Smeg SA990XR-8 User manual

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Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice, the
description of the controls and the correct procedures for cleaning and
maintenance of the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the
authorized person who must install the appliance, set it functioning and
carry out an inspection test.
Further information about the products can be found at
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1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE.............................................. 32
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................. 34
3 ENVIROMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY............................... 36
4 INSTALLATION ................................................................ 37
5 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS ...................................... 39
6 USING THE OVEN........................................................... 45
7 AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ........................................... 47
8 COOKING HINTS............................................................. 48
9 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................... 54
10 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ............................... 56

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Instructions for safety and use
1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This manual is an integral part of the appliance and must therefore be kept
in its entirety and in an accessible place for the whole working life of the
appliance.
We recommend reading this manual and all the information it contains
carefully before using the appliance. Installation must be carried out by
qualified personnel in accordance with the standards in force. This
appliance is intended for domestic use and conforms to the EEC directives
currently in force. The appliance has been built to carry out the following
function: cooking food; all other uses are considered unsuitable.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for uses other than those
indicated.
This appliance has been manufactured to cook food, do not use the
appliance to heat rooms.
Do not obstruct ventilation openings and heat dispersal slots.
Do not rest any weight or sit on the open door of the appliance.
The identification plate bearing the technical data, serial number and brand
name is visibly positioned on the appliance.
Do not remove this plate for any reason.
Before the appliance is put into operation, all 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.

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Do not use metallic sponges or sharp scrapers: they will damage
the surface.
Use ordinary non-abrasive products, with the aid of wooden or
plastic utensils if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft
cloth or chamois leather.
Do not allow residues of sugary foods (such as jam) to set inside
the oven. If left to set for too long, they might damage the enamel
lining of the oven.
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 operations where
fats or oils could be released.
Fats and oils may catch fire.
Do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil 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
enamelled surfaces.
All cooking operations must take place with the door closed.

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Consult the installation instructions for safety standards on electrical or gas
appliances and for ventilation functions.
In your interests and for your safety the law requires that the installation and
servicing of all electrical and gas appliances be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with the standards in force.
Our approved installers guarantee a satisfactory job.
Gas or electrical appliances must always be uninstalled 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 disconnected from the power grid.
When linking up to the power supply network by plug:
The plug to be connected to the power supply cable and its socket must be
of the same type and conform to the standards 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.
The appliance must be connected to earth in compliance with electrical
system safety standards.
Immediately after installation, carry out a quick test on the appliance
following the instructions provided later in this manual. Should the appliance
not function, disconnect it from the power supply and call the nearest
technical assistance centre.
Never attempt to repair the appliance.
Do not use or leave flammable materials near the appliance or in the food
warming compartment.
The appliance becomes very hot during use. Take care never to touch the
heating elements inside the oven.

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This appliance must 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 who are
responsible for their safety.
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 slots 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 household appliance while it is in
operation.
Do not use spray products while the product is still hot.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or things
caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by interference
with any part of the appliance or by the use of non-original spare parts.

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Instructions for disposal
3. ENVIROMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
Our product's packaging is made of non-polluting materials, 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 household 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 supply network, removing it along with the plug.

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4. INSTALLATION
4.1 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 frame
of the oven door. Do not remove this plate for any reason.
The appliance must be earthed in compliance with electrical system
safety regulations.
If a plug and socket connection is being used, make sure that the plug
and socket are compatible. Avoid use of adapters and shunts as these
could cause overheating and risk of burns.
If a fixed connection is being used, fit the power line with an omnipolar
circuit breaker with a contact opening gap equal to or greater than 3 mm,
in an easily accessible position close to the appliance.
For operation on 220-240V ∼ :use a
H05RR-F / H05V2V2-F type three-core
cable (3 x 1.5 mm2).
The cable end to be connected to the
appliance must be provided with a ground
wire (yellow-green) at least 20 mm longer.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or
things caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by
interference with any part of the appliance.

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4.2 Positioning the oven
The oven is designed for mounting into any piece of furniture as long as it
is heat-resistant. Proceed according to the dimensions shown in Figures 1
and 2.
Fasten using the 4 screws at the
corners “C” of the oven door frame,
after having removed the side panels
fastened by screws “A” and by
supports “B” as shown in figure 3. To
refit the side panels, ensure the pins
inside them are correctly fitted into the
supports “B”, then tighten the screws
“A”. 3.
Never use the oven door to lever the oven into
place when fitting.
Avoid exerting too much pressure on the oven door
when open.

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5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS
5.1 Front panel
All the oven controls are grouped together on the front panel.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
KNOB
Turn the knob in either
direction to select a
function from the
following:
FUNCTIONS (on some models only)
NO FUNCTION SELECTED GRILL ELEMENT + VENTILATION
UPPER AND LOWER HEATING
ELEMENTS
UPPER AND LOWER HEATING
ELEMENTS + VENTILATION
LOWER HEATING ELEMENT DEFROSTING (NO HEATING
ELEMENT ENABLED)
WIDE GRILL ELEMENT
12 30
A
12
0
60
90 30
6
11
5
10
4
93
8
2
7
1
50
100
150
250
200

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FUNCTIONS (on some models only)
NO FUNCTION SELECTED GRILL ELEMENT + VENTILATION
UPPER AND LOWER HEATING
ELEMENTS
UPPER AND LOWER HEATING
ELEMENTS + VENTILATION
LOWER HEATING ELEMENT DEFROSTING (NO HEATING
ELEMENT ENABLED)
WIDE GRILL ELEMENT
FUNCTIONS (on some models only)
NO FUNCTION SELECTED CIRCULAR HEATING ELEMENT +
VENTILATION + LOWER HEATING
ELEMENT
UPPER AND LOWER HEATING
ELEMENTS
CIRCULAR HEATING ELEMENT +
VENTILATION
WIDE GRILL ELEMENT UPPER AND LOWER HEATING
ELEMENTS + VENTILATION
SMALL GRILL ELEMENT LOWER HEATING ELEMENT +
VENTILATION
GRILL ELEMENT + VENTILATION
THERMOSTAT KNOB
The cooking temperature is
selected by turning the knob
clockwise to the required
setting, between 50°C and
250°C.
THERMOSTAT LIGHT
The indicator light comes on to indicate that the oven is
heating up. 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 constantly on the set
level.
50
90
120
160
200
250
230

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5.2 Electronic programmer (on some models only)
5.2.1 Setting the time
When the oven is used for the first time, or after an electricity supply
failure, the display flashes at regular intervals, showing . Press the
and keys together, and at the same time press the value
adjustment keys or : this will increase or decrease the setting by
one minute for each pressure.
LIST OF FUNCTIONS
TIMER KEY
COOKING DURATION KEY
END OF COOKING KEY
VALUE DECREASE KEY
VALUE INCREASE KEY
Before each programmer setting, activate the required function and
temperature.

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5.2.2 Semi-automatic cooking
This function only switches the oven off automatically at the end of the
cooking time.
Press the key and the display will light up showing the figures ;
keep it pressed, and at the same time use the value modification keys
or to set the cooking duration.
When the key is released, the count of the programmed cooking
duration will start and the display will show the current time together with
the symbols Aand .
5.2.3 Automatic cooking
This function switches the oven on and off in fully automatic mode.
Press the key and the display will light up showing the figures ;
keep it pressed, and at the same time use the value modification keys
or to set the cooking duration.
Press the key and the display will show the sum of the current time
plus the cooking duration: keep it pressed, and at the same time use the
value modification keys or to adjust the end of cooking time.
When the key is released, the programmed count will start and the
display will show the current time together with the symbols Aand .
5.2.4 End of cooking
At the end of cooking 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.
After making the setting, press the key to view the remaining cooking
time; press the key to view the cooking end time.
The logic prevents the setting of incompatible values (e.g. the
programmer will not accept a cooking end time with a duration which is
too long for its value).

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5.2.5 Adjusting the buzzer volume
The buzzer volume can be varied (3 settings) while it is in operation by
pressing .
5.2.6 Stopping the buzzer
The buzzer stops automatically after seven minutes. It can be stopped
manually by pressing the and keys together.
5.2.7 Timer
The programmer can also be used as an ordinary timer. Press the key
and the display will show the figures ; keep it pressed and
simultaneously press the value modification keys or . When the
key is released, the programmed count will start and the display will
show the current time and the symbol .
5.2.8 Deleting the set data
With the program set, hold down the key of the function to be deleted,
while at the same time pressing the value modification keys or the
value can be reached. The programmer will interpret deletion of
the duration as the end of cooking.
5.2.9 Modifying the set data
The set cooking data can be modified at any time by holding down the key
of the function for modification and at the same time pressing the value
modification keys or .
After the setting, to display the time left press the key.
In timer mode, the oven operation will not be cut out at the end of the set
time.

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5.3 Clock + cooking end timer (on some models only)
Allows to select manual cooking and the timer or to set the cooking time.
5.3.1 Setting the time
To set the correct time, PULL OUT knob Aand turn it clockwise.
5.3.2 Manual cooking
For manual cooking, turn knob A clockwise until pointer Bis aligned with
.
5.3.3 Timed cooking
To set the cooking time, turn knob A clockwise to the required length of
time (maximum 180 minutes).
5.3.4 End of cooking
The oven will switch off automatically and simultaneously a buzzer will
start to sound.
5.3.5 Stopping the buzzer
To switch off the buzzer, turn knob Aclockwise until pointer Bis aligned
with .
Knob Amust always be turned CLOCKWISE.
Enable the required function and cooking temperature before setting the
cooking time.

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6. USING THE OVEN
6.1 Warnings and general advice
Before using the oven for the first time, pre-heat it to maximum
temperature (250°C) for long enough to burn off any oily residues left by
the manufacturing process, which might contaminate foods with
unpleasant odours.
Before operating the oven, make sure the timer is on “Manual
cooking”. (See paragraph 3.3.2.)
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, position it so that it
does not interfere with the hot air circulation inside the oven.
To prevent any steam in the oven from causing
problems, open the door in two stages: keep it
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.

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6.2 Cooling system
6.3 Inside light
To turn on the oven light in models with static oven, turn the thermostat
knob clockwise to the first setting aligned with the lamp symbol ( ). The
light will remain on throughout the entire oven operation.
The oven is equipped with a cooling system which
automatically comes on a few minutes after the
oven is turned on.
The fans cause 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.

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7. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
The oven features 4 runners for positioning
trays and racks at different heights.
Some models are not provided with all accessories.
Rack: useful for holding cooking containers.
Tray rack: for placing on top of a tray for
cooking foods which may drip.
Oven tray: useful for collecting fat from
foods placed on the rack above.
Baking tray: useful for baking cakes, pizza
and oven desserts.
Rotisserie rod: useful for cooking chicken,
sausages and all foods which require
uniform cooking over their entire surface.
Main oven rotisserie frame: to be fitted into
the holes provided in the oven tray.
Accessories available on request
Original accessories may be ordered from any Authorised Service
Centre.

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8. COOKING HINTS
8.1 Traditional cooking
We recommend preheating the oven using a fan-assisted function at 30/
40°C above the cooking temperature. This considerably shortens cooking
times and reduces power consumption, as well as giving better cooking
results.
Keep the oven door closed during cooking.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
THERMOSTAT 50 ÷250°C
This traditional cooking method, in which heat comes from above and
below, is suitable for cooking food on a single shelf.
You have to pre-heat the oven until the set temperature is reached. Place
the food in the oven only after the thermostat indicator light has turned off.
Put frozen meat in immediately, without waiting for it to defrost. The only
precaution you need to take is to select a temperature about 20°C lower and a
cooking time about 1/4 longer than you would for fresh meat.

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8.2 Hot-air cooking
8.3 Grill cooking
FUNCTION SELECTOR
THERMOSTAT 50 ÷250°C
This system is suitable for cooking on several shelves, including different
types of food (fish, meat etc.), without flavours and odours mingling.
The air circulation in the oven ensures uniform heating.
Multiple cooking is possible as long as the different types of food require
the same cooking temperature.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
THERMOSTAT 225
Permits rapid browning of foods. For short-term cooking of small quantities,
place the rack in the fourth runner from the bottom. For long-term cooking
and grills, put the rack in the lowest runner in accordance with the size of the
pieces.

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8.4 Hot-air grilling
8.5 Defrosting
FUNCTION SELECTOR
THERMOSTAT 200
Ensures uniform heating with greater heat penetration into the food. Food
will be lightly browned on the outside and remain soft inside.
Keep the oven door closed during cooking. Heating up time must not
exceed 60 minutes.
FUNCTION SELECTOR
THERMOSTAT IN POSITION 0
The movement of air ensured by the fan causes the food to defrost faster.
The air circulating inside the oven is at room temperature.
Defrosting at room temperature has the advantage of not altering the
taste and appearance of the food.