DeLonghi DEBIG24 Operation instructions

•USERS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•INSTALLATION ADVICE
•IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW
✓Before beginning, please read these instructions completely and carefully.
✓Do not remove permanently affixed labels, warnings, or plates from the product. This
may void the warranty.
✓Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances.
✓Please ensure that this product is properly grounded.
✓The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain
for local inspector's use and for future reference.
✓The electrical plug should always be accessible.
Installation must conform with local codes or in the absence of codes, the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSIZ223.1 - Iatest edition. Electrical installation must be in accordance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 - latest edition and/or local codes. IN CANADA:
Installation must be in accordance with the current CAN/CGA-B149.1 National Gas
Installation Code or CAN/CGA-B149.2, Propane Installation Code and/or local codes.
Electrical installation must be in accordance with the current CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Codes Part 1 and/or local codes.
INSTALLATION IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOME: The installation must conform with
the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [for-
merly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD (Part
280)] or, when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home
Installations, ANSI/NCSBCS A225.1, or with local codes where applicable.
INSTALLATION IN RECREATIONAL PARK TRAILERS: The installation must conform with
state or other codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the Standard for Recreational
Park Trailers, ANSI A119.5.
Installation of any gas-fired equipment should be made by a Iicensed plumber. A manual
gas shut-off valve must be installed in the gas supply line ahead of the appliance in the gas
stream for safety and ease of service.
BUILT-IN GAS OVEN
for residential use only
Models: DEBIG 24 SS
DEBIG 24 W
DEBIG 24 E
DEBIG 24 SS model only: This built-in oven is supplied with a protective film on steel
and aluminium parts. This film must be removed before installing/using the appliance.

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✓Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
✓WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
✓Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency, or the gas supplier.
WARNING: IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
This appliance is designed and manufactured solely for the cooking of
domestic (household) food and is not suitable for any none domestic
application and therefore should not be used in a commercial environment.
The appliance guarantee will be void if the appliance is used within a none
domestic environment i.e. a semi commercial, commercial or communal
environment.
WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the
room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the oven.

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for having purchased and given your preference to our product.
The safety precautions and recommendations reported below are for your own
safety and that of others. They will also provide a means by which to make full use
of the features offered by your appliance.
Please preserve this booklet carefully. It may be useful in future, either to your-
self or to others in the event that doubts should arise relating to its operation.
This appliance must be used only for the task it has explicitly been designed
for, that is for cooking foodstuffs. Any other form of usage is to be considered
as inappropriate and therefore dangerous.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of damage caused by
improper, incorrect or illogical use of the appliance.
DATA PLATE
CONVERSION LABEL

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USER INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOM-
MENDATIONS
After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is
not damaged.
In case of doubt, do not use it and consult your supplier or a pro-
fessionally qualified technician.
Packing elements (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails,
packing straps, etc.) should not be left around within easy reach
of children, as these may cause serious injuries.
The packaging material is recyclable and is marked with the
recycling symbol
.
✓
Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the
appliance as this may become dangerous to use.
✓ Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the
appliance without having previously disconnected it from the
electric power supply.
✓ After use, ensure that the knobs are in OFF position.
✓ Do not allow children or other incapable people to use the
appliance without supervision.
✓ During and after use of the oven, certain parts will become
very hot. Do not touch hot parts.
✓ Keep children away from the oven when it is in use.
✓For DEBIG 24 SS model only: This oven is supplied with a
protective film on steel and aluminium parts. This film must be
removed before installing/using the appliance.
✓ Fire risk! Do not store flammable material in the oven.
✓Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances
in the proximity of the oven cannot become entrapped in the
oven door.
✓ Do not line the oven walls with aluminium foil. Do not place
shelves, broiler pan, pans or other cooking utensils on the
base of the oven chamber.
✓ The manufacturer declines all liability for injury to persons or
damage to property caused by incorrect or improper use of
the appliance.
✓ To avoid any possible hazard, the appliance must be installed
by qualified personnel only. Any repairs by unqualified persons
may result in electric shock or short circuit. In order to avoid
possible injuries to your body or to the appliance, do not
attempt any repairs by yourself. Such work should be carried
out by qualified service personnel only.
✓ Important! The use of suitable protective clothing/gloves is
recommended when handling, installing or cleaning of this
appliance.
✓ Danger of burns! The oven and cooking accessories may
become very hot during operation. Make sure children are
kept out of reach and warn them accordingly. To avoid burns
use kitchen clothes and gloves when handling hot parts or
utensils.
✓ Stand away from the oven when opening oven door. Hot air or
steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face, and/or
eyes.
KEEP ATTENTION!!
STAND AWAY FROM THE CONTROL
PANEL LOUVERS (see figure above). HOT
AIR WHICH ESCAPES CAN CAUSE
BURNS TO HANDS, FACE, END/OR EYES.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOM-
MENDATIONS FOR USE OF ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCES
Use of any electrical appliance implies the necessity to follow a
series of fundamental rules. In particular:
✓ Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet;
✓ Do not operate the appliance barefooted;
✓ Do not allow children or disabled people to use the appliance
without your supervision.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages
caused by improper, incorrect or unreasonable use of the
appliance.
✓ Never clean the oven with a high-pressure steam cleaning
device, as it may provoke a short circuit.
✓ This appliance is intended for use in your household. Never
use the appliance for any other purpose!
✓ If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer (or
decide to substitute an older model), before disposing of it, it
is recommended that it be made inoperative in an appropriate
manner in accordance to health and environmental protection
regulations, ensuring in particular that all potentially haz-
ardous parts be made harmless, especially in relation to chil-
dren who could play with old appliances.
Remove the door before disposal to prevent entrapment.
✓ WARNING!!
This appliance shall not be used for space heating. This
information is based on safety considerations.
✓ Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materi-
als, gasoline, and other flammable vapors.
✓ The misuse of oven door (e.g. stepping, sitting, or leaning on
them) can result in potential hazards and/or injuries.

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CONTROL PANEL (Fig. 1.1)
1. Oven thermostat knob
2. Oven light control knob
3. Cooling fan warning light
4. Electronic clock/electronic alarm
Fig. 1.1
1 4 23
control panel
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CAUTION:
Gas appliances produce heat and humidity in
the environment in which they are installed.
Ensure that the cooking area is well ventilated
following national/local codes.
When the cooling fan failure warning light is OFF the cooling fan
motor is correctly operating. Operate the oven as
per instruction manual.
When the cooling fan failure warning light is lighted this indicates
the malfunctioning of the cooling fan motor.
The oven can be used.
Disconnect the oven from the gas/electrical
mains and contact the After-Sales Service.
The oven cannot be used.
Shut-off valve
"close" position
1. Close the supply line
manual shut-off valve.
2. Disconnect the 3-prong
ground plug.
3. Contact the After-Sales
Service.

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electronic clock/electronic alarm 
Fig. 2.1
ELECTRONIC CLOCK (fig. 2.1)
The electronic alarm is a device which groups the functions of 12 hours clock with illu-
minated display and 10 hours alarm.
Upon immediate connection of the oven or after a blackout, 12•00 will flash on the dis-
play.
To set the hour it is necessary to push the button and then, within 7 seconds, the
or button until you have set the exact hour.
An energy black-out makes the clock go to zero.
ELECTRONIC ALARM
The alarm program consists only of a buzzer which may be set for a maximum period
of 10 hours.
To set the time, push the or button until you obtain the desired time in the dis-
play.
From 0•10 to 99•50 you read the time in minutes and seconds (10 seconds step); then
from 1•40 to 10•00 you read the time in hours and minutes (minutes step).
Having finished the setting, the symbol will be lighted and the countdown will start
immediately.
During countdown the timer has priority in the display. To show the time of day press
button. At the end of the time, the symbol will be switched off and an intermit-
tent buzzer, during 7 minutes, will go off; this can be stopped by pressing the but-
ton. The signal will be skipped if button is pressed during the last 15 seconds of the
timer.
To stop the alarm countdown in any moment keep the button pressed until you read
0•00 on the display (symbol switches off).
IMPORTANT WARNING: THIS IS ONLY AN ELECTRONIC ALARM. REMEMBER TO
SETTING THE FREQUENCY OF THE ALARM SOUND
The selection from 3 possibilities of sound can be made by pressing the button.
SET TIME OF DAY
Push button and then, within 7 seconds, the or button until you have set the
exact hour. This function remains activated 7 seconds after the last pushing of or
button.
Change the hours only: press the button for 4 seconds until the hours display will
flash.
Change the hours only by pushing the or button. The minutes and hidden sec-
onds will not be affected.

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how to use the gas oven
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Fig. 3.1
USING THE OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME
It is advised to follow these instructions:
–Furnish the interior of the oven by placing the wire racks as described at chapter
“Cleaning and maintenance”.
–Insert shelves and tray.
–Turn the oven on to the maximum temperature (position ) to eliminate
possible traces of grease from the oven burner. The same operation should be
followed for broil burner.
–Switch off the electrical supply, let the oven cool down, then clean the interior
of the oven with cloth soaked in water and detergent (neutral) then dry carefully.
ATTENTION: the oven becomes
very hot during operation.
ATTENTION: the oven door
becomes very hot during operation.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY.
WARNING:
The door is hot, use the handle.
OVEN BURNER
It carries out normal “oven cooking”.
The gas flow to the burner is regulated by a thermostat which allow to maintain the
oven temperature constant.
The control of the temperature is assured by a thermostatic probe positioned inside the
oven.
The probe must be always kept in its housing, in a clean condition, as an incorrect posi-
tion or encrustment may cause an alteration in the control of the temperature.
GENERAL FEATURES
The gas oven is provided with two burners:
a) Oven burner, mounted on the lower part of the oven (11000 BTU/hr)
b) Broil burner, mounted on the upper part of the oven (7000 BTU/hr).
OVEN THERMOSTAT
The numbers printed on the control panel (fig. 3.1) indicate the increasing oven tem-
perature value (°F). To regulate the temperature, set the chosen number onto the knob
indicator.
The position serves only to turn on the broil burner.
GAS OVEN SETTING
Number printed on
the control panel
Temperature
in °F
Corresponding
temperature
in °C
200 93
250 121
300 149
350 177
400 204
450 232
500 260
550 288
N.B. When the oven is not being used, set the gas knob to the position and
also close the gas shut-off valve placed on the main gas supply line.
VERY IMPORTANT
The oven/broil shall be used always
with the oven door closed.

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Attention: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children away.
IGNITION OF THE OVEN BURNER
The thermostat allows the automatic control of the temperature.
The gas delivery to the oven burner is controlled by a two way thermostatic tap (oven
and broil burners) with flame-failure device.
To light the oven burner operate as follows:
1) Open the oven door to its full extent.
WARNING: Risk of explosion! The oven door must be open during this opera-
tion.
2) Lightly press and turn the thermostat knob anti-clockwise (fig. 3.2) to max position
.
3) Press the knob right down to prime the electric ignition. Keep the knob pressed.
In case of power cut, press the knob and immediately approach a lighted match to
the opening “A” (fig. 3.3).
Never continue this operation for more than 15 seconds. If the burner has still
not ignited, wait for about 1 minute prior to repeating the ignition.
4) Wait about 10/15 seconds after the burner lighting before releasing the knob (time of
priming of the valve).
5) Close the oven door slowly and adjust the burner according to the power required.
If the flame extinguishes for any reason, the safety valve will automatically shut off the
gas supply to the burner.
To re-light the burner, first turn the oven control knob to position , wait for at least
1 minute and then repeat the lighting procedure.
Fig. 3.3
A
Fig. 3.2
OVEN COOKING
Before introducing the food, preheat the oven to the desired temperature.
For a correct preheating operation, it is advisable to remove the tray from the oven and
introduce it together with the food, when the oven has reached the desired tempera-
ture.
Check the cooking time and turn off the oven 5 minutes before the theoretical time to
recuperate the stored heat.

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IGNITION OF THE BROIL BURNER
The broil burner generates the infra-red rays for broiling.
To light the broil burner operate as follow:
1) Open the oven door to the full extent.
WARNING: Risk of explosion!
The oven door must be open during this operation.
2) Lightly press and turn the thermostat knob clockwise to the position
(fig. 3.4).
3) Press the knob right down to prime the electric ignition. Keep the knob pressed.
In case of power cut, press the knob and put a lighted match to the right and
left side of the burner (fig. 3.5).
Never continue this operation for more than 15 seconds. If the burner has still
not ignited, wait for about 1 minute prior to repeating the ignition.
4) Wait about 10/15 seconds after the burner lighting before releasing the knob (time
of priming of the valve).
5) Close the oven door slowly.
If the flame extinguishes for any reason, the safety valve will automatically shut off the
gas supply to the burner.
To re-light the burner, first turn the oven control knob to position , wait for at
least 1 minute and then repeat the lighting procedure.
Fig. 3.4
OVEN LIGHT
The oven is equipped with a light that illuminates the oven to enable visually controlling
the food that is cooking.
This light is controlled by a switch knob (Fig. 3.6).
To light the oven lamp turn the knob clockwise to position.
Fig. 3.6
Fig. 3.5
Do always broil with oven door closed.
Attention: the oven door becomes very hot during operation.
Keep children away.