Smeg SA578X-8 User manual

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Contents
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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.
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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ........................................................................... 4
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................. 6
3. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY.......................................................... 8
4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN ....................................................................... 9
5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES......................................................................... 9
6. USING THE OVEN ...................................................................................... 11
7. COOKING WITH THE OVEN....................................................................... 18
8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 26
9. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ........................................................... 31
10. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE................................................................... 35

General instructions
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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR 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 APPLIANCE.
CAREFUL READING OF THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE IS ESSENTIAL. INSTALLATION MUST BE CARRIED
OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE. THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE AND COMPLIES
WITH THE EEC DIRECTIVES CURRENTLY IN FORCE. THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN
BUILT TO CARRY OUT THE FOLLOWING FUNCTIONS: COOKING FOOD; ALL OTHER
USES ARE CONSIDERED UNSUITABLE.
THE MANUFACTURER CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR USE OTHER THAN AS
INDICATED.
THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN MANUFACTURED TO COOK FOOD, DO NOT USE THE
APPLIANCE TO HEAT ROOMS.
NEVER OBSTRUCT THE OPENINGS AND SLITS PROVIDED FOR VENTILATION AND
HEAT DISPERSAL.
DO NOT REST ANY WEIGHT OR SIT ON THE OPEN DOOR OF THE APPLIANCE.
THE IDENTIFICATION PLATE WITH THE TECHNICAL DATA, SERIAL NUMBER AND
BRAND NAME HAS BEEN VISIBLY AFFIXED TO THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS PLATE FOR ANY REASON.
BEFORE THE APPLIANCE IS PUT INTO OPERATION, ALL THE PROTECTIVE FILMS
APPLIED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE MUST BE REMOVED.
TAKE CARE THAT NO OBJECTS ARE STUCK IN THE DOOR OF THE OVEN.
THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT DURING USE. SUITABLE HEAT-PROOF
GLOVES SHOULD BE WORN FOR ALL OPERATIONS.
DO NOT USE METALLIC SPONGES AND SHARP SCRAPERS AS THEY
WILL DAMAGE THE SURFACE.
USE NORMAL NON-ABRASIVE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING WOODEN OR
PLASTIC UTENSILS IF NECESSARY. RINSE THOROUGHLY AND DRY
USING A SOFT CLOTH OR CHAMOIS LEATHER.
DO NOT ALLOW RESIDUES OF SUGARY FOODS (SUCH AS JAM) TO SET
INSIDE THE OVEN. IF THEY ARE ALLOWED TO SET FOR TOO LONG,
THEY COULD RUIN THE ENAMEL COVERING THE INSIDE OF THE OVEN.

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DO NOT USE PLASTIC KITCHENWARE OR CONTAINERS. THE HIGH
TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE OVEN COULD MELT THE PLASTIC, DAMAGING THE
APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE SEALED TINS OR CONTAINERS IN THE APPLIANCE. OVERPRESSURE
MAY OCCUR INSIDE THE CONTAINERS DURING COOKING, CREATING A DANGER
OF EXPLOSION.
DO NOT LEAVE THE APPLIANCE UNATTENDED DURING COOKING PROCESSES
WHERE FATS OR OILS COULD BE RELEASED.
FATS AND OILS MAY CATCH FIRE.
DO NOT COVER THE BOTTOM OF THE OVEN WITH ALUMINIUM OR TINFOIL
SHEETS DURING COOKING AND DO NOT PLACE PANS OR TRAYS ON IT TO AVOID
DAMAGE TO THE ENAMELLED SURFACE.
IF THE SURFACES ARE STILL VERY HOT DURING COOKING, DO NOT POUR WATER
DIRECTLY ONTO THE TRAYS. THE STEAM COULD CAUSE SEVERE BURNS AND
DAMAGE TO ENAMELLED SURFACES.
ALL COOKING OPERATIONS MUST TAKE PLACE WITH THE DOOR CLOSED.

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
REFER TO THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SAFETY REGULATIONS
FOR ELECTRIC OR GAS APPLIANCES AND VENTILATION FUNCTIONS.
IN YOUR INTERESTS AND FOR YOUR SAFETY THE LAW REQUIRES THAT THE
INSTALLATION AND SERVICING OF ALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES IS CARRIED
OUT BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REGULATIONS IN
FORCE.
OUR APPROVED INSTALLERS GUARANTEE A SATISFACTORY JOB.
GAS OR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES MUST ALWAYS BE DISCONNECTED BY
SUITABLY SKILLED PEOPLE.
BEFORE CONNECTING THE APPLIANCE TO THE POWER GRID, CHECK THE DATA
ON THE PLATE AGAINST THE DATA FOR THE GRID ITSELF.
BEFORE CARRYING OUT INSTALLATION/MAINTENANCE WORK, MAKE SURE THAT
THE APPLIANCE IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE POWER GRID.
THE PLUG TO BE CONNECTED TO THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND ITS SOCKET
MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND CONFORM TO THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE.
THE SOCKET MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE APPLIANCE HAS BEEN BUILT-IN.
NEVER DISCONNECT THE PLUG BY PULLING ON THE CABLE.
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CABLE IS DAMAGED, CONTACT THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT
SERVICE IMMEDIATELY AND THEY WILL REPLACE IT.
IT IS OBLIGATORY FOR ALL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT TO BE EARTHED
ACCORDING TO THE METHODS LAID DOWN BY SAFETY REGULATIONS.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION CARRY OUT A BRIEF INSPECTION TEST,
FOLLOWING THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW. SHOULD THE APPLIANCE NOT
FUNCTION, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY AND CALL THE
NEAREST TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTRE.
NEVER ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THE APPLIANCE.
DO NOT USE OR LEAVE FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR THE APPLIANCE OR IN
THE FOOD WARMING COMPARTMENT.
DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH
THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN.
THIS APPLIANCE MAY NOT BE USED BY PEOPLE (INCLUDING CHILDREN) OF
REDUCED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CAPACITY, OR LACKING IN EXPERIENCE IN
THE USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, UNLESS THEY ARE SUPERVISED OR
INSTRUCTED BY ADULTS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR SAFETY.

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DO NOT LET CHILDREN GO NEAR THE APPLIANCE WHEN IT IS IN OPERATION OR
PLAY WITH IT AT ANY TIME.
DO NOT INSERT POINTED METAL OBJECTS (CUTLERY OR UTENSILS) INTO THE
SLITS IN THE APPLIANCE.
IF THE APPLIANCE IS INSTALLED ON CARAVANS OR BOATS, IT MUST NOT BE
USED TO HEAT ROOMS.
DO NOT USE STEAM JETS FOR CLEANING THE APPLIANCE.
THE STEAM COULD REACH THE ELECTRONICS, DAMAGING THEM AND CAUSING
SHORT-CIRCUITS.
DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
DO NOT SPRAY ANY SPRAY PRODUCTS NEAR THE ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCE WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.
DO NOT USE SPRAY PRODUCTS WHILE THE PRODUCT IS STILL HOT.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damage to persons or things caused by
failure to observe the above instructions, by interference with any part of the
appliance or by the use of non-original spare parts.

Instructions for disposal
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our product's packing is made of non-polluting materials, which are therefore
compatible with the environment and recyclable. Please help by disposing of the
packaging correctly. You can obtain the addresses of collection, recycling and
disposal centres from your retailer or from the competent local organisations.
Do not discard the packaging or any part of it, or leave it unattended. It can
constitute a suffocation hazard for children, especially the plastic bags.
Your old appliance also needs to be disposed of correctly.
Important: hand over your appliance to the local agency authorised for the
collection of electrical appliances no longer in use. Correct disposal enables
intelligent recovery of valuable materials.
Before disposing of your appliance it is important to remove doors and leave
shelves in the same position as for use, to ensure that children cannot
accidentally become trapped inside during play. It is also necessary to cut the
connecting cable to the power grid, removing it along with the plug.

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4. GET TO KNOW YOUR OVEN
5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
Control panel
Roof liner
Oven light
Rack and tray support
frames
Oven fan
NOTE: Some models are not provided with all accessories.
Rack: for holding cooking containers.
Tray rack: to be placed over the top of the oven
tray; for cooking foods which may drip.
Oven tray: for collecting fat from foods placed on
the rack above.
Accessories available on request:
Original supplied and optional accessories may be ordered from any Authorised
Support Centre.
Use original SMEG accessories only.
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5.1 Using the rack
The racks are equipped with a
mechanical safety lock which
prevents them from being taken out
accidentally. To insert the rack
correctly, check that the lock is facing
downwards (as shown in the
illustration below).
To take it out, lift the front edge of the
rack slightly while sliding it out on the
side runners.
The mechanical lock must always face the back of the oven.
Insert racks and trays fully into the oven until they come to a stop.
5.2 Using the support rack
The support rack is inserted into the
tray (as shown in the figure).
Using this, foods can be cooked and
the fat can be collected separately
from the food which is being cooked.

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6. USING THE OVEN
6.1 Before using the appliance
• Remove any labels (apart from the technical data plate) from trays, dripping
pans and the cooking compartment.
• Remove any protective film from the outside or inside of the appliance,
including from accessories such as trays, dripping pans, the pizza plate or
the base cover.
• Before using the appliance for the first time, remove all accessories from the
oven compartment and wash them as indicated in “8. CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE”.
Heat the empty appliance to the maximum temperature in order to remove
any manufacturing residues which could affect the food with unpleasant odours.
6.2 General Description
6.2.1 Oven runners
Depending on the model the oven features 4
runners for positioning trays and racks at different
heights. The insertion heights are numbered from
the bottom upwards (see figure).
6.2.2 Cooling system
The appliance is equipped with a cooling system
which comes into operation as soon as a cooking
function starts. The fan causes a steady outflow of
air from above the door which may continue for a
brief period of time even after the oven has been
turned off.
6.2.3 Oven inside lights
The oven lights come on when the door is opened (depending on model) or any
function is selected.

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6.3 Warnings and general advice for usage
All cooking operations must be carried out with the door closed.
During cooking, do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil
and do not place pans or oven trays on it as this may damage the enamel
coating. If you wish to use greaseproof paper, place it so that it will not interfere
with the hot air circulation inside the oven.
For the best cooking results, we recommend
placing cookware in the centre of the rack.
To prevent any steam in the oven from causing
problems, open the door in two stages: half
open (5 cm approx.) for 4-5 seconds and then
fully open. If you need to access the food,
always leave the door open for as short a time
as possible to prevent the temperature in the
oven from falling and ruining the food.
To prevent excessive amounts of condensation from forming on the internal
glass, hot food should not be left inside the oven for too long after cooking.

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6.4 Description of the controls on the front panel
All the appliance's control and monitoring devices are located together on the
front panel.
OVEN THERMOSTAT KNOB
This knob can be used to select the
cooking temperature.
Turn the knob clockwise to the
desired value, between and
250°C. The grill function can be
turned on and the Vaporclean
temperature can be set by means of the
thermostat knob.
THERMOSTAT LIGHT (on some models only)
When this is flashing, it indicates that the oven is heating up to the
temperature set using the thermostat knob. When it goes out, the preset
heating temperature has been reached.
When the light flashes regularly, it means that the temperature inside the oven is
kept steady on the set level.
PROGRAMMING CLOCK (on some models only)
The programming clock can be used
to display the current time or to set a
timer or cooking programme.
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FUNCTION KNOB
Turn the knob clockwise or anti-clockwise
to select a function (some functions are
not present on all models) from the
following options: (See 7.
COOKING
WITH THE OVEN
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TOP + BOTTOM HEATING
ELEMENTS
DEFROSTING
GRILL ELEMENT TOP + BOTTOM HEATING
ELEMENTS+FAN
BOTTOM HEATING
ELEMENT
GRILL ELEMENT + FAN
TOP + BOTTOM HEATING
ELEMENTS+FAN HEATING
ELEMENT
FAN HEATING ELEMENT
6.5 Electronic programmer (on some models only)
Timer button
End of cooking button
Cooking duration button
Value decrease button
Value increase button
Manual mode button
6.5.1 Setting the time
On the first use, or after a power failure, will be flashing on the oven's
display.
Press to stop the flashing. The time can be set using or . Hold
down the button to increase or decrease rapidly.

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6.5.2 Using the timer
Warning: the timer does not stop the cooking process. It only warns the user
that the preset number of minutes have passed.
The timer can be activated at any time.
Press ; the display will show the numbers ; press and hold
and use or to set the desired number of minutes. When is
released, the countdown will start and and will appear on the display.
After the timer has been programmed, the display will go back to showing the
current time; to display the remaining time, press .
6.5.3 Stopping the buzzer
The buzzer stops automatically after about seven minutes. It can be deactivated
manually by pressing .
If a semi-automatic or automatic cooking process is programmed, pressing
to deactivate the buzzer will ensure that cooking continues in manual mode.
6.5.4 Semi-automatic cooking
Semi-automatic 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.
Having selected a function, press and hold ; the display will show the
numbers ; press and hold and simultaneously use or to
set the desired number of minutes.
When is released, the programmed cooking time will start and the display
will show the current time together with and A (to indicate that a
programmed cooking process has been set).

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6.5.5 Automatic cooking
Automatic cooking is the function which allows a cooking operation to be started
at a set time and then ended after a specific length of time set by the user.
Having selected a function, press and hold ; the display will show the
numbers ; press and hold and simultaneously use or to
set the desired number of minutes.
Press and the sum of the current time plus the preset cooking time will
appear on the display. Press and hold and simultaneously press or
to set the cooking end time.
When is released, the automatic cooking process will start and the display
will show the current time together with and A (to indicate that a
programmed cooking process has been set).
After making the setting, press the button to view the remaining cooking
time; press the button to view the cooking end time.
6.5.6 End of semi-automatic / automatic cooking
At the end of the cooking time the oven will switch off automatically and
simultaneously a buzzer will start to sound intermittently. After the buzzer has
been deactivated, the display will return to show the current time together with
the symbol to indicate that the oven has returned to manual use mode.

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6.5.7 Deleting the set data
Having programmed a semi-automatic or automatic cooking process, this
programming can be cancelled by holding down the key for the function which
has just been programmed and simultaneously pressing or until
appears on the display.
The programmer will interpret the cancellation of the program as terminating the
cooking process.
6.5.8 Modifying the set data
The set cooking data can be modified at any time by holding down the function
button and at the same time pressing the buttons or to change the
value.
6.5.9 Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be set to 3 different levels. When the buzzer is in
operation, press to change the setting.

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7. COOKING WITH THE OVEN
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 or thermal radiation
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, especially for thin and medium thickness meat and, in
combination with the rotisserie (when present), it allows the
food to be browned evenly at the end of cooking. Perfect for
sausages, ribs and bacon. This function enables large
quantities of food, particularly meat, to be grilled evenly. (3rd or
4th runner).
BOTTOM:
The heat coming solely from the bottom makes it possible to
complete the cooking of foods that require a greater basic
temperature, without affecting their browning. Perfect for cakes,
pies, tarts and pizzas.
TURBO:
The combination of fan-assisted cooking and traditional cooking
enables different foods to be cooked on several levels extremely
quickly and efficiently, without any transfer of smells and
flavours.
Perfect for large volumes that call for intense cooking.
(For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to use the 1st and
3rd runners.)
DEFROSTING:
The movement of air caused by the fan makes food defrost
faster. The air circulating inside the oven is at room
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FAN-ASSISTED STATIC:
The operation of the fan, combined with traditional cooking,
ensures uniform cooking even with complex recipes. Perfect for
biscuits and cakes, even when simultaneously cooked on
several levels.
(For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to use the 1st and
3rd runners.)
FAN-ASSISTED GRILL:
The air produced by the fan softens the strong heatwave
generated by the grill, giving perfect grilling results even with
very thick foods. Perfect for large cuts of meat (e.g. shin of
pork). We recommend using the 3rd runner.
CIRCULAR:
The combination of the fan and the circular element
(incorporated in the rear of the oven) enables different foods to
be cooked on several levels, as long as they need the same
temperature and cooking time. Hot air circulation ensures
instant and uniform distribution of heat. It will be possible, for
instance, to cook fish, vegetables and biscuits simultaneously
(on different levels) without mixing smells and flavours.
(For multiple-level cooking, you are advised to use the 1st and 3rd runners.)

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7.1 Cooking advice and instructions
7.1.1 General advice
We recommend preheating the oven before putting the food in.
For cooking on several levels, we recommend using a fan-assisted function
(, , ) to achieve uniform cooking at all heights.
In general, it is not possible to shorten the cooking times by increasing the
temperature (the food could be well-cooked on the outside and undercooked on
the inside).
7.1.2 Advice for cooking meat
Cooking times, especially for meat, vary according to the thickness and quality
of the food and to consumer taste.
We recommend using a meat thermometer for meat when roasting it.
Alternatively, simply press on the roast with a spoon: if it is hard it is ready, if not,
it needs another few minutes cooking.
7.1.3 Advice for cooking desserts and biscuits
Use dark metal moulds for desserts: they help to absorb the heat better.
The temperature and the cooking duration depend on the quality and
consistency of the dough.
Check whether the dessert is cooked all the way through: at the end of the
cooking time, put a toothpick into the highest point of the dessert. If the dough
does not stick to the toothpick, the dessert is cooked.
If the dessert collapses when it comes out of the oven, on the next occasion
reduce the set temperature by about 10°C, selecting a longer cooking time if
necessary.

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7.1.4 Advice for defrosting and proving
We recommend positioning frozen foods in a lidless container on the first runner
of the oven.
The food must be defrosted without its wrapping.
Lay out the foodstuffs to be defrosted evenly, not overlapping.
When defrosting meat, we recommend using a rack positioned on the second
runner with the food on it and a tray positioned on the first runner. In this way,
the liquid from the defrosting food drains away from the food.
The most delicate parts can be covered with aluminium foil.
For successful proving, a container of water should be placed in the bottom of
the oven.
7.1.5 Advice for cooking with the Grill and the Fan-assisted grill
Using the Grill function , meat can be grilled even when it is put into the
oven cold; preheating is recommended if you wish to change the effect of the
cooking.
With the Fan-assisted grill function , however, we recommend that you
preheat the oven before grilling.
We recommend placing the food at the centre of the rack.
7.2 To save energy
To save energy during use of the appliance, the following instructions may be
followed:
• 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.
• Use the ECO function (if fitted) for cooking on a single runner.
• Keep the inside of the appliance clean at all times.

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7.3 Cooking process information table
DISHES WEIGHT FUNCTION
FIRST COURSES
LASAGNE 3 kg Static
OVEN-BAKED PASTA Static
MEAT
ROAST VEAL 1 kg Fan-assisted static
LOIN OF PORK 1 kg Fan-assisted static
SHOULDER OF PORK 1 kg -Turbo / Circular
ROAST RABBIT 1 kg Circular
TURKEY BREAST 1 kg Fan-assisted static
ROAST NECK OF PORK 1 kg Turbo
ROAST CHICKEN 1 kg Turbo
GRILLED MEATS
PORK CHOPS Fan-assisted grill
FILLET OF PORK Grill
FILLET OF BEEF Grill
LIVER Fan-assisted grill
SAUSAGES Fan-assisted grill
MEAT BALLS Grill
FISH
SALMON TROUT 0.7 kg Fan-assisted static