Esse Plus2 User manual
ESSE Engineering Limited, Ouzledale Foundry, Long Ing, Barnoldswick, Lancas ire BB18 6BN
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INFORMATION FOR USE WHEN ORDERING SPARES: 06/08
CONDITIONS OF GUARANTEE
Your ESSE cooker is guaranteed against defects arising from faulty manufacture for two years, subject to the following express conditions:
• A suitably qualified person must install the cooker, and upon installation the details must be recorded on the warranty card and registered
with ESSE by returning the correctly completed card. The guarantee period commences upon delivery of the cooker.
• The cooker has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
•The cooker has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart, or tampered with by any person not authorised by us.
• An approved dealer or representative must undertake all service work under this guarantee.
•Any cooker or defective part replaced shall become the Company’s property.
EXCLUSIONS
This guarantee does not cover:
• Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect.
• Parts deemed to be replaceable in the normal usage of the cooker; e.g. thermostats, elements, etc.
• Control Panel Markings; these can become damaged if a hard abrasive is used.
• Ceramic Glass ob; any inherent flaw or defect in the ceramic glass will be immediately evident.
• Enamel damage; the vitreous coating on your cooker is in effect an extremely thin layer of glass and as such displays all the characteristics
of glass. It can easily be damaged by impact, or by spillage of cold liquids onto a hot surface. Such damage cannot be covered under
this guarantee. (See also intermittent use of your cooker, below).
This guarantee is personal to the original purchaser and is non-transferable.
INTERMITTANT USE OF YOUR COOKER
In the event of intermittent use and prolonged shutdown, it should be noted that in some circumstances enamel might be displaced due to
ingress of damp. Whilst this is rare, it is most likely to occur in situations where the unused cooker remains in an unheated property. There
is a layer (known as the groundcoat) between the vitreous enamel surface and the cast iron. Groundcoat is porous and if exposed (e.g.
after a chip in the vitreous enamel coat), may allow damp to penetrate behind the vitreous enamel and spread through the groundcoat.
Surface oxidisation of the cast iron may thereafter occur, causing the vitreous enamel to fall off. Such damage will not be covered by your
warranty. We recommend that a light coating of petroleum jelly be applied to any damaged areas when the cooker is not in use to help keep
out the damp.
CUSTOMER CARE
In the event you should require spare parts, please order through your e ESSE dealer.
Should you have cause for dissatisfaction with your cooker, you should contact your ESSE dealer who will, in most instances, be able to offer
you immediate assistance. You will be required to give the following details:
• Your name, address and postcode.
• Your telephone/contact details.
• Clear and concise details of the fault.
• Model and serial number of the cooker (found on the data plate inside the warming cupboard on the back face).
• Purchase date (please note that a valid purchase receipt or guarantee documentation is required for in-guarantee service calls).
We will then check that we have an accurately completed warranty card, if not then any work carried out may be charged.
The nature of the complaint will be assessed and either replacement parts for your dealer to fit, an engineer to inspect & report, or an
engineer to remedy will be arranged. If the fault is not actually due to faulty workmanship but some other cause such as misuse or failure
to install correctly, a charge will be made to cover the cost of the visit and any new parts required, even during the warranty period.
Plus2 Electric module
INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODEL: Plus2
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We are pleased that you have chosen an ESSE Plus2. We would ask you to read the following instructions
very carefully. Correctly installed and operated, your ESSE Plus2 will give satisfactory service for many years.
We feel certain that you will enjoy the warmth and comfort of your ESSE Plus2 and, perhaps more
importantly, you will more than enjoy the superb quality of the cooking.
•1 x Grillpan handle
•1 x Grillpan/shallow baking tray
•1 x Roasting tray
•2 x Oven shelves
•1 x Oven/Grill shelf
For your own safety, we recommend that a competent person, such as a qualified electrician, install your
Plus2. The Plus2 should be installed in accordance with the latest edition of the IEE Regulations.
Note: This appliance must only be used with the cable provided.
Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
The Plus2 must be connected to the correct electrical supply (as stated on the rating plate, situated
behind the kick strip) through a suitable Plus2 control unit incorporating a double pole switch having a
contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles, adjacent to (but not above) the Plus2. We recommend that
the Plus2 circuit be rated to 45 amps. We recommend that 6mm P.V.C. insulated twin and earth cable is
used to connect the Plus2 to the cooker control unit. The cable must be BASEC or AR approved with a
temperature rating of >90ºC. Preferably allow sufficient cable length for the Plus2 to be pulled out if need
be, but do not let it hang closer than 50mm (2") to the floor. The cable can be looped if necessary, but
make sure that it is not kinked or trapped when the Plus2 is in position.
Access to the Plus2 terminal block is gained by removing the kicker strip on the front of the unit. Remove
the 2 screws on the front of the drawer and slide forward to open.
The mains supply cord must be securely clamped by the cable clamp so that any tension applied to the
supply cord must not be transmitted through to the terminal block.
Warning! This appliance is made of heavy cast iron and when paired with an ESSE cooker the
combined weight could be as much as 450 kilos. Please ensure there is ample load bearing in the
install location floor. We do not recommend that this appliance is placed on a raised base of any sort.
Technical data Page 2
Unpacking Page 2
Your Plus2 Page 3
Spacing & dimensions Page 3
Connecting the Plus2 Page 3
The Cooktop Page 4
ob operation Page 6
Linking a Plus2 to an ESSE Page 6
Ovens and Grill Page 7
First time operation Page 8
Cleaning Page 8
Maintenance Page 9
Wiring Page 10
Guarantee Page 12
After unpacking the Plus2, remove all the packing from the top and the bottom ovens.
Examine the Plus2 for any damage, particularly to the hob glass. Make sure there are no chips or cracks.
If there is any damage to the Plus2 or anything is missing, please contact your supplier for advice.
Warning! If the hob is cracked the Plus2 must not be connected and no part of it may be used.
Model: Plus2 Electric Module
Voltage: 240 V
Input: 9.5kW
Supply: 50 z A.C.
Introduction Your Plus2 Module
Accessories
Connecting the Plus2
Contents
Spacing and dimensions - Fig.1
500mm
1400mm
600 / 660*mm
10mm
Technical data
Unpacking
900mm
Top oven
With removable shelf
supports
Black glass ceramic ob
Bottom oven
With removable shelf
supports
Serial No:
Serial number location is on the rating plate behind the kick strip.
45mm*
plumbing
cavity
to enable
easy
pairing
with oil
pressure
jet boiler
models
Adjustable feet behind
panel for levelling
*660mm for pressure jet models only.
The plumbing cavity is 105mm on these models.
Note: When installing a
Plus2 module with a WD
or W25, pipe work will
need chasing into the
wall behind the Plus2.
The Cooktop Cooktop safety
Black glass 4 ring ceramic hob & controls - Fig.2 Warning! If any crack should appear in the hob, isolate the Plus2 immediately from the mains
supply. Do not use any part of the Plus2 but contact your supplier.
•Under no circumstances should the hob be used with aluminium foil in contact with the hob surface,
as damage will occur.
•It is inadvisable at any time to leave a heating element switched on without a pan in position as this
wastes energy, and could make marks more difficult to remove.
•Never cook directly on the hob surface without a cooking utensil as this will result in damage to the
surface of the hob.
•Never use the hob as a worktop surface as damage may occur to the smooth surface of the hob.
•Never drag or slide utensils on the hob surface, as this will cause scratches in the surface of the hob.
•Never leave any utensils, food or combustible items on the hob when it is not in use.
•Never place aluminium foil, cling film or plastic containers on the hob.
•Always ensure that the base of the utensil is dry before placing it on the ceramic hob.
•Never use utensils with rough bases.
•Never use glass ceramic utensils.
•It is important that any spillage is dealt with before the hob is used again, otherwise it may become
baked on.
•Remove any spillage of high sugar content, such as jam, immediately. Use a pan, which is large
enough to prevent boil over or spillage.
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Pans
Good quality pans with flat bases should be used. Thin, dented saucepans or those with uneven bases
should not be used. Do not slide the pans across the hob surface as this may cause scratches and may
leave metal deposits, which will become burnt in if not removed.
COPPER PANS
All copper pans are excellent conductors of heat and are hardwearing and strong, but need quite a lot of
care. They can be very heavy and do not usually have completely flat bases. The interiors are usually lined
with a different material such as tin.
CAST IRON PANS
Cast iron pans should have smooth, well machined bases. Cast iron pans with rough bases may scratch
the hob surface.
STAINLESS STEEL PANS
A stainless steel pan with a sandwich base of aluminium and
stainless steel is an excellent conductor of heat and is suitable
for use on ceramic hobs, providing they are used in accordance
with the saucepan manufacturers' recommendations. Extra care
should be taken to ensure the base of the pan and the hob is
cleaned and the hob conditioned, after each and every use,
when using this type of saucepan (see page 8).
Fro t
Left
Rear
Left
Fro t
Right
Rear
Right Grill Bottom
Ove
Top
Ove
Hob Co trols Ove s & Grill Co trols
LED i dicates whe a y of the
eleme ts are hot to the touch
TOP OVEN TEMPERATURE GUIDE
The in-door thermometer gives an indication of the
oven temperature. The reading may fall
considerably if the door is opened. When the door
is closed, the thermometer reading will recover
slowly to show the correct temperature. The
temperature of both ovens is best referred to by the
settings marked around the control knobs.
EATING
With the bottom oven turned on at a low setting the Plus2 will become warm to the touch and will radiate
heat into the kitchen. At a setting of 80ºC the bottom oven will consume approximately 0.3 kW of electricity
per hour.
GRILL SAFETY POINTS
Warning! During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating
elements inside the ovens. Accessible parts and in particular the towel rail may become hot when
the grill is in use. Children should be kept away.
Note: Only use the grill with the top oven door open. The grill and top oven cannot be operated at
the same time.
•When attaching the grillpan handle, make sure it is in the middle of the grillpan.
•Do not leave the grillpan handle attached to the grillpan whilst grilling as it will become hot.
Use it only when moving the grillpan.
•Only operate the grill with the top oven door open.
•Ensure that the grillpan is correctly placed between the shelf runners when grilling.
•The towel rail will become OT after long periods using the grill.
•Do not place towels or any other items over the towel rail when grilling.
•Do not line the grillpan with aluminium foil.
Linking a Plus2 to an ESSE cooker
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When partnering a Plus2 with an ESSE cooker join the appliances using the linking bracket shown
in Fig.3 then fit the full length towel rail using the Left hand Plus2 towel rail bracket and the right
hand ESE cooker towel rail bracket. The plinth covers are designed to overlap for a neater finish
and are joined with a single screw bolt as shown in Fig.4.
ob operation
The Plus2 has been designed with simple operation in mind.
4 RING OB
All the hob control knobs positioned on the left of the bank of controls (see fig 2) are turned on by
turning in a clockwise direction past the first mark and regulated thereafter with a smooth positive
action. Align the dimple on the control knob to the desired temperature setting. Turn fully anti-
clockwise to turn off.
The cooking areas change colour when heated (become red) indicating which heating element is
energised. The cooking area returns to its original colour when the heating element is switched off
and cools.
OVENS AND GRILL
The ovens and grill control knobs, positioned on the right of the bank of controls (see fig 2) are
operated in exactly the same way as the hob controls. Clockwise to turn on and regulate. Turn fully
anti-clockwise to turn off.
Note: For your safety, a red LED (see fig 2) indicates when any of the hob rings, ovens or grill are
turned on. It will remain lit whilst any of the hob rings are still hot to the touch, even if the control
knobs are in the off position.
Ovens and grill
Oven/Grill shelf
Grillpan handle
Grillpan/shallow baking tray
OVEN HEAT UP TIMES
Gas mark ºF ºC Mins
1 275 140 19
2 300 150 20
3 325 170 22
4 350 180 23
5 375 190 25
6 400 200 27
7 450 230 30
9 475 240 34
Linking bracket - Fig.3
Screw points
for linking
bracket
Screw point
for plinth
covers
Overlapping plinth covers - Fig.4
OVEN SAFETY POINTS
•Food or utensils should not be placed on the base of the oven as it gets very hot.
•When using the oven shelves ensure they are correctly placed between the shelf runners.
Warning! The front, top and doors of the Plus2 may become hot after long periods of cooking. Keep
children and pets away.
COOLING FAN
When the Plus2 has been in operation for some time an electric fan may be heard. This is simply to cool the
electronics in the unit and is quite normal.
BEFORE YOU COOK FOR T E FIRST TIME
We recommended that the top and the bottom oven be switched on at full power for about one hour in
order to burn off any initial odours. The grill should also be turned on, with the top oven door open, for
approximately 15 minutes before it is used for the first time.
Also, before you use the ceramic hob for the first time, clean the hob surface with ceramic hob cleaner and
conditioner. This applies a thin protective film to the hob, making it easier to clean and prolonging its life.
Warning! For your own safety, always switch off your Plus2 at the mains supply and allow cooling
before cleaning.
Note: Never use excessive amounts of water to clean your Plus2.
OB CLEANING
It is recommended that the hob be cleaned daily with ob Brite cleaner. Normally cleaning should be carried
out when the hob has cooled, but if jam, fruit or anything with a high sugar content is spilled on the hob, or
plastic or aluminium is melted onto the hob, clean it off immediately, as damage to the hob can result. Switch
off the hob and use a metal spatula, palette knife or scraper to remove the spillage. TAKE CARE as the
spillage and the hob may be very hot. Do not use scouring powders or paste, wire wool scouring pads or
oven cleaners on the hob as these can cause damage to the hob surface.
OVEN CLEANING
Both the ovens can be cleaned using normal oven cleaners. The shelf supports in the top and the bottom
ovens can be removed to make cleaning easier.
GENERAL CLEANING
Enamel is simply a coloured glass coating added to the metal to give a durable and hygienic finish. It can be
damaged by scratching or by a sudden application of cold liquids onto its surface when hot. Clean with a cloth
and soapy water, preferably while the Plus2 is still warm. Propriety non-scratch liquid cleaners for enamelled
surfaces may be used. Spilled liquids should be removed as soon as possible. Fruit juices and other acidic
products can remove the gloss surface from the enamel if left for any length of time. A stainless steel cleaner
can be used for cleaning the door handles. Do not use scouring powders or pastes, scouring pads or oven
cleaners on the control knob markings on the ceramic glass top, as this may damage the markings.
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Maintenance
Warning! Isolate the electrical supply before any repair work.
The Plus2 does not require regular servicing, but has been designed so that internal components are easy
to replace in the event that they become faulty.
All the oven and grill elements can be removed and replaced from the front of the Plus2 through the oven
openings.
TO REMOVE T E BASE ELEMENT FROM T E TOP OR BOTTOM OVEN
1. Remove the shelves and shelf supports from the oven.
2. Remove the two self tapping screws holding down the oven base at each side. Remove the base.
3. Undo the screw fastening the element to the side of the oven. The element can then be pulled out of
the base of the oven. The electrical wire connections should stay attached to the element as it is pulled
from the oven. The element wire terminals can then be swapped from the faulty element to the new
element. Take care not to let the element wire connections fall back inside the Plus2 before they are
reconnected to the new element.
TO REMOVE T E UPPER ELEMENTS/GRILL ELEMENT FROM T E TOP OR BOTTOM OVEN
1. Undo the single screw fastening the element to the side of the oven.
2. Loosen the screws on the element support brackets. The support brackets can then be rotated clear
of the elements allowing the elements to fall.
3. The electrical wire connections should stay attached to the element as it is lowered. The element wire
terminals can then be swapped from the faulty element to the new one. Take care not to let the element
wire connections fall back inside the Plus2 before they are reconnected to the new element.
TO REMOVE ANY OF T E ENERGY REGULATORS
The Pus2 top casting assembly is hinged to allow access. To achieve this, pull the unit forward
approximately 50mm and remove both towel rail brackets and towel rail. Turn the two grub screws that are
now revealed clockwise and hinge up the top casting to allow access.
Wiring Diagram
1110
TOP OVEN
UPPER ELEMENT
TOP OVEN
LOWER ELEMENT
BOTTOM OVEN
UPPER ELEMENT
BOTTOM OVEN
LOWER ELEMENT
N6 BON5BOTOTON3N4TON1
GRILL ELEMENT
N2
GRILL
FRONT LEFT
HOB ELEMENT
FRONT RIGHT
HOB ELEMENT
REAR LEFT
HOB ELEMENT
REAR RIGHT
HOB ELEMENT
FL 2.BS(16/17) FR 2.BS(15/16)
FL 1(BH)
(34/35)
(2b)S (1b)H
2(2a) 4(1a)
FL42(2a)
(31)
FL4(1a)
(40)
FR 1(BH)
(35/36)
(2b)S (1b)H
2(2a) 4(1a)
FR42(2a)
(28)
FR4(1a)
(39)
RL 2.BS(17/18)
RL 1(BH)
(33/34)
(2b)S (1b)H
2(2a) 4(1a)
RL42(2a)
(24)
RL2(1a)
(27)
RR 2.BS(18)
RR 1(BH)(33)
(33/34)
(2b)S (1b)H
2(2a) 4(1a)
RL42(2a)
(25)
RR24(1a)
(26)
FL P1(37/36)
P2 PILOT
S1 S2
2
P1
FL2 40
FR P1(37/36)
P2 PILOT
S1 S2
P1
2
RL P1(21/20)
P2 PILOT
S1 S2
P1
2
RR P1(21/20)
REAR RIGHT
P2 PILOT
S1 S2
P1
RR4(25)
24
REAR LEFT
RL4(24)
4
FRONT RIGHT
FL4(23)
4
FRONT LEFT
FL4(31)
4
HOT
S1 S2
P2 PILOT
4
2
GRILL
GP1
(12/11)
P1
G PILOT
(13/14)
G2
(7)
G21(12) G HOT
GP2 (3)
BOTTOM
OVEN
TOP
OVEN
12
21
P5 5 6 P6
GP2N (3)
L2 (28) L3 L21
30 23
LIMIT
STAT
21
120∞C LIMITERFAN SWITCH CLOSE 65∞CFAN
LNE
EARTH POINTS
1) TERMINAL BLOCK
SUPPORT BRACKETS
2) COOKER BASE
3) TOP CASTING
Note: This information is for use only
by a qualified electrician or installer.
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