DeLonghi GDF 601 SS Operation instructions

GDF 601 SS
gas cooker
with
fan oven
Before operating this cooker,
please read these instructions carefully
Users Operating Instructions
GB

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Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing one of our appliances which has been carefully designed and
built by our specialist staff and thoroughly tested to satisfy your cooking requirement.
We suggest that you read this Instruction Booklet so that you will understand fully how
to operate the appliances.
Please keep the booklet handy. You may wish to refer to it at a later date.
De Longhi

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Contents
Model GDF 601 SS
Page Number
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Features and technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Electronic clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
How to use the hob burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Hob burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Lighting of the hob burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Choice of the burner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
How to use the fan oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
General features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Operating principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Function selector knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Thermostat knob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Oven light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Defrosting frozen foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Hot air cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Grilling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Cooking advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
After sales service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Do’s and do not’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Care and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
For the installer
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Levelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Provision for ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Gas installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Gas connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Conversion to LPG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
1 - Injectors replacement of top burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
2 - Adjusting of primary air of the top burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
3 - Adjusting of the minimum of the top burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Table for the choice of the injectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Lubrication of the gas taps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Electrical installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

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S
D
B
C
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this Delonghi cooker which has been carefully
designed and produced to give you many years of satisfactory use.
Before using this appliance it is essential that the following instructions are carefully read and
fully understood.
We would emphasise that the installation section must be fully complied with for your safety
to ensure that you obtain the maximum benefits from your appliance.
Fig. 1
Identification label
When you open the bottom oven
door the indentification label is at
the bottom right hand side.
Assembling the back-
guard
Before assembling remove any
protective film/adhesive tape.
The backguard B and the side
supports S and D can be found
packed in the drawer.
1. Insert the side supports S and D
into the backguard B (see fig. 1)
2. Insert the backguard group into
the support guides in the cooker
3. The backguard can be removed
for cleaning or fixed with a
screw through the hole C.
This cooker has been designed, constructed and marketed in compliance with:
- safety requirements of EEC Directive “Gas” 90/396;
- safety requirements of EEC Directive “Low voltage” 73/23;
- protection requirements of EEC Directive “EMC” 89/336;
- requirements of EEC Directive 93/68.

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Features and technical data
Gas burners (Fig. 2)
1. Auxiliary burner (A)
1.00 kW
2. Semi-rapid burner (SR)
1.90 kW
3. Semi-rapid burner (SR)
1.90 kW
4. Rapid burner (R)
3.15 kW
Fan oven
– Grill element 2000 W
– Circular element 2500 W
– Inside oven dimensions
(Width x Height x Depth)
42,4 x 33 x 42 cm
– Usable oven volume
59 dm3
Control panel (Fig. 2)
6. Front left burner (1)
control knob
7. Rear left burner (2)
control knob
8. Rear right burner (3)
control knob
9. Front right burner (4)
control knob
10.Oven/grill control knob
11. Oven thermostat control
knob
12. Auto electronic timer
Fig. 2
900 mm
600 mm
600 mm
2134
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10
12
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How to use the electronic clock
A
U
T
O
Fig. 3
The electronic programmer is a device
with the following functions:
– 24 hours clock with illuminated display
– Timing of oven cooking with automatic
switch-off (max. 99 minutes).
Electronic clock
Upon immediate connection of the oven
or after a mains failure, three zeros will
flash on the programmer panel.
To set the clock it is necessary to push the
button and then, within 7 seconds, the
or button until you have set the
correct time.
The clock will show zero after a mains
failure.
Attention: When the programmer display
shows three flashing zeros the oven
cannot be switched on.
The oven can be switched on when the
symbol is shown in the display.
Cooking with automatic
switch-off
The aim of this function is to automatically
stop the cooking after a pre programmed
time, for a maximum period of 99 minutes.
To set the cooking time, push the or
button until you obtain the desired
time in the display. The symbol AUTO
will be shown in the display. Then you
adjust the oven thermostat knob
according to the required temperature.
The oven will immediately start to operate
and will work for the pre programmed
time. The display shows the count down.
Clock time can be displayed by pressing
the button. Once the time has
elasped, the oven will switch off
automatically, the symbol AUTO will go
off and an intermittent buzzer, lasting 7
minutes, will start; this can be stopped by
pressing the button.
Important: Before the buzzer is
stopped switch off the oven manually.
To cancel the cooking program at any time
press the and buttons together and
release the button first.
Setting the frequency of
the alarm sound
The selection from 3 possibilities of
sound can be made by pressing the
button. Electronic alarm
The programmer can be used as an alarm
only for a maximum period of 99 minutes.
To set the alarm, push the or
button until you obtain the desired time in
the display. Once the time has elasped,
an intermittent buzzer, lasting 7 minutes,
will start; this can be stopped by pressing
the button.
Attention: If the bottom oven is
switched on when the buzzer starts, it
will be automatically switched off. For
it to operate furtherly you have to stop
the buzzer by pressing the button.

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How to use the hob burners
Hob burners
Each hob burner is controlled by a
separate gas tap operated by a control
knob (fig. 4) which has 3 positions marked
on the control panel, these are:
– Symbol ●: tap closed (burner off)
– Symbol : High (maximum)
– Symbol : Low (minimum)
Push in and turn the knob anti-clockwise
to the selected position.
Low High
Lighting of the hob burners
To ignite the burner, the following instructions are to be followed:
1) Lightly press and turn the knob anti-clockwise, and position the knob indicator to the
symbol printed on the control panel (fig. 4).
2) Press the knob to operate the electric ignition; or, in the case of a mains failure light the
burner with a match or lighted taper.
3) Adjust the burner according to the setting required.
To turn the burner off, fully rotate the knob clockwise to the off position: ●.
The maximum setting of the control tap is for boiling, the minimum setting is for slow
cooking and simmering.
All working positions must be choosen between the maximum and minimum setting, never
between the maximum setting and the “OFF” position.
Fig. 4
Electric ignition
The sparks generated by the electrodes close to the burners will ignite the choosen burner.
Whenever the lighting of the burners is difficult due to peculiar conditions of the gas fea-
tures or supply, it is advised to repeat the ignition with the knob on “minimum” position.

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Burners Pan diameter
Auxiliary 16 cm
Semi-rapid 16 ÷ 22 cm
Rapid up to 30 cm
Fig. 5
Choice of burner
The burner must be choosen according to the diameter of the pans and energy required.
Saucepans with handles which are excessively heavy, in relationship to the weight of the
pan, are safer as they are less likely to tip.
Pans which are positioned centrally on burners are more stable than those which are offset.
It is far safer to position the pan handles in such a way that they cannot be accidentally
knocked.
When deep fat frying fill the pan only one third full of oil.
DO NOT cover the pan with a lid and DO NOT leave the pan unattended.
In the unfortunate event of a fire, leave the pan where it is and turn off all controls.
Place a damp cloth or correct fitting lid over the pan to smother the flames.
DO NOT use water on the fire.
Leave the pan to cool for at least 30 minutes.

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How to use the fan oven
General features
The heating and cooking in electrical hot air ovens take place by forced convection.
The two elements which make this process take place are:
- Circular element 2500 W
- Grill element 2000 W
NOTE:
Upon first use, it is advisable to operate the oven at the maximum temperature (ther-
mostat knob on position 250) for 60 minutes in the position (fan oven) and then in
the position (grill), to eliminate possible traces of grease on the heating elements.
Operating principles
Heating and cooking in the FAN oven are obtained in the following ways:
a. by forced convection
A fan sucks in the air contained in the oven muffle, which sends it through the circu-
lar heating element and then sends it back through the muffle.
Before the hot air is sucked back again by the fan to repeat the described cycle, it
envelops the food in the oven, provoking a complete and rapid cooking.
It is possible to cook several dishes simultaneously.
b. by radiation
The heat is radiated by the infra red grill element.

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FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (fig. 6)
Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for one of the following functions.
OVEN LIGHT
By setting the knob to this position, only the oven light comes on (15 W).
It remains on in all the cooking modes.
THERMOSTAT KNOB (fig. 7)
This only sets the cooking temperature and does not switch the oven on. Rotate clock-
wise until the required temperature is reached (from 50 to 250°C).
The light above the temperature selector will illuminate when the oven is swiched on
and turns off when the oven reaches the correct temperature.
The light will cycle on and off during cooking in line with the oven temperature.
DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS
Only the oven fan comes on. Use with the thermostat knob set to “0” - other positions
have no effect. The food is thawed by ventilation without heating.
Recommended for:
Quick thawing of frozen foods; one kg requires approximately 1 hour.
Thawing times vary according to the quantity and type of food to be thawed.
Fig. 6 Fig. 7

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HOT AIR COOKING
The circular element and fan come on. The heat is dispersed by forced convection and
the temperature can be regulated to between 50° and 250°C via the thermostat knob.
The oven does not require preheating.
Recommended for:
Food which has to be well-cooked outside and soft or rosy inside, for example lasagne,
lamb, roast beef, whole fish etc.
GRILLING
The infrared grill element comes on. The heat is dispersed by radiation.
Use with the thermostat knob to between 50° and 200°C.
Always grill with the oven door closed.
For cooking hints, see the chapter “USE OF THE GRILL”.
Recommended for:
Intense grilling, browning, cooking au gratin and toasting etc.
It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any
one time.
Caution: the oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children
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 switch to position .
b. Set the thermostat knob to position 185 °C and preheat the oven.
c. Fill the dripping pan with hot water.
d. Set the jars onto the dripping pan making sure they do not touch each other and
the door and set the 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 let cool.
REGENERATION
Set the switch to position and the thermostat knob to position 150° C.
Bread becomes fragrant again if wet with a few drops of water and put into the oven
for about 10 minutes at the highest temperature.

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GRILLING AND COOKING “AU GRATIN”
Grilling may be done without the roasting jack on position of the switch, because
the hot air completely envelops the food that is to be cooked.
Set the thermostat to position 175 °C and after having preheated the oven, simply
place the food on the rack.
The dripping pan should be placed under the rack to catch the cooking juices and
fats.
Close the door and let the oven operate with the thermostat on position 175 °C, until
grilling is done.
Adding a few dabs of butter before the end of the cooking time gives the golden “au
gratin” effect.
It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any
one time.
Remember to keep children away from the appliance when you use the grill
or oven, since these parts become very hot.
SIMULTANEOUS COOKING OF DIFFERENT FOODS
The FAN consents a simultaneous heterogeneous cooking of different foods. Different
foods such as fish, cake and meat can be cooked together without mixing the smells
and flavors together. This is possible since the fats and vapors are oxidized while pass-
ing through the electrical element and therefore are not deposited onto the foods.
The only precaution to follow are:
– The cooking temperatures of the different foods must be as close to as possible, with
a maximum difference of 20° - 25 °C.
– The introduction of the different dishes in the oven must be done at different times in
relation to the cooking times of each one.
The time and energy saved with this type of cooking is obvious.
USE OF THE GRILL
Preheat the oven for about 5 minutes with the door closed.
Introduce the food to be cooked, positioning the rack as close to the grill as possible.
The dripping pan should be placed under the rack to catch the cooking juices and
fats.
Do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
ROASTING
To obtain classical roasting, it is necessary to remember:
– that it is advisable to maintain a temperature between 180° and 200 °C.
– that the cooking time depends on the quantity and the type of foods.

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Important notes
Installation, and any demonstration, information or adjustments are not included in the
warranty.
The cooker must be installed by a qualified person in accordance with the Gas Safety
(Installation and Use) (Amendment) Regulations 1990 and the relevant building/l.E.E
Regulations.
Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any manufacturers warranty and
lead to prosecution under the above quoted regulation.
In the UK C.O.R.G.I registered installers are authorised to undertake the installation and
service work in compliance with the above regulations. All Comet authorised installers are
C.O.R.G.I. registered.
Attention
The appliance gets very hot, mainly around the cooking areas. It is very important
that children are not left alone in the kitchen when you are cooking.
After Sales Service
If you should require After Sales Service please contact your nearest COMET Service Centre.
For technical information telephone the Comet Customer Help Line 0113 2793520.
Optional Safety Guard
WARNING: Oven become very hot with
use, and retain its heat for a long time after
use. Children should be supervised at all
times and be prevented from touching the
hot surfaces, until such time as the
appliance has cooled.
A safety guard for the oven door is
available at an addition cost if
required.
To order telephone accessories direct
0113 2310523.

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Do’s and do not’s
Do’s and do not’s
• Do always grill with the oven door closed.
• Do always remove the detachable handle when using the grill pan.
• Do read the user instructions carefully before using the cooker for first time.
• Do allow the oven to heat for one and a half hours, before using for the first time, in order
to expel any smell from the new oven insulation, without the introduction of food.
• Do clean your oven regularly.
• Do remove spills as soon as they occur.
• Do always use oven gloves when removing food shelves and trays from the oven.
• Do not allow children near the cooker when in use.
• Do not allow fat or oils to build up in the oven trays, grill pan or oven base.
• Do not place cooking utensils or plates directly onto the oven base.
• Do not grill food containing fat without using the grid.
• Do not cover the grilling grid with aluminium-foil.
• Do not use the oven tray for roasting.
• Do not place hot enamel parts in water. Leave them to cool first.
• Do not allow vinegar, coffee, milk, saltwater, lemon or tomato juice to remain in contact
with enamel parts (inside the oven and on the oven tray).
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or powders that will scratch the surface of the stainless steel
and the enamel.
• Do not attempt to repair the internal workings of your oven.
• Do remove the protective film before the first use.
For your safety
The product should only be used for its intended purpose which is for the cooking of
domestic foodstuffs.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for servicing or
maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.

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Cleaning the hob
Spillage on the hob can usually be removed by a damp soapy cloth. More obstinate stains
can be removed by rubbing gently with a soapy scouring pad or mild household cleaner.
Black burners (“oxi-black” coating)
They can be removed and washed only with soapy water.
Detergents can be used but must not be abrasive or corrosive.
Do not use abrasive sponges or pads.
Do not put in dishwasher.
After each cleaning, make sure that the burner-caps, as well as the burners, have been well
wiped off and CORRECTLY POSITIONED.
It is essential to check the correct position of the burner-caps as the least displacement from
the housing may cause serious problems.
Gas taps
If a tap becomes stiff, do not force; contact your local COMET Service Centre.
(See enclosed Service Information).
Flexible tube
From time to time, check the flexible tube connecting the gas supply to the cooker.
It must be always in perfect condition; in case of damage arrange for it to be replaced by a
C.O.R.G.I. registered installer.
Important:
As a safety measure, before you start cleaning the cooker be sure to disconnect it from the
mains supply.
Cleaning oven parts after use
The oven interior and the chromium plated shelves can be cleaned by damp soapy cloth.
Obstinate stains can be removed with nylon scouring pads and gentle, non-abrasive, liquid
cleaner. Provided the oven is wiped over immediately after roasting, only the minimum of
cleaning should be necessary.
Do not use a steam cleaner because the moisture can get into the appliance thus
make it unsafe.
Stainless steel surfaces
The stainless steel front panels on this cooker (facia, oven door, drawer or storage
compartment) are protected by a finger-print proof lacquer. 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.
Care and maintenance

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Oven door and drawer
The glass of the oven door can be cleaned with a soft, warm, soapy cloth, then wiped clean
with cold water and polished with a soft clean cloth.
Do not use scouring pads or anything abrasive on the oven door glass.
The drawer (fig. 14) comes out like a normal drawer.
Removal of the inner glass door panel
The inner glass door panel can easily be removed for cleaning by unscrewing the two
screws. Figure 13.
During re-assembly, ensure that the inner glass is correctly aligned and do not over tighten
the screws.
Assembling and removing the side racks
Hang up the wires racks on the oven walls (fig. 12)
Slide the required grid or tray into the guides
Fig. 13 Fig. 14
Fig. 12

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L
H
Removing the oven door
To facilitate oven cleaning, it is possible to remove the door.
Please follow the instructions carefully:
● Open the door completely.
● Push down the lever “L” and, keeping it in this position, slowly close the door in order to
block the hinge (fig. 15).
● Grip the door (as indicated in fig. 16) and, while closing it, release the two hinges as
shown in fig. 17.
Door assembly
● Grip the door with your hands placed near the hinges and raise the levers “H” with your
forefingers (fig. 17)
● Insert the hinges in their position until levers “H” are hooked.
● Open the door completely to obtain the release of levers “L”.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16 Fig. 17

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FOR THE INSTALLER
This cookers has type “X” overheating protection so that it can be installed next to the
cabinet where the height is greater than the cooker (minimum distance 50 mm - fig. 18).
The furniture walls adjacent to the cooker must be made of material resistant to heat.
The veneered syntetical material and the glue used must be resistant to a temperature of
120°C in order to avoid ungluing or deformations.
The cooker may be located in a kitchen, a kitchen/diner or bed-sitting room but not in a
room containing a bath or shower.
Curtains must not be fitted immediatly behind appliance or within 500 mm of the sides.
It is essential that the cooker is positioned as stated below.
Fig. 18
Location
450 mm
50 mm
min
650 mm
500 mm

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Fig. 20
Fig. 19
Levelling
The cooker is equipped with a 4 levelling
feet which must be fitted to the base of
the cooker in the following manner:
– Place the cooker on its back as shown
in the figure 20.
– Screw the 4 leveling feet to the cooker.
– Stand the cooker and levelling it by
screwing or unscrewing the feet with a
spanner.
Stability bracket
We recommend a stability bracket is fitted to the cooker.
The type shown in fig. 19 can be purchased from most
plumbers merchants and do it yourself (D.I.Y.) shops.
Wall fixing
Floor fixing
Brackets
Existing
slot in rear
of cooker
Dotted line showing the
position of cooker when fixed Dimension is in millimetres
3
Outline of cooker
backplate at the
engagement slot

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Provison for ventilation
The room containing the cooker should have an air supply in accordance with BS.5540: Part
2: 1989.
All rooms require an openable window or equivalent while some rooms require a
permanent vent in addition to the openable window.
The cooker should not be installed in a bed-sitting room, of volume less than 21 m3.
Where a DOMESTIC COOKER is installed in a room or internal space, that room or internal
space shall be provided with a permanent opening which communicates directly with
outside air and is sized in accordance with table below. In domestic premises the
permanent opening shall be an air vent.
If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room, BS.5540: Part 2: 1989 should be
consulted to determine the requisite air vent requirements.
If the cooker is installed in a cellar or basement, it is advisable to provide an air vent of
effective area 100 cm2, irrespective of the room volume.
(❊)If the room or internal space containing these appliances has a door which opens
directly to outside, no permanent opening is required.
MINIMUM PERMANENT OPENING FREE AREA FOR FLUELESS APPLIANCE
5 m3to 10
m3
Openable
window or
equivalent also
required
Maximum
appliance
rated input
limit
Room volume
11 m3to
20 m3
> 20 m3 < 5 m3
Type of appliance
Domestic oven, hotplate,
grill or any combination
thereof.
None 50 (❊)
cm2
Nil
cm2
Nil
cm2
100
cm2Yes