Smeg SFA4390VX1 User manual

Contents
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1Instructions 4
1.1 General safety instructions 4
1.2 Appliance purpose 8
1.3 Manufacturer liability 8
1.4 This user manual 8
1.5 Identification plate 8
1.6 Disposal 8
1.7 How to read the user manual 9
2 Description 10
2.1 General Description 10
2.2 Control panel 11
2.3 Other parts 12
2.4 Advantages of steam cooking 12
2.5 Available accessories 13
2.6 Other cooking containers 14
3Use 15
3.1 Instructions 15
3.2 First use 16
3.3 Using the accessories 16
3.4 Using the oven 17
3.5 Cooking advice 28
3.6 Special functions 30
3.7 Secondary menu 38
4 Cleaning and maintenance 40
4.1 Instructions 40
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 40
4.3 Cleaning the door 41
4.4 Cleaning the inside of the oven 43
4.5 Extraordinary maintenance 49
5Installation 50
5.1 Electrical connection 50
5.2 Cable replacement 50
5.3 Positioning 51
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

Instructions
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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.
• Protect your hands by wearing
oven gloves when handling food
inside the oven cavity.
• 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, as long they
are supervised or instructed by
adults who are responsible for
their safety.
• Children must not be allowed to
play with the appliance.
• Keep children under eight years of
age at a safe distance if they are
not constantly supervised.
• Do not allow children younger
than 8 years old to come near the
appliance when in operation.
• Cleaning and maintenance must
not be carried out by unsupervised
children.
• Fats and oils can catch fire if they
overheat. Do not leave the
appliance unattended while
preparing foods containing oils or
fats. If fats or oils catch fire, never
put water on them. Place the lid on
the pan and turn off the relevant
cooking zone.
• The cooking process must always
be monitored. Short cooking
processes must be monitored
continuously.
• Do not cook dishes containing
large quantities of strong alcoholic
beverages. Alcohol vapour inside
the oven could ignite.
• Do not insert pointed metal objects
(cutlery or utensils) into the slots in
the appliance.
• Do not pour water directly onto
very hot trays.

Instructions
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• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• 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.
• DO NOT USE OR STORE
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS NEAR
THE APPLIANCE.
• NEVER USE AEROSOL CANS
NEAR THE APPLIANCE WHILE IT
IS IN OPERATION.
• Switch the appliance off
immediately after use.
• Do not clean the appliance
immediately after switching it off,
rather wait for it to cool down.
• DO NOT MODIFY THIS
APPLIANCE.
• Before carrying out any work on
the appliance (installation,
maintenance, positioning or
moving), wear personal protective
equipment.
• Before carrying out any work on
the appliance, disconnect the
mains power supply.
• Have authorised persons carry out
installation and assistance
interventions according to the
standards in force.
• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention
of authorised persons.
• Do not pull the cable to remove
the plug.
• If the power supply cable is
damaged, contact technical
support immediately and they will
replace it.
Risk of damaging the appliance
• Do not use cleaning products
containing chlorine, ammonia or
bleach on steel parts or parts with
metallic surface finishes (e.g.
anodizing, nickel- or chromium-
plating).
• Racks and trays must 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 seat on the appliance.

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• 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 in which fats or oils
could be released that could
overheat and catch fire. Be very
careful
• Never leave objects on the
cooking surface.
• DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE
TO HEAT ROOMS FOR ANY
REASON.
• Do not spray any spray products
near the appliance.
• Do not use plastic kitchenware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not put sealed tins or
containers in the oven.
• 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.
• 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 use the open door to rest
pans or trays on the internal glass
panel.
• Do not use steam jets to clean the
appliance.
• Do not remove the seal on the
front of the oven.
• Do not use rough or abrasive
materials or sharp metal scrapers.
• Never use the oven door to lever
the appliance into place when
fitting.
• Avoid exerting too much pressure
on the oven door when open.
• Do not use the handle to lift or
move the appliance.

Instructions
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Installation
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE
INSTALLED IN BOATS OR
CARAVANS.
• The appliance must not be
installed on a stand.
• Position the appliance into the
cabinet cutout with the help of a
second person.
• To prevent overheating, the
appliance must not be installed
behind a decorative door or a
panel.
• Have the electrical connection
performed by authorised persons.
• The appliance must be connected
to earth 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 supply wires must
be 1.5 - 2 Nm.
For this appliance
• Take care because steam may not
be visible at certain temperatures.
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Open the appliance door
carefully during or after cooking.
• When steaming, always place the
tray below the perforated tray in
order to catch any drips.
• Do not cover the bottom of the
oven cavity with aluminium or tin
foil sheets.
• The base of the oven and the
evaporation tray must always be
left free.
• Dishes must be heat and steam
resistant.
• Do not use silicon moulds when
steaming.
• Ensure that the appliance is
switched off before replacing the
bulb.
•Donotrestanyweight or sit on the
open door of the appliance.
• Take care that no objects are stuck
in the doors.

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1.2 Appliance purpose
• This appliance is intended for
cooking food in the home
environment. Every other use is
considered improper.
• The appliance is not designed to
operate with external timers or with
remote-control systems.
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;
• failure to comply with the
instructions in the user manual;
• tampering with any part of the
appliance;
• the 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 in an
accessible place for the whole
working life of the appliance.
Read this user manual carefully
before using the appliance.
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.
Power voltage
Danger of electrocution
• Disconnect the mains power supply.
• Unplug the power cable from the
socket.

Instructions
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• Deliver the appliance to the
appropriate recycling facility for
electrical and electronic
equipment waste, or deliver it
back 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 facility.
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 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 authorised persons:
installation, operation and
inspection.
Safety instructions
Information
Advice

Description
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2 Description
2.1 General Description
1 Control panel
2 Oven light
3 Seal
4 Door
5 Fan
6 Evaporation tray
7 Water supply tube
8 Rack support frames
Frame shelf

Description
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2.2 Control panel
1 Temperature knob
This knob can be used to select:
• The cooking temperature
• The duration of a function
• Programmed cooking
• The current time
• The switching on or off of the lamp inside
the appliance.
2 Display
Displays the current time, the function, the
selected cooking temperature and any time set.
3 Function knob
This knob can be used to:
• Switch the appliance on/off
• Select a function
• Temporarily start or stop a function.
To interrupt the function in progress
and switch off the appliance, press
the function knob for a few
seconds.

Description
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2.3 Other parts
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, or during a
cooking function, turn the temperature
knob briefly to the right towards the
symbol to activate or deactivate the
internal lighting.
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 appliance 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.
2.4 Advantages of steam cooking
The steam cooking system cooks any type
of food very gently.
It is also ideal for quick defrosting, for
heating foods without making them tough or
dry out and for naturally removing the salt
from salted foods.
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 off the interior
lighting (on some models only).

Description
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2.5 Available accessories
Perforated trays
Useful when steaming fish and vegetables.
Tray
Useful when cooking cakes (with cooking
times of less than 25 minutes or without
steam), rice, beans and cereals. It is also
essential for collecting liquids produced
when steaming or defrosting foods
contained in the perforated trays above.
Jug
Useful for containing liquids when filling and
emptying the reservoir.
Sponge
Useful for removing condensation from the
oven cavity.
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Description
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Evaporation tray cover
Useful for distributing the steam uniformly
inside the oven.
2.6 Other cooking containers
• You can also use your own containers for
cooking as long as they are high
temperature resistant.
• It is recommended to use metal
containers for steaming. Metal promotes
a better distribution of heat when
cooking foods.
•Itisnormalformetalcontainers to deform
during high temperature cooking but they
return to their original shape when they
cool down.
• Thick ceramic plates may require more
heat than is necessary. Longer cooking
times may be required.
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.
The 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.

Use
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3 Use
3.1 Instructions
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of burns
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Protect your hands by wearing oven
gloves when moving food inside the
oven.
• Open the appliance door carefully
during or after cooking.
• Take care because steam may not be
visible at certain temperatures.
• Do not cook dishes containing large
quantities of strong alcoholic beverages.
Alcohol vapour inside the oven cavity
could ignite.
• 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
appliance when it is in operation.
Improper use
Risk of damage to enamelled
surfaces
• When steaming, always place the tray
below the perforated tray in order to
catch any drips.
• Do not cover the bottom of the oven
cavity with aluminium or tin foil sheets.
• The base of the oven and the
evaporation tray must always be left
free.
• Dishes must be heat and steam resistant.
• Do not use silicon moulds when
steaming.
• 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 oven cavity.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.

Use
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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 the maximum
temperature for at least 20 minutes to
burn off any residues left by the
manufacturing process (see 3.4 Using
the oven).
5. You must set the current time in order to
start using the appliance (see “Setting the
time”).
3.3 Using the accessories
Trays
The trays have to be inserted as far as they
can go into the side guides.
• The mechanical safety locks that prevent
the trays from being removed
accidentally must face downwards and
towards the back of the oven cavity.
High temperature inside the oven
during use
Danger of fire or explosion
• Do not spray any spray products near
the appliance.
• Do not use or leave flammable materials
near the appliance.
• Do not use plastic kitchenware or
containers when cooking food.
• Do not put sealed tins or containers in
the oven.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
during cooking operations where fats or
oils could be released.
• Remove all trays and racks which are
not required during cooking.

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2+1 Configuration
If you intend to use the perforated tray for
steam cooking, it must be inserted on the
second shelf whilst the tray must be inserted
on the first shelf. In this way, it is possible to
collect the liquids separately from the food
that is being cooked (2+1 configuration,
see “Automatic programs table”).
3.4 Using the oven
Display
Showroom indicator light
Timed cooking indicator light
Programmed cooking indicator light
Clock indicator light
Child lock indicator light
Temperature indicator light
Reservoir level indicator light
Steam indicator light
Defrost indicator light
Proving indicator light
Carefully insert the racks and trays
as far as they will go into the oven
cavity.
Clean the trays before using them
for the first time to remove any
residues left by the manufacturing
process.

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Setting the time
On the first use, or after a power failure,
will flash 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 time
displayed (keep the knob turned to
increase or decrease it more quickly).
2. Press the temperature knob.
3. Turn the temperature knob to set the
number of minutes (keep the knob turned
to increase or decrease it more quickly).
4. Press the temperature knob to end the
adjustment.
Operating modes
Standby: When no function is selected, the
display shows the current time.
ON: When any function is activated, the
display shows the set parameters such as
the temperature, duration and temperature
reached.
It may become necessary to
change the current time, for
example for daylight saving time.
From the standby position, keep
the temperature knob turned to the
right until the hours flash.
It is not possible to change the time
if a function is being used.

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Each time the temperature knob is pressed
during a function, the parameters will be
cycled through in the following order.
Timed cooking duration
Temperature
Programmed cooking time
The value can be changed in any mode by
turning the temperature knob to the left or
right. Keep the knob turned to produce a
faster increase or decrease.
Steam cooking settings
1. Place the food inside the oven.
2. Press the function knob to activate the
appliance. The timed cooking indicator
light flashes.
3. Turn the temperature knob right or left to
set the steam cooking duration from
00:01 to 2:00. Keep the knob turned to
increase or decrease it more quickly.
4. Press the temperature knob to confirm the
required cooking duration. The timed
cooking indicator light remains on
steadily whilst the temperature indication
starts flashing.
5. If you wish to modify the default
temperature (100°C), turn the
temperature knob to the right or left to the
required setting.
Do not place food or any other
object directly on the bottom of the
oven. The base of the oven and
the evaporation tray must always
be left free.
The minimum temperature that can
be set is 30°C. Each movement of
the temperature knob changes the
value by 5°C.

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6. Press the temperature knob to confirm the
required cooking temperature. The
temperature indication remains lit
steadily whilst the programmed cooking
indicator light starts flashing.
It is now possible to set programmed
cooking.
If you do not wish to set timed cooking, just
wait a few seconds until the indicator light
starts flashing, otherwise
proceed to step 10.
If you wish to set timed cooking, proceed as
follows:
7. Whilst the programmed cooking
indicator light is flashing, turn the
temperature knob right or left to set the
end of cooking time.
8. Press the temperature knob to confirm the
end of cooking time. The programmed
cooking indicator light remains lit
steadily.
9. After a few seconds the
indicator light flashes.
10. Press the function knob. A request to fill
the reservoir with water is shown on the
display.
If cooking has just been performed
with temperatures greater than
100°C, you must wait for the oven
to cool in order to carry out steam
cooking.
Programmed cooking is the
function that allows cooking to
stop automatically at a time set by
the user, after which the appliance
will switch off automatically.

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Filling the reservoir
11. Fill the jug provided (or a container)
with sufficient water for the cooking
duration.
12. Open the oven door.
13. Place the jug (or container) on the open
door.
14. Extract the tube from its seat and
immerse its end into the jug (or container)
until it reaches the bottom.
15. Press the function knob to start filling the
appliance’s reservoir with water.
• Use cold tap water which is not
too hard, softened water or still
mineral water.
• Do not use distilled water, tap
water with a high chloride
content (> 40 mg/l), or other
liquids.
PLEASE NOTE: the jug (or
container) together with the water
must not weigh more than 5 kg.

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16. When finished, shake the tube in order
to remove any remaining water.
17. Return the tube to its original position,
remove the jug (or container) and close
the door.
18. Press the function knob to start steam
cooking.
The appliance will automatically
draw the quantity of water
necessary for cooking on the basis
of the set duration.
In the event that the water runs out,
the appliance will automatically
stop the cooking process, a
buzzer will sound and the display
will show a request to fill the
reservoir with water.
When the door is closed, an
automatic system will automatically
draw in any residual water in the
tube to avoid drips. You may hear
a bubbling sound, this is perfectly
normal.
Cooking can be interrupted at any
time by pressing and holding the
function knob for a few seconds.
Each time the door is opened, the
function in progress will stop and
then automatically restart when the
door is closed again.