DèLonghi ESF 461 ST Operation instructions

ESF 461 ST
fan oven
Users Operating Instructions
Before operating this oven,
please read these instructions carefully

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased and given your preference to our
product.
The safety precautions and recommendations within this booklet
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.
Please preserve this booklet carefully. It may be useful in future,
either to yourself or to others in the event that doubts should arise
relating to its operation.
This appliance must be used only for the task it has explicitly
been designed for, that is for cooking foodstuffs. Any other form
of usage is to be considered as inappropriate and therefore dan-
gerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of dam-
age caused by improper, incorrect or illogical use of the appliance.
DECLARATION OF CE CONFORMITY
– This oven has been designed to be used only for cooking. Any other use (such as
heating a room) is improper and dangerous.
– This oven has been designed, constructed, and marketed in compliance with:
- safety requirements of EEC Directive “Low voltage” 73/23
- safety requirements of EEC Directive “EMC” 89/336;
- requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2002/96/EC.
At the end of its working life, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste. It
must be taken to a special local authority differentiated waste collection centre or to a
dealer providing this service.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative
consequences for the environment and health deriving from inappropri-
ate disposal and enables the constituent materials to be recovered to
obtain significant savings in energy and resources. As a reminder of
the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is
marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
– After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged.
If you have any doubts, do not use it and contact the store from where you
purchased it.
– Packing materials (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.
– Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as it may
become dangerous to use.
– Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without having
previously disconnected it from the electric power supply.
– If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or decide to substitute an
older model), before disposing of it, it is recommended that it be made inoperative in
an appropriate manner in accordance to health and environmental protection regula-
tions, ensuring in particular that all potentially hazardous parts be made harmless,
especially in relation to children who could play with old appliances.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
Use of any electrical appliance implies the necessity to follow a series of fundamental
rules. In particular:
– Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet;
– do not operate the appliance barefooted;
– do not allow children or disabled people to use the appliance without your supervision.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper,
incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance.
USING THE OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME
You are advised to carry out the following operations:
– Assemble the interior of the oven as described under the heading “Cleaning and main-
tenance”
– Switch the empty oven ON at maximum temperature for about two hours to eliminate
traces of grease and smell from the components.
– Let the oven cool down, switch off the electrical supply, then clean the inside of the
oven with a cloth soaked in water and neutral detergent and dry thoroughly.

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Control panel 11
CONTROL PANEL
1. Oven thermostat knob
2. Function selector knob
3. Power on indicator lamp
4. Oven temperature indicator lamp
5. Timer (120’ cut-off)
Fig. 1.1
21 5
4 3

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How to use the oven 22
GENERAL FEATURES
The heating and cooking in electrical hot
air ovens take place by forced convec-
tion.
The two elements which make this pro-
cess take place are:
- Grill element 2000 W
- Circular element 2200 W
NOTE:
Upon first use, it is advisable to operate
the oven at the maximum temperature
(thermostat knob on the maximum posi-
tion) for 60 minutes in the position
to eliminate possible traces of grease on
the heating elements.
Repeat the operation for another 15
minutes with the grill element on as
explained in the chapters GRILLING
and USE OF THE GRILL.
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, which circulates it through the
circular heating element and then
forced back into the oven by the fan.
Before the hot air is sucked back
again by the fan to repeat the
described cycle, it envelops the food
in the oven, provoking a complete and
rapid cooking. It is possible to cook
several dishes simultaneously.
b. by radiation
The heat is radiated by the infra red
grill element.
c. by ventilation
The food is defrosted by using the
fan only function without heat.
Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.

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THERMOSTAT KNOB (fig. 2.1)
To turn on the heating elements of the
oven, set function selector knob to the
required position and the thermostat
knob to the desired temperature.
To set the temperature, turn the thermo-
stat control knob indicator mark to the
required temperature.
The elements will turn on or off automat-
ically which is determined by the thermo-
stat.
The operation of the heating elements is
signalled by a light placed on the control
panel.
Fig. 2.2Fig. 2.1
FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (fig. 2.2)
Rotate the knob clockwise to set the
oven to one of the following functions:
OVEN LIGHT
By turning the function selector knob to
this setting, the oven light will illuminate
in the oven cavity (15W).
The oven light will operate on all select-
ed functions.
DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS
Only the oven fan is on.
To be used with the thermostat knob in
the off “●” position because the other
positions have no effect.
The defrosting is done by simple venti-
lation without heat.
Recommended for:
To rapidly defrost frozen foods; 1 kilo-
gram requires about one hour.
The defrosting times vary according to
the quantity and type of foods to be
defrosted.

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REGENERATION
Set the switch to position and the
thermostat knob to position 150° C.
Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with
a few drops of water and put into the
oven for about 10 minutes.
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
175 °C and preheat the oven.
c. Fill the dripping pan with hot water.
d. Set the jars onto the dripping pan
making sure they do not touch each
other and the door and set the ther-
mostat knob to position 125 °C.
When sterilization has begun, that is,
when the contents of the jars start to
bubble, turn off the oven and let cool.
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 must be regulated
between 50°C and 200°C.
For correct use see chapter “USE OF THE
GRILL”.
Recommended for:
Intense grilling action for cooking with the
broiler; browning, crisping, “au gratin”,
toasting, etc.
It is recommended that you do not
grill for longer than 30 minutes at any
one time.
Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
HOT AIR COOKING
The circular element and the fan are on.
The heat is diffused by forced convec-
tion and the temperature must be regu-
lated between 50°C and the maximum
position 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. e. lasagna, lamb, roast beef, whole
fish, etc.

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The external parts of the oven
become hot during operation.
Keep children well out of reach.
COOKING DIFFERENT DISHES AT
THE SAME TIME
With the function selector in position
, the ventilated oven allows you to cook
different types of food at the same time.
Fish, cakes and meat can be cooked
together without the smells and flavours
mixing.
The only precautions required are the
following:
– The cooking temperatures must be as
close as possible with a maximum dif-
ference of 20° - 25°C between the dif-
ferent foods.
– Different dishes must be placed in the
oven at different times according to
the cooking time required for each
one. This type of cooking obviously
provides a considerable saving on
time and energy.
ROASTING
To obtain classical roasting, it is neces-
sary to remember:
– that it is advisable to maintain a tem-
perature between 180 and 200 °C.
– that the cooking time depends on the
quantity and the type of foods.
USE OF THE GRILL
Set the switch to position and the
thermostat knob between 50°C and
200°C max.
Leave to warm up for approximately 5
minutes with the door closed.
Introduce the food to be cooked, posi-
tioning the rack as close to the grill as
possible.
The dripping pan should be placed
under the rack to catch the cooking
juices and fats.
Grilling with the oven door closed.
Grilling with the oven door closed and
do not for longer than 30 minutes at
any one time.
Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.

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Timer 33
TIMER - 120’ CUT-OFF (Fig. 3.1)
The function of the timer runs the oven
for a preset time.
1) Starting up.
After setting the function selector and
thermostat to the required mode and
temperature, rotate the timer knob
clockwise until you reach the required
cooking time (max 120 minutes).
Once this time has elapsed, the timer
will return to the “ ” position and the
oven will automatically switch off.
2) Manual position.
If the cooking time is longer than two
hours or if you wish to use the oven
manually, switching it off as required,
the knob must be turned to position
.
Fig. 3.1

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Cleaning and maintenance 44
STAINLESS STEEL AND ALUMINIUM
PARTS AND SILK-SCREEN PRINTED
SURFACES
Clean using an appropriate product.
Always dry thoroughly.
IMPORTANT: these parts must be
cleaned very carefully to avoid scratching
and abrasion. You are advised to use a
soft cloth and neutral soap.
ENAMELLED PARTS
All the enamelled parts must be cleaned
with a sponge and soapy water only or
other non-abrasive products.
Dry preferably with a chamois leather.
Do not use a steam cleaner because
the moisture can get into the
appliance thus make it unsafe.
GENERAL ADVICE
Important:
Before any operation of cleaning and
maintenance disconnect the appli-
ance from the electrical supply.
It is advisable to clean when the appli-
ance is cold and especially for cleaning
the enamelled parts.
Avoid leaving alkaline or acidic sub-
stances (lemon juice, vinegar, etc.) on
the surfaces.
Avoid using cleaning products with a
chlorine or acidic base.
The oven must always be cleaned after
every use, using suitable products and
keeping in mind that its operation for 30
minutes on the highest temperature
eliminates most grime reducing it to
ashes.

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1
2
Fig. 4.1
REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT
Before any maintenance is started
involving electrical parts of the appliance,
it must be disconnected from the power
supply.
– Let the oven cavity and the heating
elements cool down;
– Switch off the electrical supply;
– Unscrew the protective cover (fig. 4.1);
– Unscrew and replace the bulb with a
new one suitable for high temperatures
(300°C) having the following specifica-
tions: 230-240V 50 Hz, 15W, E14
– Refit the protective cover
NOTE: Oven bulb replacement is not
covered by your guarantee
Fig. 4.3
Fig. 4.2
WIRE RACKS
– Assemble the wire racks to the oven
walls using the 2 screws (Fig. 4.2).
– Slide into the guides, the shelf and the
tray (fig. 4.3).
The shelf must be fitted so that the
safety catch, which stops it sliding out,
faces the inside of the oven.
– To dismantle, operate in reverse order.
Do not store flammable material in
the oven.
INSIDE OF OVEN
The oven must be always cleaned after
every use, using suitable products and
keeping in mind that its operation for 30
minutes on the highest temperature
eliminates most grime reducing it to
ashes.

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B
A
C
REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR
The oven door can easily be removed as
follows:
– Open the door to the full extent (fig.
4.4a).
– Open the lever “A” completely on the
left and right hinges (fig. 4.4b).
– Hold the door as shown in fig. 4.4.
– Gently close the door (fig. 4.4) until left
and right hinge levers “A” are hooked
to part “B” of the door (fig. 4.4b)
– Withdraw the hinge hooks from their
location following arrow “C” (fig. 4.4d).
– Rest the door on a soft surface.
– To replace the door, repeat the above
steps in reverse order.
Fig. 4.4d
Fig. 4.4c
Fig. 4.4b
Fig. 4.4a

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Advice
for the
installer

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560
550 min
591
594
594
540
20
536 min
560
50
585
Fig. 5.1
Fig. 5.2
IMPORTANT
–The appliance should be installed by a
QUALIFIED INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN.
The appliance must be installed in com-
pliance with regulations in force.
Installation 55
The oven can be fitted in standard units,
width and depth 60 cm.
Installation requires a compartment as
illustrated in figures 5.1 and 5.2.
On the lower side, the oven must lay on
supports standing the oven weight.
Using 4 screws (not supplied) the oven
can be secured to the oven housing.

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To ensure internal ventilation, aeration channels must be provided as illustrated in the
figures 5.3 and 5.4.
The walls surrounding the oven must be made of heat-resistant material.
Taking care NOT to lift the oven by the door handle.
Fig. 5.3
30 mm
600
; ;
; ;
50 mm
50 550
Fig. 5.4

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OVEN DOOR
LOWER TRIM
AIR FLOW
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to the lower trim please note the following instructions.
The lower trim is designed to allow for good air circulation and the correct opening of
the oven door.
To ensure the trim is not damaged due to the appliance being placed on the floor, the
appliance should be suitably supported as in above illustrations.
After installation the appliance door should be slowly opened to ensure no damage has
occurred.
No responsibility for lower trim damage will be accepted if these instructions have
not been followed.
Fig. 5.5

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Electrical section 66
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
For your safety please read the following information
Warning: This appliance must be earthed.
– The appliance must be connected to a 220-240 volts 50 cycle AC supply by means
of a three pin socket, suitably earthed and should be protected by a 13 amp fuse in
the plug or a15 amp fuse in the consumer unit.
– The appliance is supplied with a rewireable 13 amp 3 pin plug fitted with a 13amp
fuse. Should the fuse require replacement, it must be replaced with a fuse rated at
13 amp and approved to BS1362.
– If the mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home or is removed for
any other reason, then the cut off plug should be disposed of safely to prevent the
hazard of electric shock.
– There is a danger of electric shock if the cut off plug is inserted into any 13 amp
socket outlet.
– How to wire a 13 amp plug.
E
L
N
GREEN AND YELLOW
Earth
BROWN
Live
BLUE
Neutral
Cord clamp
FUSE
13 amps
Fig. 6.1

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Important
The wires in the mains lead on this appliance are coloured in accordance with the
following code: Green and Yellow - Earth
Blue – Neutral
Brown – Live
– As the colours may not correspond with the markings identifying the terminals in your
plug proceed as follows.
– The green and yellow wire must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is
marked with the letter E or with the earth symbol or coloured green and yellow.
– The blue wire must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured black.
– The brown wire must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured red.

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Descriptions and illustrations in this booklet are given as simply indicative. The manufacturer reserves the right,
considering the characteristics of the models described here, at any time and without notice, to make eventual
necessary modifications for their construction or for commercial needs.
AFTER SALES SERVICE
Should you require to book a service call.
Please Telephone [phone].
For product information and advice.
Please Telephone [phone].

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