Smeg SFA4920MCB 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 First use 15
3.3 Using the accessories 15
3.4 Using the oven 16
3.5 Cooking functions 18
3.6 Special functions and automatic programs 28
3.7 Secondary menu 33
4 Cleaning and maintenance 35
4.1 Instructions 35
4.2 Cleaning the surfaces 35
4.3 Ordinary daily cleaning 35
4.4 Food stains or residues 36
4.5 Drying 36
4.6 Cleaning the door glazing 36
4.7 Cleaning the inside of the oven 36
4.8 Vapour Clean: Assisted oven cleaning (on some models only) 38
5 Installation 40
5.1 Electrical connection 40
5.2 Cable replacement 40
5.3 Positioning 41
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maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE.
1 Instructions
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 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 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.

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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
(e.g. drying clothes, warming
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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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 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
Temperature knob (1)
This knob is used to select:
• Microwave power level
• Cooking temperature
• Function's duration
• Programmed cooking procedures
• Current time
• Switching on or off of the appliance
internal lamp.
Display (2)
Displays the current time, the selected
cooking function, power and temperature
and any time set.
Function knob (3)
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 oven light comes on when the door is
opened or any function is selected. To save
energy, the lamp will remain on for one
minute at the beginning of each cooking
cycle (this feature can be disabled through
the secondary menu).
Turn the temperature 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 compartment in order
to reach the food and heat it.
Heating takes place through the process of
friction between the molecules contained in
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).

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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 top of the oven tray;
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 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
High temperature inside the oven
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 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 to cook
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 enamelled
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
compartment.
• Do not pour water directly onto very hot
trays.

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Materials suitable for microwaves
In general, in order for 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 cookware is
suitable for use with microwave cooking
carry out this simple test:
1. Remove all accessories from the oven
compartment.
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 cookware must
be either cold or slightly warm. If the
cookware is hot then it should be
considered unsuitable for microwave
use.
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.
In case cling 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 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 without metal
decorations.
The microwave function can be
used without any food inside the
oven only for this test.
Unsuitable cookware
Risk of damages 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 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.
For the first heating use a
traditional function and not a
microwave function.
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 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 the microwave to heat or
reheat liquids, the boiling process may be
delayed. 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
Display
Clock indicator light
Minute minder timer indicator light
Timed cooking with delayed start
indicator light
Timed cooking indicator light
Child lock indicator light
Showroom indicator light
Eco-logic indicator light
Microwave indicator light
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 combined and traditional
functions.

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Operating modes
Stand-by: When no function is selected, the
display shows the current time and the
symbol .
ON: When any function starts the display
shows the current settings such as
temperature, duration, microwave power
level and the temperature level reached.
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 is selected:
1. Microwave power level.
2. Function duration.
If a combination function is selected:
1. Temperature.
2. Function duration.
3. Microwave power level.
If a traditional function is selected:
1. Temperature
2. Minute minder timer duration.
3. Function duration.
4. Programmed cooking duration (if timed
cooking has been selected).
5. Time display.

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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 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
decrease more quickly keep the knob
turned to the right or left).
4. To confirm the settings press the
temperature knob.
3.5 Cooking functions
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.
For microwave cooking, the food
must be placed in a container on
the rack on the first shelf.
IT IS NOT RECOMMENDED TO
COOK FOOD IN A
CONTAINER RESTING ON THE
BOTTOM OF THE COOKING
COMPARTMENT.
For best results, with prolonged
microwave and combined
cooking, it is best to stir foods once
or twice.

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Microwave:
1. Select the microwave function using
the function knob.
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 function knob to start
microwave cooking.
7. At the end of the cooking time the display
will indicate the word Stop.
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.
Turn the temperature knob to set an
additional cooking time.
Press the function knob to start
cooking.
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.

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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.
Combination
1. Select a combination function using the
function knob (see Display).
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 function knob to start
combination cooking.
Power (W) Useful for
100
Defrosting food
200
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. These functions are
indicated by the switching on of a
traditional function symbol together
with the microwave function
indicator light .
With the combination
Microwave+Grill function, given
the type of cooking and in order to
cook more quickly preheating is
not performed.

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Combination functions list
Traditional cooking functions
1. Select a traditional cooking function
using the function knob (see Display).
2. If you want to change the default
temperature then press the temperature
knob.
3. Turn the knob to set the temperature.
4. Press the function knob to start the
traditional cooking function.
Traditional functions list
Improper use
Risk of damages 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.
Eco
The combination of the fan and the
circular heating element, in ECO
mode, is particularly indicated for
cooking on a single shelf, with
reduced power consumption.
Convection
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.

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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.
Fan assisted
The operation of the fan, combined
with traditional cooking, ensures
consistent 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 1st and
3rd shelves).
Fan 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. pork hock).
Baker's function
The combination of the fan with just
the bottom 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.
Fan forced
The combination of the fan and the
circular heating 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 type of cooking. Hot air
circulation ensures instant and even
distribution of heat. It will be
possible, for instance, to cook fish,
vegetables and biscuits
simultaneously (on different levels)
without odours and flavours
mingling.
Supercook
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.