Smeg A4BL-81 User manual

Contents

1 Instructions 58

1.1 General safety instructions 58

1.2 Identification plate 62

1.3 Manufacturer liability 62

1.4 Appliance purpose 62

1.5 This user manual 62

1.6 Disposal 63

1.7 How to read the user manual 63

2 Description 64

2.1 General Description 64

2.2 Cooking hob 65

2.3 Control panel 65

2.4 Other parts 67

2.5 Available accessories 67

3 Use 70

3.1 Instructions 70

3.2 First use 71

3.3 Using the accessories 71

3.4 Using the hob 74

3.5 Using the ovens 76

3.6 Using the storage compartment 78

3.7 Cooking advice 79

3.8 Programmer clock 80

4 Cleaning and maintenance 85

4.1 Instructions 85

4.2 Cleaning the appliance 85

4.3 Removing the doors 86

4.4 Cleaning the door glazing 87

4.5 Cleaning the inside of the ovens 87

4.6 Vapor Clean: assisted oven cleaning (main oven only) 90

4.7 Extraordinary maintenance 92

5 Installation 93

5.1 Gas connection (not valid for the UK) 93

5.2 Adaptation to different types of gas 96

5.3 Electrical connection 101

5.4 Positioning 103

5.5 Instructions for the installer 106

We advise you to read this manual carefully, which contains all the instructions for

maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.

For further information on the product: www.smeg.com

Instructions

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 moving food

inside the oven.

• Never try to put out a fire or flames

with water: turn off the appliance

and smother the flames with a fire

blanket or other appropriate

cover.

• This appliance may be used by

children aged at least 8 and by

people of reduced physical,

sensory or mental capacity, or

lacking in experience in the use of

electrical appliances, provided

that they are supervised or

instructed by adults who are

responsible for their safety.

• Children must never play with the

appliance.

• Keep children under the age of 8

at a safe distance unless they are

constantly supervised.

• Keep children under the age of 8

away from the appliance when it

is in use.

• Cleaning and maintenance must

not be carried out by

unsupervised children.

• Make sure that the flame-spreader

crowns are correctly positioned in

their seats with their respective

burner caps.

• Be aware of how rapidly the

cooking zones heat up. Do not

place empty pans on the heat.

Danger of overheating.

• 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.

• Cooking process should always

be kept under control. A short

cooking process must be

continuously surveyed.

• While cooking do not place metal

objects, such as cutlery or dishes

on the hob surface as they may

overheat.

• Do not insert pointed metal objects

(cutlery or utensils) into the slots in

the appliance.

• Do not pour water directly on very

hot trays.

• Keep the oven door closed during

cooking.

Instructions

• 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 open the storage

compartment (where present)

when the oven is on and still hot.

• The items inside the storage

compartment could be very hot

after using the oven.

• DO NOT USE OR STORE

FLAMMABLE MATERIALS IN

THE STORAGE

COMPARTMENT (IF AVAILABLE)

OR NEAR THE APPLIANCE.

• DO NOT USE AEROSOLS IN

THE VICINITY OF THIS

APPLIANCE WHILST IT IS IN

USE.

• Switch off the appliance after use.

• DO NOT MODIFY THIS

APPLIANCE.

• Before any operation on the

appliance (installation,

maintenance, positioning or

movement) always wear PPM.

• Before performing any operation

on the appliance, switch off the

power supply.

• Have qualified personnel 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 a qualified technician.

• 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 abrasive or corrosive

detergents (e.g. scouring

powders, stain removers and

metallic sponges) on glass parts.

• Use wooden or plastic utensils.

• Racks and trays should be inserted

as far as they will go into the side

guides. The mechanical safety

locks that prevent them from being

removed must face downwards

and towards the back of the oven.

• Do not sit on the appliance.

• 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 overheat and take fire. Be

very careful.

• Never leave objects on the

cooking surface.

Instructions

• DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE

TO HEAT ROOMS FOR ANY

REASON.

• Do not spray any spray products

near the oven.

• Do not use plastic cookware or

containers for cooking.

• Do not place sealed tins or

containers in the oven cavity.

• Remove all trays and racks which

are not required during cooking.

• Do not cover the bottom of the

oven cavity with aluminium or tin

foil sheets.

• Do not place pans or trays directly

on the bottom of the oven cavity.

• 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 place

pans or trays on the internal

glazing pane.

• Cooking vessels or griddle plates

should be placed inside the

perimeter of the hob.

• All pans must have smooth, flat

bottoms.

• If any liquid does boil over or spill,

remove the excess from the hob.

• Take care not to spill acid

substances such as lemon juice or

vinegar on the hob.

• Do not put empty pans or frying

pans on switched on cooking

zones.

• Do not use steam jets to clean the

appliance.

• Do not use rough or abrasive

materials or sharp metal scrapers.

• Do not use cleaning products

containing chlorine, ammonia or

bleach on parts made of steel or

that have metallic surface finishes

(e.g. anodizing, nickel- or

chromium-plating).

• Do not use abrasive or corrosive

detergents (e.g. scouring

powders, stain removers and

metallic sponges) on glass parts.

• Do not wash the removable

components such as the hob

grids, flame-spreader crowns and

burner caps in a dishwasher.

• Never use the oven door to lever

the appliance into place when

fitting.

• Avoid exerting too much pressure

on the door when open.

• Do not use the handle to lift or

move this appliance.

Instructions

Installation

• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE

INSTALLED IN A BOAT OR

CARAVAN.

• This appliance must not be

installed on a pedestal.

• Position the appliance into the

cabinet cut-out with the help of a

second person.

• To prevent any possible

overheating, the appliance should

not be installed behind a

decoration door or a panel.

• Have the gas connection

performed by authorised staff.

• Installation using a hose must be

carried out so that the length of

the hose does not exceed

2 metres when fully extended for

steel hoses and 1.5 metres for

rubber hoses.

• The hoses should not come into

contact with moving parts and

should not be crushed in any way.

• If required, use a pressure

regulator that complies with

current regulations.

• After carrying out any operation,

check that the tightening torque of

gas connections is between

10 Nm and 15 Nm.

• At the end of the installation, check

for any leaks with a soapy

solution, never with a flame.

• Have the electrical connection

performed by authorised

technicians.

• The appliance must be connected

to ground in compliance with

electrical system safety standards.

• Use cables withstanding a

temperature of at least 90°C.

• The tightening torque of the screws

of the terminal board leads must

be 1.5 - 2 Nm.

• Before installation, make sure that

the local distribution conditions

(nature and pressure of the gas)

and the adjustment of the

appliance are compatible;

• The adjustment conditions for this

appliance are shown on the gas

setting label.

• This appliance is not connected to

an exhaust system for combustion

products. It must be installed and

connected in compliance with the

current installation regulations.

Special attention should be paid

to the relevant requirements as for

ventilation.

Instructions

For this appliance

• Ensure that the appliance is

switched off before replacing the

bulb.

• 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 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.

1.3 Manufacturer liability

The manufacturer declines all liability

for damage to persons or property

caused by:

• use of the appliance other than

that specified;

• failure to comply with the

instructions in the user manual;

• tampering with any part of the

appliance;

• the 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.

•The appliance is not designed to

operate with external timers or with

remote-control systems.

1.5 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.

Instructions

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.

• Deliver the appliance to the appropriate

recycling centre for electrical and

electronic equipment waste, or return it to

the retailer when purchasing an

equivalent product, on a one for one

basis.

Our appliances are packaged in non-

polluting and recyclable materials.

• Deliver the packing materials to the

appropriate recycling centre.

1.7 How to read the user manual

This user manual uses the following reading

conventions:

1. Sequence of instructions for use.

• Standalone instruction.

Power voltage

Danger of electrocution

• Disconnect the mains power supply.

• Unplug the appliance.

Plastic packaging

Danger of suffocation

• Do not leave the packaging or any part

of it unattended.

• Do not let children play with the plastic

bags.

Instructions

General information on this user

manual, on safety and final

disposal.

Description

Description of the appliance and its

accessories.

Use

Information on the use of the

appliance and its accessories.

Cleaning and maintenance

Information for proper cleaning and

maintenance of the appliance.

Installation

Information for the qualified

technician: Installation, operation

and inspection.

Safety instructions

Information

Advice

Description

2 Description

2.1 General Description

1 Cooking hob

2 Control panel

3 Oven light

4 Seal

5 Pizza plate

6 Main oven door

7 “Pizza” oven door

8 Fan

9 Storage compartment

Rack/tray support frame shelf

Description

2.2 Cooking hob

AUX = Auxiliary

SR = Semi-rapid

FB = Fish Kettle Burner

R= Rapid

UR2 = Ultra-rapid

BBQ = Barbecue plate

2.3 Control panel

1 Programmer clock

Useful for displaying the current time, setting

programmed cooking operations and

programming the minute minder timer.

2 Main oven temperature knob

This knob allows you to select the cooking

temperature.

Turn the knob clockwise to the required

value, between the minimum and maximum

setting.

3 Main oven indicator light

The indicator light comes on to indicate that

the oven is heating up. It turns off as soon as

it reaches the set temperature. It flashes

regularly to indicate that the temperature set

inside the oven is kept constant.

4 Main oven function knob

The oven's various functions are suitable for

different cooking methods. After selecting

the required function, set the cooking

temperature using the temperature knob.

Description

5 Hob burner knobs

Useful for lighting and adjusting the hob

burners.

Press and turn the knobs anti-clockwise to

the value to light the relative burners.

Turn the knobs to the zone between the

maximum and minimum setting to

adjust the flame.

Return the knobs to the position to turn

off the burners.

6 Barbecue knob

Adjusts the power of the barbecue element

on the hob.

Turn the knob to any position from 1to 9to

activate the heating element.

7 Barbecue indicator light

Turns on to indicate that the barbecue

heating element is on. It turns off as soon as

it reaches the set temperature. It flashes

regularly to indicate that the temperature set

for the element is kept constant.

8 “Pizza” oven timer knob

This knob enables manual cooking or a

timer to be set; the timer automatically

switches off only the “pizza” oven at the

end of cooking.

To set the cooking time, turn the knob

clockwise until it reaches the required

position and then set the required cooking

function and temperature.

The numbers indicated are minutes. The

adjustment is progressive and intermediate

positions between the figures can be used.

At the end of the timed cooking operation,

a buzzer will sound and switch off

automatically after 3-4 seconds.

9 “Pizza” oven temperature knob

This knob allows you to select the cooking

temperature.

Turn the knob clockwise to the required

value, between the minimum and maximum

setting.

10 “Pizza” oven indicator light

The indicator light comes on to indicate that

the oven is heating up. It turns off as soon as

it reaches the set temperature. It flashes

regularly to indicate that the temperature set

inside the oven is kept constant.

11 “Pizza” oven function knob

The oven's various functions are suitable for

different cooking methods. After selecting

the required function, set the cooking

temperature using the temperature knob.

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