smeg Touch Warming Drawer User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: Smeg

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Touch warming drawer
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Touch warming drawer

Warnings

1 Warnings

1.1 General safety warnings

Risk of personal injury

This appliance and its accessible parts become very hot during use.
Do not touch the heating elements during use.
Keep children under the age of eight at a safe distance unless they are constantly supervised.
Children must not play with the appliance.
This appliance may be used by children aged at least 8 and by people of reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity, or lacking in experience in the use of electrical appliances, provided that they are supervised or instructed by adults who are responsible for their safety.
Never rest metallic objects such as knives, forks, spoons and lids on the appliance during use.
Turn off the appliance after use.
Do not attempt to put out a fire or flames with water: turn off the appliance and smother the flames with a lid or a fire blanket.
Cleaning and maintenance must not be carried out by unsupervised children.
Installation and maintenance should be carried out by qualified personnel in compliance with the regulations in force.
Do not modify this appliance.
Do not insert pointed metal objects (cutlery or utensils) into the slots in the appliance.
Do not try to repair the appliance yourself or without the intervention of a qualified technician.
Do not place plastic containers or inflammable objects in the drawer.
If the power cable becomes damaged, contact technical support immediately to arrange for its replacement.

Risk of damaging the appliance

Do not use abrasive or corrosive detergents (e.g. scouring powders, stain removers or metallic scourers).
Do not seat on the appliance.
Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance.
Do not obstruct openings, ventilation slots and heat dissipation vents.
Do not use the appliance to heat the room for any reason.

For this appliance:

Do not rest any weight or sit on the open drawer.
Take care that no objects are stuck in the drawer.

1.2 Manufacturer’s liability

The manufacturer declines all liability for damage to persons or property caused by:

Using the appliance other than for the use intended;
Failure to comply with the instructions in the user manual;
Tampering with any part of the appliance;
The use of non-original spare parts.

1.3 Intended use

This appliance is intended for heating food and dishes in the home. Every other use is considered improper.
This appliance may be used by children aged at least 8 and by people of reduced physical, sensory or mental capacity, or lacking in experience in the use of electrical appliances, provided that they are supervised or instructed by adults who are responsible for their safety.
This appliance is not designed to work with external timers or remote control systems.
The front panel of the drawer is fitted with a light guide that allows you see whether the device is switched on or off from various angles.

1.4 Disposal

This appliance must be disposed of separately from other waste (Directives 2002/95/EC, 2002/96/EC, 2003/108/EC).
The appliance does not contain substances in quantities sufficient to be considered hazardous to health and the environment, in accordance with current European directives.
To dispose of the appliance:

Cut the power cable.
Remove the power cable together with the plug.

Live components
Electrocution hazard

• Switch off the mains power supply
• Unplug the power cable from the power outlet

Take the appliance to a recycling centre for electrical and electronic equipment waste, or return it to the retailer when purchasing an equivalent product, on a one for one basis.
Our appliances are packaged in non-polluting and recyclable materials.
Deliver the packing materials to the appropriate recycling centre.

Plastic packaging Danger of suffocation

Do not leave the packaging or any part of it unattended.
Do not let children play with the plastic bags.

1.5 Identification plate

The identification plate bears the technical data, serial number and brand name of the appliance. Do not remove the identification plate for any reason.

1.6 About this user manual

We recommend that you read this manual carefully, as it contains the instructions necessary for maintaining the appliance’s aesthetic and functional qualities.
This user manual is an integral part of the appliance and must be kept intact and available to users for the entire life cycle of the appliance.
For further information on the product: www.smeg.com
Read this user manual carefully before using the appliance.

1.7 How to read the user manual

This user manual uses the following reading conventions:

Warnings, general information about this user manual

Description of the appliance and its accessories

Information on the use of the appliance and its accessories. Cooking advice

Cleaning and maintenance, information on how to clean and maintain the appliance correctly

Description

Safety warning

Suggestion
Information

2 Description

2.1 General description

Control panel
Front panel with push-push mechanism
Non-slip base
Heating fan
Operation indicator

2.2 Control panel

Warming drawer on/off.
Increase or decrease the value selected “+ -“.
Menu settings. Used to set the heating temperature (5), timer (6) and delayed start (7).
Display; displays the set values.
Indicates that the “heating temperature” selection function is enabled.
Indicates that the “timer” function is enabled.
Indicates that the “delayed start” function is enabled.
Shows the heating functions that have been set.
ON/OFF LED. Lights up when the drawer is in operation or is programmed with a delayed start.

Use

3 Use

This appliance is equipped with a warm air circulation system. A fan distributes the heat generated by the heating element uniformly throughout the drawer.
The display can be used to check that the temperature set for dishes and food in the draw is correct. The circulating warm air heats up the food quickly and evenly.
A protective grille prevents accidental contact with the heating element and fan. A non-slip mat on the bottom of the drawer prevents the dishes from moving when the drawer is opened or closed.

Capacity:

Incorrect use
Risk of damage to the appliance

Load the drawer with a maximum of 15 kg.

3.1 Warnings

Warnings regarding the warming drawer when in use.

Keep the drawer closed when in operation.
Wear oven gloves to protect your hands when handling dishes and food inside the drawer.
Do not touch the heating elements inside the drawer.
Do not allow children to get near to the drawer when it is in use.
High temperature inside the drawer during use; danger of fire or explosion
Do not spray aerosol products near the drawer.
Do not use or leave flammable materials near the drawer.
Do not use plastic dishes or containers to warm food.
Do not place metal containers or closed containers in the drawer.

3.2 First use

Remove any protective film from the outside or inside of the appliance.
Remove all labels (apart from the identification label)
Clean the appliance using a damp cloth.
Dry the appliance thoroughly.
Heat the empty appliance at maximum temperature for at least two hours to remove any residues left by the manufacturing process.

3.3 Daily Use

To use the warming drawer, proceed as follows:

Place the food on a plate or in a dish.
Do not obstruct the slots of the electric heater. The hot air should be free to escape from the grid. This allows the best heat distribution inside the drawer.
Switch on the drawer and select the temperature in order to set the required function. Select the timer or delayed start, if necessary.
Close the drawer carefully, without using excessive force. It may remain open.

3.4 Switching on

Press and hold the button for at least 1 second. The drawer will emit a beep.

3.5 Setting the heating temperature

When starting the appliance you can use the – + buttons to set the temperature from 30°C and 85°C in steps of 5°C. The drawer will emit three beeps when it reaches the set temperature.

3.6 Setting the TIMER

Once the temperature has been set, press and hold the button until the icon lights up. It is possible to set a timer having a duration ranging from 30 minutes to 24h, with 15-minute selection intervals for the first 10h and with 1h intervals from 10h to 24h. If the set temperature is higher than 65°C, the drawer will switch off automatically after 10 h of operation.

3.7 Setting a delayed start

A delayed start, from 1h to 24h, in 1h intervals, can be set for the warming drawer by pressing and holding the button until the icon is activated. The drawer automatically enables the function that has been set when the selected time elapses.

4 Warming functions

Symbol

| °C| Function
---|---|---
| 30°C
35°C|

Proving

|

40°C
45°C

| Defrosting
| 50°C
55°C|

Warming cups

|

60°C
65°C

| Warming dinner plates
| 70°C
75°C|

Reheating food

|

80°C
85°C

|

Low-temperature cooking

4.1 Heating times

Various factors affect food heating times:

The material and thickness of the dishes used.
The amount of food.
How the dishes are arranged.
The temperature setting.
Repeated opening and closing of the warming drawer.

It is therefore not possible to give precise heating times. Using the appliance regularly will allow you to determine the most suitable settings for achieving the required result. For best results, preheat the warming drawer at the required temperature for 15 minutes.

4.2 Start of heating

Heating will start if you do not interact with the display for 10 consecutive seconds. The LED (9) remains lit for the entire duration of the selected function.
If you do not interact with the display when you switch the appliance on, the drawer is automatically set to 30°C for 30 minutes.

4.3 During heating

When the “delayed start” function is set, the icon lights up, the LED (9) starts to flash and the display indicates the time remaining until switch on.
Once the “delayed start” function has ended, the drawer is activated, the LED (9) becomes steady and the icon lights up while the display shows the heating temperature.

4.4 Switching off

The appliance is switched off by touching the button for about 1 second. Once switched off, the drawer reverts to the default configuration. When a timer is set, the drawer switches off automatically once the heating cycle has ended.

4.5 Modifying parameters during heating

Touch the button while the drawer is in operation and choose either the temperature or timer parameter to modify. To activate the “ delay start ” function, switch the drawer off and on again using the button

4.6 Sabbath function

The Sabbath function can be activated within the first 10 seconds after switching on the warming drawer.
To activate it, press and hold the + buttons simultaneously for about 4 seconds. appears on the display.
None of the parameters can be modified during this function and the temperature is automatically set to a value of approximately 45°C for 80 consecutive hours. To return to the initial settings, switch off the warming drawer. The drawer switches off automatically after 80 hours of operation.

4.7 Low-temperature cooking

This setting is used for slow cooking, at a low temperature and to continue cooking small to medium fine cuts, such as beef, veal, pork and lamb with a maximum diameter of 6 cm.
For larger cuts, we recommend preparing them in an oven or combi steam oven.
With a longer cooking time of about 2/3 hours at low temperature, the meat remains succulent and tender.
Preparation: brown the meat before slow cooking it.

Use suitable glass, porcelain or ceramic dishes
Pre-heat the drawer with the dishes inside for 15 minutes
Heat the oil or butter in a frying pan and brown the meat over high heat.

4.8 Suggestions

The following table shows the instructions for preparing some common everyday foods. Bread leavening, yoghurt fermentation and drying processes are indicated.

Symbol

| Dish| °C| Function| Qty| Notes| Cooking time
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
| Focaccia| 30°C
35°C| Dough proving| 500 g| Place the focaccia on aluminum foil|

1.5 h

|

Yoghurt

8/10 h

Herbs: rosemary, sage, parsley

| 200 g| Use sheets of oven paper in direct contact with the glass
Apples| 1 apple, ½ lemon, water|

Cut the apple into thin slices. Heat in a bowl with water and lemon for 5 minutes. Then place on the oven paper.

Cleaning / Maintenance

5 Cleaning and Maintenance

5.1 Warnings

Improper use
Risk of damage to surfaces

Do not use steam jets to clean the appliance
Do not use detergents which are abrasive, corrosive or which contain chlorine, ammonia or bleach (e.g. scouring powders, stain removers, etc.).
Do not use rough or abrasive materials or sharp metal scrapers.

5.2 Cleaning the appliance

To keep the surfaces in good condition, they should be cleaned regularly after use. Let them cool first.
Do not allow food residues to dry inside the drawer as it could damage the enamel.
To clean the drawer:

Remove the non-slip base.
Apply some non-abrasive detergent to a damp cloth and wipe the surfaces.
Rinse thoroughly.
Dry with a soft cloth or a microfibre cloth.

To clean the non-slip base:

Remove the non-slip base.
Clean with lukewarm water or a non-abrasive detergent.
Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth or a microfibre cloth.
Put the base back in the drawer when thoroughly dry.

5.3 What to do if…

Below is a list of possible solutions to malfunctions that may occur.

If the problem has not been resolved or for other types of fault, contact Technical Assistance.

The dishes do not warm up:

Make sure that the appliance is connected to the mains power supply.
Make sure that the mains power supply switch is on.
Make sure that the ventilation openings are unobstructed.
Make sure that you can hear the fan and contact Technical Assistance.
Leave the dishes in the drawer for longer.

The draw does not open:

Grasp the bottom of the drawer and pull until it is released.

The main switch or the circuit breaker of the mains power supply trip repeatedly:

Contact Technical Assistance or an electrician.

Installation

6 Installation

6.1 Electrical connection

Live components
Electrocution hazard

The electrical connection should be performed by a qualified technician.
The appliance should be earthed in compliance with electrical safety standards.
Switch off the mains power supply.

Heat is generated when the appliance is in operation
Fire hazard

Make sure that the furniture is heat resistant.
Make sure that the piece of furniture has the required openings.

Force on the open drawer
Risk of damage to the appliance

Never use the open drawer to lever the appliance into place when fitting.
Avoid exerting too much pressure on the drawer when open.

General information:
Make sure that the characteristics of the mains power supply are compatible with the specifications indicated on the plate.
The identification plate bearing the technical data, serial number and brand name is located in a visible position on the appliance.
Do not remove the plate for any reason. The appliance works at 230V.
Use the power cable supplied with the appliance.

Fixed connection:
Fit an all-pole circuit breaker to the power line in compliance with installation regulations.
The circuit breaker should be located near the appliance and in an easily accessible position.

Connection with plug and socket
Make sure that the plug and socket are of the same type. Avoid using adapters and shunts as these could cause overheating and burns.

6.2 Positioning

Heavy appliance Crushing hazard

Position the appliance into the cabinet cutout with the help of a second person.

General instructions:

Position the drawer on a stable shelf.
The supporting surface must have a 20 mm rear opening.
The unit in which the drawer is installed must not have a back panel.

Installing the appliance

1. Centre and line up the drawer in the opening. Ensure that the frame is perfectly flush with the furniture unit.
2. Open the drawer.
3. Secure the appliance to the carcase using the screws.

4. Position the side covers

Appliance dimensions (mm)

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7 Environmental protection

Recycle materials with the symbol.
Place the packaging in the corresponding recycling containers.
Help protect the environment and human health and to recycle waste from electrical and electronic appliances.
Do not dispose of appliances marked with the following symbol together with general household waste. Take the product to your local recycling facility or contact your local council.