Defy 501 Compact User manual

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MODEL 501
COMPACT
PART NUMBER 068 171
www.defy.co.za
OWNER’S
MANUAL
MODEL 521
COMPACT

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Introduct on
Congratulations on the purchase of this
quality product.
We trust that you will enjoy many years of
trouble free use.
Please read these instructions carefully
before using the stove.
This manual will provide you with
information on how to operate and care
for your product in order that you gain
the maximum benefit from it.
Unpack ng
• 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.
• emove all packing from the oven
cavity and position the accessories.
• If the appliance is damaged in any way,
do not use it. eport the damage to your
dealer, who will take the necessary
corrective action.
Installat on
• Surfaces immediately adjacent to the
oven should be able to withstand
temperatures of up to 100°C without
delaminating or discolouring.
Cupboard des gn
• Your Defy oven is designed to give you
years of trouble free service, however 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 withstand
temperatures of up to 100°C without
delaminating or discolouring.
• Overhanging doors above the oven may
be subjected to heat as well as
condensation if very moist foods are
being cooked.

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Electr cal nstallat on
(Model 521 only)
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.
efer to S.A.N.S. 10142
Connection to the power supply
This appliance has a ‘Y’ type supply cord
connection and must be installed by a
licensed electrician, who will ensure that
the stove is correctly connected and safely
earthed. The rated current is printed on the
serial number label attached to the stove
upper back panel.
.
The appliance must be connected to the
mains through an All pole isolating switch
which has a minimum clearance between
the contacts of 3 mm. in All poles.
A means for disconnection must be
provided in the fixed wiring.
Bake and 2 small plates
Grill and 2 small plates
3 Plates
Electr cal nstallat on (Model
501 only)
Push the electric plug into a 230V. 15A.
Earthed wall socket
The stove is a plug in model with a 15A.
power supply.
It is therefore not possible to use all the
elements at the same time.
Set the selector to the required position.
Do not set the knob to the unmarked
position.
WAR I G: Under no circumstances should the bake element be
covered with aluminium foil. or should a pan or tray be positioned
directly above the bake element.
Doing so would reflect the heat from the bake element downwards. Heat
to the oven would be restricted and overheating of the space below the
element would result in damage to the oven enamel.

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Safety adv ce
This section contains safety instructions that
will help you avoid risk of injury and damage.
All warranties will become void if you do not
follow 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 experience 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
with 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 wash down the appliance with water!
There is the risk of electric shock!
• Never use the appliance when 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 when using alcoholic drinks in
your dishes. Alcohol evaporates at high
temperatures and may cause a fire since it
can ignite when it comes into contact with
hot surfaces.
• Do not heat closed tins and glass jars in the
oven. The pressure that would 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 when it is in use.
Never touch the hot burners, inner sections
of the oven or heaters etc.
• Always use heat resistant oven gloves when
putting in or removing dishes from the hot
oven.
• Do not use the appliance with the front door
glass removed or cracked.
• The rear surface of the oven gets hot when it
is in use. Make sure that the electrical
connection does not come into contact with
the rear surface as connections may get
damaged.
• Do not trap the mains cable between 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
switched off after every use.
• When using gas, ensure that the room is well
ventilated.
• Always keep children and infirm persons
away from the appliance when it is in use.
• Only use the appliance for preparing food.
• Use a deep pan, large enough to cover the
appropriate burner.
• Always dry food thoroughly before placing
it in hot oil or fat. Frozen food in particular
will 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 with a lid on the pan.
• Do not fry too much food at once. This
lowers 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.
• Always keep the oven door gasket clean.
• Avoid spilling fruit juice, particularly citrus,
on the appliance as it could damage the
enamel.
• Do not use the appliance for heating rooms
or drying clothes. There is a fire hazard.

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Figures in this manual are schematic
and may not match your appliance
exactly.
DANGER
Risk of scalding y hot steam!
Take care when opening the oven
door as steam may escape.
WARNING Hot surfaces may cause
urns! Do not touch the hot surfaces
of the appliance. Use oven gloves.
Keep children away from the
appliance.
DANGER Risk of fire y overheated
oil! When heating oil, do not leave it
unattended. Never try to extinguish a
fire with water! When oil has caught
fire, immediately cover the pot or pan
with a lid. Switch off the ho if safe to
do so and phone the fire service.
Ant -T lt mechan sm
• “A” 1 x Stability chain
• “B” 1 x Stability hook with anchor sleeve
• “A” is factory fitted at the rear of the stove in the centre. (See overleaf for instructions if the
removable splashback is to be fitted)
• Position the stove and move “A” to touch the wall behind the stove.
• Mark the hole where “A” touches the wall behind the stove.
• Move the stove away from the wall to allow for an area to work in.
• Using a 8.0 mm concrete bit, drill a hole at the marked position.
• Using the Stability hook and anchor sleeve “B”, firmly secure “B” to the wall.
• Slide the stove back in position and engage the stability chain “A” onto the Stability hook “B”.
• The stove is then secured and will not accidentally tilt if downward pressure is applied to the
open oven door.
Safety regulations stipulate that the ANTI-TILT mechanism supplied with the stove,
must e fitted as shown.
Figures in this
manual are
schematic
and may not
match your
stove exactly.

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F tt ng the removable splashback
Remove the splash ack (recessed in the
polystyrene) from the polystyrene packaging.
Loosen screws num ered 1 and 2 on the
stove.
Align the 2 splash ack key slotted holes with
the 2 holes on the ack of the stove.
Slide the key slotted holes of the splash ack
over the loosened screws and gently push
the splash ack into position.
Please see instructions on the previous page regarding correct fitment and
securing of the anti tilt mechanism (A) to the wall.
Fasten the screws 3 & 4 to secure the splash ack in place as indicated in the
diagrams a ove.

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The control panel (Model 501)
The control panel (Model 521)

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4 Pos t on selector
• The selector is used to select one of four
oven operating modes.
1. 0 or OFF,
2. Bake
3. Pre-Heat
4. Grill
• BAKE is used for
baking and roasting
• P E-HEAT utilises all the oven elements
to quickly bring the oven up to the
selected temperature. The oven indicator
light will remain on until the selected
temperature is reached Thereafter the
selector must be set to BAKE . You may
use the oven without P E-HEAT, it just
takes a little longer to warm up.
• G ILL is used for conventional grilling
Gr ll ng
• Keep oven door closed during grilling.
• Set the selector to grill and the oven
thermostat to the grill position.
• Place oven shelf on the top shelf
position.
• Place the item to be grilled in a roast pan
on the shelf under the pre-heated grill
element.
• The oven door may be opened to check
on the grilling process which should be
done every 5 to 10 minutes to avoid
burning the food.
• The oven control must be turned to the
OFF position when grilling is complete.
Bak ng (For Model 521 only)
For best baking results, use an
aluminium bake tray (300 x 230 x
30mm.) These are available from all
Defy Parts Centres Part number
067609.
Teflon coated baking trays are not
recommended.
• Set the selector to pre-heat and set the
oven thermostat to the desired
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.
• Set the selector to bake
• During baking the indicator light will
regularly cycle on and off as the oven
thermostat maintains the selected
temperature.
• The door may be opened, for inspection
purposes, after about half the cooking
time has elapsed..
Sol d plates
• Before using the plates for the first
time, switch them on for four minutes
at the highest setting. This allows the
factory applied protective coating to
burn in.
• The markings around the plate control
knobs represent the following heat
settings:
• 1 = Warming.
• 2 = Slow simmer.
• 3 = Simmer.
• 4 = Medium heat.
• 5 = High heat
• 6 = Boiling and frying.
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ELEMENT GUARD
ELEMENT
HOOK
Clean ng
Do not use a steam cleaner.
Clean ng the Exter or
• Switch off the electrical supply to the
stove before cleaning any part of it
• Use a damp soapy cloth and avoid the
use of abrasive powders and scouring
pads.
Car ng for sol d plates
• To prevent blotchy discolouration and
corrosion, moisture from spatters and
spills should be cleaned off immediately.
• To clean the plates, wipe them with a
damp cloth or nylon pad. A little liquid
detergent may be used. Do not use metal
scourers or sharp metal objects to clean
the plates.
• After cleaning, dry the plates by
switching them on for a short while.
• To prevent rust, periodically apply some,
sewing machine oil or electrical hotplate
polish - available from Defy Service
Centres. Extra attention is required in
areas of high humidity or in close
proximity to the sea.
Recommendat ons
• Use only pots with a solid level base.
An uneven base can prolong cooking
times and waste energy.
• Use pots with a base diameter slightly
larger than the plate. This will ensure
even heat distribution and prevent
spillage from dripping onto and staining
the hot plate.
• Always cover the pot with a lid. This will
conserve energy and minimise spillage.
• Thermal shock could damage the plates.
Do not put cold pots on very hot plates.
Note
• The warranty does not cover the
replacement or repair of rusted or
corroded solid plates. It is therefore the
owners responsibility to care for them as
described above.
Switch off the power at the mains
in the event of a fault or when
cleaning the appliance.
Clean ng the Oven
• Use a hot, soapy damp cloth to clean any
part of the oven. Stubborn stains may
require the use of a nylon scrubbing
brush and a liquid cleaner. Do not use
metal scouring pads or abrasive cleaners.
Element and guard
• After cleaning the oven, ensure that the
oven element is securely clipped into the
hook of the element guard. Failure to
observe this precaution will allow the
element to rest on and damage the oven
enamel.

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Owner’s respons b l ty
Since the following are not factory faults,
they are the owner’s responsibility.
• Damage to exterior finish.
• Breakage of glass and other components.
• Damage through improper use or
installation of the appliance.
• Damage caused by moving the appliance
SIDE OF DOOR SIDE OF DOOR
SIDE OF DOOR
A
C
1 2 3
B
Oven door
(Only applies to models with removable
oven door)
The oven door may be removed to
improve access to the oven for cleaning
purposes.
1. Open the door fully to expose the hinges
(A) on either side.
2. Flip the hinge locking levers (B) to the
upright position.
3. Partially close the oven door and lift it
free of the side panel retaining slots.
4. After cleaning, re-fit the oven door in
reverse order making sure that the bottom
hinge notches © locate properly onto the
bottom edges of the side panel retaining
slots.

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87 Nelson Mandela Drive.
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JOHANNESBURG
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Groups, Tel. Sales, Contracts and Credit
Cnr. Mimetes & Kruger Sts. Denver
ext.12
Johannes urg. 2094.
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PRETORIA
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OTHER AREAS ARE SERVICED BY OVER
200 AUTHORISED AGENTS.
FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CON-
SULT THE NEAREST REGIONAL
DEFY TECHNICAL SUPPORT CENTRE
For future reference, record the listed information in the space elow. The Serial
num er la el may e found at the upper ack panel.
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Defy Serv ce Centres
If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the nearest Defy
Service Centre. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the product or send a
qualified technician to repair it.
The Manufacturer strives for continuous improvements. For this reason, the
information in this ook is su ject to change without notice.

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Warranty
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 warranty given in respect of this appliance.
The Company warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of TWO YEA S from date of
purchase the appliance is free from defect under normal domestic use, both in workmanship and
material, subject to the following conditions.
1. epair 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.
CA Y IN SE VICE Microwave 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 warranty repairs.
2. usted or corroded plates, vitreous enamelware, fuses and lamps are specifically excluded from
these warranties. It is an express condition of these warranties that the purchaser takes due care and
attention in the use and maintenance of the appliance. Abuse, misuse in conflict with operating
instructions, connection to incorrect voltages and subjection to commercial use shall release the
Company from its obligations.
3. This warranty 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 warranties 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
within the provisions of Point 1 of this Certificate.
6. These warranties shall not apply to the appliance if it is purchased or used beyond the borders of
the epublic of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland and Lesotho.
7. Where service is requested under warranty and no fault or defect can be found by the Company,
all costs incurred will be for the purchaser's account.
8. This Certificate as well as your invoice will serve as proof of purchase. For the purpose of
warranty, it will be essential to produce this Certificate and invoice. Failure to do so, will render the
purchaser liable for service costs.
KEEP THIS CERTIFICATE AND SALES INVOICE AS PROOF OF
PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES.