Smeg Cortina SF4750VC User manual

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1 Instructions 56
1.1 General safety instructions 56
1.2 Manufacturer liability 57
1.3 Appliance purpose 57
1.4 Disposal 57
1.5 Identification plate 58
1.6 This user manual 58
1.7 How to read the user manual 58
2 Description 59
2.1 General Description 59
2.2 Control panel 60
2.3 Other parts 61
2.4 Available accessories 61
2.5 Other cooking containers 62
3 Use 63
3.1 Instructions 63
3.2 First use 64
3.3 Using the accessories 64
3.4 Using the oven 65
3.5 Special functions 84
3.6 Auxiliary functions 85
3.7 Cooking advice 88
3.8 Secondary menu 89
4 Cleaning and maintenance 91
4.1 Instructions 91
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 91
4.3 Ordinary daily cleaning 91
4.4 Food stains or residues 91
4.5 Removing the door 91
4.6 Cleaning the door glazing 92
4.7 Removing the internal glass panes 92
4.8 Cleaning the inside of the oven 94
4.9 Auxiliary cleaning and maintenance functions 96
4.10 Extraordinary maintenance 101
5 Installation 102
5.1 Electrical connection 102
5.2 Cable replacement 102
5.3 Positioning 103
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

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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.
Children must be kept away from the
appliance.
• Never touch the heating elements
during use.
• Keep children under the age of eight
at a safe distance unless they are
constantly supervised.
• Children must not play with the
appliance.
• Never rest metallic objects such as
knives, forks, spoons and lids on the
appliance during use.
• Switch off the appliance immediately
after use.
• 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.
• Cleaning and maintenance must not
be carried out by unsupervised
children.
• Do not clean the appliance
immediately after turning it off – wait
for it to cool down first.
• 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.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents (e.g. scouring powders,
stain removers and metallic sponges)
on glass parts as this could cause
them to break.
• 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.

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• Never leave objects on the cooking
surface.
• Do not use the appliance to heat
rooms for any reason.
• Do not remove the seal on the face
of the oven.
For this appliance
• Ensure that the appliance is switched off
before replacing the bulb.
• 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 Manufacturer 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;
• The use of non-original spare parts.
1.3 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for cooking
food in the home environment. Every
other use is considered improper.
• 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.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
1.4 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.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power supply.
• Unplug the appliance.

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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 packaged in non-
polluting and recyclable materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to the
appropriate recycling centre.
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 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.
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.
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 Oven light
3 Seal
4 Door
5 Fan
6 Evaporation tray
7 Water supply tube
8 Rack support frames
Frame shelf

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2.2 Control panel
1 Temperature knob
This knob allows you to select the cooking
temperature.
2 Thermostat indicator light
When flashing, it indicates that the
appliance is heating up to reach the set
temperature. Once the temperature has
been reached, the thermostat light remains
lit until the appliance is switched off.
3 Clock
Displays the current time, the selected
cooking temperature and any time set.
4 Function knob
This knob can be used to:
• Turn the appliance on and off
• Select a function.
After use, always return the
function knob to the 0position.

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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).
Cooling fan
The fan cools the appliance 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 appliance’s interior lighting comes on:
• When the door is opened.
• When any function is activated.
2.4 Available accessories
Rack
Useful for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
Perforated tray
Useful for steaming fish and vegetables.
When the door is open, it is not
possible to turn off the interior
lighting.

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Tray
Useful for cooking desserts (with cooking
duration less than 25 minutes, or without
steam), rice, vegetables and cereals, this is
also essential for collecting liquids resulting
from steaming or defrosting foodstuffs
contained in the perforated tray above.
Evaporation tray cover
Evenly distributes steam inside the oven.
Sponge
Useful for removing condensation from
inside the oven.
2.5 Other cooking containers
• You may also use your own containers
for cooking in the oven, as long as they
are resistant to high temperatures.
• For steam cooking, the use of metal
containers is recommended. Metal
facilitates better distribution of heat to the
foods.
• It is normal for metal containers to
deform somewhat during high-
temperature cooking, but they will return
to their original shape when they cool.
• Thick ceramic plates may require more
heat than normal. Longer cooking times
may be necessary.
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Some models are not provided
with all accessories.
The appliance 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
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.
• Open the appliance door carefully
during or after cooking.
• Take care because steam may not be
visible at certain temperatures.
• Do not cook dishes containing large
quantities of strong alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol vapour inside the oven could
ignite.
• 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
appliance when it is in operation.
Improper use
Risk of damage to enamelled
surfaces
• When steaming, always place the tray
below the perforated tray in order to
catch any drips.
• Do not cover the bottom of the oven
cavity with aluminium or tin foil sheets.
• The base of the oven and the
evaporation tray must always be left
free.
• Dishes must be heat and steam resistant.
• Do not use silicone moulds when
steaming.
• 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 (see 4 Cleaning and
maintenance).
4. Heat the empty oven at the maximum
temperature for at least 20 minutes to
burn off any residues left by the
manufacturing process (see 3.4 Using
the oven).
5. You must set the current time in order to
start using the appliance (see “Setting the
time”).
3.3 Using the accessories
Racks
The racks must 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.
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of fire or explosion
• Do not spray any spray products near
the appliance.
• Do not use or leave flammable materials
near the appliance.
• Do not use plastic 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. Gently insert the racks into the
oven until they come to a stop.
Clean the racks and trays before
using them for the first time to
remove any residues left by the
manufacturing process.

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Trays
The tray must be inserted in the groove in
the rack.
In particular, the perforated tray must be
inserted in the groove in the rack above it.
In this way it is possible to collect the liquids
separately from the food that is being
cooked (configuration 2 + 1, see “Cooking
information table”).
3.4 Using the oven
Clock
Steam indicator light
Clock indicator light
Minute minder timer indicator light
Timed cooking indicator light
Delay cooking indicator light
ASetting knob
BConfirmation knob

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Setting the time
When the appliance is used for the first
time, or after a power cut, the clock
indicator light flashes on the clock.
1. Turn the setting knob to the left or right to
set the current time.
2. After approximately 5 seconds, the clock
indicator light turns off and the clock
resumes normal operation.
It may become necessary to change the
current time, for example for daylight saving
time.
3. To further adjust the clock, ensure that
there is no function active (the
temperature knob and the function knob
must be in the 0position).
4. Turn the setting knob to the left or right.
Operating modes
Stand-by: When no function is selected, the
clock shows the current time.
ON: The function knob must be turned to
any position other than 0to start any
function. The clock shows the parameters
set such as temperature, duration and
reaching of the set temperature.

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Steam cooking
Steam function settings
1. Place the food inside the oven.
2. Turn the temperature knob to the required
temperature (from 30°C to 100°C).
3. Turn the function knob to the steam
symbol . The timed cooking indicator
light will flash on the clock, and the
display will show the default duration
(hours/minutes).
4. Turn the setting knob to the left or right to
set the duration (max 2 hours).
At this point it is possible to set delay
cooking.
5. If you do not wish to set delayed
cooking, press the setting knob twice, or
else wait a few seconds.
6. Go directly to step 10.
To set delayed cooking, proceed as
follows:
7. Press the setting knob. The symbol
flashes on the clock and the default
delay time (hours/
minutes) is shown on the display.
8. Turn the setting knob to the left or right
within 5 seconds to set the duration (max
2 hours).
9. Press the setting knob, or wait 5 seconds
from the last setting.
The steam cooking system cooks
any type of food much more
delicately. It is also ideal for
defrosting foods rapidly, for
heating up foods without
hardening or drying them out, and
for naturally removing salt from
foodstuffs preserved with salt.
Do not place food or any other
object directly on the bottom of the
oven. The base of the oven and
the evaporation tray must always
be left free.
It is not possible to set a
temperature above 100°C for
steam cooking. If the temperature
knob is turned beyond this value,
the appliance will automatically
ensure that the temperature of
100°C is not exceeded.
It is not possible to activate steam
cooking without setting a cooking
duration.
Delay cooking is the function
which allows cooking to be
stopped at an established time
depending on the time set by the
user, after which the oven will
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10. The timed cooking and steam
indicator lights will flash on the clock.
Press the confirmation knob.
The timed cooking and steam
indicator lights will stop flashing on the
clock and the messages and
will flash on the display to
request that the reservoir be filled with
water.
Filling the reservoir
11. Fill a container (e.g. a jug) with sufficient
water for the cooking duration (cooking
of a maximum duration of 75 minutes will
require around 1.5 litres of water).
12. Open the oven door.
13. Rest the container on the open door.
14. Extract the tube from its seat and
immerse its end in the container until it
reaches all the way to the bottom.
• Use cold tap water which is not
too hard, softened water or still
mineral water.
• Do not use distilled water, tap
water with a high chloride
content (> 40 mg/l), or other
liquids.
Note: the container with the water
must have a gross weight lower
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15. Press the confirmation knob to start
drawing water into the appliance's
reservoir.
16. When the appliance has finished taking
in water (indicated by a buzzer), shake
the tube to remove any residual water.
17. Return the tube to its original position,
remove the container of water and close
the door.
18. Press the confirmation knob to start
steaming.
The appliance will automatically
draw the quantity of water
necessary for cooking on the basis
of the set duration.
In the event that the water runs out,
the appliance will automatically
stop the cooking process, a
buzzer will sound and the display
will show a request to fill the
reservoir with water.
When the door is closed, an
automatic system will automatically
draw in any residual water in the
tube to avoid drips. A bubbling
noise may be heard; this is
completely normal.
Each time the door is opened, the
function in progress will stop and
then automatically restart when the
door is closed again.
To stop cooking at any point, hold
down the confirmation knob for a
few seconds and return the
function knob and temperature
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Preheating stage
Steaming is always preceded by a
preheating stage, which allows the
appliance to heat up to cooking
temperature.
The thermostat indicator light flashes to
indicate that this stage is in progress.
When preheating finishes, the thermostat
indicator light remains lit steadily, a buzzer
sounds and cooking proceeds
automatically.
Modifying the set data
During operation, it is possible to modify the
cooking duration:
19. When the appliance is in the cooking
phase, press the setting knob: the timed
cooking indicator light will start
flashing.
20. Turn the setting knob to the left or right
within 5 seconds to set the duration (max
2 hours).
21. Press the setting knob to confirm the set
data.
If you set a time longer than that
previously set meaning that the
water in the reservoir is insufficient,
cooking will proceed regardless.
When the reservoir is empty, the
messages and
will flash on the
display to request that the reservoir
be filled with water.
Towards the end, the appliance
automatically switches off its
heating elements in order to finish
cooking using the residual heat
inside the oven cavity.

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Modifying delay cooking
22. When the timed cooking and
delay cooking indicator lights are lit
steadily and the appliance is waiting for
cooking to start, press the setting knob.
The timed cooking indicator light will
start flashing.
23. Turn the setting knob to the left or right
to change the previously set cooking
duration (max 2 hours).
24. Press the setting knob again. The timed
cooking indicator light switches off
and the delay cooking indicator
light starts flashing.
25. Turn the setting knob to the left or right
to bring the cooking end time forwards.
26. After a few seconds the timed
cooking and delay cooking
indicator lights stop flashing and
programmed cooking restarts with the
new settings.
End of the steam function
When cooking finishes, the message
will flash on the display and
a buzzer will sound which can be
deactivated by pressing the setting knob.
27. Press the setting knob to deactivate the
buzzer.
28. Stand to the side of the appliance and
open the door ajar for a few seconds to
allow excess steam to escape.
29. Fully open the door when safe to do so
and cautiously remove the food from the
oven.
If delay cooking is set, after
modifying the cooking duration,
the end of cooking time must be re-
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Removing the residual water
Each time a steam cooking cycle finishes,
after deactivating the buzzer the messages
and will flash
on the display to request that the reservoir
be emptied.
30. Remove the cover from the evaporation
tray and dry it with the sponge supplied.
31. Insert the supplied sponge into the
evaporation tray.
32. Press the confirmation knob to begin
draining residual water from the
reservoir.
The display shows the level depending on
the quantity of water in the reservoir:
Reservoir full
Reservoir half full
Reservoir at minimum level
Reservoir empty
The residual water is discharged into the
evaporation tray: as well as facilitating
removal, this contributes to cooling down
the oven more quickly.
If the remaining quantity of water is over
500 ml, the water will be discharged into
the evaporation tray in two different steps to
facilitate drying. When the first step finishes,
the messages and
will flash on the display and
emptying will stop. The confirmation knob
must be pressed again to finish draining off
the residual water. When this is complete,
the message will be
displayed.
We recommend emptying the
reservoir each time you finish
using the appliance to avoid
scale build-up.
Note: The evaporation tray cover
may be very hot: use appropriate
protection.
If you do not wish to proceed with
draining the reservoir, hold down
the confirmation knob for a few
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33. Squeeze out the excess water into a
separate container.
34. Also remove condensation from the
base and walls of the oven, the door
glass and drip tray and the front of the
appliance.
35. Turn the function knob and the
temperature knob to the 0position to
switch the appliance off.
Advice for steam cooking
• Pasta and rice: upon reaching 100°C,
the cooking time will be the same as with
cooking on a hob. Place the pasta or
rice in a metal tray and cover with
around a centimetre of water. For best
results when cooking rice, place a lid on
the container or cover with aluminium foil.
This procedure allows the rice to absorb
all the water, and it can then be served
directly to the table.
• Eggs: these may be boiled, scrambled
or poached by using the steam function
at 100°C. To obtain perfect boiled
eggs, place them on a perforated tray
and cook for 4-6 minutes for soft boiled
eggs and 8-10 minutes for hard-boiled
eggs. For scrambled eggs, place the
beaten eggs in a metal tray together with
milk, butter and seasoning. Cover the
tray with aluminium foil. Mix every
couple of minutes using a fork. For
poached eggs, pour boiling water into
the metal tray with a drop of vinegar and
steam cook for around 4-5 minutes.
• Vegetables: steam cooking vegetables
gives excellent results. They maintain their
colour, flavour and nutritional properties.
For dense vegetables such as potatoes,
turnips and parsnips, cook at 100°C for
the same length of time you would boil
them on a hob. For broccoli and carrots,
cook for 6 minutes if you want them to
remain firm, or 10 minutes if you want
them to be softer.
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• Fish: due to the delicate nature of fish,
steaming gives excellent results. For oily
fish such as salmon or trout, cook at
100°C for around 5 minutes. For white
fish such as cod or haddock, cook at
80°C for around 5 minutes. When
cooking different foods at the same time,
all fish should be cooked in the
perforated tray placed on the lower shelf
of the oven in order to prevent the fish
juices from dripping onto other foods.
• Meat: this can also be steamed, but the
use of a combined cooking function is
preferable in order to obtain a nicely
browned result. Casseroles and curries
are ideal for steam cooking, however.
Prepare the casserole as for normal oven
cooking. Place it in a metal tray, cover
with a lid or aluminium foil, and cook for
between 45 minutes and 3 hours
depending on the cut of meat used.
• Thin soups: steam cooking allows
flavours to develop perfectly with
minimum effort, as the liquids will not boil
over. For vegetable soup with the correct
consistency, first steam the vegetables,
then add broth and steam cook at
100°C. The steam function is also ideal
for preparing large quantities for later
use.
• Soups: Thicker soups are also easy and
quick to prepare. Place the soup in a
metal tray, cover with a lid or aluminium
foil and steam cook at 100° C for the
same time you would cook it in a
microwave oven. Mix midway through
cooking for a creamier consistency.
• Reheating: using the steam cooking
function will not dry foods out and gives
a moister result. A previously prepared
home-cooked meal, covered with
aluminium foil, will take around 10-12
minutes to reheat. Ready meals will
require approximately double the time
indicated on the package.
• Defrosting: it is possible to use the steam
function to defrost foods. Times vary, but
defrosting with the steam cooking
function takes around half the time
necessary for covered foods left to
defrost at room temperature.
• Peeling peppers and tomatoes: this
otherwise time-consuming operation is
very simple when you use the steam
cooking function. Use a knife to cut a
small cross in the skin of the tomato, and
steam cook for 1 minute. Peppers have
tougher skin, and may require up to 4
minutes to soften them sufficiently for
peeling.
• Chocolate: this can be melted using the
steam cooking function. Place the
chocolate in a metal tray, cover with
aluminium foil and steam cook for 1
minute. Unlike other methods, chocolate
is unlikely to burn in the steam oven.
• Hot towels: ideal for facial treatments, a
close shave or for use after a meal, these
are easy to prepare using the steam
cooking function. Moisten a towel with
water, roll it up and steam it for 1 minute.