Defy DBO 436 User manual

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OWNER’S
MANUAL
www.defy.co.za
Part Number 067 851
GEMINI
GOURMET
MULTIFUNCTION
EYE LEVEL OVEN
DBO 436 BLACK
DBO 437 METALLIC
You can rely on Defy. To simplify
The Manufa turer
strives for ontinuous
improvements. For this
reason, the text and
illustrations in this book
are subje t to hange
without noti e.
NOTE
The lo k/ timer must
be set to enable the
oven to work.
Introduction
Unpacking
Cupboard de ign
Owner’ re pon ibility
Safety advice
Electrical in tallation
Connection to the power upply
In tallation
Rever ing the oven door
Automatic oven clock / timer
Control panel
Static oven operation (Top Oven)
Baking
Multifunction oven (Bottom oven)
Multifunction oven operation
(Bottom oven)
Fan only / Defro t
Static oven
Fan a i ted oven
Thermofan oven
Turbo grilling
Conventional grilling
A guide to Thermofan cooking
Do’ and Don’t
Maintenance
Cleaning
Problem Check
Defy Service Centre
Warranty
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Cupboard design
• Your Defy oven is designed to give you
years of trouble free service, ho ever it
is important that it be correctly
installed.
• 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 ithstand
temperatures of up to 100°C ithout
delaminating or discolouring.
• Overhanging doors above the oven may
be subjected to heat as ell as
condensation if very moist foods are
being cooked.
Introdu tion
Congratulations on the purchase of this
quality appliance.
We trust that you ill enjoy many years of
trouble free use.
Please read these instructions carefully
before using the appliance.
This manual ill provide you ith
information on ho to operate and care
for your appliance in order that you gain
the maximum benefit from it.
Unpa king
• Remove all packing from the oven
cavity and position the accessories.
• Ensure that packaging material is
disposed of in a responsible manner and
that plastic bags are cut up to prevent
children playing ith them and
accidentally suffocating.
• If the appliance is damaged in any ay,
do not use it. Report the damage to your
dealer, ho ill take the necessary
corrective action.
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 use or
installation of the appliance.
• Damage caused by moving the
appliance.

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Safety advi e
This section contains safety instructions that
ill help you avoid risk of injury and
damage. All arranties ill become void if
you do not follo these instructions.
General safety
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of e perience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning
the use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet/
line protected by a fuse of suitable
capacity. Have the earth installation made
by a qualified electrician. Our company
shall not be liable for any problems arising
due to the appliance not being earthed in
accordance ith the local regulations.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similar qualified persons in order
to avoid a hazard.
• Do not operate the appliance if it is
defective or has any visible damage.
• Do not carry out any repairs or
modifications on the appliance.
• Never ash do n the appliance ith
ater! There is the risk of electric shock!
• Never use the appliance hen your
judgment or coordination is impaired by
the use of alcohol and/or drugs.
• The appliance must be disconnected from
the mains during installation, maintenance,
cleaning and repair procedures.
• Be careful hen using alcoholic drinks in
your dishes. Alcohol evaporates at high
temperatures and may cause a fire since it
can ignite hen it comes into contact ith
hot surfaces.
• Do not heat closed tins and glass jars in the
oven. The pressure that ould build up in
the tin/jar may cause it to burst.
• Do not place baking trays, dishes or
aluminium foil directly onto the bottom of
the oven. The heat accumulation might
damage the bottom of the oven.
• Keep all ventilation slots clear of
obstructions.
• The appliance may be hot hen it is in
use. Never touch the hot elements, inner
sections of the oven, heaters etc.
• Al ays use heat resistant oven gloves
hen putting in or removing dishes from
the hot oven.
• Do not use the appliance ith the front
door glass removed or cracked.
• The rear surface of the oven gets hot hen
it is in use. Make sure that the gas/
electrical connection does not come into
contact ith the rear surface as
connections may get damaged.
• Do not trap the mains cable bet een the
oven door and frame and do not route it
over hot surfaces as the cable insulation
may melt and cause a fire as a result of a
short circuit.
• Make sure that the function knobs are
s itched off after every use.
• When using Gas, ensure that the room is
ell ventilated.
• Al ays keep children and infirm persons
a ay from the appliance hen it is in use.
• Only use the appliance for preparing food.
• Use a deep pan, large enough to cover the
appropriate burner.
• Al ays dry food thoroughly before
placing it in hot oil or fat. Frozen food in
particular ill spit and splatter if added too
quickly.
• Never fill the pan more than one third full
of fat or oil.
• Never heat fat or fry ith a lid on the pan.
• Do not fry too much food at once. This
lo ers the temperature of the oil or fat and
results in fatty foods.
• Do not leave hot fat or oil unattended. If
overheating occurs, these could catch fire.
• Do not store flammable items in the oven.
• Al ays keep the oven door gasket clean.

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Ele tri al 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.N.S.10142
• Support the oven in front of the aperture
and make the electrical connection before
installing. This ill ensure enough cable
length for subsequent servicing.
Installation
Conne tion to the power supply
The connection must be carried out by a
licensed electrician, ho ill 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
s itch hich has a minimum clearance
bet een the contacts of 3 mm. in both
poles.
A means for disconnection must be
provided in the fixed iring.
1085
Aperture
Typical ection howing
ventilation requirement
Aperture
1085 H x 700 W x 580 D
700
600
Above floor
level
Floor
60
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0
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0
Aperture
32
32
• Support the oven in front of the aperture
and make the electrical connection before
installing. This ill ensure enough cable
length for subsequent servicing.
• Slide the oven fully into the cabinet
before securing it.
100 MIN
• Fixing holes are located on the side trims.
Secure the oven by inserting small ood
scre s through these holes into the
cabinet side all. (scre s are not
provided).
• It is adequate to only secure the unit on
one side. (same side as the handle).
100 MIN

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This task will require an assistant to hold and support the
door during the changeover
Open the oven door and using a suitable Allen key, remove the
t o hinge mounting cover plates (A) located at the top and
bottom of the right hand oven flange.
While holding and supporting the door eighing 7.4kg,
remove the hinges (B) at the left hand oven flange.
DO NOT REMOVE OR LOOSEN THE STAR SCREW IN
THE CENTRE
Using a size 10 spanner, loosen the locknut ( C ) on the door
lock pin .
Then holding the pin by the head, (D), unscre it from the right
hand oven flange.
Scre the pin into the centre position of the left hand oven
flange and fasten the lock nut.
Turn the door through 180 degrees so that the bottom is no on
top.
While supporting the door, secure the hinges (B) at the vacated
positions (top and bottom) of the right hand oven flange.
Fit the hinge mounting cover plates (A) at the vacated positions
(top and bottom) of the left oven flange.
Loosen nut ( C) and adjust the hinge pin (D) by turning it in or
out until the oven door shuts properly. Thereafter tighten the
lock nut ( C ) once more.
Should you experience difficulty in aligning the door to the
locking pin, loosen the star scre (E) and Allen scre s (F)
slightly. (DO NOT REMOVE))
The door can then be maneuvered left to right and top to bottom
to perfect the alignment. Thereafter tighten all the scre s.
A
B
C
D
C
D
Reversing the oven door to open from the other side (optional)
1
2
3
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E F F
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Should the pro edure des ribed above prove to be onerous, a Defy
te hni ian an perform the adjustment at the standard all-out fee.

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• After 5 minutes the timer ill emit an
electronic tone hich lasts for about one
minute (2 beeps every 2 seconds). To
cancel the tone, press any of the buttons.
Note:
• During the operation of the minute
minder, the remaining time may be
displayed by pushing button 1
• The minute minder can be used
simultaneously and independent of any
automatic control program
• The display ill al ays revert to the time
of day after any program has been set.
Swit hing the oven off
automati ally
Suppose you have to go out and you ill
not be back in time to s itch off a meal
already cooking in the oven and requiring
another 40 minutes before it is done.
Proceed as follo s:
• Press and hold button 2. The clock ill
display 00.00.
• Press button 6 until the clock displays
00.40.
• Release the buttons and the clock ill
again display the time of day. The ord
AUTO ill light up in the display.
• After 40 minutes the oven ill s itch off
automatically and emit an electronic tone
for about one minute. (4 beeps every 3
seconds).
• The ord AUTO ill flash until button 4
is pressed and manual control is restored.
• The oven thermostat must be turned to
the OFF position in an anticlock ise
direction.
Note:
The lo k/ timer must be
set to enable the oven to work.
Automati oven lo k / timer
When the po er is first connected
(or after a po er failure), the clock
display ill flash 00.00.
Button fun tions
1 = MINUTE MINDER
2 = COOKING PERIOD
3 = STOP TIME
4 = MANUAL CONTROL
5 = SUBTRACT TIME
6 = ADD TIME
Setting the time of day
• To set the clock, press buttons 1 and 2
and hold them do n.
• Press buttons 5 or 6 until the correct time
of day is displayed.
• Release the buttons. The clock is no set.
• Please note that the clock has a 24 hour
display.
• For example 3.00 PM ill be displayed
as 15.00.
Minute minder
• Suppose that you ish to time the boiling
of a 5 minute egg.
• First boil the ater.
• Press and hold button 1. The display ill
sho 00.00.
• Press button 6 until the display sho s
00.05.
• Release the buttons and place the egg in
the boiling ater.
• The display ill again sho the time of
day.
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5
4
3
2
1

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Auto Bake. Automati ally
swit hing the oven on and off.
Auto bake is intended for dishes
su h as roasts and asseroles.
These are not affe ted by a waiting
period in a old oven.
• Prepare your meal and place it in the
oven.
• Set the cooking period required by
pressing buttons 2 and 6 until the desired
period is displayed.
• Set the stop time by pushing buttons
3 and 6 until the desired stop time is
displayed.
• Release the buttons and the clock ill
again display the time of day.
• The ord AUTO ill light up on the
clock display.
• No set the selector and oven
thermostat to the desired temperature
setting.
The automatic control ill automatically
s itch the oven on and the
symbol ill light up in the clock display.
Cooking ill commence at the selected
temperature and for the selected cooking
period.
The oven ill automatically s itch off at
the selected stop time and emit an electronic
tone for about one minute.
(4 beeps every 2 seconds).
To cancel the tone, press any of the buttons.
• The ord AUTO ill flash until button 4
is pressed and manual control is restored.
• The oven thermostat must be turned to
the OFF position in an anticlock ise
direction.
Example:
Suppose the time of day is 13h00. The food
needs to be cooked for 2 hours at 180°C and
it should be ready to serve at 18h00.
Here’s hat to do.
• Ensure the clock is set to the correct time
of day, 13.00.
• Press buttons 2 and 6 until 02.00 is
displayed.
• Press buttons 3 and 6 until 18.00 is
displayed.
• Set the selector to the desired cooking
mode and the oven thermostat to 180°C
It is not advisable to use the Auto bake
function for cooking periods that are less
than 60 minutes.
Important
If the Automatic start and or stop
functions are not required, the clock
must be set to manual mode.
Unless this is done, the oven will not
work. Press button 4.

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The ontrol panel
BOTTOM OVEN
MULTIFUNCTION SELECTOR AND
OVEN THERMOSTAT
TOP OVEN
SELECTOR AND OV-
EN THERMOSTAT
MULTIFUNCTION
G E M IN I G O URM ET
1
0
8
1
0
8
1
0
8
1
0
8
STOP
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1 2 :4 5
Note:
The Automatic Oven Timer / Clock only controls the Bottom oven.
Note:
The oven thermostat is marked do n to 70°C.
When set to this position, the oven may be used as a armer.
AUTOMATIC
OVEN TIMER
AND CLOCK
DEFROST
STATIC BAKE
FAN ASSISTED
BAKE
THERMOFAN
TURBO GRILL
GRILL
BOTTOM OVEN CONTROLS TOP OVEN CONTROLS
OVEN LAMP
TOP HEAT ELEMENT
STATIC BAKE
BOTTOM HEAT
ELEMENT

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Stati oven operation (Top Oven)
Note:
• The oven thermostat is marked do n to
70°C. When set to this position, the
oven may be used as a armer.
• All ovens extract moisture from the
food being cooked, especially so
during the inter months. This is
normal and not detrimental to the food
or the oven.
Baking Guide:
• Where possible, bake on the middle
shelf position of the oven.
• Place the food half ay bet een the
back of the oven and the door.
• Do not open the oven door until at least
t o thirds of the baking time has
lapsed.
• The roast pan must not be
used for baking purposes
Note:
The top oven is a baking oven only
and does not feature a grill.
The selector switch allows the selection
of the following oven functions.
OVEN LAMP
TOP HEAT ELEMENT ONLY
CONVENTIONAL BAKING (STATIC BAKE)
BOTTOM ELEMENT ONLY
NOTE: While the oven is operating,
a fas ia ooling fan will run,
thereby prote ting the ele troni s
from ex essive heat exposure.
Baking
• The top oven is supplied ith one
chromed oven shelf .
• Set the selector knob to the desired
baking mode. Top and Bottom elements
or Bottom element only or Top element
only.
• Set the oven thermostat to the required
temperature.
• The thermostat indicator light ill glo
and remain on until the oven has
reached the selected temperature. The
light ill then s itch off.
• Thereafter place the food in the oven.
• During the baking cycle, the indicator
light ill s itch on and off as the
thermostat maintains the selected
temperature.
• After baking is completed, the
thermostat and the selector knob
must be turned to the "0"position in
an anticlockwise direction.

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The Defy multifunction oven features 6 distinct cooking functions. (described belo )
These functions may be selected by turning the multifunction selector knob until the
required function symbol is displayed at the top of the knob bezel.
Multifun tion oven (bottom oven)
Symbol Fun tion Element sele tion
2 Stati Oven The bottom and top heat elements are used
• Use the static oven mode for traditional baking and
roasting. Pre-heating of the oven is recommended.
1 Defrosting Only the fan is used. No heat is generated.
• In this mode the fan at the back of the oven ill circulate
air at room temperature, substantially reducing the
defrosting period required for frozen food.
3 Fan Assisted Oven The fan plus the bottom and top heat
elements are used
• Use the fan assisted oven mode for traditional baking and
roasting here a more even heat distribution is required.
• Pre-heating of the oven is not necessary.
4 Thermofan Oven The fan plus the element surrounding
the fan is used
• Registered by Defy in 1978, Thermofan cooking differs
from conventional cooking in that it uses the principle of
forced convection ithin the oven.
• The advantages are:
• Both baking trays may be used at the same time.
• Different dishes can be cooked simultaneously ithout
flavour or aroma transfer. Hence fish, meat and cakes can
be baked at the same time.
• The oven door may be opened any time for inspection
purposes ithout risk. By circulating hot air around the
food, spit-roast chickens may be done ithout using a
rotisserie. Cooking is done at slightly lo er temperatures,
reducing splatter and electricity consumption.
5 Turbo Grill The fan plus the grill element are used
• This mode is recommended to reduce shrinkage hen
grilling meat or fish.
6 Grill Only the grill element is used
• This mode is recommended for conventional grilling such
as toasted cheese sand iches.

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Multifun tion Operation
(bottom oven only)
WARNING: Under no ir umstan es
should the bottom bake element be
overed with aluminium foil. Nor
should a pan or tray be positioned
dire tly above the bake element.
Doing o would reflect the heat from
the bake element downward . Heat to
the oven would be re tricted and
overheating of the pace below the
element would re ult in damage to the
oven enamel.
The bottom oven i equipped with:
2 Chromed wire helve ,
2 baking tray
a roa t pan and broiler.
The baking trays should only be
used when ooking or baking in the
THERMOFAN mode.
1 Fan only
Used for defrosting
• Set the multifunction knob to fan only.
In this mode the fan at the back of the
oven ill circulate air at room
temperature, substantially reducing the
defrosting period required for frozen
food.
2 Stati Oven
Used for traditional baking
• Use the wire shelf only. Remove the
baking trays during baking in static mode
as they are to be used for Thermofan
baking only.
• Set the multifunction selector to static
oven and the oven thermostat to the
required temperature. The indicator light
ill glo and remain on until the oven
has reached the selected temperature.
• When the indicator light s itches off, the
food should be placed in the oven.
• During cooking the indicator light ill
cycle on and off as the oven thermostat
maintains the selected temperature.
• After completion, return the
multifunction selector and the oven
thermostat to the OFF position in an
anti-clock ise direction.
Baking guide
• Bake on a ire shelf only. The
recommended position is sho n belo
• Place the food half ay bet een the back
of the oven and the door.
• Do not open the oven door until at least
t o thirds of the baking time has elapsed.

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4 Thermofan oven
Thermofan ovens are supplied ith t o
baking trays. The position of the trays ill be
determined by the size of the items to be
baked. If desired, an additional tray may be
purchased from the nearest Defy Parts Centre
so that baking may be done on three trays
simultaneously.. Ideally, unused trays and
shelves should be left in position to optimise
airflo in the oven.
Registered by Defy in 1978, Thermofan
cooking differs from conventional cooking
in that it uses the principle of forced
convection ithin the oven.
The advantages are:
All baking trays may be used at the same
time. Different dishes can be cooked
simultaneously ithout flavour or aroma
transfer. Hence fish, meat and cakes can be
baked at the same time. The oven door may
be opened for inspection purposes, hen
half the baking time has elapsed, ithout
risking a flop. By circulating hot air around
the food, spit-roast chickens may be done
ithout using a rotisserie. Cooking is done
at slightly lo er temperatures, saving
electricity and reducing splatter.
Baking
• Set the multifunction selector to
Thermofan oven and the oven
thermostat to the required temperature.
• The indicator light ill glo and remain
on until the oven has reached the selected
temperature. When the indicator light
s itches off, the food should be placed in
the oven. During baking the indicator
light ill cycle on and off as the oven
thermostat maintains the selected
temperature.
• After completion, return the
multifunction selector and the oven
thermostat to the OFF position in an
anti-clock ise direction.
3 Fan assisted oven
For traditional baking & even
heat distribution
• Use the wire shelves only. Remove the
baking trays during fan assisted mode as
they are to be used for Thermofan baking
only.
• Set the multifunction selector to fan
assisted oven and the oven thermostat
to the required temperature. The indicator
light ill glo and remain on until the
oven has reached the selected
temperature.
• No preheating is necessary and the food
can be placed in the oven immediately.
• During cooking the indicator light ill
cycle on and off as the oven thermostat
maintains the selected temperature.
• After completion, return the
multifunction selector and the oven
thermostat to the OFF position in an
anticlock ise direction.
Baking guide
• Cooking / baking is done at slightly
lo er temperatures than in the static
mode.
• Baking may be done on t o ire shelves
simultaneously.
• The recommended shelf positions are
sho n belo .
• Place the food half ay bet een the back
of the oven and the door.
• Do not open the oven door until at least
t o thirds of the baking time has elapsed.

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Thermofan Baking guide
• Thermofan baking may be done on one
or t o baking trays depending on
volume.
• Large items: One or t o cake tins may
be placed as sho n belo and as close to
the door as possible. If one tin is used , it
should be placed centrally left to right .
• Small items: The entire area of each tray
may be utilised. Avoid any time delays
bet een positioning the t o trays.
• All ovens extract a certain amount of
moisture from the food being cooked.
The greater capacity of the Thermofan
oven allo s more food to be cooked and
thus more moisture may be released. This
is normal and is not detrimental to the
food or the oven.
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.
5 Turbo grilling. For meat and fi h
• The oven door must remain losed
when Turbo grilling.
• Use only a ire shelf hen grilling as the
intense heat could arp the baking trays.
• Turbo grilling is most suitable for meat.
As drying out and shrinkage is reduced.
• Set the multifunction knob to turbo
grill.
• Set the oven thermostat to the grill
position.
• Pre-heat the grill element for about 5
minutes
• Place the food on the grid/roast pan and
place this on the ire shelf near to the
grill element.
• Monitor the grilling process to avoid
burning the food.
• Care must be taken not to touch the grill
element hile handling food in the oven.
If necessary, partially ithdra the shelf
to improve access.
• After completion, return the
multifunction selector and the oven
thermostat to the OFF position in an
anticlock ise direction.
6 Conventional grilling.
• The oven door must remain
partially open ( about 80mm.) when
grilling.
• Use only a ire shelf hen grilling as the
intense heat could arp the baking tray.
• Set the multifunction knob to
conventional grill.
• Set the oven thermostat to the grill
position.
• Operating instructions are other ise the
same as those for turbo grilling
mentioned previously.
A essible parts be ome hot during baking
and grilling. Always use oven gloves when
handling food in the oven and keep
hildren away when the oven is in use.
THERMOFAN BAKING
ROASTING TURBO & NORMAL GRILLING
SEE THERMOFAN GUIDE PAGES 12 TO 15

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An additional tray may be purchased from
your nearest Defy Spares Centre in hich
case baking may be done on three trays
simultaneously.
EXAMPLE 2 Layer akes
Do not use baking tins ith elevated
bottoms. The cake tin bottom must touch
the baking tray. Both trays may be used
simultaneously. The recommended
positions of the trays are: Bottom and
second support from the top.
EXAMPLE 3 Larger Cakes, Bread,
Fruit Cakes, Date Loaves
These items should be baked on t o trays.
The recommended positions of the trays are
Bottom and second support from the
top.
Cake tins
These should be placed at the front corner
of each baking tray and as near to the oven
door as possible.
It is recommended that half ay through the
baking period, cake tins be turned front to
back ( through 180° ) to guarantee even
bro ning.
Loaf tins
These should be placed across the front of
the baking trays, equally spaced left to right
and as near to the oven door as possible. If
t o or more loaves per tray are baked, place
the tins length ise on the trays and near to
the oven door.
It is recommended that half ay through the
baking period, loaf tins be turned front to
back (through 180°) to guarantee even
bro ning.
A guide to Thermofan ooking
Thermofan ovens require a slightly different
technique from conventional ovens.
These notes enable the first time Thermofan
user to get the best results.
Oven temperatures
The airflo in a Thermofan oven allo s
lo ered temperatures to be used. This
results in roasts being more succulent and
baking having a better texture. At the same
time a small saving in electricity
consumption is made.
Baking times
Baking times in a Thermofan oven are the
same as for a Conventional oven.
Condensation
The Thermofan oven can bake up to three
times as much as a conventional oven and
therefore more moisture may be released
than usual. Evidence of condensation may
appear around the oven vents. This is
normal.
Use of baking trays
Thermofan ovens are supplied ith t o
baking trays.
Additional trays may be purchased from
your nearest Defy Spares Centre.
The position of the shelves ill be
determined by the size of the items to be
baked. Ideally, unused trays and shelves
should be left in position to optimise the
airflo in the oven.
EXAMPLE 1 Bis uits, Sausage rolls,
S ones
These items do not require baking tins and
may be placed directly on the trays. For
bulk baking both trays may be used
simultaneously. The recommended
positions of the trays are: Bottom and
second support from the top.

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Bis uits
Excellent results may be obtained by
using both trays and reducing recipe
temperatures. Baking time could be
slightly prolonged.
The door may be opened for inspection
purposes, after half the baking time has
elapsed.
“Rotisserie” Chi ken
T o or more chickens, depending on size,
may be done simultaneously in the
Thermofan oven. The chickens should be
placed directly on a chrome ire shelf and
a drip tray should be placed on a second
ire shelf directly belo each chicken.
Place 250ml of ater in each drip tray. Set
the oven to 200°C.
• Clean your appliance regularly. This ill
prolong it's good looks and enhance hygiene
levels.
• Use flat bottomed pots and pans hen
cooking on the hotplates. This ill
maximise efficiency and reduce electricity
costs.
• Keep children ell a ay from the cooking
appliance. Explain the dangers to them.
Being safety conscious is being safe, not
sorry.
• Supervise the cooking process. Overcooked
or spoiled food is asteful.
• Leave about a 40mm. air gap bet een
baking tins and the oven alls. Adequate air
circulation is important for good baking
results.
• Get into the habit of earing oven gloves
hen handling utensils in a hot oven. This
ill help to avoid accidental burns.
• Partly slide out the oven shelf before
removing hot dishes from the oven. This
ill prevent accidental contact ith the hot
oven sides.
Do Don’t
• Use pots hich are smaller than the hotplate
diameter. This astes electricity and allo s
the pot handles to overheat.
• Leave the appliance unattended especially
hen grilling. This is good practice and
avoids accidents.
• Use abrasive cleaning materials. They ill
scratch surfaces and fascia graphics.
• Allo fat splashes to dry and bake onto the
stove/oven surface before cleaning them. It
is easier to clean spills hile they are still
slightly arm and soft.
• Put baking tins on the floor of the oven. This
ill prevent heat circulation and spoil
baking results.
• Use the appliance to heat the home. Neither
the hotplates nor the oven ere designed for
this purpose and damage could occur.
• Allo pot handles to overhang the front of
the appliance. Children might be tempted to
grab them ith harmful consequences.
OVER THE YEARS, DEFY'S SERVICE CENTRES HAVE IDENTIFIED THIS LIST OF DO'S AND DON'TS AS
BEING IMPORTANT FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND SAFETY. PLEASE READ IT AND
FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH ITS CONTENTS.
The Thermofan ill circulate hot air
around each chicken, bro ning it to
perfection. The time ill vary depending
on the mass of the chicken. For example a
1,5kg chicken ould take approximately 1
hour and 15 minutes.
Grilling
Grilling in a Thermofan oven is the same
as in a conventional oven.
Heat is supplied by the Grill element at
the top of the oven and the fan does not
operate during grilling.
All the bake trays must be removed during
grilling as the intense heat could cause
them to arp. The roast pan and/or
smokeless broiler supplied ith your oven
should be placed on a ire rack as close to
the grill element as possible.

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SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURES
FOR THERMOFAN AND
CONVENTIONAL OVENS
THERMOFAN OVEN CONVENTIONAL
OVEN
TEMP ºC MINUTE TEMP ºC MINUTE
CHEESECAKE
Temperature and time may
vary depending on the type of
chee ecake being made
Others require slower
baking
NOTE: The ize and depth of
the chee e filling will
determine the baking time.
165ºC
Bake 170ºC
Then 150ºC
25
10
25 – 30
180ºC
Bake180ºC
Then 160ºC
25
10
25 – 30
CHEESE CAKE
CRUST/PASTRY
The cru t of the chee ecake will
be better if pre baked at. 170ºC 10 - 12 180ºC 10 – 12
ROASTS
Chi ken, Beef, Mutton
The time will vary according to
level of rarene de ired
Bake 200ºC
Then 180ºC
30 ± 90 Bake 200ºC
Then 180ºC
30 ± 90
BREAD
U ing yea t
Bake 210ºC
Then 190ºC
15 - 45 Bake 220ºC
Then 180ºC
15 - 45
FRUIT CAKE
Ri h Fruit Cake
The larger the tin, the longer the
period. Temperature and time
given are for a quare 8” (20cm)
tin.
NOTE: Lightly te t the centre of
the cake with a forefinger at 3½
- 4 hour baking time. Thi will
en ure that the cake i not
overdone. The centre of the
cake mu t feel firm to the touch
and leave no indentation.
Bake 130ºC
Then 120ºC 60 - 180
Bake 145ºC
Then 135ºC 60 - 180
Boiled Fruit Cake
The larger the tin, the longer the
period. Temperature and time
given are for a quare 8” (20cm)
tin.
150ºC 120 160ºC 120

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SUGGESTED
TEMPERATURES
FOR THERMOFAN AND
CONVENTIONAL OVENS
THERMOFAN OVEN
TEMP ºC MINUTE TEMP ºC MINUTE
SPONGE CAKE
Egg and ugar creaming
method 175ºC – 180Cº 20 – 25 190ºC 20 – 25
BUTTER CAKE
Margarine / butter and ugar
creaming method 165ºC 20 – 25 180ºC 20 – 25
LOAF CAKE
Date, Ginger and Banana Loaf 165ºC 45 180ºC 45
PASTRIES 200ºC - 210ºC 20 220ºC 20
SCONES 200ºC - 210ºC 12 – 15 220ºC 12 – 15
PIES AND SAUSAGE ROLLS 200ºC - 210ºC 25 220ºC 25
BISCUITS
Golden brown
Sen itive bi cuit
160ºC
150ºC
15 – 20 180ºC 15 – 20
SHORTBREAD
15mm thick 140ºC 60 150ºC 60
MERINGUES
Important: Leave
meringue in oven until cold
‘Sen itive’
120ºC
110ºC
75
90
135ºC
120ºC
75
90
TARTS
Apple, Lemon Meringue, Milk 165ºC 25 – 30 180ºC 25 – 30
CONVENTIONAL
OVEN

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To remove the ide rack ,
lift and pull out the front,
lide the rack forward
and lift free.
Fit in rever e order
Maintenan e
Cleaning the oven
• S itch off the po er at the all s itch,
open the oven door and allo the oven to
cool do n.
• Remove the oven shelves, side racks, grill
rack, roast pan and element guard.
• Wash in soapy ater, rinse , dry and
replace.
• Clean the oven ith a hot soapy cloth only.
Do not use a steam cleaner.
• It may be necessary to soak burnt soils ith
a liquid cleaner to soften them before
scrubbing them ith a nylon brush or
scouring sponge.
• Heavy soils on the bottom of the oven may
require overnight soaking under a sponge
liberally sprinkled ith household
ammonia. The soil can then be removed the
follo ing morning by ashing normally.
• Do not use metal objects or steel ool to
clean the oven.
• After cleaning, replace the oven fittings,
restore the po er and reset the timer. (see
page 5)
General leaning.
• S itch the po er off at the all s itch.
• Wipe do n glass panels, cabinet, door,
control knobs, trims and handles ith a hot
soapy cloth.
• Rinse and ipe do n ith a clean cloth.
• Use only liquid household cleaners and
avoid abrasive po ders, scouring pads and
caustic cleaners.
• Do not use a steam cleaner.
• Restore the po er and reset the timer. (see
page 5).
The oven light.
The oven light is s itched on by the multi
function knob or the oven thermostat knob
(depending on model ).
( 1st position on the dial ) and s itches off
hen the multi function knob or
thermostat is returned to 0.
To replace a faulty light bulb:
• S itch off the po er at the all s itch.
• Remove the light cover by unscre ing it
in an anticlock ise direction.
• Unscre the faulty bulb and replace ith
an equivalent bulb rated for 300°C.
• Refit the light cover.
• Restore the po er and reset the timer .
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 use or
installation of the appliance.
• Damage caused by moving the appliance
Problem he k
Before calling a technician to assist with
a problem, please check the following:
The main distribution board and all s itch
Check that “Key lock” on the timer is not
activated. (see page 7)
Ensure that the timer is set to manual. Press
button 4.
Remember that you may be harged
for a servi e all even during the
warranty
period if the fault is due to or aused
by any of the above.
Should your timer display “HELP”,
onta t your nearest Defy Servi e
Centre.

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Defy Servi e Centres
If you have followed the instru tions and still have a problem, onta t the
nearest Defy Te hni al Support Centre. They will be able to advise you on
any aspe t of the produ t or send a qualified te hni ian to repair it.
BLOEMFONTEIN
CAPE TOWN
DURBAN
EAST LONDON
JOHANNESBURG
Commercial Head Office,
Admini tration, Di tribution, National Group ,
Tel. Sale , Contract and Credit.
POLOKWANE
PORT ELIZABETH
PRETORIA.
160 Long Street, Hilton,
Bloemfontein 9301.
Tel. [phone]
[email protected]
5A Marconi Rd.
Montague Garden , 7441.
Tel. [phone]
[email protected]
35 Inter ite Avenue,
Umgeni Bu ine Park, Durban 4051.
Tel. [phone]
[email protected]
16 Bowl Rd. Arcadia,
Ea t London 5201.
Tel. [phone]
Ea [email protected]
Cnr. Mimete & Kruger St . Denver ext.12
Johanne burg. 2094.
Tel. [phone] or 011 621 0300
[email protected]
87 Nel on Mandela Drive.
Superbia 0699.
Tel. [phone] / 7 / 8 / 9.
[email protected]
112 Patter on Road,
North End, Port Elizabeth 6001.
Tel. [phone]
[email protected]
Block A1 Old Mutual Indu trial Park.
Cnr. D.F.Malan Drive & Moot Str.
Herman tad. 0082.
Tel. [phone]
[email protected]
OTHER AREAS ARE SERVICED BY OVER 200 AUTHORISED AGENTS.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONSULT THE NEAREST REGIONAL
DEFY TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTRE

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This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean
products, hereinafter the Company, to the original purchaser only, of the appliance described on the
certificate and shall constitute the only arranty given in respect of this appliance.
The Company arrants to the original purchaser that for a period of TWO YEARS from date of
purchase the appliance is free from defect under normal domestic use, both in orkmanship and
material, subject to the follo ing conditions.
1. Repair or replacement of any part of this appliance, found by the Company to be defective, shall be
at the election of the Company. The Company reserves the right to effect such service through any of
its Service Divisions or Authorised Service Dealers. The cost of such service shall be borne by the
Company in full, provided that the appliance is located no further than 50 km from a Company
Service Centre or an Authorised Service Dealer. Where the appliance is located beyond the 50 km
radius, the purchaser shall be liable for the standard travelling charges, as determined by the
Company.
CARRY IN SERVICE Micro ave ovens, Compact cookers and small appliances are repaired in our
service centres and are not collected from the customers home. Faulty units should be delivered to
the purchasing dealer or to the nearest Company Service Centre for arranty repairs.
2. Rusted or corroded plates, vitreous enamel are, fuses and lamps are specifically excluded from
these arranties. It is an express condition of these arranties that the purchaser takes due care and
attention in the use and maintenance of the appliance. Abuse, misuse in conflict ith operating
instructions, connection to incorrect voltages and subjection to commercial use shall release the
Company from its obligations.
3. This arranty shall become void and cease to operate if the appliance is dismantled by, or any
repairs to the appliance are effected by any persons not duly authorised by the Company, or if
substitute parts not approved by the Company are used in the appliance, or if the serial number of the
appliance is removed.
4. The Company shall not be responsible for damages resulting from fire, flood, civil disturbances or
any Act of God. The Company shall not, in terms of these arranties be responsible nor held liable
for any consequential loss or damage of any kind caused by or due to the failure or malfunction of
the appliance.
5. The Company shall not be responsible for transportation or other costs other than those incurred
ithin the provisions of Point 1 of this Certificate.
6. These arranties shall not apply to the appliance if it is purchased or used beyond the borders of the
Republic of South Africa, Namibia, Bots ana, S aziland and Lesotho.
7. Where service is requested under arranty and no fault or defect can be found by the Company, all
costs incurred ill be for the purchaser's account.
8. This Certificate as ell as your invoice ill serve as proof of purchase. For the purpose of arranty,
it ill be essential to produce this Certificate and invoice. Failure to do so, ill render the purchaser
liable for service costs.
KEEP THIS CERTIFICATE AND SALES INVOICE AS PROOF OF
PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES.
Warranty