DèLonghi PROLINE ESM-465ST Operation instructions

PROLINE
ESM-465ST
multi-function 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. Electronic programmer
Fig. 1.1
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THERMOSTAT
The temperature range of the thermostat is 50-250 Deg C
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Fig. 1.2

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GENERAL FEATURES
As its name indicates, this is an oven
that presents particular features from an
operational 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:
- Lower element 1300 W
- Upper element 1000 W
- Grill element 2000 W
- Circular element 2200 W
NOTE:
Before using for the first time, it is advis-
able to operate the oven at the maxi-
mum temperature (thermostat knob on
position 225) for 60 minutes in the posi-
tion and to eliminate possible
traces of grease on the heating ele-
ments.
Repeat the operation for another 15
minutes with the grill element on as
explained in the chapters GRILLING
and USE OF THE GRILL.
Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
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OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Heating and cooking in the MULTI-
FUNCTION oven are obtained in the fol-
lowing 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, 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.
c. by semi-forced convection
The heat produced by the upper and
lower heating elements is distributed
throughout the oven by the fan.
d. by radiation
The heat is radiated by the infra red
grill element.
e. by radiation and ventilation
The radiated heat from the infra red
grill element is distributed throughout
the oven by the fan.
f. by ventilation
The food is defrosted by using the
fan only function without heat.

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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:
TRADITIONAL CONVECTION
COOKING
The upper and lower heating elements
are switched on.
The heat is diffused by natural convec-
tion and the temperature must be regu-
lated between 50°C and the maximum
position with the thermostat knob.
It is necessary to preheat the oven
before introducing the foods to be
cooked.
Recommended for:
For foods which require the same cook-
ing temperature both internally and
externally, i. e. roasts, spare ribs,
meringue, etc.
OVEN LIGHT
AND COOLING FAN
By turning the function selector knob to
this setting, the cooling fan will operate
and the oven light will illuminate in the
oven cavity (15W).
The oven light and cooling fan will oper-
ate on all selected functions.

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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 must be regulated
between 50°C and 200°C max.
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.
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.
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.
VENTILATED GRILL COOKING
The infra-red 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°C and 200°C max with the
thermostat knob.
It is necessary to preheat the oven for
about 5 minutes.
For correct use see chapter “GRILLING
AND AU GRATIN.
Always grill with the oven door
closed.
Recommended for:
For grill cooking when a fast outside
browning is necessary to keep the juices
in, i. e. veal steak, steak, hamburger,
etc.

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MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE
AFTER COOKING OR SLOWLY
HEATING FOODS
The upper element and the circular ele-
ment connected in series, are switched
on; also the fan is on.
The heat is diffused by forced convection
with the most part being produced by the
upper element.
The temperature must be regulated
between 50° and 140 °C with the thermo-
stat knob.
Recommended for:
To keep foods hot after cooking.
To slowly heat already cooked foods.
CONVECTION COOKING WITH
VENTILATION
The upper and lower heating elements
and the fan turn on.
The heat coming from the top and bot-
tom is diffused by forced convection.
The temperature must be regulated
between 50°C and the maximum posi-
tion with the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
For foods of large volume and quantity
which require the same internal and
external degree of cooking; for ex: rolled
roasts, turkey, legs, cakes, etc.
The external parts of the oven
become hot during operation.
Keepchildren well out of reach.
COOKING ADVICE
STERILIZATION
Sterilization of foods to be conserved, in
full and hermetically sealed jars, is done
in the following way:
a. Set the function selector switch to
position .
b. Place the thermostat knob to position
185 °C and preheat the oven.
c. Fill the grill pan with hot water.
d. Set the jars into the grill pan making
sure they do not touch each other and
the door and set the thermostat knob
to position 135 °C.
When sterilization has begun, that is,
when the contents of the jars start to
bubble, turn off the oven and leave to
cool.
REGENERATION
Set the function selector switch to posi-
tion and the thermostat knob to posi-
tion 150° C.
Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with
a few drops of water and put into the
oven for about 10 minutes.
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.

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USE OF THE GRILL
Set the function selector knob 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 grill pan as close to the grill
as possible.
Always grill with the oven door
closed.
Grilling with the oven door closed and
not for longer than 30 minutes at any
one time.
Attention: the oven door becomes
very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
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.
GRILLING AND “AU GRATIN”
Grilling may be done by selecting
grill+fan setting with the function
selector knob, because the hot air com-
pletely envelops the food that is to be
cooked.
Set the thermostat knob between 50°C
and 200°C max and after having pre-
heated the oven, simply place the food
on the grid.
Close the door and let the oven operate
until grilling is done.
Adding a few dabs of butter before the
end of the cooking time gives the golden
“au gratin” effect.
Always grill with the oven door
closed.
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.

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Fig. 3.1 Fig. 3.2
Electronic programmer 33
Description of the buttons:
Timer
Cooking period
End of cooking time
Manual position and cancellation of
the inserted cooking program
To increase the numbers on the
digital display
To decrease the numbers on the
digital display.
The electronic programmer is a device
which groups together the following func-
tions:
– 24 hours clock with illuminated display
– Timer (up to 23 hours and 59 minutes)
– Program for automatic oven cooking
– Program for semi-automatic oven
cooking.
Description of the illuminated
symbols:
AUTO - flashing - Programmer in auto-
matic position but not pro-
grammed
AUTO -illuminated - Programmer in
automatic position with program
inserted.
Automatic cooking taking place
Timer in operation
and AUTO - flashing - Program
error.
(The time of day lies between the
calculated cooking start and end
time).
NOTE: Select a function by the respec-
tive button and, in 5 seconds, set the
required time with the /buttons
(“one-hand” operation).
After a power cut the display resets to
zero and cancels the set programs.

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Fig. 3.3
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Fig. 3.4
ELECTRONIC CLOCK (fig. 3.2)
The programmer is equipped with an
electronic clock with illuminated num-
bers which indicates hours and minutes.
Upon immediate connection of the oven
or after a power cut, three zeros will
flash on the programmer display.
To set the correct time of day it is nec-
essary to push the button and then
the or button until you have set
the correct time (fig. 3.2).
In another way push simultaneously the
two buttons and at the same time
push the or button.
Note: If the clock is reset it deletes any
previously set programs
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 the AUTO symbol is flashing push the
button.
To set the time, push the button and
the or until you obtain the desired
time in the panel (fig. 3.4).
Having finished the setting, the clock
hour will appear on the panel and the
symbol will be illuminated.
The countdown will start immediately and
may be seen at any moment on the panel
by simply pressing the button .
At the end of the time, the symbol
will disappear and the buzzer will sound
and continue for approximatley 7 min-
utes or until a button is pressed (not the
/buttons). After a short time the
display will revert back to the time of
day.
SETTING THE FREQUENCY OF THE
AUDIBLE SIGNAL
The buzzer has 3 different tones and
can be changed by pressing the but-
ton, but only when the time of day is dis-
played.
NORMAL COOKING WITHOUT THE
USE OF THE PROGRAMMER
To manually use the oven, without the aid
of the programmer, it is necessary to can-
cel the flashing AUTO by pushing the but-
ton (AUTO will be switched off and the
symbol will illuminate - Fig. 3.3).
Attention: If the AUTO is illuminated
(which means a cooking program has
already been inserted), by pushing the but-
ton you cancel the program and return
to manual operation.
If the oven is switch on, you must
switch off manually.

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Fig. 3.6Fig. 3.5
AUTOMATIC OVEN COOKING
To cook food automatically in the oven,
it is necessary to:
1. Set the length of the cooking period
2. Set the end of the cooking time
3. Set the temperature and the oven
cooking program.
These operations are done in the
following way:
1. Set the length of the cooking period
by pushing the button and the
button to increase, or to
decrease if you have passed the
desired time (fig. 3.5). The AUTO and
the symbol will illuminate.
2. Set the end of the cooking time by
pressing the button (the cooking
time already added to the clock time
will appear), and the button (fig.
2.6); if you pass the desired time you
may get back by pushing the but-
ton.
After this setting, the symbol will
disappear. If after this setting, the
AUTO flashes on the display and a
buzzer sounds, it means there was
an error in the programming, that is
that the cooking cycle has been
superimposed on the clock. In this
case, modify the end of cooking time
or the cooking period itself by follow-
ing again the above mentioned
instructions.
3. Set the temperature and the cooking
program by using the function selector
switch and thermostat knobs of the
oven (see specific chapters).
Now the oven is programmed and every-
thing will work automatically, that is the
oven will turn on at the right moment to
end the cooking at the selected time.
During cooking, the symbol remains
illuminated.
By pushing the button you can see
the time that remains until the end of
cooking.
The cooking program may be can-
celled at any time by pushing .
At the end of the cooking period the
oven will disappear automatically, the
symbol will turn off, AUTO will flash and
a buzzer will be sound, which can be
turned off by pushing any of the but-
tons except the /buttons .
Turn the function selector switch and
thermostat knobs to zero and put the
programmer onto “manual” by pressing
the button.
Attention: After a power cut the clock
resets to zero and cancels the set pro-
grams.
After a power cut, three zeros will flash
on the display.

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Fig. 3.7
Fig. 3.8
SEMI - AUTOMATIC COOKING
This is used to automatically switch off
the oven after the desired cooking peri-
od has elapsed.
Set the length of the cooking period by
pushing the button and the but-
ton to increase, or to decrease if
you have passed the desired time (Fig.
3.7).
AUTO and the symbol will be illumi-
nated.
Then set the temperature and the cook-
ing program using the function selector
switch and thermostat knobs (see spe-
cific chapters).
The oven is switched on and it will be
switched of automatically at the end of
the desired time.
During cooking, the symbol remains
illuminated and by pressing the button
you can see the remaining cooking
time..
The cooking program can be can-
celled at any time by pushing the
button.
At the end of the cooking period, the
oven and the symbol will disappear,
AUTO will flash and a buzzer will sound
and can be stopped by pushing any of
the buttons except the /buttons.
Turn the function selector switch and
thermostat knobs to zero and put the
programmer onto “manual” by pressing
the button.

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INSIDE OF OVEN
The oven must be always cleaned after
every use, using suitable products.
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
appliance is cold and especially for
cleaning the enamelled parts.
Avoid leaving alcaline 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.
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.
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES WITH
ANTI-FINGERPRINT TREATMENT
CAUTION:
The stainless steel surfaces used in
some ovens are protected with a Special
Lacquer to reduce finger-print marks.
To avoid damaging this lacquer, do not
clean the stainless steel with abrasive
cleaners or abrasive cloths or scouring
pads.
ONLY SOAP/WARM WATER MUST BE
USED TO CLEAN THE STAINLESS
STEEL SURFACES.
Do not store flammable material in
the oven.

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Fig. 4.3
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. 4.3);
– 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
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Fig. 4.2
Fig. 4.1
WIRE RACKS
– Assemble the wire racks to the oven
walls using the 2 screws (Fig. 4.1).
– Slide into the guides, the shelf and the
tray (fig. 4.2).
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.

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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
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594
594
540
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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