Smeg Sa987cx2 Manual

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CONTROL PANEL
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DISPLAY WINDOW
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MICROWAVEindicator, showing
microwaving in progress.
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DEFROSTindicator, showing
defrosting in progress.
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GRILL(upper grill heater) indicator,
showing grilling in progress.
4 4
GRILL(lower grill heater) indicator,
showing grilling in progress.
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CONVECTIONindicator, showing
convectioning in progress.
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%percentage microwave power level
indicator.
BUTTONS
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Language :Press to select the
language.
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Kitchen Timer :Use to set Kitchen
Timer.
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Less :Use to remove time from
cooking.
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More :Use to add time to cooking.
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Memory :Use to set favorite cooking
mode.
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Cake :Press to select cake menu.
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Crusty :Press to select crusty menu.
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Auto Cook :Press to select auto cook
menu.
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M/W :Press to select microwave
power level.
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GRILL :Press to select grill.
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COMBI :Press to select combi
cooking mode.
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CONVECTION :Press to select
convection temperature.
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AUTO DEFROST :Press to select
defrost menu.
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Dial knob :Use to set time, weight
and quantity.
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STOP / CLEAR :Press once to stop a
programme, and twice to cancel a
programme.
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START / SPEEDY COOK :Press to
start a programme, also for speedy
start (each press adds 30 seconds
microwave cooking time). 
						

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ACCESSORIES
This oven comes equipped with several accessories.
They can be used in various ways to facilitate cooking.
■Rotating base
This fits over the shaft in the center of the oven’s cavity floor.
This to remain in the oven for all cooking. It should only be
removed for cleaning.■Turntable tray or turntable
This metal tray fits over the rotating base and locks into
place.
This is to be used in the oven for all cooking. It rotates
clockwise or counterclockwise during cooking. It is easily
removable for cooking and cleaning needs.
■Metal rack 
This metal rack is used with the turntable tray.
■HOW TO USE THE ACCESSORIES OF COOKING
Important:
The rotating base must be placed in the center of the
oven’s cavity and fitted in the rotating shaft exactly.
In case the rotating base does not fit in the rotating shaft,
the rotating base might become as tray and sparks can
occur.
■Turntable
• Microwave cooking
• Convection cooking
• Combination cooking
• Auto cooking (1,2,3,7,8,9)■Metal rack (high)
• Grill cooking
• Auto cooking (4)■Metal rack (low)
• Defrost
• Grill cooking
• Convection cooking
• Auto cooking (5, 6) 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
Your new microwave oven comes with a six language word prompt system.
Languages available are English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Francais, Italianand Espanol.
By pressing Language it is possible to select the different languages.
If you do not select anything, the oven works in English.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
To set English
1.Touch Languagebutton once. 
The display will show ENGLISH   PRESS START
2.Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show ENGLISH and then reset to : 0.
To set Deutsch
1.Touch Languagebutton twice. 
The display will show DEUTSCH   START DRUECKEN
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show DEUTSCH and then reset to : 0.
To set Nederlands
1. Touch Languagebutton 3 times. 
The display will show NEDERLANDS   DRUK OP START
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show NEDERLA and then reset to : 0.
To set Francais
1. Touch Languagebutton 4 times. 
The display will show FRANCAIS   APPUYER SUR DEPART
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show FRANCAI and then reset to : 0.
To set Italian
1. Touch Languagebutton 5 times. 
The display will show ITALIAN   PREMI START
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show ITALIAN and then reset to : 0.
To set Espanol
1. Touch Languagebutton 6 times. 
The display will show ESPANOL   PRESIONE INICIO
2. Touch START button once to select and hold language.
The display will show ESPANOL and then reset to : 0.
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							This function is used for saving energy.
STAND-BY POWER 0
13 To set Stand by power 0 mode
1. Touch STOP/CLEARbutton.
: 0 appears in the display.
2.Press and hold STOP/CLEARbutton until display is turned off.
3.To cancel STAND BY POWER 0 mode, open the door.
The oven is again available for normal use.
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Tips :Also remember to read this operating instruction for proper safety information and instruction before using the oven. Prior to setting
the controls, place one cup of water in the oven, on a heat-proof glass measuring cup, for testing purposes.
Note :When the operation is finished the oven beeps three times, OPEN DOOR appears in the display, the rotating plate stops turning
and the oven light turns off.
The cooling fan continues to run for 5 minutes after cooking has stopped when it takes over 5 minutes for cooking .( the display will
show COOLING and :0 )
Opening the oven door interrupts any operation except cooling fan.
To cancel the operation, press STOP/CLEARbutton.  To continue the operation, press START/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
The oven displays the set cooking time in 10 seconds steps( up to 5 minutes cooking time ), in 30 seconds steps( up to 10 minutes
cooking time ), in 1 minutes steps( up to 60 minutes cooking time ).
Note :The oven will automatically work on 100% microwave power if a cooking
time is entered without the power level previously being selected.
You can check the power level while cooking is in progress by pressing
the M/Wbutton.  The display will show the current power level for 3
seconds.  If you change the power level while cooking is in progress by
pressing the M/Wbutton.( within 3 seconds )
Power level table
OPERATION
This microwave cooking method allows you to cook food for a desired time. In addition to the maximum power level(100%),
you can select different microwave power from 9 other levels, 10%to 90%for the foods that require slower cooking.
If you have used the appliance for grilling, convection or combination cooking, let the oven cool down before using again.  Never switch the
microwave oven on when it is empty.
MICROWAVE COOKING
Power level
High
Sauté
Reheat
Medium high
Simmerpercentage
100%
90%
80%
70%
60%Output
1000W
890W
790W
680W
580WPower level
Medium
Medium low
Low
Defrost
Warmpercentage
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%Output
480W
370W
270W
170W
100W
1. Touch M/Wbutton once.  MICROWAVE indicator lights. 
 100 % and SET TIME shows in display.
2.Select the appropriate power level by pressing the M/W button again until the
corresponding percentage is displayed.  Refer to the power level table below for
further details.
3. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time.
For a cooking time of 5 minutes 30 seconds, turn the dial knobto the right to set
5:30. ( up to 60 minutes )
 5:30 and PRESS START shows in display.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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The grill enables you to heat and brown food quickly, without using microwaves.
The oven has an upper and lower grill which can be operated independently or combined.
GRILL COOKING 
Note :When first using the grill heaters, smoke and odour will be given
off. To avoid this happening when food is being cooked, heat the
upper and lower grills without food for approximately 10 minutes.
The rack is recommended for grilling small items such as toast,
bacon or steak. Place food directly on the rack, in a flan dish or on
a heat resistant plate on the rack.
Suggested use
This methods is ideal for toasting bread or muffins.
Remember the oven will be hot.
Place all food on low/high rack. You can get better cooking and
grilling, if you use the high rack.Cookware
Use oven-proof cookware.
As there is no microwave energy being used you can place metal
tins directly onto the metal racks with no danger of arcing.
Press GRILL key
Once
Twice
3 timesHeating element(s)
Upper grill
Lower grill
Upper & lower grillIndicator Word
GRILL 1
GRILL 2
GRILL 3
WARNING :
The temperature inside the oven and window is very high.
Do not touch the oven window and metallic interior of the oven when
taking food in and out.
Use thick oven gloves while handling food or accessories.
Display
1. Touch GRILL button once.  GRILL(upper grill) indicator lights.
GRILL 1 and SET TIME shows in display.
2. Select the grill mode by pressing the GRILL button again until the required
heating element(s) is displayed.
Refer to the grill mode table below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knobto set the grilling time.
For a grilling time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knobto the right to set 11:00.( up
to 60 minutes )
11:00 and PRESS START shows in display.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOK button.
The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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							16 For convection cooking, it is recommended that you preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature before placing the food in the
oven.( except for 40˚C convection mode )
The maximum preheating time is 30 minutes.  If the cooking is not started immediately after preheating, the convection indicator will
continue to flash and the preheated oven temperature will be displayed.
It is maintained for 15 minutes; it is then switched off automatically.
CONVECTION COOKING(with pre-heat)
Temperature sequence
100C → 110C → 120C → 130C → 140C → 150C →
160C → 170C → 180C → 190C → 200C → 210C →
220C → 230C → 240C → 250C →    40C → 100C →
Note:You can check the setting temperature while preheating is in progress by pressing the CONVECTION button.
1.Touch CONVECTIONbutton once. CONVECTIONindicator lights.
“100C”and “PRESS START TO PREHEAT OR SET TIME”shows in
display.
2. Select the convection cooking temperature by pressing the convection
button again until the corresponding temperature is displayed.
3. Touch START/SPEEDY COOKbutton. CONVECTIONindicator blinks.
“PREHEAT”shows in display.
The oven will now preheat. When oven is preheated the oven will beep and
the preheated oven temperature will appear in the display.
Then open the door and place your food in the oven.
Oven temperature and “SET TIME”shows in display.
4.Turn the dial knobto set the cooking time.
For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knobto the right to set
11:00.(up to 60 minutes)
“11:00” and“PRESS START”shows in display.
5.TouchSTART/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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1.Touch CONVECTIONbutton once. CONVECTIONindicator lights.
“100C”and “PRESS START TO PREHEAT OR SET TIME”shows in
display.
2. Select the convection cooking temperature by pressing the CONVECTION
button again until the corresponding temperature is displayed.
3. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time.
For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knobto the right to set
11:00.(up to 60 minutes)
“11:00”and “PRESS START” shows in display.
4. TouchSTART/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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The convection mode enables you to cook food in the same way as in a traditional oven.  Microwaves are not used.
Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
CONVECTION COOKING(traditional cooking) 
Temperature sequence
100C → 110C → 120C → 130C → 140C → 150C →
160C → 170C → 180C → 190C → 200C → 210C →
220C → 230C → 240C → 250C →    40C → 100C →
Note:You can check the setting temperature while cooking is in progress by pressing the CONVECTION button.
Suggested use
This function is ideal for cooking meringues, cookies, biscuits,
scones, bread, puddings, large fruit cakes and all pastries. 
It can also be used for proving bread at 40˚C.
Remember the oven will be hot. Cookware
Use oven-proof cookware. 
As there is no microwave energy being used you can place
metal tins directly onto the metal racks with no danger of
arcing. 
						

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1.Touch COMBI button once.  
MICROWAVE and CONVECTION indicator light.
COMBI 1 and SET TIME shows in display.
2. Turn the dial knobto set the cooking time.
For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knobto the right to set
11:00.( up to 60 minutes )
11:00 and PRESS START shows in display.
3. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the M/Wbutton until the
corresponding percentage is displayed. (within 3 seconds)
If you omit this step, the power level is fixed on 60%.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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This oven offers you a choice of five methods of combining cooking ;
COMBINATION COOKING
This function allows you to combine convection operation with any one of the three (60%,50%, 40%) microwave power level to
produce traditional baked or roasted results in less time.
Always use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware.  Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to
penetrate the food evenly.
Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
COMBINATION COOKING ( Microwave + Convection )
MODE ELEMENTS Suggested use Cookware
COMBI 1MICROWAVE
CONVECTION
MICROWAVE
COMBI 2 CONVECTION
LOWER GRILL
CONVECTION
COMBI 3 UPPER GRILL
LOWER GRILL
COMBI 4MICROWAVE
UPPER GRILL
MICROWAVE
COMBI 5 UPPER GRILL
LOWER GRILL
This function has many uses, particularly roasting
meat and meringues, baking some cakes, frozen and
crusty crumb foods and reheating pastries.
This function is ideal for cooking small foods which
require crustying e.g frozen potato products such as
oven chips, potato croquettes or waffles, fish fingers,
chicken nuggets, beefburgers and sausages.
This function allows you to combine the speed of a
microwave with the browning and crustying of a grill. 
Ideal for all foods that would usually be grilled e.g
sausages, chops, chicken pieces etc.Food should be placed on the low
rack or on the turntable.
Do not place metal cookware
directly on the low rack when using
this function as arcing may occur.
As there is no microwave energy
being used you can place metal tins
directly onto the metal racks with no
danger of arcing.
Food should be placed on the low
rack or on the turntable. 
Do not place metal cookware
directly on the low rack when using
this function as arcing may occur.
Note :You can check the power level( or cooking temperature ) while
cooking is in progress by pressing the M/W( or CONVECTION)
button.
The display will show the current power level( or cooking
temperature ) for 3 seconds. 
						

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1. Touch COMBI button twice.
MICROWAVE, CONVECTION and GRILL(lower grill) indicator light.
COMBI 2 and SET TIME shows in display.
2. Turn the dial knobto set the cooking time.
For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knobto the right to set
11:00.( up to 60 minutes )
11:00 and PRESS START shows in display.
3. Select the appropriate power level by pressing the M/Wbutton until the
corresponding percentage is displayed. (within 3 seconds)
If you omit this step, the power level is fixed on 50%.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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This function allows you to combine convection operation with any one of the three (50%, 40%, 30%) microwave power level and
lower grill.
Always use microwave-safe and oven-proof cookware.  Glass or ceramic dishes are ideal as they allow the microwaves to penetrate
the food evenly.
Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
COMBINATION COOKING ( Microwave + Convection + Lower Grill )
Note :You can check the power level( or cooking temperature ) while
cooking is in progress by pressing the M/W( or CONVECTION )
button.
The display will show the current power level( or cooking
temperature ) for 3 seconds.
1. Touch COMBI button 3 times.  
CONVECTION, GRILL(upper grill) and GRILL(lower grill) indicator light.
COMBI 3 and SET TIME shows in display.
2. Turn the dial knob to set the cooking time.
For a cooking time of 11 minutes, turn the dial knobto the right to set
11:00.( up to 60 minutes )
11:00 and PRESS START shows in display.
3. Touch START/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Cooking starts and the time in the display will count down.
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This function allows you to combine convection operation with the grill, and is ideal for cooking small foods which require crustying.
Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven, as they will be very hot.
COMBINATION COOKING ( Convection + Upper Grill + Lower Grill )
Note : You can check the cooking temperature while cooking is in
progress by pressing the CONVECTION button.
The display will show the cooking temperature for 3 seconds.