DeLonghi ESM 495 ST Operation instructions

ESM 495 ST
double oven
Users Operating Instructions
Before operating this oven,
please read these instructions carefully
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

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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 all 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 495ST
Page Number
Important precautions and recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Use and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Top oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bottom oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Electronic programmer (Main oven only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Cleaning and maintenance: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Do’s and do not’s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
For the installer
How to install your oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Before use
Please ensure that all packing has been removed from the appliance before switching on
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
After having unpacked the appliance, check to ensure that it is not damaged.
If you have any doubts do not use it and contact the store from where you purchase it.
Packing materials (i.e. plastic bags, polystyrene foam, nails, packing straps, etc.) should
not be left around within easy reach of children, as they may cause serious injuries.
–Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as it may
become dangerous to use.
–Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without hav-
ing previously disconnected it from the electric power supply.
–Before disposing of any unwanted appliances it is recommended that all potentially
hazardous parts be made harmless.
WARNING:
–This appliance should only be installed by an authorised person of suitable qualifica-
tion.
–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 inappropri-
ate and therefore dangerous.
–Do NOT place combustible materials or products on or in, this appliance at any time.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR
USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
When using any electrical appliance some important rules must always be followed.
In particular:
–Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet;
–do not operate the appliance barefooted;
–This appliance should only be used by responsible adults.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper,
incorrect or irresponsible use of the appliance.
CE Declaration of conformity
✓ This oven is intended to come into contact with food products and conforms with
European Directive 89/109/EEC.
✓ This oven has been designed for use only as a cooking appliance. Any other use
(e.g. heating rooms) should be considered incorrect and therefore dangerous.
✓ This oven has been designed, constructed and put on to the market in conformity
with: - Safety requirements of the "Low Voltage" Directive 73/23/EEC;
- Protection requirements of the "EMC" Directive 89/336/EEC;
- Requirements of Directive 93/68/EEC.

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Fig. 1
USING THE TOP AND THE BOTTOM OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME
You are advised to carry out the following operations:
–Position the wire racks on the oven walls (Figure 1 and 2).
–Slide into the guides, the shelf and the tray etc. (Figure 3).
–To eliminate traces of grease from the
heating elements, switch the ovens
on, to the maximum temperature in
this ways:
For 60 minutes in the position, for
30 minutes in the position (bot-
tom oven only), and for another 15
minutes in the position.
–Switch off the electrical supply to the
appliance then clean the inside of the
two ovens when cool with a cloth
soaked in water and neutral deter-
gent and dry thoroughly.
CAUTION:
–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 inappropri-
ate and therefore dangerous.
–Do NOT place combustible materials or products on this appliance at any time.
Use and Care
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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TOP OVEN GENERAL FEATURES
This is a conventional oven with 2 cooking positions, thermostatically controlled, obtained
by 3 heating elements (top, bottom and grill).
TOP OVEN OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Heating and cooking in the CONVENTIONAL oven are obtained in two following ways:
a. by normal convection
The heat is produced by the upper and lower heating elements.
b. by radiation
The heat is radiated by the infra red grill element.
BOTTOM OVEN GENERAL FEATURES
This is a MULTI-FUNCTION oven. As its name indicates, this is an oven that presents
particular features from an operational point of view. In fact, it is possible to insert 7
different programs to satisfy every cooking need. The 7 positions, thermostatically
controlled, are obtained by 4 heating elements (top, bottom, grill and circular).
BOTTOM OVEN 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, which circulates it through the
circular heating element and then forced back into the oven by the fan. Before
the hot air is sucked back again 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 radiated by the infra red grill element.
e. by radiation and ventilation
The heat from the infra red grill element is distributed throughout the oven by
the fan.
f. by ventilation
The food is defrosted by using the fan only function without heat.

The control panel
A
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Thermostat
(Main oven)
Main oven
Temperature
light
Top oven
Temperature
light
Function
selector
(Main oven)
Thermostat
(Top oven)
Function
selector
(Top oven)
Digital electronic
programmer
( Main oven only)
Fig. 4
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Top oven
Fig. 5
FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB
Rotate the function selector knob clock-
wise to set the oven to one of the fol-
lowing functions.
THERMOSTAT KNOB
This only sets the cooking temperature
and does not switch the oven on.
Rotate clockwise until the required tem-
perature is reached (from 50 to 250°C).
OVEN LIGHT AND COOLING FAN
By setting the function selector knob to this position, the oven light comes on (15 W).
It remains on in all the cooking modes.
There is also a cooling fan that comes on when you select any function for the top
oven. It will remain on all through the cooking period and for a short time afterwards
TRADITIONAL CONVECTION COOKING
The upper and lower heating elements come on. The heat is dispersed by natural con-
vection and the temperature must be set to between 50° and 250°C via the thermo-
stat 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.
Fig. 6
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GRILLING
The infrared grill comes on. The heat is dispersed by radiation.
Use with the thermostat knob set to 200°C max and the oven door closed.
For cooking hints, see the below chapter “GRILLING and AU GRATIN”.
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.
Always grill with the oven door closed
COOKING IN A CONVENTIONAL TOP OVEN
–The oven has two heating elements, one in the base and one in the roof of the
oven. Hot air rises, so the top of the oven is always the hottest. The temperature in
the middle of the oven is maintained at the temperature set by the thermostat control
knob, and is slightly hotter above and cooler below.
–In a conventional oven, dishes requiring different temperatures can be cooked in the
oven at the same time - e.g. roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.
–Always pre-heat a conventional oven before use. The oven indicator light will go out
when the required temperature is reached. Do not open the oven door during cook-
ing unless absolutely necessary.
–IMPORTANT: Drip trays, baking trays etc. must not be left on the base of the oven
as this could damage the appliance.
GRILLING AND “AU GRATIN”
Switch the grill on by setting the function selector knob to the required position
and the thermostat knob to position 200°C max.
Leave to warm up for approximately 5 minutes with the door closed.
Place the food inside positioning the grill pan as near as possible to the grill.
Always grill with the oven door closed.
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.
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Bottom oven
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.
FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB (fig. 8)
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.
Please note: on all cooking positions with heat (bottom oven only) you may notice
the cooling fan come on after you have been cooking for a short period of time, this
is normal and it will stay on for a short time after you have finished cooking.
THERMOSTAT KNOB (fig. 7)
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).
Fig. 7 Fig. 8
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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°C 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.
DEFROSTING FROZEN FOODS
Only the oven fan comes on. Use with the thermostat knob set to the off position
“●” - 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.
HOT AIR COOKING
The circular element and fan come on. The heat is dispersed by forced convection and
the temperature can be regulated 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 comes on. The heat is dispersed by radiation.
Use with the thermostat knob set to 200°C max and the oven door closed.
For cooking hints, see the chapter “GRILLING and AU GRATIN”.
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.
Always grill with the oven door closed
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