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.
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FIRST TIME USE THE OVEN It is advised to follow these instructions: Fit the wire racks as described at chapter “Use and care”. Insert shelves and tray. Switch on the empty oven on max to eliminate grease tracks from the heating elements.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged. In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a professionally qualified techni- cian. Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing straps, etc.) should not be left around within easy reach of children, as these may cause serious injuries.
CAUTION: 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. Incorrect installation, for which the manufacturer accepts no responsibility, may cause personal injury of damage.
CONNECTING THE FEEDER CABLE To connect the feeder cable to the cooker it is necessary to: Remove the 6 screws that hold shield A behind the cooker. Open completely the cable clamp D. Position the U bolts onto terminal block B (fig.
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CLEARANCES Installation clearances and protection of combustible surfaces shall comply with the current local regulations eg. AG 601 (AS 5601) Gas Installations code. Installation shall comply with the dimension in Fig 1.3 bearing in mind that Overhead Clearances In no case shall the clearances between the highest part of the cooker be less than 600mm or for an overhead exhaust fan 750mm.
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Rear and Side Clearances Where the dimensions from the periphery of the nearest burner to any vertical combustible surface is less than 200mm the surface shall be protected in accordance with the standards to a height of not less than 150mm above the cooking surface for the full width or depth of the cooking surface Where the dimensions from the periphery of the nearest burner to any horizontal combustible surface is less than 200mm, the horizontal surface shall...
MOVING THE COOKER WARNING To move the cooker always ensure two people carry out this manoeuvre to prevent damage to the appliance (fig. 1.5). WARNING Be carefull: do not lift the cooker by the door handle (fig. 1.6). Figure 1.6 Figure 1.5 WARNING When moving cooker to its final posi-...
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BACKGUARD Before installing the cooker, assemble the backguard “C” (fig. 1.8). The backguard “C” can be found packed at the rear of the cooker. Before assembling remove any protective film/adhesive tape. Assemble the backguard as shown in figure 1.8 and fix it by screwing the 5 screws “A”.
ANTI-TILT BRACKET WARNING: In order to prevent accidental ti è p ping of the appliance, for example by a child climbing onto the open oven door, the stabilizing means must be installed. Please refer to instructions for installation. 1. The anti-tilt bracket has to be attached as shown on figure below, it has to be fixed on the floor and on the rear wall by no.
GAS SUPPLY: The connection must be performed by an authorised person according to the rele- vant 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 (figures 1.10a- 1.10b).
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Customer Service Centre should be called to obtain the nearest authorized Delonghi Service Agent. WARNING, This appliance IS NOT SUITABLE for installation with a hose assembly.
16. To replace the injectors proceed as follows: Remove pan supports and burners from the cooktop. Using a spanner, remove the injector J (fig. 1.13a, 1.13b) and replace it with one according to the gas type (see following tables - page 16).
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MINIMUM BURNER SETTING ADJUSTMENT Check whether the flame spreads to all burner ports when the burner is lit with the gas tap set to the minimum position. If some ports do not light, increase the minimum gas rate setting. Check whether the burner remains lit even when the gas tap is turned quickly from the maximum to the minimum position.
TABLE FOR THE CHOICE OF THE INJECTORS Test Point Pressure [kPa] BURNER Auxiliary (A) Semi-rapid (SR) Rapid (R) Triple ring (TC) LUBRICATION OF THE GAS TAPS If the gas tap becomes stiff, it is necessary to dismantle it carefully and clean it with petroleum spirit.
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 con- sidered as inappropriate and therefore dangerous. Do NOT place combustible materials or products on this appliance at any time. Do NOT spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in use.
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USING THE TOP RIGHT AND THE BOTTOM LEFT OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME (fig. 2.2) Slide off the sliding shelves to the oven wall by unscrewing the 2 screws as in Fig. 2.4. The grill is secured to the rear wall of the oven on a hinge system that allows it to be lowered to allow proper access when cleaning the oven ceiling (fig.
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Assemble the sliding shelves on the oven wall as in Fig. 2.4.The sliding shelves facilitate the insertion and removal of shelves during cooking; they stop when pulled out to the maximum position. These shelves support all accessory trays and are dishwasher safe. Slide in the grease filter on the back of the oven as in Fig.
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USING THE TOP LEFT OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME Clean the inside of the oven with a cloth soaked in water and neutral detergent and dry thoroughly. Assemble the sliding shelves on the oven wall as in Fig. 2.7.The sliding shelves facilitate the insertion and removal of shelves during cooking;...
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TILTING GRILL OF THE TOP LEFT OVEN The grill is secured to the rear wall of the oven on a hinge system that allows it to be lowered to allow proper access when cleaning the oven ceiling (fig. 2.11). In the front the grill is secured to the ceiling by a hook A. Unlocking the tilting grill 1.
CONTROL PANEL - Controls description 1. Conventional oven thermostat knob (top left oven) 2. Conventional oven switch knob (top left oven) 3. Fan oven thermostat knob (bottom left oven) 4. Fan oven switch knob (bottom left oven) 5. Front left triple-ring burner control knob (4) 6.
GAS BURNERS 1. Auxiliary burner (A) 2. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 3. Rapid (R) 4. Triple ring burner (TC) GLASS CERAMIC ZONES 5. 3 circuits hotplate Ø 145 mm - 1200 W 6. 3 circuits hotplate Ø 180 mm - 1700 W Note: The electric ignition is incorporated in the knobs.
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If the flame is still not correct, turn the burner off and call our Customer Service center for your nearest Authorized Delonghi Service Agent. In the case of a mains failure light the burner with a match or lighted taper.
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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 use a wok or pan no smaller than 230mm diameter. do not use pans with concave or convex bases Burners Auxiliary Semi-rapid...
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GRATE FOR SMALL PANS This grate (fig. 3.4) is to be placed on top of the (smaller) auxiliary burner when using small diameter pans, in order to prevent them from tipping over. CORRECT USE OF TRIPLE-RING BURNER 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 Fig.
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The ceramic surface of the hob allows a fast transmission of heat in the vertical direc- tion, from the heating elements underneath the ceramic glass to the pans set on it. The heat does not spread in the horizontal direction, so that the glass stays “cool” at only a few centimetres from the cooking plate.
COOKING HINTS Figure 3.9 Switch position Heating Cooking Roasting-frying Switch TYPE OF COOKING position Switched OFF For melting operations (butter, chocolate). To maintain food hot and to heat small quantities of liquid (sauces, eggs). To heat bigger quantities; to whip creams and sauces. (vegetables, fruits, soups).
60°C Caution! the cooking hob becomes very hot during operation. Keep children well out of reach. Do not scratch the cooktop with cutting or sharp objects. Do not use the cooktop as a work surface. Figure 3.10...
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Scrupulously follow the cleaning instructions. Do not drop heavy or sharp objects on the glass ceramic cooktop. If you note a crack in the cooktop, switch the appliance off immediately and call the After-Sales Service. Never cook the food directly on the glass ceramic cooktop, but in special pans...
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CLEANING Before you begin cleaning make sure that the appliance is switched off. Remove spillages and other types of incrustations. Dust or food particles can be removed with a damp cloth. If you use a detergent, please make sure that it is not abrasive or scouring. Abrasive or scouring powders can damage the glass surface of the hob.
CONVECTION OVEN GENERAL FEATURES The convection oven is equipped with 3 electrical heating elements: – 2 elements (upper and lower) for nor- mal oven cooking – 1 grill element, on the top of the oven, for grilling which must be done with the oven door closed.
TEMPERATURE KNOB This only sets the cooking temperature and does not switch the oven on. Rotate clockwise until the required temperature is reached (from 50°C to MAX). FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for one of the following functions: OVEN LIGHT The oven is equipped with a light that illuminates the oven to enable visually controlling the food that is cooking.
UPPER HEATING ELEMENT In this position only the upper element is switched on. Heat is distributed by natural convec- tion. The thermostat can be set between 50 and 150°C; higher temperatures are not avail- able. Recommended for: This mode is particularly suitable to complete cooking of dishes that require higher temperature at the top.
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FAN OVEN Figure 5.1 OPERATING PRINCIPLES Heating and cooking in the FAN oven are obtained in the following ways: a. by forced convection A fan sucks in the air contained in the oven muffle, which sends it through the circular heating element and then sends it back through the muffle.
Figure 5.2 TEMPERATURE KNOB This only sets the cooking temperature and does not switch the oven on. Rotate clockwise until the required temperature is reached (from 50 to 250°C). FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for one of the following functions: OVEN LIGHT By setting the knob to this position the oven light will come 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° and 250 °C 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.
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REGENERATION Set the switch to position Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with a few drops of water and put into the oven for about 10 minutes at the highest temperature. ROASTING To obtain classical roasting, it is necessary to remember: –...
MULTIFUNCTION OVEN GENERAL FEATURES As its name indicates, this is an oven that presents particular features from an opera- tional point of view. In fact, it is possible to insert 7 different programs to satisfy every cooking need. The 7 positions, thermostatically con- trolled, are obtained by 4 heating ele- ments which are: –...
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Figure 6.1 THERMOSTAT (Fig. 6.1) This only sets the cooking temperature and does not switch the oven on. Rotate clockwise until the required temperature is reached (from 50 to 250°C). The elements will turn ON or OFF automatically according to the energy need which is determined by the thermostat.
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GRILLING The infra-red heating element is switched on. The heat is diffused by radiation. Use with the oven door closed and the thermostat knob to between 50° and 225°C. Note: It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
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VENTILATED GRILL COOKING The infra-red ray grill and the fan are on. The heat is mainly diffused by radiation and the fan then distributes it throughout the oven. The temperature must be regulated between 50° and 200°C maximum with the ther- mostat knob.
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COOKING ADVICE STERILIZATION Sterilization of foods to be preserved, in full and hermetically sealed jars, is done in the following way: a. Set the switch to position b. Set the thermostat knob to position 185 °C and preheat the oven. c.
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GRILLING AND “AU GRATIN” As the hot air completely covers the food to be cooked, grilling may be done with the food on rack in the oven. The knob should be switched to position Set the thermostat knob between 50°C and 200°C maximum and after having preheat- ed the oven, simply place the food on the grid.
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 (right oven only) Program for semi-automatic oven cooking (right oven only) Description of the buttons: Timer Cooking time...
ELECTRONIC CLOCK The illuminated figures on the clock represent hours and minutes on 24 hour clock. When first connected, or after a power failure, three zeros will flash on the display. To set the time press the Please note that changing the hour button deletes any cooking program. NORMAL COOKING WITHOUT THE USE OF THE PROGRAMMER To manually use the multifunction main oven without the aid of the programmer, it is necessary to cancel the flashing AUTO by pushing the button...
ELECTRONIC TIMER The timer program consists only of a buzzer which may be set for a maximum period of 23 hours and 59 minutes. If AUTO is flashing on the panel, push the To set the time, push the time in the panel (fig. 6.6). Having finished the setting, the clock hour will appear on the panel and the symbol will be lighted.
AUTOMATIC OVEN COOKING To cook food automatically in the oven, it is necessary to: 1.Set the length of the cooking time 2.Set the end of the cooking time 3.Set the temperature and the oven cooking program. These operations are performed as follows: 1.Set the length of the cooking time by pushing the advance, or to go back if you have passed the...
SEMI - AUTOMATIC COOKING This function is only used to set the END of the cooking time of the oven. There are two ways of setting this function. 1. Set the length of the cooking time by pushing the to advance, or to go backwards (Fig.
Maintenance Description Period 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 Monthly before replacing back on hob •...
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES (UNCOATED) The hob + sides are made from un-coated stainless steel. Can be cleaned with an appropriate stainless steel cleaner. CLEANING THE VITROCERAMIC HOB See page 31. OVEN The oven with smooth enamel must be cleaned after every use, using suitable products.
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BURNERS They can be removed and washed only with soapy water. Detergents can be used but must not be abrasive or corrosive. Do not use abrasive sponges or pads. Do not put in dishwasher. After each cleaning, make sure that the burner-caps, as well as the burners, have been well wiped off and CORRECTLY POSITIONED.
CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE OVENS The ovens must be cleaned after every use. Please note that after using the oven for 30 minutes on the highest temperature eliminates most grime reducing it to ashes. To cleaning remove the sliding shelves as described on the following pages: –...
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REMOVING THE BOTTOM LEFT OVEN DOOR The oven door can easily be removed as follows: Open the door. Unscrew the 4 screws of the bottom hinge (fig. 8.7) Hold the door and unscrew the 3 screws of the upper hinge (fig. 8.6). Remove the door following the arrow C (fig.
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REMOVING THE OVEN DOORS (top left and right ovens) The oven doors can easily be removed as follows: Open the door to the full extent (fig. 8.8a). Open the lever “A” completely on the left and right hinges (fig. 8.8b). Hold the door as shown in fig.
Service and Maintenance If the ignition spark fails to ignite or does not light the gas, check the following items before calling our Customer Service Centre to obtain the nearest Authorised Service Agent: Burner is reassembled and located correctly. Spark electrode and white ceramic are clean and dry. 240 VAC power supply is connected.
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