DEFY DBO483 (01) PDF Document

Please adhere to the following general safety instructions when using your DEFY DBO483 oven:

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Use shelves as described in the manual.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Before installation, please follow these guidelines:

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

• 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.

• 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.

• Kitchen cabinets must be set level and fixed.

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

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

• Do not use the door and/or handle for lifting or moving the appliance.

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

Follow these steps for under-counter oven 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:

1. Connect the oven and switch on the power.

2. Check the functions.

The electrical connection must be carried out by a licensed electrician. Before starting any work, disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.

• This appliance must be earthed. Incorrect installation or connection can lead to damage for which the manufacturer and seller accept no responsibility.

• The appliance should not be connected through an earth leakage system. Refer to S.A.N.S.10142.

• Support the oven in front of the aperture and make the electrical connection before installing. This ensures enough cable length for subsequent servicing.

• The connection must be carried out by a licensed electrician, who will ensure that the oven is correctly connected and safely earthed.

• The appliance must be connected to the mains through a double pole isolating switch which has a minimum clearance between the contacts of 3 mm in both poles. A means for disconnection must be provided in the fixed wiring.

To connect the sprague, you will need to purchase a standard plastic/metal saddle type bracket capable of going around the 20 mm diameter sprague (with a hole pitch of 38 mm for plastic or 45 mm for metal) and two 4.2 mm x 12 mm self-tapping screws.

1. Feed the cables through the Sprague and connect to the mains terminal block of the appliance.

2. 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.

For first-time use, perform the following cleaning and initial heating procedures:

First Cleaning:

1. Remove all packaging materials.

2. Before preparing food for the first time, clean the cooking compartment and accessories. Do not use aggressive detergents, cleaning powders/creams, or any sharp objects, as they can damage the surfaces.

Initial Heating:

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.

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.

1. Set the Temperature knob to the desired temperature.

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

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

After baking is completed, turn the thermostat and the selector knob to the “0” position in an anti-clockwise direction.

Baking Guide: Where possible, bake on the middle shelf position. Place food in the centre of the wire shelf. Do not open the oven door until at least two-thirds of the baking time has passed. The roast pan must not be used for baking purposes.

Switching on the grill:

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

2. Select the desired grilling temperature (the thermostat must be on the maximum position).

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

Using the grill:

Both the wire shelf and roast pan can be used for grilling. The roast pan can also be used as a drip tray under the wire shelf. Position the shelf in the desired position below the grill element. After preheating, partially withdraw the shelf, place the food in the centre, and slide it back. Monitor the grilling to avoid burning. Grilling must be done with the oven door closed.

Switching off the grill:

1. Turn the Function knob to the Off position.

After grilling, the oven thermostat and selector switch must be returned to the “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.

Important: The Ringer Timer Control Knob must be operated in a Clockwise Direction Only. Do NOT engage the Ringer Timer Control Knob in an Anti-Clockwise Direction.

Tips for baking:

• Use non-sticky coated appropriate metal plates or aluminum vessels or heat-resistant silicone moulds. Make best use of the embossed shelf runners.

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

• Select the correct embossed shelf runner position before turning the oven or grill 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 the cooking performance.

• It takes about 15 to 30 minutes longer to roast meat with bones when compared to roasting 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 the cooking time is over to allow juices to distribute.

• Fish should be placed on the middle or lower shelf in a heat-resistant plate.

Tips for grilling:

• Distribute the pieces to be grilled on the wire shelf or in the baking tray on the wire shelf so that the space covered does not exceed the size of the grill element.

• Slide the wire shelf or baking tray into the desired level of the oven. If grilling on the wire shelf, slide the baking tray to the lower rack to collect any fats. Add some water in the tray for easy cleaning.

Tips for baking cake:

• 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.

Tips for baking pastry:

• 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 the thickness does not exceed the depth of the tray.

• If the upper side is browned but the lower part is not cooked, ensure the sauce amount is not too much at the bottom. Distribute the sauce equally for even browning.

Timings in this table are meant as a guide. Timings may vary due to temperature.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

Cleaning the oven interior:

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

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

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

• 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.

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

• 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: Any food residue must be removed from the bottom of the cavity before you start. Remove all oven accessories. Steam assisted cleaning must be performed in a cold oven.

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. If you have grease or other difficult-to-remove substances, you may need to traditionally clean your oven after completing the steam assisted cleaning cycle. Use this feature as soon as possible after spills occur.

The oven door may be removed to improve oven access during 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 as illustrated in the manual.

3. Move the front door to a halfway-open 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 of the DEFY DBO483 oven door can be removed for cleaning.

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.

Note: The front door inner glass is coated with an easy-clean material. Do not use any harsh abrasive cleaners, hard metal scrapers, scouring pads or bleach to clean it as they may scratch the surface and destroy the coating.

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

Please refer to the following troubleshooting table:

Oven emits steam when it is in use.

It is normal that steam escapes during operation. This is not a fault.

The appliance emits metal noises while heating and cooling.

When the metal parts are heated, they may expand and cause noise. This is not a fault.

The appliance does not operate.

The mains fuse is defective or has tripped. Check fuses in the fuse box. If necessary, replace or reset them.

The appliance is not plugged into the wall socket. Check the plug connection.

Oven light does not work.

Oven lamp is defective. Replace oven lamp.

Power is cut. Check if there is power. Check the fuses in the fuse box. If necessary, replace or reset the fuses.

Oven does not heat.

Function and/or Temperature are not set. Set the function and the temperature with the Function and/or Temperature knob/key.

The following are not factory faults and 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.