DeLonghi ESM 460 Operation instructions

ESM 460
electric
multifunction
oven
Before operating this oven,
please read these instructions carefully
Users Operating Instructions

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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
Contents
Model ESM 460
Page Number
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Function selector & Thermostat controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
How to use the electronic clok . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Cleaning and maintenance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Before calling for assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional safety guard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Do’s and do not’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
For the installer
Building in the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Oven installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Fixing the oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Electrical connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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Installation
The oven must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions
contained in this booklet. Connection to the electricity supply must be made by
a competent electrician to a suitable 13 amp. switched socket.
Warning this appliance must be earthed.
Before use
Please ensure that all packing has been removed from the appliance before
switching on.
Before installing the oven, remove the protective film.
Operating principles
Heating and cooking in the MULTI-FUNCTION oven are obtained in the following
ways:
a. by normal convection
The heat is produced by the upper and lower heating elements.
b. by forced convection
A fan sucks in the air contained in the oven muffle, which sends it through the
circular 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.
c. by semi-forced convection
The heat produced by the upper and lower heating elements is distributed
throughout the oven by the fan.
d. by radiation
The heat is irradiated by the infra red grill element.
e. by radiation and ventilation
The irradiated heat from the infra red grill element is distributed throughout the oven
by the fan.

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1. Thermostat control knob
2. Temperature indicator lamp
3. Function selector control knob
4. Power on indicator lamp
5. Electronic clock
The control panel
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FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB
Rotate the knob clockwise to set the
oven for one of the following functions.
THERMOSTAT KNOB
This only sets the cooking
temperature and does not switch the
oven on. Rotate clockwise 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.
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TRADITIONAL CONVECTION COOKING
The upper and lower heating elements come on. The heat is dispersed by natural
convection and the temperature must be set to between 50° and 250°C via the
thermostat knob.
The oven must be preheated before cooking.
Recommended for:
Food that requires the same degree of cooking both inside and out, for example
roasts, spare pork ribs, meringues etc.
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.
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.
GRILLING
The infrared electrical resistance comes on. The heat is dispersed by radiation.
Set 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.

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HOT AIR COOKING
The circular resistance 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.
VENTILATED GRILL COOKING
The infrared grill and the fan come on. The heat is dispersed mainly by radiation and
the fan then distributes it all over the oven.
Use with the door closed. The temperature can be regulated via the thermostat
knob to between 50° and 175° max.
The oven must be preheated for approximately 5 minutes. For cooking hints, see the
chapter “GRILLING AND COOKING AU GRATIN.
Recommended for:
Grilling where quick browning on the outside is required to keep the juices in.
For example: veal steaks, chops, hamburgers 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.
MAINTAINING TEMPERATURE AFTER COOKING OR
SLOWLY HEATING FOODS
The upper resistance, the circular resistance and the fan come on.
The heat is dispersed by forced convection with greater intensity in the upper part.
The temperature can be set to between 50° and 150°C via the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
Food that has to be well-cooked. Keeping food warm after any type of cooking. Slow
heating of cooked food.

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CONVECTION COOKING WITH VENTILATION
The upper and lower heating elements come on and the fan.
The heat coming from above and below is dispersed by convection with ventilation.
The temperature can be set to between 50° and 250°C via the thermostat knob.
Recommended for:
Voluminous dishes and large quantities which require the same degree of cooking
both inside and out, for example rolled roasts, turkey, roast legs, cakes etc.
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.
SIMULTANEOUS COOKING OF DIFFERENT FOODS
The MULTI-FUNCTION oven set on position 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 passing 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.

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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.
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.
It is recommended that you do not grill for longer than 30 minutes at any one time.
To avoid possible smoking during grilling, it is advisable to add a little water to the grill
pan.
The water can be topped up during grilling as evaporation takes place.
DO NOT grill food containing fat without using the grid.
DO NOT cover the grill pan grid with aluminium foil, as this can stop fats draining
away and could possibly cause the fat to catch fire.
The oven door becomes very hot during operation. Keep children away.
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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How to use the electronic clock
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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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Cleaning and Maintenance
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Using the oven for the first time
You are advised to carry out the following operations:
• Clean the inside of the oven with a cloth soaked in water and neutral detergent and dry
thoroughly.
• Hang the wire racks, together with the self cleaning liners, on the oven sides (Figure 5).
• Slide in, on the guides, the shelf and the tray etc. (Figure 6).
• To eliminate traces of grease from the heating elements, switch the oven on to the
maximum temperature for 90 minutes.
Removal the inner glass
door panel
The inner glass door panel can easily be
removed for cleaning by unscrewing the
two screws. Figure 7.
During re-assembly, ensure that the inner
glass is correctly aligned and do not
over tighten the screws.
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