Smeg A3-7 Manual

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Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USER: these contain user advice, the description
of the controls and the correct procedures for cleaning and maintenance of
the appliance.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER: these are intended for the qualified
technician who must install the appliance, set it functioning and carry out
an inspection test.
Further information about the products can be found at www.smeg.com@
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2. SAFETY...

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1. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
This manual is an integral part of the appliance. It must be kept in its entirety and in an
accessible place for the whole working life of the appliance. We recommend reading this
manual and all information it contains carefully before using the appliance. Installation
must be carried out by qualified personnel in accordance with the standards in force. This
appliance is intended for domestic use and conforms to the EC directives currently in
force. The...

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Do not use sealed tins or containers in the appliance. Overpressure may occur inside the
containers during cooking, creating a danger of explosion.
Do not cover the bottom of the oven with aluminium or tin foil sheets during cooking and
do not place pans or trays on it to avoid damage to the enamelled surface.
Never place saucepans with bases which are not perfectly flat and smooth on the hob.
Unstable cookware can lead to scalding.
Do not rest any weight or sit on the open door...

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2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Consult the installation instructions for safety standards on electrical or gas appliances
and for ventilation functions. In your interests and for your safety the law requires that the
installation and servicing of all electrical and gas appliances be carried out by qualified
personnel in accordance with the standards in force. Our approved installers guarantee a
satisfactory job.
Gas or electrical appliances must always be uninstalled by suitably skilled...

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The appliance is intended for use by adults. Do not allow children to go near it or play with
it.
This appliance may be used by children from the age of 8 and by people of reduced
physical and mental ability or lacking in experience and knowledge, provided they are
supervised or instructed on the safe use of the appliance and if they understand the
associated risks. Do not allow children to play with the appliance. Do not allow
unsupervised children to perform cleaning or...

Instructions for disposal
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3. ENVIRONMENTAL CARE
3.1 Our environmental care
Pursuant to Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC and 2003/108/EC relating to
the reduction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
appliances, as well as to the disposal of refuse, the crossed out bin symbol on
the appliance indicates that the product, at the end of its working life, must be
collected separately from other refuse. Therefore, the user must consign the
product that has reached the end of its...

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4. GET TO KNOW YOUR APPLIANCE
1 Cooking hob6 Fa n
2 Control panel7 Oven light
3 Oven seal8 Storage compartment
4 Main oven door
 Frame shelf
5 Auxiliary oven door 

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4.1 Description of the controls on the front panel
1 Programming clock
The programming clock makes it possible to display the current time or to set a
timer or a programmed cooking operation.
2 Main oven thermostat knob
The cooking temperature is selected by turning the knob clockwise to the
required setting, between the maximum and the minimum settings.
3 Main oven thermostat indicator light
The indicator light comes on to indicate that the oven is heating up. When this...

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This knob allows to adjust the power of the barbeque grill on the hob. 
Place the knob to any position from “1” to “9” to activate the heating element.
The indicator light comes on to indicate that the heating element is operating.
To switch off the heating element return the knob to the “0” position.
7 Barbeque resistance indicator light
The indicator light comes on to indicate that the barbeque resistance is
operating.
8 Auxiliary...

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5. AVAILABLE ACCESSORIES
NOTE: Some models are not provided with all accessories.
WOK reduction: useful when using a wok.
Wide rack: useful for holding cooking
containers. It can be placed on top of a tray for
cooking foods which may drip.
Narrow rack: useful for cooking small sized
food, such as meat. It can be placed on top of a
tray for cooking foods which may drip.
Tr a y : useful for collecting fat from foods placed
on the rack above. Necessary when using the...