Smeg SF4301MXK User manual

Contents
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1 Instructions 48
1.1 General safety instructions 48
1.2 Appliance purpose 54
1.3 Manufacturer’s liability 54
1.4 This user manual 54
1.5 Identification plate 54
1.6 Disposal 55
1.7 How to read the user manual 56
1.8 To save energy 56
2 Description 57
2.1 General Description 57
2.2 Control panel 58
2.3 Other parts 59
2.4 Accessories 60
3 Use 61
3.1 Materials suitable for microwaves 62
3.2 Using the oven 65
3.3 Cooking advice 76
3.4 Settings 80
4 Cleaning and maintenance 83
4.1 Cleaning the surfaces 83
4.2 Cleaning the door 84
4.3 Cleaning the oven cavity 84
5 Installation 86
5.1 Electrical connection 86
5.2 Positioning 87
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
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

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1 Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE
1.1 General safety instructions
• ATTENTION: If the door or the
door seal is damaged, the
appliance must not be used until
it has been repaired by a
competent person.
• ATTENTION: It is hazardous for
anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service
or repair operation which
involves the removal of a cover
which offers protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
• ATTENTION: Liquids and other
foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
• ATTENTION: During use, the
appliance and its accessible
parts become very hot. Never
touch the heating elements
during use.
• If smoke is observed, switch off
or unplug the appliance and
keep the door closed in order to
stifle any flames.
• During use the appliance and its
accessible parts become very
hot. Never touch the heating
elements during use.
• Protect your hands by wearing
oven gloves when moving food
inside the oven.
• 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.
• 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.
• Children must not play with the
appliance.
RISK OF INJURY

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• Keep children under the age of
8 at a safe distance unless they
are constantly supervised.
• Keep children under the age of
8 away from the appliance
when it is in use.
• Cleaning and maintenance
must not be carried out by
unsupervised children.
• The cooking process must
always be monitored. A short
cooking process must be
continuously surveyed.
• Never leave the appliance
unattended during cooking
operations where fats or oils
could be released, as these
could then heat up and catch
fire. Be very careful.
• Do not pour water directly onto
very hot trays.
• Keep the oven door closed
during cooking.
• Do not insert pointed metal
objects (cutlery or utensils) into
the slots in the appliance.
• If you need to move food or at
the end of cooking, open the
door 5 cm for a few seconds,
let the steam come out, then
open it fully.
• Switch off the appliance
immediately after use.
• DO NOT USE OR STORE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS
NEAR THE APPLIANCE.
• DO NOT USE AEROSOLS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS
APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS
IN USE.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.
• Installation and servicing should
be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with
current standards.
• Do not try to repair the
appliance yourself or without
the assistance of a qualified
technician.
• Do not pull the cable to unplug
the appliance.

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• Check the appliance visually
during the cooking of foods in
plastic or paper containers.
• Use the microwave only for
the preparation of food for
consumption. Other types of
applications are strictly
forbidden (e.g. drying clothes,
warming slippers, sponges, wet
cloths or the like, dehydrating
foods) because they can lead
to the risk of injury or fire.
• Clean the appliance constantly
and remove any food residue.
• Do not use the microwave to
dry food.
• Do not use the microwave to
heat oils or fry.
• Do not use the appliance to
heat foods or beverages
containing alcohol.
• Do not heat eggs in their shells
or whole hard boiled eggs; they
may explode even after the
heating process has completed.
• Do not heat food contained
within food packages.
USE OF MICROWAVES
Improper use.
Danger of explosion
• When using the microwave to heat or
reheat liquids, the boiling process
may be delayed – boiling
temperature can be reached without
the formation of the usual "rolling
boil". This delayed boiling and
consequent superheating of the liquid
can generate an explosion inside the
appliance, or sudden boiling over of
the superheated liquid can occur
when removing the container from the
appliance. To avoid these dangers, it
is necessary to insert the supplied
boiling rod (or a heat-resistant plastic
spoon) in the container while heating.

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• Baby food should not be
heated in sealed containers.
Remove the cover or the teat (in
the case of baby bottles).
Always check the preparation's
temperature once heating has
completed, it should not be too
high. For an even temperature
and to avoid scalding stir or
shake the contents.
• Before cooking food with a
hard skin or peel (e.g. potatoes,
apples, etc.) it is necessary to
puncture the skin.
• Do not use the microwave
functions when the oven is
empty.
• Use cookware and utensils that
are suitable for use in a
microwave oven.
• Do not use aluminium containers
to cook food.
• Do not use dishes with metallic
decorations (gold-plated or
silver).
• This appliance complies with
the current standards and
directives regarding safety and
electromagnetic compatibility.
It is however recommended for
pacemaker wearers to maintain
a minimum distance of 20-30 cm
between the microwave when it
is operating and the pacemaker.
Consult the pacemaker
manufacturer for more
information.
• The appliance operates in the
2.4 GHz ISM band.
• In compliance with the
provisions regarding
electromagnetic compatibility,
the appliance belongs to group
2 and class B (EN 55011).
• Do not use abrasive or
corrosive detergents
(e.g. scouring powders, stain
removers and metallic sponges)
on glass parts. Use wooden or
plastic utensils.
RISK OF DAMAGING THE
APPLIANCE

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• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal
scrapers.
• Do not sit on the appliance.
• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia
or bleach on parts made of
steel or that have metallic
surface finishes (e.g. anodizing,
nickel- or chromium-plating).
• Racks and trays should be
inserted as far as they will go
into the side guides. The
mechanical safety locks that
prevent them from being
removed must face downwards
and towards the back of the
oven cavity.
• Do not use steam jets to clean
the appliance.
• Do not spray any spray product
near the appliance.
• (on some models only) Before
starting the pyrolytic cycle,
remove any food residues or
large spills from previous
cooking operations from the
inside of the oven.
• Do not obstruct ventilation
openings and heat dispersal
slots.
• Fire hazard: never leave objects
in the oven cavity.
• DO NOT FOR ANY REASON
USE THE APPLIANCE AS A
SPACE HEATER.
• Do not use plastic cookware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not place sealed tins or
containers in the oven cavity.
• Remove all trays and racks
which are not required during
cooking.
• Do not cover the bottom of the
oven cavity with aluminium or tin
foil sheets.
• Do not place pans or trays
directly on the bottom of the
oven cavity.

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• If you wish to use greaseproof
paper, place it so that it will not
interfere with the hot air
circulation inside the oven
cavity.
• Do not use the open door to rest
pans or trays on the internal
glass pane.
• Never use the oven door to
lever the appliance into place
when fitting.
• Avoid exerting too much
pressure on the door when
open.
• Do not use the handle to lift or
move this appliance.
Installation and maintenance
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT
BE INSTALLED IN A BOAT OR
CARAVAN.
• The appliance must not be
installed on a pedestal.
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cut-out with the help of
a second person.
• Do not install/use the appliance
outdoors.
• To prevent any possible
overheating, the appliance
should not be installed behind a
decoration door or a panel.
• Installation and servicing should
be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with
current standards.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised
technical personnel.
• The appliance must be
connected to ground in
compliance with electrical
system safety standards.
• Use cables withstanding a
temperature of at least 90 °C.
• The tightening torque of the
screws of the terminal board
leads must be 1.5 - 2 Nm.
• If the power cable becomes
damaged, contact technical
support immediately to arrange
for it to be replaced in order to
avoid possible hazards.

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• Always use any necessary/
required personal protective
equipment (PPE) before
performing any work on the
appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
movement).
• Before performing any
operation on the appliance,
switch off the power supply.
• This appliance can be used
up to a maximum altitude of
2,000 metres above sea level.
1.2 Appliance purpose
This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered inappropriate. It
cannot be used:
• in employee kitchens, shops,
offices and other working
environments.
• in farms/agritourism
establishments.
• by guests in hotels, motels and
residential environments.
• In bed and breakfast
accommodation.
1.3 Manufacturer’s 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;
• use of non-original spare parts.
1.4 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.
• The explanations in this manual include
images, which describe all that regularly
appears on the display. However, it
should be kept in mind that the appliance
may be equipped with an updated
version of the system, and as such, all
that appears on the display may differ
from those in the manual.
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.

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1.6 Disposal
This appliance conforms to the
WEEE European directive
(2012/19/EU) and must be
disposed of separately from other waste at
the end of its service life.
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 cable and remove it.
• 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.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power supply.
• Unplug the appliance.
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.

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1.7 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1.8 To save energy
• Only preheat the appliance if the recipe
requires you to do so.
• Unless otherwise indicated on the
package, defrost frozen foods before
placing them in the oven.
• When cooking several types of food it is
recommended to cook the foods one
after the other to make the best use of the
already hot oven.
• Use dark metal moulds: They help to
absorb the heat better.
• Remove all trays and racks which are not
required during cooking.
• 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 oven clean at all
times.
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.
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/suggestion