Defy GEMINI GOURMET THERMOFAN User manual

Owner’s
Manual
GEMINI GOURMET THERMOFAN
EYE LEVEL OVEN
CONTENTS
2 Introduction
2 Unpacking
2 Cupboard Design
2 Safety Advice
3 Installation
3 Electrical Installation
4 The Control Panel
4 Automatic Oven Timer/Clock
7 Introduction to Thermofan Cooking
7 Thermofan Oven
8 Conventional Oven
8 Turbo Grilling
9 Maintenance
10 Problem Check
10 Owner’s Responsibility
10 Service
11 Features and Benefits
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of this quality appliance. We, the manufacturer, trust
that you will enjoy many years of trouble free use. Please read these instructions carefully
before using the oven. This book will provide you with information on how to operate
and care for your appliance 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.
• Gemini ovens exhaust through a vent in the upper part of the handle. The vent at the
bottom of the handle is an air intake.
• Gemini ovens are designed for installation with cupboard doors which provide at least
100mm. clearance alongside and above the oven. Overhead doors may be subjected to
heat as well as condensation if moist foods are being cooked.
• Note that the oven doors are reversible and may hinge from the left or right. Consult
the nearest Defy Service Centre and they will advise the correct procedure.
SAFETY ADVICE
• Only use the appliance for preparing food.
• Always keep children away from the appliance 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 mains in the event of a fault or when cleaning the oven.
• Do not store flammable items in the oven. If the oven is inadvertently switched on,
these could catch fire.
• Never cover the bottom oven element with aluminium foil. Cooking times will be
affected and the oven enamel could be damaged.
• Avoid spilling fruit juice, particularly citrus, on the appliance as it could damage the
enamel.
• Always keep the oven door gaskets clean as this will enable the door to seal properly.

INSTALLATION
1085
Aperture
Typical section showing
ventilation requirements
Aperture
1085 H x 700 W x 580 D
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Above floor
level
Floor
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Aperture
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• Support the oven in front of the aperture and make the electrical connection before
installing. This will ensure enough cable length for subsequent servicing.
• Unscrew and remove the top and bottom trims to expose the fixing holes.
• Secure the oven to the cabinet using suitable screws. (Fasteners are not provided.)
• Replace the top and bottom trims.
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.”
Earth leakage
This appliance should not be connected through an earth leakage system.
Refer to S.A.B.S. 0147.
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 bottom 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.

THE CONTROL PANEL
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THERM FAN
GEMINI GOURMET
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THE RM OF AN
BOTTOM OVEN
THE RMO STAT
AND INDI C ATOR
BOTTOM OVEN
VARIABLE
GRILL
AU TOM ATIC
OVEN TIMER
AND C LOCK
FOR BOTTOM OVEN
TOP O VEN
THE RMOS TAT
AND INDICATOR
LIGHT
THE OVEN THERMOSTATS ARE MARKED DOWN TO 70° C.
WHEN SET TO THIS POSITION, THE OVENS MAY BE USED AS WARMERS
AUTOMATIC TIMER OVEN / CLOCK
BUTTON FUNCTIONS
1= MINUTE MINDER
2= COOKING PERIOD
3= STOP TIME
4= MANUAL CONTROL
5= SUBTRACT
6= ADD
SETTING THE TIME OF DAY
• When the power is first connected (or after a power failure), the clock display will
flash 00.00.
• To set the clock, press buttons 1and 2and hold them down.
• Press button 5or 6until the correct time of day is displayed.
• Release the buttons. The clock is now set.
• Please note that the clock has a 24 hour display.
• For example 3.00 PM will be displayed as 15.00.
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MINUTE MINDER
Suppose that you wish to time the boiling of a 5 minute egg.
• First boil the water
• Press and hold button 1. The display will show 00.00
• Press button 6 until the display shows 00.05
• Release the buttons and place the egg in the boiling water. The display will again
show the time of day.
• After 5 minutes the timer will emit an electronic tone which 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 will always revert to the
time of day after any program has
been set.
SWITCHING THE OVEN ON AND OFF AUTOMATICALLY
(Autobake)
Autobake is intended for dishes such as roasts and casseroles. These are not affected by a
waiting period in a cold oven.
• Prepare your meal and place it in the oven.
• Set the cooking period required by pressing buttons 2and 6 until the desired period is
displayed.
• Set the stop time by pushing buttons 3and 6until the desired stop time is displayed.
• Release the buttons and the clock will again display the time of day.
• The word AUTO will light up on the clock display.
• Now set the relevant oven thermostat to the desired temperature setting.
The automatic control will automatically switch the oven on and the symbol will
light up in the clock display.
Cooking will commence at the selected temperature and for the selected cooking period.
The oven will automatically switch 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 word AUTO will flash until button 4is pressed and manual control is restored.
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• The oven thermostat must be turned to the OFF position in an anticlockwise
direction.
Example:
Suppose the time of day is now 13h00. The food needs to be cooked for 2 hours at 180°C
and it should be ready to serve at 18h00. Here’s what to do.
• Ensure the clock is set to the correct time of day, 13.00.
• Press buttons 2and 6until 02.00 is displayed
• Press buttons 3and 6until 18.00 is displayed.
Set the oven thermostat at 180°C
Hint:
It is not advisable to use the Autobake function for cooking periods that are
less than 60 minutes.
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SWITCHING THE OVEN OFF AUTOMATICALLY
Suppose you have to go out and you will not be back in time to switch off a meal already
cooking in the oven and requiring another 40 minutes before it is done. Proceed as
follows:
• Press and hold button 2. The clock will display 00.00.
• Press button 6until the clock displays 00.40.
• Release the buttons and the clock will again display the time of day and the word
AUTO will light up in the display.
• After 40 minutes the oven will switch off automatically and emit an electronic tone
for about one minute. (4 beeps every 3 seconds)
• To cancel the tone, press any of the buttons.
• The word AUTO will flash until button 4is pressed and manual control is restored.
• The oven thermostat must be turned to the OFF position in an anticlockwise
direction.
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
The automatic timer / clock only controls the bottom oven.

INTRODUCTION TO THERMOFAN COOKING
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 can 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.
Cooking is done at slightly lower temperatures (10°C TO 20°C lower), saving electricity
and reducing splatter.
THERMOFAN OVEN (Bottom Oven)
• Ensure that the timer is set to manual. Press button 4.
• 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 the OFF position in an anti
clockwise direction.
Baking guide
• Thermo fan baking is done with the oven trays in
position on top of the wire shelves. Unused trays
must 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.
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RECOMMENDED
TRAY POSITIONS

CONVENTIONAL OVEN (Top Oven)
• 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 the OFF position in an anti
clockwise direction.
Baking guide
• Where possible, bake on the middle shelf
position in the oven.
• Place the food halfway between the back of the
oven and the door.
• Do not open the oven door until at least two
thirds of the baking time has lapsed.
TURBO GRILLING (Bottom Oven)
• The oven door must remain closed
• Turbo grilling is most suitable for meat, as drying
out and shrinkage will be reduced
• Use only a wire shelf when grilling as the intense
heat could warp baking trays.
• Ensure that the timer is set to manual. Press button
4
• 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 roast pan and place this on a wire 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 while handling food in the oven.
• After completion, the thermostat must be returned to the OFF position in an anti
clockwise direction.
WARNING:
ACCESSIBLE PARTS MAY BECOME HOT WHEN GRILLING. TAKE CARE
NOT TO TOUCH THESE PARTS AND TO KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
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RECOMMENDED
GRILL POSITION
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RECOMMENDED
SHELF POSITIONS

MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the ovens
• Switch off the power at the wall switch, open the oven
door and allow the oven to cool down.
• Remove the oven shelves, side racks, broiler, roast pan,
elementguard and baking trays.
• Wash in soapy water, rinse dry and replace.
• Clean the oven with a 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.
• After cleaning, fit the bottom element into the element guard
hooks. Failure to observe this precaution would allow the
element to rest on and possibly damage the oven enamel.
• Restore the power and re-set the timer. (see page 4)
General cleaning.
• Switch the power off at the wall switch.
• 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.
The oven light.
The oven light is switched on by the oven thermostat control knob. (1st position on the
dial) and switches off when the knob is returned to 0.
To replace a faulty light bulb, proceed as follows.
• Switch off the power at the wall switch.
• Remove the light cover by unscrewing it in an anti-clockwise direction
• Unscrew the faulty bulb and fit a new 40 watt bulb rated for 300 °C
• Refit the light cover.
• Restore the power and re-set the timer (see page 4)
To remove the side
racks, lift and pull
out the front, slide
the rack forwards
and lift free.
Fit in reverse order

PROBLEM CHECK
Before calling a service technician to assist with a problem, PLEASE
CHECK THE FOLLOWING
THE MAINS DISTRIBUTION BOARD
THE WALL SWITCH
SET THE TIMER TO MANUAL (PRESS BUTTON 4)
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 owners responsibility.
• Damage to exterior finish.
• Breakage of glass and other components.
• Replacement of the light bulbs.
• Damage through improper use or installation of the appliance.
• Damage caused by moving the appliance.
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 machine or send a qualified technician to repair it.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS
FEATURES BENEFITS
Double oven Versatile cooking
Thermofan cooking
Excellent for bulk baking
No flavour transfer
Saves electricity
Conventional cooking Traditional baking at it’s best
Turbo grill Superior grilling and reduced splatter
Automatic oven timer Start time, cooking time, minute minder,
and time of day
Reversible doors Designed to suit any kitchen layout
Full glass doors Easy inspection of oven interior
Illuminated displays Easy to read and comprehend
Roast pan and broiler Accessories for cooking convenience
The Manufacturer strives for continuous improvements. For this reason, the text and
illustrations in this book are subject to change without notice.
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