DEFY DSS506 521 Electric Stove Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: DEFY

DEFY DSS506 521 Electric Stove Instruction Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of this quality product. We trust that you will enjoy many years of trouble free use.

Please read these instructions carefully before using the stove.
This manual will provide you with information on how to operate and care for your product in order that you gain the maximum benefit from it.

Unpacking

Please ensure that packaging material is disposed of in a responsible manner.
Plastic bags should be cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally suffocating.
Remove all packing from the oven cavity and position the accessories.
If the appliance is damaged in any way, do not use it. Report the damage to your dealer, who will take the necessary corrective action.
A polystyrene strip has been placed between the control panel and the hob. (See diagram with arrows below) Please ensure the strip is completely removed prior to use. Failure to do so is a safety hazard. Check that there are no broken pieces of polystyrene left between the control panel and the hob.

Installation

Surfaces immediately adjacent to the oven should be able to withstand temperatures of up to 100°C without delaminating or discoloring.

Cupboard design

Your Defy oven is designed to give you years of trouble free service, however it is important that it be correctly installed.
Cooking appliances generate considerable heat. The layout and materials of the mounting cabinet should take account of the characteristics of the oven.
Surfaces immediately adjacent to the oven should be able to withstand temperatures of up to 100°C without delaminating or discolouring.
Overhanging doors above the oven may be subjected to heat as well as condensation if very moist foods are being cooked.

Electrical installation

(Model 521 only)
This appliance must be earthed and the manufacturer and the seller do not accept responsibility for any damage due to incorrect installation or electrical connection.
This appliance should not be connected through an earth leakage system.
Refer to S.A.N.S. 10142

Connection to the power supply

This appliance has a ‘Y’ type supply cord connection and must be installed by a licensed electrician, who will ensure that the stove is correctly connected and safely earthed. The rated current is printed on the serial number label attached to the stove upper back panel. The appliance must be connected to the mains through an All pole isolating switch which has a minimum clearance between the contacts of 3 mm. in All poles. A means for disconnection must be provided in the fixed wiring.

Electrical installation (Model 501 only)

Push the electric plug into a 230V. 15A. Earthed wall socket The stove is a plug in model with a 15A. power supply.
It is therefore not possible to use all the elements at the same time. Set the selector to the required position.

Connecting the sprague to the oven

Purchase a standard plastic/metal saddle type bracket, capable of going around the 20 mm diameter sprague and with a hole pitch of 38 mm (Plastic) 45 mm (Metal), from your local hardware and 2 off 4.2 mm x

12 mm self tapping screws. 3 Plates

Bake and 2 small plates
Grill and 2 small plates

Feed the cables through the Sprague and connect to the mains terminal block of the appliance.
Place the plastic/metal saddle around the sprague and fasten via the 2 self tapping screws onto the factory pre punched holes adjacent to the mains terminal block of the appliance.

WARNING! ELECTRICAL CONNECTION MUST ONLY BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN!

Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surface. CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously. WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in a fire.

Safety advice

This section contains safety instructions that will help you avoid risk of injury and damage. All warranties will become void if you do not follow these instructions.

General safety

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Connect the appliance to an earthed outlet/line protected by a fuse of suitable capacity. Have the earth installation made by a qualified electrician. Our company shall not be liable for any problems arising due to the appliance not being earthed in accordance with the local regulations.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similar qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not operate the appliance if it is defective or has any visible damage.
Do not carry out any repairs or modifications on the appliance.
Never wash down the appliance with water! There is the risk of electric shock!
Never use the appliance when your judgment or coordination is impaired by the use of alcohol and/or drugs.
The appliance must be disconnected from the mains during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair procedures.
Be careful when using alcoholic drinks in your dishes. Alcohol evaporates at high temperatures and may cause a fire since it can ignite when it comes into contact with hot surfaces.
Do not heat closed tins and glass jars in the oven. The pressure that would build up in the tin/jar may cause it to burst.
Do not place baking trays, dishes or aluminium foil directly onto the bottom of the oven. The heat accumulation might damage the bottom of the oven.
Keep all ventilation slots clear of obstructions.
The appliance may be hot when it is in use. Never touch the hot burners, inner sections of the oven or heaters etc.
Always use heat resistant oven gloves when putting in or removing dishes from the hot oven.
Do not use the appliance with the front door glass removed or cracked.
The rear surface of the oven gets hot when it is in use. Make sure that the electrical connection does not come into contact with the rear surface as connections may get damaged.
Do not trap the mains cable between the oven door and frame and do not route it over hot surfaces as the cable insulation may melt and cause a fire as a result of a short circuit.
Make sure that the function knobs are switched off after every use.
When using gas, ensure that the room is well ventilated.
Always keep children and infirm persons away from the appliance when it is in use.
Only use the appliance for preparing food.
Use a deep pan, large enough to cover the appropriate burner.
Always dry food thoroughly before placing it in hot oil or fat. Frozen food in particular will spit and splatter if added too quickly.
Never fill the pan more than one third full of fat or oil.
Never heat fat or fry with a lid on the pan.
Do not fry too much food at once. This lowers the temperature of the oil or fat and results in fatty foods.
Do not leave hot fat or oil unattended. If overheating occurs, these could catch fire.
Do not store flammable items in the oven.
Always keep the oven door gasket clean.
Avoid spilling fruit juice, particularly citrus, on the appliance as it could damage the enamel.
Do not use the appliance for heating rooms or drying clothes. There is a fire hazard.
The lamp(s) used in this appliance is not suitable for household room illumination.

DANGER Risk of scalding by hot steam!
Take care when opening the oven door as steam may escape.

Danger of fire: Do not store items on the cooking surface.
CAUTION: The cooking process has to be supervised. A short term cooking process has to be supervised continuously.

WARNING: Unattended cooking on a hob with fat or oil can be dangerous and may result in a fire.

WARNING Hot surfaces may cause burns! Do not touch the hot surfaces of the appliance. Use oven gloves. Keep children away from the appliance.
DANGER Risk of fire by overheated oil! When heating oil, do not leave it unattended. Never try to extinguish a fire with water! When oil has caught fire, immediately cover the pot or pan with a lid. Switch off the hob if safe to do so and phone the fire service.

Anti-Tilt mechanism

“A” 1 x Stability chain
“B” 1 x Stability hook with anchor sleeve
“A” is factory fitted at the rear of the stove in the centre. (See overleaf for instructions if the removable splashback is to be fitted)
Position the stove and move “A” to touch the wall behind the stove.
Mark the hole where “A” touches the wall behind the stove.
Move the stove away from the wall to allow for an area to work in.
Using a 8.0 mm concrete bit, drill a hole at the marked position.
Using the Stability hook and anchor sleeve “B”, firmly secure “B” to the wall.
Slide the stove back in position and engage the stability chain “A” onto the Stability hook “B”.
The stove is then secured and will not accidentally tilt if downward pressure is applied to the open oven door.

Figures in this manual are schematic and may not match your stove exactly.

Safety regulations stipulate that the ANTI-TILT mechanism supplied with the stove, must be fitted as shown.

_ Anti-tilt installation side view

Anti-tilt installation top view
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Fitting the removable splashback

Remove the splashback (recessed in the polystyrene) from the polystyrene packaging. Loosen screws numbered 1 and 2 on the stove.
Align the 2 splashback key slotted holes with the 2 holes on the back of the stove. Slide the key slotted holes of the splash back over the loosened screws and gently push the splash back into position.

Fasten the screws 3 & 4 to secure the splashback in place as indicated in the diagrams above.

Please see instructions on the previous page regarding correct fitment and of the anti tilt mechanism (A) to the wall.

The control panel (Model 501)

The control panel (Model 521)

4 Position selector

The selector is used to select one of four oven operating modes.

0 or OFF,
Bake
Pre-Heat
Grill

BAKE is used for baking and roasting
PRE-HEAT utilises all the oven elements to quickly bring the oven up to the selected temperature. The oven indicator light will remain on until the selected
temperature is reached Thereafter the selector must be set to BAKE . You may use the oven without PRE-HEAT, it just takes a little longer to warm up.
GRILL is used for conventional grilling

Grilling

Keep oven door closed during grilling.
Set the selector to grill and the oven thermostat to the grill position.
Place oven shelf on the top shelf position.
Place the item to be grilled in a roast pan on the shelf under the pre-heated grill element.
The oven door may be opened to check on the grilling process which should be done every 5 to 10 minutes to avoid burning the food.
The oven control must be turned to the OFF position when grilling is complete.

Baking (For Model 521 only) For best baking results, use an aluminium bake tray (300 x 230 x 30mm.)

Teflon coated baking trays are not recommended.

Set the selector to pre-heat and set the oven thermostat to the desired temperature.
The indicator light will glow and remain on until the oven has reached the selected temperature.
When the indicator light switches off, the food should be placed in the oven.
Set the selector to bake
During baking the indicator light will regularly cycle on and off as the oven thermostat maintains the selected temperature.
The door may be opened, for inspection purposes, after about half the cooking time has elapsed..

Solid plates

Before using the plates for the first time, switch them on for four minutes at the highest setting. This allows the factory applied protective coating to burn in.
The markings around the plate control knobs represent the following heat settings:
1 = Warming.
2 = Slow simmer.
3 = Simmer.
4 = Medium heat.
5 = High heat
6 = Boiling and frying.

Caring for solid plates

To prevent blotchy discolouration and corrosion, moisture from spatters and spills should be cleaned off immediately.
To clean the plates, wipe them with a damp cloth or nylon pad. A little liquid detergent may be used. Do not use metal scourers or sharp metal objects to clean the plates.
After cleaning, dry the plates by switching them on for a short while.
To prevent rust, periodically apply some, sewing machine oil or electrical hotplate polish – available from Defy Service Centres. Extra attention is required in areas of high humidity or in close proximity to the sea.

Recommendations
Use only pots with a solid level base. An uneven base can prolong cooking times and waste energy.
Use pots with a base diameter slightly larger than the plate. This will ensure even heat distribution and prevent spillage from dripping onto and staining the hot plate.
Always cover the pot with a lid. This will conserve energy and minimise spillage.
Thermal shock could damage the plates. Do not put cold pots on very hot plates.

Note

The warranty does not cover the replacement or repair of rusted or corroded solid plates. It is therefore the owners responsibility to care for them as described above.

Cleaning Do not use a steam cleaner. Cleaning the Exterior

Switch off the electrical supply to the stove before cleaning any part of it
Use a damp soapy cloth and avoid the use of abrasive powders and scouring pads.

Switch off the power at the mains in the event of a fault or when cleaning the appliance.

Cleaning the Oven

Use a hot, soapy damp cloth to clean any part of the oven. Stubborn stains may require the use of a nylon scrubbing brush and a liquid cleaner. Do not use metal scouring pads or abrasive cleaners.

Element and guard

After cleaning the oven, ensure that the oven element is securely clipped into the hook of the element guard. Failure to observe this precaution will allow the element to rest on and damage the oven enamel.

Oven door

(Only applies to models with removable oven door)
The oven door may be removed to improve access to the oven for cleaning purposes.

Open the door fully to expose the hinges (A) on either side.
Flip the hinge locking levers (B) to the upright position.
Partially close the oven door and lift it free of the side panel retaining slots.
After cleaning, re-fit the oven door in reverse order making sure that the bottom hinge notches © locate properly onto the bottom edges of the side panel retaining slots.

Owner’s responsibility

Since the following are not factory faults, they are the owner’s responsibility.

Damage to exterior finish.
Breakage of glass and other components.
Damage through improper use or installation of the appliance.
Damage caused by moving the appliance

Branches

If you have followed the instructions and still have a problem, contact the customer care line on 086 100 3339. They will be able to advise you on any aspect of the appliance.

South African Branches:

BLOEMFONTEIN
Unit Number 5
Monument Business Park
50 Monument Road
Oranjesig
Bloemfontein
Bloemfontein.Service@defy.co.za

CAPE TOWN

5A Marconi Rd. Montague Gardens, 7441 CapeTown.Service@defy.co.za

GAUTENG, MIDRAND

127 15th Road, Cnr Pharmaceutical &15th Rd,
Midrand, Gauteng
Gauteng.Service@defy.co.za

POLOKWANE

87 Nelson Mandela Drive, Superbia 0699
Polokwane.Service@defy.co.za

PORT ELIZABETH

112 Patterson Road, North End, Port Elizabeth 6001
PortElizabeth.Service@defy.co.za

Warranty

This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LIMITED manufacturers of Defy and Ocean products, hereinafter the Company, to the original purchaser only, of the appliance described on the certificate and shall constitute the only warranty given in respect of this appliance.
The Company warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of THREE YEARS from date of purchase the appliance is free from defect under normal domestic use, both in workmanship and
material, subject to the following conditions.

Repair or replacement of any part of this appliance, found by the Company to be defective, shall be at the election of the Company. The Company reserves the right to effect such service through any of its Service Divisions or Authorised Service Dealers. The cost of such service shall be borne by the Company in full, provided that the appliance is located no further than 50 km from a Company Service Centre or an Authorised Service Dealer. Where the appliance is located beyond the 50 km radius, the purchaser shall be liable for the standard travelling charges, as determined by the Company.
CARRY IN SERVICE Microwave ovens, Compact cookers and small appliances are repaired in our service centres and are not collected from the customers home. Faulty units should be delivered to the purchasing dealer or to the nearest Company Service Centre for warranty repairs.
Rusted or corroded plates, vitreous enamelware, fuses and lamps are specifically excluded from these warranties. It is an express condition of these warranties that the purchaser takes due care and attention in the use and maintenance of the appliance. Abuse, misuse in conflict with operating instructions, connection to incorrect voltages and subjection to commercial use shall release the Company from its obligations.
This warranty shall become void and cease to operate if the appliance is dismantled by, or any repairs to the appliance are effected by any persons not duly authorised by the Company, or if substitute parts not approved by the Company are used in the appliance, or if the serial number of the appliance is removed.
The Company shall not be responsible for damages resulting from fire, flood, civil disturbances or any Act of God. The Company shall not, in terms of these warranties be responsible nor held liable for any consequential loss or damage of any kind caused by or due to the failure or malfunction of the appliance. The Company shall not be responsible for damages caused by insect and/or animal infestation.
The Company shall not be responsible for transportation or other costs other than those incurred within the provisions of Point 1 of this Certificate.
For warranties in the Republic of South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, please contact the customer care line. Please refer to the previous page for respective South African branches and Sub-Saharan Africa branches.
Where service is requested under warranty and no fault or defect can be found by the Company, all costs incurred will be for the purchaser’s account.This Certificate as well as your invoice will serve as proof of purchase. For the purpose of warranty, it will be essential to produc. this Certificate and invoice. Failure to do so, will render the purchaser liable for service costs.