Esse Engineering 990 HYBRID Instructions Manual

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Page 1 Australia Distributed in partnership with Pivot Stove 234-238 Moorabool Street Geelong, VIC 3220 Phone (03) 5221 4485 Website and On-line Store www.pivotstove.com.au...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS. Spacing and Statutory Warnings Pg15 Dimensions Technical Data Control Panel Pg18 Chimney and Flue Electric Ovens, Grill, Pg19 Information and Hotplate Lighting and Flue Draught Pg23 Controlling the Fire Cooking on the Unpacking Your Wood Burning Pg25 New Cooker Section Notes on Wood Installation...
Page 3 These instructions give a guide for the installation of the appliance but in no way absolve the installer from responsibilities to conform to AS/NZS Standards, in particular AS/NZS 2918:2018, relating to the installation of solid fuel appliances. All local regulations including those referring to national standards need to be complied with, when installing this appliance.
Page 4 The appliance and its accessible parts become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements. Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously supervised. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Page 5: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Figure 1 990 Hybrid Data Plate The cooker data plate is located behind the control panel. Warning: This appliance is not suitable for installation in a shared flue system TECHNICAL INFORMATION Nominal heat output 5.0 kW Minimum chimney...
Page 6: Chimney And Flue Information
CHIMNEY AND FLUE INFORMATION The successful operation of the cooking appliance relies on the adequate performance of the chimney to which it is connected. The following chimney guidelines must be followed: • If a flue liner is used, it should be 150mm (6’’) diameter and be made of suitable material for burning wood.
Page 7 Figure 2 Chimney and Flue Performance Page 7 HYB-AUS-I01-300419...
Page 8 Figure 3 Supplied Chimney Kit Page 8 HYB-AUS-I01-300419...
Page 9: Flue Draught
FLUE DRAUGHT The flue draught should be checked before installation to ensure that the flue is free of obstructions. After installation two flue draught readings should be taken and recorded in these instructions, one with the appliance at minimum burning rate and one at maximum burning rate.
Page 10: Installation
INSTALLATION. You must be aware of the following safety requirements & regulations: This appliance shall be installed in accordance with the regulations in force and in a well-ventilated space. Read the instructions before installing or using this appliance. The cooker must be installed in accordance with: All relevant AS/NZS Standards / Codes of Practice and the relevant Building / IEE regulations Do not use the towel rail as a lifting aid as damage will occur.
Page 11: Connecting Your Cooker
• A flue cleaning door should be fitted to provide access for cleaning the flue and chimney. • Check the appliance for soundness of seals between casting and main components and that all supplied parts and fittings are correctly fitted. •...
Page 12: Before Using Your Cooker
Figure 4 Possible Plug Locations BEFORE USING YOUR COOKER Remove plastic protective covers from inner door panels and lift up lid. Before you cook for the first time, it is recommended that both ovens be switched on to the highest setting for about an hour to burn off any initial odours The grill should also be turned on for 15 minutes with the top oven door left open, before it is used for the first time.
Page 13 General Notes on Water System: - The cooker will produce hot water at differing rates depending on how it is operated. Heating control is manual, no thermostat is fitted. The system must be designed to cope with loads between the maximum and minimum output.
Page 14: Your Cooker
YOUR COOKER. Figure 5 990 Hybrid Cooker WOOD FIRED HOTPLATE HEAT CONSERVING LIDS ELECTRIC HOTPLATE CONTROL PANEL ELECTRIC TOP OVEN AND GRILL ELECTRIC BOTTOM OVEN WOOD FIRED BOTTOM OVEN FIREBOX Page 14 HYB-AUS-I01-300419...
Page 15: Spacing And Dimensions
SPACING AND DIMENSIONS. All dimensions are in mm Figure 6 990 Hybrid Dimensions Page 15 HYB-AUS-I01-300419...
Page 16 Figure 7 Clearances to Combustable Surfaces General Information The cooker is not to be grouted or sealed at the back or sides of the worktop as if any maintenance is required the cooker will have to be pulled away from the wall at the rear.
Page 17 Clearances  Combustible Rear Clearance : 175mm Using a 6” Stainless ( painted Stainless or enamel flue is also approved ) with a 180o Stainless Heat shield extending to the 900mm high Non Combustible Rear Clearance : 30mm  Side Clearance To Combustible ( below hob / bench height ) 20mm To Non Combustible ( below hob / bench height ) 10mm To Combustible wall ( above hob ) 100mm...
Page 18: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL Figure 8 990 Hybrid Control Panel The control panel cable is to be kept accessible and not recessed into the wall if wall mounted Figure 9 Control Panel Mounting Holes Drill and plug the wall with suitable plugs. Ensure that the screws will fit the back plate before drilling any holes.
Page 19: Electric Ovens, Grill, And Hotplate
ELECTRIC OVENS, GRILL, AND HOTPLATE The electric ovens work by modulating the power between the cast iron hotplate, the top oven, and the lower oven. If both ovens and the hotplate are on, the cooker will modulate the power to reach the selected temperatures, but if only one oven or the hotplate is turned on it will heat up more quickly.
Page 20 SAFETY POINTS  When using the oven shelves ensure they are placed correctly between the shelf runners.  Always use oven gloves when removing food from either oven or the grill. Cooker heat up times From slumber the heat up times can be seen in the table below. These times have been measured with all elements heating at once, if only fewer elements are heated the time will be reduced.
Page 21 The grill The grill has a 3kW element fixed in the top of the top oven. Turn the control clockwise to turn the grill on and increase the temperature. The grill can take up to four minutes to reach full operating temperature from cold. The neon indicator will remain red for this time until the temperature is achieved.
Page 22 Cast Iron Hotplate The cast iron hotplate is Ø330mm and has a 3kW Element. From the OFF setting it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach 400⁰C, or 31 minutes from 150⁰C to 400⁰C when in slumber mode. Heat up times were checked with the heat conserving lid down and at a room temperature of 18°C Always use solid machined flat base pans to ensure the best contact on the hotplate and subsequent heat transfer.
Page 23: Lighting And Controlling The Fire
LIGHTING AND CONTROLLING THE FIRE The air controls for the fire box are located on the glass and steel fire door behind the top left cast iron door of the cooker. Figure 11 Firebox Controls Before lighting the fire ensure that all vermiculite bricks are in the correct position. Ensure the air controls are in the open position by moving the controls to the right hand position.
Page 24 Figure 13 Fire Lighter and Kindling in Place Lay a third log over the top of the space perpendicular to the other logs. Figure 14 Final Log in Position When you are ready to light the fire all that needs to be done is light the firelighter. Once the fire has been lit leave the door partially open to allow additional airflow until the fire has become established.
Page 25: Cooking On The Wood Burning
Before lighting a full fire in the cook stove for the first time it is recommended that 3 smaller fires are lit first to ensure that any moisture is driven out. COOKING ON THE WOOD BURNING SECTION The oven and hotplate are heated directly by the fire. In order to heat up the oven and hotplate, the fire should be lit as described on page 23.
Page 26 Cooking in the Firebox (Optional) If you have purchased the additional firebox cooking kit then it is possible to cook in the firebox over the glowing embers of the fire for a barbecue effect. The ribbed bricks replace the 4 front bricks in the firebox and allow for the additional wire shelf to be positioned above the embers.
Page 27: Notes On Wood
NOTES ON WOOD BURNING Wood burns most efficiently when the air for combustion is supplied from above the fire bed. This air supplies the oxygen necessary for the volatile gasses given off by the wood as it is heated to combust which increases efficiency and reduces heat being wasted up the chimney.
Page 28 Seasoning and Storing Firewood Wood, which has recently been cut and is still full of sap and water is known as "green" wood. Green wood will generally burn poorly and inefficiently, because it can have over 50% water in its cells. It may be hard to light, smoulder, not put out any heat and cause more than the usual amount of creosote to build up in your chimney.
Page 29 What Type of Wood is Best? The difference between 'hard' and 'soft' woods is the density of their cells or fibres. As a general rule, the deciduous trees (those that lose their leaves in the autumn) are usually thought of as hardwoods and the evergreen trees (such as pines, firs and larches) as the softwoods.
Page 30 hardwood like oak. This is not necessarily true at all. It is not the pitch that is the problem, it's the water IN the pitch. Once the water in the wood has evaporated, that pitch becomes high octane fuel. When dry, softwoods burn extremely hot. There is also the matter of seasoning to be considered.
Page 31 Unburned smoke is emitted into the air either as pollution, or condensed in the chimney causing creosote build-up. It takes time for the air in your chimney to heat up. When it is still cold you get an effect similar to the condensation of hot breath on a colder window or mirror.
Page 32: Caring For Your Esse
CARING FOR YOUR ESSE Your Esse cooker is very easy to keep clean. The cast iron hotplate helps to keep its self-clean, by carbonising cooking spills and splashes. Just brush off the carbon dust. For stubborn stains, don’t be afraid to use a wire brush on the cast iron hotplate and inside the ovens.
Page 33: Guarantee
handle is on the Esse TV section of www.esse.com. Replacement door ropes can also be purchased form www.esse.com GUARANTEE. Your ESSE is guaranteed against defects arising from faulty manufacture for 2 years when supplied by an ESSE Specialist. Upon registration of the warranty, ESSE will extend the guarantee period to 5 years from purchase.
Page 34 covered by your warranty. We recommend that a light coating of petroleum jelly be applied to any damaged areas when the cooker is not in use to help keep out the damp, in addition to following the ‘caring for your Esse cooker’ instructions on page CUSTOMER CARE In the event you should require spare parts, please order through your ESSE dealer or by contacting Esse via telephone (01282 813235) or our website, www.esse.com.
Page 35: Commissioning Checklist
COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST To assist with any potential guarantee claim please complete the following information:- To be completed by the installer. Dealer the appliance was purchased from: Name: Address: Telephone No: ESSENTIAL information: Date Installed Model Description: Serial No: Installation Engineer: Company Name: Address: Telephone No:...
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