Smeg A3-7 Manual

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Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice, the description
of the controls and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of
the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified
technician who must install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out
an inspection test.
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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE .............................................................. 54
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................. 56
3. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE................................................................. 58
4. GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE ................................................ 59
5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES ............................................................ 62
6. USING THE COOKING HOB............................................................ 66
7. USING THE OVEN ........................................................................... 68
8. OVEN FUNCTIONS .......................................................................... 74
9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE .................................................... 84
10. EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ................................................ 90
11. INSTALLING THE APPLIANCE ........................................................ 92
12. ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS............................ 100 
						

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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This manual is an integral part of the appliance. It must be kept in its entirety and in an
accessible place for the whole working life of the appliance. We recommend reading this
manual and all information it contains carefully before using the appliance. Installation
must be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with the standards in force. This
appliance is intended for domestic use and conforms to the EC directives currently in
force. The appliance has been built to carry out the following functions: cooking and
heating up food; all other uses are considered unsuitable.
These instructions are valid only for the destination countries whose identifying symbols
are included on the cover of this manual.
Never obstruct the openings and slots provided for ventilation and heat dispersal; this may
cause malfunctions.
Do not use this appliance for heating rooms.
This appliance is marked according to European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
This directive defines the standards for the collection and recycling of waste electrical and
electronic equipment applicable throughout the European union.
The identification plate with technical data, serial number and brand name is located in an
exposed position either in the drawer (where present) or on the back of the appliance. A
copy of the identification plate is included in the booklet. It should be applied to the
appropriate space on the back of the cover. Do not remove this plate for any reason.
Before the appliance is put into operation, all labels and protective films applied on
external surfaces must be removed.
Do not use metallic sponges or sharp scrapers as they will damage the surface. Use
normal non-abrasive products and a wooden or plastic tool if necessary. Rinse thoroughly
and dry using a soft cloth. Do not allow residues of sugary foods (such as jam) to set
inside the oven. If left to set for too long, they might damage the enamel lining of the oven.
Do not use plastic kitchenware or containers. The high temperatures inside the oven could
melt the plastic, damaging the appliance.
Always check that the control knobs are in the “zero” (off) position when you finish using
the appliance. 
						

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Do not use sealed tins or containers in the appliance. Overpressure may occur inside the
containers during cooking, creating a danger of explosion.
Do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil sheets during cooking and
do not place pans or trays on it to avoid damage to the enamelled surface.
Never place saucepans with bases which are not perfectly flat and smooth on the hob.
Unstable cookware can lead to scalding.
Do not rest any weight or sit on the open door of the appliance. Excessive weight may
jeopardise its stability.
The appliance becomes very hot during use. Suitable heat-proof gloves should be worn
for all operations.
Do not use the hob if pyrolysis (where present) is taking place inside the oven.
If you intend to go away for a prolonged period of time, close the mains gas tap or the gas
cylinder tap.
Take care that no objects are stuck in the door of the oven.
Do not open the storage compartment (where present) when the oven is on and still hot.
The temperatures inside it may be very high.
If the surfaces are still very hot during cooking, do not pour water directly onto the trays.
The steam could cause severe burns and damage enamelled surfaces.
All cooking operations must take place with the door closed. The dissipation of heat may
cause hazards.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or things
caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by interference with any
part of the appliance or by the use of non-original spare parts. 
						

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Consult the installation instructions for safety standards on electrical or gas appliances
and for ventilation functions. In your interests and for your safety the law requires that the
installation and servicing of all electrical and gas appliances be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with the standards in force. Our approved installers guarantee a
satisfactory job.
Gas or electrical appliances must always be uninstalled by suitably skilled people.
Before connecting the appliance to the power grid, check the data on the plate against the
data for the grid itself.
If the appliance is installed on a raised platform, secure it using suitable fastening
systems.
Before carrying out installation/maintenance work, make sure that the appliance is
disconnected from the power grid.
If cooking appliances are installed in motor vehicles (for example, camper vans, caravans
etc.), they must only be used when the vehicle is stationary.
Install the appliance so that when opening the drawers or doors of units positioned at the
level of the hob there is no possibility of making contact with pans positioned on top of it.
The plug to be connected to the power supply cable and its socket must be of the same
type and conform to the standards in force. The socket must be accessible after the
appliance has been installed.
Never disconnect the plug by pulling on the cable.
If the power supply cable is damaged, contact the technical assistance centre immediately
and they will replace it.
The appliance must be connected to earth in compliance with electrical system safety
standards.
During use the appliance and its accessible parts become very hot. Take care never to
touch the heating elements. Keep children younger than 8 away from the appliance,
unless under continuous supervision.
Never put inflammable objects in the oven: they could be accidentally ignited and cause
fires. 
						

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The appliance is intended for use by adults. Do not allow children to go near it or play with
it.
This appliance may be used by children from the age of 8 and by people of reduced
physical and mental ability or lacking in experience and knowledge, provided they are
supervised or instructed on the safe use of the appliance and if they understand the
associated risks. Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Do not allow
unsupervised children to perform cleaning or maintenance operations.
Never attempt to repair the appliance. All repairs must be carried out by an authorised
technician or at an authorised service centre. The improper use of tools can cause
hazards.
This appliance must not be controlled using an external timer or remote control system.
Be aware of how rapidly the cooking zones heat up. Do not place empty saucepans on the
heat. Danger of overheating.
Fats and oils can catch fire if they overheat. You are therefore recommended not to 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 saucepan and turn off the cooking zone.
Take care when using additional electrical appliances in the kitchen (e.g. blender, toaster
etc.). Connection cables must not come into contact with hot cooking zones.
Do not use steam jets for cleaning the appliance. 
The steam could reach the electronics, damaging them and causing short-circuits.
Do not spray any spray products near the household appliance while it is in operation. Do
not use spray products while the appliance is still hot. The gases contained in spray cans
may catch fire.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for damage to persons or things
caused by non-observance of the above prescriptions or by interference with any
part of the appliance or by the use of non-original spare parts. 
						

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3. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
3.1 Our environmental care
Pursuant to Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC relating to
the reduction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
appliances, as well as to the disposal of refuse, the crossed out bin symbol on
the appliance indicates that the product, at the end of its working life, must be
collected separately from other refuse. Therefore, the user must consign the
product that has reached the end of its working life to the appropriate selective
collection centres for electrical and electronic refuse, or deliver it back to the
retailer when purchasing an equivalent product, on a one for one basis.
Adequate selective collection for the subsequent forwarding of the
decommissioned product to recycling, treatment and ecologically compatible
disposal contributes to avoiding possible negative effects on the environment
and on health and promotes the recycling of the materials of which the
appliance consists. Illicit disposal of the product by the user will lead to the
application of administrative sanctions.
The product does not contain substances in quantities sufficient to be
considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance with
current European directives.
3.2 Your environmental care
Our products packaging is made of non-polluting materials, therefore
compatible with the environment and recyclable. Please help by disposing of the
packaging correctly. You can obtain the addresses of collection, recycling and
disposal centres from your retailer or from the competent local organisations.
Do not discard the packaging or any part of it, or leave it unattended. It can
constitute a suffocation hazard for children, especially the plastic bags.
Your old appliance also needs to be disposed of correctly.
Important: hand over your appliance to the local agency authorised for the
collection of electrical appliances no longer in use. Correct disposal enables
intelligent recovery of valuable materials.
Before disposing of your appliance it is important to remove doors and leave
shelves in the same position as for use, to ensure that children cannot
accidentally become trapped inside during play. It is also necessary to cut the
connecting cable to the power grid, removing it along with the plug. 
						

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4. GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
1 Cooking hob6 Fa n
2 Control panel7 Oven light
3 Oven seal8 Storage compartment
4 Main oven door
 Frame shelf
5 Auxiliary oven door 
						

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4.1 Description of the controls on the front panel
1 Programming clock
The programming clock makes it possible to display the current time or to set a
timer or a programmed cooking operation.
2 Main oven thermostat knob
The cooking temperature is selected by turning the knob clockwise to the
required setting, between the maximum and the minimum settings.
3 Main oven thermostat indicator light
The indicator light comes on to indicate that the oven is heating up. When this
light goes out, the preset heating temperature has been reached. When the light
flashes regularly, it means that the temperature inside the oven is kept steady on
the set level.
4 Function selection knob
The ovens various functions are suitable for different cooking modes. After
selecting the required function, set the cooking temperature using the
thermostat knob. For more information on cooking functions, see: “8. OVEN
FUNCTIONS”.
5 Hob burners control knob
To light the flame, press the knob and turn it anti-clockwise to the maximum
flame symbol ( ). To adjust the flame, turn the knob to the zone between the
maximum ( ) and the minimum ( ) settings. To turn off the burner, return the
knob to the   position. 
						

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This knob allows to adjust the power of the barbeque grill on the hob. 
Place the knob to any position from “1” to “9” to activate the heating element.
The indicator light comes on to indicate that the heating element is operating.
To switch off the heating element return the knob to the “0” position.
7 Barbeque resistance indicator light
The indicator light comes on to indicate that the barbeque resistance is
operating.
8 Auxiliary oven variable grill
Place the auxiliary oven thermostat knob on symbol   or  .
Turn the variable grill knob clockwise to the required position.
9 Auxiliary oven variable grill indicator light
The indicator light comes on to indicate that the grill has been activated.
10 Auxiliary oven thermostat knob
The cooking temperature is selected by turning the knob clockwise to the
required setting, between 50°C and 220°C.
11 Auxiliary oven thermostat indicator light
The indicator light comes on to indicate that the auxiliary oven is heating up.
When this light goes out, the preset heating temperature has been reached.
When the light flashes regularly, it means that the temperature inside the oven is
kept steady on the set level. 
						

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5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
NOTE: Some models are not provided with all accessories.
WOK reduction: useful when using a wok.
Wide rack: useful for holding cooking
containers. It can be placed on top of a tray for
cooking foods which may drip.
Narrow rack: useful for cooking small sized
food, such as meat. It can be placed on top of a
tray for cooking foods which may drip.
Tr a y : useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above. Necessary when using the
rotisserie.
Rotisserie supports: They support the
rotisserie rod of the main oven.
Rotisserie frame: It supports the rotisserie rod
of the auxiliary oven.