Smeg SFA4603MCNX User manual

Contents
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1 Instructions 4
1.1 General safety instructions 4
1.2 Instructions for using microwaves 5
1.3 Manufacturer liability 7
1.4 Appliance purpose 7
1.5 Identification plate 7
1.6 Disposal 7
1.7 This user manual 8
1.8 How to read the user manual 8
2 Description 9
2.1 General Description 9
2.2 Control panel 10
2.3 Other parts 11
2.4 Microwaves 11
2.5 Available accessories 12
3 Use 13
3.1 Instructions 13
3.2 Preliminary operations 15
3.3 Using the accessories 15
3.4 Using the oven 16
3.5 Traditional cooking tips 29
3.6 Special functions 30
3.7 Preset programs 40
3.8 Personal recipes 49
3.9 Settings 55
4 Cleaning and maintenance 61
4.1 Instructions 61
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 61
4.3 Cleaning the door glazing 62
4.4 Cleaning the oven cavity 62
4.5 Vapour Clean 64
5 Installation 68
5.1 Electrical connection 68
5.2 Positioning 69
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 authorised persons.
• 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 or
mental capacity, or lacking in
experience in the use of electrical
appliances, as long as 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 authorised persons 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.

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• Do not try to repair the appliance
yourself or without the intervention
of authorised persons.
• 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 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.
• 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.
Moreover, 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. Sequence of instructions for use.
• Standalone 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 authorised persons:
Installation, operation and
inspection.
Safety instructions
Information
Advice

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2 Description
2.1 General Description
1 Control panel
2 LH light
3 Seal
4 Door
5 Fan
6 Rack/tray support frames
Frame shelf

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2.2 Control panel
1 Return knob
Using this knob you can return to the
appliance’s previous menu item. It also
allows you to turn the oven light on and off
manually.
2 Display
Displays the current time, the cooking
parameters, and all the appliance’s
functions.
3 Control knob
This knob allows you to turn the appliance
on and off and select the various available
functions.
Turn the knob right or left to change/select
the required item. Press to confirm.
Keep the knob pressed in for at
least 5 seconds to immediately
complete any cooking program.

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2.3 Other parts
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.
Interior lighting
The appliance’s interior lighting comes on:
• When the door is opened
• When any function is selected, apart
from the Sabbath mode and the
Vapour Clean function.
• Turning the return knob to the right or left
when no function is selected (turn the
temperature knob to the right or left
again to switch off 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).
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
leads to 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 off the interior
lighting (on some models only).

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2.5 Available accessories
Rack
Useful for supporting containers with food
during cooking.
Glass dish
Useful for any type of cooking and
collecting fat from foods resting on the rack
above.
Tray rack
To be placed over the the glass dish; for
cooking foods which may drip.
Boiling rod
To be placed in containers when heating
liquids, necessary to avoid delayed boiling
with resulting superheating.
Some models are not provided
with all accessories.
The oven accessories that may
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
High temperature inside the oven
cavity during use
Danger of burns
• Keep the oven door closed during
cooking.
• Protect your hands by wearing heat
resistant gloves when handling food
inside the oven cavity.
• Do not touch the heating elements inside
the oven cavity.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
• Do not allow children to get close to the
appliance when it is in operation.
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 cavity.
• Do not bang or drag kitchenware over
the glazed bottom of the oven
compartment.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.
High temperature inside the oven
cavity 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 for
cooking food (except with the
microwave function).
• Do not put sealed tins or containers in
the oven cavity.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended
during cooking operations in which fats
or oils could be released.
• Remove all trays and racks that are not
required during cooking.

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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:
Testing dishes
To check whether or not kitchenware 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 into the
oven compartment.
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 kitchenware
must be either cold or slightly warm. If the
kitchenware is hot then it should be
considered as unsuitable for microwave
use.
MATERIALS TO USE
Glass*
• Baking dishes
• 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
NOT TO BE USED
Metal
• Aluminium foil
• Aluminium trays
• Plates
• Metal utensils
• Freezer bags ties
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.
The microwave function can be
used without any food inside the
oven only for this test.
Unsuitable kitchenware
Risk of damage to the appliance
• If there is crackling or if sparks are
emitted from the kitchenware then
immediately terminate the test. In this
instance the kitchenware is not suitable
for microwave cooking.

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3.2 Preliminary operations
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
cooking functions for at least 20 minutes
so as to remove any manufacturing
residues (see “Traditional cooking
functions”).
5. You need to set the current time in order
to start using the appliance (see “First
use”).
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 removed
accidentally must face downwards and
towards the back of the oven cavity.
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.
High temperature
Danger of burns
• When using any of the microwave
functions the rack can become very hot.
Use heat-resistant gloves for handling.
Gently 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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Boiling rod
When using the microwave to heat or
reheat liquids, the boiling process may be
delayed while the liquids nevertheless
exceed 100 degrees. To avoid this
dangerous phenomenon, it is necessary to
insert the supplied boiling rod (or a heat-
resistant plastic spoon) in the container
while heating.
3.4 Using the oven
First use
On the first use, or after a power failure,
will flash on the appliance’s
display. In order to be able to start any
cooking program, the current time must be
set (if the oven is being turned on for the first
time, it is also recommended you set the
required language).
Press the control knob to enter the settings
menu.
Improper use
Danger of explosion/burns
• To avoid the risk of explosion inside the
appliance or the sudden boiling over of
superheated liquids, always immerse the
boiling rod in the liquid that is 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 combined and traditional
functions.
The appliance language is set to
“English” by default.
When first connecting or after the
power has been cut for a time it
will be necessary to wait a few
seconds before you can interact
with the appliance.

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Microwave functions 1. Press the control knob to activate the
appliance.
2. From the main menu, turn the control
knob to select “cooking functions”.
3. Select “cooking functions” from the menu
by pressing the control knob.
4. Turn the control knob to select the
required function.
For microwave cooking, the food
must be placed in a container
resting on the rack inserted in the
first runner.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO
COOK FOOD IN A CONTAINER
RESTING ON THE BOTTOM OF
THE OVEN.
For perfect results with long
microwave and combination
cooking functions, food should be
stirred once or twice during
cooking.
When cooking using only the
microwave function, the appliance
does not perform preheating. The
food can be placed immediately
inside the appliance.

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5. Press the control knob to confirm the
selection.
6. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking duration.
7. Press to confirm the set cooking duration.
8. Turn the control knob to change the
microwave power level (from 100W to
1000W).
9. Press to confirm the set cooking duration.
10. Press the control knob again to start
microwave cooking.
11. At the end of the cooking cycle,
“function ended” appears on the display
and a buzzer will sound that can be
deactivated by pressing one of the two
knobs or by opening the door.

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Microwave power levels
Below is a list of the power levels that can
be selected:
QUICK START microwave function
1. Press the return knob with the appliance
in stand-by.
2. Press the control knob to confirm the
QUICK START function.
The appliance will start the microwave oven
with the default settings.
Combined functions
Combination functions list
Power (W) Useful for
100
Defrosting food200
300
400 Cooking meat or delicate
cooking
500
600 Re-heating and cooking
food
700
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.
Combination cooking is a mix of
traditional cooking and microwave
operation.
Improper use
Risk of damage to the appliance
• Do not use the combined functions to
heat or boil liquids.
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.
Microwave + Static + Fan
The operation of the fan, combined
with traditional cooking, ensures
consistent cooking even with
complex recipes. Using the
microwave on the other hand leads
to rapid internal cooking of the
food.
Microwave + Fan forced
For combination cooking of food in
a short time thanks to the microwave
action working together with hot air
circulation.

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1. Press the control knob to activate the
appliance.
2. From the main menu, turn the control
knob to select “cooking functions”.
3. Press the control knob to confirm the
selection.
4. Turn the control knob to select a
“combined” function.
5. Press the control knob to confirm the
selected function. The display shows the
screen for setting the parameters of the
selected combined function.
6. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking temperature.
7. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking temperature set (for example
200°C).
With the combination
microwave+grill function, the oven
is not preheated because of the
type of cooking and to allow
cooking to be carried out more
quickly.

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8. Turn the control knob to modify the
cooking duration.
9. Press the control knob to confirm the
cooking time set (for example 15
minutes).
10. Turn the control knob to change the
microwave power level (from 100W to
600W).
11. Press the control knob to confirm the
microwave power level (for example
500W).
12. Press the control knob again to start the
set combined cooking.
13. The appliance will begin preheating.
The display will show the chosen
function, the pre-set temperature, the
current time and the progress bar of the
temperature reached (preheating).
With the combination Microwave
+ Grill function, the oven is not
preheated because of the type of
cooking and to allow cooking to
be carried out more quickly.
Turn the control knob to change
the preset temperature. Press to
confirm or wait 5 seconds.

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14. When the preheating stage is over a
buzzer will sound to indicate that the
food can be placed inside the oven.
15. After placing the food in the oven, press
the control knob to start cooking.
Traditional cooking functions
1. Press the control knob to activate the
appliance.
2. From the main menu, turn the control
knob to select “cooking functions”.
3. Press the control knob to confirm the
selection.
4. Turn the control knob to select a
“traditional” function.
5. Press the control knob to confirm the
selection.
Cooking can be interrupted at any
time by pressing and holding the
control knob for a few seconds.