Defy 600STS User Manual

Owner’s Manual
SLIMLINE STAINELSS STEEL
BUILT-IN OVEN AND
600STS
CONTENTS
2 Introduction 2 Unpacking 2 Cupboard Design 2 Electrical Installation 3 Under-counter Installation 4 Hob Installation 5 Eyelevel Installation 5 The Control Panel 6 Thermofan Oven 7 Safety Advice 7 Ringer Timer 8 Solid Plates 9 Maintenance
10 Cleaning 11 Cleaning and Maintaining Stainless
Steel 13 Problem Check 13 Owner’s Responsibility 13 Service 14 Features
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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on the purchase of this quality product. We trust that you will enjoy many years of trouble free use. Please read these instructions carefully before using the oven and hob. This manual will provide you with information on how to operate and care for your product in order that you gain the maximum benefit from it.

UNPACKING

Please ensure that packaging material is disposed of in a responsible manner.
Plastic bags should be cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally
suffocating.
Remove all packing from the oven cavity and position the accessories.
If the appliance is damaged in any way, do not use it. Report the damage to your
dealer, who will take the necessary corrective action.

CUPBOARD DESIGN

Cooking appliances generate considerable heat. The layout and materials of the
mounting cabinet should take account of the characteristics of the oven.
Surfaces immediately adjacent to the oven should be able to withstand temperatures
of up to 100°C without delaminating or discolouring.
Because the oven vents through the handle, overhanging doors and worktops above
the oven may be subjected to heat as well as condensation if very moist foods are being cooked.

ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION

“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.”
This appliance should not be connected through an earth leakage system. Refer to
S.A.B.S. 0147.
Place the oven on the floor in front of the aperture and make the electrical connection
before installing. This will ensure enough cable length for subsequent servicing.
Connection to the power supply must be carried out by a licensed electrician, who will ensure that the oven is correctly connected and safely earthed. The rated current is printed on the serial number label attached to the oven side trim. 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. Hob to oven connection—Two 6 pin electrical plugs are used. (Refer to label on oven).

INSTALLATION

Note: The oven cavity must vent through the front only. Avoid gaps between cavity
sides and the underside of the worktop.
Insert the oven into the cupboard.
Open the door to expose the fixing holes in the side trims.
Secure the oven by 4 countersunk screws (fasteners are not supplied).
The hob should be installed in a ventilated cupboard fitted with a sturdy worktop.
Secure the hob using the fixing brackets provided.

UNDER-COUNTER INSTALLATION

6
Vent
gap
at
front
only
Worktop 32mm - 48mm thick
Top filler piece
Aperture
590 H x 565 W x 570 D
900
Datum
100
590
Aperture
+_3
0
+_3
0
Typical section showing ventilation requirements
+_3
565 Aperture
0
(210)
Floor

HOB INSTALLATION

( 35 )
48 5
+_3
0
Worktop front
56 0
NOTE
Defy Slimline undercounter ovens may be installed at eye level if so desired. This will require the purchase of a wiring extension kit (part No. 061120) from the nearest Defy Service Centre
+_3
0
80
+_3
0

EYE-LEVEL INSTALLATION (optional)

+_3
Aperture
590 H x 565 W x 570 D
+_3
565
0
Aperture
590
0
Aperture
+_3
900
0
Above floor level
Typical section showing ventilation requirements
60
+_3
0

THE CONTROL PANEL

600 STS
Left front
and back
Plates
Ringer
timer
Floor
Oven
Thermo stat
Right back
and front
Plates

THERMOFAN OVEN

Registered by Defy in 1978, Thermofan cooking differs from conventional cooking in that it uses the principle of forced convection within the oven. The advantages are:
1. Both trays may be used at the same time.
2. Different dishes can be cooked simultaneously without flavour or aroma transfer. Hence fish, meat and cakes can be baked at the same time.
3. The oven door may be opened any time for inspection purposes without risking a flop.
4. By circulating hot air around the food, spit-roast chickens may be done without using a rotisserie.
5. Cooking is done at slightly lower temperatures (10°C TO 20°C lower), saving electricity and reducing splatter.
Cooking
Set the oven thermostat to the required temperature.
The indicator light will glow and remain on until the oven has reached the selected
temperature. When the indicator light switches off, the food should be placed in the oven. During cooking the indicator light will cycle on and off as the oven thermostat maintains the selected temperature
After completion, the thermostat must be returned to 0.
Position 4 = T/fan bake
4 3
2
Position3 = Grill Position 2 = T/Fan roasting. Position 1 = T/Fan roasting ( large)
1
Baking guide
Thermofan baking is done with the oven trays in position. An unused tray should be kept in position to facilitate proper airflow.
For small items the entire area of each tray may be utilised. Larger items should be placed towards the front of each tray.
All ovens extract a certain amount of moisture from the food being cooked. The much greater capacity of the Thermofan oven allows more food to be cooked and thus more moisture may be released. This is normal and not detrimental to the food or the oven.
For professional results and perfect browning, open the oven door when half the baking time has lapsed. Then turn the baking tins around so that the sides previously facing the back of the oven now face the front.
Caution: Thermofan baking relies on good contact between the bottom of the cake tin and the oven tray. Do not use spring form baking tins with a raised bottom. The lack of contact will cause the bottom of the cake to be underdone. These tins may be used on a wire shelf where no insulating air space is created.
Grilling
The oven door must remain closed during grilling
Use only a wire shelf when grilling as the intense heat could warp the baking trays.
Set the oven thermostat to the grill position
Pre-heat the roast pan and broiler for 5 minutes under the grill element to help seal the
meat.
Place the food on the broiler and place this on a wire shelf near to the grill element.
Monitor the grilling process to avoid burning the food.
After completion, the thermostat must be returned to 0.
4 3
2
1
WARNING: ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN GRILLING. ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES WHEN HANDLING FOOD IN THE OVEN AND KEEP CHILDREN WELL AWAY FROM THE PRODUCT WHEN IT IS IN USE.
recommended for
grilling

SAFETY ADVICE

Only use the oven and hob for preparing food.
Always keep children away from the product when it is in use.
Do not leave hot fat or oil unattended. If overheating occurs, these could catch fire.
Switch off the power at the wall switch in the event of a fault or when cleaning the
appliance.
Do not store flammable items in the oven. If the oven is inadvertently switched on, these could catch fire.
Avoid spilling fruit juice, particularly citrus, on the oven as it could damage the enamel.
Always keep the oven door gasket clean as this will enable the door to seal properly.
Position 3 is

RINGER TIMER

The ringer timer may be used for timing the cooking period. It does not switch off the
oven or the plates but gives an audible ring when the selected time period has elapsed.
Turn the control knob to 60 minutes to wind up the mechanism.
Return the knob to the desired period.
When the time has elapsed, the timer will ring for a few seconds.

SOLID PLATES

Red dot plates
Plates featuring a red dot in the centre are high speed, high
wattage plates for increased performance
For your safety these plates are fitted with thermal limiters.
Should a plate be accidentally switched on and left unattended, the limiter will reduce the power output of the plate and minimise the risk of overheating and the possibility of fire.
Caring for Solid Plates
Before using the plates for the first time, switch them on for about 4 minutes at the
highest setting. This allows the factory applied protective coating to burn in.
To prevent blotchy discolouration and corrosion, moisture from spatters and spills
should be cleaned off immediately.
To clean the plates, wipe them with a damp cloth or nylon pad. A little liquid
detergent may be used. Do not use metal scourers or sharp metal objects to clean the plates.
After cleaning, dry the plates by switching them on for a short while.
To prevent rust, periodically apply some sewing machine oil or electrical hotplate
polish - available from Defy Service Centres. Extra attention is required in areas of high humidity or in close proximity to the sea.
NOTE: THE WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER THE REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF RUSTED OR CORRODED PLATES.
Recommendations
Use only pots with a solid level base. An uneven base can prolong cooking times and
waste energy.
Use pots with a base diameter slightly larger than the plate. This will ensure even heat
distribution and prevent spillage from dripping onto and staining the hot plate.
Always cover the pot with a lid. This will conserve energy and minimise spillage.
Thermal shock could damage the plates. Do not put cold pots on very hot plates.
Plate controls
Select the heat level by turning the knob to the required
setting.
You may select any setting, even between numbers.
1= low, 4 = medium and 8 = high.
The plate indicator light will glow, when the plate is
switched on.

MAINTENANCE

Lift-off oven door
The oven door may be removed to improve access to the oven cavity and facilitate
cleaning.
Open the door fully, turn the appropriate washers to lock the two hinges (see sketch)
and, using both hands, lift the door out as shown.
After cleaning, refit in reverse order.
Removing the inner door glass.
The glass may be removed for cleaning purposes
by removing the two screws which hold it in place.
It is now possible to clean the inside of the outer
glass if required.
Wash the glass in hot soapy water, rinse and dry.
Re-assemble by carefully locating the rubber seal
in the embossed groove before fitting the glass. The glass is marked “THIS SIDE TOWARDS OVEN”.
Re-fit the two securing screws.
Removing the side racks and shelves
The side racks and shelves may be removed for
cleaning purposes.
Remove the bottom bake element guard.
Slide the shelf out fully against the shelf stop.
Lift the shelf slightly and slide it out
The side racks may be removed by pulling the
bottom stay slightly downwards thereby dislodging it from the retainer at the bottom centre. Lift the racks free of the retaining slots in the oven wall.
Replace in reverse order of disassembly.
Oven light
The oven light is switched on by the oven thermostat and switches off when the
thermostat knob is returned to 0.
To replace a faulty light bulb, proceed as follows.
Switch off the power at the wall switch to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Remove the light cover by unscrewing it in an anti-clockwise direction
Unscrew the faulty bulb and fit a new 25 watt bulb rated for 300°C
Refit the light cover.

CLEANING

Cleaning the oven
Switch off the electrical power supply before cleaning any part of the appliance.
Open the oven door and allow the oven to cool down.
Clean the oven with a damp, hot soapy cloth.
It may be necessary to soak burnt soils with a liquid cleaner to soften them before
scrubbing them 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. The soil can then be removed the following morning by washing normally.
Do not use metal objects or steel wool to clean the oven.
For your convenience, the shelves and side racks may be removed to improve access.
General cleaning
Switch off the electrical power supply before cleaning any part of the appliance.
Wipe down glass panels, cabinet, door, control knobs, trims and handles with a 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 AND MAINTAINING STAINLESS STEEL

Stainless steel is not adversely affected by normal household use but because of it’s reputation for durability, it is sometimes assumed to be indestructible, and therefore subjected to misuse or even abuse. Care should be taken to avoid such ‘abnormal use’.
Cleaning materials DO USE
A soft cloth or synthetic sponge.
Soap, or mild household detergent (Handy Andy)
Diluted ammonia in warm water.
A nylon bristle brush.
Cleaners labelled “Suitable for stainless steel”
]
DO NOT USE
Acids
Coarse abrasive cleaning powders.
Metallic scourers, steel wool or metal scrapers.
Wire brushes or emery paper.
So called ‘silver cleaners’.
Kitchen scourer/foam pads
Cleaning procedure
Frequent cleaning is recommended rather than an occasional aggressive clean.
Routine cleaning will preserve the corrosion resistance and appearance of the stainless
steel for many years.
Clean the stainless steel as often as necessary (ie. when noticeably dull or dirty) and
use the simplest cleaning method that will effectively do the job.
Use clean water, or a mild detergent solution applied with a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse
well and wipe dry.
ALWAYS WIPE IN THE DIRECTION OF THE BRUSHED TEXTURE ON THE STAINLESS STEEL
CONDITION ACTION NOTES AND
b
COMMENTS
Requires routine cleaning Mild detergent solution applied
with soft sponge or cloth. Rinse and wipe dry.
Finger prints Pre-treat finger marks with
alcohol or an organic solvent. Follow immediately with routine cleaning
Wipe with a little baby oil and a
soft lint free cloth. Buff to shine
Stubborn stains and discolouration
Grease and fat splatter. Wipe off excess with a soft cloth
Scratches on the brushed finish.
Use a little Ceran cleaning paste. (available from Defy Service Centres) Rinse and dry.
or paper towel. Use a water borne degreasing agent (dishwashing liquid). Follow up by routine cleaning.
For slight scratches, use a nylon pad loaded with an iron free abrasive polishing compound. Follow the direction of the original texture. Follow up with routine cleaning. For deep scratches use a coarser abrasive initially and follow up as for light scratches,
If possible use warm to hand­hot water. A 5% addition of ammonia is beneficial.
Minimize re-occurrence by applying a wax or silicone
ased household polish to the
clean dry surface
Apply whenever necessary
Repeat several times rather than resorting to a single aggressive cleaning method
Deep scratches will be difficult to remove completely. Do not use steel wool or metal scourers unless they are made from stainless steel.
It must be appreciated that some of the above suggested procedures will alter the surface appearance of the treated area. They should therefore only be applied with due consideration and care.

PROBLEM CHECK

Before calling a service technician to assist with a problem, PLEASE CHECK
THE MAINS DISTRIBUTION BOARD THE WALL SWITCH
DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIRS YOURSELF
Remember that you may be charged for a service call even during the warranty period if
the fault is due to or caused by any of the above.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

Since the following are not factory faults, they are the owner’s responsibility.
Damage to exterior finish.
Breakage of glass and other components.
Replacement of the light bulb.
Damage through improper installation or use of the appliance.
Damage caused by moving the appliance.
Rusted or corroded solid plates.

SERVICE

If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest Defy Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the product or send a qualified technician to repair it.
FEATURES
Under counter
Stainless steel cosmetics
Thermofan oven
Grill element
Ringer timer
Air vented “cool door”
Full glass door
Removable door
Removable inner door glass
Roast pan and broiler
Baking trays
Chromed wire shelf
Stainless steel hob with controls on oven
2 Red dot high speed plates and
2 standard plates
The Manufacturer strives for continuous improvements. For this reason, the text and
illustrations in this book are subject to change without notice.
Part Number 061 647
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