DEFY DBO482 (01) PDF Document

To ensure your safety when using the DEFY DBO482 oven, please follow these instructions:

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children must be supervised to prevent them from tampering with the appliance.

• Installation and repair procedures must always be performed by authorized service agents. The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for damages arising from procedures carried out by unauthorized persons which may also void the warranty. Before installation read the instructions carefully.

• Do not operate the appliance if it is defective or has any visible damage.

• Make sure that the appliance function controls are switched off after every use.

For your electrical safety when using the DEFY DBO482 oven, adhere to the following:

• If the appliance has a failure, it should not be operated unless it is repaired by an authorized service agent. There is a risk of an electric shock!

• Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet/line protected by a fuse of suitable capacity. Have the earth installation made by a qualified electrician.

• This appliance must be earthed and the manufacturer and the seller do not accept responsibility for any damage due to incorrect installation or electrical connection.

• Never wash down the appliance with water! There is the risk of electric shock!

• The appliance must be disconnected from the mains during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair procedures.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• The appliance must be installed so that it can be completely disconnected from the network. The separation must be provided either by a mains plug, or a switch built into the fixed electrical installation according to construction regulations.

• The rear surface of the oven gets hot when it is in use. Ensure that the electrical connection does not come into contact with the rear surface so as not to damage connections.

• Do not trap the mains cable between the oven door and frame, do not route it over hot surfaces as the cable insulation may melt and cause a fire as a result of a short circuit.

• Any work on electrical equipment must only be carried out by authorized and qualified persons.

• In case of any damage, switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the mains. To do this, switch off the circuit breaker at the wall.

• Ensure that the fuse rating is compatible with the appliance.

Follow these specific safety guidelines when operating your DEFY DBO482 oven:

• The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care must be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven. Children must be kept away unless continually supervised.

• Never use the appliance when your judgment or coordination is impaired by the use of alcohol and/or drugs.

• Keep all ventilation slots clear of obstructions.

• Be careful when using alcoholic drinks in dishes. Alcohol evaporates at high temperatures and may ignite and cause fire when coming into contact with hot surfaces.

• Do not place any flammable materials close to the appliance as the sides may become hot during use.

• Do not heat closed tins and glass jars in the oven. The pressure build-up in the tin/jar may cause the tin/jar to burst.

• Do not place baking trays, dishes or aluminium foil directly onto the bottom of the oven. The heat accumulation may damage the bottom of the oven.

• Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass as these may scratch the glass surface.

• Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance as this may cause an electric shock.

• Do not use the appliance if the front door glass has been removed or is cracked.

• Always use heat resistant oven gloves when putting in or removing dishes into/from the hot oven.

• Ensure the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of an electric shock.

• Some models feature a protective film over stainless steel trim. This film must be carefully removed before using the appliance.

• Do not carry out any repairs or modifications on the appliance.

To prevent a fire hazard when using your DEFY DBO482 oven, please ensure the following:

• Ensure the plug is well fitted into the socket so that it does not spark.

• Do not extend or cut the power cable. Use only an original power cable. Do not use a damaged power cable.

• Ensure that there is no liquid or moisture on the socket where the appliance is plugged in.

• Do not use the appliance for warming plates under the grill, drying towels, dish cloths or similar textile products by hanging them on the oven door handle.

Please observe the following safety measures for children around the DEFY DBO482 oven:

• Electrical appliances are dangerous to children. Keep children away from the appliance when it is operating and do not allow them to play with the appliance.

• Accessible parts of the appliance will become hot whilst the appliance is in use. Keep children away until the appliance has cooled down.

• Do not place any items above the appliance that children may reach for.

• Ensure that packaging material is disposed of in a responsible manner. Plastic bags must be cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally suffocating.

• When the oven door is open do not load any heavy objects on it and do not allow children to sit on it. The appliance may overturn or the door hinges may be damaged.

It is important to place the wire shelf and/or tray onto the shelf runners properly. Slide the wire shelf or tray between the runners and make sure that it is properly fitted before placing any food on it. Please ensure that the wire shelf profile is placed in the correct orientation for correct oven fitment.

Before installing your DEFY DBO482 oven:

1. Visually check if the appliance has any defects on it. If so, do not have it installed. Damaged appliances can cause safety risks.

2. The appliance is intended for installation in household kitchen cabinets. A safety distance must be left between the appliance and the kitchen walls and furniture.

3. Surfaces, surrounding edges, synthetic laminates and adhesives adjacent to the appliance should be able to withstand temperatures of up to 100°C without delaminating or discoloring.

4. Kitchen cabinets must be set level and fixed.

5. If there is a drawer beneath the oven, a shelf must be installed between the oven and drawer.

6. Do not install the appliance next to refrigerators or freezers, as the heat emitted will increase the energy consumption of cooling products.

7. Check the general appearance of your appliance for any damages that might have occurred during transportation.

Follow these steps for under-counter installation:

1. Note that the oven cavity must vent through the front only. Avoid gaps between the cavity sides and the underside of the worktop.

2. Insert the oven into the cupboard.

3. Open the door to expose the fixing holes in the side trims.

4. Secure the oven with 4 countersunk screws (fasteners are not supplied).

5. The hob should be installed in a ventilated cupboard fitted with a sturdy worktop.

6. Secure the hob using the fixing brackets provided.

After installation, perform a final check by connecting the oven, switching on the power, and checking the functions.

Connecting the power cable must be done by a qualified electrician. Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before starting.

1. Purchase a standard plastic/metal saddle type bracket capable of going around the 20 mm diameter sprague and with a hole pitch of 38 mm (Plastic) or 45 mm (Metal), and 2 off 4.2 mm x 12 mm self-tapping screws.

2. Feed the cables through the sprague and connect to the mains terminal block of the appliance.

3. Place the plastic/metal saddle around the sprague and fasten it via the 2 self-tapping screws onto the factory pre-punched holes adjacent to the mains terminal block of the appliance.

Before first use, follow these cleaning steps:

1. Remove all packaging materials.

2. Clean the cooking compartment and accessories before preparing food for the first time.

Important: Do not use aggressive detergents, cleaning powders/creams, or any sharp objects during cleaning. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass as they can scratch the surface, which may result in the glass shattering.

Initial heating burns off any production residues. Smoke and smell may be emitted for a couple of hours; this is normal. Ensure the room is well-ventilated.

For the Electric Oven:

1. Take all baking trays and the wire shelf out of the oven.

2. Close the oven door.

3. Select the Static position (Conventional Bake).

4. Select the highest bake power.

5. Operate the oven for about 30 minutes.

6. Turn off your oven.

For the Grill:

1. Take all baking trays and the wire shelf out of the oven.

2. The door must remain partially open.

3. Select the highest grill power.

4. Operate the grill for about 30 minutes.

5. Turn off your grill.

To use your DEFY DBO482 oven in an ecological and energy-saving way:

• Use dark coloured or enamel coated cookware in the oven since the heat transmission will be better.

• While cooking your dishes, perform a preheating operation if it is advised in the user manual or cooking instructions.

• Do not open the door of the oven frequently during cooking.

• Try to cook more than one dish in the oven at the same time whenever possible. You can cook by placing two cooking vessels onto the wire shelf.

• Cook more than one dish one after another. The oven will already be hot.

• You can save energy by switching off your oven a few minutes before the end of the cooking time. Do not open the oven door.

• Defrost frozen dishes before cooking them.

To transport your DEFY DBO482 safely:

• Keep the appliance’s original carton and transport the appliance in it. Follow the instructions on the carton. If you do not have the original carton, pack the appliance in bubble wrap or thick cardboard and tape it securely.

• To prevent the wire grill and tray inside the oven from damaging the oven door, place a strip of cardboard onto the inside of the oven door that lines up with the position of the trays. Tape the oven door to the side walls.

• Do not use the door or handle to lift or move the appliance.

To operate the electric oven:

1. Set the Temperature knob to the desired temperature.

2. Set the Function knob to the desired operating mode (e.g., Conventional Bake).

The oven will heat up to the adjusted temperature and maintain it. During heating, the thermostat indicator light stays on. The light will switch off once the temperature is reached and will cycle on and off as the thermostat maintains the temperature.

To switch off the electric oven, turn the function knob and temperature knob to the ‘off’ (0) position.

The ringer timer can be used for timing a cooking period of up to 60 minutes.

1. First, wind the timer by turning the knob fully clockwise.

2. Return the knob to the desired time period.

At the end of this period, the bell will ring. Note: If the timer is not first fully wound, the bell may not ring. The Ringer Timer Control Knob must be operated in a Clockwise Direction Only.

Tips for Baking:

• Use non-sticky coated appropriate metal plates or aluminum vessels or heat-resistant silicone moulds.

• Place the baking mould in the middle of the shelf.

• Select the correct shelf runner position before turning the oven on.

• Do not change the shelf position when the oven is hot.

• Keep the oven door closed.

Tips for Roasting:

• Treating whole chicken, turkey, and large pieces of meat with dressings such as lemon juice and black pepper before cooking will increase performance.

• It takes about 15 to 30 minutes longer to roast meat with bones compared to the same size of meat without bones.

• Each centimeter of meat thickness requires approximately 4 to 5 minutes of cooking time.

• Leave meat in the oven for about 10 minutes after cooking time is over to allow juices to distribute.

Tips for Grilling:

• Flat pieces, meat skewers, sausages, and vegetables with high water content are particularly suited for grilling.

• Distribute pieces on the wire shelf so the space covered does not exceed the size of the grill element.

• If grilling on the wire shelf, slide the baking tray to the lower rack to collect fats. Add some water to the tray for easy cleaning.

Switching on the grill:

1. Turn the Function knob to the desired grill symbol.

2. Select the desired grilling temperature (maximum position is recommended).

3. If required, preheat for about 5 minutes. The temperature light will turn on.

Important: Grilling must be done with the oven door closed. Grill performance will decrease if the wire grill rests against the rear part of the oven. Slide the wire shelf to the front section of the rack and position it with the help of the door to obtain the best grill performance.

Switching off the grill:

1. Turn the Function knob to the Off position.

• If the cake is too dry, increase the temperature by 10°C and decrease the cooking time.

• If the cake is wet, use less liquid or lower the temperature by 10°C.

• If the cake is too dark on top, place it on a lower rack, lower the temperature and increase the cooking time.

• If cooked well on the inside but sticky on the outside, use less liquid, lower the temperature and increase cooking time.

• If pastry is too dry, increase the temperature by 10°C and decrease the cooking time. Dampen the layers of dough with a sauce composed of milk, oil, egg and yoghurt.

• If pastry takes too long to bake, ensure that the thickness of the pastry prepared does not exceed the depth of the tray.

• If the upper side of the pastry gets browned, but the lower part is not cooked, make sure that the amount of sauce used for the pastry is not too much at the bottom of the pastry. Try to distribute the sauce equally between dough layers and top of the pastry for an even browning.

• Cook pastry in accordance with the mode and temperature given in the cooking table. If the bottom part is still not browned enough, place it on one lower rack the following time.

The following timings are a guide and may vary due to temperature.

• Clean the appliance thoroughly after each use to make it easier to remove cooking residues and prevent them from burning on the next use.

• Wipe down the cabinet, door, control panel, trims and handles with a damp, hot soapy cloth.

• Use only liquid household cleaners and avoid abrasive powders, scouring pads and caustic cleaners.

• Rinse and wipe down with a clean cloth.

1. Open the oven door and allow the oven to cool down.

2. Clean the oven with a damp, hot soapy cloth. Do not use a steam cleaner.

3. It may be necessary to soak burnt soils with a liquid cleaner to soften them before scrubbing them with a nylon brush or scouring sponge.

4. Heavy soils on the bottom of the oven may require overnight soaking under a sponge liberally sprinkled with household ammonia. Remove the soil the following morning by washing normally.

5. Always ensure that any excess liquid is thoroughly wiped off after cleaning and any spillage is immediately wiped dry.

6. Do not use cleaning agents that contain acid or chloride to clean the stainless or inox surfaces and the handle. Use a soft cloth with a liquid detergent (not abrasive) to wipe these parts clean, paying attention to sweep in one direction.

Important: This must be performed in a cold oven. Any food residue must be removed from the bottom of the cavity, and all oven accessories must be removed before you start.

1. Pour 100 ml of water into the emboss on the oven floor.

2. Select the steam assisted cleaning function (♨️).

3. Turn the oven on to Run this cycle for 5 minutes.

4. At the end of the cycle, wait 5 minutes before opening the door.

5. Open the door and wipe the inner surfaces of the oven with a damp sponge or cloth.

6. Use warm water with washing liquid, a soft cloth or sponge to clean persistent dirt and wipe it with a dry cloth.

Ensure that all water has been wiped away after cleaning as this may damage your oven. For grease or other difficult substances, you may need to traditionally clean your oven after the steam cycle.

The oven door can be removed to improve access for cleaning:

1. Open the front door completely.

2. Open the clips at the hinge housing on the right and left-hand sides of the front door by pressing them down.

3. Move the front door to the halfway position.

4. Remove the front door by pulling it upwards to release it from the left and right hinges.

To reinstall the door, carry out these steps in reverse order. Do not forget to close the clips at the hinge housing when reinstalling the door.

The inner glass can be removed for cleaning. Note: The inner glass is coated with an easy-clean material. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners, hard metal scrapers, scouring pads, or bleach to clean it.

A. Lift the top décor and remove it from the door.

B. Lift the glass to a 45-degree position and pull it towards yourself. Clean the glass as per the instructions.

DANGER: Before replacing the oven lamp, ensure the appliance is disconnected from the mains and has cooled down to avoid the risk of electrical shock or burns.

1. Disconnect the product from the mains.

2. Turn the glass cover counter-clockwise to remove it.

3. Remove the oven lamp by turning it counter-clockwise and replace it with the new one. (The oven lamp is a special electric light bulb that can resist up to 300°C).

4. Install the glass cover.

Since the following are not factory faults, they are the owner’s responsibility:

• Damage to exterior finish.

• Breakage of glass and other components.

• Replacement of the light bulb.

• Damage through improper use or installation of the appliance.

• Damage caused by moving the appliance.