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C OO KIN G INSTALLATION and SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS USE and CARE INSTRUCTIONS D EFV90 8R D EFV90 8B K D EFV90 8C R D UA L F U EL C OO K ER distributed by DeLonghi Australia Pty Ltd DeLonghi New Zealand Ltd...
Dear Customer, Thank you for having purchased and given your preference to our product. The safety precautions and recommendations reported below are for your own safety and that of others. They will also provide a means by which to make full use of the features offered by your appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IMPORTANT: This appliance is designed and manufactured solely for the cooking of domestic (household) food and is not suitable for any non domestic application and therefore should not be used in a commercial environment. The appliance guarantee will be void if the appliance is used within a non domestic environment i.e.
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■ Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus make it unsafe. ■ Do not touch the appliance with wet or damp hands (or feet). ■ Do not use the appliance whilst in barefoot. ■...
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■ WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in fire. NEVER try to extinguish a fire with water, but switch off the appliance and then cover flame e.g. with a lid or a fire blanket. ■...
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■ Do not hang towels, dishcloths or other items on the appliance or its handle – as this could be a fire hazard. ■ Clean the oven regularly and do not allow fat or oils to build up in the oven base or tray. Remove spillages as soon as they occur. ■...
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WARNING – VERY IMPORTANT ! FIRE/OVERHEATING HAZARD: ■ Do not place towels/cloths etc onto the hob rail or oven door handle/s whilst the product is in use or hot. TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCE: ■ Do not lift/move the cooker by the hob rail or oven door handle/s. ■...
INSTALLATION CAUTION: ■ This appliance must be installed according to AS/NZS 5601.1 (latest edition). ■ This appliance must be installed in accordance with these installation instructions. ■ This appliance shall only be serviced by authorized personnel. ■ This appliance is to be installed only by an authorised person in compliance with the current electrical regulations and in observation of the instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
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CLEARANCES Installation clearances and protection of combustible surfaces shall comply with the current local regulations eg. AS/NZS5601.1 (latest edition) Gas Installations code. Installation shall comply with the dimension in fig. 1a bearing in mind that. Overhead Clearances In no case shall the clearances between the highest part of the cooker be less than 650 mm or for an overhead exhaust fan 750 mm.
GAS AND ELECTRIC CONNECTION Dotted line showing the Figure 2 position of the cooker when installed Area for GAS and ELECTRIC connection FITTING THE ADJUSTABLE FEET The adjustable feet must be fitted to the base of the cooker before use (figs. 3, 4). Rest the rear of the cooker on a piece of the polystyrene packaging exposing the base for the fitting of the feet.
FIXING THE BACKGUARD Figure 6 Before installing the cooker, assemble the backguard “C” (fig. 6). ■ The backguard “C” can be found packed at the rear of the cooker. ■ Before assembling remove protective film/adhesive tape. ■ Remove the two spacers “A” and the screw “B”...
ANTI-TILT BRACKET Figure 8 Important! To restrain the appliance and prevent it tipping accidentally, fit a bracket to its rear to fix it securely to the wall. Make sure you also fit the supplied lock pin to + 25 the anti-tilt bracket. + 25 To fit the anti-tilt bracket: After you have located where the...
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BOTTOM METAL PLINTH A metal plinth can be fitted at the bottom of the appliance to cover the feet. This plinth is supplied with the appliance in a separate kit and it shall be fitted as indicated in the instruction sheet supplied with the kit itself. IMPORTANT: This bottom metal plinth is suitable only for cooker height=900 mm.
GAS SUPPLY ■ The connection must be performed by an authorised person according to the relevant standards. ■ Before connecting the appliance to the gas main, mount the brass conical adaptor onto the gas inlet pipe, upon which the gasket has been placed (figs. 12a - 12b). Conical adaptor and gasket are supplied with the appliance (packed with conversion kit for use with Natural gas or ULPG).
Gas connection for Gas connection for NATURAL GAS ULPG Gas inlet pipe Gas inlet pipe Nipple Nipple Gasket Gasket Brass conical adaptor Test Brass conical adaptor (Thread tight: use point (Thread tight: use suitable seal) suitable seal) Test point adaptor Gas regulator Test point...
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Customer Service Centre should be called to obtain the nearest authorized Delonghi Service Agent. CONVERSION PROCEDURE (TO CONVERT TO NATURAL GAS OR TO ULPG) REPLACING THE INJECTORS This appliance is suitable for use with Natural gas or ULPG (check the “gas type”...
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to the minimum position. If the burner does not remain lit, increase the minimum gas rate setting. The procedure for adjusting the minimum gas rate setting is described below. Auxiliary, semi-rapid and rapid burners: • Light the burner. • Set the gas valve to the “minimum rate” position. •...
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TABLE FOR THE CHOICE OF THE INJECTORS Natural gas ULPG Test Point Pressure [kPa] 2.75 Injector Injector BURNER Orifice Dia. Consumption Orifice Dia. Consumption [mm] [MJ/h] [mm] [MJ/h] Auxiliary (A) 0.92 3.90 0.56 3.90 Semi-rapid (SR) 1.17 6.50 0.70 6.30 Rapid (R) 1.54 11.75...
USE AND CARE CAUTION: ■ This appliance must be used only for the task it has explicitly been designed for, that is for domestic cooking of foodstuffs. Any other form of usage is to be considered as inappropriate and therefore dangerous. ■...
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GREASE FILTER (OPTIONAL COMPONENT, CAN BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY) ■ A special screen can be fitted at the back of the oven to catch grease particles, mainly when meat is being roasted. Slide in the grease filter on the back of the oven as in fig. 19. Clean the filter after any cooking! ■...
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Figure 20 Left Right Figure 21 To remove the telescopic sliding shelf supports: ■ Remove the side racks and the catalytic liners. ■ down telescopic sliding shelf support and side racks, with the telescopic sliding shelf support underneath. ■ Find the safety locks. These are the tabs that clip over the wire of the side rack (arrow 1 in fig.
CONTROL PANEL Figure 22 Controls description Front right burner control knob Rear right burner control knob Central burner control knob Rear left burner control knob Front left burner control knob Oven temperature control knob Oven function selector control knob Electronic programmer Pilot lamp Oven temperature indicator light Note:...
GAS HOB Figure 23 GAS BURNERS Natural Gas ULPG MJ/h MJ/h 1. Auxiliary burner (A) 3.90 3.90 2. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 6.50 6.30 3. Rapid burner (R) 11.75 11.75 4. Dual burner (D) 16.20 16.20 Notes: ■ The electric ignition is incorporated in the knobs. ■...
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GAS BURNERS (Auxiliary, Semi-rapid and Rapid) Gas flow to the burners is adjusted by turning the knobs (illustrated in fig. 24) which control the valves. Turning the knob so that the symbols printed on itself point to the symbol printed on the control panel achieves the following functions: Knob AUXILIARY,...
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Customer Service center your nearest Authorized Delonghi Service Agent. In the case of a mains failure light the burner with a match or lighted taper. Adjust the gas valve to the desired position. If the burner flames should go out for some reason, the safety valve will automatically stop the gas flow.
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GAS BURNERS (Dual) The Dual Burner is a very flexible burner which allows different regulations and optimal cooking. It is composed by one inner and one outer crown; the flame of the inner crown can be regulated separately from the flames of the outer crown. The Dual Burner can be used: •...
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Customer Service center your nearest Authorized Delonghi Service Agent. In the case of a mains failure light the burner with a match or lighted taper. Adjust the gas valve to the desired position. If the burner flames should go out for some reason, the safety valve will automatically stop the gas flow.
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CHOICE OF BURNER The burner must be chosen according to the diameter of the pans and energy required. For optimum efficiency uso a wok or pan no smaller than 230 mm diameter. Figure 29 do not use pans with concave or convex bases Burners Pan diameter Auxiliary...
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CORRECT USE OF THE DUAL BURNER (fig. 31 - 32) ■ The flat-bottomed pans are to be placed directly onto the pan-support. ■ To use the WOK, you must place the wok stand in the CORRECT position as shown in figs. 31 - 32. IMPORTANT: The special grille for wok pans (fig.
COOKING WITH MULTIFUNCTION OVEN OPERATING PRINCIPLES Attention: The oven door becomes Heating cooking very hot during operation. MULTIFUNCTION oven are obtained in the Keep children away. following ways: by normal convection The heat is produced by the upper and GENERAL FEATURES lower heating elements.
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Figure 33 Figure 34 THERMOSTAT KNOB (fig. 34) To turn on the heating elements of the oven, set the function selector knob on the desired program and the thermostat knob onto the desired temperature. To set the temperature, it is necessary to make the knob indicator meet the chosen number. The elements will turn ON or OFF automatically according to the energy need which is determined by the thermostat.
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UPPER HEATING ELEMENT In this position only the upper element is switched on. Heat is distributed by natural convection. The temperature must be regulated between 50°C and the maximum position with the thermostat knob. Recommended for: To complete cooking of dishes that require higher temperature at the top. GRILLING The infra-red heating element is switched on.
HOT AIR COOKING The circular element and the fan are on. The heat is diffused by forced convection and the temperature must be regulated between 50°C and the maximum temperature with the thermostat knob. It is not necessary to preheat the oven. Recommended for: For foods that must be well done on the outside and tender or rare on the inside, i.
OVEN COOKING possible, with a maximum difference of 20°C - 25°C. To cook, before introducing the food, preheat • The introduction of the different dishes the oven to the desired temperature. in the oven must be done at different When the oven has reached the desired times in relation to the cooking times temperature, introduce the food, control of each one.
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ROTISSERIE This is used for spit roasting under the grill and comprises: • an electric motor fitted to the rear of the oven; • a stainless steel skewer provided with slide-out heatless handgrip and two sets of adjustable forks; • a skewer support to be fitted in the middle runner.
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RECOMMENDED COOKING TEMPERATURE Shelf Cooking Food °C °F Mark Position* Time (approx) CAKES Victoria sandwich 2 or 3 20-25 mins Small cakes/buns 1 and 2 15-20 mins Maidera cake 2 or 3 20 mins Fruit cake hours Rich fruit cake 3 or 4 hours Scones...
DIGITAL ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMER The electronic programmer is a device which groups together the following functions: ■ 24 hours clock with illuminated display. ■ Timer (up to 23 hours and 59 minutes). ■ Program for automatic oven cooking. ■ Program for semi-automatic oven cooking. Description of the buttons: Description illuminated...
ELECTRONIC CLOCK ELECTRONIC TIMER (fig. 38) The programmer is equipped with an The timer program consists only of a electronic clock with illuminated numbers buzzer which may be set for a maximum which indicates hours and minutes. period of 23 hours and 59 minutes. Upon immediate connection of the oven or If the AUTO symbol is flashing push the after a power cut, three zeros will flash on...
AUTOMATIC OVEN COOKING Set the temperature and the cooking program by using the switch and To cook food automatically in the oven, it is thermostat knobs of the oven (see necessary to: specific chapters). Set the length of the cooking period. oven programmed Set the end of the cooking time.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC COOKING At the end of the cooking time the oven will turn off automatically, the symbol This is used to automatically switch off the will turn off, AUTO will flash and a buzzer oven after the desired cooking time has will be sound, which can be turned off by elapsed.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Maintenance Period Description Daily ■ Clean gas cooktop as per instructions below ■ Remove burner caps, burner rings & base and clean using non abrasive detergent & rinse in cold water & dry thoroughly before replacing back on hob Monthly ■...
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GAS TAPS If the gas taps are not working properly, call our Customer Service Centre to obtain the nearest Authorized Delonghi Service Agent. GRILL HEATING ELEMENT ■ The heating element is self-cleaning and does not require maintenance.
REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT WARNING: Ensure the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock. Figure 46 WRONG ■ Let the oven cavity and the heating elements to cool down. ■ Disconnect the appliance from the electrical power supply.
REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR Figure 49a The oven door can easily be removed as follows: ■ Open the door to the full extent (fig. 49a). ■ Open the lever “A” completely on the left and right hinges (fig. 49b). ■ Hold the door as shown in fig.
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REFIT THE DOOR Figure 50a Hold the door firmly (fig. 50a). Insert the hinge tongues into the slots, making sure that the groove drops into place as shown in the figure 50b. Open the door to its full extent. Fully close the levers “A” on the left and right hinges, as shown in the figure 50c.
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CLEANING THE PANES OF GLASS Figure 51a The oven door is fitted with no. 2 panes: ■ no. 1 outside; ■ no. 1 inner. To clean the panes on both sides it is ne- cessary to remove the inner pane as fol- lows.
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AFTER CLEANING, REPLACE THE Figure 51c INNER GLASS PANE When replacing the inner glass pane, make sure that: ■ You replace the pane correctly, as shown. The pane must be in the position described below in order to fit into the door and to ensure that the oven operates safely and correctly.
SERVICING THE APPLIANCE Service may be obtained by contacting our Customer Service Centre to locate the nearest Authorised Delonghi Service Agent: Servicing shall be carried out only by authorized personnel. The appliance shall not be modified.
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ELECTRIC DIAGRAM KEY Oven switch Oven thermostat Oven lamp Rotisserie motor Cooling fan motor Oven programmer Oven top heating element Oven grill heating element Oven fan motor Oven bottom heating element Oven circular heating element Ignition switches group Ignition coil Testing block Thermal overload Thermal overload...
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