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DFS 903 Professional cooker Users Operating Instructions Before operating this cooker, please read these instructions carefully...
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Dear Customer Thank you for choosing one of our appliances which has been carefully designed and built by our specialist staff and thoroughly tested to satisfy your cooking requirement. We suggest that you read this Instruction Booklet so that you will understand fully how to operate the appliances.
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this Delonghi dual fuel cooker which has been carefully designed and produced to give you many years of satisfactory use. Before using this appliance it is essential that the following instructions are carefully read and fully understood.
Features and technical data Gas burners Multifunction oven 1. Triple-ring burner (TC) 3,50 kW – Bottom element 2050 W 2. Semi-rapid burner (SR) 1,75 kW – Top element 1250 W 3. Rapid burner (R) 3,00 kW – Grill element 2200 W 4.
Control panel Fig. 3 CONTROL PANEL - Controls description 1. Electronic clock/alarm 2. Multifunction oven switch knob 3. Multifunction oven thermostat knob 4. Front left burner control knob 5. Rear left burner control knob 6. Front central burner control knob 7.
How to use the electronic clock The electronic programmer is a device Cooking with automatic with the following functions: switch-off – 24 hours clock with illuminated display – Timing of oven cooking with automatic The aim of this function is to automatically switch-off (max.
How to use the hob burners Hob burners Each hob burner is controlled by a separate gas tap operated by a control knob (fig. 5) which has 3 positions marked on the control panel, these are: – Symbol : tap closed (burner off) –...
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Choice of burner The burner must be choosen according to the diameter of the pans and energy required. Fig. 6 Burners Pan diameter Auxiliary 12 ÷ 14 cm Semi-rapid 16 ÷ 24 cm Rapid 24 ÷ 24 cm Triple-ring 26 ÷ 28 cm do not use pans with concave or convexe bases Saucepans with handles which are excessively heavy, in relationship to the weight of the pan, are safer as they are less likely to tip.
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Correct use of triple-ring burner The flat-bottomed pans are to be placed directly onto the pan-support. To use the WOK you need to place the proper stand in order to avoid any faulty operation of the triple-ring burner (Fig. 8a - 8b). WRONG CORRECT Fig.
How to use the Multifunction oven Operating principles Heating and cooking in the MULTI-FUNCTION oven are obtained in the following ways: a. by normal convection The heat is produced by the upper and lower heating elements. b. 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.
OVEN LIGHT By setting the knob to this position, only the oven light comes on (15 W). It remains on in all the cooking modes. TRADITIONAL CONVECTION COOKING The upper and lower heating elements come on. The heat is dispersed by natural convection and the temperature must be set to between 50°...
HOT AIR COOKING The circular element and fan come on. The heat is dispersed by forced convection and the temperature can be regulated to between 50° and 225°C via the thermostat knob. The oven does not require preheating. Recommended for: Food which has to be well-cooked outside and soft or rosy inside, for example lasagne, lamb, roast beef, whole fish etc.
COOKING ADVICE STERILIZATION Sterilization of foods to be conserved, 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” Grilling may be done without the roasting jack on position of the switch, because the hot air completely envelops the food that is to be cooked. Set the thermostat to position 175 °C and after having preheated the oven, simply place the food on the rack.
Important notes Installation, and any demonstration, information or adjustments are not included in the warranty. The cooker must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 1990 and the relevant building/l.E.E Regulations.
Do’s and do not’s Do’s and do not’s • Do always grill with the oven door closed. • Do read the user instructions carefully before using the cooker for first time. • Do allow the oven to heat for one and a half hours, before using for the first time, in order to expel any smell from the new oven insulation, without the introduction of food.
Care and maintenance Important: As a safety measure, before you start cleaning the cooker be sure to disconnect it from the mains supply. Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus make it unsafe. Cleaning the hob Spillage on the hob can usually be removed by a damp soapy cloth.
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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.
Removal of the inner glass door panel The inner glass door panel can easily be removed for cleaning by unscrewing – the four screws (fig. 12). When re-assembly ensure that the inner glass is correctly positioned and do not – over tighten the screws.
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Assembling and removing the side racks Hang up the wires racks on the oven walls (fig. 14) Slide the required grid or tray into the guides (fig. 15). Fig. 14 Fig. 15 Oven tray The oven tray must be correctly placed on the wire shelf (fig.
Removing the oven door Fig. 18a Please operate as follows: Open the door completely. The swivel retainers of the rh and lh hinges (fig. 18a) are hooked onto the metal bar above them (fig. 18b). Lift the oven door slightly. The noch on the bottom of the hinge will disengage (fig.
FOR THE INSTALLER Location This cookers has class “2/1” overheating protection so that it can be installed next to a cabinet. If the cooker is installed adjacent to furniture which is higher than the gas hob cooktop, a gap of at least 50 mm must be left between the side of the cooker and the furniture. The furniture walls adjacent to the cooker must be made of material resistant to heat.
Fitting the adjustable feet The adjustable feet must be fitted to the base of the cooker before use. Rest the rear of the cooker an a piece of the polystyrene packaging exposing the base for the fitting of the feet. WARNING Fig.
Stability bracket We recommend a stability bracket is fitted to the cooker. The type shown in fig. 25 can be purchased from most plumbers merchants and do it yourself (D.I.Y.) shops. Existing slot in rear of cooker Brackets Fig. 25 Dotted line showing the position of cooker when fixed Outline of cooker...
Provison for ventilation The room containing the cooker should have an air supply in accordance with BS.5540: Part 2: 1989. All rooms require an openable window or equivalent while some rooms require a permanent vent in addition to the openable window. The cooker should not be installed in a bed-sitting room, of volume less than 21 m Where a DOMESTIC COOKER is installed in a room or internal space, that room or internal space shall be provided with a permanent opening which communicates directly with...
Gas installation IMPORTANT NOTE This appliance is supplied for use on NATURAL GAS only and cannot be used on any other gas without modification. This appliance is manufactured for conversion to LPG and is supplied with a conversion kit. The cooker must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulation 1990 and the relevant building/l.E.E.
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Installation to LP Gas This appliance must only be connected to LPG after an LPG conversion kit has been fitted, (see pages from 28 to 29). When operating on Butane gas a supply pressure of 28-30 mbar is required. When using Propane gas a supply pressure of 37 mbar is required. The installation must conform to the relevant British Standards.
Conversion to LPG Injectors replacement of top burners Every cooker is provided with a set of injectors for the various types of gas. Injectors not supplied can be obtained from the After-Sales Service. Select the injectors to be replaced according to the table at page 29. The nozzle diameters, expressed in hundredths of a millimetre, are marked on the body of each injector.
Table for the choice of the injectors Cat: 2H3+ G 30 - 28-30 mbar G 20 Nominal Reduced BURNERS G 31 - 37 mbar 20 mbar Power Power By-pass Ø injector By-pass Ø injector [kW] [kW] [1/100 mm] [1/100 mm] [1/100 mm] [1/100 mm] 1,00...
Electrical installation For your safety please read the following information: This appliance must be installed by a qualified technician according with the current local regulations and in compliance with the manufacturer instructions. All electrical wiring must be in compliance with the appropriate IEE regulations and carried out by a qualified electrician .
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