Smeg Sa987cx2 Manual

							30 To alter cooking or defrosting time whilst oven is in operation, use Less or More.
Press Less/More button to decrease/increase the cooking or defrosting time in multiples of 1 minutes.
To overall cooking time can be increased to a maximum of 59 minutes.
LESS, MORE
If you often cook or reheat the same type of dishe, you can store the cooking time and function in the ovens memory, so that you
do not have to reset it each time.
You can store one cooking memory.
MEMORY COOK
The speedy cook function allows the oven to begin cooking immediately on full power 1000W.
The speedy cook button has been pre-programmed to increase in increments of 30 seconds up to a maximum time of 5 minutes.
SPEEDY COOK
Note :When theres no memory key setting, DATA EMPTY SELECT
FUNCTION will be displayed.
To set memory
1. Set your cooking programme as usual.
( except for auto defrost, cakes, crusty and auto cook function )
2. Touch Memory button.
The oven will beep and : 0 appears in the display.
Your settings are now stored in the ovens memory.
To store different settings simply repeat setting procedure.
To use memory
1. Touch Memory button.
Storing settings in the ovens memory appears in the display.
2. 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.
Y
1. Touch STOP/CLEARbutton.
: 0 appears in the display.
2. Touch START/SPEEDY COOKbutton once.
MICROWAVEindicator lights up and the oven begins to operate
immediately.
The oven light comes on and the turntable starts rotating.
Y
Y
Set your cooking programme...................... 
						

							31 To get better cooking result, the oven needs cooling which discribes in below.
MANUAL COOLING 
The scroll speed can be adjusted by user, following the steps below.
SCROLL SPEED CONTROL 
Scroll Speed Chart
Press Crusty key
Once
Twice
3 times
4 timesScroll Speed
SLOW(VERY) MODE
SLOW MODE
NORMAL MODE
FAST MODE
1. Press and hold M/Wbutton for 3 seconds.
The oven will beep and MICROWAVE indicator lights off.
COOLING and SET TIME shows in display.
2. Turn the dial knobto set the cooling time.
For a cooling time of 10 minutes, turn the dial knobto the right to set
10:00.( up to 60 minutes )
10:00 and PRESS START shows in display.
3. Touch START/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
Cooling starts and the time in the display will count down.
However the oven light and the turntable not operated.
Y
1. Touch Crusty button once. 
MICROWAVE and CONVECTION indicator light.
1 FRESH PIZZA and SET WEIGHT shows in display.
2. Select the scroll speed by pressing the Crusty button again until the
required scroll speed(refer to below chart).
3. Touch START/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
The oven will beep and : 0 appears in the display.
Y 
						

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1. Open the door.
• Oven stops operating.
• You can restart the oven by closing the door and touching START/SPEEDY COOKbutton.
2. Press the STOP/CLEARbutton.
• Oven stops operating.
• If you wish to cancel the cooking settings, press the STOP/CLEARbutton again.
TO STOP THE OVEN WHILE THE OVEN IS OPERATING
ABNORMAL MESSAGE
• “TEMPERATURE IS HIGH” message will be shown when the
inside temperature of the oven is high before selecting defrost
or 40˚C convection mode.
• To get better cooking result, the oven needs “cooling”.
• If the inside temperature of the oven is higher than expected or
the temperature sensor doesnt work properly, ERROR 2
message will be shown in the display.
• Unplug the power and call our technical service.
• When the temperature sensor is disconnected, ERROR 3
message will be shown in the display.
• Unplug the power and call our technical service.
If you see arcing, press STOP/CLEAR button and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
• Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
• Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
• Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
• Recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces being used in the microwave.
ARCING 
						

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GENERAL GUIDE LINES
Since microwave cooking to some extent is different from
traditional cooking, the following general guidelines should be
considered whenever you use your microwave oven
If the food is undercooked
Check if:
• You have selected the correct power level.
• The selected time is sufficient-the times given in the recipes
are approximate. They depend on initial temperature,
weight and density of the food etc.
• The container is appropriate.
If the food is overcooked,i.e. dried out or burnt
Before you cook again, consider whether:
• The power level was too high.
• The set time was too long-the times in the recipes are
approximate. They depend on initial temperature, weight
and density of the food etc.
Points to remember when defrosting
• The shape of the package alters the defrosting time.
Shallow rectangular packets defrost more quickly than a
deep block. Separate pieces as they begin to defrost; freef
low slices defrost more easily.
• Shield areas of food with small pieces of foil if they start to
become warm.
• When defrosting, it is better to under thaw the food slightly
and allow the process to finish during the standing time.
The amount of food
The more food you want to prepare the longer it takes. A rule
of thumb is that double amount of food requires almost
double the time. If one potato takes four minutes to cook,
approximately seven minutes are required to cook two
potatoes.
Starting temperature of food
The lower the temperature of the food which is being put into
the microwave oven, the longer time it takes. Food at room
temperature will be reheated more quickly than food at
refrigerator temperature.
Composition of the food
Food with a lot of fat and sugar will be heated faster than
food containing a lot of water. fat and sugar will also reach a
higher temperature than water in the cooking process.
The more dense the food, the longer it takes to heat. “Very
dense” food like meat takes longer time to reheat than lighter,
more porous food like sponge cakes.
Size and shape
Smaller pieces of food will cook more quickly than larger
pieces and uniform pieces of food cook more evenly than
irregularly shaped foods.
With unevenly shaped food, the thinner parts will cook faster
than the thicker areas. Place the thinner chicken wings and
legs to the centre of the dish.
Stirring, turning of foods
Stirring and turning of foods are techniques used in
conventional and well as in microwave cooking to distribute
the heat quickly to the centre of the dish and avoid over-
cooking at the outer edges of the food.Covering food helps:
• To reduce spattering
• To shorten cooking times
• To retain food moisture
All covering, which will allow microwaves to pass through are
suitable-See above “Which utensils can be used in the oven?”
Releasing pressure in foods
Several foods are tightly covered by a skin or membrane.
These foods should be pricked with a fork or cocktail stick to
release the pressure and to prevent bursting, as steam builds
up within them during cooking. This applies to potatoes,
chicken livers, sausages, egg yolks and some fruits.
Standing time
Always allow the food to stand for some time after using the
oven. standing time after defrosting, cooking/reheating
always improves the result since the temperature will then be
evenly distributed through out the food.
In a microwave oven foods continue to cook even when the
microwave energy is turned off. They are no longer cooking
by microwaves, but they are still being cooked by the
conduction of the high residual heat to the centre of the food. 
The length of standing time depends on the volume and
density of the food. Sometimes it can be as short as the time
it takes you to remove the food from the oven and take it to
the serving table. However, with larger, denser foods, the
standiing time may be as long as 10 minutes. During
‘standing’, the internal temperature of the food will rise by as
much as 8˚C and the food will finish cooking in this time.
Arranging food
This is done in several ways in microwave cooking to give
more even cooking results.
If you are cooking several items of the same
food such as jacket potatoes, place them in
a ring pattern for uniform cooking. When
cooking foods of uneven shapes or thickness,
place the smaller or thinner area of the food towards the
centre of the dish where it will be heated last.
Uneven foods such as fish should be arranged
in the oven with the tails to the centre.
If you are saving a meal in the refrigerator
or ‘plating’ a meal for reheating, arrange the
thicker, denser foods to the outside of the 
plate and the thinner or less dense foods 
in the middle. 
Place thin slices of meat on top of each 
other or interlace them. Thicker slices such
as meat loaf and sausages have to be placed
close to each other. Gravy or sauce should be
reheated in a separate container.
Choose a tall, narrow container rather than a
low and wide container. When reheating
gravy, sauce or soup, do not fill the container
more than 2/3.
When you cook or reheat whole fish, score
the skin this prevents cracking.
Shield the tail and head with small pieces
of foil to prevent over-cooking but ensure
the foil does not touch the sides of the oven.
2/3 
						

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KEEP THE OVEN CLEAN
INSIDE THE OVENThe interior three side walls and floor are stainless steel.
For easy cleaning, wipe spills and spatters as they occur with
a damp cloth or sponge with water and a mild detergent.
Rinse the cavity of any cleaning residue with a clean damp or
sponge after cleaning. Dry with a soft cloth.
These areas can also cleaned by using plastic or nylon
scouring pads recommended for use of Teflon and
Silverstone*.
For hard to remove soil, use a mild non-abrasive cleaner.
Use on the stainless steel areas, turntable and rotating base
only.
FLOOR
A grill element is installed under the floor, and there are holes
on the floor over the grill. Therefore, you must be very careful
not to drop any waterdrops or spills over the holes. Do not
wipe the holed-surface with a damp cloth or detergent Only
use soft, clean and dry cloth.
When you clean the groove or floor with a damp cloth, you
need to be careful not to touch the holed-surface.
TOP SURFACE
Two quartz grill elements are installed on the top surface. As
they are fragile, be careful not to press or grip them hard. Do
not remove the grill elements to clean the surface.
Warning
Just as your traditional oven becomes hot also this oven will
become hot during use of the grill functions or in combination
with microwaves. children should be supervised at all times
when using the oven.
TURNTABLE AND ROTATING BASE
These two parts are easily removable for cleaning. The turntable
should be cleaned frequently and is dishwasher proof.
If food spills are accumulated under the rotating base, the
oven will not operate efficiently. Be sure to wipe up any spills
as they occur in this area.
Clean these parts as described in by the same method of
cleaning inside the oven. Be sure to properly reinstall these
parts into the cavity affer cleaning.
DOOR
While the oven door is still warm, any spatters or food soils
should be wiped off with a damp sudsy cloth or sponge.
Rinse with water and wipe dry with a cloth.If steam or condensation appears around this area, wipe with
a cloth. This may occur when the oven is operating under
high humidity and with foods containing lots of moisture. This
is a normal part of microwave cooking.
EXTERIOR
CONTROL PANEL
Excercise care when cleaning this area. To clean, wipe the
panel with a slightly dampened cloth, using only water.
Wipe dry. Do not scrub this area or use any sort of chemical
cleaner. Avoid use of excess water.
OUTSIDE SURFACE
The outside surfaces should be cleaned with soap and water,
rinsed and dried with a soft cloth. Do not use any type of
household or abrasive cleanser.
Note:
Do not use any other Turntable in the oven. Do not
operate the oven without the Turntable and Rotating
Base Properly in place.
Note:
• DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF OVEN CLEANER ON
ANY PART OF THE OVEN. It will damage some of the
interior and exterior surfaces of the oven.
• The oven should be cleaned
regularly and any food deposits
removed.
• Failure to maintain the oven in a
clean condition could lead to
deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of
the appliance and possibly result
in a hazardous situation.
Note:
• Although your oven is provided with safety features, it is
important to observe the following:
1. It is important not to defeat or tamper with safety
interlocks.
2. Do not place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces. Wipe the sealing area frequently with a mild
detergent, rinse and dry. Never use abrasive powders
or pads.
3. 
When opened, the door must not be subjected to strain,
for example, a child hanging on an opened door or any
load could cause the oven to fall forward to cause injury
and also damage to the door. Do not operate the oven if
it is damaged, until it has been repaired by a service
technician. It is particulary important that the oven
closes propery and that there is no damage to the:
1) Door(bent)
2) Hinge and Hookes(broken or loosened)
3) Door seals and sealing surface.
4. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except a properly trained service technician. 
						

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE
You can often correct operating problems yourself. 
If your microwave/grill oven fails to work properly,
locate the operating problem in the chart below and
try the solutions marked for each problems.
If the microwave/grill oven still does not work
properly, contact the nearest Service Center.
Caution:
1. Do not attempt to operate the oven while empty as this will
cause damage.
2. As an exhaust is located in the rear of the oven, install the
oven so as not to block the outlet.
If the microwave/grill oven still does not work properly,
contact the nearest Service Center.
Note:
It is quite normal for steam to be emitted around the door
during the cooking cycle. The door is not intended to seal the
oven cavity completely but its special design contributes to
the complete safety of the appliance.
PROBLEM
Oven will not start
Arcing or sparking
Unevenly cooked foods
Overcooked foods
Undercooked foods
Improper defrosting
SOLUTION
XX XX
XX
XXXX
X
XXXX
XXXXX
Is start button pressed?
Is power cord plugged in?
Is door closed?
Set the cooking time.
Use approved cookware only.
Do not operate with oven empty.
Supplied tray must be used.
Turn of stir food.
Completely defrost food.
Turn correct dial knob / Press correct Function buttons
Check to see that oven ventilation parts are not blocked.
Do “manual cooling” over 10 minutes. 
						

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
* Q : I accidentally ran my microwave oven without any
food in it. Is it damaged?
* A : Running the oven empty for a short time will not damage
the oven. However, it is not recommended.
* Q : Can the oven be used with the tray or tray rack
removed?
* A : No. Both the tray and roller guide must always be used
in the oven before cooking.
* Q : Can I open the door when the oven is operating?
* A : The door can be opened anytime during the cooking
operation. Then microwave energy will be instantly
switched off and the time setting will maintain until the
door is closed.
* Q : Why do I have moisture in my microwave oven after
cooking?
* A : The moisture on the side of your microwave oven is
normal. It is caused by steam from cooking food hitting
the cool oven surface.
* Q : Does microwave energy pass through the viewing
screen in the door?
* A : No. The metal screen bounces back the energy to the
oven cavity. The holes are made to allow light to pass
through. They do not let microwave energy pass
through.
* Q : Why do eggs sometimes pop?
* A : When baking or poaching eggs, the yolk may pop due to
steam build-up inside the yolk membrane. To prevent
this, simply pierce the yolk with a toothpick before
cooking. Never cook eggs without piercing their shells.
* Q : Why this standing time recommended after the
cooking operation has been completed?
* A : Standing time is very important.
With microwave cooking, the heat is in the food, not in
the oven. Many foods build up enough internal heat to
allow the cooking process to continue, even after the
food is removed from the oven. Standing time for joints
of meat, large vegetables and cakes is to allow the
inside to cook completely, without overcooking the
outside.* Q : What does “standing time” mean?
* A : “Standing time” means that food should be removed
from the oven and covered for additional time to allow it
to finish cooking. This frees the oven for other cooking.
* Q : Why does my oven not always cook as fast as the
microwave cooking guide says?
* A : Check your cooking guide again, to make sure you’ve
followed directions exactly ; and to see what might
cause variations in cooking time. Cooking guide times
and heat settings are suggestions, to help prevent over-
cooking... the most common problem in getting used to
a microwave oven.
Variations in the size, shape and weights and
dimensions could require longer cooking time. Use your
own judgement along with the cooking guide
suggestions to check whether the food has been
properly cooked just as you would do with a
conventional cooker.
* Q : Will the microwave oven be damaged if it operates
while empty?
* A : Yes. Never run it empty.
* Q : Can I operate my microwave oven without the
turntable or turn the turntable over to hold a large
dish?
* A : No. If you remove or turn over the turntable, you will get
poor cooking results. Dishes used in your oven must fit
on the turntable.
* Q : Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either
direction?
* A : Yes. The turntable rotates clockwise or
counterclockwise, depending on the rotation of the
motor when the cooking cycle begins.
* Q : Can I pop popcorn in my microwave oven? 
How do I get the best results?
* A : Yes. Pop packaged microwave popcorn following
manufacture’s guidelines. Do not use regular paper
bags. Use the “listening test” by stopping the oven as
soon as the popping slows to a “pop” every 1 or 2
seconds. Do not repop unpopped kernels. Do not pop
popcorn in glass cookware. 
						

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Power supply
Power consumption
Microwave Output power
Frequency
Grill power consumption
Convection power consumption
Combination heating power consumption
Outside Dimension(WXDXH)
Cavity Dimensions(WXDXH)
Net Weight
Timer
Select function
Microwave power level
SPECIFICATIONS
DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
240V, 50Hz
1500W
1000W (IEC 705)
2,450MHz
1600W
2300W
2300W
560(22.0)X543(21.3)X344(13.5)mm (inch)
368.5(14.5)X376.5(14.8)X246(9.7)mm (inch)
Approx. 21.5Kg (47.6 lbs.)
60 minutes
Microwave / Grill / Convection / Combination
10 stages
* Microwave oven is a Group 2 ISM equipment in which radio-frequency energy is intentionally generated and used in the form
of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of material. This oven is a Class B equipment suitable for use in domestic
establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used
for domestic purposes.
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be
treated as household waste.  Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical & electronic equipments waste.  In the European Union and Other European countries
which there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product.  By ensuring the correct
disposal of this product, you will help prevent potentially hazardous to the environment and to human health,
which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product.  The recycling of materials will
help conserve natural resources.  Please do not therefore dispose of your old electrical and electronic
equipment with your household waste. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.