Smeg ALFA141VE User manual

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Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice,
description of the commands and the correct procedures for cleaning
and maintenance of the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these instructions are intended
for the qualified technician who must perform the installation, put it
into operation and test the appliance.
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND USE ....................... 22
2. OVEN INSTALLATION...................................................... 24
3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ....................................... 27
4. USING THE OVEN............................................................ 28
5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .................................... 34
6. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ................................ 36

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Instructions for safety and use
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND USE
THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE. IT MUST BE
KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE
WORKING LIFE OF THE OVEN. WE URGE YOU TO READ THIS MANUAL AND
ALL THE INFORMATION IT CONTAINS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE
OVEN. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE. THIS OVEN IS
INTENDED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE AND CONFORMS TO THE EEC
DIRECTIVES CURRENTLY IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT TO
CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: COOKING AND HEATING-UP
OF FOOD; ALL OTHER USES ARE CONSIDERED IMPROPER.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPROPER
USE.
DO NOT DISCARD PACKING IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT. SEPARATE THE
VARIOUS WASTE MATERIALS AND TAKE THEM TO THE NEAREST
SELECTIVE WASTE COLLECTION CENTRE.
THE APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED TO EARTH IN COMPLIANCE WITH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SAFETY REGULATIONS.
WHEN LINKING UP TO MAINS BY PLUG AND SOCKET, MAKE SURE THAT
BOTH ARE COMPATIBLE AND CONNECT BY MEANS OF A POWER CABLE
COMPLYING WITH APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.
NEVER UNPLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT VENTILATION OR HEAT DISPERSAL OPENINGS.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION
TEST OF THE OVEN, FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. SHOULD
THE APPLIANCE NOT FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE POWER
SUPPLY AND CALL THE NEAREST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.
NEVER PUT INFLAMMABLE OBJECTS IN THE OVEN: IF IT SHOULD
ACCIDENTALLY BE SWITCHED ON, THIS MIGHT CAUSE A FIRE.
THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT DURING USE. SUITABLE HEAT-
PROOF GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN FOR ALL OPERATIONS.
THE ID PLATE WITH TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND BRAND NAME
IS POSITIONED VISIBLY ON THE SIDE OF THE OVEN.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS PLATE FOR ANY REASON.

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THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR PROFESSIONAL USE BY TRAINED
PERSONS. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO GO NEAR IT OR PLAY WITH IT.
TRAYS MUST BE WASHED BEFORE USE WITH A SUITABLE KITCHENWARE
DETERGENT (DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PRODUCTS)
THE OVEN IS DESIGNED FOR A MAXIMUM LOAD OF 3.5 KG.
THIS APPLIANCE IS MARKED ACCORDING TO THE EUROPEAN DIRECTIVE
2002/96/EC ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT –
(WEEE).
THIS GUIDELINE IS THE FRAME OF A EUROPEAN-WIDE VALIDITY OF
RETURN AND RECYCLING ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT.
BEFORE THE APPLIANCE IS PUT INTO OPERATION, ALL LABELS AND
PROTECTIVE FILMS APPLIED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE MUST BE REMOVED.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or
things caused by the non-observance of the above prescriptions or
deriving from tampering with any part of the appliance or by the use of
non-original spares.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Pursuant to Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC
relating to the reduction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical
and electronic appliances, as well as to the disposal of refuse. The
crossed out bin symbol on the appliance indicates that the product, at the
end of its useful life, must be collected separately from other refuse.
Therefore, the user must consign the product that has reached the end of
its working life to the appropriate selective collection centres for electrical
and electronic refuse, or deliver it back to the retailer when purchasing an
equivalent product, on a one for one basis. Adequate selective collection
for the subsequent forwarding of the decommissioned product to
recycling, treatment and ecologically compatible disposal contributes to
avoiding possible negative effects on the environment and on health and
promotes the recycling of the materials of which the appliance consists.
The illicit disposal of the product by the user results in the application of
administrative sanctions.

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2. OVEN INSTALLATION
The oven must be installed on a free-standing horizontal work top. The
distance from the rear wall must allow easy access to the terminal board
for connection of the power supply cable. Installation must be carried out
by a qualified technician and in compliance with EEC DIRECTIVES
currently in force.
2.1 Electrical connection
Make sure the voltage and the cross-section of the power cord match the
specifications indicated on the identification plate positioned on the side
of the oven. Do not remove this plate for any reason.
The oven is equipped with a
three-core H07RN-F cable for
operation at 220-240V∼.
For operation at 380-415V2N∼or
380-415V3N∼, the power supply
cable must be changed and the
connection to the terminal board
must be modified. This is can be
accessed by removing the panel
located on the back of the oven.
The supplied cable is a H07RN-F 3 x 4 mm2
three-core cable.
For operating at 380-415V2N
∼ or 380-415V3N ∼ ,
the cable must be replaced by a H07RN-F
type. The cross-section of the wires of the new
cable must not be less than 2.5-1.5 mm2(4 x
2.5 mm2 - 5 x 1.5 mm2), remembering that the
end to be connected to the oven must have an
earth cable (yellow-green) that is at least 20
mm longer.

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When linking up to mains by plug and socket, the connection must be
completed with a three-core plug of adequate capacity (25A), or, for
operation at 380-415V2N∼or 380-415V3N∼, a five-core plug (16A). The
plug and wall-mounted socket must be of the same type (in accordance
with CEI regulations). Make sure that the supply line is suitably earthed.
Avoid use of adapters and shunts.
If the appliance is connected to the electrical mains supply in a
permanent manner, install a multipolar cut-out device on the line, with
contact opening distance equal to or greater than 3 mm located near the
appliance and in an easily reachable position.
WARNING: if the phase voltage drops below 190 VAC, the performance
of the oven may suffer, not due to the product itself.
The terminal marked with this symbol connects parts together that are
normally at zero potential. Connect the appliances appropriately using
this terminal in order to make sure that they are equipotential.
2.1.1 Safety thermostat
The oven is equipped with a safety device that takes action in case of
serious malfunction. To re-arm the safety device you must contact the
technical assistance service.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons
or things caused by the non-observance of the above prescriptions or
deriving from tampering with any part of the appliance.
2.2 Levelling
Level the oven on the ground using the four adjustable feet. In order to
adjust them, loosen the lock nut and unscrew the foot. The adjustment
screws have a range of 10 mm.

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2.3 Connection to the water mains (only in the steam model)
Connect the water inlet socket on the
back to a water socket with a threaded
¾ gas opening, taking care to screw it
tightly to the hose.
If the water piping is new or has been
unused for a long time, before
connection, run the water to make sure
it becomes clear and free of impurities.
Without this precaution, there is a risk
that the water inlet will become
clogged causing damage to the
appliance.
It is recommended to supply the oven
with water pressure between: min. 50
kPa and max. 500 kPa.
2.4 Steam outlet pipe
Depending on the model, there are two
outlet pipes on the back of the oven for
releasing the steam produced during
cooking. These must be left free of
any obstruction. Avoid crushing
them.
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3. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
START BUTTON
This button lets you start cooking operations or perform a
rapid cooling cycle when they are finished.
In the steam model it starts the humidification cycle.
STOP BUTTON
This button lets you stop cooking at any time.
DISPLAY
This lets you display the selected program and related
cooking parameters, as well as the operating power.
PROGRAM SELECTION KNOB
Allows you to set the cooking operation using one of the
preset programs, to select the temperature and duration of
the cooking operation as well as the operating power.

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4. USING THE OVEN
4.1 Warnings and general advice
When using the oven for the first time, heat it up to
its maximum temperature for a duration long
enough to burn off any oily residues from the
manufacturing process.
To access food, always leave the door open as
short a time as possible to prevent the
temperature in the oven from falling and ruining
the food.
4.2 Setting the power
When connecting the oven for the first time, the maximum power
absorbed will appear flashing on the display. If the product is already
connected, this will be in the “OFF” state. In both cases proceed as
follows:
• Press the “PUSH” knob for at least 3 seconds: the display will show
the text “P8.3” (equivalent to the maximum absorbed power of 8.3 kW)
if the oven connection is three phase, or “P5.5” (equivalent to the
maximum absorbed power of 5.5 kW) if the oven connection is single
phase.
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to move between the proposed
power absorptions P8.3, P5.5 and P3.0 (if the oven connection is
three phase), or P5.5 and p3.0 (if the oven connection is single
phase).
• Once you have selected the power, press the “PUSH” button to
confirm the selection.
The power setting operation must be performed the first time that the
oven is connected.
The value set is stored and used automatically whenever the oven is
used subsequently.

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4.3 Choice of programs
This appliance allows you select 40 cooking programs including:
• 38 programs that can be edited and saved as the user wishes
• 1 manual program “P40”
• 1 preheating program with delayed start “P39”
4.4 Humidified cooking operations (only in the steam
model)
The humidified programs that the user can modify are included between
P01 and P40 apart from program P39. For each program it is possible to
increase the number of the humidification cycles from 0to 10 (where 0
corresponds to traditional cooking without using humidification).
Humidification cycles can be modified only if an oven temperature higher
than 150°C is set.
Water can be allowed to flow inside the cooking chamber only during
cooking, by controlling the relevant inlet valve manually. To do this, just
keep the “START” button pressed for at least one second. Releasing the
button stops the water from flowing in.
The diagram below represents an example of cooking with 5
humidification cycles.

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4.5 Editing / saving a program
The oven has 38 programs that can be modified by the user (from P01 to
P38). To set the operational parameters of a program:
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to select the program you wish
to save / edit.
• Keep the “PUSH” knob pressed for 3 seconds: the display will show
the cooking temperature.
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to set the cooking temperature.
• Press the “PUSH” knob: the display will show the cooking time.
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to set the cooking time (from 1
to 99 min).
• Only on the steam model, press the “PUSH” knob; the display will
show the “H00” humidification cycle. Turn the knob to the or
symbols to set the humidification from “H00” to “H10”.
• Press the “PUSH” knob to exit from the data setting and saving phase.
The message “PEnd” will appear on the display and the parameters
will be saved.
• After 3 seconds the display will show the parameters set in rotation.
• To return to the “OFF” condition keep the “STOP” button pressed for 4
seconds.

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4.6 Running a program
From the “OFF” status proceed as follows:
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to select one of the available
programs from P01 to P38. The display will show the parameters of
the selected program in rotation.
• To start the program press the “START” button. The appliance will
perform a preheating cycle, showing the message “PrEh” on the
display.
• When preheating is finished, a series of beeps lasting 3 seconds
indicate that is possible to proceed with the cooking operation. The
message “PrEh” will flash on the display.
• To start the cooking, keep the “START” pressed for 2 seconds. The
display will show, in order, the temperature set, the time remaining
until the end of cooking and the program selected.
• It is possible to start the cooking early before the preheating
temperature is reached, by keeping the “START” button pressed for 3
seconds.
• During the last minute of cooking, only the countdown of the
remaining 60 seconds will be displayed. At the end, a beep and the
text “End” flashing (for 20 minutes) will indicate that the cooking has
been completed.
• To return to the “OFF” condition keep the “STOP” button pressed for 4
seconds.
During cooking, if it is necessary to open the oven door, the display
shows the message “door” together with a continuous acoustic signal.
When the door is closed the oven will continue cooking.

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4.6.1 Extending a cooking operation
When a cooking operation finishes, it is possible to extend it manually:
• While the display is showing the message “End”, press the “START”
button; the text “tP00” will appear on the display.
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to set the additional minutes of
cooking; at most 20 extra minutes are allowed.
• To start the cooking extra time that has just been set, press the
“START” button for at least 2 seconds.
• At the end of cooking, the text “End” will continue to flash for the next
20 minutes and the oven light will remain on.
4.7 Manual cooking
The manual program is “P40” and can be edited by the user, but does not
save the cooking parameters set in memory. To select this program
proceed as follows:
• Save the program temporarily, as described in chapter 4.5 Editing /
saving a program. Unlike saved programs, the cooking time can be
set to infinite; the display will show the text “InF”.
• After saving it, DO NOT return to the “OFF” condition. Press the
“START” button. The appliance will perform a pre-heating cycle,
showing the text “PrEh” on the display.
• When preheating is finished, a series of beeps lasting 3 seconds
indicate that is possible to proceed with the cooking operation. The
text “PrEh” will flash on the display.
• To start the cooking, keep the “START” button pressed for 2 seconds.
The display will show, in order, the temperature set, the time
remaining until the end of cooking and the program selected.
• It is possible to start the cooking early before the preheating temperature
is reached, by keeping the “START” button pressed for 3 seconds.
• During cooking, it is possible to modify the temperature by turning the knob to
the or symbols; it will continue with the new setting after 3 seconds.
• During the last minute of cooking, only the countdown of the remaining 60
seconds will be displayed. At the end, a beep and the text “End” flashing
(for 20 minutes) will indicate that the cooking has been completed.
• At the end of the cooking operation, to perform the same program
again press the “START” button once more.
• To return to the “OFF” condition keep the “STOP” button pressed for 4
seconds. The parameters set for the program are deleted.

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4.8 Preheating with delayed start
The program with delayed pre-heating is set as follows:
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to select the program “P39”.
• Press the “PUSH” button for at least 3 seconds; the display shows the
current hour flashing.
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to set the current hour.
• Press the “PUSH” button; the display will show the minutes flashing.
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to set the minutes.
• Press the “PUSH” button; the display will show the temperature flashing.
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to set the temperature.
• Press the “PUSH” button; the display will show the cooking start hour.
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to set the cooking start hour.
• Press the “PUSH” button; the display will show the minutes flashing.
• Turn the knob to the or symbols to set the minutes.
• Press the “PUSH” button to exit from the data setting and saving
phase. The text “PEnd” appears on the display and after 3 seconds it
will display P39, the temperature and the pre-heating start time in
succession.
• To start the program press the “START” button for at least 2 seconds.
The display will show the current time and “P39A” in succession until
the program is activated at the set time.
The oven will perform preheating at the set time; during this phase the
display shows “P39”, the text “InF” and the set temperature in
succession; this will continue until interrupted by the “STOP” button.
The program must be activated every day. To reactivate it press the
“START” button for at least 2 seconds.
4.9 Rapid cooling
The oven is equipped with a special function that allows the oven interior
to be cooled rapidly.
To activate it, when the display shows the text “OFF”, open the door and
press the “START” button for at leasts 4 seconds.
This will activate the internal motor fan, the heating elements are
switched off and the display shows the text “ - - - - “.
To stop the function, press the “STOP” button.

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5. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Important:
do not aim jets of water directly against the oven; avoid the use of
pressure jets.
Before performing any operations, switch off the power supply to
the oven.
5.1 Cleaning stainless steel
To keep stainless steel in good condition it should be cleaned regularly at
the end of the day. Let it cool first.
To clean and preserve the stainless steel surfaces, always use only
specific products that do not contain abrasives or chlorine-based acids.
How to use: pour the product onto a damp cloth and wipe the surface,
rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or deerskin.
Do not use metallic sponges or sharp scrapers: they will
damage the surface.
Use ordinary non-abrasive products for steel, with the aid of
wooden or plastic utensils if necessary.
Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or deerskin.

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5.2 Cleaning the oven interior
To keep the oven in good condition it should be cleaned regularly at the
end of the day. Let it cool first. Take out all removable parts.
Remove the side runners by extracting the hook “C” from the hole or
from the pin “D” (depending on the model) and the pin “A” from the hole
“B” on the bottom of the oven.
• Clean the oven racks and side runners with hot water and non-
abrasive detergent. Rinse and dry.
5.3 Door glazing
The glass in the door should always be kept thoroughly clean. Use
absorbent kitchen roll; in case of stubborn dirt remove with a damp
sponge and an ordinary detergent.

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6. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE
The oven may require extraordinary maintenance or replacement of parts
subject to wear such as seals, bulbs, and so on. The following instructions
describe how to carry out these minor maintenance operations.
Before performing any operations, switch off the power supply to
the oven.
6.1 Changing the light bulb
Remove the bulb protector A. Replace the bulb Bwith a
similar one. Re-fit the bulb protector A.
Use only oven bulbs (T 300 °C).

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6.2 Removing the door
Open the door completely and insert the pins (supplied) into the holes
from the inside. Close the door to an angle of about 45° and lift it off. To
reassemble, fit the hinges into their grooves, then lower the door into
place and extract the pins.
6.3 Oven door seal
To permit thorough cleaning of the oven, the seal may be
removed. Before removing the seal, take off the door as
described above. Once the door has been taken off, lift the
tabs at the corners as shown in the figure.