DEFY Kitchenaire Stove 621 User's Manual
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1. 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 PAGE 4 OF 12 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 obstructions The appliance may be hot when it is in use Never touch the hot burners inner sections of the oven 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 gas 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 one2. pan and oven door may be removed Clean the oven with a damp hot soapy cloth Do not use a steam cleaner It may be necessary to soak burnt soils with a liquid cleaner to soften them before scrubbing them with a nylon brush or scouring sponge Heavy soils on the bottom of the oven may require overnight soaking under a sponge liberally sprinkled with household ammonia The soil can then be removed the following morning by washing normally Do not use metal objects or steel wool to clean the oven After cleaning fit the bottom element into e ELEMENT the hooks of the element guard Failure to observe this precaution would allow the bes element to rest on and possibly damage the oven enamel ELEMENT GUARD Oven light The oven light is switched on by the oven thermostat and switches off when the thermostat knob is returned to 0 To replace a faulty light bulb proceed as follows Switch off the power at the wall isolator to avoid the possibility of electric shock Remove the light cover by unscrewing it in an anti clockwise direction Unscrew the faulty bulb and fit a new 25 watt bulb rated for 300 C Refit the light cover Removable oven door The oven door may be removed to improve access to the oven for cleaning purposes 1 2 3 4 PAGE 9 OF12 Open the door fully to expose the hinges A on either side Flip the hinge locking levers B to the upright position Partialy close the oven door and lift it free of the
3. 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 2 Rusted or corroded solid 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 3 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 4 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 5 The Company shall not be responsible for transportation or other costs other than those incurred within the provisions of Point 1 of this Certificate 6 These warranties shall not apply t
4. 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 clear of The control panel WARMER 6 POSITION OVEN LFRONT LREAR RREAR RFRONT DRAWER SELECTOR KNOB THERMOSTAT PLATE PLATE PLATE PLATE 621 Kitchenaire WARMER 6 POSITION OVEN L FRONT LREAR R REAR RFRONT DRAWER SELECTOR KNOB THERMOSTAT PLATE PLATE PLATE PLATE 620 Kitchenaire Note Model 620 has energy regulators controlling the spiral plates and as a result does not feature plate indicator lights 6 Position selector knob OFF POSITION Oven Light To switch on the light turn the selector knob until the light icon xe o __ Selects the Grill depicted on the knob is at the top The Switehes on s by Semen enly the Oven Light e light remains on when any other functions g are selected Top and Bottom elements Conventional EEA A ERA NS Q Selects iha Top Bake Both the bottom bake element and Ce rae Ne ja element only and Bottom elements the top heat element are utilised This position is id
5. OMDOOWAONDAATARWNHNMNN NM OWNER S MANUAL FOR MODELS 620 Kitchenaire Spiral plates 621 Kitchenaire Solid plates CONTENTS Introduction Unpacking Installation Electrical installation Anti tilt mechanism Anti tilt mechanism assembly Safety advice Control panel 6 Position selector knob Using the oven Solid plates Spiral plates Warming drawer Maintenance Cleaning the oven Replacing the oven lamp Removable oven door Do and Don t guide Problem check Owners responsibility Service centres Warranty Purchase details Part Number 068 364 You can rely on Defy To simplify Kitchenaire Stove The Manufacturer strives for continuous improvements For this reason the text and illustrations in this 01070 s LET lt 10 ce change without notice Please register your product at www defy co za 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 e Please ensure that packaging material is disposed of in a responsible manner e 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 appl
6. e e When the plates are cold lift the hinged spiral plate up and remove the supports under cups and trims e Use hot soapy water to clean the plates plate supports trims and under cups e Use anylon brush on badly soiled items e Wipe dry after cleaning and replace items Warming drawer e The warming drawer has a rotary on off switch control e On models 620 and 621 only an indicator light will glow when the drawer has been switched on e Food left for too long in the warmer drawer could dry out and spoil As a precaution food should always be covered to minimise the drying effect e The drawer can be removed for cleaning purposes e Pull the drawer out to the bump stop then lift the front slightly and continue pulling till the drawer slides free e Refit by lifting the rear of the drawer over the bump stop and then sliding it back Maintenance General cleaning e Switch off the electrical power supply before cleaning any part of the appliance e Wipe down glass panels cabinet door control knobs trims and handles with a hot soapy cloth Do not use a steam cleaner e Use only liquid household cleaners and avoid abrasive powders scouring pads and caustic cleaners e Rinse and wipe down with a clean cloth PAGE 8 OF 12 DEFY Cleaning the oven Switch off the electrical power supply before cleaning any part of the appliance Open the oven door and allow the oven to cool down For improved access the shelf roast
7. eal for baking roasting and f Selects the Bottom element only cooking Bottom element only Selecting only the bottom element and setting the thermostat at the lowest temperature allows the oven to be used as an additional warming space should the warming drawer be fully utilised Top element only Selecting only the top element assists in gentle defrost Grill Select the grill function for conventional grilling Note All ovens extract moisture from the food being cooked especially so during the winter months This is normal and not detrimental to the food or the oven Shelf and roast pan positions ce Baking Defrost Roasting Grilling option 1 Grilling option 2 PAGE 5 OF12 DEFY Using the oven Baking e This product is supplied with one chromed oven shelf and an extra large roast pan If required additional shelves roast pans and a broiler may be purchased from any Defy Service Centre e Set the selector knob to the desired baking mode See descriptions on page 5 Top and Bottom elements or Bottom element only or Top element only e Set the oven thermostat to the required temperature e The thermostat indicator light will glow and remain on until the oven has reached the selected temperature The light will then switch off e Thereafter place the food in the oven e During the baking cycle the indicator light will switch on and off as the thermostat maintains the selected temperature e After baking is completed the
8. iance is damaged in any way do not use it Report the damage to your dealer who will take the necessary corrective action Installation e Levelling feet are provided to assist you in positioning your stove so that it will stand firm and level To adjust the level turn the relevant foot to either raise or lower the stove e Surfaces immediately adjacent to the oven should be able to withstand temperatures of up to 100 C without delaminating or discolouring Electrical installation 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 Anti tilt mechanism Z WARNING All stoves can tilt if you or a child sit or lean on an open oven door Safety regulations stipulate that the ANTI TILT mechanism supplied with the s
9. iance unattended especially when grilling This is good practice and avoids accidents Place anything on the open oven door The glass is not a work surface and could get scratched Use abrasive cleaning materials They will scratch surfaces and facia graphics Allow fat splashes to dry and bake onto the stove oven surface before cleaning them It is easier to clean spills while they are still slightly warm and soft Put baking tins on the floor of the oven This will prevent heat circulation and spoil baking results Use the appliance to heat the home Neither the hotplates nor the oven were designed for this purpose and damage could occur Allow pot handles to overhang the front of the appliance Children might be tempted to grab them with harmful consequences Problem check Do not attempt any repairs yourself Before calling a service technician to assist with a problem please check e The mains distribution board for tripped circuit breakers e The wall switch is on Remember that you may be charged for a service call even during the warranty period if the fault is due to or caused by any of the above Owner s responsibility Since the following are not factory faults they are the owner s responsibility e Damage to exterior finish e Breakage of glass and other components e Replacement of the light bulb e Damage through improper installation or use of the appliance e Damage caused by moving the ap
10. o the appliance if it is purchased or used beyond the borders of the Republic of South Africa Namibia Botswana Swaziland and Lesotho 7 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 8 This Certificate as well as your invoice will serve as proof of purchase For the purpose of warranty it will be essential to produce this Certificate and invoice Failure to do so will render the purchaser liable for service costs KEEP THIS CERTIFICATE AND SALES INVOICE AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES For future reference record the listed information in the space below The Serial number may be found on the label located at the upper back panel SERIAL INO inira e eara n aE Aa nE EE aa E aE DARE oes DATE OF PURCHASE icscccinaevotcccscsnoarid stank weiee Sai eaten ick PURCHASED FROM ccsssssssssssseesteseeseteeeeateseseneeeeateanee PAGE NaCh Part Number 068 364 DEFY
11. pliance WARNING Under no circumstances should the bake element be covered with aluminium foil Nor should a pan or tray be positioned directly above the bake element Doing so would reflect the heat from the bake element downwards Heat to the oven would be restricted and overheating of the space below the element would result in damage to the oven enamel Service Centres IF YOU HAVE FOLLOWED THE INSTRUCTIONS AND STILL HAVE A PROBLEM CONTACT THE NEAREST DEFY SERVICE CENTRE THEY WILL BE ABLE TO ADVISE YOU ON ANY ASPECT OF THE PRODUCT OR SEND A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN TO REPAIR IT BLOEMFONTEIN EAST LONDON JOHANNESBURG 160 Long Street Hilton 16 Bowls Rd Arcadia Commercial Head Office Bloemfontein 9301 East London 5201 Administration Distribution Tel 051 400 3900 Tel 043 743 7100 National Groups Tel Sales Bloemfontein Service defy co za EastLondon Service defy co za Contracts and Credit Cnr Mimetes amp Kruger Sts CAPE TOWN POLOKWANE Denver ext 12 5A Marconi Rd 87 Nelson Mandela Drive Johannesburg 2094 Montague Gardens 7441 Superbia 0699 Tel 011 621 0200 or 011 621 Tel 021 526 3000 Tel 0152 92 1166 7 8 9 0300 CapeTown Service defy co za Polokwane Service defy co za Gauteng Service defy co za DURBAN PORT ELIZABETH PRETORIA 35 Intersite Avenue 112 Patterson Road Block A1 Old Mutual Industrial Umgeni Business Park Durban North End Port Elizabeth 6001 Park 4051 Tel 041 401 6400 Cnr D F Malan Drive amp Moo
12. ral 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
13. 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 r B A SIDE OF DOOR SIDE OF DOOR 1 2 OVER THE YEARS DEFY S SERVICE CENTRES HAVE IDENTIFIED THIS LIST OF DO S AND DON TS AS BEING IMPORTANT FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND SAFETY PLEASE READ IT AND FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH ITS CONTENTS Do Clean your appliance regularly This will prolong it s good looks and enhance hygiene levels Use flat bottomed pots and pans when cooking on the hotplates This will maximise efficiency and reduce electricity costs Keep children well away from the cooking appliance Explain the dangers to them Being safety conscious is being safe not sorry Supervise the cooking process Overcooked or spoiled food is wasteful Leave about a 40mm air gap between baking tins and the oven walls Adequate air circulation is important for good baking results Get into the habit of wearing oven gloves when handling utensils in a hot oven This will help to avoid accidental burns Partly slide out the oven shelf before removing hot dishes from the oven This will prevent accidental contact with the hot oven sides PAGE 10 OF 12 Don t Use pots which are smaller than the hotplate diameter This wastes electricity and allows the pot handles to overheat Leave the appl
14. t Str Tel 031 268 3300 PortElizabeth Service defy co za Hermanstad 0082 Durban Service defy co za Tel 012 377 8300 Pretoria Service defy co za OTHER AREAS ARE SERVICED BY OVER 200 AUTHORISED SERVICE AGENTS PLEASE CONSULT THE NEAREST REGIONAL DEFY SERVICE CENTRE FOR DETAILS PAGE 11 OF 12 DEFY WARRANTY This certificate is issued by DEFY APPLIANCES 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 TWO 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 1 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
15. thermostat and the selector knob must be turned to the 0 position in an anti clockwise direction e Note The oven thermostat is marked down to 70 C When set to this position the oven may be used as a warmer Paang Guide Where possible bake on the middle shelf position of the oven e Place the food halfway between the back of the oven and the door e Do not open the oven door until at least two thirds of the baking time has lapsed The roast pan must not be used for baking purposes e For best baking results use an aluminium bake tray 380mm x 260mm x 30mm These are available from all Defy Parts Centres Part number 067610 Teflon coated baking trays are not recommended Grilling e The oven door must remain partially open approx 80 mm during grilling e Both the wire shelf and roast pan shelf may be used for grilling e The roast pan may also be used as a drip tray under the wire shelf e Position the shelf in the desired position below the grill element e Set the selector switch and oven thermostat to their respective Grill positions e The thermostat indicator light will glow e Pre heat the grill element for about 5 minutes e Partially withdraw the shelf and place the food in the centre of the shelf e Slide the shelf back into position and partially close the door e Monitor the grilling to avoid burning the food e After grilling is completed the oven thermostat and the selector switch must be re turned
16. to the 0 position in an anti clockwise direction WARNING Accessible parts may become hot when grilling Always use oven gloves when handling food in the oven and keep children well away from the stove when it is in use PAGE 6 OF12 DEFY Solid plates 621 Kitchenaire Red dot plates e Plates featuring a red dot in the centre are high speed high wattage plates for increased performance e For your safety these plates are fitted with thermal limiters Should a plate be accidentally switched on and left unattended the limiter will reduce the power output of the plate and minimise the risk of overheating and the possibility of fire Caring for Solid Plates e Before using the plates for the first time switch them on for about 4 minutes at the highest setting This allows the factory applied protective coating to burn in e 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 e 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 e Use only pots
17. tove must be fitted as shown on page 3 PAGE 2 OF 12 DEFY Anti Tilt mechanism e A 1x Stability chain e B 1x Stability hook with anchor sleeve e 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 e Position the stove and move A to touch the wall behind the stove e Mark the hole where A touches the wall behind the stove e Move the stove away from the wall to allow for an area to work in e Using a 8 0 mm concrete bit drill a hole at the marked position e Using the Stability hook and anchor sleeve B firmly secure B to the wall e Slide the stove back in position and engage the stability chain A onto the Stability hook B e The stove is then secured and will not accidentally tilt if downward pressure is applied to the open oven door A Safety regulations stipulate that the ANTI TILT mechanism supplied with the stove must be fitted as shown Wall Wall Anti tilt installation side view Anti tilt installation top view Rear of Stability hook cooker B Stability chain to be as short as possible to prevent oven from tilting in any direction PAGE 3 OF12 DEFY 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 Gene
18. with a solid level base An uneven base can prolong cooking times and waste energy e 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 e Always cover the pot with a lid This will conserve energy and minimise spillage e Thermal shock could damage the plates Do not put cold pots on very hot plates Plate controls variable e Select the heat level by turning the knob to the required setting e You may select any setting e 1 low 3 medium and 6 high e The relevant plate indicator light will glow when the plate is switched on model 621 only Z WARNING The warranty does not cover the replacement or repair of rusted or corroded plates PAGE 7 OF 12 DEFY Spiral plates 620 Kitchenaire Spiral plate control knobs e The plate will operate at any setting between minimum and maximum as depicted on the control knob With a little experience you will soon find the ideal position for e Gentle simmer to simmer e Fast simmer to medium heat e Hot to maximum heat Spiral plate care e 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 plate e Always cover the pot with a lid as this will conserve energy and minimise spillage Cleaning spiral plates e Switch off the electrical supply point to the stov
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