PC68 - Mini oven SMEG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mini oven
Brand	SMEG
Model	PC68
Capacity	28 L
Dimensions (W x H x D)	50 x 35 x 40 cm
Net weight	15 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power	1800 W
Oven type	Natural convection + forced air (fan-assisted)
Functions	Fan-assisted cooking, grill, regeneration of self-cleaning panels
Interior coating	Self-cleaning enamel on self-cleaning panels
Cleaning	Self-cleaning panels + catalytic regeneration cycle
Vapor Clean function	Yes (depending on version)
Door	Insulated glass
Included accessories	Grid, drip tray, 2 self-cleaning panels (left/right), self-cleaning deflector
Energy class	A
Noise level	< 60 dB
Material	Stainless steel, plastic
Repairability	Spare parts available (self-cleaning panels, etc.)
Recommended cleaning	Soft sponge, neutral dish soap; avoid abrasive products

Frequently Asked Questions - PC68 SMEG

How to install the self-cleaning panels?

Remove all accessories and frames. Unscrew the rear deflector, replace it with the self-cleaning deflector. Place the left panel against the wall, insert the frame into the rear slots first, then hook it into the front groove. Repeat for the right panel.

What is the regeneration cycle for?

The regeneration cycle is a heating cleaning that removes small grease deposits. Select a fan function at maximum temperature for one hour. Perform this cycle every 2 weeks.

How to clean the interior walls without damaging the enamel?

Use a microfiber cloth dampened with water and neutral dish soap. Rinse thoroughly. Never use abrasive sponges or metal objects.

Can I use vinegar to clean the oven?

It is not recommended to use vinegar or acidic products on the self-cleaning enamel as they may affect its effectiveness. Use neutral soapy water instead.

What if the self-cleaning panels remain dirty after regeneration?

Remove the panels, wash them with neutral soapy water, rinse and dry. Reinstall them and run a fan cycle at 180°C for one hour to dry them completely.

How to use the Vapor Clean function?

Remove all accessories and self-cleaning panels. Spray a solution of water and dish soap on the side walls, top and bottom. Never spray towards the rear deflector.

Can I cook directly on the self-cleaning panels?

No, the panels are designed for the walls and not as cooking surfaces. Use the provided grids and drip tray.

What is the recommended frequency for the regeneration cycle?

Approximately every 15 days. After a very heavy cooking (e.g., roast), run an empty cycle at maximum temperature before the next use.

How to remove the panel support frames?

Pull the frame towards the inside of the oven to unhook it from its groove, then slide it out of the rear slots.

What to do if there is a strong smell during first use?

A burning smell is normal the first few times. Heat the empty oven at 200°C for 30 minutes with ventilation to eliminate manufacturing residues.

USER MANUAL PC68 SMEG

Self-cleaning panels

1 Left self-cleaning panel
2 Self-cleaning deflector
3 Right self-cleaning panel

The self-cleaning panels are coated in a special enamel which aids progressive elimination of grease splattering and odours caused by cooking food.

Precautions

Avoid using anti-adhesive films (silicone) and all maintenance products, particularly harsh cleaning products.

Do not knock the self-cleaning coating or use metal brushes or blunt objects to clean it.

Practical advice

The self-cleaning enamel will always remain clean as long as stains are not produced at a greater rate than they are eliminated.

If production of stains increases, the cleaning action will become insufficient and the self-cleaning coating will become ineffective.

After cooking food which leaves a large amount of dirt and stains on the oven (e.g. roast duck), it is necessary to heat the oven up to maximum temperature while empty.

Cooking foods which do not splatter can also be an opportunity to perform this regeneration.

Do not cook food which could further stain the oven before the dirt from the previous cooking has been eliminated.

If the appliance has the "Vapor Clean" function, do not point the spray nozzle towards the deflector.

Installation of the self-cleaning panels

1. Remove all accessories from inside the oven (trays and drip trays).
2. Remove the frames: pull the frame towards the inside of the oven to unhook it from its groove A, then slide it out of the seats at the back B.

1. Remove the deflector: unscrew the two side screws holding the deflector to the rear wall of the oven.

Top-down schematic of a device casing with circular vent and two circular features (no text or symbols)

Diagram of a device casing with internal grid pattern and two circular features, no text or symbols present

1. Replace the deflector with the new self-cleaning deflector (2): fasten it to the rear wall of the oven using the screws removed from the previous deflector.

2. Place the left-hand self-cleaning panel (1) on the corresponding oven wall.

3. Hold the self-cleaning panel in position on the wall and insert the frame first into the seats at the back B, then hook it into its groove A.

1. Repeat the operation with the right-hand self-cleaning panel (3).

Regeneration of self-cleaning panels (catalytic cycle)

The regeneration cycle of the self-cleaning panels is a cleaning method through heating suitable for removing small grease residues, not sugar-based ones.

1. Clean the base and the upper guard first with a microfibre cloth soaked in water and neutral washing up liquid. Rinse thoroughly.
2. Set a regeneration cycle by selecting a fan assisted function at the maximum temperature for one hour.
3. If the panels are particularly dirty after the regeneration cycle, remove them and wash them with neutral washing up liquid. Rinse and dry them.

Put the panels back in the oven and set a fan assisted function at a temperature of 180^ C for one hour, in order to ensure that they are thoroughly dry.

We recommend carrying out the self-cleaning panel regeneration cycle every 15 days.

Preliminary operations (only for appliances with "Vapor Clean")

Before starting the Vapor Clean function:

• Completely remove all accessories from inside the oven. The upper guard can be left inside the oven.
• Remove the self-cleaning panels and racks/trays support frames.
• Spray a water and washing up liquid solution inside the oven using a spray nozzle. Direct the spray against the side walls, upwards and downwards.

Diagram of a washing machine with a hand inserting a tool into the air gap (no text or symbols)

Do not spray towards the deflector.