Indesit FIDM20 manual

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    Electr ic b uilt in Doub le o v en Instructions for installation and use FID20 FIDM20[...]

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    C ontents 1 Y ou must read these instructions prior to using the appliance and retain them f or future reference . Introduction 2 Safety Information 3 F eatures 5 T emper ature Con version Char t 7 Contr ols 8 Multifunction Switch (FIDM20 only) 10 Oven Timer Operation 11 Grill Pan and Handle 17 Using the T op Oven Grilling (FID20 only) 18 Using the[...]

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    Introduction 2 This appliance conf orms to the following EEC Directives: Electromagnetic Compatibility Low V oltage Equipment 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC 92/31/EEC 93/68/EEC 93/68/EEC T o minimise the risk of injur y to children please dispose of your product carefully and safely . Remove all doors and lids. Remo ve the mains cable (where fitted) by cutti[...]

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    Always ● Always make sure y ou remove all packaging and literature from inside the ov en and grill compartments before switching on for the first time . ● Always make sure y ou understand the controls prior to using the appliance. ● Always keep children a way from the appliance when in use as the sur faces will get extremely hot during and af[...]

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    Nev er ● Never leav e children unsuper vised where a cooking appliance is installed as all cooking sur faces will be hot during and after use. ● Never allow an yone to sit or stand on any part of the appliance . ● Never store it ems above the appliance that children may att empt to reach. ● Never remov e the oven shelves whilst the ov en is[...]

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    F eatures (FID20 only) 5 W ARNING: Do not touch the glass doors when the ov en is in use as these areas can become hot. ❍ ❍ ❍ NEVER line the shelves , floor or sides of the oven or grill with aluminium foil as ov erheating and damage may result. TOP OVEN TEMPERA TURE & GRILL SELECTION CONTROL TIMER GRILL P AN & FOOD SUPPORT TOP OVEN D[...]

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    F eatures (FIDM20 only) 6 TOP OVEN TEMPERA TURE CONTROL / GRILL SELECT TIMER MAIN OVEN PIL OT LIGHT TOP OVEN PIL OT LIGHT GRILL P AN & FOOD SUPPORT TOP OVEN DOOR OVEN LIGHT OVEN SHELF RA TING PLA TE GRILL SET TING CONTROL GRILL ELEMENT F AN GRILL ELEMENT CA T AL Y TIC LINER OVEN F AN CA T AL Y TIC LINER INNER DOOR GLASS MAIN OVEN DOOR GRILL SHE[...]

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    T empera ture C onv ersion Char t 7 The chart below gives details of comparisons of oven settings f or gas conv entional ovens and fan ov en in degrees ˚F and ˚C C ONVENTIONAL OVEN ˚F ˚C 250 120 275 140 300 150 325 160 350 180 375 190 400 200 425 220 450 230 475 240 GAS MARK 1 / 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FA N OVEN ˚C 100 120 130 140 160 170 180 200 [...]

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    C ontrols (FID20 only) 8 Cooling F an: A gentle flow of air will be blown below the c ontrol panel when any selector switch is used. Note: Whenever the appliance has been used , the cooling fan may run on or restart itself after all the controls have been turned off . This indicates that the appliance is still w ar m. Oven Interior The oven ligh ts[...]

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    C ontrols (FIDM20 only) 9 IMPORT ANT Before using your o ven in the ordinary way , AL W A Y S make sure that the timer has been set to MANU AL operation. Unless this is done, the main o ven can not heat up . Before seeking assistance , make sure this is done (refer to o ven timer operation). MUL TIFUNCTION SELECTOR Rotate the control knob in either[...]

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    Multifunc tion Selec tor S witch (FIDM20 only) 10 The Multifunction selector switch is used when operating the main o ven. With the ex ception of the O position the main ov en light will remain on when this selector switch is used. Off With the selector in this position the main oven will not heat up . The timer will still operate . F an Oven The o[...]

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    Oven T imer Operation 11 The Main Oven (only) can be controlled by the automa tic timer . 1. Select foods which will require the same cooking time and temperature . 2. T o ensure food does not cool down and require rehea ting, set the end time so the food is ready when you r equire it. 3. Always ensure tha t meat and poultr y is defrosted befor e p[...]

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    12 Know Y our Timer CL OCKF ACE The timer incorporates a 24 hour clock. Ensure the correct time of day is alw ays set, before using y our coo ker . SYMBOLS A ‘bell’ symbol will light up when you select a Minute Minder Period and will remain lit for the period set. At the end of the Minute Minder Period , the timer will emit an audible tone and [...]

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    Elec tronic Clock and A utomatic Ov en Timer Operation 13 SETTING THE TIME OF DA Y Step 1 Make sure all oven controls ar e turned O ff . Step 2 Check the electricity supply to the cooker is turned on. Step 3 When switched on the display will show 0.00 and the A uto symbol , flashing intermittently . Step 4 Press & hold in both the C ook Period [...]

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    Elec tronic Clock and A utomatic Ov en Timer Operation 14 Step 3 Press and hold in the C ook Period button. The display will read 0.00 with the ‘ cookpot ’ symbol lit. Step 4 With the Cook P eriod button still held in, set the required Coo k Period using the “+” and “–” buttons. Release the buttons and the timer display will rev er t [...]

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    Elec tronic Clock and A utomatic Ov en Timer Operation 15 Step 4 Press & hold in the C ook Period button, the display will read 0.00 and the ‘ cookpot ’ symbol will light up . With the Cook P eriod button still held in set the required Cook Period using the “+” and “–” buttons. Example: 1hr 30 minutes (as shown). Note: Cook P erio[...]

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    Elec tronic Clock and A utomatic Ov en Timer Operation 16 O THER NOTES ON TIMER OPERA TION 1. When cooking Automatically the Cook P eriod can be checked at an y time simply by pressing the Cook Period button. 2. When cooking Automatically the End Time can be checked at any t ime by simply pr essing the End Time button. 3. Having set a Cook P eriod [...]

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    The grill pan handle is detachable from the pan, to facilitate cleaning and st orage. The grill pan handle can be fixed as f ollows: Step 1 Remove the screw and washers from the grill pan bracket (a). Step 2 T ilt the handle ov er the recess (b). Step 3 Slide it towards the centre of the pan (c). Step 4 Locate the handle over the bracket (d). F or [...]

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    Opera tion when using the T op O v en for Grilling 18 Note: As you turn past the end of the o ven temperature scale , y ou will feel resistance on the knob - continue turning clockwise until the grill setting p osition is selected. DO NO T allow young children near to the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces get extremely hot. A GRILL[...]

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    C onv entional Grilling 19 AB C CAUTION – A C CESSIBLE P ARTS MA Y BEC OME HO T WHEN THE GRILL IS IN USE. CHILDREN SHOULD BE KEPT A W A Y . GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERT AKEN WITH THE GRILL/T OP OVEN DOOR CL OSED . The grill control is designed to pr ovide variable heat control of either the twin grill elements on together or the single, left h[...]

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    Opera tion when using the T op O v en for Grilling 20 Note: As you turn past the end of the o ven temperature scale , y ou will feel resistance on the knob - continue turning clockwise until the grill setting p osition is selected. DO NO T allow young children near to the appliance when the grill is in use as the surfaces get extremely hot. A GRILL[...]

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    The top ov en should be used to cook small quantities of food. T he oven is designed so that the grill element operates at a r educed heat output, this is combined with a heating element situated underneath the floor of the ov en. T o e nsure even cooking of the food it is important that cooking utensils are positioned correctly on the oven shelf s[...]

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    Step 1 Ensure that the timer is set to manual. Step 2 Place the shelf in the correct position (see Oven T emperature C har ts). Step 3 Select the required cooking temperature (100–220˚C) using control (B) (see T op O ven T emperature Charts). The pilot light will immediately come on, and r emain on until the oven reaches the required temper atur[...]

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    Note: If soft margarine is used for cake making, temperatures recommended b y the manufac turers should be follo wed. T emperatures recommended in this chart refer to cakes made with block margarine only . Oven T emperature C har ts – Bak ing 23 Scones Food Pre- heat Ye s 210/220 10-15 Runner 1 from bottom of oven. Runner 1 from bottom of oven. R[...]

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    Oven T emperature C har ts – Meat Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 35 mins over . Runner 1 from bottom of oven. 35-40 mins per 450g (1 lb) 40 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 40 mins over 40 mins per 450g (1 lb) 40-45 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 40 mins over 40-45 mins per 450g (1 lb) 25-30 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 25 mins over 25[...]

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    Main Oven - F an Grilling (FIDM20 only) 25 F an grilling is a combination of heat from the grill element and the ov en fan circulating the hot air around the food . Joints of meat and poultry will be browned as if they were cooked on a rotisserie or spit but more economically as the door left closed. If required , fan grilling can be timed using th[...]

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    Main Oven - F an Grilling Roasting Char t (FIDM20 only) 26 PORK Pork Chop - thick 170 25 Dependent on size Season. Grill on shelf position 3. T urn over after 15 mins. Gammon Steaks 160 30 Dependent on size Grill on shelf position 3 T urn af ter 15 mins. Pork - any type of joint 1.0 160-170 60-70 45 105-120 Score fat with sharp knife 1.5 150-170 60[...]

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    Using the Main Ov en for Other Functions 27 F AN ONL Y SET TING ( FIDM20) and ( FID20) DEFROSTING FROZEN MEA T & POUL TRY Joints of meat and whole birds should be defrosted slo wly , preferably in a refrigerator (allowing 5-6 hours per lb .) or at room temperature (allowing 2-3 hours per lb .). Fr ozen meat or poultry must be completely defrost[...]

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    Main Oven - C on vection O v en (FIDM20 only) 28 Main Oven - F an Oven (A ll Mo dels) Important NEVER line the shelves, the floor or the sides of the ov en with aluminium foil as overheating and damage may result. The oven is hea ted by elements at the top of the oven and underneath the floor of the o ven. Food should not be placed on the floor of [...]

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    Main Oven - F an Oven C ookery Notes 29 Since a fan oven hea ts up more quick ly , and generally cooks food at a lower tempera ture than a conv entional oven, pre-heating the ov en is of ten unnecessary . H owever , foods such as bread , scones, Y orkshire pudding , do benefit from being placed in a pre-heated oven. The charts are a guide only , gi[...]

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    Main Oven - F an Oven C ookery Notes 30 T emperature and T ime The oven is pr ovided with two shelves. A third is a vailable as an optional extra, contact Genuine Parts & Accessories Hotline (see back page) for further information. If three shelves are used to c ook large quantities of food for home freezing or parties, it may be necessary to i[...]

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    31 Main Oven T emperature Chart It is not necessar y to pre-heat the fan o ven before roasting. Not e: Where times are stated, they are appr oximate only . Beef/ Lamb (slow roasting) Meat 170/180 35 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 35 mins over . Runner 3 from bottom of oven. 35-45 mins per 450g (1 lb) 40 mins per 450g (1 lb) + 40 mins over 40 mins per 450g [...]

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    Main Oven T emperature Chart 32 Note: Where times are stated , they are approximate only . Scones Food Pre- heat Ye s 220 10-15 mins. 2nd from bottom 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 2nd from bottom 2nd or 3rd from bottom 2nd or 3rd from bottom 2nd or 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 3rd from bottom 2nd from bottom 3rd[...]

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    33 DO NO T allow young children near the appliance when the grill is in use as the sur faces can get extremely hot. GRILLING SHOULD NEVER BE UNDERT AKEN WITH THE DOOR CL OSED . - Do Not line the grill pan with aluminium foil. - Ensure that the grill pan is cleaned after every use. Excess fat build-up in the bottom of the pan could cause a fire haza[...]

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    1. CA T AL Y TIC OVEN LINERS ( T op Oven sides, Main Oven sides and r ear panel ) ( a) How catalytic oven liner w orks. The surfaces of the oven liners are treated with a special vitreous enamel which absorbs cooking soils. At temperatur es of 220°C (425°F) or above , the special sur face enables these soils to be slowly destroy ed. The higher th[...]

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    3. OVEN DOORS ( a) Contr ol Panel Regularly wipe with a clean, damp cloth and polish with a clean, dry cloth. (b) T rims It is advisable to clean the trims regularly to prevent any build up of soiling which may detract from the appearance of the cooker . The recommended method of cleaning is to wipe over the trims with a clean, soft cloth wrung out[...]

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    Car e and Cleaning 36 T ake par ticular care not to damage the inner surface of the door inner glass that is coat ed with a heat reflective la yer . D o not use scouring pads , or abra sive pow der , which will scratch the glass . Ensure that the glass panel is not subjected to any sharp mechanical blows. Stubborn stains can be removed b y using a [...]

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    Electric al Requirements F or your own safety , we recommend that y our cooker is installed by a competent person such as one who is registered with NICEIC (National Inspection Council f or Electrical Installation Contracting). The cooker should be inst alled in accordance with the latest edition of the IEE Regulations. W arning: This appliance mus[...]

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    Impor tant It is essential that the lower cupboard is constructed in the manner illustrat ed i.e. having side , back, and roof panels so joined as to provide no apertures which could permit access to the oven unit when installed . 1. General The appliance is designed for moun ting at a safe level into an ov en housing which must be secured to the b[...]

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    T all Cabinet V entila tion 39 V entilation Slot required here if cabinet does not fit to ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area 50mm Air Gap 50mm Air Gap V entilation Slot required here if the cabinet does fit to the ceiling - 51mm x 457mm min. area V entilation Slot required here 51mm x 457mm min. area Fig. 1[...]

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    40 577mm exc. handle knobs 887mm 597mm 560mm 560-574mm 875mm 887mm 878mm if cooker trim is to overlap top edge of shelf * excluding pipe work and other projections 4mm 2 Cable to Hob if fitted 4mm 2 Cable To O v e n 6mm 2 Cable if hob fitted Connector Box Fig. 4 Fig. 2 550mm 550mm min * 560mm Viewed down through cabinet No. 6 x 15mm screw (4 suppli[...]

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    Problem This is normal and should cease after a short period. 41 Before calling a Service Engineer , please check through the following lists.THERE MA Y BE NO THING WRONG. If having been through the list there is still a problem, c onta ct S ervice (see Key C ontacts, back page). If Something Go es W rong? Nothing works. Timer display sho ws 0.00 w[...]

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    42 If It Still W on ’t W ork... This appliance conf orms to the following EEC Directives: Gas Appiances Electromagnetic Compatibility 90/396/EEC 89/336/EEC 92/31/EEC Low V oltage Equipment 93/68/EEC 73/23/EEC 93/68/EEC T o minimise the risk of injur y to children please dispose of yo ur product carefully and safely . R emov e all doors and lids. [...]

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    PRINTED BY SIMLEX . FOUR ASHES, WOL VERHAMPTON. 01/2005 195047976.00 Indesit Company UK Limited, Morley W ay , Peterborough, PE2 9JB K ey Contacts After Sales Service Over 1100 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensur e that you can have complete confidence in both the appliances and services we offe r. Repair Service and Information Hel[...]