Smeg Sa987cx2 Manual

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1. Touch COMBI button 4 times.  
MICROWAVEand GRILL(upper grill) indicator light.
COMBI 4 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 function allows you to combine the speed of a microwave (60%, 50%, 40%) with the browning and crustying of a 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 + Upper Grill )
Note :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.
1. Touch COMBI button 5 times.  
MICROWAVE, GRILL(upper grill) and GRILL(lower grill) indicator light.
COMBI 5 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 the speed of a microwave (50%, 40%, 30%) with the browning and crustying of a 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 + Upper Grill + Lower Grill)
Note :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. 
						

							21 This function allows you to accurately defrost meat, poultry, fishor bread.
Simply enter the weight of the food and the oven will select the correct defrosting time.
During the defrosting process the oven will beep to remind you to check the food.  TURN OVER will appear in the display to
remind you to attend to the food. Use only recipients that are microwave-safe.
AUTO DEFROST
Press AUTO DEFROST key
Once
Twice
3 times
4 timesDefrost Menu
1 MEAT
2 POULTRY
3 FISH
4 BREADMinimum Weight
100 g
100 g
100 g
50 gMaximum Weight
2000 g
3000 g
2000 g
1000 gWeight Step
50 g
50 g
50 g
50 g
MENU Suggested use Cookware
MEAT
POULTRY
FISH
BREAD
For defrosting meat joints, minced meat, chops, steaks etc.
Minced/Cubed meat- More/Less key is not usually
required.
Steaks/Chops- Use of Less key is recommended.
For defrosting whole poultry and poultry pieces.
Chicken Pieces - Use of Less key is recommended.
For defrosting all types of fish.
Fillets - More/Less key is not usually required.
For defrosting all types of bread.
Loaves - Begin defrosting whole loaves on their side, cut in
half and turn over at the pause.
This program is not suitable for defrosting cakes, cheese
cakes.Method
1. Remove all packaging.  
2. Place food on the low rack with kitchen paper.
3. Turn over when oven beeps.
Tips
- When defrosted, food should be cool, but softened
in all areas. 
- Poultry and fish may be placed under running cool
water until defrost.
- Shielding roasts and steaks prevents the edges from
center of the food has defrosted. Use narrow, flat,
smooth strips of aluminum foil to cover the edge and
thinner sections of the food.
- Standing time is very important, particulary for large,
dense foods which cannot be stirred to ensure that
the centre is evenly defrosted.
1.Touch auto defrostbutton once.  DEFROST indicator lights.
1 MEAT and SET WEIGHT shows in display.
2. Select the defrosting menu by pressing the AUTO DEFROSTbutton until
the required menu is displayed. 
Refer to the defrost menu chart below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knobto set the defrosting weight.
For a defrosting weight of 1000 grams, turn the dial knobto the right to set
1000 G.( up to 2000 grams )
1000 G and PRESS START shows in display.
Refer to the defrost menu chart below for further details.
4. Touch START/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Defrosting starts and the time in the display will count down.
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							22 This function allows you to simply and automatically cook a range of cakes/breads.
Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven.
CAKE
Press Cake key
Once
TwiceCake Menu
1 CAKE
2 BREADMinimum Weight
300 g
100 gMaximum Weight
1500 g
1500 gWeight Step
100 g
100 g
This program offers a choice 2 programs for cooking a range of cake / bread.  
Please refer to the recommended recipes details below.
The following table presents the various CAKE/BREAD. 
Ingredients Method Cookware
150g(5oz.) butter 
10ml(2tsp.) grated lemon rind
125g packet of cream cheese
225g(8oz.) caster sugar 50g 
3 eggs,beaten 
100g(4oz.) plain flour
150g(5oz.) sultanas 
150g(5oz.) cherries  Fruity Cream-cheese Cake
1. Cream together butter, lemon rind, cream cheese and
sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs a little at a tone beating well after each
addition. 
3. Foil in sifted flours, sultanas and quatered cherries.
Spread mixture into tin. 
4. Cook on CAKE20 Cm(8”) round cake tin
Low Rack
1.Touch Cake button once. 
MICROWAVE and CONVECTIONindicator light.
1 CAKE and SET WEIGHT shows in display.
2. Select the menu by pressing the Cake button until the required menu is
displayed.
Refer to the cake menu chart below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knobto set the cooking weight.
For a cooking weight of 1000 grams, turn the dial knobto the right to set
1000 G.( up to 1500 grams )
1000 G and PRESS START shows in display.
Refer to the cake menu chart below for further details.
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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Ingredients Method Cookware
30ml (2tbsp.) caster sugar
5ml (1tsp.) cinnamon
30 ml (2tbsp.) sultanas
2 cooking apples, peeled,
cored and sliced
15ml (1tbsp.) lemon juice
350g (12oz.) puff pastry Apple pie
Victoria Sandwich1. Mix together sugar, cinnamon and sultanas.
2. Toss apples in lemon juice. Sprinkle sugar mixture over.
3. Divide pastry in half. Roll out half and line base of plate.
4. Place apple filling on top of pastry. Roll out remainder of pastry
and cut to a circle for lid.
5. Seal edges, crimp and brush top with egg. 
6. Cook on CAKE.20 Cm(8”) pie plate
Low Rack
175g (6oz.) butter or margarine
175g (6oz.) caster sugar
3 eggs
175g (6oz.) self-raising flour1. Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs a little
at a time beating well after each addition.
2. 
Fold in half the flour, using a metal spoon, then fold in the remaining flour.3. Spoon the mixture into the tin and level with a knife.
4. Cook on CAKE.
5. When the cake is cool, cut in half horizontally and sandwich
together with cream and jam and dust with icing sugar or fill with
a filling of your choice.20 Cm(8”) cake tin
Low Rack
Carrot cake
250g (9oz.) plain flour
10ml (2tsp.) bicarbonate of soda10ml (2tsp.) baking powder
10ml (2tsp.) cinnamon
10ml (2tsp.) nutmeg
250g (9oz.) dark brown sugar
225ml (8fl.oz.) vegetable oil
3 eggs, beaten
350g (12oz.) carrots, grated
75g (3oz.) sultanas
Cream Cheese Topping:
75g (3oz.) butter
100g (4oz.) cream cheese
225g (8oz.) icing sugar1. Sieve the flour, bicarbonate of soda and baking powder into a
bowl with the cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. Mix in the brown sugar and make a well in the center.
3. Add the oil and beaten eggs. Beat well until all the ingredients
are combined. Stir in the grated carrot and sultanas, spoon into
the prepared cake tin. 
4. Cook on CAKE. 
5. Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sieved
icing sugar.
6. Decorate the cooled cake with the cream cheese topping.23 Cm(9”) round tin
Low Rack
Chocolate cake
50g (2oz.) cocoa
175g (6 oz.) caster sugar
10 ml (3fl.oz.) water
90g (3
1/2oz.) butter
2 eggs
15ml (1tbsp.) golden syrup
5ml (1tbsp.) vanilla essence
15ml (1tbsp.) raspberry jam
275g (10oz.) plain flour
Pinch of salt
10ml (2tsp.) baking powder
150ml (
1/4pt) milk1. Mix cocoa , 175g (6oz.) caster sugar and water together in a
small bowl.
2. Cream the butter and sugar together, gradually add the eggs. 
Beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the cocoa mixture, golden syrup, vanilla essence and
raspberry jam.
4. Fold in the sieved flour, salt and baking powder. Add the milk to
give a smooth dropping consistency.
5. Place in prepared tin and cook on CAKE.20 Cm(8”) round cake tin
Low Rack 
						

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Ingredients Method Cookware
Biscuits
200g plain flour
150g butter
100g caster sugar
beaten egg to mix1. 
Cream butter, sugar and vanilla essence. Mix in flour. Mix to a
very stiff dough with beaten egg. Knead lightly on a floured board.
2. Chill for 30mins.
3. Roll out quite thinly, cut into rounds with a 5Cm cutter. Transfer
to greased baking trays. Prick with a fork. Brush lightly with
beaten egg and sprinkle with caster sugar.
4. Cook on CAKE until pale golden brown. 
5. Leave on tray for 3-4 min. than transfer to cooling rack.Round baking tin
(or pizza dish)
Low rack.
Party size sausage rolls
425g (15oz.) packet frozen
flaky pastry (defrosted)
300g (12oz.) sausage meat.
10ml(2tsp.) dried mixed herbs
1 beaten egg.1. Roll out pastry into two oblong shapes each about 25 x 20Cm.
Cut each piece into two pieces lengthways.
2. Combine the herbs with the sausage meat. Quarter the
sausage meat and roll each piece into a long strip. Place on
pastry. Dampen edge of pastry, roll round sausage met and
seal edges. Brush with beaten egg.
3. Cut each strip into six equal portions, each approximately 5Cm
in length. Make two cuts in the top of each roll. Place on two
greased circular baking trays.
4. Cook on BREAD.Round baking tin
(or pizza dish)
Baked Jam Roly Poly Pudding
1 quantity of suet pastry
75ml (5tbsp.) seedless
raspberry jam
milk to glaze1. Roll out pastry to approx. 23X32Cm (9X13)
2. Spread the jam over the pastry leaving 1Cm(
1/2) border all
round. Brush the edges with milk and roll the pastry up evenly,
starting at one short side and sealing the edges well.
3. Brush top with milk and place in loaf dish. 
4. Cook on BREAD until golden.1kg loaf tin
450g (1lb.) strong plain flour
1 sachet dried yeast
5ml (1tsp.) salt
15g (1tbsp.) fat
300ml (
1/2pt) warm water Standard bread Dough
Fruit Scones1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast and salt. Rub in the fat.
2. Add the warm water then mix to a dough.
3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead for 10min. Divide into two
and place in a loaf tin until the dough has doubled in size in a
warm place or on Convection 40˚C. See instruction above.
4. Cook on BREAD.
5. Repeat with second loaf.2X450g (1lb.) loaf tin
(or 1kg loaf tin)
225g(8oz.) self-raising flour 
pinch salt  
5ml(1tsp.) baking powder 
50g(2oz.) butter 
25g(1oz.) caster sugar
50g(2oz.) sultanas 150ml(1/4pt) milkbeaten egg to glaze1. Sift the flour, salt and baking powder together. Rub in fat until the
mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs. Add sugar and sultanas. 
2. 
Make a well in the center and stir in enough milk to form soft dough.3. Knead lightly. Pat out to 2cm(3/4”)thick and cut into 10 rounds
with a 5cm(2”) cutter. Place on baking sheet, brush with beaten
egg.
4. Cook on ‘BREAD’.Baking sheet(round) 
						

							25 This function allows you to simply and automatically cook a range of crusty foods.
Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven.
CRUSTY 
Crusty Menu Chart
Press Crusty key
Once
Twice
3 times
4 timesCrusty Menu
1 FRESH PIZZA
2 FROZEN PIZZA
3 FRESH GRATIN
4 FROZEN GRATINMinimum Weight
500 g
100 g
500 g
300 gMaximum Weight
1000 g
900 g
1500 g
900 gWeight Step
100 g
100 g
100 g
100 g
1. Touch Crusty button once.
MICROWAVE and CONVECTION indicator light.
1 FRESH PIZZA and SET WEIGHT shows in display.
2. Select the menu by pressing the Crusty button until the required menu is
displayed.
Refer to the crusty menu chart below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knobto set the cooking weight.
For a cooking weight of 700 grams, turn the dial knobto the right to set
700 G.( up to 1000 grams )
700 G and PRESS START shows in display.
Refer to the crusty menu chart below for further details.
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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							26 Please refer to recommended recipes. 
Topping Variation : Replace the onion with chopped bacon and continental sausage, mushrooms.
Place the prepared fresh pizza in a pizza tin. 
For best results ensure that the topping is evenly spread over the pizza surface.
Pizza (White Loaf Dough base)
150g(6oz.) strong white flour
90ml milk,lukewarm
3g dried yeast
1.5tsp. oil
pinch of salt
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 tomato, chopped 
150g(6oz.) mozzarella cheese
COOKWARE
23Cm (9) pie dish
Remove from package and place on the turntable.
Cook on CRUSTY- FROZEN PIZZA.
Please refer to recommended recipes.
According to preference, it is possible to add different ingredients to the base recipe in order to obtain various kind of
Gratin.
Place the prepared fresh gratin in a gratin dish.
Potato Gratin
12.5g (
1/2oz.) butter
450g(1lb.) potatoes, peeled & thinly 
sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
200ml(8oz.) double cream (or single cream)100g(4oz.) grated cheese
salt and pepper
COOKWARE
25Cm (10) flan dish
Remove from package and place on the low metal rack on the turn table.
After cooking remove from the turntable stand 2-3 minutes and put on a plate(or container) for serving.
If container is covered with aluminium foil, remove and recover with microwave cling-film and pierce.
Crusty Menu Method
1. Place the flour, yeast,salt, milk,oil in a large bowl and mix well.
2. Knead well on a floured board then return the dough to the bowl and
proving using convection 40˚C until doubled in size.
3. Roll out the dough to form a round shape to form the pizza dough.
4. Place on the metal tray.
5. Place the chopped tomato, onion, cheese on the pizza dough.
6. Cook on CRUSTY- FRESH PIZZA.
1. Place half of the potato slices in the dish, sprinkle on some of the onion
and bacon. Put butter and season. Place the remaining potatoes on the
top.
2. Pour over the cream and sprinkle on the cheese.
3. Place the dish on the low metal rack on the turntable.
4. Cook on CRUSTY- FRESH GRATIN.
5. Garnish with tomato slice and parsley. FRESH PIZZA
FROZEN PIZZA
FROZEN GRATIN FRESH GRATIN 
						

							27 This function allows you to simply and automatically cook a range of popular foods.
Always use oven gloves when touching the recipients in the oven.
AUTO COOK
Auto Cook Menu Chart
Press Auto Cook key
Once
Twice
3 times
4 times
5 times
6 times
7 times
8 times
9 timesAuto Cook Menu
1 ROAST BEEF
2 ROAST CHICKEN
3 ROAST PORK
4 BAKED FISH
5 BAKED POTATO
6 ROAST POTATO
7 FRESH VEGETABLES
8 FROZEN VEGETABLES
9 CASSEROLEMinimum Weight
500 g
800 g
500 g
300 g
1 ea
400 g
100 g
100 g
500 gMaximum Weight
2000 g
3000 g
2000 g
900 g
5 ea
1000 g
900 g
900 g
2000 gWeight Step
100 g
100 g
100 g
100 g
1 ea
50 g
50 g
50 g
100 g
1. Touch Auto Cookbutton once.
MICROWAVE, CONVECTIONand GRILL(lower grill) indicator light.
ROAST BEEF and SET WEIGHT shows in display.
2. Select the menu by pressing the Auto Cookbutton until the required menu
is displayed.
Refer to the auto cook menu chart below for further details.
3. Turn the dial knobto set the cooking weight.
For a cooking weight of 1000 grams, turn the dial knobto the
Right to set 1000 G.( up to 2000 grams )
1000 G and PRESS START shows in display.
Refer to the auto cook menu chart below for further details.
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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Auto Cook Menu Start Temp. Method Cookware
Place the beef directly
on the turntable.
Place the chicken
directly
on the turntable.
Place the pork directly
on the turntable.
Micro and heat proof
shallow dish e.g Pyrex.
Micro and heat proof
dish e.g Pyrex.
Microproof dish
e.g Pyrex.
Microproof dish
e.g Pyrex.
Large micro and heat
proof casserole with lid,
or large Pyrex bowl
covered with plate. Low rack on the 
Turntable ROAST BEEF
ROAST CHICKEN
ROAST PORK
BAKED FISH
BAKED POTATO
ROAST POTATO
FRESH
VEGETABLES
FROZEN
VEGETABLES
CASSEROLEChilled temp.
Chilled temp.
Chilled temp.
Chilled temp.
Room temp.
Room temp.
Chilled temp.
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Chilled temp.1. Tie the joint into a neat shape.
2. Place the beef directly on the turntable.
3. Brush with a little oil.
4. Cook on AUTO COOK-ROAST BEEF.
5. Remove from oven. Drain off any excess juices.
6. Stand for 10 minutes in foil before serving.
7. Serve with Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
1. Wash and dry chicken. Tie the legs loosely together with string.
2. Pierce the skin a couple of times just under the legs.
3. Brush butter mixture all over the chicken.
4. Place the chicken directly on the turntable.
5. Cook on AUTO COOK-ROAST CHICKEN.
6. Remove from oven. Drain off any excess juices. Season with salt if
required. Stand for 10 minutes in foil before serving.
7. Serve with bacon rolls, chipolatas, bread sauce and gravy.
1. Tie the joint into a neat shape.
2. Place the pork directly on the turntable.
3. Brush with a little oil.
4. Cook on AUTO COOK-ROAST PORK.
5. Remove from oven. Drain off any excess juices.
6. Stand for 10 minutes in foil before serving.
7. Serve with apple sauce.
1. All types of fresh fish(except battered or breadcrumbed fish) can be
cooked whether whole, fillets or steaks.
2. Place the prepared fish in a buttered dish.
3. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon juice and dot with
butter. Do not cover dish.
4. Place the high rack on the turntable.
5. Cook on AUTO COOK- BAKED FISH.
1. Wash potatoes thoroughly and prick with a fork.
2. Place potatoes directly on low rack on turntable.
3. Cook on AUTO COOK- BAKED POTATO.
1. Wash and dry the potatoes thoroughly.
2. Cut potatoes into even sized pieces and place in dish.
3. Place on low rack on the turntable.
4. Cook on AUTO COOK- ROAST POTATO.
5. Rearrange potato when the oven beeps.
1. Wash and trim.
2. Place prepared vegetables into a suitable sized container.
3. Sprinkle with 4-5 tbs. of water.
4. Cover with pierced cling film or a lid.
5. Place on dish on the turntable.
6. Cook on AUTO COOK- FRESH VEGETABLES.
* For best results cut vegetables into similar sized pieces.
1. Place in a suitable sized container.
2. Cover wth pierced cling film or a lid.
3. Cook on AUTO COOK- FROZEN VEGETABLES.
4. Stir after cooking.
* Frozen vegetables may be cooked without any added water if preferred.
1. Place all the ingredients into a large dish or bowl.
2. Mix very well and cover with lid.
3. Cook on AUTO COOK- CASSEROLE.
4. After cooking stir well before serving. 
						

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Timer operates as a minute timer.
Timer operates without microwave energy.
KITCHEN TIMER
1.Touch STOP/CLEARbutton.
2.Touch Kitchen Timerbutton.
: 0 and SET TIME shows in display.
3.Turn the dial knobto set the timer.
For a timer 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 COOKbutton.
Timer starts and the time in the display will count down.
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