Smeg SF250X User manual

Contents
33
EN
1 Instructions 34
1.1 General safety instructions 34
1.2 Manufacturer liability 35
1.3 Appliance purpose 35
1.4 Disposal 35
1.5 Identification plate 36
1.6 This user manual 36
1.7 How to read the user manual 36
2 Description 37
2.1 General Description 37
2.2 Control panel 39
2.3 Other parts 40
2.4 Available accessories 41
3 Use 44
3.1 Instructions 44
3.2 First use 44
3.3 Using the accessories 45
3.4 Using the oven 46
3.5 Cooking advice 48
4 Cleaning and maintenance 51
4.1 Instructions 51
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 51
4.3 Ordinary daily cleaning 51
4.4 Food stains or residues 51
4.5 Removing the door 51
4.6 Cleaning the door glazing 52
4.7 Removing the internal glass panels 52
4.8 Cleaning the inside of the oven 53
4.9 Vapor Clean: assisted oven cleaning (on some models only) 55
4.10 Extraordinary maintenance 56
5 Installation 58
5.1 Electrical connection 58
5.2 Cable replacement 58
5.3 Positioning 59
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

Instructions
34
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 away from the appliance
unless they are constantly
supervised.
• Children must never 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.
• The appliance must never be
cleaned by unsupervised children.
• 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 pan
scourers) on glass parts.
• 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.

Instructions
35
EN
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 observe the provisions of the
user manual;
• Tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• 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.
• 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.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power supply.
• Unplug the appliance.

Instructions
36
Our appliances are packed 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
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

Description
37
EN
2 Description
2.1 General Description
Multifunction models

Description
38
Multifunction models
Models with pizza plate
1 Control panel
2 Oven light
3 Seal
4 Door
5 Fan
6 Rack/tray support frames
7 Pizza plate
Frame shelf

Description
39
EN
2.2 Control panel
Multifunction models

Description
40
Models with pizza plate
1 Timer knob
It allows you to use the timer or to perform
manual cooking.
2 Temperature knob
This knob allows you to select the cooking
temperature.
Turn the knob clockwise to the required
value, between the minimum and maximum
settings.
3 Thermostat indicator light
The indicator light comes on to indicate that
the oven is heating up. It turns off as soon as
it reaches the set temperature. It will then
turn on and off regularly, indicating that the
temperature set inside the oven is being
kept constant.
4 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.
2.3 Other parts
Oven shelves
The oven features shelves for positioning
trays and racks at different heights. The
insertion heights are indicated from the
bottom upwards (see 2.1 General
Description).

Description
41
EN
Cooling fan
The fan cools the oven 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 (on some
models only).
• When any function is activated, apart
from the function.
2.4 Available accessories
Rack
useful for holding cooking containers.
When the door is open, it is not
possible to turn off the interior
lighting (on some models only).
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.

Description
42
Oven tray
useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above.
Deep tray
useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above and for cooking pies,
pizzas and baked desserts.
Tray rack
to be placed over the top of the oven tray;
for cooking foods which may drip.
Pizza plate
specially designed for cooking pizza and
similar dishes.

Description
43
EN
Pizza spatula
for easy placement of the pizza on the
pizza plate.
Pizza plate cover
To be placed in the recess on the bottom of
the oven, replacing the pizza plate when it
is not being used.
The oven accessories intended to
come into contact with food are
made of materials that comply with
the provisions of current legislation.
Original and optional accessories
can be requested to Authorised
Assistance Centres. Use only
original accessories supplied by
the manufacturer.

Use
44
3 Use
3.1 Instructions
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 trays, dripping
pans and the cooking compartment.
3. Remove and wash all the appliance
accessories (see 4 Cleaning and
maintenance).
4. Heat the empty oven at the maximum
temperature to burn off any residues left
by the manufacturing process.
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of burns
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Protect your hands using heat resistant
gloves when moving food inside the
oven.
• Do not touch the heating elements inside
the oven.
• Do not pour water directly on very hot
trays.
• Do not allow children to get near the
oven when it is in operation.
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 from the oven compartment all
trays and racks not used during cooking.
Improper use
Risk of damage to enamelled
surfaces
• Do not cover the bottom of the oven 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 cooking compartment.
• Do not pour water directly on very hot
trays.

Use
45
EN
3.3 Using the accessories
Racks and trays
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.
Tray rack
The tray rack has to be inserted into the tray.
In this way fat can be collected separately
from the food which is being cooked.
Cover and pizza plate (on some models
only)
Gently insert racks and trays into
the oven until they come to a stop.
Clean the trays before using them
for the first time to remove any
residues left by the manufacturing
process.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use the pizza plate other than as
described, for example do not use it on
gas or glass ceramic hobs or in ovens
which are not designed for this purpose.
• If you like oil on your pizza, it is best to
add it after removal from the oven since
oil stains on the pizza plate are unsightly
and may reduce its efficiency.
• If the pizza plate is not in use, cover the
bottom of the oven with the cover
provided.

Use
46
With the oven cold, remove the cover from
the bottom and insert the pizza plate. Make
sure that the plate is inserted correctly in the
recess provided.
For cooking use the special pizza function
.
Pizza spatula (on some models only)
Always grip the pizza spatula on the
wooden handle to put food in and take it
out of the oven. You are advised to dust the
steel surface lightly with flour to make it
easier to slide fresh products on and off, as
they could stick to the steel due to their
moisture content.
3.4 Using the oven
Switching on the oven
To switch the oven on:
1. Select the cooking function using the
function knob.
2. Select the temperature using the
temperature knob.
3. Select cooking with the timer or manual
cooking using the timer knob. Turn the
knob clockwise to set the buzzer. The
numbers indicated are minutes.
Adjustment is progressive and
intermediate positions between the
figures can be used. The audible signal
at the end of the pre-set time switches off
the oven whatever function has been set.
Turn the knob anticlockwise to to
perform manual cooking.
Retractable knobs (on some models only)
To access the control knobs you have to
press the knobs to extract them from their
housings.
During normal appliance operation you
can push them down until the final stop to
make them enter into their housing.

Use
47
EN
Functions list
Eco
Using the grill and the lower heating
element in combination is
particularly suitable for cooking on
a single shelf, as it provides low
energy consumption.
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 present)
gives the food an even browning at
the end of cooking. Perfect for
sausages, ribs and bacon. This
function enables large quantities of
food, particularly meat, to be grilled
evenly.
Fan-assisted bottom
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.
In pyrolytic models, the special
defrosting and proving functions are
brought together under the same
function
Fan-assisted grill
The air produced by the fan softens
the strong heatwave generated by
the grill, grilling perfectly even very
thick foods. Perfect for large cuts of
meat (e.g. shin of pork).
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, we
recommend using the 2nd and 4th
shelves.)

Use
48
3.5 Cooking advice
General advice
• Use a fan-assisted function to achieve
uniform cooking at several levels.
• It is not possible to shorten cooking times
by increasing the temperature (the food
could be overcooked on the outside and
undercooked on the inside).
Bottom
The heat coming just from the
bottom allows you to complete the
cooking of foods that require a
higher bottom temperature, without
affecting their browning. Perfect for
cakes, pies, tarts and pizzas.
Turbo
The combination of fan-assisted
cooking and traditional cooking
allows different foods to be cooked
on several levels extremely quickly
and efficiently, without odours and
flavours mingling. Perfect for large
volumes that call for intense
cooking.
Fan-assisted circular
The combination of the fan and the
circular element (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 uniform distribution of
heat. It will be possible, for instance,
to cook fish, vegetables and biscuits
simultaneously (on different levels)
without mixing odours and flavours.
Defrosting
Rapid defrosting is helped by
switching on the fan provided and
the top heating element that ensure
uniform distribution of low
temperature air inside the oven.
Pizza
The operation of the fan, combined
with the grill and the lower heating
element, ensures uniform cooking
even with complex recipes. Perfect
not just for pizzas, but also for
biscuits and cakes.
Vapor Clean
This function makes cleaning easier
using the steam produced by a little
quantity of water poured onto the
appropriate drawing placed on the
bottom.

Use
49
EN
Advice for cooking meat
• Cooking times vary according to the
thickness and quality of the food and to
consumer taste.
• Use a meat thermometer when roasting
meat, or simply press on the roast with a
spoon. If it is hard, it is ready; if not, it
needs another few minutes cooking.
Advice for cooking with the Grill and the
Fan-assisted grill
• Meat can be grilled even when it is put
into the cold oven or into the preheated
oven if you wish to change the effect of
the cooking.
• With the Fan-assisted grill function, we
recommend that you preheat the oven
before grilling.
• We recommend placing the food at the
centre of the rack.
• With the Grill function, we recommend
that you turn the temperature knob to the
maximum value near the symbol to
optimise cooking.
Advice for cooking desserts and biscuits
• Use dark metal moulds: they help to
absorb the heat better.
• The temperature and the cooking time
depend on the quality and consistency
of the dough.
• To check whether the dessert is cooked
right 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.
Advice for defrosting and proving
• Place frozen foods without their
packaging in a lidless container on the
first shelf of the oven.
• Avoid overlapping the food.
• To defrost meat, use the rack placed on
the second level and a tray on the first
level. 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.
To save energy
• 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.
• Keep the inside of the appliance clean
at all times.

Use
50
Cooking information table
Food Weight (Kg) Function
Runner posi-
tion from the
bottom
Temperature
(°C) Time (minutes)
Lasagne 3 - 4 Static 1 220 - 230 45 - 50
Pasta bake 3 - 4 Static 1 220 - 230 45 - 50
Roast veal 2 Turbo 2 180 - 190 90 - 100
Pork 2 Turbo 2 180 - 190 70 - 80
Sausages 1.5 Fan with grill 4 250 15
Roast beef 1 Turbo 2 200 40 - 45
Roast rabbit 1.5 Circulaire 2 180 - 190 70 - 80
Turkey breast 3 Turbo 2 180 - 190 110 - 120
Roast pork neck 2 - 3 Turbo 2 180 - 190 170 - 180
Roast chicken 1.2 Turbo 2 180 - 190 65 - 70
1st surface 2nd surface
Pork chops 1.5 Fan with grill 4 250 15 5
Spare ribs 1.5 Fan with grill 4 250 10 10
Bacon 0.7 Grill 5 250 7 8
Pork fillet 1.5 Fan with grill 4 250 10 5
Beef fillet 1 Grill 5 250 10 7
Salmon trout 1.2 Turbo 2 150 - 160 35 - 40
Monkfish 1.5 Turbo 2 160 60 - 65
Turbot 1.5 Turbo 2 160 45 - 50
Pizza 1 Turbo 2 250 8 - 9
Bread 1 Circulaire 2 190 - 200 25 - 30
Focaccia 1 Turbo 2 180 - 190 20 - 25
Sponge cake 1 Circulaire 2 160 55 - 60
Jam tart 1 Circulaire 2 160 35 - 40
Ricotta cake 1 Circulaire 2 160 - 170 55 - 60
Jam tarts 1 Turbo 2 160 20 - 25
Paradise cake 1.2 Circulaire 2 160 55 - 60
Cream puffs 1.2 Turbo 2 180 80 - 90
Light sponge cake 1 Circulaire 2 150 - 160 55 - 60
Rice pudding 1 Turbo 2 160 55 - 60
Brioches 0.6 Circulaire 2 160 30 - 35
The times indicated in the table do not include preheating times and are provided as a guide only.

Cleaning and maintenance
51
EN
4 Cleaning and maintenance
4.1 Instructions
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces
To keep the oven surfaces in good
condition, they should be cleaned regularly
after use. Let them cool first.
4.3 Ordinary daily cleaning
Always use only specific products that do
not contain abrasives or chlorine-based
acids.
Pour the product onto a damp cloth and
wipe the surface, rinse thoroughly and dry
with a soft cloth or a microfibre cloth.
4.4 Food stains or residues
Do not use metallic sponges or sharp
scrapers as they will damage the surfaces.
Use ordinary non-abrasive products with
the aid of wooden or plastic utensils if
necessary. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a
soft cloth or a microfibre cloth.
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.
4.5 Removing the door
For easier cleaning, the door can be
removed and placed on a canvas.
To remove the door proceed as follows:
1. Open the door completely and insert two
pins into the holes on the hinges
indicated in the figure.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not use steam jets for cleaning the
appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products containing
chlorine, ammonia or bleach on steel
parts or parts with metallic finishes on the
surface (e.g. anodizing, nickel- or
chromium-plating).
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive
detergents on glass parts (e.g. powder
products, stain removers and metallic
sponges).
• Do not use rough or abrasive materials
or sharp metal scrapers.

Cleaning and maintenance
52
2. Grasp the door on both sides with both
hands, lift it forming an angle of around
30° and remove it.
3. To reassemble the door, put the hinges in
the relevant slots in the oven, making sure
that grooved sections Aare resting
completely in the slots. Lower the door
and once it is in place remove the pins
from the holes in the hinges.
4.6 Cleaning the door glazing
The glass in the door should always be kept
thoroughly clean. Use absorbent kitchen
roll. In case of stubborn dirt, wash with a
damp sponge and an ordinary detergent.
4.7 Removing the internal glass
panels
For easier cleaning the door internal glass
panels can be disassembled.
1. Remove the internal glass panel by
pulling the rear part gently upwards,
following the movement indicated by the
arrows (1).
2. Then, pull the front part upwards (2). In
this way, the 4 pins attached to the glass
detach from their housings in the oven
door.
3. Clean the external glass panel and the
panels previously removed. Use
absorbent kitchen roll. In case of
stubborn dirt, wash with a damp sponge
and neutral detergent.
4. Replace the panels in the reverse order in
which they were removed.
We recommend the use of
cleaning products distributed by
the manufacturer.