Avanti DER241BS Owner's Manual
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1. OVEN DOOR The internal glass of the oven door can be easily removed for cleaning by unscrewing the two lateral fixing screws fig 18 REMOVABLE STORAGE DRAWER The drawer fig 19 comes out like a normal drawer To remove the drawer open and lift it Figure 18 Do not store flammable material in th Figure 16 Figure 17 Safety catch oven 15 amp Figure 208 REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR Type A To facilitate oven cleaning it is possible to remove the door Please foilow the instructions carefully Open the door completely Push down the lever and keeping it in this position slowly close the door in order to block the hinge fig 20a Grip the door as indicated in fig 20b and while closing it release the two hinges as shown in fig 20c Rest the door on a soft surface Figure 20c DOOR ASSEMBLY Grip the door with your hands placed near the hinges and raise the levers with your forefingers fig 20c Insert the hinges in their position until levers H are hooked Open the door completely to obtain the release of levers L Figure 21a REMOVING THE OVEN DOOR Type B The oven door can easily be removed as follows Open the door to the full extent fig 21a Attach the retaining rings to the hooks on the left and right hinges fig 21b Hold the door as shown in fig 212. ELECTRIC RANGE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model Number DER200W DER240W DER201BS DER241BS CAUTION BEFORE USE PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Avanti has a policy of continuous improvement on its products and reserves the right to change materials and specifications without notice Avanti Products A Division of The Mackle Co Inc Box 520604 Miami Florida 33152 www avantiproducts com WARNING ALL RANGES CAN TIP e INJURY TO PERSON COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE e SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS Pans ele eae Oe 4 5 Before Using Your Electric Range 6 Precautions and Recommendations 7 8 How to Use the Vitroceramic Hob 9 10 How to Use the Natural Convection Electric Oven 11 13 Care And Maintenance 14 16 ars chia 17 SENCE acs toh 06 00 18 1 STEP Do not use Figure 1 Cooktop Control panet Door handle Oven light Backguard Leveling legs Removable storage drawer Rating plate Oven vent b Glass oven Anti tip bracket 12 element
3. Gently close the door and withdraw the lower hinge pins from their location fig 21c Withdraw the upper hinge pins from their location fig 21d Rest the door on a soft surface To replace the door repeat the above steps in reverse order Figure 216 Figure 21d 16 Surface units will not maintain a rolling or frying rate is not fast enough Food cook slowly Surface units do not operate Control knobs will not turn Oven light does not work Oven does not work Food does not broil properly Food does not bake properly You must use pans that are absolutely flat Pan bottoms should closely match the diameter of the surface unit selected Improper cookware being used You have blown a household fuse or tripped circuit breaker The surface units are not plugged in ali the way You have not set the control knobs correctly If it is surface unit contro knob you are not pushing in before turning If it is oven control knob you are trying to turn the knob to wrong direction Light bulb is loose or defective Switch operating oven light is broken You have blown a household fuse or tripped a circuit breaker You have not set the control knobs correctly The oven control knob not set at BROIL Improper rack position being used Cookware is not suited for broiling Oven thermostat is defective The oven control knob does not set properly Rack position is incor
4. glass ceramic cooktop but in special pans or containers Figure 9 Make sure that the handles of cookware do not stick out over the edge of the range to avoid them being knocked over by accident This also makes it more difficult for children to reach the cooking pots pans HOW TO USE THE NATURAL CONVECTION ELECTRIC OVEN GENERAL FEATURES The conventional oven is provided with 2 heating elements which are Bake element 1800 W Lower heating element Broil element 1800 W Upper heating element USING THE OVEN FOR THE FIRST TIME It is advised to follow these instructions Insert shelves and tray Upon first use it is advisable to operate the oven at the maximum temperature thermostat control knob on position 450 F 232 for 60 minutes in the position and for another 15 minutes the position to eliminate possible traces of grease on the heating elements OPERATING PRINCIPLES Heating and cooking in this oven are obtained in the following ways Figure 10 a by normal convection The heat is produced by the bake heating element b by radiation The heat is radiated by the infra red broil element use with the oven door closed OVEN THERMOSTAT fg 10 This only sets the cooking temperature and does not switch the oven on Rotate clockwise until the required temperature is reached from WARK to 450 F 232 C The temperature indicator light signals when the heating elements are switched
5. having the following specifications 120V 60 Hz 15W E14 Refit the protective cover NOTE Oven bulb replacement is not covered by your warranty CARE 8 MAINTENANCE VITROCERAMIC SURFACE Before cleaning the top make sure that it is switched off Remove any encrustation using special scraper which can be purchased separately fig 16 Remove dust using a damp cloth Detergents can be used as long as they are not abrasive or corrosive All residues of detergent must be eliminated with a damp cloth Keep all objects that could be melted by the heat away from the top plastic objects aluminium foil sugar or sugary products If an object melts on the top remove immediately while the top is still hot using a special scraper to avoid permanent damage to the pyroceram surface Avoid using knives and pointed objects as they could damage the surface of the top Also avoid using abrasive sponges or wire wool which can permanently scratch the pyroceram surface ATTENTION MOST IMPORTANT If cleaning the giass ceramic hob using special scraper tool take extra care to avoid damaging to the seal at the edges of the glass ceramic surface OVEN SHELF INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL The oven shelves are provided with a security block to prevent accidental extraction They must be inserted operating as per figure 17 To pull them out remove shelf in the inverse order Keep attention to insert the shelves correctly see side figure
6. on or switched off TEMPERATURE SETTING TABLE Knob a Temperature setting 8 11 12 Figure 11 HOW USE THE NATURAL CONVECTION ELECTRIC OVEN FUNCTION SELECTOR KNOB 11 Rotate the knob clockwise to set the oven for one of the following functions OVEN LIGHT The oven is equipped with a light that illuminates the oven to enable visually controlling the food that is cooking By turning the knob onto this setting see picture aside we light the oven cavity 15 W The oven remains lighted while any of the functions is on In this position only the lower element is switched Heat is distributed by natural con vection The thermostat can be set between WARM and the maximum position E BROILING The infra red broil heating element is switched on The heatis diffused by radiation Use with the oven door closed and the thermostat knob between WARM and the maxi mum position For correct use see chapter BROILING Before using the broil preheat for about five minutes Always broil with the oven door closed Caution The oven door becomes very hot during operation Keep children well out of reach COOKING ADVICE OVEN COOKING Before introducing the food preheat the oven to the desired temperature For a correct preheating operation it is advisable to remove the tray from the oven and introduce it together with the food when t
7. 13 Broiler tray 14 Shelves 15 Bake element gt i PARTS 8 FEATURES Figure 2 VITROCERAMIC COOKING HOB Cooking zone 180 mm 7 3 32 1700 Cooking zone 145 5 23 32 1200 Cooking zone 180 mm 7 3 32 1700 W Cooking zone 9 145 mm 5 23 32 1200 W CONTROL PANEL 13 9 10 Figure 3 CONTROLS DESCRIPTION Cooking hob controls 5 Front left cooking zone 1 control knob ec 6 Rear left cooking zone 2 control knob 26 7 Rear right cooking zone 3 control knob oO 8 Front right cooking zone 4 control knob 5 9 Cooking zones residual heat indicator 10 Cooking zones power indicator light Oven controls 11 Electric oven switch knob 12 Electric oven thermostat knob 13 Oven temperature indicator light WARNING HAVE THIS RANGE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER Improper installation adjustment alteration services or maintenance can cause injury property damage Consult a qualified installer or service agency Before Using Your Electric Range Remove the exterior and interior packing Y Remove the protective film on steel and aluminium parts Check to be sure you have all of the parts listed below 2 oven shelves 6 knobs Anti tip bracket 4 leveling legs Broiler Tray Clean the interior surface with lukewarm water using a soft cloth Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qua
8. R TO CORRECT DEFECTS IN MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP SERVICE MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE COMPANY REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIR LABOR TO CORRECT DEFECTS MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP SERVICE MUST BE PROVIDED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE COMPANY WE WILL NOT PAY FOR A Service calls to 1 Correct the installation of your range 2 Instruct you how to use your range 3 Replace house fuses or correct house wiring 4 Replace owner accessible light bulbs Pickup and delivery Your range is designed to be repaired in the home Damage to your range caused by accident misuse fire flood acts of God or use of products not mentioned in this manual Repairs to parts or systems caused as a result of unauthorized modifications made to the appliance Repairs when your range is used in other than normal single family household use AVANTI PRODUCTS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam ages so this exclusion or limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you spe cific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state This warranty is not valid outside the Continental United States rif 1672 0 The manufacturer cannot held responsible for possible inaccuracies due to printing or transcription errors in code 1102678 A 61 the present booklet The manufactur
9. all behind the appliance and in the floor under the appliance Shall be sealed 3 Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors 4 Do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air 5 Disconnect the electrical supply to the appliance before servicing 6 When removing appliance for cleaning and or service A Disconnect AC power supply B Carefully remove the range by pulling outward CAUTION Range is heavy use care in handling 7 The misuse of oven door e g stepping sitting or leaning on them can result in potential hazards and or injuries 8 When installing or removing the range for service a rolling lift jack should be used Do not push against any of the edges of the range in an attempt to slide it into or out of the installation Pushing or pulling a range rather than using a lift jack also increases the possibility of bending the leg spindies or the internal coupling connectors IN ELECTRICAL GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS The range must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of local codes with the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition Installation should be made by a licensed electrician FOR PERSONAL SAFETY THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED If an external electrical source is utilized the installation must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or in the absence of
10. and then switch on by press and turning the control knob Figure 6 Hob controlled b ELECTRIC HOTPLATE continuous energy 8 8619 switch USAGE TABLE 0 12 Position ki of switch Type of cooking Switched OFF For melting operations of but ter or chocolate To keep foods warm or heat small quantities of water To heat greater quantities of water and to whip creams and sauces Slow boiling e g spaghetti soups boiled meats to contin ue steam heating of roast meats and stews 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 For all kinds of fried foods steaks cutlets and cooking without a lid For browning of meat cooked potatoes fried fish and for boil ing large quantities of water Rapid frying grilled steaks etc Warming Cooking Roasting Frying Figure 4 OFF Figure 5a Figure 5b HOW USE THE VETROCERAMIC HOB Figure 7 RESIDUAL WARNING LIGHT IMPORTANT When the ceramic hob is working the pilot light in the control panel pos 10 of fig 3 will be on When the hob temperature is above 140 F 60 C the warning light in the control panel pos 9 of fig 3 will come on to indicate that the hob is hot This light will stay on even after the hob has been switched off to indicate that the hob is stilt hot The residual heat persists for some time after the hob has been switched off During this time avoid touching t
11. ecome very hot Do not touch hot parts Keep children away from the range when it is in use v This range is supplied with a protective film on steel and aluminium parts This film must be removed before installing using the appliance Fire risk Do not store flammable material in the oven or in the bottom drawer Make sure that electrical cables connecting other appliances in the proximity of the range Cannot come into contact with the hob or become entrapped in the oven door Do not line the oven walis with aluminium foil Do not place shelves pans backing trays broil tray or other cooking utensils on the base of the oven chamber The manufacturer declines liability for injury to persons or damage to property caused by incorrect or improper use of the appliance v To avoid any possible hazard the appliance must be installed by qualified personnel only Any repairs by unqualified persons may result in electric shock or short circuit order to avoid possible injuries to your body or to the appliance do not attempt any repairs by yourself Such work should be carried out by qualified service personnel only Danger of burns The oven and cooking accessories may become very hot during operation Make sure children are kept out of reach and warn them accordingly To avoid burns use kitchen clothes and gloves when handiing hot parts or utensils Stand away from the range when opening oven door Hot a
12. er reserves the right to make all modifications to its products deemed necessary for manufacture commercial reasons at any moment and without prior notice without jeopardising the essential functional and safety characteristics of the appliances
13. he hob and take particular care if there are children nearby The light will go out automatically when the hob temperature drops below 140 F 60 C Figure 8 HINTS FOR SAFE USE OF THE HOBS Before switching on check which knob controls the required cooking zone You are advised to place the saucepan on the hob before switching on and to take it off after Switching off To switch on always lightly press the control knob then turn Use saucepans with an even flat bottom be careful of cast iron saucepans Uneven bottoms can scratch the pyroceram surface Check that the bottom is clean and dry The diameter of the pan should match that of the cooking zone or be slightly bigger to make the most of the energy Pots with aluminium bottoms may leave silver streaks or spots on the hob Do not leave wet or damp lids on the hob Do not use the top if the surface is broken or damaged If you note a crack the cooktop switch the appliance off immediately and call the AVANTI After Sales Service Do not bend over the hobs when they are on Do not leave aluminium foil greaseproof paper etc or plastic on the hob when it is hot Remember that the hobs stay hot for quite a long time approx 30 min after they have been switched off Scrupulously follow the cleaning instructions Do not drop heavy or sharp objects on the glass ceramic cooktop Never cook the food directly on the
14. he oven has reached the desired temperature Check the cooking time and turn off the oven 5 minutes before the theoretical time to recuperate the stored heat HOW USE THE NATURAL CONVECTION ELECTRIC OVEN Figure 12 ist STEP Do not use Broiling level 3rd STEP Oven cooking level Oven cooking level Figure 13 BROILING Very important the broil element must always be used with the oven door closed Position the shelf on the second level from the top fig 12 Turn on the broil element as explained in the preceding paragraphs and let the oven preheat for about 5 minutes with the door closed Place the food to be cooked above the broiler tray Introduce the broiler tray fig 13 in the oven The broiler tray should be placed above the shelf and it should be centered with the broil element fig 12 Do not broil without using the broiling pan important Use always suitable protective gloves when inserting removing the broiling pan shelves pans on other cooking utensils from the oven 14 WARNING VERY IMPORTANT Before any operation of maintenance disconnect the appliance from the electrical mains supply GENERAL RECOMANDATION Important Before any operation of cleaning and maintenance disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply it is advisable to clean when the appliance is cold and especially for cleaning the enamelled parts Avoid
15. ir or steam which escapes Can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Never clean the oven with a high pressure steam cleaning device as it may provoke a short circuit y This appliance is intended for use in your household Never use the appliance for any other purpose If you should decide not to use this appliance any longer or decide to substitute an older model before disposing of it it is recommended that it be made inoperative in an appropriate manner in accordance to health and environmental protection regulations ensuring in particular that potentially hazardous parts be made harmless especially in relation to children who could play with old appliances Remove the door before disposal to prevent entrapment IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE OF ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Use of any electrical appliance implies the necessity to follow a series of fundamental rules In particular Never touch the appliance with wet hands or feet Do not operate the appliance barefooted Do not allow children or disabled people to use the appliance without your supervision The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damages caused by improper incorrect or unreasonable use of the appliance PRECAUTIONS 8 RECOMMENDATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION A WARNING 1 This appliance shall not be used for space heating This information is based safety considerations 2 All openings in the w
16. leaving alkaline or acidic substances lemon juice vinegar etc on the surfaces Avoid using cleaning products with a chlorine or acidic base The oven must always be cleaned after every use using suitable products and keeping in mind that its operation for 30 minutes on the highest temperature eliminates most grime reducing it to ashes ENAMELLED PARTS All the enamelled parts must be cleaned with a sponge and soapy water only other non abrasive products Dry preferably with a chamois leather If acid substances such as lemon juice tomato conserve vinegar etc are left on the enamel for a long time they will etch it making it opaque STAINLESS STEEL ELEMENTS Stainless steel parts must be rinsed with water and dried with a soft and clean cloth or with a chamois leather For difficult dirt use a specific non abrasive product available commercially or a little hot vinegar INSIDE OF OVEN This must be cleaned regularly With the oven warm wipe the inside walls with a cloth soaked in very hot soapy water or another suitable product REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT Before any maintenance is started involving electrical parts of the appliance it must be disconnected from the power supply Let the oven cavity and the broil element cool down Switch off the electrical supply Remove the protective cover Unscrew and replace the bulb with a new one suitable for high temperatures 300 C 570 F
17. lified installer in accordance with the Installation Instructions Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual Do not remove permanently affixed labels warnings or plates from the product This may void the warranty The installer should leave these instructions with the consumer who should retain for local inspector s use and for future reference Please observe all local and national codes and ordinances IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS After having unpacked the appliance check to ensure that it is not damaged In case of doubt do not use it and consult your supplier or a professionally qualified tech Packing elements i e plastic bags polystyrene foam nails packing straps etc should not be left around within easy reach of children as these may cause serious injuries The packaging material is recyclable and is marked with the recycling symbol Do not attempt to modify the technical characteristics of the appliance as this may become dangerous to use V Do not carry out cleaning or maintenance operations on the appliance without having previously disconnected it from the electric power supply After use ensure that the knobs are in OFF position Do not allow children or other incapable people to use the appliance without supervision During and after use of the range certain parts will b
18. local codes with the national Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 Electrical installation should comply with national and local codes REPLACEMENT PARTS Only authorized replacement parts may be used in performing service on the range Replacement parts are available from factory authorized parts distributors Contact the nearest AVANTI parts distributor in your area VITROCERAMIC HOB The ceramic surface of the hob allows a fast transmission of heat in the verticat direc tion from the heating elements underneath the ceramic glass to the pans set on it The heat does not spread in a horizontal direction so that the glass stays cool at only a few centimeters from the cooking plate The 4 cooking zones are shown by painted disks on the ceramic surface IMPORTANT NOTE The heating elements incorporate a thermolimiter that switches the element ON OFF during all settings to protect the ceramic glass from overheating The use of incorrect pans and or wrong pan positioning will cause the temperature lim iter to operate more frequently resulting in a reduction of cooking performance COOKING ZONES Incorporating the heating element fig 5a or 5b you can control and light up by select ing from the 12 positions on the control knob fig 4 The heat intensity can be regulated continuously from OFF to 12 max VERY IMPORTANT TO SWITCH ON ALWAYS LIGHTLY PRESS THE CONTROL KNOB THEN TURN IT Check that the hob is clean
19. rect Incorrect cookware or cookware of improper size is being used Oven thermostat is defective 17 SERVICE YOUR ELECTRIC RANGE We are proud of our customer service organization and the network of professional ser vice technicians that provide service on your Avanti appliances With the purchase of your Avanti appliance you can have the confidence that if you ever need additional information or assistance the Avanti Products Customer Service team will be here for you Just call us toll free AVANTI PRODUCTS CUSTOMER SERVICES Product Information Whatever your questions are about our prod 800 323 5029 ucts help is available You may order parts and accessories that will Part Orders be delivered directly to your home You may 800 220 5570 order these items by personal check money order Master Card or Visa An Avanti Products authorized service center In Home Repair Service will provide expert repair service scheduled at 800 220 5570 a time that is convenient for you Our trained Servicers know your appliance inside and out WARRANTY ELECTRIC RANGE LENGTH OF WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE ON ALL PARTS EKCEPT GLASS PARTS IN RENTAL OR COMMERCIAL USE THE WARRANTY PERIOD IS 90 DAYS 30 DAY WARRANTY FROM DATE OF PURCHASE ON GLASS PARTS AND FINISH Of PORCELAIN ENAMEE PAINTED OR BRIGHT METAL FINISHED PARTS WE WILL PAY FOR REPLACEMENT PARTS AND REPAIR LABO
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