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Risk of personal injury
Risk of damaging the appliance
Installation and maintenance
Temperature probe (where present)
Appliance purpose
This appliance is designed for blast chilling, deep-freezing, preservation and proving of food, and for chilling drinks, in a residential environment. It may be used to rapidly lower the temperature of cooked or raw foods in order to retain their nutritional properties. It also allows food to be cooked at low temperatures in order to enhance their quality, flavours and aromas, and dishes to be warmed up to serving temperature.
Every other use is considered improper.
This appliance may also be used:
The appliance is not designed to operate with external timers or with remote-control systems.
Shelves
The appliance features shelves to position trays and racks at different heights. The insertion heights are indicated from the bottom upwards.
Cooling fan
The cooling fan distributes the air evenly inside the appliance, helping it reach the set temperature more quickly.
Chamber lighting
The internal light of the appliance comes on when the door is opened.
When the door is open, it is not possible to switch off interior lighting.
Multifunctional rack
Useful for supporting containers or, if rotated, for holding bottles.
Temperature probe
With the temperature probe, you can perform blast chilling or cook according to the temperature measured at the centre of the food.
Rack
Used for supporting containers with food during cooking.
Tray
Useful for cooking cakes, pizzas, oven-baked desserts and biscuits.
Deep tray
Useful for collecting fat from foods placed on the rack above and for cooking pies, pizzas, baked desserts, biscuits, etc.
Tray rack
To be placed over the top of the tray; for cooking foods which may drip.
Your blast chiller allows you to quickly cool food and to deep-freeze them rapidly in order to retain their freshness and guarantee them a long lifetime.
Blast chilling and rapid deep-freezing help preserve the flavour, aroma, colour and nutritional properties of food.
Blast chilling cooked foods to an internal temperature of +3°C minimises bacterial proliferation, which is at its maximum between 65°C and 8°C.
Rapid deep-freezing to -18°C allows frozen food to be preserved for a longer period - usually several months more. It also prevents the formation of large ice crystals that damage and break the cell walls of the food. When defrosted, the food will not lose liquid and will retain their consistency and taste.
Without blast chiller:
With blast chiller:
See General safety instructions.
Racks and trays
Racks and trays have to be inserted into the side guides until they come to a complete stop.
Gently insert racks and trays into the cavity until they come to a stop.
Clean the trays before using them for the first time to remove any residues left by the manufacturing process.
Multifunctional rack
Depending on the dimensions, the multifunctional rack can accommodate various bottle rack configurations. Here are some examples:
If turned, it can be used as a normal rack for supporting containers.
Application of the temperature probe
If the temperature probe is not connected to the appliance when required, the appliance proceeds with a timed function.
The parameters and values for the currently selected function will be indicated on the display. To use it, simply touch the "virtual" buttons and/or scroll through the values shown (the picture shows the main menu screen).
Connectivity (on some models only)
Connectivity requirements:
For further information, please refer to the "Built-in oven connectivity" manual.
The following instructions are also valid in the case of a prolonged power failure.
To switch on the appliance:
Reactivating the display
When the " Show the time" mode is set to Off, if the time display is shown, the display will switch off automatically after 2 minutes.
To reactivate the display when it is off:
Display deactivation (only models with ON-OFF button)
To deactivate the display manually:
Display reactivation (only models with ON-OFF button)
When the " Show the time" mode is set to Off, if the time display is shown, the display will switch off automatically after 2 minutes.
To reactivate the display when it is off:
In some cases, the ON-OFF button does not deactivate the display.
For example, when:
Minute minder timer
This function only activates the buzzer, without stopping the function in progress.
The Timer can be set from a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum of 12 hours and 59 minutes.
See General safety instructions.
Some cold functions (BLAST CHILLING and DEEP-FREEZING ) are preceded by a pre-cooling stage which allows the appliance to reach the preset temperature more quickly.
This stage is indicated by a progressive increase in the temperature level reached.
It is recommended not to introduce food into the cavity of the appliance during the pre-cooling stage.
After pre-cooling, a buzzer will sound and a message is displayed to indicate that the dish can be put in the appliance cavity.
Function start
At the end of pre-cooling:
This stage is indicated by a progressive increase in the horizontal bar.
Touch the STOP button to start the function at any time.
This function allows you to quickly chill raw or recently cooked foods to +3°C. After blast chilling, food can be kept in the refrigerator (+4°C).
Blast chilling stops bacteriological proliferation and retains the properties of food.
End of the function
At the end of the function, the appliance automatically switches to the PRESERVATION condition and remains in this condition until the STOP button is pressed.
The state of preservation keeps food at the correct temperature according to the function used.
Tips for blast chilling food
Some foods can be blast chilled with the help of the temperature probe.
Blast chilling stage
This stage is indicated by a progressive increase in blast chilling.
Touch the STOP button to start the function at any time.
Blast chilling end with the temperature probe
The function ends when the instantaneous temperature reaches the target temperature.
This function allows the temperature of food to be rapidly brought down to a temperature of -18°C.
During deep-freezing do not cover trays or containers with insulating films or covers.
It is recommended to grease the pan or container before deep-freezing the food.
End of the function
At the end of the function, the appliance automatically switches to the PRESERVATION condition and remains in this condition until the STOP button is pressed.
The state of preservation keeps food at the correct temperature according to the function used.
Tips for storage of deep-frozen food
Deep-frozen foods storage life table
Foodstuff | Time |
Fruit, beef | max 10-12 months |
Vegetables, veal, poultry | max 8-10 months |
Game | max 6-8 months |
Pork | max 4-6 months |
Mince | max 4 months |
Bread, desserts, cooked foods, oily fish | max 3 months |
Offal | max 2 months |
Sausages, lean fish | max 1 month |
This function allows you to chill different kinds of beverages down to the perfect drinking temperature.
Changing the cooling temperature and time
Cooling stage
This stage is indicated by a progressive increase in cooling.
Touch the STOP button to start the function at any time.
End of the function
At the end of cooking, "Function ended" displays and a buzzer sounds briefly, which can be deactivated by touching any point of the display or by opening the door.
Types of beverages
RED WINE
STILL WHITE WINE
SPARKLING DRINKS
BEER
LIQUEUR (SPIRITS)
LIQUEUR (FORTIFIED WINES)
DRINKS
WATER
This function keeps food at the required temperature.
Modifying the preservation temperature
Preservation stage
End of preservation
To end the preservation function.
See General safety instructions.
Some hot functions (SLOW COOKING and YOGHURT ) are preceded by a preheating stage which allows the appliance to heat to the cooking temperature more quickly.
Furthermore, in some functions, this stage is set at 65°C to promote effective sanitising of the appliance cavity.
This stage is indicated by a progressive increase in the temperature level reached.
Unless otherwise indicated in the recipe, it is not recommended to place food in the oven during the preheating stage.
You can skip the pre-heating stage touching the dedicated button .
After pre-heating, a buzzer will sound and a message will appear on the display to indicate that the dish can be put in the oven cavity.
Function start
At the end of preheating:
This stage is indicated by a progressive increase in the horizontal bar.
Touch the STOP button to start the function at any time.
Low-temperature preparations are long-lasting cooking processes for food that retain their juices inside, with the result that they do not dry out or harden.
For best results, it is recommended browning the food for a few minutes in a frying pan or by means of the oven grill before or after cooking at a low temperature (depending on the recipe).
End of low-temperature cooking
The function ends when the instantaneous temperature reaches the target temperature.
Automatic defrosting function. Choose the dish, the oven calculates the time necessary for proper defrosting.
If the internal temperature is greater than the one required, the function will be stopped immediately and "Internal temperature unsafe, please wait until the oven is cool" will display. Allow the appliance to cool down before activating the function.
It is not possible to change the default temperature for the Defrost by weight function.
When finished, a buzzer sounds briefly, which can be deactivated by touching any point of the display or by opening the door.
Preset parameters:
Type | Weight (kg) | Time |
MEAT | 0.5 | 2h 40m |
FISH | 0.4 | 1h 40m |
BREAD | 0.1 | 1h 10m |
DESSERTS | 0.1 | 2h 10m |
FRUIT | 0.1 | 1h 10m |
Defrosting times may vary on the basis of the shape and size of the food to be defrosted.
When defrosting heavy and/or irregularly shaped food (e.g. chicken, fish, etc.), it is advisable to turn it inside the oven cavity at least once by 180°.
This function is particularly suitable for proving dough.
If the internal temperature is greater than the one required, the function will be stopped immediately and "Internal temperature unsafe, please wait until the oven is cool" will display. Allow the appliance to cool down before activating the function.
For successful proving, a container of water should be placed in the bottom of the oven.
When finished, a buzzer sounds briefly, which can be deactivated by touching any point of the display or by opening the door.
Tips for optimal proving
This long-time function (14 hours) is dedicated to yoghurt production.
Preparing the mixture
Using the yoghurt function
When finished, a buzzer sounds briefly, which can be deactivated by touching any point of the display or by opening the door.
Yoghurt preparation tips
See General safety instructions.
Each time the door is opened, the function in progress will stop and then automatically restart when the door is closed again.
Most of the cold and hot functions we have already examined are grouped in this menu, but with the possibility of freely choosing certain settings such as the temperature and duration of use of the function.
Using a manual function
Some functions are preceded by a pre-cooling stage or pre-heating stage (depending on the function selected) which allows the appliance to reach the preset temperature more quickly.
This stage is indicated by a progressive increase in the temperature level reached.
or
It is recommended not to introduce the dish into the cavity of the appliance during the pre-cooling stage.
You can skip the pre-cooling stage touching the dedicated button or .
After pre-cooling or pre-heating, a buzzer will sound and a message is displayed to indicate that the food can be put in the appliance cavity.
Function start
At the end of pre-cooling or pre-heating:
This stage is indicated by a progressive increase in the horizontal bar.
or
Touch the STOP button to start the function at any time.
Timed function
Timed function is the function which allows a cooking operation that ends after a specific time set by the user.
For some functions, it is not possible to set the duration.
Programmed function
Programmed cooking is the function of time-controlled cooking operation to be stopped at a preset time depending on the time set by the user, after which the appliance will switch off automatically.
For safety reasons, it is not possible to set the end of cooking time by itself without setting the cooking duration.
Manual functions list
STANDARD BLAST CHILLING
This function allows you to quickly chill raw or recently cooked foods to +3°C. After blast chilling, food can be kept in the refrigerator (+4°C).
SOFT BLAST CHILLING
This function allows you to quickly chill raw or recently cooked foods to -5°C. After soft blast chilling, food can be kept in the freezer.
Blast chilling stops bacteriological proliferation and retains the properties of food.
The blast chilling functions also include the use of the temperature probe.
DEEP-FREEZING
This function allows the temperature of food to be rapidly brought down to a temperature of -28°C.
DRINKS COOLING
This function allows you to cool different kinds of beverages down to the required drinking temperature -10°C and +20°C.
PRESERVATION
This function keeps food at the required temperature between -18°C and +20°C.
PRE-COOLING
This function cools the appliance cavity to the required temperature (between - 28°C and +5°C) in preparation for a subsequent cooling function.
SLOW COOKING
This long-lasting function is useful for the preparation of food that retain their juices inside, with the result that they do not dry out or harden.
Slow cooking involves the use of the temperature probe.
REHEATING
This function reheats food that has already been cooked and stored in the refrigerator.
The appliance cavity can be set to a temperature ranging from 65°C to 80°C.
PROVING
This function is particularly suitable for proving dough.
The appliance cavity can be set to a temperature ranging from 4°C to 40°C.
DEFROST BY TIME
Manual defrosting function. Select the length of time required for defrosting, when the set time has elapsed, the function will stop.
If the internal temperature is greater than the one required, the function will be stopped immediately and "Internal temperature unsafe, please wait until the oven is cool" will display. Allow the appliance to cool down before activating the function.
The duration of the Defrost by time function can be from a minimum of 1 minute to a maximum of 12 hours and 59 minutes.
It is not possible to change the default temperature (30°C) for the Defrost by time function.
READY TO EAT
This function allows you to bring ready cooked food (between 40°C and 70°C) to serving temperature at a set time.
It is recommended to only warm pre sliced or portioned food with a maximum weight of 1 kg.
This menu is particularly useful for viewing and reusing the last functions used.
Deleting the history
If you wish to delete the history:
Multistep functions mean the possibility of sequencing two different functions set by the user.
To consult the recipes created for various categories of food and for more information on blast chilling, deep-freezing, cooking suggestions, we recommend visiting the dedicated page on the www.smeg.com website, which can be reached using the QR code on the leaflet supplied with the appliance.
Following a power failure during a function, the appliance automatically resumes the function it was performing, maintaining all the previous settings and discounting the time already elapsed of the function only if the duration of the power failure is less than or equal to 60 seconds.
If the power failure occurs in a different condition, the appliance remains waiting for manual consent by the user to continue or not the function, for a while.
If the function is reactivated, settings remain as they were before the power failure, taking into account the time already elapsed.
If there is no intervention by the user, the appliance cancels the function and the display shows the current time again.
(SmegConnect models only) A notification also appears in the app when you reconnect.
Blackout during a programmed function
If the power failure occurs while a programmed cooking process is set:
In the event of a temporary power cut, all personal settings will remain stored.
The product configuration can be set using this menu.
Dedicated menu for exhibitors.
Show Room (for showrooms only)
This mode deactivates all the appliance's heating elements, while keeping the control panel active.
During normal operation, it is indicated by the indicator light turning on in the information area .
To use the appliance normally, set this mode to Off.
Demo Mode (for showrooms only)
The same as Show Room, when this mode is activated, after a certain period of inactivity, a demonstration of the various screens that illustrate the potential of the appliance is shown on the display.
To use the appliance normally, set this mode to Off.
Menu where the time and type of display can be set.
Digital clock
Displays the current time in digital format.
In the event of a temporary power cut, the digital version will remain selected.
Touch the CONFIRM button to activate the Digital clock mode.
Clock display in stand-by
Activates/deactivates the clock display when the appliance is switched off.
The Clock display in stand-by function is factory set to Off.
If the Clock display in stand-by function is set to On, when the appliance is in stand-by it displays the current time at low brightness.
When the Clock display in stand-by function is set to On, the appliance consumes more power than in stand-by mode.
Only for SmegConnect models: If the Clock display in stand-by function is set to Off, the connectivity switches off automatically when the clock sets into stand-by.
Clock format
Activates/deactivates the clock display in the 12 or 24 hour format.
The Time format function is factory set to 24h.
Menu where you can change the language and modify the display settings of some parameters.
Language
Allows you to select the language of the display.
Controls lock
Allows the appliance to automatically lock the controls after one minute of normal operation without any intervention from the user.
Sound
Whenever one of the display symbols is pressed, the appliance beeps. This setting disables these sounds.
Temperature Format
Allows you to set the temperature scale to degrees Celsius (°C) or degrees Fahrenheit (°F).
The Temperature format function is factory set to °C.
Display brightness
This allows the display brightness level to be selected.
The Display brightness function is factory set to High.
Weight type
Allows you to set the unit of measurement to display the weight value in kilograms (kg) or in ounces (oz).
The Weight type function is factory set to kg.
System info
Menu displaying information about serial number and software versions.
Restore settings
This restores all settings to the original factory settings.
The operation also deletes personal recipes.
Menu where connectivity parameters are displayed.
For CONNECTION-related settings refer to the "Built in blast chiller connectivity" user manual.
Cleaning the appliance
See General safety instructions.
Cleaning the surfaces
To keep the surfaces in good condition, they should be cleaned regularly after use. Let them cool first.
Ordinary daily cleaning
Always and only use specific products that do not contain abrasives or chlorine-based acids.
Pour the product onto a damp cloth and wipe the surface, rinse thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth or a microfibre cloth.
Food stains or residues
Do not use steel sponges and 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 with a soft cloth or a microfibre 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.
For the best upkeep of the cavity, clean it regularly after each use.
Avoid letting food residue dry inside, as this could damage the surfaces.
Take out all removable parts before cleaning.
Always remove solid residues.
In the event you are using specific cleaning products, we recommend running the oven at maximum temperature for 15-20 minutes in order to eliminate any residue.
At the end of each use, two automatic cleaning cycles are recommended to ensure optimal sanitising of the cavity.
Drying
Cooking and blast chilling/deep-freezing food generates moisture inside the cavity. This is a normal phenomenon and does not affect the appliance operation in any way.
Each time you finish use:
Removing rack/tray support frames
Removing the rack/tray support frames enables the sides to be cleaned more easily.
To remove the rack/tray support frames:
The automatic cleaning function has the task of sanitising the inside of the cavity from unpleasant odours generated during operation.
Seal maintenance tips
The seal should be soft and elastic.
See General safety instructions.
General information
Check the mains characteristics against the data indicated on the plate.
The identification plate bearing the technical data, serial number and brand name is visibly positioned on the appliance.
Do not remove this plate for any reason.
The appliance must be connected to ground using a wire that is at least 20 mm longer than the other wires.
The appliance can work in the following modes:
Fixed connection
Fit the power line with an all-pole circuit breaker with a contact separation distance sufficient to provide complete disconnection in category III overvoltage conditions, pursuant to installation regulations.
For the Australian/New Zealand market:
The circuit breaker incorporated in the fixed connection must comply with AS/NZS 3000.
Connection with plug and socket
Make sure that the plug and socket are of the same type.
Avoid using adapters, gang sockets or shunts as these could cause overheating and a risk of burns.
See General safety instructions.
Position of the power cable
Fastening bushings
Appliance overall dimensions (mm)
Mounting into a column (mm)
* Make sure that the cabinet top/rear section has an opening approx. 60 mm deep.
Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.
Download Smeg SBC4604WNR - Blast chiller 45cm Compact Manual
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