Smeg A3 User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Smeg Manuals
  4. Cooktop
  5. A3
  6. User manual

Smeg A3 User Manual

Smeg hob user manual
Hide thumbs Also See for A3:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

1.
2.
INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE ________________________42
3.
4.
FINAL OPERATIONS______________________________________47
5.
DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS _____________________________49
6.
USE OF THE COOKING HOB _______________________________55
7.
USE OF THE OVENS _____________________________________57
8.
ACCESSORIES __________________________________________58
9.
COOKING HINTS _________________________________________60
10.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ____________________________68
11.
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE __________________________72
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE VALID ONLY FOR END USER COUNTRIES WHOSE
IDENTIFICATION SYMBOLS APPEAR ON THE COVER OF THIS MANUAL.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are for the qualified
technician who must carry out a suitable check of the gas system,
install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out an inspection test.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice,
description of the commands and the correct procedures for cleaning
and maintenance of the appliance.
Contents
39

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Smeg A3

Summary of Contents for Smeg A3

  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE _______________40 INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE ________________________42 ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS ________________45 FINAL OPERATIONS______________________________________47 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS _____________________________49 USE OF THE COOKING HOB _______________________________55 USE OF THE OVENS _____________________________________57 ACCESSORIES __________________________________________58 COOKING HINTS _________________________________________60 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ____________________________68 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE __________________________72 THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE VALID ONLY FOR END USER COUNTRIES WHOSE...

  • Page 2: Instructions For Safe And Proper Use

    Introduction INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE AND PROPER USE THIS MANUAL IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE APPLIANCE AND THEREFORE MUST BE KEPT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND IN AN ACCESSIBLE PLACE FOR THE WHOLE WORKING LIFE OF THE COOKER. WE ADVISE READING THIS MANUAL AND ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS THEREIN BEFORE USING THE COOKER.
  • Page 3 Introduction DURING USE THE APPLIANCE BECOMES VERY HOT. TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH THE HEATING ELEMENTS INSIDE THE OVEN. DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE ON A RAISED PLATFORM DO NOT PUT PANS WITHOUT PERFECTLY SMOOTH AND FLAT BOTTOMS ON THE COOKING HOB GRIDS. DO NOT USE CONTAINERS OR BROILERS THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE OUTER PERIMETER OF THE HOB.

  • Page 4: Installation Of The Appliance

    Instructions for the installer INSTALLATION OF THE APPLIANCE It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons. Corgi gas installers are approved to work to safe and satisfactory standards. All gas installation, servicing and repair work must be in accordance with the gas safety regulations 1984 (installation and use) as amended 1990.
  • Page 5 Instructions for the installer The connection terminals are located at the rear of the appliance. electrical connections following diagram. To access, remove the rear cover. For operation on 400-415V3N an H05RR-F-type five-core cable (5 x 1.5 mm For operation on 400-415V2N an H05RR-F-type four-core cable (4 x 2.5 mm For operation on 230-240V...
  • Page 6 Instructions for the installer 2.3 Ventilation requirements The room containing the appliance should have an air supply in accordance with B.S. 5440 part 2 1989. All rooms require an opening window or equivalent, and some rooms will require a permanent vent as well. For room volumes up to 5 m If the room has a door that opens directly to the outside, and the room exceeds 1 m...

  • Page 7: Adaptation To Different Types Of Gas

    Instructions for the installer ADAPTATION TO DIFFERENT TYPES OF GAS Before performing any cleaning or maintenance work, switch off the power supply to the appliance. The cooking hob of the cooker is preset for G20 natural gas at a pressure of 20 mbar. In the case of functioning with other types of gas the burner nozzles must be changed and the minimum flame adjusted on the gas taps.

  • Page 8: Burner And Nozzle Characteristics Table

    Instructions for the installer 3.2 Burner and nozzle characteristics table Rated Burner heating capacity (kW) Auxiliary 1.05 Semi rapid Rapid Fish Burner Triple crown Rated Burner heating capacity (kW) Auxiliary 1.05 Semi rapid Rapid Fish Burner Triple crown 3.3 Arrangement of burners on cooking hob LPG –...

  • Page 9: Final Operations

    Instructions for the installer FINAL OPERATIONS After replacing the nozzles, reposition the flame-spreader crowns, the burner caps and the grids. Following adjustment to a gas other than the preset one, replace the gas adjustment label fixed to the appliance with the one corresponding to the new gas.
  • Page 10 Instructions for the installer Mounting the rear top upstand • Position the upstand above the top, taking care to align holes A with holes B. • Secure the upstand to the top by tightening screws C.

  • Page 11: Description Of Controls

    Instructions for the user 5. DESCRIPTION OF CONTROLS 5.1 Front control panel All the cooker controls and commands are on the front panel. Before using the main oven check that the electronic programmer is showing the symbol (see paragraph “5.2.1 Clock adjustment”). DESCRIZIONE DEI SIMBOLI FRONT LEFT BURNER FRONT CENTRAL...
  • Page 12 Instructions for the user MAIN OVEN THERMOSTAT KNOB Selection of cooking temperature is carried out by turning the knob clockwise to the required temperature, between 50° and 250°C. The tell-tale light comes on to indicate that the oven is warming up. When it goes out it means that the required temperature has been reached.
  • Page 13 Instructions for the user MAIN OVEN FUNCTION SWITCH KNOB Turn the knob to select from the following functions: NO FUNCTION SET OVEN LIGHT UPPER AND LOWER HEATING ELEMENT GRILL ELEMENT AUXILIARY OVEN THERMOSTAT KNOB Selection of cooking temperature is carried out by turning the knob clockwise to the required temperature, between 50°...
  • Page 14 Instructions for the user 5.2 Electronic Programmer The programmer user instructions are valid only for the main oven. LIST OF FUNCTIONS MINUTE-COUNTER KEY COOKING TIME KEY END-OF-COOKING KEY DECREASE TIME KEY INCREASE TIME KEY 5.2.1 Clock adjustment When using the oven for the first time, or after a power failure, the display flashes regularly and indicates the same time the keys minute either up or down.
  • Page 15 Instructions for the user 5.2.2 Semiautomatic cooking Use this setting for automatic oven switch-off at the end of cooking time. By pressing key , the display lights up, showing pressed and at the same time, press keys time. Release key to start the programmed cooking time count.
  • Page 16 Instructions for the user 5.2.5 Adjusting alarm volume The acoustic alarm has three different settings. These can be operated, while the alarm is sounding, by pressing key 5.2.6 Switching off the alarm The alarm switches off automatically after seven minutes. They can be manually de-activated by pressing the keys 5.2.7 Minute Counter The programmer can also be used as a simple minute counter.

  • Page 17: Use Of The Cooking Hob

    Instructions for the user USE OF THE COOKING HOB 6.1 Lighting of the cooking hob burners Before lighting the cooking hob burners check that the flame cap crowns are properly positioned with their appropriate burner caps: niche A must be centred with pin B. Grid C should be used with Chinese woks.
  • Page 18 Instructions for the user 6.2 Practical advice for using the cooking hob burners For better use of the burners and lower gas consumption, use covered containers that are proportional in size to the burner to prevent the flame from licking the sides (see paragraph “0 Diameter of containers”). When water reaches the boiling point, lower the flame so that it doesn’t overflow.

  • Page 19: Use Of The Ovens

    Instructions for the user USE OF THE OVENS 7.1 Warnings and general advice Before using the oven for the first time, pre-heat it to maximum temperature (250°C) long enough to burn any manufacturing oily residues which could give the food a bad taste. After a power failure, the display will flash at regular intervals showing .

  • Page 20: Accessories

    Instructions for the user ACCESSORIES The oven features 4 support positions for plates and racks of different height. Oven grill: for cooking food on plates, small cakes, roasts or food requiring light grilling. Plate grill: for placing above plate for cooking foods that might drip.
  • Page 21 Instructions for the user Accessories on Request You can order the lower base and self-cleaning oven panels through Authorised Assistance Centres. Two optional accessories are also available from Authorised Service Centres: Griddle plate on gas burner: this optional plate is for installation on the hob instead of the right-hand pan stand (fish burner).

  • Page 22: Cooking Hints

    Instructions for the user COOKING HINTS In fan-assisted mode preheating should be carried out at 30/40°C above the cooking temperature. This considerably shortens cooking times and reduces power consumption, as well as giving better cooking results. Keep the oven door closed during cooking 9.1 Traditional cooking (main and auxiliary ovens) FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH FROM 50°...
  • Page 23 Instructions for the user 9.2 Hot-air cooking (main oven) FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SELECTOR SWITCH FROM 50° TO 250°C This system is suitable for cooking on several levels, including different types of food (fish, meat etc.), without the tastes and smells mingling. Air circulation in the oven ensures a uniform distribution of heat.
  • Page 24 Instructions for the user 9.4 Hot-air grilling (main oven) FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH FROM 50° TO 200°C Ensures uniform heat distribution with greater heat penetration into the food. Food will be lightly browned on the outside and remain soft inside. Keep the oven door closed during cooking.
  • Page 25 Instructions for the user 9.6 Delicate cooking (auxiliary oven) FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH AT MAXIMUM Ideal for pastries and cakes with wet covering and little sugar and damp desserts in moulds. Excellent results can also be achieved in completing cooking at the bottom and with dishes requiring heat in the lower area in particular.
  • Page 26 Instructions for the user 9.8 Spit cooking (main oven) FUNCTION SWITCH THERMOSTAT SWITCH FROM 50° TO 200°C Prepare the spit with the food, blocking fork screws A. Insert frame B into the third guide from the bottom. Remove handle D and position the spit shaft so that pulley E is guided on the link of frame B in the right side.
  • Page 27 Instructions for the user 9.9 Spit cooking (auxiliary oven) FUNCTION SWITCH VARIABLE GRILL CHOICE BETWEEN MIN. AND ¾ MAX Use it for small size pieces. Prepare the spit with the food, blocking fork screws A. Insert frame B into the third guide from the bottom. Remove handle D and position the spit shaft so that pulley E is guided on the link of frame B.

  • Page 28: Traditional Cooking

    Instructions for the user 9.10 Recommended cooking table Cooking times, especially meat, vary according to the thickness and quality of the food and to consumer taste. FIRST COURSES LASAGNE OVEN-BAKED PASTA MEAT ROAST VEAL ROAST BEEF ROAST PORK CHICKEN DUCK GOOSE - TURKEY RABBIT LEG OF LAMB...
  • Page 29 Instructions for the user FIRST COURSES LASAGNE OVEN-BAKED PASTA CREOLE RICE MEAT ROAST VEAL ROAST PORK ROASTED BEEF FILLET OF BEEF ROAST LAMB ROAST BEEF ROAST CHICKEN ROAST DUCK ROAST TURKEY ROAST RABBIT ROAST HARE ROAST PIGEON FISH PIZZA DESSERTS (PASTRIES) CIAMBELLA FRUIT CAKE SPONGE-CAKE...

  • Page 30: Cleaning And Maintenance

    Instructions for the user CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 10.1 Cleaning stainless steel To keep stainless steel in good condition it should be cleaned regularly after use. Let it cool first. 10.1.1 Ordinary Daily Cleaning To clean and preserve the stainless steel surfaces, always use only specific products that do not contain abrasives or chlorine-based acids.
  • Page 31 Instructions for the user 10.2.2 Barbecue drip tray To remove the drip tray under the barbecue element: Remove the griddle as described in point 10.2.1; Raise the heating element and fix it in place by sliding the retainer to the right (as shown in the adjacent diagram);...
  • Page 32 Instructions for the user 10.2.5 Ignition plugs and thermocouples To work well, the ignition plugs and thermocouples must always be very clean. Check them frequently and clean them with a wet rag if necessary. Any dry residue should be removed with a toothpick or a needle. 10.3 Cleaning of ovens (without self-cleaning panels) To keep an oven in good condition it must be cleaned regularly.
  • Page 33 Instructions for the user 10.3.2 Using the self-cleaning liners Periodically, to prevent food residues and unpleasant smells from accumulating inside the oven, the appliance should be operated empty at temperatures of not less than 200°C for a time varying from 30 to 60 minutes, in order to allow the self-cleaning liners to oxidise the residues present;...

  • Page 34: Extraordinary Maintenance

    Instructions for the user EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE Ovens periodically replacement of parts subject to wear and tear such as gaskets, electric bulbs etc. Specific instructions for each intervention of this type appear below. Before performing any operations requiring access to powered parts, switch off the power supply to the machine.
  • Page 35 Instructions for the user 11.2 Dismantling of the doors Hold the door on both sides with both hands near hinges A and raise levers B. Lift up the door forming an angle of about 45° and remove. To refit, slide the hinges A in the grooves, drop the door and release levers B.

This manual is also suitable for:

Cs120

Table of Contents