing or sparks)
• Aluminium foil
•Aluminiumtrays
•Plates
•Metalutensils
• Freezer bags tie wraps
- Wood
- Crystal glasses
- Paper (risk of fire)
- Polystyrene containers (danger of
contamination of foodstuffs)
Dishes must be free of metal
decorations.
Do not use metal accessory trays
in the microwave or combined
microwave functions.

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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
cavity.
2. Place the crockery to be tested on
the rack inserted in the first shelf.
3. Select the maximum power level
(e.g. 1000 W).
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.
Preliminary operations
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's
accessories (see 4 Cleaning and
maintenance).
4. Heat the empty oven at the maximum
temperature to burn off any residues left
by the manufacturing process.
3.2 Using the accessories
Tray rack
The tray rack has to be inserted into the tray.
In this way fat can be collected separately
from the food which is being cooked.
The microwave function can be
used without any food inside the
oven only for this test.
Unsuitable cookware
Risk of damage 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 reheating use a
traditional function and not a
microwave function.

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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.
Boiling rod
When using the microwave to heat or
reheat liquids, the boiling process may be
delayed. To avoid this, place the boiling
rod (or a heat-resistant plastic spoon)
supplied into the container while heating.
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.
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 combination and
traditional functions.

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3.3 Using the oven
Display
The parameters and values for the currently
selected function will be indicated on the
display. To use it, just turn the Function
and Selection knobs to select the
indicated values.
Clock indicator light
Timer indicator light
Cooking indicator light
Cooking end indicator light
Control lock indicator light
Showroom indicator light
Microwave indicator light
Defrost indicator light
Watt indicator light
First use
On the first use, or after a long power
failure, the message will flash
on the appliance's display. To be able to
start any cooking function, the current time
must be set.
1. Turn the Selection knob to select
the current time.
2. Turn the Selection knob to set the
current time and go to the selection of
minutes.
3. Turn the Selection knob to select
the minutes of the current time.
4. Press the Selection knob to end the
adjustment.
It may become necessary to
change the current time, for
example for daylight saving time.
To change the current time,
see “3.6 Settings”.
When the current time is visible,
after 2 minutes from the last knob
operation it is displayed with low
brightness.

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Timer
1. With the Function Knob at position
0, press the Selection Knob .
The display shows the digits
and the minute minder indicator light
flashes.
2. Within 3 seconds turn the selection knob
to set the duration of the minute
minder (from 1 minute to 13 hours).
3. Wait 3 seconds or press the selection
knob to start the minute minder.
End of the minute minder
4. At the end of the day the digits
and the minute minder
indicator light flash and a short
buzzer intervenes, which can be
deactivated by pressing the selection
knob or by opening the door.
5. Turn the selection knob to select an
additional minute minder or press the
selection knob to exit the minute
minder function and return to the current
time display.
To delete a minute minder
1. Press the selection knob .
The minute minder indicator light on
the display flashes.
2. Within 3 seconds, turn the selection
knob counter-clockwise until the
minute minder value is reset.
3. Wait 3 seconds or press the selection
knob to exit the minute minder
function and return to the current time
display.
This function only operates the
buzzer at the end of the
countdown.
During the function, the display
shifts to low brightness after 2
minutes from the last knob
operation.