Smeg ALFA 43 XMF User manual

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1 Instructions 26
1.1 General safety instructions 26
1.2 Identification plate 27
1.3 Manufacturer liability 27
1.4 Appliance purpose 27
1.5 Disposal 27
1.6 This user manual 28
1.7 How to read the user manual 28
2 Description 29
2.1 General Description 29
2.2 Control panel 30
2.3 Other parts 31
2.4 Available accessories 31
3 Use 32
3.1 Instructions 32
3.2 First use 33
3.3 Using the oven 33
3.4 Cooking modes 34
3.5 Cooking advice 35
4 Cleaning and maintenance 36
4.1 Instructions 36
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 36
4.3 Ordinary daily cleaning 36
4.4 Food stains or residues 36
4.5 Cleaning the door glazing 36
4.6 Removing the door (models with traditional door only) 36
4.7 Removing the internal glass pane 37
4.8 Cleaning the inside of the oven 39
4.9 Extraordinary maintenance 40
4.10 If the appliance is not working properly 41
5 Installation 42
5.1 Electrical connection 42
5.2 Positioning 43
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
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.
• Keep children under eight years
of age at a safe distance if they
are not constantly supervised.
• Children must never play with the
appliance.
• 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.
• 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.
• The appliance must never be
cleaned by unsupervised children.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into the
slots in the appliance.
• Switch off the appliance
immediately after use.
• Do not modify this appliance.
• Have qualified personnel carry
out installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• 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.
• Do not open the storage
compartment when the oven is on
and still hot.
• The items inside the storage
compartment could be very hot
after using the oven.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring
powders, stain removers and
metallic sponges) on glass parts.
• 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.

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• Use wooden or plastic utensils.
• Do not seat 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.
• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.
• Do not use the appliance to heat
rooms for any reason.
• Remove any food residues or
large spills from previous cooking
operations from the inside of the
oven.
For this appliance
• Before replacing the bulb, unplug
the appliance.
• 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 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.
1.3 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage to persons or property caused by:
• Use of the appliance other than that
specified;
• 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 professional catering environment.
Every other use is considered improper.
This appliance must not be used by people
(including children) of reduced physical or
mental capacity, or lacking in experience in
the use of electrical appliances, unless they
are supervised or instructed by adults who
are responsible for their safety.
1.5 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.

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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 packed in non-
polluting and recyclable materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to the
appropriate recycling centre.
1.6 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.
1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone instruction.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains 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
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
With traditional door
With swing door
1 Control panel
2 Oven light
3 Seal
4 Fan
5 Tray support frames
6 Door
Frame shelf

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2.2 Control panel
With traditional door
With swing door
1 Function knob
The oven’s various functions are suitable for
different cooking modes. After selecting the
required function, set the cooking
temperature using the temperature knob.
2 Thermostat indicator light
When the indicator light is fixed, it indicates
that the oven is heating up to reach the set
temperature. Once the temperature has
been reached, the indicator light comes on
and goes off to indicate that the
temperature is being kept constant.
3 Temperature knob
This knob allows you to select the cooking
temperature.
Turn the knob clockwise to the required
value, between the minimum and maximum
setting.
4 “DOOR” key (models with swing door
only)
It activates the device which allows the
door to be opened.
5 Timer indicator light
When off, it indicates the beginning of
timed cooking. When on, it indicates that
timed cooking has finished.
6 Timer knob
This knob allows you to select manual or
timed cooking. Turn the knob to the symbol
for manual cooking or to the numbers
to select the minutes of cooking. Once the
countdown has finished, the knob will
automatically return to the “0” position, the
oven switches off and a beep sounds to
indicate the end of cooking.

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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).
Internal ventilation
When the door is opened, oven ventilation
is automatically switched off (together with
the heating elements); it then resumes as
soon as the door is reclosed.
Interior lighting
The oven light comes on when the
appliance is running or when the door is
opened.
Manual door opening (models with
swing door only)
In the event of a temporary power cut, pull
the cord on the back of the appliance to
manually open the door.
2.4 Available accessories
Tray
Useful for arranging food during cooking.
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.
Supplied original 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
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.
• 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.
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 or
containers when cooking food.
• 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 place pans or trays directly on
the bottom of the oven cavity.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.

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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 (if fitted) (see 4 Cleaning
and maintenance).
4. Heat the empty oven at the maximum
temperature to burn off any residues left
by the manufacturing process.
3.3 Using the oven
Switching on the oven
To switch on the oven:
1. Select the cooking function using the
function knob.
2. Select the temperature using the
temperature knob.
3. Select the cooking time (up to 60’), or set
manual cooking using the timer
knob.
Opening and closing the door (models
with swing door only)
The appliance is equipped with a swing
door. To open it, press the “DOOR” key on
the control panel.
In the event of a temporary power cut, pull
the cord on the back of the appliance to
manually open the door.
To reclose it, push the door until you hear a
mechanical “click”.
The oven is designed for a
maximum load of 3.5 kg.
The swing door does not lock in
the open position and may tend to
swing close again. During use, pay
attention not to come into contact
with the internal glass pane to
prevent burns.
Over time the swing door might
become more difficult to open and
close. Grease the hinges.

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3.4 Cooking modes
Defrost
The movement of air at room
temperature causes frozen food to
defrost quickly. This type of rapid
defrosting is ideal as the taste and
appearance of the de-frozen food,
whether previously deep-frozen or
frozen in the freezer, remain
unaltered.
Fan with circulaire
The combination of the fans and the
circulaire heating elements
(incorporated in the rear of the
oven) allows you to cook different
foods on several levels, as long as
they need the same temperatures
and same type of cooking. Hot air
circulation ensures instant and even
distribution of heat. It will be
possible, for instance, to cook fish,
vegetables and biscuits
simultaneously (on different levels)
without odours and flavours
mingling.
Static
As the heat comes from above and
below at the same time, this system
is particularly suitable for certain
types of food. Traditional cooking,
also known as static cooking, is
suitable for cooking just one dish at
a time. Perfect for all types of roasts,
bread and cakes and in any case
particularly suitable for fatty meats
such as goose and duck.
Grill
The heat coming from the grill
element gives perfect grilling results
above all for thin and medium
thickness meat and, in combination
with the rotisserie (where fitted),
gives the food an even browning at
the end of cooking. Perfect for
sausages, spare ribs and bacon.
This function enables large
quantities of food, particularly meat,
to be grilled evenly.
Grilling can only take place with
the oven door closed: opening the
door deactivates the heating
elements.
Fan + lower element
The combination of the fan with just
the lower heating element allows
cooking to be completed more
rapidly. This system is
recommended for sterilising or for
finishing off the cooking of foods
which are already well-cooked on
the surface, but not inside, which
therefore need a little more heat.
Perfect for any type of food.