Smeg SF4309MXK User manual

Contents
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1 Instructions 40
1.1 General safety instructions 40
1.2 Instructions for using microwaves 41
1.3 Manufacturer liability 43
1.4 Appliance purpose 43
1.5 Identification plate 43
1.6 Disposal 43
1.7 This user manual 44
1.8 How to read the user manual 44
2 Description 45
2.1 General Description 45
2.2 Control panel 46
2.3 Other parts 47
2.4 Microwaves 47
2.5 Available accessories 48
3 Use 49
3.1 Instructions 49
3.2 First use 51
3.3 Using the accessories 51
3.4 Using the oven 52
3.5 Cooking functions 54
3.6 Special functions 60
3.7 Secondary menu 63
4 Cleaning and maintenance 66
4.1 Instructions 66
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 66
4.3 Ordinary daily cleaning 66
4.4 Food stains or residues 67
4.5 Drying 67
4.6 Cleaning the door glazing 67
4.7 Cleaning the inside of the oven 67
5 Installation 70
5.1 Electrical connection 70
5.2 Positioning 71
We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for
maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
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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
Risk of personal injury
• WARNING: If the door or the
door seal is damaged, the oven
must not be used until it has been
repaired by a competent person.
• WARNING: 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.
• WARNING: Liquids and other
foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
• WARNING: 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 at a safe distance if they
are not constantly supervised.
• This appliance may be used by
children aged at least 8 and by
people of reduced physical and
mental capacity, or lacking in
experience in the use of electrical
appliances, as long they are
supervised or instructed by adults
who are responsible for their
safety.
• Children must never play with the
appliance.
• The appliance must never be
cleaned by unsupervised children.
• Switch off the appliance
immediately after use.
• If smoke is emitted, switch off or
unplug the appliance and keep
the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
• Never attempt to extinguish a
flame or fire with water.
• 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

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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 on glass parts (e.g.
powder products, stain removers
and metallic sponges).
• Use wooden or plastic utensils.
• Do not use a steam jet 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.
• Do not use the appliance to heat
rooms for any reason.
• 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 Instructions for using
microwaves
• 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
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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(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.
• 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.
• Do not heat eggs in their shells or
whole hard boiled eggs; they may
explode even after the heating
process has completed.
• Before cooking food with a hard
skin or peel (e.g. potatoes, apples,
etc.) it is necessary to puncture the
skin.
• Do not heat food contained within
food packages.
• 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).
• The appliance operates in the
2.4GHz ISM band.
• In compliance with the provisions
relating to electromagnetic
compatibility the appliance
belongs to group 2 and class B
(EN 55011).
• This appliance complies with the
standards and directives currently
in force concerning safety and
electromagnetic compatibility. It is
however recommended for
pacemaker wearers to maintain a
minimum distance of 20-30cm
between the microwave when it is
operating and the pacemaker.
Consult the pacemaker
manufacturer for more information.

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1.3 Manufacturer liability
The manufacturer declines all liability for
damage to persons or property caused by:
• Use of the appliance other than the one
envisaged;
• Non-observance of the user manual
provisions;
• Tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• Use of non-original spare parts.
1.4 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 establishments.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
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 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 (if present).
• 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 packed in non-
polluting and recyclable materials.
• Deliver the packing materials to the
appropriate recycling centre.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the main power supply.
• Disconnect the power cable from the
electrical system.
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.

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1.7 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.
1.8 How to read the user manual
This user manual uses the following reading
conventions:
1. Use instruction sequence.
• Single use instruction.
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 LH light bulb
3 RH light bulb (on some models only)
4 Seal
5 Door
6 Oven fan
7 Rack/tray support frames
Frame shelf

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2.2 Control panel
1 Temperature knob
This knob is used to select:
• Microwave power level
• Cooking temperature
• Function duration
• Programmed cooking procedures
• Current time
• Switching on or off of the appliance
internal lamp.
2 Display
Displays the current time, the selected
cooking function, power and temperature
and any time set.
3 Function knob
This knob can be used to:
• Turn the appliance on and off
• Select a function
• Temporarily start or stop a function.

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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 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 selected
• When no function is selected, turn the
programming knob briefly to the right to
activate or deactivate internal lighting.
2.4 Microwaves
The appliance is equipped with a
microwave generator called a magnetron.
The microwaves generated are evenly
emitted into the oven cavity in order to
reach the food and heat it.
Heating takes place through the process of
friction between the molecules contained
within the food (mainly water molecules),
with the consequent generation of heat.
The heat generated directly inside the food
allows defrosting, re-heating or cooking in
a shorter length of time compared to
traditional cooking.
The use of suitable containers for
microwave cooking allows the microwaves
to reach the food in a uniform manner (see
Materials suitable for microwaves).
In order to save energy, the light
turns off after a minute at the start of
cooking (this function can be
deactivated via the secondary
menu).
When the door is open, it is not
possible to turn the internal lighting
off (on some models only).

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2.5 Available accessories
Rack
Used for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
Boiling rod
To be placed in containers when heating
liquids, necessary to avoid delayed boiling.
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.
The oven 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
Materials suitable for microwaves
In general, in order for all of the food to be
reached, the materials used for microwave
cooking must be transparent to microwave
energy.
Below is a table of materials to use and
those not to use:
High temperature during use
Danger of burns
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Protect your hands wearing heat
resistant gloves when moving food
inside the oven.
• 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
oven when it is in operation.
High temperature 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 for
cooking food (except with the
microwave function).
• 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 all trays and racks which are
not required during cooking.
Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces
• Do not cover the bottom of the oven
cavity 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 bang or drag cookware over the
glazed bottom of the oven cavity.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
MATERIALS TO USE
Glass*
• Baking ware
• Glasses
•Glass jars
Always remove the
covers.
Porcelain
Ceramic
Plastic*
• Containers
• Plastic wrap
Only where suitable
for microwave use.
Where film is used it
must not come into
contact with the
food.
*only if heat-resistant

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Testing dishes
To check whether or not cookware is
suitable for use with microwave cooking
carry out this simple test:
1. Remove all accessories from the oven
cavity.
2. Place the cookware to be tested on the
rack inserted in the first runner.
3. Select the maximum power level (e.g.
1000W).
4. Set a cooking time of 30 seconds.
5. Start cooking.
6. At the end of the test the cookware must
be either cold or slightly warm. If the
cookware is hot then it should be
considered as unsuitable for
microwave use.
NOT TO BE USED
Metal
• Aluminium foil
• Aluminium trays
• Plates
• Metal utensils
• Freezer bags tie wraps
These can lead to
arcing or sparks.
Wood
Crystal glasses
Paper Risk of fire.
Expanded polystyrene
containers
Risk of food
contamination.
*only if heat-resistant
Dishes must be free of metal
decorations.
Do not use metal accessory trays
in the microwave or combined
microwave functions.
The microwave function can be
used without any food inside the
oven only for this test.
Unsuitable cookware
Risk of damage to the appliance
• If there is crackling or if sparks are
emitted from the cookware then
immediately terminate the test. In this
instance the cookware is not suitable for
microwave cooking.

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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 maximum
temperature (using the traditional
functions) so as to remove any
manufacturing residues.
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 must face downwards and
towards the back of the oven.
For the first reheating use a
traditional function and not a
microwave function.
High temperature
Danger of burns
• This accessory gets very hot. Always use
oven gloves when handling.
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.

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Boiling rod
When using microwaves to heat or reheat
liquids, the boiling process may be delayed
while the liquids nevertheless exceed 100
degrees. To avoid this, place the boiling
rod provided (or a heat-resistant plastic
spoon) into the container while heating.
3.4 Using the oven
Display
Clock indicator light
Minute minder timer indicator light
Programmed cooking indicator light
Timed cooking indicator light
Child lock indicator light
Showroom indicator light
Microwave indicator light
Operating modes
Stand-by: When no function is selected, the
display shows the current time and the
symbol.
ON: When any function has been started,
the display shows the current settings such
as temperature, duration, microwave
power level and the temperature level
reached.
Improper use
Danger of explosion/burns
• To avoid the danger of explosion
inside the appliance or the
sudden boiling over of
superheated liquids, it is always
necessary to immerse the boiling
rod in the liquid being heated.
High temperature
Risk of damage to the accessory
• Use the boiling rod only with
Microwave functions. The rod must not
be used with combination and
traditional functions.

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Each time the temperature knob is pressed
during the operation of a function the
parameters will be cycled through in the
following order.
For each parameter the setting can be
altered by turning the temperature knob to
the right or left. Keep the knob turned to
produce a faster increase or decrease.
If a microwave function has been
selected:
1. Microwave power level.
2. Function duration.
If a Microwave + Grill function has been
selected:
1. Temperature.
2. Function duration.
3. Microwave power level.
If a Grill function has been selected:
1. Temperature
2. Minute minder timer duration.
3. Function duration.
4. Programmed cooking duration (if timed
cooking has been selected).
5. Time display.
Setting the time
On the first use, or after a power failure,
will be flashing on the
appliance’s display. To be able to start any
cooking function, the current time must be
set.
1. Turn the temperature knob to set the
hour displayed (to increase or a
decrease more quickly keep the knob
turned to the right or left).
2. Press the temperature knob.
3. Turn the temperature knob to set the
minutes displayed (to increase or a
decrease more quickly keep the knob
turned to the right or left).
4. To confirm the settings press the
temperature knob.
It may become necessary to
change the current time, for
example for daylight saving time.
From stand-by mode keep the
temperature knob turned to the
right or left until the hour value
flashes.
It is not possible to change the time
if the oven is ON.

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3.5 Cooking functions Microwave:
1. Press/turn the function knob to select
the microwave function .
2. Press the temperature knob.
3. Turn the temperature knob to change
the cooking time (max 30 minutes).
4. Press the temperature knob.
5. Turn the temperature knob to change
the power level from 100W to
1000W (see Microwave power
levels).
6. Press the temperature knob or wait 3
seconds.
7. Press the function knob to start
microwave cooking.
Improper use
Risk of damage to the appliance
When using the microwave functions, food
must be placed in a suitable container on
the rack inserted in the first runner.
DO NOT USE CONTAINERS/
ACCESSORIES (trays, glass dishes, etc.)
PLACED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF
THE OVEN.
For perfect results with long
microwave and combination
cooking functions, food should be
stirred once or twice during
cooking.
If the door is opened then cooking
will stop. Once the door is closed
press the function knob to resume
cooking.
Press the function knob to
temporarily stop the cooking
function. Press it again to resume
cooking.

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8. At the end of the cooking time the
display will indicate the word Stop.
Microwave power levels
Below is a list of the power levels that can
be selected:
QUICK START microwave function
1. From stand-by mode press the function
knob twice.
2. The appliance will start the microwave
oven with the default settings.
To extend the cooking time
manually, press the function knob
again. The appliance will resume
its normal operation with the
previously selected cooking
settings.
To turn off the appliance press and
hold the function knob.
Microwaves
Given that they penetrate directly
into the food, microwaves allow
cooking to take place in a very short
period of time and with a
considerable saving of energy.
They are suitable for cooking
without fat and also for defrosting
and re-heating food while
maintaining its original appearance
and fragrance.
Power (W) Useful for
100
Defrosting food200
300
400 Cooking meat or delicate cooking
500
600
Re-heating and cooking food700
800
900 Heating liquids
1000
The QUICK START function allows
the microwave to be started
quickly. This is useful for heating
small quantities of liquid or food.

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Combination Microwave + grill function
1. Press/turn the function knob to select
the Microwave+Grill function.
2. Press the temperature knob.
3. Turn the knob to set the temperature.
4. Press the temperature knob.
5. Turn the temperature knob to change
the cooking time.
6. Press the temperature knob.
7. Turn the temperature knob to change
the power level (from 100W to
700W).
8. Press the temperature knob or wait 3
seconds.
9. Press the function knob to start
combination cooking.
Grill Function
1. Press/turn the function knob to select
the Grill function.
2. Press the temperature knob.
3. Turn the knob to set the temperature.
4. Press the temperature knob or wait 3
seconds.
5. Press the function knob to start cooking.
Combination cooking is a mix of
traditional cooking and microwave
operation.
Microwave + Grill
The use of the grill results in perfect
browning of the food’s surface.
Using the microwave on the other
hand leads to rapid internal
cooking of the food.
Improper use
Risk of damage to the appliance
• Do not use the combination functions to
heat or boil liquids.
Grill
The heat coming from the grill
element gives perfect grilling results
above all for thin and medium
thickness meat and allows you to
give the food an even browning at
the end of the cooking. Perfect for
sausages, spare ribs and bacon.
This function enables large
quantities of food, particularly meat,
to be grilled evenly.

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Pre-heating stage
In the grill function, cooking itself is
preceded by a preheating stage, which
allows the oven to heat to the cooking
temperature more quickly.
This stage is indicated by the flashing of the
symbol.
At the end of the preheating stage the
symbol remains steady and a buzzer
sounds to indicate that food can be placed
into the oven.
Timer
1. Press the temperature knob once (twice
if cooking is already in progress). The
display shows and the
indicator light flashes.
2. Turn the temperature knob to set the
duration (from 1 minute to 4 hours).
After a few seconds, the indicator
light stops flashing and the countdown
starts.
3. Select the grill function and wait for the
buzzer to sound, indicating that the
cooking time is over. The indicator
light flashes.
4. Turn the knob to select an additional
minute minder. Or else press the
temperature knob to stop the buzzer.
Cooking can be stopped at any
time by pressing and holding the
function knob for at least 3
seconds.
This function only activates the
buzzer, without stopping cooking.
The minute minder can be
activated both during cooking and
when the appliance is in standby.

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Timed cooking (only for grill function)
1. After selecting a cooking function and
temperature, press the temperature
knob three times. The display shows
and the indicator light
flashes.
2. Turn the temperature knob to set the
cooking time from 00:01 to 13:00.
Keep the knob turned to produce a
faster increase or decrease.
3. A few seconds after the required
duration has been set, the
indicator light stops flashing and timed
cooking starts.
4. At the end of the cooking cycle, STOP
appears on the display and a buzzer
sounds that can be deactivated by
opening the door or pressing/turning
one of the two knobs.
Timed 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.
Activation of timed cooking
cancels any minute minder timer
which may previously have been
set.
To select an additional timed
cooking period turn the temperature
knob to the right or left.
To extend the cooking time
manually, press the temperature
knob again. The appliance will
resume its normal operation with
the previously selected cooking
settings.
To turn off the appliance press and
hold the function knob.