Smeg Sa987cx2 Manual

							OWNER’S
MANUAL
Before operating this oven, please read
these manual completely.
To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD
inside the oven cavity.
MICROWAVE
CONVECTION/ GRILL OVEN
SA987CX-2 
						

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the dooropen since
open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any objectbetween the oven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c) WARNING :If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent
person : (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches(broken or
loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) WARNING :It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves
the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure
to microwave energy.
(e) WARNING :Liquids and other foods must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
(f) WARNING :This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are aged
from 8 years and above and supervised.
(g) WARNING :When the appliance is operated in the combination
mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the  temperature generated. ( if provided ) 
						

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• INSTALLATION AND EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................ 3
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 4
• WHICH UTENSILS CAN BE USED IN THE OVEN?........................................................... 7
• COOKING INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................8
• ZERO STAND-BY - HOW IT WORKS  .................................................................................9
• CONTROL PANEL............................................................................................................. 10
• ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................. 11
• BEFORE OPERATION ...................................................................................................... 12
SETTING THE LANGUAGE  ..............................................................................................12
STAND-BY 0 MODE  ........................................................................................................13
• OPERATION ...................................................................................................................... 14
MICROWAVE COOKING  ...................................................................................................14
GRILL COOKING ............................................................................................................... 15
CONVECTION COOKING (with pre-heat) ......................................................................... 16
CONVECTION COOKING (traditional cooking) ................................................................. 17
COMBINATION COOKING ................................................................................................ 18
AUTO DEFROST ............................................................................................................... 21
CAKE ................................................................................................................................. 22
CRUSTY .............................................................................................................................25
AUTO COOK......................................................................................................................27
KITCHEN TIMER  ...............................................................................................................29
MEMORY COOK ............................................................................................................... 30
SPEEDY COOK ................................................................................................................. 30
LESS, MORE .....................................................................................................................30
MANUAL COOLING........................................................................................................... 31
SCROLL SPEED CONTROL ............................................................................................. 31
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING ...............................................32
ABNORMAL MESSAGE .....................................................................................................32
ARCING ............................................................................................................................. 32
• GENERAL GUIDE LINES ...................................................................................................33
• KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN ................................................................................................. 34
• BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE .................................................................................. 35
• QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS .......................................................................................... 36
• SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................. 37
• DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT ...............................37 
						

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INSTALLATION AND EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS
How to examine your microwave oven after unpacking.
Unpack oven, remove all packing material, and examine the
oven for any damage such as dents, broken door, latches or
cracks in the door. Do not remove the film from inside the door.
Notify dealer immediately if the oven is damaged. Do not install if
the oven is damaged.
Where to place your microwave oven.
1. Place the oven on a flat and stable surface.
2. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it
has been tested in a cabinet.
3. Surface of the oven is protected by a plastic film which should
be removed before using.
4. Leave space behind and sides and upper of the oven. All air
vents should be kept a clearance.
If all vents are covered during operation, the oven may
overheat and, eventually, lead to oven failure.
5. Keep away from radio and TV sets. If the oven is located close
to a TV, radio interference may result.
6. Keep away from heating appliances and water taps. Keep the
oven away from hot air, steam or splash when choosing a
place to position it, or the insulation might be adversely
affected and breakdowns occur.
7. THE MINIMUM HEIGHT
OF FREE SPACE
NECESSARY ABOVE
THE TOP SURFACE OF
THE OVEN IS MINIMUM
170MM.
Prior to use (If your oven has a grill element)
In order to protect your oven during transportation and storage,
the grill element is covered with a protective coating. To remove
this coating the grill element must be heated for 5 minutes. This
procedure will produce some bad odours as the protective
coating on the element disappears.
To remove the coating, use the following procedures:
1. Place an overproof and microwave safe bowl, containing
200cc of water or more, in the oven.
2. Press the convection button.
3. Set the time to 5 minutes.
4. Press the start button.
5. When the 5 minutes has elapsed, an acoustic signal sounds.
Note:
The protective coating has now been removed and the oven is
ready to use. Please be aware that your oven now is very hot.
6. Open the oven door and remove the bowl with water (use
oven gloves when removing the bowl).
-WARNING:Only allow children to use the oven without
supervision when adequate instructions have been given so
that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and
understands the hazards of improper use.
Electrical Connection
WARNING-THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
REFER TO RATING PLATE FOR VOLTAGE AND CHECK
THAT THE APPLIANCE VOLTAGE CORRESPONDS WITH
THE SUPPLY VOLTAGE IN YOUR HOME.
We recommend the use of good quality plugs and wall sockets
that can be switched off when the machine is not in use.
IMPORTANT-The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance
are coloured in accordance with the following code
GREEN AND YELLOW-EARTH
BLUE-NEUTRAL
BROWN-LIVE
As the colour of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
• This oven requires a current of approximately 10amperes,
240V, 50Hz.
• Power supply cord is about 1.2 meters long.
• The voltage used must be the same as specified on this oven.
Using a higher voltage may result in a fire or other accident
causing oven damage. Using low voltage will cause slow
cooking. We are not responsible for damage resulting from use
of this oven with a voltage of ampere fuse other than those
specified.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard. 
The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or the earth symbol       or coloured GREEN AND
YELLOW, or GREEN.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK,
or BLUE.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED , or
BROWN.
If the terminals in the plug are unmarked or you are in any doubt
as to the correct connections, consult a qualified electrician.
If you do not make the proper electrical connections you will
damage your microwave oven and possibly injure yourself.
Neither the manufacturer nor the supplier are liable if this
happens.
MOULDED PLUGS
Should it be necessary to remove a moulded on plug from the
mains cable, it should be cut off and replaced with a suitable
replacement.
The moulded plug cannot be used for any other appliance,
therefore remove the fuse and dispose immediately and safely to
prevent anyone, especially children from plugging it in to a wall
socket, which will create a safety hazard.
Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential
that this operation be carried out by a qualified electrician and
should only be replaced with a flexible cord obtained from the
manufacturer. 
						

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING : To prevent fire, burns, electric shock and other
warnings:
Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to
follow and safeguards to assure high performance from this
oven:
1. Do not use the oven for any reason
other than food preparation, such
as for drying clothes, paper, or any
other nonfood items or for sterilizing
purposes.
2. Do not use the oven when empty,
this could damage the oven.
3. Do not use the oven cavity for any
type of storage, such as papers,
cookbook, cookware, etc.
4. Do not operate the oven without
the metal tray in place. Be sure it is
properly sitting on the rotating base.
5. Make sure you remove caps or lids
prior to cooking when you cook
food sealed in bottles.
6. Do not put foreign material
between the oven surface and door.
It could result in excessive leakage
of microwave energy.
7. Do not use recycled paper products
for cooking. They may contain
impurities which could cause sparks
and/or fires when used during
cooking.
8. Do not pop popcorn unless popped
in a microwave approved popcorn
popper or unless its commerciallypackaged and recommended
especially for microwave ovens.
Microwave popped corn produces a
lower yield than conventional
popping; there will be a number of
unpopped kernels. Do not use oil
unless specified by the
manufacturer.
9. Do not cook any food surrounded
by a membrane, such as egg yolks,
potatoes, chicken livers, etc.,
without first piercing them several
times with a fork.
10. Do not pop popcorn longer than
the manufacturers directions.
(popping time is generally below 3
minutes). Longer cooking does not
yield more popped corn, it can
cause scorchings and fire.
Also, the cooking tray can become
too hot to handle or may break.
11. If smoke is  emitted, switch off or
unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any
flames.
12. When heating food in plastic or
paper containers, keep an eye on
the oven due to the possibility of
ignition. 
						

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13. The contents of feeding bottles and
baby food jars shall be stirred or
shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
14. Always test the temperature of food
or drink which has been heated in a
microwave oven before you give it
to somebody, especially to children
or elderly people. This is important
because things which have been
heated in a microwave oven carry
on getting hotter even though the
microwave oven cooking has
stopped.
15. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-
boiled eggs should   not be heated
in microwave ovens since they may
explode, even after microwave
heating has ended;
16. Keep the waveguide cover clean at
all times. Wipe the oven interior
with a soft damp cloth after each
use. If you leave grease or fat
anywhere in the cavity it may
overheat, smoke or even catch fire
when next using the oven.
17. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying
as you cannot control the
temperature and doing so may lead
to overheating and fire.
18. Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.To reduce the risk of injury to
persons:
a) Do not overheat the liquid.
b) Stir the liquid both before and
halfway through heating it
c) Do not use straight-sided
containers with narrow necks.
d) After heating, allow the container
to stand in the microwave oven
for a short time before removing
the container.
e) Use extreme care when inserting
a spoon or other utensil into the
container.
19. This appliance is not intended for
use by persons(including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person  responsible
for their safety.
20. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
21. Only use utensils that are suitable
for use in microwave ovens.
22.During use the appliance becomess
hot. Care should be taken to  avoid
touching heating elements inside
the oven.
23. Do not use a steam cleaner in the
oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 
						

							6 11. Do not use the oven for any reason other than food
preparation, such as for drying clothes, paper, or any
other nonfood items or for sterilizing purposes.
They may catch on fire.
12. Do not use the oven when empty, this could damage the
oven. 
13. Do not use the oven cavity for any type of storage, such
as papers, cookbook, cookware, etc.
14. Do not operate the oven without the turntable tray in
place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base.
15. Be caution when removing the turntable tray after cooking
meats that may have caused an accumulation of grease
in the tray.
16. Unlike microwave-only ovens, this oven may become hot
on the cabinet and oven door.
Always use hot pads or oven mitts when placing or
removing food and/or accessories from the oven.
Be cautions about touching parts other then control panel
during or immediately following grill or combination
cooking.
17. If the oven is hot from combination cooking, do not use
plastic or Styrofoam cookware for microwave cooking.
They may melt.
18. Do not use recycled paper products for cooking.
They may contain impurities which could cause sparks
and/or fires when used during cooking.
19. Do not continue to cook with metal utensils if sparking
appears. See Accessories section on page 7 for proper
use of cookware.
10. Do not leave the oven unattended during short cooking
times. Overcooking  and fire may result.
11. Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such
as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers, etc., without first
piercing them several times with a fork.
12. Do not pop popcorn unless popped in a microwave
approved popcorn popper or unless its commercially
packaged and recommended especially for microwave
ovens. Microwave popped corn produces a lower yield
than conventional popping; there will be a number of
unpopped kernels. Do not use oil unless specified by the
manufacturer.
13. Do not attempt to operate this appliance with the door
open.
14. Do not attempt to remove covers, panels, etc.
15. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated or
cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other 
combustible materials.16. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
17. Microwave heating of berverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container.
18. Make sure you remove caps or lids prior to cooking when
you cook food sealed in bottles.
19. Do not put foreign material between the oven surface and
door. It could result in excessive leakage of microwave
energy.
20. Do not pop popcorn longer than the manufacturers
directions. (popping time is generally below 3 minutes).
Longer cooking does not yield more popped corn, it can
cause scorchings and fire.
Also, the cooking tray can become too hot to handle or
may break.
21. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an
eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
22. Always test the temperature of food or drink which has
been heated in a microwave oven before you give it to
somebody, especially to children or elderly people. This is
important because things which have been heated in a
microwave oven carry on getting hotter even though the
microwave oven cooking has stopped.
23. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should
not be heated in microwave ovens since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended;
24. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the
oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you
leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may
overheat, smoke or even catch fire when next using the
oven.
25. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control
the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating
and fire.
26. During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be
taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.
27. Do not use a steam cleaner in the oven.
General Use
Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to follow and safeguards to assure top performance from this
oven: 
						

							71. Eggs
Never cook eggs in their shells. Steam will build up inside
the shell during cooking and the egg will explode.
If you want to cook or reheat eggs which have not been
broken up by scrambling or mixing, you must always
pierce the yolks or these will also explode. You should
slice shelled hard boiled eggs before you reheat them in
your microwave oven.
2. Piercing
Always pierce food which has a skin or membrane, for
example, potatoes, tomatoes, apples, sausages etc. If you
dont pierce them, steam will build up inside and they may
explode.
3. Lids
Always remove the lids of jars and containers and take
away food containers, before you cook using your
microwave oven. If you dont, then steam and pressure
might build up inside and cause an explosion even after
the microwave cooking has stopped.
Shallow containers give more even cooking results.
Utensils made of china and ceramic excellent to use in your
microwave oven. Most types of glass are also very good.
Lead crystal glass can crack and should therefore, not be
used. Plastics and paper can also be used, provided they can
withstand the temperature of the heated food. For cooking
only use plastics, which will withstand a temperature of over
120˚C, e.g. polypropene and polyamide. Some plastic
materials, e.g. melamine, will be heated by the microwave,
and be damaged. To find out if a certain container is suitable,
the following simple test can be made:
Place the empty container and a glass of water inside the
microwave oven. The water is needed because the oven
must not be operated empty or with empty containers only.
Let the oven work on full power for one minute. A suitable
container will only be lukewarm.
Metal containers, e.g. saucepans or frying pans should not
be used in microwave ovens. Nor should plates or vessels
with decorations be used since metal e.g. gold, might be part
of the decoration and such decorations will be damaged.
Small pieces of aluminiuum foil can be
used, but only to shield the areas that
would over-cook (e.g. for covering chicken
wings, leg tips and fish tails) but the foil
must not touch the side of the oven as
damage may occur.
Microwave function only
Utensils and cooking containers used in a microwave oven
should be of a material that does not act as a barrier to
microwave energy. Generally this means that you should cook
in either (paper), plastic, glass or ceramic. Metal pans reflect
microwave energy and inhibit cooking, and should not be used.
In addition to material, the shape of the container should also
be considered. Round oval shapes give the most even
cooking. Square or rectangular containers may over-cook
foods in the corners because more energy is absorbed there.
TO AVOID EXPLOSION AND SUDDEN BOILIING
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
WHICH UTENSIL CAN BE USED IN THE OVEN?
WARNING
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be
boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling
or boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present. this could result in
very hot liquids suddenly boiling over when a spoon or other
utensilis is inserted into the liquid.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a) Do not overheat the liquid.
b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it
c) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
d) After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing the
container.
e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
Caution:
• There are a number of accessories available on the 
market. Before you buy, make sure they are suitable 
for microwave use.
• When you put food in the microwave oven, make sure
that  food, food supports or covering do not come in
direct contact with any of the internal walls or the ceiling
of the cavity since discolouration may take place.
Glass (general) No Yes (1) No
Glass (heat resistant) Yes Yes Yes
Glass-ceramic and
ceramic (heat resistant) Yes Yes (1) Yes (1)
Earthenware Yes Yes Yes
China (heat resistant) Yes Yes Yes
Plastic (general) No Yes (2) No
Plastic (heat resistant) Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2)
Aluminium foil containers
/aluminium foil Yes Yes (3) Yes
Metal baking tins Yes (4) No Yes (4)
Metal (pots.pans, etc) Yes  No No
Paper No Yes No
1. Without metal parts or metal trims.
2. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain temperatures.
Check carefully!
3. It is possible to use aluminium foil to shield deliate areas of
food (this prevents over-cooking).
4. Metal tins can be used in the combination methods,
however if these are very deep, they will greatly reduce the
efficiency, as metal shields the microwave energy from the
food.
MaterialGrill &
Convection
cookingMicrowave
cookingCombined
cooking 
						

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COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by
the dish used. 
Care must therefore be taken choosing the utensil. If the utensil is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. 
The following table lists various of utensil and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven.
●: Recommended use
▲ : Limited Use
✕: Not Recommended Utensil Safe Comments
Aluminium foil
Crust plate
China and earthenware
Disposable polyester 
cardboard dishes
Fast-food packaging
• Polystyrene cups containers
• Paper bags or newspaper
• Recycled paper or metal trims
Glassware
• Oven-to-table ware
• Fine glassware
• Glass jars
Metal
• Dishes
• Freezer bag twist ties
Paper
• Plates, cups, napkins and 
Kitchen paper
• Recycled paper
Plastic
• Containers
• Cling film
• Freezer bags
Wax or grease-proof paperCan be used in small quantities to protect areas against
overcooking. Arcing can occur if the foil is too close to
the oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Do not preheat for more than 8minutes.
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china
are usually suitable, unless deco-rated with a metal trim.
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes.
Can be used to warm food. Overheating may cause the
polystyrene to melt.
May catch fire.
May cause arcing.
Can be used, unless decorated with a metal trim.
Can be used to warm foods or liquids. 
Delicate glass may break or crack if heated suddenly.
Must remove the lid. Suitable for warming only.
May cause arcing or fire.
For short cooking times and warming. Also to absorb
excess moisture.
May cause arcing.
Particularly if heat-resistant thermoplastic. Some other
plastics may warp or discolour at high temperatures. Do
not use Melamine plastic.
Can be used to retain moisture. Should not touch the
food. 
Take care when removing the film as hot steam will
escape.
Only if boilable or oven-proof. Should not be airtight.
Prick with a fork, if necessary.
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What is Stand-by Power ...
This oven has a special feature that can reduce stand-by power consumption by not unplugging or totally
switching off.
So the oven will get turned off automatically when not in use for 10 minutes after finishing working. Although the
oven is always plugged in, the oven does not consume energy in power save mode at all. When a user will open
the door once, the oven wake up out of power save mode and get ready to work.
Stand-by power refers to the electric power consumed by electronic and electrical appliances while they are
switched off or in a stand-by mode.
ZERO STAND-BY - HOW IT WORKS
1. Now unplugged. 2. Connect its power cord to an outlet.
but its display will not turn on.3. Open the door for using the oven.
and then its display will turn on.
How to turn on the oven at first ...
1. The oven will get turned off
automatically when not in use for 10
minutes after finishing working 2. Open the door for using the oven.
and then its display will turn on.
How to turn on the oven after working ...